European Union Special Representative

New EU Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process appointed

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Saturday, May 1, 2021
Politics of the European Union, European Union, European Union Special Representative, Israeli–Palestinian peace process, Foreign relations of the European Union, Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Two-state solution, Sven Koopmans

Today the Council appointed Mr Sven Koopmans as the EU's Special Representative (EUSR) for the Middle East Peace Process from 1 May 2021 to 28 February 2023.

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  • Today the Council appointed Mr Sven Koopmans as the EU's Special Representative (EUSR) for the Middle East Peace Process from 1 May 2021 to 28 February 2023.
  • Mr Koopmans is a peace negotiation specialist, senior diplomat, national politician, and international lawyer.
  • The mandate of the EUSR for the Middle East Peace Process is to provide an active contribution to the final settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on a two-state solution, in line with the UNSCR 2334 (2016).
  • The EUSR will also support the work of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, on this issue and maintain an overview of all EU regional activities linked to the Middle East Peace Process.

EU extends mandates of six EU special representatives

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Friday, February 26, 2021
Politics of the European Union, Organizations, Politics of Kosovo, Politics of Europe, European Union Special Representative, Independence of Kosovo, Kosovo–Serbia relations, Pristina, European Union, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Reactions to the International Court of Justice advisory opinion on Kosovo's declaration of independence, Constitution of Kosovo

The Council has extended the mandates of six EU special representatives (EUSRs).

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  • The Council has extended the mandates of six EU special representatives (EUSRs).
  • This year, the High Representative will appoint new EUSRs for the Sahel, Central Asia, the Horn of Africa and the Middle East Peace Process.
  • Background and next steps

    EU special representatives promote the EU's policies and interests in specific regions and countries, as well as on issues of particular concern or interest for the EU.

  • These include the six mentioned above and Special Representatives for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and other Western Balkan regional issues, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo.

Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue: High-Level meeting in Brussels on 7

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Thursday, September 3, 2020
Politics of Kosovo, Countries, Geography of Europe, Independence of Kosovo, Government of Kosovo, Kosovo–Serbia relations, United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, European Union Special Representative, Kosovo, Slovakia's reaction to the 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence, Constitution of Kosovo

As part of the comprehensive agreement to normalise relations between Kosovo and Serbia, the meeting will address non-majority community arrangements, and the settlement of mutual financial claims/property.

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  • As part of the comprehensive agreement to normalise relations between Kosovo and Serbia, the meeting will address non-majority community arrangements, and the settlement of mutual financial claims/property.
  • This weekend, ahead of the high-level meeting, EU Special Representative Lajk will host the fourth expert-level meeting on the topics previously discussed, namely missing and displaced persons and economic cooperation.
  • The High-level meeting of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue is scheduled to start at 10:00 on 7 September.
  • High Representative Borrell will give a press statement before the start of the Dialogue meeting and EU Special Representative Lajk at the end of the meeting.

Kosovo: Tomáš Szunyog appointed as new EU Special Representative

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Friday, July 31, 2020
Geography of Europe, Countries, Politics of Kosovo, Europe, Government of Kosovo, European Union Special Representative, Kosovo

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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  • 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.

Highlights - Exchange of views with Eamon Gilmore, EU Special Representative for Human Rights - Subcommittee on Human Rights

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Thursday, September 5, 2019
Articles, Stavros Lambrinidis, Eamon Gilmore, Human rights, European Union Special Representative

Exchange of views with Eamon Gilmore, EU Special Representative for Human Rights

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  • Exchange of views with Eamon Gilmore, EU Special Representative for Human Rights
    Eamon Gilmore was appointed EU Special Representative for Human Rights in February 2019 (succeeding Stavros Lambrinidis) and is invited to present his priorities and activities so far to the Subcommittee on 9 September.
  • The discussion will focus on constructive ways to strengthen parliamentary scrutiny of EU policies with regard to human rights issues and to look at new challenges in the framework of the implementation of his mandate.
  • Throughout the 2014-2019 legislature the Subcommittee on Human Rights consolidated its role in keeping human rights at the heart of the EU's agenda in external relations and parliamentary diplomacy.
  • The Activity Report summarises the Subcommittee's work in carrying out this role.