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DECISIONS
COUNCIL DECISION 2013/133/CFSP
of 18 March 2013
appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
peace, security and development in the region. The EUSR shall
furthermore aim to enhance the quality, intensity and impact of
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in
the Union’s multi-faceted engagement in the Sahel.
particular Article 28, Article 31(2) and Article 33 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of
2. The
EUSR
shall
contribute
to
developing
and
imple
the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
menting the Union approach encompassing all aspects of
Union action, in particular in the political, security and devel
Whereas:
opment areas, including the Strategy, and to coordinating all

relevant instruments for Union actions.
(1)
There is a need for a regional response by the Union to
the complex and inter-related challenges in the Sahel.
3. Initial priority shall be given to Mali and to the regional
dimensions of the conflict there.
(2) Mr
Michel
Dominique REVEYRAND – DE MENTHON
should be appointed as European Union Special Repre
sentative (EUSR) for the Sahel for the period until
4. Regarding
Mali,
the
Union’s
policy
objectives
aim,
through
28 February 2014.
the coordinated and effective use of all its instruments, to
promote a return for Mali and its people to a path of peace,
(3) The
EUSR
will
implement
his
mandate
in
the
context
of reconciliation, security and development.
a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the
achievement of the objectives of the Union’s external
Article 3
action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty,
Mandate
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
1. In
order
to
achieve
the
Union’s
policy
objectives
in
relation to the Sahel, the mandate of the EUSR shall be to:
Article 1
European Union Special Representative
(a) actively contribute to the implementation, coordination and
1. Mr
Michel
Dominique REVEYRAND – DE MENTHON is
further development of the Union’s comprehensive
hereby appointed as the EUSR for the Sahel until 28 February
approach to the regional crisis, on the basis of its
2014. The mandate of the EUSR may be extended or
Strategy, with a view to enhancing the overall coherence
terminated earlier, if the Council so decides, on a proposal of
and effectiveness of Union activities in the Sahel, in
the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and
particular in Mali;
Security Policy (HR).
(b) engage with all relevant stakeholders of the region, govern
2. For the purposes of the EUSR’s mandate, the Sahel is
ments, regional authorities, regional and international
defined as comprising the primary focus of the EU Strategy
organisations, civil society and diasporas, with a view to
for Security and Development in the Sahel (the ‘Strategy’),
furthering the Union’s objectives and contribute to a
namely Mali, Mauritania and Niger. For issues with broader
better understanding of the role of the Union in the Sahel;
regional implications, the EUSR shall engage with other
countries and regional or international entities beyond the
Sahel, as appropriate.
(c) represent the Union in relevant regional and international
fora, including the Support and Follow-Up Group on the
3. In
view
of
the
need
for
a
regional
approach
to
the
inter-
situation in Mali, and ensure visibility for Union support to
related challenges facing the region, the EUSR for the Sahel shall
crisis management and conflict prevention, including the
work in close consultation with other relevant EUSRs, including
European Union military mission to contribute to the
the EUSR for the Southern Mediterranean region, the EUSR for
training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali) and the
Human Rights and the EUSR to the African Union.
European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel
Niger);
Article 2
Policy objectives
(d) maintain close cooperation with the United Nations (UN), in
particular the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the
1. The mandate of the EUSR shall be based on the policy
Sahel, and the Special Representative of the Secretary-
objective of the Union in relation to the Sahel to contribute
General for West Africa, the African Union (AU), in
actively to regional and international efforts to achieve lasting
particular the AU High Representative for Mali and the

