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COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2020/2140

of 15 December 2020

on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union within the Joint Committee established by the Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the government of the State of Israel, of the other part, with regard to the adoption of the rules of procedure of the Joint Committee

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(9) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part and the government of the State of Israel, of the other part (1) (‘the Agreement’) was concluded by the Union by means of Council Decision (EU) 2020/952 (2) and entered into force on 2 August 2020.

(2) Article 22 of the Agreement establishes a committee composed of representatives of the Contracting Parties (‘the Joint Committee’) to ensure the administration and proper implementation of the Agreement.

(3) Article 22(3) of the Agreement provides that the Joint Committee is to adopt its rules of procedure.

(4) In order to ensure the proper implementation of the Agreement, the Joint Committee’s rules of procedure should be adopted.

(5) It is appropriate to establish the position be taken on the Union’s behalf in the first meeting of the Joint Committee, since the decision of the Joint Committee adopting its rules of procedure will have legal effects on the Union. The position of the Union within the Joint Committee should be based on the draft Joint Committee Decision,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 1. The position to be taken on behalf of the Union in the first meeting of the Joint Committee set up by Article 22 of the Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the government of the State of Israel, of the other part, with regard to the adoption of the rules of procedure of the Joint Committee, shall be based on the draft Decision of the Joint Committee (3). 2. Minor changes to the draft Decision of the Joint Committee may be agreed to by the representatives of the Union within the Joint Committee without a further decision of the Council.

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

Done at Brussels, 15 December 2020. For the Council The President J. KLOECKNER

(1) OJ L 208, 2.8.2013, p. 3.

(2) Council Decision (EU) 2020/952 of 26 June 2020 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part and the government of the State of Israel, of the other part (OJ L 212, 3.7.2020, p. 10).

(3) See document ST 13483/20 at http://register.consilium.europa.eu
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2020/2234

of 23 October 2020

on the signing, on behalf of the Union and its Member States, and provisional application of the Protocol to the Agreement establishing an Association between the European Union and its Member States, on the one hand, and Central America, on the other, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 217, in conjunction with Article 218(5) 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,

Whereas:

(1) The Agreement establishing an Association between the European Union and its Member States, on the one hand, and Central America, on the other (1) (‘the Agreement’), was signed on 29 June 2012 and Part IV (Trade) thereof, with the exception of Article 271 thereof, has been applied pursuant to Article 353(4) of the Agreement between the Union and Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama since 1 August 2013; between the Union and Costa Rica and El Salvador since 1 October 2013; and between the Union and Guatemala since 1 December 2013.

(2) On 24 September 2012, the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations with Central America in order to conclude a protocol to the Agreement to take account of the accession of Croatia to the Union (‘the Protocol’).

(3) The negotiations were successfully completed on 27 June 2019.

(4) The Protocol should be signed and applied, on a provisional basis, pending the completion of the procedures for its entry into force,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The signing on behalf of the Union and its Member States of the Protocol to the Agreement establishing an Association between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Central America, on the other, to take account of the accession of Croatia to the European Union, is hereby authorised, subject to the conclusion of the said Protocol (2).

Article 2 The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Protocol on behalf of the Union and its Member States.

Article 3 The Protocol shall be applied on a provisional basis in accordance with Article 12(3) thereof (3), pending the completion of the procedures necessary for its entry into force.

Article 4 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Luxembourg, 23 October 2020. For the Council The President S. SCHULZE

(1) OJ L 346, 15.12.2012, p. 3.

(2) See page … of this Official Journal.

(3) The date from which the Protocol will be provisionally applied will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union by the General Secretariat of the Council.
Corrigendum to Decision (EU) [2021/1074] of the European Central Bank of 18 June 2021 on the temporary exclusion of certain exposures to central banks from the total exposure measure in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and repealing Decision (EU) 2020/1306 (ECB/2021/27)

( Official Journal of the European Union L 230 I of 30 June 2021 )

On the cover page and on page 1, the title of the Decision:

for:

‘Decision (EU) [2021/1074] of the European Central Bank of 18 June 2021 on the temporary exclusion of certain exposures to central banks from the total exposure measure in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and repealing Decision (EU) 2020/1306 (ECB/2021/27) ’,

read:
Official Journal of the European Union

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2021/59

of 14 January 2021

on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (EUBAM Libya/1/2021)

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 2013/233/CFSP of 22 May 2013 on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (1), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 9(1) of Decision 2013/233/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) 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 the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

(2) On 30 August 2016 the PSC adopted Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2016/1634 (2), appointing Mr Vincenzo TAGLIAFERRI as Head of Mission of EUBAM Libya from 1 September 2016 to 21 August 2017.

(3) The mandate of Mr Vincenzo TAGLIAFERRI as Head of Mission of EUBAM Libya has been regularly extended, most recently until 30 September 2020 by means of Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/903 (3), which also amended Decision 2013/233/CFSP and extended the duration of EUBAM Libya until 30 June 2021.

(4) On 11 January 2021 the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed the appointment of Ms Natalina CEA as Head of Mission of EUBAM Libya from 1 February 2021 to 30 June 2021,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Ms Natalina CEA is hereby appointed as Head of Mission of the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) from 1 February 2021 to 30 June 2021.

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

Done at Brussels, 14 January 2021. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson S. FROM-EMMESBERGER

(1) OJ L 138, 24.5.2013, p. 15.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2016/1634 of 30 August 2016 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (EUBAM Libya/1/2016) (OJ L 243, 10.9.2016, p. 10).

(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/903 of 29 June 2020 amending Decision 2013/233/CFSP on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (OJ L 207, 30.6.2020, p. 32).
POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2021/471

of 17 March 2021

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) 2020/1826 (ATALANTA/2/2021)

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 (PSC) 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 1 December 2020, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/1826 (2) appointing Captain Diogo ARROTEIA as EU Force Commander for Atalanta.

(3) The EU Operation Commander has recommended the appointment of Captain Luca Pasquale ESPOSITO as the new EU Force Commander as from 17 March 2021. The Italian authorities have indicated that Captain Luca Pasquale ESPOSITO will be promoted to Rear Admiral upon his appointment as EU Force Commander.

(4) On 9 March 2021, the EU Military Committee supported that recommendation.

(5) Decision (CFSP) 2020/1826 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 Rear Admiral Luca Pasquale ESPOSITO 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 17 March 2021.

Article 2 Decision (CFSP) 2020/1826 is hereby repealed.

Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 17 March 2021.

Done at Brussels, 17 March 2021. 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) 2020/1826 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) (OJ L 406, 3.12.2020, p. 60).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2021/398

of 5 March 2021

implementing Decision 2014/932/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen

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 2014/932/CFSP of 18 December 2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen (1), and in particular Article 3 thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 18 December 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/932/CFSP.

(2) On 25 February 2021, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2564 (2021) expressing concern at the ongoing political, security, economic and humanitarian challenges in Yemen, and reiterating its call for all parties in Yemen to adhere to resolving their differences through dialogue and consultation.

(3) United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2564 (2021) designates one individual to be subject to the restrictive measures imposed by paragraphs 11 and 15 of UNSCR 2140 (2014) and paragraph 14 of UNSCR 2216 (2015).

(4) The Annex to Decision 2014/932/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The Annex to Decision 2014/932/CFSP is hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.

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

Done at Brussels, 5 March 2021. For the Council The President A. P. ZACARIAS

(1) OJ L 365, 19.12.2014, p. 147.
COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2021/585

of 12 April 2021

implementing Decision 2011/235/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran

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 2011/235/CFSP of 12 April 2011 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran (1), and in particular Article 3(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 12 April 2011 the Council adopted Decision 2011/235/CFSP.

(2) On 8 December 2019 the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy issued a declaration on behalf of the Union deploring the widespread and disproportionate use of force by the Iranian security forces, which led to high numbers of deaths and injuries during the response to the November 2019 demonstrations. The declaration also spelled out that the Union expects all perpetrators of violence to be held accountable and called on the Iranian authorities to ensure transparent and credible investigations to clarify the number of deaths and arrested, and to provide due process to all detainees. Furthermore, in reaction to Iran’s decision to shut down internet access to global networks for over a week, preventing communication and the free flow of information for Iranian citizens, the declaration stressed that fundamental rights, such as freedom of expression and assembly, must always be respected.

(3) In this context, and in line with the Union’s commitment to address all issues of concern with Iran, including the human rights situation, eight persons and three entities should be included in the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures set out in the Annex to Decision 2011/235/CFSP.

(4) The Annex to Decision 2011/235/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The Annex to Decision 2011/235/CFSP is amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.

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

Done at Brussels, 12 April 2021. For the Council The President A. P. ZACARIAS

(1) OJ L 100, 14.4.2011, p. 51.
(1)

Article 5(1) is replaced by the following: ‘Article 5 1. The competent authority of a Member State may authorise the release of certain frozen funds or economic resources or the making available of certain funds or economic resources, under such conditions as it deems appropriate, after having determined that the funds or economic resources concerned are: (a) necessary to satisfy the basic needs of any person listed in the Annex and their dependent family members, including payments for foodstuffs, rent or mortgage, medicines and medical treatment, taxes, insurance premiums, and public utility charges; (b) intended exclusively for the payment of reasonable professional fees and the reimbursement of incurred expenses associated with the provision of legal services; (c) intended exclusively for the payment of fees or service charges for the routine holding or maintenance of frozen funds or economic resources; (d) necessary for extraordinary expenses, provided that the competent authority has notified the grounds on which it considers that a specific authorisation should be granted to the other competent authorities and the Commission at least two weeks prior to the authorisation; (e) to be paid into or from an account of a diplomatic mission or consular post or an international organisation enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, in so far as such payments are intended to be used for official purposes of the diplomatic mission or consular post or international organisation; (f) intended exclusively for the payment of a charge necessary for: (i) the operation of flights for humanitarian purposes, for the evacuation or repatriation of persons, or for initiatives providing support to victims of natural, nuclear or chemical disasters; (ii) the operation of flights in the framework of international adoption procedures; (iii) the operation of flights required for attending meetings with the objective of seeking a solution to the crisis in Belarus or promoting the policy objectives of the restrictive measures; (iv) an emergency landing, take-off or overflight by an EU air carrier; or (g) necessary to deal with urgent and clearly identified air safety matters and after prior consultation of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. Member States shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisation granted under this Article.’.
(a)

in paragraph 1, the following subparagraphs are added: ‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure of EULEX KOSOVO from 15 June 2021 until 14 June 2023 shall be EUR 173 693 683. Out of that amount, the amount intended to cover the expenditure of EULEX KOSOVO for the implementation of its mandate in Kosovo shall be EUR 57 900 000 and the amount intended to cover the support to the relocated judicial proceedings within a Member State shall be EUR 115 793 683. The Commission shall sign a grant agreement with a registrar acting on behalf of a registry in charge of the administration of the relocated judicial proceedings for the amount of EUR 115 793 683. The rules on grants provided for in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*1) shall apply to the grant agreement. The financial reference amount for the subsequent period for EULEX KOSOVO shall be decided by the Council. (*1) 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 (OJ L 193, 30.7.2018, p. 1).’;"
III.

In Article 40, paragraphs 3-7 are amended as follows: ‘3. The verification shall be carried out using all sources of information available to the EPPO as well as any sources available to the European Prosecutor or to the European Delegated Prosecutor concerned, in accordance with applicable national law, including those otherwise available to him/her if acting in a national capacity. The European Prosecutor or the European Delegated Prosecutor respectively may make use of the staff of the EPPO for the purpose of the verification. Where appropriate, the EPPO may consult and exchange information with Union institutions, bodies, offices or agencies, as well as national authorities, subject to the protection of the integrity of a possible future criminal investigation. 4. The European Delegated Prosecutor or, as the case may be, the European Prosecutor, shall finalise the verification related to the evocation of an investigation at least 2 days before the expiration of the deadline prescribed by Article 27(1) of the Regulation. The verification related to initiating an investigation shall be finalised no later than 20 days following the assignment. 5. In cases where the task of verification is assigned to an European Delegated Prosecutor, if the European Delegated Prosecutor does not finalise the verification on whether or not to initiate an investigation within the prescribed time limit, or he/she informs their inability to do so within the foreseen time limit, the European Prosecutor shall be informed and where deemed appropriate extend the time available or issue an appropriate instruction to the European Delegated Prosecutor. 6. Where it concerns a decision on evocation, the European Delegated Prosecutor or, as the case may be, the European Prosecutor, may ask the European Chief Prosecutor to extend the time limit needed to adopt a decision on evocation by up to 5 days. 7. Where the European Prosecutor or the European Delegated Prosecutor concerned does not issue a decision within the time limit, it shall be treated as a consideration not to evoke a case, and Article 42 shall be applied accordingly.’
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2021/1826

of 18 October 2021

amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi

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 1 October 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763 (1), concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi.

(2) On the basis of a review of Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763, the restrictive measures should be renewed until 31 October 2022.

(3) Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 In Article 6 of Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763, the second paragraph is replaced by the following: ‘This Decision shall apply until 31 October 2022.’.

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

Done at Luxembourg, 18 October 2021. For the Council The President J. BORRELL FONTELLES

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763 of 1 October 2015 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi (OJ L 257, 2.10.2015, p. 37).