Amendment to European naval operation EUNAVFOR Aspides in the Red Sea
31 Mar 2026
Effective: 30 Mar 2026
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Who is affected:
Export/import companies, shipping firms and sectors dependent on international maritime trade
Summary
The EU updates its naval military operation to protect freedom of navigation in the Red Sea amid the ongoing crisis. It affects international maritime trade routes.
Detailed analysis
PRO
The EU Council amends Decision 2024/583 governing operation EUNAVFOR Aspides, a maritime security mission deployed in the Red Sea to protect civilian and commercial vessels from Houthi attacks. This update adjusts operational or mandate aspects of the mission, which has a direct impact on the security of maritime trans…
Full official title
CELEX:32026D0778: Decisión (PESC) 2026/778 del Consejo, de 30 de marzo de 2026, por la que se modifica la Decisión (PESC) 2024/583 relativa a una operación de seguridad marítima de la Unión Europea para salvaguardar la libertad de navegación en el contexto de la crisis del mar Rojo (EUNAVFOR Aspides)