24.5.2013 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 138/15 COUNCIL DECISION 2013/233/CFSP of 22 May 2013 on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) 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: (1) On 23 July 2012, the Council, recognising the serious security challenges in Libya, reiterated the readiness of the Union to provide assistance, including through Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), in the areas of security and border management, in close partnership with Libyan authorities. (2) On 9 January 2013, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Libya addressed a letter to the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR), welcoming the Union’s CSDP proposal to support the Libyan authorities in developing the capacity to enhance the security of Libya’s borders in the short term, and to assist in developing a broader strategic Integrated Border Management (IBM) concept in the longer term. (3) On 31 January 2013, the Council approved the Crisis Management Concept for a possible CSDP civilian mission in Libya. (4) The Watch-Keeping Capability should be activated for the Mission established by this Decision. (5) The Mission 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 on European Union (TEU), HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 Mission The Union hereby establishes a European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya). Article 2 Objectives The objectives of EUBAM Libya are to support the Libyan authorities to develop capacity for enhancing the security of Libya’s land, sea and air borders in the short term and to develop a broader IBM strategy in the longer term. Article 3 Tasks 1. In order to achieve the objectives set out in Article 2, the tasks of EUBAM Libya shall be: (a) through training and mentoring, to support Libyan authorities in strengthening the border services in accordance with international standards and best practices; (b) to advise the Libyan authorities on the development of a Libyan national IBM strategy; (c) to support the Libyan authorities in strengthening their institutional operational capabilities. 2. EUBAM Libya shall not carry out any executive function. Article 4 Chain of command and structure 1. EUBAM Libya shall have a unified chain of command as a crisis management operation. 2. EUBAM Libya shall have its Headquarters in Tripoli. 3. EUBAM Libya shall be structured in accordance with its planning documents. 4. EUBAM Libya shall have a project capability to identify, plan and implement projects. Additionally, EUBAM Libya may, as appropriate and if invited to do so, coordinate, facilitate and provide advice on projects implemented by Member States and third States under their responsibility, in areas related to EUBAM Libya and in support of its objectives. Article 5 Civilian Operation Commander 1. The Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability (CPCC) Director shall be the Civilian Operation Commander for EUBAM Libya. 2. The Civilian Operation Commander, under the political control and strategic direction of the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and overall authority of the HR, shall exercise command and control of EUBAM Libya at the strategic level. 3. The Civilian Operation Commander shall ensure, with regard to the conduct of operations, the proper and effective implementation of the Council’s decisions as well as the PSC’s decisions, including by issuing instructions at the strategic level as required to the Head of Mission and providing the Head of Mission with advice and technical support. 4. The Civilian Operation Commander shall report to the Council through the HR. 5. All seconded staff shall remain under the full command of the national authorities of the seconding State(s) in accordance with national rules, of the Union institution concerned or of the European External Action Service (EEAS). Those authorities shall transfer Operational Control (OPCON) of their personnel, teams and units to the Civilian Operation Commander. 6. The Civilian Operation Commander shall have overall responsibility for ensuring that the Union’s duty of care is properly discharged. 7. The Civilian Operation Commander, the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Southern Mediterranean region, the Head of Union Delegation in Libya and the Head of Mission of EUBAM Libya shall consult each other as required. Article 6 Head of Mission 1. The Head of Mission shall assume responsibility for, and exercise command and control of, EUBAM Libya at theatre level and shall be directly responsible to the Civilian Operation Commander. 2. The Head of Mission shall exercise command and control over personnel, teams and units from contributing States as assigned by the Civilian Operation Commander together with administrative and logistic responsibility including over assets, resources and information placed at the disposal of EUBAM Libya. 3. The Head of Mission shall issue instructions to all EUBAM Libya staff, including the Brussels Support Element and regional liaison officers, where applicable, for the effective conduct of EUBAM Libya in theatre, assuming its coordination and day-to-day management, and following the instructions at the strategic level of the Civilian Operation Commander. 