Introductory text

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:

On 23 September 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/576/CFSP^f1, last modified by Decision 2012/514/CFSP^f2.

On 13 July 2012, the Political and Security Committee endorsed the recommendation that EUPOL RD Congo should be extended until 30 September 2013, followed by a final transition phase of 12 months with the aim of handing over its tasks.

EUPOL RD Congo should therefore be extended for a final transition phase until 30 September 2014.

EUPOL RD Congo 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: