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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 184/17

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2015/1129

of 7 July 2015

extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (EUPOL COPPS/2/2015)

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 2013/354/CFSP of 3 July 2013 on the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (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 Article 9(1) of Decision 2013/354/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 political control and strategic direction of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

(2) On 17 February 2015, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/381 (2), appointing Mr Rodolphe MAUGET as Head of Mission of EUPOL COPPS from 16 February 2015 to 30 June 2015.

(3) On 2 July 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/1064 (3), extending the mandate of EUPOL COPPS from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016.

(4) The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed the extension of the mandate of Mr Rodolphe MAUGET as Head of Mission of EUPOL COPPS from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The mandate of Mr Rodolphe MAUGET as Head of Mission of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) is hereby extended until 30 June 2016.

Article 2

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

It shall apply from 1 July 2015.

Done at Brussels, 7 July 2015. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson W. STEVENS

(1) OJ L 185, 4.7.2013, p. 12.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2015/381 of 17 February 2015 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (EUPOL COPPS/1/2015) (OJ L 64, 7.3.2015, p. 37).

(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1064 of 2 July 2015 amending Decision 2013/354/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (OJ L 174, 3.7.2015, p. 21).
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 214/2

COUNCIL DECISION

of 26 June 2015

adopting the Council’s position on draft amending budget No 1 of the European Union for the financial year 2015 accompanying the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI Regulation) and amending Regulations (EU) No 1291/2013 and (EU) No 1316/2013

(2015/C 214/02)

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) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (1) and in particular Article 41 thereof,

Whereas:

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

The Council’s position on draft amending budget No 1 of the European Union for the financial year 2015 was adopted on 26 June 2015.

The full text can be accessed for consultation or downloading on the Council’s website: http://www.consilium.europa.eu/

Done at Brussels, 26 June 2015. For the Council The President E. RINKĒVIČS

(1) OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 69, 13.3.2015, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 195/44

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/1203

of 20 July 2015

appointing three Swedish members and six Swedish alternate members 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 Swedish Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 26 January, on 5 February and on 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) Three members' seats have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Ms Lotta HÅKANSSON HARJU, Mr Tore HULT and Ms Monalisa NORRMAN,

(3) Six alternate members' seats have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Ms Carola GUNNARSSON, Ms Ewa LINDSTRAND, Ms Agneta LIPKIN, Mr Kenth LÖVGREN, Mr Roger MOGERT and Mr Anders ROSÉN,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following are hereby appointed as members to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2020:

— Mr Joakim LARSSON, Västra Götalands läns landsting,

— Ms Anna LJUNGDELL, Nynäshamns kommun,

— Mr Tomas RISTE, Värmlands läns landsting.

Article 2

The following are hereby appointed as alternate members to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2020:

— Mr Krister ANDERSSON, Västra Götalands läns landsting,

— Mr Xamuel GONZALEZ WESTLING, Hofors kommun,

— Mr Jonny LUNDIN, Härnösands kommun,

— Mr Glenn NORDLUND, Örnsköldsviks kommun,

— Mr Erik PELLING, Uppsala kommun,

— Ms Ingeborg WIKSTEN, Västernorrlands läns landsting.

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 20 July 2015. For the Council The President F. MOGHERINI

(1) OJ L 20, 27.1.2015, p. 42.

(2) OJ L 31, 7.2.2015, p. 25.

(3) OJ L 159, 25.6.2015, p. 70.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 231/2

COUNCIL DECISION

of 14 July 2015

appointing one member of the Management Board of the European Chemicals Agency

(2015/C 231/03)

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 as members of the Management Board of the European Chemicals Agency (‘the Management Board’) one representative from each Member State.

(2) By its Decision of 13 May 2013 (2), the Council appointed 12 members of the Management Board.

(3) The Dutch Government has informed the Council of its intention to replace the Dutch representative on the Management Board and has submitted a nomination for a new representative, who should be appointed for a period which runs until 31 May 2017,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Mr Hans Albert MEIJER, of Dutch nationality, born on 19 September 1964, shall be appointed member of the Management Board of the European Chemicals Agency, replacing Mr Johannes Karel Barend Henri KWISTHOUT, for the period from 14 July 2015 to 31 May 2017.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 14 July 2015. For the Council The President P. GRAMEGNA

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

(2) Council Decision of 13 May 2013 appointing 12 members of the Management Board of the European Chemicals Agency (OJ C 138, 17.5.2013, p. 14).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 206/68

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2015/1337

of 31 July 2015

amending Decision 2010/413/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Iran

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 26 July 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/413/CFSP (1) concerning restrictive measures against Iran.

(2) Decision 2010/413/CFSP allows for, inter alia, the execution of obligations provided for in contracts concluded before 23 January 2012 or in ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such obligations where the supply of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products or the proceeds derived from their supply are for the reimbursement of outstanding amounts with respect to contracts concluded before 23 January 2012 to persons or entities within the territories of Member States or under their jurisdiction, where those contracts specifically provide for such reimbursements.

(3) Decision 2010/413/CFSP also provides that the asset freeze measures set out in that Decision do not apply to acts and transactions carried out with regard to entities listed in Annex II to that Decision insofar as necessary for the execution, until 30 June 2015, of the relevant obligations.

(4) The Council considers that that exemption should be extended until 14 January 2016.

(5) Further action by the Union is needed in order to implement measures provided for in this Decision.

(6) Decision 2010/413/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Article 20(14) of Decision 2010/413/CFSP is replaced by the following:

‘14. Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to acts and transactions carried out with regard to entities listed in Annex II insofar as necessary for the execution, until 14 January 2016, of the obligations as referred to in Article 3c(2) provided that those acts and transactions have been authorised in advance, on a case- by-case basis, by the relevant Member State. The relevant Member State shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of its intention to grant an authorisation.’.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 31 July 2015. For the Council The President J. ASSELBORN

(1) Council Decision 2010/413/CFSP of 26 July 2010 concerning restrictive measures against Iran and repealing Common Position 2007/140/CFSP (OJ L 195, 27.7.2010, p. 39).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 245/8

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/1571

of 18 September 2015

appointing two Spanish members 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 Spanish Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 26 January, on 5 February and on 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) Two members' seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Alberto GARRE LÓPEZ and Mr Pedro SANZ ALONSO,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

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

— D. Pedro Antonio SÁNCHEZ LÓPEZ, Presidente de la Comunidad Autónoma de la Región de Murcia

— D. José Ignacio CENICEROS GONZÁLEZ, Presidente de Gobierno de la Comunidad Autónoma de La Rioja

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 18 September 2015. For the Council The President C. DIESCHBOURG

(1) OJ L 20, 27.1.2015, p. 42.

(2) OJ L 31, 7.2.2015, p. 25.

(3) OJ L 159, 25.6.2015, p. 70.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 260/27

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/1791

of 5 October 2015

appointing an Italian alternate member 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 Italian Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 26 January, on 5 February and on 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) An alternate member's seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Onofrio INTRONA,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

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

— Mr Roberto CIAMBETTI, Consigliere e Presidente del Consiglio regionale della Regione Veneto

Article 2

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

Done at Luxembourg, 5 October 2015. For the Council The President N. SCHMIT

(1) OJ L 20, 27.1.2015, p. 42.

(2) OJ L 31, 7.2.2015, p. 25.

(3) OJ L 159, 25.6.2015, p. 70.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 256/13

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2015/1750

of 29 September 2015

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) 2015/607 (ATALANTA/5/2015)

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 15 April 2015, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/607 (2) appointing Captain (Navy) Alfonso GÓMEZ FERNÁNDEZ DE CÓRDOBA as EU Force Commander.

(3) The EU Operation Commander has recommended the appointment of Rear Admiral Stefano BARBIERI as the new EU Force Commander to succeed Captain (Navy) Alfonso GÓMEZ FERNÁNDEZ DE CÓRDOBA.

(4) The EU Military Committee supports that recommendation.

(5) Decision (CFSP) 2015/607 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 Stefano BARBIERI 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 6 October 2015.

Article 2

Decision (CFSP) 2015/607 is hereby repealed.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on 6 October 2015.

Done at Brussels, 29 September 2015. 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) 2015/607 of 15 April 2015 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) 2015/102 (ATALANTA/3/2015) (OJ L 100, 17.4.2015, p. 79).
‘5.

Ahmed Ali Abdullah Saleh (alias: Ahmed Ali Abdullah Al-Ahmar) Title: Former Ambassador, former Brigadier General, Date of birth:25 July 1972, Nationality: Yemeni, Passport No: a) Yemeni passport number 17979 issued under name Ahmed Ali Abdullah Saleh (referred to in the diplomatic identity number No: 31/2013/20/003140 below) b) Yemeni passport number 02117777 issued on 8.11.2005 under name Ahmed Ali Abdullah Al-Ahmar c) Yemeni passport number 06070777 issued on 3.12.2014 under name Ahmed Ali Abdullah Al-Ahmar, Address: United Arab Emirates, Other information: Has played a key role in facilitating the Houthi military expansion. Has engaged in acts that threaten the peace, security, or stability of Yemen. Ahmed Saleh is the son of the former President of the Republic of Yemen, Ali Abdullah Saleh. Ahmed Ali Abdullah Saleh comes from an area known as Bayt Al-Ahmar, which lies some 20 kilometres southeast of the capital, Sana'a. Diplomatic identity card No: 31/2013/20/003140, issued on 7.7.2013 by the United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Foreign Affairs under name Ahmed Ali Abdullah Saleh; current status: cancelled. Date of UN designation:14.4.2015. Additional information from the narrative summary of reasons for listing provided by the Sanctions Committee: Ahmed Ali Saleh has been working to undermine President Hadi's authority, thwart Hadi's attempts to reform the military, and hinder Yemen's peaceful transition to democracy. Saleh played a key role in facilitating the Houthi military expansion. As of mid-February 2013, Ahmed Ali Saleh had issued thousands of new rifles to Republican Guard brigades and unidentified tribal shaykhs. The weapons were originally procured in 2010 and reserved to purchase the loyalties of the recipients for political gain at a later date. After Saleh's father, former Republic of Yemen President Ali Abdullah Saleh, stepped down as President of Yemen in 2011, Ahmed Ali Saleh retained his post as commander of Yemen's Republican Guard. A little over a year later, Saleh was dismissed by President Hadi but he retained significant influence within the Yemeni military, even after he was removed from command. Ali Abdullah Saleh was designated by the UN under UNSCR 2140 in November 2014.’.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 340/2

COUNCIL DECISION

of 5 October 2015

appointing and replacing members of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

(2015/C 340/03)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of 10 February 1975 establishing the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, and in particular Article 4 thereof (1),

Having regard to the nomination submitted by the French government,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decision of 14 July 2015 (2), the Council appointed the members of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the period from 18 September 2015 to 17 September 2018.

(2) A member’s seat is available for France on the Governing Board of the Centre in the category of Government representatives as a result of the resignation of Mrs Marianne DE BRUNHOFF.

(3) The members of the Governing Board of the aforementioned Centre should be appointed for the remainder of the current term of office, which expires on 17 September 2018.

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

The following person is hereby appointed as members of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the remainder of the term of office, which runs until 17 September 2018:

GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES:

FRANCE Mrs Nadine NERGUISIAN

Done at Luxembourg, 5 October 2015. For the Council The President N. SCHMIT

(1) OJ L 39, 13.2.1975, p. 1.

(2) OJ C 232, 16.7.2015, p. 2.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 300/29

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2015/2054

of 16 November 2015

implementing Decision 2011/486/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain individuals, groups, undertakings and entities in view of the situation in Afghanistan

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 2011/486/CFSP of 1 August 2011 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain individuals, groups, undertakings and entities in view of the situation in Afghanistan (1), and in particular Article 5 and Article 6(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 1 August 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/486/CFSP.

(2) On 2 November 2015, the United Nations Security Council Committee established pursuant to paragraph 30 of UN Security Council Resolution 1988 (2011) amended the list of individuals, groups, undertakings and entities subject to restrictive measures.

(3) The Annex to Decision 2011/486/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Annex to Decision 2011/486/CFSP is hereby 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, 16 November 2015. For the Council The President F. MOGHERINI

(1) OJ L 199, 2.8.2011, p. 57.