
Article 1 
Decision 2010/279/CFSP is amended as follows:

((1)) Article 1 is replaced by the following:
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Article 1 

1. The European Union police Mission in Afghanistan (“EUPOL AFGHANISTAN” or the “Mission”), established by Joint Action 2007/369/CFSP, shall be extended from 31 May 2010 until 15 September 2017.
2. Until 31 December 2016, EUPOL AFGHANISTAN shall operate in accordance with the objectives set out in Article 2 and carry out the tasks as set out in Article 3.
3. As from 1 January 2017, EUPOL AFGHANISTAN shall carry out the liquidation of the Mission.'
((2)) Article 7 paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
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1. Until 31 December 2016, the numbers and competence of EUPOL AFGHANISTAN staff shall be consistent with the objectives set out in Article 2, the tasks set out in Article 3 and the structure of the Mission set out in Article 4. As from 1 January 2017, the numbers and competence of EUPOL AFGHANISTAN staff shall be consistent with the aim to achieve the Mission's liquidation in a swift and orderly manner.'
((3)) Article 13(1) last subparagraph is replaced by the following:
'The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPOL AFGHANISTAN for the period from 1 January 2017 to 15 September 2017 shall be EUR 11 600 000.'
((4)) Article 17 is replaced by the following:
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Article 17 
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
It shall apply from 31 May 2010 until 15 September 2017.'
Article 2 
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
Done at Brussels, 21 November 2016.
For the Council
The President
P. PLAVČAN