Decisions relating to the common security and defence policy, including those initiating a mission as referred to in this Article, shall be adopted by the Council acting unanimously on a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy or an initiative from a Member State.
Cinntí a bhaineann leis an mbeartas slándála agus cosanta, lena náirítear na cinntí sin a chuireann tús le misean dá dtagraítear san Airteagal seo, glacfaidh an Chomhairle iad ag gníomhú di d'aontoil ar thogra ó Ardionadaí an Aontais do Ghnóthaí Eachtracha agus don Bheartas Slándála nó ar thionscnamh ó Bhallstát.