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Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2021/579

of 8 April 2021

amending Decision (CFSP) 2019/615 on Union support for activities leading up to the 2020 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)

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 15 April 2019 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2019/615 (1).

(2) On 29 June 2020 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/906 (2), which amended Decision (CFSP) 2019/615.

(3) Decision (CFSP) 2019/615 provides for a 24-month implementation period, beginning on the date of conclusion of the financing agreement referred to in Article 3(3) thereof, for the activities referred to in Article 1 thereof (‘the implementation period’).

(4) The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) has requested an additional extension of the implementation period until 15 October 2021 because of the worldwide COVID-19 crisis and the temporary suspension of the activities referred to in Article 1 of Decision (CFSP) 2019/615.

(5) The activities referred to in Article 1 of Decision (CFSP) 2019/615 can be continued until 15 October 2021 without any consequences as regards financial resources.

(6) Decision (CFSP) 2019/615 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 In Article 5 of Decision (CFSP) 2019/615, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: ‘2. This Decision shall expire on 15 October 2021.’.

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

Done at Brussels, 8 April 2021. For the Council The President A. P. ZACARIAS

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/615 of 15 April 2019 on Union support for activities leading up to the 2020 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) (OJ L 105, 16.4.2019, p. 25).

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/906 of 29 June 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2019/615 on Union support for activities leading up to the 2020 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) (OJ L 207, 30.6.2020, p. 36).
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2021/510

of 22 March 2021

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

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 4 February 2021 to the Council of the European Union on the external auditors of the Deutsche Bundesbank (ECB/2021/4) (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 external auditors of the Deutsche Bundesbank expired after the audit for the financial year 2020. It is therefore necessary to appoint external auditors from the financial year 2021.

(3) The Deutsche Bundesbank has selected Baker Tilly GmbH & Co. KG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft as its external auditors for the financial years 2021 to 2026, with the option to extend the mandate to the financial year 2027.

(4) The Governing Council of the ECB has recommended that Baker Tilly GmbH & Co. KG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft be appointed as the external auditors of the Deutsche Bundesbank for the financial years 2021 to 2026, with the option to extend the mandate to the financial year 2027.

(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 2 is replaced by the following: ‘2. Baker Tilly GmbH & Co. KG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft are hereby approved as the external auditors of the Deutsche Bundesbank for the financial years 2021 to 2026.’.

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, 22 March 2021. For the Council The President J. BORRELL FONTELLES

(1) OJ C 47, 10.2.2021, 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).
(6)

‘Malta Enterprise Act (Chap. 463 of the Laws of Malta)’/’L-Att dwar il-Korporazzjoni għall-Intrapriża ta’ Malta (Kap. 463 tal-Liġijiet ta’ Malta)’ and ‘Government Notice No 389 of 13 April 2020’/’Notifikazzjoni tal-Gvern Nru 389 tat-13 ta’ April 2020’, which are referred to in Article 3, point (a), of Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/1352, introduced a COVID-19 wage supplement, which covers employees and the self-employed, to address the disruption caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. In the period from March to June 2020, full-time employees working in the sectors hardest hit by the crisis, listed in Annex A referred to in Government Notice No 389 were eligible for wage support of EUR 800 per month. In less affected sectors, listed in Annex B referred to in Government Notice No 389, full-time employees were eligible to receive EUR 160 per month. Support was available also to part-time employees for a lower amount. In July 2020 the lists of sectors included in the two annexes were revised.Sectors previously supported under the scheme but not included in the revised Annex A or B were assisted with a wage supplement of EUR 600 for full-time employees. The scheme featuring those conditions was extended until the end of 2020. As of January 2021, the size of the wage supplement reflects a drop in sales over six months between March and October 2020 against turnover declared over six months between March and October 2019. Where no VAT records are available, the wage supplement is disbursed based on the criteria applicable in 2020. The scheme is envisaged to run until the end of 2021. In the second half of 2021, support will remain in effect for accommodation and catering activities in line with the set parameters. For other eligible activities, support will decline to 66 % in the third quarter of 2021 and further decline to 33 % in the last quarter of the year. The scheme will remain available only for those enterprises who were already eligible for support under the original scheme. Currently the scheme is applied in practice by ‘Malta Enterprise’ and it will be specified in a forthcoming Government Notice. According to the new rules, the scheme will also cover replacement of employees (i.e. replacement of those who voluntarily terminated their employment after June 2020), as long as the number of employees as at the end of May 2020 is not exceeded. Only the part of the public expenditure related to the employees who were continuously in employment was requested by the authorities, excluding the part for newly-hired employees.
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2021/814

