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 17 January 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/34/CFSP on a European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali).
(2)
On 18 February 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/87/CFSP on the launch of EUTM Mali.
(3)
Following the Strategic Review, the Political and Security Committee recommended that the mandate of EUTM Mali be adapted and extended by a period of 2 years, until 18 May 2018.
(4)
It is also necessary to lay down the financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUTM Mali for the period from 19 May 2016 until 18 May 2018.
(5)
Decision 2013/34/CFSP should be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: