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COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2021/1920

of 28 June 2021

on the signing, on behalf of the Union, and provisional application of the Agreement on air transport between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the State of Qatar, of the other part

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and in particular Article 100(2), in conjunction with Article 218(5), thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) On 7 June 2016 the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations with the State of Qatar for an agreement on air transport. The negotiations were successfully concluded with the initialling of the Agreement on air transport between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the State of Qatar, of the other part (‘the Agreement’) on 4 March 2019.

(2) The signing of the Agreement on behalf of the Union and its provisional application do not affect the allocation of competences between the Union and its Member States. This Decision should not be interpreted as making use of the possibility for the Union to exercise its external competence with regard to areas covered by the Agreement falling within shared competence to the extent that such competence has not yet been exercised internally by the Union.

(3) The Agreement should be signed and applied on a provisional basis, pending the completion of the procedures necessary for its entry into force,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The signing on behalf of the Union of the Agreement on air transport between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the State of Qatar, of the other part, is hereby authorised, subject to the conclusion of the said Agreement (1).

Article 2 The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Union.

Article 3 The Agreement shall be applied on a provisional basis in accordance with Article 29(3) thereof, pending the completion of the procedures necessary for its entry into force.

Article 4 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Luxembourg, 28 June 2021. For the Council The President M. do Céu ANTUNES

(1) See page 3 of this Official Journal.
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the Ministry of Defence of Latvia and the State Defence Logistics and Procurement Centre of Latvia;’.
Official Journal of the European Union

Corrigendum to Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1313 of 25 July 2022 amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine

( Official Journal of the European Union L 198 of 27 July 2022 )

In the title on the Contents Page, and on page 17 in the title and in the signature:

for:

’25 July 2022’,

read:
Official Journal of the European Union

Corrigendum to Council Decision (EU) 2022/2435 of 26 July 2022 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and Ukraine on the carriage of freight by road

( Official Journal of the European Union L 319 of 13 December 2022 )

1. The title on the contents page and the title on page 5:

for:

‘… of 26 July 2022…’,

read:

‘… of 5 December 2022…’.

2. On page 7, where the place and date of adoption are cited:

for:

‘Done at Brussels, 26 July 2022.’,

read:
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2022/1994

of 17 October 2022

on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union within the Sub-Committee on Geographical Indications established by the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Armenia, of the other part, as regards the adoption of its rules of procedure

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Armenia, of the other part (1) (the “Agreement”) was concluded by the Union by means of Council Decision (EU) 2018/104 (2), applied provisionally from 1 June 2018 and entered into force on 1 March 2021.

(2) Pursuant to Article 240(2) of the Agreement, the Sub-Committee on Geographical Indications (the “Sub-Committee”) is to determine its own rules of procedure.

(3) It is appropriate to establish the position to be taken on the Union’s behalf within the Sub-Committee, as regards its rules of procedure, as those rules will be binding on the Union.

(4) In order to ensure the effective implementation of the Agreement, the rules of procedure of the Sub-Committee should be adopted.

(5) The position of the Union within the Sub-Committee should therefore be based on the draft Decision of that Sub-Committee attached to this Decision,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The position to be taken on the Union’s behalf within the Sub-Committee on Geographical Indications as regards the adoption of its rules of procedure shall be based on the draft Decision of that Sub-Committee attached to this Decision.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2022/242

of 21 February 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 1 August 2011, Mr Mohammed Makhlouf was added to the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures pursuant to Council Implementing Decision 2011/488/CFSP (2).

(2) Pursuant to Decision 2013/255/CFSP, Mr Mohammed Makhlouf was maintained on the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures.

(3) On 12 September 2020, Mr Mohammed Makhlouf passed away. Since his heirs are all members of the Makhlouf family, there is an inherent risk that the inherited assets will be used to support the activities of the Syrian regime and will flow directly into the regime’s possession, potentially contributing to the regime’s violent repression of the civilian population.

(4) In view of the gravity of the situation in Syria, and considering the above, five additional members of the Makhlouf family should be added to the list of natural and legal persons, entities or bodies subject to restrictive measures in Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP.

(5) 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 date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 21 February 2022. For the Council The President J. BORRELL FONTELLES

(1) OJ L 147, 1.6.2013, p. 14.

(2) Council Implementing Decision 2011/488/CFSP of 1 August 2011 implementing Decision 2011/273/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria (OJ L 199, 2.8.2011, p. 74).
Official Journal of the European Union

DECISION (EU) 2022/435 OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK

of 8 March 2022

amending Decision 2010/275/EU concerning the management of pooled bilateral loans for the benefit of the Hellenic Republic (ECB/2022/9)

THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 132 thereof,

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) The remuneration of deposits held with the European Central Bank (ECB) as provided for in Decision 2010/275/EU of the European Central Bank (ECB/2010/4) (1) should be aligned with the remuneration of government deposits in accordance with Guideline (EU) 2019/671 of the European Central Bank (ECB/2019/7) (2), in order to ensure consistency in the remuneration of comparable deposits across the Eurosystem.

(2) Therefore, Decision 2010/275/EU (ECB/2010/4) should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Amendment Article 5 of Decision 2010/275/EU (ECB/2010/4) is replaced by the following: ‘Article 5 Remuneration The account maintained with the ECB in the name of the Lenders shall be remunerated as follows: (a) if the deposit facility rate on the relevant calendar day is zero or higher (positive), at zero per cent or the euro short-term rate (€STR), whichever is lower; (b) if the deposit facility rate on the relevant calendar day is lower than zero (negative), at the deposit facility rate or the euro short-term rate (€STR), whichever is lower.’.

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. It shall apply from 4 April 2022.

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

(1) Decision 2010/275/EU of the European Central Bank of 10 May 2010 concerning the management of pooled bilateral loans for the benefit of the Hellenic Republic and amending Decision ECB/2007/7 (ECB/2010/4) (OJ L 119, 13.5.2010, p. 24).

(2) Guideline (EU) 2019/671 of the European Central Bank of 9 April 2019 on domestic asset and liability management operations by the national central banks (ECB/2019/7) (OJ L 113, 29.4.2019, p. 11).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2022/660

of 21 April 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 continues to condemn actions and policies undermining the territorial integrity of Ukraine.

(3) The Council considers that two 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 and for benefitting from Russian decision-makers responsible for the annexation of Crimea or the destabilisation of Eastern Ukraine.

(4) Decision 2014/145/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 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, 21 April 2022. For the Council The President J.-Y. LE DRIAN

(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) 2022/754

of 16 May 2022

amending Decision (CFSP) 2019/797 concerning restrictive measures against cyber-attacks threatening the Union or its Member States

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 May 2019, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2019/797 (1).

(2) Decision (CFSP) 2019/797 applies until 18 May 2022. On the basis of a review of that Decision, the validity of that Decision should be extended until 18 May 2025 and the restrictive measures set out therein should be extended until 18 May 2023.

(3) Decision (CFSP) 2019/797 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Article 10 of Decision (CFSP) 2019/797 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 10 This Decision shall apply until 18 May 2025 and shall be kept under constant review. The measures set out in Articles 4 and 5 shall apply as regards the natural and legal persons, entities and bodies listed in the Annex until 18 May 2023.’.

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) 2019/797 of 17 May 2019 concerning restrictive measures against cyber-attacks threatening the Union or its Member States (OJ L 129 I, 17.5.2019, p. 13).
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2022/885

of 3 June 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.

(3) The Council considers that further derogation options from the asset freeze and the prohibition to make funds and economic resources available to designated persons and entities should be introduced.

(4) Decision 2014/145/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 In Article 2 of Decision 2014/145/CFSP, the following paragraph is added: ‘13. Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to funds or economic resources that are strictly necessary for the provision of electronic communication services by Union telecommunication operators, for the provision of associated facilities and services necessary for the operation, maintenance and security of such electronic communication services, in Russia, in Ukraine, in the Union, between Russia and the Union, and between Ukraine and the Union, and for data centre services in the Union.’.

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, 3 June 2022. For the Council The President C. COLONNA

(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).
(2)

The Annex is amended as follows: (a) the text of sub-section 5.2.5 is replaced by the following: “5.2.5 Conferences for partner countries with advanced export controls systems The project will take the form of two conferences in Brussels, each lasting up to two days. Each conference will provide a forum for advanced-level discussions between Union experts and senior-level representatives (in the areas of policy, licensing and enforcement) of beneficiary countries with advanced export control systems. Each conference will give the participating beneficiary countries the opportunity to: (a) receive information on the newest developments related to the arms trade (e.g. current procurement channels, the impact of new technologies, and security policy-related issues such as hybrid threats); and (b) discuss and exchange views on how recent changes and improvements in arms trade controls can be implemented as part of their own national export control system.”; (b) The text of sub-section 5.2.6 is replaced by the following: “5.2.6 Assessment events In order to evaluate and review the impact of the activities under this Decision, three assessment events (two mid-term and one final) will be organised in Brussels, ideally back-to-back with a regular COARM meeting. The two mid-term assessment events will take the form of workshops with the participation of Member States. The workshops may last up to one day. The final assessment event will take the form of an event in Brussels with the participation of beneficiary countries and Member States. Up to two representatives (appropriate government officials) of each beneficiary country will be invited to the final assessment event.”; (c) The text of section 10 is replaced by the following: “10. Duration The project will end on 30 November 2023.”.
Official Journal of the European Union

DECISION OF THE HIGH REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNION FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND SECURITY POLICY

of 29 March 2022

amending Decision ADMIN(2017) 10 of 19 September 2017 on the security rules for the European External Action Service

(2022/C 238/07)

THE HIGH REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNION FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND SECURITY POLICY,

Having regard to Council Decision 2010/427/EU of 26 July 2010 establishing the organisation and functioning of the European External Action Service (‘EEAS’) (1),

Having regard to the opinion of the Committee referred to in Article 15 of the Decision of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of 19 September 2017 on the security rules for the European External Action Service (2), and in particular paragraph 4 and 5 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Appendix B to HR Decision ADMIN(2017) 10 contains a table of equivalence of security classifications,

(2) France has notified to the EEAS changes to its security classifications. Those changes introduce two new classification markings with effect from 1 July 2021: ‘TRÈS SECRET’ and ‘SECRET’. Information generated by France before 1 July 2021 and classified ‘TRÈS SECRET DÉFENSE’, ‘SECRET DÉFENSE’ or ‘CONFIDENTIEL DÉFENSE’ should continue to be handled and protected at the equivalent level of ‘TRÈS SECRET UE/EU TOP SECRET’, ‘SECRET UE/EU SECRET’ or ‘CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL’ respectively.

(3) The transition period provided for in Article 126 of the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community (the ‘Withdrawal Agreement’) ended on 31 December 2020.

(4) Sweden notified the entry into force on 1 April 2019 of the Protective Security Act (2018:585), which amends the Swedish classification scheme.

(5) An amendment of Decision ADMIN(2017) 10 is necessary in order to reflect those changes,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1 Appendix B of Decision ADMIN(2017) 10 is replaced by the text appearing in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2 The Decision shall enter into force on the day following its signature.

Done at Brussels, 29 March 2022. Josep BORRELL FONTELLES High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

(1) OJ L 201, 3.8.2010, p. 30.

(2) OJ C 126, 10.4.2018, p. 1.
(16)

the following Article is inserted: ‘Article 4q 1. It shall be prohibited to purchase, import, or transfer, directly or indirectly, gold if it originates in Russia and it has been exported from Russia into the Union or to any third country after 22 July 2022. 2. It shall be prohibited to purchase, import, or transfer, directly or indirectly, products processed in a third country incorporating the product prohibited in paragraph 1. 3. It shall be prohibited to purchase, import, or transfer, directly or indirectly, gold jewellery if it originates in Russia and it has been exported from Russia into the Union after 22 July 2022. 4. It shall be prohibited to: (a) provide technical assistance, brokering services or other services related to the goods referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 and to the provision, manufacture, maintenance and use of those goods, directly or indirectly in relation to the prohibition in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3; (b) provide financing or financial assistance related to the goods referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 for any purchase, import or transfer of those goods, or for the provision of related technical assistance, brokering services or other services, directly or indirectly in relation to the prohibition in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3. 5. The prohibitions in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 shall not apply to gold which is necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic missions, consular posts or international organisations in Russia enjoying immunities in accordance with international law. 6. The prohibition in paragraph 3 shall not apply to gold jewellery for personal use of natural persons travelling to the European Union or members of their immediate families travelling with them, owned by those individuals and not intended for sale. 7. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, the competent authorities may authorise the transfer or import of cultural goods which are on loan in the context of formal cultural cooperation with Russia. 8. The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this Article.’;
POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2022/1224

of 13 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) 2022/1179 (ATALANTA/5/2022)

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 7 July 2022, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2022/1179 (2), appointing Rear Admiral Riccardo MARCHIÓ as the EU Force Commander.

(3) On 2 June 2022, the EU Operation Commander recommended the appointment of Captain (Navy) Rui Miguel Marcelo CORREIA as the new EU Force Commander as from 4 August 2022. The Portuguese authorities have indicated that Captain (Navy) Rui Miguel Marcelo CORREIA will be promoted to Commodore upon his appointment as EU Force Commander.

(4) On 9 June 2022, the EU Military Committee agreed to that recommendation.

(5) Decision (CFSP) 2022/1179 should therefore be repealed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Commodore Rui Miguel Marcelo CORREIA 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 4 August 2022.

Article 2 Decision (CFSP) 2022/1179 is hereby repealed.

Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on 4 August 2022.

Done at Brussels, 13 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) 2022/1179 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) (OJ L 183, 8.7.2022, p. 83).