Extension of two Bundeswehr missions in the Mediterranean
On January 2, 2025, the German Bundestag voted to extend the mandates of two Bundeswehr missions in the Mediterranean Sea. The missions, known as Operation Sophia and Operation Atalanta, are part of the EU’s efforts to combat piracy and human trafficking in the region.
Operation Sophia, which was launched in 2015, has been tasked with disrupting the business model of human traffickers and smugglers in the Mediterranean Sea. The mission has also provided support to the Libyan Coast Guard and Navy, and has helped to train and equip Libyan law enforcement personnel.
Operation Atalanta, which was launched in 2008, is tasked with combating piracy in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. The mission has helped to protect merchant ships from pirate attacks, and has also provided support to the navies of regional countries.
The Bundestag voted to extend the mandates of both missions for one year, until January 2, 2026. The missions will continue to be based in Italy, and will involve the deployment of up to 600 Bundeswehr personnel.
The decision to extend the mandates of the two missions was welcomed by the EU and by the Libyan government. The EU has praised the Bundeswehr’s contribution to the fight against piracy and human trafficking in the Mediterranean Sea, and has said that the extension of the mandates will help to continue the progress that has been made.
The Libyan government has also welcomed the extension of the mandates, and has said that the Bundeswehr’s presence in the Mediterranean Sea is essential for the stability of the region. The Libyan government has also said that it is grateful for the Bundeswehr’s support in training and equipping its security forces.
The extension of the mandates of the two Bundeswehr missions in the Mediterranean Sea is a significant commitment by Germany to the fight against piracy and human trafficking in the region. The missions will continue to play a vital role in protecting merchant ships from pirate attacks, and in disrupting the business model of human traffickers and smugglers.
Verlängerung von zwei Bundeswehreinsätzen im Mittelmeer
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