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in Article 2, paragraph 5 is replaced by the following:

‘5. In view of the exceptional operational requirements, and upon invitation from a Member State, EUNAVFOR MED IRINI may divert vessels to ports of that Member State and dispose of arms and related materiel seized in accordance with paragraph 3, including by storage, destruction or transfer to a Member State or to a third party. The ports to which vessels may be diverted shall be designated in the Operations Plan.

The European Peace Facility Committee shall decide, on a proposal from the EU Operation Commander, on the final destination of seized arms and related materiel, including storage, destruction or transfer inside the Union. However, the transfer of seized items outside the Union, in accordance with UNSCR 2292 (2016), shall be decided, on a proposal from the EU Operation Commander, by the Political and Security Committee (PSC), unless a Member State requests that the matter be referred to the Council. Such transfer of seized items outside the Union shall respect the principles laid down in Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP (*1) and comply with applicable national rules and procedures on arms export controls; it shall be subject to any conditions and safeguards established by the PSC or by the Council respectively, taking due account of the procedures laid down in Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/509 (*2), in particular the risk and safeguards methodology; and it shall not include military equipment, or platforms, designed to deliver lethal force.

A Member State assisting EUNAVFOR MED IRINI in the disposal of seized arms and related materiel shall undertake to complete as swiftly as possible the procedures required to allow for the disposal of the seized items, within the framework of its national law and procedures. EUNAVFOR MED IRINI shall provide that Member State with a disposal certificate.

The European Peace Facility shall bear the costs for storage and disposal of arms and related materiel seized by EUNAVFOR MED IRINI within its Area of Operations, including costs related to the necessary port services. The European Peace Facility shall also bear the costs for any financial liability resulting from the diversion of a vessel or from subsequent actions related to the transportation, storage and disposal of the seized items, except in cases of gross negligence or wilful misconduct by the Member State assisting in the disposal or by any of its agents. Any receipt accruing to a Member State from the disposal of seized arms and related materiel shall be transferred to the European Peace Facility, taking due account of the relevant national administrative or judicial procedures in that Member State.

EUNAVFOR MED IRINI, represented by the EU Operation Commander, may conclude with the relevant authorities of a Member State assisting in the diversion of a vessel or in the disposal of seized arms and related materiel an administrative arrangement for the implementation of this paragraph.

This paragraph shall apply to ongoing seizure and disposal proceedings.
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2021/908

of 4 June 2021

amending Decision 2012/642/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus

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 15 October 2012, the Council adopted Decision 2012/642/CFSP (1) concerning restrictive measures against Belarus.

(2) On 24 and 25 May 2021, the European Council adopted conclusions in which it strongly condemned the forced landing of a Ryanair flight in Minsk, Belarus, on 23 May 2021 endangering aviation safety, and the detention by Belarusian authorities of journalist Raman Pratasevich and Sofia Sapega. It called on the Council to adopt the necessary measures to ban overflight of Union airspace by Belarusian airlines and prevent access to Union airports of flights operated by such airlines.

(3) In view of the gravity of that incident, the Council has determined that Member States should be required to deny permission to land in, take off from or overfly their territories to any aircraft operated by Belarusian air carriers, including as a marketing carrier.

(4) Further action by the Union is needed in order to implement that measure.

(5) Decision 2012/642/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The following Article is inserted in Decision 2012/642/CFSP: ‘Article 2a 1. Member States shall deny permission to land in, take off from or overfly their territories to any aircraft operated by Belarusian air carriers, including as a marketing carrier, in accordance with their national rules and laws and consistent with international law, in particular relevant international civil aviation agreements. 2. Paragraph 1 shall not apply in the case of an emergency landing or an emergency overflight. 3. Paragraph 1 shall not apply in the event that the Member State or Member States concerned determine that a landing, take-off or overflight is required for humanitarian purposes or any other purpose consistent with the objectives of this Decision. In such event, the Member State or Member States concerned shall inform the other Member States and the Commission.’.

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, 4 June 2021. For the Council The President A. P. ZACARIAS

(1) Council Decision 2012/642/CFSP of 15 October 2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus (OJ L 285, 17.10.2012, p. 1).
(3)

Article 5 is amended as follows: (a) paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘1. A representative of the Commission shall chair the meetings.’; (b) paragraphs 2 and 3 are deleted; (c) in paragraph 4, the first sentence is replaced by the following: ‘4. No vote shall take place at the end of a group’s discussion.’; (d) paragraph 5 is replaced by the following: ‘5. Minutes on the discussion on each point of the agenda and on the opinions delivered by the group shall be meaningful and complete. Minutes shall be drafted by the secretariat under the responsibility of the chairperson.’; (e) paragraph 7 is replaced by the following: ‘7. The Directorate-General may invite experts from outside the group with specific competences relating to a subject on the agenda to participate in the work of the group or working group on an ad-hoc basis. In addition, the Commission’s representative may grant observer status to individuals or organisations as defined in Article 4(2), in so far as their participation does not threaten the balance of the groups or working groups. They shall have the right to speak, when invited to do so by the chairperson.’; (f) paragraph 10 is replaced by the following: ‘10. All relevant documents, including the agendas, the minutes and the participants’ submissions, shall be made available either on the Register of Commission expert groups and other similar entities or through a link from the Register to a dedicated website, where this information can be found. Access to dedicated websites shall not be submitted to user registration or any other restriction. In particular, the agenda and other relevant background documents shall be published in due time ahead of the meeting, followed by the timely publication of the minutes. Exceptions to publication shall only be provided for where it is deemed that the disclosure of a document would undermine the protection of a public or private interest as defined in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*1). (*1) Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43).’."
Official Journal of the European Union

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2021/1048

of 22 June 2021

extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (EUBAM Libya/2/2021)

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 2013/233/CFSP of 22 May 2013 on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (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 2013/233/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 EUBAM Libya, including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

(2) On 14 January 2021 the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/59 (2), appointing Ms Natalina CEA as Head of Mission of EUBAM Libya from 1 February 2021 to 30 June 2021.

(3) On 18 June 2021 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/1009 (3), extending the mandate of EUBAM Libya from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2023.

(4) The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has proposed to extend the mandate of Ms Natalina CEA as Head of Mission of EUBAM Libya from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The mandate of Ms Natalina CEA as Head of Mission of EUBAM Libya is hereby extended from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 1 July 2021.

Done at Brussels, 22 June 2021. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson S. FROM-EMMESBERGER

(1) OJ L 138, 24.5.2013, p. 15.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2021/59 of 14 January 2021 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (EUBAM Libya/1/2021) (OJ L 26, 26.1.2021, p. 3).

(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/1009 of 18 June 2021 amending Decision 2013/233/CFSP on the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (OJ L 222, 22.6.2021, p. 18).
The Annex to Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/2048 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

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

Point (1) of the Annex shall apply from 12 February 2022.
Official Journal of the European Union

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2021/1748

of 28 September 2021

on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2021/561 (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI/4/2021)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 38 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/472 of 31 March 2020 on a European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) (1), and in particular Article 8(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 31 March 2020, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/472, which established and launched a European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI), under the command of Rear Admiral Fabio AGOSTINI as EU Operation Commander.

(2) Pursuant to Decision (CFSP) 2020/472, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to take decisions on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI.

(3) On 30 March 2021, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/561 (2) appointing Rear Admiral Stefano FRUMENTO as EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI.

(4) On 1 September 2021, the Hellenic military authorities proposed the appointment of Commodore Michail MAGKOS to succeed Rear Admiral Stefano FRUMENTO as the EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI from 1 October 2021.

(5) On 7 September 2021, the EU Military Committee supported the recommendation made by the Hellenic military authorities.

(6) A decision on the appointment of Commodore Michail MAGKOS should be taken.

(7) Decision (CFSP) 2021/561 should be repealed.

(8) 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 implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Commodore Michail MAGKOS is hereby appointed as EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) from 1 October 2021.

Article 2 Decision (CFSP) 2021/561 (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI/1/2021) is hereby repealed.

Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 1 October 2021.

Done at Brussels, 28 September 2021. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson S. FROM-EMMESBERGER

(1) OJ L 101, 1.4.2020, p. 4.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2021/561 of 30 March 2021 on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI/1/2021) (OJ L 119, 7.4.2021, p. 1).
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2021/2018

of 15 November 2021

amending Decision 1999/70/EC concerning the external auditors of the national central banks, as regards the external auditors of Banc Ceannais na hÉireann/the Central Bank of Ireland

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 29 September 2021 to the Council of the European Union on the external auditors of the Central Bank of Ireland (ECB/2021/44) (1),

Whereas:

(1) The accounts of the European Central Bank (ECB) and of 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) In 2016, Banc Ceannais na hÉireann/the Central Bank of Ireland selected Mazars as its external auditors for the financial years 2016 to 2020.

