Council Decision 2013/446/CFSP

of 6 September 2013

amending Decision 2010/452/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia

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 12 August 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/452/CFSP1 which continued the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia (hereinafter "EUMM Georgia" or the "Mission") established by Joint Action 2008/736/CFSP of 15 September 20082. Decision 2010/452/CFSP expires on 14 September 2013.
(2)

EUMM Georgia should be extended for a further period of 15 months on the basis of its current mandate.

(3)

The Mission 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: