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 15 April 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/219/CFSP on the European Union CSDP Mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali).
(2)
On 18 January 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/50 providing EUCAP Sahel Mali with a reference amount until 14 January 2017.
(3)
EUCAP Sahel Mali should take enhanced security measures and the number of staff should be adapted.
(4)
Decision 2014/219/CFSP should be amended to adapt the reference amount for EUCAP Sahel Mali,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: