Article 1
The Operation Plan and the Rules of Engagement concerning the European Union military operation in the southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED) are hereby approved.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/972 of 22 June 2015 launching the European Union military operation in the southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED)
Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/972 of 22 June 2015 launching the European Union military operation in the southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED)
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Article 2
1.Β Β Β EUNAVFOR MED shall be launched on 22 June 2015. 2.Β Β Β In accordance with Article 2(3) of Decision (CFSP) 2015/778, the Council shall assess whether the conditions for transition beyond the first phase of the operation have been met, taking into account any applicable UN Security Council Resolution and consent by the coastal states concerned. Subject to such assessment by the Council, and in accordance with Article 6(1) of Decision (CFSP) 2015/778, the Political and Security Committee shall have the power to decide when to make the transition between the different phases of the operation.
Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
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