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COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/564

of 23 April 2020

amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/298 on Union support for the activities of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) in order to strengthen its monitoring and verification capabilities and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

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 26 February 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/298 (1).

(2) The second paragraph of Article 5 of Decision (CFSP) 2018/298 provides for a 24-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.

(3) The financing agreement with the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) was signed on 28 April 2018 and is therefore due to expire on 27 April 2020.

(4) On 19 March 2020, Dr Lassina ZERBO, the Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission for the CTBTO requested an extension, until 30 November 2020, of the implementation period provided for in Decision (CFSP) 2018/298, due to the emerging worldwide COVID-19 crisis and the related temporary suspension of non-critical CTBTO activities.

(5) Decision (CFSP) 2018/298 should therefore be amended.

(6) The extension of the activities referred to in Article 1 of Decision (CFSP) 2018/298 until 30 November 2020 does not affect resources,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The second paragraph of Article 5 of Decision (CFSP) 2018/298 is replaced by the following: ‘This Decision shall expire on 30 November 2020.’.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 April 2020. For the Council The President G. GRLIĆ RADMAN

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/298 of 26 February 2018 on Union support for the activities of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) in order to strengthen its monitoring and verification capabilities and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ L 56, 28.2.2018, p. 34).
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

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) That financing agreement was concluded with the United Nations (UN) Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) on 10 August 2017 and expires on 10 August 2020.

(3) On 19 March 2020, UNODA, which is responsible for the technical implementation of the projects referred to in Article 1 of Decision (CFSP) 2017/809, requested a 12-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 25 April 2021, 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 10 August 2021.

(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 10 August 2021.’.

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

Done at Brussels, 16 June 2020. For the Council The President A. METELKO-ZGOMBIĆ

(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).
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/1132

of 30 July 2020

updating the list of persons, groups and entities subject to Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism, and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2020/20

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 of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

(1) On 27 December 2001, the Council adopted Common Position 2001/931/CFSP (1).

(2) On 13 January 2020, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/20 (2) updating the list of persons, groups and entities subject to Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP (‘the list’).

(3) In accordance with Article 1(6) of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP, it is necessary to review at regular intervals the names of persons, groups and entities in the list to ensure that there are grounds for keeping them thereon.

(4) This Decision sets out the result of the review that the Council has carried out in respect of persons, groups and entities to which Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP apply.

(5) The Council has verified that competent authorities, as referred to in Article 1(4) of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP, have taken decisions with regard to all persons, groups and entities on the list to the effect that they have been involved in terrorist acts within the meaning of Article 1(2) and (3) of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP. The Council has also concluded that the persons, groups and entities to which Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP apply should continue to be subject to the specific restrictive measures provided for in Common Position 2001/931/CFSP.

(6) The Council has concluded that there are no longer grounds for keeping one person on the list.

(7) The list should be updated accordingly, and Decision (CFSP) 2020/20 should be repealed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The list of persons, groups and entities to which Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP apply is set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2 Decision (CFSP) 2020/20 is hereby repealed.

Article 3 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) Council Common Position 2001/931/CFSP of 27 December 2001 on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism (OJ L 344, 28.12.2001, p. 93).

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/20 of 13 January 2020 updating the list of persons, groups and entities subject to Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism, and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2019/1341 (OJ L 8I, 14.1.2020, p. 5).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/1254

of 7 September 2020

amending Decision 2012/392/CFSP on the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger)

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 July 2012, the Council adopted Decision 2012/392/CFSP (1) establishing a European Union CSDP mission in Niger to support the capacity building of the Nigerien security actors to fight terrorism and organised crime (EUCAP Sahel Niger).

(2) On 18 September 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/1247 (2) which extended EUCAP Sahel Niger until 30 September 2020.

(3) On 22 May 2019, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2019/832 (3) which provides that EUCAP Sahel Niger is to contribute, without prejudice to its core mandate in Niger, to the regionalisation of CSDP action in the Sahel.

(4) On 28 May and 30 June 2020, the Political and Security Committee agreed in the context of the strategic review of EUCAP Sahel Niger to extend that mission until 30 September 2022.

(5) Decision 2012/392/CFSP should be amended accordingly.

(6) EUCAP Sahel Niger 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 on European Union,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Decision 2012/392/CFSP is amended as follows: (1) in Article 3(1), points (c) and (d) are replaced by the following: ‘(c) in support of the Union’s objectives on migration, strengthen the Nigerien security forces’ capacities in border management and in the fight against irregular migration; (d) facilitate national, regional and international coordination in the fight against terrorism, organised crime and irregular migration, and in border management’; (2) in Article 13(1), the following subparagraph is added: ‘The financial reference amount to cover the expenditure related to EUCAP Sahel Niger for the period from 1 October 2020 to 30 September 2022 shall be EUR 73 758 441,09.’; (3) in Article 16, the second sentence is replaced by the following: ‘It shall apply until 30 September 2022.’.

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

Done at Brussels, 7 September 2020. For the Council The President M. ROTH

(1) Council Decision 2012/392/CFSP of 16 July 2012 on the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (OJ L 187, 17.7.2012, p. 48).

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1247 of 18 September 2018 amending Decision 2012/392/CFSP on the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (OJ L 235, 19.9.2018, p. 7).

(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/832 of 22 May 2019 amending Decision 2012/392/CFSP on the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (OJ L 137, 23.5.2019, p. 64).
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/1368

of 1 October 2020

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 of 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) On 23 December 2019, the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, announced the opening of a railway bridge over the Kerch Strait, which marked the implementation of the broader project of connecting the railway infrastructures of the illegally annexed Crimean Peninsula and those of Russia.

(3) The Union does not recognise the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by the Russian Federation. The construction of the bridge and railway tracks connecting it to the pre‐existing transport infrastructure aims at consolidating the Russian Federation’s control over the illegally annexed Crimea and Sevastopol and further isolating the peninsula from Ukraine.

(4) The Council considers that four entities and two individuals should be added to the list of persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures as set out in the Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP for their role in designing, building or using the railway infrastructure linking Russia and the illegally annexed Crimean peninsula.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The persons and entities 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 Brussels, 1 October 2020. For the Council The President M. ROTH

(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) 2020/1556

of 23 October 2020

amending Decision 2010/638/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Republic of Guinea

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 25 October 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/638/CFSP (1) concerning restrictive measures against the Republic of Guinea.

(2) On the basis of a review of Decision 2010/638/CFSP, those restrictive measures should be extended until 27 October 2021.

(3) Decision 2010/638/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Article 8(2) of Decision 2010/638/CFSP is replaced by the following: ‘2. This Decision shall apply until 27 October 2021. It shall be kept under constant review. It shall be renewed or amended, as appropriate, if the Council deems that its objectives have not been met.’.

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, 23 October 2020. For the Council The President S. SCHULZE

(1) Council Decision 2010/638/CFSP of 25 October 2010 concerning restrictive measures against the Republic of Guinea (OJ L 280, 26.10.2010, p. 10).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2020/1506

of 16 October 2020

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

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

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

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

Whereas:

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

(2) In view of the gravity of the situation in Syria, and considering the recent ministerial appointments, seven persons 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. The information relating to 18 persons set out in Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP should be updated.

(3) 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, 16 October 2020. For the Council The President M. ROTH

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

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)

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 Article 8(1) of Decision (CFSP) 2019/2110, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty on European Union, 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 30 July 2020, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/1131 (3), which launched EUAM RCA on 9 August 2020.

(4) The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has proposed to extend the mandate of Mr Paulo SOARES as Head of Mission of EUAM RCA from 9 December 2020 to 8 December 2021,

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 until 8 December 2021.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 9 December 2020.

Done at Brussels, 24 November 2020. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson S. FROM-EMMESBERGER

(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 Union CSDP Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA) (EUAM RCA/1/2019) (OJ L 330, 20.12.2019, p. 51).

(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/1131 of 30 July 2020 launching the European Union CSDP Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA) (OJ L 247, 31.7.2020, p. 16).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION

of 11 December 2020

appointing members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Freedom of Movement for Workers for Cyprus

(2020/C 432 I/01)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 492/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2011 on freedom of movement for workers within the Union (1), and in particular Articles 23 and 24 thereof,

Having regard to the lists of candidates submitted to the Council by the Governments of the Member States,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decision of 21 September 2020 (2), the Council appointed the members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Freedom of Movement for Workers for the period from 25 September 2020 to 24 September 2022.

(2) The Government of Cyprus has submitted nominations for several posts to be filled,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The following are hereby appointed members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Freedom of Movement for Workers for the period ending on 24 September 2022: I. GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES Country Members Alternate members Cyprus Mr Prodromos CHRYSANTHOU Ms Alexia TSAOUSI Ms Yolanda IOANNIDOU II. TRADE UNION REPRESENTATIVES Country Members Alternate members Cyprus Mr Christos KARYDIS Ms Marina STAVRINOU Mr Stelios CHRISTODOULOU III. EMPLOYERS' ASSOCIATIONS REPRESENTATIVES Country Members Alternate members Cyprus Mr Aimilios MICHAEL Ms Lena PANAYIOTOU

Article 2 The Council shall appoint the members and alternate members not yet nominated at a later date.

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

Done at Brussels, 11 December 2020. For the Council The President M. ROTH

(1) OJ L 141, 27.5.2011, p. 1.

(2) Council Decision of 21 September 2020 appointing the members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Freedom of Movement for Workers (OJ C 315 I, 23.9.2020, p. 5)
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2020/244

of 20 January 2020

on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Kazakhstan, of the other part

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 37 and Article 31(1) thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 91, Article 100(2) and Articles 207 and 209, in conjunction with Article 218(6)(a) and the second subparagraph of Article 218(8) thereof,

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

Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament (1),

Whereas:

(1) In accordance with Council Decision (EU) 2016/123 (2), the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Kazakhstan, of the other part (‘the Agreement’) was signed on 21 December 2015, subject to its conclusion at a later date.

(2) The Agreement constitutes an important step towards increased political and economic involvement of the Union in Central Asia. By strengthening political dialogue and improving cooperation in a broad range of areas, it will provide the basis for more effective bilateral engagement with the Republic of Kazakhstan.

(3) The Agreement should be approved,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Kazakhstan, of the other part, is hereby approved on behalf of the Union. (3)

Article 2 The President of the Council shall designate the person(s) empowered to give, on behalf of the Union, the notification provided for in Article 281(1) of the Agreement in order to express the consent of the Union to be bound by the Agreement. (4)

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

Done at Brussels, 20 January 2020. For the Council The President J. BORRELL FONTELLES

(1) Consent of 12 December 2017 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

(2) Council Decision (EU) 2016/123 of 26 October 2015 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Kazakhstan, of the other part (OJ L 29, 4.2.2016, p. 1).

(3) The Agreement has been published in OJ L 29, 4.2.2016, p. 3, together with the decision on signature.

(4) The date of entry into force of the Agreement will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union by the General Secretariat of the Council.