Date: 2022-03-31Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2022/513 of 29 March 2022 on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2021/1748 (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI/2/2022)
Executive Summary:
This decision, adopted by the Political and Security Committee on March 29, 2022, appoints Rear Admiral Fabrizio RUTTERI as the EU Force Commander for the EUNAVFOR MED IRINI military operation, effective April 1, 2022. It also repeals Decision CFSP 2021/1748. The decision is based on Article 38 of the Treaty on European Union and Article 8(2) of Council Decision CFSP 2020/472.
Key Points / Main Content:
Appointment:
* Rear Admiral Fabrizio RUTTERI is appointed as EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI, effective April 1, 2022.
Repeal:
* Decision CFSP 2021/1748 is repealed.
Entry Into Force:
* The decision enters into force on the date of its adoption, March 29, 2022 and applies from April 1, 2022.
Impact Analysis:
EUNAVFOR MED IRINI:
* Impact: Experiences a change in EU Force Commander from Commodore Michail MAGKOS to Rear Admiral Fabrizio RUTTERI.
* Action Required: Integrate Rear Admiral Fabrizio RUTTERI into the command structure as the new EU Force Commander, effective April 1, 2022.
Rear Admiral Fabrizio RUTTERI:
* Impact: Assumes the role of EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI.
* Action Required: Take command of the EUNAVFOR MED IRINI mission starting April 1, 2022.
Commodore Michail MAGKOS:
* Impact: Relieved of duties as EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI.
* Action Required: Hand over command to Rear Admiral Fabrizio RUTTERI by April 1, 2022.
Political and Security Committee:
* Impact: Responsible for the decision and its implementation.
* Action Required: Ensure the decision is implemented and monitor its effects.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union military operation in the Mediterranean EUNAVFOR MED IRINI: A European Union military operation in the Mediterranean Sea.
Political and Security Committee (PSC): A committee within the European Union responsible for common foreign and security policy.
Council Decision CFSP 2020/472: A Council Decision establishing and launching the European Union military operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI.
Fabrizio RUTTERI: Navy Captain appointed as EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI.
Michail MAGKOS: Commodore, former EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI.
Fabio AGOSTINI: Rear Admiral, former EU Operation Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI.
Council Decision CFSP 2021/1748: Council Decision appointing Commodore Michail MAGKOS as EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI, later repealed.
Brussels: The city where the decision was adopted.
L 103/12 EN Official Journal of the European Union 31.3.2022
POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2022/513
of 29 March 2022
on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the
Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2021/1748 (EUNAVFOR
MED IRINI/2/2022)
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) 2020/472 of 31 March 2020 on a European Union military operation in the
Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI)(1), and in particular Article 8(2) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) On 31 March 2020, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/472, which established and launched a European
Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI), under the command of Rear Admiral
Fabio AGOSTINI as EU Operation Commander.
(2) Pursuant to Decision (CFSP) 2020/472, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to take
decisions on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI.
(3) On 28 September 2021, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/1748(2), appointing Commodore Michail MAGKOS
as EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI.
(4) On 14 March 2022, the Italian military authorities proposed the appointment of Navy Captain Fabrizio RUTTERI to
succeed Commodore Michail MAGKOS as the EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI from 1 April 2022.
Those authorities have indicated that Captain Fabrizio RUTTERI will be promoted to Rear Admiral upon his
appointment as EU Force Commander.
(5) On 16 March 2022, the EU Military Committee supported the recommendation made by the Italian military
authorities.
(6) A decision on the appointment of Rear Admiral Fabrizio RUTTERI should be taken.
(7) Decision (CFSP) 2021/1748 should be repealed.
(8) In accordance with Article 5 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European
Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark does not participate in the
elaboration and implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Rear Admiral Fabrizio RUTTERI is hereby appointed as EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in
the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) from 1 April 2022.
Article 2
Decision (CFSP) 2021/1748 (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI/4/2021) is hereby repealed.
(1) OJ L 101, 1.4.2020, p. 4.
(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2021/1748 of 28 September 2021 on the appointment of the EU Force Commander
for the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2021/561
(EUNAVFOR MED IRINI/4/2021) (OJ L 350, 4.10.2021, p. 7).31.3.2022 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 103/13
Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
It shall apply from 1 April 2022.
Done at Brussels, 29 March 2022.
For the Political and Security Committee
The Chairperson
D. PRONK