Title Objective and implementing entity Budget and duration

Council Decision 2014/913/CFSP of 15 December 2014 in support of the HCoC and ballistic missile Non-Proliferation in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction The Council Decision will ensure the continuous and practical implementation of certain elements of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction: 1. Support activities in support of The Hague Code of Conduct against ballistic missile proliferation and the Missile Technology Control Regime, in particular with the aim to: — promoting the universality, and in particular the subscription to the Code by all States with ballistic missile capabilities; — supporting the implementation and reinforcing the visibility of the Code; — promoting adherence to the MTCR guidelines and its annex. 2. More generally, support a range of activities to fight against the proliferation of ballistic missiles, aimed notably at raising awareness of this threat, stepping up efforts to increase the effectiveness of multilateral instruments, building up support to initiatives to address these specific challenges and helping interested countries to reinforce nationally their relevant export control regimes. In this context, the projects to be supported by the European Union shall cover the following specific activities: — activities in support of The Hague Code of Conduct; — activities in support of ballistic missile non-proliferation in general. Implementing agency: Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS). Budget: EUR 9 90 000 Official Journal: L 360 — 17.12.2014 Estimated duration of the action: 30 months.

Council Decision 2014/129/CFSP of 10 March 2014 promoting the European network of independent non-proliferation think tanks in support of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction The Council Decision aims at continuing the fruitful cooperation we had with the Consortium of think-tanks since its establishment in July 2010. It builds on the achievements and experiences gained in the period 2011-2013. Through distinct yet interrelated projects we aim at giving continuity to the Consortium's activities while adding new important tasks that were identified as potentially beneficial for the EEAS and the EU: — annual international conference on non-proliferation and disarmament (3 in total; 250-300 targeted participants, international in scope, to be held in Brussels); — annual consultative meeting on non-proliferation and disarmament (3 in total, 100 targeted participants, European in scope, to be held in Brussels); — internet platform and production of policy papers; — ad hoc seminars (up to 7; 45 targeted individuals to be determined on a case-by-case, to be held within the EU or, up to three outside of the EU); — Help-desk Facility for production within two weeks-time of up to twenty 5-10 pages policy papers on demand by EEAS; — Education on non-proliferation and disarmament (proposed European online curriculum for University use to be available 24 months after the starting of the contract — to be finalised in consultation with the EU Member States in the appropriate fora). Implementing agency: The EU Non-proliferation Consortium of Think-Tanks Budget: EUR 3 6 00 000 Official Journal: L 71 — 12.3.2014 Estimated duration of the action: 36 months.

Council Decision 2013/726/CFSP of 9 December 2013 in support of the UNSCR 2118 (2013) and OPCW Executive Council EC-M-33/Dec 1, in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction The overall objective is to support the OPCW activities by contributing to costs associated with the inspection and verification of the destruction of Syrian chemical weapons, as well as costs associated with activities complementary to the core mandated tasks in support of UNSCR 2118 (2013) and the OPCW Executive Council Decision of 27 September 2013 on the destruction of Syrian chemical weapons and subsequent and related resolutions and decisions. The project supported through this Council Decision is the provision of situation-awareness products related to the security of the OPCW-UN Joint Mission, including the status of the road network through the delivery to OPCW of satellite imagery and related information products of the EU Satellite Centre (EU SATCEN). Implementing agency: The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. Budget: EUR 2 3 11 842 Official Journal: L 329 — 10.12.2013 Estimated duration of the action: 12 months. Request for extension until 30 September 2015.

Council Decision 2013/668/CFSP of 18 November 2013 in support of World Health Organisation activities in the area of bio-safety and bio-security in the framework of the European Union Strategy against the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction The overall objective is to support the implementation of the BTWC, in particular those aspects that relate to ensuring the safety and security of microbial or other biological agents or toxins in laboratories and other facilities, including during transportation, as appropriate, in order to prevent unauthorised access to such agents and toxins and their unauthorised removal and to promoting bio-risk reduction practices and awareness, including biosafety, biosecurity, bioethics and preparedness against intentional misuse of biological agents and toxins, through international cooperation in this area: (a) promotion of laboratory bio-risk management through national and regional outreach, (b) development of national laboratory bio-risk management strategies to counter biological risks (a demonstration model for countries). Implementing entity: The World Health Organisation. Budget: EUR 1 7 27 000 Official Journal: L 310 — 20.11.2013 Estimated duration of the action: 24 months.

Council Decision 2013/517/CFSP of 21 October 2013 on the Union support for the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency in the areas of nuclear security and verification and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction — IAEA VI The overall aim is to support the IAEA’s activities in the areas of nuclear security and verification in order to further the following objectives: (a) to achieve progress towards the universalisation of international non-proliferation and nuclear security instruments, including IAEA Comprehensive Safeguards Agreements and Additional Protocols; (b) to enhance the protection of proliferation-sensitive materials and equipment and the relevant technology, providing legislative and regulatory assistance in the area of nuclear security and safeguards; (c) to strengthen the detection of, and response to, illicit trafficking of nuclear and other radioactive materials. Implementing entity: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Budget: EUR 8 0 50 000 Official Journal: L 281 — 23.10.2013 Estimated duration of the action: 36 months.

Council Decision 2013/391/CFSP of 22 July 2013 in support of the practical implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) on non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery The aims shall consist of: (a) enhancing the relevant national and regional efforts and capabilities primarily through capacity-building and assistance facilitation; (b) contributing to the practical implementation of specific recommendations of the 2009 Comprehensive Review of the status of implementation of UNSCR 1540 (2004), in particular in the areas of technical assistance, international cooperation and raising public awareness; (c) initiating, developing and implementing National Action Plans upon States’ request. Implementing entity: United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs. Budget: EUR 7 50 000 Official Journal: L 198 — 23.7.2013 Estimated duration of the action: 24 months.

Council Decision 2012/699/CFSP of 13 November 2012 on support for activities of the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) in order to strengthen its monitoring and verification capabilities and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction — CTBTO V. The Union will support four projects, the objectives of which are the following: (a) to provide technical assistance and capacity building to State Signatories to enable them to fully participate in and contribute to the implementation of the CTBT verification system; (b) to develop capacity for future generations of CTBT Experts through the Capacity Development Initiative (CDI); (c) to enhance the Atmospheric Transport Model (ATM); (d) to characterize and mitigate Radio Xenon noble gases; (e) to support the Integrated Field Exercise in 2014 (IFE14) through the development of an integrated multispectral array; (f) to improve the sustainment of certified IMS Auxiliary Seismic Stations. Implementing entity: The Preparatory Commission of the CTBTO. Budget: EUR 5 1 85 028 Official Journal: L 314 — 14.11.2012 Estimated duration of the action: 24 months. Extended to 3 December 2015.

Council Decision 2012/423/CFSP of 23 July 2012 on support of ballistic missile non-proliferation in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and of the Council Common Position 2003/805/CFSP. The objectives are: (a) to support the activities of The Hague Code of Conduct against ballistic missile proliferation, in particular with the aim to: — promoting the universality of the Code, and in particular the subscription to the Code by all States with ballistic missile capabilities; — supporting the implementation of the Code; — reinforce the visibility of the Code, in particular on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of its signature; (b) more generally, to support a range of activities to fight against the proliferation of ballistic missiles, aimed notably at raising awareness of this threat, stepping up efforts to increase the effectiveness of multilateral instruments, building up support to initiatives to address these specific challenges and helping interested countries to reinforce nationally their relevant export control regimes. Implementing entity: Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique. Budget: EUR 9 30 000 Official Journal: L 196 — 24.7.2012 Estimated duration of the action: 24 months. Extended to 28 March 2015.

Council Decision 2012/422/CFSP of 23 July 2012 in support of a process leading to the establishment of a zone free of nuclear weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East. The objectives are: (a) to support the work of the Facilitator for the 2012 Conference on the establishment of a Middle East zone free of nuclear weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction; (b) to enhance the visibility of the Union as a global actor and in the region in the field of non-proliferation; (c) to encourage regional political and security-related dialogue within civil societies and governments, and more particularly among experts, officials and academics; (d) to identify concrete confidence-building measures that could serve as practical steps towards the prospect of a Middle East zone free of WMD and their means of delivery; (e) to encourage discussion on the universalization and implementation of relevant international treaties and other instruments to prevent the proliferation of WMD and their delivery systems; (f) to discuss issues related to peaceful uses of nuclear energy and international and regional cooperation. Implementing entity: EU Non-Proliferation Consortium. Budget: EUR 3 52 000 Official Journal: L 196 — 24.7.2012 Estimated duration of the action: 18 months. A contingency amount of EUR 20 000 was given to the Arab Institute for Security Studies in Amman, Jordan for organising a meeting on the subject of the WMDFZ in the M.E. (13—14 November 2013). Implemented.

Council Decision 2012/421/CFSP of 23 July 2012 in support of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC), in the framework of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction. The objectives are: (a) promoting the universality of the BTWC, (b) supporting the implementation of the BTWC, including submission of CBMs by the States Parties, (c) supporting the work of the 2012-2015 inter-sessional programme with a view to strengthening the implementation and effectiveness of the BTWC. Implementing entity: United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA). Budget: EUR 1 7 00 000 Official Journal: L 196 — 24.7.2012 Estimated duration of the action: 24 months. Extended to 31 January 2015.

Council Decision 2012/281/CFSP of 29 May 2012 in the framework of the European Security Strategy in support of the Union proposal for an international Code of Conduct on outer-space activities. The objectives are: (a) consultations with States, active or not yet active on space issues to discuss the proposal and to gather their views, (b) gathering expert support for the process of developing an international Code of Conduct for outer-space activities. Implementing entity: United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR). Budget: EUR 1 4 90 000 Official Journal: L 140 — 30.5.2012 Estimated duration of the action: 18 months. Extended to 31 July 2014. Implemented.

Council Decision 2012/166/CFSP of 23 March 2012 in support of activities of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction — V. The objectives are: (a) to enhance the capacities of States Parties in fulfilling their obligations under the CWC, (b) to enhance the preparedness of States Parties to prevent and respond to attacks involving toxic chemicals, (c) to enhance international cooperation in the field of chemical activities, (d) to support the ability of the OPCW to adapt to developments in the field of science and technology, (e) to promote universality by encouraging States not Parties to join the CWC. Implementing entity: The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. Budget: EUR 2 1 40 000 Official Journal: L 87 — 24.3.2012 Estimated duration of the action: 24 months. Extended to 31 December 2014

Council Decision 2010/799/CFSP of 13 December 2010 in support of a process of confidence-building leading to the establishment of a zone free of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery in the Middle East in support of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction. The objectives are: (a) to encourage regional political and security-related dialogue within civil societies and governments, and more particularly among experts, officials and academics, (b) to identify confidence-building measures that could serve as practical steps towards the prospect of a Middle East zone free of WMD and their means of delivery, (c) to encourage discussion on the universalization and implementation of relevant international treaties and other instruments to prevent the proliferation of WMD and their delivery systems, (d) to discuss issues related to the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and international and regional cooperation in this regard. Implementing entity: EU Non-Proliferation Consortium. Budget: EUR 3 47 700 Official Journal: L 341 — 23.12.2012 Implemented.

Council Decision 2010/585/CFSP of 27 September 2010 on support for IAEA activities in the areas of nuclear security and verification and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction — IAEA V. The objectives are: (a) strengthening national legislative and regulatory infrastructures for the implementation of relevant international instruments in the areas of nuclear security and verification, including comprehensive safeguards agreements and the Additional Protocol, (b) assisting States in strengthening the security and control of nuclear and other radioactive materials, (c) strengthening States' capabilities for detection and response to illicit trafficking in nuclear and other radioactive materials. Implementing entity: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Budget: EUR 9 9 66 000 Official Journal: L 302 — 1.10.2010 Estimated duration of the action: 24 months. Extended to 31 December 2014.

Council Decision 2010/430/CFSP of 26 July 2010 establishing a European network of independent non-proliferation think tanks in support of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction. The objective of this network of independent non-proliferation think tanks is to encourage political and security-related dialogue and the long-term discussion of measures to combat the WMD proliferation and their delivery systems within civil societies, and more particularly among experts, researchers and academics. It will constitute a useful stepping stone for non-proliferation action by the Union and the international community. The Union wishes to support this network as follows: (a) through organizing a kick-off meeting and an annual conference with a view to submitting a report and/or recommendations to the representative of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR), (b) through creating an Internet platform to facilitate contacts and foster research dialogue among the network of non-proliferation think tanks. Implementing entity: EU Non-Proliferation Consortium. Budget: EUR 2 1 82 000 Official Journal: L 205 — 4.8.2010 Estimated duration of the action: 36 months. Extended to 30 June 2014.

Council Decision 2010/461/CFSP of 26 July 2010 on support for activities of the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) in order to strengthen its monitoring and verification capabilities and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction — CTBTO IV. The objectives are: (a) to improve the operation and sustainability of the auxiliary seismic stations network of the CTBT’s International Monitoring System; (b) to improve the CTBT verification system through strengthened cooperation with the scientific community; (c) to provide technical assistance to States Signatories in Africa and in the Latin American and Caribbean Region so as to enable them to fully participate in and contribute to the implementation of the CTBT verification system; (d) to develop an OSI noble gas capable detection system. Implementing entity: The Preparatory Commission of the CTBTO. Budget: EUR 5 2 80 000 Official Journal: L 219 — 20.8.2010 Estimated duration of the action: 18 months. Extended to 16 May 2014.

Council Decision 2009/569/CFSP of 27 July 2009 — OPCW IV. The objective is to support the universalization of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), and in particular to promote the ratification/accession to the CWC by States not Parties (signatory States as well as non-signatory States) and to support the full implementation of the CWC by the States Parties: (a) to enhance the capacities of States Parties in fulfilling their obligations under the Convention, and (b) to promote universality. Implementing entity: The Organisation for the Prohibition of the Chemical Weapons. Budget: EUR 2 1 10 000 Official Journal: L 197 — 29.7.2009 Estimated duration of the action: 18 months. Implemented.

Council Decision 2008/974/CFSP of 18 December 2008 in support of HCoC. The EU supports three aspects of the Code as follows: (a) universality of the Code, (b) implementation of the Code, (c) enhancement and improved functioning of the Code. Implementing entity: Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique. Budget: EUR 1 0 15 000 Official Journal: L 345 — 23.12.2008 Estimated duration of the action: 24 months. Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2008/588/CFSP of 10 November 2008 in support of BTWC. The overall objective is: (a) to support the universalization of the BTWC, (b) to enhance the implementation of the BTWC, including the submission of CBM declarations, and (c) to support the best use of the Inter-Sessional Process 2007-2010 for the preparation of the 2011 Review Conference. Implementing entity: United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) — Geneva. Budget: EUR 1 4 00 000 Official Journal: L 302 — 13.11.2008 Estimated duration of the action: 24 months. Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2008/588/CFSP of 15 July 2008 — CTBTO III. The EU supports the development of capacity of the Preparatory Commission of the CTBTO in the area of Verification by: (a) noble gas monitoring: radio-xenon measurements and data analysis, (b) integrating States Signatories in Africa to fully participate in and contribute to the implementation of the CTBTO monitoring and verification system. Implementing entity: The CTBTO Preparatory Commission. Budget: EUR 2 3 16 000 Official Journal: L 189 — 17.7.2008 Estimated duration of the action: 18 months. Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2008/368/CFSP of 14 May 2008 in support of the implementation of UNSCR 1540. The projects in support of the implementation of UNSCR 1540 will take the form of six workshops aiming at enhancing the capacity of officials responsible for managing the export control process in six sub regions (Africa, Central America, Mercosur, the Middle East and Gulf Regions, Pacific Islands and South-East Asia), so that they can at a practical level undertake implementation efforts of UNSCR 1540. The proposed workshops will be specifically tailored for border, customs and regulatory officials and will comprise the main elements of an export control process including applicable laws (including national and international legal aspects), regulatory controls (including licensing provisions, end-user verification and awareness-raising programmes) and enforcement (including commodity identification, risk-assessment and detection methods). Implementing entity: United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA). Budget: EUR 4 75 000 Official Journal: L 127 — 15.5.2008 Estimated duration of the action: 24 months. Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2008/314/CFSP of 14 April 2008 on support for IAEA activities in the areas of nuclear security and verification — IAEA IV. The objectives are: (a) strengthening national legislative and regulatory infrastructures for the implementation of relevant international instruments in the areas of nuclear security and verification, including comprehensive safeguards agreements and the Additional Protocol, (b) assisting States in strengthening the security and control of nuclear and other radioactive materials, (c) strengthening States' capabilities for detection and response to illicit trafficking in nuclear and other radioactive materials. Implementing entity: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Budget: EUR 7 7 03 000 Official Journal: L 107 — 17.4.2008 Estimated duration of the action: 24 months. Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2008/307/CFSP of 14 April 2008 in support of World Health Organisation activities in the area of laboratory bio-safety and bio-security — WHO I. The overall objective is to support, the implementation of the BTWC, in particular those aspects that relate to the safety and security of microbial or other biological agents and toxins in laboratories and other facilities, including during transportation as appropriate, in order to prevent unauthorised access to and removal of such agents and toxins. (a) promotion of bio-risk reduction management through regional and national outreach, (b) strengthening the security and laboratory management practices against biological risks. Implementing entity: The World Health Organisation. Budget: EUR 2 1 05 000 Official Journal: L 106 — 16.4.2008 Estimated duration of the action: 24 months. Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2007/753/CFSP of 19 November 2007 in support of IAEA monitoring and verification activities in the DPRK. Objective is to contribute to the implementation of monitoring and verification activities in the DPRK, in accordance with the Initial Actions of 13 February 2007, as agreed in the framework of the six-party-talks. Implementing entity: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA Department of Safeguards) Budget: EUR 1 7 80 000 Official Journal: L 304 — 22.11.2007 Estimated duration of the action: 18 months. Suspension, Force majeure. To be ended.

Council Joint Action 2007/468/CFSP of 28 June 2007 — CTBTO II. The objective is to support the early entry into force of the Treaty, and need to the rapid buildup of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) verification regime via: (a) Improvement of the knowledge of Provisional Technical Secretariat noble gas measurements; (b) Support to on-Site Inspection via the support for the Preparations for the Integrated Field Exercise 2008. Implementing entity: The CTBTO Preparatory Commission. Budget: EUR 1 6 70 000 Official Journal: L 176 — 6.7.2007 Estimated duration of the action: 15 months. Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2007/185/CFSP of 19 March 2007 — OPCW III. The objective is to support the universalization of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), and in particular to promote the ratification/accession to the CWC by States not Parties (signatory States as well as non-signatory States) and to support the full implementation of the CWC by the States Parties. (a) promotion of universality of the CWC, (b) support for full implementation of the CWC by States Parties, (c) international cooperation in the field of chemical activities, as accompanying measures to the implementation of the CWC, (d) support for the creation of a collaborative framework among the chemical industry, OPCW and national authorities in the context of the 10th anniversary of the OPCW. Implementing entity: The Organisation for the Prohibition of the Chemical Weapons. Budget: EUR 1 7 00 000 Official Journal: L 85 — 27.3.2007 Estimated duration of the action: 18 months. Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2007/178/CFSP of 19 March 2007 — Russian Federation IV. The objective is to assist the Russian Federation in destroying some of its chemical weapons, towards fulfillment of Russia’s obligations under the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction. This Joint Action supported the completion of the electricity supply infrastructure at Shchuch’ye chemical weapon destruction facility, in order to provide a reliable power supply for the operation of the chemical weapon destruction facility. Implementing entity: The Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Budget: EUR 3 1 45 000 Official Journal: L 81 — 22.3.2007 Estimated duration of the action: 18 months. Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2006/418/CFSP of 12 June 2006 — IAEA III. The objective is to strengthen nuclear security in selected countries which have received EU assistance such as: (a) Legislative and Regulatory Assistance; (b) Strengthening the Security and Control of Nuclear and other Radioactive Materials; (c) Strengthening of States' Capabilities for Detection and Response to Illicit Trafficking. Implementing entity: The International Atomic Energy Agency Budget: EUR 6 9 95 000 Official Journal: L 165 — 17.6.2006. Estimated duration of the action: 15 months. Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2006/419/CFSP of 12 June 2006 — UNSCR 1540. The action aimed at addressing three aspects of the implementation (a) awareness-raising of requirements and obligations under the Resolution, (b) contributing to strengthening national capacities in three target regions (Africa, Latin America and Caribbean, Asia-Pacific) in drafting national reports on the implementation of UNSC Resolution 1540 (2004) and (c) sharing experience from the adoption of national measures required for the implementation of the Resolution. Implementing entity: United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA). Budget: EUR 1 95 000 Official Journal: L 165 — 17.6.2006. Estimated duration of the action: 22 months. Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2006/243/CFSP of 20 March 2006 — CTBTO I. The objective is to improve the capacity of CTBT Signatory States to fulfil their verification responsibilities under the CTBT and to enable them to fully benefit from participation in the treaty regime by a computer-based training/self-study. Implementing entity: The CTBTO Preparatory Commission. Budget: EUR 1 1 33 000 Official Journal: L 88 — 25.3.2006 Estimated duration of the action: 15 months. Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2006/184/CFSP of 27 February 2006 — BTWC. Overall objective: to support the universalization of the BTWC and, in particular, to promote the accession to the BTWC by States not Party (signatory States as well as non-signatory States) and to support the implementation of the BTWC by the States Parties. (a) promotion of the universality of the BTWC; (b) support for implementation of the BTWC by the States Parties. Implementing entity: The Graduate Institute of International Studies, Geneva. Budget: EUR 8 67 000 Official Journal: L 65 — 7.3.2006 Estimated duration of the action: 18 months. Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2005/913/CFSP of 12 December 2005 — OPCW II. The objective is to support the universalisation of the CWC and in particular to promote the accession to the CWC by States not Party (signatory States as well as non-signatory States) and to support the implementation of the CWC by the States Parties. (a) promotion of universality of the CWC; (b) support for implementation of the CWC by the States Parties; (c) international cooperation in the field of chemical activities. Implementing entity: The Organisation for the Prohibition of the Chemical Weapons. Budget: EUR 1 6 97 000 Official Journal: L 331 — 17.12.2005 Estimated duration of the action: 12 months. Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2005/574/CFSP of 18 July 2005 — IAEA II. The objective is to strengthen nuclear security in selected countries which have received EU assistance such as: (a) strengthening the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials and other Radioactive Materials in Use, Storage and Transport and of Nuclear Facilities; (b) strengthening of Security of Radioactive Materials in Non-Nuclear Applications; (c) strengthening of States’ Capabilities for Detection and Response to Illicit Trafficking; (d) legislative assistance for the implementation of States’ Obligations under IAEA safeguards agreements and additional protocols. Implementing entity: The International Atomic Energy Agency. Budget: EUR 3 9 14 000 Official Journal: L 193 — 23.7.2005 Estimated duration of the action: 15 months. Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2004/797/CFSP of 22 November 2004 — OPCW I. The objective is to support the universalization of the CWC and in particular to promote the accession to the CWC by States not Party (signatory States as well as non-signatory States) and to support the implementation of the CWC by the States Parties. (a) promotion of universality of the CWC; (b) support for implementation of the CWC by the States Parties; (c) international cooperation in the field of chemical activities. Implementing entity: The Organisation for the Prohibition of the Chemical Weapons. Budget: EUR 1 8 41 000 Official Journal: L 349 — 25.11.2004 Estimated duration of the action: 12 months. Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2004/796/CFSP of 22 November 2004 — Russian Federation III. The objective is to contribute to reinforcing the physical protection of nuclear sites in Russia, so as to reduce the risk of theft of nuclear fissile material and of sabotage by improving the physical protection for fissile materials at the Bochvar Institute in Moscow (VNIINM) of the Russian Federal Agency for Atomic Energy FAAE (formerly MINATOM). Implementing entity: The Federal Republic of Germany. Budget: EUR 7 7 30 000 Official Journal: L 349 — 25.11.2004 Estimated duration of the action: 36 months. Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2004/495/CFSP of 17 May 2004 — IAEA I. The objective is to strengthen nuclear security in selected countries which have received EU assistance such as: (a) Strengthening the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials and other Radioactive Materials in Use, Storage and Transport and of Nuclear Facilities; (b) Strengthening of Security of Radioactive Materials in Non-Nuclear Applications; (c) Strengthening of States' Capabilities for Detection and Response to Illicit Trafficking. Implementing entity: The International Atomic Energy Agency. Budget: EUR 3 3 29 000 Official Journal: L 182 — 19.5.2004 Estimated duration of the action: 15 months. Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2003/472/CFSP of 24 June 2003 — Russian Federation II. This Joint Action aims at financing a unit of experts under the cooperation programme for non-proliferation and disarmament in the Russian Federation. Implementing entity: The Russian Federation. Budget: EUR 6 80 000 Official Journal: L 157 — 26.6.2003 Expired on the date of expiry of EU Common Strategy 1999/414/CFSP on Russia. Implemented.