Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2162

of 20 November 2017

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 regar 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/CFSP1 establishing the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya).
(2)
On 17 July 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/13422 extending the mandate of EUBAM Libya until 31 December 2018 and providing for a financial reference amount until 30 November 2017.
(3)

Decision 2013/233/CFSP should be amended to provide for a financial reference amount for the period from 1 December 2017 to 31 December 2018.

(4)

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: