Stavros Lambrinidis appointed first EU Special Representative for Human Rights

EU News 357/2012

25 July 2012
Council of the European Union
Brussels
12894/12
PRESSE 351

On a proposal by Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the European Commission, the Council today appointed Stavros Lambrinidis as EU Special Representative (EUSR) for Human Rights. Mr Lambrinidis will take office on 1 September, with an initial mandate running until 30 June, 2014. His role will be to enhance the effectiveness and visibility of EU human rights policy. He will have a broad, flexible mandate, giving him the ability to adapt to circumstances, and will work closely with the European External Action Service, which will provide him with full support.

Source and additional information:
http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/132029.pdf

Catherine Ashton, on the right, and Stavros Lambrinidis Date: 25/07/2012 Reference: p-021378-00-09 Location: Brussels - Berlaymont (C)EU, 2012, URL