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Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2019/1114

of 28 June 2019

amending Decision 2013/354/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

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

Whereas:

(1) On 3 July 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/354/CFSP (1), which continued the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) as from 1 July 2013.

(2) On 29 June 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/942 (2), amending Decision 2013/354/CFSP and extending EUPOL COPPS from 1 July 2018 until 30 June 2019.

(3) Following the Strategic Review of EUPOL COPPS, EUPOL COPPS should be extended for a further period of 12 months, until 30 June 2020.

(4) Decision 2013/354/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly.

(5) EUPOL COPPS will be conducted 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 2013/354/CFSP is amended as follows: (1) in Article 12(1), the following subparagraph is added: ‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPOL COPPS for the period from 1 July 2019 until 30 June 2020 shall be EUR 12 430 000.’; (2) in Article 15, the third paragraph is replaced by the following: ‘It shall expire on 30 June 2020.’.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 1 July 2019.

Done at Brussels, 28 June 2019. For the Council The President G. CIAMBA

(1) Council Decision 2013/354/CFSP of 3 July 2013 on the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (OJ L 185, 4.7.2013, p. 12).

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/942 of 29 June 2018 amending Decision 2013/354/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (OJ L 166, 3.7.2018, p. 17).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2019/1210

of 15 July 2019

amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

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 27 May 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 (1) concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

(2) In accordance with Article 36(2) of Decision (CFSP) 2016/849, the Council reviewed the list of designated persons and entities set out in Annexes II, III, V and VI to that Decision.

(3) One person who was listed both in Annexes I and II should be removed from Annex II. The entry concerning one entity in Annex III should be updated.

(4) Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Annexes II and III to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 are amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.

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 Brussels, 15 July 2019. For the Council The President F. MOGHERINI

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 of 27 May 2016 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and repealing Decision 2013/183/CFSP (OJ L 141, 28.5.2016, p. 79).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2019/1297

of 31 July 2019

amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382 establishing a European Security and Defence College (ESDC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 28(1), 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 21 December 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382 (1), establishing a European Security and Defence College (ESDC).

(2) On 14 May 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/712 (2), entrusting the ESDC with the creation of the Cyber Education, Training, Evaluation and Exercise platform, while noting the need to ensure complementarity with other Union efforts and initiatives.

(3) On 6 November 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/1655 (3), amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382 and establishing a financial reference amount for the period from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019.

(4) On 20 September 2018, the Political and Security Committee adopted the Terms of Reference for the EU Civilian Training Group as a special configuration of the Committee for Civilian Aspects of Crisis Management.

(5) On 15 March 2019, during the meeting of the EU Civilian Training Group, Member States expressed the need for Union financial support for the Civilian Coordinators for Training (CCT).

(6) On 3 June 2019, the ESDC Steering Committee decided that the ESDC should administer and manage the costs relating to travel and accommodation expenses of the CCT.

(7) Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 In Article 4(3) of Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382, the following point is added: ‘(j) support the Committee for Civilian Aspects of Crisis Management and the EU Civilian Training Group by administering and managing the travel and accommodation costs relating to the activities of the Civilian Coordinators for Training.’.

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

Done at Brussels, 31 July 2019. For the Council The President T. TUPPURAINEN

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382 of 21 December 2016 establishing a European Security and Defence College (ESDC) and repealing Decision 2013/189/CFSP (OJ L 352, 23.12.2016, p. 60).

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/712 of 14 May 2018 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382 establishing a European Security and Defence College (ESDC) (OJ L 119, 15.5.2018, p. 37).

(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1655 of 6 November 2018 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382 establishing a European Security and Defence College (ESDC) (OJ L 276, 7.11.2018, p. 9).
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2019/1610

of 24 September 2019

appointing four members, proposed by Malta, 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 Government of Malta,

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. On the basis of a different mandate, Mr Samuel AZZOPARDI was re-appointed as a member, on 30 May 2016 by Council Decision (EU) 2016/878 (4). On 10 November 2015, by Council Decision (EU) 2015/2029 (5), Mr Peter BONELLO was replaced by Mr Anthony MIFSUD as a member.

(2) Four members' seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the mandates on the basis of which Mr Samuel AZZOPARDI (Councillor, Rabat Citta Victoria, Local Council, Gozo), Mr Joseph CORDINA (Mayor of Xaghra), Mr Paul FARRUGIA (Mayor of Ħal Tarxien) and Mr Anthony MIFSUD (Councillor, Imtarfa Local Council) were proposed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The following are hereby appointed as members of the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2020: — Mr Samuel AZZOPARDI, President Reġjun Għawdex/Gozo Regional Committee President (change of mandate), — Mr Joseph CORDINA, Member of the Local Councils' Executive Committee (change of mandate), — Mr Paul FARRUGIA, President Reġjun Xlokk/South East Regional Committee President (change of mandate), — Mr Anthony MIFSUD, President Regjun Tramuntana/President Northern Region (change of mandate).

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

Done at Brussels, 24 September 2019. For the Council The President K. KULMUNI

(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).

(4) Council Decision (EU) 2016/878 of 30 May 2016 appointing a member, proposed by Malta of the Committee of the Regions (OJ L 145, 2.6.2016, p. 48).

(5) Council Decision (EU) 2015/2029 of 10 November 2015 appointing one Maltese member and two Maltese alternate members of the Committee of the Regions (OJ L 297, 13.11.2015, p. 8).
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2019/1788

of 24 October 2019

amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi

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 1 October 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763 (1), concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi.

(2) On the basis of a review of Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763, the restrictive measures should be renewed until 31 October 2020.

(3) A provision should be added to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763 specifying that the Council and the High Representative may process personal data in order to carry out their tasks under that Decision.

(4) Individual designations set out in the Annex to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763 were reviewed, and the information concerning one natural person should be amended.

(5) Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763 is amended as follows: (1) The following article is inserted: ‘Article 4a 1. The Council and the High Representative may process personal data in order to carry out their tasks under this Decision, in particular: (a) as regards the Council, for preparing and making amendments to the Annex; (b) as regards the High Representative, for preparing amendments to the Annex. 2. The Council and the High Representative may process, where applicable, relevant data relating to criminal offences committed by listed natural persons, to criminal convictions of such persons or to security measures concerning such persons, only to the extent that such processing is necessary for the preparation of the Annex. 3. For the purposes of this Decision, the Council and the High Representative are designated as “controllers” within the meaning of point (8) of Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*1), in order to ensure that the natural persons concerned can exercise their rights under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725. (*1) Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 39).’." (2) The second paragraph of Article 6 is replaced by the following: ‘This Decision shall apply until 31 October 2020.’. (3) 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, 24 October 2019. For the Council The President A.-K. PEKONEN

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763 of 1 October 2015 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi (OJ L 257, 2.10.2015, p. 37).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2019/1967

of 25 November 2019

appointing an alternate 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) An alternate member’s seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Vito SANTARSIERO,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The following 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 2020: — Mr Vito BARDI, Presidente della Regione Basilicata.

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

Done at Brussels, 25 November 2019. For the Council The President F. MOGHERINI

(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).
Official Journal of the European Union

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)

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) 2017/1869 of 16 October 2017 on the European Union Advisory Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq (EUAM Iraq) (1), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 9(1) of Decision (CFSP) 2017/1869, 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 Advisory Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq (EUAM Iraq), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

(2) Pursuant to Article 6(1) of Decision (CFSP) 2017/1869, Mr Markus RITTER was appointed as Head of Mission of EUAM Iraq.

(3) On 15 October 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/1545 (2) extending the mandate of EUAM Iraq until 17 April 2020.

(4) On 11 November 2019, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed the appointment of Mr Christoph BUIK as Head of Mission of EUAM Iraq from 1 January 2020 to 17 April 2020,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Mr Christoph BUIK is hereby appointed as Head of Mission of the European Union Advisory Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq (EUAM Iraq) from 1 January 2020 to 17 April 2020.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 1 January 2020.

Done at Brussels, 11 December 2019. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson S. FROM-EMMESBERGER

(1) OJ L 266, 17.10.2017, p. 12.

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1545 of 15 October 2018 amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/1869 on the European Union Advisory Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq (EUAM Iraq) (OJ L 259, 16.10.2018, p. 31).
POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2019/2096

of 28 November 2019

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) 2019/948 (EUTM Mali/2/2019)

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 the 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 29 May 2019, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2019/948 (2) appointing Brigadier General Christian HABERSATTER as the EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM Mali.

(3) On 22 October 2019, Portugal proposed the appointment of Brigadier General João Pedro RATO BOGA DE OLIVEIRA RIBEIRO to succeed Brigadier General Christian HABERSATTER as the EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM Mali as from 12 December 2019.

(4) On 29 October 2019, the EU Military Committee supported that recommendation.

(5) A decision on the appointment of Brigadier General João Pedro RATO BOGA DE OLIVEIRA RIBEIRO as the EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM Mali as from 12 December 2019 should be taken.

(6) Decision (CFSP) 2019/948 should therefore 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. Consequently, Denmark is not participating in the adoption of this Decision and is neither bound by it nor subject to its application,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Brigadier General João Pedro RATO BOGA DE OLIVEIRA RIBEIRO 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) as from 12 December 2019.

Article 2 Decision (CFSP) 2019/948 is hereby repealed.

Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on 12 December 2019.

Done at Brussels, 28 November 2019. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson S. FROM-EMMESBERGER

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

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2019/948 of 29 May 2019 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) 2018/1791 (EUTM Mali/1/2019) (OJ L 152, 11.6.2019, p. 72).
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2019/3

of 19 December 2018

on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union within the Regional Steering Committee of the Transport Community as regards certain budgetary matters in relation to the implementation of the Treaty establishing the Transport Community

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 91 and Article 100(2), in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The Treaty establishing the Transport Community (‘the TCT’) was signed by the Union in accordance with Council Decision (EU) 2017/1937 (1).

(2) In accordance with Article 41(3) of the TCT, the TCT has applied provisionally since 9 October 2017. It currently applies provisionally among the Contracting Parties, namely the Union, the Republic of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo (*1), Montenegro and the Republic of Serbia.

(3) The Regional Steering Committee of the Transport Community (‘the Steering Committee’) is to adopt the budget of the Transport Community for the year 2019 in order to ensure the proper implementation of the TCT.

(4) It is appropriate to establish the position to be taken on the Union's behalf in the Steering Committee as regards its Decision on certain budgetary matters, as such a Decision is necessary for the initiation of the work of the Permanent Secretariat of the Transport Community, and will have legal effects vis-à-vis the Union.

(5) The empowerment of the Commission to provisionally implement the budget of the Transport Community does not alter the essential character of the powers conferred on that institution by the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The position to be taken on the Union's behalf within the Regional Steering Committee of the Transport Community shall be based on the draft Decision of the Steering Committee attached to this Decision. Minor changes to that draft Decision may be agreed to by the representatives of the Union within the Steering Committee without further decision by the Council.

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

Done at Brussels, 19 December 2018. For the Council The President E. KÖSTINGER

(1) Council Decision (EU) 2017/1937 of 11 July 2017 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Treaty establishing the Transport Community (OJ L 278, 27.10.2017, p. 1).

(*1) This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 (1999) and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.