Council Decision 2014/915/CFSP
of 16 December 2014
amending Decision 2010/452/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28 and 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 12 August 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/452/CFSP(1) which extended the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia (‘EUMM Georgia’ or the ‘Mission’) established by Joint Action 2008/736/CFSP(2). Decision 2010/452/CFSP expires on 14 December 2014.
(2) EUMM Georgia should be extended for a further period of two years on the basis of its current mandate.
(3) The Mission 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.
(4) Decision 2010/452/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Council Decision 2010/452/CFSP of 12 August 2010 on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia (OJ L 213, 13.8.2010, p. 43).
Council Joint Action 2008/736/CFSP of 15 September 2008 on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia (OJ L 248, 17.9.2008, p. 26).