Date: 2021-01-12Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2021/22 of 16 December 2020 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (EUCAP Sahel Niger/2/2020)
Executive Summary:
This decision, made by the Political and Security Committee on 16 December 2020, appoints Ms. Antje Pittelkau as the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger). The appointment is effective from 16 January 2021 to 15 January 2022. This decision enters into force on the date of its adoption.
Key Points / Main Content:
Appointment of Head of Mission:
* Ms. Antje Pittelkau is appointed as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Niger.
Mandate Period:
* The mandate for Ms. Pittelkau runs from 16 January 2021 to 15 January 2022.
Effective Date:
* This decision is effective from 16 January 2021.
Impact Analysis:
Antje Pittelkau:
* Impact: Appointed as the Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Niger.
* Action Required: Assume responsibilities as Head of Mission from 16 January 2021.
EUCAP Sahel Niger:
* Impact: Will be under the leadership of the newly appointed Head of Mission.
* Action Required: Coordinate with and support the new Head of Mission in fulfilling the mission's objectives.
Political and Security Committee:
* Impact: Exercising political control and strategic direction of the EUCAP Sahel Niger.
* Action Required: Monitor the mission under the leadership of the new Head of Mission.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: An economic and political union of European countries.
Niger: A country in West Africa, the location of the EUCAP Sahel Niger mission.
EUCAP Sahel Niger: The European Union Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) mission in Niger.
Political and Security Committee: A committee within the European Union responsible for political control and strategic direction of CSDP missions.
Antje PITTELKAU: The appointed Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) from 16 January 2021 to 15 January 2022.
Frank VAN DER MUEREN: Former Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Niger, whose mandate ended on 15 January 2021.
Council Decision 2012/392/CFSP: Council Decision on the European Union CSDP mission in Niger EUCAP Sahel Niger.
Brussels: The city where the decision was made.
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DECISIONS
POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2021/22
of 16 December 2020
on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP
Sahel Niger) (EUCAP Sahel Niger/2/2020)
THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 38 thereof,
Having regard to Council Decision 2012/392/CFSP of 16 July 2012 on the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP
Sahel Niger)(1), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1) Pursuant to Decision 2012/392/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance with
the third paragraph of Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising the
political control and strategic direction of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger),
including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.
(2) On 2 May 2018, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/726(2), appointing Mr Frank VAN DER MUEREN as Head
of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Niger from 1 May 2018.
(3) On 7 September 2020, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/1254(3), amending Decision 2012/392/CFSP
and extending the mandate of EUCAP Sahel Niger until 30 September 2022.
(4) On 29 September 2020, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/1403(4), amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/726 by
setting 15 January 2021 as the end date of the mandate of Mr Frank VAN DER MUEREN as Head of Mission of
EUCAP Sahel Niger.
(5) On 11 December 2020, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed the
appointment of Ms Antje PITTELKAU as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Niger from 16 January 2021 to
15 January 2022,
(1) OJ L 187, 17.7.2012, p. 48.
(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2018/726 of 2 May 2018 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the
European Union CSDP Mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (EUCAP Sahel Niger/1/2018) (OJ L 122, 17.5.2018, p. 32).
(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/1254 of 7 September 2020 amending Decision 2012/392/CFSP on the European Union CSDP mission
in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (OJ L 294, 8.9.2020, p. 3).
(4) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2020/1403 of 29 September 2020 amending Decision (CFSP) 2018/726 on the
appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (EUCAP Sahel Niger/1/2020)
(OJ L 324, 6.10.2020, p. 63).L 9/2 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 an Union 12.1.2021
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Ms Antje PITTELKAU is hereby appointed as Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel
Niger) from 16 January 2021 to 15 January 2022.
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
It shall apply from 16 January 2021.
Done at Brussels, 16 December 2020.
For the Political and Security Committee
The Chairperson
S. FROM-EMMESBERGER