European Union Military Training Mission in Mozambique (EUTM Mozambique)

KEY POINTS

Decision (CFSP) 2021/1143

• The mission, from the outset:
  • provides military training and education on human rights and international humanitarian law;
  • supports the development of command-and-control structures for the QRF;
  • trains selected units in using and maintaining non-military equipment;
  • tracks the conduct of troops they have trained;
  • shares its military expertise and advice with the Delegation of the EU to Mozambique;
  • works with the EU delegation, the United Nations and non-governmental organisations, in particular on gender and human rights policies.
• The mission, from 1 September 2024:
  • provides mentoring and advice, particularly on operational planning, logistics and maintenance, to the Mozambican armed forces;
  • monitors the regeneration training of the QRF;
  • provides specialised training to the QRF, especially in civil–military cooperation, explosive devices and humanitarian, human rights and gender issues.
• Mission command and mission headquarters:
  • the Director of the Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC) is appointed to command the mission;
  • Brigadier-General Nuno Lemos Pires is appointed EU Mission Force Commander;
  • the MPCC is responsible for operational planning;
  • mission force headquarters are located in Mozambique under the command of the EU Mission Force Commander;
  • a support cell in Brussels is included in the MPCC until it reaches full operational capacity.
• Political control and strategic direction:
  • the Political and Security Committee is authorised to exercise political control and strategic direction of the mission, including powers to amend planning documents;
  • the Council of the European Union retains decision-making powers on the objectives, scope and termination of the mission;
  • the Political and Security Committee reports regularly to the Council and receives reports from the chair of the EU Military Committee (EUMC).
• Military direction:
  • the EUMC monitors the military mission and receives regular reports from the EU Mission Force Commander;
  • the chair of the EUMC is the primary point of contact with the EU Mission Force Commander.
• Non-EU countries may be invited to take part in the mission. Countries making significant military contributions will have the same rights and obligations in day-to-day management as participating Member States.
• The status of EU-led units and personnel, including privileges, immunities and guarantees, are covered in a separate agreement (see below).
• The budget for the mission’s common costs is €14.1 million, while the EU Mission Force Commander may seek additional funding from participating countries for certain projects.
• A project cell may identify and implement projects while coordinating, facilitating and providing advice on initiatives implemented by Member States and non-EU countries.

The agreement covers the following.

• The mission and its personnel:
  • will respect Mozambique’s laws and regulations;
  • will identify themselves with distinctive transport markings and identity cards and passports for individuals;
  • are immune from any search or requisition (property) and any arrest or detention (personnel).
• The host state will help to find suitable facilities, if requested, and to provide them free of charge if the owner takes all appropriate measures to ensure the safety of the mission and its personnel.
• The procedures to be followed on the death of any personnel, damage to or loss of civilian or government property when these are not covered by the mission’s immunity.