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COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2020/372

of 27 February 2020

on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union within the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization as regards the adoption of amendments to Annexes 1, 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 18 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 100(2) in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The Convention on International Civil Aviation (‘the Chicago Convention’), which regulates international air transport, entered into force on 4 April 1947. It established the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

(2) The Member States of the Union are contracting parties to the Chicago Convention and members of the ICAO, whereas the Union has observer status in certain ICAO bodies.

(3) Pursuant to Article 54 of the Chicago Convention, the ICAO Council is to adopt international standards and recommended practices.

(4) The ICAO Council, at its 219th session starting on 2 March 2020, is to adopt a number of amendments to Annexes 1, 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 18 to the Chicago Convention (‘the amendments’), in the areas of safety, environment and air navigation.

(5) Once adopted, the amendments will be binding on all ICAO Member States, including all Member States of the Union, in accordance with and within the limits set out in the Chicago Convention, and capable of decisively influencing the content of Union law.

(6) It is therefore appropriate to establish the position to be taken on the Union’s behalf in the ICAO Council with regard to the amendments.

(7) The scope of this Decision should be limited to the content of the amendments, insofar as that content falls within an area which is already largely covered by EU common rules. This Decision should not affect the distribution of competences between the Union and the Member States in the field of aviation.

(8) The position of the Union within the ICAO Council should be to support the policies expressed in the amendments, since they contribute to improving aviation safety and environmental standards.

(9) The Union’s position should be expressed by the Member States of the Union that are members of the ICAO Council, acting jointly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The position to be taken on the Union’s behalf within the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) at its 219th session as regards the adoption of amendments to Annexes 1, 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 18 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (1) shall be expressed by the Member States of the Union that are members of the ICAO Council, acting jointly.

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

Done at Brussels, 27 February 2020. For the Council The President D. HORVAT

(1) See document ST 6180/20 on http://register.consilium.europa.eu
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2020/471

of 31 March 2020

repealing Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA)

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 18 May 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 (1).

(2) On 26 September 2019, the Council extended Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 until 31 March 2020 through Decision (CFSP) 2019/1595 (2).

(3) On 17 February 2020, the Council agreed that EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA should be closed. Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 should therefore be repealed and EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA will consequently end upon such repeal.

(4) Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/528 (3) establishing a mechanism to administer the financing of the common costs of European Union operations having military or defence implications (Athena) determines the procedures for the audit and presentation of the accounts of the operation,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 1. Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 is hereby repealed. 2. The repeal of Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 shall be without prejudice to the procedures laid down in Decision (CFSP) 2015/528 regarding the audit and presentation of the accounts of EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA.

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

Done at Brussels, 31 March 2020. For the Council The President A. METELKO-ZGOMBIĆ

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 of 18 May 2015 on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) (OJ L 122, 19.5.2015, p. 31).

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1595 of 26 September 2019 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) (OJ L 248, 27.9.2019, p. 73).

(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/528 of 27 March 2015 establishing a mechanism to administer the financing of the common costs of European Union operations having military or defence implications (Athena) and repealing Decision 2011/871/CFSP (OJ L 84, 28.3.2015, p. 39).
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2020/609

of 27 April 2020

on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union within the Joint Customs Cooperation Committee established under the Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand on cooperation and mutual administrative assistance in customs matters as regards the adoption of the internal rules of procedure of the Joint Customs Cooperation Committee

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 207(4), in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand on cooperation and mutual administrative assistance in customs matters (‘the Agreement’) was concluded by the Union by Council Decision (EU) 2018/601 (1) and entered into force on 1 May 2018.

(2) Pursuant to point (e) of Article 20(2) of the Agreement, the Joint Customs Cooperation Committee established under Article 20(1) of the Agreement is to adopt its internal rules of procedure.

(3) It is appropriate to establish the position to be taken on the Union’s behalf in the Joint Customs Cooperation Committee, as the decision will have legal effect in the Union,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The position to be taken on the Union’s behalf within the Joint Customs Cooperation Committee established under the Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand on cooperation and mutual administrative assistance in customs matters as regards the adoption of its internal rules of procedure shall be to support the draft decision of the Joint Customs Cooperation Committee (2).

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

Done at Brussels, 27 April 2020. For the Council The President G. GRLIĆ RADMAN

(1) Council Decision (EU) 2018/601 of 16 April 2018 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and New Zealand on cooperation and mutual administrative assistance in customs matters (OJ L 101, 20.4.2018, p. 5).

(2) See document ST 6932/20 at http://register.consilium.europa.eu.
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2020/682

of 19 May 2020

appointing an alternate member, proposed by the Italian Republic, 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 Italian Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 10 December 2019, 20 January 2020, 3 February 2020 and 26 March 2020, the Council adopted Decisions (EU) 2019/2157 (1), (EU) 2020/102 (2), (EU) 2020/144 (3) and (EU) 2020/511 (4) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2020 to 25 January 2025.

(2) An alternate member’s seat has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Francesco RUSSO,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The following is hereby appointed as an alternate member to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2025: — Mr Domenico GIANNETTA, Consigliere della Regione Calabria.

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

Done at Brussels, 19 May 2020. For the Council The President G. GRLIĆ RADMAN

(1) Council Decision (EU) 2019/2157 of 10 December 2019 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2020 to 25 January 2025 (OJ L 327, 17.12.2019, p. 78).

(2) Council Decision (EU) 2020/102 of 20 January 2020 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2020 to 25 January 2025 (OJ L 20, 24.1.2020, p. 2).

(3) Council Decision (EU) 2020/144 of 3 February 2020 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2020 to 25 January 2025 (OJ L 32, 4.2.2020, p. 16).

(4) Council Decision (EU) 2020/511 of 26 March 2020 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2020 to 25 January 2025 (OJ L 113, 8.4.2020, p. 18).
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2020/950

of 26 June 2020

on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union and its Member States, of a Protocol amending the Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part and the government of the State of Israel, of the other part, to take account of the accession to the European Union of the Republic of Croatia

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 100(2), in conjunction with Article 218(6)(a) thereof,

Having regard to the Act of Accession of Croatia, and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 6(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament (1),

Whereas:

(1) In accordance with Council Decision (EU) 2015/372 (2), the Protocol amending the Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part and the government of the State of Israel, of the other part (3), to take account of the accession to the European Union of the Republic of Croatia (‘the Protocol’) has been signed, subject to its conclusion.

(2) The Protocol should be approved,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The Protocol amending the Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the government of the State of Israel, of the other part, to take account of the accession to the European Union of the Republic of Croatia (4) is hereby approved on behalf of the Union and its Member States.

Article 2 The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to deposit, on behalf of the Union and its Member States, the instrument of approval provided for in Article 3 of the Protocol.

Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 26 June 2020. For the Council The President A. METELKO-ZGOMBIĆ

(1) Consent of 28 April 2016 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

(2) Council Decision (EU) 2015/372 of 8 October 2014 on the signing, on behalf of the Union and its Member States, and provisional application of a Protocol amending the Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part and the government of the State of Israel, of the other part, to take account of the accession to the European Union of the Republic of Croatia (OJ L 64, 7.3.2015, p. 1).

(3) The text of the Agreement is published in OJ L 208, 2.8.2013, p. 3.

(4) The text of the Protocol was published in OJ L 64 of 7 March 2015, together with the decision on its signing.
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2020/1152

of 30 July 2020

appointing two members, proposed by the Hellenic Republic, 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 Greek Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 10 December 2019, 20 January 2020, 3 February 2020 and 26 March 2020, the Council adopted Decisions (EU) 2019/2157 (1), (EU) 2020/102 (2), (EU) 2020/144 (3) and (EU) 2020/511 (4) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2020 to 25 January 2025. On 8 June 2020, the Council adopted Decision (EU) 2020/766 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 1 February 2020 to 25 January 2025 (5).

(2) Two members’ seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Mr Symeon ROUSSOS and Mr Moses ELISAF,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The following are hereby appointed as members of the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2025: — Mr Dimitrios BIRMPAS, Municipal Councilor of Egaleo, — Mr Ioannis KOURAKIS, Municipal Councilor of Heraklion.

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

Done at Brussels, 30 July 2020. For the Council The President M. ROTH

(1) Council Decision (EU) 2019/2157 of 10 December 2019 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2020 to 25 January 2025 (OJ L 327, 17.12.2019, p. 78).

(2) Council Decision (EU) 2020/102 of 20 January 2020 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2020 to 25 January 2025 (OJ L 20, 24.1.2020, p. 2).

(3) Council Decision (EU) 2020/144 of 3 February 2020 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2020 to 25 January 2025 (OJ L 32, 4.2.2020, p. 16).

(4) Council Decision (EU) 2020/511 of 26 March 2020 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2020 to 25 January 2025 (OJ L 113, 8.4.2020, p. 18).

(5) Council Decision (EU) 2020/766 of 8 June 2020 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 1 February 2020 to 25 January 2025 (OJ L 187, 12.6.2020, p. 3).
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2020/1111

of 20 July 2020

on the signing, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on cooperation on, and protection of, geographical indications

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 207(4), in conjunction with Article 218(5) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) On 10 September 2010, the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations with the Government of the People’s Republic of China for an Agreement on cooperation on, and protection of, geographical indications. The negotiations were successfully concluded by the initialling of the Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on cooperation on, and protection of, geographical indications (‘the Agreement’).

(2) The Agreement seeks to obtain the highest possible level of protection for geographical indications and to provide instruments to counter deceptive practices and wrongful uses of geographical indications.

(3) The Agreement should be signed on behalf of the Union, subject to its conclusion at a later date,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The signing on behalf of the Union of the Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on cooperation on, and protection of, geographical indications is hereby authorised, subject to the conclusion of the said Agreement (1).

Article 2 The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Union.

Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 20 July 2020. For the Council The President J. KLOECKNER

(1) The text of the Agreement will be published together with the decision on its conclusion.
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2020/1555

of 22 October 2020

appointing a member of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2020 to 20 September 2025

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 300(2) and Article 302 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision (EU) 2019/853 of 21 May 2019 determining the composition of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),

Having regard to the proposal made by the Republic of Latvia,

After consulting the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The term of office of the members of the European Economic and Social Committee expired on 20 September 2020.

(2) On 2 October 2020, the Council adopted Decision (EU) 2020/1392 appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2020 to 20 September 2025, and repealing and replacing the Council Decision appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period 21 September 2020 to 20 September 2025 adopted on 18 September 2020 (2). One seat on the European Economic and Social Committee for the Republic of Latvia remained empty and needed to be filled by a subsequent appointing decision, applying retroactively as from 21 September 2020.

(3) By letter of 21 September 2020, the Republic of Latvia confirmed the nomination of Ms Katrīna LEITĀNE for appointment as a member of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2020 to 20 September 2025, in order to complete its list of members,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Ms Katrīna LEITĀNE, Representative of the National Youth Council of Latvia, is hereby appointed a member of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2020 to 20 September 2025.

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply as from 21 September 2020.

Done at Brussels, 22 October 2020. For the Council The President M. ROTH

(1) OJ L 139, 27.5.2019, p. 15.

(2) OJ L 322, 5.10.2020, p. 1.
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2020/1487

of 6 October 2020

on the position to be adopted on behalf of the European Union, within the EEA Joint Committee, concerning the amendment of Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement, on cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 114 in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2894/94 of 28 November 1994 concerning arrangements for implementing the Agreement on the European Economic Area (1), and in particular Article 1(3) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The Agreement on the European Economic Area (2) (‘the EEA Agreement’) entered into force on 1 January 1994.

(2) Pursuant to Article 98 of the EEA Agreement, the EEA Joint Committee may decide to amend Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement (‘Protocol 31’).

(3) Protocol 31 contains provisions on cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms.

(4) It is appropriate to extend the cooperation of the Contracting Parties to the EEA Agreement in Union actions funded from the general budget of the European Union regarding the operation and development of the internal market of goods and services.

(5) Protocol 31 should therefore be amended in order to allow for that extended cooperation to take place from 1 January 2020.

(6) The position of the Union within the EEA Joint Committee should be based on the draft decision of the EEA Joint Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 The position to be adopted, on the Union’s behalf, within the EEA Joint Committee concerning the proposed amendment of Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement, on cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms, shall be based on the draft decision of the EEA Joint Committee (3).

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

Done at Brussels, 6 October 2020. For the Council The President M. ROTH

(1) OJ L 305, 30.11.1994, p. 6.

(2) OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 3.

(3) See document ST 10130/20 on http://register.consilium.europa.eu
COUNCIL DECISION

of 30 October 2020

adopting the Council's position on draft amending budget No 9 of the European Union for the financial year 2020

(2020/C 372 I/01)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 314 thereof, in conjunction with the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 106a thereof,

Having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 (1), and in particular Article 44 thereof,

Whereas:

— the Union's budget for the financial year 2020 was definitively adopted on 27 November 2019 (2),

— on 9 October 2020, the Commission submitted a proposal containing draft amending budget No 9 to the general budget for the financial year 2020,

— it is important to enable a swift adoption of draft amending budget No 9/2020, having regard also to the COVID-19 situation, which is already putting increased pressure on those Member States' finances, to provide assistance from the European Union Solidarity Fund to the Member States concerned, struck by natural disasters or affected by a major public health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, it is justified to shorten, in accordance with Article 3(3) of the Council's Rules of Procedure, the eight-week period for the information of national Parliaments laid down in Article 4 of Protocol No 1,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article The Council's position on draft amending budget No 9 of the European Union for the financial year 2020 was adopted on 30 October 2020. The full text can be accessed for consultation or downloading on the Council's website: http://www.consilium.europa.eu/

Done at Brussels, 30 October 2020. For the Council The President M. ROTH

(1) OJ L 193, 30.7.2018, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 57, 27.2.2020, p. 1.