20/14046: Application for Continuation of Participation of Armed German Forces in the NATO-Led Maritime Security Operation SEA GUARDIAN (MSO SEA GUARDIAN)
On December 4, 2024, a new article was published in Drucksachen regarding the continuation of Germany’s participation in the NATO-led Maritime Security Operation SEA GUARDIAN (MSO SEA GUARDIAN). The article, titled “20/14046: Antrag Fortsetzung der Beteiligung bewaffneter deutscher Streitkräfte an der durch die NATO geführten Maritimen Sicherheitsoperation SEA GUARDIAN (MSO SEA GUARDIAN) (PDF),” provides details about the proposed extension of the mission and the potential risks and costs involved.
Background
MSO SEA GUARDIAN is a multinational maritime security operation launched by NATO in 2016 in response to increased piracy and other maritime threats in the Mediterranean Sea. The operation aims to deter and disrupt illicit activities, such as terrorism, weapons trafficking, and human smuggling.
Germany has been participating in MSO SEA GUARDIAN since its inception, providing ships, aircraft, and personnel to the mission. The current mandate for Germany’s participation expires on December 31, 2024.
Proposed Extension
The German government is proposing to extend Germany’s participation in MSO SEA GUARDIAN for an additional two years, until December 31, 2026. The proposed extension would include the continued deployment of ships, aircraft, and personnel to the mission area.
Risks and Costs
The article outlines the potential risks and costs associated with the proposed extension. These include:
- Security risks: Participating in MSO SEA GUARDIAN involves operating in a potentially hostile environment, with the risk of attacks from pirates or other armed groups.
- Financial costs: The extension of the mission would result in additional costs for Germany, including the deployment of personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- Legal risks: The article notes that the legal basis for Germany’s participation in MSO SEA GUARDIAN is based on UN Security Council Resolution 2292 (2016), which authorizes the use of force to counter piracy in the Gulf of Aden and the western Indian Ocean. The article acknowledges that the legal basis for the operation may need to be reviewed if the mission is expanded beyond these areas.
Conclusion
The article concludes by stating that the German government will make a final decision on the extension of Germany’s participation in MSO SEA GUARDIAN after considering the risks and costs involved. The article also states that the government will provide a further report to the Bundestag before the end of the current mandate on December 31, 2024.
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