Date: 2022-05-24Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
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
Executive Summary:
This Council Decision CFSP 2022/810 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 of EUR 10 000 000 brings the total financial reference amount to EUR 160 000 000. Expenditure is eligible from 1 January 2022, with a maximum of EUR 50 000 000 eligible before 11 March 2022.
Key Points / Main Content:
Financial Assistance:
* The financial reference amount for the assistance measure is increased to EUR 160 000 000.
* The administrator for assistance measures may call for contributions up to EUR 160 000 000 following the adoption of this Decision.
* Funds called will be used to pay expenditure within the limits approved by the Committee established by Decision CFSP 2021/509.
Eligibility of Expenditure:
* Expenditure related to the implementation of the Assistance Measure is eligible from 1 January 2022.
* The end date for eligible expenditure is to be determined by the Council.
* Maximum eligible expenditure incurred before 11 March 2022 is EUR 50 000 000.
Amendment to Article 4:
* Point k in Article 4 is replaced, listing the Ministry of Defence, the Federal Foreign Office and the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community of Germany.
Entry into Force:
* This Decision enters into force on the date of its adoption (23 May 2022).
Impact Analysis:
European Peace Facility Administrator:
Impact: The administrator is authorized to call for contributions up to EUR 160 000 000.
Action Required: Call for contributions as needed, ensuring expenditures remain within approved limits.
Committee Established by Decision CFSP 2021/509:
Impact: This committee approves expenditure limits.
Action Required: Approve expenditure within the 2022 amending budget and subsequent budgets.
Ukrainian Armed Forces:
Impact: Continued support through the provision of non-lethal equipment and supplies.
Action Required: Utilize the provided equipment and supplies effectively.
Ministry of Defence, the Federal Foreign Office and the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community of Germany:
Impact: Formally acknowledged in Article 4, point k.
Action Required: No specific action outlined in the decision.
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, the recipient of assistance under the European Peace Facility.
European Peace Facility: A fund used by the European Union to finance military and defense-related actions.
Council Decision CFSP 2022/810: Council Decision amending Decision CFSP 2022/339 on an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Council Decision CFSP 2022/339: Council Decision on an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Russian Federation: The country identified as engaging in ongoing armed aggression against Ukraine.
Brussels: The city where the Council Decision was adopted.
Germany: A country whose ministries are mentioned in the document (Ministry of Defence, the Federal Foreign Office and the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community of Germany).
L 145/42 EN Official Journal of the European Union 24.5.2022
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
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
further increased the financial reference amount to EUR 150 000 000.
(4) 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.
(5) Decision (CFSP) 2022/339 should be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION
Article 1
Decision (CFSP) 2022/339 is amended as follows:
(1) 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 160 000 000.’;
(2) 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 160 000 000. 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.’;
(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).24.5.2022 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 145/43
(3) 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.’;
(4) in Article 4(4), point (k) is replaced by the following:
‘(k) the Ministry of Defence, the Federal Foreign Office and the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community of
Germany;’.
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
Done at Brussels, 23 May 2022.
For the Council
The President
M. BEK