2003/432/CFSP: Council Decision 2003/432/CFSP of 12 June 2003 on the launching of the European Union military operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Council Decision 2003/432/CFSP
of 12 June 2003
on the launching of the European Union military operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 17(2) and Article 25 thereof,
Having regard to the Council Joint Action of 2003/423/CFSP of 5 June 2003 on the European Union Military Operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo(1), and in particular Article 6 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) On 30 May 2003, the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 1484 (2003) authorising, under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, the temporary deployment of an interim emergency multinational force in Bunia, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
(2) Following the request by the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the European Union has decided to provide a temporary stabilisation force in the Ituri Region in implementation of the mandate provided in the UNSC Resolution 1484 (2003) of 30 May 2003.
(3) The Council has authorised the Political and Security Committee to take relevant decisions concerning the political control and strategic direction of the operation.
(4) In conformity with Article 6 of the Protocol on the position of Denmark annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and implementation of decisions and actions of the European Union which have defence implications. Denmark does not participate in the financing of the operation,