4. The Head of Mission shall be responsible for the implementation of the budget of EUBAM Libya. For this purpose, the Head of Mission shall sign a contract with the Commission. 5. The Head of Mission shall be responsible for disciplinary control over the staff. For seconded staff, disciplinary powers shall be exercised by the national authority in accordance with national rules, by the Union institution concerned or by the EEAS. 6. The Head of Mission shall represent EUBAM Libya in the operations area and shall ensure appropriate visibility of EUBAM Libya. 7. The Head of Mission shall coordinate, as appropriate, with other Union actors on the ground. The Head of Mission shall, without prejudice to the chain of command, receive local political guidance from the EUSR for the Southern Mediterranean region in consultation with the Head of Union Delegation in Libya. 8. In the context of the project capability, the Head of Mission shall be authorised to seek recourse to financial contributions from the Member States or third States to implement projects identified as supplementing in a consistent manner the other actions of EUBAM Libya, if the project is: (a) provided for in the Budgetary Impact Statement relating to this Decision; or (b) included in the course of EUBAM Libya in the Budgetary Impact Statement at the request of the Head of Mission. In such a case the Head of Mission shall conclude an arrangement with the States concerned, covering in particular the specific procedures for dealing with any complaint from third parties concerning damage caused as a result of acts or omissions by the Head of Mission in the use of the funds provided by the contributing States. Under no circumstances shall the Union or the HR be held liable by contributing States as a result of acts or omissions by the Head of Mission in the use of funds provided by contributing States. Article 7 Staff 1. EUBAM Libya shall consist primarily of staff seconded by Member States, Union institutions or the EEAS. 2. Each Member State, Union institution or the EEAS shall bear the costs related to any of the staff seconded by it, including travel expenses to and from the place of deployment, salaries, medical coverage and allowances other than applicable daily allowances. 3. Each Member State, Union institution and the EEAS shall be responsible for answering any claims linked to the secondment, either from or concerning the member of staff seconded by it, and for bringing any action against that person. 4. EUBAM Libya may also recruit international or local staff on a contractual basis if the functions required cannot be provided by personnel seconded by Member States, Union institutions or the EEAS. Exceptionally, in duly justified cases, where no qualified applicants from Member States are available, nationals from participating third States may be recruited on a contractual basis, as appropriate. 5. The conditions of employment and the rights and obligations of international and local staff shall be laid down in contracts between the Head of Mission and such staff members. Article 8 Status of EUBAM Libya and of its staff The status of EUBAM Libya and its staff, including, where appropriate, the privileges, immunities and further guarantees necessary for the completion and smooth functioning of EUBAM Libya, shall be the subject of an agreement concluded pursuant to Article 37 TEU and in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 218 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Article 9 Political control and strategic direction 1. The PSC shall exercise, under the responsibility of the Council and of the HR, political control and strategic direction of EUBAM Libya. The Council hereby authorises the PSC to take the relevant decisions for that purpose in accordance with the third paragraph of Article 38 TEU. This authorisation shall include the powers to appoint a Head of Mission, upon a proposal from the HR, and to amend the Concept of Operations Plus (CONOPS Plus) and the Operation Plan (OPLAN). The powers of decision with respect to the objectives and termination of the EUBAM Libya shall remain vested in the Council. 2. The PSC shall report to the Council at regular intervals. 3. The PSC shall receive, on a regular basis and as required, reports by the Civilian Operation Commander and the Head of Mission on issues within their respective areas of responsibility. Article 10 Participation of third States 1. Without prejudice to the decision-making autonomy of the Union and its single institutional framework, third States may be invited to contribute to EUBAM Libya, provided that they bear the cost of the staff seconded by them, including salaries, all risk insurance cover, daily subsistence allowances and travel expenses to and from Libya, and that they contribute to the running costs of EUBAM Libya, as appropriate. 2. Third States contributing to EUBAM Libya shall have the same rights and obligations in terms of the day-to-day management of EUBAM Libya as Member States taking part in EUBAM Libya. 3. The Council hereby authorises the PSC to take the relevant decisions on acceptance of the proposed contributions and to establish a Committee of Contributors. 4. Detailed arrangements regarding the participation of third States shall be covered by agreements concluded in accordance with Article 37 TEU and additional technical arrangements as necessary. Where the Union and a third State conclude or have concluded an agreement establishing a framework for the participation of that third State in crisis management operations of the Union, the provisions of that agreement shall apply in the context of EUBAM Libya. Article 11 Security 1. The Civilian Operation Commander shall, in accordance with Article 5, direct the Head of Mission in planning security measures, and shall ensure their proper and effective implementation by EUBAM Libya. 2. The Head of Mission shall be responsible for the security of EUBAM Libya and for ensuring compliance with minimum security requirements applicable to EUBAM Libya, in line with the policy of the Union on the security of personnel deployed outside the Union in an operational capacity under Title V TEU, and its supporting instruments. 3. The Head of Mission shall be assisted by a Senior Mission Security Officer, who shall report to the Head of Mission and also maintain a close working relationship with the EEAS. 4. The EUBAM Libya staff shall undergo mandatory security training before taking up their duties, in accordance with the OPLAN. They shall also receive regular in-theatre refresher training organised by the Mission Security Officer. 5. The Head of Mission shall ensure the protection of EU classified information in accordance with Council Decision 2011/292/EU of 31 March 2011 on the security rules for protecting EU classified information (1). Article 12 Watch-Keeping Capability The Watch-Keeping Capability shall be activated for EUBAM Libya. Article 13 Financial arrangements 1. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUBAM Libya for the first 12 months following the entry into force of this Decision shall be EUR 30 300 000. The financial reference amount for the subsequent periods shall be decided by the Council. 2. All expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the rules and procedures applicable to the general budget of the Union. 3. Nationals of participating third States and of host and neighbouring countries shall be allowed to tender for contracts. Subject to the Commission’s approval, the Head of Mission may conclude technical arrangements with Member States, participating third States and other international actors regarding the provision of equipment, services and premises to EUBAM Libya. 4. The financial arrangements shall respect the operational requirements of EUBAM Libya including the compatibility of equipment and the interoperability of its teams. 5. The Head of Mission shall report fully to, and be supervised by, the Commission regarding the activities undertaken in the framework of the Head of Mission’s contract. 6. The expenditure related to EUBAM Libya shall be eligible as of the date of entry into force of this Decision. Article 14 Consistency of the Union’s response and coordination 1. The HR shall ensure the consistency of the implementation of this Decision with the Union’s external action as a whole, including the Union’s development programmes. 2. Without prejudice to the chain of command, the Head of Mission shall act in close coordination with the Union Delegation in Tripoli to ensure the consistency of Union action in Libya. 3. The Head of Mission shall coordinate closely with Member States’ Heads of Mission present in Libya. 4. The Head of Mission shall coordinate with relevant third parties in Libya. Article 15 Release of information 1. The HR shall be authorised to release to the third States associated with this Decision, as appropriate and in accordance with the needs of EUBAM Libya, EU classified information up to ‘CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL’ level generated for the purposes of EUBAM Libya, in accordance with Decision 2011/292/EU. 2. In the event of a specific and immediate operational need, the HR shall also be authorised to release to the host State any EU classified information up to ‘RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED’ level generated for the purposes of EUBAM Libya, in accordance with Decision 2011/292/EU. Arrangements between the HR and the competent authorities of the host State shall be drawn up for this purpose. 3. The HR shall be authorised to release to the third States associated with this Decision any EU non-classified documents connected with the deliberations of the Council relating to EUBAM Libya and covered by the obligation of professional secrecy pursuant to Article 6(1) of the Council’s Rules of Procedure (2). 4. The HR may delegate the powers referred to in paragraphs 1 to 3, as well as the ability to conclude the arrangements referred to in paragraph 2 to persons placed under the HR’s authority, to the Civilian Operation Commander and/or to the Head of Mission. Article 16 Entry into force and duration This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply for a period of 24 months. Done at Brussels, 22 May 2013. For the Council The President E. GILMORE (1) OJ L 141, 27.5.2011, p. 17. (2) Council Decision 2009/937/EU of 1 December 2009 adopting the Council’s Rules of Procedure (OJ L 325, 11.12.2009, p. 35).

Summary: EU Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) EU Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) SUMMARY OF: Decision 2013/233/CFSP — EU Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya WHAT IS THE AIM OF THE DECISION? It authorises an EU Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) under the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). EUBAM Libya aims to: help the Libyan authorities develop the means to enhance the security of Libya’s land, sea and air borders in the short term; and to develop a broader integrated border management strategy in the longer term. KEY POINTS Mandate The first mandate of EUBAM Libya (until 31 December 2018) was to: assist in planning a comprehensive civilian security sector reform to prepare for a possible civilian CSDP Mission; cooperate closely with and contribute to the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL); engage with and assist the legitimate Libyan authorities in the areas of border management, law enforcement and the broader criminal justice system. Decision (CFSP) 2018/2009 amended and extended EUBAM Libya’s mandate from 1 January 2019 until 30 June 2020. EUBAM Libya will now actively support the Libyan authorities’ efforts to disrupt organised criminal networks involved, in particular, in smuggling migrants, human trafficking and terrorism. Tasks EUBAM Libya has the following tasks: developing a broader border management framework in Libya, including a maritime security strategy, and implement concrete projects for the relevant Libyan agencies; capacity building and strategic planning within the Ministry of Interior on law enforcement, including assistance to the UNSMIL in its police capacity building efforts; institutional reform and providing strategic planning assistance to the Ministry of Justice and broader capacity building for the relevant criminal justice bodies; and strategic coordination between donors and project implementation in response to Libyan needs in the aforementioned areas. Chain of command The Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability Director is the Civilian Operation Commander (COC) for EUBAM Libya. The COC commands and controls EUBAM Libya at strategic level, under the political control and strategic direction of the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and overall authority of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. The COC reports to the Council through the High Representative. The Head of Mission is responsible for, and commands and controls, EUBAM Libya in the field and is directly responsible to the COC. FROM WHEN DOES THE DECISION APPLY? It has applied since 22 May 2013. The validity of the decision is extended until 30 June 2020. BACKGROUND For more information, see: EUBAM Libya (European External Action Service). MAIN DOCUMENT Council Decision 2013/233/CFSP of 22 May 2013 on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (OJ L 138, 24.5.2013, pp. 15-18) Successive amendments to Decision 2013/233/CFSP have been incorporated into the original text. This consolidated version is of documentary value only. last update 06.03.2020


18.1.2013 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 14/19 COUNCIL DECISION 2013/34/CFSP of 17 January 2013 on a European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali) 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: (1) On 23 July 2012, the Council recognised that the dramatic changes in Mali required a review of the actions the Union should undertake in order to support the restoration of democratic government and the rule of law throughout the territory of Mali. It requested the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR) and the Commission to make concrete proposals for Union action in a number of areas to respond to the changing situation. (2) By letter dated 18 September 2012, the President of the Republic of Mali requested Union support with a view to restoring the Malian territorial integrity. (3) In its Resolution 2071 (2012) on the situation in Mali, adopted on 12 October 2012, the United Nations Security Council, while expressing its grave concern about the consequences of instability in the north of Mali on the region and beyond, and stressing the need to respond swiftly in order to preserve stability across the Sahel region, invited international partners, including the Union, to provide assistance, expertise, training and capacity-building support to the Malian army and security forces. (4) In its conclusions of 15 October 2012, the Council requested that work on planning a possible Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) military mission be pursued and extended as a matter of urgency, in particular by developing a crisis management concept relating to the reorganisation and training of the Malian defence forces, taking account of the conditions necessary for the success of any such mission, which include the full support of the Malian authorities and the definition of an exit strategy. (5) In its conclusions of 19 November 2012, the Council welcomed the presentation of the Crisis Management Concept by the HR and called on the relevant groups to examine it as a matter of urgency so that it could be approved by the Council in December 2012. (6) On 10 December 2012, the Council approved a Crisis Management Concept on a possible military CSDP training mission in Mali. The Council emphasised that a mission in Mali would be an essential element in the Union’s comprehensive approach as elaborated in the Strategy for Security and Development in the Sahel. (7) By letter dated 24 December 2012, the President of the Republic of Mali addressed an invitation letter to the HR welcoming the deployment of an EU military training mission in Mali. (8) The Political and Security Committee (PSC) should exercise, under the responsibility of the Council and of the HR, political control over the Union military mission, provide it with strategic direction and take the relevant decisions in accordance with the third paragraph of Article 38 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). (9) It is necessary to negotiate and conclude international agreements relating to the status of EU units and personnel and to the participation of third States in Union missions. (10) The operational expenditure arising from this Decision, which has military or defence implications, should be borne by the Member States pursuant to Article 41(2) TEU and in accordance with Council Decision 2011/871/CFSP of 19 December 2011 establishing a mechanism to administer the financing of the common costs of European Union operations having military or defence implications (Athena) (1). (11) In accordance with Article 5 of the Protocol on the position of Denmark annexed to the TEU and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications. Denmark does not participate in the implementation of this Decision and therefore does not participate in the financing of this mission, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 Mission 1. The Union shall conduct a military training mission (EUTM Mali), to provide, in the South of Mali, military and training advice to the Malian Armed Forces (MAF) operating under the control of legitimate civilian authorities, in order to contribute to the restoration of their military capacity with a view to enabling them to conduct military operations aiming at restoring Malian territorial integrity and reducing the threat posed by terrorist groups. EUTM Mali shall not be involved in combat operations. 2. The objective of EUTM Mali shall be to respond to the operational needs of the MAF through the provision of: (a) training support for the benefit of the MAF; (b) training and advice on command and control, logistical chain and human resources, as well as training on International Humanitarian Law, protection of civilians and human rights. 3. EUTM Mali shall aim at strengthening conditions for proper political control by legitimate civilian authorities of the MAF. 4. The activities of EUTM Mali shall be conducted in close coordination with other actors involved in the support to the MAF, in particular the United Nations (UN) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Article 2 Appointment of the EU Mission Commander 1. Brigadier General François LECOINTRE is hereby appointed EU Mission Commander. 2. The EU Mission Commander shall exercise the functions of EU Operation Commander and EU Force Commander. Article 3 Designation of the Mission Headquarters 1. The Mission Headquarters of EUTM Mali shall be located in Mali. It shall perform the functions of both Operational Headquarters and Force Headquarters. 2. The Mission Headquarters shall include a support cell in Brussels. Article 4 Planning and launch of EUTM Mali The Decision to launch EUTM Mali shall be adopted by the Council following approval of the Mission Plan and of the Rules of Engagement. Article 5 Political control and strategic direction 1. Under the responsibility of the Council and of the HR, the PSC shall exercise the political control and strategic direction of EUTM Mali. The Council hereby authorises the PSC to take the relevant decisions in accordance with Article 38 TEU. This authorisation shall include the powers to amend the planning documents, including the Mission Plan, and the Chain of Command. It shall also include the powers to take decisions on the appointment of the subsequent EU Mission Commanders. The powers of decision with respect to the objectives and termination of EUTM Mali shall remain vested in the Council. 2. The PSC shall report to the Council at regular intervals. 3. The PSC shall, at regular intervals, receive reports from the chairman of the EU Military Committee (EUMC) regarding the conduct of EUTM Mali. The PSC may invite the EU Mission Commander to its meetings, as appropriate. Article 6 Military direction 1. The EUMC shall monitor the proper execution of EUTM Mali conducted under the responsibility of the EU Mission Commander. 2. The EUMC shall, at regular intervals, receive reports from the EU Mission Commander. It may invite the EU Mission Commander to its meetings, as appropriate. 3. The chairman of the EUMC shall act as the primary point of contact with the EU Mission Commander. Article 7 Consistency of the Union’s response and coordination 1. The HR shall ensure the implementation of this Decision and its consistency with the Union’s external action as a whole, including the Union’s development programmes. 2. Without prejudice to the chain of command, the EU Mission Commander shall receive local political guidance from the Head of the Union Delegation in Bamako in close coordination with the EU coordinator for Sahel. 3. EUTM Mali shall coordinate with Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP SAHEL Niger) with a view to exploring possible synergies. 4. EUTM Mali shall coordinate its activities with Member States’ bilateral activities in Mali, as well as with other international actors in the region, in particular the UN, the African Union (AU), ECOWAS and bilateral actors including the United States and Canada, and with key regional actors. Article 8 Participation of third States 1. Without prejudice to the decision-making autonomy of the Union and its single institutional framework, and in accordance with the relevant guidelines of the European Council, third States may be invited to participate in EUTM Mali. 2. The Council hereby authorises the PSC to invite third States to offer contributions and to take the relevant decisions on acceptance of the proposed contributions, upon the recommendation of the EU Mission Commander and the EUMC. 3. Detailed arrangements regarding the participation of third States shall be covered by agreements concluded pursuant to Article 37 TEU and in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 218 TFEU. Where the Union and a third State have concluded an agreement establishing a framework for the latter’s participation in crisis management missions of the Union, the provisions of such an agreement shall apply in the context of EUTM Mali. 4. Third States making significant military contributions to EUTM Mali shall have the same rights and obligations in terms of the day-to-day management of EUTM Mali as Member States taking part in EUTM Mali. 5. The Council hereby authorises the PSC to take relevant decisions on the setting-up of a Committee of Contributors, should third States make significant military contributions. Article 9 Status of EU-led personnel The status of EU-led units and personnel, including the privileges, immunities and further guarantees necessary for the fulfilment and smooth functioning of their mission, shall be the subject of an agreement concluded pursuant to Article 37 TEU and in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 218 TFEU. Article 10 Financial arrangements 1. The common costs of EUTM Mali shall be administered in accordance with Decision 2011/871/CFSP. 2. The financial reference amount for the common costs of EUTM Mali shall be EUR 12,3 million. The percentage of the reference amount referred to in Article 25(1) of Decision 2011/871/CFSP shall be 50 %, and the percentage for commitment referred to in Article 32(3) of Decision 2011/871/CFSP shall be 70 %. Article 11 Release of information 1. The HR shall be authorised to release to the third States associated with this Decision, as appropriate and in accordance with the needs of EUTM Mali, EU classified information generated for the purposes of EUTM Mali, in accordance with Council Decision 2011/292/EU of 31 March 2011 on the security rules for protecting EU classified information (2): (a) up to the level provided in the applicable security of information agreements concluded between the Union and the third State concerned; or (b) up to the ‘CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL’ level in other cases. 2. The HR shall also be authorised to release to the UN and ECOWAS in accordance with the operational needs of EUTM Mali, EU classified information up to ‘RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED’ level which are generated for the purposes of EUTM Mali, in accordance with Decision 2011/292/EU. Arrangements between the HR and the competent authorities of the UN and ECOWAS shall be drawn up for this purpose. 3. In the event of a specific and immediate operational need, the HR shall also be authorised to release to the host State any EU classified information up to ‘RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED’ level which are generated for the purposes of EUTM Mali, in accordance with Decision 2011/292/EU. Arrangements between the HR and the competent authorities of the host State shall be drawn up for this purpose. 4. The HR shall be authorised to release to the third States associated with this Decision any EU non-classified documents connected with the deliberations of the Council relating to EUTM Mali and covered by the obligation of professional secrecy pursuant to Article 6(1) of the Council’s Rules of Procedure (3). 5. The HR may delegate the powers referred to in paragraphs 1 to 4, as well as the ability to conclude the arrangements referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 to staff of the European External Action Service and/or to the EU Mission Commander. Article 12 Entry into force and termination 1. This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. 2. The mandate of EUTM Mali shall end 15 months after the adoption of the Council Decision to launch EUTM Mali. 3. This Decision shall be repealed as from the date of closure of the Mission Headquarters in accordance with the plans approved for the termination of EUTM Mali, and without prejudice to the procedures regarding the audit and presentation of the accounts of EUTM Mali, laid down in Decision 2011/871/CFSP. Done at Brussels, 17 January 2013. For the Council The President C. ASHTON (1) OJ L 343, 23.12.2011, p. 35. (2) OJ L 141, 27.5.2011, p. 17. (3) Council Decision 2009/937/EU of 1 December 2009 adopting the Council’s Rules of Procedure (OJ L 325, 11.12.2009, p. 35).

Summary: EU training mission Mali (EUTM Mali) EU training mission Mali (EUTM Mali) SUMMARY OF: Decision 2013/34/CFSP — EU military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces WHAT IS THE AIM OF THE DECISION? It authorises an EU military mission to help train the Malian Armed Forces (MAF), in order to restore Mali’s military capacity and enable it to carry out military operations to restore its territorial integrity and reduce the threat posed by terrorist groups. KEY POINTS United Nations Resolution 2071 (2012) This 2012 Resolution on the situation in Mali invited international partners, including the EU, to provide assistance, expertise, training and capacity-building support to the Malian army and security forces. This decision responds to that invitation. Objectives The mandate of EUTM Mali has been renewed 4 times, most recently in March 2020 by Decision (CFSP) 2020/434 which also refocused the strategic objectives of the mission as being to: contribute to improving the capabilities of the MAF under the control of Mali’s legitimate civilian authorities by providing the MAF with:military advice,training, including pre-deployment training,education and mentoring, through non-executive accompaniment up to the tactical level.This should permit EUTM Mali to follow up on the activities of the MAF and to monitor its performance and behaviour, including with regard to the respect for human rights and international humanitarian law; support G5 Sahel, through making the G5 Sahel Joint Force and the national armed forces in the G5 Sahel countries operational. The decision also includes an increased indicative budget allocation to the mission of €133.7 million for a 4-year period from 19 May 2020 to 18 May 2024. Activities EUTM Mali’s activities are based on 4 strands: training Malian military units; advising MAF at all levels; contributing to the improvement of the military education system, from schools to ministerial level; providing advice and training to G5 Sahel Joint Force headquarters. Political and strategic control The Political and Security Committee (PSC) controls the political and strategic direction of EUTM Mali under the responsibility of the Council and of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. The PSC is granted certain powers by the Council, including powers to: amend the planning documents, including the mission plan, and the chain of command;take decisions on the appointment of the subsequent EU Mission Commanders. The PSC must report to the Council at regular intervals. The EU Military Committee monitors the proper execution of EUTM Mali conducted under the responsibility of the EU Mission Commander. FROM WHEN DOES THE DECISION APPLY? It has applied since 17 January 2013. The validity of the decision has been extended until 18 May 2024 by Decision (CFSP) 2020/434. BACKGROUND As part of the EU’s foreign policy and specifically its common security and defence policy, the EU has adopted a security and development strategy for the Sahel (covering Mauritania, Mali and Niger, and parts of Burkina Faso and Chad). For more information, see: EUTM Mali — About Us (EUTM Mali). MAIN DOCUMENTS Council Decision 2013/34/CFSP of 17 January 2013 on a European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali) (OJ L 14, 18.1.2013, pp. 19-21) Successive amendments to Decision 2013/34/CFSP have been incorporated into the original text. This consolidated version is of documentary value only. Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/434 of 23 March 2020 amending Decision 2013/34/CFSP on a European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali) (OJ L 89, 24.3.2020, pp. 1-3) RELATED DOCUMENTS Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/528 of 27 March 2015 establishing a mechanism to administer the financing of the common costs of European Union operations having military or defence implications (Athena) and repealing Decision 2011/871/CFSP (OJ L 84, 28.3.2015, pp. 39-63) last update 06.03.2020