# Official Journal L 243/2016

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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 5910 September 2016 |

ISSN 1977-0677

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 243

English edition

Legislation

Volume 5910 September 2016

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| | | REGULATIONS |
| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1630 of 9 September 2016 laying down implementing technical standards with regard to the procedures for the application of the transitional measure for the equity risk sub-module in accordance with Directive 2009/138/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (
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| | | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1631 of 9 September 2016 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables | 4 |
| | | DECISIONS |
| | * | Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2016/1632 of 26 July 2016 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (EUCAP Sahel Niger/1/2016) | 6 |
| | * | Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2016/1633 of 26 July 2016 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Mission on Regional Maritime Capacity Building in the Horn of Africa (EUCAP NESTOR) (EUCAP NESTOR/1/2016) | 8 |
| | * | Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2016/1634 of 30 August 2016 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (EUBAM Libya/1/2016) | 10 |
| | * | Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2016/1635 of 30 August 2016 on the commencement of the capacity building and training of the Libyan Coast Guard and Navy by the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) (EUNAVFOR MED/3/2016) | 11 |
| | * | Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2016/1636 of 6 September 2016 on the acceptance of third States' contributions to the European Union CSDP Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA) (EUTM RCA/1/2016) | 13 |
| | * | Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2016/1637 of 6 September 2016 on the commencement of the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) contributing to the implementation of the UN arms embargo on the high seas off the coast of Libya (EUNAVFOR MED/4/2016) | 14 |

Contents

II   Non-legislative acts

page

REGULATIONS

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1630 of 9 September 2016 laying down implementing technical standards with regard to the procedures for the application of the transitional measure for the equity risk sub-module in accordance with Directive 2009/138/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (
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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1631 of 9 September 2016 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

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DECISIONS

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Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2016/1632 of 26 July 2016 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (EUCAP Sahel Niger/1/2016)

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Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2016/1633 of 26 July 2016 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Mission on Regional Maritime Capacity Building in the Horn of Africa (EUCAP NESTOR) (EUCAP NESTOR/1/2016)

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Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2016/1634 of 30 August 2016 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (EUBAM Libya/1/2016)

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Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2016/1635 of 30 August 2016 on the commencement of the capacity building and training of the Libyan Coast Guard and Navy by the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) (EUNAVFOR MED/3/2016)

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Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2016/1636 of 6 September 2016 on the acceptance of third States' contributions to the European Union CSDP Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA) (EUTM RCA/1/2016)

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Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2016/1637 of 6 September 2016 on the commencement of the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) contributing to the implementation of the UN arms embargo on the high seas off the coast of Libya (EUNAVFOR MED/4/2016)

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| | | Corrigenda |
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| | * | Corrigendum to Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/466 of 31 March 2016 implementing Article 21(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/44 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya ( OJ L 85, 1.4.2016 ) | 16 |
| | * | Corrigendum to Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/478 of 31 March 2016 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya ( OJ L 85, 1.4.2016 ) | 16 |

Corrigenda

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Corrigendum to Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/466 of 31 March 2016 implementing Article 21(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/44 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya ( OJ L 85, 1.4.2016 )

( OJ L 85, 1.4.2016 )

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Corrigendum to Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/478 of 31 March 2016 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya ( OJ L 85, 1.4.2016 )

( OJ L 85, 1.4.2016 )

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| EN | Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.
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Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.

The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk.

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REGULATIONS

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/1630

of 9 September 2016

laying down implementing technical standards with regard to the procedures for the application of the transitional measure for the equity risk sub-module in accordance with Directive 2009/138/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

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THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Directive 2009/138/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 on the taking up and pursuit of the business of Insurance and Reinsurance (Solvency II) (1), and in particular the sixth subparagraph of Article 308b(13) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | In order to allow for the application of the transitional measure set out in Article 308b(13) of Directive 2009/138/EC, insurance and reinsurance undertakings should be able to show to their supervisory authorities that the purchase of the equities subject to that transitional measure took place on or before 1 January 2016. For that purpose insurance and reinsurance undertakings should follow certain procedures for the appropriate identification and documentation of those equities. |
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(1)

In order to allow for the application of the transitional measure set out in Article 308b(13) of Directive 2009/138/EC, insurance and reinsurance undertakings should be able to show to their supervisory authorities that the purchase of the equities subject to that transitional measure took place on or before 1 January 2016. For that purpose insurance and reinsurance undertakings should follow certain procedures for the appropriate identification and documentation of those equities.

| (2) | In order to ensure uniform conditions and an adequate control of the application of the transitional measure, insurance and reinsurance undertakings should keep records identifying any changes affecting the amount of equities which are subject to the transitional measure. They should update the records each time they calculate the Solvency Capital Requirement in accordance with the standard formula in order to identify the equities subject to the transitional measure. |
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(2)

In order to ensure uniform conditions and an adequate control of the application of the transitional measure, insurance and reinsurance undertakings should keep records identifying any changes affecting the amount of equities which are subject to the transitional measure. They should update the records each time they calculate the Solvency Capital Requirement in accordance with the standard formula in order to identify the equities subject to the transitional measure.

| (3) | For equities held through collective investment undertakings or other investments packaged as funds where the look-through approach is not possible, Article 173(2) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/35 (2) sets a methodology to identify the amount of equities purchased before 1 January 2016 and there is therefore no need to trace the date of purchase of those equities. The relevant date of purchase to be identified and documented should be the date of purchase of the units or shares of those collective investment undertakings or other investments packaged as funds. |
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(3)

For equities held through collective investment undertakings or other investments packaged as funds where the look-through approach is not possible, Article 173(2) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/35 (2) sets a methodology to identify the amount of equities purchased before 1 January 2016 and there is therefore no need to trace the date of purchase of those equities. The relevant date of purchase to be identified and documented should be the date of purchase of the units or shares of those collective investment undertakings or other investments packaged as funds.

| (4) | Undertakings should include in their records the date of purchase of the equities, units or shares to which the transitional measure applies. Furthermore, comprehensive documentation and information to check that the conditions to apply the transitional measure are met should be made available to the supervisory authorities, upon request. |
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Undertakings should include in their records the date of purchase of the equities, units or shares to which the transitional measure applies. Furthermore, comprehensive documentation and information to check that the conditions to apply the transitional measure are met should be made available to the supervisory authorities, upon request.

| (5) | Where insurance and reinsurance undertakings sell equities, units or shares referred to in Article 173 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/35 and then buy back equities, units or shares of the same kind after 1 January 2016, the amount of equities which are subject to the transitional measure will decrease compared to the amount initially identified. The procedures followed by the insurance or reinsurance undertaking should therefore ensure that equities which remain subject to the transitional measure after such a sale and subsequent purchases of equities, units or shares can be distinguished from all other equities, units or shares. |
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(5)

Where insurance and reinsurance undertakings sell equities, units or shares referred to in Article 173 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/35 and then buy back equities, units or shares of the same kind after 1 January 2016, the amount of equities which are subject to the transitional measure will decrease compared to the amount initially identified. The procedures followed by the insurance or reinsurance undertaking should therefore ensure that equities which remain subject to the transitional measure after such a sale and subsequent purchases of equities, units or shares can be distinguished from all other equities, units or shares.

| (6) | This Regulation is based on the draft implementing technical standards submitted by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority to the Commission. |
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(6)

This Regulation is based on the draft implementing technical standards submitted by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority to the Commission.

| (7) | The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has conducted open public consultations on the draft implementing technical standards on which this Regulation is based, analysed the potential related costs and benefits and requested the opinion of the Insurance and Reinsurance Stakeholder Group established by Article 37 of Regulation (EU) No 1094/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3), |
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The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has conducted open public consultations on the draft implementing technical standards on which this Regulation is based, analysed the potential related costs and benefits and requested the opinion of the Insurance and Reinsurance Stakeholder Group established by Article 37 of Regulation (EU) No 1094/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3),

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

1.   Where the weight for the standard parameter referred to in point (b) of the first subparagraph of Article 308b(13) of Directive 2009/138/EC is lower than 100 %, insurance and reinsurance undertakings shall keep a record of the equities referred to in Article 173 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/35 and the dates of their purchase. Where those equities are held within a collective investment undertaking or other investments packaged as funds and the look-through approach is not possible, undertakings shall only keep a record of the units or shares of the collective investment undertaking or other investment packaged as funds to which Article 173(2) applies and the dates of their purchase.

2.   Insurance and reinsurance undertakings shall provide the supervisory authority with all the information necessary related to those equities, units and shares, and with documentary evidence of the date of purchase, upon request.

3.   The records referred to in paragraph 1 shall be updated each time the insurance or reinsurance undertaking calculates the solvency capital requirement using the transitional measure set out in Article 308b(13) of Directive 2009/138/EC.

4.   Where insurance and reinsurance undertakings sell equities, units or shares as referred to in paragraph 1 bought on or before 1 January 2016 and then purchase equities, units or shares of the same kind after 1 January 2016, insurance and reinsurance undertakings shall ensure that the remaining equities, units or shares bought on or before 1 January 2016 can be identified in accordance with paragraph 1.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 9 September 2016.

For the Commission

The President

Jean-Claude JUNCKER

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(1)  
  OJ L 335, 17.12.2009, p. 1.

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(2)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/35 of 10 October 2014 supplementing Directive 2009/138/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the taking-up and pursuit of the business of Insurance and Reinsurance (Solvency II) (OJ L 12, 17.1.2015, p. 1).

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(3)  Regulation (EU) No 1094/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority), amending Decision No 716/2009/EC and repealing Commission Decision 2009/79/EC (OJ L 331, 15.12.2010, p. 48).

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/1631

of 9 September 2016

establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1),

Having regard to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 of 7 June 2011 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 in respect of the fruit and vegetables and processed fruit and vegetables sectors (2), and in particular Article 136(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in Annex XVI, Part A thereto. |
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Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in Annex XVI, Part A thereto.

| (2) | The standard import value is calculated each working day, in accordance with Article 136(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011, taking into account variable daily data. Therefore this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, |
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(2)

The standard import value is calculated each working day, in accordance with Article 136(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011, taking into account variable daily data. Therefore this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The standard import values referred to in Article 136 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 are fixed in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 9 September 2016.

For the Commission,

On behalf of the President,

Jerzy PLEWA

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.

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(2)  
  OJ L 157, 15.6.2011, p. 1.

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ANNEX

Standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

| (EUR/100 kg) |
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| CN code | Third country code (1) | Standard import value |
| 0702 00 00 | MA | 170,6 |
| ZZ | 170,6 |
| 0707 00 05 | TR | 121,6 |
| ZZ | 121,6 |
| 0709 93 10 | TR | 135,1 |
| ZZ | 135,1 |
| 0805 50 10 | AR | 142,7 |
| CL | 150,1 |
| EG | 94,4 |
| TR | 124,8 |
| UY | 140,3 |
| ZA | 168,9 |
| ZZ | 136,9 |
| 0806 10 10 | TR | 129,8 |
| ZZ | 129,8 |
| 0808 10 80 | AR | 110,6 |
| BR | 102,8 |
| CL | 131,2 |
| NZ | 128,6 |
| US | 179,7 |
| ZA | 90,9 |
| ZZ | 124,0 |
| 0808 30 90 | AR | 93,2 |
| CL | 101,2 |
| TR | 139,8 |
| ZA | 115,3 |
| ZZ | 112,4 |
| 0809 30 10 , 0809 30 90 | TR | 129,6 |
| ZA | 88,8 |
| ZZ | 109,2 |
| 0809 40 05 | TR | 216,0 |
| ZZ | 216,0 |

(EUR/100 kg)

CN code

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

0702 00 00

MA

170,6

ZZ

170,6

0707 00 05

TR

121,6

ZZ

121,6

0709 93 10

TR

135,1

ZZ

135,1

0805 50 10

AR

142,7

CL

150,1

EG

94,4

TR

124,8

UY

140,3

ZA

168,9

ZZ

136,9

0806 10 10

TR

129,8

ZZ

129,8

0808 10 80

AR

110,6

BR

102,8

CL

131,2

NZ

128,6

US

179,7

ZA

90,9

ZZ

124,0

0808 30 90

AR

93,2

CL

101,2

TR

139,8

ZA

115,3

ZZ

112,4

0809 30 10 , 0809 30 90

TR

129,6

ZA

88,8

ZZ

109,2

0809 40 05

TR

216,0

ZZ

216,0

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(1)  Nomenclature of countries laid down by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1106/2012 of 27 November 2012 implementing Regulation (EC) No 471/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on Community statistics relating to external trade with non-member countries, as regards the update of the nomenclature of countries and territories (OJ L 328, 28.11.2012, p. 7). Code ‘ZZ’ stands for ‘of other origin’.

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DECISIONS

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POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2016/1632

of 26 July 2016

on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (EUCAP Sahel Niger/1/2016)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 38 thereof,

Having regard to the Council Decision 2012/392/CFSP of 16 July 2012 on the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (1), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Pursuant to Article 9(1) of Decision 2012/392/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising the political control and strategic direction of EUCAP Sahel Niger, including, in particular, the decision to appoint a Head of Mission. |
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(1)

Pursuant to Article 9(1) of Decision 2012/392/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising the political control and strategic direction of EUCAP Sahel Niger, including, in particular, the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

| (2) | On 6 May 2014, the PSC adopted Decision EUCAP Sahel Niger/2/2014 (2), appointing Mr Filip DE CEUNINCK as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Niger from 6 May 2014 to 15 July 2014. |
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(2)

On 6 May 2014, the PSC adopted Decision EUCAP Sahel Niger/2/2014 (2), appointing Mr Filip DE CEUNINCK as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Niger from 6 May 2014 to 15 July 2014.

| (3) | On 22 July 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/482/CFSP (3), extending the mandate of EUCAP Sahel Niger from 16 July 2014 to 15 July 2016. |
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On 22 July 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/482/CFSP (3), extending the mandate of EUCAP Sahel Niger from 16 July 2014 to 15 July 2016.

| (4) | On 24 July 2014, the PSC adopted Decision EUCAP Sahel Niger/3/2014 (4), extending the mandate of Mr Filip DE CEUNINCK as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Niger from 16 July 2014 to 15 July 2015. |
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(4)

On 24 July 2014, the PSC adopted Decision EUCAP Sahel Niger/3/2014 (4), extending the mandate of Mr Filip DE CEUNINCK as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Niger from 16 July 2014 to 15 July 2015.

| (5) | On 15 April 2015, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/611 (5), extending the mandate of Mr Filip DE CEUNINCK as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Niger from 16 July 2015 to 15 July 2016. |
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(5)

On 15 April 2015, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/611 (5), extending the mandate of Mr Filip DE CEUNINCK as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Niger from 16 July 2015 to 15 July 2016.

| (6) | On 18 July 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/1172 (6), extending the mandate of EUCAP Sahel Niger from 16 July 2016 to 15 July 2018. |
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(6)

On 18 July 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/1172 (6), extending the mandate of EUCAP Sahel Niger from 16 July 2016 to 15 July 2018.

| (7) | On 22 July 2016, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed the appointment of Ms Kirsi HENRIKSSON as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Niger, |
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(7)

On 22 July 2016, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed the appointment of Ms Kirsi HENRIKSSON as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Niger,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Ms Kirsi HENRIKSSON is hereby appointed as Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) from 1 September 2016 to 15 July 2017.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 26 July 2016.

For the Political and Security Committee

The Chairperson

W. STEVENS

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(1)  
  OJ L 187, 17.7.2012, p. 48.

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(2)  Political and Security Committee Decision EUCAP Sahel Niger/2/2014 of 6 May 2014 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (OJ L 136, 9.5.2014, p. 26).

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(3)  Council Decision 2014/482/CFSP of 22 July 2014 amending Decision 2012/392/CFSP on the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (OJ L 217, 23.7.2014, p. 31).

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(4)  Political and Security Committee Decision EUCAP Sahel Niger/3/2014 of 24 July 2014 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (OJ L 267, 6.9.2014, p. 5).

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(5)  Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2015/611 of 15 April 2015 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (EUCAP Sahel Niger/1/2015) (OJ L 101, 18.4.2015, p. 61).

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(6)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1172 of 18 July 2016 amending Decision 2012/392/CFSP on the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (OJ L 193, 19.7.2016, p. 106).

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POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2016/1633

of 26 July 2016

on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Mission on Regional Maritime Capacity Building in the Horn of Africa (EUCAP NESTOR) (EUCAP NESTOR/1/2016)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 38 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 2012/389/CFSP of 16 July 2012 on the European Union Mission on Regional Maritime Capacity Building in the Horn of Africa (EUCAP NESTOR) (1), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Pursuant to Article 9(1) of Decision 2012/389/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (‘PSC’) is authorised, in accordance with the third paragraph of Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising the political control and strategic direction of the European Union Mission on Regional Maritime Capacity Building in the Horn of Africa (EUCAP NESTOR), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission. |
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(1)

Pursuant to Article 9(1) of Decision 2012/389/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (‘PSC’) is authorised, in accordance with the third paragraph of Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising the political control and strategic direction of the European Union Mission on Regional Maritime Capacity Building in the Horn of Africa (EUCAP NESTOR), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

| (2) | On 17 July 2012, the PSC adopted Decision EUCAP NESTOR/1/2012 (2) appointing Mr Jacques LAUNAY as Head of EUCAP NESTOR from 17 July 2012. |
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(2)

On 17 July 2012, the PSC adopted Decision EUCAP NESTOR/1/2012 (2) appointing Mr Jacques LAUNAY as Head of EUCAP NESTOR from 17 July 2012.

| (3) | On 23 July 2013, the PSC adopted Decision EUCAP NESTOR/3/2013 (3) appointing Mr Etienne DE MONTAIGNE DE PONCINS as Head of EUCAP Nestor from 16 July 2013 to 15 July 2014. |
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(3)

On 23 July 2013, the PSC adopted Decision EUCAP NESTOR/3/2013 (3) appointing Mr Etienne DE MONTAIGNE DE PONCINS as Head of EUCAP Nestor from 16 July 2013 to 15 July 2014.

| (4) | On 24 July 2014, the PSC adopted Decision EUCAP NESTOR/1/2014 (4), extending the mandate of Mr Etienne DE MONTAIGNE DE PONCINS as Head of Mission of EUCAP NESTOR to 15 July 2015. |
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(4)

On 24 July 2014, the PSC adopted Decision EUCAP NESTOR/1/2014 (4), extending the mandate of Mr Etienne DE MONTAIGNE DE PONCINS as Head of Mission of EUCAP NESTOR to 15 July 2015.

| (5) | On 22 July 2016, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed the appointment of Ms Maria-Cristina STEPANESCU as Head of Mission of EUCAP NESTOR from 1 September 2016 to 12 December 2016, |
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(5)

On 22 July 2016, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed the appointment of Ms Maria-Cristina STEPANESCU as Head of Mission of EUCAP NESTOR from 1 September 2016 to 12 December 2016,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Ms Maria-Cristina STEPANESCU is hereby appointed as Head of Mission of the European Union Mission on Regional Maritime Capacity Building in the Horn of Africa (EUCAP NESTOR) from 1 September 2016 to 12 December 2016.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 26 July 2016.

For the Political and Security Committee

The Chairperson

W. STEVENS

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(1)  
  OJ L 187, 17.7.2012, p. 40.

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(2)  Political and Security Committee Decision 2012/426/CFSP of 17 July 2012 concerning the appointment of the Head of the European Union Mission on Regional Maritime Capacity Building in the Horn of Africa (EUCAP NESTOR) (EUCAP NESTOR/1/2012) (OJ L 198, 25.7.2012, p. 16).

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(3)  Political and Security Committee Decision 2013/400/CFSP of 23 July 2013 on the appointment of the Head of the European Union Mission on Regional Maritime Capacity Building in the Horn of Africa (EUCAP NESTOR) (EUCAP NESTOR/3/2013) (OJ L 202, 27.7.2013, p. 23).

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(4)  Political and Security Committee Decision 2014/642/CFSP of 24 July 2014 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Mission on Regional Maritime Capacity Building in the Horn of Africa (EUCAP NESTOR) (EUCAP NESTOR/1/2014) (OJ L 267, 6.9.2014, p. 4).

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POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2016/1634

of 30 August 2016

on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (EUBAM Libya/1/2016)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 38 thereof,

Having regard to the Council Decision 2013/233/CFSP of 22 May 2013 on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (1), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Pursuant to Article 9(1) of Decision 2013/233/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising the political control and strategic direction of the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission. |
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(1)

Pursuant to Article 9(1) of Decision 2013/233/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising the political control and strategic direction of the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

| (2) | On 24 May 2013, the PSC adopted Decision EUBAM Libya/1/2013 (2), appointing Mr Antti Juhani HARTIKAINEN as Head of Mission of EUBAM Libya for the period from 22 May 2013 to 21 May 2014. |
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(2)

On 24 May 2013, the PSC adopted Decision EUBAM Libya/1/2013 (2), appointing Mr Antti Juhani HARTIKAINEN as Head of Mission of EUBAM Libya for the period from 22 May 2013 to 21 May 2014.

| (3) | On 30 April 2014, the PSC adopted Decision EUBAM LIBYA/3/2014 (3), extending the mandate of Mr Antti Juhani HARTIKAINEN as Head of Mission of EUBAM Libya to 21 May 2015. |
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(3)

On 30 April 2014, the PSC adopted Decision EUBAM LIBYA/3/2014 (3), extending the mandate of Mr Antti Juhani HARTIKAINEN as Head of Mission of EUBAM Libya to 21 May 2015.

| (4) | On 18 July 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/1339 (4), amending and extending Decision 2013/233/CFSP to 21 August 2017. |
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(4)

On 18 July 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/1339 (4), amending and extending Decision 2013/233/CFSP to 21 August 2017.

| (5) | On 16 August 2016, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed the appointment of Mr Vincenzo TAGLIAFERRI as Head of Mission of EUBAM Libya from 1 September 2016, |
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(5)

On 16 August 2016, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed the appointment of Mr Vincenzo TAGLIAFERRI as Head of Mission of EUBAM Libya from 1 September 2016,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Mr Vincenzo TAGLIAFERRI is hereby appointed Head of Mission of the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) from 1 September 2016 to 21 August 2017.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 30 August 2016.

For the Political and Security Committee

The Chairperson

W. STEVENS

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(1)  
  OJ L 138, 24.5.2013, p. 15.

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(2)  Political and Security Committee Decision 2013/254/CFSP of 24 May 2013 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya)(EUBAM Libya/1/2013) (OJ L 147, 1.6.2013, p. 13).

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(3)  Political and Security Committee Decision 2014/258/CFSP of 30 April 2014 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (EUBAM Libya/3/2014) (OJ L 136, 9.5.2014, p. 25).

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(4)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1339 of 4 August 2016 amending and extending Decision 2013/233/CFSP on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (OJ L 212, 5.8.2016, p. 111).

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POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2016/1635

of 30 August 2016

on the commencement of the capacity building and training of the Libyan Coast Guard and Navy by the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) (EUNAVFOR MED/3/2016)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 38 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 of 18 May 2015 on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) (1), and in particular Article 2a and Article 6(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/993 (2), which amended Decision (CFSP) 2015/778, inserted Article 2a in that Decision with a view to adding assistance in the development of the capacities and in the training of the Libyan Coast Guard and Navy in law enforcement tasks at sea, in particular to prevent human smuggling and trafficking, as a supporting task of EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA. |
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(1)

Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/993 (2), which amended Decision (CFSP) 2015/778, inserted Article 2a in that Decision with a view to adding assistance in the development of the capacities and in the training of the Libyan Coast Guard and Navy in law enforcement tasks at sea, in particular to prevent human smuggling and trafficking, as a supporting task of EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA.

| (2) | Pursuant to Article 2a(2) of Decision (CFSP) 2015/778, when the Political and Security Committee decides that the necessary preparations have been made, in particular as regards force generation and vetting procedures for the trainees, EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA is to assist on the high seas, within its agreed area of operation, in the development of the capacities and in the training of the Libyan Coast Guard and Navy in law enforcement tasks at sea, in particular to prevent human smuggling and trafficking. |
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(2)

Pursuant to Article 2a(2) of Decision (CFSP) 2015/778, when the Political and Security Committee decides that the necessary preparations have been made, in particular as regards force generation and vetting procedures for the trainees, EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA is to assist on the high seas, within its agreed area of operation, in the development of the capacities and in the training of the Libyan Coast Guard and Navy in law enforcement tasks at sea, in particular to prevent human smuggling and trafficking.

| (3) | The EU Operation Commander has provided the Political and Security Committee with the assurance that the necessary preparations for that supporting task to commence have been made. |
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(3)

The EU Operation Commander has provided the Political and Security Committee with the assurance that the necessary preparations for that supporting task to commence have been made.

| (4) | EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA should therefore be authorised to commence, within its agreed area of operation, assisting in the capacity building and training of the Libyan Coast Guard and navy on the high seas as provided for in Article 2a of Decision (CFSP) 2015/778. |
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(4)

EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA should therefore be authorised to commence, within its agreed area of operation, assisting in the capacity building and training of the Libyan Coast Guard and navy on the high seas as provided for in Article 2a of Decision (CFSP) 2015/778.

| (5) | In accordance with Article 5 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and the implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications, |
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(5)

In accordance with Article 5 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and the implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA shall commence, within its agreed area of operation, assisting in the capacity building and training of the Libyan Coast Guard and navy on the high seas as provided for in Article 2a of Decision (CFSP) 2015/778.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 30 August 2016.

For the Political and Security Committee

The Chairperson

W. STEVENS

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(1)  
  OJ L 122, 19.5.2015, p. 31.

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(2)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/993 of 20 June 2016 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) (OJ L 162, 21.6.2016, p. 18).

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POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2016/1636

of 6 September 2016

on the acceptance of third States' contributions to the European Union CSDP Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA) (EUTM RCA/1/2016)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 38 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/610of 19 April 2016 on a European Union CSDP Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA) (1),

Whereas:

| (1) | Pursuant to Article 8(2) of Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/610, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to take the relevant decisions on acceptance of the proposed contributions by third States. |
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(1)

Pursuant to Article 8(2) of Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/610, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to take the relevant decisions on acceptance of the proposed contributions by third States.

| (2) | Following recommendation on a contribution from Georgia by the EU Mission Commander and the advice from the European Union Military Committee, the contribution from Georgia should be accepted. |
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(2)

Following recommendation on a contribution from Georgia by the EU Mission Commander and the advice from the European Union Military Committee, the contribution from Georgia should be accepted.

| (3) | In accordance with Article 5 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications. Consequently, Denmark is not participating in the adoption of this Decision and is neither bound by it nor subject to its application, |
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(3)

In accordance with Article 5 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications. Consequently, Denmark is not participating in the adoption of this Decision and is neither bound by it nor subject to its application,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Third States' contributions

1.   The contribution from Georgia to EUTM RCA is accepted and considered to be significant.

2.   Georgia is exempted from financial contributions to the budget of EUTM RCA.

Article 2

Entry into force

This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 6 September 2016.

For the Political and Security Committee

The Chairperson

W. STEVENS

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(1)  
  OJ L 104, 20.4.2016, p. 21.

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POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2016/1637

of 6 September 2016

on the commencement of the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) contributing to the implementation of the UN arms embargo on the high seas off the coast of Libya (EUNAVFOR MED/4/2016)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 38 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 of 18 May 2015 on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) (1), and in particular Article 2b and Article 6(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/993 (2), which amended Decision (CFSP) 2015/778, inserted Article 2b in that Decision with a view to adding contribution to information sharing and implementation of the UN arms embargo on the high seas off the coast of Libya as a supporting task of EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA. |
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(1)

Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/993 (2), which amended Decision (CFSP) 2015/778, inserted Article 2b in that Decision with a view to adding contribution to information sharing and implementation of the UN arms embargo on the high seas off the coast of Libya as a supporting task of EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA.

| (2) | Pursuant to Article 2b(2) of Decision (CFSP) 2015/778, when the Political and Security Committee decides that the relevant conditions are met, EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA is to commence, within the agreed area of operation, contributing to the implementation of the UN arms embargo on the high seas off the coast of Libya through inspections of vessels bound to or from Libya where there are reasonable grounds to believe that such vessels are carrying arms or related materiel to or from Libya, directly or indirectly, in violation of the arms embargo on Libya, and through relevant action to seize and dispose of such items, including with a view to diverting such vessels and their crews to a suitable port to facilitate such disposal, with the consent of the port State, in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council Resolutions, including UNSCR 2292 (2016). |
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(2)

Pursuant to Article 2b(2) of Decision (CFSP) 2015/778, when the Political and Security Committee decides that the relevant conditions are met, EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA is to commence, within the agreed area of operation, contributing to the implementation of the UN arms embargo on the high seas off the coast of Libya through inspections of vessels bound to or from Libya where there are reasonable grounds to believe that such vessels are carrying arms or related materiel to or from Libya, directly or indirectly, in violation of the arms embargo on Libya, and through relevant action to seize and dispose of such items, including with a view to diverting such vessels and their crews to a suitable port to facilitate such disposal, with the consent of the port State, in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council Resolutions, including UNSCR 2292 (2016).

| (3) | The EU Operation Commander has provided the Political and Security Committee with the assurance that the necessary conditions for that supporting task to commence have been met. |
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(3)

The EU Operation Commander has provided the Political and Security Committee with the assurance that the necessary conditions for that supporting task to commence have been met.

| (4) | EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA should therefore be authorised to commence, within the agreed area of operation, contributing to the implementation of the UN arms embargo on the high seas off the coast of Libya as provided for in Article 2b of Decision (CFSP) 2015/778. |
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(4)

EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA should therefore be authorised to commence, within the agreed area of operation, contributing to the implementation of the UN arms embargo on the high seas off the coast of Libya as provided for in Article 2b of Decision (CFSP) 2015/778.

| (5) | In accordance with Article 5 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and the implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications, |
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(5)

In accordance with Article 5 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and the implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA shall commence, within its agreed area of operation, contributing to the implementation of the UN arms embargo on the high seas off the coast of Libya as provided for in Article 2b of Decision (CFSP) 2015/778.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 6 September 2016.

For the Political and Security Committee

The Chairperson

W. STEVENS

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(1)  
  OJ L 122, 19.5.2015, p. 31.

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(2)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/993 of 20 June 2016 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) (OJ L 162, 21.6.2016, p. 18).

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Corrigendum to Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/466 of 31 March 2016 implementing Article 21(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/44 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya

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  Official Journal of the European Union L 85 of 1 April 2016
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On pages 4 and 5, in the Annex (concerning Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2016/44), the date ‘1.4.2016’ is inserted in the column ‘Date of Listing’ for entries 21, 22 and 23.

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Corrigendum to Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/478 of 31 March 2016 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya

(
  Official Journal of the European Union L 85 of 1 April 2016
  )

On pages 50 to 52, in the Annex (concerning Annex II and Annex IV to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333), the date ‘1.4.2016’ is inserted in the column ‘Date of Listing’ for entries 16, 17, 18, 21, 22 and 23.

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