Date: 2021-11-26Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/2075 of 25 November 2021 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/979 in support of the development of an internationally recognised system for the validation of arms and ammunition management according to open international standards
Executive Summary:
Council Decision CFSP 2021/2075, adopted on November 25, 2021, amends Decision CFSP 2020/979 to authorize the implementation of Phase II of a project developing an internationally recognized Arms and Ammunition Management Validation System (AAMVS). Phase II will design a proposed framework and development plan for the AAMVS, based on the feasibility study completed in Phase I. The decision extends the validity of Decision CFSP 2020/979 until November 30, 2022.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment of Decision CFSP 2020/979:**
* Article 11 is amended to include Phase II, where a concept for the creation of an AAMVS shall be developed based on the outcome of the feasibility study of Phase I.
* Article 32 is replaced, specifying the amount intended to cover Phase I of the project as EUR 821,872 and the amount intended to cover Phase II of the project as EUR 820,237.
* Article 5 is replaced, setting the expiration date of the Decision to November 30, 2022.
* **Project Phases:**
* Phase I involved a feasibility study for developing an internationally recognized AAMVS.
* Phase II will develop a concept for creating the AAMVS, designing a proposed framework and a plan for its development.
* **Financial Resources:**
* The continuation of activities until November 30, 2022, does not imply any changes regarding financial resources.
* **Entry into Force and Expiration:**
* This Decision entered into force on November 25, 2021.
* It shall expire on November 30, 2022.
Impact Analysis:
European Union Council:
* Impact: The Council is responsible for deciding on the implementation of Phase II of the AAMVS project based on the feasibility study. The Council has amended Decision CFSP 2020/979 to authorize Phase II and extend the decision's validity.
* Action Required: The Council has already acted by adopting Decision CFSP 2021/2075. No further action is explicitly stated in the document.
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy:
* Impact: The High Representative submitted the proposal that led to this decision.
* Action Required: No specific action is outlined for the High Representative in this decision.
Project Implementers:
* Impact: These are the entities responsible for conducting the feasibility study (Phase I) and developing the AAMVS concept (Phase II). They are directly responsible for carrying out the project objectives.
* Action Required: To proceed with Phase II of the AAMVS project, focusing on designing a proposed framework and development plan for the system.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: The supranational political and economic union of European countries.
Council Decision CFSP 2021/2075: Council Decision regarding the Common Foreign and Security Policy, amending Decision CFSP 2020/979.
Council Decision CFSP 2020/979: Council Decision in support of the development of an internationally recognised system for the validation of arms and ammunition management.
Arms and Ammunition Management Validation System (AAMVS): An internationally recognised system for the validation of arms and ammunition management.
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy: The chief representative of the European Union for foreign affairs and security policy.
Brussels: The location where the decision was adopted.
Treaty of the European Union: The treaty on which the European Union is founded.
Phase I: Feasibility study for the development of an internationally recognised Arms and Ammunition Management Validation System AAMVS.
L 421/72 EN Official Journal of the European Union 26.11.2021
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2021/2075
of 25 November 2021
amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/979 in support of the development of an internationally recognised
system for the validation of arms and ammunition management according to open international
standards
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 7 July 2020, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/979(1), which envisages a project in two phases. Phase I
is a feasibility study for the development of an internationally recognised Arms and Ammunition Management
Validation System (‘AAMVS’).
(2) Decision (CFSP) 2020/979 provides that the implementation of Phase II of the project, developing a concept for the
creation of an AAMVS, can be authorised if the Council so decides, on the basis of the outcome of the feasibility
study.
(3) The study authorised by Decision (CFSP) 2020/979 demonstrated the feasibility of developing an AAMVS and
highlighted several elements that will need to be considered in order to bring the concept to reality. Phase II will
comprise designing a proposed framework for the AAMVS and a plan for developing the system. Those outputs
will be aimed at supporting and guiding future efforts to build the AAMVS.
(4) Based on the outcome of the feasibility study, the Council should decide that Phase II of the project is to be
implemented.
(5) Decision (CFSP) 2020/979 is due to expire 14 months after the date of the conclusion of the financing agreement
referred to in Article 3(4) thereof, unless the Council decides to extend the validity of that Decision in order to allow
for the implementation of Phase II of the project.
(6) The continuation of the activities referred to in Article 1 of Decision (CFSP) 2020/979 until 30 November 2022
does not have any implication as regards financial resources.
(7) Decision (CFSP) 2020/979 should be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Decision (CFSP) 2020/979 is hereby amended as follows:
(1) The second subparagraph of Article 1(1) is replaced by the following:
‘The project shall consist of two phases, “Phase I” and “Phase II”.
— During Phase I, in the first year of the implementation, a feasibility study for the development of an internationally
recognised Arms and Ammunition Management Validation System (“AAMVS”) was undertaken to investigate
options for appropriate methodologies and tools for the assessment of risk and quality;
— During Phase II, based on the outcome of the feasibility study of Phase I, a concept for the creation of an AAMVS
shall be developed.’;
(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/979 of 7 July 2020 in support of the development of an internationally recognised system for the
validation of arms and ammunition management according to open international standards (OJ L 218, 8.7.2020, p. 1).26.11.2021 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 421/73
(2) Article 3(2) is replaced by the following:
‘2. The amount intended to cover Phase I of the project is EUR 821 872. The amount intended to cover Phase II of the
project is EUR 820 237.’;
(3) Article 5 is replaced by the following:
‘Article 5
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
It shall expire on 30 November 2022.’.
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