ddrg/super_eurlex huggingface dataset:
(1)

Article 15a, is replaced by the following: ‘Article 15a Information obligations of the Member States 1. The Member States concerned shall ensure that passenger transport operators, including airport and port operators, travel agencies (including hunting trip organisers) and postal services operators are required to draw the attention of their customers to the control measures laid down in this Decision, in particular by providing information on the main prohibitions laid down in this Decision to travellers moving from the areas listed in the Annex to this Decision and customers of postal services in an appropriate way. For that purpose, the Member States concerned shall organise and carry out regular public awareness campaigns to promote and spread information on the control measures laid down in this Decision. 2. All Member States shall ensure that on all major land infrastructure routes, such as international communication roads, and related road networks, appropriate information on the risks of the transmission of African swine fever and on the control measures laid down in this Decision are brought to the attention of all travellers in a visible and prominent manner. In particular, that information shall be presented in a way that is easily understood by travellers coming from, and going to, the areas listed in the Annex to this Decision or from third countries at risk of the spread of African swine fever. 3. The Member States concerned shall coordinate their efforts to ensure that the information referred to in paragraph 1 is effectively disseminated by the transport operators and postal services operators to specifically identified target audiences.’
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 63/44

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2018/331

of 5 March 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 15 February 2018 the United Nations Security Council (‘UNSC’) Committee established pursuant to UNSC Resolution 1718 (2006) amended the listing of an individual 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, 5 March 2018. For the Council The President N. DIMOV

(1) OJ L 141, 28.5.2016, p. 79.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 79/30

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2018/476

of 21 March 2018

amending 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 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 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 (1) concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya.

(2) On 28 September 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/1776 (2) amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333.

(3) In view of the continuing instability and gravity of the situation in Libya the Council has decided that the restrictive measures concerning three persons should be extended for a further period of 6 months.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In Article 17 of Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333, paragraphs 3 and 4 are replaced by the following:

‘3. The measures referred to in Article 8(2) shall apply with regard to entries 16, 17 and 18 in Annex II until 2 October 2018. 4. The measures referred to in Article 9(2) shall apply with regard to entries 21, 22 and 23 in Annex IV until 2 October 2018.’.

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, 21 March 2018. For the Council The President E. ZAHARIEVA

(1) 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 (OJ L 206, 1.8.2015, p. 34).

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/1776 of 28 September 2017 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya (OJ L 251, 29.9.2017, p. 28).
24.

Name: 1: MUS'AB 2: ABU-QARIN 3: na 4: na Title: na Designation: Leader of a transnational trafficking network DOB:19 Jan. 1983POB: Sabratha, Libya Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality a.k.a.: a) ABU-AL QASSIM OMAR Musab Boukrin b) The Doctor c) Al-Grein Nationality: Libya Passport no: a) 782633, issued on 31 May 2005b) 540794, issued on 12 Jan. 2008National identification no: na Address: na Listed on:7 June 2018Other information: Listed pursuant to paragraphs 15 and 17 of resolution 1970 (Travel Ban, Asset Freeze) Listed pursuant to paragraph 22(a) of resolution 1970 (2011); paragraph 4(a) of resolution 2174 (2014); paragraph 11(a) of resolution 2213 (2015). Additional information Mus'ab Abu-Qarin is seen as a central actor in human trafficking and migrant smuggling activities in the area of Sabratha, but also works from Zawiya and Garibulli. His transnational network covers Libya, European destinations, sub-Saharan countries for the recruitment of migrants and Arab countries for the financial sector. Reliable sources have documented his collusion in human trafficking and smuggling with Ermias Ghermay, who takes care of the ‘Eastern supply chain’ on behalf of Abu-Qarin. There is evidence that Abu-Qarin has cultivated relationships with other actors in the trafficking business, notably Mohammed Kachlaf (cousin and head of the al-Nasr brigade, also proposed for listing) in Zawiya. A former accomplice of Abu-Qarin, who is now cooperating with the Libyan authorities, claims that Abu-Qarin organised journeys over sea for 45 000 people in 2015 alone, exposing migrants (including minors) to the risk of death. Abu-Qarin is the organiser of a journey on 18 April 2015 ending in a shipwrecking in the Sicilian Canal that caused the death of 800 people. Evidence, including from the UN Panel of Experts, documents that he is responsible for the detention of migrants under brutal conditions, including in Tripoli near the al-Wadi area and seaside resorts near Sabratha where migrants are held. Abu-Qarin is reported to have been close to the al-Dabbashi clan in Sabratha, until a conflict broke out over a ‘protection tax’. Sources have reported that Abu-Qarin has paid persons close to violent extremists in the Sabratha area, in exchange for the approval to smuggle migrants on behalf of violent extremist circles, that financially benefit from the exploitation of illegal immigration. Abu-Qarin is connected to a network of smugglers composed of Salafi armed groups in Tripoli, Sebha and Kufra.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 180/22

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2018/1004

of 3 July 2018

extending the mandate of the Head of the European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah) (EU BAM Rafah/1/2018)

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 Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP of 25 November 2005 on establishing a European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah) (1), and in particular Article 10(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 10(1) of Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising political control and strategic direction of the European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

(2) On 8 December 2017, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/2430 (2), appointing Mr Günther FREISLEBEN as Head of Mission of EUBAM Rafah from 4 December 2017 to 30 June 2018.

(3) On 29 June 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/943 (3), extending the mandate of EU BAM Rafah from 1 July 2018 until 30 June 2019.

(4) The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has proposed to extend the mandate of Mr Günther FREISLEBEN as Head of Mission of EU BAM Rafah from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

(5) This Decision should apply from 1 July 2018,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The mandate of Mr Günther FREISLEBEN as Head of Mission of EU BAM Rafah is hereby extended from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 1 July 2018.

Done at Brussels, 3 July 2018. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson W. STEVENS

(1) OJ L 327, 14.12.2005, p. 28.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2017/2430 of 8 December 2017 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah) (EU BAM Rafah/2/2017) (OJ L 344, 23.12.2017, p. 9).

(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/943 of 29 June 2018 amending Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP on establishing a European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah) (OJ L 166, 3.7.2018, p. 19).
(1)

paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 23 are replaced by the following: ‘Article 23 1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to prevent the entry into, or transit through, their territories of: (a) the persons designated by the Sanctions Committee or by the UN Security Council as being responsible for, including through supporting or promoting, the DPRK's policies in relation to its nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes, together with their family members, or persons acting on their behalf of or at their direction, as listed in Annex I; (b) the persons not covered by Annex I, as listed in Annex II, who: (i) are responsible for, including through supporting or promoting, the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes or persons acting on their behalf or at their direction, (ii) provide financial services or the transfer to, through, or from the territory of Member States, or involving nationals of Member States or entities organised under their laws, or persons or financial institutions in their territory, of any financial or other assets or resources that could contribute to the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes, (iii) are involved in, including through the provision of financial services, the supply to or from the DPRK of arms and related materiel of all types, or the supply to the DPRK of items, materials, equipment, goods and technology which could contribute to the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes; (c) the persons not covered by Annex I or Annex II working on behalf or at the direction of a person or entity listed in Annex I or Annex II or persons assisting in the evasion of sanctions or violating the provisions of UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017), 2375 (2017) or 2397(2017) or of this Decision, as listed in Annex III to this Decision; (d) persons acting on behalf or at the direction of the entities of the Government of the DPRK or the Workers' Party that the Council determines are associated with the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic-missile programmes or other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017), 2375 (2017) or 2397 (2017) that are not covered by Annex I, II or III, as listed in Annex V to this Decision. 2. Point (a) of paragraph 1 shall not apply where the Sanctions Committee determines on a case-by-case basis that such travel is justified on the grounds of humanitarian need, including religious obligations, or where the Sanctions Committee concludes that an exemption would otherwise further the objectives of UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017), 2375 (2017) or 2397 (2017).’;
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2018/1465

of 28 September 2018

amending 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 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 2015 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 (1).

(2) On 21 March 2018 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/476 (2).

(3) In view of the continuing instability and gravity of the situation in Libya, the Council has decided that the restrictive measures concerning three persons should be extended for a further period of six months.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 In Article 17 of Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333, paragraphs 3 and 4 are replaced by the following: ‘3. The measures referred to in Article 8(2) shall apply with regard to entries 14, 15 and 16 in Annex II until 2 April 2019. 4. The measures referred to in Article 9(2) shall apply with regard to entries 19, 20 and 21 in Annex IV until 2 April 2019.’.

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, 28 September 2018. For the Council The President M. SCHRAMBÖCK

(1) 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 (OJ L 206, 1.8.2015, p. 34).

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/476 of 21 March 2018 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya (OJ L 79, 22.3.2018, p. 30).
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2018/1269

of 18 September 2018

amending Decision 1999/70/EC concerning the external auditors of the national central banks, as regards the external auditors of Banka Slovenije

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Protocol No 4 on the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 27.1 thereof,

Having regard to the Recommendation of the European Central Bank of 6 July 2018 to the Council of the European Union on the external auditors of Banka Slovenije (ECB/2018/18) (1),

Whereas:

(1) The accounts of the European Central Bank (ECB) and the national central banks of the Member States whose currency is the euro are to be audited by independent external auditors recommended by the Governing Council of the ECB and approved by the Council of the European Union.

(2) The mandate of Banka Slovenije's current external auditors expired following the audit for the financial year 2017. It is therefore necessary to appoint external auditors from the financial year 2018.

(3) Banka Slovenije has selected Ernst & Young revizija, poslovno svetovanje, d.o.o. as its external auditors for the financial years 2018 to 2020.

(4) The Governing Council of the ECB recommended that Ernst & Young revizija, poslovno svetovanje, d.o.o. be appointed as the external auditors of Banka Slovenije for the financial years 2018 to 2020.

(5) Following the recommendation of the Governing Council of the ECB, Council Decision 1999/70/EC (2) should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 In Article 1 of Decision 1999/70/EC, paragraph 13 is replaced by the following: ‘13. Ernst & Young revizija, poslovno svetovanje, d.o.o. are hereby approved as the external auditors of Banka Slovenije for the financial years 2018 to 2020.’.

Article 2 This Decision shall take effect on the day of its notification.

Article 3 This Decision is addressed to the ECB.

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

(1) OJ C 260, 24.7.2018, p. 1.

(2) Council Decision 1999/70/EC of 25 January 1999 concerning the external auditors of the national central banks (OJ L 22, 29.1.1999, p. 69).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2018/1509

of 2 October 2018

appointing a 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 term of office of Mr Wolfgang SCHMIDT,

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: — Ms Annette TABBARA, Staatsrätin, Bevollmächtigte der Freien und Hansestadt Hamburg beim Bund, der Europäischen Union und für auswärtige Angelegenheiten.

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

Done at Luxembourg, 2 October 2018. For the Council The President H. LÖGER

(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).
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2018/1610

of 25 October 2018

amending Decision 2010/573/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova

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 September 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/573/CFSP (1).

(2) On the basis of a review of Decision 2010/573/CFSP, the restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova should be extended until 31 October 2019. The Council will carry out a review of the situation with regard to the restrictive measures after six months.

(3) Decision 2010/573/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Article 4(2) of Decision 2010/573/CFSP is hereby replaced by the following: ‘2. This Decision shall apply until 31 October 2019. It shall be kept under constant review. It shall be renewed or amended, as appropriate, if the Council deems that its objectives have not been met.’.

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, 25 October 2018. For the Council The President J. BOGNER-STRAUSS

(1) Council Decision 2010/573/CFSP of 27 September 2010 concerning restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova (OJ L 253, 28.9.2010, p. 54).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2018/1884

of 3 December 2018

extending and amending Decision 2010/452/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia

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

Whereas:

(1) On 12 August 2010 the Council adopted Decision 2010/452/CFSP (1), which extended the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia), established by Council Joint Action 2008/736/CFSP (2).

(2) On 12 December 2016 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/2238 (3), extending the mandate of EUMM Georgia until 14 December 2018 and providing for a financial reference amount until 14 December 2017.

(3) On 7 December 2017 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/2263 (4), providing for a financial reference amount until 14 December 2018.

(4) Following the 2018 strategic review, the Political and Security Committee recommended that the mandate of EUMM Georgia be extended until 14 December 2020.

(5) Decision 2010/452/CFSP should be amended accordingly.

(6) EUMM Georgia 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,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Decision 2010/452/CFSP is amended as follows: (1) in Article 14(1), the following subparagraph is added: ‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the Mission between 15 December 2018 and 14 December 2020 shall be EUR 38 200 000.’; (2) in Article 18, the second paragraph is replaced by the following: ‘It shall expire on 14 December 2020.’.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 15 December 2018.

Done at Brussels, 3 December 2018. For the Council The President N. HOFER

(1) Council Decision 2010/452/CFSP of 12 August 2010 on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia (OJ L 213, 13.8.2010, p. 43).

(2) Council Joint Action 2008/736/CFSP of 15 September 2008 on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia (OJ L 248, 17.9.2008, p. 26).

(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/2238 of 12 December 2016 amending Decision 2010/452/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia (OJ L 337, 13.12.2016, p. 15).

(4) Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2263 of 7 December 2017 amending Decision 2010/452/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia (OJ L 324, 8.12.2017, p. 51).