(3) The mandate of Banc Ceannais na hÉireann/the Central Bank of Ireland’s current external auditors, Mazars, ended after the audit for the financial year 2020. It is therefore necessary to appoint external auditors for the financial years 2021 and 2022.

(4) Banc Ceannais na hÉireann/the Central Bank of Ireland intends to extend the mandate of Mazars for the financial years 2021 and 2022.

(5) The Governing Council of the ECB recommended that Mazars be appointed as the external auditors of Banc Ceannais na hÉireann/the Central Bank of Ireland for the financial years 2021 to 2022.

(6) 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 5 is replaced by the following: ‘5. Mazars are hereby approved as the external auditors of Banc Ceannais na hÉireann/the Central Bank of Ireland for the financial years 2021 to 2022.’.

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

Article 3 This Decision is addressed to the European Central Bank.

Done at Brussels, 15 November 2021. For the Council The President J. PODGORŠEK

(1) OJ C 403, 6.10.2021, 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).
COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2021/2198

of 13 December 2021

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) On 14 October 2020, the Council adopted Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2020/1483 (2), which designated one person involved in acts that threaten the peace, security or stability of Libya, and who has close links, including financially, to the Wagner Group.

(3) In its conclusions of 24 and 25 June 2021, the European Council confirmed its commitment to Libya’s stabilisation process under the auspices of the United Nations, and called for progress on the inclusive and Libyan-owned political dialogue and for the withdrawal without delay of all foreign forces and mercenaries.

(4) The Council remains concerned about the situation in Libya and in particular about acts that threaten the peace, security or stability of the country.

(5) In this context, one person involved in such acts should be added to the lists of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures set out in Annexes II and IV to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333.

(6) Annexes II and IV to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Annexes II and IV to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 are amended in accordance with 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, 13 December 2021. For the Council The President J. BORRELL FONTELLES

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

(2) Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2020/1483 of 14 October 2020 implementing Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya (OJ L 341, 15.10.2020, p. 16).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2021/2138

of 2 December 2021

amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/2011 in support of gender mainstreamed policies, programmes and actions in the fight against small arms trafficking and misuse, in line with the Women, Peace and Security agenda

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty of the 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 17 December 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/2011 (1).

(2) Decision (CFSP) 2018/2011 provides for a 36-month implementation period for the activities referred to in Article 1 thereof from the date of the conclusion of the agreement referred to in Article 3(3) thereof.

(3) The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs has requested an extension of the implementation period of Decision (CFSP) 2018/2011 by 7 months, until 31 October 2022, in view of the delay in the implementation of project activities under Decision (CFSP) 2018/2011 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

(4) The continuation of the activities referred to in Article 1 of Decision (CFSP) 2018/2011 until 31 October 2022 can be performed without any consequences as regards financial resources.

(5) Article 5(2) of Decision (CFSP) 2018/2011 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Article 5(2) of Decision (CFSP) 2018/2011 is replaced by the following: ‘2. This Decision shall expire on 31 October 2022.’.

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

Done at Brussels, 2 December 2021. For the Council The President J. VRTOVEC

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/2011 of 17 December 2018 in support of gender mainstreamed policies, programmes and actions in the fight against small arms trafficking and misuse, in line with the Women, Peace and Security agenda (OJ L 322, 18.12.2018, p. 38).
COUNCIL DECISION (Euratom) 2021/390

of 20 February 2020

approving the conclusion, by the European Commission, of the Agreement between the European Atomic Energy Community and the Government of the Republic of India for research and development cooperation in the field of the peaceful uses of nuclear energy

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular the second paragraph of Article 101 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The European Commission has, in accordance with the Council Directives of 3 July 2009, conducted negotiations on an Agreement between the European Atomic Energy Community and the Government of the Republic of India for research and development cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

(2) Those negotiations have now been successfully concluded.

(3) The conclusion, by the European Commission, of the Agreement should be approved,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The conclusion, by the European Commission, of the Agreement between the European Atomic Energy Community and the Government of the Republic of India for research and development cooperation in the field of the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, is hereby approved (*1).

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

Done at Brussels, 20 February 2020. For the Council The President B. DIVJAK

(*1) Agreement published in OJ L 440, 30.12.2020, p. 1.