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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2019/55

of 10 January 2019

correcting the Bulgarian and French language versions of Decision 2004/558/EC implementing Council Directive 64/432/EEC as regards additional guarantees for intra-Community trade in bovine animals relating to infectious bovine rhinotracheitis and the approval of the eradication programmes presented by certain Member States

(notified under document C(2019) 8)

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (1), and in particular Articles 9(2) and 10(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) The Bulgarian and French language versions of Commission Decision 2004/558/EC (2) contain an error in Article 3(1)(b). The Bulgarian and French versions refer to blood samples from bovine animals for breeding and production to be taken less than 21 days after their arrival at the isolation facility, whereas the correct guarantee for blood samples to be taken is not earlier than 21 days after their arrival at the isolation facility.

(2) The Bulgarian and French language versions of Decision 2004/558/EC should therefore be corrected accordingly. The other language versions are not affected.

(3) 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 (does not concern the English language)

Article 2 This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 10 January 2019. For the Commission Günther OETTINGER Member of the Commission

(1) OJ 121, 29.7.1964, p. 1977.

(2) Commission Decision 2004/558/EC of 15 July 2004 implementing Council Directive 64/432/EEC as regards additional guarantees for intra-Community trade in bovine animals relating to infectious bovine rhinotracheitis and the approval of the eradication programmes presented by certain Member States (OJ L 249, 23.7.2004, p. 20).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2019/135

of 28 January 2019

amending Decision 2011/72/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Tunisia

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 January 2011 the Council adopted Decision 2011/72/CFSP (1) concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Tunisia.

(2) On the basis of a review of Decision 2011/72/CFSP, the restrictive measures should be extended until 31 January 2020 and the entry for one person should be removed.

(3) Decision 2011/72/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Decision 2011/72/CFSP is amended as follows: (1) Article 5 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 5 This Decision shall apply until 31 January 2020. It shall be kept under constant review. It may be renewed or amended, as appropriate, if the Council deems that its objectives have not been met.’ (2) the Annex is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.

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, 28 January 2019. For the Council The President P. DAEA

(1) Council Decision 2011/72/CFSP of 31 January 2011 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Tunisia (OJ L 28, 2.2.2011, p. 62).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION

of 18 February 2019

appointing members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Freedom of Movement for Workers for Greece

(2019/C 67/02)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 492/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2011 on freedom of movement for workers within the Union (1), and in particular Articles 23 and 24 thereof,

Having regard to the lists of candidates submitted to the Council by the Governments of the Member States,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decisions of 28 September 2018 (2), of 15 October 2018 (3) and of 19 November 2018 (4), the Council appointed the members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Freedom of Movement for Workers for the period from 25 September 2018 to 24 September 2020.

(2) The government of Greece has submitted nominations for several posts to be filled,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The following are hereby appointed members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Freedom of Movement for Workers for the period ending on 24 September 2020: I. GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES Country Members Alternates Greece Mr Georgios NERANTZIS Ms Maria-Eirini MOUNTAKI Ms Panagiota STAMATIOU

Article 2 The members and alternate members not yet nominated will be appointed by the Council at a later date.

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

Done at Brussels, 18 February 2019. For the Council The President N. BĂDĂLĂU

(1) OJ L 141, 27.5.2011, p. 1.

(2) Council Decision of 28 September 2018 appointing the members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Freedom of Movement for Workers (OJ C 366, 10.10.2018, p. 3).

(3) Council Decision of 15 October 2018 appointing members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Freedom of Movement for Workers for Portugal (OJ C 376, 18.10.2018, p. 9).

(4) Council Decision of 19 November 2018 appointing members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Freedom of Movement for Workers for Italy (OJ C 421, 21.11.2018, p. 7).
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2019/458

of 19 March 2019

amending Decision 1999/70/EC concerning the external auditors of the national central banks, as regards the external auditors of Banque centrale du Luxembourg

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Protocol No 4 on the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 27.1 thereof,

Having regard to the Recommendation of the European Central Bank of 14 February 2019 to the Council of the European Union on the external auditors of Banque centrale du Luxembourg (ECB/2019/6) (1),

Whereas:

(1) The accounts of the European Central Bank (ECB) and of the national central banks of the Member States whose currency is the euro are to be audited by independent external auditors recommended by the Governing Council of the ECB and approved by the Council of the European Union.

(2) The mandate of Banque centrale du Luxembourg's current external auditors, Deloitte Audit SARL, expired after the audit for the financial year 2018. It is therefore necessary to appoint external auditors from the financial year 2019.

(3) Banque centrale du Luxembourg has selected Ernst & Young SA as its external auditors for the financial years 2019 to 2023.

(4) The Governing Council of the ECB recommended that Ernst & Young SA be appointed as the external auditors of Banque centrale du Luxembourg for the financial years 2019 to 2023.

(5) Following the recommendation of the Governing Council of the ECB, Council Decision 1999/70/EC (2) should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 In Article 1 of Decision 1999/70/EC, paragraph 7 is replaced by the following: ‘7. Ernst & Young SA are hereby approved as the external auditors of Banque centrale du Luxembourg for the financial years 2019 to 2023.’

Article 2 This Decision shall take effect on the date of its notification.

Article 3 This Decision is addressed to the ECB.

Done at Brussels, 19 March 2019. For the Council The President G. CIAMBA

(1) OJ C 67, 20.2.2019, p. 1.

(2) Council Decision 1999/70/EC of 25 January 1999 concerning the external auditors of the national central banks (OJ L 22, 29.1.1999, p. 69).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2019/870

of 27 May 2019

amending Decision 2010/413/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Iran

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 2010/413/CFSP of 26 July 2010 concerning restrictive measures against Iran and repealing Common Position 2007/140/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 23(2) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 26 July 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/413/CFSP.

(2) In accordance with Article 26(3) of Decision 2010/413/CFSP, the Council has reviewed the list of designated persons and entities set out in Annex II to that Decision.

(3) The Council has concluded that 17 entries included in Annex II to Decision 2010/413/CFSP should be updated.

(4) Decision 2010/413/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Annex II to Decision 2010/413/CFSP is amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.

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, 27 May 2019. For the Council The President N. HURDUC

(1) OJ L 195, 27.7.2010, p. 39.
POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2019/783

of 30 April 2019

on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2018/355 (BiH/28/2019)

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 2004/570/CFSP of 12 July 2004 on the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (1), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 6(1) of Joint Action 2004/570/CFSP, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to take the relevant decisions on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (the ‘EU Force Commander’).

(2) On 27 February 2018 the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/355 (2), appointing Major General Martin DORFER as EU Force Commander.

(3) The EU Operation Commander has recommended the appointment of Brigadier General Reinhard TRISCHAK as the new EU Force Commander to succeed Major General Martin DORFER as from 26 June 2019.

(4) The EU Military Committee agreed to the recommendation of the EU Operation Commander on 18 March 2019.

(5) Decision (CFSP) 2018/355 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.

(7) On 12 and 13 December 2002 the Copenhagen European Council adopted a declaration stating that the Berlin Plus arrangements and the implementation thereof will apply only to those Member States of the Union which are also either NATO members or members of the Partnership for Peace programme and which have consequently concluded bilateral security agreements with NATO,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Brigadier General Reinhard TRISCHAK is hereby appointed EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (operation ALTHEA) as from 26 June 2019.

Article 2 Decision (CFSP) 2018/355 is hereby repealed.

Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on 26 June 2019.

Done at Brussels, 30 April 2019. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson S. FROM-EMMESBERGER

(1) OJ L 252, 28.7.2004, p. 10.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2018/355 of 27 February 2018 on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2017/682 (BiH/26/2018) (OJ L 68, 12.3.2018, p. 12).
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2019/967

of 6 June 2019

appointing two alternate members, proposed by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, 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 Luxembourg Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 26 January 2015, 5 February 2015 and 23 June 2015, the Council adopted Decisions (EU) 2015/116 (1), (EU) 2015/190 (2) and (EU) 2015/994 (3) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020. On 13 July 2018, by Council Decision (EU) 2018/1015 (4), Mr Tom JUNGEN was replaced by Mr Jeff FELLER as an alternate member.

(2) Two alternate members' seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Ms Sam TANSON and Mr Jeff FELLER,

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 2020: — Ms Linda GAASCH, conseillère communale de la Ville de Luxembourg, — Ms Carole HARTMANN, conseillère communale de la Ville d'Echternach.

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

Done at Luxembourg, 6 June 2019. For the Council The President A. BIRCHALL

(1) Council Decision (EU) 2015/116 of 26 January 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 20, 27.1.2015, p. 42).

(2) Council Decision (EU) 2015/190 of 5 February 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 31, 7.2.2015, p. 25).

(3) Council Decision (EU) 2015/994 of 23 June 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 159, 25.6.2015, p. 70).

(4) Council Decision (EU) 2018/1015 of 13 July 2018 appointing two members and three alternate members, proposed by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, of the Committee of the Regions (OJ L 181, 18.7.2018, p. 85).
POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2019/1113

of 19 June 2019

on the appointment of the EU Mission Force Commander of the European Union CSDP Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA) (EUTM RCA/1/2019)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

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

Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/610 of 19 April 2016 on a European Union CSDP Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA) (1), and in particular Article 5(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) By means of Decision (CFSP) 2016/610, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC), in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty on European Union, to take the relevant decisions concerning the political control and strategic direction of EUTM RCA, including decisions on the appointment of subsequent EU Mission Force Commanders.

(2) On 19 December 2017, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/2439 (2), appointing Brigadier General Hermínio TEODORO MAIO as the EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM RCA.

(3) On 15 May 2019, the European Union Military Committee recommended the approval of the nomination of Brigadier General Éric PELTIER to succeed Brigadier General Hermínio TEODORO MAIO as the EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM RCA as from 8 July 2019.

(4) 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 Brigadier General Éric PELTIER is hereby appointed as the EU Mission Force Commander of the European Union CSDP Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA) as from 8 July 2019.

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

Done at Brussels, 19 June 2019. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson S. FROM-EMMERSBERGER

(1) OJ L 104, 20.4.2016, p. 21.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2017/2439 of 19 December 2017 on the appointment of the EU Mission Force Commander of the European Union CSDP Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA) (EUTM RCA/4/2017) (OJ L 344, 23.12.2017, p. 40).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2019/1299

of 31 July 2019

implementing Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya

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) 2015/1333 of 31 July 2015 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya, and repealing Decision 2011/137/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 12(2) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 31 July 2015 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333.

(2) In accordance with Article 17(2) of Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333, the Council has reviewed the lists of designated persons and entities set out in Annexes II and IV to that Decision.

(3) The entry for one person should be removed from Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333, and the entries for two persons should be removed from Annex IV to that Decision.

(4) Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Annexes II and IV to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision

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, 31 July 2019. For the Council The President T. TUPPURAINEN

(1) OJ L 206, 1.8.2015, p. 34.
(2)

Article 5 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 5 Interest 1. Subject to paragraph 2, the interest rate applicable to the amount borrowed under each TLTRO-III shall be the average rate on the main refinancing operation over the life of the respective TLTRO-III. 2. The interest rate applicable to the amounts borrowed by participants whose eligible net lending in the second reference period exceeds their benchmark net lending shall be lower than the rate specified in paragraph 1 and may be as low as the average rate on the deposit facility over the life of the respective TLTRO-III, depending on the deviation from the benchmark outstanding amount. The detailed provisions and calculations are outlined in Annex I. The interest rate shall be communicated to participants before the first early repayment date in September 2021 according to the indicative calendar for TLTROs-III published on the ECB's website. 3. The deviation from the benchmark outstanding amount, the resulting interest rate incentive adjustment, if any, and the final interest rates shall be communicated to participants in accordance with the indicative calendar for TLTROs-III published on the ECB's website. 4. Interest shall be settled in arrears on the maturity of each TLTRO-III, or on early repayment as provided for in Article 5a, as applicable. 5. If, due to the exercise of remedies available to an NCB in accordance with its contractual or regulatory arrangements, a participant is required to repay the TLTRO-III outstanding amounts before the deviation from the benchmark outstanding amount and the resulting interest rate incentive adjustment, if any, are communicated to that participant, the interest rate applicable to the amounts borrowed by that participant under each TLTRO-III shall be the average rate on the main refinancing operation over the life of the relevant TLTRO-III up to the date on which the repayment was required to be made by the NCB. If such repayment is required after the deviation from the benchmark outstanding amount and the resulting interest rate incentive adjustment, if any, have been communicated to the participant, the interest rate applicable to the amounts borrowed by that participant under each TLTRO-III shall be set taking into account the deviation from the benchmark outstanding amount.’;
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2019/1595

of 26 September 2019

amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 42(4) and 43(2) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 18 May 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 (1) on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA).

(2) On 29 March 2019, the Council extended Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 until 30 September 2019 through Decision (CFSP) 2019/535 (2).

(3) On 12 September 2019, the Political and Security Committee agreed to extend the mandate of EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA by six months. Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 should be amended accordingly.

(4) 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 implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications. Consequently, Denmark is not participating in the adoption of this Decision, is neither bound by it nor subject to its application, and does not participate in the financing of this operation,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 is amended as follows: (1) In Article 11, the following paragraph is added: ‘7. For the period from 1 October 2019 to 31 March 2020, the reference amount for the common costs of EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA shall be EUR 3 059 000. The percentage of the reference amount referred to in Article 25(1) of Decision (CFSP) 2015/528 shall be 15 % for commitments and 0 % for payments.’. (2) In Article 13, the second paragraph is replaced by the following: ‘EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA shall end on 31 March 2020.’.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 1 October 2019.

Done at Brussels, 26 September 2019. For the Council The President T. HARAKKA

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 of 18 May 2015 on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) (OJ L 122, 19.5.2015, p. 31).

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/535 of 29 March 2019 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) (OJ L 92, 1.4.2019, p. 1).