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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2019/2167

of 17 December 2019

approving the Network Strategy Plan for the air traffic management network functions of the single European sky for the period 2020-2029

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 551/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2004 on the organisation and use of airspace in the single European sky (the Airspace Regulation) (1), and in particular Article 6(4) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Regulation (EU) No 677/2011 (2) and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/123 (3) provide that the Network Manager appointed in accordance with those Regulations is required to establish and keep up-to-date the Network Strategy Plan.

(2) Regulation (EU) No 677/2011 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/123 require that the Network Strategy Plan is to be adopted by the Commission after endorsement by the Network Management Board.

(3) On 27 June 2019, the Network Management Board endorsed the Network Strategy Plan for the period from 2020 to 2029. That period is aligned with the relevant reference periods and covers the period of appointment of the Network Manager.

(4) The Network Strategy Plan should be approved.

(5) This decision should enter into force as a matter of urgency before the beginning of the period covered by the Network Strategy Plan.

(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Single Sky Committee established by Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4),

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The Network Strategy Plan 2020-2029 as endorsed by the Network Management Board at its 25th meeting on 27 June 2019 (5) is approved.

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 December 2019. For the Commission The President Ursula VON DER LEYEN

(1) OJ L 96, 31.3.2004, p. 20.

(2) Commission Regulation (EU) No 677/2011 of 7 July 2011 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of air traffic management (ATM) network functions and amending Regulation (EU) No 691/2010 (OJ L 185, 15.7.2011, p. 1).

(3) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/123 of 24 January 2019 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of air traffic management (ATM) network functions and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 677/2011 (OJ L 28, 31.1.2019, p. 1).

(4) Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2004 laying down the framework for the creation of the single European sky (the framework Regulation), (OJ L 96, 31.3.2004, p. 1).

(5) Network Strategy Plan for the air traffic management network functions of the single European sky for the period 2020-2029, published as document NMB/19/25/7 on the website of the Network Manager: https://www.eurocontrol.int/network-manager#key-documents
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2019/2246

of 19 December 2019

on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union in the CETA Joint Committee as regards the adoption of the List of Arbitrators pursuant to Article 29.8 of the Agreement

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 207(4), in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada, of the one part, and the European Union and its Member States, of the other part (‘the Agreement’) was signed on 30 October 2016.

(2) In accordance with Council Decision (EU) 2017/38 (1), parts of the Agreement have been provisionally applied since 21 September 2017.

(3) Article 29.8.1 of the Agreement provides that the CETA Joint Committee, established under Article 26.1 of the Agreement, is to establish a list of at least 15 individuals who are willing and able to serve as arbitrators.

(4) It is therefore appropriate to establish the position to be taken on the Union's behalf in the CETA Joint Committee as the envisaged decision will be binding on the Union,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The position to be taken on the Union's behalf in the CETA Joint Committee with regard to the adoption of the list of arbitrators pursuant to Article 29.8 of the Agreement shall be based on the draft decision of the CETA Joint Committee attached to this Decision.

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

Done at Brussels, 19 December 2019. For the Council The President K. MIKKONEN

(1) Council Decision (EU) 2017/38 of 28 October 2016 on the provisional application of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada, of the one part, and the European Union and its Member States, of the other part (OJ L 11, 14.1.2017, p. 1080).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/530

of 16 April 2020

extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Advisory Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq (EUAM Iraq)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 42(4) and 43(2) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 16 October 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/1869 (1), establishing a European Union Advisory Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq (EUAM Iraq).

(2) On 11 December 2019, the Political and Security Committee adopted Decision (CFSP) 2019/2188 (2), appointing Mr Christoph BUIK as Head of Mission of EUAM Iraq from 1 January 2020 to 17 April 2020.

(3) On 7 April 2020, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/513 (3), extending the mandate of EUAM Iraq until 30 April 2022.

(4) The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has proposed to extend the mandate of Mr Christoph BUIK as Head of Mission of EUAM Iraq from 18 April 2020 to 17 April 2021,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The mandate of Mr Christoph BUIK as Head of Mission of EUAM Iraq is hereby extended until 17 April 2021.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 18 April 2020.

Done at Brussels, 16 April 2020. For the Council The President G. GRLIĆ RADMAN

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/1869 of 16 October 2017 on the European Union Advisory Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq (EUAM Iraq) (OJ L 266, 17.10.2017, p. 12).

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2019/2188 of 11 December 2019 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Advisory Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq (EUAM Iraq) (EUAM Iraq/3/2019) (OJ L 330, 20.12.2019, p. 50).

(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/513 of 7 April 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/1869 on the European Union Advisory Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq (EUAM Iraq) (OJ L 113, 8.4.2020, p. 38).
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2020/710

of 25 May 2020

amending Decision 1999/70/EC concerning the external auditors of the national central banks, as regards the external auditors of Latvijas Banka

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Protocol No 4 on the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 27.1 thereof,

Having regard to the Recommendation of the European Central Bank of 19 March 2020 to the Council of the European Union on the external auditors of Latvijas Banka (ECB/2020/14) (1),

Whereas:

(1) The accounts of the European Central Bank (ECB) and of the national central banks of the Member States whose currency is the euro are to be audited by independent external auditors recommended by the Governing Council of the ECB and approved by the Council of the European Union.

(2) The mandate of the external auditors of Latvijas Banka expired after the audit for the financial year 2019. It is therefore necessary to appoint external auditors from the financial year 2020.

(3) Latvijas Banka has selected SIA Ernst & Young Baltic as its external auditors for the financial years 2020 to 2024.

(4) The Governing Council of the ECB has recommended that SIA Ernst & Young Baltic be appointed as the external auditors of Latvijas Banka for the financial years 2020 to 2024.

(5) Following the recommendation of the Governing Council of the ECB, Council Decision 1999/70/EC (2) should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 In Article 1 of Decision 1999/70/EC, paragraph 18 is replaced by the following: ‘18. SIA Ernst & Young Baltic are hereby approved as the external auditors of Latvijas Banka for the financial years 2020 to 2024.’.

Article 2 This Decision shall take effect on the date of its notification.

Article 3 This Decision is addressed to the European Central Bank.

Done at Brussels, 25 May 2020. For the Council The President G. GRLIĆ RADMAN

(1) OJ C 98, 25.3.2020, p. 1.

(2) Council Decision 1999/70/EC of 25 January 1999 concerning the external auditors of the national central banks (OJ L 22, 29.1.1999, p. 69).
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/905

of 29 June 2020

amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/1428 in support of the implementation of the Maputo Action Plan for the implementation of the 1997 Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction

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 4 August 2017 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/1428 (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 activities referred to in Article 1 thereof.

(2) The financing agreement with the Implementation Support Unit of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction (the ‘ISU’), represented by the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining, which is the implementing agency for Decision (CFSP) 2017/1428, was signed on 30 October 2017 and expires on 29 October 2020.

(3) On 16 April 2020, the ISU requested a no-cost four-month extension of the implementation period of Decision (CFSP) 2017/1428 until 28 February 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on international travel.

(4) The continuation of the activities referred to in Article 1 of Decision (CFSP) 2017/1428 does not have any implication as regards financial resources until 28 February 2021.

(5) Decision (CFSP) 2017/1428 should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Article 5 of Decision (CFSP) 2017/1428 is hereby replaced by the following: ‘Article 5 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall expire on 28 February 2021.’.

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

Done at Brussels, 29 June 2020. For the Council The President A. METELKO-ZGOMBIĆ

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/1428 of 4 August 2017 in support of the implementation of the Maputo Action Plan for the implementation of the 1997 Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction (OJ L 204, 5.8.2017, p. 101).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2020/1137

of 30 July 2020

implementing Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 31(2) thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 of 31 July 2015 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya, and repealing Decision 2011/137/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 12(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal 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) In accordance with 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 restrictive measures against all persons and entities in the lists set out in Annexes II and IV to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 should be maintained, and that the identifying information for one person 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, 30 July 2020. For the Council The President M. ROTH

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

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 19 June 2019, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2019/1113 (2) appointing Brigadier General Éric PELTIER as the EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM RCA.

(3) On 6 July 2020, the Director of the Military Planning and Conduct Capability proposed the appointment of Colonel Paulo Manuel SIMÕES DAS NEVES DE ABREU to succeed Brigadier General Éric PELTIER as the EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM RCA as from 19 September 2020.

(4) On 10 July 2020, the EU Military Committee agreed to recommend that PSC approve this proposal.

(5) Portugal has indicated that Colonel Paulo Manuel SIMÕES DAS NEVES DE ABREU will be promoted to Brigadier General upon his appointment as the EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM RCA.

(6) A decision on the appointment of Brigadier General Paulo Manuel SIMÕES DAS NEVES DE ABREU should be taken. Furthermore, Decision (CFSP) 2019/1113 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 Paulo Manuel SIMÕES DAS NEVES DE ABREU 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 19 September 2020.

Article 2 Decision (CFSP) 2019/1113 is hereby repealed as of 19 September 2020.

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

Done at Brussels, 1 September 2020. 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) 2019/1113 of 19 June 2019 on the appointment of the EU Mission Force Commander of the European Union CSDP Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA) (EUTM RCA/1/2019) (OJ L 176, 1.7.2019, p. 4).
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION FOR THE COORDINATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEMS

DECISION No H9

of 17 June 2020

regarding the postponement of deadlines mentioned in Articles 67 and 70 of Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as well as in Decision No S9 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

(Text of relevance to the EEA and to the EC/Switzerland Agreement)

(2020/C 259/03)

THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION FOR THE COORDINATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY SCHEMES,

Having regard to Article 72(a) of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the coordination of social security systems (1), under which the Administrative Commission is responsible for dealing with all administrative questions or questions of interpretation arising from the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 and Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 on the coordination of social security systems (2),

Having regard to Articles 35 and 65(8) of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004, and to Articles 67 and 70 of Regulation (EC) No 987/2009,

Having regard to the case-law of the European Court of Justice according to which force majeure can be invoked if a non-compliance with legal obligations was attributable to circumstances beyond one’s control, which were abnormal and unforeseeable and the consequences of which could not have been avoided despite the exercise of all due diligence (cf. the judgment of the Court of Justice of 13 July 1995, C-391/93, Perrotta, EU:C:1995:240),

Whereas:

(1) The Member States have been affected by the consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak crisis in a unique matter. The crisis hampers usual work procedures in the relevant institutions in the Member States significantly and creates an exceptional situation where the normal operation of reimbursement procedures is not possible.

(2) When applying the rules on reimbursement in Articles 67 and 70 of Regulation (EC) No 987/2009, the uniqueness of the situation has to be considered.

(3) In view of the fact that Member States and their competent institutions have been affected differently by the COVID-19 outbreak so far, and the further development of the outbreak is not yet predictable, it will be necessary to monitor the situation continuously. When and where necessary, this decision should be modified accordingly and additional agreements between Member States may be concluded,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

1. All deadlines for the introduction and settlement of claims mentioned in Articles 67 and 70 of Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 as well as in Decision No S9 ending between 1 February 2020 and 31 December 2020 inclusive shall be prolonged for a period of six months.

2. This decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union . It shall apply as from 18 June 2020.

The Chair of the Administrative Commission Blaženka KAMENJAŠEVIĆ

(1) OJ L 166, 30.4.2004, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 284, 30.10.2009, p. 1.
POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2020/1541

of 13 October 2020

on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (EUPOL COPPS/1/2020)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

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

Having regard to Council Decision 2013/354/CFSP of 3 July 2013 on the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (1), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 9(1) of Decision 2013/354/CFSP, 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 Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

(2) On 28 September 2017 the PSC adopted Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2017/1802 (2), appointing Mr Kauko AALTOMAA as Head of Mission of EUPOL COPPS from 1 October 2017 to 30 June 2018.

(3) The mandate of Mr Kauko AALTOMAA as Head of Mission of EUPOL COPPS has been regularly extended, most recently until 30 September 2020 by means of Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/902 (3), which also amended Decision 2013/354/CFSP and extended the duration of EUPOL COPPS until 30 June 2021.

(4) On 7 October 2020 the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed the appointment of Ms Nataliya APOSTOLOVA as Head of Mission of EUPOL COPPS,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Ms Nataliya APOSTOLOVA is hereby appointed as Head of Mission of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) from 15 November 2020 to 30 June 2021.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 15 November 2020.

Done at Brussels, 13 October 2020. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson S. FROM-EMMESBERGER

(1) OJ L 185, 4.7.2013, p. 12.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2017/1802 of 28 September 2017 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (EUPOL COPPS/1/2017) (OJ L 259, 7.10.2017, p. 20).

(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/902 of 29 June 2020 amending Decision 2013/354/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (OJ L 207, 30.6.2020, p. 30).