Joint Action 2008/851/CFSP is amended as follows:
(1)
in Article 2, point (l) is replaced by the following:
‘(l)
assist through logistical support, provision of expertise or training at sea, upon their request and within means and capabilities, EUCAP Nestor, EUTM Somalia, the EU Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, the EU Delegation to Somalia with respect to their mandates and the area of operation of Atalanta and contribute to the implementation of relevant EU programmes, in particular the regional Maritime security programme (MASE) under the 10th EDF and CRIMARIO;’;
(2)
Article 15(3) is replaced by the following:
‘3. The HR is hereby authorised to release to the United States-led Combined Maritime Forces (“CMF”), through its Headquarters, as well as to third States not participating in CMF and to international organisations, which are present in the area of the EU military operation, classified EU information and documents generated for the purposes of the EU military operation at the level RESTREINT UE, on the basis of reciprocity, where such release at theatre level is necessary for operational reasons, in accordance with the Council's security regulations and subject to arrangements between the HR and the competent authorities of the third parties referred to above.’;
(3)
in Article 15, the following paragraph is added:
‘4. Atalanta is hereby authorised to share with the SEMG and with the CMF information, other than personal data, gathered on illegal or unauthorised activities during the course of the counter-piracy operations.’.