#32026D1152EU Extends Middle East Peace Process Special Representative Mandate
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This decision keeps Christophe Bigot in place as the EU Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process until 29 February 2028. His role is to support the EU’s diplomatic work toward a two-state solution and broader regional peace. The change mainly affects EU foreign policy institutions, diplomatic partners, and organizations working on Middle East peace and security. It also sets a new budget reference period for the mandate from 1 June 2026 to 29 February 2028.
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Key Changes
- Extends Christophe Bigot’s mandate as EU Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process until 29 February 2028
- Restates the EU policy objective of a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace based on a two-state solution
- Creates a new financial reference period for the mandate from 1 June 2026 to 29 February 2028
Obligations
What this law requires
Mr Christophe Bigot must continue serving as the European Union Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process under the extended mandate until 29 February 2028, unless the Council terminates the mandate earlier following a PSC assessment and High Representative proposal.
The Council must treat the extended mandate period as running from 1 June 2026 to 29 February 2028 for the new financial reference period connected to the EUSR mandate.