EU HR Javier Solana with Head of Mission, Jürgen Scholz
The EU has launched an EU police advisory team (EUPAT) in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, in the framework of the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP).
The launch of EUPAT follows the termination on 14 December 2005 of the mandate of the EU Police Mission PROXIMA, launched on 15 December 2003.
EUPAT includes around 30 police advisors and support the development of an efficient and professional police service based on European standards of policing
24.11.2005 - Council Joint Action 2005/826/CFSP
Council Joint Action 2005/826/CFSP of 24 November 2005 on the establishment of an EU Police Advisory Team (EUPAT) in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (fYROM)