Date: 2022-05-13Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/735 of 12 May 2022 amending Decision (CFSP) 2021/1200 in order to bring forward the end of the term of office of the current Chairman of the Military Committee of the European Union and to bring forward the appointment of the next Chairman of the Military Committee of the European Union
Executive Summary:
Council Decision CFSP 2022/735 amends Decision CFSP 2021/1200 to advance the end date of General Claudio GRAZIANO's term as Chairman of the Military Committee of the European Union to May 15, 2022. Consequently, the appointment of General Robert BRIEGER as the next Chairman is brought forward to May 16, 2022, with his term ending on May 31, 2025. The decision was adopted on May 12, 2022, and takes effect on the date of its adoption.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment of Decision CFSP 2021/1200:**
* Article 1 of Decision CFSP 2021/1200 is replaced, setting General Claudio GRAZIANO's term end date as May 15, 2022.
* Article 2 of Decision CFSP 2021/1200 is replaced, appointing General Robert BRIEGER as Chairman from May 16, 2022, to May 31, 2025.
* **Appointments and Terms:**
* General Claudio GRAZIANO's term as Chairman ends on May 15, 2022.
* General Robert BRIEGER is appointed Chairman, effective May 16, 2022, until May 31, 2025.
Impact Analysis:
European Union Military Committee:
* Impact: Experiences a change in leadership with the early departure of the current chairman and the earlier-than-planned commencement of the new chairman's term.
* Action Required: Adapt to the change in leadership on the revised dates.
General Claudio GRAZIANO:
* Impact: His term as Chairman concludes earlier than previously scheduled.
* Action Required: Cease duties as Chairman on May 15, 2022.
General Robert BRIEGER:
* Impact: His term as Chairman commences earlier than initially scheduled.
* Action Required: Assume duties as Chairman on May 16, 2022.
Council of the European Union:
* Impact: Responsible for implementing and overseeing the amended decision.
* Action Required: Ensure the decision is enforced and that the transition between chairmen occurs smoothly.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: A political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe.
Military Committee of the European Union: The highest military body set up within the Council of the European Union; composed of the Chiefs of Defence of the member states.
Council Decision CFSP 2021/200: A Council Decision of the European Union related to extending the term of office of the Chairman of the Military Committee of the European Union and appointing the next Chairman.
General Claudio GRAZIANO: Former Chairman of the Military Committee of the European Union.
General Robert BRIEGER: Current Chairman of the Military Committee of the European Union.
Council Decision 2001/79/CFSP: A Council Decision of the European Union setting up the Military Committee of the European Union.
Council Decision CFSP 2018/297: A Council Decision of the European Union appointing the Chairman of the Military Committee of the European Union.
Brussels: The location where the decision was made. Brussels is the capital of Belgium.
L 136/106 EN Official Journal of the European Union 13.5.2022
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2022/735
of 12 May 2022
amending Decision (CFSP) 2021/1200 in order to bring forward the end of the term of office of the
current Chairman of the Military Committee of the European Union and to bring forward the
appointment of the next Chairman of the Military Committee of the European Union
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 240 thereof,
Having regard to Council Decision 2001/79/CFSP of 22 January 2001setting up the Military Committee of the European
Union(1), and in particular Article 3 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Pursuant to Article 3(1) of Decision 2001/79/CFSP, the Chairman of the Military Committee of the European Union
(‘the Military Committee’) is to be appointed by the Council on the recommendation of the Military Committee
meeting at the level of the Chiefs of Defence. According to Article 3(2) of that Decision, the term of office of the
Chairman of the Military Committee is 3 years, unless the Council decides otherwise.
(2) By Decision (CFSP) 2018/297(2), the Council appointed General Claudio GRAZIANO as Chairman of the Military
Committee for a period of 3 and a half years from 6 November 2018. By Decision (CFSP) 2021/1200(3), the
Council extended the term of office of General Claudio GRAZIANO as Chairman of the Military Committee until
31 May 2022.
(3) At its meeting on 19 May 2021, the Military Committee meeting at the level of the Chiefs of Defence recommended
that General Robert BRIEGER be appointed Chairman of the Military Committee, as successor to General Claudio
GRAZIANO, for a period of 3 years.
(4) By Decision (CFSP) 2021/1200, the Council appointed General Robert BRIEGER Chairman of the Military
Committee from 1 June 2022to 31 May 2025.
(5) On 25 April 2022, General Claudio GRAZIANO informed the Coreper that he must cease his duties as Chairman of
the Military Committee on 15 May 2022.
(6) The end of the term of office of General Claudio GRAZIANO as Chairman of the Military Committee should
therefore be brought forward to 15 May 2022, and the appointment of General Robert BRIEGER as Chairman of
the Military Committee should be brought forward to 16 May 2022.
(7) Decision (CFSP) 2021/1200 should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Decision (CFSP) 2021/1200 is amended as follows:
(1) Article 1 is replaced by the following:
‘Article 1
The term of office of General Claudio GRAZIANO as Chairman of the Military Committee of the European Union is
hereby extended until 15 May 2022.’.
(1) OJ L 27, 30.1.2001, p. 4.
(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/297 of 20 February 2018 appointing the Chairman of the Military Committee of the European Union
(OJ L 56, 28.2.2018, p. 33).
(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/1200 of 19 July 2021 extending the term of office of the Chairman of the Military Committee of the
European Union and appointing the next Chairman of the Military Committee of the European Union (OJ L 259, 21.7.2021, p. 6).13.5.2022 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 136/107
(2) Article 2 is replaced by the following:
‘Article 2
General Robert BRIEGER is hereby appointed Chairman of the Military Committee of the European Union from
16 May 2022to 31 May 2025.’.
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
Done at Brussels, 12 May 2022.
For the Council
The President
J.-Y. LE DRIAN