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P3C Orion in flight.
P3C Orion in flight. Verteidigungsministerium Photo by Koninklijke Luchtmacht/Jasper Verolme

Bundeswehr reinforces EUNAVFOR “Irini” operation

The Bundestag (German Parlament) approved the deployment of the Bundeswehr in the crisis management operation EUNAVFOR MED (European Union Naval Force - Mediterranean) "Irini" in the Mediterranean on May 7, 2020.

Martin Manaranche 11 May 2020

Story by Jörg Fleischer – Bundesministerium der Verteidigung – Translation by Naval News

This new EU-led military operation is part of the European Union’s overall strategy to stabilize Libya.

The Bundeswehr will participate in this mission with up to 300 soldiers. The German Bundestag has approved the mandate for EUNAVFOR MED “Irini” until 30 April 2021.

Der Deutsche Bundestag hat den #Einsatz der #Bundeswehr bei der Krisenbewältigungsoperation #EUNAVFOR MED (European Union Naval Force – Mediterranean) #Irini – die Friedfertige – im Mittelmeer beschlossen.
👉 https://t.co/RcbzvGfaGO pic.twitter.com/vrxvQthpmz

— Verteidigungsministerium (@BMVg_Bundeswehr) May 7, 2020

Implementation of the arms embargo

The main task of Operation EUNAVFOR MED “Irini” is to implement the United Nations arms embargo on Libya (UNSMILUnited Nations Support Mission in Libya). The EU Mission Irini is a result of the Berlin Libya Conference. Through the Berlin Process, the German Government actively supports the peace efforts of the United Nations.

Germany is initially participating in EUNAVFOR MED “Irini” with a Bundeswehr P3C-Orion maritime patrol aircraft and staff personnel in the command staff. Sea surveillance and reconnaissance will be used to gather information to create a situation picture (pattern of life) in the area of operations.

Der Bundestag hat der Beteiligung der #Bundeswehr an der EU-Operation IRINI am 7. Mai 2020 zugestimmt. Die @deutschemarine setzt den #Seefernaufklärer P3-C Orion im Operationsgebiet im Zentralen Mittelmeer ein. 👉 https://t.co/rFYMBtISsc pic.twitter.com/HjhP9AowY4

— Bundeswehr (@bundeswehrInfo) May 7, 2020

Stopping illegal oil exports

In addition to monitoring and enforcing the UN arms embargo, EUNAVFOR MED “Irini” is, inter alia, to contribute to the prevention of illegal exports of petroleum from Libya. The operation is also intended to support capacity building and training of the Libyan coast guard and navy. It will further contribute to the dismantling of networks of smugglers and traffickers in the Central Mediterranean.

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The German parlament’s decision comes in addition with its decision to extend the German presence in the operation ATALANTA led by the European Union.

EUNAVFOR MED IRINI started its operation at sea with the French frigate Jean Bart and a maritime patrol aircraft contributed by Luxembourg on May 4, 2020.

Seven countries are actively participating to the operation: Italy, Greece, France, Germany, Poland, Malta and Luxembourg.

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Posted by : Martin Manaranche
Martin Manaranche is based in Brittany, France. He is currently studying International Relations at Lyon III university. Martin conducted an internship at the French Navy's Ecole Navale in Brest and is therefore particularly fond of naval defense issues.

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