THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28, Article 42(4) and Article 43(2) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1)
On 4 February 2008, the Council adopted Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP establishing a European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, (EULEX Kosovo).
(2)
On 8 June 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/322/CFSP, which amended Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP and extended it for a period of two years until 14 June 2012.
(3)
Following the recommendations in the strategic review, the mission should be extended for a further period of two years.
(4)
The financial reference amount covers the period until 14 June 2012. Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP should be amended to provide a new financial reference amount intended to cover the period from 15 June 2012 until 14 June 2013.
(5)
EULEX Kosovo will be conducted in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union's external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty.
(6)
Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: