Date: 2022-05-31Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2022/846 of 18 May 2022 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (EUBAM Libya/1/2022)
**Summary:**
On May 18, 2022, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) adopted Decision CFSP 2022/846, extending the mandate of Ms. Natalina Cea as Head of Mission of the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya). This extension is effective from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. The decision is based on Article 38 of the Treaty on European Union and Article 9(1) of Council Decision 2013/233/CFSP, which authorizes the PSC to make relevant decisions for political control and strategic direction of EUBAM Libya, including the appointment of the Head of Mission. This decision follows previous extensions of Ms. Cea's mandate, as outlined in PSC Decision CFSP 2021/59 (January 14, 2021) and PSC Decision CFSP 2021/1048 (June 22, 2021), as well as the extension of EUBAM Libya's mandate until June 30, 2023, by Council Decision CFSP 2021/1009 (June 18, 2021). The decision enters into force on the date of its adoption.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya: A European Union mission focused on border management assistance in Libya, abbreviated as EUBAM Libya.
Libya: Country in North Africa where the EUBAM Libya mission is deployed.
Political and Security Committee: A committee within the European Union responsible for political control and strategic direction of EUBAM Libya.
Natalina CEA: The Head of Mission of the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya).
Treaty on European Union: A foundational treaty of the European Union.
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy: A high-ranking official in the European Union responsible for foreign affairs and security policy.
Council Decision 2013/233/CFSP: A Council Decision regarding the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya).
Brussels: City in Belgium where the decision was made.
L 148/38 EN Official Journal of the European Union 31.5.2022
DECISIONS
POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2022/846
of 18 May 2022
extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Integrated Border
Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (EUBAM Libya/1/2022)
THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 38 thereof,
Having regard to Council Decision 2013/233/CFSP of 22 May 2013 on the European Union Integrated Border
Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya)(1), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1) Pursuant to Article 9(1) of Decision 2013/233/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in
accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising political
control and strategic direction of EUBAM Libya, including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.
(2) On 14 January 2021, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/59(2), appointing Ms Natalina CEA as Head of Mission
of EUBAM Libya from 1 February 2021to 30 June 2021.
(3) On 18 June 2021, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/1009(3), extending the mandate of EUBAM Libya
until 30 June 2023.
(4) On 22 June 2021, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/1048(4), extending the mandate of Ms Natalina CEA as
the Head of Mission of EUBAM Libya until 30 June 2022.
(5) The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has proposed to extend the mandate of
Ms Natalina CEA as Head of Mission of EUBAM Libya from 1 July 2022to 30 June 2023,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The mandate of Ms Natalina CEA as Head of Mission of EUBAM Libya is hereby extended from 1 July 2022to 30 June 2023.
(1) OJ L 138, 24.5.2013, p. 15.
(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2021/59 of 14 January 2021 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the
European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (EUBAM Libya/1/2021) (OJ L 26,
26.1.2021, p. 3).
(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/1009 of 18 June 2021 amending Decision 2013/233/CFSP on the European Union Integrated Border
Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (OJ L 222, 22.6.2021, p. 18).
(4) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2021/1048 of 22 June 2021 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the
European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (EUBAM Libya/2/2021) (OJ L 228,
28.6.2021, p. 1).31.5.2022 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 148/39
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
It shall apply from 1 July 2022.
Done at Brussels, 18 May 2022.
For the Political and Security Committee
The Chairperson
D. PRONK