25/09/2019 (Agence Europe) – On Wednesday 25 September, the ambassadors of the Member States, meeting within Coreper, adopted the extension of the maritime operation EUNAVFOR Med Sophia in the Mediterranean for six months (see EUROPE B12326A6). The operation will continue under current conditions, i.e. without naval resources. The Competitiveness Council on 26 September is expected to formally adopt this extension. EUNAVFOR Med Sophia's current mandate runs until 30 September. (CG)