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Iraq Business
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Iraq Business
EU appoints New Head of Mission in Iraq
By John Lee. The Council of the European Union has appointed Ralf Schröder (pictured) as the new head of mission for the European Union Advisory Mission in Iraq (EUAM Iraq). He will take up his duties on 16th August 2025. According to a statement: Ralf Schröder is a high-ranked German police officer with 30 years of experience in the security sector, specialised in counterterrorism. He has also served in different international positions -e.g. in Afghanistan and Iraq, where he was head of the Embassy Security Team - and in international missions: UNMIS and UNSOM. Since November 2024, Ralf Schroeder serves in EUAM Iraq as Deputy Head of Mission. The decision was taken by the Political and Security Committee on 8 July 2025. EUAM Iraq was launched in October 2017 in response to a request by the Iraqi government for advice on how to undertake civilian security sector reform. The civilian mission, headquartered in Baghdad and with an office in Erbil, had an initial mandate of one year which was regularly extended, following the assessment of Iraqi needs. The mission's overarching task is to assist in the development and coherent implementation of the Iraqi National Security Strategy, associated national strategies and other national security priorities. This process, supported by several international partners, involves inter alia support to institutional reform, anti-organised crime, anti-corruption, protection of cultural heritage, Integrated Border Management and counter-terrorism. EUAM Iraq is mandated to advise officials of the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Ministry of Interior and other relevant authorities in charge of civilian related aspects of security sector reform. The mission can conduct visits at regional and provincial levels in support of Iraqi efforts to strengthen countrywide coordination as it relates to civilian security sector reform. Click here to view Mr Schroeder's CV. (Source: EUAM)
Shafaq News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
EUAM appoints German police veteran to lead Iraq mission
Shafaq News – Baghdad The European Council has named German police official Ralf Schröder as the next head of the European Union Advisory Mission (EUAM) in Iraq, according to a statement published on the Council's website. Schröder, a senior officer with over 30 years of experience in the security sector, is widely recognized for his expertise in counter-terrorism and international security cooperation. His previous assignments include roles in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Sudan, where he worked with both German diplomatic missions and multilateral organizations such as the United Nations. In Iraq, Schröder previously led the security team at the German embassy and played a key role in supporting international stabilization efforts. Since November 2024, he has served as deputy head of EUAM Iraq. Launched in October 2017 at the request of the Iraqi government, EUAM Iraq was established to support the country's civilian security sector reform. The mission is headquartered in Baghdad, with a second office in Erbil, and has seen its yearly mandate renewed multiple times to maintain Iraq's changing priorities. EUAM Iraq provides strategic advice to Iraqi authorities on the development and implementation of a national security strategy, ensuring it aligns with broader national priorities. Its work also covers a range of areas, including institutional reform, combating organized crime and corruption, integrated border management, protection of cultural heritage, and support for counter-terrorism efforts.
