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COUNCIL DECISION

of 16 December 2013

on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Seychelles

(2014/5/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43, in conjunction with Article 218(5) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) On 5 October 2006, the Council approved the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Seychelles (1) (the ‘Agreement’) by means of Regulation (EC) No 1562/2006 (2).

(2) The fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Agreement were set out in a Protocol (3). The most recent Protocol expires on 17 January 2014.

(3) The Council authorised the Commission to negotiate with the Republic of Seychelles, on behalf of the Union, a new Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Agreement (the ‘new Protocol’).

(4) As a result of those negotiations, the new Protocol was initialled on 10 May 2013.

(5) In order to guarantee the continuation of fishing activities by Union vessels, the new Protocol should be applied on a provisional basis as from 18 January 2014, pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion.

(6) The new Protocol should be signed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The signing on behalf of the Union of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Seychelles (the ‘Protocol’) is hereby authorised, subject to the conclusion of the said Protocol. The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision.

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

Article 3 The Protocol shall be applied on a provisional basis as from 18 January 2014, pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion.

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

Done at Brussels, 16 December 2013. For the Council The President V. JUKNA

(1) OJ L 290, 20.10.2006, p. 2.

(2) Council Regulation (EC) No 1562/2006 of 5 October 2006 concerning the conclusion of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Seychelles (OJ L 290, 20.10.2006, p. 1).

(3) OJ L 345, 30.12.2010, p. 3.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 38/1

COUNCIL DECISION

of 28 January 2014

on the conclusion of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community, on the one hand, and the Republic of Kiribati, on the other

(2014/60/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43, in conjunction with Article 218(6)(a) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,

Whereas:

(1) On 23 July 2007 the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 893/2007 on the conclusion of a Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community, on the one hand, and the Republic of Kiribati, on the other (1) (‘the Agreement’). A Protocol setting out the fishing opportunitities and financial contribution provided for in the Agreement expired on 15 September 2012.

(2) The Union has negotiated a new Protocol with the Republic of Kiribati granting EU vessels fishing opportunities in the waters over which the Republic of Kiribati exercises its sovereignty or jurisdiction (‘the Protocol’).

(3) The Protocol was signed in accordance with Council Decision 2012/669/EU (2) and has been applied provisionally since 16 September 2012.

(4) The Protocol should be approved,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Protocol setting our the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community, on the one hand, and the Republic of Kiribati, on the other, (‘the Protocol’), is hereby approved on behalf of the Union (3).

Article 2

The President of the Council shall give, on behalf of the Union, the notification provided for in Article 16 of the Protocol (4).

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, 28 January 2014. For the Council The President G. STOURNARAS

(1) OJ L 205, 7.8.2007, p. 1.

(2) Council Decision 2012/669/EU of 9 October 2012 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community, on the one hand, and the Republic of Kiribati, on the other (OJ L 300, 30.10.2012, p. 2).

(3) The Protocol has been published in OJ L 300, 30.10.2012, p. 3, together with the decision on signature.

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

of 28 January 2014

on the conclusion of the revised Memorandum of Understanding with the United States of America Regarding the Importation of Beef from Animals Not Treated with Certain Growth-Promoting Hormones and Increased Duties Applied by the United States to Certain Products of the European Union

(2014/44/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 207(4), in conjunction with Article 218(6)(a)(v) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,

Whereas:

(1) In accordance with Council Decision 2013/523/EU (1), the revised Memorandum of Understanding with the United States of America Regarding the Importation of Beef from Animals Not Treated with Certain Growth-Promoting Hormones and Increased Duties Applied by the United States to Certain Products of the European Union (the ‘revised MoU’) was signed on 21 October 2013, subject to its conclusion at a later date.

(2) The revised MoU should be approved,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The revised Memorandum of Understanding with the United States of America Regarding the Importation of Beef from Animals Not Treated with Certain Growth-Promoting Hormones and Increased Duties Applied by the United States to Certain Products of the European Union is hereby approved on behalf of the Union. The text of the revised MoU is attached to this Decision.

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

Done at Brussels, 28 January 2014. For the Council The President G. STOURNARAS

(1) Council Decision 2013/523/EU of 18 October 2013 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, of the revised Memorandum of Understanding with the United States of America Regarding the Importation of Beef from Animals Not Treated with Certain Growth-Promoting Hormones and Increased Duties Applied by the United States to Certain Products of the European Union (OJ L 282, 24.10.2013, p. 35).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 70/27

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION EU OPERATIONS CENTRE/1/2014

of 27 February 2014

on the appointment of the Head of the EU Operations Centre for the Common Security and Defence Policy missions and operation in the Horn of Africa

(2014/126/CFSP)

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 2012/173/CFSP of 23 March 2012 on the activation of the EU Operations Centre for the Common Security and Defence Policy missions and operation in the Horn of Africa (1), and in particular Article 3 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) By virtue of Article 3(1) of Decision 2012/173/CFSP, Captain (Navy) Ad VAN DER LINDE was appointed Head of the EU Operations Centre until 23 March 2014.

(2) By Decision 2013/725/CFSP (2), the Council amended Decision 2012/173/CFSP. Pursuant to Article 3(1a) of Decision 2012/173/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee is authorised, in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty, to take decisions on the appointment of the subsequent Heads of the EU Operations Centre.

(3) On 28 November 2013, Spain proposed Captain (Navy) Francisco CORNAGO as the new Head of the EU Operations Centre to succeed Captain (Navy) Ad VAN DER LINDE.

(4) On 19 December 2013 the EU Military Committee agreed to recommend that the Political and Security Committee appoint Captain (Navy) Francisco CORNAGO as Head of the EU Operations Centre,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Captain (Navy) Francisco CORNAGO is hereby appointed Head of the EU Operations Centre for the Common and Defence Policy missions and operation in the Horn of Africa as from 24 March 2014.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on 24 March 2014.

Done at Brussels, 27 February 2014. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson W. STEVENS

(1) OJ L 89, 27.3.2012, p. 66.

(2) Council Decision 2013/725/CFSP of 9 December 2013 amending and extending Decision 2012/173/CFSP on the activation of the EU Operations Centre for the Common Security and Defence Policy missions and operation in the Horn of Africa (OJ L 329, 10.12.2013, p. 39).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 54/1

COUNCIL DECISION

of 28 January 2014

on the conclusion of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire (2013-2018)

(2014/102/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43, in conjunction with Article 218(6)(a) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,

Whereas:

(1) On 17 March 2008, the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 242/2008 on the conclusion of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire (1) (hereinafter the ‘Partnership Agreement’).

(2) The Union has negotiated a new Protocol with the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire granting Union vessels fishing opportunities in waters in which the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire exercises its sovereignty or jurisdiction with respect to fishing (hereinafter the ‘new Protocol’).

(3) The new Protocol was signed on the basis of Council Decision 2013/303/EU (2), and will be provisionally applied as from 1 July 2013.

(4) The new Protocol should be concluded,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire (2013-2018) (hereinafter the ‘new Protocol’) is hereby approved on behalf of the Union (3).

Article 2

The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, give the notification provided for in Article 14 of the new Protocol (4).

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 28 January 2014. For the Council The President G. STOURNARAS

(1) OJ L 75, 18.3.2008, p. 51.

(2) OJ L 170, 22.6.2013, p. 1.

(3) The new Protocol has been published in OJ L 170, 22.6.2013, p. 2, together with the decision on signature.

(4) The date of entry into force of the new Protocol will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union by the General Secretariat of the Council.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 100/12

COUNCIL DECISION 2014/183/CFSP

of 1 April 2014

on the launch of a European Union military operation in the Central African Republic (EUFOR RCA)

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 Council Decision 2014/73/CFSP of 10 February 2014 on a European Union military operation in the Central African Republic (EUFOR RCA) (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 10 February 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/73/CFSP.

(2) On 17 March 2014, the Council approved the Operation Plan and the Rules of Engagement of EUFOR RCA.

(3) Following the recommendation of the EU Operation Commander, EUFOR RCA should be launched.

(4) In accordance with Article 5 of the 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 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

The EU military operation in the Central African Republic (‘EUFOR RCA’) shall be launched.

Article 2

The EU Operation Commander of EUFOR RCA is hereby authorised with immediate effect to start execution of the operation.

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 1 April 2014. For the Council The President D. KOURKOULAS

(1) OJ L 40, 11.2.2014, p. 59.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 106/2

COUNCIL DECISION

of 11 February 2014

on the signing, on behalf of the Union, of the Arrangement between the European Union and the Republic of Iceland on the modalities of its participation in the European Asylum Support Office

(2014/194/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 74 and Article 78(1) and (2), in conjunction with Article 218(5), thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) Regulation (EU) No 439/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) provides that the European Asylum Support Office shall be open to the participation of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland as observers. Furthermore, that Regulation provides that arrangements shall be made, specifying in particular the nature, extent and manner in which those countries are to participate in the European Asylum Support Office's work.

(2) On 27 January 2012, the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations for an Arrangement between the European Union and the Republic of Iceland on the modalities of its participation in the European Asylum Support Office (the ‘Arrangement’). The negotiations were successfully concluded by the initialling of the Arrangement on 28 June 2013.

(3) The Arrangement should be signed.

(4) As specified in recital 21 of Regulation (EU) No 439/2010, the United Kingdom and Ireland are taking part in and are bound by that Regulation. They should therefore give effect to Article 49(1) of Regulation (EU) No 439/2010 by taking part in this Decision. The United Kingdom and Ireland are therefore taking part in this Decision.

(5) As specified in recital 22 of Regulation (EU) No 439/2010, Denmark is not taking part in and is not bound by that Regulation. Denmark is therefore not taking part in this Decision,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The signing, on behalf of the Union, of the Arrangement between the European Union and the Republic of Iceland on the modalities of its participation in the European Asylum Support Office is hereby authorised, subject to the conclusion of the said Arrangement (2).

Article 2

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

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 11 February 2014. For the Council The President E. VENIZELOS

(1) Regulation (EU) No 439/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 establishing a European Asylum Support Office (OJ L 132, 29.5.2010, p. 11).

(2) The text of the Arrangement will be published together with the decision on its conclusion.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 151/16

COUNCIL DECISION 2014/293/CFSP

of 15 April 2014

on the signing and conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the participation of the Swiss Confederation in the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali)

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) Article 8(3) of Council Decision 2013/34/CFSP of 17 January 2013 on a European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali) (1) provides that detailed arrangements regarding the participation of third States shall be covered by agreements concluded pursuant to Article 37 of the Treaty on European Union and in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 218 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

(2) On 10 February 2014, the Council adopted a Decision authorising the opening of negotiations for a Participation Agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the participation of the Swiss Confederation in the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian armed forces (EUTM Mali), (‘the Agreement’).

(3) The Agreement should be approved,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the participation of the Swiss Confederation in the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali) is hereby approved on behalf of the Union.

The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.

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 Luxembourg, 15 April 2014. For the Council The President C. ASHTON

(1) OJ L 14, 18.1.2013, p. 19.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 180/18

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION

of 11 June 2014

setting out the annual breakdown by Member State of the global resources of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund available in the framework of shared management for the period 2014-2020

(notified under document C(2014) 3781)

(2014/372/EU)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to the Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1), and in particular Article 16(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 13(1) of the Regulation (EU) No 508/2014, the resources available for commitments from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (‘EMFF’) for the period 2014 to 2020 under shared management amount to EUR 5 749 331 600 in current prices, in accordance with the annual breakdown set out in Annex II to that Regulation.

(2) Pursuant to Article 16(2) of the Regulation (EU) No 508/2014, it is necessary to set out the annual breakdown by Member State of the global resources allocated under the EMFF under shared management,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The annual breakdown by Member State of the global resources available from the EMFF for the period 2014 to 2020 under shared management shall be as set out in the Annex.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 11 June 2014. For the Commission Maria DAMANAKI Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 149, 20.5.2014, p. 1.
(4)

Article 12 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 12 Financial arrangements 1. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPOL COPPS for the period from 1 July 2013 until 30 June 2014 shall be EUR 9 570 000. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPOL COPPS for the period from 1 July 2014 until 30 June 2015 shall be EUR 9 820 000. 2. All expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the European Union. Nationals of third States shall be allowed to tender for contracts. Subject to the Commission's approval, EUPOL COPPS may conclude technical arrangements with Member States, host Parties, participating third States and other international actors regarding the provision of equipment, services and premises to EUPOL COPPS. 3. EUPOL COPPS shall be responsible for the implementation of its budget. For this purpose, EUPOL COPPS shall sign an agreement with the Commission. 4. EUPOL COPPS shall be responsible for any claims and obligations arising from the implementation of the mandate starting from 1 July 2014, with the exception of any claims relating to serious misconduct by the Head of Mission, for which he/she shall bear the responsibility. 5. The implementation of the financial arrangements shall be without prejudice to the chain of command as provided for in Articles 4, 5 and 6 and the operational requirements of EUPOL COPPS, including compatibility of equipment and interoperability of its teams. 6. Expenditure shall be eligible as of 9 July 2014.’