
Article 1 
Decision (CFSP) 2017/1425 is amended as follows:

((1)) Article 1(1) is replaced by the following:
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1. The Union shall undertake a stabilisation action in Mopti and Segou. The action shall be implemented by an EU stabilisation team, under the auspices of the Union Delegation in Mali, for an operating phase of 15 months.';
((2)) Article 15 is replaced by the following:
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Article 15 
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall expire on 31 January 2019.'.
Article 2 
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
Done at Luxembourg, 15 October 2018.
For the Council
The President
F. MOGHERINI