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COMMISSION DELEGATED DECISION (EU) 2019/1764

of 14 March 2019

supplementing Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the applicable systems to assess and verify constancy of performance of balustrade kits and railing kits intended to be used in construction works solely to prevent falls and not submitted to vertical loads from the structure

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2011 laying down harmonized conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing Council Directive 89/106/EEC (1), and in particular Article 28(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) An appropriate decision for assessment and verification of constancy of performance does not exist for balustrade kits and railing kits intended to be used in construction works solely to prevent falls and not submitted to vertical loads from the structure. It is therefore necessary to establish which systems of assessment and verification of constancy of performance are applicable to those balustrade kits and railing kits.

(2) Taking into account the experience on the behaviour of the products in question during their working life, as depicted in the survey carried out on the reasons for failures of these products, the assessment of their performance regarding all essential characteristics, except reaction to fire, should be carried out by the manufacturer before placing the product on the market. More onerous systems are not necessary. For the reaction to fire performance, the choice of systems 1, 3 or 4 should be considered appropriate by making reference to different subfamilies of products,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 This Decision applies to balustrade kits and railing kits intended to be used in construction works solely to prevent falls and not submitted to vertical loads from the structure.

Article 2 The balustrade kits and railing kits referred to in Article 1 shall be assessed and verified for constancy of performance in relation to their essential characteristics in accordance with the systems specified in the Annex.

Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 14 March 2019. For the Commission The President Jean-Claude JUNCKER

(1) OJ L 88, 4.4.2011, p. 5.
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2019/1905

of 8 November 2019

requesting the Commission to submit a study on the Union’s options to update the existing legislation on the production and marketing of plant reproductive material, and a proposal, if appropriate in view of the outcomes of the study

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 241 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 6 May 2013, the Commission submitted to the European Parliament and to the Council a proposal for a Regulation on the production and making available on the market of plant reproductive material. The proposal aimed to consolidate and update the existing legislation in order to address several areas of concern, such as: the complexity, rigidity and fragmentation of existing legislation; its non-harmonised implementation in Member States, resulting in obstacles to the establishment of a level playing field for all operators; the need to improve its alignment with other legislative acts that concern the sector and its coherence with other policies; the existence of room for cost reductions and efficiency gains; the need to adapt to technical progress in plant breeding and to the evolution of the European and global market of plant reproductive material; and the conservation of agro-biodiversity and plant genetic resources.

(2) On 11 March 2014, the European Parliament rejected the Commission proposal and called on the Commission to withdraw the proposal and submit a new one (1). On 16 June 2014, the Council expressed general support for a Presidency report containing orientations for a possible revised Commission proposal. The Commission withdrew the proposal in its 2015 work programme and did not submit a new one.

(3) The Council considers that the concerns which the Commission aimed to address through its 2013 proposal are still relevant, and that a study is necessary in order to assess the options to update the existing legislative framework, in accordance with the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making (2), and in particular paragraph 10 thereof on the application of Article 225 and 241 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The Council requests the Commission to submit, by 31 December 2020, a study on the options to update the existing legislation on the production and marketing of plant reproductive material.

Article 2 1. The Council requests the Commission to submit a proposal, if appropriate in view of the outcomes of the study, or otherwise to inform the Council of alternative measures required as a follow-up to the study. 2. In accordance with the usual practice, the Council requests the Commission to ensure that the proposal is accompanied by an impact assessment.

Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 8 November 2019. For the Council The President L. ANDERSSON

(1) European Parliament legislative resolution of 11 March 2014 (OJ C 378, 9.11.2017, p. 303).

(2) OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2019/2173

of 16 December 2019

appointing five members of the Court of Auditors

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 286(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposals by the Federal Republic of Germany, the Hellenic Republic, the French Republic, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and the Kingdom of the Netherlands,

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

Whereas:

(1) The terms of office of Mr Nikolaos MILIONIS, Ms Danièle LAMARQUE, Mr Henri GRETHEN and Mr Alex BRENNINKMEIJER are due to expire on 31 December 2019.

(2) The term of office of Mr Klaus-Heiner LEHNE is due to expire on 29 February 2020.

(3) Five members should therefore be appointed to the Court of Auditors,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The following are hereby appointed members of the Court of Auditors: (a) for the period from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2025: — Mr Nikolaos MILIONIS, — Mr François-Roger CAZALA, — Ms Joëlle ELVINGER, — Mr Alex BRENNINKMEIJER; (b) for the period from 1 March 2020 to 28 February 2026: — Mr Klaus-Heiner LEHNE.

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

Done at Brussels, 16 December 2019. For the Council The President J. LEPPÄ

(1) Opinions of 26 November 2019 (not yet published in the Official Journal).
Official Journal of the European Union

Corrigendum to Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/512 of 7 April 2020 amending Decision 2011/235/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran

( Official Journal of the European Union L 113 of 8 April 2020 )

On page 35, the Annex, Persons, entry 74, first column (‘Name’):

for:

‘REZVANMA- NESH Ali’,

read:
(13)

Classification of certain food preparations (Request by the United States) Doc. NC2676Ea, NC2742Ea The Union shall request additional information on all four products concerned to determine classification. Product 1: protein contents. If very high (over 85 %), heading 35.04 could be considered. Based on current information, the product could be classified in subheading 2106.10 in line with Classification opinion 2106.90/5. Product 2: the Union would classify it in heading 22.02 if directly drinkable, or heading 21.06 if to be diluted before drinking. Product 3: the Union would classify it in subheading 2101.20, however, additional information about the caffeine content would be helpful. Product 4: the product description is confusing, as it is not clear what the main ingredient is. If containing cocoa, it could be classified in heading 18.06, if not 19.05.
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/249

of 25 February 2020

amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/903 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in Kosovo (*)

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 4 August 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/1338 (1) extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) in Kosovo and appointing Ms Nataliya APOSTOLOVA as the EUSR in Kosovo.

(2) On 25 June 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/903 (2) extending the mandate of the EUSR in Kosovo. The EUSR's mandate is to expire on 29 February 2020.

(3) The mandate of the EUSR in Kosovo should be extended for a further period of six months and a new financial reference amount for the period from 1 March 2020 to 31 August 2020 should be established.

(4) The EUSR in Kosovo will implement the mandate in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union’s external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Decision (CFSP) 2018/903 is amended as follows: (1) Article 1 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 1 European Union Special Representative The mandate of Ms Nataliya APOSTOLOVA as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Kosovo is extended until 31 August 2020. The Council may decide that the mandate of the EUSR be terminated earlier, based on an assessment by the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR).’. (2) In Article 5(1), the following subparagraph is added: ‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the EUSR's mandate for the period from 1 March 2020 to 31 August 2020 shall be EUR 1 650 000.’. (3) In Article 14, the following subparagraph is added: ‘The final comprehensive mandate implementation report of the EUSR shall be presented by 15 June 2020.’.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 1 March 2020.

Done at Brussels, 25 February 2020. For the Council The President A. METELKO-ZGOMBIĆ

(*) This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 (1999) and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1338 of 4 August 2016 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/2052 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in Kosovo (OJ L 212, 5.8.2016, p. 109).

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/903 of 25 June 2018 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in Kosovo (OJ L 161, 26.6.2018, p. 7).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/214

of 17 February 2020

amending Decision 2012/642/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Belarus

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 15 October 2012, the Council adopted Decision 2012/642/CFSP (1) concerning restrictive measures against Belarus.

(2) On the basis of a review of that Decision, the restrictive measures against Belarus should be extended until 28 February 2021.

(3) Decision 2012/642/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Article 8 of Decision 2012/642/CFSP is replaced by the following: ‘Article 8 1. This Decision shall apply until 28 February 2021. 2. This Decision shall be kept under constant review and shall be renewed or amended, as appropriate, if the Council deems that its objectives have not been met.’.

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

(1) Council Decision 2012/642/CFSP of 15 October 2012 concerning restrictive measures against Belarus (OJ L 285, 17.10.2012, p. 1).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/408

of 17 March 2020

amending Decision 2013/798/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Central African Republic

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 23 December 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/798/CFSP (1) concerning restrictive measures against the Central African Republic.

(2) On 31 January 2020, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2507 (2020), which extends the exemptions to the arms embargo.

(3) Decision 2013/798/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Point (g) of Article 2(1) of Decision 2013/798/CFSP is replaced by the following: ‘(g) the sale, supply, transfer or export of weapons with a calibre of 14,5 mm or less and ammunition and components specially designed for such weapons, and of unarmed ground military vehicles and ground military vehicles mounted with weapons with a calibre of 14,5 mm or less, to the CAR security forces, including state civilian law enforcement institutions, where such weapons, ammunition, components and vehicles are intended solely for support of, or use in, the CAR process of SSR, as notified in advance to the Committee;’.

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, 17 March 2020. For the Council The President A. METELKO-ZGOMBIĆ

(1) Council Decision 2013/798/CFSP of 23 December 2013 concerning restrictive measures against the Central African Republic (OJ L 352, 24.12.2013, p. 51).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/652

of 14 May 2020

amending Decision 2014/219/CFSP on the European Union CSDP Mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali)

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 15 April 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/219/CFSP (1) on the European Union CSDP Mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali).

(2) On 25 June 2018, in its conclusions on Sahel/Mali, the Council underlined the importance of the regionalisation of CSDP in the Sahel with the aim of strengthening, as appropriate, the civilian and military support to cross-border cooperation, the regional cooperation structures – in particular those of the G5 Sahel – and the capacity and ownership of the G5 countries to address the security challenges in the region.

(3) On 18 February 2019, the Council approved a joint civil-military Concept of Operations on Regionalisation of CSDP action in the Sahel.

(4) On 21 February 2019, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2019/312 (2), extending EUCAP Sahel Mali and providing it with a financial reference amount until 14 January 2021.

(5) On 17 March 2020, the Political and Security Committee amended the Operations Plan for EUCAP Sahel Mali and agreed that resources provided to it for the regionalisation of CSDP action in the Sahel should be increased.

(6) Decision 2014/219/CFSP should be amended accordingly.

(7) EUCAP Sahel Mali will be conducted in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union’s external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 In Article 14(1) of Decision 2014/219/CFSP, the sixth and seventh paragraphs are replaced by the following: ‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUCAP Sahel Mali between 1 March 2019 and 14 January 2021 shall be EUR 69 650 000.’.

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

Done at Brussels, 14 May 2020. For the Council The President G. GRLIĆ RADMAN

(1) Council Decision 2014/219/CFSP of 15 April 2014 on the European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) (OJ L 113, 16.4.2014, p. 21).

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

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/794

of 16 June 2020

amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/101 on the promotion of effective arms export controls

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 22 January 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/101 (1), which provides for a 30-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) On 30 April 2020, the Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle, in its capacity as the Implementing Agency, requested the authorisation of the Union to extend the implementation of Decision (CFSP) 2018/101 until 30 November 2020 due to challenges arising from the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.

(3) The continuation of the activities referred to in Article 1 of Decision (CFSP) 2018/101 can be performed without any financial resource implication until 30 November 2020.

(4) Decision (CFSP) 2018/101 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Decision (CFSP) 2018/101 is hereby amended as follows: (1) Article 5 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 5 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption and shall expire on 30 November 2020.’. (2) In the Annex, section 10 is replaced by the following: ‘10. Duration The project will end on 30 November 2020.’.

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

Done at Brussels, 16 June 2020. For the Council The President A. METELKO-ZGOMBIĆ

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/101 of 22 January 2018 on the promotion of effective arms export controls (OJ L 17, 23.1.2018, p. 40).
Official Journal of the European Union

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2020/888

of 23 June 2020

extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Mali

(EUCAP Sahel Mali) (EUCAP Sahel Mali/1/2020)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

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

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

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 7(1) of Decision (CFSP) 2014/219, 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 EUCAP Sahel Mali, including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

(2) On 18 September 2017, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/1780 (2), appointing Mr Philippe RIO as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Mali from 1 October 2017 to 14 January 2018. This mandate was thereafter extended until 30 September 2020 by subsequent PSC decisions.

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

(4) The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has proposed to extend the mandate of Mr Philippe RIO as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Mali from 1 October 2020 to 31 December 2020,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The mandate of Mr Philippe RIO as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Mali is hereby extended to 31 December 2020.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 June 2020. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson S. FROM-EMMESBERGER

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

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

(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/312 of 21 February 2019 amending and extending Decision 2014/219/CFSP on the European Union CSDP Mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) (OJ L 51, 22.2.2019, p. 29).
COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2020/1310

of 21 September 2020

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 of 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) On 27 March 2020, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (‘High Representative’) issued a declaration, on behalf of the Union, on Libya in which all parties were called upon to respect human rights and international law.

(3) On 12 May 2020, the High Representative issued a declaration, on behalf of the Union, which stated that the Union remains determined to see the UN arms embargo in Libya fully respected. It was also underlined that all efforts must be made to ensure the full and effective implementation of the relevant UNSC resolutions, also through the land and air borders with Libya.

(4) Moreover, the Declaration reminded the parties that they must respect international law, including international humanitarian law, and that those who violate it will be held accountable.

(5) The Council remains gravely concerned about the situation in Libya and in particular about acts that threaten the peace, security or stability of Libya, including violations of the UN arms embargo and illicit attempts to smuggle Libyan oil as well as human rights abuses.

(6) In this context, and in view of the continued escalation of violence in Libya, two persons responsible for human rights abuses and three entities involved in violating the UN arms embargo should be added to the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures as set out in Annexes II and IV to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333.

(7) Annexes II and IV to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 should therefore 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 date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

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

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