Date: 2022-06-30Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2022/1044 of 28 June 2022 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (EUPOL COPPS/1/2022)
Executive Summary:
This Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP 2022/1044) extends the mandate of Ms. Nataliya APOSTOLOVA as Head of Mission of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS). The extension is effective from July 1, 2022, until June 30, 2023. The decision was adopted on June 28, 2022, in Brussels.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Mandate Extension:**
* Ms. Nataliya APOSTOLOVA's mandate as Head of Mission of EUPOL COPPS is extended.
* The extension is from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.
* **Legal Basis:**
* The decision is based on Article 38 of the Treaty on European Union.
* It also refers to Article 9(1) of Council Decision 2013/354/CFSP regarding EUPOL COPPS.
* **Effective Date:**
* The decision came into force on June 28, 2022 (date of adoption).
* It applies from July 1, 2022.
Impact Analysis:
* **Ms. Nataliya APOSTOLOVA (Head of Mission of EUPOL COPPS):**
* Impact: Her mandate is extended, allowing her to continue leading the EUPOL COPPS mission.
* Action Required: Continue performing her duties as Head of Mission until June 30, 2023.
* **European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS):**
* Impact: The mission continues under the leadership of Ms. APOSTOLOVA, ensuring continuity and stability.
* Action Required: Continue operations under the extended mandate of the Head of Mission.
* **Political and Security Committee (PSC):**
* Impact: Exercises political control and strategic direction over EUPOL COPPS through this decision.
* Action Required: Monitor the implementation of the decision and provide necessary guidance.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories: A European Union mission aimed at supporting Palestinian authorities in building their policing and criminal justice capacities.
EUPOL COPPS: An abbreviation for the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories.
Political and Security Committee: A committee within the European Union responsible for political control and strategic direction of the EUPOL COPPS mission.
Council Decision 2013/354/CFSP: A Council Decision establishing the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS).
Nataliya APOSTOLOVA: The Head of Mission of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS).
Treaty on European Union: The Treaty on European Union (TEU), signed in Maastricht in 1992, forms the basis of EU law.
Brussels: The city where the decision was made.
Palestinian Territories: The geographical area of operation for the EUPOL COPPS mission.
30.6.2022 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 173/73
POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2022/1044
of 28 June 2022
extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Police Mission for the
Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (EUPOL COPPS/1/2022)
THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 38, third paragraph, thereof,
Having regard to Council Decision 2013/354/CFSP of 3 July 2013on the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian
Territories (EUPOL COPPS)(1), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Pursuant to Article 9(1) of Decision 2013/354/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in
accordance with 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 Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS),
including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.
(2) On 13 October 2020, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/1541(2), appointing Ms Nataliya APOSTOLOVA as
Head of Mission of EUPOL COPPS from 15 November 2020to 30 June 2021.
(3) On 28 June 2021, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/1066(3), extending the mandate of EUPOL COPPS
until 30 June 2022.
(4) On 1 July 2021, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/1128(4), extending the mandate of Ms Nataliya
APOSTOLOVA as the Head of Mission of EUPOL COPPS until 30 June 2022.
(5) On 27 June 2022, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2022/1018(5), extending the mandate of EUPOL COPPS
from 1 July 2022until 30 June 2023.
(6) The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has proposed to extend the mandate of
Ms Nataliya APOSTOLOVA as Head of Mission of EUPOL COPPS from 1 July 2022to 30 June 2023,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The mandate of Ms Nataliya APOSTOLOVA as Head of Mission of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian
Territories (EUPOL COPPS) is hereby extended from 1 July 2022to 30 June 2023.
(1) OJ L 185, 4.7.2013, p. 12.
(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2020/1541 of 13 October 2020 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the
European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (EUPOL COPPS/1/2020) (OJ L 353, 23.10.2020, p. 8).
(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/1066 of 28 June 2021 amending Decision 2013/354/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission for
the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (OJ L 229, 29.6.2021, p. 13).
(4) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2021/1128 of 1 July 2021 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the
European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (EUPOL COPPS/1/2021) (OJ L 244, 9.7.2021, p. 3).
(5) Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1018 of 27 June 2022 amending Decision 2013/354/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission for
the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (OJ L 170, 28.6.2022, p. 76).L 173/74 EN Official Journal of the European Union 30.6.2022
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
It shall apply from 1 July 2022.
Done at Brussels, 28 June 2022.
For the Political and Security Committee
The Chairperson
D. PRONK