[ EN | 12.8.2010 Official Journal of the European Union L 21123 COUNCIL DECISION 2010/441/CFSP of 11 August 2010 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative to the African Union 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 6 December 2007, the Council adopted Joint Action 2007/805/CESP (') appointing Mr Koen VERVAEKE as European Union Special Representative (hereinafter the EUSR) to the African Union (AU). (20  On 1 December 2008, the Council adopted Joint Action 2008/898/CFSP (?) extending the mandate of the EUSR until 28 February 2010. (3)  On 25 February 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/119/CFSP (*) amending the mandate of the EUSR and extending it until 31 August 2010. (4 The mandate of the EUSR should be extended until 31 August 2011. However, the mandate of the EUSR may be terminated earlier, if the Council so decides, on a proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (hereinafter the HR) following the entry into force of the Decision estab- lishing the European External Action Service. (5)  The EUSR is to implement his mandate in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could harm the objectives of the Common Foreign and Security Policy, as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Atticle 1 European Union Special Representative The mandate of Mr Koen VERVAEKE as EUSR to the AU is hereby extended until 31 August 2011. The mandate of the EUSR may be terminated earlier, if the Council so decides, on a proposal of the HR following the entry into force of the Decision establishing the European External Action Service. Atticle 2 Policy objectives The mandate of the EUSR shall be based on the EU’s compre- hensive policy objectives in support of African efforts to build a OJ L 323, 8.12.2007, p. 45. () OJ L 322, 2.12.2008, p. 50. OJ L 49, 26.2.2010, p. 26. peaceful, democratic and prosperous future as set out in the EU Africa Strategy. These objectives include: (a) enhancing the EU’s political dialogue and broader rela- tionship with the AU; (b) strengthening the EU-AU partnership in all areas outlined in the EU Africa Strategy, contributing to the development and implementation of the EU Africa Strategy in partnership with the AU, respecting the principle of African ownership and working more closely with African represen- tatives in multilateral forums in coordination with multi- lateral partners; (c) working with, and providing support to the AU by supporting institutional development and strengthening the relationship between EU and AU Institutions, including through development assistance, to promote: — peace and security: predict, prevent, manage, mediate and resolve conflict, support efforts to promote peace and stability, support post-conflict reconstruction, — human rights and governance: promote and protect human rights; promote fundamental freedoms and respect for the rule of law; support, through political dialogue and financial and technical assistance, African efforts to monitor and improve governance; support growth of participatory democracy and accountability; support the fight against corruption and organised crime and further promote efforts to address the issue of children and armed conflict in all its aspects, — sustainable growth, regional integration and trade: support efforts towards interconnectivity and facilitate people’s access to water and sanitation, energy and information technology; promote a stable, efficient and harmonised legal business framework; assist to integrate Africa into the world trade system, assist African countries to comply with EU rules and standards; support Africa in countering the effects of climate change, — investment in people: support efforts in the fields of gender, health, food security and education, promote exchange programmes, networks of universities and centres of excellence, address the root causes of migration. Furthermore, the EU will play a key role in implementing the EU-Africa Joint Strategy intended to further develop and consolidate the strategic partnership between Africa and the EU.