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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 18/47

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2017/112

of 10 January 2017

appointing the EU Mission Commander for the European Union CSDP Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA) (EUTM RCA/1/2017)

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 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Decision (CFSP) 2016/610 appointed Brigadier General Eric HAUTECLOQUE-RAYSZ as EU Mission Commander of EUTM RCA.

(2) Pursuant to Article 5(1) 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 on the appointment of subsequent EU Mission Commanders.

(3) On 16 November 2016, the EU Military Committee recommended to approve the nomination of Brigadier General Herman RUYS, proposed by Eurocorps Common Committee, as the new EU Mission Commander for EUTM RCA to succeed Brigadier General Eric HAUTECLOQUE-RAYSZ as from 16 January 2017.

(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 Herman RUYS is hereby appointed EU Mission Commander for the European Union CSDP Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA) from 16 January 2017.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 10 January 2017. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson W. STEVENS

(1) OJ L 104, 20.4.2016, p. 21.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 42/11

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2017/288

of 17 February 2017

amending Decision 2011/101/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Zimbabwe

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 February 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/101/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Zimbabwe (1).

(2) A derogation from the prohibition on the sale, supply, transfer or export of equipment which might be used for internal repression should be introduced in order to enable the sale, supply, transfer or export of certain items which are solely for civilian use in mining or infrastructure projects.

(3) The Council has carried out a review of Decision 2011/101/CFSP, taking into account political developments in Zimbabwe.

(4) The restrictive measures against Zimbabwe should be extended until 20 February 2018.

(5) The restrictive measures should be maintained for the seven persons and the one entity listed in Annex I to Decision 2011/101/CFSP. The suspension of the restrictive measures should be renewed for the five persons listed in Annex II to Decision 2011/101/CFSP.

(6) Decision 2011/101/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision 2011/101/CFSP is amended as follows:

(1) in Article 3, the following paragraph is added: ‘3. Article 2 shall not apply to the sale, supply, transfer or export of certain equipment which might be used for internal repression where the equipment is solely for civilian use in mining or infrastructure projects, subject to authorisation on a case-by-case basis by the competent authorities of the exporting Member State.’;

(2) Article 10 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 10 1. This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. 2. This Decision shall apply until 20 February 2018. 3. The measures referred to in Article 4(1) and Article 5(1) and (2), insofar as they apply to persons listed in Annex II, shall be suspended until 20 February 2018. 4. 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 2017. For the Council The President E. BARTOLO

(1) Council Decision 2011/101/CFSP of 15 February 2011 concerning restrictive measures against Zimbabwe (OJ L 42, 16.2.2011, p. 6).
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 60/3

COUNCIL DECISION

of 17 February 2017

renewing the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

(2017/C 60/02)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of 10 February 1975 establishing the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,

Having regard to the nominee submitted to the Council by the Commission as regards the Employers' representatives,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decisions of 14 July 2015 (2) and of 14 September 2015 (3), the Council appointed the members of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the period from 18 September 2015 to 17 September 2018.

(2) A member's seat on the Governing Board of the Centre in the category of representatives of Employers' organisations has become vacant for Finland as a result of the resignation of Ms Satu AGREN.

(3) The members of the Governing Board of the aforementioned Centre should be appointed for the remainder of the current term of office, which expires on 17 September 2018,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following person is hereby appointed member of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the remainder of its term of office, which runs until 17 September 2018:

REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYERS' ORGANISATIONS:

FINLAND Ms Mirja HANNULA

Article 2

This Decision shall be published, for information, in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 17 February 2017. For the Council The President E. BARTOLO

(1) OJ L 39, 13.2.1975, p. 1.

(2) OJ C 232, 16.7.2015, p. 2.

(3) OJ C 305, 16.9.2015, p. 2.
I.

In the Annex to Decision 2011/172/CFSP, the entries concerning the persons below are replaced by the following entries: Name (and any aliases) Identifying information Grounds for designation 1. Mohamed Hosni Elsayed Mubarak Former President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Date of birth: 4.5.1928 Male Person subject to judicial proceedings or an asset recovery process by the Egyptian authorities following a final court ruling in respect of the misappropriation of State Funds on the basis of the United Nations Convention against corruption 2. Suzanne Saleh Thabet Spouse of Mr. Mohamed Hosni Elsayed Mubarak, former President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Date of birth: 28.2.1941 Female Person subject to judicial proceedings or an asset recovery process by the Egyptian authorities following a final court ruling in respect of the misappropriation of State Funds on the basis of the United Nations Convention against corruption 3. Alaa Mohamed Hosni Elsayed Mubarak Son of Mr. Mohamed Hosni Elsayed Mubarak, former President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Date of birth: 26.11.1960 Male Person subject to judicial proceedings or an asset recovery process by the Egyptian authorities following a final court ruling in respect of the misappropriation of State Funds on the basis of the United Nations Convention against corruption 4. Heidy Mahmoud Magdy Hussein Rasekh Spouse of Mr. Alaa Mohamed Hosni Elsayed Mubarak, son of former President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Date of birth: 5.10.1971 Female Person subject to judicial proceedings or an asset recovery process by the Egyptian authorities following a final court ruling in respect of the misappropriation of State Funds on the basis of the United Nations Convention against corruption 5. Gamal Mohamed Hosni Elsayed Mubarak Son of Mr. Mohamed Hosni Elsayed Mubarak, former President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Date of birth: 28.12.1963 Male Person subject to judicial proceedings or an asset recovery process by the Egyptian authorities following a final court ruling in respect of the misappropriation of State Funds on the basis of the United Nations Convention against corruption 6. Khadiga Mahmoud El Gammal Spouse of Mr. Gamal Mohamed Hosni Elsayed Mubarak, son of former President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Date of birth: 13.10.1982 Female Person subject to judicial proceedings or an asset recovery process by the Egyptian authorities following a final court ruling in respect of the misappropriation of State Funds on the basis of the United Nations Convention against corruption 8. Abla Mohamed Fawzi Ali Ahmed Salama Spouse of Mr. Ahmed Abdelaziz Ezz Date of birth: 31.1.1963 Female Person subject to judicial proceedings by the Egyptian authorities in respect of the misappropriation of State Funds on the basis of the United Nations Convention against corruption
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 138/2

COUNCIL DECISION

of 25 April 2017

renewing the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

(2017/C 138/02)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of 10 February 1975 establishing the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, and in particular Article 4 thereof (1),

Having regard to the nomination submitted by the United Kingdom government,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decisions of 14 July 2015 (2) and of 14 September 2015 (3), the Council appointed the members of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the period from 18 September 2015 to 17 September 2018.

(2) A member’s seat is available for the United Kingdom on the Governing Board of the Centre in the category of Government representatives as a result of the resignation of Mr Ian PEGG.

(3) The members of the Governing Board of the aforementioned Centre should be appointed for the remainder of the current term of office, which expires on 17 September 2018.

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following person is hereby appointed member of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the remainder of its term of office, which runs until 17 September 2018:

GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES

UNITED KINGDOM Ms Ann MILLER

Article 2

This Decision shall be published, for information, in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Luxembourg, 25 April 2017. For the Council The President I. BORG

(1) OJ L 39, 13.2.1975, p. 1.

(2) OJ C 232, 16.7.2015, p. 2.

(3) OJ C 305, 16.9.2015, p. 2.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 98/20

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2017/682

of 29 March 2017

on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2016/332 (BiH/25/2017)

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 a 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 23 February 2016, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/332 (2) appointing Major General Friedrich SCHRÖTTER as EU Force Commander.

(3) The EU Operation Commander has recommended the appointment of Brigadier General Anton WALDNER as the new EU Force Commander to succeed Major General Friedrich SCHRÖTTER as from 28 March 2017.

(4) The EU Military Committee supports that recommendation.

(5) Decision (CFSP) 2016/332 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 parties to the ‘Partnership for Peace’, and which have consequently concluded bilateral security agreements with NATO,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Brigadier General Anton WALDNER is hereby appointed EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina as from 28 March 2017.

Article 2

Decision (CFSP) 2016/332 is hereby repealed.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on 28 March 2017.

Done at Brussels, 29 March 2017. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson W. STEVENS

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

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2016/332 of 23 February 2016 on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and repealing Decision BiH/22/2014 (BiH/23/2016) (OJ L 62, 9.3.2016, p. 14).
EN Official Journal of the European Union LI 138/6

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2017/905

of 29 May 2017

implementing Decision 2010/788/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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 2010/788/CFSP of 20 December 2010 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic Republic of the Congo and repealing Common Position 2008/369/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 6(2) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 20 December 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/788/CFSP.

(2) On 12 December 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/2231 (2) in response to the obstruction of the electoral process and the related human rights violations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). On 6 March 2017, the Council adopted conclusions expressing its deep concern at the political situation in DRC caused by the blockage in the implementation of the inclusive political agreement of 31 December 2016, as well as by the security situation in several parts of the country, where the disproportionate use of force has been observed.

(3) In view of the gravity of the situation in DRC, nine persons should be added to the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures in Annex II to Decision 2010/788/CFSP.

(4) Annex II to Decision 2010/788/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annex II to Decision 2010/788/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, 29 May 2017. For the Council The President C. CARDONA

(1) OJ L 336, 21.12.2010, p. 30.

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/2231 of 12 December 2016 amending Decision 2010/788/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic Republic of the Congo (OJ L 336, 12.12.2016, p. 7).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 146/143

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2017/974

of 8 June 2017

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 the proposal of 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 (1).

(2) Decision 2010/413/CFSP provides for, inter alia, an authorisation regime for reviewing and deciding on nuclear-related transfers to, or activities with, Iran not covered by United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2231 (2015), in full consistency with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

(3) The Council considers that the conditions under the authorisation regime should be amended in order to achieve a consistent application of controls throughout the Union.

(4) Further action by the Union is needed in order to implement measures provided for in this Decision.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision 2010/413/CFSP is amended as follows:

(1) in Article 26c, paragraph 7 is replaced by the following: ‘7. The procurement by nationals of Member States, or using their flagged vessels or aircraft, of the items, materials, equipment, goods and technology referred to in paragraph 1 from Iran shall be subject to notification to the Joint Commission, whether or not originating in the territory of Iran.’;

(2) Article 26d is amended as follows: (a) paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: ‘3. Member States engaging in the activities referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall ensure that they have obtained information on the end-use and end-use location of any supplied item.’; (b) in paragraph 5, point (f) is replaced by the following: ‘(f) they have obtained information on the end-use and end-use location of any supplied item.’.

Article 2

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

Done at Luxembourg, 8 June 2017. For the Council The President U. REINSALU

(1) Council Decision 2010/413/CFSP of 26 July 2010 concerning restrictive measures against Iran and repealing Common Position 2007/140/CFSP (OJ L 195, 27.7.2010, p. 39).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 185/45

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2017/1334

of 11 July 2017

appointing a member, proposed by the Italian Republic, 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 Italian 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.

(2) A member's seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Augusto ROLLANDIN,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following 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 2020:

— Mr Pierluigi MARQUIS, Consigliere e Presidente della Regione Autonoma Valle d'Aosta.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 11 July 2017. For the Council The President T. TÕNISTE

(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).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 194/63

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2017/1386

of 25 July 2017

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 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 (1), and in particular Article 3(1) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of 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 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

(2) On 13 March 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/445 (2), thereby renewing those measures for a further 6 months.

(3) The Council has reviewed one individual designation set out in the Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP. The entry concerning that person should be amended.

(4) The Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP shall be 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, 25 July 2017. For the Council The President M. MAASIKAS

(1) OJ L 78, 17.3.2014, p. 16.

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/445 of 13 March 2017 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine (OJ L 67, 14.3.2017, p. 88).