Article 1

Decision 2010/279/CFSP is amended as follows:

1. (1)

   Article 1 is replaced by the following:

   ‘Mission

   Article 1

   1.

   The European Union police Mission in Afghanistan (“EUPOL AFGHANISTAN” or the “Mission”), established by Joint Action 2007/369/CFSP, shall be extended from 31 May 2010 until 15 September 2017.

   2.

   Until 31 December 2016, EUPOL AFGHANISTAN shall operate in accordance with the objectives set out in Article 2 and carry out the tasks as set out in Article 3.

   3.

   As from 1 January 2017, EUPOL AFGHANISTAN shall carry out the liquidation of the Mission.’

2. (2)

   Article 7 paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

   ‘1.

   Until 31 December 2016, the numbers and competence of EUPOL AFGHANISTAN staff shall be consistent with the objectives set out in Article 2, the tasks set out in Article 3 and the structure of the Mission set out in Article 4. As from 1 January 2017, the numbers and competence of EUPOL AFGHANISTAN staff shall be consistent with the aim to achieve the Mission's liquidation in a swift and orderly manner.’

3. (3)

   Article 13(1) last subparagraph is replaced by the following:

   ‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPOL AFGHANISTAN for the period from 1 January 2017 to 15 September 2017 shall be EUR 11 600 000.’

4. (4)

   Article 17 is replaced by the following:

   ‘Entry into force and duration

   Article 17

   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

   It shall apply from 31 May 2010 until 15 September 2017.’