Date: 2026-02-13Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/354 of 11 February 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2025/144 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue
**Executive Summary**
This Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/354, dated 11 February 2026, amends Decision (CFSP) 2025/144 regarding the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue. It extends the mandate of Mr. Peter Sørensen and establishes a new financial reference amount. The decision enters into force on the date of its adoption.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Extension of EUSR Mandate:**
* Mr. Peter Sørensen is re-appointed as the EUSR.
* His mandate is extended until 29 February 2028.
* The Council may terminate the 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.
* **Financial Implications:**
* A financial reference amount of EUR 4 541 621,22 is allocated for the period from 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028 to cover expenditures related to the mandate.
**Impact Analysis**
**Mr. Peter Sørensen (EUSR)**
* **Impact:** Mandate is extended, securing his role in the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue until February 2028, unless terminated earlier by the Council.
* **Action Required:** Continue to implement the mandate in the context of a potentially deteriorating situation, working towards the Union's external action objectives.
**Political and Security Committee (PSC) / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy**
* **Impact:** Authority to assess the EUSR's mandate and propose its early termination if deemed necessary.
* **Action Required:** Monitor the EUSR's performance and the situation in the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue, and conduct an assessment if early termination may be warranted.
**Council of the European Union**
* **Impact:** Responsible for the overall decision-making.
* **Action Required:** Ensure the mandate is correctly implemented, decide on any early termination proposals, and ensure adequate funding is provided for the EUSR's activities.
Key Entities Referenced
Decision (CFSP) 2026/354: Council Decision amending Decision (CFSP) 2025/144, relating to the European Union Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue.
European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue: The role of Mr Peter Sørensen as the EUSR, which is extended by this decision.
Decision (CFSP) 2025/144: The original Council Decision appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue, which is being amended.
Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue: The dialogue process which the EUSR is appointed to represent.
Treaty on European Union: The treaty forming the basis for the decision.
Official Journal EN
of the European Union L series
2026/354 13.2.2026
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2026/354
of 11 February 2026
amending Decision (CFSP) 2025/144 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the
Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue
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 27 January 2025, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2025/144(1) appointing Mr Peter SØRENSEN as the
European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue. The EUSR’s mandate is set to
expire on 28 February 2026.
(2) The EUSR’s mandate should be extended for a period of 24 months and a new financial reference amount for the
period from 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028 should be established.
(3) The mandate of the EUSR will cover the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue.
(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) 2025/144 is amended as follows:
(1) Article 1 is replaced by the following:
‘Article 1
European Union Special Representative
1. Mr Peter SØRENSEN is hereby appointed as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the
Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue from 1 February 2025 to 28 February 2026.
2. The mandate of Mr Peter SØRENSEN as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the
Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue is extended until 29 February 2028.
3. The Council may decide that the EUSR’s mandate (the “mandate”) be terminated earlier, on the basis of an
assessment by the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and on a proposal from the High Representative of the Union
for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (the “High Representative”).’.
(2) In Article 5(1), the following subparagraph is added:
‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mandate for the period from 1 March
2026 to 29 February 2028 shall be EUR 4 541 621,22.’.
(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/144 of 27 January 2025 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the
Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue (OJ L, 2025/144, 28.1.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2025/144/oj).
ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2026/354/oj 1/2EN
OJ L, 13.2.2026
Article 2
Entry into force
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
Done at Brussels, 11 February 2026.
For the Council
The President
K. KALLAS
2/2 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2026/354/oj