Mandate
Article 3
In order to achieve the policy objectives, the mandate of the EUSR shall be to:
1. offer the Union’s advice and support in the political process;
2. promote overall Union political coordination in Kosovo;
3. strengthen the presence of the Union in Kosovo and ensure its coherence and effectiveness;
4. provide local political guidance to the Head of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO), including on the political aspects of issues relating to executive responsibilities;
5. ensure consistency and coherence of Union action in Kosovo;
6. support Kosovo’s progress towards the Union, in accordance with the European perspective of the region, through targeted public communication and Union outreach activities designed to ensure a broader understanding and support from the Kosovo public on issues related to the Union;
7. monitor, assist and facilitate progress on political, economic and European priorities, in line with respective institutional competencies and responsibilities;
8. contribute to the development and consolidation of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in Kosovo, including with regard to women and children, in accordance with the Union’s human rights policy and Union Guidelines on Human Rights;
9. assist in the implementation of the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue facilitated by the Union.