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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 234/18

COUNCIL JOINT ACTION 2004/534/CFSP

of 28 June 2004

extending the mandate of the Special Representative of the European Union for the Middle East peace process and amending Joint Action 2003/873/CFSP

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 14, 18(5) and 23(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 8 December 2003 the Council adopted Joint Action 2003/873/CFSP (1) amending and extending until 30 June 2004 the mandate of the Special Representative of the European Union for the Middle East peace process.

(2) On the basis of a review of Joint Action 2003/873/CFSP, the mandate of the Special Representative should be extended.

(3) On 17 November 2003 the Council adopted guidelines on the appointment, mandate and financing for European Union Special Representatives.

(4) The European Union Special Representative will implement his/her mandate in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could harm the objectives of the CFSP as set out in Article 11 of the Treaty on European Union,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

The mandate of Mr Marc OTTE as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Middle East peace process, as set out in Joint Action 2003/873/CFSP, is hereby extended until 28 February 2005.

Article 2

Article 5 of Joint Action 2003/873/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:

1. Paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘1. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mandate of the EUSR shall be EUR 1 030 000.’

2. The following paragraph is added: ‘5. The equipment and supplies for the Brussels office of the EUSR for the Middle East peace process shall be purchased or rented on behalf of and for the European Union.’

Article 3

This Joint Action shall enter into force on 1 July 2004.

Article 4

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

Done at Luxembourg, 28 June 2004. For the Council The President M. CULLEN

(1) OJ L 326, 13.12.2003, p. 46.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 379/113

COUNCIL COMMON POSITION 2004/902/CFSP

of 22 December 2004

extending Common Position 2004/137/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Liberia

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 15 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 10 February 2004, the Council adopted Common Position 2004/137/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Liberia (1) in order to implement the measures imposed against Liberia by the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1521(2003).

(2) Common Position 2004/137/CFSP applies until 22 December 2004.

(3) In the light of the developments in the United Nations, Common Position 2004/137/CFSP should be extended for a 12 months period,

HAS ADOPTED THIS COMMON POSITION:

Article 1

Article 5 of Common Position 2004/137/CFSP shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 5 This Common Position shall apply until 22 December 2005, unless the Council decides otherwise in accordance with any future relevant UN Security Council resolution.’

Article 2

This Common Position shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

It shall be applicable from 22 December 2004.

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 22 December 2004. For the Council The President C. VEERMAN

(1) OJ L 40, 12.2.2004, p. 35.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 303/61

COUNCIL JOINT ACTION 2005/807/CFSP

of 21 November 2005

extending and amending the mandate of the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and, in particular, Article 14 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 25 November 2002, the Council adopted Joint Action 2002/921/CFSP extending the mandate of the European Union Monitoring Mission (1) (EUMM).

(2) On 22 November 2004, the Council adopted Joint Action 2004/794/CFSP (2) prolonging Joint Action 2002/921/CFSP until 31 December 2005.

(3) The EUMM should continue its activities in the Western Balkans in support of the European Union's policy towards that region, with a particular focus on Kosovo, Serbia and Montenegro, and neighbouring regions that might be affected by any adverse developments in Kosovo or Serbia and Montenegro.

(4) The mandate of the EUMM should therefore be extended and amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

The mandate of the EUMM is hereby extended until 31 December 2006.

Article 2

Joint Action 2002/921/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:

1. Article 2(2)(a) shall be replaced by the following: ‘(a) monitor political and security developments in the area of its responsibility, with a particular focus on Kosovo, Serbia and Montenegro, and neighbouring regions that might be affected by any adverse developments in Kosovo or Serbia and Montenegro;’;

2. Article 3(3), shall read: ‘3. The Secretary- General/High Representative shall ensure that the EUMM functions flexibly and in a streamlined manner. In that context, he shall regularly re-examine the functions and the geographical territory covered by the EUMM so as to continue to adapt the internal organisation of the EUMM to the priorities of the Union in the Western Balkans. He shall report to the Council at the beginning of 2006 as to whether the conditions for ending monitoring activities in Albania are in place; he shall review early in 2006 the EUMM's presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina and shall put forward recommendations. The Commission shall be fully associated.’;

3. Article 6(1) shall read: ‘1. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mission shall be: (a) EUR 2 million for 2005 and (b) EUR 1 723 982,80 for 2006.’;

4. in the second paragraph of Article 8, the date ‘31 December 2005’ shall be replaced by ‘31 December 2006’.

Article 3

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

Article 4

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

Done at Brussels, 21 November 2005. For the Council The President J. STRAW

(1) OJ L 321, 26.11.2002, p. 51 and corrigendum in OJ L 324, 29.11.2002, p. 76.

(2) OJ L 349, 25.11.2004, p. 55.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 49/30

COUNCIL COMMON POSITION 2005/146/CFSP

of 21 February 2005

extending Common Position 2004/161/CFSP renewing restrictive measures against Zimbabwe

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 15 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 19 February 2004 the Council adopted Common Position 2004/161/CFSP (1) renewing restrictive measures against Zimbabwe for a period of 12 months from 21 February 2004.

(2) In view of the situation in Zimbabwe, Common Position 2004/161/CFSP should be extended for a further period of 12 months,

HAS ADOPTED THIS COMMON POSITION:

Article 1

Common Position 2004/161/CFSP shall be extended until 20 February 2006. It will be reviewed in the light of the parliamentary election which will take place in Zimbabwe in March 2005.

Article 2

This Common Position shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 21 February 2005. For the Council The President J. ASSELBORN

(1) OJ L 50, 20.2.2004, p. 66.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 299/80

COUNCIL COMMON POSITION 2005/793/CFSP

of 14 November 2005

concerning the temporary reception by Member States of the European Union of certain Palestinians

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 15 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 21 May 2002, the Council adopted Common Position 2002/400/CFSP concerning the temporary reception by Member States of the European Union of certain Palestinians (1) and granting them national permits for entry into, and stay in, their territory valid for a period of up to 12 months.

(2) By Common Positions 2003/366/CFSP (2), 2004/493/CFSP (3) and 2004/748/CFSP (4), the Council decided that the validity of these permits should be extended by 12 months and, subsequently, by 6 and 12 months, respectively.

(3) The validity of those permits should be extended for a further period of 12 months,

HAS ADOPTED THIS COMMON POSITION:

Article 1

The Member States referred to in Article 2 of Common Position 2002/400/CFSP shall extend the validity of the national permits for entry and stay granted pursuant to Article 3 of that Common Position for a further period of 12 months.

Article 2

The Council shall evaluate the application of Common Position 2002/400/CFSP within 6 months of the adoption of this Common Position.

Article 3

This Common Position shall take effect on the day of its adoption.

Article 4

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

Done at Brussels, 14 November 2005. For the Council The President T. JOWELL

(1) OJ L 138, 28.5.2002, p. 33.

(2) OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 51.

(3) OJ L 181, 18.5.2004, p. 24.

(4) OJ L 329, 4.11.2004, p. 20.
1.

Article 3 shall be replaced by the following: ‘Article 3 In order to achieve the policy objectives, the mandate of the EUSR shall be to: (a) establish and maintain close contact with all the parties to the peace and transition process in the African Great Lakes Region, other countries of the region, the United States of America, other relevant countries, as well as the United Nations (UN) and other relevant international organisations, the African Union (AU) and sub-regional organisations and their representatives as well as other prominent regional leaders in order to work with them in strengthening the peace processes of Lusaka and Arusha and the peace agreements concluded in Pretoria and Luanda; (b) observe the peace and transition processes between the parties and offer the European Union’s advice and good offices as appropriate; (c) contribute, where requested, to the implementation of peace and cease fire agreements reached between the parties and engage with them diplomatically in the event of non-compliance with the terms of these agreements; (d) engage constructively with signatories to agreements within the framework of the peace processes in order to promote compliance with the basic norms of democracy and good governance, including respect for human rights and the rule of law; (e) contribute to the implementation of the EU Guidelines on Children and Armed Conflict; (f) contribute to and cooperate with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the UN for the Great Lakes Region and the Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the AU on the preparation of a Conference on peace, security, democracy and development in the Great Lakes Region; (g) report on the possibilities for European Union support to the peace and transition process and on the best way of pursuing European Union initiatives; (h) monitor actions by the parties to the conflicts, which might prejudice the outcome of the ongoing peace processes; (i) contribute to a better understanding of the European Union’s role among opinion leaders in the region; (j) provide advice and assistance, as required, for security sector reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular give political guidance to the Heads of Mission, in order to fulfil their duties at local level, of the EU Police Mission (EUPOL “Kinshasa”) and of the EU Mission advising and assisting the Congolese authorities in the security sector reform (“EUSEC RD Congo”).’;
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 26/24

COUNCIL COMMON POSITION 2006/50/CFSP

of 30 January 2006

extending and amending Common Position 2004/133/CFSP on restrictive measures against extremists in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 15 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 10 February 2004, the Council adopted Common Position 2004/133/CFSP on restrictive measures against extremists in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) (1).

(2) Common Position 2004/133/CFSP was amended by Council Common Position 2005/80/CFSP of 31 January 2005 (2) and extended until 9 February 2006.

(3) Following a review of Common Position 2004/133/CFSP, it is considered appropriate to extend its application for a further period of 12 months, as well as to review the list of persons contained in the Annex thereto,

HAS ADOPTED THIS COMMON POSITION:

Article 1

Common Position 2004/133/CFSP is hereby extended until 9 February 2007.

Article 2

The Annex to Common Position 2004/133/CFSP shall be replaced by the text appearing in the Annex to this Common Position.

Article 3

This Common Position shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

It shall apply as of 10 February 2006.

Article 4

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

Done at Brussels, 30 January 2006. For the Council The President U. PLASSNIK

(1) OJ L 39, 11.2.2004, p. 19.

(2) OJ L 29, 2.2.2005, p. 45.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 308/18

COUNCIL COMMON POSITION 2006/755/CFSP

of 7 November 2006

concerning the temporary reception by Member States of the European Union of certain Palestinians

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 15 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 14 November 2005, the Council adopted Common Position 2005/793/CFSP (1) concerning the temporary reception by Member States of the European Union of certain Palestinians, which provided for an extension of the validity of their national permits for entry into, and stay in, the territory of the Member States referred to in Common Position 2002/400/CFSP (2) for a further period of 12 months.

(2) On the basis of an evaluation of the application of Common Position 2002/400/CFSP, the Council considers it appropriate that the validity of those permits be extended for a further period of 12 months,

HAS ADOPTED THIS COMMON POSITION:

Article 1

The Member States referred to in Article 2 of Common Position 2002/400/CFSP shall extend the validity of the national permits for entry and stay granted pursuant to Article 3 of that Common Position for a further period of 12 months.

Article 2

The Council shall evaluate the application of Common Position 2002/400/CFSP within six months of the adoption of this Common Position.

Article 3

This Common Position shall take effect on the day of its adoption.

Article 4

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

Done at Brussels, 7 November 2006. For the Council The President E. HEINÄLUOMA

(1) OJ L 299, 16.11.2005, p. 80.

(2) OJ L 138, 28.5.2002, p. 33. Common Position as last amended by Common Position 2004/493/CFSP (OJ L 181, 18.5.2004, p. 24).
3.

Paragraphs 2 to 8 of Article 6 shall be replaced by the following: ‘2. The Head of Mission shall assume responsibility and exercise command and control of the Mission at theatre level. 3. The Head of Mission shall exercise command and control over personnel, teams and units from contributing States as assigned by the Civilian Operation Commander together with administrative and logistic responsibility including over assets, resources and information put at the disposal of the Mission. 4. The Head of Mission shall issue instructions to all Mission staff, including in this case the support element in Brussels, for the effective conduct of EUPOL AFGHANISTAN in theatre, assuming its coordination and day-to-day management, following the instructions at strategic level of the Civilian Operation Commander. 5. The Head of Mission shall be responsible for the implementation of the Mission's budget. For this purpose, the Head of Mission shall sign a contract with the Commission. 6. The Head of Mission shall be responsible for disciplinary control over the staff. For seconded staff, disciplinary action shall be exercised by the national or EU authority concerned. 7. The Head of Mission shall represent EUPOL AFGHANISTAN in the operations area and shall ensure appropriate visibility of the Mission. 8. The Head of Mission shall coordinate, as appropriate, with other EU actors on the ground. The Head of Mission shall, without prejudice to the chain of command, receive local political guidance from the EUSR. 9. The Head of Mission shall ensure that EUPOL AFGHANISTAN works closely and coordinates with the Government of Afghanistan and relevant international actors, as appropriate, including NATO/ISAF, PRT Lead Nations, UNAMA, and third states currently involved in police reform in Afghanistan.’
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 181/14

COUNCIL JOINT ACTION 2007/484/CFSP

of 10 July 2007

extending Joint Action 2006/439/CFSP regarding a further contribution of the European Union to the conflict settlement process in Georgia/South Ossetia

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 14 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 27 June 2006, the Council adopted Joint Action 2006/439/CFSP (1), which expires on 30 June 2007.

(2) On the basis of the assessment of the OSCE Mission to Georgia and of the recommendations of the European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus and of the Commission, the EU contribution should be continued until the end of 2007,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

Joint Action 2006/439/CFSP is hereby extended until 31 December 2007.

Article 2

The financial reference amount referred to in Article 4 of Joint Action 2006/439/CFSP shall cover the expenditure related to the period from 1 July 2006 until 31 December 2007.

Article 3

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

Article 4

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

Done at Brussels, 10 July 2007. For the Council The President F. TEIXEIRA DOS SANTOS

(1) OJ L 174, 28.6.2006, p. 9.
the following Article shall be inserted:

‘Article 5a

Civilian Operation Commander

1. The Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability (CPCC) Director shall be the Civilian Operation Commander for EUPOL COPPS.

2. The Civilian Operation Commander, under the political control and strategic direction of the PSC and the overall authority of the SG/HR, shall exercise command and control of EUPOL COPPS at the strategic level.

3. The Civilian Operation Commander shall ensure proper and effective implementation of the Council's decisions as well as the PSC's decisions, including by issuing instructions at the strategic level as required to the Head of Mission.

4. All seconded staff shall remain under the full command of the national authorities of the sending State or EU institution. National authorities shall transfer Operational Control of their personnel, teams and units to the Civilian Operation Commander.

5. The Civilian Operation Commander shall have overall responsibility for ensuring that the EU's duty of care is properly discharged.

6. The Civilian Operation Commander and the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) shall consult each other as required.’;
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 116/55

COUNCIL COMMON POSITION 2008/347/CFSP

of 29 April 2008

amending Common Position 2007/871/CFSP updating Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 15 and 34 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 27 December 2001, the Council adopted Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism (1).

(2) On 20 December 2007, the Council adopted Common Position 2007/871/CFSP updating Common Position 2001/931/CFSP (2) and the list of persons, groups and entities to which that Common Position applies.

(3) Following a review, the Council has determined that Mr SISON should continue to be subject to the specific measures provided for in Common Position 2001/931/CFSP. The Council has also concluded that the entries for Mr SISON and for the Communist Party of the Philippines on the list of persons, groups and entities to which Common Position 2001/931/CFSP applies should be amended,

HAS ADOPTED THIS COMMON POSITION:

Article 1

In the Annex to Common Position 2007/871/CFSP the entry for Mr SISON, Jose Maria (a.k.a. Armando Liwanag, a.k.a. Joma), shall be replaced by the following:

‘SISON, Jose Maria (a.k.a Armando Liwanag, a.k.a Joma), born 8.2.1939 in Cabugao (Philippines) — person playing a leading role in the “Communist Party of the Philippines”, including the “NPA” ’.

Article 2

In the Annex to Common Position 2007/871/CFSP, the entry for the Communist Party of the Philippines shall be replaced by the following:

‘ “Communist Party of the Philippines”, including the “New People’s Army” — “NPA”, Philippines, linked to SISON, Jose Maria (a.k.a Armando Liwanag, a.k.a Joma, who plays a leading role in the “Communist Party of the Philippines”, including the “NPA”)’.

Article 3

This Common Position shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

Article 4

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

Done at Luxembourg, 29 April 2008. For the Council The President D. RUPEL

(1) OJ L 344, 28.12.2001, p. 93.

(2) OJ L 340, 22.12.2007, p. 109.
in Article 7 the second subparagraph shall be replaced by the following:

‘Articles 4 and 5 shall apply until 31 December 2008.’.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 163/50

COUNCIL JOINT ACTION 2008/480/CFSP

of 23 June 2008

amending and extending Joint Action 2005/190/CFSP on the European Union Integrated Rule of Law Mission for Iraq, EUJUST LEX

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 14 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 7 March 2005, the Council adopted Joint Action 2005/190/CFSP on the European Union Integrated Rule of Law Mission for Iraq, EUJUST LEX (1).

(2) On 14 April 2008, the Council adopted Joint Action 2008/304/CFSP amending and extending Joint Action 2005/190/CFSP until 30 June 2008.

(3) Joint Action 2005/190/CFSP should be further extended until 30 June 2009.

(4) A new financial reference amount should be provided in order to cover expenditure related to the Mission for the period from 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009.

(5) The mandate of the Mission is being carried out in a security context that is liable to deteriorate and to undermine the objectives of the Common Foreign and Security Policy as defined in Article 11 of the Treaty,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

Joint Action 2005/190/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:

1. The following subparagraph shall be added to Article 11(1): ‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the Mission for the period 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009 shall be EUR 7,2 million.’;

2. In Article 14 the second subparagraph shall be replaced by the following: ‘It shall expire on 30 June 2009.’

Article 2

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

Article 3

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

Done at Luxembourg, 23 June 2008. For the Council The President I. JARC

(1) OJ L 62, 9.3.2005, p. 37. Joint Action as last amended by Joint Action 2008/304/CFSP (OJ L 105, 15.4.2008, p. 10).