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**Report on Council Decision CFSP 2025/943 Amending Decision CFSP 2023/855 on a European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM Moldova)**
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes Council Decision CFSP 2025/943, which amends Decision CFSP 2023/855 regarding the European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM Moldova). The amendment extends the mission's duration until May 31, 2027, increases its focus on providing strategic advice to Moldovan authorities in the security sector, refines the role of the Project Cell, and allocates a specific financial reference amount for the extended period. The key changes aim to enhance the mission's effectiveness in strengthening Moldova's crisis management structures related to security.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview and analysis of Council Decision CFSP 2025/943, amending Decision CFSP 2023/855 on the European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM Moldova). The analysis is based solely on the text of the amending decision.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* The original policy being amended is Council Decision CFSP 2023/855, which established EUPM Moldova.
* **Core Objective(s) (as inferred from the amendment text):** To contribute to strengthening Moldovan crisis management structures focused on the security sector through strategic advice, needs identification, and gradual implementation of solutions. The amendment reinforces this objective by extending the mission and increasing its advisory role.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **Rationale for Amendment:** The amendment is likely driven by a Strategic Review of EUPM Moldova, which led the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to recommend an extension of the mission and a sharpened focus on strategic advice. This suggests a need to build on the initial two-year period to ensure the mission's continued relevance and impact. The text indicates that the strategic review highlighted the need for strategic advice and projects aligned to that advice.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This section details the specific changes introduced by the amendment:
* **Change 1:** *Article 22, point a* of Decision CFSP 2023/855 is replaced.
* **Old provision (inferred):** The text doesn't provide the original wording.
* **New provision:** *contribute to strengthening the Moldovan crisis management structures focused on the security sector through: i the provision of strategic advice to the Moldovan authorities; ii the identification of needs for organisation, training and equipment; iii the gradual implementation of proposed actions and identified solutions;*
* **Effect of change:** This replacement strengthens the existing actions of the mission, making more explicit the provision of strategic advice, the identification of needs and the gradual implementation of solutions.
* **Change 2:** *Article 13* of Decision CFSP 2023/855 is amended.
* **Old provision:** *The financial reference amount for any subsequent period shall be decided by the Council.*
* **New provision:** *The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPM Moldova for the period from 22 May 2025 until 31 May 2027 shall be EUR 19 817 594,70.*
* **Effect of change:** This change provides financial certainty for the mission's extended duration by allocating a specific budget. It moves away from the need for separate Council decisions for subsequent funding periods.
* **Change 3:** *Article 14* of Decision CFSP 2023/855 is amended.
* **Old provision (paragraph 1):** *EUPM Moldova shall have a Project Cell for identifying and implementing projects.*
* **New provision (paragraph 1):** *EUPM Moldova shall have a Project Cell for identifying and implementing projects in line with the strategic advice provided in accordance with its mandate as set out in Article 22.*
* **Effect of change:** This change aligns the Project Cell's activities more closely with the strategic advice provided by the mission, ensuring that projects are relevant and contribute to the overall objective of strengthening Moldova's security sector.
* **Old provision (paragraph 3):** The text doesn't provide the original wording.
* **New provision (paragraph 3):** *Financial contributions from third States to the Project Cell shall be subject to acceptance by the PSC.*
* **Effect of change:** This change clarifies that third-party contributions to the project cell are subject to approval from the Political and Security Committee. This helps to maintain control over the contributions and direction of the program.
* **Change 4:** *Article 18* of Decision CFSP 2023/855 is amended.
* **Old provision (inferred):** It applied until a prior date.
* **New provision:** *It shall apply until 31 May 2027.*
* **Effect of change:** This extends the overall duration of the mission.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* **Moldovan authorities in the security sector:** The amendment directly aims to strengthen their crisis management structures.
* **EUPM Moldova personnel:** The changes affect the mission's mandate, funding, and project implementation.
* **The Political and Security Committee (PSC):** The PSC is responsible for accepting financial contributions from third states.
* **Third States contributing to the Project Cell:** The acceptance of their contribution relies on PSC approval.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:** EUPM Moldova, the Council of the European Union, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and the Political and Security Committee (PSC).
* **Timelines:** The mission is extended until May 31, 2027. The allocated financial amount covers the period from May 22, 2025, to May 31, 2027.
* The amendment emphasizes the need for the Project Cell to align its activities with the strategic advice provided by EUPM Moldova.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of these specific changes are:
* Enhanced strategic guidance and support for Moldovan authorities in the security sector.
* More focused and impactful projects aligned with the mission's strategic objectives.
* Greater financial stability and certainty for the mission's operations.
* A strengthened capacity within Moldova to manage crises effectively.
