ddrg/super_eurlex huggingface dataset:
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Article 4 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 4 1. It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, certain goods and technology suited to certain categories of exploration and production projects, whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia, including its Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf, or for use in Russia, including its Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf. The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this paragraph. 2. It shall be prohibited to: (a) provide technical assistance, brokering services or other services related to the goods and technology referred to in paragraph 1 and to the provision, manufacture, maintenance and use of those goods and technology, directly or indirectly to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia, or for use in Russia; (b) provide financing or financial assistance related to the goods and technology referred to in paragraph 1 for any sale, supply, transfer or export of those goods and technology, or for the provision of related technical assistance, brokering services or other services, directly or indirectly to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia, or for use in Russia. 3. The prohibitions in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to the sale, supply, transfer or export of goods or technology, or to the provision of technical or financial assistance, necessary for: (a) the transport of fossil fuels, in particular coal, oil and natural gas, from or through Russia into the Union; or (b) the urgent prevention or mitigation of an event likely to have a serious and significant impact on human health and safety or the environment. 4. The prohibitions in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to the execution until 17 September 2022 of an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 16 March 2022, or ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such a contract, provided that the competent authority has been informed at least five working days in advance. 5. The prohibitions in paragraph 2 shall not apply to the provision of insurance or reinsurance to any legal person, entity or body that is incorporated or constituted under the law of a Member State with regard to its activities outside the energy sector in Russia. 6. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities may authorise, under such conditions as they deem appropriate, the sale, supply, transfer or export and the provision of technical or financial assistance, after having determined that: (a) it is necessary for ensuring critical energy supply within the Union; or (b) it is intended for the exclusive use of entities owned, or solely or jointly controlled by a legal person, entity or body which is incorporated or constituted under the law of a Member State. 7. The Member State or Member States concerned shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisation granted under paragraph 6 within two weeks of the authorisation.’;
Official Journal of the European Union

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2022/513

of 29 March 2022

on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2021/1748 (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI/2/2022)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

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

Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/472 of 31 March 2020 on a European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) (1), and in particular Article 8(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 31 March 2020, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/472, which established and launched a European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI), under the command of Rear Admiral Fabio AGOSTINI as EU Operation Commander.

(2) Pursuant to Decision (CFSP) 2020/472, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to take decisions on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI.

(3) On 28 September 2021, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/1748 (2), appointing Commodore Michail MAGKOS as EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI.

(4) On 14 March 2022, the Italian military authorities proposed the appointment of Navy Captain Fabrizio RUTTERI to succeed Commodore Michail MAGKOS as the EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI from 1 April 2022. Those authorities have indicated that Captain Fabrizio RUTTERI will be promoted to Rear Admiral upon his appointment as EU Force Commander.

(5) On 16 March 2022, the EU Military Committee supported the recommendation made by the Italian military authorities.

(6) A decision on the appointment of Rear Admiral Fabrizio RUTTERI should be taken.

(7) Decision (CFSP) 2021/1748 should be repealed.

(8) 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 implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Rear Admiral Fabrizio RUTTERI is hereby appointed as EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) from 1 April 2022.

Article 2 Decision (CFSP) 2021/1748 (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI/4/2021) is hereby repealed.

Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 1 April 2022.

Done at Brussels, 29 March 2022. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson D. PRONK

(1) OJ L 101, 1.4.2020, p. 4.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2021/1748 of 28 September 2021 on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2021/561 (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI/4/2021) (OJ L 350, 4.10.2021, p. 7).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2022/753

of 16 May 2022

amending Decision (CFSP) 2019/938 in support of a process of confidence-building leading to the establishment of a zone free of nuclear weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 28(1) and 31(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 6 June 2019, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2019/938 (1).

(2) Decision (CFSP) 2019/938 provided for a 36-month implementation period for the activities referred to in Article 1 thereof from the date of the conclusion of the financing agreement referred to in Article 3(3) thereof.

(3) The implementing Partner, the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research, requested a 12-month extension of that implementation period until 10 July 2023, considering the delay in the implementation of project activities under Decision (CFSP) 2019/938 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

(4) The continuation of the activities referred to in Article 1 of Decision (CFSP) 2019/938 until 10 July 2023 does not have any implication as regards financial resources until 10 July 2023.

(5) Decision (CFSP) 2019/938 should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 In Decision (CFSP) 2019/938, Article 5(2) is replaced by the following: ‘2. It shall expire on 10 July 2023.’.

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

Done at Brussels, 16 May 2022. For the Council The President J. BORRELL FONTELLES

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/938 of 6 June 2019 in support of a process of confidence-building leading to the establishment of a zone free of nuclear weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East (OJ L 149, 7.6.2019, p. 63).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2022/950

of 20 June 2022

amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 concerning restrictive measures against ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them

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 20 September 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 (1).

(2) In view of the continued threat posed by ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda, and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them, three persons and one group should be added to the list of persons, groups, undertakings and entities set out in the Annex to Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693.

(3) Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The Annex to Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 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 Luxembourg, 20 June 2022. For the Council The President J. BORRELL FONTELLES

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 of 20 September 2016 concerning restrictive measures against ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them and repealing Common Position 2002/402/CFSP (OJ L 255, 21.9.2016, p. 25).
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2022/1212

of 12 July 2022

amending Decision 1999/70/EC concerning the external auditors of the national central banks, as regards the external auditors of the Banco de Portugal

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Protocol No 4 on the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 27.1 thereof,

Having regard to the Recommendation of the European Central Bank of 17 May 2022 to the Council of the European Union on the external auditors of the Banco de Portugal (ECB/2022/24) (1),

Whereas:

(1) The accounts of the European Central Bank (ECB) and of the national central banks of the Member States whose currency is the euro are to be audited by independent external auditors recommended by the Governing Council of the ECB and approved by the Council of the European Union.

(2) The mandate of the Banco de Portugal’s current external auditors, Deloitte & Associados – Sociedade de Revisores Oficiais de Contas S.A., ended following the audit for the financial year 2021. It is therefore necessary to appoint external auditors for the financial years 2022 to 2026.

(3) The Banco de Portugal has selected PriceWaterhouseCoopers & Associados – Sociedade de Revisores Oficiais de Contas Lda as its external auditors for the financial years 2022 to 2026.

(4) The Governing Council of the ECB recommended that PriceWaterhouseCoopers & Associados – Sociedade de Revisores Oficiais de Contas Lda be appointed as the external auditors of the Banco de Portugal for the financial years 2022 to 2026.

(5) Following the recommendation of the Governing Council of the ECB, Council Decision 1999/70/EC (2) should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 In Article 1 of Decision 1999/70/EC, paragraph 10 is replaced by the following: ‘10. PriceWaterhouseCoopers & Associados – Sociedade de Revisores Oficiais de Contas Lda are hereby approved as the external auditors of the Banco de Portugal for the financial years 2022 to 2026.’.

Article 2 This Decision shall take effect on the date of its notification.

Article 3 This Decision is addressed to the European Central Bank.

Done at Brussels, 12 July 2022. For the Council The President Z. STANJURA

(1) OJ C 210, 25.5.2022, p. 1.

(2) Council Decision 1999/70/EC of 25 January 1999 concerning the external auditors of the national central banks (OJ L 22, 29.1.1999, p. 69).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2022/1335

of 28 July 2022

amending Decision 2012/285/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies threatening the peace, security or stability of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau

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 31 May 2012, the Council adopted Decision 2012/285/CFSP (1).

(2) The Council considers that the title of Decision 2012/285/CFSP should be amended.

(3) The Council considers that seven persons should be removed from the list of persons subject to restrictive measures set out in Annex II to Decision 2012/285/CFSP and that nine persons should be removed from the list of persons subject to restrictive measures set out in Annex III to that Decision.

(4) Decision 2012/285/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Decision 2012/285/CFSP is amended as follows: (1) the title is replaced by the following: ‘Council Decision 2012/285/CFSP of 31 May 2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Guinea-Bissau and repealing Decision 2012/237/CFSP’; (2) Annexes II and III are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.

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, 28 July 2022. For the Council The President M. BEK

(1) Council Decision 2012/285/CFSP of 31 May 2012 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies threatening the peace, security or stability of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau and repealing Decision 2012/237/CFSP (OJ L 142, 1.6.2012, p. 36).
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The following entries are added to the list set out in Section A (Persons): Name Identifying information Reasons Date of listing ‘323. Saleh AL-ABDULLAH (صالح عبدالله ) DOB: 1967 POB: Safita, Tartous, Syria Position: Brigadier General Gender: male Saleh AL-ABDULLAH is the commander of the 16th Brigade affiliated with the command of Russian forces in Syria since 2020. He was previously the deputy of Brigadier General Suhail al-Hassan, in the 25th Division of the Syrian Army. He is involved in the recruitment of members of the 16th Brigade to fight in Ukraine alongside Russia. In this capacity, Saleh AL-ABDULLAH is a member of the Syrian Armed Forces of the rank of “colonel” and the equivalent or higher in post after May 2011. 21.7.2022 324. Ahmed KHALIL KHALIL (a.k.a. Ahmed KHALIL) (احمد خليل خليل) Gender: male Ahmed KHALIL KHALIL is the co-owner of Sanad Protection and Security Services, a Syrian private security company established in 2017 and supervised by the Wagner Group in Syria, active in the protection of Russian interests (phosphates, gas and securing oil sites) in Syria. The exploitation of natural resources provides revenues to the Syrian regime. In addition, the company is active in the recruitment of Syrian mercenaries to Libya and Ukraine. As such, Ahmed KHALIL KHALIL supports the Syrian regime and benefits from it. 21.7.2022 325. Nasser Deeb DEEB (a.k.a. Nasser Dhib, Nasser Dib, Nasser Deeb) (ناصر ديب ) Gender: male Nasser Deeb DEEB is the co-owner of Sanad Protection and Security Services, a Syrian private security company established in 2017 and supervised by the Wagner Group, active in the protection of Russian interests (phosphates, gas and securing oil sites) in Syria. The exploitation of natural resources provides revenues to the Syrian regime. In addition, he is also co-owner of the company Ella Services together with Khodr Ali Taher. In this capacity, Nasser Deeb DEEB supports the Syrian regime and benefits from it. 21.7.2022 326. Issam SHAMMOUT (a.k.a. Mohammed Issam Shammout, Mohamed Essam Shammout, Muhammad Issam Shammout, Muhammad Essam Shammout) (محمد عصام شموط) DOB: 1971 POB: Damascus, Syria Gender: male Issam SHAMMOUT is the owner and chairman of the board of director of the airline “Cham Wings” and head of the Shammout Group, active in the automotive, steel, aviation, freight forwarding, construction, and real estate sectors. In this capacity, Issam SHAMMOUT is a leading businessperson operating in Syria. 21.7.2022’
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2022/1400

of 11 August 2022

amending Council Directive 2008/72/EC to extend the period during which Member States may decide on the import conditions for vegetable propagating and planting material, other than seed, from third countries

(notified under document C(2022) 5723)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Directive 2008/72/EC of 15 July 2008 on the marketing of vegetable propagating and planting material, other than seed (1), and in particular Article 16(2), second subparagraph, thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 16(1) of Directive 2008/72/EC, the Commission is to decide whether vegetable propagating and planting material, other than seed, produced in a third country and affording the same guarantees as regards obligations on the supplier, identity, characteristics, plant health, growing medium, packaging, inspection arrangements, marking and sealing, is equivalent in all these respects to vegetable propagating and planting material, other than seed, produced in the Union and complying with the requirements and conditions of that Directive.

(2) Currently, pending such decision by the Commission, Member States importing such material from third countries may, until 31 December 2022, apply to such products import conditions at least equivalent to those applicable to similar Union products.

(3) However, the information presently available on the conditions applying in third countries is not sufficient to enable the Commission to adopt any such decision in respect of any third country.

(4) In order to prevent trade patterns from being disrupted, the period during which Member States are allowed to apply to such products conditions at least equivalent to those applicable to similar Union products should be extended beyond 31 December 2022. Considering the investments and the time needed for the production of those products in accordance with the import conditions, it is appropriate to extend that period by 7 years.

(5) Directive 2008/72/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 In Article 16(2), first subparagraph, of Directive 2008/72/EC, the date ‘31 December 2022’ is replaced by ‘31 December 2029’.

Article 2 This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 11 August 2022. For the Commission Stella KYRIAKIDES Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 205, 1.8.2008, p. 28.
ANNEX

The following entry is added under the sub-heading ‘Persons’ in the Annex to Decision 2014/932/CFSP (List of persons and entities referred to in Articles 1(1), 2a(1) and Article 2b(1) and (2)):

‘12. Ahmad Al-Hamzi

Original script: أحمد الحمزي

Designation: Major General, Commander of the Houthi Air Force and Air Defense Forces DOB: 1985 POB: Sana’a, Yemen Good quality a.k.a.: n/a Low quality a.k.a.: a) Ahmad 'Ali al-Hamzi b) Ahmad 'Ali Ahsan al-Hamzi c) Ahmed Ali al-Hamzi d) Muti al-Hamzi Nationality: Yemen Passport no: n/a National identification no: n/a Address: Yemen Listed on:4 Oct. 2022Other information: Ahmad al-Hamzi, the commander of the Houthi Air Force and Air Defense Forces, as well as its UAV program, plays a leading role in Houthi military efforts that directly threaten the peace, security, and stability of Yemen. Physical Description: Eye Color: Brown; Hair: Brown. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals

Additional information from the narrative summary of reasons for listing provided by the Sanctions Committee:

In accordance with section 5(h) of its Guidelines, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 makes accessible a narrative summary of reasons for the listing for individuals, groups, undertakings, and entities included in its sanctions list.

Date on which the narrative summary became available on the Committee’s website: 4 October 2022.

Ahmad Al-Hamzi was listed on 4 October 2022 pursuant to paragraphs 11 and 15 of resolution 2140 (2014), as meeting the designation criteria set out in paragraph 17 of resolution 2140 (2014), including as further elaborated by paragraph 19 of resolution 2216 (2015).

Ahmad Al-Hamzi has engaged in acts and provided support for acts that threaten the peace, security and stability of Yemen, including violations of the targeted arms embargo.

Additional information:

Serving as Commander of the Houthi Air Force and Air Defense Forces, as well as its UAV program, al-Hamzi acquired weapons for use in the Yemen civil war in violation of the targeted arms embargo as laid out in paragraph 14 of Resolution 2216 (2015). Houthi military forces under Major General Al-Hamzi’s command carried out targeted UAV strikes. Al-Hamzi is responsible for orchestrating attacks by Houthi forces impacting Yemeni civilians, bordering nations, and commercial vessels in international waters.

Verification of active military role:
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2022/2188

of 8 November 2022

implementing Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

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 (CFSP) 2016/849 of 27 May 2016 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and repealing Decision 2013/183/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 33(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 27 May 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/849.

(2) On 14 September 2022, the United Nations Security Council (‘UNSC’) Committee established pursuant to UNSC Resolution 1718 (2006) updated the information relating to two entities subject to restrictive measures.

(3) Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Annex I to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.

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, 8 November 2022. For the Council The President Z. STANJURA

(1) OJ L 141, 28.5.2016, p. 79.