On Monday 15 October, the Council extended the mandate of the EU Advisory Mission in Iraq (EUAM Iraq) until 17 April 2020 and agreed on a budget of €64.8 million for the period from 18 October 2018 to 17 April 2020.
The mission’s mandate, which is to provide assistance in implementation of the civilian aspects of the Iraqi national security strategy, was also updated “to reflect lessons learnt during the first year of the mission and following its strategic review”, a Council press...