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Official Journal of the European Union

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2021/2210

of 7 December 2021

extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) (EUCAP Somalia/1/2021)

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 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 (CFSP) 2020/2031 (3), extending the mandate of EUCAP Somalia until 31 December 2022.

(4) On 15 December 2020, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/2164 (4) extending the mandate of Mr Christopher REYNOLDS as Head of Mission of EUCAP Somalia from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021.

(5) 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 2022 to 31 December 2022,

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 from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 1 January 2022.

Done at Brussels, 7 December 2021. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson D. PRONK

(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 European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) (OJ L 419, 11.12.2020, p. 26).

(4) 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) (OJ L 431, 21.12.2020, p. 59).
Official Journal of the European Union

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2021/22

of 16 December 2020

on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (EUCAP Sahel Niger/2/2020)

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 2012/392/CFSP of 16 July 2012 on the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (1), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Decision 2012/392/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 CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

(2) On 2 May 2018, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/726 (2), appointing Mr Frank VAN DER MUEREN as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Niger from 1 May 2018.

(3) On 7 September 2020, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/1254 (3), amending Decision 2012/392/CFSP and extending the mandate of EUCAP Sahel Niger until 30 September 2022.

(4) On 29 September 2020, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/1403 (4), amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/726 by setting 15 January 2021 as the end date of the mandate of Mr Frank VAN DER MUEREN as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Niger.

(5) On 11 December 2020, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed the appointment of Ms Antje PITTELKAU as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Niger from 16 January 2021 to 15 January 2022,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Ms Antje PITTELKAU is hereby appointed as Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) from 16 January 2021 to 15 January 2022.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 16 January 2021.

Done at Brussels, 16 December 2020. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson S. FROM-EMMESBERGER

(1) OJ L 187, 17.7.2012, p. 48.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2018/726 of 2 May 2018 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP Mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (EUCAP Sahel Niger/1/2018) (OJ L 122, 17.5.2018, p. 32).

(3) 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) (OJ L 294, 8.9.2020, p. 3).

(4) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2020/1403 of 29 September 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/726 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (EUCAP Sahel Niger/1/2020) (OJ L 324, 6.10.2020, p. 63).
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2021/113

of 25 January 2021

on the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Government of the Cook Islands concerning an extension of the Protocol on the implementation of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the Cook Islands

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), second subparagraph, point (a)(v) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

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

Whereas:

(1) In accordance with Council Decision (EU) 2020/1545 (2), the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters concerning an extension of the Protocol on the implementation of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the Cook Islands (‘the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters’), expiring on 13 October 2020, was signed on 13 November 2020, subject to its conclusion at a later date.

(2) The aim of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters is to enable the Union and the Government of the Cook Islands to continue working together to promote a sustainable fisheries policy and the sound exploitation of fisheries resources in the Cook Islands’ waters, and to allow Union vessels to carry out their fishing activities in those waters.

(3) The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters 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 Government of the Cook Islands concerning an extension of the Protocol on the implementation of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the Cook Islands 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 point 6 of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters (4).

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

Done at Brussels, 25 January 2021. For the Council The President J. BORRELL FONTELLES

(1) Consent of 14 December 2020 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

(2) Council Decision (EU) 2020/1545 of 19 October 2020 on the signing, on behalf of the Union, and provisional application of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Government of the Cook Islands concerning an extension of the Protocol on the implementation of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the Cook Islands (OJ L 356, 26.10.2020, p. 7).

(3) The text of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters is published in OJ L 356 of 26 October 2020.

(4) The date of entry into force of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union by the General Secretariat of the Council.
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2021/98

of 28 January 2021

not approving esbiothrin as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products of product-type 18

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products (1), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 89(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1062/2014 (2) establishes a list of existing active substances to be evaluated for their possible approval for use in biocidal products. That lists includes esbiothrin (EC No: Not available; CAS No: 260359-57-7).

(2) Esbiothrin has been evaluated for use in biocidal products of product-type 18, insecticides, acaricides and products to control other arthropods, as described in Annex V to Regulation (EU) No 528/2012.

(3) Germany was designated as the rapporteur Member State and its evaluating competent authority submitted the assessment report together with its conclusions to the European Chemicals Agency (‘the Agency’) on 11 January 2017.

(4) In accordance with Article 7(2) of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1062/2014, the Biocidal Products Committee adopted the opinion of the Agency on 16 June 2020 (3), having regard to the conclusions of the evaluating competent authority.

(5) According to that opinion, biocidal products of product-type 18 containing esbiothrin may not be expected to meet the criteria laid down in Article 19(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 as the human health risk assessment identified unacceptable risks.

(6) Taking into account the opinion of the Agency, the Commission considers it not appropriate to approve esbiothrin for use in biocidal products of product-type 18.

(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Biocidal products,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Esbiothrin (EC No: Not available; CAS No: 260359-57-7) is not approved as an active substance for use in biocidal products of product-type 18.

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 Brussels, 28 January 2021. For the Commission The President Ursula VON DER LEYEN

(1) OJ L 167, 27.6.2012, p. 1.

(2) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1062/2014 of 4 August 2014 on the work programme for the systematic examination of all existing active substances contained in biocidal products referred to in Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 294, 10.10.2014, p. 1).

(3) Biocidal Products Committee Opinion on the application for approval of the active substance: Esbiothrin, Product type: 18, ECHA/BPC/260/2020, adopted on 16 June 2020.
(8)

The Greek banking sector has become more stable and resilient to shocks since the end of the European Stability Mechanism programme, but legacy risks and significant underlying vulnerabilities remain, reinforced by the negative impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Banks maintain adequate liquidity, taking advantage of accommodative monetary policy conditions, but the level of non-performing loans remains high, representing EUR 58,7 billion or 35,8 % of gross customer loan exposures as of September 2020 (9). The decline in the stock of non-performing loans observed from its peak of EUR 107,2 billion in March 2016, has continued in the first nine months of 2020, albeit at a slower pace. However, the large share of loans benefiting from debt payment moratoria points to a significant risk of increased provisioning needs and deteriorating asset quality ratios when moratoria expire. A key element of the banks’ strategy to tackle non-performing loans remains to move ahead with the securitisations under the Hercules scheme, which are expected to be concluded in the first half of 2021. The capital position of Greek banks is in line with regulatory requirements but faces increasing supervisory requirements and capital needs to fund the NPL deleveraging process in the medium term, while profitability is low and is expected to come under further pressure due to the economic effects of the pandemic. As a result, Greek banks are particularly exposed to the risk of potential increases in funding costs and renewed deterioration of asset quality due to the pandemic. The authorities successfully implemented or extended support measures to sustain access to finance for affected businesses, which complement initiatives at the level of commercial banks and servicers. They are also moving forward with crucial financial sector reforms, aiming to improve the existing tools for the resolution of non-performing loans, following past delays due to the adverse impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. These reforms, in particular the recently adopted overhaul of the fragmented insolvency regime, can contribute to mitigating the medium-term impact of the crisis on private sector indebtedness. The impact of these reforms will depend on the timeliness and effectiveness of their implementation.
POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2021/661

of 20 April 2021

on the appointment of the EU Operation 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) 2021/87 (ATALANTA/3/2021)

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(1) 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 decisions on the appointment of the EU Operation 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 Operation Commander’).

(2) On 26 January 2021, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/87 (2) appointing Rear Admiral Eugenio DÍAZ DEL RÍO as EU Operation Commander as from 19 February 2021.

(3) The Spanish Military Authorities have proposed that Vice Admiral José M. NÚŇEZ TORRENTE succeed Rear Admiral Eugenio DÍAZ DEL RÍO as EU Operation Commander.

(4) On 25 March 2021, the EU Military Committee supported the nomination of Vice Admiral José M. NÚŇEZ TORRENTE as EU Operation Commander as from 21 April 2021.

(5) Decision (CFSP) 2021/87 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 Vice Admiral José M. NÚŇEZ TORRENTE is hereby appointed as EU Operation 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, as from 21 April 2021.

Article 2 Decision (CFSP) 2021/87 is hereby repealed.

Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 21 April 2021.

Done at Brussels, 20 April 2021. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson S. FROM-EMMESBERGER

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

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2021/87 of 26 January 2021 on the appointment of the EU Operation 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) 2019/1613 (ATALANTA/1/2021) (OJ L 30, 28.1.2021, p. 4).
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2021/602

of 8 April 2021

on the appointment of a Deputy Executive Director of Europol

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2016/794 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) and replacing and repealing Council Decisions 2009/371/JHA, 2009/934/JHA, 2009/935/JHA, 2009/936/JHA and 2009/968/JHA (1), and in particular Articles 54 and 55 thereof,

Acting as the authority vested with the power to appoint the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Directors of Europol,

Whereas:

(1) The term of office of one of the current Deputy Executive Directors of Europol ended on 31 December 2020. It is therefore necessary to appoint a new Deputy Executive Director of Europol.

(2) The decision of the Management Board of Europol of 1 May 2017 establishes the rules for the selection, extension of the term of office and removal from office of the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Directors of Europol.

(3) Under point (b) of Article 3(1) of the decision of the Management Board of Europol of 1 May 2017, one of the posts for a Deputy Executive Director of Europol has been deemed to be vacant since 3 July 2020. A vacancy notice for the post of a Deputy Executive Director of Europol was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 4 September 2020 (2).

(4) In accordance with Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/794, a shortlist of candidates has been drawn up by a selection committee set up by the Management Board (the ‘Selection Committee’). The Selection Committee prepared a duly reasoned report and submitted it to the Management Board on 25 November 2020.

(5) On the basis of the report of the Selection Committee and in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/794 and the decision of the Management Board of 1 May 2017, the Management Board issued a reasoned opinion on 10 December 2020 on the appointment of a new Deputy Executive Director of Europol, in which it proposed a shortlist of three candidates suitable for the post to the Council.

(6) On 25 January 2021, the Council selected Mr Jean-Philippe LECOUFFE as the new Deputy Executive Director of Europol and informed the Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Committee of the European Parliament (‘LIBE Committee’), which is the competent committee for the purposes of fourth subparagraph of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/794, about that selection.

(7) On 24 February 2021, Mr Jean-Philippe LECOUFFE appeared before the LIBE Committee. On 23 March 2021, the LIBE Committee gave its opinion in accordance with the fourth subparagraph of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/794,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Mr Jean-Philippe LECOUFFE is hereby appointed as Deputy Executive Director of Europol for the period from 1 May 2021 to 30 April 2025 at grade AD 14.

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

Done at Brussels, 8 April 2021. For the Council The President A. P. ZACARIAS

(1) OJ L 135, 24.5.2016, p. 53.

(2) OJ C 293 A, 4.9.2020, p. 1.
COUNCIL DECISION

of 6 May 2021

appointing twelve members of the Management Board of the European Chemicals Agency

(2021/C 185/02)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC (1), and in particular Article 79 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Article 79 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 provides that the Council is to appoint one representative from each Member State as a member of the Management Board of the European Chemicals Agency (‘the Management Board’).

(2) The members of the Management Board are to be appointed on the basis of their relevant experience and expertise in the fields of chemical safety or the regulation of chemicals, and on the basis that relevant expertise in the fields of general, financial and legal matters is available amongst the board members.

(3) The term of office is four years and may be renewed once.

(4) By Decision of 7 June 2007 (2), the Council appointed 27 members of the Management Board.

(5) The current members of the Management Board nominated by Czechia, Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Hungary, Netherlands, Austria, Slovenia, Finland, and Sweden, were appointed for a period that ends on 31 May 2021.

(6) The Council received nominations from all the Member States concerned,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The following persons shall be appointed members of the Management Board for a second term running from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2025 (name, nationality, date of birth): — Ms Tatjana KOLESNIKOVA, Czech, 24 November 1969, — Mr Óscar Valentín GONZÁLEZ SÁNCHEZ, Spanish, 8 March 1972, — Mr Paul KRAJNIK, Austrian, 20 January 1964, — Mr Alojz GRABNER, Slovenian, 23 July 1965, — Ms Hanna Maria KORHONEN, Finnish, 8 August 1964.

Article 2 The following persons shall be appointed members of the Management Board for a first term running from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2025 (name, nationality, date of birth): — Mr Stephen Patrick CURRAN, Irish, 24 July 1962, — Ms Karine BOQUET, French, 21 July 1973, — Dr Pasqualino ROSSI, Italian, 16 May 1962, — Mr Jérôme FAÉ, Luxembourg, 25 November 1989, — Dr Szilvia DEIM, Hungarian, 21 November 1971, — Mr Kees HOPPENER, Dutch, 15 July 1960, — Mr Per ÄNGQUIST, Swedish, 21 May 1969.

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

Done at Brussels, 6 May 2021. For the Council The President J. BORRELL FONTELLES

(1) OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1.

(2) Council Decision of 7 June 2007 appointing 27 members of the Management Board of the European Chemicals Agency (OJ C 134, 16.6.2007, p. 6).