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Date: 16-Dec-2024 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: Europe

Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2024/3197 of 10 December 2024 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) (EUCAP Somalia/2/2024)

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2024/3197 extends the mandate of Mr. Kęstutis LANČINSKAS as the Head of Mission of the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia).

Key Changes

  • Mr. Kęstutis LANČINSKAS's mandate as Head of Mission of EUCAP Somalia is extended from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
  • The decision was adopted by the Political and Security Committee on December 10, 2024.
  • Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/3096 extended the mandate of EUCAP Somalia from January 1, 2025 to February 28, 2027.

Impact Analysis

European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia)

  • Action Item: EUCAP Somalia should ensure a smooth transition and handover process at the end of Mr. LANČINSKAS's extended mandate on December 31, 2025, if a further extension is not pursued.

Mr. Kęstutis LANČINSKAS

  • Action Item: Mr. LANČINSKAS should continue to execute the mission's objectives as outlined in Council Decision 2012/389/CFSP and subsequent amendments.

European Union

  • Action Item: The EU should continue to provide the necessary resources and support to EUCAP Somalia to ensure the successful implementation of its mandate.

Key Entities Referenced

Political and Security Committee (PSC): Authorised to take decisions for the purpose of exercising political control and strategic direction of EUCAP Somalia, including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission. EUCAP Somalia: The European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia, focused on enhancing Somalia's capacity in the maritime security and civilian policing sectors. Mr. Kęstutis LANČINSKAS: The Head of Mission of EUCAP Somalia, whose mandate has been extended. Council Decision 2012/389/CFSP: The foundational legal act establishing the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia). Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/3096: Decision extending the mandate of EUCAP Somalia from 1 January 2025 to 28 February 2027.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/3197 16.12.2024 POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2024/3197 of 10 December 2024 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) (EUCAP Somalia/2/2024) THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE, Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 38, third paragraph, thereof, Having regard to Council Decision 2012/389/CFSP of 16 July 2012 on the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) (1), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof, Whereas: (1) Pursuant to Article 9(1) of Decision 2012/389/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance with Article 38, third paragraph, of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising political control and strategic direction of the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission. (2) On 26 March 2024, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2024/1017 (2), appointing Mr Kęstutis LANČINSKAS as Head of Mission of EUCAP Somalia from 1 May 2024 to 31 December 2024. (3) On 5 December 2024, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2024/3096 (3), extending the mandate of EUCAP Somalia from 1 January 2025 to 28 February 2027. (4) On 28 October 2024, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed to extend the mandate of Mr Kęstutis LANČINSKAS as Head of Mission of EUCAP Somalia from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 The mandate of Mr Kęstutis LANČINSKAS as Head of Mission of the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) is extended from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025. Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. Done at Brussels, 10 December 2024. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson D. PRONK (1) OJ L 187, 17.7.2012, p. 40, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2012/389/oj. (2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2024/1017 of 26 March 2024 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) (EUCAP Somalia/1/2024) (OJ L, 2024/1017, 2.4.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/1017/oj). (3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/3096 of 5 December 2024 amending Decision 2012/389/CFSP on the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) (OJ L, 2024/3096, 6.12.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/3096/oj). ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/3197/oj 1/1

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