Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/207
of 15 February 2016
amending Decision 2013/233/CFSP on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya)
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 22 May 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/233/CFSP(1) establishing the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya).
(2) On 7 December 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/2276(2) amending and extending Decision 2013/233/CFSP, providing notably for an extension and a financial reference amount for the period until 21 February 2016.
(3) The situation in Libya requires the Union to prepare for a possible civilian capacity building and assistance crisis management mission in the field of security sector reform in the country.
(4) The immediate provision of a civilian planning capacity will be limited in number, although it may grow as circumstances and demands evolve, and the Political and Security Committee agrees.
(5) Decision 2013/233/CFSP should be amended accordingly.
(6) EUBAM Libya 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:
Council Decision 2013/233/CFSP of 22 May 2013 on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (OJ L 138, 24.5.2013, p. 15).
Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/2276 of 7 December 2015 amending and extending Decision 2013/233/CFSP on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (OJ L 322, 8.12.2015, p. 51).