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Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2022/1944

of 13 October 2022

amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/1544 concerning restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons

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 15 October 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/1544 (1) concerning restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons.

(2) Decision (CFSP) 2018/1544 applies until 16 October 2022. On the basis of a review of that Decision, the restrictive measures set out therein should be extended until 16 October 2023 and one entry on the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies referred to in Articles 2 and 3, as set out in the Annex to that Decision, should be updated.

(3) Decision (CFSP) 2018/1544 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Decision (CFSP) 2018/1544 is amended as follows: (1) Article 8 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 8 This Decision shall apply until 16 October 2023. This Decision 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.’; (2) 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, 13 October 2022. For the Council The President P. BLAŽEK

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1544 of 15 October 2018 concerning restrictive measures against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons (OJ L 259, 16.10.2018, p. 25).
COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2022/2234

of 14 November 2022

implementing Decision 2011/235/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran

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 2011/235/CFSP of 12 April 2011 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran (1), and in particular Article 3(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 12 April 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/235/CFSP.

(2) On 25 September 2022, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy issued a declaration on behalf of the Union deploring the widespread and disproportionate use of force by the Iranian security forces against nonviolent protestors, which led to high numbers of deaths and injuries. The declaration also stated that those responsible for the killing of Mahsa Amini must be held accountable and called on the Iranian authorities to ensure transparent and credible investigations to clarify the number of deaths and persons arrested, to release all non-violent protestors and to provide due process to all detainees. Furthermore, the declaration stressed that Iran’s decision to severely restrict internet access and block instant messaging platforms blatantly violates freedom of expression. Finally, the declaration stated that the Union will consider all the options at its disposal to address the killing of Mahsa Amini and the way Iranian security forces have responded to the ensuing demonstrations.

(3) On 17 October 2022, the Council adopted Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2022/1956 (2), including eleven persons and four entities in the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures in the Annex to Decision 2011/235/CFSP for their involvement in serious human rights violations in Iran.

(4) In that context, and in line with the Union’s commitment to address all issues of concern with Iran, including the human rights situation, one person should be included in the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures in the Annex to Decision 2011/235/CFSP.

(5) The Annex to Decision 2011/235/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The Annex to Decision 2011/235/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, 14 November 2022. For the Council The President J. BORRELL FONTELLES

(1) OJ L 100, 14.4.2011, p. 51.

(2) Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2022/1956 of 17 October 2022 implementing Decision 2011/235/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran (OJ L 269 I, 17.10.2022, p. 9).
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2022/568

of 4 April 2022

on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union within the Special Committee on Customs and Trade Facilitation established by the Economic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the SADC EPA States, of the other part, as regards the adoption of the rules of procedure of the Special Committee on Customs and Trade Facilitation

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 Economic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the SADC EPA States, of the other part (1) (‘the Agreement’) was signed by the Union and its Member States on 10 June 2016. It is provisionally applied between the Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Eswatini and South Africa, of the other part, from 10 October 2016, and between the Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Mozambique, of the other part, from 4 February 2018.

(2) The Special Committee on Customs and Trade Facilitation was established by Article 50(1) of the Agreement.

(3) Pursuant to Article 50(2), point (f), of the Agreement, the Special Committee on Customs and Trade Facilitation is to determine its own rules of procedure.

(4) It is appropriate to establish the position to be taken on the Union’s behalf within the Special Committee on Customs and Trade Facilitation, as the decision on the adoption of its rules of procedure will have legal effects on the Union.

(5) The position of the Union within the Special Committee on Customs and Trade Facilitation as regards the adoption of its rules of procedure should be based on the draft Decision of that committee attached to this Decision,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The position to be taken on the Union’s behalf within the Special Committee on Customs and Trade Facilitation, established by Article 50 of the Economic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the SADC EPA States, of the other part, as regards the adoption of its rules of procedure shall be based on the draft Decision of that committee attached to this Decision.

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

Done at Luxembourg, 4 April 2022. For the Council The President R. BACHELOT-NARQUIN

(1) OJ L 250, 16.9.2016, p. 3.
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2022/781

of 16 May 2022

on the signing, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand pursuant to Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 relating to the modification of concessions on all the tariff-rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV as a consequence of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union

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(5) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) On 15 June 2018 the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations pursuant to Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 on the apportionment of the tariff-rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV as a consequence of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the Union.

