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Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/253

of 25 February 2020

amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/906 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel

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 7 December 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/2274 (1) appointing Mr Ángel LOSADA FERNÁNDEZ as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Sahel.

(2) On 25 June 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/906 (2) extending the mandate of the EUSR for the Sahel. The EUSR's mandate is to expire on 29 February 2020.

(3) The mandate of the EUSR for the Sahel should be extended for a further period of 12 months and a new financial reference amount for the period from 1 March 2020 to 28 February 2021 should be established.

(4) The EUSR for the Sahel 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) 2018/906 is amended as follows: (1) in Article 1, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘1. The mandate of Mr Ángel LOSADA FERNÁNDEZ as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Sahel is extended until 28 February 2021. The Council may decide that the mandate of the EUSR be terminated earlier, based on an assessment by 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 2020 to 28 February 2021 shall be EUR 1 600 000.’; (3) in Article 14, the following subparagraph is added: ‘The final comprehensive mandate implementation report of the EUSR shall be presented by 30 November 2020.’.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 1 March 2020.

Done at Brussels, 25 February 2020. For the Council The President A. METELKO-ZGOMBIĆ

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/2274 of 7 December 2015 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel (OJ L 322, 8.12.2015, p. 44).

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/906 of 25 June 2018 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel (OJ L 161, 26.6.2018, p. 22).
(3)

the following article is inserted: ‘Article 14a Project Cell 1. EUAM Iraq shall have a Project Cell for identifying and implementing projects. EUAM IRAQ shall, as appropriate, coordinate, facilitate and provide advice on projects implemented by Member States and third States under their responsibility and with due respect for the Union institutional framework in areas related to EUAM IRAQ and in support of its objectives. 2. EUAM IRAQ shall be authorised to seek recourse to financial contributions from Member States or third States to implement projects identified as supplementing in a consistent manner EUAM IRAQ’s other actions, if the project is: (a) provided for in the financial statement relating to this Decision; or (b) integrated into the financial statement during the mandate of EUAM Iraq by means of an amendment requested by the Head of Mission. EUAM IRAQ shall conclude an arrangement with those States, covering in particular the specific procedures for dealing with any complaint from third parties concerning damage caused as a result of acts or omissions by EUAM IRAQ in the use of the funds provided by those States. Under no circumstances may the contributing States hold the Union or the High Representative liable for acts or omissions by EUAM IRAQ in the use of the funds provided by those States. 3. Financial contributions from third States to the Project Cell shall be subject to acceptance by the PSC.’;
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (EU, Euratom) 2020/456

of 26 March 2020

appointing a member, proposed by the Kingdom of Denmark, of the European Economic and Social Committee

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 302 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 106a thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of the Danish Government,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) On 18 September 2015 and 1 October 2015, the Council adopted Decisions (EU, Euratom) 2015/1600 (1) and (EU, Euratom) 2015/1790 (2) appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2015 to 20 September 2020.

(2) A member's seat on the European Economic and Social Committee has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Ms Mette KINDBERG.

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Ms Ulla Moth-Lund CHRISTENSEN, Member of the Board of the Women’s Council Denmark, is hereby appointed as a member of the European Economic and Social Committee for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 20 September 2020.

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

Done at Brussels, 26 March 2020. For the Council The President A. METELKO-ZGOMBIĆ

(1) Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/1600 of 18 September 2015 appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2015 to 20 September 2020 (OJ L 248, 24.9.2015, p. 53).

(2) Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/1790 of 1 October 2015 appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2015 to 20 September 2020 (OJ L 260, 7.10.2015, p. 23).
COMMISSION DECISION (EU, Euratom) 2020/555

of 22 April 2020

amending its Rules of Procedure

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 249 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 106a thereof,

Whereas:

(1) The Commission should be able to ensure that its decision-making process runs smoothly, even in exceptional circumstances.

(2) In exceptional circumstances, if part or all of the Members of the Commission are prevented from attending a meeting of the Commission in person, the President may invite them to participate by means of telecommunication systems allowing for their identification and effective participation.

(3) The Members participating in a Commission meeting by means of telecommunication systems should be deemed to be present for the purposes of the quorum.

(4) For the authentication of the acts adopted in such a meeting the signature of the summary note by the President and the Secretary-General of the Commission could be replaced by their written consent,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The Rules of Procedure of the Commission (1) are amended as follows: (1) in Article 5(2), the following subparagraph is added: ‘In exceptional circumstances, if part or all of the Members of the Commission are prevented from attending a meeting of the Commission in person, the President may invite them to participate by means of telecommunication systems allowing for their identification and effective participation.’; (2) in Article 7, the following subparagraph is added: ‘When the President makes use of the second subparagraph of Article 5(2), the Members of the Commission who participate in the deliberations by means of the telecommunication systems referred to therein shall be deemed to be present for the purposes of the quorum.’; (3) in Article 10, the following paragraph is added: ‘4. When the President makes use of the second subparagraph of Article 5(2), the persons referred to in paragraphs 1 to 3 above may attend the meetings by means of the telecommunication systems referred to in the said subparagraph.’; (4) in Article 17(1), the following subparagraph is added: ‘When the President makes use of the second subparagraph of Article 5(2), and when the circumstances prevent the summary note from being signed, the express written consent of the President and that of the Secretary-General of the Commission may exceptionally replace their respective signature and shall be attached to this note.’

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 April 2020. For the Commission The President Ursula VON DER LEYEN

(1) OJ L 308, 8.12.2000, p. 26.
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/651

of 14 May 2020

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) concerning restrictive measures against cyber-attacks threatening the Union or its Member States.

(2) Decision (CFSP) 2019/797 applies until 18 May 2020. On the basis of a review of that Decision, the restrictive measures set out therein should be extended until 18 May 2021.

(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 2021 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, 14 May 2020. For the Council The President G. GRLIĆ RADMAN

(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 129I, 17.5.2019, p. 13).
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/796

of 16 June 2020

amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/1252 in support of the strengthening of chemical safety and security in Ukraine in line with the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery

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 11 July 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/1252 (1).

(2) Article 5(2) of Decision (CFSP) 2017/1252 provides for a 36-month implementation period from the date of the conclusion of the financing agreement referred to in Article 3(3) of that Decision, for the activities referred to in Article 1 thereof.

(3) The financing agreement with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) was concluded on 30 August 2017, and therefore expires on 30 August 2020.

(4) On 23 April 2020, the OSCE requested a six-month extension of the implementation period of Decision (CFSP) 2017/1252, due to the temporary suspension of a number of activities in support of the strengthening of chemical safety and security in Ukraine because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

(5) The continuation of the activities referred to in Article 1 of Decision (CFSP) 2017/1252 does not have any implication as regards financial resources until 28 February 2021.

(6) Decision (CFSP) 2017/1252 should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Article 5(2) of Decision (CFSP) 2017/1252 is hereby is replaced by the following: ‘2. This Decision shall expire on 28 February 2021.’.

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

Done at Brussels, 16 June 2020. For the Council The President A. METELKO-ZGOMBIĆ

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/1252 of 11 July 2017 in support of the strengthening of chemical safety and security in Ukraine in line with the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery (OJ L 179, 12.7.2017, p. 8).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2020/733

of 2 June 2020

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 of 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 11 May 2020, the United Nations Security Council (‘UNSC’) Committee established pursuant to UNSC Resolution 1718 (2006) updated the information relating to one entity subject to restrictive measures.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Annex I to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 is hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.

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

Done at Brussels, 2 June 2020. For the Council The President G. GRLIĆ RADMAN

(1) OJ L 141, 28.5.2016, p. 79.
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/1516

of 19 October 2020

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) The restrictive measures set out in Article 2(2) and Article 3(3) and (4) of Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 apply until 31 October 2020. On the basis of a review of that Decision, the restrictive measures should be extended until 31 October 2021.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 In Article 6 of Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693, paragraph 5 is replaced by the following: ‘5. The measures referred to in Article 2(2) and Article 3(3) and (4) shall apply until 31 October 2021.’.

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, 19 October 2020. For the Council The President J. KLOECKNER

(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).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2020/1651

of 6 November 2020

implementing Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria

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 2013/255/CFSP of 31 May 2013 concerning restrictive measures against Syria (1) and in particular Article 30(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 31 May 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/255/CFSP.

(2) In view of the gravity of the situation in Syria, and considering the recent ministerial appointments, eight persons should be added to the list of natural and legal persons, entities or bodies subject to restrictive measures in Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP.

(3) Decision 2013/255/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Annex I to Decision 2013/255/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 November 2020. For the Council The President M. ROTH

(1) OJ L 147, 1.6.2013, p. 14.
Official Journal of the European Union

DECISION (EU) 2020/1736 OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK

of 12 November 2020

amending Decision (EU) 2015/298 on the interim distribution of the income of the European Central Bank (ECB/2020/56)

THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK,

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

Having regard to the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank, and in particular Article 33 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Decision (EU) 2020/440 of the European Central Bank (ECB/2020/17) (1) establishes a temporary pandemic emergency purchase programme (PEPP) for monetary policy purposes. Provision needs to be made for the interim distribution of the European Central Bank’s income from the PEPP in Decision (EU) 2015/298 of the European Central Bank (ECB/2014/57) (2).

(2) Therefore, Decision (EU) 2015/298 (ECB/2014/57) should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Amendment Point (d) of Article 1 of Decision (EU) 2015/298 (ECB/2014/57) is replaced by the following: ‘(d) “ECB’s income arising from securities” means the net income arising from purchases by the ECB of securities: (i) under the SMP in accordance with Decision ECB/2010/5 of the European Central Bank (*1); (ii) under the CBPP3 in accordance with Decision (EU) 2020/187 of the European Central Bank (ECB/2020/8) (*2); (iii) under the ABSPP in accordance with Decision ECB/2014/45; (iv) under the secondary markets public sector asset purchase programme (PSPP) in accordance with Decision (EU) 2020/188 of the European Central Bank (ECB/2020/9) (*3); and (v) under the pandemic emergency purchase programme (PEPP) in accordance with Decision (EU) 2020/440 of the European Central Bank (ECB/2020/17) (*4).

Article 2 Entry into force This Decision shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. It shall apply from 31 December 2020.

Done at Frankfurt am Main, 12 November 2020. The President of the ECB Christine LAGARDE

(1) Decision (EU) 2020/440 of the European Central Bank of 24 March 2020 on a temporary pandemic emergency purchase programme (ECB/2020/17) (OJ L 91, 25.3.2020, p. 1).

(2) Decision (EU) 2015/298 of the European Central Bank of 15 December 2014 on the interim distribution of the income of the European Central Bank (ECB/2014/57) (OJ L 53, 25.2.2015, p. 24).
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2020/2216

of 22 December 2020

amending Annex I to Decision 2006/168/EC as regards the entry for the United Kingdom and certain of the Crown Dependencies in the list of third countries authorised for imports into the Union of bovine embryos

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Directive 89/556/EEC of 25 September 1989 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in and importation from third countries of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species (1), and in particular Article 7(1) and Article 9(1)(b) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Decision 2006/168/EC (2) establishes the conditions for imports into the Union of consignments of bovine embryos. More particularly, Annex I to that Decision lists third countries from which Member States are to authorise imports of bovine embryos.

(2) The United Kingdom has provided the necessary guarantees required by Decision 2006/168/EC in order for the United Kingdom and the Crown Dependency of Jersey to be listed in Annex I to that Decision after the end of the transitional period provided for in the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community (Withdrawal Agreement), without prejudice to the application of Union law to and in the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland in accordance with Article 5(4) of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland to the Withdrawal Agreement in conjunction with Annex 2 to that Protocol. Taking into account the guarantees provided by the United Kingdom, that third country and the Crown Dependency should be included in Annex I to Decision 2006/168/EC.

(3) Annex I to Decision 2006/168/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

(4) As the transition period provided for in the Withdrawal Agreement ends on 31 December 2020, this Decision should apply from 1 January 2021.

(5) 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 Annex I to Decision 2006/168/EC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2 This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2021.

Article 3 This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 22 December 2020. For the Commission Stella KYRIAKIDES Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 302, 19.10.1989, p. 1.

(2) Commission Decision 2006/168/EC of 4 January 2006 establishing the animal health and veterinary certification requirements for imports into the Community of bovine embryos and repealing Decision 2005/217/EC (OJ L 57, 28.2.2006, p. 19).