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Official Journal of the European Union

DECISION (EU) 2022/447 OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK

of 8 March 2022

amending Decision 2011/15/EU concerning the opening of accounts for the processing of payments in connection with EFSF loans to Member States whose currency is the euro (ECB/2022/10)

THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK,

Having regard to the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank, and in particular Articles 17 and 21 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Deposits held with the European Central Bank (ECB) as provided for in Decision 2011/15/EU of the European Central Bank (ECB/2010/31) (1) should be remunerated in accordance with the provisions of Article 2(1) of Decision (EU) 2019/1743 of the European Central Bank (ECB/2019/31) (2) in order to ensure consistency in the remuneration of comparable deposits across the Eurosystem.

(2) Therefore, Decision 2011/15/EU (ECB/2010/31) should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Amendment Article 5 of Decision 2011/15/EU (ECB/2010/31) is replaced by the following: ‘Article 5 Remuneration The NCB cash account shall be remunerated in accordance with the provisions of Article 2(1) of Decision (EU) 2019/1743 of the European Central Bank (ECB/2019/31) (*1).

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

Done at Frankfurt am Main, 8 March 2022. The President of the ECB Christine LAGARDE

(1) Decision 2011/15/EU of the European Central Bank of 20 December 2010 concerning the opening of accounts for the processing of payments in connection with EFSF loans to Member States whose currency is the euro (ECB/2010/31) (OJ L 10, 14.1.2011, p. 7).

(2) Decision (EU) 2019/1743 of the European Central Bank of 15 October 2019 on the remuneration of holdings of excess reserves and of certain deposits (ECB/2019/31) (OJ L 267, 21.10.2019, p. 12).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2022/539

of 4 April 2022

implementing Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria

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 2013/255/CFSP of 31 May 2013 concerning restrictive measures against Syria (1), and in particular Article 30(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 31 May 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/255/CFSP.

(2) Further to an evaluation of the relevant circumstances, two entries should be deleted from the list of natural and legal persons, entities or bodies set out in Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP.

(3) Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP is amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.

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

Done at Luxembourg, 4 April 2022. For the Council The President R. BACHELOT-NARQUIN

(1) OJ L 147, 1.6.2013, p. 14.
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2022/471

of 23 March 2022

amending Decision (CFSP) 2022/338 on an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility for the supply to the Ukrainian Armed Forces of military equipment, and platforms, designed to deliver lethal force

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 28(1) and 41(2) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/338 (1) establishes a financial reference amount of EUR 450 000 000 intended to cover supplies to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

(2) In light of the ongoing armed conflict on Ukrainian territory, the financial reference amount should be increased by an additional EUR 450 000 000 and the duration of the assistance measure extended by 12 months.

(3) Decision (CFSP) 2022/338 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Decision (CFSP) 2022/338 is amended as follows: (1) in Article 1, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following: ‘4. The duration of the Assistance Measure shall be 36 months from the adoption of this Decision.’; (2) in Article 2, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘1. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the Assistance Measure shall be EUR 900 000 000.’; (3) in Article 2, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: ‘3. In accordance with Article 29(5) of Decision (CFSP) 2021/509, the administrator for assistance measures may call for contributions following the adoption of this Decision, up to EUR 900 000 000. The funds called by the administrator for assistance measures shall only be used to pay expenditure within the limits approved by the Committee established by Decision (CFSP) 2021/509 in the 2022 amending budget corresponding to the Assistance Measure.’; (4) in Article 2, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following: ‘4. Expenditure related to the implementation of the Assistance Measure shall be eligible as from 1 January 2022 and until a date to be determined by the Council. At least 50 per cent of the financial reference amount shall cover expenditure incurred as of 11 March 2022.’; (5) Article 5 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 5 The Member States shall permit the transit of military equipment, including accompanying personnel, through their territories, including their airspace, consistent with Article 56(3) of Decision (CFSP) 2021/509.’.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 March 2022. For the Council The President J.-Y. LE DRIAN

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/338 of 28 February 2022 on an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility for the supply to the Ukrainian Armed Forces of military equipment, and platforms, designed to deliver lethal force (OJ L 60, 28.2.2022, p. 1).
POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2022/657

of 12 April 2022

on the appointment of the EU Mission Force Commander of the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali), and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2021/2209 (EUTM Mali/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 2013/34/CFSP of 17 January 2013 on a European Union military mission to contribute to the training of Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali) (1), and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 5(1) of Decision 2013/34/CFSP, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to take decisions concerning the political control and strategic direction of EUTM Mali, including decisions on the appointment of subsequent EU Mission Force Commanders for EUTM Mali.

(2) On 7 December 2021, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/2209 (2), appointing Brigadier General Christian RIENER as the EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM Mali.

(3) On 15 October 2021, Czechia proposed the appointment of Brigadier General Radek HASALA to succeed Brigadier General Christian RIENER as the EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM Mali.

(4) On 11 March 2022, the EU Military Committee agreed to recommend that Brigadier General Radek HASALA should succeed Brigadier General Christian RIENER from 21 June 2022.

(5) A decision on the appointment of Brigadier General Radek HASALA as the EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM Mali from 21 June 2022 should therefore be taken.

(6) Decision (CFSP) 2021/2209 should be repealed.

(7) 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 Radek HASALA is hereby appointed as the EU Mission Force Commander of the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali) from 21 June 2022.

Article 2 Decision (CFSP) 2021/2209 is hereby repealed.

Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on 21 June 2022.

Done at Brussels, 12 April 2022. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson D. PRONK

(1) OJ L 14, 18.1.2013, p. 19.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2021/2209 of 7 December 2021 on the appointment of the EU Mission Force Commander of the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2021/1083 (EUTM Mali/2/2021) (OJ L 447, 14.12.2021, p. 1).
(1)

in Article 6, the following paragraphs are inserted: ‘2a. The prohibitions set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to: (a) public bodies or legal persons, entities or bodies which receive public funding from the Union or Member States, provided that the goods, technology, services and assistance referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 are necessary for exclusively humanitarian purposes in the non-government-controlled areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine; (b) organisations and agencies which are pillar-assessed by the Union and with which the Union has signed a financial framework partnership agreement on the basis of which the organisations and agencies act as humanitarian partners of the Union, provided that the goods, technology, services and assistance referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 are necessary for exclusively humanitarian purposes in the non-government-controlled areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine; (c) organisations and agencies to which the Union has granted the Humanitarian Partnership Certificate or which are certified or recognised by a Member State in accordance with national procedures, provided that the goods, technology, services and assistance referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 are necessary for exclusively humanitarian purposes in the non-government-controlled areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine; or (d) Member States’ specialised agencies, provided that the goods, technology, services and assistance referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 are necessary for exclusively humanitarian purposes in the non-government-controlled areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine. 2b. In cases not covered by paragraph 2a, and by way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, the competent authorities of a Member State may grant specific or general authorisations, under such general and specific terms and conditions as they deem appropriate, for the sale, supply, transfer or export of goods or technology referred to in paragraph 1 and the provision of services and assistance referred to in paragraph 2, after having determined that such goods, technology, services and assistance are necessary for exclusively humanitarian purposes in the non-government-controlled areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine. The Member State concerned shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisation granted under this paragraph within two weeks of any authorisation granted.’;
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2022/755

of 16 May 2022

implementing Decision (CFSP) 2015/740 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in South Sudan

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) 2015/740 of 7 May 2015 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in South Sudan and repealing Decision 2014/449/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 7 May 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/740.

(2) In accordance with Article 12(2) of Decision (CFSP) 2015/740, the Council has reviewed the list of persons subject to restrictive measures set out in Annex II to that Decision.

(3) The Council has concluded that restrictive measures against one person listed in Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2015/740 should be maintained and that the entry for that person should be updated and renumbered.

(4) Decision (CFSP) 2015/740 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2015/740 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.

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

Done at Brussels, 16 May 2022. For the Council The President J. BORRELL FONTELLES

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/740 of 7 May 2015 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in South Sudan and repealing Decision 2014/449/CFSP (OJ L 117, 8.5.2015, p. 52).
POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2022/1179

of 7 July 2022

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) 2022/217 (ATALANTA/4/2022)

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) (the 'EU Force Commander').

(2) On 15 February 2022, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2022/217 (2), appointing Rear Admiral Fabrizio BONDI as the EU Force Commander.

(3) On 30 June 2022, the EU Operation Commander recommended the appointment of Rear Admiral Riccardo MARCHIÓ as the new EU Force Commander as soon as possible.

(4) On 30 June 2022, the EU Military Committee agreed to that recommendation.

(5) Decision (CFSP) 2022/217 should therefore be repealed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Rear Admiral Riccardo MARCHIÓ 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 7 July 2022.

Article 2 Decision (CFSP) 2022/217 is hereby repealed.

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

Done at Brussels, 7 July 2022. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson D. PRONK

(1) OJ L 301, 12.11.2008, p. 33.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2022/217 of 15 February 2022 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) 2022/41 (ATALANTA/3/2022) (OJ L 37, 18.2.2022, p. 39).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2022/1240

of 18 July 2022

amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/489 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and other Western Balkan regional issues

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 2 April 2020, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/489 (1) appointing Mr Miroslav LAJČÁK as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and other Western Balkan regional issues. The EUSR’s mandate has been extended by Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/470 (2) and is to expire on 31 August 2022.

(2) The EUSR’s mandate should be extended for a further period of 24 months and a new financial reference amount for the period from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2024 should be established.

(3) 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) 2020/489 is amended as follows: (1) Article 1 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 1 European Union Special Representative The mandate of Mr Miroslav LAJČÁK as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and other Western Balkan regional issues is extended until 31 August 2024. 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 September 2022 to 31 August 2024 shall be EUR 3 970 000.’; (3) in Article 13, 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 2024.’.

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

Done at Brussels, 18 July 2022. For the Council The President J. BORRELL FONTELLES

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/489 of 2 April 2020 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and other Western Balkan regional issues (OJ L 105, 3.4.2020, p. 3).

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/470 of 18 March 2021 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/489 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and other Western Balkan regional issues (OJ L 96, 19.3.2021, p. 13).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2022/1447

of 1 September 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 and continues to condemn actions and policies undermining the territorial integrity of Ukraine.

(3) In view of the gravity of the situation, the Council considers that three persons responsible for actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine 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) 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, 1 September 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) 2022/1626

of 20 September 2022

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) The Council considers that the title of Decision 2013/798/CFSP should be amended.

(3) On 29 July 2022, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2648 (2022), That Resolution extends the measures and amends the exceptions to the arms embargo.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Decision 2013/798/CFSP is amended as follows: (1) the title is replaced by the following: ‘Council Decision 2013/798/CFSP of 23 December 2013 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Central African Republic’; (2) Article 2 is amended as follows: (a) in paragraph 1, point (c) is replaced by the following: ‘(c) the sale, supply, transfer or export of arms and related materiel brought into the CAR by Chadian or Sudanese forces solely for their use in international patrols of the tripartite force established on 23 May 2011 in Khartoum by the CAR, Chad and Sudan, to enhance security in the common border areas, in cooperation with MINUSCA, as notified in advance to the Committee;’; (b) in paragraph 1, point (g) is replaced by the following: ‘(g) the sale, supply, transfer or export of weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, and the provision of related assistance, to the CAR security forces, including state civilian law enforcement institutions, where such weapons, ammunition, vehicles or equipment are intended solely for support of, or use in, the CAR process of SSR, as notified in advance to the Committee; or’; (c) in paragraph 1, point (h) is deleted; (d) paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: ‘2. Member States shall notify the Committee in advance of the delivery of any sale, supply, transfer or export as permitted in points (a), (b), (c), (d), (f) and (g) of paragraph 1.’.

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, 20 September 2022. For the Council The President M. BEK

(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).