# Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 of 18 May 2015 on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) (repealed)

EU Decision 2015/778 · adopted 18 May 2015

Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 of 18 May 2015 on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) (repealed)

## Introductory text

Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/778
of 18 May 2015
on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) (repealed)
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## 1 Mission

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## 2 Mandate

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## 2a Capacity building and training of Libyan Coast Guard and Navy

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## 2b Contributing to information sharing and implementation of the UN arms embargo on the high seas off the coast of Libya

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## 3 Appointment of the EU Operation Commander

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## 4 Designation of the EU Operation Headquarters

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## 5 Planning and launch of the operation

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## 6 Political control and strategic direction

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## 7 Military direction

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## 8 Consistency of the Union's response and coordination

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## 9 Participation by third States

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## 10 Status of Union-led personnel

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## 11 Financial arrangements

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## 12 Release of Information

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## 13 Entry into force and termination

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2015/778 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2015-778
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