Kosovo: Tomáš Szunyog appointed as new EU Special Representative

The Council today appointed Tom Szunyog from the Czech Republic, as EU Special Representative (EUSR) for Kosovo* from 1 September 2020 until 31 August 2021.

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Friday, July 31, 2020

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Geography of Europe, Countries, Politics of Kosovo, Europe, Government of Kosovo, European Union Special Representative, Kosovo

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The Council today appointed Tom Szunyog from the Czech Republic, as EU Special Representative (EUSR) for Kosovo* from 1 September 2020 until 31 August 2021.
He will replace Natalya Apostolova who has held the EUSR position since 20 July 2016.
The EUSR promotes a Kosovo that is committed to the rule of law and to the protection of minorities and of cultural and religious heritage.
The EUSR supports Kosovo's European perspective and rapprochement with the EU in line with the perspective of the region and in accordance with the Stabilisation and Association Agreement.