(2) Negotiations with New Zealand have been concluded, and the Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand pursuant to Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 relating to the modification of concessions on all the tariff-rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV as a consequence of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union (‘the Agreement’) was initialled on 20 December 2021.

(3) The Agreement should be signed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The signing on behalf of the Union of the Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand pursuant to Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 relating to the modification of concessions on all the tariff-rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV as a consequence of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union 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 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 16 May 2022. For the Council The President J. BORRELL FONTELLES

(1) The text of the Agreement will be published together with the decision on its conclusion.
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2022/968

of 16 June 2022

appointing two members of the Court of Auditors

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 286(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposals by the Republic of Cyprus and Malta,

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

Whereas:

(1) The term of office of Mr Leo BRINCAT is due to expire on 30 September 2022.

(2) The term of office of Mr Lazaros LAZAROU is due to expire on 1 November 2022.

(3) Two members should therefore be appointed to the Court of Auditors,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The following are hereby appointed members of the Court of Auditors: — Mr Lefteris CHRISTOFOROU, for the period from 2 November 2022 to 1 November 2028, — Mr George Marius HYZLER, for the period from 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2028.

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

Done at Luxembourg, 16 June 2022. For the Council The President O. DUSSOPT

(1) Opinions of 3 May 2022 (not yet published in the Official Journal).
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2022/999

of 21 June 2022

appointing an alternate member, proposed by the Republic of Latvia, of the Committee of the Regions

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 305 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision (EU) 2019/852 of 21 May 2019 determining the composition of the Committee of the Regions (1),

Having regard to the proposal of the Latvian Government,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 300(3) of the Treaty, the Committee of the Regions is to consist of representatives of regional and local bodies who either hold a regional or local authority electoral mandate or are politically accountable to an elected assembly.

(2) On 10 December 2019, the Council adopted Decision (EU) 2019/2157 (2), appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2020 to 25 January 2025.

(3) An alternate member’s seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the national mandate on the basis of which Ms Olga VEIDIŅA was proposed for appointment.

(4) The Latvian Government has proposed Ms Justīne PANTEĻĒJEVA, representative of a local body who holds a local authority electoral mandate, Deputāte, Rīgas dome (Member, Riga City Council), as an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2025,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Ms Justīne PANTEĻĒJEVA, representative of a local body who holds an electoral mandate, Deputāte, Rīgas dome (Member, Riga City Council), is hereby appointed as an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2025.

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

Done at Luxembourg, 21 June 2022. For the Council The President C. BEAUNE

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

(2) Council Decision (EU) 2019/2157 of 10 December 2019 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2020 to 25 January 2025 (OJ L 327, 17.12.2019, p. 78).
Official Journal of the European Union

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2022/1294

of 19 July 2022

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/1/2022)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 38, third paragraph, 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 Article 38, third paragraph, of the Treaty on European Union, 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) On 30 March 2021, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/569 (2), extending the mandate of Mr Christoph BUIK as Head of Mission of EUAM Iraq from 18 April 2021 to 30 April 2022.

(3) On 13 April 2022, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2022/635 (3), amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/1869 and extending the mandate of EUAM Iraq until 30 April 2024.

(4) On 6 July 2022, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed the appointment of Mr Anders WIBERG as Head of Mission of EUAM Iraq from 16 August 2022 to 30 April 2024,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Mr Anders WIBERG is hereby appointed as Head of Mission of the European Union Advisory Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq (EUAM Iraq) from 16 August 2022 to 30 April 2024.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 16 August 2022.

Done at Brussels, 19 July 2022. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson D. PRONK

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

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2021/569 of 30 March 2021 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Advisory Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq (EUAM Iraq) (EUAM Iraq/1/2021) (OJ L 122, 8.4.2021, p. 1).

(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/635 of 13 April 2022 amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/1869 on the European Union Advisory Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq (EUAM Iraq) (OJ L 117, 19.4.2022, p. 32).
COMMISSION DECISION (EU) 2022/1437

of 30 August 2022

confirming the participation of Ireland in Regulation (EU) 2021/2260 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2015/848 on insolvency proceedings to replace its Annexes A and B

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Protocol (No 21), on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 4 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) By letter to the Commission of 31 May 2022, Ireland notified its wish, in accordance with Article 4 of Protocol (No 21), to accept and be bound by Regulation (EU) 2021/2260 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1).

(2) There are no specific conditions attached to the participation of Ireland in Regulation (EU) 2021/2260 and there is no need for transitional measures. The Commission notes that Ireland is bound by Regulation (EU) 2015/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2), and the measure concerned by the current notification of Ireland merely updates the Annexes A and B to that Regulation containing the list of national insolvency proceedings and the list of national insolvency practitioners, respectively.

(3) The participation of Ireland in Regulation (EU) 2021/2260 should be confirmed.

(4) In order to allow Ireland to apply Regulation (EU) 2021/2260 as soon as possible, this Decision should enter into force on the day following that of its publication,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The participation of Ireland in Regulation (EU) 2021/2260 is confirmed.

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 August 2022. For the Commission The President Ursula VON DER LEYEN

(1) Regulation (EU) 2021/2260 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2021 amending Regulation (EU) 2015/848 on insolvency proceedings to replace its Annexes A and B (OJ L 455, 20.12.2021, p. 4).

(2) Regulation (EU) 2015/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 May 2015 on insolvency proceedings (OJ L 141, 5.6.2015, p. 19).
Official Journal of the European Union

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2022/1919

of 6 October 2022

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) 2022/105 (EUTM RCA/3/2022)

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, 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 of EUTM RCA.

(2) On 19 January 2022, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2022/105 (2) appointing Brigadier General Jacky CABO as the EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM RCA.

(3) On 28 July 2022, by means of Decision (CFSP) 2022/1334 (3), the Council extended the mandate of EUTM RCA until 20 September 2023.

(4) On 16 September 2022, the Portuguese Military authorities proposed the appointment of Brigadier General Lino Loureiro GONÇALVES as the next EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM RCA as soon as possible. The EU Mission Commander supported that proposal.

(5) On 23 September 2022, the EU Military Committee agreed to recommend that the PSC approve the proposal made by the Portuguese Military authorities.

(6) A decision on the appointment of Brigadier General Lino Loureiro GONÇALVES as the EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM RCA should be taken.

(7) Decision (CFSP) 2022/105 should therefore be repealed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Brigadier General Lino Loureiro GONÇALVES 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 10 October 2022.

Article 2 Decision (CFSP) 2022/105 is hereby repealed.

Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on 10 October 2022.

Done at Brussels, 6 October 2022. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson D. PRONK

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

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2022/105 of 19 January 2022 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) 2021/1435 (EUTM RCA/1/2022) (OJ L 18, 27.1.2022, p. 9).

(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1334 of 28 July 2022 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/610 on a European Union CSDP Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA) (OJ L 201, 1.8.2022, p. 27).
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2022/2196

of 8 November 2022

appointing a member, proposed by the Federal Republic of Germany, of the European Economic and Social Committee

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 302 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision (EU) 2019/853 of 21 May 2019 determining the composition of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),

Having regard to the proposal of the German Government,

After consulting the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 300(2) of the Treaty, the Economic and Social Committee is to consist of representatives of organisations of employers, of the employed, and of other parties representative of civil society, notably in socioeconomic, civic, professional and cultural areas.

(2) On 2 October 2020, the Council adopted Decision (EU) 2020/1392 (2), appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2020 to 20 September 2025.

(3) A member’s seat on the European Economic and Social Committee has become vacant following the resignation of Mr Norbert KLUGE.

(4) The German Government has proposed Ms Maxi Catharina LEUCHTERS, Referatsleiterin für Unternehmensrecht und Corporate Governance, Institut für Mitbestimmung und Unternehmensführung (I.M.U.) der Hans-Böckler-Stiftung (Head of Unit for Corporate Law and Corporate Governance, Institute for Codetermination and Corporate Governance (I.M.U.) of the Hans-Böckler-Foundation), as a member of the European Economic and Social Committee for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 20 September 2025,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Ms Maxi Catharina LEUCHTERS, Referatsleiterin für Unternehmensrecht und Corporate Governance, Institut für Mitbestimmung und Unternehmensführung (I.M.U.) der Hans-Böckler-Stiftung (Head of Unit for Corporate Law and Corporate Governance, Institute for Codetermination and Corporate Governance (I.M.U.) of the Hans-Böckler-Foundation), is hereby appointed as a member of the European Economic and Social Committee for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 20 September 2025.

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

Done at Brussels, 8 November 2022. For the Council The President Z. STANJURA

(1) OJ L 139, 27.5.2019, p. 15.

(2) Council Decision (EU) 2020/1392 of 2 October 2020 appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2020 to 20 September 2025, and repealing and replacing the Council Decision appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period 21 September 2020 to 20 September 2025 adopted on 18 September 2020 (OJ L 322, 5.10.2020, p. 1).