Introductory text

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 42(4) and 43(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

On 16 October 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/1869^f1 establishing a European Union Advisory Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq (EUAM Iraq).

On 15 October 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/1545^f2 amending the mandate of EUAM Iraq and extending it until 17 April 2020.

Following the Strategic Review of EUAM Iraq, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) recommended that the mandate of EUAM Iraq be amended and extended until 30 April 2022.

Decision (CFSP) 2017/1869 should therefore be amended accordingly.

EUAM Iraq should have a project cell for identifying and implementing projects. EUAM Iraq should, as appropriate, coordinate, facilitate and provide advice on projects implemented by Member States and third States under their responsibility in areas related to EUAM Iraq and in support of its objectives.

EUAM Iraq 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,

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