ddrg/super_eurlex huggingface dataset:
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The Republic of Korea also informed the Commission that, there are currently no travel restrictions related to COVID-19 for entry and stay into the Republic of Korea. Should there be a need to re-introduce travel requirements, the Republic of Korea confirms that it would accept vaccination and test certificates issued by the Member States and EEA countries in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/953. Concerning the vaccination certificates, the Republic of Korea informed the Commission that certificates indicating vaccines with EU-wide authorisation will only be accepted if the vaccine has completed the WHO Emergency Use Listing procedure. Concerning the recognition of the recovery certificates in particular, in case of need to re-introduce travel restrictions, the Republic of Korea confirms that it would not recognise them.’;
Official Journal of the European Union

Corrigendum to Council Decision (EU) 2022/2353 of 1 December 2022 on an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility to strengthen the capacities of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina

( Official Journal of the European Union L 311 of 2 December 2022 )

The title on the contents page and the title on page 149:

for:

‘Council Decision (EU) 2022/2353 …’,

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Official Journal of the European Union

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2022/105

of 19 January 2022

on the appointment of the EU Mission Force Commander of the European Union CSDP Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2021/1435 (EUTM RCA/1/2022)

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 the decisions on the appointment of subsequent EU Mission Force Commanders.

(2) On 26 August 2021, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/1435 (2) appointing Brigadier General Jacques LANGLADE DE MONTGROS as the EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM RCA.

(3) On 27 October 2021, the Belgian Military authorities proposed the appointment of Brigadier General Jacky CABO to succeed Brigadier General Jacques LANGLADE DE MONTGROS as the EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM RCA as from 4 February 2022.

(4) On 23 November 2021, the EU Military Committee agreed to recommend that PSC approve that proposal.

(5) A decision on the appointment of Brigadier General Jacky CABO should be taken. Furthermore, Decision (CFSP) 2021/1435 should 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 Brigadier General Jacky CABO 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 4 February 2022.

Article 2 Decision (CFSP) 2021/1435 is hereby repealed as of 4 February 2022.

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

Done at Brussels, 19 January 2022. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson D. PRONK

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

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2021/1435 of 26 August 2021 on the appointment of the EU Mission Force Commander of the European Union CSDP Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2020/1250 (EUTM RCA/1/2021) (OJ L 312, 3.9.2021, p. 1).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2022/251

of 21 February 2022

amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/907 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia

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 7 July 2003, the Council agreed to appoint a European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the South Caucasus.

(2) On 13 November 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/2071 (1) appointing Mr Toivo KLAAR as the EUSR for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia. The EUSR’s mandate has been successively extended, most recently by Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/285 (2), and is due to expire on 28 February 2022.

(3) The EUSR’s mandate should be extended for a further period of six months, and a new financial reference amount for the period from 1 March 2022 to 31 August 2022 should be established.

(4) The EUSR 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) 2018/907 is amended as follows: (1) Article 1 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 1 European Union Special Representative The mandate of Toivo KLAAR as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia (South Caucasus) is extended until 31 August 2022. 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 2022 to 31 August 2022 shall be EUR 1 462 000.’; (3) in Article 14, first paragraph, the second sentence is replaced by the following: ‘The EUSR shall present the Council, the HR and the Commission with regular progress reports and a final comprehensive mandate implementation report by 31 May 2022.’.

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

Done at Brussels, 21 February 2022. For the Council The President J. BORRELL FONTELLES

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2071 of 13 November 2017 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia (OJ L 295, 14.11.2017, p. 55).

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/285 of 22 February 2021 amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/907 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia (OJ L 62, 23.2.2021, p. 51).
COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2022/1315

of 26 July 2022

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) Pursuant to 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 Council has concluded that the entry for one person, who is deceased, should be deleted and that the restrictive measures against all other persons and entities in the lists set out in Annexes II and IV to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 should be maintained. In addition, the statement of reasons and identifying information for two persons should be updated.

(4) 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 day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 26 July 2022. For the Council The President J. SÍKELA

(1) OJ L 206, 1.8.2015, p. 34.
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2022/1986

of 20 October 2022

amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

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

Whereas:

(1) On 17 March 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/145/CFSP (1).

(2) The Union remains unwavering in its support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

(3) The Iranian regime provides military support for Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine. In view of the gravity of the situation, the Council considers that three individuals and one entity involved in the development and delivery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Russia should be added to the list of persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures set out in the Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP.

(4) Further action by the Union is needed in order to implement certain measures.

(5) Decision 2014/145/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP is 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, 20 October 2022. For the Council The President M. BEK

(1) Council Decision 2014/145/CFSP of 17 March 2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine (OJ L 78, 17.3.2014, p. 16).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2022/1943

of 13 October 2022

amending Decision (CFSP) 2019/1720 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Nicaragua

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 14 October 2019, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2019/1720 (1) concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Nicaragua.

(2) Decision (CFSP) 2019/1720 applies until 15 October 2022. On the basis of a review of that Decision, the restrictive measures set out therein should be extended until 15 October 2023 and the statement of reasons for two natural persons listed in the Annex thereto updated.

(3) Decision (CFSP) 2019/1720 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Decision (CFSP) 2019/1720 is amended as follows: (1) Article 9 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 9 This Decision shall apply until 15 October 2023 and shall be kept under constant review. It shall be renewed, or amended as appropriate, if the Council deems that its objectives have not been met.’; (2) the Annex 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 Luxembourg, 13 October 2022. For the Council The President P. BLAŽEK

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1720 of 14 October 2019 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Nicaragua (OJ L 262, 15.10.2019, p. 58).
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2022/2184

of 8 November 2022

amending Decision (CFSP) 2019/1296 in support of strengthening biological safety and security in Ukraine in line with the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) on non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery

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 31 July 2019, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2019/1296 (1), which provides for a 36-month implementation period for the projects referred to in Article 1(2) of that Decision (the ‘implementation period’), as from the conclusion of the financing agreement referred to in Article 3(3) thereof.

(2) The implementation period is to end on 14 December 2022 with the expiry of Decision (CFSP) 2019/1296.

(3) On 12 August 2022, the Conflict Prevention Centre of the Secretariat of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), which is responsible for the technical implementation of the projects referred to in Article 1(2) of Decision (CFSP) 2019/1296, requested a 13-month no-cost extension of the implementation period. That extension would enable the OSCE to carry out the implementation of several of those projects, which was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the security situation in Ukraine.

(4) The extension of the implementation period until 14 January 2024 does not have any implication as regards financial resources.

(5) Decision (CFSP) 2019/1296 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Article 5(2) of Decision (CFSP) 2019/1296 is replaced by the following: ‘2. This Decision shall expire on 14 January 2024.’.

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

Done at Brussels, 8 November 2022. For the Council The President Z. STANJURA

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1296 of 31 July 2019 in support of strengthening biological safety and security in Ukraine in line with the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) on non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery (OJ L 204, 2.8.2019, p. 29).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2022/2543

of 21 December 2022

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) Following the judgment of the General Court in Case T-627/20 (2), the entry for one listed entity should be deleted.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Annex IV to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 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, 21 December 2022. For the Council The President M. BEK

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

(2) Judgment of the General Court of 28 September 2022, Libyan African Investment Company (Laico) v Council, T-627/20.
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2022/219

of 11 February 2022

establishing rules of procedure for the review, pursuant to Article 22(1) of Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003, of the legality of acts of executive agencies which injure a third party and have been referred to the Commission by any person directly or individually concerned

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (1), and in particular Article 22(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 22(1) of Regulation (EC) No 58/2003, the Commission may be asked to review the legality of any act of an executive agency which injures a third party.

(2) After hearing the arguments put forward by the interested third party and those of the executive agency concerned, the Commission must take a decision within 2 months.

(3) In its final decision under Article 22(3) of Regulation (EC) No 58/2003, the Commission either upholds the executive agency’s act or decides that the executive agency must modify it (either in whole or in part).

(4) The executive agency concerned must take the necessary measures to comply with the Commission’s decision under Article 22(4) of Regulation (EC) No 58/2003.

(5) Following its assessment, the Commission may suspend the implementation of the act at issue or prescribe interim measures in case the rights of the party instituting the legality review risk being jeopardised.

(6) Building up on the experience gained, it is necessary to establish rules of procedure for the legality review of acts of executive agencies pursuant to Article 22(1) of Regulation (EC) No 58/2003.

(7) These rules of procedure shall not apply to review procedures undertaken by the Commission on its own initiative under Article 22(2) of Regulation (EC) No 58/2003, nor procedures instituted by Member States under Article 22(1) of that Regulation.

(8) These rules of procedure shall be complemented by the Annex to the Commission Decision establishing guidelines for the establishment and operation of executive agencies financed from the EU budget and other sources,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The rules of procedure for the review by the Commission of the legality of acts of executive agencies pursuant to Article 22(1) of Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 are set out in the Annex.

Article 2 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, 11 February 2022. For the Commission The President Ursula VON DER LEYEN

(1) OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1.
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2022/426

of 14 March 2022

authorising the opening of negotiations on a status agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova on operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in the Republic of Moldova

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular points (b) and (d) of Article 77(2), point (c) of Article 79(2), and Article 218(3) and (4) thereof,

Having regard to the recommendation from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) There is a need to ensure complementarity with relevant European Union-funded programmes, in particular the European Union Border Assistance Mission to Moldova and Ukraine (EUBAM) and “EU4Border Security”.

(2) In circumstances requiring the deployment of border management teams from the standing corps of the European Border and Coast Guard to a third country where the members of the teams will exercise executive powers, Article 73(3) of Regulation (EU) 2019/1896 (1) of the European Parliament and of the Councilon the European Border and Coast Guard calls for a status agreement to be concluded by the Union with the third country concerned on the basis of Article 218 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

(3) Negotiations should be opened with a view to concluding an international agreement with the Republic of Moldova on actions carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in the territory of the Republic of Moldova.

(4) This Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in which Ireland does not take part, in accordance with Council Decision 2002/192/EC (2). Ireland is therefore not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application.

(5) In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 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 is not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The Commission is hereby authorised to negotiate, on behalf of the Union, an international agreement on actions carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in the territory of the Republic of Moldova.

Article 2 The negotiations shall be conducted on the basis of the negotiating directives of the Council set out in the addendum to this Decision, and in consultation with the relevant Working Party of the Council.

Article 3 This Decision is addressed to the Commission.

Done at Brussels, 14 March 2022. For the Council The President É. BORNE

(1) Regulation (EU) 2019/1896 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 November 2019 on the European Border and Coast Guard and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1052/2013 and (EU) 2016/1624 (OJ L 295, 14.11.2019, p. 1).

(2) Council Decision 2002/192/EC of 28 February 2002 concerning Ireland’s request to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 64, 7.3.2002, p. 20).
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2022/360

of 24 February 2022

appointing a member, proposed by the Kingdom of Spain, 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 Council Decision (EU) 2019/852 of 21 May 2019 determining the composition of the Committee of the Regions (1),

Having regard to the proposal of the Spanish Government,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 300(3) of the Treaty, the Committee of the Regions is to consist of representatives of regional and local bodies who either hold a regional or local authority electoral mandate or are politically accountable to an elected assembly.

(2) On 10 December 2019, the Council adopted Decision (EU) 2019/2157 (2), appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2020 to 25 January 2025.

(3) A member’s seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the mandate on the basis of which Mr Francisco IGEA ARISQUETA was proposed for appointment.

(4) The Spanish Government has proposed Mr Alfonso FERNÁNDEZ MAÑUECO, representative of a regional body who holds a regional authority electoral mandate, Presidente de la Junta de Castilla y León (President of the regional government of Castilla and León), as a member of the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2025,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Mr Alfonso FERNÁNDEZ MAÑUECO, representative of a regional body who holds a regional authority electoral mandate, Presidente de la Junta de Castilla y León (President of the regional government of Castilla and León), is hereby appointed as a member of the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2025.

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

Done at Brussels, 24 February 2022. For the Council The President A. PANNIER-RUNACHER

(1) OJ L 139, 27.5.2019, p. 13.

(2) Council Decision (EU) 2019/2157 of 10 December 2019 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2020 to 25 January 2025 (OJ L 327, 17.12.2019, p. 78).