Executive Summary:
Council Decision CFSP 2023/692, adopted on March 28, 2023, amends Decision 2010/452/CFSP regarding the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia). This amendment terminates the deployment of a team from EUMM Georgia in Armenia, as the European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) has been established. The decision took effect on February 20, 2023, upon publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment:** Decision 2010/452/CFSP is amended.
* **Article Deletion:** Article 3a of Decision 2010/452/CFSP is deleted.
* **Entry into Force:** The decision entered into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and applies from February 20, 2023.
Impact Analysis:
European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia)
* Impact: EUMM Georgia is no longer required to deploy a team in Armenia.
* Action Required: Cease any activities related to the deployment of a team in Armenia.
European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA)
* Impact: EUMA assumes full responsibility for the EU mission in Armenia.
* Action Required: Continue the mission in Armenia.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: A political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe.
Georgia: A country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.
Armenia: A country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.
European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia): A European Union monitoring mission deployed in Georgia.
Council Decision 2010/452/CFSP: A Council Decision regarding the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia).
Treaty on European Union: One of the primary treaties forming the constitutional basis of the European Union.
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy: A high ranking official representing the European Union's foreign and security policy.
European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA): A European Union mission deployed in Armenia.
29.3.2023 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 91/9
DECISIONS
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2023/692
of 28 March 2023
amending Decision 2010/452/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM
Georgia
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 42(4) and Article 43(2) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1) On 12 August 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/452/CFSP(1), which extended the European Union
Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia) established by Council Joint Action 2008/736/CFSP(2).
(2) On 17 October 2022, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2022/1970(3) on the deployment in Armenia of EU
observers from EUMM Georgia until 19 December 2022.
(3) On 25 November 2022, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2022/2318(4), which extended EUMM Georgia until
14 December 2024.
(4) On 19 December 2022, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2022/2507(5), which provided for the deployment of
a team from EUMM Georgia in Armenia in order to enhance the Union’s awareness of the security situation with a
view to contributing to the planning and preparation of a possible civilian common security and defence policy
mission in Armenia.
(5) On 23 January 2023, by way of Decision (CFSP) 2023/162(6), the Council established the European Union Mission
in Armenia (EUMA), which was launched on 20 February 2023by way of Decision (CFSP) 2023/386(7).
(6) As the deployment by EUMM Georgia of a team in Armenia is therefore no longer necessary,
Decision 2010/452/CFSP should be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Article 3a of Decision 2010/452/CFSP is deleted.
(1) Council Decision 2010/452/CFSP of 12 August 2010 on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia
(OJ L 213, 13.8.2010, p. 43).
(2) Council Joint Action 2008/736/CFSP of 15 September 2008 on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia
(OJ L 248, 17.9.2008, p. 26).
(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1970 of 17 October 2022 amending Decision 2010/452/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring
Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia (OJ L 270, 18.10.2022, p. 93).
(4) Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2318 of 25 November 2022 amending Decision 2010/452/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring
Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia (OJ L 307, 28.11.2022, p. 133).
(5) Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2507 of 19 December 2022 amending Decision 2010/452/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring
Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia (OJ L 325, 20.12.2022, p. 110).
(6) Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/162 of 23 January 2023 on a European Union mission in Armenia (EUMA) (OJ L 22, 24.1.2023, p. 29).
(7) Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/386 of 20 February 2023 launching the European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) and amending
Decision (CFSP) 2023/162 (OJ L 53, 21.2.2023, p. 17).L 91/10 EN Official Journal of the European Union 29.3.2023
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
It shall apply from 20 February 2023.
Done at Brussels, 28 March 2023.
For the Council
The President
E. BUSCH