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| Edizzjoni bil-Malti | Informazzjoni u Avviżi | Volum 6028 ta' April 2017 |

ISSN 1977-0987

Il-Ġurnal Uffiċjali

tal-Unjoni Ewropea

C 136

Edizzjoni bil-Malti

Informazzjoni u Avviżi

Volum 6028 ta' April 2017

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| Avviż Nru | Werrej | Paġna |
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| | INFORMAZZJONI MINN ISTITUZZJONIJIET, KORPI, UFFIĊĊJI U AĠENZIJI TAL-UNJONI EWROPEA |
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| 2017/C 136/01 | Rapport ta’ Progress Annwali dwar l-Implimentazzjoni tal-Istrateġija tal-Unjoni Ewropea Kontra l-Proliferazzjoni ta’ Armi ta’ Qerda Massiva (2016) | 1 |

Avviż Nru

Werrej

Paġna

IV   Informazzjoni

INFORMAZZJONI MINN ISTITUZZJONIJIET, KORPI, UFFIĊĊJI U AĠENZIJI TAL-UNJONI EWROPEA

Il-Kunsill

2017/C 136/01

Rapport ta’ Progress Annwali dwar l-Implimentazzjoni tal-Istrateġija tal-Unjoni Ewropea Kontra l-Proliferazzjoni ta’ Armi ta’ Qerda Massiva (2016)

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Rapport ta’ Progress Annwali dwar l-Implimentazzjoni tal-Istrateġija tal-Unjoni Ewropea Kontra l-Proliferazzjoni ta’ Armi ta’ Qerda Massiva (2016)

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INTRODUZZJONI

| 1. | Dan ir-Rapport ta’ Progress dwar l-implimentazzjoni tal-Istrateġija tal-Unjoni Ewropea kontra l-proliferazzjoni ta’ armi ta’ qerda massiva (AQM) li ġie adottat mill-Kunsill Ewropew f’Diċembru 2003 (dok. 15708/03) ikopri l-attivitajiet li twettqu fl-2016. Ir-Rapport mhuwiex eżawrjenti u jiffoka fuq l-iżviluppi ewlenin. L-attivitajiet kollha twettqu fil-kuntest aktar ġenerali tal-politika tal-UE għas-sigurtà u l-prevenzjoni tal-kunflitti. |
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Dan ir-Rapport ta’ Progress dwar l-implimentazzjoni tal-Istrateġija tal-Unjoni Ewropea kontra l-proliferazzjoni ta’ armi ta’ qerda massiva (AQM) li ġie adottat mill-Kunsill Ewropew f’Diċembru 2003 (dok. 15708/03) ikopri l-attivitajiet li twettqu fl-2016. Ir-Rapport mhuwiex eżawrjenti u jiffoka fuq l-iżviluppi ewlenin. L-attivitajiet kollha twettqu fil-kuntest aktar ġenerali tal-politika tal-UE għas-sigurtà u l-prevenzjoni tal-kunflitti.

| 2. | Abbażi tal-Istrateġija Globali għall-Politika Estera u ta’ Sigurtà tal-Unjoni Ewropea (dok. 10715/16), l-Istrateġija tal-Unjoni Ewropea kontra l-Proliferazzjoni ta’ AQM u l-Linji ta’ Azzjoni Ġodda (dok. 17172/08), il-prinċipji gwida tal-Unjoni Ewropea jibqgħu:






  a. | multilateraliżmu effettiv, inkluż il-promozzjoni tal-universalità tat-trattati internazzjonali, il-konvenzjonijiet u strumenti oħra u l-implimentazzjoni tagħhom, permezz ta’ azzjoni diplomatika u assistenza finanzjarja lil pajjiżi terzi u organizzazzjonijiet internazzjonali; |
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Abbażi tal-Istrateġija Globali għall-Politika Estera u ta’ Sigurtà tal-Unjoni Ewropea (dok. 10715/16), l-Istrateġija tal-Unjoni Ewropea kontra l-Proliferazzjoni ta’ AQM u l-Linji ta’ Azzjoni Ġodda (dok. 17172/08), il-prinċipji gwida tal-Unjoni Ewropea jibqgħu:

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multilateraliżmu effettiv, inkluż il-promozzjoni tal-universalità tat-trattati internazzjonali, il-konvenzjonijiet u strumenti oħra u l-implimentazzjoni tagħhom, permezz ta’ azzjoni diplomatika u assistenza finanzjarja lil pajjiżi terzi u organizzazzjonijiet internazzjonali;

| b. | kooperazzjoni mill-qrib mal-pajjiżi biex jissaħħaħ ir-reġim internazzjonali favur in-nonproliferazzjoni. |
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kooperazzjoni mill-qrib mal-pajjiżi biex jissaħħaħ ir-reġim internazzjonali favur in-nonproliferazzjoni.

| c. | l-indirizzar ta’ kwistjonijiet marbutin man-nonproliferazzjoni fil-laqgħat ta’ djalogu bilaterali tal-UE ta’ natura politika u dwar in-nonproliferazzjoni u d-diżarm u f’kuntatti iktar informali; |
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l-indirizzar ta’ kwistjonijiet marbutin man-nonproliferazzjoni fil-laqgħat ta’ djalogu bilaterali tal-UE ta’ natura politika u dwar in-nonproliferazzjoni u d-diżarm u f’kuntatti iktar informali;

| d. | l-użu effettiv u komplementari tal-istrumenti u r-riżorsi finanzjarji kollha disponibbli – il-baġit tal-Politika Estera u ta’ Sigurtà Komuni, l-Istrument li jikkontribwixxi għall-Istabbiltà u l-Paċi (IcSP) u strumenti oħra – sabiex jiġi sfruttat kemm jista’ jkun l-impatt tal-attivitajiet tal-UE bil-għan li jinkisbu l-objettivi tal-politika estera tagħha. |
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l-użu effettiv u komplementari tal-istrumenti u r-riżorsi finanzjarji kollha disponibbli – il-baġit tal-Politika Estera u ta’ Sigurtà Komuni, l-Istrument li jikkontribwixxi għall-Istabbiltà u l-Paċi (IcSP) u strumenti oħra – sabiex jiġi sfruttat kemm jista’ jkun l-impatt tal-attivitajiet tal-UE bil-għan li jinkisbu l-objettivi tal-politika estera tagħha.

| 3. | Is-Servizz Ewropew għall-Azzjoni Esterna (SEAE), inkluż f’diversi każijiet il-Mibgħut Speċjali għad-Diżarm u n-Non-proliferazzjoni u l-Presidenti tal-CONOP u l-COARM, irrappreżentaw lill-UE f’għadd ta’ laqgħat internazzjonali ewlenin fl-2016:






  — | il-laqgħat tal-Grupp tad-Diretturi tal-G7 responsabbli għan-Nonproliferazzjoni li saru f’Tokyo (mit-12 sal-14 ta’ Jannar 2016), f’Hiroshima (mit-2 sal-5 ta’ Marzu 2016) u fi Vjenna (26 ta’ Settembru 2016); |
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Is-Servizz Ewropew għall-Azzjoni Esterna (SEAE), inkluż f’diversi każijiet il-Mibgħut Speċjali għad-Diżarm u n-Non-proliferazzjoni u l-Presidenti tal-CONOP u l-COARM, irrappreżentaw lill-UE f’għadd ta’ laqgħat internazzjonali ewlenin fl-2016:

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il-laqgħat tal-Grupp tad-Diretturi tal-G7 responsabbli għan-Nonproliferazzjoni li saru f’Tokyo (mit-12 sal-14 ta’ Jannar 2016), f’Hiroshima (mit-2 sal-5 ta’ Marzu 2016) u fi Vjenna (26 ta’ Settembru 2016);

| — | il-laqgħa speċjali li saret f’Madrid tal-Kumitat tal-Kunsill tas-Sigurtà tan-Nazzjonijiet Uniti (KSNU) stabbilit skont ir-Riżoluzzjoni 1540 KSNU, b’rabta mar-Reviżjoni Komprensiva tagħha (mit-12 sat-13 ta’ Mejju 2016) u l-Konsultazzjonijiet Miftuħa sussegwenti dwar ir-Reviżjoni Komprensiva tal-Istatus tal-Implimentazzjoni tar-Riżoluzzjoni 1540 (mill-20 sat-22 ta’ Ġunju 2016); |
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il-laqgħa speċjali li saret f’Madrid tal-Kumitat tal-Kunsill tas-Sigurtà tan-Nazzjonijiet Uniti (KSNU) stabbilit skont ir-Riżoluzzjoni 1540 KSNU, b’rabta mar-Reviżjoni Komprensiva tagħha (mit-12 sat-13 ta’ Mejju 2016) u l-Konsultazzjonijiet Miftuħa sussegwenti dwar ir-Reviżjoni Komprensiva tal-Istatus tal-Implimentazzjoni tar-Riżoluzzjoni 1540 (mill-20 sat-22 ta’ Ġunju 2016);

| — | il-laqgħa fl-okkażjoni tal-10 Anniversarju tal-Inizjattiva Globali favur il-Ġlieda Kontra t-Terroriżmu Nukleari li saret f’The Hague (mill-15 sas-16 ta’ Ġunju 2016); |
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il-laqgħa fl-okkażjoni tal-10 Anniversarju tal-Inizjattiva Globali favur il-Ġlieda Kontra t-Terroriżmu Nukleari li saret f’The Hague (mill-15 sas-16 ta’ Ġunju 2016);

| — | is-60 Konferenza Ġenerali tal-Aġenzija Internazzjonali tal-Enerġija Atomika (IAEA) li saret fi Vjenna (mis-26 sat-30 ta’ Settembru 2016); |
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is-60 Konferenza Ġenerali tal-Aġenzija Internazzjonali tal-Enerġija Atomika (IAEA) li saret fi Vjenna (mis-26 sat-30 ta’ Settembru 2016);

| — | l-Ewwel Kumitat tal-Assemblea Ġenerali tan-NU li sar fi New York (f’Ottubru-Novembru 2016); |
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l-Ewwel Kumitat tal-Assemblea Ġenerali tan-NU li sar fi New York (f’Ottubru-Novembru 2016);

| — | it-8 Konferenza ta’ Reviżjoni tal-Konvenzjoni dwar il-Projbizzjoni tal-Iżvilupp, il-Produzzjoni u l-Ħażna ta’ Armi Batterjoloġiċi (Bijoloġiċi) u Tossiċi u dwar id-Distruzzjoni Tagħhom (BTWC) li saret f’Ġinevra (mis-7 sal-25 ta’ Novembru 2016); |
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it-8 Konferenza ta’ Reviżjoni tal-Konvenzjoni dwar il-Projbizzjoni tal-Iżvilupp, il-Produzzjoni u l-Ħażna ta’ Armi Batterjoloġiċi (Bijoloġiċi) u Tossiċi u dwar id-Distruzzjoni Tagħhom (BTWC) li saret f’Ġinevra (mis-7 sal-25 ta’ Novembru 2016);

| — | il-21 Sessjoni tal-Konferenza tal-Istati Partijiet għall-Konvenzjoni dwar il-Projbizzjoni tal-Iżvilupp, il-Produzzjoni, il-Ħażna u l-Użu ta’ Armi Kimiċi u dwar il-Qerda Tagħhom (CWC) li saret f’The Hague (mit-28 ta’ Novembru sat-2 ta’ Diċembru 2016); |
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il-21 Sessjoni tal-Konferenza tal-Istati Partijiet għall-Konvenzjoni dwar il-Projbizzjoni tal-Iżvilupp, il-Produzzjoni, il-Ħażna u l-Użu ta’ Armi Kimiċi u dwar il-Qerda Tagħhom (CWC) li saret f’The Hague (mit-28 ta’ Novembru sat-2 ta’ Diċembru 2016);

| — | il-Konferenza Internazzjonali tal-IAEA dwar is-Sigurtà Nukleari: Impenji u Azzjonijiet li saret fi Vjenna (mill-5 sad-9 ta’ Diċembru 2016). |
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il-Konferenza Internazzjonali tal-IAEA dwar is-Sigurtà Nukleari: Impenji u Azzjonijiet li saret fi Vjenna (mill-5 sad-9 ta’ Diċembru 2016).

Il-Mibgħut Speċjali ffoka fuq:

| a. | il-promozzjoni tal-adeżjoni universali mat-Trattat dwar il-Projbizzjoni Totali ta’ Provi Nukleari (CTBT) u d-dħul fis-seħħ tiegħu, u t-tisħiħ tal-viżibbiltà tal-impenn tal-UE; |
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il-promozzjoni tal-adeżjoni universali mat-Trattat dwar il-Projbizzjoni Totali ta’ Provi Nukleari (CTBT) u d-dħul fis-seħħ tiegħu, u t-tisħiħ tal-viżibbiltà tal-impenn tal-UE;

| b. | it-tnedija u ż-żamma ta’ djalogi dwar in-nonproliferazzjoni ma’ sħab ewlenin u l-integrazzjoni ta’ kwistjonijiet marbutin man-nonproliferazzjoni fir-relazzjonijiet bilaterali tal-UE; |
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it-tnedija u ż-żamma ta’ djalogi dwar in-nonproliferazzjoni ma’ sħab ewlenin u l-integrazzjoni ta’ kwistjonijiet marbutin man-nonproliferazzjoni fir-relazzjonijiet bilaterali tal-UE;

| c. | it-tħejjija għall-parteċipazzjoni fil-proċess tas-Summit dwar is-Sigurtà Nukleari u l-attivitajiet ta’ segwitu; |
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it-tħejjija għall-parteċipazzjoni fil-proċess tas-Summit dwar is-Sigurtà Nukleari u l-attivitajiet ta’ segwitu;

| 4. | Il-Grupp ta’ Ħidma tal-Kunsill tal-UE dwar in-Nonproliferazzjoni ltaqa’ 11-il darba fl-2016, inkluż fil-livell tad-Diretturi, biex jiddiskuti l-pożizzjonijiet u l-attivitajiet futuri tal-UE. Id-delegazzjonijiet tal-UE fi Vjenna, Ġinevra u New York ħejjew għadd ta’ dikjarazzjonijiet tal-UE għal fora multilaterali u kkontribwixxew b’mod attiv għat-tfassil tal-politiki permezz ta’ laqgħat ta’ koordinazzjoni regolari tal-UE. |
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Il-Grupp ta’ Ħidma tal-Kunsill tal-UE dwar in-Nonproliferazzjoni ltaqa’ 11-il darba fl-2016, inkluż fil-livell tad-Diretturi, biex jiddiskuti l-pożizzjonijiet u l-attivitajiet futuri tal-UE. Id-delegazzjonijiet tal-UE fi Vjenna, Ġinevra u New York ħejjew għadd ta’ dikjarazzjonijiet tal-UE għal fora multilaterali u kkontribwixxew b’mod attiv għat-tfassil tal-politiki permezz ta’ laqgħat ta’ koordinazzjoni regolari tal-UE.

KWISTJONIJIET NUKLEARI

| 5. | L-UE hija impenjata b’mod sħiħ biex tippromwovi l-adeżjoni universali għall-ftehimiet dwar in-nonproliferazzjoni nukleari u d-diżarm. Matul is-sena, l-UE tenniet l-appoġġ determinat tagħha għall-implimentazzjoni sħiħa, kompleta u effettiva tat-Trattat dwar in-Nonproliferazzjoni tal-Armi Nukleari (TNP), id-dħul fis-seħħ bikri tat-Trattat dwar il-Projbizzjoni Totali ta’ Provi Nukleari (CTBT) u l-istabbiliment ta’ żona ħielsa mill-armi ta’ qerda massiva u s-sistemi ta’ kunsinna tagħhom fil-Lvant Nofsani. Ta’ prijorità fuq l-aġenda kien hemm it-tnedija u l-konklużjoni bikrija tan-negozjati fil-Konferenza dwar id-Diżarm dwar Trattat li jipprojbixxi l-produzzjoni ta’ materjal fissili għall-armi nukleari jew apparati esplożivi nukleari oħrajn. |
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L-UE hija impenjata b’mod sħiħ biex tippromwovi l-adeżjoni universali għall-ftehimiet dwar in-nonproliferazzjoni nukleari u d-diżarm. Matul is-sena, l-UE tenniet l-appoġġ determinat tagħha għall-implimentazzjoni sħiħa, kompleta u effettiva tat-Trattat dwar in-Nonproliferazzjoni tal-Armi Nukleari (TNP), id-dħul fis-seħħ bikri tat-Trattat dwar il-Projbizzjoni Totali ta’ Provi Nukleari (CTBT) u l-istabbiliment ta’ żona ħielsa mill-armi ta’ qerda massiva u s-sistemi ta’ kunsinna tagħhom fil-Lvant Nofsani. Ta’ prijorità fuq l-aġenda kien hemm it-tnedija u l-konklużjoni bikrija tan-negozjati fil-Konferenza dwar id-Diżarm dwar Trattat li jipprojbixxi l-produzzjoni ta’ materjal fissili għall-armi nukleari jew apparati esplożivi nukleari oħrajn.

Aġenzija Internazzjonali tal-Enerġija Atomika (IAEA)

| 6. | L-UE tagħti importanza kbira lir-responsabilitajiet ewlenin tal-IAEA b’rabta man-nonproliferazzjoni, l-enerġija nukleari, is-sikurezza nukleari, is-sigurtà nukleari u l-kooperazzjoni teknika. L-UE, flimkien mal-kontribuzzjonijiet bilaterali mill-Istati Membri tagħha, hija t-tieni l-akbar donatur għall-Fond tal-IAEA tas-Sigurtà Nukleari. Il-kontribuzzjoni finanzjarja totali tal-UE lill-Fond ibbażata fuq sitt Azzjonijiet/Deċiżjonijiet Konġunti suċċessivi tal-Kunsill laħqet kważi EUR 42 miljun għall-perijodu bejn 2009 sal-2016. Abbażi tas-suċċess u t-tagħlimiet meħuda mid-Deċiżjoni VI tal-Kunsill, 2013/517/PESK (1), f’Diċembru 2016 l-UE adottat is-Seba’ Deċiżjoni tal-Kunsill b’appoġġ għall-attivitajiet tal-IAEA b’rabta mas-sigurtà nukleari li twettqu fil-qafas tal-Pjan tal-IAEA għas-Sigurtà Nukleari għall-perijodu 2017 – 2019 b’madwar EUR 9,3 miljun. |
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L-UE tagħti importanza kbira lir-responsabilitajiet ewlenin tal-IAEA b’rabta man-nonproliferazzjoni, l-enerġija nukleari, is-sikurezza nukleari, is-sigurtà nukleari u l-kooperazzjoni teknika. L-UE, flimkien mal-kontribuzzjonijiet bilaterali mill-Istati Membri tagħha, hija t-tieni l-akbar donatur għall-Fond tal-IAEA tas-Sigurtà Nukleari. Il-kontribuzzjoni finanzjarja totali tal-UE lill-Fond ibbażata fuq sitt Azzjonijiet/Deċiżjonijiet Konġunti suċċessivi tal-Kunsill laħqet kważi EUR 42 miljun għall-perijodu bejn 2009 sal-2016. Abbażi tas-suċċess u t-tagħlimiet meħuda mid-Deċiżjoni VI tal-Kunsill, 2013/517/PESK (1), f’Diċembru 2016 l-UE adottat is-Seba’ Deċiżjoni tal-Kunsill b’appoġġ għall-attivitajiet tal-IAEA b’rabta mas-sigurtà nukleari li twettqu fil-qafas tal-Pjan tal-IAEA għas-Sigurtà Nukleari għall-perijodu 2017 – 2019 b’madwar EUR 9,3 miljun.

| 7. | Il-finanzjament tal-UE lill-IAEA għen lill-Aġenzija biex tassisti lill-pajjiżi biex itejbu u jiżguraw il-protezzjoni fiżika ta’ ċerti faċilitajiet magħżula, biex itejbu l-infrastruttura regolatorja nazzjonali tagħhom b’rabta mal-protezzjoni fiżika u s-sikurezza u s-sigurtà ta’ materjal radjuattiv u biex jippromulgaw il-leġislazzjoni neċessarja. Bosta sorsi vulnerabbli ġew imħarsa, żarmati jew eliminati; tagħmir u teknoloġija nukleari sensittivi u tagħmir ta’ sorveljanza tal-fruntieri ġew modernizzati u t-taħriġ tal-uffiċjali serva biex tissaħħaħ is-sigurtà nukleari madwar id-dinja kollha. |
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Il-finanzjament tal-UE lill-IAEA għen lill-Aġenzija biex tassisti lill-pajjiżi biex itejbu u jiżguraw il-protezzjoni fiżika ta’ ċerti faċilitajiet magħżula, biex itejbu l-infrastruttura regolatorja nazzjonali tagħhom b’rabta mal-protezzjoni fiżika u s-sikurezza u s-sigurtà ta’ materjal radjuattiv u biex jippromulgaw il-leġislazzjoni neċessarja. Bosta sorsi vulnerabbli ġew imħarsa, żarmati jew eliminati; tagħmir u teknoloġija nukleari sensittivi u tagħmir ta’ sorveljanza tal-fruntieri ġew modernizzati u t-taħriġ tal-uffiċjali serva biex tissaħħaħ is-sigurtà nukleari madwar id-dinja kollha.

| 8. | Iċ-Ċentru Konġunt tar-Riċerka tal-Kummissjoni Ewropea kompla jagħti l-appoġġ tiegħu għall-Bażi ta’ Data tal-IAEA dwar it-Traffikar Illeċitu. L-IAEA rrikonoxxiet it-titjib fir-rappurtar li nkiseb bis-saħħa tal-immodernizzar tas-sit web tal-Formoli għan-Notifika ta’ Inċidenti. L-appoġġ tal-UE ser ikompli f’dan ir-rigward. |
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Iċ-Ċentru Konġunt tar-Riċerka tal-Kummissjoni Ewropea kompla jagħti l-appoġġ tiegħu għall-Bażi ta’ Data tal-IAEA dwar it-Traffikar Illeċitu. L-IAEA rrikonoxxiet it-titjib fir-rappurtar li nkiseb bis-saħħa tal-immodernizzar tas-sit web tal-Formoli għan-Notifika ta’ Inċidenti. L-appoġġ tal-UE ser ikompli f’dan ir-rigward.

| 9. | L-UE kienet qiegħda tikkontribwixxi għall-implimentazzjoni tal-Pjan ta’ Azzjoni Komprensiv Konġunt (PAKK) permezz tal-koordinazzjoni tal-Kummissjoni Konġunta stabbilita mill-PAKK u għadd ta’ gruppi ta’ ħidma fil-livell tal-esperti stabbiliti taħt il-Kummissjoni Konġunta. L-attivitajiet kollha ta’ koordinazzjoni twettqu b’rispett sħiħ għall-missjoni fit-tul tal-IAEA għall-verifika u l-monitoraġġ tal-impenji tal-Iran b’rabta ma’ kwistjonijiet nukleari. Barra minn hekk, l-UE impenjat ruħha fl-implimentazzjoni tal-Anness III tal-PAKK f’koordinazzjoni mill-qrib mal-IAEA biex titrawwem kooperazzjoni mal-Iran b’rabta ma’ kwistjonijiet ċivili-nukleari, b’mod partikolari dwar proġetti għat-titjib tas-sikurezza nukleari. |
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L-UE kienet qiegħda tikkontribwixxi għall-implimentazzjoni tal-Pjan ta’ Azzjoni Komprensiv Konġunt (PAKK) permezz tal-koordinazzjoni tal-Kummissjoni Konġunta stabbilita mill-PAKK u għadd ta’ gruppi ta’ ħidma fil-livell tal-esperti stabbiliti taħt il-Kummissjoni Konġunta. L-attivitajiet kollha ta’ koordinazzjoni twettqu b’rispett sħiħ għall-missjoni fit-tul tal-IAEA għall-verifika u l-monitoraġġ tal-impenji tal-Iran b’rabta ma’ kwistjonijiet nukleari. Barra minn hekk, l-UE impenjat ruħha fl-implimentazzjoni tal-Anness III tal-PAKK f’koordinazzjoni mill-qrib mal-IAEA biex titrawwem kooperazzjoni mal-Iran b’rabta ma’ kwistjonijiet ċivili-nukleari, b’mod partikolari dwar proġetti għat-titjib tas-sikurezza nukleari.

| 10. | Fi Frar 2016, id-delegazzjonijiet tal-UE fi 63 pajjiż, appoġġati mill-Istati Membri tal-UE, kienu involuti f’attivitajiet diplomatiċi ta’ komunikazzjoni biex iħejju t-triq għad-dħul fis-seħħ tal-Emenda għall-Konvenzjoni dwar il-Protezzjoni Fiżika tal-Materjal Nukleari (ACPPNM). L-UE appoġġat lill-IAEA fil-promozzjoni tal-Konvenzjoni oriġinali u fl-Emendar tagħha. Id-Deċiżjoni tal-Kunsill 2013/517/PESK fiha l-intestatura “Li jiżdied in-numru ta’ Stati li jaderixxu mas-CPPNM u l-Emenda tagħha u/jew li jiddikjaraw l-intenzjoni tagħhom li jimplimentaw l-istrumenti legali internazzjonali li jappoġġaw il-qafas tas-sigurtà nukleari”. L-UE laqgħet id-dħul fis-seħħ f’Mejju 2016 tal-ACPPNM u ser tkompli tgħin lill-pajjiżi fl-isforzi tagħhom biex jimplimentaw id-dispożizzjonijiet tagħha b’mod sħiħ. |
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Fi Frar 2016, id-delegazzjonijiet tal-UE fi 63 pajjiż, appoġġati mill-Istati Membri tal-UE, kienu involuti f’attivitajiet diplomatiċi ta’ komunikazzjoni biex iħejju t-triq għad-dħul fis-seħħ tal-Emenda għall-Konvenzjoni dwar il-Protezzjoni Fiżika tal-Materjal Nukleari (ACPPNM). L-UE appoġġat lill-IAEA fil-promozzjoni tal-Konvenzjoni oriġinali u fl-Emendar tagħha. Id-Deċiżjoni tal-Kunsill 2013/517/PESK fiha l-intestatura “Li jiżdied in-numru ta’ Stati li jaderixxu mas-CPPNM u l-Emenda tagħha u/jew li jiddikjaraw l-intenzjoni tagħhom li jimplimentaw l-istrumenti legali internazzjonali li jappoġġaw il-qafas tas-sigurtà nukleari”. L-UE laqgħet id-dħul fis-seħħ f’Mejju 2016 tal-ACPPNM u ser tkompli tgħin lill-pajjiżi fl-isforzi tagħhom biex jimplimentaw id-dispożizzjonijiet tagħha b’mod sħiħ.

| 11. | Abbażi tal-impenn li ħa l-Kunsill tal-Unjoni Ewropea fit-8 ta’ Diċembru 2008, fil-15 ta’ Novembru 2016, il-Kunsill adotta d-Deċiżjoni (PESK) 2016/2001 (2) tiegħu dwar kontribut tal-Unjoni għall-istabbiliment u l-ġestjoni sigura tal-Bank tal-Uranju b’Arrikkiment Baxx (LEU) taħt il-kontroll tal-IAEA. Il-kontribut ta’ aktar minn EUR 4 miljun ser jgħin biex jiġi żgurat forniment b’mod sigur u sikur tal-fjuwil nukleari. Dan ser jgħin ukoll lill-IAEA biex tiggarantixxi s-sigurtà u s-sikurezza tat-trasport tal-LEU mill-akkwist għall-forniment, u waqt li jkun maħżun fis-sit tal-Bank. Taħt l-Istrument li jikkontribwixxi għall-Istabbiltà u l-Paċi, il-Kummissjoni Ewropea diġà pprovdiet EUR 20 miljun bil-għan li takkwista l-LEU ladarba l-proġett ikun kompletament funzjonali. |
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Abbażi tal-impenn li ħa l-Kunsill tal-Unjoni Ewropea fit-8 ta’ Diċembru 2008, fil-15 ta’ Novembru 2016, il-Kunsill adotta d-Deċiżjoni (PESK) 2016/2001 (2) tiegħu dwar kontribut tal-Unjoni għall-istabbiliment u l-ġestjoni sigura tal-Bank tal-Uranju b’Arrikkiment Baxx (LEU) taħt il-kontroll tal-IAEA. Il-kontribut ta’ aktar minn EUR 4 miljun ser jgħin biex jiġi żgurat forniment b’mod sigur u sikur tal-fjuwil nukleari. Dan ser jgħin ukoll lill-IAEA biex tiggarantixxi s-sigurtà u s-sikurezza tat-trasport tal-LEU mill-akkwist għall-forniment, u waqt li jkun maħżun fis-sit tal-Bank. Taħt l-Istrument li jikkontribwixxi għall-Istabbiltà u l-Paċi, il-Kummissjoni Ewropea diġà pprovdiet EUR 20 miljun bil-għan li takkwista l-LEU ladarba l-proġett ikun kompletament funzjonali.

| 12. | Il-ftehimiet ta’ salvagwardja komprensivi flimkien ma’ protokolli addizzjonali jikkostitwixxu l-istandard attwali ta’ verifika u l-UE tkompli tappella biex ikun hemm adeżjoni universali magħhom, mingħajr dewmien. Il-kooperazzjoni mill-qrib bejn l-Euratom u l-IAEA tippermetti salvagwardji effettivi u effiċjenti. L-UE tappoġġa b’mod attiv is-sistema ta’ salvagwardji tal-IAEA permezz tal-Programm tal-Kummissjoni Ewropea ta’ Appoġġ għas-Salvagwardji u l-Programmi ta’ Appoġġ ta’ wħud mill-Istati Membri tagħha. |
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Il-ftehimiet ta’ salvagwardja komprensivi flimkien ma’ protokolli addizzjonali jikkostitwixxu l-istandard attwali ta’ verifika u l-UE tkompli tappella biex ikun hemm adeżjoni universali magħhom, mingħajr dewmien. Il-kooperazzjoni mill-qrib bejn l-Euratom u l-IAEA tippermetti salvagwardji effettivi u effiċjenti. L-UE tappoġġa b’mod attiv is-sistema ta’ salvagwardji tal-IAEA permezz tal-Programm tal-Kummissjoni Ewropea ta’ Appoġġ għas-Salvagwardji u l-Programmi ta’ Appoġġ ta’ wħud mill-Istati Membri tagħha.

| 13. | Bħala appoġġ għall-użu paċifiku tal-enerġija nukleari, l-UE allokat EUR 225 miljun matul il-perijodu mill-2014 sal-2020 biex tippromwovi s-sikurezza nukleari, il-protezzjoni mir-radjazzjoni u l-applikazzjoni ta’ salvagwardji effiċjenti u effettivi f’pajjiżi terzi. L-UE u l-Istati Membri tagħha jagħtu importanza kbira lill-implimentazzjoni u t-titjib kontinwu tas-sikurezza nukleari madwar id-dinja kollha. Wieħed mill-għanijiet tad-Direttiva tal-Kunsill 2009/71/Euratom (3) tal-25 ta’ Ġunju 2009 li tistabbilixxi qafas Komunitarju għas-sigurtà tal-installazzjonijiet nukleari huwa l-prevenzjoni ta’ inċidenti u, jekk iseħħu, il-mitigazzjoni tal-konsegwenzi billi jiġi evitat ir-rilaxx radjuattivi inizjali u kbir. L-UE u l-Istati Membri tagħha għadhom sostenituri qawwija tal-Programm ta’ Kooperazzjoni Teknika tal-IAEA, inkluż permezz ta’ kontribuzzjonijiet sostanzjali lill-Fond għall-Kooperazzjoni Teknika u l-Inizjattiva dwar l-Użi Paċifiċi. Il-klassifikazzjoni tal-UE bħala t-tieni l-akbar kontributur għall-Programm ta’ Kooperazzjoni Teknika juri wkoll l-impenn tagħha lejn kull wieħed mit-tliet pilastri tat-TNP. |
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Bħala appoġġ għall-użu paċifiku tal-enerġija nukleari, l-UE allokat EUR 225 miljun matul il-perijodu mill-2014 sal-2020 biex tippromwovi s-sikurezza nukleari, il-protezzjoni mir-radjazzjoni u l-applikazzjoni ta’ salvagwardji effiċjenti u effettivi f’pajjiżi terzi. L-UE u l-Istati Membri tagħha jagħtu importanza kbira lill-implimentazzjoni u t-titjib kontinwu tas-sikurezza nukleari madwar id-dinja kollha. Wieħed mill-għanijiet tad-Direttiva tal-Kunsill 2009/71/Euratom (3) tal-25 ta’ Ġunju 2009 li tistabbilixxi qafas Komunitarju għas-sigurtà tal-installazzjonijiet nukleari huwa l-prevenzjoni ta’ inċidenti u, jekk iseħħu, il-mitigazzjoni tal-konsegwenzi billi jiġi evitat ir-rilaxx radjuattivi inizjali u kbir. L-UE u l-Istati Membri tagħha għadhom sostenituri qawwija tal-Programm ta’ Kooperazzjoni Teknika tal-IAEA, inkluż permezz ta’ kontribuzzjonijiet sostanzjali lill-Fond għall-Kooperazzjoni Teknika u l-Inizjattiva dwar l-Użi Paċifiċi. Il-klassifikazzjoni tal-UE bħala t-tieni l-akbar kontributur għall-Programm ta’ Kooperazzjoni Teknika juri wkoll l-impenn tagħha lejn kull wieħed mit-tliet pilastri tat-TNP.

| 14. | Kull sena, l-UE u l-IAEA jorganizzaw Laqgħa tal-Uffiċjali Għolja biex janalizzaw u jippjanaw il-kooperazzjoni estensiva ta’ bejniethom. Il-laqgħa tal-2016 ġiet ospitata mill-IAEA fil-21 u t-22 ta’ Jannar fi Vjenna. Il-Kumitat Politiku u ta’ Sigurtà tal-UE żar Vjenna fil-25 ta’ April 2016 u kellu laqgħat fuq livell għoli mal-IAEA. Id-diskussjonijiet koprew l-attivitajiet tal-IAEA fil-qasam tal-verifika, inklużi kwistjonijiet reġjonali, is-sikurezza u s-sigurtà nukleari, kif ukoll l-applikazzjonijiet nukleari. |
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Kull sena, l-UE u l-IAEA jorganizzaw Laqgħa tal-Uffiċjali Għolja biex janalizzaw u jippjanaw il-kooperazzjoni estensiva ta’ bejniethom. Il-laqgħa tal-2016 ġiet ospitata mill-IAEA fil-21 u t-22 ta’ Jannar fi Vjenna. Il-Kumitat Politiku u ta’ Sigurtà tal-UE żar Vjenna fil-25 ta’ April 2016 u kellu laqgħat fuq livell għoli mal-IAEA. Id-diskussjonijiet koprew l-attivitajiet tal-IAEA fil-qasam tal-verifika, inklużi kwistjonijiet reġjonali, is-sikurezza u s-sigurtà nukleari, kif ukoll l-applikazzjonijiet nukleari.

Trattat dwar il-Projbizzjoni Totali ta’ Provi Nukleari (CTBT)

| 15. | Id-dħul fis-seħħ bikri tas-CTBT u l-universalità tiegħu huma objettivi importanti tal-Istrateġija tal-UE kontra l-Proliferazzjoni tal-Armi ta’ Qerda Massiva. L-Istati Membri kollha tal-UE wrew l-impenn tagħhom lejn it-Trattat billi rratifikawh u bl-applikazzjoni proviżorja tal-obbligi bażiċi tiegħu. Fl-20 anniversarju mill-ftuħ għall-iffirmar tat-Trattat, l-UE adottat u implimentat Pjan ta’ Azzjoni tal-UE b’appoġġ għas-CTBT u l-Organizzazzjoni tas-CTBT (CTBTO) li jippromwovi l-benefiċċji u l-valur miżjud tat-Trattat għall-paċi, is-sigurtà u n-nonproliferazzjoni, inkluż fl-applikazzjonijiet ċivili tiegħu. |
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Id-dħul fis-seħħ bikri tas-CTBT u l-universalità tiegħu huma objettivi importanti tal-Istrateġija tal-UE kontra l-Proliferazzjoni tal-Armi ta’ Qerda Massiva. L-Istati Membri kollha tal-UE wrew l-impenn tagħhom lejn it-Trattat billi rratifikawh u bl-applikazzjoni proviżorja tal-obbligi bażiċi tiegħu. Fl-20 anniversarju mill-ftuħ għall-iffirmar tat-Trattat, l-UE adottat u implimentat Pjan ta’ Azzjoni tal-UE b’appoġġ għas-CTBT u l-Organizzazzjoni tas-CTBT (CTBTO) li jippromwovi l-benefiċċji u l-valur miżjud tat-Trattat għall-paċi, is-sigurtà u n-nonproliferazzjoni, inkluż fl-applikazzjonijiet ċivili tiegħu.

| 16. | Fit-13 ta’ Ġunju 2016, fuq stedina mis-Segretarju Eżekuttiv tas-CTBTO, Lassina Zerbo, ir-Rappreżentant Għoli tal-Unjoni għall-Affarijiet Barranin u l-Politika ta’ Sigurtà u Viċi President tal-Kummissjoni (RGħ/VP), is-Sinjura Federica Mogherini attendiet il-parti ministerjali tas-46 Sessjoni tal-Kummissjoni Preparatorja tas-CTBTO u għamlet dikjarazzjoni maqbula tal-UE. Flimkien mal-Ministru għall-Affarijiet Barranin tal-Każakistan hija kkopresediet diskussjoni ministerjali madwar mejda u bil-bibien magħluqa biex tippromwovi r-ratifika tas-CTBT u l-benefiċċji tar-reġim ta’ verifika tas-CTBTO u fetħet wirja speċjali fl-okkażjoni tal-anniversarju. Bil-għan li tattira l-attenzjoni tal-membri parlamentari lejn il-promozzjoni tat-Trattat u l-benefiċċji tiegħu, ir-RGħ/VP Mogherini flimkien ma’ ES Zerbo pparteċipaw fi skambju ta’ fehmiet fl-okkażjoni tal-20 Anniversarju mill-ftuħ għall-iffirmar tas-CTBT li sar mill-Kumitat għall-Affarijiet Barranin (AFET) tal-Parlament Ewropew fis-7 ta’ Lulju 2016 fi Strasburgu. Ir-RGħ/VP tkellmet ukoll f’isem l-UE fit-8 Laqgħa Ministerjali tal-Ħbieb tas-CTBT “Time to finish what we started (Wasal iż-żmien li ntemmu dak li bdejna)” li saret fi New York fil-21 ta’ Settembru 2016 fil-marġini tal-Assemblea Ġenerali tan-Nazzjonijiet Uniti. |
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Fit-13 ta’ Ġunju 2016, fuq stedina mis-Segretarju Eżekuttiv tas-CTBTO, Lassina Zerbo, ir-Rappreżentant Għoli tal-Unjoni għall-Affarijiet Barranin u l-Politika ta’ Sigurtà u Viċi President tal-Kummissjoni (RGħ/VP), is-Sinjura Federica Mogherini attendiet il-parti ministerjali tas-46 Sessjoni tal-Kummissjoni Preparatorja tas-CTBTO u għamlet dikjarazzjoni maqbula tal-UE. Flimkien mal-Ministru għall-Affarijiet Barranin tal-Każakistan hija kkopresediet diskussjoni ministerjali madwar mejda u bil-bibien magħluqa biex tippromwovi r-ratifika tas-CTBT u l-benefiċċji tar-reġim ta’ verifika tas-CTBTO u fetħet wirja speċjali fl-okkażjoni tal-anniversarju. Bil-għan li tattira l-attenzjoni tal-membri parlamentari lejn il-promozzjoni tat-Trattat u l-benefiċċji tiegħu, ir-RGħ/VP Mogherini flimkien ma’ ES Zerbo pparteċipaw fi skambju ta’ fehmiet fl-okkażjoni tal-20 Anniversarju mill-ftuħ għall-iffirmar tas-CTBT li sar mill-Kumitat għall-Affarijiet Barranin (AFET) tal-Parlament Ewropew fis-7 ta’ Lulju 2016 fi Strasburgu. Ir-RGħ/VP tkellmet ukoll f’isem l-UE fit-8 Laqgħa Ministerjali tal-Ħbieb tas-CTBT “Time to finish what we started (Wasal iż-żmien li ntemmu dak li bdejna)” li saret fi New York fil-21 ta’ Settembru 2016 fil-marġini tal-Assemblea Ġenerali tan-Nazzjonijiet Uniti.

| 17. | L-UE tuża kull opportunità biex tippromwovi r-ratifika tas-CTBT f’fora internazzjonali u laqgħat ma’ pajjiżi li għadhom ma ffirmawx jew ma rratifikawx it-Trattat, u tibqa’ tuża mezzi diplomatiċi biex tippromwovi d-dħul fis-seħħ tat-Trattat f’dawk il-pajjiżi. Is-CTBT tqajmet b’mod bilaterali fid-djalogi politiċi u tal-UE u djalogi politiċi nazzjonali mal-Indja, il-Pakistan u l-Istati Uniti. Fil-31 ta’ Awwissu 2016 il-Mibgħut Speċjali tas-SEAE għan-Nonproliferazzjoni u d-Diżarm għamel preżentazzjoni dwar “Il-politiki u l-attivitajiet tal-UE b’appoġġ għad-diżarm u n-nonproliferazzjoni” fl-Università Jawaharlal Nehru f’New Delhi u ħa l-opportunità biex jippromwovi s-CTBT. |
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L-UE tuża kull opportunità biex tippromwovi r-ratifika tas-CTBT f’fora internazzjonali u laqgħat ma’ pajjiżi li għadhom ma ffirmawx jew ma rratifikawx it-Trattat, u tibqa’ tuża mezzi diplomatiċi biex tippromwovi d-dħul fis-seħħ tat-Trattat f’dawk il-pajjiżi. Is-CTBT tqajmet b’mod bilaterali fid-djalogi politiċi u tal-UE u djalogi politiċi nazzjonali mal-Indja, il-Pakistan u l-Istati Uniti. Fil-31 ta’ Awwissu 2016 il-Mibgħut Speċjali tas-SEAE għan-Nonproliferazzjoni u d-Diżarm għamel preżentazzjoni dwar “Il-politiki u l-attivitajiet tal-UE b’appoġġ għad-diżarm u n-nonproliferazzjoni” fl-Università Jawaharlal Nehru f’New Delhi u ħa l-opportunità biex jippromwovi s-CTBT.

| 18. | L-UE ser tkompli tappoġġa s-CTBT bis-sħiħ, kemm politikament kif ukoll finanzjarjament. Mill-2006 ‘l hawn, il-Kunsill adotta seba’ Azzjonijiet Konġunti/Deċiżjonijiet tal-Kunsill biex jappoġġa l-attivitajiet tal-Kummissjoni Preparatorja tas-CTBTO u biex ikompli jsaħħaħ il-kapaċitajiet ta’ monitoraġġ u verifika tal-Kummissjoni Preparatorja. L-appoġġ finanzjarju totali tal-UE lis-CTBTO s’issa jaqbeż l-EUR 18,5 miljun. |
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L-UE ser tkompli tappoġġa s-CTBT bis-sħiħ, kemm politikament kif ukoll finanzjarjament. Mill-2006 ‘l hawn, il-Kunsill adotta seba’ Azzjonijiet Konġunti/Deċiżjonijiet tal-Kunsill biex jappoġġa l-attivitajiet tal-Kummissjoni Preparatorja tas-CTBTO u biex ikompli jsaħħaħ il-kapaċitajiet ta’ monitoraġġ u verifika tal-Kummissjoni Preparatorja. L-appoġġ finanzjarju totali tal-UE lis-CTBTO s’issa jaqbeż l-EUR 18,5 miljun.

Inizjattivi dwar is-Sigurtà Nukleari

| 19. | L-UE kienet fost erba’ organizzazzjonijiet internazzjonali biss li ġew mistiedna jattendu s-Summit dwar is-Sigurtà Nukleari ppresedut mill-President tal-Istati Uniti Obama mill-31 ta’ Marzu sal-1 ta’ April 2016. L-Unjoni Ewropea kienet irrappreżentata mill-President tal-Kunsill Ewropew Tusk u mir-RGħ/VP Mogherini. Is-Summit ikkonkluda b’komunikat u ħames pjanijiet ta’ azzjoni b’appoġġ għall-ħidma rilevanti tan-NU, l-IAEA, l-INTERPOL, l-Inizjattiva Globali għall-Ġlieda kontra t-Terroriżmu Nukleari (GICNT) u s-Sħubija Globali kontra l-Firxa ta’ Armi ta’ Qerda Massiva. F’Diċembru 2016, l-UE ngħaqdet mal-grupp ta’ kuntatt għas-sigurtà nukleari (NSCG). |
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L-UE kienet fost erba’ organizzazzjonijiet internazzjonali biss li ġew mistiedna jattendu s-Summit dwar is-Sigurtà Nukleari ppresedut mill-President tal-Istati Uniti Obama mill-31 ta’ Marzu sal-1 ta’ April 2016. L-Unjoni Ewropea kienet irrappreżentata mill-President tal-Kunsill Ewropew Tusk u mir-RGħ/VP Mogherini. Is-Summit ikkonkluda b’komunikat u ħames pjanijiet ta’ azzjoni b’appoġġ għall-ħidma rilevanti tan-NU, l-IAEA, l-INTERPOL, l-Inizjattiva Globali għall-Ġlieda kontra t-Terroriżmu Nukleari (GICNT) u s-Sħubija Globali kontra l-Firxa ta’ Armi ta’ Qerda Massiva. F’Diċembru 2016, l-UE ngħaqdet mal-grupp ta’ kuntatt għas-sigurtà nukleari (NSCG).

| 20. | L-UE kompliet tappoġġa lill-GICNT u l-missjoni tagħha għat-tisħiħ tal-kapaċità globali għall-prevenzjoni, il-kxif u r-rispons għat-terroriżmu nukleari. L-UE pparteċipat b’suċċess fil-laqgħa fl-okkażjoni tal-Anniversarju tal-GICNT li saret mill-15 sas-16 ta’ Ġunju 2016 f’The Hague, in-Netherlands. Il-Pjan ta’ Azzjoni Kimiku, Bijoloġiku, Radjoloġiku u Nukleari (CBRN) tal-UE li jinkludi 124 azzjoni, ġie implimentat b’suċċess. L-objettiv globali tal-Pjan ta’ Azzjoni, li hu bbażat fuq approċċ maħsub għal kull tip ta’ periklu, kien li jnaqqas it-theddid ta’ u d-dannu li jirriżulta minn inċidenti tas-CBRN, ta’ oriġini aċċidentali, naturali u intenzjonali, fosthom l-atti terroristiċi. Iċ-Ċentru tal-UE ta’ Taħriġ dwar is-Sigurtà Nukleari għall-kxif ta’ u r-rispons għall-atti illeċiti bl-użu ta’ materjal nukleari u radjuattiv ieħor (EUSECTRA) ilu kompletament operattiv mill-2013 għall-benefiċċju tal-Istati Membri tal-Unjoni Ewropea u l-pajjiżi sħab, fosthom diversi membri tal-GICNT. Iċ-Ċentru qed jiġi operat miċ-Ċentru Konġunt tar-Riċerka (JRC) tal-UE fis-siti tiegħu f’Karlsruhe (il-Ġermanja) u f’Ispra (l-Italja), f’kooperazzjoni mill-qrib ma’ inizjattivi internazzjonali oħrajn promossi mill-Aġenzija Internazzjonali tal-Enerġija Atomika u diversi pajjiżi sħab tal-GICNT. Iċ-Ċentru jintuża wkoll għal eżerċizzji prattiċi relatati prinċipalment mal-ġlieda kontra l-kuntrabandu nukleari bħas-Sessjoni ta’ Ħidma għall-Ġlieda kontra l-Kuntrabandu Nukleari li saret f’Karlsruhe bejn it-8 u l-10 ta’ Marzu 2016 fi sħubija mal-Istati Uniti. Esperti minn diversi pajjiżi flimkien ma’ rappreżentanti mill-GICNT, l-IAEA u l-INTERPOL qasmu l-aħjar prattiki u t-tagħlimiet meħuda fil-mobilizzazzjoni ta’ kapaċitajiet investigattivi u tekniċi għall-ġlieda kontra l-kuntrabandu ta’ materjal nukleari u radjuattiv ieħor. Fit-23 ta’ Novembru 2016 f’Karlsruhe, il-JRC organizza eżerċizzju bbażat fuq xenarju ta’ livell għoli “APEX-Europe” għall-Istati Membri kollha tal-UE. |
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L-UE kompliet tappoġġa lill-GICNT u l-missjoni tagħha għat-tisħiħ tal-kapaċità globali għall-prevenzjoni, il-kxif u r-rispons għat-terroriżmu nukleari. L-UE pparteċipat b’suċċess fil-laqgħa fl-okkażjoni tal-Anniversarju tal-GICNT li saret mill-15 sas-16 ta’ Ġunju 2016 f’The Hague, in-Netherlands. Il-Pjan ta’ Azzjoni Kimiku, Bijoloġiku, Radjoloġiku u Nukleari (CBRN) tal-UE li jinkludi 124 azzjoni, ġie implimentat b’suċċess. L-objettiv globali tal-Pjan ta’ Azzjoni, li hu bbażat fuq approċċ maħsub għal kull tip ta’ periklu, kien li jnaqqas it-theddid ta’ u d-dannu li jirriżulta minn inċidenti tas-CBRN, ta’ oriġini aċċidentali, naturali u intenzjonali, fosthom l-atti terroristiċi. Iċ-Ċentru tal-UE ta’ Taħriġ dwar is-Sigurtà Nukleari għall-kxif ta’ u r-rispons għall-atti illeċiti bl-użu ta’ materjal nukleari u radjuattiv ieħor (EUSECTRA) ilu kompletament operattiv mill-2013 għall-benefiċċju tal-Istati Membri tal-Unjoni Ewropea u l-pajjiżi sħab, fosthom diversi membri tal-GICNT. Iċ-Ċentru qed jiġi operat miċ-Ċentru Konġunt tar-Riċerka (JRC) tal-UE fis-siti tiegħu f’Karlsruhe (il-Ġermanja) u f’Ispra (l-Italja), f’kooperazzjoni mill-qrib ma’ inizjattivi internazzjonali oħrajn promossi mill-Aġenzija Internazzjonali tal-Enerġija Atomika u diversi pajjiżi sħab tal-GICNT. Iċ-Ċentru jintuża wkoll għal eżerċizzji prattiċi relatati prinċipalment mal-ġlieda kontra l-kuntrabandu nukleari bħas-Sessjoni ta’ Ħidma għall-Ġlieda kontra l-Kuntrabandu Nukleari li saret f’Karlsruhe bejn it-8 u l-10 ta’ Marzu 2016 fi sħubija mal-Istati Uniti. Esperti minn diversi pajjiżi flimkien ma’ rappreżentanti mill-GICNT, l-IAEA u l-INTERPOL qasmu l-aħjar prattiki u t-tagħlimiet meħuda fil-mobilizzazzjoni ta’ kapaċitajiet investigattivi u tekniċi għall-ġlieda kontra l-kuntrabandu ta’ materjal nukleari u radjuattiv ieħor. Fit-23 ta’ Novembru 2016 f’Karlsruhe, il-JRC organizza eżerċizzju bbażat fuq xenarju ta’ livell għoli “APEX-Europe” għall-Istati Membri kollha tal-UE.

| 21. | Il-Kummissjoni Ewropea u l-Istati Membri tal-UE komplew bl-attivitajiet forensiċi nukleari tagħhom dwar il-karatterizzazzjoni bażika ta’ materjal nukleari interċettat, bl-użu ta’ investigazzjoni forensika nukleari avvanzata fl-Istitut tal-Elementi Transuraniċi tal-JRC. B’mod ġenerali, il-materjali nukleari misjuba u maqbuda f’iktar minn 50 inċident ġew eżaminati u b’hekk ingħata appoġġ lill-awtoritajiet kompetenti fl-Istati Membri tal-UE u lil hinn minnhom. |
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Il-Kummissjoni Ewropea u l-Istati Membri tal-UE komplew bl-attivitajiet forensiċi nukleari tagħhom dwar il-karatterizzazzjoni bażika ta’ materjal nukleari interċettat, bl-użu ta’ investigazzjoni forensika nukleari avvanzata fl-Istitut tal-Elementi Transuraniċi tal-JRC. B’mod ġenerali, il-materjali nukleari misjuba u maqbuda f’iktar minn 50 inċident ġew eżaminati u b’hekk ingħata appoġġ lill-awtoritajiet kompetenti fl-Istati Membri tal-UE u lil hinn minnhom.

Kwistjonijiet reġjonali

| 22. | L-armi nukleari, l-AQM u l-programmi marbutin mal-missili ballistiċi tar-Repubblika Demokratika tal-Poplu tal-Korea (RDPK) u d-deċiżjoni tagħha li ttemm kull kooperazzjoni mal-IAEA għadhom kawża ta’ tħassib kbir għall-UE. Ir-RGħ/VP ikkundannat bl-aktar mod qawwi ż-żewġ testijiet nukleari li twettqu mir-RDPK fis-6 ta’ Jannar u d-9 ta’ Settembru 2016. L-UE użat kull opportunità biex tiddikjara t-tħassib tagħha u biex tissottolinja a) li l-isplużjonijiet ta’ testijiet ta’ armi nukleari jirrappreżentaw theddida għall-paċi u s-sigurtà internazzjonali u jipperikolaw ir-reġim ta’ nonproliferazzjoni; u b) li l-azzjonijiet tar-RDPK jaggravaw it-tensjonijiet fil-Peniżola Koreana għad-detriment ta’ kulħadd u jikkostitwixxu ksur ċar tal-obbligi internazzjonali tagħha skont ir-Riżoluzzjonijiet rilevanti tal-Kunsill tas-Sigurtà tan-NU, inkluż l-UNSCR 2270 u l-UNSCR 2321, kif ukoll taħt riżoluzzjonijiet rilevanti tal-Konferenza Ġenerali tal-IAEA. L-UE daħħlet fis-seħħ ir-riżoluzzjonijiet rilevanti kollha tal-Kunsill tas-Sigurtà tan-NU. F’konformità mal-objettivi ta’ dawn ir-riżoluzzjonijiet hija adottat miżuri restrittivi awtonomi addizzjonali bħala pass ieħor biex tiddefendi r-reġim internazzjonali favur in-nonproliferazzjoni. |
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L-armi nukleari, l-AQM u l-programmi marbutin mal-missili ballistiċi tar-Repubblika Demokratika tal-Poplu tal-Korea (RDPK) u d-deċiżjoni tagħha li ttemm kull kooperazzjoni mal-IAEA għadhom kawża ta’ tħassib kbir għall-UE. Ir-RGħ/VP ikkundannat bl-aktar mod qawwi ż-żewġ testijiet nukleari li twettqu mir-RDPK fis-6 ta’ Jannar u d-9 ta’ Settembru 2016. L-UE użat kull opportunità biex tiddikjara t-tħassib tagħha u biex tissottolinja a) li l-isplużjonijiet ta’ testijiet ta’ armi nukleari jirrappreżentaw theddida għall-paċi u s-sigurtà internazzjonali u jipperikolaw ir-reġim ta’ nonproliferazzjoni; u b) li l-azzjonijiet tar-RDPK jaggravaw it-tensjonijiet fil-Peniżola Koreana għad-detriment ta’ kulħadd u jikkostitwixxu ksur ċar tal-obbligi internazzjonali tagħha skont ir-Riżoluzzjonijiet rilevanti tal-Kunsill tas-Sigurtà tan-NU, inkluż l-UNSCR 2270 u l-UNSCR 2321, kif ukoll taħt riżoluzzjonijiet rilevanti tal-Konferenza Ġenerali tal-IAEA. L-UE daħħlet fis-seħħ ir-riżoluzzjonijiet rilevanti kollha tal-Kunsill tas-Sigurtà tan-NU. F’konformità mal-objettivi ta’ dawn ir-riżoluzzjonijiet hija adottat miżuri restrittivi awtonomi addizzjonali bħala pass ieħor biex tiddefendi r-reġim internazzjonali favur in-nonproliferazzjoni.

| 23. | L-UE, permezz tal-Konsorzju tal-UE għan-Nonproliferazzjoni, u l-Ministeru għall-Affarijiet Barranin tar-Repubblika tal-Korea, ikkosponsorjaw seminar dwar id-dimensjoni tal-kriżi nukleari u tal-missili ballistiċi tar-RDPK f’Seoul bejn l-24 u l-25 ta’ Ottubru 2016. |
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L-UE, permezz tal-Konsorzju tal-UE għan-Nonproliferazzjoni, u l-Ministeru għall-Affarijiet Barranin tar-Repubblika tal-Korea, ikkosponsorjaw seminar dwar id-dimensjoni tal-kriżi nukleari u tal-missili ballistiċi tar-RDPK f’Seoul bejn l-24 u l-25 ta’ Ottubru 2016.

| 24. | Fir-rigward ta’ reġjuni oħra, l-UE kompliet turi l-impenn tagħha f’fora multilaterali rilevanti biex tiġi stabbilita żona ħielsa mill-armi nukleari u armi oħra ta’ qerda massiva u s-sistemi ta’ kunsinna tagħhom fil-Lvant Nofsani. Din il-kwistjoni taqa’ wkoll taħt l-ambitu ta’ diskussjonijiet fil-Grupp ta’ Ħidma li għadu kemm ġie stabbilit bejn l-UE u l-Lega tal-Istati Għarab (LAS) dwar in-Nonproliferazzjoni u l-Kontroll tal-Armi li ġie stabbilit skont id-Djalogu Strateġiku bejn l-UE u l-LAS. Il-Grupp ta’ Ħidma kellu żewġ laqgħat fl-2016. |
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Fir-rigward ta’ reġjuni oħra, l-UE kompliet turi l-impenn tagħha f’fora multilaterali rilevanti biex tiġi stabbilita żona ħielsa mill-armi nukleari u armi oħra ta’ qerda massiva u s-sistemi ta’ kunsinna tagħhom fil-Lvant Nofsani. Din il-kwistjoni taqa’ wkoll taħt l-ambitu ta’ diskussjonijiet fil-Grupp ta’ Ħidma li għadu kemm ġie stabbilit bejn l-UE u l-Lega tal-Istati Għarab (LAS) dwar in-Nonproliferazzjoni u l-Kontroll tal-Armi li ġie stabbilit skont id-Djalogu Strateġiku bejn l-UE u l-LAS. Il-Grupp ta’ Ħidma kellu żewġ laqgħat fl-2016.

