title: Council Decision 2011/872/CFSP of 22 December 2011 updating the list of persons, groups and entities subject to Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism and repealing Decision 2011/430/CFSP

text:
               23.12.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 343/54

         COUNCIL DECISION 2011/872/CFSP
   of 22 December 2011
   updating the list of persons, groups and entities subject to Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism and repealing Decision 2011/430/CFSP
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 27 December 2001, the Council adopted Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism (1).

               (2)

               On 18 July 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/430/CFSP updating the list of persons, groups and entities subject to Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP (2).

               (3)

               In accordance with Article 1(6) of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP, it is necessary to carry out a complete review of the list of persons, groups and entities to which Decision 2011/430/CFSP applies.

               (4)

               This Decision sets out the result of the review that the Council has carried out in respect of the persons, groups and entities to which Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP applies.

               (5)

               The Council has concluded that the persons, groups and entities to which Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP apply have been involved in terrorist acts within the meaning of Article 1(2) and (3) of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP, that a decision has been taken with respect to them by a competent authority within the meaning of Article 1(4) of that Common Position, and that they should continue to be subject to the specific restrictive measures provided for therein.

               (6)

               The list of the persons, groups and entities to which Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP apply should be updated accordingly, and Decision 2011/430/CFSP should be repealed,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The list of persons, groups and entities to which Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP apply shall be that set out in the Annex to this Decision.
   Article 2
   Decision 2011/430/CFSP is hereby repealed.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 22 December 2011.

            For the Council

            The President

         M. DOWGIELEWICZ

      (1)  OJ L 344, 28.12.2001, p. 93.

      (2)  OJ L 188, 19.7.2011, p. 47.

      ANNEX

         List of persons, groups and entities referred to in Article 1

      1.   PERSONS

                  1.

                  ABDOLLAHI Hamed (a.k.a Mustafa Abdullahi), born August 11, 1960 in Iran. Passport: D9004878.

                  2.

                  ABOU, Rabah Naami (a.k.a. Naami Hamza, a.k.a. Mihoubi Faycal, a.k.a. Fellah Ahmed, a.k.a. Dafri Rèmi Lahdi), born 1.2.1966 in Algiers (Algeria) – member of "al-Takfir" and "al-Hijra"

                  3.

                  ABOUD, Maisi (a.k.a. The Swiss Abderrahmane), born 17.10.1964 in Algiers (Algeria), – member of "al-Takfir" and "al-Hijra"

                  4.

                  AL-NASSER, Abdelkarim Hussein Mohamed, born in Al Ihsa (Saudi Arabia), citizen of Saudi Arabia

                  5.

                  AL YACOUB, Ibrahim Salih Mohammed, born 16.10.1966 in Tarut (Saudi Arabia), citizen of Saudi Arabia

                  6.

                  ARBABSIAR Manssor (a.k.a. Mansour Arbabsiar), born March 6 or 15, 1955 in Iran. Iranian and US national. Passport: C2002515 (Iran); Passport: 477845448 (USA). National ID no.: 07442833, expiry date 15 March 2016 (USA driving licence).

                  7.

                  ARIOUA, Kamel (a.k.a. Lamine Kamel), born 18.8.1969 in Costantine (Algeria) – member of "al-Takfir" and "al-Hijra"

                  8.

                  ASLI, Mohamed (a.k.a. Dahmane Mohamed), born 13.5.1975 in Ain Taya (Algeria) – member of "al-Takfir" and "al-Hijra"

                  9.

                  ASLI, Rabah, born 13.5.1975 in Ain Taya (Algeria) – member of "al-Takfir" and "al-Hijra"

                  10.

                  BOUYERI, Mohammed (a.k.a. Abu ZUBAIR, a.k.a. SOBIAR, a.k.a. Abu ZOUBAIR), born 8.3.1978 in Amsterdam (The Netherlands) – member of the "Hofstadgroep"

                  11.

                  DARIB, Noureddine (a.k.a. Carreto, a.k.a. Zitoun Mourad), born 1.2.1972 in Algeria – member of "al-Takfir" and "al-Hijra"

                  12.

                  DJABALI, Abderrahmane (a.k.a. Touil), born 1.6.1970 in Algeria – member of "al-Takfir" and "al-Hijra"

                  13.

                  FAHAS, Sofiane Yacine, born 10.9.1971 in Algiers (Algeria) – member of "al-Takfir" and "al-Hijra"

                  14.

                  IZZ-AL-DIN, Hasan (a.k.a GARBAYA, Ahmed, a.k.a. SA-ID, a.k.a. SALWWAN, Samir), Lebanon, born 1963 in Lebanon, citizen of Lebanon

                  15.

                  MOHAMMED, Khalid Shaikh (a.k.a. ALI, Salem, a.k.a. BIN KHALID, Fahd Bin Adballah, a.k.a. HENIN, Ashraf Refaat Nabith, a.k.a. WADOOD, Khalid Adbul), born 14.4.1965 or 1.3.1964 in Pakistan, passport No 488555

                  16.

                  MOKTARI, Fateh (a.k.a. Ferdi Omar), born 26.12.1974 in Hussein Dey (Algeria) – member of "al-Takfir" and "al-Hijra"

                  17.

                  NOUARA, Farid, born 25.11.1973 in Algiers (Algeria) – member of "al-Takfir" and "al-Hijra"

                  18.

                  RESSOUS, Hoari (a.k.a. Hallasa Farid), born 11.9.1968 in Algiers (Algeria) – member of "al-Takfir" and "al-Hijra"

                  19.

                  SEDKAOUI, Noureddine (a.k.a. Nounou), born 23.6.1963 in Algiers (Algeria) – member of "al-Takfir" and "al-Hijra"

                  20.

                  SELMANI, Abdelghani (a.k.a. Gano), born 14.6.1974 in Algiers (Algeria) – member of "al-Takfir" and "al-Hijra"

                  21.

                  SENOUCI, Sofiane, born 15.4.1971 in Hussein Dey (Algeria) – member of "al-Takfir" and "al-Hijra"

                  22.

                  SHAHLAI Abdul Reza (a.k.a Abdol Reza Shala'i, a.k.a. Abd-al Reza Shalai, a.k.a. Abdorreza Shahlai, a.k.a. Abdolreza Shahla'i, a.k.a. Abdul-Reza Shahlaee, a.k.a.Hajj Yusef, a.k.a. Haji Yusif, a.k.a.Hajji Yasir, a.k.a.Hajji Yusif, a.k.a.Yusuf Abu-al-Karkh), born circa 1957 in Iran. Addresses: (1) Kermanshah, Iran, (2) Mehran Military Base, Ilam Province, Iran.

                  23.

                  SHAKURI Ali Gholam, born circa 1965 in Tehran, Iran

                  24.

                  SOLEIMANI Qasem (a.k.a Ghasem Soleymani, a.k.a Qasmi Sulayman, a.k.a Qasem Soleymani, a.k.a Qasem Solaimani, a.k.a Qasem Salimani, a.k.a Qasem Solemani, a.k.a Qasem Sulaimani, a.k.a Qasem Sulemani), born March 11, 1957 in Iran. Iranian national. Passport: 008827 (Iran Diplomatic), issued 1999. Title: Major General.

                  25.

                  TINGUALI, Mohammed (a.k.a. Mouh di Kouba), born 21.4.1964 in Blida (Algeria) – member of "al-Takfir" and "al-Hijra"

                  26.

                  WALTERS, Jason Theodore James (a.k.a. Abdullah, a.k.a. David), born 6.3.1985 in Amersfoort (The Netherlands), passport (The Netherlands) No. NE8146378 – member of the "Hofstadgroep"

            2.   GROUPS AND ENTITIES

                  1.

                  "Abu Nidal Organisation" – "ANO" (a.k.a. "Fatah Revolutionary Council", a.k.a. "Arab Revolutionary Brigades", a.k.a. "Black September", a.k.a. "Revolutionary Organisation of Socialist Muslims")

                  2.

                  "Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade"

                  3.

                  "Al-Aqsa e.V."

                  4.

                  "Al-Takfir" and "Al-Hijra"

                  5.

                  "Babbar Khalsa"

                  6.

                  "Communist Party of the Philippines", including "New People's Army" – "NPA", Philippines

                  7.

                  "Gama'a al-Islamiyya" (a.k.a. "Al-Gama'a al-Islamiyya") ("Islamic Group" – "IG")

                  8.

                  "İslami Büyük Doğu Akıncılar Cephesi" – "IBDA-C" ("Great Islamic Eastern Warriors Front")

                  9.

                  "Hamas", including "Hamas-Izz al-Din al-Qassem"

                  10.

                  "Hizbul Mujahideen" – "HM"

                  11.

                  "Hofstadgroep"

                  12.

                  "Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development"

                  13.

                  "International Sikh Youth Federation" – "ISYF"

                  14.

                  "Khalistan Zindabad Force" – "KZF"

                  15.

                  "Kurdistan Workers' Party" – "PKK", (a.k.a. "KADEK", a.k.a. "KONGRA-GEL")

                  16.

                  "Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam" – "LTTE"

                  17.

                  "Ejército de Liberación Nacional" ("National Liberation Army")

                  18.

                  "Palestinian Islamic Jihad" – "PIJ"

                  19.

                  "Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine" – "PFLP"

                  20.

                  "Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command" (a.k.a. "PFLP – General Command")

                  21.

                  "Fuerzas armadas revolucionarias de Colombia" – "FARC" ("Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia")

                  22.

                  "Devrimci Halk Kurtuluș Partisi-Cephesi" – "DHKP/C" (a.k.a. "Devrimci Sol" ("Revolutionary Left"), a.k.a. "Dev Sol") ("Revolutionary People's Liberation Army/Front/Party")

                  23.

                  "Sendero Luminoso" – "SL" ("Shining Path")

                  24.

                  "Stichting Al Aqsa" (a.k.a. "Stichting Al Aqsa Nederland", a.k.a. "Al Aqsa Nederland")

                  25.

                  "Teyrbazen Azadiya Kurdistan" – "TAK" (a.k.a. "Kurdistan Freedom Falcons", a.k.a. "Kurdistan Freedom Hawks")


title: 2014/139/CFSP: Political and Security Committee Decision EUFOR RCA/3/2014 of 11 March 2014 on the acceptance of third States’ contributions to the European Union military operation in the Central African Republic (EUFOR RCA)

text:
               15.3.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 76/41

      POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION EUFOR RCA/3/2014
   of 11 March 2014
   on the acceptance of third States’ contributions to the European Union military operation in the Central African Republic (EUFOR RCA)
   (2014/139/CFSP)
   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 2014/73/CFSP of 10 February 2014 on a European Union military operation in the Central African Republic (EUFOR RCA) (1), and in particular Article 8(2) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Pursuant to Article 8(2) of Decision 2014/73/CFSP, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to take the relevant decisions on acceptance of the proposed contributions by third States.

               (2)

               Following recommendations on a contribution from Georgia by the EU Operation Commander and the advice from the European Union Military Committee, the contribution from Georgia should be accepted.

               (3)

               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. Consequently, Denmark is not participating in the adoption of this Decision and is neither bound by it nor subject to its application,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Third States’ contributions
   1.   The contribution from Georgia to the European Union military operation in the Central African Republic (EUFOR RCA) is accepted and is considered to be significant.
   2.   Georgia is exempted from financial contributions to the budget of EUFOR RCA.
   Article 2
   Entry into force
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 11 March 2014.

            For the Political and Security Committee

            The Chairperson

         W. STEVENS

      (1)  OJ L 40, 11.2.2014, p. 59.


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31991D0059

91/59/EEC: Commission Decision of 4 February 1991 terminating the review and confirming expiry of the anti-dumping measures applying to imports into the Community of self-propelled hydraulic excavators, track- laying or wheeled, of a total operating weight exceeding six tonnes but not exceeding 35 tonnes, equipped with a single bucket mounted on a boom capable of pivoting through 360 , or intended to be so equipped, originating in Japan

Official Journal L 036 , 08/02/1991 P. 0025 - 0026

COMMISSION DECISION  of 4 February 1991  terminating the review and confirming expiry of the anti-dumping measures applying to imports into the Community of self-propelled hydraulic excavators, track-laying or wheeled, of a total operating weight  exceeding six tonnes but not exceeding 35 tonnes, equipped with a single bucket mounted on a boom capable of pivoting through 360°, or intended to be so equipped, originating in Japan  (91/59/EEC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88 of 11 July 1988 on protection against dumped or subsidized imports from countries not members of the European Economic Community (1), and in particular Article 4 (5) thereof,  After consultations within the Advisory Committee as provided for by Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88,  Whereas:  A. PRODUCT  (1) The products concerned are self-propelled hydraulic excavators, track-laying or wheeled, of a total operating weight exceeding six tonnes but not exceeding 35 tonnes, equipped with a single bucket mounted on a boom capable of pivoting through 360°,  or intended to be so equipped, originating in Japan, falling within CN code ex 8429 52 00.  B. PROCEDURE  (2) In March 1990 the Commission received a complaint lodged under Article 15 of Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88 by the Federation of Manufacturers of Construction Equipment and Cranes on behalf of hydraulic excavator producers whose collective output was  alleged to constitute the majority of Community production of the products in question. The complaint contained evidence of continued dumping by Japanese producers despite the provisions of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1877/85 (2). The complaint also  alleged threat of injury if the measures were allowed to lapse. This was considered sufficient to justify the initiation of a review proceeding and the Commission announced, by a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Communities (3),  the initiation of an anti-dumping review concerning imports into the Community of the products in question. In conformity with Article 15 of Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88, the measures remained in force pending the outcome of the review.  (3) The Commission officially notified the exporters and importers known to be concerned, the representatives of the exporting country and the Community producers. The parties were given the opportunity to make their views known in writing and/or  request a hearing.  (4) The Commission commenced the investigation including transmission of questionnaires to the parties involved seeking the information necessary for the assessment of dumping and injury. A very high proportion of the Community producers failed to reply  to the questionnaires despite the fact that the original deadline for reply was extended by the Commission.  (5) In calculating the proportion of the Community industry which replied to the questionnaires, the Commission found that their combined production did not constitute a major proportion of the total Community production as set out in the complaint. As  a result, the Commission is unable to establish whether expiry of the measure would lead again to injury or threat of injury.  C. TERMINATION OF REVIEW PROCEEDING  (6) In view of the circumstances set out above, the Commission considers that the review proceeding should be terminated forthwith.  (7) No objections to this course of action were raised in the Advisory Committee.  (8) The Federation of Manufacturers of Construction Equipment and Cranes was informed of the Commission's reasons for terminating the proceeding  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:     Article 1   The review proceeding concerning imports of hydraulic excavators, track-laying or wheeled, of a total operating weight exceeding six tonnes but not exceeding 35 tonnes, equipped with a single bucket mounted on a boom capable of pivoting through 360°, or  intended to be so equipped, originating in Japan and falling within CN code ex 8429 52 00, is hereby terminated.   Article 2   This Decision shall take effect on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.    Done at Brussels, 4 February 1991.  For the Commission   Frans ANDRIESSEN   Vice-President   (1) OJ No L 209, 2. 8. 1988, p. 1. (2)  OJ No L 176, 6. 7. 1985, p. 1. (3)  OJ No C 206, 18. 8. 1990, p. 5.


title: 2012/289/EU: Commission Decision of 4 June 2012 terminating the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of tartaric acid originating in the People’s Republic of China, limited to one Chinese exporting producer, Hangzhou Bioking Biochemical Engineering Co. Ltd

text:
               5.6.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 144/43

         COMMISSION DECISION
   of 4 June 2012
   terminating the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of tartaric acid originating in the People’s Republic of China, limited to one Chinese exporting producer, Hangzhou Bioking Biochemical Engineering Co. Ltd
   (2012/289/EU)
   THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 of 30 November 2009 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1) (‘the basic Regulation’), and in particular Article 9 thereof,
   After consulting the Advisory Committee,
   Whereas:
   A.   PROCEDURE

               (1)

               On 15 June 2011 the European Commission (‘Commission’) received a complaint concerning the alleged injurious dumping concerning imports of tartaric acid originating in the People’s Republic of China limited to one Chinese exporting producer, Hangzhou Bioking Biochemical Engineering Co. Ltd (‘the company concerned’).

               (2)

               The complaint was lodged by the following producers (the complainants): Distillerie Bonollo SpA, Industria Chimica Valenzana SpA, Distillerie Mazzari SpA, Caviro Distillerie SRL and Comercial Quimica Sarasa SL representing a major proportion, in this case more than 50 % of the total Union production of tartaric acid.

               (3)

               The complaint contained prima facie evidence of the existence of dumping and of material injury resulting from the dumped imports, which was considered sufficient to justify the initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding.

               (4)

               The Commission, after consultation of the Advisory Committee, in a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Union
                   (2), initiated an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of tartaric acid originating in the People’s Republic of China limited to one Chinese exporting producer, Hangzhou Bioking Biochemical Engineering Co. Ltd (‘the company concerned’).

               (5)

               The Commission sent questionnaires to the Union industry, to the exporting producer in the People’s Republic of China, to the importers, and to the authorities of the People’s Republic of China. Interested parties were given the opportunity to make their views known in writing and to request a hearing within the time limit set out in the notice of initiation.

               (6)

               All interested parties who so requested and showed that there were particular reasons why they should be heard were granted a hearing.

         B.   WITHDRAWAL OF THE COMPLAINT AND TERMINATION OF THE PROCEEDING

               (7)

               By letter of 14 February 2012 to the Commission, the complainants formally withdrew their complaint.

               (8)

               In accordance with Article 9(1) of the basic Regulation, the proceeding may be terminated where the complaint is withdrawn, unless such termination would not be in the Union interest.

               (9)

               The Commission considered that the present proceeding should be terminated since the investigation had not brought to light any reasons or considerations showing that such termination would not be in the Union interest.

               (10)

               Interested parties were informed accordingly and were given the opportunity to comment. No comments were received indicating that such a termination would not be in the Union interest.

               (11)

               The Commission therefore concludes that the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports into the Union of tartaric acid originating in the People’s Republic of China should be terminated without the imposition of measures,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of tartaric acid currently falling within CN Code ex 2918 12 00, originating in the People’s Republic of China limited to one Chinese exporting producer, Hangzhou Bioking Biochemical Engineering Co. Ltd, is hereby terminated.
   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 2012.

            For the Commission

            The President

         José Manuel BARROSO

      (1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 51.

      (2)  OJ C 223, 29.7.2011, p. 11.


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32000D0582

2000/582/EC: Decision No 176 of 24 June 1999 concerning the reimbursement by the competent institution in a Member State of the costs incurred during a stay in another Member State by means of the procedure referred to in Article 34(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 (96/249/EC)

Official Journal L 243 , 28/09/2000 P. 0042 - 0042

Decision No 176of 24 June 1999concerning the reimbursement by the competent institution in a Member State of the costs incurred during a stay in another Member State by means of the procedure referred to in Article 34(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 (96/249/EC)(2000/582/EC)THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ON SOCIAL SECURITY FOR MIGRANT WORKERS,Having regard to Article 81(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 of 14 June 1971 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons and their families moving within the Community(1), under which it is made responsible for dealing with all administrative questions arising from Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 and Regulation (EEC) No 574/72,Having regard to Article 34(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72,Whereas:(1) The task of initiating the procedure referred to in Article 34(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 falls to the competent institution.(2) This procedure represents an administrative simplification and promotes rapid reimbursement to the benefit of the insured person.(3) It is therefore expedient to increase the possibility of having recourse to this procedure and to increase the maximum limit as provided for in Decision No 161 of 15 February 1996 and consequently to replace this Decision.(4) Acting in accordance with Article 80(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:1. The provisions of Article 34(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 shall apply only where the total amount of the costs incurred during the temporary stay is less than or equal to the amount fixed by each Member State up to a maximum of EUR 1000.2. For the purpose of applying the provisions referred to in point 1, the amount of the costs incurred shall be converted, where necessary, at the rate applicable during the month in which the reimbursement is made.3. This Decision, which replaces Decision No 161, shall enter into force on the first day of the month following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.The Chairman of the Administrative CommissionArno Bokeloh(1) OJ L 149, 5.7.1971, p. 2.


title: 2009/238/EC: Decision of the European Parliament of 22 April 2008 on the closure of the accounts of the European GNSS Supervisory Authority for the financial year 2006

text:
               31.3.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 88/269

      DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

   of 22 April 2008
   on the closure of the accounts of the European GNSS Supervisory Authority for the financial year 2006
   (2009/238/EC)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,
   having regard to the final annual accounts of the European GNSS Supervisory Authority for the financial year 2006 (1),
   having regard to the Court of Auditors' report on the final annual accounts of the European GNSS Supervisory Authority for the financial year 2006, together with the Authority's replies (2),
   having regard to the Council's recommendation of 12 February 2008 (5843/2008 — C6-0084/2008),
   having regard to the EC Treaty, and in particular Article 276 thereof,
   having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (3), and in particular Article 185 thereof,
   having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1321/2004 of 12 July 2004 on the establishment of structures for the management of the European satellite radio-navigation programmes (4), and in particular Article 12 thereof,
   having regard to Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 of 19 November 2002 on the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (5), and in particular Article 94 thereof,
   having regard to Rule 71 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,
   having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A6-0127/2008),

               1.

               Notes that the final annual accounts of the European GNSS Supervisory Authority are as annexed to the Court of Auditors' report;

               2.

               Approves the closure of the accounts of the European GNSS Supervisory Authority for the financial year 2006;

               3.

               Instructs its President to forward this Decision to the Executive Director of the European GNSS Supervisory Authority, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

            The President

         Hans-Gert PÖTTERING

            The Secretary-General

         Harald RØMER

      (1)  OJ C 261, 31.10.2007, p. 38.

      (2)  OJ C 309, 19.12.2007, p. 72.

      (3)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (4)  OJ L 246, 20.7.2004, p. 1.

      (5)  OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 72.


title: Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/610 of 19 April 2016 on a European Union CSDP Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA)

text:
               20.4.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 104/21

         COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2016/610
   of 19 April 2016
   on a European Union CSDP Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28, Article 42(4) and Article 43(2) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               In its conclusions of 17 and 18 November 2014, the Council recognised the need for common approaches with the United Nations (UN) in the Central African Republic (CAR) in the reform of its security forces, including the armed forces, in order to stabilise the situation in support of the political process. In that regard, it acknowledged the added value of a potential further role for the Union in the reform of the security sector, in support of UN efforts, while ensuring local buy-in.

               (2)

               On 19 January 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/78 (1) on a European Union common security and defence policy (CSDP) Military Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUMAM RCA). The mandate of EUMAM RCA ends on 16 July 2016.

               (3)

               By letter dated 8 October 2015, the Chef de l'État de la Transition of the CAR invited the Union to further support the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) through a reinforced operational training structure in full collaboration with United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA).

               (4)

               On 17 November 2015, the Council applauded the EUMAM RCA's work to support the restructuring of the FACA and invited the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR) to begin preparations for a mission to provide strategic advice and operational training, to be launched after the inauguration of the democratically elected authorities and in good time before the end of EUMAM RCA's mandate.

               (5)

               On 14 March 2016, the Council approved a Crisis Management Concept for a possible Union CSDP military training mission in the CAR.

               (6)

               By letter dated 30 March 2016, the President of the CAR invited the Union to deploy a Union CSDP military training mission in the CAR (EUTM RCA).

               (7)

               EUTM RCA should deploy as rapidly as possible to Full Operating Capability (FOC).

               (8)

               The Political and Security Committee (PSC) should exercise, under the responsibility of the Council and of the HR, political control over EUTM RCA, provide it with strategic direction and take the relevant decisions in accordance with the third paragraph of Article 38 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU).

               (9)

               It is necessary to negotiate and conclude international agreements relating to the status of EU-led units and personnel and to the participation of third States in Union missions.

               (10)

               Pursuant to Article 41(2) TEU and in accordance with Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/528 (2), the operational expenditure arising from this Decision, which has military or defence implications, is to be borne by the Member States.

               (11)

               In accordance with Article 5 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark annexed to the TEU and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications. Consequently, Denmark is not participating in the adoption of this Decision, is neither bound by it nor subject to its application, and does not participate in the financing of this mission,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Mission
   1.   The Union shall conduct a CSDP Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA) in order to contribute to the Defence Sector Reform in the CAR within the Central African Security Sector Reform process coordinated by MINUSCA.
   2.   Working towards the goal of modernised, effective and democratically accountable Central African Armed Forces (FACA), EUTM RCA shall provide:

               (a)

               strategic advice to CAR's Ministry of Defence, Military Staff and Armed Forces;

               (b)

               education to the FACA's commissioned and non-commissioned officers;

               (c)

               training to the FACA.

         3.   EUTM RCA shall provide within its means and capabilities military, security and rule-of-law expertise to the Union delegation to the Central African Republic.
   4.   EUTM RCA shall liaise with MINUSCA with a view to ensuring the coherence between the Security Sector Reform process and the deployment of trained FACA elements.
   5.   EUTM RCA shall operate in accordance with the political and strategic objectives set out in the Crisis Management Concept approved by the Council on 14 March 2016.
   Article 2
   Appointment of the EU Mission Commander
   1.   Brigadier General Eric HAUTECLOQUE-RAYSZ is hereby appointed EU Mission Commander of EUTM RCA (‘the EU Mission Commander’).
   2.   The EU Mission Commander shall exercise the functions of EU Operation Commander and EU Force Commander.
   Article 3
   Designation of the Mission Headquarters
   1.   The Mission Headquarters of EUTM RCA shall be located in Bangui, CAR. It shall perform the functions of both Operational Headquarters and Force Headquarters.
   2.   The Mission Headquarters of EUTM RCA shall include a support cell in Brussels.
   Article 4
   Planning and launch of EUTM RCA
   1.   The Rules of Engagement applicable to EUMAM RCA shall be applicable to EUTM RCA in its planning phase in the Bangui province.
   2.   EUTM RCA shall be launched by a Council Decision on the date recommended by the EU Mission Commander following approval of the Mission Plan and of the Rules of Engagement.
   Article 5
   Political control and strategic direction
   1.   Under the responsibility of the Council and of the HR, the PSC shall exercise the political control and strategic direction of EUTM RCA. The Council hereby authorises the PSC to take the relevant decisions in accordance with Article 38 TEU. This authorisation shall include the powers to amend the planning documents, including the Mission Plan and the Rules of Engagement. It shall also include the powers to take decisions on the appointment of subsequent EU Mission Commanders. The powers of decision with respect to the objectives, scope and the termination of EUTM RCA, as well as the general conditions for the implementation of its tasks, shall remain vested in the Council.
   2.   The PSC shall report to the Council at regular intervals.
   3.   The PSC shall, at regular intervals, receive reports from the chairman of the EU Military Committee (EUMC) regarding the conduct of EUTM RCA. The PSC may invite the EU Mission Commander to its meetings, as appropriate.
   Article 6
   Military direction
   1.   The EUMC shall monitor the proper execution of EUTM RCA conducted under the responsibility of the EU Mission Commander.
   2.   The EUMC shall, at regular intervals, receive reports from the EU Mission Commander. It may invite the EU Mission Commander to its meetings, as appropriate.
   3.   The chairman of the EUMC shall act as the primary point of contact with the EU Mission Commander.
   Article 7
   Consistency of the Union's response and coordination
   1.   The HR shall ensure the implementation of this Decision and its consistency with the Union's external action as a whole, including the Union's development programmes and its humanitarian assistance.
   2.   Without prejudice to the chain of command, the EU Mission Commander shall receive local political guidance from the Head of the Union delegation to the Central African Republic.
   3.   The HR, assisted by the European External Action Service (EEAS), shall act as the primary point of contact with the UN, the CAR authorities and neighbouring countries, the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), as well as with other relevant international and bilateral actors.
   4.   The coordination arrangements between the EU Mission Commander, the Union actors and local key strategic partners relevant to the operation shall be defined in the Mission Plan.
   Article 8
   Participation by third States
   1.   Without prejudice to the Union's decision-making autonomy and its single institutional framework, and in accordance with the relevant guidelines of the European Council, third States may be invited to participate in EUTM RCA.
   2.   The Council hereby authorises the PSC to invite third States to offer contributions and to take the relevant decisions on the acceptance of proposed contributions, upon the recommendation of the EU Mission Commander and the EUMC.
   3.   Detailed arrangements for the participation by third States shall be the subject of agreements concluded pursuant to Article 37 TEU and in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 218 TFEU. Where the Union and a third State have concluded an agreement establishing a framework for the latter's participation in crisis management missions of the Union, the provisions of such an agreement shall apply in the context of EUTM RCA.
   4.   Third States making significant military contributions to EUTM RCA shall have the same rights and obligations in terms of the day-to-day management of EUTM RCA as Member States taking part in EUTM RCA.
   5.   The Council hereby authorises the PSC to take relevant decisions on the setting up of a Committee of Contributors should third States provide significant military contributions.
   Article 9
   Status of EU-led personnel
   The status of EU-led units and personnel, including the privileges, immunities and further guarantees necessary for the fulfilment and smooth functioning of their mission, shall be the subject of an agreement concluded pursuant to Article 37 TEU and in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 218 TFEU.
   Article 10
   Financial arrangements
   1.   The common costs of EUTM RCA shall be administered in accordance with Decision (CFSP) 2015/528.
   2.   The financial reference amount for the common costs of EUTM RCA shall be EUR 18 180 000. The percentage of the reference amount referred to in Article 25(1) of Decision (CFSP) 2015/528 shall be 15 % and the percentage referred to in Article 34(3) of that Decision shall be 60 % for commitment and 15 % for payment.
   Article 11
   Project cell
   1.   EUTM RCA shall have a project cell for identifying and implementing projects, to be financed by the Union, Member States or third States, which are consistent with its objectives and contribute to the delivery of the mandate.
   2.   Athena may manage the financial contributions linked to the projects referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article in accordance with Article 30 of Decision (CFSP) 2015/528.
   3.   Under no circumstances shall the Union or the HR be held liable by contributing States for acts or omissions by EUTM RCA in the use of the funds provided by those States.
   Article 12
   Release of information
   1.   The HR shall be authorised to release to the third States associated with this Decision, as appropriate and in accordance with the needs of EUTM RCA, EU classified information generated for the purposes of EUTM RCA, in accordance with Council Decision 2013/488/EU (3), as follows:

               (a)

               up to the level provided in the applicable Security of Information Agreements concluded between the Union and the third State concerned; or

               (b)

               up to ‘CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL’ level in other cases.

         2.   The HR shall also be authorised to release to the UN and the AU, in accordance with the operational needs of EUTM RCA, EU classified information up to ‘RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED’ level which is generated for the purposes of EUTM RCA, in accordance with Decision 2013/488/EU. Arrangements between the HR and the competent authorities of the UN and the AU shall be drawn up for that purpose.
   3.   In the event of a specific and immediate operational need, the HR shall also be authorised to release to the host State any EU classified information up to ‘RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED’ level which is generated for the purposes of EUTM RCA, in accordance with Decision 2013/488/EU. Arrangements between the HR and the competent authorities of the host State shall be drawn up for that purpose.
   4.   The HR shall be authorised to release to the third States associated with this Decision any EU non-classified documents connected with the deliberations of the Council relating to EUTM RCA and covered by the obligation of professional secrecy pursuant to Article 6(1) of the Council's Rules of Procedure (4).
   5.   The HR may delegate such authorisations, as well as the ability to conclude the arrangements referred to in this Article, to EEAS officials and/or to the EU Mission Commander.
   Article 13
   Entry into force and termination
   1.   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
   2.   EUTM RCA shall end 24 months after having reached FOC.
   3.   This Decision shall be repealed as from the date of closure of the Mission Headquarters of EUTM RCA in accordance with the plans approved for the termination of EUTM RCA, and without prejudice to the procedures regarding the audit and presentation of the accounts of EUTM RCA, as laid down in Decision (CFSP) 2015/528.

      Done at Luxembourg, 19 April 2016.

            For the Council

            The President

         F. MOGHERINI

      (1)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/78 of 19 January 2015 on a European Union CSDP Military Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUMAM RCA) (OJ L 13, 20.1.2015, p. 8).

      (2)  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).

      (3)  Council Decision 2013/488/EU of 23 September 2013 on the security rules for protecting EU classified information (OJ L 274, 15.10.2013, p. 1).

      (4)  Council Decision 2009/937/EU of 1 December 2009 adopting the Council's Rules of Procedure (OJ L 325, 11.12.2009, p. 35).


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94/109/EC: Council Decision of 7 February 1993 concerning the signing and provisional application of the International Cocoa Agreement, 1993 on behalf of the Community

Official Journal L 052 , 23/02/1994 P. 0025 - 0025 Finnish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 29 P. 0078  Swedish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 29 P. 0078

COUNCIL DECISION of 7 February 1993 concerning the signing and provisional application of the International Cocoa Agreement, 1993 on behalf of the Community (94/109/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113, in liaison with Article 228 (2) thereof,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,  Whereas the International Cocoa Agreement, 1993 negotiated on the basis of resolution 93 (IV), the 'new partnership for development: Cartagena Commitment' and the relevant objectives in the final document 'Cartagena Spirit' adopted by the United Nations  Trade and Development Conference at its eighth session, was open for signing from 16 August to 30 September 1993;  Whereas, pursuant to the decision adopted by the International Cocoa Council at its 46th regular session held in London from 9 to 18 September 1993, the deadline for signature and also for ratification, acceptance or approval of the International Cocoa  Agreement, 1993 was extended from 1 October 1993 to 28 February 1994;  Whereas the International Cocoa Agreement, 1986 expired on 30 September 1993; whereas the new Agreement must be applied as soon as possible;  Whereas the objectives pursued by the Agreement fit into the context of the common commercial policy;  Whereas the Member States are called upon to participate, by financial contributions, in the actions provided for in the Agreement;  Whereas all the Member States have expressed their intention to sign and to contribute towards the provisional application of the Agreement; whereas the Community should sign the Agreement lodged with the Secretary-General of the United Nations  Organization and notify before 28 February 1994 its intention to apply the Agreement provisionally,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:   Article 1  1. The Community shall sign by 28 February 1994 the International Cocoa Agreement, 1993, which is lodged with the United Nations Secretary-General.  The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.  2. The Community shall notify the Secretary-General of the United Nations Organization of its intention to apply the International Cocoa Agreement, 1993 provisionally, in accordance with Articles 55 and 56 (2) of the Agreement.   Article 2  The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the persons empowered to sign the Agreement and deposit the notification of provisional application on behalf of the Community.  Done at Brussels, 7 February 1994.  For the Council The President Th. PANGALOS


title: 2010/440/CFSP: Council Decision 2010/440/CFSP of 11 August 2010 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the African Great Lakes Region

text:
               12.8.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 211/20

         COUNCIL DECISION 2010/440/CFSP
   of 11 August 2010
   extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the African Great Lakes Region
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and, in particular, Articles 28, 31(2) and 33 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 15 February 2007, the Council adopted Joint Action 2007/112/CFSP (1) appointing Mr Roeland VAN DE GEER European Union Special Representative (hereinafter the EUSR) for the African Great Lakes Region.

               (2)

               On 22 February 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/113/CFSP (2) extending the mandate of the EUSR until 31 August 2010.

               (3)

               The mandate of the EUSR should be extended until 31 August 2011. However, the mandate of the EUSR may be terminated earlier, if the Council so decides, on a proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (hereinafter the HR) following the entry into force of the Decision establishing the European External Action Service.

               (4)

               The EUSR will implement his mandate in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could harm the objectives of the Common Foreign and Security Policy as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   European Union Special Representative
   The mandate of Mr Roeland VAN DE GEER as the EUSR for the African Great Lakes Region is hereby extended until 31 August 2011. The mandate of the EUSR may be terminated earlier, if the Council so decides, on a proposal of the HR following the entry into force of the Decision establishing the European External Action Service.
   Article 2
   Policy objectives
   The mandate of the EUSR shall be based on the policy objectives of the European Union (hereinafter ‘the EU’ or ‘the Union’) regarding the further stabilisation and consolidation of the post-conflict situation in the African Great Lakes Region, paying particular attention to the regional dimension of the developments in the countries concerned. These objectives, which promote, in particular, compliance with the basic norms of democracy and good governance, including respect for human rights and the rule of law, include:

               (a)

               contributing actively and effectively to a consistent, sustainable and responsible policy of the Union in the African Great Lakes Region, and promoting a coherent overall Union approach in the region. The EUSR shall support the work of the HR in the region;

               (b)

               ensuring the continued commitment of the Union to the stabilisation and reconstruction processes in the region, through an active presence on the ground and in relevant international forums, staying in touch with key players and contributing to crisis management;

               (c)

               contributing to the post-transition phase in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), in particular as regards the political process of consolidating the new institutions and defining a broader international framework for political consultation and coordination with the new government;

               (d)

               contributing, in close cooperation with the United Nations/MONUC, to the international support efforts to pursue a comprehensive Security Sector Reform in the DRC, in particular in view of the coordinating role the Union is ready to assume in this context;

               (e)

               contributing to appropriate follow-up measures to the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region, in particular by establishing close contacts with the Great Lakes Secretariat and its Executive Secretary as well as with the Troika of the follow-up mechanism and by promoting good neighbourly relations in the region;

               (f)

               addressing the still considerable problem of armed groups operating across the borders, which risks destabilising the countries in the region and aggravating their internal problems;

               (g)

               contributing to the post-conflict stabilisation in Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda, in particular through accompanying peace negotiations with armed groups such as the FNL and LRA.

         Article 3
   Mandate
   In order to achieve the policy objectives, the mandate of the EUSR shall be to:

               (a)

               establish and maintain close contact with the countries of the Great Lakes Region, the United Nations, the African Union, key African countries and main partners of the DRC and the Union, as well as regional and sub-regional African organisations, other relevant third countries and other key regional leaders;

               (b)

               advise and report on the possibilities for the Union to support the stabilisation and consolidation process and on how best to pursue Union initiatives;

               (c)

               provide advice and assistance for security sector reform (SSR) in the DRC;

               (d)

               contribute to the follow-up to the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region, in particular by supporting policies, defined in the region, which pursue the objectives of non-violence and mutual defence in the resolution of conflicts as well as, regarding regional cooperation, by promoting human rights and democratisation, good governance, judicial cooperation, and the fight against impunity and the illegal exploitation of natural resources;

               (e)

               contribute to a better understanding of the role of the Union among opinion leaders in the region;

               (f)

               contribute, where requested, to the negotiation and implementation of peace and cease-fire agreements between the parties and engage with them diplomatically in the event of non-compliance with the terms of these agreements; in the context of the ongoing LRA negotiations, such activities should be pursued in close coordination with the EUSR for Sudan;

               (g)

               contribute to the implementation of the EU human rights policy and EU Guidelines on Human Rights, in particular the EU Guidelines on Children and Armed Conflict, and the EU policy regarding UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security, including by monitoring and reporting on developments in this regard.

         Article 4
   Implementation of the mandate
   1.   The EUSR shall be responsible for the implementation of the mandate acting under the authority of the HR.
   2.   The Political and Security Committee (hereinafter the PSC) shall maintain a privileged link with the EUSR and shall be the EUSR’s primary point of contact with the Council. The PSC shall provide the EUSR with strategic guidance and political direction within the framework of the mandate, without prejudice to the powers of the HR.
   Article 5
   Financing
   1.   The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mandate of the EUSR in the period from 1 September 2010 to 31 August 2011 shall be EUR 1 520 000.
   2.   The expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the Union.
   3.   The management of the expenditure shall be subject to a contract between the EUSR and the Commission. The EUSR shall be accountable to the Commission for all expenditure.
   Article 6
   Constitution and composition of the team
   1.   Within the limits of his mandate and the corresponding financial means made available, the EUSR shall be responsible for constituting his team. The team shall include the expertise on specific policy issues as required by the mandate. The EUSR shall keep the Council and the Commission promptly informed of the composition of his team.
   2.   Member States and institutions of the Union may propose the secondment of staff to work with the EUSR. The salary of personnel who are seconded by a Member State or an institution of the Union to the EUSR shall be covered by the Member State or the institution of the Union concerned respectively. Experts seconded by Member States to the General Secretariat of the Council may also be posted to the EUSR. International contracted staff shall have the nationality of a Member State.
   3.   All seconded personnel shall remain under the administrative authority of the sending Member State or Union institution and shall carry out their duties and act in the interest of the mandate of the EUSR.
   Article 7
   Privileges and immunities of the EUSR and his staff
   The privileges, immunities and further guarantees necessary for the completion and smooth functioning of the mission of the EUSR and the members of his staff shall be agreed with the host party/parties, as appropriate. Member States and the Commission shall grant all necessary support to such effect.
   Article 8
   Security of EU classified information
   The EUSR and the members of his team shall respect the security principles and minimum standards established by Council Decision 2001/264/EC of 19 March 2001 adopting the Council’s security regulations (3), in particular when managing EU classified information.
   Article 9
   Access to information and logistical support
   1.   Member States, the Commission and the General Secretariat of the Council shall ensure that the EUSR is given access to any relevant information.
   2.   The Union delegations and/or Member States, as appropriate, shall provide logistical support in the region.
   Article 10
   Security
   In accordance with the Union’s policy on the security of personnel deployed outside the Union in an operational capacity under Title V of the Treaty, the EUSR shall take all reasonably practicable measures, in conformity with his mandate and the security situation in his geographical area of responsibility, for the security of all personnel under his direct authority, notably by:

               (a)

               establishing a mission-specific security plan based on guidance from the General Secretariat of the Council, including mission-specific physical, organisational and procedural security measures, governing management of the secure movement of personnel to, and within, the mission area, as well as management of security incidents and a mission contingency and evacuation plan;

               (b)

               ensuring that all personnel deployed outside the Union are covered by high risk insurance as required by the conditions in the mission area;

               (c)

               ensuring that all members of his team to be deployed outside the Union, including locally contracted personnel, have received appropriate security training before or upon arriving in the mission area, based on the risk ratings assigned to the mission area by the General Secretariat of the Council;

               (d)

               ensuring that all agreed recommendations made following regular security assessments are implemented and providing the HR, the Council and the Commission with written reports on their implementation and on other security issues within the framework of the mid-term and mandate implementation reports.

         Article 11
   Reporting
   The EUSR shall regularly provide the HR and the PSC with oral and written reports. The EUSR shall also report as necessary to Council working parties. Regular written reports shall be circulated through the COREU network. Upon recommendation of the HR or the PSC, the EUSR may provide the Foreign Affairs Council with reports.
   Article 12
   Coordination
   1.   The EUSR shall promote coherence between Common Foreign and Security Policy/Common Security and Defence Policy actors and shall promote overall Union political coordination. The EUSR shall help to ensure that all Union instruments in the field are engaged coherently to attain the Union’s policy objectives. The activities of the EUSR shall be coordinated with those of the Commission, as well as those of other EUSRs active in the region as appropriate. The EUSR shall provide Member States’ missions and the Union delegations with regular briefings.
   2.   In the field, close liaison shall be maintained with the Heads of the Union delegations and Member States’ Heads of Mission. They shall make best efforts to assist the EUSR in the implementation of the mandate. The EUSR shall also liaise with other international and regional actors in the field.
   3.   The EUSR shall ensure consistency between the activities of the European Union mission to provide advice and assistance for security sector reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUSEC RD Congo) and the European Union police mission undertaken in the framework of reform of the security sector (SSR) and its interface with the system of justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUPOL RD Congo) and provide the Heads of these missions with local political guidance. The EUSR shall contribute to coordination with the other international players involved in SSR in the DRC. The EUSR and the Civilian Operation Commander shall consult each other as required.
   Article 13
   Review
   The implementation of this Decision and its consistency with other contributions from the Union to the region shall be kept under regular review. The EUSR shall present the HR, the Council and the Commission with a progress report at the end of February 2011 and a comprehensive mandate implementation report at the end of the mandate.
   Article 14
   Entry into force
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 11 August 2010.

            For the Council

            The President

         S. VANACKERE

      (1)  OJ L 46, 16.2.2007, p. 79.

      (2)  OJ L 46, 23.2.2010, p. 30.

      (3)  OJ L 101, 11.4.2001, p. 1.