Article 1
The EU military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, ALTHEA, shall be launched on 2 December 2004.
Council Decision 2004/803/CFSP of 25 November 2004 on the launching of the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Council Decision 2004/803/CFSP of 25 November 2004 on the launching of the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Article 2
The EU Operation Commander is hereby authorised with immediate effect to release the activation order (ACTORD) in order to execute the deployment of the forces, prior to Transfer of Authority following their arrival in theatre, and start execution of the mission on 2 December 2004.
Article 3
Without prejudice to Article 17 of Joint Action 2004/570/CFSP, this Decision shall remain in force until the Council decides to end the EU military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Article 4
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
Article 5
This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union .
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