Il-Konferenza dwar id-Diżarm (CD)/Trattat Dwar il-Projbizzjoni tal-Produzzjoni ta’ Materjal Fissili għall-Armi Nukleari jew Apparati Esplożivi Nukleari oħrajn

| 25. | F’konformità mal-mandat tagħha, il-Konferenza dwar id-Diżarm (CD) għandha rwol kruċjali fin-negozjar ta’ trattati multilaterali dwar id-diżarm. Għaldaqstant l-UE hija mħassba dwar is-sitwazzjoni persistenti ta’ staġnar li tinsab fiha. |
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F’konformità mal-mandat tagħha, il-Konferenza dwar id-Diżarm (CD) għandha rwol kruċjali fin-negozjar ta’ trattati multilaterali dwar id-diżarm. Għaldaqstant l-UE hija mħassba dwar is-sitwazzjoni persistenti ta’ staġnar li tinsab fiha.

| 26. | Prijorità ċara tal-UE hija l-bidu immedjat u l-konklużjoni bikrija tan-negozjati, fil-Konferenza dwar id-Diżarm, ta’ Trattat li jipprojbixxi l-produzzjoni ta’ materjal fissili għall-armi nukleari jew apparati esplożivi nukleari oħrajn, abbażi tad-dokument CD/1299 u l-mandat li jinsab fih. L-UE tilqa’ r-rapport tal-Grupp ta’ Esperti Governattivi (GEG) li jirrifletti l-fehmiet espressi u jidentifika oqsma ta’ konverġenza u diverġenza. L-UE tappoġġa b’mod sħiħ li jsiru diskussjonijiet futuri fil-Grupp ta’ Tħejjija ta’ Livell Għoli, kif previst fir-Riżoluzzjoni 71 tal-Ewwel Kumitat tal-AĠNU: “Diżarm ġenerali u komplet: trattat dwar il-projbizzjoni tal-produzzjoni ta’ materjal fissili għall-armi nukleari jew apparati esplożivi nukleari oħrajn”. |
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Prijorità ċara tal-UE hija l-bidu immedjat u l-konklużjoni bikrija tan-negozjati, fil-Konferenza dwar id-Diżarm, ta’ Trattat li jipprojbixxi l-produzzjoni ta’ materjal fissili għall-armi nukleari jew apparati esplożivi nukleari oħrajn, abbażi tad-dokument CD/1299 u l-mandat li jinsab fih. L-UE tilqa’ r-rapport tal-Grupp ta’ Esperti Governattivi (GEG) li jirrifletti l-fehmiet espressi u jidentifika oqsma ta’ konverġenza u diverġenza. L-UE tappoġġa b’mod sħiħ li jsiru diskussjonijiet futuri fil-Grupp ta’ Tħejjija ta’ Livell Għoli, kif previst fir-Riżoluzzjoni 71 tal-Ewwel Kumitat tal-AĠNU: “Diżarm ġenerali u komplet: trattat dwar il-projbizzjoni tal-produzzjoni ta’ materjal fissili għall-armi nukleari jew apparati esplożivi nukleari oħrajn”.

| 27. | L-UE tappella lill-istati membri kollha tas-CD biex jibdew negozjati dwar dan it-Trattat mingħajr dewmien u biex jibdew jaħdmu fuq il-kwistjonijiet l-oħra fuq l-aġenda f’konformità mal-Programm ta’ Ħidma adottat, CD/1864. L-UE tinkoraġġixxi wkoll lill-pajjiżi kollha li għandhom armi nukleari fil-pussess tagħhom, biex jiddikjaraw u jżommu moratorju immedjat fuq il-produzzjoni ta’ materjal fissili għal armi nukleari jew apparati esplożivi nukleari oħrajn, jekk għadhom ma għamlux dan. Barra minn hekk, l-UE ttenni l-impenn dejjiemi tagħha għat-tkabbir tal-Konferenza. |
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L-UE tappella lill-istati membri kollha tas-CD biex jibdew negozjati dwar dan it-Trattat mingħajr dewmien u biex jibdew jaħdmu fuq il-kwistjonijiet l-oħra fuq l-aġenda f’konformità mal-Programm ta’ Ħidma adottat, CD/1864. L-UE tinkoraġġixxi wkoll lill-pajjiżi kollha li għandhom armi nukleari fil-pussess tagħhom, biex jiddikjaraw u jżommu moratorju immedjat fuq il-produzzjoni ta’ materjal fissili għal armi nukleari jew apparati esplożivi nukleari oħrajn, jekk għadhom ma għamlux dan. Barra minn hekk, l-UE ttenni l-impenn dejjiemi tagħha għat-tkabbir tal-Konferenza.

ARMI KIMIĊI

| 28. | L-UE kompliet tappoġġa l-Organizzazzjoni għall-Projbizzjoni ta’ Armi Kimiċi (OPCW) b’kontributi volontarji għall-objettivi ewlenin tal-Konvenzjoni dwar l-Armi Kimiċi (CWC) u l-operazzjonijiet speċjali tal-Organizzazzjoni dwar il-programm ta’ armi kimiċi tas-Sirja. |
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L-UE kompliet tappoġġa l-Organizzazzjoni għall-Projbizzjoni ta’ Armi Kimiċi (OPCW) b’kontributi volontarji għall-objettivi ewlenin tal-Konvenzjoni dwar l-Armi Kimiċi (CWC) u l-operazzjonijiet speċjali tal-Organizzazzjoni dwar il-programm ta’ armi kimiċi tas-Sirja.

| 29. | F’dan ir-rigward, l-UE appoġġat id-deċiżjoni tad-Direttur Ġenerali tal-OPCW li l-Missjoni ta’ Tiftix tal-Fatti (FFM) tkompli l-ħidma tagħha u li t-Tim ta’ Valutazzjoni tad-Dikjarazzjoni (DAT) ikompli jeżamina n-nuqqasijiet u d-diskrepanzi fid-dikjarazzjonijiet Sirjani. L-UE laqgħet l-adozzjoni ta’ UNSCR 2319 (2016) li testendi b’sena l-mandat tal-Mekkaniżmu ta’ Investigazzjoni Konġunt (MIK) bejn l-OPCW u n-NU stabbilit bl-UNSCR 2235 (2015) sabiex jiġu identifikati l-awturi ta’ attakki kimiċi fis-Sirja. Permezz tad-Deċiżjoni tal-Kunsill (PESK) 2015/2215 (4) adottata fit-30 ta’ Novembru 2015, l-UE diġà tat appoġġ finanzjarju ta’ EUR 4,6 miljun għall-ispejjeż assoċjati mal-attivitajiet tal-Mekkaniżmu ta’ Investigazzjoni Konġunt taħt UNSCR 2235 (2015). |
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F’dan ir-rigward, l-UE appoġġat id-deċiżjoni tad-Direttur Ġenerali tal-OPCW li l-Missjoni ta’ Tiftix tal-Fatti (FFM) tkompli l-ħidma tagħha u li t-Tim ta’ Valutazzjoni tad-Dikjarazzjoni (DAT) ikompli jeżamina n-nuqqasijiet u d-diskrepanzi fid-dikjarazzjonijiet Sirjani. L-UE laqgħet l-adozzjoni ta’ UNSCR 2319 (2016) li testendi b’sena l-mandat tal-Mekkaniżmu ta’ Investigazzjoni Konġunt (MIK) bejn l-OPCW u n-NU stabbilit bl-UNSCR 2235 (2015) sabiex jiġu identifikati l-awturi ta’ attakki kimiċi fis-Sirja. Permezz tad-Deċiżjoni tal-Kunsill (PESK) 2015/2215 (4) adottata fit-30 ta’ Novembru 2015, l-UE diġà tat appoġġ finanzjarju ta’ EUR 4,6 miljun għall-ispejjeż assoċjati mal-attivitajiet tal-Mekkaniżmu ta’ Investigazzjoni Konġunt taħt UNSCR 2235 (2015).

| 30. | L-UE kompliet ukoll bil-monitoraġġ tal-implimentazzjoni tad-Deċiżjoni tal-Kunsill (PESK) 2015/259 (5) adottata fi Frar 2015 bħala appoġġ għall-punti ewlenin fuq l-aġenda tal-OPCW, għas-snin 2015-2017. |
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L-UE kompliet ukoll bil-monitoraġġ tal-implimentazzjoni tad-Deċiżjoni tal-Kunsill (PESK) 2015/259 (5) adottata fi Frar 2015 bħala appoġġ għall-punti ewlenin fuq l-aġenda tal-OPCW, għas-snin 2015-2017.

| 31. | Id-Deċiżjoni tal-Kunsill 2014/74/PESK (6) tal-10 ta’ Frar 2014 u r-Regolament tal-Kunsill (UE) Nru 124/2014 (7) tal-10 ta’ Frar 2014 introduċew deroga għall-użu possibbli ta’ assi ffriżati Sirjani sabiex jiġu koperti l-ispejjeż relatati mal-attivitajiet tal-missjoni ta’ verifika u ta’ qerda ta’ armi kimiċi li l-OPCW qed twettaq fis-Sirja. F’Novembru 2014, l-UE indirizzat ittra lid-Direttur Ġenerali tal-OPCW fejn informatu dwar il-possibbiltà msemmija hawn fuq u talbitu jikkomunika mal-awtoritajiet Sirjani dwar din il-kwistjoni. Il-proposta ntbagħtet lill-awtoritajiet Sirjani li s’issa rrifjutawha. Madankollu, l-UE tkompli tirreferi għal din il-proposta f’kull okkażjoni adatta inkluż fid-dikjarazzjonijiet tal-UE fl-OPCW. |
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Id-Deċiżjoni tal-Kunsill 2014/74/PESK (6) tal-10 ta’ Frar 2014 u r-Regolament tal-Kunsill (UE) Nru 124/2014 (7) tal-10 ta’ Frar 2014 introduċew deroga għall-użu possibbli ta’ assi ffriżati Sirjani sabiex jiġu koperti l-ispejjeż relatati mal-attivitajiet tal-missjoni ta’ verifika u ta’ qerda ta’ armi kimiċi li l-OPCW qed twettaq fis-Sirja. F’Novembru 2014, l-UE indirizzat ittra lid-Direttur Ġenerali tal-OPCW fejn informatu dwar il-possibbiltà msemmija hawn fuq u talbitu jikkomunika mal-awtoritajiet Sirjani dwar din il-kwistjoni. Il-proposta ntbagħtet lill-awtoritajiet Sirjani li s’issa rrifjutawha. Madankollu, l-UE tkompli tirreferi għal din il-proposta f’kull okkażjoni adatta inkluż fid-dikjarazzjonijiet tal-UE fl-OPCW.

| 32. | Filwaqt li l-objettivi inizjali ewlenin tal-Konvenzjoni dwar l-Armi Kimiċi (CWC), bħall-universalità, il-qerda tal-ħażniet ta’ armi kimiċi li għad fadal u l-implimentazzjoni nazzjonali għad iridu jintlaħqu b’mod sħiħ, l-UE u l-Istati Membri tagħha qed iħarsu ‘l quddiem u qed jibdew jirriflettu dwar l-istadju ta’ wara l-qerda tal-armi kimiċi. Bil-ħsieb tar-raba’ Konferenza ta’ Reviżjoni tas-CWC (Diċembru 2018) li ġejja, l-UE u l-Istati Membri tagħha bdew iqisu l-isfidi futuri sabiex l-organizzazzjoni tibqa’ rilevanti (jiġifieri billi jiġi projbit li l-armi kimiċi jerġgħu jitfaċċaw, l-użu tagħhom minn atturi mhux statali u terroristi, il-konverġenza mal-bijoloġija), u għalhekk jappoġġaw l-effettività tal-Konvenzjoni. F’dan ir-rigward, l-UE appoġġat l-istabbiliment tal-Grupp ta’ Ħidma Miftuħ tal-OPCW dwar il-Prijoritajiet Futuri u impenjat ruħha fl-abbozzar ta’ pożizzjoni komuni tal-UE biex tikkontribwixxi għad-dibattitu rilevanti tal-OPCW. |
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Filwaqt li l-objettivi inizjali ewlenin tal-Konvenzjoni dwar l-Armi Kimiċi (CWC), bħall-universalità, il-qerda tal-ħażniet ta’ armi kimiċi li għad fadal u l-implimentazzjoni nazzjonali għad iridu jintlaħqu b’mod sħiħ, l-UE u l-Istati Membri tagħha qed iħarsu ‘l quddiem u qed jibdew jirriflettu dwar l-istadju ta’ wara l-qerda tal-armi kimiċi. Bil-ħsieb tar-raba’ Konferenza ta’ Reviżjoni tas-CWC (Diċembru 2018) li ġejja, l-UE u l-Istati Membri tagħha bdew iqisu l-isfidi futuri sabiex l-organizzazzjoni tibqa’ rilevanti (jiġifieri billi jiġi projbit li l-armi kimiċi jerġgħu jitfaċċaw, l-użu tagħhom minn atturi mhux statali u terroristi, il-konverġenza mal-bijoloġija), u għalhekk jappoġġaw l-effettività tal-Konvenzjoni. F’dan ir-rigward, l-UE appoġġat l-istabbiliment tal-Grupp ta’ Ħidma Miftuħ tal-OPCW dwar il-Prijoritajiet Futuri u impenjat ruħha fl-abbozzar ta’ pożizzjoni komuni tal-UE biex tikkontribwixxi għad-dibattitu rilevanti tal-OPCW.

ARMI BIJOLOĠIĊI

| 33. | L-UE kellha rwol proattiv u kostruttiv matul it-tħejjijiet u d-deliberazzjonijiet tat-Tmien Konferenza ta’ Reviżjoni għall-Konvenzjoni dwar l-Armi Bijoloġiċi u ta’ Tossina (BTWC) bejn is-7 u l-25 ta’ Novembru 2016 abbażi tal-pożizzjoni komuni stabbilita fid-Deċiżjoni tal-Kunsill (PESK) 2015/2096 (8) tas-16 ta’ Novembru 2015. L-impenn qawwi politiku u finanzjarju tal-UE għal eżitu b’suċċess u sinifikanti tat-tmien Konferenza ta’ Reviżjoni kien sostnut minn bosta attivitajiet: erba’ sessjonijiet ta’ ħidma reġjonali biex jiġu appoġġati l-isforzi tal-President tal-Konferenza għall-bini ta’ kunsens (f’Astana, Addis Ababa, New Delhi u Brasilia); “démarches” tal-UE, inkluż l-aderenza universali għall-Konvenzjoni; dokumenti ta’ ħidma tal-UE; avvenimenti paralleli u dikjarazzjonijiet tal-UE. |
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L-UE kellha rwol proattiv u kostruttiv matul it-tħejjijiet u d-deliberazzjonijiet tat-Tmien Konferenza ta’ Reviżjoni għall-Konvenzjoni dwar l-Armi Bijoloġiċi u ta’ Tossina (BTWC) bejn is-7 u l-25 ta’ Novembru 2016 abbażi tal-pożizzjoni komuni stabbilita fid-Deċiżjoni tal-Kunsill (PESK) 2015/2096 (8) tas-16 ta’ Novembru 2015. L-impenn qawwi politiku u finanzjarju tal-UE għal eżitu b’suċċess u sinifikanti tat-tmien Konferenza ta’ Reviżjoni kien sostnut minn bosta attivitajiet: erba’ sessjonijiet ta’ ħidma reġjonali biex jiġu appoġġati l-isforzi tal-President tal-Konferenza għall-bini ta’ kunsens (f’Astana, Addis Ababa, New Delhi u Brasilia); “démarches” tal-UE, inkluż l-aderenza universali għall-Konvenzjoni; dokumenti ta’ ħidma tal-UE; avvenimenti paralleli u dikjarazzjonijiet tal-UE.

| 34. | Mill-2006 ‘l hawn l-UE pprovdiet appoġġ sostantiv għall-attivitajiet ewlenin tal-BTWC permezz ta’ erba’ programmi ta’ assistenza konsekuttivi. Id-Deċiżjoni tal-Kunsill (PESK) 2016/51 (9) adottata fit-18 ta’ Jannar 2016 tistabbilixxi l-aktar qafas komprensiv f’dan ir-rigward. Din tipprovdi finanzjament għal proġetti tal-BTWC relatati mal-universalizzazzjoni; workshops reġjonali dwar żviluppi xjentifiċi u teknoloġiċi rilevanti għall-Konvenzjoni; implimentazzjoni nazzjonali; appoġġ għat-tħejjijiet għat-Tmien Konferenza ta’ Reviżjoni; appoġġ għall-Mekkaniżmu ta’ investigazzjoni tas-Segretarju Ġenerali tan-NU għall-użu allegat ta’ armi kimiċi, bijoloġiċi u tossiċi; sensibilizzazzjoni u edukazzjoni. L-ammont finanzjarju għall-implimentazzjoni tal-proġetti għall-perijodu mill-2016 sal-2018 huwa ta’ EUR 2,3 miljun u b’hekk l-appoġġ globali tal-UE għal attivitajiet ċentrali tal-BTWC jammonta għal EUR 6,3 miljun. |
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Mill-2006 ‘l hawn l-UE pprovdiet appoġġ sostantiv għall-attivitajiet ewlenin tal-BTWC permezz ta’ erba’ programmi ta’ assistenza konsekuttivi. Id-Deċiżjoni tal-Kunsill (PESK) 2016/51 (9) adottata fit-18 ta’ Jannar 2016 tistabbilixxi l-aktar qafas komprensiv f’dan ir-rigward. Din tipprovdi finanzjament għal proġetti tal-BTWC relatati mal-universalizzazzjoni; workshops reġjonali dwar żviluppi xjentifiċi u teknoloġiċi rilevanti għall-Konvenzjoni; implimentazzjoni nazzjonali; appoġġ għat-tħejjijiet għat-Tmien Konferenza ta’ Reviżjoni; appoġġ għall-Mekkaniżmu ta’ investigazzjoni tas-Segretarju Ġenerali tan-NU għall-użu allegat ta’ armi kimiċi, bijoloġiċi u tossiċi; sensibilizzazzjoni u edukazzjoni. L-ammont finanzjarju għall-implimentazzjoni tal-proġetti għall-perijodu mill-2016 sal-2018 huwa ta’ EUR 2,3 miljun u b’hekk l-appoġġ globali tal-UE għal attivitajiet ċentrali tal-BTWC jammonta għal EUR 6,3 miljun.

MISSILI BALLISTIĊI

Kodiċi ta’ Kondotta tal-Aja

| 35. | Il-Kodiċi ta’ Kondotta tal-Aja kontra l-Proliferazzjoni tal-Missili Ballistiċi (HCoC) huwa r-riżultat tal-isforzi mill-komunità internazzjonali biex tirregola l-qasam ta’ missili ballistiċi li kapaċi jġorru armi ta’ qerda massiva. L-HCoC huwa l-uniku strument multilaterali li huwa trasparenti u li jsaħħaħ il-fiduċja fir-rigward tat-tixrid ta’ missili ballistiċi. L-UE appoġġat bil-qawwa l-Kodiċi sa mill-bidu tiegħu. L-Istati Membri kollha tal-UE ssottoskrivew għalih. |
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Il-Kodiċi ta’ Kondotta tal-Aja kontra l-Proliferazzjoni tal-Missili Ballistiċi (HCoC) huwa r-riżultat tal-isforzi mill-komunità internazzjonali biex tirregola l-qasam ta’ missili ballistiċi li kapaċi jġorru armi ta’ qerda massiva. L-HCoC huwa l-uniku strument multilaterali li huwa trasparenti u li jsaħħaħ il-fiduċja fir-rigward tat-tixrid ta’ missili ballistiċi. L-UE appoġġat bil-qawwa l-Kodiċi sa mill-bidu tiegħu. L-Istati Membri kollha tal-UE ssottoskrivew għalih.

| 36. | B’sottoskrizzjoni għall-HCoC, il-membri volontarjament jimpenjaw ruħhom politikament li jipprovdu notifiki ta’ qabel il-varar ta’ missili ballistiċi u l-varar ta’ vetturi għall-varar fl-ispazju u t-testijiet tat-titjiriet. Il-pajjiżi sottoskritti jimpenjaw ruħhom ukoll li jippreżentaw dikjarazzjoni annwali tal-politiki ta’ pajjiżhom dwar missili ballistiċi u vetturi għall-varar fl-ispazju. |
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B’sottoskrizzjoni għall-HCoC, il-membri volontarjament jimpenjaw ruħhom politikament li jipprovdu notifiki ta’ qabel il-varar ta’ missili ballistiċi u l-varar ta’ vetturi għall-varar fl-ispazju u t-testijiet tat-titjiriet. Il-pajjiżi sottoskritti jimpenjaw ruħhom ukoll li jippreżentaw dikjarazzjoni annwali tal-politiki ta’ pajjiżhom dwar missili ballistiċi u vetturi għall-varar fl-ispazju.

| 37. | Mill-iffirmar u d-dħul fis-seħħ ‘l hawn tal-HCoC li huwa politikament vinkolanti f’Novembru tal-2002 fl-Aja, in-Netherlands, in-numru ta’ firmatarji żdied minn 93 għal 138. |
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Mill-iffirmar u d-dħul fis-seħħ ‘l hawn tal-HCoC li huwa politikament vinkolanti f’Novembru tal-2002 fl-Aja, in-Netherlands, in-numru ta’ firmatarji żdied minn 93 għal 138.

| 38. | L-UE għandha rwol ewlieni fil-promozzjoni u l-appoġġ tal-universalità, l-implimentazzjoni sħiħa u l-funzjonament imsaħħaħ tal-HCoC. F’Diċembru 2014, l-UE adottat id-Deċiżjoni tal-Kunsill 2014/913/PESK (10) li tipprovdi l-mezzi għal appoġġ kontinwu għall-Kodiċi ta’ Kondotta tal-Aja u n-nonproliferazzjoni tal-missili b’mod ġenerali; l-implimentazzjoni prattika tiegħu bdiet f’April tal-2015. Permezz ta’ din id-Deċiżjoni tal-Kunsill, l-UE tiffinanzja l-attivitajiet ta’ komunikazzjoni, il-laqgħat tal-esperti u s-sessjonijiet ta’ sensibilizzazzjoni reġjonali tal-HCoC. Dawn l-attivitajiet isiru minn Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS), ibbażata f’Pariġi. Avvenimenti reċenti organizzati bl-appoġġ finanzjarju tal-UE saru f’Cape Town, f’April 2016, fi Vjenna, f’Ġunju 2016, f’Amman, f’Settembru 2016, fi New York, f’Ottubru 2016 u fit-Tajlandja u l-Myanmar/Burma, f’Novembru 2016. |
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L-UE għandha rwol ewlieni fil-promozzjoni u l-appoġġ tal-universalità, l-implimentazzjoni sħiħa u l-funzjonament imsaħħaħ tal-HCoC. F’Diċembru 2014, l-UE adottat id-Deċiżjoni tal-Kunsill 2014/913/PESK (10) li tipprovdi l-mezzi għal appoġġ kontinwu għall-Kodiċi ta’ Kondotta tal-Aja u n-nonproliferazzjoni tal-missili b’mod ġenerali; l-implimentazzjoni prattika tiegħu bdiet f’April tal-2015. Permezz ta’ din id-Deċiżjoni tal-Kunsill, l-UE tiffinanzja l-attivitajiet ta’ komunikazzjoni, il-laqgħat tal-esperti u s-sessjonijiet ta’ sensibilizzazzjoni reġjonali tal-HCoC. Dawn l-attivitajiet isiru minn Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS), ibbażata f’Pariġi. Avvenimenti reċenti organizzati bl-appoġġ finanzjarju tal-UE saru f’Cape Town, f’April 2016, fi Vjenna, f’Ġunju 2016, f’Amman, f’Settembru 2016, fi New York, f’Ottubru 2016 u fit-Tajlandja u l-Myanmar/Burma, f’Novembru 2016.

| 39. | F’Novembru 2016 id-delegazzjonijiet tal-UE f’għadd kbir ta’ pajjiżi ngħataw struzzjonijiet biex jikkuntattjaw lill-awtoritajiet rilevanti tal-pajjiżi ospitanti tagħhom sabiex iħeġġuhom jikkunsidraw b’mod favorevoli s-sottoskrizzjoni tagħhom għall-HCoC. |
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F’Novembru 2016 id-delegazzjonijiet tal-UE f’għadd kbir ta’ pajjiżi ngħataw struzzjonijiet biex jikkuntattjaw lill-awtoritajiet rilevanti tal-pajjiżi ospitanti tagħhom sabiex iħeġġuhom jikkunsidraw b’mod favorevoli s-sottoskrizzjoni tagħhom għall-HCoC.

Sistema ta’ Kontroll tat-Teknoloġija tal-Missili

| 40. | Is-Sistema ta’ Kontroll tat-Teknoloġija tal-Missili (MTCR) hija fehim politiku informali bejn il-pajjiżi li jfittxu li jillimitaw il-proliferazzjoni tal-missili u tat-teknoloġija tal-missili. Il-linji gwida tal-MTCR u l-listi ta’ kontroll jikkostitwixxu punt ta’ riferiment tal-aħjar prattiki internazzjonali għall-kontroll tal-esportazzjoni ta’ oġġetti u teknoloġiji relatati mal-missili. |
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Is-Sistema ta’ Kontroll tat-Teknoloġija tal-Missili (MTCR) hija fehim politiku informali bejn il-pajjiżi li jfittxu li jillimitaw il-proliferazzjoni tal-missili u tat-teknoloġija tal-missili. Il-linji gwida tal-MTCR u l-listi ta’ kontroll jikkostitwixxu punt ta’ riferiment tal-aħjar prattiki internazzjonali għall-kontroll tal-esportazzjoni ta’ oġġetti u teknoloġiji relatati mal-missili.

| 41. | Il-laqgħa plenarja tal-MTCR fl-2016 saret f’Busan, ir-Repubblika tal-Korea, bejn id-19 u l-21 ta’ Ottubru. L-UE għamlet dikjarazzjoni preliminari u dikjarazzjoni dwar l-attivitajiet ta’ komunikazzjoni tagħha, taħt il-Programm tagħha dwar il-Kontroll tal-Esportazzjoni, EU P2P. Fost suġġetti oħra, il-laqgħa plenarja tal-MTCR iddiskutiet bir-reqqa l-applikazzjonijiet individwali għas-sħubija, inklużi dawk minn disa’ Stati Membri tal-UE. Il-kwistjoni tas-sħubija ser tibqa’ fuq l-aġenda tal-MTCR. Laqgħa Msaħħa tal-Punti ta’ Kuntatt tal-MTCR kienet organizzata f’Pariġi, f’Marzu tal-2016 fejn is-SEAE għamel dikjarazzjoni komprensiva. |
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Il-laqgħa plenarja tal-MTCR fl-2016 saret f’Busan, ir-Repubblika tal-Korea, bejn id-19 u l-21 ta’ Ottubru. L-UE għamlet dikjarazzjoni preliminari u dikjarazzjoni dwar l-attivitajiet ta’ komunikazzjoni tagħha, taħt il-Programm tagħha dwar il-Kontroll tal-Esportazzjoni, EU P2P. Fost suġġetti oħra, il-laqgħa plenarja tal-MTCR iddiskutiet bir-reqqa l-applikazzjonijiet individwali għas-sħubija, inklużi dawk minn disa’ Stati Membri tal-UE. Il-kwistjoni tas-sħubija ser tibqa’ fuq l-aġenda tal-MTCR. Laqgħa Msaħħa tal-Punti ta’ Kuntatt tal-MTCR kienet organizzata f’Pariġi, f’Marzu tal-2016 fejn is-SEAE għamel dikjarazzjoni komprensiva.

MITIGAZZJONI TAR-RISKJU TAS-CBRN

| 42. | Appoġġ politiku u finanzjarju sostanzjali ngħata lir-Riżoluzzjoni 1540 tal-Kunsill tas-Sigurtà tan-Nazzjonijiet Uniti. L-UE tikkondividi l-objettivi tal-pajjiżi li jassistu fl-identifikazzjoni ta’ assistenza teknika speċifika, jissensibilizzaw dwar programmi rilevanti ta’ assistenza teknika, u jsaħħu l-kooperazzjoni mal-organizzazzjonijiet internazzjonali u reġjonali biex jgħinu fil-bini tal-kapaċità nazzjonali. |
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Appoġġ politiku u finanzjarju sostanzjali ngħata lir-Riżoluzzjoni 1540 tal-Kunsill tas-Sigurtà tan-Nazzjonijiet Uniti. L-UE tikkondividi l-objettivi tal-pajjiżi li jassistu fl-identifikazzjoni ta’ assistenza teknika speċifika, jissensibilizzaw dwar programmi rilevanti ta’ assistenza teknika, u jsaħħu l-kooperazzjoni mal-organizzazzjonijiet internazzjonali u reġjonali biex jgħinu fil-bini tal-kapaċità nazzjonali.

| 43. | L-inizjattiva tal-UE dwar iċ-Ċentri ta’ Eċċellenza dwar il-mitigazzjoni tar-riskju Kimiku, Bijoloġiku, Radjoloġiku u Nukleari (CBRN) hija programm dinji li attwalment jinvolvi aktar minn 55 pajjiż sieħeb iffinanzjat taħt l-Istrument li jikkontribwixxi għall-Istabbiltà u l-Paċi (IcSP). L-objettiv tal-programm huwa li jtaffi r-riskji relatati mal-materjali CBRN u jrawwem kultura ta’ sigurtà u governanza. |
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L-inizjattiva tal-UE dwar iċ-Ċentri ta’ Eċċellenza dwar il-mitigazzjoni tar-riskju Kimiku, Bijoloġiku, Radjoloġiku u Nukleari (CBRN) hija programm dinji li attwalment jinvolvi aktar minn 55 pajjiż sieħeb iffinanzjat taħt l-Istrument li jikkontribwixxi għall-Istabbiltà u l-Paċi (IcSP). L-objettiv tal-programm huwa li jtaffi r-riskji relatati mal-materjali CBRN u jrawwem kultura ta’ sigurtà u governanza.

| 44. | In-netwerk taċ-Ċentri ta’ Eċċellenza espanda fi struttura globali li attwalment tinġabar madwar tmien Ċentri ta’ Eċċellenza. Il-pajjiżi parteċipanti huma appoġġati fl-isforzi tagħhom biex jistabbilixxu, fuq bażi volontarja u skont approċċ minn isfel għal fuq, strutturi ta’ koordinazzjoni u governanza nazzjonali u reġjonali. Dawn il-pjattaformi jiżviluppaw politiki u kapaċitajiet ibbażati fuq valutazzjonijiet tal-ħtiġijiet speċifiċi u pjanijiet ta’ azzjoni nazzjonali. Huma jiġu appoġġati permezz ta’ diversi proġetti ta’ kooperazzjoni reġjonali ffinanzjati taħt l-inizjattiva u huma miftuħa għal strumenti oħra ta’ finanzjament. Mill-2010 ġew iffinanzjati 55 proġett reġjonali. Il-baġit tal-inizjattiva għall-perijodu ta’ 10 snin li beda fl-2010 jammonta għal EUR 250 miljun. |
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In-netwerk taċ-Ċentri ta’ Eċċellenza espanda fi struttura globali li attwalment tinġabar madwar tmien Ċentri ta’ Eċċellenza. Il-pajjiżi parteċipanti huma appoġġati fl-isforzi tagħhom biex jistabbilixxu, fuq bażi volontarja u skont approċċ minn isfel għal fuq, strutturi ta’ koordinazzjoni u governanza nazzjonali u reġjonali. Dawn il-pjattaformi jiżviluppaw politiki u kapaċitajiet ibbażati fuq valutazzjonijiet tal-ħtiġijiet speċifiċi u pjanijiet ta’ azzjoni nazzjonali. Huma jiġu appoġġati permezz ta’ diversi proġetti ta’ kooperazzjoni reġjonali ffinanzjati taħt l-inizjattiva u huma miftuħa għal strumenti oħra ta’ finanzjament. Mill-2010 ġew iffinanzjati 55 proġett reġjonali. Il-baġit tal-inizjattiva għall-perijodu ta’ 10 snin li beda fl-2010 jammonta għal EUR 250 miljun.

