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Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2020/2022

of 4 December 2020

on the position to be adopted on behalf of the European Union within the EEA Joint Committee concerning an amendment to Annex IV (Energy) to the EEA Agreement

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 194 in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2894/94 of 28 November 1994 concerning arrangements for implementing the Agreement on the European Economic Area (1), and in particular Article 1(3) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The Agreement on the European Economic Area (2) (‘the EEA Agreement’) entered into force on 1 January 1994.

(2) Pursuant to Article 98 of the EEA Agreement, the EEA Joint Committee may decide to amend Annex IV to the EEA Agreement.

(3) Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1222 (3) is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.

(4) Annex IV to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly.

(5) The position of the Union within the EEA Joint Committee should therefore be based on the draft decision of the EEA Joint Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The position to be adopted, on behalf of the Union, within the EEA Joint Committee on the proposed amendment to Annex IV (Energy) to the EEA Agreement, shall be based on the draft decision of the EEA Joint Committee (4).

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 4 December 2020. For the Council The President M. ROTH

(1) OJ L 305, 30.11.1994, p. 6.

(2) OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 3.

(3) Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1222 of 24 July 2015 establishing a guideline on capacity allocation and congestion management (OJ L 197, 25.7.2015, p. 24).

(4) See document ST12929/20 at http://register.consilium.europa.eu
Official Journal of the European Union

Corrigendum to Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2021/2125 of 2 December 2021 implementing Decision 2012/642/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus

( Official Journal of the European Union L 430 I of 2 December 2021 )

1. On page 22, in entry 178 (Valiantsina Genadzeuna KULIK), under ‘Identifying Information’:

for:

‘Gender: male’,

read:

‘Gender: female’.

2. On page 24, in entry 181 (Hanna Mikhailauna SAKALOUSKAYA), under ‘Identifying Information’:

for:

‘Gender: male’,

read:
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2021/47

of 21 January 2021

replacing a member of the panel provided for in Article 255 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular the second paragraph of Article 255 thereof,

Having regard to the initiative of the President of the Court of Justice of 2 December 2020,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to the first paragraph of Article 255 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, a panel was set up in order to give an opinion on candidates’ suitability to perform the duties of Judge and Advocate-General of the Court of Justice and the General Court before the Governments of the Member States make the appointments (‘the panel’).

(2) The panel comprises seven persons chosen from among former members of the Court of Justice and of the General Court, members of the highest national courts and lawyers of recognised competence, one of whom is to be proposed by the European Parliament.

(3) By Decisions (EU, Euratom) 2017/2262 (1) and (EU) 2020/539 (2), the Council appointed the seven members of the panel for a period ending on 28 February 2022.

(4) By letter of 11 February 2020, Mr Simon BUSUTTIL, panel member proposed by the European Parliament, informed the Council of his resignation.

(5) On 26 November 2020, the President of the European Parliament informed the President of the Court of Justice of the Parliament’s intention to nominate Ms Julia LAFFRANQUE as a panel member.

(6) By letter of 2 December 2020, the President of the Court of Justice proposed the appointment of Ms Julia LAFFRANQUE to replace Mr Simon BUSUTTIL as a panel member for the remainder of his term, in accordance with point 3 of the operating rules of the panel as set out in the Annex to Council Decision 2010/124/EU (3),

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Ms Julia LAFFRANQUE is hereby appointed a member of the panel provided for in Article 255 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, for a period ending on 28 February 2022.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 21 January 2021. For the Council The President A.P. ZACARIAS

(1) Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2017/2262 of 4 December 2017 appointing the members of the panel provided for in Article 255 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (OJ L 324, 8.12.2017, p. 50).

(2) Council Decision (EU) 2020/539 of 15 April 2020 replacing the President of the panel provided for in Article 255 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (OJ L 122, 20.4.2020, p. 1).

(3) Council Decision 2010/124/EU of 25 February 2010 relating to the operating rules of the panel provided for in Article 255 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (OJ L 50, 27.2.2010, p. 18).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2021/284

of 22 February 2021

amending Decision (CFSP) 2019/346 appointing the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights

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 28 February 2019, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2019/346 (1) appointing Mr Eamon GILMORE as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Human Rights. The EUSR’s mandate is to expire on 28 February 2021.

(2) The EUSR’s mandate should be extended for a further period of 24 months and a new financial reference amount for the period from 1 March 2021 to 28 February 2023 should be established.

