International Civilian Representative for Kosovo explained

International Civilian Office
Successor:EU Special Representative for Kosovo
Formation:2008
Dissolved:2012
Headquarters:Pristina, Kosovo
Leader Title:International Civilian Representative
Leader Name:Pieter Feith (2008-2012)
Parent Organization:International Steering Group 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. 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. The ICR reported to the International Steering Group for Kosovo (ISG).

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.

In September 2012, international supervision ended,[1] and Kosovo became responsible for its own governance.[2]

Leadership

Preparation team leaders

International Civilian Representative

EU Special Representative

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ending of supervised independence 10 September 2012. International Civilian Office. 6 January 2013.
  2. Web site: Sixteenth and final meeting of the International Steering Group for Kosovo . 10 September 2012 . International Civilian Office . 6 January 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131022143615/http://www.ico-kos.org/f/pdf/COMMUNIQUE16thISG-Eng.pdf . 22 October 2013 .
  3. Web site: Archived copy . 2012-09-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131022143739/http://www.ico-kos.org/data/Image/PR_Constitutional_Amendments.pdf . 2013-10-22 .
  4. Web site: European Union - EEAS (European External Action Service) - EU Special Representatives.
  5. Web site: Choose a language. 2011-09-05. 2012-08-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20120829235149/http://www.consilium.europa.eu/policies/foreign-policy/eu-special-representatives.aspx?lang=en.