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Sahel, the Economic Community of West African States
2. For the purpose of the fulfilment of his mandate, the
(ECOWAS) and other leading national, regional and inter
EUSR shall, inter alia:
national stakeholders including other Special Envoys for the
Sahel;
(a) advise and report on the formulation of Union positions in
regional and international fora, as appropriate, in order to
(e) closely follow the regional and trans-boundary dimensions
proactively promote and strengthen the Union’s compre
of the crisis, including terrorism, organised crime, arms
hensive approach towards the crisis in the Sahel;
smuggling, human trafficking, drug trafficking, refugee and
migration flows and related financial flows; in close
(b) maintain an overview of all activities of the Union and
cooperation with the EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator,
cooperate closely with relevant Union delegations.
contribute to the further implementation of the EU
Counter-Terrorism Strategy;
Article 4
Implementation of the mandate
(f) maintain regular high-level political contacts with the
countries in the region affected by terrorism and inter
1. The
EUSR
shall
be
responsible
for
the
implementation
of
national crime in order to ensure a coherent and compre
the mandate acting under the authority of the HR.
hensive approach and to ensure the Union’s key role in the
international efforts to fight terrorism and international
2. The
Political
and
Security
Committee
(PSC)
shall
maintain
crime. This includes the Union’s active support to regional
a privileged link with the EUSR and shall be the EUSR’s primary
capacity-building in the security sector, and ensuring that
point of contact with the Council. The PSC shall provide the
the root causes of terrorism and international crime in the
EUSR with strategic guidance and political direction within the
Sahel are adequately addressed;
framework of the mandate, without prejudice to the responsi
bilities of the HR.
(g) closely follow the political and security consequences of
humanitarian crises in the region;
3. The
EUSR
shall
work
in
close
coordination
with
the
European External Action Service (EEAS).
(h) with regard to Mali, contribute to regional and international
Article 5
efforts to facilitate the resolution of the crisis in Mali, in
particular the adoption and implementation of the roadmap
Financing
for the political transition, a free and transparent electoral
process and a credible national inclusive dialogue;
1. The
financial
reference
amount
intended
to
cover
the
expenditure related to the mandate of the EUSR until
28 February 2014 shall be EUR 1 350 000.
(i) promote institution building, security sector reform and
long-term peace building and reconciliation in Mali;
2. The
expenditure
shall
be
managed
in
accordance
with
the
procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the
Union.
(j) cooperate with the EUSR for Human Rights in promoting
respect for human rights and international humanitarian law
and maintain regular contacts with relevant authorities in
3. The
management
of
the
expenditure
shall
be
subject
to
a
Mali and in the region, the Office of the Prosecutor of the
contract between the EUSR and the Commission. The EUSR
International Criminal Court, the Office of the High
shall be accountable to the Commission for all expenditure.
Commissioner for Human Rights and the human rights
defenders and observers in the region. Contribute to the
Article 6
implementation of the Union’s human rights policy
including the EU Guidelines on human rights, and inter
Constitution and composition of the team
national humanitarian law, in particular the EU Guidelines
on Children and Armed Conflict as well as EU guidelines on
1. Within the limits of the mandate and the corresponding
violence against women and girls and combating all forms
financial means made available, the EUSR shall be responsible
of discrimination against them, the Updated European
for constituting his team. The team shall include the expertise
Union Guidelines on promoting compliance with inter
on specific policy and security issues as required by the
national humanitarian law, the Revised Guidelines on the
mandate. The EUSR shall keep the Council and the Commission
Protection of Civilians in CSDP Missions and Operations
promptly informed of the composition of the team.
and the Union policy regarding the UN Security Council
Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and
2. Member States, institutions of the Union, and the EEAS
Security, including by monitoring and reporting on devel
may propose the secondment of staff to work with the EUSR.
opments as well as formulating recommendations in this
The salary of personnel who are seconded to the EUSR shall be
regard;
covered by the Member State concerned, the institution of the
Union concerned or the EEAS. Experts seconded by Member
States to the institutions of the Union or the EEAS may also be
(k) follow up and report on compliance with relevant UNSCRs,
posted to the EUSR. International contracted staff shall have the
in particular 2056 (2012), 2071 (2012) and 2085 (2012).
nationality of a Member State.

