International Civilian Representative for Kosovo
The International Civilian Representative for Kosovo (ICR), supported by the International Civilian Office (ICO), was the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Kosovo (appointed by the Council of the European Union) which was re-appointed by the International Steering Group for Kosovo as the ICR pursuant to the Ahtisaari Plan.[1] The ICR was the "final authority in Kosovo regarding interpretation" of the Plan, and could, in principle, annul decisions or laws adopted by Kosovo authorities or sanction public officials who strayed from the Plan.[2][3] The ICR reported to the International Steering Group for Kosovo (ISG).[4]
| Successor | EU Special Representative for Kosovo |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2008 |
| Dissolved | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Pristina, Kosovo |
International Civilian Representative | Pieter Feith (2008-2012) |
Parent organization | International Steering Group for Kosovo |
Following the publication of the draft status proposal in 2006, an International Civilian Office preparation team has been set up in Pristina. The 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence declared to accept the obligations contained in the Ahtisaari Plan, welcoming its framework.[5]
In September 2012, international supervision ended,[6] and Kosovo became responsible for its own governance.[7]
Leadership edit
Preparation team leaders edit
- Torbjorn Sohlstrom (2006-2007)
- Jonas Jonsson (2007-2008)
International Civilian Representative edit
- Pieter Feith (2008-2012)[8]
EU Special Representative edit
- Pieter Feith (2008-2011)[9]
- Fernando Gentilini (2011)[10]
- Samuel Žbogar (2012-2017).[11]
- Nataliya Apostolova (2017-)
See also edit
References edit
- ^ (PDF), United Nations Security Council, 26 March 2007, article 12.1, archived from the original (PDF) on 9 October 2009,
An International Steering Group (ISG) comprising key international stakeholders shall appoint an International Civilian Representative (ICR), and will seek United Nations Security Council endorsement of the appointment. The ICR and the European Union Special Representative (EUSR), appointed by the Council of the European Union, shall be the same person.
- ^ (PDF), United Nations Security Council, 26 March 2007, article 12.3, archived from the original (PDF) on 9 October 2009
- ^ Letter dated 26 March 2007 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council (PDF), United Nations Security Council, 26 March 2007, para. 11 of Annex, archived from the original (PDF) on 14 December 2007, retrieved 1 March 2011
- ^ Kosovo Under UNSCR 1244/99 2008 Progress Report (PDF), European Commission, November 5, 2008, p. 7
- ^ Assembly of Kosovo (17 February 2008), 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence,
3. We accept fully the obligations for Kosovo contained in the Ahtisaari Plan, and welcome the framework it proposes to guide Kosovo in the years ahead.
- ^ "Ending of supervised independence 10 September 2012". International Civilian Office. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
- ^ (PDF). International Civilian Office. 10 September 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 October 2013. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
- ^ (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-22. Retrieved 2012-09-11.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "European Union - EEAS (European External Action Service) - EU Special Representatives".
- ^ . Archived from the original on 2012-08-29. Retrieved 2011-09-05.
- ^ Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/2052 of 16 November 2015 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in Kosovo
External links edit
- EU in Kosovo
- Personal website of ICR Pieter Feith 2017-09-24 at the Wayback Machine