Date: 2015-06-23Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2015/969 of 19 June 2015 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO)
**Summary:**
Political and Security Committee (PSC) Decision CFSP 2015/969, adopted on June 19, 2015, extends the mandate of Ambassador Gabriele MEUCCI as Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO) until June 14, 2016. This decision is based on Article 38 of the Treaty on European Union and Article 12(2) of Council Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP, which authorizes the PSC to make relevant decisions for political control and strategic direction of EULEX KOSOVO, including the appointment of the Head of Mission. The extension follows Council Decision 2014/349/CFSP, which extended the duration of EULEX KOSOVO until June 14, 2016, and PSC Decision 2014/707/CFSP, which initially appointed Ambassador MEUCCI as Head of Mission until June 14, 2015. The decision took effect on June 15, 2015.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: An international organization of European countries formed after World War II to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation among its members.
Political and Security Committee: A committee within the European Union responsible for political control and strategic direction of EU missions.
EULEX KOSOVO: The European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo.
Kosovo: A disputed territory and partially recognised state in Southeastern Europe.
Council Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP: A joint action by the Council of the European Union regarding the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO.
Gabriele MEUCCI: The Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO).
Brussels: The capital of Belgium, where the decision was made.
UNSCR 1244/1999: United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 passed on 10 June 1999 after the end of the Kosovo War.
L 157/44 EN Official Journal of the European Union 23.6.2015
DECISIONS
POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2015/969
of 19 June 2015
extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in
Kosovo (1) (EULEX KOSOVO)
THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and in particular the third paragraph of Article 38 thereof,
Having regard to the Council Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP of 4 February 2008 on the European Union Rule of Law
Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO (2) and in particular Article 12 (2) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Pursuant to Article 12 (2) of Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is
authorised, in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of
exercising political control and strategic direction of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX
KOSOVO), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.
(2) On 12 June 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/349/CFSP (3) amending Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP and
extending the duration of EULEX KOSOVO until 14 June 2016.
(3) On 9 October 2014, the PSC adopted Decision 2014/707/CFSP (EULEX KOSOVO/2/2014) (4), appointing
Ambassador Gabriele MEUCCI as Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO until 14 June 2015.
(4) On 15 June 2015, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed the
extension of the mandate of Ambassador Gabriele MEUCCI as Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO until 14 June
2016,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The mandate of Ambassador Gabriele MEUCCI as Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in
Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO) is hereby extended until 14 June 2016.
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.
It shall apply from 15 June 2015.
Done at Brussels, 19 June 2015.
For the Political and Security Committee
The Chairperson
W. STEVENS
(1) The designation ‘Kosovo’ is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 (1999) and the ICJ Opinion on the
Kosovo declaration of Independence.
(2) OJ L 42, 16.2.2008, p. 92.
(3) Council Decision 2014/349/CFSP of 12 June 2014 amending Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP on the European Union Rule of Law Mission
in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO (OJ L 174, 13.6.2014, p. 42).
(4) Political and Security Committee Decision 2014/707/CFSP (EULEX KOSOVO/2/2014) of 9 October 2014 on the appointment of the
Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO (OJ L 295, 11.10.2014, p. 59).