24.1.2012 Official Journal of the European Union L 19/17 DECISIONS COUNCIL DECISION 2012/33/CFSP of 23 January 2012 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Middle East peace process THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and, in particular, Articles 28, 31(2) and 33 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Whereas: (1) On 21 July 2003, the Council adopted Joint Action 2003/537|CESP (') appointing Mr Marc OTTE as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR’) for the Middle East peace process. (2)  Mr Andreas REINICKE should be appointed as EUSR for the Middle East peace process from 1 February 2012 to 30 June 2013. (3)  The EUSR will implement his mandate in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union’s external action set out in Article 21 of the Treaty, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Atticle 1 European Union Special Representative Mr Andreas REINICKE is appointed as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Middle East peace process (‘peace process’) from 1 February 2012 until 30 June 2013. The mandate of the EUSR may be terminated earlier, if the Council so decides, upon a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR)). Atticle 2 Policy objectives 1. The mandate of the EUSR shall be based on the Union’s policy objectives regarding the peace process. 2. These objectives include, inter alia: (a) a comprehensive peace that should be achieved on the basis of the relevant United Nations (UN’) Security Council () OJ L 184, 23.7.2003, p. 45. Resolutions, the Madrid principles, the Roadmap, the agreements previously reached by the parties and the Arab Peace Initiative; (b) a two-State solution with Israel and a democratic, contiguous, viable, peaceful and sovereign Palestinian State living side by side within secure and recognised borders enjoying normal relations with their neighbours in accordance with UN Security Council Resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 1397 (2002) and 1402 (2002) and the Madrid principles; () a solution to the Israeli-Syrian and Israeli-Lebanese conflicts; (d) a solution to resolve the status of Jerusalem as the future capital of two states and a just, viable and agreed solution to the problem of Palestinian refugees; (e) following-up of the peace process towards a final status agreement and the creation of a Palestinian state including strengthening the role of the Middle East Quartet (the Quartet)) as guardian of the Roadmap, particularly in view of the monitoring of the implementation of the obligations which both parties have under the Roadmap and in line with all international efforts to bring about a comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace. 3. These objectives are based on the Union’s commitment to work with the parties and with partners in the international community, especially within the framework of the Quartet, to pursue every opportunity for peace and for a decent future for all people in the region. 4. The EUSR shall support the work of the HR in the region, including within the framework of the Quartet. Article 3 Mandate In order to achieve the policy objectives, the mandate of the EUSR shall be to: (@) provide an active and efficient Union contribution to actions and initiatives leading to a final settlement of the [sraeli-Palestinian conflict and of the Israeli-Syrian and Israeli-Lebanese conflicts;