
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2015/778 of 18 May 2015 on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) (repealed) 

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Mission
Article 1 
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Mandate
Article 2 
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Capacity building and training of Libyan Coast Guard and Navy
Article 2a 
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Contributing to information sharing and implementation of the UN arms embargo on the high seas off the coast of Libya
Article 2b 
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Appointment of the EU Operation Commander
Article 3 
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Designation of the EU Operation Headquarters
Article 4 
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Planning and launch of the operation
Article 5 
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Political control and strategic direction
Article 6 
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Military direction
Article 7 
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Consistency of the Union's response and coordination
Article 8 
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Participation by third States
Article 9 
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Status of Union-led personnel
Article 10 
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Financial arrangements
Article 11 
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Release of Information
Article 12 
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Entry into force and termination
Article 13 
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