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Date: 2021-05-25 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: Europe

Council Decision (EU) 2021/825 of 20 May 2021 further extending the temporary derogation from the Council’s Rules of Procedure introduced by Decision (EU) 2020/430, in view of the travel difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the Union

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Executive Summary: Council Decision EU 2021/825 extends the temporary derogation from the Council's Rules of Procedure, initially introduced by Decision EU 2020/430, due to travel difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This derogation, concerning decisions to use the ordinary written procedure, is extended until 16 July 2021. The decision took effect on 20 May 2021. Key Points / Main Content: * **Extension of Derogation:** * The derogation provided for in Article 1 of Decision EU 2020/430 is further extended. * The extension is effective until 16 July 2021. * This derogation concerns decisions made by Coreper regarding the use of the ordinary written procedure. * **Context:** * The extension is due to the continued exceptional circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. * Preventive and containment measures by Member States necessitate the extension. * **Effective Date and Publication:** * The decision took effect on the date of its adoption, 20 May 2021. * The decision will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Impact Analysis: Council: * Impact: The Council continues to operate under a temporary derogation to its Rules of Procedure, allowing for flexibility in decision-making processes during the COVID-19 pandemic. * Action Required: The Council must adhere to the extended derogation period, ending on 16 July 2021. Committee of the Permanent Representatives of the Governments of the Member States (Coreper): * Impact: Coreper continues to have the ability to make decisions regarding the use of the ordinary written procedure under the temporary derogation. * Action Required: Coreper must operate within the scope of the derogation until 16 July 2021. Member States: * Impact: Member States are indirectly affected as the Council adapts its procedures due to the travel difficulties caused by the pandemic. * Action Required: No direct action is required from Member States as a result of this decision.

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European Union: A political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe. Council of the European Union: A body composed of government ministers from each EU member state. COVID-19 pandemic: An ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Council Decision EU 2020/430: A Council decision introducing a temporary derogation from the Council's Rules of Procedure due to travel difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Council Decision EU 2020/556: A Council decision extending the temporary derogation from the Council's Rules of Procedure introduced by Decision EU 2020/430. Committee of the Permanent Representatives of the Governments of the Member States (Coreper): A committee composed of the member states' permanent representatives to the European Union. Brussels: The de facto capital city of the European Union, located in Belgium, where the decision was adopted. A. SANTOS SILVA: The President of the Council at the time of the decision.
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L 183/40 E N O f f i c i a l J o u r n a l o f t h e E u r o p e a n Union 25.5.2021 DECISIONS COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2021/825 of 20 May 2021 further extending the temporary derogation from the Council’s Rules of Procedure introduced by Decision (EU) 2020/430, in view of the travel difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the Union THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 240(3) thereof, Whereas: (1) Council Decision (EU) 2020/430(1)introduced a one-month derogation from the first subparagraph of Article 12(1) of the Council’s Rules of Procedure(2) as regards decisions to use the ordinary written procedure, where those decisions are taken by the Committee of the Permanent Representatives of the Governments of the Member States (Coreper). That derogation was foreseen to last until 23 April 2020. (2) Decision (EU) 2020/430 provides that, if justified by continued exceptional circumstances, the Council may renew that Decision. On 21 April 2020, the Council, by Decision (EU) 2020/556(3), extended the derogation provided for in Article 1 of Decision (EU) 2020/430 for a further period of one month, namely, until 23 May 2020. On 20 May 2020, the Council, by Decision (EU) 2020/702(4), extended the derogation provided for in Article 1 of Decision (EU) 2020/430 until 10 July 2020. On 3 July 2020, the Council, by Decision (EU) 2020/970(5), extended that derogation until 10 September 2020. On 4 September 2020, the Council, by Decision (EU) 2020/1253(6), extended that derogation until 10 November 2020. On 6 November 2020, the Council, by Decision (EU) 2020/1659(7), extended that derogation until 15 January 2021. On 12 January 2021, the Council, by Decision (EU) 2021/26(8), extended that derogation until 19 March 2021. On 12 March 2021, the Council, by Decision (EU) 2021/454(9), extended that derogation until 21 May 2021. (1) Council Decision (EU) 2020/430 of 23 March 2020 on a temporary derogation from the Council’s Rules of Procedure in view of the travel difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the Union (OJ L 88 I, 24.3.2020, p. 1). (2) Council Decision 2009/937/EU of 1 December 2009 adopting the Council’s Rules of Procedure (OJ L 325, 11.12.2009, p. 35). (3) Council Decision (EU) 2020/556 of 21 April 2020 extending the temporary derogation from the Council’s Rules of Procedure introduced by Decision (EU) 2020/430, in view of the travel difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the Union (OJ L 128 I, 23.4.2020, p. 1). (4) Council Decision (EU) 2020/702 of 20 May 2020 further extending the temporary derogation from the Council’s Rules of Procedure introduced by Decision (EU) 2020/430, and extended by Decision (EU) 2020/556 in view of the travel difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the Union (OJ L 165, 27.5.2020, p. 38). (5) Council Decision (EU) 2020/970 of 3 July 2020 further extending the temporary derogation from the Council’s Rules of Procedure introduced by Decision (EU) 2020/430, and extended by Decisions (EU) 2020/556 and (EU) 2020/702, in view of the travel difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the Union (OJ L 216, 7.7.2020, p. 1). (6) Council Decision (EU) 2020/1253 of 4 September 2020 further extending the temporary derogation from the Council’s Rules of Procedure introduced by Decision (EU) 2020/430, and extended by Decisions (EU) 2020/556, (EU) 2020/702 and (EU) 2020/970, in view of the travel difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the Union (OJ L 294, 8.9.2020, p. 1). (7) Council Decision (EU) 2020/1659 of 6 November 2020 further extending the temporary derogation from the Council’s Rules of Procedure introduced by Decision (EU) 2020/430, and extended by Decisions (EU) 2020/556, (EU) 2020/702, (EU) 2020/970 and (EU) 2020/1253, in view of the travel difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the Union (OJ L 376, 10.11.2020, p. 3). (8) Council Decision (EU) 2021/26 of 12 January 2021 further extending the temporary derogation from the Council’s Rules of Procedure introduced by Decision (EU) 2020/430, and extended by Decisions (EU) 2020/556, (EU) 2020/702, (EU) 2020/970, (EU) 2020/1253 and (EU) 2020/1659, in view of the travel difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the Union (OJ L 11, 14.1.2021, p. 19). (9) Council Decision (EU) 2021/454 of 12 March 2021 further extending the temporary derogation from the Council’s Rules of Procedure introduced by Decision (EU) 2020/430, in view of the travel difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the Union (OJ L 89, 16.3.2021, p. 15).25.5.2021 E N O f f i c i a l J o u r n a l o f t h e E u r o p e a n Union L 183/41 (3) Given that the exceptional circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic continue, with a number of extraordinary preventive and containment measures taken by Member States still in place, it is necessary to extend the derogation provided for in Article 1 of Decision (EU) 2020/430, as extended by Decisions (EU) 2020/556, (EU) 2020/702, (EU) 2020/970, (EU) 2020/1253, (EU) 2020/1659, (EU) 2021/26 and (EU) 2021/454, for a further limited period until 16 July 2021, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 The derogation provided for in Article 1 of Decision (EU) 2020/430 is hereby further extended until 16 July 2021. Article 2 This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption. It shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Done at Brussels, 20 May 2021. For the Council The President A. SANTOS SILVA

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