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Date: 29-Jul-2024 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: Europe

Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/2083 of 26 July 2024 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel and amending Decision (CFSP) 2021/1011

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/2083 extends the mandate of the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Sahel, Ms. Emanuela Claudia DEL RE, and adjusts the financial reference amount.
  • It amends Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/1011, which originally appointed Ms. DEL RE as the EUSR for the Sahel.

Key Changes

  • The mandate of Ms. Emanuela Claudia DEL RE as the EUSR for the Sahel is extended from its previous expiration date of August 31, 2024, to November 30, 2024.
  • The financial reference amount to cover the expenditure related to the EUSR’s mandate for the period from September 1, 2022, to November 30, 2024, is set at EUR 3 693 035,89.
  • The EUSR is required to present the Council, the High Representative (HR), and the Commission with regular progress reports and a final comprehensive mandate implementation report by November 1, 2024.

Impact Analysis

European Union

  • Action Item: Ensure the EUSR is provided with the necessary support and resources to effectively implement the extended mandate.

Sahel Region

  • Action Item: Monitor the EUSR's activities and their impact on the ground in the Sahel region.

EUSR (Emanuela Claudia DEL RE)

  • Action Item: Ms. DEL RE should adjust her work plan to reflect the extended mandate and reporting deadlines.

Key Entities Referenced

Council of the European Union: The Council of the European Union is a body of government ministers from each EU member state. It is responsible for adopting legislation and coordinating policies. European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Sahel: The EUSR is a high-level representative appointed by the Council to promote the EU's policies and interests in the Sahel region. Currently, Ms. Emanuela Claudia DEL RE holds this position. High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR): The High Representative is responsible for the EU's foreign policy and security policy. The HR proposes the EUSR and oversees their work. Commission: The European Commission is the executive branch of the EU. It is responsible for proposing legislation and implementing EU policies. Political and Security Committee (PSC): A committee within the EU that deals with foreign policy and security issues. Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/1011: The original decision appointing Ms. Emanuela Claudia DEL RE as the EUSR for the Sahel. Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1239: Council Decision extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel and amending Decision (CFSP) 2021/1011.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/2083 29.7.2024 COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2024/2083 of 26 July 2024 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel and amending Decision (CFSP) 2021/1011 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 18 March 2013, the Council agreed to appoint a European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Sahel. (2) On 21 June 2021, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/1011 (1), which appointed Ms Emanuela Claudia DEL RE as the EUSR for the Sahel. (3) On 18 July 2022, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2022/1239 (2), which extended the mandate of Ms Emanuela Claudia DEL RE as the EUSR for the Sahel. The EUSR’s mandate is to expire on 31 August 2024. (4) The EUSR’s mandate should be extended for a further period of 3 months and the financial reference amount should be adjusted accordingly. (5) 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) 2021/1011 is amended as follows: (1) in Article 1, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘1. Ms Emanuela DEL RE is hereby appointed as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Sahel from 1 July 2021 to 31 August 2022. The mandate of Ms Emanuela Claudia DEL RE as the EUSR for the Sahel is extended until 31 August 2024. The mandate of Ms Emanuela Claudia DEL RE as the EUSR for the Sahel is extended until 30 November 2024. The Council may decide that the mandate of the EUSR be extended or terminated earlier, on the basis of 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).’; (2) in Article 5(1), the last subparagraph is replaced by the following: ‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the EUSR’s mandate for the period from 1 September 2022 to 30 November 2024 shall be EUR 3 693 035,89’; (3) in Article 14, the second sentence is replaced by the following: ‘The EUSR shall present the Council, the HR and the Commission with regular progress reports and a final comprehensive mandate implementation report by 1 November 2024.’. (1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/1011 of 21 June 2021 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel (OJ L 222, 22.6.2021, p. 21). (2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1239 of 18 July 2022 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel and amending Decision (CFSP) 2021/1011 (OJ L 190, 19.7.2022, p. 129). ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/2083/oj 1/2EN OJ L, 29.7.2024 Article 2 Entry into force This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. Done at Brussels, 26 July 2024. For the Council The President BÓKA J. 2/2 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/2083/oj

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