- European Union Special Representative
The European Union Special Representatives are emissaries of the
European Union with specific tasks abroad. They serve as the eyes and ears of the European Union, promote democracy and good governance, and generally represent the European Union in a specific region.Currently, they are funded and coordinated by the
High Representative of the Common Foreign and Security Policy , in the person ofJavier Solana .List of European Union Special Representatives
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Miroslav Lajčák was appointed EU Special Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina on 18 June 2007. Previously the post was held by LordPaddy Ashdown and thenChristian Schwarz-Schilling .Central Asia
Pierre Morel was appointed EU Special Representative for Central Asia on 5 October 2006. He is to promote good and close relations between the countries of Central Asia and the EU, contributing to strengthening ofdemocracy ,rule of law ,good governance and respect forhuman rights and fundamental freedoms in Central Asia. He is also considered the eyes and ears of the European Union in the region, coordinating with other relevant partners and international organizations, such as the OSCE.Sudan
Torben Brylle is EU Special Representative for Sudan from 1 May 2007. Previously it wasPekka Haavisto who was appointed on 18 July 2005. His mandate covers efforts to achieve a political settlement of theDarfur conflict , to help the implementation of the peace agreement in theSecond Sudanese Civil War and to promote dialogue between the ethnic groups concerned. He is to respect the principle of African ownership, and thus defers to theAfrican Union . He will also facilitate the European contribution to theAfrican Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS I).Moldova
Kálmán Mizsei was appointed EU Special Representative for
Moldova on 15 February 2007. His role is to strengthen the EU contribution to the resolution of theTransnistria conflict in close coordination with the OSCE. He is to facilitate the border control recently started by the EU.Republic of Macedonia
Erwan Fouéré was appointed EU Special Representative inRepublic of Macedonia on 17 October 2005. His mandate is to contribute to the consolidation of the peaceful political process and the full implementation of the Ohrid Framework Agreement, thereby facilitating further progress towards European integration through the Stabilisation and Association Process.Middle East
Marc Otte was appointed EU Special Representative for theMiddle East peace process on 14 July 2003. The mandate of the Special Representative is based on the EU's policy objectives regarding the Middle East peace process, which include a two-State solution withIsrael and a democratic, viable, peaceful and sovereignPalestinian State living side-by-side within secure and recognised borders enjoying normal relations with their neighbours in accordance withUN Security Council Resolution s 242, 338, 1397 and 1402 and the principles of theMadrid Conference .South Caucasus
Peter Semneby was appointed EU Special Representative for theSouth Caucasus on 20 February 2006, taking over fromHeikki Talvitie who was Special Representative from 7 July 2003. The EUSR will contribute to the implementation of the EU's policy objectives, which include assisting the countries of the South Caucasus in carrying out political and economic reforms, preventing and assisting in the resolution of conflicts, promoting the return of refugees and internally displaced persons, engaging constructively with key national actors neighbouring the region, supporting intra-regional co-operation and ensuring co-ordination, consistency and effectiveness of the EU's action in the South Caucasus. The EUSR will support the work of High Representative Solana in the region.Afghanistan
Francesc Vendrell was appointed EU Special Representative in
Afghanistan on 25 June 2002. His mandate is to contribute, through close liaison with and support for the Special Representative of theSecretary-General of the United Nations , Mr Brahmini, to achieving the implementation of the Union's policy in Afghanistan.Great Lakes region
Roeland van de Geer was appointed EU Special Representative for the AfricanGreat Lakes Region on 14 February 2007.Kosovo
Pieter Feith was appointed as European Union Special Representative inKosovo for the period from February 2008 to 28 February 2009.External links
* [http://ue.eu.int/cms3_fo/showPage.asp?id=263&lang=EN Official list of EU Special Representatives]
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