The Council extended the mandate of the European Union Special Representatives (EUSRs) in Afghanistan, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and for the Horn of Africa until 28 February 2017.

The mandate of the following EUSRs are extended:

– Mr Franz-Michael Skjold Mellbin, EUSR in Afghanistan since 1 September 2013,

– Mr Lars-Gunnar Wigemark, EUSR in Bosnia and Herzegovina since 1 March 2015 and

– Mr Alexander Rondos, EUSR for the Horn of Africa since 1 January 2012.

EUSRs promote the EU’s policies and interests in troubled regions and countries and play an active role in efforts to consolidate peace, stability and the rule of law. The first EUSRs were appointed in 1996. Currently, nine EUSRs support the work the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini.

Find HERE the Council decision extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina.