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 2012/389/CFSP^f1 on the European Union Mission on Regional Maritime Capacity Building in the Horn of Africa (EUCAP NESTOR).

On 12 December 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/2240^f2 amending Decision 2012/389/CFSP. The name of the mission was changed to EUCAP Somalia, its mandate was extended until 31 December 2018 and the period covered by the intended financial reference amount was extended until 28 February 2017.

On 27 February 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/349^f3 amending Decision 2012/389/CFSP and providing for a financial reference amount for the period from 1 March 2017 to 28 February 2018.

Decision 2012/389/CFSP should be amended to provide for a financial reference amount for the period from 1 March 2018 to 31 December 2018,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: