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COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2021/1025

of 21 June 2021

amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/809 in support of the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) on the 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 11 May 2017 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/809 (1), which provides for a 36-month implementation period from the date of conclusion of the financing agreement referred to in Article 3(3) of that Decision, for the projects referred to in Article 1 thereof.

(2) On 16 June 2020 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/795 (2), amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/809 by extending its implementation period until 10 August 2021.

(3) On 26 March 2021, the United Nations (UN) Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), which is responsible for the technical implementation of the projects referred to in Article 1 of Decision (CFSP) 2017/809, requested a further eight-month extension of the implementation period of that Decision. The requested extension would allow UNODA to continue delivering assistance to the UN Member States implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) (‘UNSCR 1540’), to contribute further to an ongoing comprehensive review, to continue delivering assistance to the Committee of the UN Security Council established by UNSCR 1540 until the end of its current mandate on 28 April 2022, and to mitigate the losses resulting from projects that remain undelivered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

(4) The continuation of the projects referred to in Article 1 of Decision (CFSP) 2017/809 does not have any implication as regards financial resources until 25 April 2022.

(5) Decision (CFSP) 2017/809 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Article 5(2) of Decision (CFSP) 2017/809 is replaced by the following: ‘2. This Decision shall expire on 25 April 2022.’.

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

Done at Luxembourg, 21 June 2021. For the Council The President J. BORRELL FONTELLES

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/809 of 11 May 2017 in support of the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery (OJ L 121, 12.5.2017, p. 39).

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/795 of 16 June 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/809 in support of the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery (OJ L 193, 17.6.2020, p. 14).
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2021/1693

of 21 September 2021

amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/2010 in support of countering illicit proliferation and trafficking of small arms, light weapons (SALW) and ammunition and their impact in Latin America and the Caribbean in the framework of the EU Strategy against Illicit Firearms, Small Arms & Light Weapons and their Ammunition ‘Securing Arms, Protecting Citizens’

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty of the 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 17 December 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/2010 (1).

(2) Decision (CFSP) 2018/2010 provides for a 36-month implementation period for the activities referred to in Article 1 of that Decision from the date of the conclusion of the financing agreement referred to in Article 3(3) of that Decision.

(3) The Organization of American States (OAS) requested an extension of the implementation period of Decision (CFSP) 2018/2010 by 5 months, until 31 May 2022, to take into account the delay in the implementation of project activities under Decision (CFSP) 2018/2010 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

(4) The continuation of the activities referred to in Article 1 of Decision (CFSP) 2018/2010 until 31 May 2022 can be performed without any consequences as regards financial resources.

(5) Decision (CFSP) 2018/2010 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Article 5, paragraph 2 of Decision (CFSP) 2018/2010 is replaced by the following: ‘2. This Decision shall expire on 31 May 2022.’.

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

Done at Brussels, 21 September 2021. For the Council The President G. DOVŽAN

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/2010 of 17 December 2018 in support of countering illicit proliferation and trafficking of small arms, light weapons (SALW) and ammunition and their impact in Latin America and the Caribbean in the framework of the EU Strategy against Illicit Firearms, Small Arms & Light Weapons and their Ammunition ‘Securing Arms, Protecting Citizens’ (OJ L 322, 18.12.2018, p. 27).
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)

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 the European Union CSDP Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA), including the decisions on the appointment of subsequent EU Mission Force Commanders.

(2) On 1 September 2020, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/1250 (2), appointing Brigadier General Paulo Manuel SIMÕES DAS NEVES DE ABREU as the EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM RCA.

(3) On 7 July 2021, the French Military authorities proposed the appointment of Brigadier General Jacques LANGLADE DE MONTGROS to succeed Brigadier General Paulo Manuel SIMÕES DAS NEVES DE ABREU as the EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM RCA as from 14 September 2021.

(4) On 19 July 2021, the EU Military Committee agreed to recommend that PSC approve this proposal.

(5) A decision on the appointment of Brigadier General Jacques LANGLADE DE MONTGROS should be taken. Furthermore, Decision (CFSP) 2020/1250 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 Jacques LANGLADE DE MONTGROS 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 14 September 2021.

Article 2 Decision (CFSP) 2020/1250 is hereby repealed as from 14 September 2021.

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

Done at Brussels, 26 August 2021. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson S. FROM-EMMESBERGER

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

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2020/1250 of 1 September 2020 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) 2019/1113 (EUTM RCA/2/2020) (OJ L 290, 4.9.2020, p. 14).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2021/1823

of 18 October 2021

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 29 July 2021, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2588 (2021), which extends the exemptions to the arms embargo and broadens the scope of the restrictive measures.

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

(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) in Article 2(1), point (g) 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, and their spare parts, and of rocket-propelled grenades, and ammunition specially designed for such weapons, and of mortars with a calibre of 60 mm and 82 mm, and ammunition specially designed for such weapons, and the provision of related assistance, 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;’; (2) in Article 2a(1), the following point is added: ‘(k) involved in planning, directing, sponsoring or committing acts in the CAR that violate international humanitarian law, including attacks against medical personnel or humanitarian personnel,’; (3) in Article 2b(1), the following point is added: ‘(k) involved in planning, directing, sponsoring or committing acts in the CAR that violate international humanitarian law, including attacks against medical personnel or humanitarian personnel,’.

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

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

(1) Council Decision 2013/798/CFSP of 23 December 2013 concerning restrictive measures against the Central African Republic (OJ L 352, 24.12.2013, p. 51).
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2021/1792

of 11 October 2021

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 European Union does not recognise the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by the Russian Federation.

(3) Since the illegal annexation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, the Russian Federation has been making continuous efforts to subject those occupied territories to its rule. In particular, the Russian Federation uses the powers of its judiciary to oppress the opponents of its illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol.

(4) Several judges, prosecutors and security officers are responsible for enforcing Russian law in the illegally occupied Crimea and Sevastopol. Those persons have been taking biased decisions in multiple politically motivated criminal proceedings or prosecuting pro-Ukrainian activists or intensifying the oppression campaign against opponents of the illegal annexation.

(5) The Council considers that eight individuals 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 for their role in undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The persons listed in the Annex to this Decision shall be added to the list set out in the Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP.

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

Done at Luxembourg, 11 October 2021. For the Council The President J. PODGORŠEK

(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

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2021/2099

of 25 November 2021

extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA) (EUAM RCA/1/2021)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

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

Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/2110 of 9 December 2019 on the European Union CSDP Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA) (1), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Decision (CFSP) 2019/2110, 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 political control and strategic direction of the European Union CSDP Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

(2) On 17 December 2019, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2019/2189 (2) appointing Mr Paulo SOARES as Head of Mission of EUAM RCA from 9 December 2019 to 8 December 2020.

(3) On 24 November 2020, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/1774 (3) extending the mandate of Mr Paulo SOARES as Head of Mission of EUAM RCA from 9 December 2020 to 8 December 2021.

(4) The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has proposed to further extend the mandate of Mr Paulo SOARES as Head of Mission of EUAM RCA from 9 December 2021 to 8 August 2022,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The mandate of Mr Paulo SOARES as Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA) is hereby extended from 9 December 2021 to 8 August 2022.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 9 December 2021.

Done at Brussels, 25 November 2021. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson D. PRONK

(1) OJ L 318, 10.12.2019, p. 141.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2019/2189 of 17 December 2019 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European CSDP Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA) (EUAM RCA/1/2019) (OJ L 330, 20.12.2019, p. 51).

(3) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2020/1774 of 24 November 2020 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA) (EUAM RCA/1/2020) (OJ L 398, 27.11.2020, p. 22).
Official Journal of the European Union

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2021/2211

of 7 December 2021

extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) (EUCAP Sahel Mali/2/2021)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

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

Having regard to Council Decision 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 the European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

(2) On 8 December 2020, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/2199 (2) appointing Mr Hervé FLAHAUT as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Mali from 1 January 2021 to 14 January 2021.

(3) On 7 January 2021, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/14 (3) extending the mandate of EUCAP Sahel Mali until 31 January 2023.

(4) On 14 January 2021, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/58 (4) extending the mandate of Mr Hervé FLAHAUT as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Mali from 15 January 2021 until 14 January 2022.

(5) The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has proposed to extend the mandate of Mr Hervé FLAHAUT as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Mali from 15 January 2022 to 31 January 2023,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The mandate of Mr Hervé FLAHAUT as Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) is hereby extended from 15 January 2022 to 31 January 2023.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 15 January 2022.

Done at Brussels, 7 December 2021. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson D. PRONK

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

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2020/2199 of 8 December 2020 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) (EUCAP Sahel Mali/2/2020) (OJ L 434, 23.12.2020, p. 54).

(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/14 of 7 January 2021 amending Decision 2014/219/CFSP on the European Union CSDP Mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) (OJ L 5, 8.1.2021, p. 16).

(4) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2021/58 of 14 January 2021 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) (EUCAP Sahel Mali/1/2021) (OJ L 26, 26.1.2021, p. 1).
(2)

The objectives of the initiative are expressed as follows: ‘In Europe there are many existing stores with an empty rooftop; in most of the cases these rooftops are not being used for any specific purpose. In addition, these rooftops are full of plastic and stones, materials of which the roof is made of. Therefore, these areas are in itself not contributing to the benefits of the environment, rather they are simply increasing the environmental damages. The reason of focusing on the environmental benefits is stemming from our current time environmental crisis. We need to rethink and find ways to increase the awareness of environmental problems and how to bring our society, the economy and the protection of our planet in a healthy balance. Therefore, the core of the plan is to utilize the existing spaces found on rooftops. The idea is to create on different corporations’ rooftops a green garden area. In this way the unutilized roofs, could be transformed in means able of improving and aiding the environmental crisis.’
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2021/720

of 29 April 2021

appointing an alternate member, proposed by the Portuguese 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 Council Decision (EU) 2019/852 of 21 May 2019 determining the composition of the Committee of the Regions (1),

Having regard to the proposal from the Portuguese Government,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 300(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, 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 20 January 2020, the Council adopted Decision (EU) 2020/102 (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) An alternate member’s seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Rui Jorge DA SILVA LEITE DE BETTENCOURT as a result of the end of his function as member of a Regional Executive (Governo Regional dos Açores).

(4) The Portuguese government has proposed Mr Pedro CHAVES DE FARIA E CASTRO, who is a representative of a regional body with political accountability to an elected assembly (Subsecretário Regional da Presidência do Governo Regional dos Açores), as an alternate 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 Pedro CHAVES DE FARIA E CASTRO, representative of a regional body with political accountability to an elected assembly: Subsecretário Regional da Presidência do Governo Regional dos Açores, is hereby appointed as an alternate 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, 29 April 2021. For the Council The President A. P. ZACARIAS

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

(2) Council Decision (EU) 2020/102 of 20 January 2020 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 20, 24.1.2020, p. 2).