Introductory text
United Kingdom
Council Decision 2010/168/CFSP
of 22 March 2010
appointing the European Union Special Representative in Afghanistan
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and, in particular, Articles 28, 31(2) and 33 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1)
On 24 July 2008, the Council adopted Joint Action 2008/612/CFSPf1 concerning the appointment of a European Union Special Representative (EUSR) in Afghanistan.
(2)
Mr Vygaudas USACKAS should be appointed as EUSR in Afghanistan from 1 April 2010 to 31 August 2010. However, the mandate of the EUSR may be terminated earlier, if the Council so decides, on a recommendation of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR) following the entry into force of the decision establishing the European External Action Service.
(3)
The EUSR in Afghanistan 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 21 of the Treaty,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: