L 183/66 Official Journal of the European Union 24.6.2014 COUNCIL DECISION 2014/385/CFSP of 23 June 2014 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 31(2) and Article 33 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Whereas: (1)  On 25 June 2012, the Council adopted the EU Strategic Framework on Human Rights and Democracy and the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy. (2)  On 25 July 2012, the Council adopted Decision 2012/440/CESP (') appointing Mr Stavros LAMBRINIDIS as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Human Rights. The EUSR mandate is to expire on 30 June 2014. (3)  The mandate of the EUSR should be extended for a further period of 8 months, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 European Union Special Representative The mandate of Mr Stavros LAMBRINIDIS as the EUSR for Human Rights is hereby extended until 28 February 2015. The Council may decide that the mandate of the EUSR be terminated earlier, based on 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 (HR). Article 2 Policy objectives The mandate of the EUSR shall be based on the policy objectives of the Union regarding human rights as set out in the Treaty, the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, as well as the EU Strategic Framework on Human Rights and Democracy and the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy: (a) enhancing the Union’s effectiveness, presence and visibility in protecting and promoting human rights in the world, notably by deepening Union cooperation and political dialogue with third countries, relevant partners, business, civil society, international and regional organisations; and through action in relevant international fora; (b) enhancing the Union’s contribution to strengthening democracy and institution building, the rule of law, good governance, respect for Human Rights and fundamental freedoms worldwide; (c) improving the coherence of Union action on human rights and the integration of human rights in all areas of the Union’s external action. Article 3 Mandate In order to achieve the policy objectives, the mandate of the EUSR shall be to: (a) contribute to the implementation of the Union’s human rights policy, in particular the EU Strategic Framework on Human Rights and Democracy, and the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy, including by formulating recommendations in this regard; () 0JL200,27.7.2012, p. 21.