European 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 Union Minister for Foreign Affairs or an initiative from a Member State.
Cinntí Eorpacha a bhaineann leis an mbeartas slándála agus cosanta, lena n-áirítear na cinntí sin a chuireann tús le misean dá dtagraítear san Airteagal seo, glacfaidh an Chomhairle iad ag gníomhú di d'aon toil ar thogra ó Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha an Aontais nó ar thionscnamh ó Bhallstát.