Introductory text

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28, Article 31(2) and Article 33 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

On 8 December 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/819/CFSP^f1 appointing Mr Alexander RONDOS as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Horn of Africa. The EUSR’s mandate expires on 31 October 2013.

On 11 August 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/450/CFSP^f2 appointing Mrs Rosalind MARSDEN as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Sudan. The EUSR’s mandate expires on 31 October 2013.

The mandate of the EUSR for the Horn of Africa, Mr Alexander RONDOS, should be expanded to include elements on Sudan and South Sudan and should be extended for a further period of 12 months.

The EUSR will implement the mandate in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union's external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty,

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