Rozhodnutí Rady (SZBP) 2026/1152 ze dne 22. května 2026 o prodloužení mandátu zvláštního zástupce Evropské unie pro mírový proces na Blízkém východě a o změně rozhodnutí (SZBP) 2025/976

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 33 in conjunction with Article 31(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Mr Christophe BIGOT is hereby appointed as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Middle East Peace Process from 2 June 2025 to 31 May 2026 .

The mandate of Mr Christophe BIGOT as the EUSR for the Middle East Peace Process is extended until 29 February 2028 .

The Council may decide that the mandate of the EUSR be terminated earlier, on the basis of an assessment by the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (the High Representative).

Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/976 of 20 May 2025 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process (OJ L, 2025/976, 21.5.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2025/976/oj).

(1) On 25 November 1996 , the Council agreed to appoint a European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Middle East Peace Process.

(2) On 20 May 2025 , the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2025/976Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/976 of 20 May 2025 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process (OJ L, 2025/976, 21.5.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2025/976/oj). , appointing Mr Christophe BIGOT as the EUSR for the Middle East Peace Process. The EUSR’s mandate expires on 31 May 2026 .

(3) The resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a strategic priority for the Union and the Union must remain actively engaged until that conflict is solved on the basis of the two-state solution.

(4) The Union is committed to a comprehensive and lasting peace for the entire Middle East region and stands ready to work to that end together with regional and international partners.

(5) The EUSR’s mandate should be extended for a further period of 21 months and a new financial reference amount for the period from 1 June 2026 to 29 February 2028 should be established.

(6) The EUSR will implement the mandate in the context of a challenging regional situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union’s external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty,

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

Article 1 Article 1 European Union Special Representative

Article 2 Article 2 Entry into force

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