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DECISIONS
COUNCIL DECISION 2011/518/CFSP
of 25 August 2011
appointing the European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in
Georgia
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Article 2
Policy objectives
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in
The mandate of the EUSR shall be based on the policy
particular Articles 28, 31(2) and 33 thereof,
objectives of the Union for the South Caucasus, including the
objectives set out in the Conclusions of the extraordinary
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of
European Council meeting in Brussels on 1 September 2008
the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
and the Council Conclusions of 15 September 2008. Those
objectives include:
Whereas:
(a) in accordance with the existing mechanisms, including the
Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe
(1) On
20
February
2006,
the
Council
adopted
Joint
Action
(OSCE) and its Minsk Group, to prevent conflicts in the
2006/121/CFSP ( 1 ) appointing Mr Peter SEMNEBY
region, to contribute to a peaceful settlement of conflicts
European Union Special Representative for the South
in the region, including the crisis in Georgia and the
Caucasus. The mandate of Mr Peter SEMNEBY expired
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, by promoting the return of
on 28 February 2011.
refugees and internally displaced persons and through
other appropriate means, and to support the implemen
tation of such a settlement in accordance with the principles
(2) On
25
September
2008,
the
Council
adopted
Joint
Action 2008/760/CFSP (
of international law;

2 ) appointing Mr Pierre MOREL
European Union Special Representative for the crisis in
Georgia. The mandate of Mr Pierre MOREL expires on
31 August 2011.
(b) to engage constructively with main interested actors
concerning the region;
(3) A
European
Union
Special
Representative
(EUSR)
for
the
South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia should be
(c) to encourage and to support further cooperation between
appointed for the period from 1 September 2011 to
Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, and, as appropriate, their
30 June 2012.
neighbouring countries;
(4) The
mandate
of
the
EUSR
will
be
implemented
in
the
context of a situation which may deteriorate and could
(d) to enhance the Union’s effectiveness and visibility in the
impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union’s
region.
external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty,
Article 3
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Mandate
Article 1
In order to achieve the policy objectives, the mandate of the
EUSR shall be:
Appointment
Mr Philippe LEFORT is hereby appointed European Union
Special Representative (EUSR) for the South Caucasus and the
(a) to develop contacts with governments, parliaments, other
crisis in Georgia for the period from 1 September 2011 until
key political actors, the judiciary and civil society in the
30 June 2012. The mandate of the EUSR may be terminated
region;
earlier, if the Council so decides, on a proposal of the High
Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security
Policy (HR).
(b) to encourage the countries in the region to cooperate on
regional themes of common interest, such as common
( 1 ) OJ L 49, 21.2.2006, p. 14.
security threats, the fight against terrorism, illicit trafficking
( 2 ) OJ L 259, 27.9.2008, p 16.
and organised crime;

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(c) to contribute to the peaceful settlement of conflicts in
Article 5
accordance with the principles of international law and to
facilitate the implementation of such settlement in close
Financing
coordination with the United Nations, the OSCE and its
1. The
financial
reference
amount
intended
to
cover
the
Minsk Group;
expenditure related to the mandate of the EUSR in the period
from 1 September 2011 to 30 June 2012 shall be EUR
(d) with respect to the crisis in Georgia:
1 758 000.
(i) to help prepare for the international talks held under
2. The
expenditure
financed
by
the
amount
set
out
in
point 6 of the settlement plan of 12 August 2008
paragraph 1 shall be eligible as from 1 September 2011. The
(‘Geneva International Discussions’) and its imple
expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the
menting measures of 8 September 2008, including on
procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the
arrangements for security and stability in the region, the
Union.
issue of refugees and internally displaced persons, on
the basis of internationally recognised principles, and
any other subject, by mutual agreement between the
3. The
management
of
the
expenditure
shall
be
subject
to
a
parties,
contract between the EUSR and the Commission. The EUSR
shall be accountable to the Commission for all expenditure.
(ii) to help establish the Union’s position and represent it,
at the level of the EUSR, in the talks referred to in point
Article 6
(i), and
Constitution and composition of the team
(iii) to facilitate the implementation of the settlement plan
1. Within the limits of the EUSR's mandate and the corre
of 12 August 2008 and its implementing measures of
sponding financial means made available, the EUSR shall be
8 September 2008;
responsible for constituting a team. The team shall include
the expertise on specific policy issues as required by the
mandate. The EUSR shall keep the Council and the Commission
(e) to facilitate the development and implementation of
promptly informed of the composition of the team.
confidence-building measures;
2.
Member States, the institutions of the Union and the EEAS
(f) to assist in the preparation, as appropriate, of Union
may propose the secondment of staff to the EUSR. The salary of
contributions to the implementation of a possible conflict
such seconded personnel shall be covered by the Member State,
settlement;
the institution of the Union concerned or the EEAS,
respectively. Experts seconded by Member States to the insti
(g) to intensify the Union’s dialogue with the main actors
tutions of the Union or the EEAS may also be posted to the
concerned regarding the region;
EUSR. International contracted staff is to have the nationality of
a Member State.
(h) to assist the Union in further developing a comprehensive
policy towards the South Caucasus;
3. All
seconded
personnel
shall
remain
under
the
adminis
trative authority of the sending Member State, the sending insti
(i) in the framework of the activities set out in this Article, to
tution of the Union or the EEAS, and shall carry out their duties
contribute to the implementation of the EU human rights
and act in the interest of the mandate of the EUSR.
policy and EU Guidelines on Human Rights, in particular
with regard to children and women in areas affected by
Article 7
conflicts, especially by monitoring and addressing devel
opments in this regard.
Privileges and immunities of the EUSR and the staff of the
EUSR
Article 4
The privileges, immunities and further guarantees necessary for
the completion and smooth functioning of the EUSR's mission
Implementation of the mandate
and the members of the EUSR's staff shall be agreed with the
1. The
EUSR
shall
be
responsible
for
the
implementation
of host party or parties, as appropriate. Member States and the
the mandate, acting under the authority of the HR.
Commission shall grant all necessary support to such effect.
2. The
Political
and
Security
Committee
(PSC)
shall
maintain
Article 8
a privileged link with the EUSR and shall be the EUSR's primary
point of contact with the Council. The PSC shall provide the
Security of EU classified information
EUSR with strategic guidance and political direction within the
The EUSR and the members of the EUSR's team shall respect
framework of the mandate, without prejudice to the powers of
the security principles and minimum standards established by
the HR.
Council Decision 2011/292/EU of 31 March 2011 on the
security rules for protecting EU classified information ( 1 ).
3. The
EUSR
shall
work
in
close
coordination
with
the
European External Action Service (EEAS).
( 1 ) OJ L 141, 27.5.2011, p. 17.

