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COUNCIL DECISION 2012/329/CFSP
of 25 June 2012
extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative or the Horn of Africa
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
shall work in close consultation with the EUSR for Sudan and
South Sudan who shall retain primary responsibility for those
two countries.
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in
particular Article 28, Article 31(2) and Article 33 thereof,
Article 2
Policy objectives
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of
the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
1. The
mandate
of
the
EUSR
shall
be
based
on
the
policy
objectives of the Union in relation to the Horn of Africa as set
out in its strategic framework adopted on 14 November 2011
to contribute actively to regional and international efforts to
Whereas:
achieve lasting peace, security and development in the region.
The EUSR shall furthermore aim to enhance the quality,
intensity, impact and visibility of the Union’s multi-faceted
(1) On
8
December
2011,
the
Council
adopted
Decision engagement in the Horn of Africa.
2011/819/CFSP ( 1 ) appointing Mr Alexander RONDOS
as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR)
for the Horn of Africa. The EUSR’s mandate is to
2. Priority shall continue to be given to Somalia, to the
expire on 30 June 2012.
regional dimensions of the conflict and to piracy which has
its root causes in the instability of Somalia.
(2) The
mandate
of
the
EUSR
should
be
extended
for
a 3. With
regard
to
Somalia,
the
Union’s
policy
objectives
aim,
further period of 12 months.
through the coordinated and effective use of all its instruments,
to promote a return for Somalia and its people to a path of
peace and prosperity. To that end, the Union supports the role
(3) The
EUSR
will
implement
the
mandate
in
the
context
of of the United Nations (UN) in facilitating a credible and
a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the
inclusive Somali-led political process and will continue to
achievement of the objectives of the Union’s external
contribute actively, together with regional and international
action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty,
partners, to the implementation of the Djibouti Peace
Agreement and its post-transition arrangements.
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
4. Regarding
piracy,
the
EUSR’s
role
shall
be
to
contribute
to
developing and implementing a coherent, effective and balanced
Union approach to piracy originating in Somalia, encompassing
Article 1
all aspects of Union action, particularly in the political, security
European Union Special Representative
and development areas and to be the Union’s key interlocutor
on piracy for the international community, including the
The mandate of Mr Alexander RONDOS as the EUSR for the
Eastern and Southern Africa and Indian Ocean (ESA/IO) region.
Horn of Africa is hereby extended until 30 June 2013. The
mandate of the EUSR may be terminated earlier, if the
Council so decides, on a proposal from the High Representative
Article 3
of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR).
Mandate
1. In
order
to
achieve
the
Union’s
policy
objectives
in
For the purposes of the mandate of the EUSR, the Horn of
relation to the Horn of Africa, the mandate of the EUSR shall
Africa is defined as comprising the Republic of Djibouti, the
be to:
State of Eritrea, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the
Republic of Kenya, Somalia, the Republic of the Sudan, the
Republic of South Sudan and the Republic of Uganda. For
(a) engage with all relevant stakeholders of the region, govern
issues with broader regional implications, including piracy, the
ments, existing regional authorities, international and
EUSR shall engage with countries and regional entities beyond
regional organisations, civil society and diasporas, with a
the Horn of Africa, as appropriate.
view to furthering the Union’s objectives and contribute
to a better understanding of the role of the Union in the
region;
In view of the need for a regional approach to the inter-related
challenges facing the region, the EUSR for the Horn of Africa
(b) represent the Union in relevant international fora, as appro
priate, and ensure visibility for Union support to crisis
( 1 ) OJ L 327, 9.12.2011, p. 62.
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(c) encourage and support effective political cooperation and
including in relation to the Ethiopia-Eritrea border issue and
economic integration in the region through the Union’s
implementation of the Algiers Agreement, the Nile Basin
partnership with the African Union (AU) and sub-regional
initiative and other concerns in the region that impact on
organisations;
its security, stability and prosperity;
(d) contribute to the implementation of the Union’s policy
(j) follow closely the trans-boundary challenges affecting the
towards the Horn of Africa, in close cooperation with the
Horn of Africa, including any political and security
European External Action Service (EEAS), Union delegations
consequences of humanitarian crises;
in the region and the Commission;
(k) contribute to the implementation of the Union’s human
(e) with regard to Somalia, and working in close coordination
rights policy in the Horn of Africa, including the EU
with relevant regional and international partners, contribute
Guidelines on human rights, in particular the EU Guidelines
actively to actions and initiatives leading to the implemen
on Children and Armed Conflict as well as on violence
tation of the Djibouti Peace Agreement and its post-tran
against women and girls and combating all forms of
sition arrangements, supporting institution-building, the rule
discrimination against them, and the Union’s policy on
of law, and the establishment of capable governance
Women, Peace and Security, including by monitoring and
structures at all levels; improving security; promoting
reporting on developments as well as formulating recom
justice, national reconciliation and respect for human
mendations in this regard.
