# Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/2274 of 7 December 2015 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel, Article 2: Policy objectives

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

1. The mandate of the EUSR shall be based on the policy objective of the Union in relation to the Sahel to contribute actively to regional and international efforts to achieve lasting peace, security and development in the region. The EUSR shall furthermore aim to enhance the quality, intensity and impact of the Union's comprehensive engagement in the Sahel.
2. The EUSR shall contribute to developing and implementing all the Union's efforts in the region, in particular in the political, security and development areas, including the Strategy and its RAP, and to coordinating all relevant instruments for Union actions.
3. Priority shall be given to Mali and to its long-term stabilisation and to the regional dimensions of the conflict, in coordination with the EU delegation.
4. The Union's policy objectives should aim, through the coordinated and effective use of all its instruments, to promote a return for Mali and its people to a path of peace, reconciliation, security and development.
5. Due attention should be paid to the other countries in the region, such as Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Niger and Chad, including the upcoming elections in the last three countries.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2015/2274/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2015-2274/article-2
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