Date: 2022-05-13Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2022/734 of 10 May 2022 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (This designation 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.) (EULEX KOSOVO) (EULEX KOSOVO/1/2022)
Executive Summary:
This decision extends the mandate of Mr. Lars-Gunnar WIGEMARK as Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO). The extension is effective from June 15, 2022, to June 14, 2023. The decision was adopted by the Political and Security Committee (PSC) on May 10, 2022.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Mandate Extension:**
* Mr. Lars-Gunnar WIGEMARK's mandate as Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO is extended.
* **Duration:**
* The mandate is extended from June 15, 2022, to June 14, 2023.
* **Legal Basis:**
* The decision is based on Article 38 of the Treaty on European Union and Article 12(2) of Council Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP.
* **Status Considerations:**
* The designation 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.
* **Entry into Force:**
* The decision came into force on May 10, 2022, the date of its adoption and applies from June 15, 2022.
Impact Analysis:
Political and Security Committee:
* Impact: Officially adopted the decision to extend the mandate.
* Action Required: Ensure the implementation of the decision.
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy:
* Impact: Proposed the extension of the mandate.
* Action Required: Continue to oversee the mission and its leadership.
Mr. Lars-Gunnar WIGEMARK:
* Impact: His mandate as Head of Mission is extended.
* Action Required: Continue to fulfill his duties as Head of Mission until June 14, 2023.
EULEX KOSOVO:
* Impact: Continued leadership under Mr. WIGEMARK.
* Action Required: Continue operations under the extended mandate, ensuring adherence to the mission's objectives.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo EULEX KOSOVO: A European Union mission focused on rule of law in Kosovo.
Kosovo: A disputed territory and partially recognised state in Southeastern Europe.
Political and Security Committee: A committee within the European Union responsible for political control and strategic direction of EULEX KOSOVO.
Lars-Gunnar WIGEMARK: The Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO whose mandate is being extended.
Council Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP: A joint action by the Council of the European Union establishing EULEX KOSOVO.
Treaty on European Union: One of the primary treaties of the European Union.
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy: An office within the European Union responsible for foreign policy.
Brussels: The location where the decision was made.
L 136/104 EN Official Journal of the European Union 13.5.2022
DECISIONS
POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2022/734
of 10 May 2022
extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in
Kosovo*(EULEX KOSOVO) (EULEX KOSOVO/1/2022)
THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 38, third paragraph, thereof,
Having regard to Council Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP of 4 February 2008on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in
Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO)(1), and in particular Article 12(2) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
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 the 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 28 November 2019, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2019/1991(2), appointing Mr Lars-Gunnar WIGEMARK
as Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO for the period from 1 December 2019to 14 June 2020.
(3) On 3 June 2021, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/904(3), amending Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP and
extending the mandate of EULEX KOSOVO until 14 June 2023.
(4) On 10 June 2021, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/959(4), extending the mandate of Mr Lars-Gunnar
WIGEMARK as Head of Mission EULEX KOSOVO until 14 June 2022.
(5) The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has proposed to extend the mandate of
Mr Lars-Gunnar WIGEMARK as Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO for the period from 15 June 2022to 14 June
2023,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The mandate of Mr Lars-Gunnar WIGEMARK as Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo
(EULEX KOSOVO) is hereby extended for the period from 15 June 2022to 14 June 2023.
* This designation 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.
(1) OJ L 42, 16.2.2008, p. 92.
(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2019/1991 of 28 November 2019 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the
European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX Kosovo) (EULEX Kosovo/2/2019) (OJ L 308, 29.11.2019, p. 105).
(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/904 of 3 June 2021 amending Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP on the European Union Rule of Law
Mission in Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO) (OJ L 197, 4.6.2021, p. 114).
(4) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2021/959 of 10 June 2021 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the
European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO) (EULEX KOSOVO/1/2021) (OJ L 212, 15.6.2021, p. 1).13.5.2022 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 136/105
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
It shall apply from 15 June 2022.
Done at Brussels, 10 May 2022.
For the Political and Security Committee
The Chairperson
D. PRONK