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 of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1)
On 23 September 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/576/CFSP on the European Union police mission undertaken in the framework of reform of the security sector (SSR) and its interface with the system of justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUPOL RD Congo), last modified by Decision 2011/537/CFSP. EUPOL RD Congo expires on 30 September 2012.
(2)
On 13 July 2012, the Political and Security Committee endorsed the recommendation that EUPOL RD Congo should be extended for one year, followed by a final transition phase of twelve months with the aim of handing over its tasks.
(3)
EUPOL RD Congo should therefore be extended until 30 September 2013.
(4)
It is necessary to lay down the financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPOL RD Congo for the period from 1 October 2012 to 30 September 2013.
(5)
It is also necessary to adapt certain provisions regarding to EU classified information.
(6)
EUPOL RD Congo 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,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: