Date: 2022-08-31Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2022/1436 of 25 August 2022 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP AdvisoryMission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA) (EUAM RCA/1/2022)
Executive Summary:
This decision, made by the Political and Security Committee on August 25, 2022, appoints Mr. Jos Manuel MARQUES DIAS as the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA). His term will run from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2023. The decision enters into force upon adoption and applies from September 1, 2022.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Appointment:**
* Mr. Jos Manuel MARQUES DIAS is appointed Head of Mission of EUAM RCA.
* **Mandate Period:**
* The mandate runs from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2023.
* **Effective Date:**
* The decision enters into force on August 25, 2022.
* The decision applies from September 1, 2022.
Impact Analysis:
Political and Security Committee:
* Impact: Officially appoints the Head of Mission, exercising political control and strategic direction of EUAM RCA.
* Action Required: Ensure the decision is implemented and monitor the mission's progress under the new Head of Mission.
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy:
* Impact: The proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy led to the appointment of the Head of Mission.
* Action Required: Monitor the activities of the Head of Mission.
Mr. Jos Manuel MARQUES DIAS (New Head of Mission):
* Impact: Assumes leadership of the EUAM RCA mission.
* Action Required: Take up duties as Head of Mission from September 1, 2022, and fulfill the responsibilities associated with the role.
EUAM RCA:
* Impact: Will be under new leadership.
* Action Required: Cooperate with the new Head of Mission and continue advisory activities.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union: A political and economic union of member states located primarily in Europe.
Central African Republic: A landlocked country in Central Africa.
EUAM RCA: European Union CSDP Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic. A civilian advisory mission.
Political and Security Committee: A committee within the European Union responsible for political control and strategic direction of CSDP missions.
Council Decision CFSP 2019/2110: Council Decision establishing the European Union CSDP Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA).
Jos Manuel MARQUES DIAS: Appointed as Head of Mission of EUAM RCA from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2023.
Paulo SOARES: Former Head of Mission of EUAM RCA, whose mandate was extended multiple times.
Brussels: City in Belgium where the decision was made.
31.8.2022 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 225/1
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DECISIONS
POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2022/1436
of 25 August 2022
on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP AdvisoryMission in the
Central African Republic (EUAM RCA) (EUAM RCA/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 (CFSP) 2019/2110 of 9 December 2019on the European Union CSDP Advisory Mission
in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA)(1), and in particular Article 8(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 (CFSP) 2019/2110, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance
with Article 38, third paragraph, of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising political
control and strategic direction of the European Union CSDP Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic
(EUAM RCA), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.
(2) On 17 December 2019, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2019/2189(2), appointing Mr Paulo SOARES as Head of
Mission of EUAM RCA from 9 December 2019to 8 December 2020.
(3) On 24 November 2020, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/1774(3), extending the mandate of Mr Paulo
SOARES as Head of Mission of EUAM RCA from 9 December 2020to 8 December 2021.
(4) On 25 November 2021, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/2099(4), extending the mandate of Mr Paulo
SOARES as Head of Mission of EUAM RCA from 9 December 2021to 8 August 2022.
(5) On 28 July 2022, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2022/1333(5)amending Decision (CFSP) 2019/2110 and
extending the mandate of EUAM RCA until 9 August 2024.
(6) On 8 August 2022, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed the
appointment of Mr José Manuel MARQUES DIAS as Head of Mission of EUAM RCA from 1 September 2022 to
31 August 2023,
(1) OJ L 318, 10.12.2019, p. 141.
(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2019/2189 of 17 December 2019 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the
European Union CSDP Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA) (EUAM RCA/1/2019) (OJ L 330, 20.12.2019,
p. 51).
(3) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2020/1774 of 24 November 2020 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of
the European Union CSDP Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA) (EUAM RCA/1/2020)
(OJ L 398, 27.11.2020, p. 22).
(4) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2021/2099 of 25 November 2021 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of
the European Union CSDP Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA) (EUAM RCA/1/2021) (OJ L 428,
30.11.2021, p. 1).
(5) Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1333 of 28 July 2022 amending Decision (CFSP) 2019/2110 on the European Union CSDP Advisory
Mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA) (OJ L 201, 1.8.2022, p. 25).L 225/2 EN Official Journal of the European Union 31.8.2022
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Mr José Manuel MARQUES DIAS is hereby appointed as Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP Advisory Mission in
the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA) from 1 September 2022to 31 August 2023.
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
It shall apply from 1 September 2022.
Done at Brussels, 25 August 2022.
For the Political and Security Committee
The Chairperson
D. PRONK