Rozhodnutí Rady (SZBP) 2017/1342 ze dne 17. července 2017 o změně a prodloužení platnosti rozhodnutí 2013/233/SZBP o misi Evropské unie pro pomoc při integrované správě hranic v Libyi (EUBAM Libya)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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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,

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, p. 15 ).

(1) On 22 May 2013 , the Council adopted Decision 2013/233/CFSPCouncil 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, p. 15 ). establishing the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya).

(2) On 19 January 2016 , the Political and Security Committee (PSC) agreed to use the extant EUBAM Libya shell to plan for a possible civilian Common Security and Defence Policy/Security Sector Reform engagement with the Libyan Government of National Accord upon its request, contributing to the efforts of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), and on that basis agreed to prolong the mandate of EUBAM Libya for six months. Subsequently, on 15 February 2016 , the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/207Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/207 of 15 February 2016 amending Decision 2013/233/CFSP on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (OJ L 39, 16.2.2016, p. 45 ). extending EUBAM Libya until 21 August 2016 .

(3) On 4 August 2016 , the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/1339Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1339 of 4 August 2016 amending and extending Decision 2013/233/CFSP on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (OJ L 212, 5.8.2016, p. 111 ). amending Decision 2013/233/CFSP and extending it until 21 August 2017 .

(4) The Malta Declaration by the members of the European Council on the external aspects of migration of 3 February 2017 notably emphasised that the efforts to stabilise Libya are now more important than ever and that the Union will do its utmost to contribute to that objective. In Libya, capacity building is key for the authorities to acquire control over the land and sea borders and to combat transit and smuggling activities.

(5) In its conclusions on Libya of 6 February 2017 , the Council notably reaffirmed its full support to UNSMIL and concluded that EUBAM Libya will continue engaging and assisting Libyan authorities in view of a possible future civilian mission, once conditions allow, in the field of police, rule of law and border management.

(6) On 4 July 2017 , the PSC agreed, based on the mission's strategic review, to extend the mandate of EUBAM Libya until 31 December 2018 .

(7) The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (the HR) should be allowed to release to Europol, Frontex, the United Nations and Interpol classified information generated for the purposes of EUBAM Libya, in accordance with Council Decision 2013/488/EUCouncil Decision 2013/488/EU of 23 September 2013 on the security rules for protecting EU classified information (OJ L 274, 15.10.2013, p. 1 ). .

(8) Decision 2013/233/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly.

(9) EUBAM Libya 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,

EUBAM Libya will assist in a comprehensive civilian security sector reform planning process, with a view to preparing for a possible civilian Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) mission.

The objectives of EUBAM Libya are to engage and assist the Libyan authorities in the fields of border management, law enforcement and the broader criminal justice system..

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/207 of 15 February 2016 amending Decision 2013/233/CFSP on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (OJ L 39, 16.2.2016, p. 45 ).

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Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1339 of 4 August 2016 amending and extending Decision 2013/233/CFSP on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (OJ L 212, 5.8.2016, p. 111 ).

Council Decision 2013/488/EU of 23 September 2013 on the security rules for protecting EU classified information (OJ L 274, 15.10.2013, p. 1 ).

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