# Official Journal L 236/2011

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| Official Journal
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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 5413 September 2011 |

ISSN 1725-2555

doi:10.3000/17252555.L_2011.236.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 236

English edition

Legislation

Volume 5413 September 2011

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| | | INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS |
| | * | Information on the date of signature of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Partnership Agreement in the fisheries sector between the European Union and the Republic of Cape Verde | 1 |
| | | REGULATIONS |
| | | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 912/2011 of 12 September 2011 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables | 2 |
| | | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 913/2011 of 12 September 2011 amending the representative prices and additional import duties for certain products in the sugar sector fixed by Regulation (EU) No 867/2010 for the 2010/11 marketing year | 4 |
| | | DECISIONS |
| | | 2011/535/EU |
| | * | Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2011 on mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund, in accordance with point 26 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management | 6 |
| | * | Council Decision 2011/536/CFSP of 12 September 2011 amending and extending Decision 2010/452/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia) | 7 |
| | * | Council Decision 2011/537/CFSP of 12 September 2011 amending and extending Decision 2010/576/CFSP on the European Union Police mission undertaken in the framework of reform of the security sector (SSR) and its interface with the system of justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUPOL RD Congo) | 8 |
| | * | Council Decision 2011/538/CFSP of 12 September 2011 amending Decision 2010/565/CFSP on the European Union mission to provide advice and assistance for security sector reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUSEC RD Congo) | 10 |

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INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS

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Information on the date of signature of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Partnership Agreement in the fisheries sector between the European Union and the Republic of Cape Verde

1

REGULATIONS

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 912/2011 of 12 September 2011 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

2

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 913/2011 of 12 September 2011 amending the representative prices and additional import duties for certain products in the sugar sector fixed by Regulation (EU) No 867/2010 for the 2010/11 marketing year

4

DECISIONS

2011/535/EU

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Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2011 on mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund, in accordance with point 26 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management

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Council Decision 2011/536/CFSP of 12 September 2011 amending and extending Decision 2010/452/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia)

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Council Decision 2011/537/CFSP of 12 September 2011 amending and extending Decision 2010/576/CFSP on the European Union Police mission undertaken in the framework of reform of the security sector (SSR) and its interface with the system of justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUPOL RD Congo)

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Council Decision 2011/538/CFSP of 12 September 2011 amending Decision 2010/565/CFSP on the European Union mission to provide advice and assistance for security sector reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUSEC RD Congo)

10

| 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.
  The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk. |
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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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II Non-legislative acts

INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS

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Information on the date of signature of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Partnership Agreement in the fisheries sector between the European Union and the Republic of Cape Verde

The European Union and the Government of the Republic of Cape Verde signed the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Partnership Agreement in the fisheries sector in Brussels on 27 July 2011.

The Protocol accordingly applies provisionally from 1 September 2011 pursuant to Article 15 thereof.

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REGULATIONS

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 912/2011

of 12 September 2011

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 Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (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:

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,

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 hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 13 September 2011.

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

Done at Brussels, 12 September 2011.

For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

José Manuel SILVA RODRÍGUEZ

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.

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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 | AR | 33,3 |
| ZZ | 33,3 |
| 0707 00 05 | TR | 125,4 |
| ZZ | 125,4 |
| 0709 90 70 | TR | 130,5 |
| ZZ | 130,5 |
| 0805 50 10 | AR | 75,4 |
| CL | 86,3 |
| MX | 39,8 |
| TR | 67,0 |
| UY | 54,7 |
| ZA | 73,2 |
| ZZ | 66,1 |
| 0806 10 10 | EG | 156,9 |
| TR | 110,3 |
| ZA | 59,8 |
| ZZ | 109,0 |
| 0808 10 80 | AR | 145,8 |
| CL | 144,0 |
| NZ | 100,4 |
| US | 82,6 |
| ZA | 87,4 |
| ZZ | 112,0 |
| 0808 20 50 | AR | 188,5 |
| CN | 70,0 |
| TR | 122,6 |
| ZA | 134,5 |
| ZZ | 128,9 |
| 0809 30 | TR | 137,9 |
| ZZ | 137,9 |

(EUR/100 kg)

CN code

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

0702 00 00

AR

33,3

ZZ

33,3

0707 00 05

TR

125,4

ZZ

125,4

0709 90 70

TR

130,5

ZZ

130,5

0805 50 10

AR

75,4

CL

86,3

MX

39,8

TR

67,0

UY

54,7

ZA

73,2

ZZ

66,1

0806 10 10

EG

156,9

TR

110,3

ZA

59,8

ZZ

109,0

0808 10 80

AR

145,8

CL

144,0

NZ

100,4

US

82,6

ZA

87,4

ZZ

112,0

0808 20 50

AR

188,5

CN

70,0

TR

122,6

ZA

134,5

ZZ

128,9

0809 30

TR

137,9

ZZ

137,9

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(1)  Nomenclature of countries laid down by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1833/2006 (OJ L 354, 14.12.2006, p. 19). Code ‘
  ZZ
  ’ stands for ‘of other origin’.

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 913/2011

of 12 September 2011

amending the representative prices and additional import duties for certain products in the sugar sector fixed by Regulation (EU) No 867/2010 for the 2010/11 marketing year

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (single CMO Regulation) (1),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 951/2006 of 30 June 2006 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 318/2006 as regards trade with third countries in the sugar sector (2), and in particular Article 36(2), second subparagraph, second sentence thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | The representative prices and additional duties applicable to imports of white sugar, raw sugar and certain syrups for the 2010/11 marketing year are fixed by Commission Regulation (EU) No 867/2010 (3). These prices and duties have been last amended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 911/2011 (4). |
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(1)

The representative prices and additional duties applicable to imports of white sugar, raw sugar and certain syrups for the 2010/11 marketing year are fixed by Commission Regulation (EU) No 867/2010 (3). These prices and duties have been last amended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 911/2011 (4).

| (2) | The data currently available to the Commission indicate that those amounts should be amended in accordance with the rules and procedures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 951/2006, |
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(2)

The data currently available to the Commission indicate that those amounts should be amended in accordance with the rules and procedures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 951/2006,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The representative prices and additional duties applicable to imports of the products referred to in Article 36 of Regulation (EC) No 951/2006, as fixed by Regulation (EU) No 867/2010 for the 2010/11 marketing year, are hereby amended as set out in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 13 September 2011.

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

Done at Brussels, 12 September 2011.

For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

José Manuel SILVA RODRÍGUEZ

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.

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(2)  
  OJ L 178, 1.7.2006, p. 24.

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(3)  
  OJ L 259, 1.10.2010, p. 3.

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(4)  
  OJ L 234, 10.9.2011, p. 40.

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ANNEX

Amended representative prices and additional import duties applicable to white sugar, raw sugar and products covered by CN code 1702 90 95 from 13 September 2011

| (EUR) |
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| CN code | Representative price per 100 kg net of the product concerned | Additional duty per 100 kg net of the product concerned |
| 1701 11 10  (1) | 49,52 | 0,00 |
| 1701 11 90  (1) | 49,52 | 0,05 |
| 1701 12 10  (1) | 49,52 | 0,00 |
| 1701 12 90  (1) | 49,52 | 0,00 |
| 1701 91 00  (2) | 54,45 | 1,13 |
| 1701 99 10  (2) | 54,45 | 0,00 |
| 1701 99 90  (2) | 54,45 | 0,00 |
| 1702 90 95  (3) | 0,54 | 0,20 |

(EUR)

CN code

Representative price per 100 kg net of the product concerned

Additional duty per 100 kg net of the product concerned

1701 11 10  (1)

49,52

0,00

1701 11 90  (1)

49,52

0,05

1701 12 10  (1)

49,52

0,00

1701 12 90  (1)

49,52

0,00

1701 91 00  (2)

54,45

1,13

1701 99 10  (2)

54,45

0,00

1701 99 90  (2)

54,45

0,00

1702 90 95  (3)

0,54

0,20

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(1)  For the standard quality defined in point III of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

(2)  For the standard quality defined in point II of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

(3)  Per 1 % sucrose content.

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DECISIONS

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DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

of 6 July 2011

on mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund, in accordance with point 26 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management

(2011/535/EU)

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (1), and in particular point 26 thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 of 11 November 2002 establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund (2),

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

| (1) | The European Union has created a European Union Solidarity Fund (the ‘Fund’) to show solidarity with the population of regions struck by disasters. |
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(1)

The European Union has created a European Union Solidarity Fund (the ‘Fund’) to show solidarity with the population of regions struck by disasters.

| (2) | The Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 allows the mobilisation of the Fund within the annual ceiling of EUR 1 billion. |
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(2)

The Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 allows the mobilisation of the Fund within the annual ceiling of EUR 1 billion.

| (3) | Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 contains the provisions whereby the Fund may be mobilised. |
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(3)

Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 contains the provisions whereby the Fund may be mobilised.

| (4) | Slovenia, Croatia and the Czech Republic submitted their application to mobilise the Fund, concerning disaster caused by heavy flooding, |
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(4)

Slovenia, Croatia and the Czech Republic submitted their application to mobilise the Fund, concerning disaster caused by heavy flooding,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2011, the European Union Solidarity Fund shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 19 546 647 in commitment and payment appropriations.

Article 2

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Strasbourg, 6 July 2011.

For the European Parliament

The President

J. BUZEK

For the Council

The President

M. DOWGIELEWICZ

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(1)  
  OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1.

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(2)  
  OJ L 311, 14.11.2002, p. 3.

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COUNCIL DECISION 2011/536/CFSP

of 12 September 2011

amending and extending Decision 2010/452/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28 and Article 43(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 15 September 2008, the Council adopted Joint Action 2008/736/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia (1). That Joint Action, as subsequently amended and extended, expired on 14 September 2010. |
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(1)

On 15 September 2008, the Council adopted Joint Action 2008/736/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia (1). That Joint Action, as subsequently amended and extended, expired on 14 September 2010.

| (2) | On 12 August 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/452/CFSP (2) which continued EUMM Georgia for a further 12 months until 14 September 2011. |
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(2)

On 12 August 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/452/CFSP (2) which continued EUMM Georgia for a further 12 months until 14 September 2011.

| (3) | On 28 June 2011 the Political and Security Committee (PSC) endorsed recommendations on the review at strategic level on the future of EUMM Georgia. |
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(3)

On 28 June 2011 the Political and Security Committee (PSC) endorsed recommendations on the review at strategic level on the future of EUMM Georgia.

| (4) | EUMM Georgia should be further extended from 15 September 2011 until 14 September 2012 on the basis of its current mandate. |
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(4)

EUMM Georgia should be further extended from 15 September 2011 until 14 September 2012 on the basis of its current mandate.

| (5) | It is also necessary to lay down the financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the EUMM Georgia for the period from 15 September 2011 to 14 September 2012. |
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(5)

It is also necessary to lay down the financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the EUMM Georgia for the period from 15 September 2011 to 14 September 2012.

| (6) | The Mission will be conducted in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union’s external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty, |
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(6)

The Mission will be conducted in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union’s external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Council Decision 2010/452/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:

| (1) | in Article 14(1), the following subparagraph is added:
  ‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the Mission between 15 September 2011 and 14 September 2012 shall be EUR 23 900 000.’; |
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(1)

in Article 14(1), the following subparagraph is added:

‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the Mission between 15 September 2011 and 14 September 2012 shall be EUR 23 900 000.’;

| (2) | in Article 18, the second paragraph is replaced by the following:
  ‘It shall expire on 14 September 2012.’. |
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(2)

in Article 18, the second paragraph is replaced by the following:

‘It shall expire on 14 September 2012.’.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 12 September 2011.

For the Council

The President

M. DOWGIELEWICZ

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(1)  
  OJ L 248, 17.9.2008, p. 26.

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(2)  
  OJ L 213, 13.8.2010, p. 43.

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COUNCIL DECISION 2011/537/CFSP

of 12 September 2011

amending and extending Decision 2010/576/CFSP on the European Union Police mission undertaken in the framework of reform of the security sector (SSR) and its interface with the system of justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUPOL RD Congo)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28 and Article 43(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 23 September 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/576/CFSP on the European Union Police mission undertaken in the framework of reform of the security sector (SSR) and its interface with the system of justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUPOL RD Congo) (1). |
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(1)

On 23 September 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/576/CFSP on the European Union Police mission undertaken in the framework of reform of the security sector (SSR) and its interface with the system of justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUPOL RD Congo) (1).

| (2) | On 28 June 2011 the Political and Security Committee (PSC) endorsed the recommendation that EUPOL RD Congo should be extended for 1 further year. |
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(2)

On 28 June 2011 the Political and Security Committee (PSC) endorsed the recommendation that EUPOL RD Congo should be extended for 1 further year.

| (3) | EUPOL RD Congo should consequently be extended until 30 September 2012. |
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(3)

EUPOL RD Congo should consequently be extended until 30 September 2012.

| (4) | It is also necessary to lay down the financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPOL RD Congo for the period from 1 October 2011 to 30 September 2012. |
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(4)

It is also necessary to lay down the financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPOL RD Congo for the period from 1 October 2011 to 30 September 2012.

| (5) | The Mission will be conducted in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union’s external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty, |
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(5)

The Mission will be conducted in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union’s external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision 2010/576/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:

| (1) | Article 1(1) is replaced by the following:

  ‘Article 1
  The Mission
  The European Union police mission undertaken in the framework of reform of the security sector (SSR) and its interface with the system of justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (hereinafter referred to as “EUPOL RD Congo” or “the Mission”), established by Joint Action 2007/405/CFSP, shall be extended for the period from 1 October 2010 to 30 September 2012.’; |
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(1)

Article 1(1) is replaced by the following:

‘Article 1

The Mission

The European Union police mission undertaken in the framework of reform of the security sector (SSR) and its interface with the system of justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (hereinafter referred to as “EUPOL RD Congo” or “the Mission”), established by Joint Action 2007/405/CFSP, shall be extended for the period from 1 October 2010 to 30 September 2012.’;

| (2) | Article 2 is replaced by the following:

  ‘Article 2
  Mission Statement

  1.   In order to improve the maturity and sustainability of the reform process of the Congolese National Police (PNC), EUPOL RD Congo shall assist the Congolese authorities in the implementation of the Police Action Plan, covering the priorities of the Police Reform process for the period 2010-12, and building on the guidelines of the Strategic Framework. The mission will contribute to local and international efforts for the reinforcement of PNC capabilities, which are also needed in view of the security of the forthcoming elections. EUPOL RD Congo shall focus on concrete activities and projects to underpin its action at the strategic level of the reform process, on capacity building and on enhancement of the interaction between the PNC and the wider criminal justice system with a view to better supporting the fight against sexual violence and impunity. EUPOL RD Congo shall work in close coordination and cooperation with other Union, international and bilateral donors, with a view to avoiding duplication of efforts.


  2.   The particular objectives of the Mission shall be:






  (a) | to support the PNC and Ministry of Interior and Security (MIS) in the finalisation of the concepts of the Police Reform and its implementation, through operational advice, as a basic pillar of the mandate of the Mission; |
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(2)

Article 2 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 2

Mission Statement

1.   In order to improve the maturity and sustainability of the reform process of the Congolese National Police (PNC), EUPOL RD Congo shall assist the Congolese authorities in the implementation of the Police Action Plan, covering the priorities of the Police Reform process for the period 2010-12, and building on the guidelines of the Strategic Framework. The mission will contribute to local and international efforts for the reinforcement of PNC capabilities, which are also needed in view of the security of the forthcoming elections. EUPOL RD Congo shall focus on concrete activities and projects to underpin its action at the strategic level of the reform process, on capacity building and on enhancement of the interaction between the PNC and the wider criminal justice system with a view to better supporting the fight against sexual violence and impunity. EUPOL RD Congo shall work in close coordination and cooperation with other Union, international and bilateral donors, with a view to avoiding duplication of efforts.

2.   The particular objectives of the Mission shall be:

(a)

to support the PNC and Ministry of Interior and Security (MIS) in the finalisation of the concepts of the Police Reform and its implementation, through operational advice, as a basic pillar of the mandate of the Mission;

| (b) | to enhance the operational capacity of the Congolese National Police through mentoring, monitoring and advising as well as training activities, as a basic pillar of the mandate of the Mission; |
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(b)

to enhance the operational capacity of the Congolese National Police through mentoring, monitoring and advising as well as training activities, as a basic pillar of the mandate of the Mission;

| (c) | to support the fight against impunity in the fields of human rights and sexual violence, and to reinforce the interaction of the Police and the Judiciary, as a cross-cutting horizontal component of the mandate, influencing all activities of the Mission. |
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(c)

to support the fight against impunity in the fields of human rights and sexual violence, and to reinforce the interaction of the Police and the Judiciary, as a cross-cutting horizontal component of the mandate, influencing all activities of the Mission.

3.   The Mission shall have a Project Cell for identifying and implementing projects. The Mission shall advise the Member States and third States and shall coordinate and facilitate, under their responsibility, the implementation of their projects in fields which are of interest to the Mission and in furtherance of its objectives.’;

| (3) | Article 3 is deleted; |
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(3)

Article 3 is deleted;

| (4) | Article 5(6) is deleted; |
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(4)

Article 5(6) is deleted;

| (5) | Article 6(7) is replaced by the following:

  ‘7.   The Head of Mission shall coordinate, as appropriate, the actions of EUPOL RD Congo with other Union actors on the ground.’; |
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(5)

Article 6(7) is replaced by the following:

‘7.   The Head of Mission shall coordinate, as appropriate, the actions of EUPOL RD Congo with other Union actors on the ground.’;

| (6) | Article 12(1) is replaced by the following:

  ‘1.   The Civilian Operations Commander, in coordination with the European External Action Service Security Office, shall direct the Head of Mission planning of security measures and ensure their proper and effective implementation for EUPOL RD Congo in accordance with Articles 5 and 9.’; |
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(6)

Article 12(1) is replaced by the following:

‘1.   The Civilian Operations Commander, in coordination with the European External Action Service Security Office, shall direct the Head of Mission planning of security measures and ensure their proper and effective implementation for EUPOL RD Congo in accordance with Articles 5 and 9.’;

| (7) | in Article 14(1) a second subparagraph is added as follows:
  ‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the Mission for the period from 1 October 2011 to 30 September 2012 shall be EUR 7 150 000.’; |
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(7)

in Article 14(1) a second subparagraph is added as follows:

‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the Mission for the period from 1 October 2011 to 30 September 2012 shall be EUR 7 150 000.’;

| (8) | in Article 18, the second paragraph is replaced by the following:
  ‘It shall apply from 1 October 2010 to 30 September 2012.’. |
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(8)

in Article 18, the second paragraph is replaced by the following:

‘It shall apply from 1 October 2010 to 30 September 2012.’.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 12 September 2011.

For the Council

The President

M. DOWGIELEWICZ

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(1)  
  OJ L 254, 29.9.2010, p. 33.

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COUNCIL DECISION 2011/538/CFSP

of 12 September 2011

amending Decision 2010/565/CFSP on the European Union mission to provide advice and assistance for security sector reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUSEC RD Congo)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28 and Article 43(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 21 September 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/565/CFSP on the European Union mission to provide advice and assistance for security sector reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUSEC RD Congo) (1). |
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(1)

On 21 September 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/565/CFSP on the European Union mission to provide advice and assistance for security sector reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUSEC RD Congo) (1).

| (2) | It is necessary to provide a financial reference amount for the Mission for the period from 1 October 2011 to 30 September 2012. |
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(2)

It is necessary to provide a financial reference amount for the Mission for the period from 1 October 2011 to 30 September 2012.

| (3) | The Mission will be conducted in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union’s external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty, |
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(3)

The Mission will be conducted in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union’s external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision 2010/565/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:

| (1) | Article 5(6) is replaced by the following:

  ‘6.   The Head of Mission shall collaborate closely, in his area of competence, with the Head of the EU Delegation and the heads of Member States’ missions in Kinshasa.’; |
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(1)

Article 5(6) is replaced by the following:

‘6.   The Head of Mission shall collaborate closely, in his area of competence, with the Head of the EU Delegation and the heads of Member States’ missions in Kinshasa.’;

| (2) | in Article 9(1), the following subparagraph is added:
  ‘The financial reference amount intended to cover expenditure related to the Mission for the period from 1 October 2011 to 30 September 2012 shall be EUR 13 600 000.’; |
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(2)

in Article 9(1), the following subparagraph is added:

‘The financial reference amount intended to cover expenditure related to the Mission for the period from 1 October 2011 to 30 September 2012 shall be EUR 13 600 000.’;

| (3) | Article 12(4) is replaced by the following:

  ‘4.   The Head of the EU Delegation in Kinshasa shall provide local political guidelines for the EUSEC RD Congo mission within the general framework defined by the planning documents.’; |
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(3)

Article 12(4) is replaced by the following:

‘4.   The Head of the EU Delegation in Kinshasa shall provide local political guidelines for the EUSEC RD Congo mission within the general framework defined by the planning documents.’;

| (4) | Article 12(7) is deleted. |
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(4)

Article 12(7) is deleted.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 12 September 2011.

For the Council

The President

M. DOWGIELEWICZ

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(1)  
  OJ L 248, 22.9.2010, p. 59.

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