Austria
Alexander Kmentt
03/2016–07/2019
Council of the European UnionEuropean External Action Service (EEAS)AustriaPermanent Representative to the PSC
Actions
Indirect Involvement
Killing by DrowningSophia → Destruction of Boats
In 2019, the mandate of Operation SOPHIA altered by the PSC after conclusions by the EU Council to include only air assets (See Italy Report, Evolution of Operation Sophia).
Indirect Involvement
Refoulement by ProxyGACS/LYCG Training
In August 2016, the PSC authorized Operation Sophia to conduct trainings of the LYCG.