03/07/2020 (Agence Europe) – The Official Journal of the EU published on Friday 3 July the decision to extend the EU Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EUBAM Rafah) by 12 months, until 30 June 2021 (see EUROPE 12450/22). For this additional year, the mission will have a budget of €2.18 million. In addition, at a ceremony on 30 June, French Vice-Admiral Hervé Bléjean took command of the EU Military Staff and the EU Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC) from Finnish Lieutenant General Esa Pulkkinen (see EUROPE 12260/25). (CG)