Council Joint Action 2005/265/CFSP of 23 March 2005 appointing a Special Representative of the European Union for Moldova
Date: 2005-03-30
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Moldova, appointment of staff, diplomatic profession, settlement of disputes, the EU's international role

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(Acts adopted under Title V of the Treaty on European Union)

COUNCIL JOINT ACTION 2005/265/CFSP

of 23 March 2005

appointing a Special Representative of the European Union for Moldova

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

(b) to contribute to the strengthening of democracy, rule of law
and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for
all citizens of the Republic of Moldova;

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and,
particular, Articles 14, 18(5) and 23(2) thereof,

in

Whereas:

(c)

to promote good and close relations between the Republic
of Moldova and the EU on the basis of common values and
interests and as set out in the ENP Action Plan;

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

On 14 June 2004 the Council stated the willingness of
the European Union to play a more active political role
in Moldova.

On 22 February 2005 the EU and Moldova reaffirmed
their willingness to work together fully to exploit the
new opportunities presented by
European Neigh-
bourhood Policy (ENP) based on the shared values
which underpin the policy.

There is a need to ensure coordination and consistency
of external actions of the EU in Moldova.

It is therefore appropriate to appoint a Special Represen-
tative of the EU for Moldova,

(d) to assist in the fight against the trafficking of human beings
from and through

and of weapons and other goods,
Moldova;

(e)

to contribute to strengthening stability and cooperation in
the region;

(f)

to enhance EU effectiveness and visibility in the Republic of
Moldova and the region.

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

2.
The EUSR shall support the work of the High Represen-
tative in the Republic of Moldova and the region, and work in
close cooperation with the Presidency, EU Heads of Missions
and the Commission.

Mr Adriaan JACOBOVITS de SZEGED is hereby appointed as the
EU Special Representative (EUSR) for Moldova.

Article 3

Article 2

In order to achieve the policy objectives,

1.
mandate shall be to:

the EUSR’s

The EUSR’s mandate shall be based on the EU’s policy

1.
objectives in Moldova. These objectives include:

(a)

to contribute to a peaceful settlement of the Transnistria
conflict and to the implementation of such a settlement
on the basis of a viable solution, respecting the sovereignty
and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova within
its internationally recognised borders;

(a) strengthen the EU contribution to the resolution of the
Transnistria conflict in accordance with agreed EU policy
objectives and in close coordination with the OSCE, repre-
senting the EU through appropriate channels and in agreed
fora and by developing and maintaining close contacts with
all relevant actors;

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(b) assist in the preparation, as appropriate, of EU contributions
to the implementation of an eventual conflict settlement;

The Presidency, Commission, and/or Member States, as

4.
appropriate, shall provide logistical support in the region.

(c)

including

follow closely political developments in the Republic of
in the Transnistrian region, by
Moldova,
contacts with the
developing
Government of
and other
domestic actors, and offer as appropriate the EU’s advice
and facilitation;

the Republic of Moldova

and maintaining close

(d) assist in the further development of the EU’s policy towards
in particular

the Republic of Moldova and the region,
regarding conflict prevention and conflict resolution.

2.
For the purpose of the fulfilment of his mandate, the
EUSR shall maintain an overview of all EU activities, notably
the relevant aspects of the ENP Action Plan.

Article 4

The EUSR shall be responsible for the implementation of
the authority and operational
the High Representative. The EUSR shall be

1.
the mandate acting under
direction of
accountable to the Commission for all expenditure.

The Political and Security Committee (PSC) shall maintain
2.
a privileged link with the EUSR and shall be the primary point
of contact with the Council. The PSC shall provide the EUSR
with strategic guidance and political input within the framework
of the mandate.

Article 5

The

financial

1.
intended to cover
the expenditure related to the EUSR’s mandate shall be
EUR 278 000.

reference

amount

Article 6

1. Within the limits of his mandate and the corresponding
financial means made available, the EUSR shall be responsible
for constituting his team in consultation with the Presidency,
assisted by the Secretary General/High Representative, and in
full association with the Commission.

2. Member States and EU institutions may propose the
secondment of staff to work with the EUSR. The remuneration
of staff who might be seconded by a Member State or an EU
institution to the EUSR shall be covered by the Member State or
the EU institution concerned respectively.

3.
All A-type posts which are not covered by secondment
shall be advertised as appropriate by the General Secretariat of
the Council and notified to Member States and institutions in
order to recruit the best qualified applicants.

The

privileges,

immunities

4.
guarantees
necessary for the completion and smooth functioning of the
mission of the EUSR and the members of his staff shall be
defined with the parties. Member States and the Commission
shall grant all necessary support to such effect.

further

and

Article 7

As a rule, the EUSR shall report in person to the High Repre-
sentative and to the PSC and may report also to the relevant
Working Group. Regular written reports shall be circulated to
the High Representative, the Council and the Commission. On
the recommendation of the High Representative and the PSC,
the EUSR may report
to the General Affairs and External
Relations Council.

2.
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, with the exception that any pre-financing shall not
remain the property of the Community.

3.
The management of the expenditure shall be subject to a
contract between the EUSR and the Commission. The expen-
diture shall be eligible as from the date on which this Joint
Action enters into force.

Article 8

To ensure the consistency of the external action of the EU, the
activities of the EUSR shall be coordinated with those of the
the Presidency and the Commission.
High Representative,
to Member States’
EUSRs
regular briefings
shall provide
In the field, close
missions and Commission delegations.
liaison shall be maintained with the Presidency, the Commission
and Heads of Mission, who shall make best efforts to assist the
EUSR in the implementation of the mandate. The EUSR shall
also liaise with other international and regional actors in the
field.

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Article 9

It shall apply until 31 August 2005.

The implementation of this Joint Action and its consistency
with other contributions from the EU to the region shall be
kept under regular review. The EUSR shall present a compre-
hensive written report on the implementation of the mandate to
the High Representative, the Council and the Commission two
months before the mandate expires. The report shall form a
Joint Action in the relevant
basis
In the context of overall
Working Groups and by the PSC.
priorities for deployment, the High Representative shall make
recommendations to the PSC concerning the Council’s decision
on renewal, amendment or termination of the mandate.

for evaluation of

this

Article 11

This Joint Action shall be published in the Official Journal of the
European Union.

Article 10

This Joint Action shall enter into force on the date of
adoption.

its

For the Council
The President

J. ASSELBORN

Done at Brussels, 23 March 2005.