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Articles 2 to 4 shall be replaced by the following: ‘Article 2 Planning Phase The General Secretariat of the Council shall develop all technical instruments necessary to execute EUPOL “Kinshasa”. The Head of Mission shall elaborate an Operation Plan (OPLAN) which shall take into account a comprehensive risk assessment. The Council shall approve the Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and the OPLAN. The relevant Annexes to the CONOPS and OPLAN applying to the temporary reinforcement of EUPOL “Kinshasa” shall apply until the end of the period of the temporary reinforcement. Article 3 Mission Statement The European Union shall conduct a police mission in Kinshasa (DRC) in order to monitor, mentor and advise the setting up and the initial running of the IPU in order to ensure that the IPU acts following the training received in the Academy Centre and according to international best practices in this field. These actions shall be focused on the IPU chain of command to enhance the management capability of the IPU and to monitor, mentor and advise the operational Units in the execution of its tasks. EUPOL “Kinshasa” shall continue to monitor, mentor and advise on the setting up and the development of the IPU, including more extensive advice to the chain of command of IPU regarding the execution of missions and further advice on other issues complementary to the effective conduct of policing in DRC, and shall enhance liaison with EUSEC RD CONGO in the field of security sector reform. For the purposes of the temporary reinforcement of EUPOL “Kinshasa” during the electoral process, EUPOL “Kinshasa” shall establish, as an integral part of EUPOL “Kinshasa” and under the overall security framework for the elections, a police coordination support element in order to ensure an enhanced and coordinated response of the Congolese crowd control units in Kinshasa, in case of disturbances during the electoral period. The area of responsibility shall be limited to Kinshasa. The police coordination support element, as part of EUPOL “Kinshasa”, shall not have executive powers. For the purpose of the temporary reinforcement of EUPOL “Kinshasa” during the electoral process, EUPOL “Kinshasa” shall be authorised to use dedicated bilateral financial contributions in order to procure additional equipment for Congolese crowd control units in Kinshasa. Specific financial arrangements shall be agreed directly between the Head of Mission and the bilateral contributors. Article 4 Structure of the Mission The Mission will be composed of a Headquarter (HQ) and police monitors. The HQ will consist of the office of the Head of the Mission and an administration support branch. All monitors, mentors and advisors, as well as the trainers, will be co located in the IPU operational base. For the purposes of the temporary reinforcement of EUPOL “Kinshasa” during the electoral process, EUPOL “Kinshasa” will include a dedicated coordination element in charge of the specific tasks assigned to the mission during this period.’;
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 335/50

COUNCIL JOINT ACTION 2006/868/CFSP

of 30 November 2006

amending Joint Action 2004/847/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission in Kinshasa (DRC) regarding the Integrated Police Unit (EUPOL ‘Kinshasa’)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 9 December 2004, the Council adopted Joint Action 2004/847/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission in Kinshasa (DRC) regarding the Integrated Police Unit (EUPOL ‘Kinshasa’) (1).

(2) In Joint Action 2006/300/CFSP it was notably provided that EUPOL ‘Kinshasa’ would be temporarily reinforced during the electoral process in the DRC.

(3) The temporary reinforcement of EUPOL ‘Kinshasa’ should be extended until 31 December 2006,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

Article 1(3) of Joint Action 2004/847/CFSP shall be replaced by the following:

‘3. EUPOL “Kinshasa” shall be temporarily reinforced during the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of Congo, in accordance with the provisions set out in Article 3. This reinforcement shall end on 31 December 2006.’

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, 30 November 2006. For the Council The President L. HYSSÄLÄ

(1) OJ L 367, 14.12.2004, p. 30. Joint Action as last amended by Joint Action 2006/300/CFSP (OJ L 111, 25.4.2006, p. 12).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 66/21

COUNCIL COMMON POSITION 2007/150/CFSP

of 5 March 2007

renewing measures in support of the effective implementation of the mandate of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 30 March 2004, the Council adopted Common Position 2004/293/CFSP renewing measures in support of the effective implementation of the mandate of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) (1). These measures were renewed by Common Position 2006/204/CFSP (2) and are due to expire on 16 March 2007.

(2) Mr Ratomir SPAJIC, deceased, should be removed from the list contained in the Annex to Common Position 2004/293/CFSP.

(3) The Council considers it necessary to renew the measures imposed by Common Position 2004/293/CFSP for a further period of 12 months,

HAS ADOPTED THIS COMMON POSITION:

Article 1

Common Position 2004/293/CFSP shall be extended until 16 March 2008.

Article 2

The list of persons set out in the Annex to Common Position 2004/293/CFSP shall be replaced by the list set out in the Annex to this Common Position.

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, 5 March 2007. For the Council The President F.-W. STEINMEIER

(1) OJ L 94, 31.3.2004, p. 65. Common Position as last amended by Decision 2005/83/CFSP (OJ L 29, 2.2.2005, p. 50).

(2) OJ L 72, 11.3.2006, p. 15.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 346/28

COUNCIL JOINT ACTION 2007/887/CFSP

of 20 December 2007

repealing Joint Action 2005/557/CFSP on the European Union civilian-military supporting action to the African Union missions in the Darfur region of Sudan and in Somalia

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Joint Action 2005/557/CFSP of 18 July 2005 on the European Union civilian-military supporting action to the African Union missions in the Darfur region of Sudan and in Somalia (1), and in particular Article 16(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) By Joint Action 2005/557/CFSP, the European Union established a civilian-military action to support the African Union Missions in the Darfur region of Sudan and in Somalia (AMIS/AMISOM).

(2) Pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1769 (2007), the African Union/UN Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) is to take over authority from AMIS no later than 31 December 2007.

(3) The AMIS/AMISOM EU Supporting Action should be closed when authority is transferred to UNAMID, and the necessary measures will then be taken for the liquidation of the EU Supporting Action,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

Joint Action 2005/557/CFSP shall be repealed as from 1 January 2008.

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, 20 December 2007. For the Council The President F. NUNES CORREIA

(1) OJ L 188, 20.7.2005, p. 46. Joint Action as amended by Joint Action 2007/245/CFSP (OJ L 106, 24.4.2007, p. 65).
6.

Article 10 shall be replaced by the following: ‘Article 10 Security 1. The Civilian Operation Commander shall direct the Head of Mission’s planning of security measures and ensure their proper and effective implementation for EUJUST LEX in accordance with Articles 3a and 8 and in coordination with the Security Office of the General Secretariat of the Council (hereinafter referred to as “GSC Security Office”). 2. The Head of Mission shall be responsible for the security of the operation and for ensuring compliance with minimum security requirements applicable to the operation, in line with the policy of the European Union on the security of personnel deployed outside the EU in an operational capacity under Title V of the Treaty on European Union and its supporting documents. 3. For the elements of the Mission which are carried out in Member States, the host Member State shall take all necessary and appropriate measures to ensure the security of the participants and the trainers on its territory. 4. For the Coordinating Office in Brussels, the necessary and appropriate measures shall be organised by the GSC Security Office in collaboration with the host Member State authorities. 5. Should the training take place in a third State, the EU, with the involvement of the Member States concerned, shall ask the third State’s authorities to make the appropriate arrangements regarding the security of the participants and the trainers on its territory. 6. EUJUST LEX shall have a dedicated mission Security Officer reporting to the Head of Mission. 7. The Head of Mission shall consult with the PSC on security issues affecting the deployment of the Mission as directed by the SG/HR. 8. EUJUST LEX staff members shall undergo mandatory security training organised by the GSC Security Office and medical checks prior to any deployment or travel to Iraq. 9. Member States shall endeavour to provide EUJUST LEX, in particular the Liaison Office, with secure accommodation, body armour and close protection within Iraq.’;
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 137/52

COUNCIL JOINT ACTION 2008/391/CFSP

of 26 May 2008

amending Joint Action 2008/131/CFSP extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for Afghanistan

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 18 February 2008 the Council adopted Joint Action 2008/131/CFSP (1) extending the mandate of Mr Francesc Vendrell as the Special Representative of the European Union for Afghanistan until 31 May 2008.

(2) Mr Francesc Vendrell has informed the Secretary-General/High Representative that he is available to serve as European Union Special Representative (EUSR) until 30 June 2008. His mandate as EUSR should be further extended until that date. The Council intends to appoint a new EUSR for the following period until 28 February 2009.

(3) The financial reference amount provided for in Joint Action 2008/131/CFSP to cover the expenditure relating to the mandate of the EUSR until 31 May 2008 should also cover the period of its further extension until 30 June 2008,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

Joint Action 2008/131/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:

1. Article 1 shall be replaced by the following: ‘Article 1 European Union Special Representative The mandate of Mr Francesc Vendrell as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Afghanistan is hereby extended until 30 June 2008.’.

2. Article 5(1) shall be replaced by the following: ‘1. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure relating to the mandate of the EUSR in the period from 1 March 2008 to 30 June 2008 shall be EUR 975 000.’.

Article 2

Entry into force

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

Article 3

Publication

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

Done at Brussels, 26 May 2008. For the Council The President D. RUPEL

(1) OJ L 43, 19.2.2008, p. 26.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 300/55

COUNCIL COMMON POSITION 2008/843/CFSP

of 10 November 2008

amending and extending Common Position 2007/734/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Uzbekistan

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 13 November 2007, the Council adopted Common Position 2007/734/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Uzbekistan (1).

(2) In its conclusions of 13 October 2008, the Council welcomed the progress achieved in Uzbekistan in the previous year with regard to respect for the rule of law and protection of human rights. It encouraged Uzbekistan to continue progress in the direction of human rights, democratisation and the rule of law, and also welcomed Uzbekistan's commitment to work with the European Union on a range of questions relating to human rights. In that context, the Council decided not to renew the travel restrictions applying to certain individuals referred to in Common Position 2007/734/CFSP.

(3) The Council stated that it was nevertheless concerned about the situation of human rights in a number of subject areas in Uzbekistan and urged the authorities of that country to implement their international obligations fully in that regard. In that context, the Council agreed that the arms embargo imposed in Common Position 2007/734/CFSP should be renewed for a period of 12 months,

HAS ADOPTED THIS COMMON POSITION:

Article 1

Common Position 2007/734/CFSP is hereby extended until 13 November 2009.

Article 2

Articles 3 and 4 of, and Annex II to, Common Position 2007/734/CFSP are 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, 10 November 2008. For the Council The President B. KOUCHNER

(1) OJ L 295, 14.11.2007, p. 34.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 197/59

COUNCIL COMMON POSITION 2008/611/CFSP

of 24 July 2008

repealing Common Position 2008/187/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the illegal government of Anjouan in the Union of Comoros

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 3 March 2008, the Council adopted Common Position 2008/187/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the illegal government of Anjouan in the Union of Comoros (1), in response to the latter’s persistent refusal to work towards the creation of conditions which are favourable to stability and reconciliation in the Comoros.

(2) Following the restoration on 25 March 2008 of the authority of the Union of the Comoros in the island of Anjouan, the restrictive measures imposed by Common Position 2008/187/CFSP should be withdrawn.

(3) Common Position 2008/187/CFSP should therefore be repealed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS COMMON POSITION:

Article 1

Common Position 2008/187/CFSP is hereby repealed.

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, 24 July 2008. For the Council The President B. HORTEFEUX

(1) OJ L 59, 4.3.2008, p. 32.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 79/60

COUNCIL JOINT ACTION 2009/294/CFSP

of 23 March 2009

amending Joint Action 2008/736/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 15 September 2008, the Council adopted Joint Action 2008/736/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia (1), with a financial reference amount of EUR 31 000 000.

(2) On 25 September 2008, the Council adopted Joint Action 2008/759/CFSP amending Joint Action 2008/736/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia (2), in order to increase the financial reference amount to EUR 35 000 000.

(3) The financial reference amount for EUMM Georgia should be increased further, with effect from 1 February 2009, in order to allow for the additional operational needs of the Mission,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

Article 14(1) of Joint Action 2008/736/CFSP shall be replaced by the following:

‘1. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the Mission shall be EUR 37 100 000.’.

Article 2

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

It shall apply from 1 February 2009.

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 23 March 2009. For the Council The President P. GANDALOVIČ

(1) OJ L 248, 17.9.2008, p. 26.

(2) OJ L 259, 27.9.2008, p. 15.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 297/18

COUNCIL JOINT ACTION 2009/834/CFSP

of 10 November 2009

amending Joint Action 2001/555/CFSP on the establishment of a European Union Satellite Centre

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 20 July 2001 the Council adopted Joint Action 2001/555/CFSP on the establishment of a European Union Satellite Centre (1).

(2) On 3 September 2009 the Political and Security Committee (PSC) agreed that all members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation should be entitled to be involved in the Centre’s activities and that products of the Centre resulting from requests by the Council could be distributed to third States by decision of the PSC.

(3) Joint Action 2001/555/CFSP should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

Joint Action 2001/555/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:

1. in Article 5, the following paragraph shall be added: ‘4. The Political and Security Committee may direct the Secretary-General/High Representative to make available products of the Centre resulting from requests made in accordance with Article 2(1) to any designated third State on a case-by-case basis.’;

2. Article 21 shall be replaced by the following: ‘Article 21 Association of third States Notwithstanding Article 5, non-EU NATO members and other States which are candidates for accession to the EU shall be entitled to be involved in the Centre’s activities in accordance with the Provisions set out in the Annex.’.

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, 10 November 2009. For the Council The President A. BORG

(1) OJ L 200, 25.7.2001, p. 5.
EN Official Journal of the European Communities C 316/48

COUNCIL ACT

of 26 July 1995

drawing up the Convention on the protection of the European Communities' financial interests

(95/C 316/03)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regarding 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 combating of fraud affecting the European Communities' financial interests as a matter of common interest coming under the cooperating provided for in Title VI of the Treaty;

Whereas, in order to combat such fraud with the utmost vigour, it is necessary to draw up a first agreement, to be supplemented shortly afterwards by another legal instrument, in such a way as to improve the effectiveness of protection under criminal law of the European Communities' financial interests;

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 requirements.
JOINT ACTION of 16 December 1996 adopted by the Council on the basis of Article K.3 of the Treaty on European Union extending the mandate given to the Europol Drugs Unit (96/748/JHA)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Recalling the Joint Action of 10 March 1995 adopted by the Council on the basis of Article K.3 of the Treaty on European Union, concerning the Europol Drugs Unit (1), which mandated the Europol Drugs Unit to conduct certain activities to assist Member States in combating certain forms of transnational crime;

Recalling the Council's Act of 26 July 1995 (2) drawing up the text of the Europol Convention signed by the representatives of the governments of all Member States of the European Union;

Recalling that the Convention, on entry into force following adoption by all Member States, will provide Europol with a mandate extending beyond the present mandate of the Europol Drugs Unit, covering other forms of transnational crime, including trafficking in human beings;

Bearing in mind the wish expressed by the European Parliament in its resolutions of 19 September 1996 stressing the importance of combating trafficking in human beings and calling for a role to be given to the Europol Drugs Unit in this field;

Aware of the conclusions adopted by the Vienna Conference on trafficking in women convened by the European Commission and the Austrian Government in June 1996;

Aware of the conclusions adopted by the Stockholm World Conference on the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children held from 26 to 31 August 1996;

Having agreed to extend the mandate of the Europol Drugs Unit to include trafficking in human beings,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

Article 2 (2) of the Joint Action of 10 March 1995 shall be replaced by the following:

'2. The Unit shall act as a non-operational team for the exchange and analysis of information and intelligence, as soon as they affect two or more Member States, in relation to:

(a) illicit drug trafficking,

(b) illicit trafficking in radioactive and nuclear substances,

(c) crimes involving clandestine immigration networks,

(d) traffic in human beings,

(e) illicit vehicle trafficking,

together with the criminal organizations involved and associated money-laundering activities.

For the purposes of this Joint Action, traffic in human beings shall be defined in the Europol Convention.`

Article 2

This Joint Action shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal.

Done at Brussels, 16 December 1996.

For the Council

The President

M. D. HIGGINS

(1) OJ No L 62, 20. 3. 1995, p. 1.

(2) OJ No C 316, 27. 11. 1995, p. 1.