**9. Conclusion:**
Council Decision CFSP 2025/943 represents a significant adjustment to the EUPM Moldova, extending its mandate and refining its operational focus. The amendments underscore the EU's commitment to supporting Moldova's security sector reform and crisis management capabilities. By extending the mission's duration, allocating specific funding, and emphasizing strategic advice, the EU aims to enhance the mission's effectiveness and long-term impact in Moldova. The alignment of the Project Cell with the strategic goals is of particular significance.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: A political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe.
Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2025/943: Official publication of the European Union containing legal acts, including the Council Decision being analyzed.
21.5.2025: Date of the Official Journal publication.
COUNCIL DECISION CFSP 2025/943: Council Decision within the framework of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) with the identifier 2025/943.
20 May 2025: Date of the Council Decision.
Decision CFSP 2023/855: Council Decision within the framework of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) with the identifier 2023/855, related to the European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova.
European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova: A European Union mission in Moldova.
EUPM Moldova: Abbreviation for the European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova.
Treaty on European Union: The foundational treaty of the European Union.
Articles 42(4) and 43(2): Specific articles of the Treaty on European Union, providing the legal basis for the Council Decision.
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy: The official responsible for proposing the decision.
24 April 2023: Date when Decision CFSP 2023/855 was adopted.
22 May 2023: Date when Council adopted Decision CFSP 2023/993 launching EUPM Moldova.
Decision CFSP 2023/993: Council Decision within the framework of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) with the identifier 2023/993, which launched EUPM Moldova.
Strategic Review of EUPM Moldova: A review process conducted to assess and adjust the objectives and activities of EUPM Moldova.
Political and Security Committee: A committee within the European Union responsible for monitoring the international situation and making recommendations on the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP).
31 May 2027: New end date for EUPM Moldova.
Moldovan authorities: The government and institutions of Moldova.
Article 21 of the Treaty: Article in the Treaty on European Union that outlines the objectives of the Union's external action.
Moldovan crisis management structures: The structures in Moldova responsible for managing crises, focused on the security sector.
Moldovan authorities: The government and institutions of Moldova.
Council: The Council of the European Union.
22 May 2025: Start date of the subsequent period.
EUR 19 817 594,70: The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPM Moldova for the period from 22 May 2025 until 31 May 2027.
Brussels: Location where the decision was made.
K. KALLAS: The President of the Council at the time of the decision.
Official Journal EN
of the European Union L series
2025/943 21.5.2025
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2025/943
of 20 May 2025
amending Decision (CFSP) 2023/855 on a European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM
Moldova)
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 24 April 2023, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2023/855(1), which established a European Union
Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM Moldova) for a period of two years from the launch of the Mission.
(2) On 22 May 2023, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2023/993(2)which launched EUPM Moldova and gave the
mission a financial reference amount for the period from 24 April 2023 until 21 May 2025.
(3) In the context of the Strategic Review of EUPM Moldova, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) agreed that
EUPM Moldova should be extended until 31 May 2027. Furthermore, the PSC agreed that EUPM Moldova should
increase the provision of strategic advice to the Moldovan authorities in the security sector and that its Project Cell
should focus on projects in line with the strategic advice provided by EUPM Moldova under its mandate.
(4) Decision (CFSP) 2023/855 should therefore be amended accordingly.
(5) EUPM Moldova 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,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Decision (CFSP) 2023/855 is amended as follows:
(1) in Article 2(2), point (a) is replaced by the following:
‘(a) contribute to strengthening the Moldovan crisis management structures focused on the security sector through:
(i) the provision of strategic advice to the Moldovan authorities;
(ii) the identification of needs for organisation, training and equipment;
(iii) the gradual implementation of proposed actions and identified solutions;’;
(2) Article 13(1) is amended as follows:
(a) the sentence ‘The financial reference amount for any subsequent period shall be decided by the Council.’ is deleted;
(b) the following subparagraph is added:
‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPM Moldova for the period from
22 May 2025 until 31 May 2027 shall be EUR 19 817 594,70.’;
(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/855 of 24 April 2023 on a European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM Moldova) (OJ
L 110, 25.4.2023, p. 30, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2023/855/oj).
(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/993 of 22 May 2023 launching the European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM
Moldova) (OJ L 135, 23.5.2023, p. 118, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2023/993/oj).
ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2025/943/oj 1/2EN
OJ L, 21.5.2025
(3) Article 14 is amended as follows:
(a) the first sentence of paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
‘EUPM Moldova shall have a Project Cell for identifying and implementing projects in line with the strategic advice
provided in accordance with its mandate as set out in Article 2(2).’;
(b) paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:
‘3. Financial contributions from third States to the Project Cell shall be subject to acceptance by the PSC.’;
(4) Article 18, the second paragraph is replaced by the following:
‘It shall apply until 31 May 2027.’.
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
Done at Brussels, 20 May 2025.
For the Council
The President
K. KALLAS
2/2 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2025/943/oj