| 45. | In-netwerk taċ-Ċentri ta’ Eċċellenza issa huwa żviluppat sew, li jippermetti lill-UE tieħu aktar inizjattivi li jindirizzaw kwistjonijiet ta’ governanza tas-sigurtà relatati maċ-ċiberkriminalità, it-terroriżmu, l-infrastrutturi kritiċi, il-mediċini ffalsifikati, it-theddid ibridu u l-isplussivi, u li tiżviluppa aktar il-kooperazzjoni dwar il-forensika nukleari, il-kontroll fuq il-fruntieri u l-kontroll tal-esportazzjoni ta’ oġġetti b’użu doppju. Dan l-approċċ ġie ssuġġerit ukoll mill-Qorti Ewropea tal-Awdituri (11), segwit mill-Konklużjonijiet tal-Kunsill tas-26 ta’ Ottubru 2015 (12). |
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In-netwerk taċ-Ċentri ta’ Eċċellenza issa huwa żviluppat sew, li jippermetti lill-UE tieħu aktar inizjattivi li jindirizzaw kwistjonijiet ta’ governanza tas-sigurtà relatati maċ-ċiberkriminalità, it-terroriżmu, l-infrastrutturi kritiċi, il-mediċini ffalsifikati, it-theddid ibridu u l-isplussivi, u li tiżviluppa aktar il-kooperazzjoni dwar il-forensika nukleari, il-kontroll fuq il-fruntieri u l-kontroll tal-esportazzjoni ta’ oġġetti b’użu doppju. Dan l-approċċ ġie ssuġġerit ukoll mill-Qorti Ewropea tal-Awdituri (11), segwit mill-Konklużjonijiet tal-Kunsill tas-26 ta’ Ottubru 2015 (12).

| 46. | Il-Pjan ta’ Azzjoni tal-2009 UE CBRN (Kimiku, Bijoloġiku, Radjoloġiku u Nukleari), kellu jiġi implimentat sa tmiem l-2015. Lejn tmiem din is-sena, il-Kummissjoni ħadet l-impenn li tirrieżamina l-livell tagħha ta’ implimentazzjoni. Ir-rieżami twettaq mill-Kummissjoni u l-Istati Membri. Il-kisbiet ewlenin tal-UE jinkludu l-ftuħ tal-Faċilità tal-UE ta’ Taħriġ dwar is-Sigurtà Nukleari għall-kxif ta’ u r-rispons għal atti illeċiti b’materjali nukleari u materjali radjuattivi oħra, l-iżvilupp ta’ bażi ta’ data tal-Glossarju tas-CBRN-E u l-organizzazzjoni ta’ għadd kbir ta’ korsijiet ta’ taħriġ u eżerċizzji multinazzjonali u/jew transfruntieri. It-tieni Rapport ta’ Progress ser jiġi ppubblikat dalwaqt. |
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Il-Pjan ta’ Azzjoni tal-2009 UE CBRN (Kimiku, Bijoloġiku, Radjoloġiku u Nukleari), kellu jiġi implimentat sa tmiem l-2015. Lejn tmiem din is-sena, il-Kummissjoni ħadet l-impenn li tirrieżamina l-livell tagħha ta’ implimentazzjoni. Ir-rieżami twettaq mill-Kummissjoni u l-Istati Membri. Il-kisbiet ewlenin tal-UE jinkludu l-ftuħ tal-Faċilità tal-UE ta’ Taħriġ dwar is-Sigurtà Nukleari għall-kxif ta’ u r-rispons għal atti illeċiti b’materjali nukleari u materjali radjuattivi oħra, l-iżvilupp ta’ bażi ta’ data tal-Glossarju tas-CBRN-E u l-organizzazzjoni ta’ għadd kbir ta’ korsijiet ta’ taħriġ u eżerċizzji multinazzjonali u/jew transfruntieri. It-tieni Rapport ta’ Progress ser jiġi ppubblikat dalwaqt.

| 47. | Dokument strateġiku ġdid li jesplora d-dimensjoni tas-sigurtà tal-politika dwar is-CBRN ser jinħareġ fl-ewwel nofs tal-2017. Il-prijoritajiet tal-komunikazzjoni l-ġdida ser jiġu żviluppati f’kooperazzjoni mill-qrib mal-partijiet ikkonċernati ewlenin, inkluż ir-rappreżentanti tal-Istati Membri fil-Grupp Konsultattiv tas-CBRN-E. Probabbilment din ser issegwi l-istruttura tal-Aġenda Ewropea dwar is-Sigurtà u ser tiffoka fuq użu aħjar tal-għodod eżistenti għall-iskambju ta’ informazzjoni, kooperazzjoni operazzjonali mtejba u kooperazzjoni mill-qrib ma’ sħab internazzjonali ewlenin. Ser ikun hemm ukoll enfasi qawwija fuq azzjonijiet ta’ appoġġ bħal taħriġ u riċerka. Il-Kummissjoni ser tkompli tipprovdi l-appoġġ finanzjarju tagħha għal proġetti fil-qasam tas-CBRN permezz tal-Fond għas-Sigurtà Interna – Pulizija. |
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Dokument strateġiku ġdid li jesplora d-dimensjoni tas-sigurtà tal-politika dwar is-CBRN ser jinħareġ fl-ewwel nofs tal-2017. Il-prijoritajiet tal-komunikazzjoni l-ġdida ser jiġu żviluppati f’kooperazzjoni mill-qrib mal-partijiet ikkonċernati ewlenin, inkluż ir-rappreżentanti tal-Istati Membri fil-Grupp Konsultattiv tas-CBRN-E. Probabbilment din ser issegwi l-istruttura tal-Aġenda Ewropea dwar is-Sigurtà u ser tiffoka fuq użu aħjar tal-għodod eżistenti għall-iskambju ta’ informazzjoni, kooperazzjoni operazzjonali mtejba u kooperazzjoni mill-qrib ma’ sħab internazzjonali ewlenin. Ser ikun hemm ukoll enfasi qawwija fuq azzjonijiet ta’ appoġġ bħal taħriġ u riċerka. Il-Kummissjoni ser tkompli tipprovdi l-appoġġ finanzjarju tagħha għal proġetti fil-qasam tas-CBRN permezz tal-Fond għas-Sigurtà Interna – Pulizija.

| 48. | Il-Pjan ta’ Azzjoni dwar is-CBRN rċieva appoġġ xjentifiku u tekniku minn firxa ta’ proġetti ta’ riċerka ffinanzjati mill-Programm għal Soċjetà Sigura taħt is-Seba’ Programm Qafas. Ir-riċerka tkopri ċ-ċiklu kollu tal-ġestjoni ta’ kriżijiet, mill-prevenzjoni sal-irkupru. L-attivitajiet biex jiġu identifikati l-ħtiġijiet tal-istandardizzazzjoni jistgħu jwasslu għal standards imsejħa “Normi Ewropej” (EN). Il-programm Orizzont 2020 ser isaħħaħ il-ħidma li għaddejja fir-riċerka dwar is-CBRN permezz ta’ suġġetti ffokati. |
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Il-Pjan ta’ Azzjoni dwar is-CBRN rċieva appoġġ xjentifiku u tekniku minn firxa ta’ proġetti ta’ riċerka ffinanzjati mill-Programm għal Soċjetà Sigura taħt is-Seba’ Programm Qafas. Ir-riċerka tkopri ċ-ċiklu kollu tal-ġestjoni ta’ kriżijiet, mill-prevenzjoni sal-irkupru. L-attivitajiet biex jiġu identifikati l-ħtiġijiet tal-istandardizzazzjoni jistgħu jwasslu għal standards imsejħa “Normi Ewropej” (EN). Il-programm Orizzont 2020 ser isaħħaħ il-ħidma li għaddejja fir-riċerka dwar is-CBRN permezz ta’ suġġetti ffokati.

GRUPPI TA’ RIFLESSJONI

| 49. | Fuq il-bażi tad-Deċiżjoni tal-Kunsill 2010/430/PESK (13) tas-26 ta’ Lulju 2010, l-implimentazzjoni tal-Istrateġija tal-UE kontra l-proliferazzjoni tal-armi ta’ qerda massiva ġiet appoġġata b’mod attiv mill-Konsorzju tal-UE għan-Nonproliferazzjoni li beda l-attivitajiet tiegħu f’Jannar 2011. Skont id-Deċiżjoni tal-Kunsill 2014/129/PESK (14) adottata fl-10 ta’ Marzu 2014 l-attivitajiet tal-Konsorzju qed jiġu estiżi għal tliet snin oħra billi jibnu fuq dak li nkiseb sa issa u biż-żieda ta’ proġetti ġodda u innovattivi. |
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Fuq il-bażi tad-Deċiżjoni tal-Kunsill 2010/430/PESK (13) tas-26 ta’ Lulju 2010, l-implimentazzjoni tal-Istrateġija tal-UE kontra l-proliferazzjoni tal-armi ta’ qerda massiva ġiet appoġġata b’mod attiv mill-Konsorzju tal-UE għan-Nonproliferazzjoni li beda l-attivitajiet tiegħu f’Jannar 2011. Skont id-Deċiżjoni tal-Kunsill 2014/129/PESK (14) adottata fl-10 ta’ Marzu 2014 l-attivitajiet tal-Konsorzju qed jiġu estiżi għal tliet snin oħra billi jibnu fuq dak li nkiseb sa issa u biż-żieda ta’ proġetti ġodda u innovattivi.

| 50. | L-attivitajiet tal-Konsorzju żiedu l-viżibbiltà tal-UE fir-rigward ta’ pajjiżi terzi u s-soċjetà ċivili u kkontribwixxew sostanzjalment għat-tfassil tal-politika tal-UE fl-oqsma tan-nonproliferazzjoni u d-diżarm. Il-Konsorzju jipprovdi pjattaforma għal kuntatti informali fost il-prattikanti u jistimula d-djalogu bejn partijiet ikkonċernati differenti. L-attivitajiet tiegħu għenu fis-sensibilizzazzjoni dwar l-isfidi imposti mill-armi nukleari, kimiċi u bijoloġiċi. In-netwerk estensiv tiegħu għandu 73 grupp ta’ riflessjoni madwar l-Ewropa. |
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L-attivitajiet tal-Konsorzju żiedu l-viżibbiltà tal-UE fir-rigward ta’ pajjiżi terzi u s-soċjetà ċivili u kkontribwixxew sostanzjalment għat-tfassil tal-politika tal-UE fl-oqsma tan-nonproliferazzjoni u d-diżarm. Il-Konsorzju jipprovdi pjattaforma għal kuntatti informali fost il-prattikanti u jistimula d-djalogu bejn partijiet ikkonċernati differenti. L-attivitajiet tiegħu għenu fis-sensibilizzazzjoni dwar l-isfidi imposti mill-armi nukleari, kimiċi u bijoloġiċi. In-netwerk estensiv tiegħu għandu 73 grupp ta’ riflessjoni madwar l-Ewropa.

| 51. | Il-ħames Konferenza tal-UE dwar in-Nonproliferazzjoni u d-Diżarm, ospitata mill-Konsorzju tal-UE għan-Nonproliferazzjoni saret fit-3 u l-4 ta’ Novembru 2016 fi Brussell. Din kienet l-akbar waħda s’issa bi 300 parteċipant minn 70 pajjiż u organizzazzjoni internazzjonali |
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Il-ħames Konferenza tal-UE dwar in-Nonproliferazzjoni u d-Diżarm, ospitata mill-Konsorzju tal-UE għan-Nonproliferazzjoni saret fit-3 u l-4 ta’ Novembru 2016 fi Brussell. Din kienet l-akbar waħda s’issa bi 300 parteċipant minn 70 pajjiż u organizzazzjoni internazzjonali

IR-RIŻOLUZZJONI 1540 TAL-KUNSILL TAS-SIGURTÀ TAN-NAZZJONIJIET UNITI U L-KONTROLLI TAL-ESPORTAZZJONI

UNSCR 1540

| 52. | Ir-Riżoluzzjoni 1540 (2004) tal-Kunsill tas-Sigurtà tan-NU għadha pilastru ċentrali tal-arkitettura internazzjonali tan-nonproliferazzjoni. Hija l-ewwel strument internazzjonali li tittratta b’mod integrat u komprensiv dwar l-armi ta’ qerda massiva, il-mezzi ta’ kunsinna tagħhom u materjali relatati. UNSCR 1540 (2004) tistabbilixxi obbligi vinkolanti fuq il-pajjiżi kollha. Dawn għandhom l-għan li jipprevjenu u jimpedixxu lill-atturi mhux Statali milli jiksbu aċċess għal tali armi u materjali relatati mal-armi. Adottata taħt il-Kapitolu VII tal-Karta tan-Nazzjonijiet Uniti, ir-Riżoluzzjoni titlob lill-pajjiżi kollha jadottaw il-leġislazzjoni neċessarja li tipprojbixxi lill-atturi mhux statali milli jiksbu armi nukleari, kimiċi jew bijoloġiċi u jistabbilixxu kontrolli domestiċi xierqa għal materjali relatati biex jiġi prevenut it-traffikar illeċitu tagħhom. |
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Ir-Riżoluzzjoni 1540 (2004) tal-Kunsill tas-Sigurtà tan-NU għadha pilastru ċentrali tal-arkitettura internazzjonali tan-nonproliferazzjoni. Hija l-ewwel strument internazzjonali li tittratta b’mod integrat u komprensiv dwar l-armi ta’ qerda massiva, il-mezzi ta’ kunsinna tagħhom u materjali relatati. UNSCR 1540 (2004) tistabbilixxi obbligi vinkolanti fuq il-pajjiżi kollha. Dawn għandhom l-għan li jipprevjenu u jimpedixxu lill-atturi mhux Statali milli jiksbu aċċess għal tali armi u materjali relatati mal-armi. Adottata taħt il-Kapitolu VII tal-Karta tan-Nazzjonijiet Uniti, ir-Riżoluzzjoni titlob lill-pajjiżi kollha jadottaw il-leġislazzjoni neċessarja li tipprojbixxi lill-atturi mhux statali milli jiksbu armi nukleari, kimiċi jew bijoloġiċi u jistabbilixxu kontrolli domestiċi xierqa għal materjali relatati biex jiġi prevenut it-traffikar illeċitu tagħhom.

| 53. | Fl-2016, il-Kumitat 1540 wettaq, kif mitlub mir-Riżoluzzjoni 1977 (2011) tal-KNSU, rieżami komprensiv tal-istat ta’ implimentazzjoni tar-Riżoluzzjoni 1540 (2004). F’dan l-eżerċizzju l-Kumitat interaġixxa mas-sħab tan-NU, organizzazzjonijiet internazzjonali, akkademiċi, l-industrija u membri parlamentari. L-UE pparteċipat attivament f’dan il-proċess ta’ analiżi, eż. l-UE stabbilixxiet l-attivitajiet tagħha b’appoġġ għall-UNSCR 1540 f’rapport indirizzat lill-Kumitat 1540 u fformulat sensiela ta’ rakkomandazzjonijiet għall-iżvilupp futur tar-Riżoluzzjoni. Ħafna minn dawn ir-rakkomandazzjonijiet kienu inklużi fir-rapport dwar ir-rieżami komprensiv li l-Kumitat 1540 ippreżenta lill-KNSU, u fir-Riżoluzzjoni 2325 (2016) sussegwenti tal-KSNU adottata fil-15 ta’ Diċembru 2016. |
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Fl-2016, il-Kumitat 1540 wettaq, kif mitlub mir-Riżoluzzjoni 1977 (2011) tal-KNSU, rieżami komprensiv tal-istat ta’ implimentazzjoni tar-Riżoluzzjoni 1540 (2004). F’dan l-eżerċizzju l-Kumitat interaġixxa mas-sħab tan-NU, organizzazzjonijiet internazzjonali, akkademiċi, l-industrija u membri parlamentari. L-UE pparteċipat attivament f’dan il-proċess ta’ analiżi, eż. l-UE stabbilixxiet l-attivitajiet tagħha b’appoġġ għall-UNSCR 1540 f’rapport indirizzat lill-Kumitat 1540 u fformulat sensiela ta’ rakkomandazzjonijiet għall-iżvilupp futur tar-Riżoluzzjoni. Ħafna minn dawn ir-rakkomandazzjonijiet kienu inklużi fir-rapport dwar ir-rieżami komprensiv li l-Kumitat 1540 ippreżenta lill-KNSU, u fir-Riżoluzzjoni 2325 (2016) sussegwenti tal-KSNU adottata fil-15 ta’ Diċembru 2016.

| 54. | Matul l-aħħar għaxar snin, l-UE pprovdiet, permezz ta’ skema ta’ finanzjament pluriennali li kienet ta’ suċċess, ammont sostanzjali lill-Uffiċċju tan-Nazzjonijiet Uniti għall-Affarijiet ta’ Diżarm (UNODA). L-appoġġ tal-UE ngħata permezz ta’ Azzjonijiet Konġunti tal-Kunsill adottati fl-2006 u l-2008 rispettivament u Deċiżjoni tal-Kunsill adottata fl-2013. Dan l-appoġġ lill-UNODA, li l-UE pprovdiet bħala parti mill-Politika Estera u ta’ Sigurtà Komuni tagħha, kien maħsub biex:






  a. | isaħħaħ l-isforzi nazzjonali u reġjonali u l-bini tal-kapaċità f’kooperazzjoni mill-qrib ma’ programmi oħra tal-UE sabiex jiġu żgurati sinerġiji u komplementarjetà; |
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Matul l-aħħar għaxar snin, l-UE pprovdiet, permezz ta’ skema ta’ finanzjament pluriennali li kienet ta’ suċċess, ammont sostanzjali lill-Uffiċċju tan-Nazzjonijiet Uniti għall-Affarijiet ta’ Diżarm (UNODA). L-appoġġ tal-UE ngħata permezz ta’ Azzjonijiet Konġunti tal-Kunsill adottati fl-2006 u l-2008 rispettivament u Deċiżjoni tal-Kunsill adottata fl-2013. Dan l-appoġġ lill-UNODA, li l-UE pprovdiet bħala parti mill-Politika Estera u ta’ Sigurtà Komuni tagħha, kien maħsub biex:

a.

isaħħaħ l-isforzi nazzjonali u reġjonali u l-bini tal-kapaċità f’kooperazzjoni mill-qrib ma’ programmi oħra tal-UE sabiex jiġu żgurati sinerġiji u komplementarjetà;

| b. | jikkontribwixxi għall-implimentazzjoni prattika ta’ UNSCR 1540, b’mod partikolari dwar l-assistenza teknika, il-kooperazzjoni internazzjonali u s-sensibilizzazzjoni tal-pubbliku; |
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jikkontribwixxi għall-implimentazzjoni prattika ta’ UNSCR 1540, b’mod partikolari dwar l-assistenza teknika, il-kooperazzjoni internazzjonali u s-sensibilizzazzjoni tal-pubbliku;

| c. | jgħin lill-pajjiżi jiżviluppaw u jimplimentaw pjanijiet ta’ azzjoni nazzjonali, meta huma jitolbu dan. |
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jgħin lill-pajjiżi jiżviluppaw u jimplimentaw pjanijiet ta’ azzjoni nazzjonali, meta huma jitolbu dan.

| 55. | L-aktar Deċiżjoni reċenti tal-Kunsill f’dan ir-rigward ġiet adottata fl-2013 u skadiet f’April 2016. L-UE għamlet tħejjijiet għall-adozzjoni ta’ Deċiżjoni ġdida tal-Kunsill fl-2017 b’appoġġ għall-implimentazzjoni u l-universalità ta’ UNSCR 1540, filwaqt li tqis l-eżitu u r-rakkomandazzjonijiet tar-rieżami komprensiv li sar fl-2016. |
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L-aktar Deċiżjoni reċenti tal-Kunsill f’dan ir-rigward ġiet adottata fl-2013 u skadiet f’April 2016. L-UE għamlet tħejjijiet għall-adozzjoni ta’ Deċiżjoni ġdida tal-Kunsill fl-2017 b’appoġġ għall-implimentazzjoni u l-universalità ta’ UNSCR 1540, filwaqt li tqis l-eżitu u r-rakkomandazzjonijiet tar-rieżami komprensiv li sar fl-2016.

| 56. | Fl-2016, l-UE wettqet ħidma ta’ komunikazzjoni mmirata permezz tan-netwerk tagħha ta’ delegazzjonijiet tal-UE fis-17-il pajjiż li għad iridu jippreżentaw l-ewwel rapport lill-Kumitat 1540. L-isforz ta’ komunikazzjoni tal-UE ntlaqa’ tajjeb f’għadd ta’ pajjiżi u ser jagħti lok għal azzjoni ta’ appoġġ tal-UE bħala segwitu fuq talba u fi sħubija mal-pajjiżi kkonċernati. |
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Fl-2016, l-UE wettqet ħidma ta’ komunikazzjoni mmirata permezz tan-netwerk tagħha ta’ delegazzjonijiet tal-UE fis-17-il pajjiż li għad iridu jippreżentaw l-ewwel rapport lill-Kumitat 1540. L-isforz ta’ komunikazzjoni tal-UE ntlaqa’ tajjeb f’għadd ta’ pajjiżi u ser jagħti lok għal azzjoni ta’ appoġġ tal-UE bħala segwitu fuq talba u fi sħubija mal-pajjiżi kkonċernati.

Kontroll tal-esportazzjoni

| 57. | Fl-2016 l-UE kompliet taġġorna regolarment ir-regolamenti tagħha biex jiġu riflessi żviluppi fir-reġimi multilaterali għall-kontroll tal-esportazzjonijiet. Għalhekk, ir-Regolament Delegat tal-Kummissjoni (UE) 2016/1969 (15) tat-12 ta’ Settembru 2016 aġġorna l-lista ta’ kontroll tal-UE f’konformità mad-deċiżjonijiet meħuda fir-reġimi multilaterali għall-kontroll tal-esportazzjonijiet fl-2015, u introduċa bidliet għal pereżempju l-kontroll ta’ sistemi ta’ kejl bil-laser u tagħmir elettroniku li jista’ jwettaq konverżjonijiet minn analogu għal diġitali b’veloċità għolja |
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Fl-2016 l-UE kompliet taġġorna regolarment ir-regolamenti tagħha biex jiġu riflessi żviluppi fir-reġimi multilaterali għall-kontroll tal-esportazzjonijiet. Għalhekk, ir-Regolament Delegat tal-Kummissjoni (UE) 2016/1969 (15) tat-12 ta’ Settembru 2016 aġġorna l-lista ta’ kontroll tal-UE f’konformità mad-deċiżjonijiet meħuda fir-reġimi multilaterali għall-kontroll tal-esportazzjonijiet fl-2015, u introduċa bidliet għal pereżempju l-kontroll ta’ sistemi ta’ kejl bil-laser u tagħmir elettroniku li jista’ jwettaq konverżjonijiet minn analogu għal diġitali b’veloċità għolja

| 58. | Il-Grupp ta’ Koordinazzjoni dwar Oġġetti b’Użu Doppju kompla jappoġġa l-implimentazzjoni effettiva u konsistenti tal-kontroll tal-esportazzjoni fl-UE. Ġew introdotti funzjonalitajiet ġodda fis-“Sistema Elettronika għal Oġġetti b’Użu Doppju” li tejbu l-iskambji tal-informazzjoni u dawk tekniċi fi ħdan l-UE. L-UE adottat noti ta’ gwida għall-implimentazzjoni effettiva ta’ parametri ta’ kontroll speċifiċi pereżempju fir-rigward ta’ prodotti ta’ kriptaġġ. Ġie ppubblikat rapport annwali (16) biex tiġi żgurata trasparenza fir-rigward tal-kontroll tal-esportazzjoni u l-attivitajiet tal-liċenzjar. |
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58.

Il-Grupp ta’ Koordinazzjoni dwar Oġġetti b’Użu Doppju kompla jappoġġa l-implimentazzjoni effettiva u konsistenti tal-kontroll tal-esportazzjoni fl-UE. Ġew introdotti funzjonalitajiet ġodda fis-“Sistema Elettronika għal Oġġetti b’Użu Doppju” li tejbu l-iskambji tal-informazzjoni u dawk tekniċi fi ħdan l-UE. L-UE adottat noti ta’ gwida għall-implimentazzjoni effettiva ta’ parametri ta’ kontroll speċifiċi pereżempju fir-rigward ta’ prodotti ta’ kriptaġġ. Ġie ppubblikat rapport annwali (16) biex tiġi żgurata trasparenza fir-rigward tal-kontroll tal-esportazzjoni u l-attivitajiet tal-liċenzjar.

| 59. | Inbeda rieżami tal-politika tal-UE dwar il-kontroll tal-esportazzjoni. Il-Kummissjoni Ewropea adottat proposta għall-modernizzazzjoni tal-kontrolli tal-esportazzjoni tal-UE (17) u l-adattament tagħhom għal ċirkostanzi teknoloġiċi, ekonomiċi u politiċi li qegħdin jinbidlu malajr. Il-proposta ntbagħtet lill-Parlament Ewropew u lill-Kunsill għal diskussjoni skont il-proċedura leġislattiva ordinarja. |
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59.

Inbeda rieżami tal-politika tal-UE dwar il-kontroll tal-esportazzjoni. Il-Kummissjoni Ewropea adottat proposta għall-modernizzazzjoni tal-kontrolli tal-esportazzjoni tal-UE (17) u l-adattament tagħhom għal ċirkostanzi teknoloġiċi, ekonomiċi u politiċi li qegħdin jinbidlu malajr. Il-proposta ntbagħtet lill-Parlament Ewropew u lill-Kunsill għal diskussjoni skont il-proċedura leġislattiva ordinarja.

| 60. | Il-pożizzjonijiet u d-dikjarazzjonijiet tal-UE ġew ikkoordinati kif xieraq bi tħejjija għal-laqgħat rilevanti tar-reġimi għall-kontroll tal-esportazzjoni: il-laqgħa Plenarja tal-Grupp ta’ Fornituri Nukleari f’Seoul (mit-23 sal-24 ta’ Ġunju 2016); il-laqgħa Plenarja tal-Grupp Awstralja f’Pariġi (9 ta’ Ġunju 2016); u l-laqgħa Plenarja tas-Sistema ta’ Kontroll tat-Teknoloġija tal-Missili li ltaqa’ f’Busan (mis-17 sal-21 ta’ Ottubru 2016). |
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60.

Il-pożizzjonijiet u d-dikjarazzjonijiet tal-UE ġew ikkoordinati kif xieraq bi tħejjija għal-laqgħat rilevanti tar-reġimi għall-kontroll tal-esportazzjoni: il-laqgħa Plenarja tal-Grupp ta’ Fornituri Nukleari f’Seoul (mit-23 sal-24 ta’ Ġunju 2016); il-laqgħa Plenarja tal-Grupp Awstralja f’Pariġi (9 ta’ Ġunju 2016); u l-laqgħa Plenarja tas-Sistema ta’ Kontroll tat-Teknoloġija tal-Missili li ltaqa’ f’Busan (mis-17 sal-21 ta’ Ottubru 2016).

| 61. | Tkompliet l-implimentazzjoni tal-programm ta’ Komunikazzjoni dwar il-Kontroll tal-Esportazzjoni, EU P2P, biex tissaħħaħ l-effettività tas-sistemi ta’ kontroll tal-esportazzjoni ta’ oġġetti b’użu doppju u materjali, tagħmir u teknoloġiji relatati. Il-programm attwalment ikopri 34 pajjiż minn sitt reġjuni. F’Settembru 2015 dan ġie estiż biex jippermetti kooperazzjoni ma’ pajjiżi sħab ġodda. Ġew implimentati attivitajiet ġodda fil-Marokk, it-Tuneżija, il-Ġordan, l-Ukrajna, il-Georgia u fl-Emirati Għarab Magħquda. Esperti tal-UE għal żmien twil ntbagħtu fil-Każakistan u l-Ġordan biex isaħħu r-rabtiet ma’ pajjiżi sħab. Ġie stabbilit programm speċjali fix-Xlokk tal-Asja. |
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Tkompliet l-implimentazzjoni tal-programm ta’ Komunikazzjoni dwar il-Kontroll tal-Esportazzjoni, EU P2P, biex tissaħħaħ l-effettività tas-sistemi ta’ kontroll tal-esportazzjoni ta’ oġġetti b’użu doppju u materjali, tagħmir u teknoloġiji relatati. Il-programm attwalment ikopri 34 pajjiż minn sitt reġjuni. F’Settembru 2015 dan ġie estiż biex jippermetti kooperazzjoni ma’ pajjiżi sħab ġodda. Ġew implimentati attivitajiet ġodda fil-Marokk, it-Tuneżija, il-Ġordan, l-Ukrajna, il-Georgia u fl-Emirati Għarab Magħquda. Esperti tal-UE għal żmien twil ntbagħtu fil-Każakistan u l-Ġordan biex isaħħu r-rabtiet ma’ pajjiżi sħab. Ġie stabbilit programm speċjali fix-Xlokk tal-Asja.

| 62. | Kompliet il-koordinazzjoni intensiva bejn il-programm ta’ Komunikazzjoni dwar il-Kontroll tal-Esportazzjoni EU P2P u l-Programm tad-Dipartiment tal-Istati Uniti dwar il-Kontroll tal-Esportazzjoni u s-Sigurtà tal-Fruntieri (EXBS). Eżerċizzji konġunti ta’ simulazzjoni bejn l-UE u l-Istati Uniti ġew organizzati biex tissaħħaħ il-kooperazzjoni transfruntiera u transreġjonali bejn l-awtoritajiet ta’ kontroll tal-esportazzjoni. Ġie stabbilit kors universitarju tas-sajf kull sena tal-UE dwar in-nonproliferazzjoni u l-kontroll tal-esportazzjoni fil-qafas tal-Forum Ewropew Alpbach. Il-portal tal-programm ta’ Komunikazzjoni EU P2P (https://export-control.jrc.ec.europa.eu/) kompla jservi bħala pjattaforma għall-programmi kollha ta’ komunikazzjoni tal-UE dwar il-kontroll tal-esportazzjoni ta’ oġġetti militari u b’użu doppju, bl-għan li jiġi strutturat l-iskambju ta’ informazzjoni mal-pajjiżi sħab tal-UE. Il-programm huwa ffinanzjat taħt l-Istrument li jikkontribwixxi għall-Istabbiltà u l-Paċi. |
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62.

Kompliet il-koordinazzjoni intensiva bejn il-programm ta’ Komunikazzjoni dwar il-Kontroll tal-Esportazzjoni EU P2P u l-Programm tad-Dipartiment tal-Istati Uniti dwar il-Kontroll tal-Esportazzjoni u s-Sigurtà tal-Fruntieri (EXBS). Eżerċizzji konġunti ta’ simulazzjoni bejn l-UE u l-Istati Uniti ġew organizzati biex tissaħħaħ il-kooperazzjoni transfruntiera u transreġjonali bejn l-awtoritajiet ta’ kontroll tal-esportazzjoni. Ġie stabbilit kors universitarju tas-sajf kull sena tal-UE dwar in-nonproliferazzjoni u l-kontroll tal-esportazzjoni fil-qafas tal-Forum Ewropew Alpbach. Il-portal tal-programm ta’ Komunikazzjoni EU P2P (https://export-control.jrc.ec.europa.eu/) kompla jservi bħala pjattaforma għall-programmi kollha ta’ komunikazzjoni tal-UE dwar il-kontroll tal-esportazzjoni ta’ oġġetti militari u b’użu doppju, bl-għan li jiġi strutturat l-iskambju ta’ informazzjoni mal-pajjiżi sħab tal-UE. Il-programm huwa ffinanzjat taħt l-Istrument li jikkontribwixxi għall-Istabbiltà u l-Paċi.

L-ISPAZJU

| 63. | L-UE u l-Istati Membri tagħha qed isiru utenti dejjem aktar importanti tal-ispazju extra-atmosferiku. L-UE żviluppat żewġ programmi spazjali ambizzjużi, Galileo u Copernicus, li jikkomplementaw il-programmi spazjali nazzjonali. L-UE tibbenefika wkoll minn programmi spazjali Ewropej tal-Istati Membri tagħha u tal-Aġenzija Spazjali Ewropea. L-Istrateġija Globali għall-Politika Estera u ta’ Sigurtà tal-Unjoni Ewropea ta’ Ġunju 2016 għaldaqstant ikkonfermat mill-ġdid l-impenn dejjiemi tal-UE għall-promozzjoni tal-kooperazzjoni internazzjonali fl-ispazju extra-atmosferiku u għall-promozzjoni tas-sigurtà u s-sostenibbiltà spazjali: “Fl-ispazju, ser nippromwovu l-awtonomija u s-sigurtà tas-servizzi tagħna li huma bbażati fl-ispazju u naħdmu fuq prinċipji għal imġiba responsabbli fl-ispazju, li jistgħu jwasslu għall-adozzjoni ta’ kodiċi ta’ kondotta volontarja internazzjonali”. |
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63.

L-UE u l-Istati Membri tagħha qed isiru utenti dejjem aktar importanti tal-ispazju extra-atmosferiku. L-UE żviluppat żewġ programmi spazjali ambizzjużi, Galileo u Copernicus, li jikkomplementaw il-programmi spazjali nazzjonali. L-UE tibbenefika wkoll minn programmi spazjali Ewropej tal-Istati Membri tagħha u tal-Aġenzija Spazjali Ewropea. L-Istrateġija Globali għall-Politika Estera u ta’ Sigurtà tal-Unjoni Ewropea ta’ Ġunju 2016 għaldaqstant ikkonfermat mill-ġdid l-impenn dejjiemi tal-UE għall-promozzjoni tal-kooperazzjoni internazzjonali fl-ispazju extra-atmosferiku u għall-promozzjoni tas-sigurtà u s-sostenibbiltà spazjali: “Fl-ispazju, ser nippromwovu l-awtonomija u s-sigurtà tas-servizzi tagħna li huma bbażati fl-ispazju u naħdmu fuq prinċipji għal imġiba responsabbli fl-ispazju, li jistgħu jwasslu għall-adozzjoni ta’ kodiċi ta’ kondotta volontarja internazzjonali”.

| 64. | F’Ottubru 2016, l-UE ħarġet Strateġija ġdida dwar l-Ispazju għall-Ewropa, li tistabbilixxi l-ambizzjonijiet tal-Ewropa fl-ispazju u tikkonferma li l-UE tibqa’ sieħeb attiv u involut globalment. Abbażi tal-valuri u l-prinċipji minquxa fit-trattati tan-NU, l-UE tkompli taħdem flimkien mal-Istati Membri u s-sħab tagħha biex tippromwovi l-prinċipji internazzjonali ta’ mġiba responsabbli fl-ispazju extra-atmosferiku u biex tipproteġi l-użu sostenibbli u paċifiku tal-ispazju min-nazzjonijiet kollha. |
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64.

F’Ottubru 2016, l-UE ħarġet Strateġija ġdida dwar l-Ispazju għall-Ewropa, li tistabbilixxi l-ambizzjonijiet tal-Ewropa fl-ispazju u tikkonferma li l-UE tibqa’ sieħeb attiv u involut globalment. Abbażi tal-valuri u l-prinċipji minquxa fit-trattati tan-NU, l-UE tkompli taħdem flimkien mal-Istati Membri u s-sħab tagħha biex tippromwovi l-prinċipji internazzjonali ta’ mġiba responsabbli fl-ispazju extra-atmosferiku u biex tipproteġi l-użu sostenibbli u paċifiku tal-ispazju min-nazzjonijiet kollha.

| 65. | L-UE u l-Istati Membri tagħha ser ikomplu jimpenjaw ruħhom f’dawn l-oqsma, li huma importanti għas-sigurtà u l-prosperità tagħna. |
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65.

L-UE u l-Istati Membri tagħha ser ikomplu jimpenjaw ruħhom f’dawn l-oqsma, li huma importanti għas-sigurtà u l-prosperità tagħna.

KLAWŻOLI DWAR IN-NONPROLIFERAZZJONI TAL-AQM

| 66. | L-UE kompliet, f’konformità mal-Istrateġija tagħha dwar in-nonproliferazzjoni tal-AQM, tintegra b’mod sistematiku n-nonproliferazzjoni tal-AQM fir-relazzjonijiet kuntrattwali tagħha ma’ pajjiżi terzi. Barra minn hekk, saru aktar negozjati rigward klawżoli dwar in-nonproliferazzjoni tal-AQM fil-ftehimiet rilevanti bejn l-UE u pajjiżi terzi. In-negozjati ġew konklużi b’suċċess ma’ Kuba u l-Malasja, filwaqt li sar progress konsiderevoli fin-negozjati mal-Ġappun u l-Armenja. Barra minn hekk, saru tħejjijiet u konsultazzjonijiet dwar id-diskussjonijiet li ġejjin mal-Mercosur u l-Messiku kmieni fl-2017. In-negozjati għenu biex tiżdied is-sensibilizzazzjoni dwar politiki tal-UE dwar in-nonproliferazzjoni u d-diżarm. Dawn jipprovdu wkoll forum biex jiżdied il-fehim reċiproku, jiġu identifikati possibbiltajiet għal kooperazzjoni futura u jitħeġġeġ progress konkret fin-nonproliferazzjoni u d-diżarm. |
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66.

L-UE kompliet, f’konformità mal-Istrateġija tagħha dwar in-nonproliferazzjoni tal-AQM, tintegra b’mod sistematiku n-nonproliferazzjoni tal-AQM fir-relazzjonijiet kuntrattwali tagħha ma’ pajjiżi terzi. Barra minn hekk, saru aktar negozjati rigward klawżoli dwar in-nonproliferazzjoni tal-AQM fil-ftehimiet rilevanti bejn l-UE u pajjiżi terzi. In-negozjati ġew konklużi b’suċċess ma’ Kuba u l-Malasja, filwaqt li sar progress konsiderevoli fin-negozjati mal-Ġappun u l-Armenja. Barra minn hekk, saru tħejjijiet u konsultazzjonijiet dwar id-diskussjonijiet li ġejjin mal-Mercosur u l-Messiku kmieni fl-2017. In-negozjati għenu biex tiżdied is-sensibilizzazzjoni dwar politiki tal-UE dwar in-nonproliferazzjoni u d-diżarm. Dawn jipprovdu wkoll forum biex jiżdied il-fehim reċiproku, jiġu identifikati possibbiltajiet għal kooperazzjoni futura u jitħeġġeġ progress konkret fin-nonproliferazzjoni u d-diżarm.

FORA MULTILATERALI OĦRA

G7

| 67. | L-UE kompliet tieħu sehem attiv fil-laqgħat tad-Diretturi għan-Nonproliferazzjoni tal-G7 (NPDG) li saru fl-2016 taħt il-Presidenza Ġappuniża. Il-punt kruċjali kien meta fil-11 ta’ April 2016 ġiet adottata d-Dikjarazzjoni ta’ Hiroshima dwar id-Diżarm Nukleari u n-Nonproliferazzjoni mill-Ministri għall-Affarijiet Barranin tal-G7. |
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67.

L-UE kompliet tieħu sehem attiv fil-laqgħat tad-Diretturi għan-Nonproliferazzjoni tal-G7 (NPDG) li saru fl-2016 taħt il-Presidenza Ġappuniża. Il-punt kruċjali kien meta fil-11 ta’ April 2016 ġiet adottata d-Dikjarazzjoni ta’ Hiroshima dwar id-Diżarm Nukleari u n-Nonproliferazzjoni mill-Ministri għall-Affarijiet Barranin tal-G7.

| 68. | L-UE hija impenjata wkoll għas-Sħubija Globali tal-G8 kontra l-Firxa ta’ Armi u Materjal ta’ Qerda Massiva (GP), b’mod partikolari permezz tal-assistenza teknika (valutazzjoni tat-theddid, pjanijiet ta’ azzjoni nazzjonali) mogħtija madwar id-dinja mill-inizjattiva tal-UE dwar iċ-Ċentri ta’ Eċċellenza dwar il-mitigazzjoni tar-riskju Kimiku, Bijoloġiku, Radjoloġiku u Nukleari. L-UE tirrikonoxxi li l-programmi u l-attivitajiet tal-GP għall-ġlieda kontra t-terroriżmu b’AQM huma relatati mill-qrib mal-proċess tas-Summit dwar is-Sigurtà Nukleari, il-Konferenza ta’ Reviżjoni tal-BTWC u r-Reviżjoni Komprensiva tal-UNSCR 1540. F’dan ir-rigward, l-UE tilqa’ b’sodisfazzjon l-espansjoni kontinwa tal-GP lil hinn mill-G7; is-Sħubija attwalment tinkludi 30 membru attiv, li ħamsa minnhom għandhom Segretarjati Reġjonali tal-UE. |
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68.

L-UE hija impenjata wkoll għas-Sħubija Globali tal-G8 kontra l-Firxa ta’ Armi u Materjal ta’ Qerda Massiva (GP), b’mod partikolari permezz tal-assistenza teknika (valutazzjoni tat-theddid, pjanijiet ta’ azzjoni nazzjonali) mogħtija madwar id-dinja mill-inizjattiva tal-UE dwar iċ-Ċentri ta’ Eċċellenza dwar il-mitigazzjoni tar-riskju Kimiku, Bijoloġiku, Radjoloġiku u Nukleari. L-UE tirrikonoxxi li l-programmi u l-attivitajiet tal-GP għall-ġlieda kontra t-terroriżmu b’AQM huma relatati mill-qrib mal-proċess tas-Summit dwar is-Sigurtà Nukleari, il-Konferenza ta’ Reviżjoni tal-BTWC u r-Reviżjoni Komprensiva tal-UNSCR 1540. F’dan ir-rigward, l-UE tilqa’ b’sodisfazzjon l-espansjoni kontinwa tal-GP lil hinn mill-G7; is-Sħubija attwalment tinkludi 30 membru attiv, li ħamsa minnhom għandhom Segretarjati Reġjonali tal-UE.

LAQGĦAT TA’ DJALOGU POLITIKU

| 69. | Il-Mibgħut Speċjali tas-SEAE għan-Nonproliferazzjoni u d-Diżarm is-Sur Jacek Bylicakellu laqgħat ta’ djalogu dwar in-nonproliferazzjoni u d-diżarm mal-Indja, il-Ġappun, il-Pakistan, il-Federazzjoni Russa, l-Istati Uniti u Iżrael. Huwa wettaq għadd ta’ konsultazzjonijiet bilaterali ma’ diversi partijiet ikkonċernati fil-marġini ta’ fora importanti bħall-Ewwel Kumitat tal-AĠNU, il-Konferenza Ġenerali tal-IAEA, il-Konferenza ta’ Reviżjoni tal-BTWC u l-Konferenza tal-Istati Partijiet għas-CWC. Saru konsultazzjonijiet bilaterali mar-Rappreżentant Għoli tan-NU għall-Affarijiet ta’ Diżarm, mad-Direttur Ġenerali tal-Organizzazzjoni għall-Projbizzjoni ta’ Armi Kimiċi u mad-Direttur tal-UNIDIR, fost oħrajn. |
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Il-Mibgħut Speċjali tas-SEAE għan-Nonproliferazzjoni u d-Diżarm is-Sur Jacek Bylicakellu laqgħat ta’ djalogu dwar in-nonproliferazzjoni u d-diżarm mal-Indja, il-Ġappun, il-Pakistan, il-Federazzjoni Russa, l-Istati Uniti u Iżrael. Huwa wettaq għadd ta’ konsultazzjonijiet bilaterali ma’ diversi partijiet ikkonċernati fil-marġini ta’ fora importanti bħall-Ewwel Kumitat tal-AĠNU, il-Konferenza Ġenerali tal-IAEA, il-Konferenza ta’ Reviżjoni tal-BTWC u l-Konferenza tal-Istati Partijiet għas-CWC. Saru konsultazzjonijiet bilaterali mar-Rappreżentant Għoli tan-NU għall-Affarijiet ta’ Diżarm, mad-Direttur Ġenerali tal-Organizzazzjoni għall-Projbizzjoni ta’ Armi Kimiċi u mad-Direttur tal-UNIDIR, fost oħrajn.

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(1)  ĠU L 281, 23.10.2013, p. 6.

(2)  ĠU L 308, 16.11.2016, p. 22.

(3)  ĠU L 172, 2.7.2009, p. 18.

(4)  ĠU L 314, 1.12.2015, p. 51.

(5)  ĠU L 43, 18.2.2015, p. 14.

(6)  ĠU L 40, 11.2.2014, p. 63.

(7)  ĠU L 40, 11.2.2014, p. 8.

(8)  ĠU L 303, 20.11.2015, p. 13.

(9)  ĠU L 12, 19.1.2016, p. 50.

(10)  ĠU L 360, 17.12.2014, p. 44.

(11)  Rapport Speċjali tal-Qorti tal-Awdituri 17/2014

(12)  Konklużjonijiet tal-Kunsill tas-26 ta’ Ottubru 2015 (13279/15)

(13)  ĠU L 202, 4.8.2010, p. 5.

(14)  ĠU L 71, 12.3.2014, p. 3.

(15)  ĠU L 307, 15.11.2016, p. 1.

(16)  COM(2016)521 tal-24 ta’ Awwissu 2016.

(17)  COM(2016) 616 tat-28 ta’ Settembru 2016.

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ANNESS I

OVERVIEW OF EU COUNCIL JOINT ACTIONS AND COUNCIL DECISIONS IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE EUROPEAN UNION STRATEGY AGAINST THE PROLIFERATION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION

| | Title | Objective and implementing entity | Budget and duration |
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| 1. | Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/2383 of 21 December 2016 on the Union support for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) activities in the area of nuclear security and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction | The support provided for the nuclear security activities of the IAEA aims to:






  a) | ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of support provided through previous Joint Actions and Decisions; |

Title

Objective and implementing entity

Budget and duration

1.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/2383 of 21 December 2016 on the Union support for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) activities in the area of nuclear security and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

The support provided for the nuclear security activities of the IAEA aims to:

a)

ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of support provided through previous Joint Actions and Decisions;

| b) | strengthen countries indigenous nuclear security support infrastructure; |
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strengthen countries indigenous nuclear security support infrastructure;

| c) | strengthen countries legislative and regulatory framework; |
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c)

strengthen countries legislative and regulatory framework;

| d) | strengthen nuclear security systems and measures for nuclear and other radioactive materials; |
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d)

strengthen nuclear security systems and measures for nuclear and other radioactive materials;

| e) | strengthen countries institutional infrastructure and capabilities to deal with nuclear and radioactive materials out of regulatory control; |
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e)

strengthen countries institutional infrastructure and capabilities to deal with nuclear and radioactive materials out of regulatory control;

| f) | strengthen countries response and resilience to cybercrime and mitigate its impact on nuclear security; |
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f)

strengthen countries response and resilience to cybercrime and mitigate its impact on nuclear security;

| g) | enhance education and training capacities in the field of nuclear security; |
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g)

enhance education and training capacities in the field of nuclear security;

| h) | provide focused and continuing support for the implementation and universal adherence to the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material. |
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h)

provide focused and continuing support for the implementation and universal adherence to the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material.

Implementing agency: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Budget: EUR 9 361 204,23

OJ L 352, 23.12.2016, p. 74

Estimated duration of the action: 36 months

2.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/2001 of 15 November 2016 on a Union contribution to the establishment and the secure management of a Low Enriched Uranium (LEU) Bank under the control of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the framework of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

The contribution provides support for the safe and secure operation and management of the IAEA LEU Bank by ensuring high levels of security and safety during transport and storage, in line with the IAEA safety standards and security guidance documents. It provides support for:

| a) | the safe and secure establishment of storage for the 90 tonnes of LEU; |
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a)

the safe and secure establishment of storage for the 90 tonnes of LEU;

| b) | the secure transport of 90 tonnes of LEU; |
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b)

the secure transport of 90 tonnes of LEU;

| c) | the long term storage of the 90 tonnes of LEU |
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c)

the long term storage of the 90 tonnes of LEU

Implementing agency: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Budget: EUR 4 362 200

OJ L 308, 16.11.2016, p. 22

Estimated duration of the action: 60 months after the date of the conclusion of the financing agreement

3.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/51 of 18 January 2016 in support of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) in the framework of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

The contribution provides support for:

| a) | promoting universal adherence to the BTWC by encouraging States not party to better understand the benefits of joining the BTWC and getting more involved in BTWC meetings and other activities, |
| --- | --- |

a)

promoting universal adherence to the BTWC by encouraging States not party to better understand the benefits of joining the BTWC and getting more involved in BTWC meetings and other activities,

| b) | enhancing interaction with non-governmental stakeholders on science and technology and biosafety and biosecurity, |
| --- | --- |

b)

enhancing interaction with non-governmental stakeholders on science and technology and biosafety and biosecurity,

| c) | developing national capacities for BTWC implementation — in particular in developing countries, and on areas such as Articles VII and X — by improving the quality and quantity of declarations submitted under the Confidence-Building Measures system in order to enhance confidence in compliance with the BTWC, |
| --- | --- |

c)

developing national capacities for BTWC implementation — in particular in developing countries, and on areas such as Articles VII and X — by improving the quality and quantity of declarations submitted under the Confidence-Building Measures system in order to enhance confidence in compliance with the BTWC,

| d) | supporting the intersessional programme and the preparations for the Eighth Review Conference, |
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d)

supporting the intersessional programme and the preparations for the Eighth Review Conference,

| e) | strengthening the United Nations Secretary-General’s Mechanism for Investigation of Alleged Use of Chemical, Biological and Toxin Weapons (SGM), |
| --- | --- |

e)

strengthening the United Nations Secretary-General’s Mechanism for Investigation of Alleged Use of Chemical, Biological and Toxin Weapons (SGM),

| f) | enabling tools for awareness-raising, education and engagement. |
| --- | --- |

f)

enabling tools for awareness-raising, education and engagement.

Implementing agency: United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).

Budget: EUR 2 340 000

OJ L 12, 19.1.2016, p. 50

Estimated duration of the action: 36 months from the conclusion of the financing agreement.

4.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/2215 of 30 November 2015 in support of UNSCR 2235 (2015), establishing an OPCW-UN joint investigative mechanism to identify the perpetrators of chemical attacks in the Syrian Arab Republic

The decision supported the OPCW and the JIM by contributing to costs associated with their activities under UNSCR 2235 (2015), with the following overall objective: identification to the greatest extent feasible of individuals, entities, groups or governments who were perpetrators, organisers, sponsors or otherwise involved in the use of chemicals, including chlorine or any other toxic chemical, as weapons in the Syrian Arab Republic, where the OPCW FFM determines or has determined that a specific incident in the Syrian Arab Republic involved or likely involved the use of chemicals, including chlorine or any other toxic chemical, as weapons.

Implementing agency: The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Budget: EUR 2 290 463

OJ L 314, 1.12.2015, p. 51

Estimated duration of the action: 18 months from the conclusion of the financing agreement.

5.

Implementing agency: United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).

Budget: EUR 2 295 632

OJ L 314, 1.12.2015, p. 51

Estimated duration of the action: 18 months from the conclusion of the financing agreement.

6.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1838 of 12 October 2015 amending Decision 2013/391/CFSP in support of the practical implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) on non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery

Decision 2013/391/CFSP was amended as follows: (1) in Article 5, paragraph 2 was replaced by the following: ‘2. This Decision shall expire on 25 April 2016.’ (2) in the Annex, point 6 was replaced by the following: ‘6. DURATION This Decision will expire on 25 April 2016.’

Implementing agency: United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).

Budget: EUR 750 000

OJ L 266, 13.10.2015. p. 96

Duration of the action:

| 1) | CD 2013/391/CFSP (row 65): 24 months; |
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1)

CD 2013/391/CFSP (row 65): 24 months;

| 2) | CD2015/1838/CFSP: extended it until 25 April 2016. |
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2)

CD2015/1838/CFSP: extended it until 25 April 2016.

7.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1837 of 12 October 2015 on Union support for the activities of the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) in order to strengthen its monitoring and verification capabilities and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

The sixth Council Decision supports the CTBT Organisation, without substituting actions/projects funded through the regular budget, a) in its technical pillars to enhance the technical and scientific capacity of the PTS and b) in its capacity to promote the universal adherence and entry-into-force of the Treaty and the verification regime through training and educational activities. The projects aim to:

| a) | sustain the operability of the CTBTO verification system; |
| --- | --- |

a)

sustain the operability of the CTBTO verification system;

| b) | expand the capabilities of the Multispectral/Infrared (MSIR) system, developed by the PTS under EU Council Decision V, by adding dedicated sensors to help inspection teams detect OSI-relevant features; |
| --- | --- |

b)

expand the capabilities of the Multispectral/Infrared (MSIR) system, developed by the PTS under EU Council Decision V, by adding dedicated sensors to help inspection teams detect OSI-relevant features;

| c) | promote universal adherence and the entry into force of the Treaty and the long term sustainability of its verification regime through outreach activities and capacity building. |
| --- | --- |

c)

promote universal adherence and the entry into force of the Treaty and the long term sustainability of its verification regime through outreach activities and capacity building.

Implementing agency: The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO).

Budget: EUR 3 024 756

OJ L 266, 13.10.2015, p. 83

Duration of the action: 24 months from the conclusion of the financial agreement.

8.

Council Decision 2015/259/CFSP of 17 February 2015 in support of activities of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

The EU Council Decision 2015/259/CFSP for the years 2015-17 has made available to the OPCW some EUR 2,5  million to support:

| a) | universality, |
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a)

universality,

| b) | national implementation, |
| --- | --- |

b)

national implementation,

| c) | international cooperation, |
| --- | --- |

c)

international cooperation,

| d) | the Africa Programme and |
| --- | --- |

d)

the Africa Programme and

| e) | implementation of lessons learned from the Syrian operation. |
| --- | --- |

e)

implementation of lessons learned from the Syrian operation.

Implementing agency: The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Budget: EUR 2 528 069

OJ L 43, 18.2.2015, p. 14

Duration of the action: 36 months

9.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/203 of 9 February 2015 in support of the Union proposal for an international Code of Conduct for outer- space activities as a contribution to transparency and confidence building measures in outer-space activities

The objective was to promote the proposal for an international Code of Conduct on outer-space activities as a contribution to the creation of TCBMs in outer-space activities in line with UNGA Resolution A/RES/68/50, while building on the lessons-learned from Council Decision 2012/281/CFSP.

The projects supported by the EU aimed to:

| a) | enhance awareness, knowledge and understanding of the proposal for an international Code of Conduct and the process led by the European Union. |
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a)

enhance awareness, knowledge and understanding of the proposal for an international Code of Conduct and the process led by the European Union.

| b) | continue to provide a framework for the multilateral process on the proposal for an international Code of Conduct for outer-space activities, that will enable the international community to continue to engage with a view to building the widest possible consensus for adoption of the Code of Conduct, through supporting multilateral meetings for negotiations on the draft Code, and for its formal adoption. |
| --- | --- |

b)

continue to provide a framework for the multilateral process on the proposal for an international Code of Conduct for outer-space activities, that will enable the international community to continue to engage with a view to building the widest possible consensus for adoption of the Code of Conduct, through supporting multilateral meetings for negotiations on the draft Code, and for its formal adoption.

Implementing agency: United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)

Budget: EUR 775 729

OJ L 33, 10.2.2015, p. 38

Duration of the action: 18 months

10.

Council Decision 2014/913/CFSP of 15 December 2014 in support of the HCoC and ballistic missile Non-Proliferation in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

The objectives were to:

| 1. | Support the Hague Code of Conduct against ballistic missile proliferation and the Missile Technology Control Regime, in particular with the aim to:






  a) | promote universality and the subscription to the Code by all States with ballistic missile capabilities; |
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1.

Support the Hague Code of Conduct against ballistic missile proliferation and the Missile Technology Control Regime, in particular with the aim to:

a)

promote universality and the subscription to the Code by all States with ballistic missile capabilities;

| b) | support the implementation and reinforce the visibility of the Code; |
| --- | --- |

b)

support the implementation and reinforce the visibility of the Code;

| c) | promote adherence to the MTCR guidelines and its annex. |
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c)

promote adherence to the MTCR guidelines and its annex.

| 2. | More generally, to support a range of activities to fight against the proliferation of ballistic missiles, aimed notably at raising awareness of this threat, stepping up efforts to increase the effectiveness of multilateral instruments, building up support to initiatives to address these specific challenges and helping interested countries to reinforce nationally their relevant export control regimes. |
| --- | --- |

2.

More generally, to support a range of activities to fight against the proliferation of ballistic missiles, aimed notably at raising awareness of this threat, stepping up efforts to increase the effectiveness of multilateral instruments, building up support to initiatives to address these specific challenges and helping interested countries to reinforce nationally their relevant export control regimes.

Implementing agency: Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS).

Budget: EUR 990 000

OJ L 360, 17.12.2014, p. 44

Duration of the action: 30 months

11.

Council Decision 2014/129/CFSP of 10 March 2014 promoting the European network of independent non-proliferation think tanks in support of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

The Council Decision continued the support to the Consortium of think-tanks. It built on the achievements and experiences since 2011. New tasks were added, among which:

| a) | annual international conference on non-proliferation and disarmament (3 in total; 250-300 targeted participants, international in scope, held in Brussels) |
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a)

annual international conference on non-proliferation and disarmament (3 in total; 250-300 targeted participants, international in scope, held in Brussels)

| b) | annual consultative meeting on non-proliferation and disarmament (3 in total, 100 targeted participants, European in scope, held in Brussels) |
| --- | --- |

b)

annual consultative meeting on non-proliferation and disarmament (3 in total, 100 targeted participants, European in scope, held in Brussels)

| c) | internet platform and production of policy papers; |
| --- | --- |

c)

internet platform and production of policy papers;

| d) | ad hoc seminars; |
| --- | --- |

d)

ad hoc seminars;

| e) | help-desk facility for production within two weeks-time of up to twenty 5-10 pages policy papers on demand by EEAS; |
| --- | --- |

e)

help-desk facility for production within two weeks-time of up to twenty 5-10 pages policy papers on demand by EEAS;

| f) | education on non-proliferation and disarmament (European online curriculum for university use to be available 24 months after the starting of the contract). |
| --- | --- |

f)

education on non-proliferation and disarmament (European online curriculum for university use to be available 24 months after the starting of the contract).

Implementing agency: The EU Non-Proliferation Consortium of Think-Tanks.

Budget: EUR 3 600 000

OJ L 71, 12.3.2014, p. 3

Duration of the action: 36 months

12.

Council Decision 2013/726/CFSP of 9 December 2013 in support of the UNSCR 2118 (2013) and OPCW Executive Council EC-M-33/Dec 1, in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

The overall objective was to support the OPCW activities by contributing to costs associated with the inspection and verification of the destruction of Syrian chemical weapons, and costs associated with activities complementary to the core mandated tasks in support of UNSCR 2118 (2013) and the OPCW Executive Council Decision of 27 September 2013 on the destruction of Syrian chemical weapons and subsequent and related resolutions and decisions. The project under the Council Decision provided situation-awareness products: satellite imagery and related information products of the EU Satellite Centre, related to the security of the OPCW-UN Joint Mission, including the status of the road network.

Implementing agency: The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Budget: EUR 2 311 842

OJ L 329, 10.12.2013, p. 41

Duration of the action: 12 months. Extended until 30 September 2015.

Implemented.

13.

Council Decision 2013/668/CFSP of 18 November 2013 in support of World Health Organisation activities in the area of bio-safety and bio-security in the framework of the European Union Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

The overall objective was to support the implementation of the BTWC focusing on the safety and security of microbial or other biological agents or toxins in laboratories and other facilities, including during transportation and to promote bio-risk reduction practices and awareness, including biosafety, biosecurity, bioethics and preparedness against intentional misuse of biological agents and toxins.

Implementing entity: The World Health Organisation (WTO).

Budget: EUR 1 727 000

OJ L 310, 20.11.2013

Duration of the action: 24 months

14.

Council Decision 2013/517/CFSP of 21 October 2013 on the Union support for the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency in the areas of nuclear security and verification and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — IAEA VI

The overall aim was to support the IAEA activities in the areas of nuclear security and verification to:

| (a) | promote universal adherence to international non-proliferation and nuclear security instruments, including IAEA comprehensive safeguards agreements and additional protocols; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

promote universal adherence to international non-proliferation and nuclear security instruments, including IAEA comprehensive safeguards agreements and additional protocols;

| (b) | protect proliferation-sensitive materials and equipment and the relevant technology by providing legislative and regulatory assistance in the area of nuclear security and safeguards; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

protect proliferation-sensitive materials and equipment and the relevant technology by providing legislative and regulatory assistance in the area of nuclear security and safeguards;

| (c) | strengthen the detection of, and response to, illicit trafficking of nuclear and other radioactive materials. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

strengthen the detection of, and response to, illicit trafficking of nuclear and other radioactive materials.

Implementing entity: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Budget: EUR 8 050 000

OJ L 281, 23.10.2013, p. 6

Duration of the action: 36 months

15.

Council Decision 2013/391/CFSP of 22 July 2013 in support of the practical implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) on non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery

The support focused on:

| (a) | enhancing relevant national and regional efforts and capabilities primarily through capacity-building and assistance facilitation; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

enhancing relevant national and regional efforts and capabilities primarily through capacity-building and assistance facilitation;

| (b) | contributing to the practical implementation of specific recommendations of the 2009 Comprehensive Review of the status of implementation of UNSCR 1540 (2004), in particular in the areas of technical assistance, international cooperation and raising public awareness; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

contributing to the practical implementation of specific recommendations of the 2009 Comprehensive Review of the status of implementation of UNSCR 1540 (2004), in particular in the areas of technical assistance, international cooperation and raising public awareness;

| (c) | initiating, developing and implementing national action plans upon states request. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

initiating, developing and implementing national action plans upon states request.

Implementing entity: United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).

Budget: EUR 750 000

OJ L 198, 23.7.2013

Duration of the action: 24 months.

16.

Council Decision 2012/699/CFSP of 13 November 2012 on support for activities of the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) in order to strengthen its monitoring and verification capabilities and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — CTBTO V.

The Union supported four projects, the objectives of which were to:

| (a) | provide technical assistance and capacity building to State Signatories to enable them to fully participate in and contribute to the implementation of the CTBT verification system; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

provide technical assistance and capacity building to State Signatories to enable them to fully participate in and contribute to the implementation of the CTBT verification system;

| (b) | develop capacity for future generations of CTBT experts through the Capacity Development Initiative (CDI); |
| --- | --- |

(b)

develop capacity for future generations of CTBT experts through the Capacity Development Initiative (CDI);

| (c) | enhance the Atmospheric Transport Model (ATM); |
| --- | --- |

(c)

enhance the Atmospheric Transport Model (ATM);

| (d) | characterize and mitigate Radio Xenon noble gases; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

characterize and mitigate Radio Xenon noble gases;

| (e) | support the Integrated Field Exercise in 2014 (IFE14) through the development of an integrated multispectral array; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

support the Integrated Field Exercise in 2014 (IFE14) through the development of an integrated multispectral array;

| (f) | sustain certified IMS Auxiliary Seismic Stations. |
| --- | --- |

(f)

sustain certified IMS Auxiliary Seismic Stations.

Implementing entity: The Preparatory Commission of the CTBTO.

Budget: EUR 5 185 028

OJ L 314, 14.11.2012

Duration of the action: 24 months. Extended to 3 December 2015.

Implemented

17.

Council Decision 2012/423/CFSP of 23 July 2012 on support of ballistic missile non-proliferation in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and of the Council Common Position 2003/805/CFSP

The objectives were to:

| (a) | support the activities of The Hague Code of Conduct against ballistic missile proliferation, in particular with the aim to:






  — | promote the universality of the Code and the subscription to the Code by all States with ballistic missile capabilities; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(a)

support the activities of The Hague Code of Conduct against ballistic missile proliferation, in particular with the aim to:

—

promote the universality of the Code and the subscription to the Code by all States with ballistic missile capabilities;

| — | support the implementation of the Code; |
| --- | --- |

—

support the implementation of the Code;

| — | reinforce the visibility of the Code on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of its signature; |
| --- | --- |

—

reinforce the visibility of the Code on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of its signature;

| (b) | support a range of activities to fight against the proliferation of ballistic missiles, step up efforts to increase the effectiveness of multilateral instruments, build up support for initiatives addressing these specific challenges and help interested countries to reinforce nationally their relevant export control regimes. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

support a range of activities to fight against the proliferation of ballistic missiles, step up efforts to increase the effectiveness of multilateral instruments, build up support for initiatives addressing these specific challenges and help interested countries to reinforce nationally their relevant export control regimes.

Implementing entity: Fondation pour le Recherche Stratégique (FRS).

Budget: EUR 930 000

OJ L 196, 24.7.2012

Duration of the action: 24 months. Extended to 28 March 2015.

Implemented

18.

Council Decision 2012/422/CFSP of 23 July 2012 in support of a process leading to the establishment of a zone free of nuclear weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East.

The objectives were to:

| (a) | support the work of the Facilitator for the 2012 Conference on the establishment of a Middle East zone free of nuclear weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

support the work of the Facilitator for the 2012 Conference on the establishment of a Middle East zone free of nuclear weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction;

| (b) | enhance the visibility of the Union as a global actor and in the region in the field of non-proliferation; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

enhance the visibility of the Union as a global actor and in the region in the field of non-proliferation;

| (c) | encourage regional political and security-related dialogue within civil societies and governments, and more particularly among experts, officials and academics; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

encourage regional political and security-related dialogue within civil societies and governments, and more particularly among experts, officials and academics;

| (d) | identify concrete confidence-building measures that could serve as practical steps towards the prospect of a Middle East zone free of WMD and their means of delivery; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

identify concrete confidence-building measures that could serve as practical steps towards the prospect of a Middle East zone free of WMD and their means of delivery;

| (e) | encourage discussion on the universalization and implementation of relevant international treaties and other instruments to prevent the proliferation of WMD and their delivery systems; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

encourage discussion on the universalization and implementation of relevant international treaties and other instruments to prevent the proliferation of WMD and their delivery systems;

| (f) | discuss issues related to peaceful uses of nuclear energy and international and regional cooperation. |
| --- | --- |

(f)

discuss issues related to peaceful uses of nuclear energy and international and regional cooperation.

Implementing entity: EU Non-Proliferation Consortium.

Budget: EUR 352 000

OJ L 196, 24.7.2012

Duration of the action: 18 months.

A contingency amount of EUR 20 000 was given to the Arab Institute for Security Studies in Amman, Jordan for organising a meeting on the subject of the WMDFZ in the M.E. (13-14 November 2013).

Implemented.

19.

Council Decision 2012/421/CFSP of 23 July 2012 in support of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC), in the framework of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

The objectives were to:

| (a) | promote universal adherence to the BTWC, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

promote universal adherence to the BTWC,

| (b) | support the implementation of the BTWC and the submission of CBMs by the States Parties, |
| --- | --- |

(b)

support the implementation of the BTWC and the submission of CBMs by the States Parties,

| (c) | support the work of the 2012-2015 inter-sessional programme with a view to strengthening the implementation and effectiveness of the BTWC. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

support the work of the 2012-2015 inter-sessional programme with a view to strengthening the implementation and effectiveness of the BTWC.

Implementing entity: United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).

Budget: EUR 1 700 000

OJ L 196, 24.7.2012

Duration of the action: 24 months. Extended to 31 January 2015.

Implemented

20.

Council Decision 2012/281/CFSP of 29 May 2012 in the framework of the European Security Strategy in support of the Union proposal for an international Code of Conduct on outer-space activities.

The objectives were:

| (a) | consultations with States, active or not yet active on space issues to discuss the proposal and to gather their views, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

consultations with States, active or not yet active on space issues to discuss the proposal and to gather their views,

| (b) | gathering expert support for the process of developing an international Code of Conduct for outer-space activities. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

gathering expert support for the process of developing an international Code of Conduct for outer-space activities.

Implementing entity: United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR).

Budget: EUR 1 490 000

OJ L 140, 30.5.2012

Duration of the action: 18 months. Extended to 31 July 2014.

Implemented.

21.

Council Decision 2012/166/CFSP of 23 March 2012 in support of activities of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — V.

The objectives were to:

| (a) | enhance the capacities of States Parties in fulfilling their obligations under the CWC, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

enhance the capacities of States Parties in fulfilling their obligations under the CWC,

| (b) | enhance the preparedness of States Parties to prevent and respond to attacks involving toxic chemicals, |
| --- | --- |

(b)

enhance the preparedness of States Parties to prevent and respond to attacks involving toxic chemicals,

| (c) | enhance international cooperation in the field of chemical activities, |
| --- | --- |

(c)

enhance international cooperation in the field of chemical activities,

| (d) | support the ability of the OPCW to adapt to developments in the field of science and technology, |
| --- | --- |

(d)

support the ability of the OPCW to adapt to developments in the field of science and technology,

| (e) | promote universality by encouraging States not Parties to join the CWC. |
| --- | --- |

(e)

promote universality by encouraging States not Parties to join the CWC.

Implementing entity: The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Budget: EUR 2 140 000

OJ L 87, 24.3.2012

Duration of the action: 24 months. Extended to 31 December 2014

Implemented

22.

Council Decision 2010/799/CFSP of 13 December 2010 in support of a process of confidence-building leading to the establishment of a zone free of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery in the Middle East in support of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

The objectives were to:

| (a) | encourage regional political and security-related dialogue within civil societies and governments, and among experts, officials and academics, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

encourage regional political and security-related dialogue within civil societies and governments, and among experts, officials and academics,

| (b) | identify confidence-building measures that could serve as practical steps towards the prospect of a Middle East zone free of WMD and their means of delivery, |
| --- | --- |

(b)

identify confidence-building measures that could serve as practical steps towards the prospect of a Middle East zone free of WMD and their means of delivery,

| (c) | encourage discussion on the universalization and implementation of relevant international treaties and other instruments to prevent the proliferation of WMD and their delivery systems, |
| --- | --- |

(c)

encourage discussion on the universalization and implementation of relevant international treaties and other instruments to prevent the proliferation of WMD and their delivery systems,

| (d) | discuss issues related to the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and international and regional cooperation in this regard. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

discuss issues related to the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and international and regional cooperation in this regard.

Implementing entity: EU Non-Proliferation Consortium.

Budget: EUR 347 700

OJ L 341, 23.12.2012, p. 27

Implemented.

23.

Council Decision 2010/585/CFSP of 27 September 2010 on support for IAEA activities in the areas of nuclear security and verification and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — IAEA V.

The objectives were:

| (a) | strengthening national legislative and regulatory infrastructures for the implementation of relevant international instruments in the areas of nuclear security and verification, including comprehensive safeguards agreements and the Additional Protocol, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

strengthening national legislative and regulatory infrastructures for the implementation of relevant international instruments in the areas of nuclear security and verification, including comprehensive safeguards agreements and the Additional Protocol,

| (b) | assisting States in strengthening the security and control of nuclear and other radioactive materials, |
| --- | --- |

(b)

assisting States in strengthening the security and control of nuclear and other radioactive materials,

| (c) | strengthening States’ capabilities for detection and response to illicit trafficking in nuclear and other radioactive materials. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

strengthening States’ capabilities for detection and response to illicit trafficking in nuclear and other radioactive materials.

Implementing entity: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Budget: EUR 9 966 000

OJ L 302, 1.10.2010

Duration of the action: 24 months. Extended to 31 December 2014.

Implemented.

24.

Council Decision 2010/430/CFSP of 26 July 2010 establishing a European network of independent non-proliferation think tanks in support of the implementation of the EU strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

The objective of this network of independent non-proliferation think tanks was to encourage political and security-related dialogue and the long-term discussion of measures to combat the WMD proliferation and their delivery systems within civil society, and among experts, researchers and academics. The support for the network focused on:

| (a) | organising a kick-off meeting and an annual conference with a view to submitting a report and/or recommendations to the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR), |
| --- | --- |

(a)

organising a kick-off meeting and an annual conference with a view to submitting a report and/or recommendations to the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR),

| (b) | creating an internet platform to facilitate contacts and foster research dialogue among the network of non-proliferation think tanks. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

creating an internet platform to facilitate contacts and foster research dialogue among the network of non-proliferation think tanks.

Implementing entity: EU Non-Proliferation Consortium.

Budget: EUR 2 182 000

OJ L 205, 4.8.2010

Duration of the action: 36 months. Extended to 30 June 2014.

Implemented

25.

Council Decision 2010/461/CFSP of 26 July 2010 on support for activities of the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) in order to strengthen its monitoring and verification capabilities and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — CTBTO IV.

The objectives were to:

| (a) | improve the operation and sustainability of the auxiliary seismic stations network of the CTBT’s International Monitoring System; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

improve the operation and sustainability of the auxiliary seismic stations network of the CTBT’s International Monitoring System;

| (b) | improve the CTBT verification system through strengthened cooperation with the scientific community; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

improve the CTBT verification system through strengthened cooperation with the scientific community;

| (c) | provide technical assistance to States Signatories in Africa and in the Latin American and Caribbean Region so as to enable them to fully participate in and contribute to the implementation of the CTBT verification system; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

provide technical assistance to States Signatories in Africa and in the Latin American and Caribbean Region so as to enable them to fully participate in and contribute to the implementation of the CTBT verification system;

| (d) | develop an OSI noble gas capable detection system. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

develop an OSI noble gas capable detection system.

Implementing entity: The Preparatory Commission of the CTBTO.

Budget: EUR 5 280 000

OJ L 219, 20.8.2010

Duration of the action: 18 months. Extended to 16 May 2014.

Implemented

26.

Council Decision 2009/569/CFSP of 27 July 2009 on support for OPCW activities in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction: OPCW IV.

The objective was to support universal adherence to the CWC, to promote ratification/accession to the CWC by States not Parties (signatory States as well as non-signatory States) and to support the full implementation of the CWC by the States Parties:

Implementing entity: The Organisation for the Prohibition of the Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Budget: EUR 2 110 000

OJ L 197, 29.7.2009

Duration of the action: 18 months.

Implemented.

27.

Council Decision 2008/974/CFSP of 18 December 2008 in support of the Hague Code of Conduct against ballistic missile proliferation in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

The EU supported three aspects of the Code:

| (a) | universality of the Code, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

universality of the Code,

| (b) | implementation of the Code, |
| --- | --- |

(b)

implementation of the Code,

| (c) | improved functioning of the Code. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

improved functioning of the Code.

Implementing entity: Fondation pour le Recherche Stratégique (FRS).

Budget: EUR 1 015 000

OJ L 345, 23.12.2008

Duration of the action: 24 months.

Implemented.

28.

Council Joint Action 2008/858/CFSP of 10 November 2008 in support of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC), in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

The overall objective was to:

| (a) | support universal adherence to the BTWC, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

support universal adherence to the BTWC,

| (b) | improve implementation of the BTWC, including the submission of confidence building measures declarations, and |
| --- | --- |

(b)

improve implementation of the BTWC, including the submission of confidence building measures declarations, and

| (c) | support the best use of the inter-sessional process 2007-2010 for the preparation of the 2011 Review Conference. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

support the best use of the inter-sessional process 2007-2010 for the preparation of the 2011 Review Conference.

Implementing entity: United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) — Geneva.

Budget: EUR 1 400 000

OJ L 302, 13.11.2008

Duration of the action: 24 months.

Implemented.

29.

Council Joint Action 2008/588/CFSP of 15 July 2008 on support for activities of the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) in order to strengthen its monitoring and verification capabilities and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — CTBTO III.

The EU supported the building of capacity of the Preparatory Commission of the CTBTO in the area of verification by:

| (a) | noble gas monitoring: radio-xenon measurements and data analysis, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

noble gas monitoring: radio-xenon measurements and data analysis,

| (b) | integrating States Signatories in Africa to fully participate in and contribute to the implementation of the CTBTO monitoring and verification system. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

integrating States Signatories in Africa to fully participate in and contribute to the implementation of the CTBTO monitoring and verification system.

Implementing entity: The CTBTO Preparatory Commission.

Budget: EUR 2 316 000

OJ L 189, 17.7.2008

Duration of the action: 18 months.

Implemented.

30.

Council Joint Action 2008/368/CFSP of 14 May 2008 in support of the implementation of UNSCR 1540.

The projects in support of the implementation of UNSCR 1540 were six workshops aiming at enhancing the capacity of export-control officials in six sub regions: Africa, Central America, Mercosur, the Middle East and Gulf Regions, Pacific Islands and South-East Asia — to implement UNSCR 1540 in practice. The workshops were tailored for border, customs and regulatory officials and contained the main elements of an export control process including applicable laws (including national and international legal aspects), regulatory controls (including licensing provisions, end-user verification and awareness-raising programmes) and enforcement (including commodity identification, risk-assessment and detection methods).

Implementing entity: United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).

Budget: EUR 475 000

OJ L 127, 15.5.2008

Duration of the action: 24 months.

Implemented.

31.

Council Joint Action 2008/314/CFSP of 14 April 2008 on support for IAEA activities in the areas of nuclear security and verification and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction– IAEA IV.

The objectives were to:

| (a) | strengthen national legislative and regulatory infrastructures for the implementation of relevant international instruments in the areas of nuclear security and verification, including comprehensive safeguards agreements and the Additional Protocol, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

strengthen national legislative and regulatory infrastructures for the implementation of relevant international instruments in the areas of nuclear security and verification, including comprehensive safeguards agreements and the Additional Protocol,

| (b) | assist States in strengthening the security and control of nuclear and other radioactive materials, |
| --- | --- |

(b)

assist States in strengthening the security and control of nuclear and other radioactive materials,

| (c) | strengthen States’ capabilities for detection and response to illicit trafficking in nuclear and other radioactive materials. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

strengthen States’ capabilities for detection and response to illicit trafficking in nuclear and other radioactive materials.

Implementing entity: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Budget: EUR 7 703 000

OJ L 107, 17.4.2008

Duration of the action: 24 months.

Implemented.

32.

Council Joint Action 2008/307/CFSP of 14 April 2008 in support of World Health Organisation activities in the area of laboratory bio-safety and bio-security — WHO I.

The overall objective was to support the implementation of the BTWC, in particular those aspects that relate to the safety and security of microbial or other biological agents and toxins in laboratories and other facilities, including during transportation as appropriate, to prevent unauthorised access to and removal of such agents and toxins. The contribution aimed to:

| (a) | promote bio-risk reduction management through regional and national outreach, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

promote bio-risk reduction management through regional and national outreach,

| (b) | strengthen the security and laboratory management practices against biological risks. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

strengthen the security and laboratory management practices against biological risks.

Implementing entity: The World Health Organisation (WTO).

Budget: EUR 2 105 000

OJ L 106, 16.4.2008

Duration of the action: 24 months.

Implemented.

33.

Council Joint Action 2007/753/CFSP of 19 November 2007 in support of the IAEA monitoring and verification activities in the DPRK.

The objective was to contribute to the monitoring and verification activities in the DPRK, in accordance with the Initial Actions of 13 February 2007, as agreed in the framework of the six-party-talks.

Implementing entity: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA — Department of Safeguards)

Budget: EUR 1 780 000

OJ L 304, 22.11.2007

Estimated duration of the action: 18 months. Suspension, Force majeure. Ended

34.

Council Joint Action 2007/468/CFSP of 28 June 2007 of 28 June 2007 on support for activities of the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) in order to strengthen its monitoring and verification capabilities and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction CTBTO II.

The objective was to support the early entry into force of the Treaty, and the establishing of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) verification regime through:

| (a) | improvement of the knowledge of Provisional Technical Secretariat noble gas measurements; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

improvement of the knowledge of Provisional Technical Secretariat noble gas measurements;

| (b) | support for the Integrated Field Exercise 2008. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

support for the Integrated Field Exercise 2008.

Implementing entity: The CTBTO Preparatory Commission.

Budget: EUR 1 670 000

OJ L 176, 6.7.2007

Duration of the action: 15 months.

Implemented.

35.

Council Joint Action 2007/185/CFSP of 19 March 2007 on support for OPCW activities in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — OPCW III.

The objective was to support universal adherence to the CWC, to promote ratification/accession to the CWC by States not Parties (signatory States as well as non-signatory States) and to support the full implementation of the CWC by the States Parties. The contribution also promoted international cooperation in the field of chemical activities, as accompanying measures to the implementation of the CWC and provided support for the creation of a collaborative framework among the chemical industry, OPCW and national authorities on the 10th anniversary of the OPCW.

Implementing entity: The Organisation for the Prohibition of the Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Budget: EUR 1 700 000

OJ L 85, 27.3.2007

Duration of the action: 18 months.

Implemented.

36.

Council Joint Action 2007/178/CFSP of 19 March 2007 in support of chemical weapons destruction in the Russian Federation in the framework of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — Russian Federation IV.

The objective was to assist the Russian Federation in destroying some of its chemical weapons as required by the CWC. This Joint Action supported the completion of the electricity supply infrastructure at Shchuch’ye chemical weapon destruction facility.

Implementing entity: The Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Budget: EUR 3 145 000

OJ L 81, 22.3.2007

Duration of the action: 18 months. Implemented.

37.

Council Joint Action 2006/418/CFSP of 12 June 2006 on support for IAEA activities in the areas of nuclear security and verification and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — IAEA III.

The objective was to strengthen nuclear security in selected countries focusing on:

| (a) | legislative and regulatory assistance; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

legislative and regulatory assistance;

| (b) | strengthening the security and control of nuclear and other radioactive materials; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

strengthening the security and control of nuclear and other radioactive materials;

| (c) | strengthening of countries capabilities for detection and response to illicit trafficking. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

strengthening of countries capabilities for detection and response to illicit trafficking.

Implementing entity: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Budget: EUR 6 995 000

OJ L 165, 17.6.2006

Duration of the action: 15 months.

Implemented.

38.

Council Joint Action 2006/419/CFSP of 12 June 2006 in support of the implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

The action aimed at addressing three aspects:

| (a) | awareness-raising of requirements and obligations under the Resolution, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

awareness-raising of requirements and obligations under the Resolution,

| (b) | strengthening national capacities in three target regions: Africa, Latin America and Caribbean, Asia-Pacific, in drafting national reports on the implementation of UNSC Resolution 1540 (2004) and |
| --- | --- |

(b)

strengthening national capacities in three target regions: Africa, Latin America and Caribbean, Asia-Pacific, in drafting national reports on the implementation of UNSC Resolution 1540 (2004) and

| (c) | sharing experience from the adoption of national measures required for the implementation of the Resolution. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

sharing experience from the adoption of national measures required for the implementation of the Resolution.

Implementing entity: United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).

Budget: EUR 195 000

OJ L 165, 17.6.2006

Duration of the action: 22 months.

Implemented.

39.

Council Joint Action 2006/243/CFSP of 20 March 2006 on support for activities of the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) in the area of training and capacity building for verification and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — CTBTO I.

The objective was to improve the capacity of CTBT Signatory States to fulfil their verification responsibilities and to enable them to fully benefit from participation in the treaty regime with the help of a computer-based training/self-study.

Implementing entity: The CTBTO Preparatory Commission.

Budget: EUR 1 133 000

OJ L 88, 25.3.2006

Duration of the action: 15 months. Implemented.

40.

Council Joint Action 2006/184/CFSP of 27 February 2006 in support of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention, in the framework of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

The objective was to support universal adherence to the BTWC, promote accession to the BTWC by States not Party (signatory States as well as non-signatory States) and support the implementation of the BTWC by States Parties.

Implementing entity: The Graduate Institute of International Studies (GIIS), Geneva.

Budget: EUR 867 000

OJ L 65, 7.3.2006

Duration of the action: 18 months. Implemented.

41.

Council Joint Action 2005/913/CFSP of 12 December 2005 on support for OPCW activities in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — OPCW II.

The objective was to support universal adherence to the CWC and accession to the CWC by States not Party (signatory States as well as non-signatory States) and the implementation of the CWC by States Parties. The contribution also helped foster international cooperation.

Implementing entity: The Organisation for the Prohibition of the Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Budget: EUR 1 697 000

OJ L 331, 17.12.2005

Duration of the action: 12 months. Implemented.

42.

Council Joint Action 2005/574/CFSP of 18 July 2005 on support for IAEA activities in the areas of nuclear security and verification and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — IAEA II.

The objectives of the contribution were to:

| (a) | strengthen the physical protection of nuclear materials and other radioactive materials in use, storage and transport and of nuclear facilities; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

strengthen the physical protection of nuclear materials and other radioactive materials in use, storage and transport and of nuclear facilities;

| (b) | strengthen the security of radioactive materials in non-nuclear applications; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

strengthen the security of radioactive materials in non-nuclear applications;

| (c) | strengthen the countries capabilities for detection and response to illicit trafficking; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

strengthen the countries capabilities for detection and response to illicit trafficking;

| (d) | provide legislative assistance for the implementation of obligations under IAEA safeguards agreements and additional protocols. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

provide legislative assistance for the implementation of obligations under IAEA safeguards agreements and additional protocols.

Implementing entity: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Budget: EUR 3 914 000

OJ L 193, 23.7.2005

Duration of the action: 15 months.

Implemented.

43.

Council Joint Action 2004/797/CFSP of 22 November 2004 on support for OPCW activities in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — OPCW I.

The objective was to: support universal adherence to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction (CWC); promote the accession to the CWC by States not Party (signatory States as well as non-signatory States); support the implementation of the CWC by the States Parties and promote international cooperation.

Implementing entity: The Organisation for the Prohibition of the Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Budget: EUR 1 841 000

OJ L 349, 25.11.2004

Estimated duration of the action: 12 months.

Implemented.

44.

Council Joint Action 2004/796/CFSP of 22 November 2004 for the support of the physical protection of a nuclear site in the Russian Federation — Russian Federation III.

The objective was to reinforce the physical protection of nuclear sites in Russia to reduce the risk of theft of nuclear fissile material and of sabotage by improving the physical protection at the Bochvar Institute of the Russian Federal Agency for Atomic Energy (formerly MINATOM).

Implementing entity: The Federal Republic of Germany.

Budget: EUR 7 730 000

OJ L 349, 25.11.2004

Duration of the action: 36 months. Implemented.

45.

Council Joint Action 2004/495/CFSP of 17 May 2004 on support for IAEA activities under its Nuclear security programme and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — IAEA I.

The objective was to:

| (a) | strengthen the physical protection of nuclear materials and other radioactive materials in use, storage and transport and of nuclear facilities; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

strengthen the physical protection of nuclear materials and other radioactive materials in use, storage and transport and of nuclear facilities;

| (b) | strengthen the security of radioactive materials in non-nuclear applications; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

strengthen the security of radioactive materials in non-nuclear applications;

| (c) | strengthen the countries capabilities for detection and response to illicit trafficking; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

strengthen the countries capabilities for detection and response to illicit trafficking;

Implementing entity: The International Atomic Energy Agency.

Budget: EUR 3 329 000

OJ L 182, 19.5.2004

Duration of the action: 15 months.

Implemented.

46.

Council Joint Action 2003/472/CFSP of 24 June 2003 on the continuation of the European Union cooperation programme for non-proliferation and disarmament in the Russian Federation — Russian Federation II.

The Joint Action financed a unit of experts under the cooperation programme for non-proliferation and disarmament in the Russian Federation.

Implementing entity: The Russian Federation.

Budget: EUR 680 000

OJ L 157, 26.6.2003

Expired on the date of expiry of the EU Common Strategy 1999/414/CFSP on Russia.

Implemented.

47.

Council Joint Action 1999/878/CFSP of 17 December 1999 establishing a European Union Cooperation Programme for Non-proliferation and Disarmament in the Russian Federation — Russian Federation I.

The project contributed to:

| (a) | a chemical weapons pilot destruction plant situated in Gorny, Saratov region, Russia; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

a chemical weapons pilot destruction plant situated in Gorny, Saratov region, Russia;

| (b) | set studies and experimental studies on plutonium transport, storage and disposition. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

set studies and experimental studies on plutonium transport, storage and disposition.

Implementing entity: The Russian Federation.

Budget: EUR 8 900 000

OJ L 331, 23.12.1999

Duration of the action: 48 months.

Implemented.

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ANNESS II

OVERVIEW OF INSTRUMENT FOR STABILITY, PRIORITY 1 ‘RISK MITIGATION AND PREPAREDNESS RELATING TO CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR MATERIALS OR AGENTS’

Funding through ISCT-STCU

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Administrative operating budget, supplemental budgets and projects | Retraining former weapon scientists and engineers through support for:






  — | International Science and Technology Centre (ISTC, Moscow) and |

Project identification

Title

Objective

Contractor

Amount (EUR)

Execution period

Administrative operating budget, supplemental budgets and projects

Retraining former weapon scientists and engineers through support for:

—

International Science and Technology Centre (ISTC, Moscow) and

| — | Science and Technology Centre (STCU, Kiev) |
| --- | --- |

—

Science and Technology Centre (STCU, Kiev)

To redirect scientists/engineers’ talents to civilian and peaceful activities through science and technological cooperation

ISTC and/or STCU

235 million

Tacis

1997-2006

IfS (AAP)

15 million

8 million

7,5  million

5,0  million

4,5  million

4,0  million

4,8  million

4,0  million

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

IfS/2014/348-211

Enhancing regional CBRN detection capacity for the Border Guards in Ukraine and Moldova

To provide mobile chemical and RN detection equipment for the border guards

STCU

4,1  million

9.2014-9.2015

IFS/2015/365-540

Provision of specialized CBRN equipment for first responders in the SEE CoE Region

EU CBRN CoE. CBRN equipment — SEE CoE Region

STCU

1,7  million

2016-6.2017 (tbc)

IFS/2015/369-100

Strengthening the national legal framework and provision of specialized training on bio-safety and bio-security in Central Asia

EU CBRN CoE. Biosafety-biosecurity in Central Asia

ISTC

5 000 000

2016-2018

IFS/2016/378591

Funding of the 2017 ISTC Administrative Operating Budget (AOB), Supplemental Budgets (SBs), and projects

Administrative support — ISTC

ISTC

1 500 000

31.12.2021

IFS/2016/378227

Support to the Centre of Excellence of Eastern and Central Africa in Nuclear Security — ISTC

EU CBRN CoE. Eastern and Central Africa in Nuclear Security.

ISTC

3 500 000

7.11.2019

IFS/2016/378590

Funding of the 2017 STCU Administrative Operating Budget (AOB), Supplemental Budgets (SBs), and projects

Administrative support

STCU

700 000

7.11.2021

Year 2008 (excluding funding for ISTC/STCU)

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| IfS/2008/145-156 | Combating illicit trafficking of nuclear and radioactive materials in FSU countries (Russian Federation, Ukraine, Armenia, Moldova, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Belarus) | To supply equipment for detection of NRM at border check points as it was identified in the previous phase of the activity financed by Tacis Nuclear Safety programme, contributing thus to reduce nuclear and radiation terrorism threat | JRC | 5 million | 11.7.2008-12.4.2013 |
| IfS/2008/145-130 | Assistance in export control of dual-use goods | To support the development of the legal framework and institutional capacities for the establishment and enforcement of effective export controls on dual-use items, including measures for regional cooperation with a view of contributing to the fight against the proliferation of WMD and related materials, equipment and technologies | BAFA (D) | ~ 5 million | 19.3.2008-31.12.2010 |
| IfS/2008/145-132 | Knowledge Management System on CBRN Trafficking | To improve capabilities of participating states, neighbouring countries of the EU in South-East Europe and possibly Caucasus, to combat the illicit trafficking and criminal use of CBRN materials (preparation phase to ‘EU CBRN Centres of Excellence’) | UNICRI | 1 million | 31.1.2008-1.8.2010 |

Project identification

Title

Objective

Contractor

Amount (EUR)

Execution period

IfS/2008/145-156

Combating illicit trafficking of nuclear and radioactive materials in FSU countries (Russian Federation, Ukraine, Armenia, Moldova, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Belarus)

To supply equipment for detection of NRM at border check points as it was identified in the previous phase of the activity financed by Tacis Nuclear Safety programme, contributing thus to reduce nuclear and radiation terrorism threat

JRC

5 million

11.7.2008-12.4.2013

IfS/2008/145-130

Assistance in export control of dual-use goods

To support the development of the legal framework and institutional capacities for the establishment and enforcement of effective export controls on dual-use items, including measures for regional cooperation with a view of contributing to the fight against the proliferation of WMD and related materials, equipment and technologies

BAFA (D)

~ 5 million

19.3.2008-31.12.2010

IfS/2008/145-132

Knowledge Management System on CBRN Trafficking

To improve capabilities of participating states, neighbouring countries of the EU in South-East Europe and possibly Caucasus, to combat the illicit trafficking and criminal use of CBRN materials (preparation phase to ‘EU CBRN Centres of Excellence’)

UNICRI

1 million

31.1.2008-1.8.2010

Year 2009 (excluding funding for ISTC/STCU)

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| IfS/2009/200-523 | Knowledge management system on CBRN trafficking in North Africa and selected countries in the Middle East | To develop a durable cooperation legacy in the area of trafficking of CBRN materials (preparation phase to ‘EU CBRN Centres of Excellence’) | UNICRI | 1 million | 16.3.2009-15.7.2011 |
| IfS/2009/217-540 | Strengthening bio-safety and bio-security capabilities in Central Asian countries | To address shortcomings in the safety/security practices of key biological facilities in selected countries of Central Asia; to raise the skills of the personnel working at facilities (laboratories) handling dangerous biological agents or supervising those facilities, and to provide additional equipment, as needed, to ensure an adequate level of bio-safety and security | ISTC | 6,8  million | 21.9.2009-21.9.2014 |
| IfS/2009/219-636 | Combating illicit trafficking of nuclear and radioactive materials in selected FSU and Mediterranean Basin countries and preparation of border management activities in the ASEAN region | To reduce the threat of nuclear and radiation terrorism. For this purpose the assistance will be provided to the partner countries in the improvement of the technical and organisational measures for detection of nuclear and radioactive materials (NRM) illicit trafficking | JRC | 6,7  million | 2.12.2009-1.12.2014 |
| IfS/2009/216-327 | Awareness raising of exporters export control of dual-use goods | To enhance the effectiveness of export control of dual use items in the Russian Federation, with a view to contribute to the fight against the proliferation of WMD (the specific objectives will be achieved through information exchange with EU exporters, support industry and researchers for awareness raising, organisation of seminars for exporters in the regions of the Russian Federation) | Russian independent non-profit organisation for professional advancement ‘Export Control Training Centre’ | 1 million | 1.9.2009-1.3.2011 |

Project identification

Title

Objective

Contractor

Amount (EUR)

Execution period

IfS/2009/200-523

Knowledge management system on CBRN trafficking in North Africa and selected countries in the Middle East

To develop a durable cooperation legacy in the area of trafficking of CBRN materials (preparation phase to ‘EU CBRN Centres of Excellence’)

UNICRI

1 million

16.3.2009-15.7.2011

IfS/2009/217-540

Strengthening bio-safety and bio-security capabilities in Central Asian countries

To address shortcomings in the safety/security practices of key biological facilities in selected countries of Central Asia; to raise the skills of the personnel working at facilities (laboratories) handling dangerous biological agents or supervising those facilities, and to provide additional equipment, as needed, to ensure an adequate level of bio-safety and security

ISTC

6,8  million

21.9.2009-21.9.2014

IfS/2009/219-636

Combating illicit trafficking of nuclear and radioactive materials in selected FSU and Mediterranean Basin countries and preparation of border management activities in the ASEAN region

To reduce the threat of nuclear and radiation terrorism. For this purpose the assistance will be provided to the partner countries in the improvement of the technical and organisational measures for detection of nuclear and radioactive materials (NRM) illicit trafficking

JRC

6,7  million

2.12.2009-1.12.2014

IfS/2009/216-327

Awareness raising of exporters export control of dual-use goods

To enhance the effectiveness of export control of dual use items in the Russian Federation, with a view to contribute to the fight against the proliferation of WMD (the specific objectives will be achieved through information exchange with EU exporters, support industry and researchers for awareness raising, organisation of seminars for exporters in the regions of the Russian Federation)

Russian independent non-profit organisation for professional advancement ‘Export Control Training Centre’

1 million

1.9.2009-1.3.2011

Year 2010 (excluding funding for ISTC/STCU)

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| IfS/2010/239-471 (UNICRI main) — IfS/2010/239-481 (JRC main) — IfS/2010/253-483
  and IfS/2010/253-485 (pilot projects JRC and Univ. Milan)/IfS/2010/250-984 (UNICRI establishment of 2 Secretariats) | CBRN Centre of Excellence — First Phase | To set up a mechanism contributing to strengthen the long-term national and regional capabilities of responsible authorities and to develop a durable cooperation legacy in the fight against the CBRN threat | UNICRI/JRC main contracts/2 pilot projects in South East Asia/first step (2 Secretariats in Caucasus and South East Asia) | 5 million | 5.2010-5.2012 |
| IfS/2010/235-364 | Border monitoring activities in the Republic of Georgia, Central Asia and Afghanistan | To enhance the detection of radioactive and nuclear materials at identified borders crossing and/or nodal points in the Republic of Georgia, at Southern borders of selected Central Asian countries with Afghanistan and at the airport of Kabul | JRC | 4 million | 4.5.2010-4.5.2013 |
| IfS/2010/238-194 | EpiSouth: a network for the control of health and security threats and other bio-security risks in the Mediterranean Region and South-East Europe | To increase through capacity building the bio security in the Mediterranean region and South-East Europe (10 EU + 17 non EU countries) | Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome (Italy) | 3 million | 15.10.2010-15.4.2013 |
| IfS/2010/247-264 (service)
  IfS/2010/248-064 + IfS/2010/258-635 (supply) | Redirection of former Iraqi WMD scientists through capacity building for decommissioning of nuclear facilities, including site and radioactive waste management | To assist Iraq with redirection of scientists and engineers possessing WMD-related skills and dual-use knowledge through their engagement in a comprehensive decommissioning, dismantling and decontamination of nuclear facilities | Università degli Studi dell’Insubria (service) —
  CANBERRA + NNL (supplies) | 2,5  million
  (1,5 mil. for service + 1,5 mil. for supplies) | 8.2010-8.2013 |
| IfS/2010/253-484 | Knowledge Management System on CBRN risk mitigation — Evolving towards CoE ‘Mediterranean Basin’ | To integrate the existing Knowledge Management Systems, namely for South East Europe and for North Africa, and to prepare the evolution towards a Centre of Excellence in the Mediterranean Basin dealing with CBRN risk mitigation (preparation phase to ‘EU CBRN Centres of Excellence’) | UNICRI | 0,5  million | 25.11.2010-30.4.2012 |
| IfS/2010/254-942 | Bio-safety and bio-security improvement at the Ukrainian anti-plague station (UAPS) in Simferopol | To contribute to full implementation of the BTWC (Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention) in Ukraine, which includes the prevention of illicit access to pathogens by terrorists and other criminals | STCU | 4 million | 22.11.2010-21.8.2014 |
| IfS/2010/256-885 | Assistance in export control of dual-use goods | To continue the on-going activities in this field in the already covered countries, with possible extension to other regions/countries | BAFA (D) | 5 million | 21.12.2010-1.7.2013 |

Project identification

Title

Objective

Contractor

Amount (EUR)

Execution period

IfS/2010/239-471 (UNICRI main) — IfS/2010/239-481 (JRC main) — IfS/2010/253-483

and IfS/2010/253-485 (pilot projects JRC and Univ. Milan)/IfS/2010/250-984 (UNICRI establishment of 2 Secretariats)

CBRN Centre of Excellence — First Phase

To set up a mechanism contributing to strengthen the long-term national and regional capabilities of responsible authorities and to develop a durable cooperation legacy in the fight against the CBRN threat

UNICRI/JRC main contracts/2 pilot projects in South East Asia/first step (2 Secretariats in Caucasus and South East Asia)

5 million

5.2010-5.2012

IfS/2010/235-364

Border monitoring activities in the Republic of Georgia, Central Asia and Afghanistan

To enhance the detection of radioactive and nuclear materials at identified borders crossing and/or nodal points in the Republic of Georgia, at Southern borders of selected Central Asian countries with Afghanistan and at the airport of Kabul

JRC

4 million

4.5.2010-4.5.2013

IfS/2010/238-194

EpiSouth: a network for the control of health and security threats and other bio-security risks in the Mediterranean Region and South-East Europe

To increase through capacity building the bio security in the Mediterranean region and South-East Europe (10 EU + 17 non EU countries)

Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome (Italy)

3 million

15.10.2010-15.4.2013

IfS/2010/247-264 (service)

IfS/2010/248-064 + IfS/2010/258-635 (supply)

Redirection of former Iraqi WMD scientists through capacity building for decommissioning of nuclear facilities, including site and radioactive waste management

To assist Iraq with redirection of scientists and engineers possessing WMD-related skills and dual-use knowledge through their engagement in a comprehensive decommissioning, dismantling and decontamination of nuclear facilities

Università degli Studi dell’Insubria (service) —

CANBERRA + NNL (supplies)

2,5  million

(1,5 mil. for service + 1,5 mil. for supplies)

8.2010-8.2013

IfS/2010/253-484

Knowledge Management System on CBRN risk mitigation — Evolving towards CoE ‘Mediterranean Basin’

To integrate the existing Knowledge Management Systems, namely for South East Europe and for North Africa, and to prepare the evolution towards a Centre of Excellence in the Mediterranean Basin dealing with CBRN risk mitigation (preparation phase to ‘EU CBRN Centres of Excellence’)

UNICRI

0,5  million

25.11.2010-30.4.2012

IfS/2010/254-942

Bio-safety and bio-security improvement at the Ukrainian anti-plague station (UAPS) in Simferopol

To contribute to full implementation of the BTWC (Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention) in Ukraine, which includes the prevention of illicit access to pathogens by terrorists and other criminals

STCU

4 million

22.11.2010-21.8.2014

IfS/2010/256-885

Assistance in export control of dual-use goods

To continue the on-going activities in this field in the already covered countries, with possible extension to other regions/countries

BAFA (D)

5 million

21.12.2010-1.7.2013

Year 2011 (excluding funding for ISTC/STCU)

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount
  (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| IfS/2011/263-555 (set-up)
  IfS/2011/273-506
  (actions) | CBRN Centres of Excellence — Second phase | To set-up three to four new Centres in the Middle East and, possibly, Gulf region, Mediterranean Basin, Central Asia and Southern Africa, extend the projects in South East Asia and in Ukraine/South Caucasus and implement thematic projects in all project areas of priority 1 | UNICRI | 4,5  million
  16,3  million | 23.8.2011-28.2.2013 |
| IfS/2011/273-571 | Enhancing the capability of the IAEA Safeguards Analytical Service (ECAS) — EU contribution to the new Nuclear Material Laboratory (NML) | To ensure that the IAEA has a strong independent analytical capability for safeguards in the decades to come by means of expansion and modernisation of the IAEA Safeguards Analytical Services | IAEA | 5 million | 30.11.2011-30.11.2015 |
| IfS/2011/272-372 (service) and IfS/2011/272-424 (supplies) | Establishment of Mobile Laboratories for Pathogens up to Risk Group 4 in combination with CBRN Capacity Building in Sub-Saharan Africa | To implement two units of mobile labs to be used to perform diagnosis of up to group 4 infectious agents in sub-Saharan Africa and one ‘stand-by’ unit based in the EU for training purposes and to be deployed in other countries outside the EU where these agents are endemic or outbreaks occur | Bernhard-Nocht-Institut für Tropenmedizin (service) — supply under evaluation | 3,5  million | 15.12.2011-14.12.2015 |
| IfS/2011/273-572 | Strengthening bio-safety and bio-security capabilities in South Caucasus and in Central Asian Countries | To raise the capabilities of State organisations in target countries responsible for bio-safety and bio-security in a way that will result in a substantial improvement of the countries’ bio-safety/security situations | UNICRI | 5 million | 1.1.2012-31.12.2015 |
| IfS/2011/278-349 | Multilateral Nuclear Assurances — EU contribution to the Low Enriched Uranium bank under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) | To purchase a quantity of Low Enriched Uranium | IAEA | 20 million | 30.11.2011-30.11.2013 |

Project identification

Title

Objective

Contractor

Amount

(EUR)

Execution period

IfS/2011/263-555 (set-up)

IfS/2011/273-506

(actions)

CBRN Centres of Excellence — Second phase

To set-up three to four new Centres in the Middle East and, possibly, Gulf region, Mediterranean Basin, Central Asia and Southern Africa, extend the projects in South East Asia and in Ukraine/South Caucasus and implement thematic projects in all project areas of priority 1

UNICRI

4,5  million

16,3  million

23.8.2011-28.2.2013

IfS/2011/273-571

Enhancing the capability of the IAEA Safeguards Analytical Service (ECAS) — EU contribution to the new Nuclear Material Laboratory (NML)

To ensure that the IAEA has a strong independent analytical capability for safeguards in the decades to come by means of expansion and modernisation of the IAEA Safeguards Analytical Services

IAEA

5 million

30.11.2011-30.11.2015

IfS/2011/272-372 (service) and IfS/2011/272-424 (supplies)

Establishment of Mobile Laboratories for Pathogens up to Risk Group 4 in combination with CBRN Capacity Building in Sub-Saharan Africa

To implement two units of mobile labs to be used to perform diagnosis of up to group 4 infectious agents in sub-Saharan Africa and one ‘stand-by’ unit based in the EU for training purposes and to be deployed in other countries outside the EU where these agents are endemic or outbreaks occur

Bernhard-Nocht-Institut für Tropenmedizin (service) — supply under evaluation

3,5  million

15.12.2011-14.12.2015

IfS/2011/273-572

Strengthening bio-safety and bio-security capabilities in South Caucasus and in Central Asian Countries

To raise the capabilities of State organisations in target countries responsible for bio-safety and bio-security in a way that will result in a substantial improvement of the countries’ bio-safety/security situations

UNICRI

5 million

1.1.2012-31.12.2015

IfS/2011/278-349

Multilateral Nuclear Assurances — EU contribution to the Low Enriched Uranium bank under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

To purchase a quantity of Low Enriched Uranium

IAEA

20 million

30.11.2011-30.11.2013

Year 2012 (excluding funding for ISTC/STCU)

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| IfS/2012/285-261 | CBRN protection to Ukraine in the framework of the UEFA European Football Championship 2012 | To counteract nuclear and radiation terrorism threat (for these purposes the assistance should be provided to Ukraine in the improvement of the technical and organisational measures for detection of Nuclear and Radioactive Materials (NRM) illicit trafficking, including training and establishment of an expert network) | Sateilyturvakeskus | 343 000 | 3.2012-4.2013 |
| IfS/2012/292-244 | Supply for POL11 — Equipment Supply for CBRN protection support to Ukraine in the framework of the UEFA European Championship 2012 | To enhance the CBRN security at Poland-Ukraine border with the occasion of the football championship Euro2012 | Sateilyturvakeskus | 307 000 | 5.2012-1.2014 |
| IfS/2012/301-327 | Provision of specialised technical training to enhance the first responders’ capabilities in case of CBRN incidents | To reinforce inter-agency coordination to respond to CBRN incidents (this includes defining standard operational procedures in response to such incidents, e.g. post-incident management and site restoration) | France Expertise Internationale | 699 274 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| IfS/2012/301-675 | EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative | To provide support in the implementation of the project ‘EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence’ | JRC | 3,5  million | 10.2012-10.2014 |
| IfS/2012/301-740 | Building capacity to identify and respond to threats from chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear substances | The European Commission is seeking external support to implement technical aspects related to the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation CoE. The overall objective of the project of which this contract will be a part is as follows: 1) Counter the threat arising from chemical, biological and radioactive or nuclear agents in particular when used in a criminal or terrorist context; 2) Improve the preparedness and response capabilities of states to unlawful or criminal acts involving CBRN agents. | Fundacion Internacional y para Iberoamerica de Administracion y Politicas Publicas | 499 100 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| IfS/2012/301-756 | Contribution to the establishment and development of EU Centres of Excellence Governance — Phase II | The main aim of this assignment is to link actively technical expertise, management initiative, elements of diplomacy and of cultural sensitiveness to enhance the establishment and performance of the CoE initiative. By implementing modern and judicious governance approaches, it will in particular support capacity building and management with the right sense of ownership among actors and stakeholders at national, regional and overall levels, and correctly adapt the initiative to the challenges of CBRN risk mitigation. The initiative also aims at enhancing the visibility, acceptance and support among the EU stakeholders, both at EU and MS levels. | Association Groupe ESSEC | 1 399 988 | 12.2012-6.2014 |
| IfS/2012/302-214 | Regional Human Resource Development for Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards Management through a University Master’s Programme carried out in Thailand | To cover the tuition fees and living expenses of 10 Thai and 10 international (limited to the Southeast Asia region) students expected to enrol and graduate from the Master’s degree programme developed jointly with the US PNNL in Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards Management at the Chulalongkorn University of Thailand | Enconet Consulting GMBH | 649 812 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| IfS/2012/302-252 | Bio-risk Management | To share the bio-risk management program developed in Thailand with the participating countries in the project | France Expertise Internationale | 480 000 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| IfS/2012/302-364 | Development of a methodology for RN materials detection, management and protection of the public | To develop and manage a system for the detection of RN material from sensors located in a variety of locations such as borders, critical infrastructure, ports, airports, etc.; to recommend equipment and standard procedures to respond to RN events | France Expertise Internationale | 599 830 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| IfS/2012/302-427 | Prerequisite to strengthening CBRN national legal frameworks | To increase, through capacity building the health security in the Mediterranean Area and South-East Europe Black Sea Region by enhancing and strengthening the preparedness to common health threats and bio-security risks at national and regional levels by the creation of a Network of laboratories, by strengthening the already previously created by Episouth plus (the reinforcement of relations of trust in a region is an objective and an instrument in the scope of Project’s implementation) | France Expertise Internationale | 299 936 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| IfS/2012/302-428 | Knowledge development and transfer of best practice on bio-safety/bio-security/bio-risk management | To develop and transfer knowledge concerning best practice on bio-safety, bio-security and bio-risk management in this region | Università degli Studi di Roma Torvergata | 434 010 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| IfS/2012/304-799 | Assistance in export control of dual-use goods | To strengthen the export control systems of partner countries, with a strong link with the Regional Centres of Excellence activities, by aligning them to the standard of the international export control regimes and treaties and therefore meeting the requirements of the UNSCR 1540 (2004) | Bundesrepublik Deutschland | 3 650 000 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| IfS/2012/305-778 | ‘EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence’ Coordination and CBRN Need Assessment Methodology | To support countries with improving national policies and ensuring international cooperation in the area of CBRN risk mitigation through the implementation of a Needs Assessment methodology for the Regional Secretariats and the partner countries | United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute | 2 million | 12.2012-6.2015 |
| IfS/2012/306-644 | Supply of radiation detection equipment for South East Asia — LOT 1 | To supply radiation detecting equipment to the various entities (border guards, custom services) from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines | Polimaster Instruments UAB | 497 500 | 12.2012-3.2014 |
| IfS/2012/306-670 | Supply of radiation detection equipment for South East Asia — LOT2 | To supply radiation detecting equipment to the various entities (border guards, custom services) from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines | Mirion Technologies MGPI SA | 241 540 | 12.2012-3.2014 |
| IfS/2012/306-675 | Supply of radiation detection equipment for South East Asia — LOT 3 | To supply radiation detecting equipment to the various entities (border guards, custom services) from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines | ENVINET AS | 988 205 | 12.2012-10.2015 |
| IfS/2012/307-293 | Establishment of a Mediterranean Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (MediPIET) | To enhance health security in the Mediterranean region by supporting capacity building for prevention and control of natural or man-made threats to health posed by communicable diseases through the start-up of a long-term Mediterranean Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (MediPIET) | European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control | 440 000 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| IfS/2012/307-400 | Supply of radiation detection equipment for Democratic Republic of Congo — LOT1 | To supply radiation detecting equipment to the Custom and Excise Administration Directorate of the Democratic Republic of Congo | Polimaster Instruments UAB | 298 500 | 12.2012-3.2014 |
| IfS/2012/307-401 | Supply of radiation detection equipment for Democratic Republic of Congo — LOT2 | To supply radiation detecting equipment to the Custom and Excise Administration Directorate of the Democratic Republic of Congo | Mirion Technologies MGPI SA | 121 660 | 12.2012-3.2014 |
| IfS/2012/307-781 | Support for the border monitoring activities in the South East Asia and Democratic Republic of the Congo | To counteract nuclear and radiation terrorism threat (for this purposes, the assistance should be provided to the identified countries in the improvement of the technical and organisational measures for detection of Nuclear and Radioactive Materials (NRM) illicit trafficking, including training and establishment of an expert network) | JRC | 1 650 000 | 12.2012-12.2015 |
| IfS/2012/308-512 | Implementation of Projects CBRN — 3rd call: #77 #111 #114 | The overall objective is the enhancement of the RN security situation in the countries of concern (with a spin-off towards chemical detection under P77). Such concern needs to be addressed in a systematic manner and with interventions at quite a few different levels. Also the ‘action radius’ of the interventions needs to be described (to assure the proper engagement of the key actors). | JRC | 2,3  million | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| IfS/2012/310-879 | Network of universities and institutes for raising awareness on dual-use concerns of chemical materials | The European Commission is seeking external support to implement technical aspects related to the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation CoE. The overall objective of the project is to reinforce inter-interagency coordination to respond to CBRN incidents. This includes defining standard operational procedures in response to such incidents, e.g. post-incident management and site restoration. | Agenzia Nazionale per le Nuove Tecnologie, l’Energia e lo Sviluppo Economico Sostenibile — ENEA | 721 886 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| IfS/2012/301-675 | EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative | To provide support for the implementation of the project ‘EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence’ | JRC | 3,5  million | 10.2012-10.2014 |
| IfS/2012/306-680 | Second contribution to enhance the capability of the IAEA Safeguards Analytical Service (ECAS) — The New Nuclear Material Laboratory (NML) | To support IAEA in constructing and outfitting the chemistry and instrumentation laboratories of the new IAEA Safeguards Analytical Services NML for the analysis of nuclear material according to the latest standards assuring safety and measurement quality | IAEA | 5 million | 12.2012-12.2016 |

Project identification

Title

Objective

Contractor

Amount (EUR)

Execution period

IfS/2012/285-261

CBRN protection to Ukraine in the framework of the UEFA European Football Championship 2012

To counteract nuclear and radiation terrorism threat (for these purposes the assistance should be provided to Ukraine in the improvement of the technical and organisational measures for detection of Nuclear and Radioactive Materials (NRM) illicit trafficking, including training and establishment of an expert network)

Sateilyturvakeskus

343 000

3.2012-4.2013

IfS/2012/292-244

Supply for POL11 — Equipment Supply for CBRN protection support to Ukraine in the framework of the UEFA European Championship 2012

To enhance the CBRN security at Poland-Ukraine border with the occasion of the football championship Euro2012

Sateilyturvakeskus

307 000

5.2012-1.2014

IfS/2012/301-327

Provision of specialised technical training to enhance the first responders’ capabilities in case of CBRN incidents

To reinforce inter-agency coordination to respond to CBRN incidents (this includes defining standard operational procedures in response to such incidents, e.g. post-incident management and site restoration)

France Expertise Internationale

699 274

12.2012-12.2014

IfS/2012/301-675

EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative

To provide support in the implementation of the project ‘EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence’

JRC

3,5  million

10.2012-10.2014

IfS/2012/301-740

Building capacity to identify and respond to threats from chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear substances

The European Commission is seeking external support to implement technical aspects related to the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation CoE. The overall objective of the project of which this contract will be a part is as follows: 1) Counter the threat arising from chemical, biological and radioactive or nuclear agents in particular when used in a criminal or terrorist context; 2) Improve the preparedness and response capabilities of states to unlawful or criminal acts involving CBRN agents.

Fundacion Internacional y para Iberoamerica de Administracion y Politicas Publicas

499 100

12.2012-12.2014

IfS/2012/301-756

Contribution to the establishment and development of EU Centres of Excellence Governance — Phase II

The main aim of this assignment is to link actively technical expertise, management initiative, elements of diplomacy and of cultural sensitiveness to enhance the establishment and performance of the CoE initiative. By implementing modern and judicious governance approaches, it will in particular support capacity building and management with the right sense of ownership among actors and stakeholders at national, regional and overall levels, and correctly adapt the initiative to the challenges of CBRN risk mitigation. The initiative also aims at enhancing the visibility, acceptance and support among the EU stakeholders, both at EU and MS levels.

Association Groupe ESSEC

1 399 988

12.2012-6.2014

IfS/2012/302-214

Regional Human Resource Development for Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards Management through a University Master’s Programme carried out in Thailand

To cover the tuition fees and living expenses of 10 Thai and 10 international (limited to the Southeast Asia region) students expected to enrol and graduate from the Master’s degree programme developed jointly with the US PNNL in Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards Management at the Chulalongkorn University of Thailand

Enconet Consulting GMBH

649 812

12.2012-12.2014

IfS/2012/302-252

Bio-risk Management

To share the bio-risk management program developed in Thailand with the participating countries in the project

France Expertise Internationale

480 000

12.2012-12.2014

IfS/2012/302-364

Development of a methodology for RN materials detection, management and protection of the public

To develop and manage a system for the detection of RN material from sensors located in a variety of locations such as borders, critical infrastructure, ports, airports, etc.; to recommend equipment and standard procedures to respond to RN events

France Expertise Internationale

599 830

12.2012-12.2014

IfS/2012/302-427

Prerequisite to strengthening CBRN national legal frameworks

To increase, through capacity building the health security in the Mediterranean Area and South-East Europe Black Sea Region by enhancing and strengthening the preparedness to common health threats and bio-security risks at national and regional levels by the creation of a Network of laboratories, by strengthening the already previously created by Episouth plus (the reinforcement of relations of trust in a region is an objective and an instrument in the scope of Project’s implementation)

France Expertise Internationale

299 936

12.2012-12.2014

IfS/2012/302-428

Knowledge development and transfer of best practice on bio-safety/bio-security/bio-risk management

To develop and transfer knowledge concerning best practice on bio-safety, bio-security and bio-risk management in this region

Università degli Studi di Roma Torvergata

434 010

12.2012-12.2014

IfS/2012/304-799

Assistance in export control of dual-use goods

To strengthen the export control systems of partner countries, with a strong link with the Regional Centres of Excellence activities, by aligning them to the standard of the international export control regimes and treaties and therefore meeting the requirements of the UNSCR 1540 (2004)

Bundesrepublik Deutschland

3 650 000

12.2012-12.2014

IfS/2012/305-778

‘EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence’ Coordination and CBRN Need Assessment Methodology

To support countries with improving national policies and ensuring international cooperation in the area of CBRN risk mitigation through the implementation of a Needs Assessment methodology for the Regional Secretariats and the partner countries

United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute

2 million

12.2012-6.2015

IfS/2012/306-644

Supply of radiation detection equipment for South East Asia — LOT 1

To supply radiation detecting equipment to the various entities (border guards, custom services) from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines

Polimaster Instruments UAB

497 500

12.2012-3.2014

IfS/2012/306-670

Supply of radiation detection equipment for South East Asia — LOT2

To supply radiation detecting equipment to the various entities (border guards, custom services) from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines

Mirion Technologies MGPI SA

241 540

12.2012-3.2014

IfS/2012/306-675

Supply of radiation detection equipment for South East Asia — LOT 3

To supply radiation detecting equipment to the various entities (border guards, custom services) from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines

ENVINET AS

988 205

12.2012-10.2015

IfS/2012/307-293

Establishment of a Mediterranean Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (MediPIET)

To enhance health security in the Mediterranean region by supporting capacity building for prevention and control of natural or man-made threats to health posed by communicable diseases through the start-up of a long-term Mediterranean Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (MediPIET)

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

440 000

12.2012-12.2014

IfS/2012/307-400

Supply of radiation detection equipment for Democratic Republic of Congo — LOT1

To supply radiation detecting equipment to the Custom and Excise Administration Directorate of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Polimaster Instruments UAB

298 500

12.2012-3.2014

IfS/2012/307-401

Supply of radiation detection equipment for Democratic Republic of Congo — LOT2

To supply radiation detecting equipment to the Custom and Excise Administration Directorate of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Mirion Technologies MGPI SA

121 660

12.2012-3.2014

IfS/2012/307-781

Support for the border monitoring activities in the South East Asia and Democratic Republic of the Congo

To counteract nuclear and radiation terrorism threat (for this purposes, the assistance should be provided to the identified countries in the improvement of the technical and organisational measures for detection of Nuclear and Radioactive Materials (NRM) illicit trafficking, including training and establishment of an expert network)

JRC

1 650 000

12.2012-12.2015

IfS/2012/308-512

Implementation of Projects CBRN — 3rd call: #77 #111 #114

The overall objective is the enhancement of the RN security situation in the countries of concern (with a spin-off towards chemical detection under P77). Such concern needs to be addressed in a systematic manner and with interventions at quite a few different levels. Also the ‘action radius’ of the interventions needs to be described (to assure the proper engagement of the key actors).

JRC

2,3  million

12.2012-12.2014

IfS/2012/310-879

Network of universities and institutes for raising awareness on dual-use concerns of chemical materials

The European Commission is seeking external support to implement technical aspects related to the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation CoE. The overall objective of the project is to reinforce inter-interagency coordination to respond to CBRN incidents. This includes defining standard operational procedures in response to such incidents, e.g. post-incident management and site restoration.

Agenzia Nazionale per le Nuove Tecnologie, l’Energia e lo Sviluppo Economico Sostenibile — ENEA

721 886

12.2012-12.2014

IfS/2012/301-675

EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative

To provide support for the implementation of the project ‘EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence’

JRC

3,5  million

10.2012-10.2014

IfS/2012/306-680

Second contribution to enhance the capability of the IAEA Safeguards Analytical Service (ECAS) — The New Nuclear Material Laboratory (NML)

To support IAEA in constructing and outfitting the chemistry and instrumentation laboratories of the new IAEA Safeguards Analytical Services NML for the analysis of nuclear material according to the latest standards assuring safety and measurement quality

IAEA

5 million

12.2012-12.2016

Year 2013 (excluding funding for ISTC/STCU)

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| IfS/2013/315-979 | Strengthening the National CBRN Legal Framework & Provision of specialized and technical training to enhance CBRN preparedness and response capabilities | The present procedure aims at awarding a Contract that will technically implement two projects (Component 1 and Component 2) funded by the EU Instrument for Stability (Priority 1) in the framework of the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear — Centres of Excellence (CBRN-CoE) | France Expertise Internationale | 2 699 069 | 9.2013-9.2016 |
| IfS/2013/316-496 | Strengthening Capacities in CBRN Response and in Chemical and Medical Emergency | The CBRN emergency response needs to be identified and prioritised per country. Comprehensive technology solutions for detection, protection, decontamination, mitigation, containment and disposal should also be elaborated. CBRN incidents require full utilization of national resources to respond to and mitigate the consequences of such emergencies. The main responsibility in cases of CBRN emergencies falls upon first responders. It is therefore essential that countries build upon their national resources to mitigate and respond to the consequences of an emergency situation. Best-practices should thus be exchanged amongst these first responders at MIE regional level and CBRN risk mitigation knowledge developed. It should also result in increased awareness of stocks of hazardous chemical agents, their pre-cursors as this is one of the means of targeting illicit use and/or trafficking of WMD. | Wojskowy Instytut Higieny i Epidemiologii | 3 914 034 | 12.2013-12.2016 |
| IfS/2013/318-905 | Support to the European Commission — Exploratory missions in Middle East/East and south Mediterranean countries/South East of Europe in the safety and security CBRN fields | To provide support to the European Commission with finding out what kind of short-term measures should be developed taken into account different situations and circumstances regionally and/or nationally (this entails assessing countries’ preparedness — risk assessment, crisis prevention and warning systems — and response mechanisms in the field of CBRN) | France Expertise Internationale | 299 999 | 6.2013-6.2015 |
| IfS/2013/321-215 | Strengthening Health Security at Ports, Airports and Ground crossings | To increase health security globally by providing technical guidance and tools, information and knowledge sharing, international collaboration and assisting countries in enhancing and strengthening capacities for prevention, detection, control and response to public health events related to activities at points of entry and international travel and transport, in a multi-sectoral approach, to minimize risks in association with natural or deliberate released hazards | World Health Organisation | 1,5  million | 7.2013-7.2015 |
| IfS/2013/323-494 | AAF — Waste management | EU CBRN CoE. To improve the management of biologic and chemical waste in the African Atlantic Façade region and Tunisia. This includes the review of regulations and technical training on detection and sampling | Fundacion Internacional y para Iberoamerica de Administracion y Politicas Publicas | 3 871 800 | 1.2014-6.2017 |
| IfS/2013/329-422 | Implementation of Projects CBRN — 3rd call. Complementary actions for project: #77 #111 #114 | EU CBRN CoE. The global overall scope of work is to pursue international efforts in counteracting the threat of nuclear and radiological terrorism. This project aims at supporting the development of an integrated regional nuclear safety and security systems. This will be achieved by assessing the adoption of laws and regulation in the field in order comply with international related standards for improving the security and safety of radioactive sources by encouraging the establishment of storage facilities and completion of inventories, disseminate best practices for the development of a national response plan in the participating countries. These activities are carried out under a well-coordinated approach with other donors in the region, in order not to duplicate existing efforts. | IAEA | 700 047 | 1.2014-12.2015 |
| IfS/2013/332-096 | Export control outreach for dual use items | This project aims to deepen support measures to improve dual use export control systems in third countries taking specific geopolitical challenges into account. The following beneficiary countries are eligible under this project: Jordan/Neighbouring Countries and Kazakhstan/Neighbouring Countries. Regional activities may include all beneficiary countries in the region. Where appropriate and in justified cases and following the demand of beneficiary countries also activities in other countries/or regions will be carried out. | Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle | 2,5  million | 12.2013-12.2015 |
| IfS/2013/332-212 | Conferences associated to EU CBRN Centres of Excellence | To provide support for organising conferences and meetings in partner countries in order to enhance the inter-agency cooperation that will contribute to mitigating the risks and threats associated with Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) materials and facilities | LDK Consultants, Engineers & Planners SA | 140 885,85 | 1.2014-1.2015 |
| IfS/2013/332-306 | Consolidation and Extension of the CBRN Regional Centre Secretariats | EU CBRN CoE. To strengthen regional capabilities in the area of CBRN risk mitigation. It is expected that the project will promote better cooperation and coordination of countries on CBRN risk mitigation at regional and international levels (the set-up of the Regional Secretariats is meant to provide the missing infrastructure at regional level to facilitate sharing of information and experience among partner countries) | United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute | 3,1  million | 5.2014-10.2015 |
| IfS/2013/332-312 | Strengthening Health Laboratories to minimize potential biological risks | To minimize potential biological risks through enhancement of laboratory biosafety, biosecurity, quality management and diagnostic capacity. Specific objective 1: Support the development of nationally-owned laboratory policies, strategies norms and regulations Specific objective 2: Engage institutional and individual capacity building efforts through implementation of appropriate tools, methodologies and training activities Specific objective 3: Enhance the ability of Member States to safely and rapidly detect and respond to natural or deliberate events of national and international concern according to the IHR through support to laboratory networks | World Health Organisation | 4 495 712 | 12.2013-12.2016 |
| IfS/2013/329-859 | Further development and consolidation of the Mediterranean Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (‘MediPIET’) | To contribute to the overall objective of enhancing health security in the Mediterranean region by supporting capacity building for prevention and control of natural or man-made health threats posed by communicable diseases through the further roll-out of the Mediterranean Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (MediPIET) | Fundacion Internacional y para Iberoamerica de Administracion y Politicas Publicas | 6,4  million | 12.2013-12.2016 |
| IfS/2013/330-961 | MEDILABSECURE | To increase, through capacity building the health security in the Mediterranean Area and South-East Europe Black Sea Region by enhancing and strengthening the preparedness to common health threats and bio-security risks at national and regional levels by the creation of a Network of laboratories, by strengthening the already previously created by Episouth plus (the reinforcement of relations of trust in a region is an objective and an instrument in the scope of Project’s implementation) | Institut Pasteur
  Fondation | 3 626 410 | 12.2013-12.2017 |

Project identification

Title

Objective

Contractor

Amount (EUR)

Execution period

IfS/2013/315-979

Strengthening the National CBRN Legal Framework & Provision of specialized and technical training to enhance CBRN preparedness and response capabilities

The present procedure aims at awarding a Contract that will technically implement two projects (Component 1 and Component 2) funded by the EU Instrument for Stability (Priority 1) in the framework of the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear — Centres of Excellence (CBRN-CoE)

France Expertise Internationale

2 699 069

9.2013-9.2016

IfS/2013/316-496

Strengthening Capacities in CBRN Response and in Chemical and Medical Emergency

The CBRN emergency response needs to be identified and prioritised per country. Comprehensive technology solutions for detection, protection, decontamination, mitigation, containment and disposal should also be elaborated. CBRN incidents require full utilization of national resources to respond to and mitigate the consequences of such emergencies. The main responsibility in cases of CBRN emergencies falls upon first responders. It is therefore essential that countries build upon their national resources to mitigate and respond to the consequences of an emergency situation. Best-practices should thus be exchanged amongst these first responders at MIE regional level and CBRN risk mitigation knowledge developed. It should also result in increased awareness of stocks of hazardous chemical agents, their pre-cursors as this is one of the means of targeting illicit use and/or trafficking of WMD.

Wojskowy Instytut Higieny i Epidemiologii

3 914 034

12.2013-12.2016

IfS/2013/318-905

Support to the European Commission — Exploratory missions in Middle East/East and south Mediterranean countries/South East of Europe in the safety and security CBRN fields

To provide support to the European Commission with finding out what kind of short-term measures should be developed taken into account different situations and circumstances regionally and/or nationally (this entails assessing countries’ preparedness — risk assessment, crisis prevention and warning systems — and response mechanisms in the field of CBRN)

France Expertise Internationale

299 999

6.2013-6.2015

IfS/2013/321-215

Strengthening Health Security at Ports, Airports and Ground crossings

To increase health security globally by providing technical guidance and tools, information and knowledge sharing, international collaboration and assisting countries in enhancing and strengthening capacities for prevention, detection, control and response to public health events related to activities at points of entry and international travel and transport, in a multi-sectoral approach, to minimize risks in association with natural or deliberate released hazards

World Health Organisation

1,5  million

7.2013-7.2015

IfS/2013/323-494

AAF — Waste management

EU CBRN CoE. To improve the management of biologic and chemical waste in the African Atlantic Façade region and Tunisia. This includes the review of regulations and technical training on detection and sampling

Fundacion Internacional y para Iberoamerica de Administracion y Politicas Publicas

3 871 800

1.2014-6.2017

IfS/2013/329-422

Implementation of Projects CBRN — 3rd call. Complementary actions for project: #77 #111 #114

EU CBRN CoE. The global overall scope of work is to pursue international efforts in counteracting the threat of nuclear and radiological terrorism. This project aims at supporting the development of an integrated regional nuclear safety and security systems. This will be achieved by assessing the adoption of laws and regulation in the field in order comply with international related standards for improving the security and safety of radioactive sources by encouraging the establishment of storage facilities and completion of inventories, disseminate best practices for the development of a national response plan in the participating countries. These activities are carried out under a well-coordinated approach with other donors in the region, in order not to duplicate existing efforts.

IAEA

700 047

1.2014-12.2015

IfS/2013/332-096

Export control outreach for dual use items

This project aims to deepen support measures to improve dual use export control systems in third countries taking specific geopolitical challenges into account. The following beneficiary countries are eligible under this project: Jordan/Neighbouring Countries and Kazakhstan/Neighbouring Countries. Regional activities may include all beneficiary countries in the region. Where appropriate and in justified cases and following the demand of beneficiary countries also activities in other countries/or regions will be carried out.

Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle

2,5  million

12.2013-12.2015

IfS/2013/332-212

Conferences associated to EU CBRN Centres of Excellence

To provide support for organising conferences and meetings in partner countries in order to enhance the inter-agency cooperation that will contribute to mitigating the risks and threats associated with Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) materials and facilities

LDK Consultants, Engineers & Planners SA

140 885,85

1.2014-1.2015

IfS/2013/332-306

Consolidation and Extension of the CBRN Regional Centre Secretariats

EU CBRN CoE. To strengthen regional capabilities in the area of CBRN risk mitigation. It is expected that the project will promote better cooperation and coordination of countries on CBRN risk mitigation at regional and international levels (the set-up of the Regional Secretariats is meant to provide the missing infrastructure at regional level to facilitate sharing of information and experience among partner countries)

United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute

3,1  million

5.2014-10.2015

IfS/2013/332-312

Strengthening Health Laboratories to minimize potential biological risks

To minimize potential biological risks through enhancement of laboratory biosafety, biosecurity, quality management and diagnostic capacity. Specific objective 1: Support the development of nationally-owned laboratory policies, strategies norms and regulations Specific objective 2: Engage institutional and individual capacity building efforts through implementation of appropriate tools, methodologies and training activities Specific objective 3: Enhance the ability of Member States to safely and rapidly detect and respond to natural or deliberate events of national and international concern according to the IHR through support to laboratory networks

World Health Organisation

4 495 712

12.2013-12.2016

IfS/2013/329-859

Further development and consolidation of the Mediterranean Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (‘MediPIET’)

To contribute to the overall objective of enhancing health security in the Mediterranean region by supporting capacity building for prevention and control of natural or man-made health threats posed by communicable diseases through the further roll-out of the Mediterranean Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (MediPIET)

Fundacion Internacional y para Iberoamerica de Administracion y Politicas Publicas

6,4  million

12.2013-12.2016

IfS/2013/330-961

MEDILABSECURE

To increase, through capacity building the health security in the Mediterranean Area and South-East Europe Black Sea Region by enhancing and strengthening the preparedness to common health threats and bio-security risks at national and regional levels by the creation of a Network of laboratories, by strengthening the already previously created by Episouth plus (the reinforcement of relations of trust in a region is an objective and an instrument in the scope of Project’s implementation)

Institut Pasteur

Fondation

3 626 410

12.2013-12.2017

Year 2014 (excluding funding for ISTC/STCU)

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| IfS/2014/337-084 | Elimination of Syrian Chemical Weapons of Mass destruction | To contribute to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Special Trust Fund that finances the activities for the complete destruction of Syrian Chemical material stockpiles | OPCW | 12 million | 2.2014-12.2015 |
| IfS/2014/343-652 | Contribution to the establishment and development of EU Centres of Excellence Governance — Phase III | To support to the governance of the EU CBRN Centres of Excellence | ESSEC-IRENE-ENCO | 1,5  million | 9.2014-9.2016 |
| IfS/2014/346-176 | High risk chemical facilities and risk mitigation in the AAF Region | EU CBRN CoE. Enhancing sound chemical hazard management within the African Atlantic Façade Region in order to prevent the occurrence of high risks chemical accidents | France Expertise Internationale | 3 million | 1.2015-12.2017 |
| IFS/2014/346-488 | Chemical safety and security in the Central and Eastern African region | EU CBRN CoE. Enhancing sound chemical hazard management within the ECA region by strengthening the national ‘Chemical legal framework’ in order to prevent the occurrence of accident inside and around all important chemical installations, as well as to enhance Chemical preparedness and response capabilities | Gesellschaft für Anlagen und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) MBH | 2 978 000 | 1.2015-1.2018 |
| IfS/2014/347-013 | EUWAM-Lab (P43) | EU CBRN CoE. Establishment of a Mobile Laboratory for in situ interventions on VHF outbreak sites in combination with CBRN Capacity Building in Western Africa | France Expertise Internationale | 2 579 854,40 | 9.2014-9.2016 |
| IfS/2014/347-135 | EU outreach programme for dual use items | Contribute to the creation, consolidation or updating the effective export control systems for dual use items in partner countries by continuing to offer them a long-term perspective for cooperation | France Expertise Internationale | 2 249 250 | 9.2015-2.2017 |
| IfS/2014/347-634 | Strengthening CBRN first response capabilities and regional cooperation in South East Europe, Southern Caucasus, Moldova and Ukraine | EU CBRN CoE. Enhance response capabilities and promote inter-agency and regional cooperation in CBRN first response in the South East Europe, Southern Caucasus, Moldova and Ukraine | Centre d’Etude de l’Energie Nucléaire Fondation d’Utilité Publique | 2 953 550 | 1.2015-12.2017 |
| IfS/2014/350-752 | One Health Project in Pakistan | Support the development of a structured, integrated and sustainable collaboration between the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Agriculture in Pakistan for improved risk assessments and detection, prevention and control of the spread of emerging zoonotic diseases | World Health Organization | 927 608 | 1.2015-1.2017 |

Project identification

Title

Objective

Contractor

Amount (EUR)

Execution period

IfS/2014/337-084

Elimination of Syrian Chemical Weapons of Mass destruction

To contribute to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Special Trust Fund that finances the activities for the complete destruction of Syrian Chemical material stockpiles

OPCW

12 million

2.2014-12.2015

IfS/2014/343-652

Contribution to the establishment and development of EU Centres of Excellence Governance — Phase III

To support to the governance of the EU CBRN Centres of Excellence

ESSEC-IRENE-ENCO

1,5  million

9.2014-9.2016

IfS/2014/346-176

High risk chemical facilities and risk mitigation in the AAF Region

EU CBRN CoE. Enhancing sound chemical hazard management within the African Atlantic Façade Region in order to prevent the occurrence of high risks chemical accidents

France Expertise Internationale

3 million

1.2015-12.2017

IFS/2014/346-488

Chemical safety and security in the Central and Eastern African region

EU CBRN CoE. Enhancing sound chemical hazard management within the ECA region by strengthening the national ‘Chemical legal framework’ in order to prevent the occurrence of accident inside and around all important chemical installations, as well as to enhance Chemical preparedness and response capabilities

Gesellschaft für Anlagen und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) MBH

2 978 000

1.2015-1.2018

IfS/2014/347-013

EUWAM-Lab (P43)

EU CBRN CoE. Establishment of a Mobile Laboratory for in situ interventions on VHF outbreak sites in combination with CBRN Capacity Building in Western Africa

France Expertise Internationale

2 579 854,40

9.2014-9.2016

IfS/2014/347-135

EU outreach programme for dual use items

Contribute to the creation, consolidation or updating the effective export control systems for dual use items in partner countries by continuing to offer them a long-term perspective for cooperation

France Expertise Internationale

2 249 250

9.2015-2.2017

IfS/2014/347-634

Strengthening CBRN first response capabilities and regional cooperation in South East Europe, Southern Caucasus, Moldova and Ukraine

EU CBRN CoE. Enhance response capabilities and promote inter-agency and regional cooperation in CBRN first response in the South East Europe, Southern Caucasus, Moldova and Ukraine

Centre d’Etude de l’Energie Nucléaire Fondation d’Utilité Publique

2 953 550

1.2015-12.2017

IfS/2014/350-752

One Health Project in Pakistan

Support the development of a structured, integrated and sustainable collaboration between the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Agriculture in Pakistan for improved risk assessments and detection, prevention and control of the spread of emerging zoonotic diseases

World Health Organization

927 608

1.2015-1.2017

Year 2015 (excluding funding for ISTC/STCU)

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| IFS/2015/355-376 | EU outreach programme for dual use items — South-East Asia | Support to export control outreach in South-East Asia. | France Expertise Internationale | 2 999 500 | 9.2015-2.2017 |
| IFS/2011/272-372 | Establishment of Mobile Laboratories for Pathogens up to Risk Group 4 in combination with CBRN Capacity Building in sub-Saharan Africa | EU CBRN CoE — Mobile labs in sub-Saharan Africa — Extension | BERNHARD-NOCHT-INSTITUT FUR TROPENMEDIZIN | 500 000 | 6.2016 |
| IFS/2015/355-443 | Enhancement of CBRN capacities of South East Asia in addressing CBRN risk mitigation concerning CBRN first response, biosafety and biosecurity, awareness raising and legal framework | EU CBRN CoE Biosafety-biosecurity in South East Asia | FUNDACION INTERNACIONAL Y PARA IBEROAMERICA DE ADMINISTRACION Y POLITICAS PUBLICAS | 3 000 000,00 | 7.2015-7.2018 |
| IFS/2015/355-879 | Provision of specialized CBRN equipment for training first responders | EU CBRN CoE CBRN equipment for first responders in Gabon, Mauritania, Morocco, Senegal, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya and Uganda | PAUL BOYE TECHNOLOGIES SAS — FR | 2 712 516,87 | 9.2015-9.2017 |
| IFS/2015/357-652 | ON-SITE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE SECRETARIATS | EU CBRN CoE On site technical assistance (Rabat, Tbilisi, Nairobi) | AGRICONSULTING EUROPE SA — BE | 2 969 700,00 | 9.2015-9.2018 |
| IFS/2015/362-277 | REGIONAL MANAGEMENT OF OUTBREAKS IN THE CBRN CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE PARTNER COUNTRIES OF THE AFRICAN ATLANTIC FAÇADE REGION | EU CBRN CoE Management of outbreaks in the African Atlantic Façade (pandemics) | AGENCE FRANCAISE D EXPERTISE TECHNIQUE INTERNATIONALE | 3 499 600,00 | 1.2016-12.2018 |
| IFS/2015/370291 | Feasibility study for the establishment of the Wildlife Forensics Training Academy in South Africa | Wildlife Forensics Training | NEDERLANDS FORENSISCH INSTITUUT | 182 000 | 28.12.2016 |
| IFS/2015359484 | Strengthening the CBRN Centre of Excellence Regional Secretariat for the Gulf Cooperation Council Region | Support to GCC region | CENTRE D’ETUDE DE L’ENERGIE NUCLEAIRE FONDATION D’UTILITE PUBLIQUE | 285 000 | 14.9.2016 |
| IFS/2015355376 | EU outreach programme for dual use items — South-East Asia | EU outreach programme for dual use items in South-East Asia | AGENCE FRANCAISE D’EXPERTISE TECHNIQUE INTERNATIONALE | 2 999 500 | 28.2.2017 |
| IFS/2015371715 | Capacity building for medical preparedness and response to CBRN incidents — CoE Project 54 | EU CBRN CoE CBRN. Capacity building for medical preparedness and response to CBRN incidents. Middle East (P54) | SUSTAINABLE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SOLUTIONS COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY | 2 999 965 | 17.7.2019 |
| IFS/2015365817 | Annual meeting EU CBRN National Focal Points 2016 | | LDK CONSULTANTS ENGINEERS & PLANNERS SA | 182 949,5 | 11.10.2016 |

Project identification

Title

Objective

Contractor

Amount (EUR)

Execution period

IFS/2015/355-376

EU outreach programme for dual use items — South-East Asia

Support to export control outreach in South-East Asia.

France Expertise Internationale

2 999 500

9.2015-2.2017

IFS/2011/272-372

Establishment of Mobile Laboratories for Pathogens up to Risk Group 4 in combination with CBRN Capacity Building in sub-Saharan Africa

EU CBRN CoE — Mobile labs in sub-Saharan Africa — Extension

BERNHARD-NOCHT-INSTITUT FUR TROPENMEDIZIN

500 000

6.2016

IFS/2015/355-443

Enhancement of CBRN capacities of South East Asia in addressing CBRN risk mitigation concerning CBRN first response, biosafety and biosecurity, awareness raising and legal framework

EU CBRN CoE Biosafety-biosecurity in South East Asia

FUNDACION INTERNACIONAL Y PARA IBEROAMERICA DE ADMINISTRACION Y POLITICAS PUBLICAS

3 000 000,00

7.2015-7.2018

IFS/2015/355-879

Provision of specialized CBRN equipment for training first responders

EU CBRN CoE CBRN equipment for first responders in Gabon, Mauritania, Morocco, Senegal, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya and Uganda

PAUL BOYE TECHNOLOGIES SAS — FR

2 712 516,87

9.2015-9.2017

IFS/2015/357-652

ON-SITE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE SECRETARIATS

EU CBRN CoE On site technical assistance (Rabat, Tbilisi, Nairobi)

AGRICONSULTING EUROPE SA — BE

2 969 700,00

9.2015-9.2018

IFS/2015/362-277

REGIONAL MANAGEMENT OF OUTBREAKS IN THE CBRN CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE PARTNER COUNTRIES OF THE AFRICAN ATLANTIC FAÇADE REGION

EU CBRN CoE Management of outbreaks in the African Atlantic Façade (pandemics)

AGENCE FRANCAISE D EXPERTISE TECHNIQUE INTERNATIONALE

3 499 600,00

1.2016-12.2018

IFS/2015/370291

Feasibility study for the establishment of the Wildlife Forensics Training Academy in South Africa

Wildlife Forensics Training

NEDERLANDS FORENSISCH INSTITUUT

182 000

28.12.2016

IFS/2015359484

Strengthening the CBRN Centre of Excellence Regional Secretariat for the Gulf Cooperation Council Region

Support to GCC region

CENTRE D’ETUDE DE L’ENERGIE NUCLEAIRE FONDATION D’UTILITE PUBLIQUE

285 000

14.9.2016

IFS/2015355376

EU outreach programme for dual use items — South-East Asia

EU outreach programme for dual use items in South-East Asia

AGENCE FRANCAISE D’EXPERTISE TECHNIQUE INTERNATIONALE

2 999 500

28.2.2017

IFS/2015371715

Capacity building for medical preparedness and response to CBRN incidents — CoE Project 54

EU CBRN CoE CBRN. Capacity building for medical preparedness and response to CBRN incidents. Middle East (P54)

SUSTAINABLE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SOLUTIONS COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

2 999 965

17.7.2019

IFS/2015365817

Annual meeting EU CBRN National Focal Points 2016

LDK CONSULTANTS ENGINEERS & PLANNERS SA

182 949,5

11.10.2016

Year 2016 (excluding funding for ISTC/STCU)

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| IFS/2016/373918 | Strengthening cross-border capacity for control and detection of CBRN substances | EU CBRN CoE CBRN cross border security in the North of Africa and Sahel (P55) | AGENCE FRANCAISE D’EXPERTISE TECHNIQUE INTERNATIONALE | 3 500 000 | 30.9.2019 |
| IFS/2016/372955 | ON-SITE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE SECRETARIATS in Algiers and Tashkent | EU CBRN CoE On site technical assistance (Algiers, Amman, Tashkent) | ENCONET CONSULTING GMBH | 2 130 250 | 10.11.2019 |
| IFS/2016/369616 | Support to the development, adoption and implementation of CBRN Needs Assessments, National and Regional CBRN Action Plans, their promotion and visibility | EU CBRN CoE. Promotion, adoption, implementation and visibility of CBRN Needs Assessments, National and Regional CBRN Action Plans | UNITED NATIONS INTERREGIONAL CRIME AND JUSTICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE | 2 000 000 | 31.8.2017 |
| IFS/2016/378224 | P58 — Provision of specialized equipment for CBRN forensics in the SEEE CoE Region | EU CBRN CoE. Forensics equipment. | In preparation | 1 871 115 | Mid-2018 |
| IFS/2016/376203 | Study on the sustainability of the EU CBRN CoE’s capacity building activities | EU CBRN CoE. Educational component. | FONDAZIONE ALESSANDRO VOLTA PER LAPROMOZIONE DELL UNIVERSITA DELLA RICERCA SCIENTIFICA DELL ALTA FORMAZIONE E DELLA CULTURA | 298 900 | 31.3.2018 |
| IFS/2016/377943 | Strengthening the CBRN Centre of Excellence Regional Secretariat for the Gulf Cooperation Council Region | EU CBRN CoE. On site technical assistance (GCC region) | Senior expert | 425 000 | 2.2019 |
| IFS/2016/374993 | P57 ‘Strengthening crime scene forensics capabilities in investigating CBRN incidents in the South East and Eastern Europe Centres of Excellence region’ | EU CBRN CoE. ‘Strengthening crime scene forensics capabilities’ | CENTRE D’ETUDE DE L’ENERGIE NUCLEAIRE FONDATION D’UTILITE PUBLIQUE | 1 399 670 | 14.1.2020 |
| IFS/2016/381687 | Worldwide technical support to the EU CBRN Centres of Excellence. | EU CBRN CoE. Portal, NAQs, NAPs, technical evaluations, communication. | EC DG JRC | 3 500 000 | Mid-2018 |
| IFS/2016/378793 | Supporting the EC organizing European Summer School 2017 and Conference in Export Control | European Summer School 2017 and Conference in Export Control | LDK CONSULTANTS ENGINEERS & PLANNERS SA | 277 167,75 | 8.3.2018 |
| IFS/2016/378848 | Assistance on evaluation of Export Control Outreach P2P program | Evaluation of P2P programme | ESPONA | 20 000 | 17.2.2017 |
| IFS/2016/377918 | Support to the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence initiative and its mechanisms. Towards the consolidation of the regional secretariats. | EU CBRN CoE | UNITED NATIONS INTERREGIONAL CRIME AND JUSTICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE | 3 000 000 | 14.1.2018 |
| IFS/2016/378686 | EU CBRN Centres of Excellence NFP meeting 2017 | EU CBRN CoE annual international meeting. | ITALTREND C&T SPA | 235 587 | 6.4.2017 |

Project identification

Title

Objective

Contractor

Amount (EUR)

Execution period

IFS/2016/373918

Strengthening cross-border capacity for control and detection of CBRN substances

EU CBRN CoE CBRN cross border security in the North of Africa and Sahel (P55)

AGENCE FRANCAISE D’EXPERTISE TECHNIQUE INTERNATIONALE

3 500 000

30.9.2019

IFS/2016/372955

ON-SITE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE SECRETARIATS in Algiers and Tashkent

EU CBRN CoE On site technical assistance (Algiers, Amman, Tashkent)

ENCONET CONSULTING GMBH

2 130 250

10.11.2019

IFS/2016/369616

Support to the development, adoption and implementation of CBRN Needs Assessments, National and Regional CBRN Action Plans, their promotion and visibility

EU CBRN CoE. Promotion, adoption, implementation and visibility of CBRN Needs Assessments, National and Regional CBRN Action Plans

UNITED NATIONS INTERREGIONAL CRIME AND JUSTICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

2 000 000

31.8.2017

IFS/2016/378224

P58 — Provision of specialized equipment for CBRN forensics in the SEEE CoE Region

EU CBRN CoE. Forensics equipment.

In preparation

1 871 115

Mid-2018

IFS/2016/376203

Study on the sustainability of the EU CBRN CoE’s capacity building activities

EU CBRN CoE. Educational component.

FONDAZIONE ALESSANDRO VOLTA PER LAPROMOZIONE DELL UNIVERSITA DELLA RICERCA SCIENTIFICA DELL ALTA FORMAZIONE E DELLA CULTURA

298 900

31.3.2018

IFS/2016/377943

Strengthening the CBRN Centre of Excellence Regional Secretariat for the Gulf Cooperation Council Region

EU CBRN CoE. On site technical assistance (GCC region)

Senior expert

425 000

2.2019

IFS/2016/374993

P57 ‘Strengthening crime scene forensics capabilities in investigating CBRN incidents in the South East and Eastern Europe Centres of Excellence region’

EU CBRN CoE. ‘Strengthening crime scene forensics capabilities’

CENTRE D’ETUDE DE L’ENERGIE NUCLEAIRE FONDATION D’UTILITE PUBLIQUE

1 399 670

14.1.2020

IFS/2016/381687

Worldwide technical support to the EU CBRN Centres of Excellence.

EU CBRN CoE. Portal, NAQs, NAPs, technical evaluations, communication.

EC DG JRC

3 500 000

Mid-2018

IFS/2016/378793

Supporting the EC organizing European Summer School 2017 and Conference in Export Control

European Summer School 2017 and Conference in Export Control

LDK CONSULTANTS ENGINEERS & PLANNERS SA

277 167,75

8.3.2018

IFS/2016/378848

Assistance on evaluation of Export Control Outreach P2P program

Evaluation of P2P programme

ESPONA

20 000

17.2.2017

IFS/2016/377918

Support to the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence initiative and its mechanisms. Towards the consolidation of the regional secretariats.

EU CBRN CoE

UNITED NATIONS INTERREGIONAL CRIME AND JUSTICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

3 000 000

14.1.2018

IFS/2016/378686

EU CBRN Centres of Excellence NFP meeting 2017

EU CBRN CoE annual international meeting.

ITALTREND C&T SPA

235 587

6.4.2017

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