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COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2020/1483

of 14 October 2020

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

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

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

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

Whereas:

(1) On 31 July 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333.

(2) On 12 May 2020, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy issued a declaration, on behalf of the Union, which stated that the Union remains determined to see the UN arms embargo in Libya fully respected. It was also underlined that all efforts must be made to ensure the full and effective implementation of the relevant UN Security Council resolutions, also through the land and air borders with Libya.

(3) On 21 September 2020, the Council adopted Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2020/1310 (2), which designated three entities involved in violating the UN arms embargo.

(4) The Council remains gravely concerned about the situation in Libya and in particular about acts that threaten the peace, security or stability of Libya, including violations of the UN arms embargo.

(5) In that context, one person involved in such acts should be added to the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures as set out in Annexes II and IV to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333.

(6) Annexes II and IV to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Annexes II and IV to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 14 October 2020. For the Council The President M. ROTH

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

(2) Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2020/1310 of 21 September 2020 implementing Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya (OJ L 305 I, 21.9.2020, p. 5).
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/1586

of 29 October 2020

amending Decision 2010/573/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova

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 September 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/573/CFSP (1) concerning restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova.

(2) On the basis of a review of Decision 2010/573/CFSP, the restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova should be extended until 31 October 2021. The Council will carry out a review of the situation with regard to the restrictive measures after six months.

(3) Decision 2010/573/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Article 4(2) of Decision 2010/573/CFSP is hereby replaced by the following: ‘2. This Decision shall apply until 31 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 Brussels, 29 October 2020. For the Council The President M. ROTH

(1) Council Decision 2010/573/CFSP of 27 September 2010 concerning restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova (OJ L 253, 28.9.2010, p. 54).
Official Journal of the European Union

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2020/2164

of 15 December 2020

extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) (EUCAP Somalia/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 2012/389/CFSP of 16 July 2012 on the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) (1), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 9(1) of Decision 2012/389/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance with the third paragraph of Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising the political control and strategic direction of the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

(2) On 19 September 2019, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2019/1591 (2), appointing Mr Christopher REYNOLDS as Head of Mission of EUCAP Somalia from 10 September 2019 to 31 December 2020.

(3) On 10 December 2020, the Council adopted Decision 2020/2031 (3), extending the mandate of EUCAP Somalia until 31 December 2022.

(4) The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has proposed to extend the mandate of Mr Christopher REYNOLDS as Head of Mission of EUCAP Somalia from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The mandate of Mr Christopher REYNOLDS as Head of Mission of the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) is hereby extended for the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021.

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

Done at Brussels, 15 December 2020. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson S. FROM-EMMESBERGER

(1) OJ L 187, 17.7.2012, p. 40.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2019/1591 of 19 September 2019 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) (EUCAP Somalia/1/2019) (OJ L 248, 27.9.2019, p. 65).

(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/2031 of 10 December 2020 amending Decision 2012/389/CFSP on the on the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) (OJ L 419, 11.12.2020, p. 26).
POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2020/289

of 19 February 2020

on the appointment of the EU Operation Commander for the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) (EUNAVFOR MED/1/2020)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

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

Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 of 18 May 2015 on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) (1), and in particular Article 6 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 6(1) of Decision (CFSP) 2015/778, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to take decisions on the appointment of the EU Operation Commander for EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA ('EU Operation Commander').

(2) On 18 May 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 appointing Rear Admiral Enrico CREDENDINO as EU Operation Commander.

(3) The Italian Military Authorities have proposed the nomination of Rear Admiral Fabio AGOSTINI to succeed Rear Admiral Enrico CREDENDINO as EU Operation Commander.

(4) On 3 February 2020, the European Union Military Committee supported this proposal and agreed to the nomination of Rear Admiral Fabio AGOSTINI as EU Operation Commander as from 21 February 2020.

(5) 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 Rear Admiral Fabio AGOSTINI is hereby appointed as EU Operation Commander for the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) as from 21 February 2020.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on 21 February 2020.

Done at Brussels, 19 February 2020. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson S. FROM-EMMESBERGER

(1) OJ L 122, 19.5.2015, p. 31.
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2020/235

of 17 February 2020

appointing a member and an alternate member, proposed by the Republic of Austria, 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 Austrian Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 10 December 2019, 20 January 2020 and 3 February 2020, the Council adopted Decisions (EU) 2019/2157 (1), (EU) 2020/102 (2) and (EU) 2020/144 (3) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2020 to 25 January 2025.

(2) A member’s seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Ms Barbara EIBINGER-MIEDL.

(3) An alternate member’s seat has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Ms Doris KAMPUS,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The following are hereby appointed to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2025: (a) as a member — Mr Christopher DREXLER, Member of a Regional Executive: State Government of Styria; (b) as an alternate member: — Ms Barbara EIBINGER-MIEDL, Member of a Regional Executive: State Government of Styria.

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

Done at Brussels, 17 February 2020. For the Council The President J. BORRELL FONTELLES

(1) 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).

(2) Council Decision (EU) 2020/102 of 20 January 2020 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 20, 24.1.2020, p. 2).

(3) Council Decision (EU) 2020/144 of 3 February 2020 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 32, 4.2.2020, p. 16)
COUNCIL DECISION

of 24 June 2020

adopting the Council’s position on draft amending budget No 5 of the European Union for the financial year 2020

(2020/C 212 I/02)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 314 thereof, in conjunction with the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 106a thereof,

Having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 (1), and in particular Article 44 thereof,

Whereas:

— the Union’s budget for the financial year 2020 was definitively adopted on 27 November 2019 (2),

— on 3 June 2020, the Commission submitted a proposal containing draft amending budget No 5 to the general budget for the financial year 2020,

— it is important to enable a swift adoption of draft amending budget No 5/2020 to be able to continue humanitarian support to refugees in Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey without interruption. Therefore, it is justified to shorten, in accordance with Article 3(3) of the Council’s Rules of Procedure, the eight-week period for the information of national Parliaments laid down in Article 4 of Protocol No 1,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article The Council's position on draft amending budget No 5 of the European Union for the financial year 2020 was adopted on 24 June 2020. The full text can be accessed for consultation or downloading on the Council's website: http://www.consilium.europa.eu/

Done at Brussels, 24 June 2020. For the Council The President A. METELKO-ZGOMBIĆ

(1) OJ L 193, 30.7.2018, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 57, 27.2.2020, p. 1.
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/965

of 27 March 2020

on the signing and conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Central African Republic on the status of the European Union CSDP Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 37 thereof, in conjunction with Article 218(5) and (6) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 9 December 2019 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2019/2110 (1), establishing a European Union CSDP Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA).

(2) Decision (CFSP) 2019/2110 provides that the status of EUAM RCA and its staff, including where appropriate the privileges, immunities and further guarantees necessary for the completion and smooth functioning of EUAM RCA, is to be the subject of an agreement concluded pursuant to Article 37 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) and in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 218 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

(3) On 6 February 2020 the Council authorised the opening of negotiations with the Central African Republic for the conclusion of an agreement on the status of EUAM RCA in the form of an Exchange of Letters.

(4) The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has, in accordance with Article 37 of the TEU, negotiated the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Central African Republic on the status of the European Union CSDP Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA) (‘the Agreement’).

(5) The Agreement should be approved,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Central African Republic on the status of the European Union CSDP Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA) (2) is hereby approved on behalf of the Union.

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

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

Done at Brussels, 27 March 2020. For the Council The President A. METELKO-ZGOMBIĆ

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/2110 of 9 December 2019 on the European Union CSDP Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA) (OJ L 318, 10.12.2019, p. 141).

(2) See page 3 of this Official journal.
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2020/1384

of 25 September 2020

appointing an alternate member, proposed by the Republic of Estonia, 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 Estonian Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 10 December 2019, 20 January 2020, 3 February 2020 and 26 March 2020 the Council adopted Decisions (EU) 2019/2157 (1), (EU) 2020/102 (2), (EU) 2020/144 (3) and (EU) 2020/511 (4) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2020 to 25 January 2025. On 8 June 2020, the Council adopted Decision (EU) 2020/766 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 1 February 2020 to 25 January 2025 (5). On 30 July 2020, the Council adopted a further Decision (EU) 2020/1153 appointing members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions (6).

(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 Margus LEPIK,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The following is hereby appointed as an alternate member to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2025: — Ms Piret RAMMUL, Representative of a local body with political accountability to an elected Assembly: Kanepi Rural Municipality Council.

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

Done at Brussels, 25 September 2020. For the Council The President M. ROTH

(1) 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).

(2) Council Decision (EU) 2020/102 of 20 January 2020 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 20, 24.1.2020, p. 2).

(3) Council Decision (EU) 2020/144 of 3 February 2020 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 32, 4.2.2020, p. 16).

(4) Council Decision (EU) 2020/511 of 26 March 2020 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 113, 8.4.2020, p. 18).

(5) Council Decision (EU) 2020/766 of 8 June 2020 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 1 February 2020 to 25 January 2025 (OJ L 187, 12.6.2020, p. 3).

(6) Council Decision (EU) 2020/1153 of 30 July 2020 appointing members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions (OJ L 256, 5.8.2020, p. 12).
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2020/1495

of 13 October 2020

on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union within the Customs Committee established under the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Korea, of the other part, as regards a recommendation on the application of Article 27 of the Protocol concerning the definition of ‘originating products’ and methods of administrative cooperation

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 Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Korea, of the other part (1) (‘the Agreement’) has been applied on a provisional basis since 1 July 2011 and entered into force on 13 December 2015.

(2) Article 27 of the Protocol of the Agreement, concerning the definition of ‘originating products’ and methods of administrative cooperation (‘the Protocol’), lays down the procedure for the verification of proofs of origin and the tasks and responsibilities of the customs authorities of the importing and exporting Parties.

(3) The Customs Committee, established pursuant to point (c) of Article 15.2(1) of the Agreement, is empowered by Article 6.16(5) of the Agreement to formulate recommendations which it considers necessary for the attainment of the common objectives and sound functioning of the mechanisms established in the Protocol.

(4) The Union and the Republic of Korea have identified a need for a common understanding of the main characteristics of the verification procedure laid down in Article 27 of the Protocol and of the different steps in that procedure. Such a common understanding should be in the interests of the customs authorities that are in charge of ensuring compliance with the rules of origin and of ensuring the equal treatment of the economic operators subject to such verification, on the territory of each Party.

(5) The Union and the Republic of Korea consider it appropriate for the Customs Committee to formulate a recommendation for a common understanding and the sound implementation of the verification procedure laid down in Article 27 of the Protocol.

(6) It is appropriate to establish the position to be taken on the Union’s behalf in the Customs Committee, as that recommendation will have legal effects in the Union,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The position to be taken on the Union’s behalf in the Customs Committee established under the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Korea, of the other part, shall be based on the draft recommendation of that Customs Committee (2).

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

Done at Luxembourg, 13 October 2020. For the Council The President M. ROTH

(1) OJ L 127, 14.5.2011, p. 6.

(2) See document ST 10586/20 on http://register.consilium.europa.eu
COUNCIL DECISION

of 10 November 2020

appointing the President of the Boards of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office

(2020/C 391/01)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2017 on the European Union trade mark (1), and in particular Article 166(1) thereof,

Whereas:

On 8 June 2020, the Council received from the Management Board of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) a list of candidates proposed for the post of President of the Boards of Appeal of the EUIPO,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 1. Mr João Nuno MAROCO AMARAL NEGRÃO, born in Lisbon (Portugal) on 2 November 1970, is hereby appointed President of the Boards of Appeal of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) for a term of five years. 2. The date on which the five-year term referred to in paragraph 1 commences shall be determined by the Management Board of the EUIPO.

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, 10 November 2020. For the Council The President M. ROTH

(1) OJ L 154, 16.6.2017, p. 1.