Date: 2022-07-22Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1284 of 21 July 2022 amending Decision (CFSP) 2022/339 on an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Executive Summary:
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1284 amends Decision (CFSP) 2022/339, increasing the financial reference amount for the assistance measure under the European Peace Facility to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The increase is by EUR 10,000,000, bringing the total to EUR 170,000,000. This decision entered into force on July 21, 2022.
Key Points / Main Content:
Financial Amendments:
* The financial reference amount is increased to EUR 170,000,000.
* The administrator for assistance measures may call for contributions up to EUR 170,000,000 following the adoption of this decision.
* EUR 10,000,000 is eligible from 21 July 2022.
Duration of Assistance Measure:
* The duration of the Assistance Measure shall be 70 months from the adoption of this Decision.
Expenditure Eligibility:
* Expenditure related to the implementation of the Assistance Measure shall be eligible as from 1 January 2022 and until a date to be determined by the Council.
* The maximum eligible expenditure incurred before 11 March 2022 shall be EUR 50 000 000.
Impact Analysis:
Ukrainian Armed Forces:
Impact: Continued support through the provision of equipment and supplies not designed to deliver lethal force, such as personal protective equipment, first aid kits, and fuel.
Action Required: Continue to utilize the provided assistance in their defense efforts.
Administrator for Assistance Measures:
Impact: Responsible for calling contributions up to EUR 170,000,000.
Action Required: Call for contributions as needed, ensuring funds are used within approved limits.
Committee Established by Decision CFSP 2021/509:
Impact: Approves expenditure within the limits of the amending budget for 2022 and subsequent budgets.
Action Required: Review and approve expenditure related to the Assistance Measure.
Council of the European Union:
Impact: Oversees and ultimately determines the end date for eligible expenditure.
Action Required: Determine the end date for eligible expenditure related to the Assistance Measure.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: A political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe.
Ukrainian Armed Forces: The military forces of Ukraine.
European Peace Facility: A funding mechanism used by the European Union to prevent conflict, preserve peace and strengthen international security.
Russian Federation: A country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia.
Treaty on European Union: One of the primary treaties forming the constitutional basis of the European Union.
Council of the European Union: A body composed of government ministers from each EU member state.
Brussels: The capital of Belgium and a major center for European Union institutions.
M. BEK: The President of the Council of the European Union at the time of the decision.
22.7.2022 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 195/91
DECISIONS
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2022/1284
of 21 July 2022
amending Decision (CFSP) 2022/339 on an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility to
support the Ukrainian Armed Forces
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 28(1) and 41(2) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1) On 28 February 2022, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2022/339(1), which established an assistance measure
with a financial reference amount of EUR 50 000 000 intended to cover the financing of the provision of
equipment and supplies not designed to deliver lethal force, such as personal protective equipment, first aid kits and
fuel, to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
(2) On 23 March 2022, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2022/472(2)amending Decision (CFSP) 2022/339, which
increased the financial reference amount to EUR 100 000 000.
(3) On 13 April 2022, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2022/637(3)amending Decision (CFSP) 2022/339, which
increased the financial reference amount to EUR 150 000 000.
(4) On 23 May 2022, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2022/810(4)amending Decision (CFSP) 2022/339, which
increased the financial reference amount to EUR 160 000 000.
(5) In light of the ongoing armed aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine, the financial reference amount
should be increased by an additional EUR 10 000 000, intended to cover the financing of the provision of
equipment and supplies not designed to deliver lethal force, such as personal protective equipment, first aid kits and
fuel, to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
(6) Decision (CFSP) 2022/339 should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Decision (CFSP) 2022/339 is amended as follows:
(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/339 of 28 February 2022 on an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility to support the
Ukrainian Armed Forces (OJ L 61, 28.2.2022, p. 1).
(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/472 of 23 March 2022 amending Decision (CFSP) 2022/339 on an assistance measure under the
European Peace Facility to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces (OJ L 96, 24.3.2022, p. 45).
(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/637 of 13 April 2022 amending Decision (CFSP) 2022/339 on an assistance measure under the
European Peace Facility to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces (OJ L 117, 19.4.2022, p. 36).
(4) Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/810 of 23 May 2022 amending Decision (CFSP) 2022/339 on an assistance measure under the
European Peace Facility to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces (OJ L 145, 24.5.2022, p. 42).L 195/92 EN Official Journal of the European Union 22.7.2022
(1) in Article 1, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:
‘4. The duration of the Assistance Measure shall be 70 months from the adoption of this Decision.’;
(2) in Article 2, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
‘1. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the Assistance Measure shall be
EUR 170 000 000.’;
(3) in Article 2, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:
‘3. In accordance with Article 29(5) of Decision (CFSP) 2021/509, the administrator for assistance measures may
call for contributions following the adoption of this Decision, up to EUR 170 000 000. The funds called by the
administrator for assistance measures shall only be used to pay expenditure within the limits approved by the
Committee established by Decision (CFSP) 2021/509 in the 2022 amending budget and in the budgets for subsequent
years corresponding to the Assistance Measure.’;
(4) in Article 2, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:
‘4. Expenditure related to the implementation of the Assistance Measure shall be eligible as from 1 January 2022
and until a date to be determined by the Council. The maximum eligible expenditure incurred before 11 March 2022
shall be EUR 50 000 000. The amount of EUR 10 000 000shall be eligible from 21 July 2022.’.
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
Done at Brussels, 21 July 2022.
For the Council
The President
M. BEK