Date: 2022-06-30Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2022/1045 of 28 June 2022 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah) (EU BAM Rafah/1/2022)
Executive Summary:
This Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP 2022/1045) extends the mandate of Mr. Mihai-Florin BULGARIU as Head of Mission of the European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah). 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:**
* Mr. Mihai-Florin BULGARIU's mandate as Head of Mission of EU BAM Rafah is extended.
* The extension is from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.
* **Legal Basis:**
* The decision is based on the Treaty on European Union, specifically Article 38, third paragraph.
* It also refers to Council Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP, particularly Article 10(1).
* **Entry into Force:**
* The decision came into force on June 28, 2022.
* It applies from 1 July 2022.
Impact Analysis:
European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah):
* Impact: Ensures continued leadership and strategic direction of the mission.
* Action Required: Continue to operate under the leadership of Mr. BULGARIU until June 30, 2023.
Mr. Mihai-Florin BULGARIU (Head of Mission of EU BAM Rafah):
* Impact: His mandate is extended, allowing him to continue leading the mission.
* Action Required: Continue performing duties as Head of Mission of EU BAM Rafah until June 30, 2023.
Political and Security Committee:
* Impact: Responsible for political control and strategic direction of EU BAM Rafah.
* Action Required: Monitor the implementation of the decision and ensure the mission's objectives are met.
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy:
* Impact: Proposed the extension of the Head of Mission's mandate.
* Action Required: Ensure the implementation of the decision.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point EU BAM Rafah: A European Union mission focused on border assistance at the Rafah Crossing Point.
Political and Security Committee: A committee responsible for the political control and strategic direction of the EU BAM Rafah.
Mihai Florin Bulgariu: The Head of Mission of EU BAM Rafah, whose mandate is being extended.
Council Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP: The legal basis for establishing the European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point.
Council Decision CFSP 2022/1017: Council Decision extending the mandate of EU BAM Rafah until 30 June 2023.
Rafah Crossing Point: The specific border crossing location where the EU BAM Rafah operates.
Treaty on European Union: The treaty that provides the framework for the European Union's political and security actions.
Brussels: The location where the decision was adopted.
30.6.2022 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 173/75
POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2022/1045
of 28 June 2022
extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Border Assistance Mission for
the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah) (EU BAM Rafah/1/2022)
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 Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP of 25 November 2005 on establishing a European Union Border
Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah)(1), and in particular Article 10(1) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1) Pursuant to Article 10(1) of Joint Action 2005/889/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 political control
and strategic direction of the European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM
Rafah), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.
(2) On 13 October 2020, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/1548(2), appointing Mr Mihai-Florin BULGARIU as
Head of Mission of EU BAM Rafah from 1 November 2020to 30 June 2021.
(3) On 28 June 2021, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/1065(3), extending the mandate of EU BAM Rafah
until 30 June 2022.
(4) On 1 July 2021, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/1127(4), extending the mandate of Mr Mihai-Florin
BULGARIU as the Head of Mission EUBAM Rafah from 1 July 2021to 30 June 2022.
(5) On 27 June 2022, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2022/1017(5), extending the mandate of EU BAM Rafah
until 30 June 2023.
(6) The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has proposed to extend the mandate of
Mr Mihai-Florin BULGARIU as Head of Mission of EU BAM Rafah until 30 June 2023,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The mandate of Mr Mihai-Florin BULGARIU as Head of Mission of EU BAM Rafah is hereby extended from 1 July 2022to
30 June 2023.
(1) OJ L 327, 14.12.2005, p. 28.
(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2020/1548 of 13 October 2020 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the
European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah) (EU BAM Rafah/2/2020) (OJ L 354,
26.10.2020, p. 5).
(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/1065 of 28 June 2021 amending Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP on establishing a European Union
Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah) (OJ L 229, 29.6.2021, p. 11).
(4) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2021/1127 of 1 July 2021, extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the
European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah) (EU BAM Rafah/1/2021) (OJ L 244,
9.7.2021, p. 1).
(5) Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1017 of 27 June 2022 amending Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP on establishing a European Union
Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah) (OJ L 170, 28.6.2022, p. 74).L 173/76 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