rights; improving humanitarian access, especially in South-
Central Somalia through appropriate advocacy activities
regarding respect for international humanitarian law; and
2. For the purpose of the fulfilment of the mandate, the
safeguarding compliance with the humanitarian principles
EUSR shall, inter alia:
of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence;
(a) advise and report on the definition of Union positions in
(f) maintain close and active cooperation with the United
international fora, as appropriate, in order to promote
Nations Secretary-General Special Representative for
proactively the Union’s comprehensive policy approach
Somalia, participate in the work of the International
towards the Horn of Africa;
Contact Group for Somalia and other relevant fora, and
promote a coordinated and coherent international
approach towards Somalia, including, through the
(b) maintain an overview of all activities of the Union and
European Union military mission to contribute to the
cooperate closely with all relevant Union delegations;
training of Somali security forces (EUTM Somalia),
EUNAVFOR Atalanta, EUCAP Nestor and the Union’s
continued support to the African Union Mission in
(c) establish a presence in Mogadishu.
Somalia (AMISOM), working closely with Member States;
Article 4
(g) closely follow the regional dimension of the Somali crisis,
including terrorism, arms smuggling, refugee and migration
Implementation of the mandate
flows, and maritime security, piracy and related financial
flows;
1. The
EUSR
shall
be
responsible
for
the
implementation
of
the mandate, acting under the authority of the HR.
(h) regarding piracy, maintain an overview of all Union actions
within the EEAS, the Commission and Member States, and
2. The
Political
and
Security
Committee
(PSC)
shall
maintain
maintain regular high level political contacts with the
a privileged link with the EUSR and shall be the EUSR’s primary
countries in the region affected by piracy originating in
point of contact with the Council. The PSC shall provide the
Somalia, the regional organisations, the UN Contact
EUSR with strategic guidance and political direction within the
Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, the UN and
framework of the mandate, without prejudice to the powers of
other key actors in order to ensure a coherent and compre
the HR.
hensive approach to piracy and to ensure the Union’s key
role in the international efforts to fight piracy. This includes
the Union’s active support to regional maritime capacity-
3. The
EUSR
shall
work
in
close
coordination
with
the
EEAS
building and for the judicial treatment of pirates, and
and its relevant departments.
ensuring that the root causes of piracy within Somalia are
adequately addressed. It also includes continued support to
the ESA/IO region in the implementation of its counter
Article 5
piracy strategy and action plan as well as the Djibouti
Code of Conduct;
Financing
1. The
financial
reference
amount
intended
to
cover
the
expenditure related to the mandate of the EUSR for the
(i) follow political developments in the region and contribute
period from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013 shall be EUR
to the development of the Union policy towards the region,
4 900 000.

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2. The
expenditure
shall
be
managed
in
accordance
with
the 2. The
Union
delegations
and/or
the
Member
States,
as
procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the
appropriate, shall provide logistical support in the region.
Union.
3. The
management
of
the
expenditure
shall
be
subject
to
a
Article 10
contract between the EUSR and the Commission. The EUSR
Security
shall be accountable to the Commission for all expenditure.
In accordance with the Union’s policy on the security of
personnel deployed outside the Union in an operational
Article 6
capacity under Title V of the Treaty, the EUSR shall take all
Constitution and composition of the team
reasonably practicable measures, in conformity with the
mandate and the security situation in the geographical area of
1. Within the limits of the EUSR’s mandate and the
responsibility, for the security of all personnel under the EUSR’s
corresponding financial means made available, the EUSR shall
direct authority, in particular by:
be responsible for constituting a team. The team shall include
the expertise on specific policy and security issues as required
by the mandate. The EUSR shall keep the Council and the
Commission promptly informed of the composition of the
(a) establishing a mission-specific security plan based on
team.
guidance from the EEAS, including mission-specific
physical, organisational and procedural security measures,
governing the management of the secure movement of
2. Member States, institutions of the Union and the EEAS
personnel to, and within, the mission area, as well as the
may propose the secondment of staff to work with the EUSR.
management of security incidents and including a mission
The salary of such seconded personnel shall be covered by the
contingency and evacuation plan;
Member State, the institution of the Union concerned or the
EEAS, respectively. Experts seconded by Member States to the
institutions of the Union or the EEAS may also be posted to the
(b) ensuring that all personnel deployed outside the Union are
EUSR. International contracted staff shall have the nationality of
covered by high risk insurance as required by the conditions
a Member State.
in the mission area;
3. All
seconded
personnel
shall
remain
under
the
adminis
trative authority of the sending Member State, the sending insti
(c) ensuring that all members of the EUSR’s team to be
tution of the Union or the EEAS and shall carry out their duties
deployed outside the Union, including locally contracted
and act in the interest of the mandate of the EUSR.
personnel, have received appropriate security training
before or upon arriving in the mission area, based on the
risk ratings assigned to the mission area by the EEAS;
Article 7
Privileges and immunities of the EUSR and the staff of the
EUSR
(d) ensuring that all agreed recommendations made following
The privileges, immunities and further guarantees necessary for
regular security assessments are implemented, and providing
the completion and smooth functioning of the mission of the
the Council, the HR and the Commission with written
EUSR and the members of the EUSR’s staff shall be agreed with
reports on their implementation and on other security
the host country/countries, as appropriate. Member States and
issues within the framework of the progress report and
the Commission shall grant all necessary support to such effect.
the report on the implementation of the mandate.
Article 8
Article 11
Security of EU classified information
Reporting
The EUSR and the members of the EUSR’s team shall respect
the security principles and minimum standards established by
1.
The EUSR shall regularly provide the HR and the PSC with
Council Decision 2011/292/EU of 31 March 2011 on the
oral and written reports. The EUSR shall also report to Council
security rules for protecting EU classified information (
working parties as necessary. Regular written reports shall be

1 ).
circulated through the COREU network. Upon recommendation
of the HR or the PSC, the EUSR may provide the Foreign Affairs
Article 9
Council with reports.
Access to information and logistical support
1. Member States, the Commission, the EEAS and the
2. The
EUSR
shall
report
on
the
best
way
of
pursuing
Union
General Secretariat of the Council shall ensure that the EUSR
initiatives, such as the contribution of the Union to reforms,
is given access to any relevant information.
and including the political aspects of relevant Union devel
opment projects, in coordination with Union delegations in
( 1 ) OJ L 141, 27.5.2011, p. 17.
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Authority on Development (IGAD), other national, regional and
international stakeholders, and also with civil society in the
Coordination
region.
1. The
EUSR
shall
contribute
to
the
unity,
consistency
and
effectiveness of the Union’s action and shall help ensure that all
Article 13
Union instruments and Member States’ actions are engaged
consistently, to attain the Union’s policy objectives. The
Review
activities of the EUSR shall be coordinated with those of
Union delegations and of the Commission, as well as those of
The implementation of this Decision and its consistency with
other EUSRs active in the region, in particular with the EUSR
other contributions from the Union to the region shall be kept
for Sudan and South Sudan and the EUSR to the AU. The EUSR
under regular review. The EUSR shall present the Council, the
shall provide Member States’ missions and Union delegations in
HR and the Commission with a progress report by the end of
the region with regular briefings.
December 2012 and a comprehensive mandate implementation
report at the end of the mandate.
2. In
the
field,
close
liaison
shall
be
maintained
with
the
Heads of Union delegations and Member States’ Heads of
Article 14
Mission. They shall make every effort to assist the EUSR in
Entry into force
the implementation of the mandate. The EUSR, in close coor
dination with the relevant Union delegations, shall provide local
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.
political guidance to the Force Commander of EUNAVFOR
Atalanta, the Mission Commander of EUTM Somalia and the
Head of EUCAP Nestor. The EUSR, the EU Operation
Done at Luxembourg, 25 June 2012.
Commanders and the Civilian Operation Commander shall
consult each other as required.
For the Council
3. The
EUSR
shall
closely
cooperate
with
the
authorities
of
The President
the countries involved, the UN, the AU, the Intergovernmental
C. ASHTON

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