Date: 2021-11-26Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/2074 of 25 November 2021 amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/2370 in support of the Hague Code of Conduct and ballistic missile non-proliferation in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction
Executive Summary:
Council Decision CFSP 2021/2074, adopted on November 25, 2021, amends Decision CFSP 2017/2370, which supports the Hague Code of Conduct and ballistic missile non-proliferation. This amendment extends the expiration date of Decision CFSP 2017/2370 to January 21, 2023, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on planned activities. The decision enters into force on the date of its adoption.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Extension of Decision CFSP 2017/2370:**
* Decision CFSP 2017/2370's expiration date is extended to January 21, 2023.
* This extension is due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related travel restrictions.
* **Amendment Details:**
* Article 5, paragraph 2 of Decision CFSP 2017/2370 is amended to reflect the new expiration date.
* **Financial Implications:**
* The continuation of activities until January 21, 2023, does not have any implication as regards financial resources.
Impact Analysis:
**Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS):**
* *Impact:* The FRS is directly impacted as the implementing organization for projects under Decision CFSP 2017/2370, benefiting from the extension of the decision.
* *Action Required:* Continue implementation of planned activities under Decision CFSP 2017/2370 until January 21, 2023.
**European Union Council:**
* *Impact:* The Council is responsible for the overall policy and decision-making related to the Hague Code of Conduct and ballistic missile non-proliferation.
* *Action Required:* Note the amendment to Decision CFSP 2017/2370 and ensure continued support for the activities outlined therein.
**Target Countries:**
* *Impact:* Target countries are indirectly impacted through the continuation of activities related to ballistic missile non-proliferation.
* *Action Required:* Cooperate with the FRS and the EU in the implementation of activities related to Decision CFSP 2017/2370.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: A political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe.
Council Decision CFSP 2021/2074: Council Decision of 25 November 2021 amending Decision CFSP 2017/2370.
Council Decision CFSP 2017/2370: Council Decision of 18 December 2017 in support of the Hague Code of Conduct and ballistic missile non-proliferation.
Hague Code of Conduct: An international agreement that seeks to prevent the proliferation of ballistic missiles.
EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction: A European Union strategy aimed at preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction.
Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS): A French think tank focusing on strategic and security issues.
Council Decision CFSP 2020/1066: Council Decision of 20 July 2020 amending Decision CFSP 2017/2370.
Brussels: The capital of Belgium and a major center for European Union institutions, where the decision was adopted.
L 421/70 EN Official Journal of the European Union 26.11.2021
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2021/2074
of 25 November 2021
amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/2370 in support of the Hague Code of Conduct and ballistic missile
non-proliferation in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation
of Weapons of Mass Destruction
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty of the European Union, and in particular Articles 28(1) and 31(1) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1) On 18 December 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/2370(1), entrusting the technical
implementation of certain projects to the Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS).
(2) In accordance with Article 3(3) of Decision (CFSP) 2017/2370, a grant agreement with the FRS was signed on
21 December 2017. The grant agreement was due to expire on 21 December 2020.
(3) On 26 May 2020, the FRS requested an extension of the implementation period for Decision (CFSP) 2017/2370
until 20 December 2021. The requested extension was due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in particular the
postponement of a number of the activities referred to in Article 1 of that Decision and the reluctance of national
administrations in target countries to discuss the organisation of such activities given the climate of uncertainty due
to that pandemic.
(4) On 20 July 2020, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/1066(2), which amended Decision (CFSP) 2017/2370,
extending its date of expiration until 20 December 2021.
(5) On 27 September 2021, the FRS requested an additional extension of Decision (CFSP) 2017/2370 in view of the
continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic situation and the related travel restrictions on its planned activities,
requesting an additional extension of 13 months until 21 January 2023.
(6) The continuation of the activities referred to in Article 1 of Decision (CFSP) 2017/2370 does not have any
implication as regards financial resources until 21 January 2023.
(7) Decision (CFSP) 2017/2370 should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
In Article 5 of Decision (CFSP) 2017/2370, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:
‘2. This Decision shall expire on 21 January 2023.’.
(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2370 of 18 December 2017 in support of the Hague Code of Conduct and ballistic missile non-
proliferation in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ
L 337, 19.12.2017, p. 28).
(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/1066 of 20 July 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/2370 in support of the Hague Code of Conduct
and ballistic missile non-proliferation in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of
Mass Destruction (OJ L 234 I, 21.7.2020, p. 1).26.11.2021 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 421/71
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
Done at Brussels, 25 November 2021.
For the Council
The President
Z. POČIVALŠEK