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DECISION (EU) 2020/1100 OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK

of 17 July 2020

amending Decision (EU) 2015/32 concerning derogations that may be granted under Regulation (EU) No 1073/2013 (ECB/2020/33)

THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1073/2013 of the European Central Bank of 18 October 2013 concerning statistics on the assets and liabilities of investment funds (ECB/2013/38) (1), and in particular Article 8(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1073/2013 (ECB/2013/38) provides that derogations from statistical reporting requirements may be granted to investment funds (IFs) that are subject to national accounting rules which allow the valuation of their assets less frequently than quarterly. It further provides that the IF categories to which the national central banks (NCBs) have the discretion to grant derogations are to be decided by the Governing Council. The list of those IF categories is contained in a Decision adopted by the Governing Council.

(2) In the course of the review prescribed by Article 1 of Decision (EU) 2015/32 of the European Central Bank (ECB/2014/62) (2), the Governing Council determined that it is necessary to include further investment fund categories for which derogations may be granted under Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1073/2013 (ECB/2013/38) for Austria, Latvia, Lithuania and Portugal, remove investment fund categories for France that no longer apply, and make minor amendments resulting from changes to certain national legal acts.

(3) Therefore, Decision (EU) 2015/32 (ECB/2014/62) should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Amendment The Annex to Decision (EU) 2015/32 (ECB/2014/62) is replaced by the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2 Taking effect This Decision shall take effect on the day of its notification to the addressees.

Article 3 Addressees This Decision is addressed to the NCBs of the Member States whose currency is the euro.

Done at Frankfurt am Main, 17 July 2020. The President of the ECB Christine LAGARDE

(1) OJ L 297, 7.11.2013, p. 73.

(2) Decision (EU) 2015/32 of the European Central Bank of 29 December 2014 concerning derogations that may be granted under Regulation (EU) No 1073/2013 concerning statistics on the assets and liabilities of investment funds (ECB/2013/38) (ECB/2014/62) (OJ L 5, 9.1.2015, p. 17).
POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2020/1826

of 1 December 2020

on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (Atalanta) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2020/895 (ATALANTA/3/2020)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

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

Having regard to Council Joint Action 2008/851/CFSP of 10 November 2008 on a European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (1), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 6(1) of Joint Action 2008/851/CFSP, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee to take the relevant decisions on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (‘Atalanta’).

(2) On 25 June 2020, the Political and Security Committee adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/895 (2) appointing Rear Admiral Riccardo MARCHIÒ as EU Force Commander for Atalanta.

(3) The EU Operation Commander has recommended the appointment of Captain Diogo ARROTEIA as the new EU Force Commander for Atalanta as from 3 December 2020.

(4) On 22 October 2020, the EU Military Committee supported that recommendation.

(5) Decision (CFSP) 2020/895 should therefore be repealed.

(6) 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,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Captain Diogo ARROTEIA is hereby appointed EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (Atalanta) as from 3 December 2020.

Article 2 Decision (CFSP) 2020/895 (ATALANTA/2/2020) is repealed.

Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 3 December 2020.

Done at Brussels, 1 December 2020. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson S. FROM-EMMESBERGER

(1) OJ L 301, 12.11.2008, p. 33.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2020/895 of 25 June 2020 on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (Atalanta) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2020/401 (ATALANTA/2/2020) (OJ L 206, 30.6.2020, p. 63).
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2020/2110

of 16 December 2020

amending Part C of Annex I to Decision 2009/177/EC as regards the disease-free status of the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland for certain aquatic animal diseases

(notified under document C(2020) 9303)

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Directive 2006/88/EC of 24 October 2006 on animal health requirements for aquaculture animals and products thereof, and on the prevention and control of certain diseases in aquatic animals (1), and in particular Articles 49(1), 50(2)(a), 50(3), 51(2) and 61(3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Decision 2009/177/EC (2) implements Directive 2006/88/EC as regards surveillance and eradication programmes and disease-free status of Member States, zones and compartments. The second and fourth column of the table in Part C of Annex I to that Decision lists those Member States which have been declared disease-free in accordance with Article 49(1) of Directive 2006/88/EC, and those zones and compartments which have been declared disease-free in accordance with Article 50(3) of that Directive. The disease to which this disease-free status applies is set out in the first column of the same table.

(2) In accordance with 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), and in particular Article 5(4) of the Protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland in conjunction with Annex 2 to that Protocol, Directive 2006/88/EC, as well as the Commission acts based on it, applies to and in the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland after the end of the transition period provided for in the Withdrawal Agreement. For that reason, references to the United Kingdom in Part C of Annex I to Decision 2009/177/EC should be replaced by references to the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland.

(3) Annex I to Decision 2009/177/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 In Annex I to Decision 2009/177/EC, Part C is replaced by the text set out in 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, 16 December 2020. For the Commission Stella KYRIAKIDES Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 328, 24.11.2006, p. 14.

(2) Commission Decision 2009/177/EC of 31 October 2008 implementing Council Directive 2006/88/EC as regards surveillance and eradication programmes and disease-free status of Member States, zones and compartments (OJ L 63, 7.3.2009, p. 15).
Official Journal of the European Union

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2020/2199

of 8 December 2020

on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) (EUCAP Sahel Mali/2/2020)

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 Decision 2014/219/CFSP of 15 April 2014 on the European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) (1), and in particular Article 7(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Decision 2014/219/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee is authorised, in accordance with the third paragraph of Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising the political control and strategic direction of EUCAP Sahel Mali, including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

(2) On 18 September 2017, the Political and Security Committee adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/1780 (2), appointing Mr Philippe RIO as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Mali from 1 October 2017 to 14 January 2018.

(3) On 21 February 2019, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2019/312 (3), extending the mandate of EUCAP Sahel Mali until 14 January 2021.

(4) The mandate of Mr Philippe RIO as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Mali has been regularly extended, most recently until 31 December 2020 by means of Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2020/888 (4).

(5) On 25 November 2020, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed the appointment of Mr Hervé FLAHAUT as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Mali from 1 January 2021 to 14 January 2021,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Mr Hervé FLAHAUT is hereby appointed as Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) from 1 January 2021 to 14 January 2021.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 1 January 2021.

Done at Brussels, 8 December 2020. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson S. FROM-EMMESBERGER

(1) OJ L 113, 16.4.2014, p. 21.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2017/1780 of 18 September 2017 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) (EUCAP Sahel Mali/1/2017) (OJ L 253, 30.9.2017, p. 37).

(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/312 of 21 February 2019 amending and extending Decision 2014/219/CFSP on the European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) (OJ L 51, 22.2.2019, p. 29).

(4) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2020/888 of 23 June 2020 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) (EUCAP Sahel Mali/1/2020) (OJ L 205, 29.6.2020, p. 18).
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2020/457

of 27 March 2020

on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union in the International Grains Council concerning the accession of the Republic of Serbia to the Grains Trade Convention, 1995

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 207(4), in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The Grains Trade Convention, 1995 (‘the Convention’) was concluded by the Union by means of Council Decision 96/88/EC (1) and entered into force on 1 July 1995. The Convention was concluded for a period of three years.

(2) Pursuant to Article 33 of the Convention, the International Grains Council is able to extend the Convention for successive periods not exceeding two years on each occasion. Since its conclusion, the Convention has regularly been extended for further periods of two years. The Convention was last extended by decision of the International Grains Council on 10 June 2019 (2) and remains in force until 30 June 2021.

(3) Pursuant to Article 27(2) of the Convention, it is open for accession by the Governments of all States upon such conditions as the International Grains Council considers appropriate.

(4) On 1 March 2012, the European Council granted candidate status to Serbia.

(5) On 23 January 2020, the Republic of Serbia formally applied for accession to the Convention.

(6) The Republic of Serbia is a major producer of cereals, in particular maize.

(7) It is appropriate to establish the position to be taken on the Union’s behalf in the International Grains Council as the accession of Serbia is in the interest of the Union,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The position to be taken on the Union’s behalf in the International Grains Council shall be to approve the accession of the Republic of Serbia to the Grains Trade Convention, 1995.

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

Done at Brussels, 27 March 2020. For the Council The President A. METELKO-ZGOMBIĆ

(1) Council Decision 96/88/EC of 19 December 1995 concerning the approval by the European Community of the Grains Trade Convention and the Food Aid Convention, constituting the International Grains Agreement 1995 (OJ L 21, 27.1.1996, p. 47).

(2) Council Decision (EU) 2019/813 of 17 May 2019 on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union in the International Grains Council with respect to the extension of the Grains Trade Convention, 1995 (OJ L 133, 21.5.2019, p. 19).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2020/577

of 24 April 2020

appointing two alternate members, proposed by the Kingdom of the Netherlands, of the Committee of the Regions

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 305 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of the Dutch Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 10 December 2019, 20 January 2020, 3 February 2020 and 26 March 2020, the Council adopted Decisions (EU) 2019/2157 (1), (EU) 2020/102 (2), (EU) 2020/144 (3) and (EU) 2020/511 (4) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2020 to 25 January 2025.

(2) Two alternate members’ seats have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Ms Christianne VAN DER WAL – ZEGGELINK and Mr Johannes Gerrit KRAMER,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The following are hereby appointed as alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2025: — Mr Johannes Cornelius Gerardus Maria (John) BERENDS, Representative of a regional body with political accountability to an elected Assembly: Provinciale Staten van de provincie Gelderland, — Mr Klaas FOKKINGA, Representative of a regional body with political accountability to an elected Assembly: Provinciale Staten van de provincie Fryslân.

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

Done at Brussels, 24 April 2020. For the Council The President G. GRLIĆ RADMAN

(1) Council Decision (EU) 2019/2157 of 10 December 2019 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2020 to 25 January 2025 (OJ L 327, 17.12.2019, p. 78).

(2) Council Decision (EU) 2020/102 of 20 January 2020 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2020 to 25 January 2025 (OJ L 20, 24.1.2020, p. 2).

(3) Council Decision (EU) 2020/144 of 3 February 2020 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2020 to 25 January 2025 (OJ L 32, 4.2.2020, p. 16).

(4) Council Decision (EU) 2020/511 of 26 March 2020 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2020 to 25 January 2025 (OJ L 113, 8.4.2020, p. 18).
COUNCIL DECISION

of 6 May 2020

adopting the Council’s position on draft amending budget No 3 of the European Union for the financial year 2020

(2020/C 152 I/01)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 314 thereof, in conjunction with the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 106a thereof,

Having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 (1), and in particular Article 44 thereof,

Whereas:

— the Union’s budget for the financial year 2020 was definitively adopted on 27 November 2019 (2),

— on 15 April 2020, the Commission submitted a proposal containing draft amending budget No 3 to the general budget for the financial year 2020,

— the COVID-19 situation, including recent measures requiring additional financing for the budget, is putting increased pressure on Member States’ finances. The swift adoption of draft amending budget No 3/2020, entering the surplus from the financial year 2019 in the budget for 2020, is therefore required with a view to taking this revenue into account as early as possible for the purpose of own resources entries. Therefore, it is justified to shorten, in accordance with Article 3(3) of the Council’s Rules of Procedure, the eight-week period for the information of national Parliaments laid down in Article 4 of Protocol No 1,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article The Council’s position on draft amending budget No 3 of the European Union for the financial year 2020 was adopted on 6 May 2020. The full text can be accessed for consultation or downloading on the Council’s website: http://www.consilium.europa.eu/

Done at Brussels, 6 May 2020. For the Council The President G. GRLIĆ RADMAN

(1) OJ L 193, 30.7.2018, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 57, 27.2.2020, p. 1.
(4)

Furthermore, after examination of the documentation submitted by the CVVCCVDCH, the Commission is of the opinion that the name ‘Commune de Champagne’ cannot be validly protected in Switzerland. Firstly, the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products (2), and in particular Article 8 of Annex 7 thereto, imposes an obligation on the Swiss Confederation to protect and reserve the name ‘Champagne’ on Swiss territory, provided that the wine originates from the European Union. Secondly, as regards Article 32 of the Regulation on wines from the canton of Vaud of 27 May 2009 (canton of Vaud, Swiss Confederation), the Commission notes that it concerns the right to display a local reference to wines with a controlled designation of origin and under certain conditions. This article lays down rules on the labelling of wines with a controlled designation of origin, in this case ‘Bonvillars’, in so far as it allows the reference to the municipality of origin of the grapes to be included on the label. It does not in itself confer the protection of the designation ‘Commune de Champagne’ as a geographical indication.
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2020/899

of 26 June 2020

on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union and its Member States, of a Protocol amending the Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, of the other part, to take account of the accession to the European Union of the Republic of Croatia

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 100(2), in conjunction with Article 218(6)(a) thereof,

Having regard to the Act of Accession of Croatia, and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 6(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament (1),

Whereas:

(1) In accordance with Council Decision (EU) 2016/803 (2), the Protocol amending the Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, of the other part (3), to take account of the accession to the European Union of the Republic of Croatia (‘the Protocol’) has been signed, subject to its conclusion.

(2) The Protocol should be approved,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The Protocol amending the Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, of the other part, to take account of the accession to the European Union of the Republic of Croatia (4) is hereby approved on behalf of the Union and its Member States.

Article 2 The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to deposit, on behalf of the Union and its Member States, the instrument of approval provided for in Article 3 of the Protocol.

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

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

(1) Consent of 12 December 2018 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

(2) Council Decision (EU) 2016/803 of 7 May 2015 on the signing, on behalf of the Union and its Member States, and provisional application of a Protocol amending the Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, of the other part, to take account of the accession to the European Union of the Republic of Croatia (OJ L 132, 21.5.2016, p. 79).

(3) The text of the Agreement is published in OJ L 334, 6.12.2012, p. 3.

(4) The text of the Protocol was published in OJ L 132, 21.5.2016, p. 81, together with the decision on its signing.