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What is EULEX ?

Introduction:
The European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) is the largest civilian mission ever launched under the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). The central aim is to assist and support the Kosovo authorities in the rule of law area, specifically in the police, judiciary and customs areas. The mission is not in Kosovo to govern or rule. It is a technical mission which will monitor, mentor and advise whilst retaining a number of limited executive powers. EULEX works under the general framework of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 and has a unified chain of command to Brussels

Facts:
Final staff target: around 3,200 (1,950 international, 1,250 local) Mandate: until 14 June 2012 Head of Mission: Xavier Bout de Marnhac Headquarters: Prishtin/Pritina, Kosovo Contributing states: Most EU member states as well as Norway, Switzerland, Turkey, Croatia, and the US. Others could join.

Mission Statement:
The CSDP mission will assist the Kosovo authorities, judicial authorities and law enforcement agencies in their progress towards sustainability and accountability. It will further develop and strengthen an independent and multi-ethnic justice system and a multi-ethnic police and customs service, ensuring that these institutions are free from political interference and adhering to internationally recognised standards and European best practices. The mission, in full cooperation with the European Commission Assistance Programmes, will implement its mandate through monitoring, mentoring and advising, while retaining certain executive responsibilities.

Legal Basis:

EULEX Organizational Chart COUNCIL DECISION 2010/322/CFSP of 8 June 2010 amending and extending Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO COUNCIL JOINT ACTION 2008/124/CFSP of 4 February 2008 on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO COUNCIL JOINT ACTION 2009/445/CFSP of 9 June 2009 amending Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO

What is EU Foreign Policy?


The Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) of the European Union was established by the Treaty of Maastricht in 1992. Among its aims are: to preserve peace and strengthen international security in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter; to promote international co-operation; and to develop and consolidate democracy and the rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. The Amsterdam Treaty (1997) created the office of High Representative for CFSP whose role it was to co-ordinate EU foreign policy and, in conjunction with the rotating Presidency, speak on behalf of the EU in agreed foreign policy matters. Member states of the EU define the principles and general guidelines for the Common Foreign and Security Policy. On the basis of this, the Council of Ministers adopts joint actions or common positions. (EULEX was founded by a Joint Action.) A major component is the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). The EULEX Mission is one of a number of CSDP Missions conducted by the European Union. On 1 December 2009, the Treaty of Lisbon entered into force. The Treaty created the post of High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. This post combines three functions: the Councils representative for the CFSP, the President of the Foreign Affairs Council and a Vice-President of the Commission. At the moment, this post is held by Catherine Ashton.

EULEX Kosovo Police Component


The Police Component is part of the overall EULEX support to the Kosovo authorities in the rule of law area. We assist the Kosovo Police (KP) in working towards a multi-ethnic police that is free from political interference and serves the people of Kosovo. We do this by monitoring, mentoring and advising the KP. Therefore, EULEX police officers is co-located with their KP counterparts. As we respect the principle of local ownership EULEX police officers mainly act in a supportive role. The KP, not EULEX, is in the lead. Our mandate also enables us to use corrective powers. But we are only to intervene in exceptional cases; for instance when the Kosovo authorities fail to prevent violence against non-majority communities or when there is political interference undermining the rule of law. I hope that these powers will only be used rarely. The EULEX Police Component has a total strength of approximately 1.400 International police officers, deployed all over Kosovo. The personnel are structured according to their respective tasks in three departments: Strengthening Department, Executive Police Department and Special Police Department.

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