On Monday 29 April, the EU Council adopted a decision extending the mandate of the European Union Advisory Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq (EUAM Iraq) by two years, until 30 April 2026. It has allocated a budget of almost €66 million for the period from 1 May 2024 to 30 April 2026.
The EU Council also modified the strategic objectives of EUAM Iraq’s mandate “so as to contribute more to developing and strengthening civilian aspects of security sector...