Council Joint Action 2006/120/CFSP of  20 February 2006  extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for Moldova
Date: 2006-02-20
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Moldova, common foreign and security policy, diplomatic representation, the EU's international role

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COUNCIL JOINT ACTION 2006/120/CFSP

of 20 February 2006

extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for Moldova

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova within
its internationally recognised borders;

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

in

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

The mandate of the European Union Special Represen-
tative (EUSR) for Moldova as set out in Council Joint
Action 2005/265/CFSP of 23 March 2005 appointing
a Special Representative of
the European Union for
Moldova (1) is due to expire on 28 February 2006.

On 20 September 2005,
the Political and Security
Committee (PSC) agreed to the establishment of an EU
Border Mission for Moldova-Ukraine including through
the reinforcement of the team of the EUSR for Moldova.

On the basis of a review of Joint Action 2005/265/CFSP,
the mandate of the EUSR should be extended for a 12-
month period.

The EUSR will implement his mandate in the context of
a situation which may deteriorate and could harm the
objectives of the Common Foreign and Security Policy as
set out in Article 11 of the Treaty,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

The mandate of Mr Adriaan JACOBOVITS de SZEGED as the
European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Moldova is
hereby extended until 28 February 2007.

(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;

(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 European Neighbourhood
Policy (ENP) Action Plan;

(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;

(g) to enhance the effectiveness of border and customs controls
and border surveillance activities in Moldova and Ukraine
along their common border, with a particular focus on the
Transnistrian section, notably through an EU Border
Mission.

support

the Secretary
The EUSR shall
2.
General/High Representative
in the Republic of
Moldova and the region, and work in close cooperation with
the Presidency, EU Heads of Missions and the Commission.

the work of

(SG/HR)

Article 2

Article 3

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

1.
objectives in Moldova. These objectives include:

In order to achieve the policy objectives,

1.
mandate shall be to:

the EUSR’s

(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

(1) OJ L 81, 30.3.2005, p. 50. Joint Action as last amended by Joint

Action 2005/776/CFSP (OJ L 292, 8.11.2005, p. 13).

(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;

(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;

(e)

through a support team led by a Senior Political Adviser to
the EUSR:

(i) assure political overview of developments and activities

related to the Moldovan-Ukrainian state border;

(ii) analyse the political commitment of Moldova and

Ukraine to improving border management;

The expenditure financed by the amount stipulated in
2.
paragraph 1 shall be managed in accordance with the
procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the
European Union, with the exception that any pre-financing shall
not remain the property of the Community.

The management of the expenditure shall be subject to a
3.
contract between the EUSR and the Commission. The expen-
diture shall be eligible as from 1 March 2006.

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

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

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 SG/HR, and in full association with the
Commission. The EUSR shall
inform the Presidency and the
Commission of the final composition of his team.

(iii) promote cooperation on border issues between the
Moldovan and Ukrainian sides,
also in view of
building preconditions for a settlement to the Trans-
nistrian conflict.

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.

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
1.
the mandate acting under
the authority and operational
direction of the SG/HR. The EUSR shall be accountable to the
Commission for all expenditure.

2.
The PSC shall maintain 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 1 030 000.

reference

amount

All A-type posts which are not covered by secondment
3.
shall be advertised as appropriate by the General Secretariat of
the Council and notified to Member States and EU 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 SG/HR and to
the PSC and may report also to the relevant working group.
Regular written reports shall be circulated to the SG/HR, the
Council and the Commission. On the recommendation of the
SG/HR and the PSC, the EUSR may report to the General Affairs
and External Relations Council.

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Article 8

1.
To ensure the consistency of the external action of the EU,
the activities of the EUSR shall be coordinated with those of the
SG/HR, the Presidency and the Commission. EUSR shall provide
regular briefings to Member States’ missions and Commission
delegations. In the field, close 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 interna-
tional and regional actors in the field.

2.
The Council and the Commission shall, each within their
respective powers, ensure consistency between the implemen-
the
tation of
Community in accordance with the second subparagraph of
Article 3 of
the Treaty. The Council and the Commission
shall cooperate to this end.

Joint Action and external activities of

this

for evaluation of

tation report by mid-November 2006. These reports shall
Joint Action in the
form a basis
relevant working groups and by the PSC.
In the context of
overall priorities for deployment, the SG/HR shall make recom-
mendations to the PSC concerning the Council’s decision on
renewal, amendment or termination of the mandate.

this

Article 10

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

its

Article 11

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

Article 9

Done at Brussels, 20 February 2006.

The implementation of this Joint Action and its consistency
with other contributions from the EU to the region shall be
to the
kept under regular review. The EUSR shall present
SG/HR, Council and Commission a progress report before the
end of June 2006 and a comprehensive mandate implemen-

For the Council
The President

J. PRÖLL