THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28, Article 31(2) and Article 33 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1)
On 6 December 2007, the Council adopted Joint Action 2007/805/CFSP appointing Mr Koen VERVAEKE as European Union Special Representative ("EUSR") to the African Union ("AU"). His mandate expired on 31 August 2011.
(2)
Therefore, the mandate of the EUSR should be extended from 1 September 2011 until 30 June 2012.
(3)
The EUSR will implement his mandate in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union's external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: