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 16 July 2012, the Council adopted Decision 2012/392/CFSP^f1.

On 22 July 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/482/CFSP^f2 which extended the application of Decision 2012/392/CFSP until 15 July 2016 and provided a financial reference amount until 15 July 2015.

On 13 July 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/1141^f3 which provided a financial reference amount until 15 July 2016. The Council underlined in that Decision that the financial reference amount would be revised within 3 months of the adoption of that Decision, taking into account the further operational planning concerning the two-pronged approach combining enhanced engagement in Niamey with a permanent presence in Agadez.

In view of the further operational planning the financial reference amount for the period from 16 July 2015 to 15 July 2016 should be revised.

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 on European Union,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: