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Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (EU, Euratom) 2020/232

of 17 February 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. On 25 May 2016, by Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2016/848 (3), Mr Mikkel DALSGAARD was replaced by Mr Klaus MATTHIESEN as a member. On 20 March 2018, by Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2018/488 (4), Mr Klaus MATTHIESEN was replaced by Mr Thomas HOELGAARD as a member. On 16 September 2019, by Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2019/1568 (5), Mr Thomas HOELGAARD was replaced by Ms Tina CHRISTENSEN as a member.

(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 Tina CHRISTENSEN,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The following 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: — Mr Flemming OVERGAARD, Vice president at United Federation of Danish Workers, Transport – 3F Transport.

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

Done at Brussels, 17 February 2020. For the Council The President J. BORRELL FONTELLES

(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).

(3) Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2016/848 of 25 May 2016 appointing a member, proposed by the Kingdom of Denmark, of the European Economic and Social Committee (OJ L 141, 28.5.2016, p. 78).

(4) Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2018/488 of 20 March 2018 appointing a member, proposed by the Kingdom of Denmark, of the European Economic and Social Committee (OJ L 81, 23.3.2018, p. 19).

(5) Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2019/1568 of 16 September 2019 appointing a member, proposed by the Kingdom of Denmark, of the European Economic and Social Committee (OJ L 242, 20.9.2019, p. 1).
POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2020/603

of 16 April 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) 2019/2096 (EUTM Mali/1/2020)

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 for EUTM Mali.

(2) On 28 November 2019, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2019/2096 (2) appointing Brigadier General João Pedro RATO BOGA DE OLIVEIRA RIBEIRO as the EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM Mali.

(3) On 4 December 2019, the Czech Republic proposed the appointment of Brigadier General František RIDZÁK to succeed Brigadier General João Pedro RATO BOGA DE OLIVEIRA RIBEIRO as the EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM Mali as from 12 June 2020.

(4) On 24 February 2020, the EU Military Committee supported that recommendation.

(5) A decision on the appointment of Brigadier General František RIDZÁK as the EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM Mali as from 12 June 2020 should therefore be taken.

(6) Decision (CFSP) 2019/2096 should therefore 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 František RIDZÁK 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) as from 12 June 2020.

Article 2 Decision (CFSP) 2019/2096 is hereby repealed.

Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on 12 June 2020.

Done at Brussels, 16 April 2020. 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) 2019/2096 of 28 November 2019 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) 2019/948 (EUTM Mali/2/2019) (OJ L 317, 9.12.2019, p. 108).
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2020/681

of 18 May 2020

on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union in the Committee on Services and Investment established under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada, of the one part, and the European Union and its Member States, of the other part, as regards the adoption of rules for mediation for use by disputing parties in investment disputes

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) Council Decision (EU) 2017/37 (1) provides for the signing on behalf of the European Union of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada, of the one part, and the European Union and its Member States, of the other part (2) (‘the Agreement’). The Agreement was signed on 30 October 2016.

(2) Council Decision (EU) 2017/38 (3) provides for the provisional application of parts of the Agreement, including the establishment of the Committee on Services and Investment. The Agreement has been provisionally applied since 21 September 2017.

(3) Pursuant to Article 26.2.4 of the Agreement, the Committee on Services and Investment may take decisions when the Agreement so provides.

(4) In accordance with Article 8.44.3(c) of the Agreement, the Committee on Services and Investment is to adopt a decision on the rules for mediation for use by disputing parties in investment disputes.

(5) It is therefore appropriate to establish the position to be taken on the Union’s behalf in the Committee on Services and Investment on the basis of the draft decision of the Committee on Services and Investment on rules for mediation in order to ensure the effective implementation of the Agreement,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The position to be taken on behalf of the European Union in the Committee on Services and Investment as regards the adoption of rules for mediation for use by disputing parties in investment disputes shall be based on the draft decision of the Committee on Services and Investment (4).

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of entry into force of the Agreement.

Done at Brussels, 18 May 2020. For the Council The President G. GRLIĆ RADMAN

(1) Council Decision (EU) 2017/37 of 28 October 2016 on the signing on behalf of the European Union of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada, of the one part, and the European Union and its Member States, of the other part (OJ L 11, 14.1.2017, p. 1).

(2) OJ L 11, 14.1.2017, p. 23.

(3) Council Decision (EU) 2017/38 of 28 October 2016 on the provisional application of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada, of the one part, and the European Union and its Member States, of the other part (OJ L 11, 14.1.2017, p. 1080).

(4) See document ST 6967/20 on http://register.consilium.europa.eu
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/755

of 8 June 2020

amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/2383 on the Union support for the International Atomic Energy Agency activities in the areas of nuclear security and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

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

Whereas:

(1) On 21 December 2016 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/2383 (1), which provides for a 36-month implementation period from the date of conclusion of the financing agreement referred to in that Decision, for the activities referred to in Article 1 thereof.

(2) The financing agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was signed on 15 June 2017 and, therefore, expires on 14 June 2020.

(3) On 8 May 2020, the IAEA requested an extension of the implementation period and of the contracting deadline of Decision (CFSP) 2016/2383 from 36 to 42 months, until 14 December 2020. The requested extension is due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the temporary suspension of all non-critical travel and meetings until 1 June 2020, including those to be held in Vienna, which require the participation of non-resident experts.

(4) The continuation of the activities referred to in Article 1 of Decision (CFSP) 2016/2383 can be performed without any financial resource implication until 14 December 2020.

(5) Decision (CFSP) 2016/2383 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Article 5(2) of Decision (CFSP) 2016/2383 is replaced by the following: ‘This Decision shall expire on 14 December 2020.’.

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

Done at Brussels, 8 June 2020. For the Council The President A. METELKO-ZGOMBIĆ

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/2383 of 21 December 2016 on the Union support for the International Atomic Energy Agency activities in the areas of nuclear security and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ L 352, 23.12.2016, p. 74).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/907

of 29 June 2020

amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine

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 July 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/512/CFSP (1).

(2) On 19 March 2015, the European Council agreed that the necessary measures would be taken to clearly link the duration of the restrictive measures to the complete implementation of the Minsk agreements, bearing in mind that the complete implementation was foreseen for 31 December 2015.

(3) On 19 December 2019, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2019/2192 (2), renewing Decision 2014/512/CFSP until 31 July 2020 in order to enable it to further assess the implementation of the Minsk agreements.

(4) Having assessed the implementation of the Minsk agreements, the Council considers that Decision 2014/512/CFSP should be renewed for a further six months in order to enable the Council to further assess their implementation.

(5) Decision 2014/512/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The first subparagraph of Article 9(1) of Decision 2014/512/CFSP is replaced by the following: ‘1. This Decision shall apply until 31 January 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 Brussels, 29 June 2020. For the Council The President A. METELKO-ZGOMBIĆ

(1) Council Decision 2014/512/CFSP of 31 July 2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine (OJ L 229, 31.7.2014, p. 13).

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/2192 of 19 December 2019 amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine (OJ L 330, 20.12.2019, p. 71).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/1134

of 30 July 2020

amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/915 on Union outreach activities in support of the implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty

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 29 May 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/915 (1).

(2) Decision (CFSP) 2017/915 provides for an implementation period of 36 months for the activities referred to in Article 1 of that Decision from the date of conclusion of the financing agreements referred to in Article 3(3) thereof.

(3) On 22 and 29 June 2020 respectively, the German Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) and Expertise France, in their respective capacities as implementing agencies, requested an extension of the implementation period of Decision (CFSP) 2017/915 until 30 June 2021, due to challenges arising from the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.

(4) The continuation of the activities referred to in Article 1 of Decision (CFSP) 2017/915 does not have any implication as regards financial resources until 30 June 2021.

(5) Decision (CFSP) 2017/915 should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Article 5 of Decision (CFSP) 2017/915 is hereby replaced by the following: ‘Article 5 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall expire on 30 June 2021.’.

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

Done at Brussels, 30 July 2020. For the Council The President M. ROTH

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/915 of 29 May 2017 on Union outreach activities in support of the implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty (OJ L 139, 30.5.2017, p. 38).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/1313

of 21 September 2020

amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/489 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and other Western Balkan regional issues

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 2 April 2020, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/489 (1), appointing Mr Miroslav LAJČÁK as European Union Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and other Western Balkan regional issues (the 'EUSR'). The EUSR's mandate is to expire on 31 March 2021.

(2) Following the relaunch of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue in July 2020, additional staff should be recruited to the EUSR's team. The financial reference amount should therefore be adapted accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 In Article 5 of Decision (CFSP) 2020/489, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: '1. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mandate of the EUSR for the period from 2 April 2020 to 31 March 2021 shall be EUR 1 350 000.'.

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

Done at Brussels, 21 September 2020. For the Council The President J. BORRELL FONTELLES

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/489 of 2 April 2020 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and other Western Balkan regional issues (OJ L 105, 3.4.2020, p. 3).
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2020/1525

of 16 October 2020

amending the Annex to Implementing Decision 2013/764/EU concerning animal health control measures relating to classical swine fever in certain Member States

(notified under document C(2020) 7008)

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in particular Article 9(4) thereof,

Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary checks applicable in intra-Union trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (2), and in particular Article 10(4) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Implementing Decision 2013/764/EU (3) lays down animal health control measures in relation to classical swine fever applied in certain Member States or areas thereof as set out in the Annex thereto. Those measures include prohibitions on the dispatch of live pigs, fresh pig meat, meat preparations and pig products from certain areas listed in that Annex. The animal health control measures laid down in that Implementing Decision apply in parallel to those laid down in Council Directive 2001/89/EC (4) and are intended to combat the spread of classical swine fever particularly at Union level.

(2) Implementing Decision 2013/764/EU also provides for derogations from the prohibition on the dispatch of live pigs from certain areas, subject to compliance with a number of conditions, including surveillance.

(3) Taking into account the effectiveness of the surveillance and control measures applied in Latvia in accordance with Directive 2001/89/EC and Implementing Decision 2013/764/EU, as presented to the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed, and in view of the favourable epidemiological situation of classical swine fever in that Member State, all areas in Latvia currently listed in the Annex to Implementing Decision 2013/764/EU should be deleted from that Annex..

(4) Decision 2013/764/EU should be amended accordingly.

(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 Point 3 of the Annex to Implementing Decision 2013/764/EU is deleted.

Article 2 This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 16 October 2020. For the Commission Stella KYRIAKIDES Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 13.

(2) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.

(3) Commission Implementing Decision 2013/764/EU of 13 December 2013 concerning animal health control measures relating to classical swine fever in certain Member States (OJ L 338, 17.12.2013, p. 102).

(4) Council Directive 2001/89/EC of 23 October 2001 on Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (OJ L 316, 1.12.2001, p. 5).
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2020/2111

of 16 December 2020

amending Annex I to Decision 2010/221/EU as regards the reference to the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland for the approval of national measures for limiting the impact of certain diseases in aquaculture animals and wild aquatic animals in accordance with Article 43 of Council Directive 2006/88/EC

(notified under document C(2020) 9302)

(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 of aquatic animals (1), and in particular to Article 43(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Decision 2010/221EU (2) approves national measures for limiting the impact of certain diseases in aquaculture animals and wild aquatic animals in accordance with Article 43 of Directive 2006/88/EC.

(2) The territory of the United Kingdom is listed in the second column of the table set out in Annex I to Decision 2010/221/EU, as being free from several of the diseases listed in first column of that table.

(3) 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 Annex I to Decision 2010/221/EU should be replaced by references to the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland.

(4) Annex I to Decision 2010/221/EU should therefore be amended accordingly.

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

(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 Annex I to Decision 2010/221/EU 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 2010/221/EU of 15 April 2010 approving national measures for limiting the impact of certain diseases in aquaculture animals and wild aquatic animals in accordance with Article 43 of Council Directive 2006/88/EC (OJ L 98, 20.4.2010, p. 7).