2001/800/CFSP: Council Joint Action of 19 November 2001 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Middle East peace process
Date: 2001-11-19
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Middle East, diplomatic profession, peacekeeping, the EU's international role

20.11.2001

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COUNCIL JOINT ACTION

of 19 November 2001

extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Middle East peace
process

(2001/800/CFSP)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in partic-
ular Articles 14 and 18(5) thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Joint Action 2000/794/CFSP of 14 December 2000
appointing the European Union Special Representative
for the Middle East peace process (1) is due to expire on
31 December 2001.

On the basis of a review of Joint Action 2000/794/CFSP,
the mandate of the Special Representative should be
extended.

It is also important to ensure coordination and coher-
ence of the European Union approach in the Middle
East.

On 30 March 2000 the Council adopted guidelines on
the appointing procedure and administrative arrange-
ments
for European Union Special Representatives
(EUSRs),

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

The mandate of Mr Miguel Angel Moratinos as the European
Union Special Representative for the Middle East peace process
is hereby extended.

Article 2

The mandate of the Special Representative shall be to:

(a) establish and maintain close contact with all the parties to
the peace process, other countries of the region, the United
States of America and other interested countries, as well as
relevant international organisations, in order to work with
them in strengthening the peace process;

(b) observe peace negotiations between the parties and be
ready to offer the European Union's advice and good
offices should the parties request this;

to the implementation of
(c) contribute, where requested,
international agreements
reached between parties and
engage with them diplomatically in the event of non-
compliance with the terms of these agreements;

(d) engage constructively with signatories to agreements within
the framework of the peace process in order to promote

(1) OJ L 318, 16.12.2000, p. 5.

compliance with the basic norms of democracy, including
respect for human rights and the rule of law;

(e) report to the Council's bodies on the possibilities for Euro-
pean Union intervention in the peace process and on the
best way of pursuing European Union initiatives and
ongoing Middle East peace process-related European Union
business, including the political aspects of relevant Euro-
pean Union development projects;

(f) monitor actions by either side which might prejudice the

outcome of the permanent status negotiations;

(g) develop joint cooperation on security issues within the
EU-Palestinian Permanent Security Committee set up on 9
April 1998;

(h) contribute to a better understanding of the EU's role among

opinion leaders in the region.

Article 3

1.
The financial reference amount intended to cover the
operational expenditure related to the mission of the Special
Representative shall be set at EUR 1 100 000 for the year
2002.

2.
The amount specified in paragraph 1 shall be allocated to
financing the expenditure of the EU-Israel Forum and the Final
Status Task Forces, and that relating to cooperation through
the EU/Palestinian Security Committee.

3.
The expenditure financed by the amount stipulated in
paragraph 1 shall be managed in accordance with the European
Community procedures and rules applicable to the budget.

4.
The management of operational expenditure shall be
subject to a contract between the Special Representative and
the Commission.

Article 4

The Special Representative shall conclude a contract with

1.
the Council.

2.
The Special Representative shall be responsible for imple-
menting his mandate, including the constitution of his team, in
consultation with the Presidency, assisted by the Secretary-
General/High Representative, and in full association with the
Commission.

3. Member States and European Union institutions may
propose the secondment of staff to work with the Special
Representative. The remuneration of personnel seconded by a
Member State or a European Union institution to the Special
Representative shall be covered by the Member State or Euro-
pean Union institution concerned.

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All A-type posts shall be published in Member States and
4.
European Union institutions and filled by the best-qualified
applicants.

5.
The privileges, immunities and further guarantees neces-
sary for the completion and smooth functioning of the mission
of the Special Representative and the members of his staff shall
be defined with the parties. Member States and the Commis-
sion shall grant all necessary support to such effect.

The Presidency, Commission and/or Member States, as

6.
appropriate, shall provide logistical support in the region.

Article 5

The Special Representative shall report directly to the Secretary-
General/High Representative. He shall be accountable to the
Secretary-General/High
administrative
expenditure incurred in respect of his activities.

Representative

for

ment of and consistency with other European Union contribu-
tions to the region.

shall

ensure

In particular the Presidency, assisted by the Secretary-
3.
General/High Representative,
coordination
between the activities of the Special Representative and the EU
adviser appointed under Council Joint Action 2000/298/CFSP
of 13 April 2000 on a European Union assistance programme
to support the Palestinian Authority in its efforts to counter
terrorist activities emanating from the territories under its
control (1).

Article 7

This Joint Action shall enter into force on 1 January 2002.

It shall apply until 31 December 2002.

Article 8

Article 6

This Joint Action shall be published in the Official Journal.

The Special Representative shall submit regular reports,
1.
on his own initiative or when requested,
to the Council
through the Secretary-General/High Representative. These
reports shall also be forwarded to the Commission.

2.
The implementation of this Joint Action shall be kept
under regular review, taking into account notably the develop-

Done at Brussels, 19 November 2001.

For the Council

The President

L. MICHEL

(1) OJ L 97, 19.4.2000, p. 4.