Introductory text

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:

On 16 July 2012, the Council adopted Decision 2012/392/CFSP^f1 which expires on 15 July 2014.

The current financial reference amount covers the period until 31 October 2013.

Decision 2012/392/CFSP should therefore be amended to provide for the financial reference amount for the remaining period until 15 July 2014.

EUCAP Sahel Niger 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: