Date: 2020-07-14Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/1014 of 13 July 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/905 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa
Executive Summary:
This Council Decision CFSP 2020/1014 amends Decision CFSP 2018/905, extending the mandate of Mr. Alexander RONDOS as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Horn of Africa until 28 February 2021. It establishes a financial reference amount of EUR 1 290 000,00 for the period from 1 September 2020 to 28 February 2021. The final comprehensive mandate implementation report of the EUSR shall be presented by 30 November 2020.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Mandate Extension:**
* The mandate of Mr. Alexander RONDOS as the EUSR for the Horn of Africa is extended until 28 February 2021.
* The Council may decide to terminate the EUSR's mandate earlier, based on an assessment by the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR).
* **Financial Provisions:**
* A financial reference amount of EUR 1 290 000,00 is allocated to cover the expenditure related to the EUSR's mandate for the period from 1 September 2020 to 28 February 2021.
* **Reporting Requirements:**
* The final comprehensive mandate implementation report of the EUSR shall be presented by 30 November 2020.
Impact Analysis:
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy:
* Impact: Responsible for proposing potential early termination of the EUSR's mandate to the Council, based on the PSC assessment.
* Action Required: To assess the Political and Security Committee (PSC) report and, if necessary, propose the early termination of the EUSR mandate to the council.
Political and Security Committee (PSC):
* Impact: Responsible for assessing the EUSR's performance, which may lead to early termination of the mandate.
* Action Required: Provide assessment of the EUSR's performance to the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Horn of Africa (Mr. Alexander RONDOS):
* Impact: Mandate extended until 28 February 2021, with continued responsibilities and allocated budget.
* Action Required: Continue fulfilling the mandate as EUSR for the Horn of Africa until 28 February 2021 and present the final comprehensive mandate implementation report by 30 November 2020.
Council of the European Union:
* Impact: Responsible for making decisions regarding the EUSR's mandate, including potential early termination.
* Action Required: Review proposal from the High Representative and assessment from the Political and Security Committee (PSC) if early termination of mandate is to be considered.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: A political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe.
Horn of Africa: A peninsula in East Africa.
Council Decision CFSP 2018/905: Council Decision extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa.
Council Decision CFSP 2020/1014: Council Decision amending Decision CFSP 2018/905 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa.
Alexander RONDOS: The European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Horn of Africa.
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy: The head of the European Union's foreign policy.
Political and Security Committee PSC: A committee within the European Union that deals with foreign policy and security issues.
Brussels: The de facto capital of the European Union, where the decision was made.
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DECISIONS
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/1014
of 13 July 2020
amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/905 extending the mandate of the European Union Special
Representative for the Horn of Africa
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 8 December 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/819/CFSP(1), appointing Mr Alexander RONDOS as the
European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Horn of Africa.
(2) The mandate of Mr RONDOS as the EUSR has been successively renewed, most recently by Council Decision (CFSP)
2018/905(2), as amended by Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/251(3). The EUSR’s mandate is to expire on 31 August
2020.
(3) The mandate of the EUSR should be extended for a further period of 6 months and a new financial reference amount
for the period from 1 September 2020 to 28 February 2021 should be established.
(4) The EUSR will implement the 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:
Article 1
Decision (CFSP) 2018/905 is amended as follows:
(1) Article 1, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
‘1. The mandate of Mr Alexander RONDOS as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) is extended until
28 February 2021. The Council may decide that the mandate of the EUSR be terminated earlier, based on an
assessment of the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and a proposal from the High Representative of the Union
for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR).’;
(1) Council Decision 2011/819/CFSP of 8 December 2011 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa
(OJ L 327, 9.12.2011, p. 62).
(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/905 of 25 June 2018 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the
Horn of Africa (OJ L 161, 26.6.2018, p. 16).
(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/251 of 25 February 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/905 extending the mandate of the European
Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa (OJ L 54 I, 26.2.2020, p. 5).L 225 I/2 E N O f f i c i a l J o u r n a l o f t h e E u r o p e a n Union 14.7.2020
(2) in Article 5(1), the following subparagraph is added:
‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the EUSR’s mandate for the period from
1 September 2020 to 28 February 2021 shall be EUR 1 290 000,00.’;
(3) in Article 14, the second subparagraph is replaced by the following:
‘The final comprehensive mandate implementation report of the EUSR shall be presented by 30 November 2020.’.
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
Done at Brussels, 13 July 2020.
For the Council
The President
J. BORRELL FONTELLES