of 20 May 2021

amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/915 on Union outreach activities in support of the implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty

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 29 May 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/915 (1).

(2) On 30 July 2020, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/1134 (2), amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/915 and extending the implementation period for the activities referred to in Article 1 thereof until 30 June 2021.

(3) On 31 March 2021, the Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle, and on 6 April 2021, Expertise France, in their respective capacities as Implementing Agencies, requested the authorisation of the Union to extend for a second time the implementation of Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/915, until 31 January 2022, due to continuing challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

(4) The continuation of the activities referred to in Article 1 of Decision (CFSP) 2017/915 does not have any implication as regards financial resources until 31 January 2022,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Article 5 of Decision (CFSP) 2017/915 is hereby replaced by the following: ‘Article 5 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall expire on 31 January 2022.’.

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

Done at Brussels, 20 May 2021. For the Council The President A. SANTOS SILVA

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/915 of 29 May 2017 on Union outreach activities in support of the implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty (OJ L 139, 30.5.2017, p. 38).

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/1134 of 30 July 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/915 on Union outreach activities in support of the implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty (OJ L 247, 31.7.2020, p. 24).
POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2021/1184

of 15 July 2021

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) 2021/471 (ATALANTA/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 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(1) 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 (Atalanta).

(2) On 17 March 2021 the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/471 (2), appointing Rear Admiral Luca Pasquale ESPOSITO as EU Force Commander for Atalanta.

(3) The EU Operation Commander has recommended the appointment of Captain Alejandro CUERDA LORENZO as the new EU Force Commander as from 4 August 2021. The Spanish authorities have indicated that Captain Alejandro CUERDA LORENZO will be promoted to Rear Admiral upon his appointment as EU Force Commander.

(4) On 21 June 2021 the EU Military Committee supported that recommendation.

(5) Decision (CFSP) 2021/471 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 Alejandro CUERDA LORENZO 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 4 August 2021.

Article 2 Decision (CFSP) 2021/471 is hereby repealed.

Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 4 August 2021.

Done at Brussels, 15 July 2021. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson S. FROM-EMMESBERGER

(1) OJ L 301, 12.11.2008, p. 33.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2021/471 of 17 March 2021 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) 2020/1826 (ATALANTA/2/2021) (OJ L 98, 19.3.2021, p. 1).
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2021/1695

of 21 September 2021

amending Decision (CFSP) 2019/615 on Union support for activities leading up to the 2020 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)

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 15 April 2019 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2019/615 (1).

(2) On 29 June 2020 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/906 (2), which amended Decision (CFSP) 2019/615.

(3) On 8 April 2021 the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/579 (3), which amended Decision (CFSP) 2019/615.

(4) Decision (CFSP) 2019/615 provides for a 30-month implementation period, beginning on the date of conclusion of the agreement referred to in Article 3(3) thereof, for the activities referred to in Article 1 thereof (‘the implementation period’).

(5) The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) has requested an additional extension of the implementation period until 15 January 2022 because of the worldwide COVID-19 crisis and its impact on the implementation of the activities referred to in Article 1 of Decision (CFSP) 2019/615.

(6) The activities referred to in Article 1 of Decision (CFSP) 2019/615 can be continued until 15 January 2022 without any consequences as regards financial resources.

(7) Decision (CFSP) 2019/615 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 In Article 5 of Decision (CFSP) 2019/615, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: ‘2. This Decision shall expire on 15 January 2022.’.

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

Done at Brussels, 21 September 2021. For the Council The President G. DOVŽAN

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/615 of 15 April 2019 on Union support for activities leading up to the 2020 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) (OJ L 105, 16.4.2019, p. 25).

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/906 of 29 June 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2019/615 on Union support for activities leading up to the 2020 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) (OJ L 207, 30.6.2020, p. 36).

(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/579 of 8 April 2021 amending Decision (CFSP) 2019/615 on Union support for activities leading up to the 2020 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) (OJ L 123, 9.4.2021, p. 21).
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2021/1893

of 28 October 2021

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 from 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), concerning restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova.

(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 2022. 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 2022. 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, 28 October 2021. For the Council The President G. DOVŽAN

(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) 2021/1824

of 18 October 2021

amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/1515 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) and 42(4) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 19 October 2020, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/1515 (1), establishing a European Security and Defence College (ESDC).

(2) A new financial reference amount for the period from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022 should be established.

(3) Decision (CFSP) 2020/1515 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Article 16(2) of Decision (CFSP) 2020/1515 is replaced by the following: ‘2. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure of the ESDC during the period from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022 shall be EUR 1 975 752,04. The financial reference amount to cover the expenditure of the ESDC for subsequent periods shall be decided by the Council.’.

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

Done at Luxembourg, 18 October 2021. For the Council The President J. BORRELL FONTELLES

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/1515 of 19 October 2020 establishing a European Security and Defence College, and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2016/2382 (OJ L 348, 20.10.2020, p. 1).
(2)

On 17 April 2018, the Commission informed Spain about the receipt of a complaint about alleged State aid granted to Air Nostrum. Spain submitted its first comments on 18 May 2018. The Commission asked for further information by two requests sent on 11 June 2018 and 3 October 2018, to which Spain replied on 27 July 2018 and 27 December 2018 respectively. On 8 April 2019, the Commission asked Spain whether the aid granted for 2018 had already been paid out in the meantime. In its letter of 26 April 2019, the Government of the Region of Valencia indicated that the alleged aid had not been paid out. On 2 July 2019, the Commission services met three representatives of the Government of the Region of Valencia. On 26 July 2019, Spain sent additional information about the alleged aid measure.
COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2021/325

of 22 February 2021

on the appointment of the Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) No 1024/2013 of 15 October 2013 conferring specific tasks on the European Central Bank concerning policies relating to the prudential supervision of credit institutions (1), and in particular Article 26(3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 15 October 2013 the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 1024/2013, conferring specific tasks on the European Central Bank (ECB) concerning policies relating to the prudential supervision of credit institutions.

(2) The planning and execution of the tasks conferred on the ECB should be fully undertaken by its Supervisory Board, which is composed of the Chair, the Vice-Chair and four representatives of the ECB, as well as one representative of the national competent authority in each participating Member State.

(3) The Supervisory Board is an essential body in the exercise of supervisory tasks performed by the ECB within the Single Supervisory Mechanism. Regulation (EU) No 1024/2013 therefore conferred upon the Council the power to appoint the Chair and the Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board.

(4) On 4 October 2019 the Council appointed Mr Yves MERSCH as Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board by means of Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1671 (2). The term of office of the Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board ended on 14 December 2020.

(5) In accordance with Article 26(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1024/2013, the ECB, after hearing the Supervisory Board, is to submit to the European Parliament a proposal for the appointment of the Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board, who is to be chosen from among the members of the Executive Board of the ECB. The ECB submitted such a proposal on 18 December 2020, and the European Parliament approved it on 8 February 2021,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Mr Frank ELDERSON is hereby appointed as Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank for a period of five years from 24 February 2021.

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

(1) OJ L 287, 29.10.2013, p. 63.

(2) Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1671 of 4 October 2019 on the appointment of the Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank (OJ L 256, 7.10.2019, p. 8).