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Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/2352 of 19 October 2026 appointing the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights

Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/2352 of 19 October 2026 appointing the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights

Decision (CFSP) 2026/2352 · Decision · 3 articles

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European Union Special Representative

Article 1

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1.   The mandate of Mrs. Kajsa OLLONGREN as the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights (the ‘EUSR’) is terminated as of 1 September 2026. 2.   Ms Ilze BRANDS KEHRIS is hereby appointed as the EUSR from 19 October 2026 until 29 February 2028. She shall exercise her mandate in accordance with Decision (CSFP) 2026/345. 3.   The Council may decide that the EUSR’s mandate (the ‘mandate’) be terminated earlier, on the basis of an assessment by the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and on a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (the ‘High Representative’).

Financing

Article 2

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1.   Expenditure related to the administrative continuity between the mandates of Mrs. Kajsa OLLONGREN and that of Ms Ilze BRANDS KEHRIS during the period from 1 September 2026 until 18 October 2026 shall be covered by the financial reference amount set out in Article 5(1) of Decision (CFSP) 2026/345. 2.   Expenditure related to the implementation of the mandate during the period from 19 October 2026 until 29 February 2028 shall be covered by the financial reference amount set out in Article 5(1) of Decision (CFSP) 2026/345.

Entry into force

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This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

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