Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/225

of 15 February 2018

amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/346 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 33 and Article 31(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

(1) On 25 July 2012 the Council adopted Decision 2012/440/CFSP(1) appointing Mr Stavros LAMBRINIDIS as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Human Rights.

(2) On 27 February 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CSFP) 2017/346(2), extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights. The EUSR's mandate is to expire on 28 February 2019.

(3) Decision (CFSP) 2017/346 provided the EUSR with the financial reference amount covering the period from 1 March 2017 to 28 February 2018. A new financial reference amount for the period from 1 March 2018 to 28 February 2019 should be established.

(4) Decision (CFSP) 2017/346 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

(1)

Council Decision 2012/440/CFSP of 25 July 2012 appointing the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights (OJ L 200, 27.7.2012, p. 21).

(2)

Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/346 of 27 February 2017 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights (OJ L 50, 28.2.2017, p. 66).