Date: 2025-07-21Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1473 of 18 July 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/1465 on a European Union action in support of the United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism in Yemen
**Executive Summary:**
Council Decision CFSP 2025/1473, adopted on July 18, 2025, amends Decision CFSP 2020/1465 to extend European Union support for the United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism (UNVIM) in Yemen. This decision provides additional financial support of EUR 2,200,000 for UNVIM from October 1, 2025, until September 30, 2026, and extends the expiration date of the Union's support to UNVIM to September 30, 2026. The decision enters into force on the date of adoption and applies from October 1, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **Extension of EU Support to UNVIM:**
* Renews Union action in support of UNVIM for one year.
* **Financial Implications:**
* Adds a financial reference amount of EUR 2,200,000 for the period from October 1, 2025, until September 30, 2026.
* **Amendment to Decision CFSP 2020/1465:**
* Article 3 is amended to include the new financial reference.
* Article 5 is amended to extend the expiration date to September 30, 2026.
* **Entry into Force:**
* The decision enters into force on the date of its adoption (July 18, 2025).
* It applies from October 1, 2025.
**Impact Analysis:**
* **United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism (UNVIM)**
* *Impact:* Receives continued financial and political support from the EU, enabling it to fulfill its mandate in Yemen for another year. The mandate is reinforced to enhance its role and efficiency in the enforcement of the United Nations embargo under UNSCR 2216 (2015).
* *Action Required:* Continue to implement its mandate effectively, utilizing the provided resources to enhance verification and inspection activities in Yemen.
* **European Union:**
* *Impact:* Reinforces its commitment to supporting the UN's efforts to maintain peace and security in Yemen, aligning with UNSC Resolutions.
* *Action Required:* Ensure the timely disbursement of the allocated funds and monitor the implementation of the support program.
* **Council of the European Union:**
* *Impact:* Responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the decision.
* *Action Required:* To oversee the execution of the decision and ensure alignment with the EU's foreign policy objectives.
* **Yemen:**
* *Impact:* Benefits from enhanced monitoring and enforcement of the arms embargo, potentially contributing to reduced conflict and improved stability.
* *Action Required:* N/A
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: A political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe. The EU is taking action in support of the United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism in Yemen.
United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism in Yemen: A United Nations mechanism (UNVIM) operating in Yemen to verify and inspect shipments to ensure they do not contain prohibited items, particularly arms.
Yemen: A country located in the Middle East, where the United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism (UNVIM) operates.
United Nations Security Council: A principal organ of the United Nations responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security.
Houthis: A political and military organization based in Yemen.
United Nations Mission to support the Hodeidah Agreement: A United Nations mission (UNMHA) supporting the implementation of the Hodeidah Agreement.
Hodeidah: A city and group of ports (Hodeidah, Saleef and Ras Issa) in Yemen that are subject to the Hodeidah Agreement.
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula: A terrorist organization operating in Yemen and the Arabian Peninsula.
Official Journal EN
of the European Union L series
2025/1473 21.7.2025
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2025/1473
of 18 July 2025
amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/1465 on a European Union action in support of the United Nations
Verification and Inspection Mechanism in Yemen
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and in particular Article 28(1) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1) On 18 September 2018, based on a request by the United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism (UNVIM),
the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/1249(1) on a European Union action in support of UNVIM.
(2) On 12 October 2020, based on a request by UNVIM, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/1465(2) and
renewed Union action in support of UNVIM.
(3) On 28 September 2024, based on a request by UNVIM, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2024/2503(3) and
renewed Union action in support of UNVIM for a period of 12 months, until 30 September 2025.
(4) United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2722 (2024) condemned the provision of arms and related
materiel of all types to the Houthis, in violation of UNSCR 2216 (2015), and called for additional practical
cooperation to prevent the Houthis from acquiring the materiel necessary to carry out further attacks.
(5) UNSCR 2742 (2024) extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission to support the Hodeidah Agreement
(UNMHA) in order to support the implementation of the agreement on the City of Hodeidah and the ports of
Hodeidah, Saleef and Ras Issa set out in the Stockholm Agreement concluded on 13 December 2018 by the parties
to the conflict in Yemen and endorsed by UNSCR 2451 (2018) and UNSCR 2452 (2019).
(6) On 20 May 2025, the Council stated that the Union condemns arms proliferation benefiting the Houthis and other
armed non-state groups, including terrorist-designated organisations such Al-Shabaab and Al-Qaeda in the Arabic
Peninsula (AQAP), in violation of international law, as well as the dramatic increase in the trafficking of weapons
across Yemen, the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa, which is jeopardising regional stability. The Council furthermore
stated that the Union will continue supporting UNVIM, while calling for a reinforcement of its mandate in order to
enhance its role and efficiency in the enforcement of the United Nations embargo under UNSCR 2216 (2015).
(7) UNVIM requested further support from the Union for one year.
(8) The Union should renew for one year its support to UNVIM for the implementation of its mandate.
(9) A new financial reference amount should therefore be added to cover the period from 1 October 2025 until
30 September 2026.
(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1249 of 18 September 2018 on a European Union action in support of the United Nations
Verification and Inspection Mechanism in Yemen (OJ L 235, 19.9.2018, p. 14, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2018/1249/oj).
(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/1465 of 12 October 2020 on a European Union action in support of the United Nations Verification
and Inspection Mechanism in Yemen (OJ L 335, 13.10.2020, p. 13, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2020/1465/oj).
(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/2503 of 23 September 2024 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/1465 on a European Union action in
support of the United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism in Yemen (OJ L, 2024/2503, 24.9.2024, ELI: http://data.
europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/2503/oj).
ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2025/1473/oj 1/2EN
OJ L, 21.7.2025
(10) Decision (CFSP) 2020/1465 should be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Decision (CFSP) 2020/1465 is amended as follows:
(1) in Article 3(1), the following indent is added:
‘— EUR 2 200 000 for the period from 1 October 2025 until 30 September 2026.’;
(2) in Article 5, the third paragraph is replaced by the following:
‘It shall expire on 30 September 2026.’.
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
It shall apply from 1 October 2025.
Done at Brussels, 18 July 2025.
For the Council
The President
M. BJERRE
2/2 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2025/1473/oj