Council of the European Union

Torben Brylle

was appointed EU Special Representative for Sudan on 19 April 2007. Running until 28 February 2010, his mandate is based on the EU's policy objectives in Sudan as regards efforts to achieve a political settlement of the conflict in Darfur, to facilitate the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and to promote South-South dialogue, with due regard to the regional ramifications of these issues and to the principle of African ownership. He also contributes to ensuring maximum effectiveness of the EU's civilian-military action in support of the African Union mission in Sudan (AMIS). Since December 2007, my mandate has been extended to cover, in addition to Sudan, the EU military operation EUFOR Tchad/RCA in eastern Chad and north-eastern Central African Republic.

Pieter Feith

was appointed European Union Special Representative in Kosovo on 4 February 2008. His mandate, which runs until 28 February 2010, includes the tasks of offering the EU's advice and support in the political process and of promoting overall EU political coordination in Kosovo, thereby implementing the policy objectives of the EU in Kosovo. This includes the aim of developing a stable, viable, peaceful democratic and multi-ethnic Kosovo. Mr Feith is also "doubled-hatted" as the International Civilian Representative.

Erwan Fouéré

was appointed EU Special Representative for the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on 17 October 2005. His mandate, which runs until 31 Mars 2010, 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. He also heads the European Commission delegation in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

Valentin Inzko

was appointed EU Special Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina on 11 March 2009. His mandate, which runs until 28 February 2010, is based on the policy objectives of the EU in BiH. These centre on continued progress in the implementation of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in accordance with the Office of the High Representative's Mission Implementation Plan, and the Stabilisation and Association Process, aiming at a stable, viable, peaceful and multi-ethnic BiH, cooperating peacefully with its neighbours and irreversibly on track towards EU membership. On 13 March 2009, Valentin Inzko was also appointed High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina by the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council.  

Kálmán Mizsei

was appointed EU Special Representative for Moldova on 15 February 2007. His mandate runs until 28 February 2010 and is based on the EU's policy objectives in Moldova, which include contributing to a peaceful settlement of the Transnistria conflict and to the implementation of such a settlement on the basis of a viable solution, respecting the sovereignty of the Republic of Moldova within its internationally recognised borders and in close coordination with the OSCE. He also seeks to enhance the effectiveness of border and customs controls and border surveillance activities in Moldova and Ukraine along their common border, with a particular focus on the Transnistrian section, notably through an EU Border Mission.

Pierre Morel

was appointed EU Special Representative for Central Asia on 5 October 2006. His mandate, which runs until 28 February 2010, is to contribute to the implementation of the EU's policy objectives in the region, which include promoting good and close relations between the countries of Central Asia and the EU; contributing to the strengthening of democracy, the rule of law, good governance and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms; and enhancing the EU's effectiveness in the region, including closer coordination with other relevant partners and international organisations, such as the OSCE.

Pierre Morel was appointed EU Special Representative for the crisis in Georgia on 25 September 2008. His mandate, which runs until 28 February 2010, is to help prepare for the international talks to be held under the settlement plan of 12 August 2008, to help establish and represent the EU's position at these talks and to facilitate the implementation of the agreement of 8 August 2008 concluded in Moscow and Tbilisi and of the agreement of 12 August.

Marc Otte

was appointed EU Special Representative for the Middle East peace process on 14 July 2003. His current mandate runs until 28 February 2010 and is based on the EU's policy objectives for the Middle East peace process. These objectives include a two-state solution with a democratic, viable, peaceful and sovereign Palestinian state living side-by-side with Israel within secure and recognised borders enjoying normal relations with their neighbours. This aim should be reached in accordance with UN Security Council Resolutions 242, 338, 1397 and 1402 and the principles of the Madrid conference.

Peter Semneby

was appointed EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus on 20 February 2006. His mandate runs until 28 February 2010 and includes the following EU policy objectives in the South Caucasus: assisting Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia in carrying out political and economic reforms; preventing conflicts in the region and contributing to the peaceful settlement of conflicts, including through promoting the return of refugees and internally displaced persons; and encouraging and supporting further cooperation between states of the region, including on economic, energy and transport issues.

Ettore Francesco Sequi

was appointed EU Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan on 15 June 2009. He had been in office as Special Representative for Afghanistan since 24 July 2008. His mandate, which runs until 28 February 2010, is to pursue the EU's policy objectives in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
These include contributing to the implementation of the EU-Afghanistan Joint Declaration, the Afghanistan Compact and the relevant UN Security Council and other UN resolutions and helping to consolidate the Afghan State by encouraging contributions to the peace process in Afghanistan from regional actors in Afghanistan and from neighbouring countries. These also include contributing to the implementation of the EU-Pakistan Joint Declaration, as well as the relevant UN Security Council and other UN resolutions, supporting the pivotal role played by the UN, notably the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and  supporting the work of the Secretary-General/High Representative in the region.

Roeland van de Geer

was appointed EU Special Representative for the Great Lakes Region on 14 February 2007. Running until 28 February 2010, his mandate is to focus on stabilisation in the African Great Lakes countries. A key objective is contributing to the post-transition phase in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with particular emphasis on the reform of the security sector and the fostering of democratic institutions. Another important aspect of his work is the consolidation of the democratic process in Burundi as well as ensuring constructive cooperation with Uganda and Rwanda in regional matters.

Koen Vervaeke

On 6 December 2007, the Council adopted a joint action appointing a European Union Special Representative (EUSR) to the African Union (AU) and appointed Koen Vervaeke (Belgium) as EUSR.

The EUSR will be based in Addis Ababa. His mandate runs until 28 February 2010