Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/778
of 18 May 2015
on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) (repealed)

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Repealed by Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/471 of 31 March 2020 repealing Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA).

Article 1 Mission
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Article 2 Mandate
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Article 2a Capacity building and training of Libyan Coast Guard and Navy
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Article 2b Contributing to information sharing and implementation of the UN arms embargo on the high seas off the coast of Libya
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Article 3 Appointment of the EU Operation Commander
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Article 4 Designation of the EU Operation Headquarters
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Article 5 Planning and launch of the operation
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Article 6 Political control and strategic direction
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Article 7 Military direction
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Article 8 Consistency of the Union's response and coordination
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Article 9 Participation by third States
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Article 10 Status of Union-led personnel
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Article 11 Financial arrangements
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Article 12 Release of Information
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Article 13 Entry into force and termination
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