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Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2021/283

of 22 February 2021

amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/906 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 33 and Article 31(2) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 7 December 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/2274 (1) appointing Mr Ángel LOSADA FERNÁNDEZ as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Sahel.

(2) On 25 June 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/906 (2) extending the mandate of Mr Ángel LOSADA FERNÁNDEZ as the EUSR for the Sahel. The EUSR’s mandate was further extended by Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/253 (3). The EUSR’s mandate is to expire on 28 February 2021.

(3) The EUSR’s mandate should be extended for a further period of four months, within the financial reference amount as set out in Article 5(1) of Decision (CFSP) 2018/906, as amended by Decision (CFSP) 2020/253.

(4) The EUSR will implement the mandate 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 (CFSP) 2018/906 is amended as follows: (1) in Article 1, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: ‘The mandate of Mr Ángel LOSADA FERNÁNDEZ as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Sahel is extended until 30 June 2021. The Council may decide that the EUSR's mandate be terminated earlier, based on an assessment of the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR).’; (2) in Article 14, the second paragraph is replaced by the following: ‘The final comprehensive mandate implementation report of the EUSR shall be presented by 30 April 2021.’.

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

Done at Brussels, 22 February 2021. For the Council The President J. BORRELL FONTELLES

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/2274 of 7 December 2015 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel (OJ L 322, 8.12.2015, p. 44).

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/906 of 25 June 2018 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel (OJ L 161, 26.6.2018, p. 22).

(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/253 of 25 February 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/906 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel (OJ L 54 I, 26.2.2020, p. 9).
(3)

Article 6 of Decision (CFSP) 2018/653 foresees a review in order to assess the financial reference amount referred to in Article 4(1) of that Decision as regards the amount deemed necessary to meet requests by civilian common security and defence policy missions, and to take into account the evolving needs of such missions, of other operational action of the Union and of European Union Special Representatives. Such an assessment was conducted by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (the ‘High Representative’) and the European Commission. The outcome of that review, as discussed and agreed within the relevant Council preparatory bodies in December 2019 and January 2020, was that the financial reference amount did not need to be revised.
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2021/449

of 12 March 2021

repealing Decision 2011/172/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Egypt

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 21 March 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/172/CFSP (1) concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Egypt.

(2) Decision 2011/172/CFSP provides for the freezing of funds and economic resources of certain persons having been identified as responsible for the misappropriation of Egyptian State funds, and of natural or legal persons, entities or bodies associated with them.

(3) Following a review of Decision 2011/172/CFSP carried out pursuant to Article 5 thereof, the restrictive measures in place should be lifted.

(4) Decision 2011/172/CFSP should therefore be repealed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Decision 2011/172/CFSP is hereby repealed.

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, 12 March 2021. For the Council The President A. P. ZACARIAS

(1) Council Decision 2011/172/CFSP of 21 March 2011 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Egypt (OJ L 76, 22.3.2011, p. 63).
Official Journal of the European Union

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)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 31 March 2020, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/472 (1), 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 Article 8(2) of Decision (CFSP) 2020/472, 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 in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI).

(3) On 30 April 2020, the EU Operation Commander recommended that Rear Admiral Ettore SOCCI be appointed as EU Force Commander for the first half of the operation's remaining mandate and Commodore Theodoros MIKROPOULOS for the second half.

(4) On 28 May 2020, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/718 (2), appointing Rear Admiral Ettore SOCCI as EU Force Commander from 6 May 2020 until 18 October 2020 and Commodore Theodoros MIKROPOULOS from 19 October 2020 until 31 March 2021.

(5) The EU Operation Commander has recommended the appointment of Captain Stefano FRUMENTO as the new EU Force Commander as from 1 April 2021. The Italian authorities have indicated that Captain Stefano FRUMENTO will be promoted to Rear Admiral upon his appointment as EU Force Commander.

(6) On 12 March 2021, the EU Military Committee supported this recommendation.

(7) 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 Rear Admiral Stefano FRUMENTO is hereby appointed as EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) from 1 April 2021.

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

Done at Brussels, 30 March 2021. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson S. FROM-EMMESBERGER

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/472 of 31 March 2020 on a European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) (OJ L 101, 1.4.2020, p. 4).

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/718 of 28 May 2020 appointing the EU Force Commander of the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) (OJ L 168, 29.5.2020, p. 64).
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2021/701

of 27 April 2021

correcting Implementing Decision 2011/665/EU on the European register of authorised types of railway vehicles

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union (1), and in particular Article 48(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Implementing Decision 2011/665/EU (2) has been amended by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/776 (3) as regards the alignment with Directive (EU) 2016/797 and the implementation of specific objectives set out in Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2017/1474 (4).

(2) Implementing Decision 2011/665/EU contains several errors in Table 2 of Annex II, namely several parameters of the European register of authorised types of railway vehicles should not apply to freight wagons.

(3) Implementing Decision 2011/665/EU should therefore be corrected.

(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee referred to in Article 51(1) of Directive (EU) 2016/797,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Table 2 of Annex II to Implementing Decision 2011/665/EU is corrected in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.

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, 27 April 2021. For the Commission The President Ursula VON DER LEYEN

(1) OJ L 138, 26.5.2016, p. 44.

(2) Commission Implementing Decision 2011/665/EU of 4 October 2011 on the European register of authorised types of railway vehicles (OJ L 264, 8.10.2011, p. 32).

(3) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/776 of 16 May 2019 amending Commission Regulations (EU) No 321/2013, (EU) No 1299/2014, (EU) No 1301/2014, (EU) No 1302/2014, (EU) No 1303/2014 and (EU) 2016/919 and Commission Implementing Decision 2011/665/EU as regards the alignment with Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council and the implementation of specific objectives set out in Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2017/1474 (OJ L 139I, 27.5.2019, p. 108).

(4) Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2017/1474 of 8 June 2017 supplementing Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to specific objectives for the drafting, adoption and review of technical specifications for interoperability (OJ L 210, 15.8.2017, p. 5).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2021/672

of 23 April 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 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya.

(2) The entry for one person should be deleted as he is deceased.

(3) 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 day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 23 April 2021. For the Council The President A. P. ZACARIAS

(1) OJ L 206, 1.8.2015, p. 34.
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2021/1024

of 18 June 2021

amending Decision 2009/908/EU, laying down measures for the implementation of the European Council Decision on the exercise of the Presidency of the Council, and on the chairmanship of preparatory bodies of the Council

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union,

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

Having regard to European Council Decision 2009/881/EU of 1 December 2009 on the exercise of the Presidency of the Council (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,

Whereas,

(1) By Decision 2009/908/EU (2) the Council laid down measures for the implementation of European Council Decision 2009/881/EU. The preparatory bodies which are not chaired by the six-monthly Presidency are listed in Annex III of Decision 2009/908/EU, as provided for in Article 2, third subparagraph, of European Council Decision 2009/881/EU.

(2) According to Annex III to Decision 2009/908/EU, the Working Party on Legal Data Processing is listed among the preparatory bodies of the Council that are chaired by the General Secretariat of the Council.

(3) In light of the experience of and the type of tasks carried out by the Working Party on Legal Data Processing, that working party should be chaired by the six-monthly Presidency.

(4) Decision 2009/908/EU should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 In Annex III of Decision 2009/908/EU, the text ‘Working Party on Legal Data Processing’ is deleted.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 1 July 2021. It shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Luxembourg, 18 June 2021. For the Council The President J. LEÃO

(1) OJ L 315, 2.12.2009, p. 50.

(2) Council Decision 2009/908/EU of 1 December 2009, laying down measures for the implementation of the European Council Decision on the exercise of the Presidency of the Council, and on the chairmanship of preparatory bodies of the Council (OJ L 322, 9.12.2009, p. 28).
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2021/985

of 3 June 2021

correcting the Spanish language version of Decision 2004/842/EC concerning implementing rules whereby Member States may authorise the placing on the market of seed belonging to varieties for which an application for entry in the national catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant species or vegetable species has been submitted

(notified under document C(2021) 3869)

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Directive 2002/55/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of vegetable seed (1), and in particular Article 23(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) The Spanish language version of Commission Decision 2004/842/EC (2) contains an error in Article 31(1) as regards the renewal of authorisations concerning vegetable species.

(2) The Spanish language version of Decision 2004/842/EC should therefore be corrected accordingly. The other language versions are not affected.

(3) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 (does not concern the English language)

Article 2 This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 3 June 2021. For the Commission Johannes HAHN Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 33.

(2) Commission Decision 2004/842/EC of 1 December 2004 concerning implementing rules whereby Member States may authorise the placing on the market of seed belonging to varieties for which an application for entry in the national catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant species or vegetable species has been submitted (OJ L 362, 9.12.2004, p. 21).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2021/1305

of 5 August 2021

amending Decision 2010/638/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Republic of Guinea

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 25 October 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/638/CFSP (1) concerning restrictive measures against the Republic of Guinea.

(2) Information concerning five persons listed in the Annex to Decision 2010/638/CFSP should be updated.

(3) Decision 2010/638/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The Annex to Decision 2010/638/CFSP is 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, 5 August 2021. For the Council The President G. DOVŽAN

(1) Council Decision 2010/638/CFSP of 25 October 2010 concerning restrictive measures against the Republic of Guinea (OJ L 280, 26.10.2010, p. 10).
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2021/1869

of 19 October 2021

amending Decision 1999/70/EC concerning the external auditors of the national central banks, as regards the external auditors of the Banca d’Italia

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 7 September 2021 to the Council of the European Union on the external auditors of the Banca d’Italia (ECB/2021/41) (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) The mandate of the current external auditors of the Banca d’Italia, BDO Italia S.p.A., ended after the audit for the financial year 2020. It is therefore necessary to appoint external auditors as from the financial year 2021.

(3) The Banca d’Italia has selected Deloitte & Touche S.p.A. as its external auditors for the financial years 2021 to 2022.

(4) The Governing Council of the ECB recommended that Deloitte & Touche S.p.A. be appointed as the external auditors of the Banca d’Italia for the financial years 2021 to 2022.

(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 6 is replaced by the following: ‘6. Deloitte & Touche S.p.A. are hereby approved as the external auditors of the Banca d’Italia 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 ECB.

Done at Luxembourg, 19 October 2021. For the Council The President G. DOVŽAN

(1) OJ C 370, 15.9.2021, 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 DECISION (CFSP) 2021/2074

of 25 November 2021

amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/2370 in support of the Hague Code of Conduct and ballistic missile non-proliferation in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

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 18 December 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/2370 (1), entrusting the technical implementation of certain projects to the Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS).

(2) In accordance with Article 3(3) of Decision (CFSP) 2017/2370, a grant agreement with the FRS was signed on 21 December 2017. The grant agreement was due to expire on 21 December 2020.

(3) On 26 May 2020, the FRS requested an extension of the implementation period for Decision (CFSP) 2017/2370 until 20 December 2021. The requested extension was due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in particular the postponement of a number of the activities referred to in Article 1 of that Decision and the reluctance of national administrations in target countries to discuss the organisation of such activities given the climate of uncertainty due to that pandemic.

(4) On 20 July 2020, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/1066 (2), which amended Decision (CFSP) 2017/2370, extending its date of expiration until 20 December 2021.

(5) On 27 September 2021, the FRS requested an additional extension of Decision (CFSP) 2017/2370 in view of the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic situation and the related travel restrictions on its planned activities, requesting an additional extension of 13 months until 21 January 2023.

(6) The continuation of the activities referred to in Article 1 of Decision (CFSP) 2017/2370 does not have any implication as regards financial resources until 21 January 2023.

(7) Decision (CFSP) 2017/2370 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 In Article 5 of Decision (CFSP) 2017/2370, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: ‘2. This Decision shall expire on 21 January 2023.’.

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

Done at Brussels, 25 November 2021. For the Council The President Z. POČIVALŠEK

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2370 of 18 December 2017 in support of the Hague Code of Conduct and ballistic missile non-proliferation in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ L 337, 19.12.2017, p. 28).

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/1066 of 20 July 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/2370 in support of the Hague Code of Conduct and ballistic missile non-proliferation in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ L 234 I, 21.7.2020, p. 1).