4. International humanitarian law, human rights and the principle of gender equality, the protection of civilians, and the agendas under United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security, UNSCR 2250 (2015) on Youth, Peace and Security, and UNSCR 1612 (2005) on Children and Armed Conflict shall be fully integrated and proactively mainstreamed in EUMPM Niger’s strategic and operational planning, activities and reporting.

5. In addition, EUMPM Niger shall facilitate the assistance provided to Niger by the European Peace Facility in respect of the Centre for the Training of the Technicians of the Armed Forces and, if the Council decides on the necessary assistance measure, to the selected communication and command support battalion. The mission activities shall be coordinated with the provision of equipment in due time through the European Peace Facility.

Article 2

Appointment of the EU Mission Commander

The Director of the Military Planning and Conduct Capability (MPCC) shall be EUMPM Niger Mission Commander.

Article 3

Designation of the Mission Headquarters

1. The MPCC shall be the static command and control structure at the military strategic level outside the area of operations. It shall be responsible for the operational planning and conduct of EUMPM Niger.

2. The Mission Force Headquarters of EUMPM Niger shall be located in Niger and shall operate under the command of the EU Mission Force Commander.

3. A support cell in Brussels of the Mission Force Headquarters shall be included in the MPCC until the MPCC has reached full operational capacity.

Article 4

Planning and launch of EUMPM Niger

The Decision to launch EUMPM Niger shall be adopted by the Council, following its approval of a Mission Plan and of Rules of Engagement.

Article 5

Political control and strategic direction

1. Under the responsibility of the Council and of the HR, the PSC shall exercise the political control and strategic direction of EUMPM Niger. The Council hereby authorises the PSC to take the relevant decisions in accordance with Article 38 TEU. This authorisation shall include the power to amend the planning documents, including the Mission Plan and the Chain of Command. It shall also include the power to take decisions on the appointment of future EU Mission Force Commanders. The powers to determine the objectives of EUMPM Niger and the power to terminate EUMPM Niger shall remain vested in the Council.

2. The PSC shall report to the Council at regular intervals.

3. The PSC shall, at regular intervals, receive reports from the Chair of the EU Military Committee (EUMC) regarding the conduct of EUMPM Niger. The PSC may invite the EU Mission Commander and the EU Mission Force Commander to its meetings, as appropriate.

Article 6

Military direction

1. The EUMC shall monitor the proper execution of EUMPM Niger conducted under the responsibility of the EU Mission Commander.