EU Special Representatives

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EU Special Representatives are senior diplomats appointed by the European Union to promote its policies, values, and interests in specific countries, regions, or thematic areas through high-level political engagement and mediation.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf EU foreign policy instrument
European Union diplomatic position
appointedBy Council of the European Union
canBe experienced international mediators
former ministers
senior diplomats
coordinatesWith EU Delegations
Member States of the European Union
surface form: EU Member States

EU Special Representatives self-linksurface differs
surface form: EU Special Envoys

European External Action Service
createdFor enhancing EU visibility in external relations
ensuring coherent EU action in specific crises
providing a single EU political interlocutor
engagesIn conflict prevention
crisis management
high-level political dialogue
human rights advocacy
mediation
public diplomacy
hasRole senior diplomat
legalBasis Common Foreign and Security Policy
Council Decisions
mandateIncludes facilitation of peace processes
implementation of EU policies in the area of responsibility
political representation of the EU
promotion of regional cooperation
support for human rights and fundamental freedoms
support to rule of law and good governance
mandateRenewable true
operatesIn specific countries
specific regions
thematic areas
partOf Common Foreign and Security Policy
surface form: EU Common Foreign and Security Policy instruments

EU external action
promotes EU interests
EU policies
EU values
reportsTo High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
selectionCriteria ability to conduct high-level political dialogue
expertise in the region or theme
extensive diplomatic experience
supportsPolicyOf European Union
termType fixed-term mandate
usesInstrument coordination with international organizations
mediation and facilitation
political dialogue
public statements and demarches
worksWith Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
United Nations
regional organizations in their area of responsibility

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European External Action Service hasPart EU Special Representatives
Foreign Affairs Council worksWith EU Special Representatives
EU Special Representatives coordinatesWith EU Special Representatives self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: EU Special Envoys
Paddy Ashdown positionHeld EU Special Representatives
this entity surface form: European Union Special Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina
HR/VP worksWith EU Special Representatives
this entity surface form: European Union Special Representatives