New commander appointed for European naval operation Irini in the Mediterranean
30 Mar 2026
Effective: 24 Mar 2026
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Who is affected:
Military forces participating in operation EUNAVFOR MED Irini
Summary
The EU appoints a new commander for its military naval operation in the Mediterranean (Irini), which monitors the arms embargo on Libya. It does not directly affect businesses or citizens.
Detailed analysis
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The EU Political and Security Committee designates a new Force Commander for operation EUNAVFOR MED Irini, a European military mission in the Mediterranean focused on enforcing the UN arms embargo on Libya. The previous decision (CFSP) 2025/2012 is repealed. This decision is purely institutional and military-operationa…
Full official title
CELEX:32026D0768: Decisión (PESC) 2026/768 del Comité Político y de Seguridad, de 24 de marzo de 2026, relativa al nombramiento del comandante de la Fuerza de la UE para la operación militar de la Unión Europea en el Mediterráneo (EUNAVFOR MED Irini) y por la que se deroga la Decisión (PESC) 2025/2012 (EUNAVFOR MED Irini/2/2026)