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 3 July 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/354/CFSP^f1, which continued EUPOL COPPS as from 1 July 2013.

On 7 July 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/1108^f2 amending Decision 2013/354/CFSP and extending it from 1 July 2016 until 30 June 2017.

Following the Strategic Review of EUPOL COPPS, the Mission should be extended for a further period of 12 months, until 30 June 2018.

Decision 2013/354/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly.

EUPOL COPPS 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: