EU Special Representatives: Council extends the mandates of the EUSRs for Human Rights and the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue 16:48 The Council extended the mandates of the EU[...]

The Council has today adopted decisions extending the mandates of two EU Special Representatives (EUSRs):

• Mr Peter Sørensen had his mandate as EUSR for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue extended for two years, until 29 February 2028. Mr Sørensen was first appointed in January 2025.
• Ms Kajsa Ollongren had her mandate as EUSR for Human Rights extended for two years, until 29 February 2028. Ms Ollongren was first appointed in June 2025.

The EU Special Representatives are proposed by the High Representative and appointed by the Council to promote the EU's policies and interests in specific regions and countries, as well as issues of particular concern or interest for the EU. They play an active role in efforts to consolidate reforms, stability and the rule of law.

Currently, eleven EUSRs support the work of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas.

• EU Special Representatives (EEAS website)