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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 185/35

DECISION (EU) 2017/1331 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

of 4 July 2017

amending Decision (EU) 2015/435 on the mobilisation of the Contingency Margin

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (1), and in particular the second paragraph of point 14 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) Article 13 of Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 (2) has established a Contingency Margin of up to 0,03 % of the gross national income of the Union.

(2) In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013, the Commission had calculated the absolute amount of the Contingency Margin for 2014 (3).

(3) By Decision (EU) 2015/435 (4), the European Parliament and the Council mobilised the Contingency Margin for making available additional payment appropriations in 2014, to be offset in 2018-2020.

(4) According to the medium-term payment forecast presented in the context of the Mid-Term Review, pressure on the annual payment ceilings in the years 2018-2020 is to be expected.

(5) The draft budget for the year 2017 shows a margin below the payment ceiling of EUR 9,6 billion, allowing for the offsetting of the full amount mobilised in 2014.

(6) Decision (EU) 2015/435 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision (EU) 2015/435 is amended as follows:

(1) Article 1 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 1 For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2014, the Contingency Margin shall be mobilised to provide the amount of EUR 2 818 233 715 in payment appropriations over and above the payment ceiling of the multiannual financial framework.’.

(2) Article 2 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 2 The amount of EUR 2 818 233 715 shall be offset against the margin under the payment ceiling for the year 2017.’.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Strasbourg, 4 July 2017. For the European Parliament The President A. TAJANI For the Council The President M. MAASIKAS

(1) OJ C 373, 20.12.2013, p. 1.

(2) Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 of 2 December 2013 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 884).

(3) Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 20 December 2013 on the technical adjustment of the financial framework for 2014 in line with movements in GNI (COM(2013) 928).

(4) Decision (EU) 2015/435 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2014 on the mobilisation of the Contingency Margin (OJ L 72, 17.3.2015, p. 4).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 179/15

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2017/1253

of 11 July 2017

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 Article 28, Article 42(4) and Article 43(2) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 16 July 2012, the Council adopted Decision 2012/392/CFSP (1) establishing a European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) to support the capacity building of the Nigerien security actors in the fight against terrorism and organised crime.

(2) On 18 July 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/1172 (2), extending the Mission until 15 July 2018 and providing for a financial reference amount until 15 July 2017.

(3) Decision 2012/392/CFSP should be amended to provide for a financial reference amount for the period from 16 July 2017 to 15 July 2018.

(4) 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

In Article 13(1) of Decision 2012/392/CFSP, the following subparagraph is added:

‘The financial reference amount to cover the expenditure related to EUCAP Sahel Niger for the period from 16 July 2017 to 15 July 2018 shall be EUR 31 000 000’.

Article 2

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

It shall apply from 16 July 2017.

Done at Brussels, 11 July 2017. For the Council The President T. TÕNISTE

(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) 2016/1172 of 18 July 2016 amending Decision 2012/392/CFSP on the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (OJ L 193, 19.7.2016, p. 106).
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 251/2

COMMISSION DECISION

of 1 August 2017

on the conclusion of the amendments to Protocols 1 and 2 to the Agreement between the French Republic, the European Atomic Energy Community and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the Application of Safeguards in Connection with the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean

(2017/C 251/02)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 101, the second paragraph thereof,

Having regard to the approval of the Council,

Whereas:

(1) The amendments to Protocols 1 and 2 to the Agreement between the French Republic, the European Atomic Energy Community and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the Application of Safeguards in Connection with the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean should be concluded,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The amendments to Protocols 1 and 2 to the Agreement between the French Republic, the European Atomic Energy Community and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the Application of Safeguards in Connection with the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean are hereby approved on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community. The text of the above mentioned amendments is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The Commissioner in charge of Climate Action and Energy or the Director-General of the Directorate-General in charge of Energy, or his designated representative are hereby authorised to sign the amendments and to carry out all necessary steps for the entry into force of these amendments to be concluded on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community.

Done at Brussels, 1 August 2017. For the Commission Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE Member of the Commission
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 190/12

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2017/1356

of 18 July 2017

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) 2017/321 (ATALANTA/2/2017)

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 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 (‘EU Force Commander’).

(2) On 21 February 2017, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/321 (2) appointing Rear Admiral Rafael FERNÁNDEZ-PINTADO MUÑOZ-ROJAS as EU Force Commander.

(3) The EU Operation Commander has recommended the appointment of Rear Admiral Fabio GREGORI as the new EU Force Commander to succeed Rear Admiral Rafael FERNÁNDEZ-PINTADO MUÑOZ-ROJAS as from 27 July 2017.

(4) On 27 June 2017, the EU Military Committee supported that recommendation.

(5) Decision (CFSP) 2017/321 should therefore be repealed.

(6) 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,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Rear Admiral Fabio GREGORI 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 27 July 2017.

Article 2

Decision (CFSP) 2017/321 is repealed.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on 27 July 2017.

Done at Brussels, 18 July 2017. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson W. STEVENS

(1) OJ L 301, 12.11.2008, p. 33.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2017/321 of 21 February 2017 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) 2016/940 (ATALANTA/1/2017) (OJ L 47, 24.2.2017, p. 11).
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 273/3

COMMISSION DECISION

of 16 August 2017

amending Decision 2009/427/EC establishing the expert group for technical advice on organic production

(2017/C 273/03)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Whereas:

(1) By Decision 2009/427/EC (1) the Commission has set up the expert group for technical advice on organic production (‘the group’).

(2) Article 4(5) of Decision 2009/427/EC lays down that the members of the group are appointed for a 3-year renewable term of office. Experience with the group so far has shown that a period of 3 years is too short to enable the group to fully exert its tasks. Technical advice on organic production has an important role to play in the light of the evolution of the organic sector. The authorisation procedure, including technical advice for the use of agricultural practices and the application of substances, will need to be adapted to forthcoming legislative developments relating to the organic production. It is also necessary to ensure continuity in relation to the work of the group. Therefore, the term of mandate of the group set out in Decision 2009/427/EC should be extended to a 4-year term.

(3) Decision 2009/427/EC should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

In Article 4 of Decision 2009/427/EC, paragraph 5 is replaced by the following:

‘5. Members of the group are appointed for a 4-year renewable term of office and may not serve for more than three consecutive mandates. They shall remain in office until such time as they are replaced in accordance with paragraph 6 or their term of office ends.’

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 16 August 2017. For the Commission Phil HOGAN Member of the Commission

(1) Commission Decision 2009/427/EC of 3 June 2009 establishing the expert group for technical advice on organic production (OJ L 139, 5.6.2009, p. 29).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 243/4

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2017/1591

of 14 September 2017

appointing a 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 26 January 2015, 5 February 2015 and 23 June 2015, the Council adopted Decisions (EU) 2015/116 (1), (EU) 2015/190 (2) and (EU) 2015/994 (3) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020.

(2) A member's seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Markus LINHART,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following is hereby appointed as a member of the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2020:

— Mr Hannes WENINGER, Gemeinderat (Gießhübl) und Abgeordneter zum Nationalrat.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 14 September 2017. For the Council The President A. ANVELT

(1) Council Decision (EU) 2015/116 of 26 January 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 20, 27.1.2015, p. 42).

(2) Council Decision (EU) 2015/190 of 5 February 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 31, 7.2.2015, p. 25).

(3) Council Decision (EU) 2015/994 of 23 June 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 159, 25.6.2015, p. 70).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 253/37

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2017/1780

of 18 September 2017

on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) (EUCAP Sahel Mali/1/2017)

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 2014/219/CFSP of 15 April 2014 on the European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) (1), and in particular Article 7(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Decision 2014/219/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 EUCAP Sahel Mali mission, including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

(2) On 26 May 2014, the PSC adopted Decision EUCAP Sahel Mali/1/2014 (2), appointing Mr Albrecht CONZE as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Mali from 26 May 2014 to 14 January 2015.

(3) The mandate of Mr Albrecht CONZE as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Mali has been extended several times, most recently by PSC Decision EUCAP Sahel Mali/2/2016 (3), which extended his mandate as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Mali until 14 July 2017.

(4) On 15 September 2017, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed the appointment of Mr Philippe RIO as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Mali from 1 October 2017 to 14 January 2018,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Mr Philippe RIO is hereby appointed as Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) from 1 October 2017 to 14 January 2018.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 18 September 2017. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson W. STEVENS

(1) OJ L 113, 16.4.2014, p. 21.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision 2014/310/CFSP of 26 May 2014 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) (EUCAP Sahel Mali/1/2014) (OJ L 164, 3.6.2014, p. 43).

(3) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2016/2381 of 14 December 2016 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) (EUCAP Sahel Mali/2/2016) (OJ L 352, 23.12.2016, p. 59).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 269/44

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2017/1909

of 18 October 2017

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

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 of 27 May 2016 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and repealing Decision 2013/183/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 33(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 27 May 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/849.

(2) On 3 October 2017, the United Nations Security Council (‘UNSC’) Committee established pursuant to UNSC Resolution (‘UNSCR’) 1718 (2006) designated four vessels pursuant to paragraph 6 of UNSCR 2375 (2017).

(3) Annex IV to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annex IV to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 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, 18 October 2017. For the Council The President M. MAASIKAS

(1) OJ L 141, 28.5.2016, p. 79.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 295/57

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2017/2072

of 13 November 2017

updating and amending 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 amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/1426

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 4 August 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/1426 (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) The Council has determined that there are no longer grounds for keeping one entity on the list.

(4) The list should therefore be updated accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Annex to Decision (CFSP) 2017/1426 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 Brussels, 13 November 2017. For the Council The President F. MOGHERINI

(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) 2017/1426 of 4 August 2017 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) 2017/154 (OJ L 204, 5.8.2017, p. 95).
(1)

Article 12 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 12 Exercise of the delegation 1. The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. 2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 7 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from 27 August 2017. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period. 3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 7 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. 4. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. 5. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. 6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 7 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.’;