THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28 and Articles 42(4) and 43(2) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1) On 7 March 2005, the Council adopted Joint Action 2005/190/CFSP on the European Union Integrated Rule of Law Mission for Iraq, EUJUST LEX(1).
(2) On 14 June 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/330/CFSP(2), which extended the mission until 30 June 2012.
(3) Following the recommendations in the Strategic Review, the mission should be extended for a further period of 18 months.
(4) EUJUST LEX-IRAQ 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.
(5) Decision 2010/330/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: