Date: 2021-11-16Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/1991 of 15 November 2021 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/1465 on a European Union action in support of the United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism in Yemen (UNVIM)
Executive Summary:
This Council Decision (CFSP 2021/1991) amends Decision CFSP 2020/1465, renewing and adapting the European Union's support for the United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism in Yemen (UNVIM). It extends the period for using the contribution under the previous decision until February 28, 2022, and provides an additional contribution for the period from March 1, 2022, until September 30, 2022. The decision entered into force on the date of its adoption, applying from October 1, 2021.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Extension and Amendment of Support for UNVIM:**
* The EU will continue to support UNVIM, including its deployment in Hodeidah, Saleef, Ras Issa, and neighboring countries, to reinforce UNVIM and address the needs of the Yemeni population.
* Article 13 of Decision CFSP 2020/1465 is amended to reflect this continued support.
* The second subparagraph of the original Article 13 is deleted.
* **Financial Adjustments:**
* The financial reference amount is EUR 2,059,838 for the period from October 1, 2020, to February 28, 2022.
* An additional EUR 2,200,000 is allocated for the period from March 1, 2022, to September 30, 2022.
* The Council will review the reference amount by March 1, 2022, based on the absorption rate and a needs assessment by the Commission.
* **Expiration Date:**
* The action will expire on September 30, 2022.
* **Annex Deletion:**
* The Annex to Decision CFSP 2020/1465 is deleted.
Impact Analysis:
* **UNVIM:**
* Impact: Receives continued and increased financial and logistical support from the EU to fulfill its mandate in Yemen, including deployment in various ports and neighboring countries.
* Action Required: Continue operations as outlined in its mandate, utilizing the provided support effectively and coordinating with the Office of the Special Envoy and UNMHA.
* **European Union (Commission and Council):**
* Impact: The EU continues its commitment to supporting the peace process and humanitarian efforts in Yemen through UNVIM.
* Action Required: The Council must review the financial reference amount by March 1, 2022, based on the absorption rate and a needs assessment by the Commission. The Commission must conduct the needs assessment.
* **Yemeni Population:**
* Impact: Benefits from the reinforced UNVIM's ability to ensure the delivery of essential goods and humanitarian aid, contributing to addressing their needs amidst the ongoing conflict.
* Action Required: None.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: A political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe.
United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism in Yemen (UNVIM): A United Nations mechanism focused on verifying and inspecting cargo entering Yemen to ensure compliance with Security Council resolutions.
Council Decision CFSP 2020/1465: A Council Decision regarding a European Union action in support of the United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism in Yemen (UNVIM).
United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2586 (2021): A resolution of the United Nations Security Council that extended and adapted the mandate of UNMHA.
United Nations Mission to support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA): A United Nations mission to support the implementation of the Hodeidah Agreement.
Hodeidah, Saleef and Ras Issa: Ports in Yemen subject to the agreement supported by UNSCR 2586 (2021) and monitored by UNVIM and UNMHA.
Yemen: A country in the Middle East where the United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism (UNVIM) is operating.
Djibouti: A country neighboring Yemen where UNVIM has deployed its personnel.
L 405/12 EN Official Journal of the European Union 16.11.2021
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2021/1991
of 15 November 2021
amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/1465 on a European Union action in support of the United Nations
Verification and Inspection Mechanism in Yemen (UNVIM)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and in particular Article 28(1) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1) On 18 September 2018, based on a request by the United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism (UNVIM),
the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/1249(1)on a European Union action in support of UNVIM.
(2) On 12 October 2020, based on a request by UNVIM, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/1465(2) and
renewed the EU action in support of UNVIM for a period of 12 months.
(3) United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2586 (2021) extended and adapted the mandate of the United
Nations Mission to support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA) in order to support the implementation of the
agreement on the City of Hodeidah and the ports of Hodeidah, Saleef and Ras Issa set out in the Stockholm
Agreement concluded on 13 December 2018 by the parties to the conflict in Yemen, and endorsed by
UNSCR 2451 (2018) and UNSCR 2452 (2019).
(4) UNVIM requested further support from the Union for one year, consisting of the extension until 28 February 2022
of the period during which the contribution granted under Decision (CFSP) 2020/1465 may be used, and an
additional contribution for the period from 1 March 2022until 30 September 2022.
(5) In order to fulfil its mandate, UNVIM has deployed to locations in countries neighbouring Yemen, in particular
Djibouti and Saudi Arabia.
(6) The Union should renew for one year and adapt its support to UNVIM for the implementation of its mandate,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Decision (CFSP) 2020/1465 is hereby amended as follows:
(1) Article 1(3) is amended as follows:
(a) the first subparagraph is replaced by the following:
‘3. The Union shall support through this Decision the Office of the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary General
for Yemen and UNMHA with regard to the deployment of UNVIM in the ports of Hodeidah, Saleef and Ras Issa
and in other locations in countries neighbouring Yemen, as necessary for the implementation of UNVIM. For that
purpose, the Union shall contribute to costs associated with the reinforcement of UNVIM, and thereby help to
respond to the needs of the Yemeni population as part of a broader humanitarian strategy.’;
(b) the second subparagraph is deleted;
(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1249 of 18 September 2018 on a European Union action in support of the United Nations Verification
and Inspection Mechanism in Yemen (OJ L 235, 19.9.2018, p. 14).
(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/1465 of 12 October 2020 on a European Union action in support of the United Nations Verification
and Inspection Mechanism in Yemen (OJ L 335, 13.10.2020, p. 13).16.11.2021 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 405/13
(2) in Article 3, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
‘1. The financial reference amounts for the implementation of the project referred to in Article 1 shall be
EUR 2 059 838 for the period from 1 October 2020 until 28 February 2022, and EUR 2 200 000 for the period
from 1 March 2022 until 30 September 2022. The Council shall review this reference amount by 1 March 2022
based, inter alia, on the absorption rate and on a needs assessment by the Commission.’;
(3) in Article 5, the last sentence is replaced by the following:
‘It shall expire on 30 September 2022.’;
(4) the Annex is deleted.
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
It shall apply from 1 October 2021.
Done at Brussels, 15 November 2021.
For the Council
The President
J. BORRELL FONTELLES