Germany continues efforts for EU solution on Operation Sophia
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The German government is still pushing for a European solution that would allow continuation of the European Union's naval security mission, Operation Sophia, which is due to end at the end of March, a German government spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
A spokesman for the German defence ministry, citing concerns about the handling of the mission, said Germany would not replace its ship, the Augsburg when it completes its scheduled tour in the Mediterranean around Feb. 6, although another ship would be standing by in the North Sea if needed.
The future of the EU mission beyond March 31 is uncertain given Italy's insistence that its mandate is changed to ensure that migrants at sea are shared among EU countries instead of being brought mostly to Italian ports.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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