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Date: 2025-04-03 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: Europe

Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2025/686 of 1 April 2025 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM Moldova) (EUPM Moldova/1/2025)

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2025/686 extends the mandate of Mr. Cosmin DINESCU as Head of Mission of the European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM Moldova).

Key Changes

  • Mr. Cosmin DINESCU's mandate as Head of Mission of EUPM Moldova is extended from April 25, 2025, to April 24, 2026.
  • The decision was made by the Political and Security Committee on April 1, 2025.
  • The decision is based on Article 38 of the Treaty on European Union and Article 8(1) of Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/855.
  • The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed the extension on February 20, 2025.

Impact Analysis

European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM Moldova)

  • Action Item: Review the mission's objectives and operational plans to ensure alignment with the extended mandate.

Mr. Cosmin DINESCU

  • Action Item: Ensure Mr. DINESCU is briefed on any updated strategic priorities or policy changes relevant to the mission.

European Union

  • Action Item: Communicate the decision to relevant stakeholders within the EU to reinforce the commitment to the mission.

Republic of Moldova

  • Action Item: Engage with Moldovan counterparts to ensure the mission continues to effectively address their needs and priorities.

Key Entities Referenced

Political and Security Committee (PSC): The body within the EU responsible for political control and strategic direction of the European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM Moldova). Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/855: The Council Decision of 24 April 2023 on a European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM Moldova), which authorizes the PSC to appoint a Head of Mission. Mr. Cosmin DINESCU: The Head of Mission of the European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM Moldova), whose mandate has been extended. European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM Moldova): The EU mission in Moldova, aimed at supporting reforms and strengthening the country's resilience. High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy: The individual who proposed the extension of Mr. Cosmin DINESCU's mandate.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2025/686 3.4.2025 POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2025/686 of 1 April 2025 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM Moldova) (EUPM Moldova/1/2025) 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 (CFSP) 2023/855 of 24 April 2023 on a European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM Moldova)(1), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof, Whereas: (1) Pursuant to Article 8(1) of Decision (CFSP) 2023/855, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised by the Council, in accordance with Article 38, third paragraph, of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising the political control and strategic direction of the European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM Moldova), including the power to appoint a Head of Mission upon a proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security policy (the ‘High Representative’). (2) On 27 April 2023, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2023/871(2), appointing Mr Cosmin DINESCU as Head of Mission of EUPM Moldova from 25 April 2023 to 24 April 2024. (3) On 23 April 2024, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2024/1202(3)extending the mandate of Mr Cosmin DINESCU as Head of Mission of EUPM Moldova from 25 April 2024 to 24 April 2025. (4) On 20 February 2025, the High Representative proposed to extend the mandate of Mr Cosmin DINESCU as Head of Mission of EUPM Moldova from 25 April 2025 to 24 April 2026, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 The mandate of Mr Cosmin DINESCU as Head of Mission of the European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM Moldova) is hereby extended from 25 April 2025 to 24 April 2026. Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. Done at Brussels, 1 April 2025. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson D. PRONK (1) OJ L 110, 25.4.2023, p. 30, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2023/855/oj. (2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2023/871 of 27 April 2023 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM Moldova) (EUPM Moldova/1/2023) (OJ L 113, 28.4.2023, p. 48, ELI: http:// data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2023/871/oj). (3) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2024/1202 of 23 April 2024 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova (EUPM Moldova) (EUPM Moldova/1/2024) (OJ L, 2024/1202, 24.4.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/1202/oj). ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2025/686/oj 1/1

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