Date: 2022-10-10Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2022/1919 of 6 October 2022 on the appointment of the EU Mission Force Commander of the European Union CSDP Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2022/105 (EUTM RCA/3/2022)
Executive Summary:
This Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP 2022/1919) appoints Brigadier General Lino Loureiro GONALVES as the EU Mission Force Commander of the European Union CSDP Military Training Mission (EUTM RCA) in the Central African Republic, effective from 10 October 2022. It also repeals Decision CFSP 2022/105, which had previously appointed Brigadier General Jacky CABO to the role. The decision follows the extension of EUTM RCA's mandate until 20 September 2023.
Key Points / Main Content:
Appointment:
* Brigadier General Lino Loureiro GONALVES is appointed as the EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM RCA, effective 10 October 2022.
Repeal:
* Decision CFSP 2022/105, which appointed Brigadier General Jacky CABO, is repealed.
Legal Basis:
* The decision is based on Article 38 of the Treaty on European Union and Article 5 of Council Decision CFSP 2016/610.
Entry into Force:
* This Decision enters into force on 10 October 2022.
Impact Analysis:
European Union CSDP Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA):
Impact: EUTM RCA will have a new Mission Force Commander, Brigadier General Lino Loureiro GONALVES, responsible for leading the mission. The previous decision regarding the commander is repealed.
Action Required: EUTM RCA must integrate Brigadier General GONALVES into his new role and ensure a smooth transition of command.
Brigadier General Lino Loureiro GONALVES:
Impact: He is appointed as the new EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM RCA.
Action Required: Assume command of the EUTM RCA mission on 10 October 2022.
Brigadier General Jacky CABO:
Impact: His appointment as EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM RCA, as per Decision CFSP 2022/105, is repealed.
Action Required: Conclude his previous responsibilities.
Political and Security Committee:
Impact: The PSC is responsible for the political control and strategic direction of EUTM RCA. This decision reflects the PSC's authority in appointing the EU Mission Force Commander.
Action Required: Ensure the implementation of this decision and oversee the activities of the new EU Mission Force Commander.
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.
Political and Security Committee: A committee within the European Union responsible for Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) matters.
EU Mission Force Commander: The commander of the European Union CSDP Military Training Mission.
EUTM RCA: European Union CSDP Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic.
Council Decision CFSP 2016/610: Council Decision on a European Union CSDP Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic.
Brigadier General Lino Loureiro GONALVES: Appointed as the EU Mission Force Commander of the European Union CSDP Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic EUTM RCA.
Brussels: The de facto capital city of the European Union, located in Belgium.
10.10.2022 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 263/19
POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2022/1919
of 6 October 2022
on the appointment of the EU Mission Force Commander of the European Union CSDP Military
Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA) and repealing Decision (CFSP)
2022/105 (EUTM RCA/3/2022)
THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 38 thereof,
Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/610 of 19 April 2016 on a European Union CSDP Military Training
Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA)(1), and in particular Article 5(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) By means of Decision (CFSP) 2016/610, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC), in
accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions concerning the political control and strategic
direction of the European Union CSDP Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA),
including the decisions on the appointment of subsequent EU Mission Force Commanders of EUTM RCA.
(2) On 19 January 2022, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2022/105(2)appointing Brigadier General Jacky CABO as
the EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM RCA.
(3) On 28 July 2022, by means of Decision (CFSP) 2022/1334(3), the Council extended the mandate of EUTM RCA
until 20 September 2023.
(4) On 16 September 2022, the Portuguese Military authorities proposed the appointment of Brigadier General Lino
Loureiro GONÇALVES as the next EU Mission Force Commander of EUTM RCA as soon as possible. The EU
Mission Commander supported that proposal.
(5) On 23 September 2022, the EU Military Committee agreed to recommend that the PSC approve the proposal made
by the Portuguese Military authorities.
(6) A decision on the appointment of Brigadier General Lino Loureiro GONÇALVES as the EU Mission Force
Commander of EUTM RCA should be taken.
(7) Decision (CFSP) 2022/105 should therefore be repealed,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Brigadier General Lino Loureiro GONÇALVES is hereby appointed as the EU Mission Force Commander of the European
Union CSDP Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA) as from 10 October 2022.
Article 2
Decision (CFSP) 2022/105 is hereby repealed.
(1) OJ L 104, 20.4.2016, p. 21.
(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2022/105 of 19 January 2022 on the appointment of the EU Mission Force
Commander of the European Union CSDP Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA) and repealing
Decision (CFSP) 2021/1435 (EUTM RCA/1/2022) (OJ L 18, 27.1.2022, p. 9).
(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1334 of 28 July 2022 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/610 on a European Union CSDP Military
Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA) (OJ L 201, 1.8.2022, p. 27).L 263/20 EN Official Journal of the European Union 10.10.2022
Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on 10 October 2022.
Done at Brussels, 6 October 2022.
For the Political and Security Committee
The Chairperson
D. PRONK