(3) The EUSR 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) 2019/346 is amended as follows: (1) Article 1 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 1 European Union Special Representative The mandate of Mr Eamon GILMORE as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Human Rights is extended until 28 February 2023. The Council may decide that the EUSR's mandate be terminated earlier, based on an assessment of 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 2021 to 28 February 2023 shall be EUR 2 690 000,00;’; (3) in Article 12, the second sentence is replaced by the following: ‘The EUSR shall present the Council, the HR and the Commission with regular progress reports and a final comprehensive mandate implementation report by 30 November 2022.’.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 22 February 2021. For the Council The President J. BORRELL FONTELLES

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/346 of 28 February 2019 appointing the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights (OJ L 62, 1.3.2019, p. 12).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2021/560

of 6 April 2021

implementing Decision 2010/231/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Somalia

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Council Decision 2010/231/CFSP of 26 April 2010 concerning restrictive measures against Somalia and repealing Common Position 2009/138/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 7 thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 26 April 2010 the Council adopted Decision 2010/231/CFSP.

(2) On 26 February 2021 the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Committee established pursuant to UNSC Resolution 751 (1992) approved the addition of three persons to the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures.

(3) Annex I to Decision 2010/231/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Annex I to Decision 2010/231/CFSP is amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 6 April 2021. For the Council The President A. P. ZACARIAS

(1) OJ L 105, 27.4.2010, p. 17.
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2021/796

of 17 May 2021

amending Decision (CFSP) 2019/797 concerning restrictive measures against cyber-attacks threatening the Union or its Member States

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 17 May 2019 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2019/797 (1).

(2) Decision (CFSP) 2019/797 applies until 18 May 2021. On the basis of a review of that Decision, the restrictive measures set out therein should be extended until 18 May 2022.

(3) Decision (CFSP) 2019/797 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Article 10 of Decision (CFSP) 2019/797 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 10 This Decision shall apply until 18 May 2022 and shall be kept under constant review. It shall be renewed, or amended as appropriate, if the Council deems that its objectives have not been met.’.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 17 May 2021. For the Council The President A. P. ZACARIAS

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/797 of 17 May 2019 concerning restrictive measures against cyber-attacks threatening the Union or its Member States (OJ L 129 I 17.5.2019, p. 13).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION

of 21 June 2021

appointing one member of the Advisory Committee on Freedom of Movement for Workers for Portugal

(2021/C 244 I/01)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 492/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2011 on freedom of movement for workers within the Union (1), and in particular Articles 23 and 24 thereof,

Having regard to the lists of candidates submitted to the Council by the Governments of the Member States,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decisions of 21 September 2020 (2), 11 December 2020 (3) , (4) and 13 April 2021 (5), the Council appointed the members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Freedom of Movement for Workers for the period from 25 September 2020 to 24 September 2022.

(2) The government of Portugal has submitted one nomination for a post to be filled,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The following is hereby appointed as member of the Advisory Committee on Freedom of Movement for Workers for the period ending on 24 September 2022: I. GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES Country Members Alternate members Portugal Ms Ana Margarida SILVA

Article 2 The members and alternate members not yet nominated will be appointed by the Council at a later date.

Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Luxembourg, 21 June 2021. For the Council The President J. BORRELL FONTELLES

(1) OJ L 141, 27.5.2011, p. 1.

(2) Council Decision of 21 September 2020 appointing the members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Freedom of Movement for Workers (OJ C 315I, 23.9.2020, p. 5).

(3) Council Decision of 11 December 2020 appointing members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Freedom of Movement for Workers for Cyprus (OJ C 432I, 14.12.2020, p. 1).

(4) Council Decision of 11 December 2020 appointing one member and one alternate member of the Advisory Committee on Freedom of Movement for Workers for Ireland and Malta (OJ C 432I, 14.12.2020, p. 3).

(5) Council Decision of 13 April 2021 appointing the members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Freedom of Movement for Workers for Italy (OJ C 149I, 27.4.2021, p. 1).
POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2021/959

of 10 June 2021

extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (*) (EULEX KOSOVO) (EULEX KOSOVO/1/2021)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

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

Having regard to Council Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP of 4 February 2008 on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO) (1), and in particular Article 12(2) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 12(2) of Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance with the third paragraph of Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising political control and strategic direction of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

(2) On 28 November 2019 the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2019/1991 (2), appointing Mr Lars-Gunnar WIGEMARK as Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO for the period from 1 December 2019 to 14 June 2020.

(3) On 11 June 2020 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/792 (3), extending the mandate of Mr Lars-Gunnar WIGEMARK as Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO for the period from 15 June 2020 to 14 June 2021.

(4) On 3 June 2021 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/904 (4), amending Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP and extending the duration of EULEX KOSOVO until 14 June 2023.

(5) The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has proposed to extend the mandate of Mr Lars-Gunnar WIGEMARK as Head of Mission of EULEX KOSOVO for the period from 15 June 2021 to 14 June 2022,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The mandate of Mr Lars-Gunnar WIGEMARK as Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO) is hereby extended for the period from 15 June 2021 to 14 June 2022.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 10 June 2021. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson S. FROM-EMMESBERGER

(*) 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.

(1) OJ L 42, 16.2.2008, p. 92.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2019/1991 of 28 November 2019 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX Kosovo) (EULEX Kosovo/2/2019) (OJ L 308, 29.11.2019, p. 105).

(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/792 of 11 June 2020 amending Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO) (OJ L 193, 17.6.2020, p. 9).

(4) Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/904 of 3 June 2021 amending Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO) (OJ L 197, 4.6.2021, p. 114).
POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2021/1083

of 23 June 2021

on the appointment of the EU Mission Force Commander of the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2021/6 (EUTM Mali/1/2021)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

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

Having regard to Council Decision 2013/34/CFSP of 17 January 2013 on a European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali) (1), and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 5(1) of Decision 2013/34/CFSP, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to take decisions concerning the political control and strategic direction of EUTM Mali, including decisions on the appointment of subsequent EU Mission Force Commanders.

(2) On 15 December 2020, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/6 (2) appointing Brigadier General Fernando Luis GRACIA HERREIZ as EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM Mali.

(3) On 12 April 2021, Germany proposed the appointment of Brigadier General Jochen DEUER to succeed Brigadier General Fernando Luis GRACIA HERREIZ as the EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM Mali from 7 July 2021.

(4) On 12 May 2021, the EU Military Committee supported that proposal.

(5) A decision on the appointment of Brigadier General Jochen DEUER as the EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM Mali from 7 July 2021 should be taken.

(6) Decision (CFSP) 2021/6 should be repealed.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Brigadier General Jochen DEUER is hereby appointed as the EU Mission Force Commander of the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali) from 7 July 2021.

Article 2 Decision (CFSP) 2021/6 is repealed.

Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on 7 July 2021.

Done at Brussels, 23 June 2021. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson S. FROM-EMMESBERGER

(1) OJ L 14, 18.1.2013, p. 19.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2021/6 of 15 December 2020 on the appointment of the EU Mission Force Commander of the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2020/603 (EUTM Mali/2/2020) (OJ L 4, 7.1.2021, p. 10).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2021/1799

of 11 October 2021

amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/1544 concerning restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 15 October 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/1544 (1) concerning restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons.

(2) Decision (CFSP) 2018/1544 applies until 16 October 2021. On the basis of a review of that Decision, the restrictive measures set out therein should be extended until 16 October 2022.

(3) Decision (CFSP) 2018/1544 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Article 8 of Decision (CFSP) 2018/1544 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 8 This Decision shall apply until 16 October 2022. This Decision shall be kept under constant review. It shall be renewed, or amended as appropriate, if the Council deems that its objectives have not been met.’.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Luxembourg, 11 October 2021. For the Council The President J. PODGORŠEK

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1544 of 15 October 2018 concerning restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons (OJ L 259, 16.10.2018, p. 25).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2021/1866

of 22 October 2021

amending Decision 2010/788/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic Republic of the Congo

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 2010/788/CFSP of 20 December 2010 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic Republic of the Congo and repealing Common Position 2008/369/CFSP (1),

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

Whereas:

(1) On 20 December 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/788/CFSP.

(2) On 29 June 2021, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution (‘UNSCR’) 2582 (2021), which amends the criteria for the designation of persons and entities to be subject to the restrictive measures set out in paragraphs 9 and 11 of UNSCR 1807 (2008).

(3) Further Union action is needed in order to implement certain measures.

(4) Decision 2010/788/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 In Article 3(1) of Decision 2010/788/CFSP, point (i) is replaced by the following: ‘(i) planning, directing, sponsoring or participating in attacks against MONUSCO peacekeepers or United Nations personnel, including members of the Group of Experts, or against medical personnel or humanitarian personnel;’.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 22 October 2021. For the Council The President G. DOVŽAN

(1) OJ L 336, 21.12.2010, p. 30.