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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 69/59

COUNCIL COMMON POSITION 2005/220/CFSP

of 14 March 2005

updating Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism and repealing Common Position 2004/500/CFSP

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 17 May 2004, the Council adopted Common Position 2004/500/CFSP (2) updating Common Position 2001/931/CFSP.

(3) Common Position 2001/931/CFSP provides for a review at regular intervals.

(4) It is necessary to update the Annex to Common Position 2001/931/CFSP and repeal Common Position 2004/500/CFSP.

(5) A list has been elaborated in compliance with the criteria laid down in Article 1(4) of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP,

HAS ADOPTED THIS COMMON POSITION:

Article 1

The list of persons, groups and entities to which Common Position 2001/931/CFSP applies is contained in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

Common Position 2004/500/CFSP is hereby repealed.

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 Brussels, 14 March 2005. For the Council The President F. BODEN

(1) OJ L 344, 28.12.2001, p. 93. Common Position as last amended by Common Position 2004/500/CFSP (OJ L 196, 3.6.2004, p. 12).

(2) OJ L 196, 3.6.2004, p. 12.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 31/71

COUNCIL JOINT ACTION 2005/97/CFSP

of 2 February 2005

extending the mandate of the Special Representative of the European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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 12 July 2004 the Council adopted Joint Action 2004/569/CFSP (1) on the mandate of the Special Representative of the European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina and repealing Council Joint Action 2002/211/CFSP.

(2) On the basis of a review of Joint Action 2004/569/CFSP the mandate of the Special Representative should be extended for a further 6 months,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

The mandate of Lord ASHDOWN as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as set out in Joint Action 2004/569/CFSP, is hereby extended until 31 August 2005.

Article 2

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

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 2 February 2005. For the Council The President J. ASSELBORN

(1) OJ L 252, 28.7.2004, p. 7.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 49/37

COUNCIL COMMON POSITION 2005/149/CFSP

of 21 February 2005

amending Common Position 2004/423/CFSP renewing restrictive measures against Burma/Myanmar

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 26 April 2004, the Council adopted Common Position 2004/423/CFSP (1) renewing restrictive measures against Burma/Myanmar.

(2) On 25 October 2004, the Council adopted Common Position 2004/730/CFSP (2) amending Common Position 2004/423/CFSP, which, inter alia, introduced a prohibition on making financial loans or credits available to, and acquiring or extending a participation in, Burmese State-owned enterprises.

(3) Some enterprises should be removed from the list of Burmese State-owned enterprises to which these measures apply, annexed to Common Position 2004/423/CFSP.

(4) Common Position 2004/423/CFSP should therefore be amended, pursuant to Article 10 thereof,

HAS ADOPTED THIS COMMON POSITION:

Article 1

Annex II to Common Position 2004/423/CFSP shall be replaced by the text appearing in the Annex to this Common Position.

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 125, 28.4.2004, p. 61.

(2) OJ L 323, 26.10.2004, p. 17.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 49/20

COUNCIL JOINT ACTION 2006/123/CFSP

of 20 February 2006

extending and amending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 17 October 2005, the Council adopted Joint Action 2005/724/CFSP (1) appointing the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

(2) On 24 November 2005, the Council adopted Joint Action 2005/826/CFSP (2) on the establishment of an EU Police Advisory Team (EUPAT) in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia which designates a specific role for the EUSR in the chain of command.

(3) On the basis of a review of Joint Action 2005/724/CFSP, the mandate of the EUSR should be amended and extended for a 12-month period,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

The mandate of Mr Erwan FOUÉRÉ as the EUSR in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, as set out in Joint Action 2005/724/CFSP is hereby extended until 28 February 2007.

Article 2

1. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the EUSR’s mandate in the period from 1 March 2006 until 28 February 2007 shall be EUR 675 000.

2. Expenditure shall be eligible as from 1 March 2006.

Article 3

Joint Action 2005/724/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:

1. Article 3, subparagraphs (e) and (f) shall be replaced by the following: ‘(e) provide local political guidance to the Head of the EU Police Advisory Team (EUPAT), ensure coordination between the EUPAT and other EU actors, and assume responsibility for relations between EUPAT and host party authorities and media; (f) together with the Head of EUPAT and in coordination with the presidency, conduct a regular dialogue with the authorities of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on the progress of the activities of EUPAT.’;

2. Article 9 shall be replaced by the following: ‘Article 9 The implementation of this Joint Action and its consistency with other contributions from the European Union to the region shall be kept under regular review. The EUSR shall present to the Secretary-General/High Representative (SG/HR), Council and Commission a progress report before the end of June 2006 and a comprehensive mandate implementation report by mid-November 2006. These reports shall form a basis for evaluation of this Joint Action in the relevant Working Groups and by the Political and Security Committee (PSC). In the context of overall priorities for deployment, the SG/HR shall make recommendations to the PSC concerning the Council’s decision on renewal, amendment or termination of the mandate.’

Article 4

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

Article 5

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

Done at Brussels, 20 February 2006. For the Council The President J. PRÖLL

(1) OJ L 272, 18.10.2005, p. 26.

(2) OJ L 307, 25.11.2005, p. 61.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 205/30

COUNCIL JOINT ACTION 2006/523/CFSP

of 25 July 2006

amending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 14 December 2005, the Peace Implementation Council Steering Board appointed Mr Christian SCHWARZ-SCHILLING as High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

(2) On 30 January 2006, the Council adopted Joint Action 2006/49/CFSP (1) appointing Mr Christian SCHWARZ-SCHILLING as the European Union Special Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

(3) According to the decision of the Steering Board Political Directors of the Peace Implementation Council of 22/23 June 2006, the Office of the High Representative (OHR) will begin preparations to close on 30 June 2007. Preparations for a reinforced European Union Special Representative (EUSR) office should proceed in parallel.

(4) The mandate of the EUSR should be amended in order to enable him to support planning for a future reinforced EUSR office in the context of the closure of the OHR,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

Joint Action 2006/49/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:

1. the following subparagraph shall be added to Article 3: ‘(m) support planning for a reinforced EUSR office in the context of the closure of the Office of the High Representative (OHR), including advice on public information aspects of the transition, in close coordination with the Commission.’

2. Article 6(1) shall be replaced by the following: ‘1. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mandate of the EUSR shall be EUR 1 090 000.’

Article 2

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

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 25 July 2006. For the Council The President E. TUOMIOJA

(1) OJ L 26, 31.1.2006, p. 21.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 112/18

COUNCIL JOINT ACTION 2006/303/CFSP

of 25 April 2006

amending and extending Joint Action 2005/355/CFSP on the European Union mission to provide advice and assistance for security sector reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 2 May 2005 the Council adopted Joint Action 2005/355/CFSP on the European Union mission to provide advice and assistance for security sector reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) (1) (EUSEC RD Congo) and, subsequently on 1 December 2005, adopted Joint Action 2005/868/CFSP amending Joint Action 2005/355/CFSP with regard to setting up a technical assistance project on improving the chain of payments of the Ministry of Defence in the DRC (2).

(2) The mandate of EUSEC RD Congo expires on 2 May 2006.

(3) The Political and Security Committee has agreed to the prolongation of the mandate of EUSEC RD Congo until the end of June 2007 and to the adaptation of the structure of the mission to the post transition phase in the DRC.

(4) Joint Action 2005/355/CFSP should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

Joint Action 2005/355/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:

1. point (b) in Article 3 shall be replaced by the following: ‘(b) experts assigned, inter alia, to the following key posts within the Congolese administration: — the private office of the Minister for Defence, — the combined general staff, — the army general staff, — the naval forces general staff, and — the air force general staff.’ ;

2. in Article 15(1) the date of application shall be replaced by the following: ‘30 June 2007’.

Article 2

The financial reference amount to cover expenditure relating to the mission from 3 May 2006 to 30 June 2007 shall be EUR 4 750 000.

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 Luxembourg, 25 April 2006. For the Council The President J. PRÖLL

(1) OJ L 112, 3.5.2005, p. 20.

(2) OJ L 318, 6.12.2005, p. 29.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 35/32

COUNCIL COMMON POSITION 2007/86/CFSP

of 7 February 2007

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

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 (1) on restrictive measures against extremists in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM).

(2) Common Position 2004/133/CFSP was last amended, and extended until 9 February 2007, by Common Position 2006/50/CFSP (2) of 30 January 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 update 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 2008.

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 apply from 10 February 2007.

Article 4

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

Done at Brussels, 7 February 2007. For the Council The President F.-W. STEINMEIER

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

(2) OJ L 26, 31.1.2006, p. 24.
‘(10)

The necessary measures should also be taken to ensure that no compensation is granted to the Government of Iran, or to any person or entity in Iran, or to designated persons or entities, or to any person or entity claiming through or for the benefit of any such person or entity …’;
in Article 10, paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be replaced by the following:

‘1. The Chief Executive, and his/her two Deputies, shall be appointed by the Steering Board on a proposal from the Head of the Agency for three years. The Steering Board may grant a two-year extension. The Chief Executive, and his/her two Deputies, shall act under the authority of the Head of the Agency and in accordance with the decisions of the Steering Board.

2. The Chief Executive, assisted by his/her two Deputies, shall take all necessary measures to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the Agency's work. He/she shall be responsible for the oversight and coordination of the functional units, in order to ensure the overall coherence of their work. He/she shall be the head of the Agency's staff.’;
Article 4(5) and (6) shall be replaced by the following:

‘5. Member States may grant exemptions from the measures imposed in paragraph 1 where travel is justified on urgent and imperative humanitarian grounds, or in exceptional cases on grounds of attending intergovernmental meetings, including those promoted by the European Union, where a political dialogue is conducted which directly, immediately and significantly promotes democracy, human rights and the rule of law in Zimbabwe.

6. Any Member State wishing to grant exemptions referred to in paragraph 5 shall notify the Council in writing. The exemption shall be deemed to be granted unless one or more of the Council members raise an objection in writing within 48 hours of receiving notification of the proposed exemption. Should one or more of the Council members raise an objection, the exemption shall not be granted, save where a Member State wishes to grant it on urgent and imperative humanitarian grounds. In that event, the Council, acting by a qualified majority, may decide to grant the proposed exemption.’;
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 303/70

COUNCIL JOINT ACTION 2009/841/CFSP

of 17 November 2009

amending and extending Joint Action 2008/112/CFSP on the European Union mission in support of security sector reform in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (EU SSR GUINEA-BISSAU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 12 February 2008, the Council adopted Joint Action 2008/112/CFSP on the European Union Mission in support of security sector reform in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (EU SSR GUINEA-BISSAU) (1). That Joint Action was to apply until 31 May 2009.

(2) On 18 May 2009, the Council adopted Joint Action 2009/405/CFSP (2) amending Joint Action 2008/112/CFSP. That Joint Action is to apply until 30 November 2009.

(3) By letter dated 9 October 2009, Guinea-Bissau invited the European Union to extend the Mission for six months until 31 May 2010.

(4) Joint Action 2008/112/CFSP should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

Joint Action 2008/112/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:

1. Article 1(1) shall be replaced by the following: ‘1. The European Union (EU) hereby establishes an EU Mission in support of security sector reform in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (hereinafter referred to as “EU SSR GUINEA-BISSAU” or the “Mission”), comprising a preparatory phase beginning on 26 February 2008 and with an implementation phase beginning no later than 1 May 2008. The duration of the Mission will be up to 24 months from the declaration of initial operational capability.’;

2. Article 9(1) shall be replaced by the following: ‘1. The financial reference amount to cover the expenditure related to the Mission for the period from 26 February 2008 to 30 November 2009 shall be EUR 5 650 000. The financial reference amount to cover the expenditure related to the Mission for the period from 1 December 2009 to 31 May 2010 shall be EUR 1 530 000.’;

3. in Article 17, the second subparagraph shall be replaced by the following: ‘It shall apply until 31 May 2010.’

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 Brussels, 17 November 2009. For the Council The President C. BILDT

(1) OJ L 40, 14.2.2008, p. 11.

(2) OJ L 128, 27.5.2009, p. 60.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 206/20

COUNCIL JOINT ACTION 2009/605/CFSP

of 7 August 2009

amending Joint Action 2009/137/CFSP extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in Kosovo (1)

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 16 February 2009, the Council adopted Joint Action 2009/137/CFSP (2) extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) in Kosovo.

(2) Article 5(1) of Joint Action 2009/137/CFSP provided a financial reference amount of EUR 645 000 to cover expenditure related to the mandate of the EUSR until 28 February 2010. This financial reference amount should be increased by EUR 102 000 in order to cover expenditure related to the reinforced liaison presence in Belgrade.

(3) Joint Action 2009/137/CFSP should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

Article 5(1) of Joint Action 2009/137/CFSP shall be replaced by the following:

‘1. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mandate of the EUSR in the period from 1 March 2009 to 28 February 2010 shall be EUR 747 000.’.

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 Brussels, 7 August 2009. For the Council The President C. BILDT

(1) Under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999).

(2) OJ L 46, 17.2.2009, p. 69.
COUNCIL ACT

of 10 March 1995

drawing up the Convention on simplified extradition procedure between the Member States of the European Union

(95/C 78/01)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article K.3 (2) (c) thereof,

Whereas, for the purposes of achieving the objectives of the Union, the Member States regard the rules governing simplified extradition procedures between the Member States of the European Union as a matter of common interest coming under the cooperation provided for in Title VI of the Treaty;

HAVING DECIDED that the Convention, the text of which is given in the Annex and which is signed today by the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the Union, is hereby drawn up;

RECOMMENDS that it be adopted by the Member States in accordance with their respective constitutional rules.

Done at Brussels, 10 March 1995.

For the Council

The President

P. MÉHAIGNERIE
COUNCIL ACT of 12 March 1999 drawing up, on the basis of Article K.3 of the Treaty on European Union, the Protocol on the scope of the laundering of proceeds in the Convention on the use of information technology for customs purposes and the inclusion of the registration number of the means of transport in the Convention (1999/C 91/01)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article K.3(2)(c) thereof,

WHEREAS in the interests of uniformity of the existing acts for customs cooperation purposes and of intensifying the fight against organised crime it is necessary to widen the scope of the laundering of proceeds and to include category 'registration number of the means of transport` in the data categories;

HAVING DECIDED that the Protocol, the text of which is given in the Annex and which has been signed today by the representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the Union, is hereby drawn up;

RECOMMENDS

that it be adopted by the Member States in accordance with their respective constitutional requirements.

Done at Brussels, 12 March 1999.

For the Council

The President

O. SCHILY