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3. All
seconded
personnel
shall
remain
under
the
adminis
(c) ensuring that all members of the team to be deployed
trative authority of the sending Member State, institution of the
outside the Union, including locally contracted personnel,
Union or the EEAS and shall carry out their duties and act in
have received appropriate security training before or upon
the interest of the mandate of the EUSR.
arriving in the mission area, based on the risk ratings
assigned to that area;
4. The
EUSR
staff
shall
be
co-located
with
the
relevant
EEAS
departments or Union delegations in order to ensure coherence
(d) ensuring that all agreed recommendations made following
and consistency with regard to their respective activities.
regular security assessments are implemented and providing
the HR, the Council and the Commission with written
reports on their implementation and on other security
Article 7
issues within the framework of the progress report and
with the mandate implementation report.
Privileges and immunities of the EUSR and staff
The privileges, immunities and further guarantees necessary for
Article 11
the completion and smooth functioning of the mission of the
EUSR and the members of his staff shall be agreed with the host
Reporting
countries, as appropriate. Member States and the EEAS shall
grant all necessary support to such effect.
1.
The EUSR shall regularly provide the HR and the PSC with
oral and written reports. The EUSR shall also report as
necessary to Council working parties. Regular written reports
Article 8
shall be circulated through the COREU network. Upon recom
mendation of the HR or the PSC, the EUSR may provide the
Security of EU classified information
Foreign Affairs Council with reports.
The EUSR and the members of EUSR’s team shall respect the
security principles and minimum standards established by
2. The
EUSR
shall
report
on
the
best
way
of
pursuing
Union
Council Decision 2011/292/EU of 31 March 2011 on the
initiatives, such as the contribution of the Union to reforms,
security rules for protecting EU classified information ( 1 ).
and including the political aspects of relevant Union devel
opment projects, in coordination with Union delegations in
the region.
Article 9
Access to information and logistical support
Article 12
1. Member States, the Commission, the EEAS and the
Coordination with other Union actors
General Secretariat of the Council shall ensure that the EUSR
is given access to any relevant information.
1. In the framework of the Strategy, the EUSR shall
contribute to the unity, consistency and effectiveness of the
Union’s political and diplomatic action and shall help ensure
2. The
Union
delegations
and/or
Member
States,
as
appro
that all Union instruments and Member States’ actions are
priate, shall provide logistical support in the region.
engaged consistently, to attain the Union’s policy objectives.
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2. The
activities
of
the
EUSR
shall
be
coordinated
with
those
of Union delegations and of the Commission, as well as those
Security
of other EUSRs active in the region. The EUSR shall provide
In accordance with the Union’s policy on the security of
Member States’ missions and Union delegations in the region
personnel deployed outside the Union in an operational
with regular briefings.
capacity under Title V of the Treaty, the EUSR shall take all
reasonably practicable measures, in conformity with his
3. In the field, close liaison shall be maintained with the
mandate and the security situation in his geographical area of
Heads of Union delegations and Member States’ Heads of
responsibility, for the security of all personnel under his direct
Mission. The EUSR, in close cooperation with relevant Union
authority, in particular by:
delegations shall provide local political guidance to the Head of
Mission of EUCAP Sahel Niger and Mission Commander of
EUTM Mali. The EUSR, the Mission Commander of EUTM
(a) establishing a mission-specific security plan, including
Mali and the Civilian Operation Commander of EUCAP Sahel
mission-specific physical, organisational and procedural
Niger shall consult each other as required.
security measures, governing management of the secure
movement of personnel to, and within, the mission area,
as well as management of security incidents and a mission
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contingency and evacuation plan;
Review
The implementation of this Decision and its consistency with
(b) ensuring that all personnel deployed outside the Union are
other contributions from the Union to the region shall be kept
covered by high-risk insurance as required by the conditions
under regular review. The EUSR shall present the HR, the
in the mission area;
Council and the Commission with a progress report before
the end of August 2013 and a comprehensive mandate imple
( 1 ) OJ L 141, 27.5.2011, p. 17.
mentation report at the end of the mandate.

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Article 14
Entry into force
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.
Done at Brussels, 18 March 2013.
For the Council
The President
S. COVENEY

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