16/11/2005 (Agence Europe) - On Monday, the Council adopted the joint action that officially launches the EU police mission in the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL-COPPS) as of 1 January 2006. The political decision approving the civil mission had been taken during the General Affairs/External Relations Council of 7 November (EUROPE 9063). Lasting for three years, EUPOL-COPPS will aim to help and advise Palestinian authorities in the development of an effective policing structure and...