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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 99/10

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2018/590

of 16 April 2018

appointing a member and an alternate member, proposed by the Federal Republic of Germany, 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 German 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 mandate on the basis of which Birgit J. HONÉ (Staatssekretärin für Europa und Regionale Landesentwicklung, Niedersächsische Staatskanzlei) was proposed.

(3) An alternate member's seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Fritz JAECKEL,

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 2020:

(a) as a member: — Ms Birgit J. HONÉ, Ministerin für Bundes- und Europaangelegenheiten und Regionale Entwicklung (Niedersachsen) (change of mandate), and

(b) as an alternate member: — Mr Clemens LAMMERSKITTEN, Mitglied des Niedersächsischen Landtags.

Article 2

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

Done at Luxembourg, 16 April 2018. For the Council The President R. PORODZANOV

(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 122/34

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2018/727

of 14 May 2018

appointing an alternate member, proposed by Romania, 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 Romanian 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. On 3 April 2017, by Council Decision (EU) 2017/665 (4), Mr Florin Grigore TECĂU was replaced by Mr Marius Horia ȚUȚUIANU as an alternate member.

(2) On 25 September 2017, by Council Decision (EU) 2017/1762 (5), an alternate member's seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the appointment of Mr Marius Horia ȚUȚUIANU as a member of the Committee of the Regions,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

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

— Ms Daniela CÎMPEAN, President of Sibiu County Council.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 14 May 2018. For the Council The President E. ZAHARIEVA

(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).

(4) Council Decision (EU) 2017/665 of 3 April 2017 appointing five members and nine alternate members, proposed by Romania, of the Committee of the Regions (OJ L 94, 7.4.2017, p. 40).

(5) Council Decision (EU) 2017/1762 of 25 September 2017 appointing two members, proposed by Romania, of the Committee of the Regions (OJ L 250, 28.9.2017, p. 56).
EN Official Journal of the European Union LI 118/3

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2018/706

of 14 May 2018

amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 2014/145/CFSP of 17 March 2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine (1), and in particular Article 3(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 17 March 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/145/CFSP.

(2) Following the organisation by the Russian Federation of Russian presidential elections in the illegally annexed Crimea and Sevastopol, the Council considers that five persons should be added to the list of persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures as set out in the Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP.

(3) The Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The persons listed in the Annex to this Decision shall be added to the list set out in the Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 14 May 2018. For the Council The President E. ZAHARIEVA

(1) OJ L 78, 17.3.2014, p. 16.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 137/25

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2018/819

of 1 June 2018

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 from 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 23 May 2018, the United Nations Security Council (‘UNSC’) Committee established pursuant to UNSC Resolution 1718 (2006) amended the listing of an entity subject to restrictive measures.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annex I 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, 1 June 2018. For the Council The President E. ZAHARIEVA

(1) OJ L 141, 28.5.2016, p. 79.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 180/29

COMMISSION DELEGATED DECISION (EU) 2018/1007

of 25 April 2018

supplementing Directive 2009/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the list of ports and repealing Commission Decision 2008/861/EC

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Directive 2009/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 on statistical returns in respect of carriage of goods and passengers by sea (1), and in particular Article 4(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) The composition of maritime ports sector in the Union has changed since the adoption of Commission Decision 2008/861/EC (2), which set out the list of ports, coded and classified by country and maritime coastal area, for the purposes of implementing Directive 2009/42/EC.

(2) In particular, changes to Member States' port infrastructure mean that it is important that the list of ports set out in Decision 2008/861/EC be updated.

(3) The updated list of ports, coded and classified by country and maritime coastal area, should be adopted by means of a delegated act. Decision 2008/861/EC should therefore be repealed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The list of ports, coded and classified by country and maritime coastal area, is set out in the Annex.

Article 2

Decision 2008/861/EC is repealed.

Article 3

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, 25 April 2018. For the Commission The President Jean-Claude JUNCKER

(1) OJ L 141, 6.6.2009, p. 29.

(2) Commission Decision 2008/861/EC of 29 October 2008 on rules for implementing Council Directive 95/64/EC on statistical returns in respect of carriage of goods and passengers by sea (OJ L 306, 15.11.2008, p. 66).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 172/3

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2018/964

of 5 July 2018

amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine

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 from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

(1) On 31 July 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/512/CFSP (1).

(2) On 19 March 2015, the European Council agreed that the necessary measures would be taken to clearly link the duration of the restrictive measures to the complete implementation of the Minsk agreements, bearing in mind that the complete implementation was foreseen for 31 December 2015.

(3) On 21 December 2017, the Council renewed Decision 2014/512/CFSP until 31 July 2018 in order to enable it to further assess the implementation of the Minsk agreements (2).

(4) Having assessed the implementation of the Minsk agreements, the Council considers that Decision 2014/512/CFSP should be renewed for a further six months in order to enable the Council to further assess their implementation.

(5) Decision 2014/512/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The first subparagraph of Article 9(1) of Decision 2014/512/CFSP is replaced by the following:

‘1. This Decision shall apply until 31 January 2019.’.

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, 5 July 2018. For the Council The President G. BLÜMEL

(1) Council Decision 2014/512/CFSP of 31 July 2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine (OJ L 229, 31.7.2014, p. 13).

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2426 of 21 December 2017 amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine (OJ L 343, 22.12.2017, p. 77).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2018/1086

of 30 July 2018

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) In accordance with Article 17(2) of Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333, the Council has reviewed the list of designated persons and entities set out in Annex II and Annex IV to that Decision.

(3) The Council concluded that one person should no longer be kept on the list of persons and entities set out in Annex II and IV to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333.

(4) Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Annex II and Annex IV to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 are 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, 30 July 2018. For the Council The President G. BLÜMEL

(1) OJ L 206, 1.8.2015, p. 34.
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (EU, Euratom) 2018/1274

of 18 September 2018

appointing a member, proposed by the Kingdom of Denmark, of the European Economic and Social Committee

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 302 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 106a thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of the Danish Government,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) On 18 September 2015 and 1 October 2015, the Council adopted Decisions (EU, Euratom) 2015/1600 (1) and (EU, Euratom) 2015/1790 (2) appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2015 to 20 September 2020.

(2) A member's seat on the European Economic and Social Committee has become vacant following the end of the mandate of Ms Dorthe ANDERSEN,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Mr Nils TRAMPE, Director Social Affairs in the Confederation of Danish Employers (DA), is hereby appointed as a member of the European Economic and Social Committee for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 20 September 2020.

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

Done at Brussels, 18 September 2018. For the Council The President G. BLÜMEL

(1) Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/1600 of 18 September 2015 appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2015 to 20 September 2020 (OJ L 248, 24.9.2015, p. 53).

(2) Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/1790 of 1 October 2015 appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2015 to 20 September 2020 (OJ L 260, 7.10.2015, p. 23).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2018/1546

of 15 October 2018

amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/1425 on a European Union stabilisation action in Mopti and Segou

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 28(1) and 31(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 4 August 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/1425 (1) on a European Union stabilisation action in Mopti and Segou (the ‘EU stabilisation action’).

(2) In light of the progress achieved by the EU stabilisation action, the importance of ensuring its continuity through follow-up activities and the need to capitalise on its results and on the knowledge derived from it for future Union programmes in Mali, the EU stabilisation action should be extended for three months.

(3) Decision (CFSP) 2017/1425 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Decision (CFSP) 2017/1425 is amended as follows: (1) Article 1(1) is replaced by the following: ‘1. The Union shall undertake a stabilisation action in Mopti and Segou. The action shall be implemented by an EU stabilisation team, under the auspices of the Union Delegation in Mali, for an operating phase of 15 months.’; (2) Article 15 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 15 Entry into force and duration This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall expire on 31 January 2019.’.

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

Done at Luxembourg, 15 October 2018. For the Council The President F. MOGHERINI

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/1425 of 4 August 2017 on a European Union stabilisation action in Mopti and Segou (OJ L 204, 5.8.2017, p. 90).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2018/1655

of 6 November 2018

amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382 establishing a European Security and Defence College (ESDC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 28(1), 42(4) and 43(2) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 21 December 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382 (1) establishing a European Security and Defence College (ESDC).

(2) A new financial reference amount for the period from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019 should be established.

(3) Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Amendment to Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382 In Article 16 of Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: ‘2. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure of the ESDC during the period from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019 shall be EUR 1 365 816. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure of the ESDC for subsequent periods shall be decided by the Council.’.

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

Done at Brussels, 6 November 2018. For the Council The President H. LÖGER

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382 of 21 December 2016 establishing a European Security and Defence College (ESDC) and repealing Decision 2013/189/CFSP (OJ L 352, 23.12.2016, p. 60).
COMMISSION DECISION

of 5 November 2018

to replace a member of the REFIT Platform Stakeholder group

(2018/C 403/05)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Commission Decision C(2015)3261 final of 19 May 2015 establishing the REFIT Platform, and in particular Article 4 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Decision C(2015) 3261 final establishing the REFIT Platform (hereinafter ‘the Platform’) provides in Article 4 that the Platform will comprise a ‘Government group’ and a ‘Stakeholder group’ and that the members of the Stakeholder group shall consist of up to 20 experts, two of them representing the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions and the rest from business, including from SMEs, and from social partners and civil society organisations having direct experience in the application of Union legislation. The experts in the Stakeholder group shall be appointed in their personal capacity or to represent a common interest shared by a number of stakeholders.

(2) The Decision provides in Article 4.4 that the Commission, on a proposal from the First Vice-President of the Commission, shall appoint members of the stakeholder group selected from applicants having direct experience in the application of Union legislation, who have responded to the call for applications. The appointments shall ensure, to the extent possible, a balanced representation of the various sectors, interests and regions of the Union and gender. Article 4.5 of the Decision provides that Members shall be appointed until 31 October 2019. Pursuant to Article 4.6 of the Decision, Members who resign may be replaced for the reminder of their term of office.

(3) Commission Decision C(2015) 9063 final of 16 December 2015 appointing the Members of the Stakeholder group of the REFIT Platform (1) provides that, should any Member of the Stakeholder group cease to be a Member during the term of office of the Platform, the First Vice-President may nominate a replacement from the initial list of candidates who responded to the call for expressions of interest to become Member of the Stakeholder group.

(4) Mr Michael Van Straalen resigned as member of the Stakeholder group as of 28 May 2018.

(5) Dr Frantisek Doktor is on the initial list of candidates who responded to the call for expressions of interest to become member of the Stakeholder group,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole article Dr Frantisek Doktor is appointed Member of the Stakeholder group of the REFIT Platform until 31 October 2019, in replacement of Mr Van Straalen.

Done at Brussels, 5 November 2018. For the Commission Frans TIMMERMANS Vice-President

(1) https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info/files/commission-decision-appointment-of-members-stakeholder-group-refit-platform_dec2015_en.pdf
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2018/1930

of 10 December 2018

amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine

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 17 March 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/145/CFSP (1).

(2) Following the organisation, on 11 November 2018, of so-called ‘elections’ in the so-called ‘Donetsk People's Republic’ and ‘Luhansk People's Republic’, the Council considers that nine persons should be added to the list of persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures as set out in the Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP.

(3) The Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The persons listed in the Annex to this Decision shall be added to the list set out in the Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP.

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

Done at Brussels, 10 December 2018. For the Council The President F. MOGHERINI

(1) Council Decision 2014/145/CFSP of 17 March 2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine (OJ L 78, 17.3.2014, p. 16).