Introductory text

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular 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 the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) as from 1 July 2013.

On 29 June 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/942^f2, amending Decision 2013/354/CFSP and extending EUPOL COPPS from 1 July 2018 until 30 June 2019.

Following the Strategic Review of EUPOL COPPS, EUPOL COPPS should be extended for a further period of 12 months, until 30 June 2020.

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: