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Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/2009

of 17 December 2018

amending and extending 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 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/CFSP1 which establishes the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya).
(2)
On 17 July 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/13422 which extends the mandate of EUBAM Libya until 31 December 2018 and provides for a financial reference amount until 30 November 2017.
(3)
On 20 November 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/21623 which provides for a financial reference amount until 31 December 2018.
(4)

Following the Strategic Review of EUNAVFOR MED operation Sophia, EUBAM Libya and the EU Liaison and Planning Cell, the Political and Security Committee recommended that the mandate be amended and extended until 30 June 2020.

(5)

Decision 2013/233/CFSP should be amended and extended 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: