# Official Journal L 54I/2020

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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 6326 February 2020 |

ISSN 1977-0677

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 054I

English edition

Legislation

Volume 6326 February 2020

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| | | DECISIONS |
| | * | Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/249 of 25 February 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/903 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in Kosovo | 1 |
| | * | Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/250 of 25 February 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/1248 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process | 3 |
| | * | Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/251 of 25 February 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/905 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa | 5 |
| | * | Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/252 of 25 February 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/904 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for Central Asia | 7 |
| | * | Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/253 of 25 February 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/906 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel | 9 |
| | * | Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/254 of 25 February 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/907 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia | 11 |

Contents

II   Non-legislative acts

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DECISIONS

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Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/249 of 25 February 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/903 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in Kosovo

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Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/250 of 25 February 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/1248 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process

3

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Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/251 of 25 February 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/905 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa

5

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Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/252 of 25 February 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/904 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for Central Asia

7

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Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/253 of 25 February 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/906 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel

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Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/254 of 25 February 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/907 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia

11

| 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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DECISIONS

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COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/249

of 25 February 2020

amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/903 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in Kosovo (*)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 33 and Article 31(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 4 August 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/1338 (1) extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) in Kosovo and appointing Ms Nataliya APOSTOLOVA as the EUSR in Kosovo. |
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(1)

On 4 August 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/1338 (1) extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) in Kosovo and appointing Ms Nataliya APOSTOLOVA as the EUSR in Kosovo.

| (2) | On 25 June 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/903 (2) extending the mandate of the EUSR in Kosovo. The EUSR's mandate is to expire on 29 February 2020. |
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(2)

On 25 June 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/903 (2) extending the mandate of the EUSR in Kosovo. The EUSR's mandate is to expire on 29 February 2020.

| (3) | The mandate of the EUSR in Kosovo should be extended for a further period of six months and a new financial reference amount for the period from 1 March 2020 to 31 August 2020 should be established. |
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(3)

The mandate of the EUSR in Kosovo should be extended for a further period of six months and a new financial reference amount for the period from 1 March 2020 to 31 August 2020 should be established.

| (4) | The EUSR in Kosovo will implement the mandate 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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(4)

The EUSR in Kosovo will implement the mandate 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 (CFSP) 2018/903 is amended as follows:

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

  ‘Article 1
  European Union Special Representative
  The mandate of Ms Nataliya APOSTOLOVA as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Kosovo is extended until 31 August 2020. The Council may decide that the mandate of the EUSR be terminated earlier, based on an assessment by the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR).’. |
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(1)

Article 1 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 1

European Union Special Representative

The mandate of Ms Nataliya APOSTOLOVA as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Kosovo is extended until 31 August 2020. The Council may decide that the mandate of the EUSR be terminated earlier, based on an assessment by the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR).’.

| (2) | In Article 5(1), the following subparagraph is added:

  ‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the EUSR's mandate for the period from 1 March 2020 to 31 August 2020 shall be EUR 1 650 000.’. |
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(2)

In Article 5(1), the following subparagraph is added:

‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the EUSR's mandate for the period from 1 March 2020 to 31 August 2020 shall be EUR 1 650 000.’.

| (3) | In Article 14, the following subparagraph is added:

  ‘The final comprehensive mandate implementation report of the EUSR shall be presented by 15 June 2020.’. |
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(3)

In Article 14, the following subparagraph is added:

‘The final comprehensive mandate implementation report of the EUSR shall be presented by 15 June 2020.’.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 1 March 2020.

Done at Brussels, 25 February 2020.

For the Council

The President

A. METELKO-ZGOMBIĆ

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(*)  This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 (1999) and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.

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(1)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1338 of 4 August 2016 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/2052 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in Kosovo (OJ L 212, 5.8.2016, p. 109).

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(2)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/903 of 25 June 2018 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in Kosovo (OJ L 161, 26.6.2018, p. 7).

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COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/250

of 25 February 2020

amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/1248 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 33 and Article 31(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 18 September 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/1248 (1) appointing Ms Susanna TERSTAL as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Middle East Peace Process (MEPP). The EUSR's mandate is to expire on 29 February 2020. |
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(1)

On 18 September 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/1248 (1) appointing Ms Susanna TERSTAL as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Middle East Peace Process (MEPP). The EUSR's mandate is to expire on 29 February 2020.

| (2) | The mandate of the EUSR for the MEPP should be extended for a further period of 12 months and a new financial reference amount for the period from 1 March 2020 to 28 February 2021 should be established. |
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(2)

The mandate of the EUSR for the MEPP should be extended for a further period of 12 months and a new financial reference amount for the period from 1 March 2020 to 28 February 2021 should be established.

| (3) | The EUSR for the MEPP will implement the mandate 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 EUSR for the MEPP will implement the mandate 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 (CFSP) 2018/1248 is amended as follows:

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

  ‘Article 1
  European Union Special Representative
  The mandate of Ms Susanna TERSTAL as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Middle East Peace Process (MEPP) is extended until 28 February 2021. The Council may decide that the mandate of the EUSR be terminated earlier, based on an assessment by the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR).’; |
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(1)

Article 1 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 1

European Union Special Representative

The mandate of Ms Susanna TERSTAL as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Middle East Peace Process (MEPP) is extended until 28 February 2021. The Council may decide that the mandate of the EUSR be terminated earlier, based on an assessment by the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR).’;

| (2) | in Article 5(1), the following subparagraph is added:

  ‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the EUSR's mandate for the period from 1 March 2020 to 28 February 2021 shall be EUR 1 182 524,33.’; |
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(2)

in Article 5(1), the following subparagraph is added:

‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the EUSR's mandate for the period from 1 March 2020 to 28 February 2021 shall be EUR 1 182 524,33.’;

| (3) | in Article 14, the following subparagraph is added:

  ‘The final comprehensive mandate implementation report of the EUSR shall be presented by 30 November 2020.’. |
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(3)

in Article 14, the following subparagraph is added:

‘The final comprehensive mandate implementation report of the EUSR shall be presented by 30 November 2020.’.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 1 March 2020.

Done at Brussels, 25 February 2020.

For the Council

The President

A. METELKO-ZGOMBIĆ

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(1)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1248 of 18 September 2018 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process (OJ L 235, 19.9.2018, p. 9).

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| 26.2.2020 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | LI 54/5 |
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COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/251

of 25 February 2020

amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/905 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 33 and Article 31(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 8 December 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/819/CFSP (1) appointing Mr Alexander RONDOS as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Horn of Africa. |
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(1)

On 8 December 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/819/CFSP (1) appointing Mr Alexander RONDOS as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Horn of Africa.

| (2) | On 25 June 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/905 (2) extending the mandate of the EUSR for the Horn of Africa. The EUSR's mandate is to expire on 29 February 2020. |
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(2)

On 25 June 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/905 (2) extending the mandate of the EUSR for the Horn of Africa. The EUSR's mandate is to expire on 29 February 2020.

| (3) | The mandate of the EUSR for the Horn of Africa should be extended for a further period of six months and a new financial reference amount for the period from 1 March 2020 to 31 August 2020 should be established. |
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(3)

The mandate of the EUSR for the Horn of Africa should be extended for a further period of six months and a new financial reference amount for the period from 1 March 2020 to 31 August 2020 should be established.

| (4) | The EUSR for the Horn of Africa will implement the mandate 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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(4)

The EUSR for the Horn of Africa will implement the mandate 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 (CFSP) 2018/905 is amended as follows:

| (1) | In Article 1, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

  ‘1.   The mandate of Mr Alexander RONDOS as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Horn of Africa is extended until 31 August 2020. The Council may decide that the mandate of the EUSR be terminated earlier, based on an assessment by the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR).’. |
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(1)

In Article 1, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

‘1.   The mandate of Mr Alexander RONDOS as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Horn of Africa is extended until 31 August 2020. The Council may decide that the mandate of the EUSR be terminated earlier, based on an assessment by the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR).’.

| (2) | In Article 5(1), the following subparagraph is added:

  ‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the EUSR's mandate for the period from 1 March 2020 to 31 August 2020 shall be EUR 1 400 000.’. |
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(2)

In Article 5(1), the following subparagraph is added:

‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the EUSR's mandate for the period from 1 March 2020 to 31 August 2020 shall be EUR 1 400 000.’.

| (3) | In Article 14, the following subparagraph is added:

  ‘The final comprehensive mandate implementation report of the EUSR shall be presented by 15 June 2020.’. |
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(3)

In Article 14, the following subparagraph is added:

‘The final comprehensive mandate implementation report of the EUSR shall be presented by 15 June 2020.’.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 1 March 2020.

Done at Brussels, 25 February 2020.

For the Council

The President

A. METELKO-ZGOMBIĆ

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(1)  Council Decision 2011/819/CFSP of 8 December 2011 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa (OJ L 327, 9.12.2011, p. 62).

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(2)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/905 of 25 June 2018 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa (OJ L 161, 26.6.2018, p. 16).

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| 26.2.2020 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | LI 54/7 |
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COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/252

of 25 February 2020

amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/904 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for Central Asia

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 33 and Article 31(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 15 April 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/598 (1) appointing Mr Peter BURIAN as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Central Asia. |
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(1)

On 15 April 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/598 (1) appointing Mr Peter BURIAN as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Central Asia.

| (2) | On 25 June 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/904 (2) extending the mandate of the EUSR for Central Asia. The EUSR's mandate is to expire on 29 February 2020. |
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(2)

On 25 June 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/904 (2) extending the mandate of the EUSR for Central Asia. The EUSR's mandate is to expire on 29 February 2020.

| (3) | The mandate of the EUSR for Central Asia should be extended for a further period of 12 months and a new financial reference amount for the period from 1 March 2020 to 28 February 2021 should be established. |
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(3)

The mandate of the EUSR for Central Asia should be extended for a further period of 12 months and a new financial reference amount for the period from 1 March 2020 to 28 February 2021 should be established.

| (4) | The EUSR for Central Asia will implement the mandate 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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(4)

The EUSR for Central Asia will implement the mandate 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 (CFSP) 2018/904 is amended as follows:

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

  ‘Article 1
  European Union Special Representative
  The mandate of Mr Peter BURIAN as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Central Asia is extended until 28 February 2021. The Council may decide that the mandate of the EUSR be terminated earlier, based on an assessment by the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR).’; |
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(1)

Article 1 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 1

European Union Special Representative

The mandate of Mr Peter BURIAN as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Central Asia is extended until 28 February 2021. The Council may decide that the mandate of the EUSR be terminated earlier, based on an assessment by the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR).’;

| (2) | in Article 5(1), the following subparagraph is added:

  ‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the EUSR's mandate for the period from 1 March 2020 to 28 February 2021 shall be EUR 1 170 000.’; |
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(2)

in Article 5(1), the following subparagraph is added:

‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the EUSR's mandate for the period from 1 March 2020 to 28 February 2021 shall be EUR 1 170 000.’;

| (3) | in Article 14, the following subparagraph is added:

  ‘The final comprehensive mandate implementation report of the EUSR shall be presented by 30 November 2020.’. |
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(3)

in Article 14, the following subparagraph is added:

‘The final comprehensive mandate implementation report of the EUSR shall be presented by 30 November 2020.’.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 1 March 2020.

Done at Brussels, 25 February 2020.

For the Council

The President

A. METELKO-ZGOMBIĆ

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(1)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/598 of 15 April 2015 appointing the European Union Special Representative for Central Asia (OJ L 99, 16.4.2015, p. 25).

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(2)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/904 of 25 June 2018 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for Central Asia (OJ L 161, 26.6.2018, p. 12).

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| 26.2.2020 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | LI 54/9 |
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COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/253

of 25 February 2020

amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/906 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 33 and Article 31(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 7 December 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/2274 (1) appointing Mr Ángel LOSADA FERNÁNDEZ as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Sahel. |
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(1)

On 7 December 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/2274 (1) appointing Mr Ángel LOSADA FERNÁNDEZ as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Sahel.

| (2) | On 25 June 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/906 (2) extending the mandate of the EUSR for the Sahel. The EUSR's mandate is to expire on 29 February 2020. |
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(2)

On 25 June 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/906 (2) extending the mandate of the EUSR for the Sahel. The EUSR's mandate is to expire on 29 February 2020.

| (3) | The mandate of the EUSR for the Sahel should be extended for a further period of 12 months and a new financial reference amount for the period from 1 March 2020 to 28 February 2021 should be established. |
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(3)

The mandate of the EUSR for the Sahel should be extended for a further period of 12 months and a new financial reference amount for the period from 1 March 2020 to 28 February 2021 should be established.

| (4) | The EUSR for the Sahel will implement the mandate 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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(4)

The EUSR for the Sahel will implement the mandate 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 (CFSP) 2018/906 is amended as follows:

| (1) | in Article 1, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

  ‘1.   The mandate of Mr Ángel LOSADA FERNÁNDEZ as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Sahel is extended until 28 February 2021. The Council may decide that the mandate of the EUSR be terminated earlier, based on an assessment by the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR).’; |
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(1)

in Article 1, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

‘1.   The mandate of Mr Ángel LOSADA FERNÁNDEZ as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Sahel is extended until 28 February 2021. The Council may decide that the mandate of the EUSR be terminated earlier, based on an assessment by the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR).’;

| (2) | in Article 5(1), the following subparagraph is added:

  ‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the EUSR's mandate for the period from 1 March 2020 to 28 February 2021 shall be EUR 1 600 000.’; |
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(2)

in Article 5(1), the following subparagraph is added:

‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the EUSR's mandate for the period from 1 March 2020 to 28 February 2021 shall be EUR 1 600 000.’;

| (3) | in Article 14, the following subparagraph is added:

  ‘The final comprehensive mandate implementation report of the EUSR shall be presented by 30 November 2020.’. |
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(3)

in Article 14, the following subparagraph is added:

‘The final comprehensive mandate implementation report of the EUSR shall be presented by 30 November 2020.’.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 1 March 2020.

Done at Brussels, 25 February 2020.

For the Council

The President

A. METELKO-ZGOMBIĆ

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(1)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/2274 of 7 December 2015 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel (OJ L 322, 8.12.2015, p. 44).

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(2)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/906 of 25 June 2018 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel (OJ L 161, 26.6.2018, p. 22).

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COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/254

of 25 February 2020

amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/907 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 33 and Article 31(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 13 November 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/2071 (1) appointing Mr Toivo KLAAR as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia. |
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(1)

On 13 November 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/2071 (1) appointing Mr Toivo KLAAR as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia.

| (2) | On 25 June 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/907 (2) extending the mandate of the EUSR for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia. The EUSR's mandate is to expire on 29 February 2020. |
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(2)

On 25 June 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/907 (2) extending the mandate of the EUSR for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia. The EUSR's mandate is to expire on 29 February 2020.

| (3) | The mandate of the EUSR for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia should be extended for a further period of 12 months and a new financial reference amount for the period from 1 March 2020 to 28 February 2021 should be established. |
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(3)

The mandate of the EUSR for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia should be extended for a further period of 12 months and a new financial reference amount for the period from 1 March 2020 to 28 February 2021 should be established.

| (4) | The EUSR for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia will implement the mandate 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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(4)

The EUSR for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia will implement the mandate 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 (CFSP) 2018/907 is amended as follows:

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

  ‘Article 1
  European Union Special Representative
  The mandate of Mr Toivo KLAAR as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia is extended until 28 February 2021. The Council may decide that the mandate of the EUSR be terminated earlier, based on an assessment by the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR).’; |
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(1)

Article 1 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 1

European Union Special Representative

The mandate of Mr Toivo KLAAR as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia is extended until 28 February 2021. The Council may decide that the mandate of the EUSR be terminated earlier, based on an assessment by the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR).’;

| (2) | in Article 5(1), the following subparagraph is added:

  ‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the EUSR's mandate for the period from 1 March 2020 to 28 February 2021 shall be EUR 2 900 000.’; |
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(2)

in Article 5(1), the following subparagraph is added:

‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the EUSR's mandate for the period from 1 March 2020 to 28 February 2021 shall be EUR 2 900 000.’;

| (3) | in Article 14, the following subparagraph is added:

  ‘The final comprehensive mandate implementation report of the EUSR shall be presented by 30 November 2020.’. |
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(3)

in Article 14, the following subparagraph is added:

‘The final comprehensive mandate implementation report of the EUSR shall be presented by 30 November 2020.’.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 1 March 2020.

Done at Brussels, 25 February 2020.

For the Council

The President

A. METELKO-ZGOMBIĆ

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(1)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2071 of 13 November 2017 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia (OJ L 295, 14.11.2017, p. 55).

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(2)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/907 of 25 June 2018 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia (OJ L 161, 26.6.2018, p. 27).

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