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

Johan Borgstam, the EUSR for the Great Lakes region, and Magdalena Grono, the EUSR for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, had both their mandates extended until 31 August 2027.

According to the statement, 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.

The first EU Special Representatives were appointed in 1996. Currently, eleven EUSRs support the work of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas.