The European Council on April 29 adopted a decision extending the mandate of the EU Advisory Mission in Iraq (EUAM Iraq) in support of security sector reform until April 30, 2026, with a budget allocation of almost €66 million for the period from May 1, 2024, until April 30, 2026.
#EUAMIraq ??: @EUCouncil extended the mandate of the ?? EU Advisory Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq until 30 April 2026.
— EU Council Press (@EUCouncilPress) April 29, 2024
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The strategic objectives of EUAM Iraq were also amended to contribute to the civilian aspects of security sector reform in Iraq.
EUAM Iraq was launched in October 2017 in response to a request by the Iraqi government for advice on how to undertake civilian security sector reform.
The mission, headquartered in Baghdad and with an office in Erbil, had an initial mandate of one year. The mandate was extended three times, following the assessment of Iraqi needs.
The mission’s overarching task is to provide advice and expertise to support coherent implementation of the civilian-related aspects of the Iraqi National Security Strategy and security sector reform.
EUAM Iraq is separate from the Delegation of the European Union to Iraq, which is focused on diplomatic engagements rather than security reform. Despite this, they do cooperate on certain levels.