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Article 9
working parties as necessary. Regular written reports shall be
circulated through the COREU network. Upon recommendation
Access to information and logistical support
of the PSC or the HR, the EUSR may provide the Foreign Affairs
1. Member States, the Commission and the General Secre
Council with reports.
tariat of the Council shall ensure that the EUSR is given access
to any relevant information.
Article 12
2. The Union delegations in the region and the Member
Coordination
States, as appropriate, shall provide logistical support in the
1. The
EUSR
shall
promote
overall
Union
political
coor
region.
dination and shall help ensure that all Union instruments in
the field are engaged coherently to attain the Union’s policy
Article 10
objectives. The activities of the EUSR shall be coordinated
Security
with those of the Commission. The EUSR shall provide
regular briefings to Member States’ missions and the Union’s
In accordance with the Union’s policy on the security of
delegations.
personnel deployed outside the Union in an operational
capacity under Title V of the Treaty, the EUSR shall take all
2. In the field, close liaison shall be maintained with the
reasonably practicable measures, in accordance with the EUSR's
Heads of the Union delegations and Member States’ Heads of
mandate and the security situation in the geographical area of
Mission, who shall make best efforts to assist the EUSR in the
responsibility, for the security of all personnel under the direct
implementation of the mandate. The EUSR, in close co-ordi
authority of the EUSR, in particular by:
nation with the Head of the Delegation of the Union to
Georgia, shall provide the Head of the European Union Moni
(a) establishing a mission-specific security plan, providing for
toring Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia) with local political
mission-specific physical, organisational and procedural
guidance. The EUSR and the Civilian Operation Commander for
security measures governing the management of the
EUMM Georgia shall consult each other as required. The EUSR
secure movement of personnel to, and within, the mission
shall also liaise with other international and regional actors in
area and the management of security incidents, and
the field.
providing for a contingency plan and a mission evacuation
plan;
Article 13
(b) ensuring that all personnel deployed outside the Union are
Review
covered by high risk insurance, as required by the
conditions in the mission area;
The implementation of this Decision and its consistency with
other contributions from the Union to the region shall be kept
(c) ensuring that all members of the EUSR's team to be
under regular review. The EUSR shall present the Council, the
deployed outside the Union, including locally contracted
HR and the Commission with a progress report by the end of
personnel, have received appropriate security training
January 2012, and, at the end of the EUSR's mandate, with a
before or upon arriving in the mission area, based on the
comprehensive report on the implementation of the mandate.
risk ratings assigned to the mission area;
Article 14
(d) ensuring that all agreed recommendations made following
Entry into force
regular security assessments are implemented, and providing
the Council, the HR and the Commission with written
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.
reports on their implementation and on other security
issues within the framework of the mid-term report and
the report on the implementation of the mandate.
Done at Brussels, 25 August 2011.
Article 11
Reporting
For the Council
The EUSR shall regularly provide the PSC and the HR with oral
The President
and written reports. The EUSR shall also report to Council
M. DOWGIELEWICZ

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