Date: 2023-12-11Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2023/2784 of 8 December 2023 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (EUBAM Libya/2/2023)
Executive Summary:
This Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP 2023/2784) appoints Mr. Jan VYTAL as the Head of Mission of the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya). This appointment is effective from January 1, 2024, and lasts until June 30, 2025. The decision was adopted on December 8, 2023.
Key Points / Main Content:
Appointment:
* Mr. Jan VYTAL is appointed as Head of Mission of EUBAM Libya.
Duration:
* The appointment is effective from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.
Legal Basis:
* The decision is based on the Treaty on European Union, specifically Article 38, paragraph 3.
* It also refers to Council Decision 2013/233/CFSP, particularly Article 9(1).
Background:
* The Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorized to appoint the Head of Mission based on a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
* Previous Head of Mission, Ms. Natalina CEA, had her mandate extended until December 31, 2023.
* The mandate of EUBAM Libya was extended until June 30, 2025, by Council Decision CFSP 2023/1305.
Entry into Force:
* The decision enters into force on the date of its adoption (December 8, 2023) and applies from January 1, 2024.
Impact Analysis:
Political and Security Committee:
* Impact: Formalizes the appointment of the new Head of Mission for EUBAM Libya.
* Action Required: Ensure the decision is implemented and monitor the mission's progress under the new leadership.
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy:
* Impact: The High Representative's proposal for the new Head of Mission has been adopted.
* Action Required: Oversee the transition and provide guidance to the new Head of Mission.
Mr. Jan VYTAL (New Head of Mission):
* Impact: Assumes the role of Head of Mission for EUBAM Libya.
* Action Required: Take up the responsibilities of the Head of Mission, including providing leadership and strategic direction to EUBAM Libya.
EUBAM Libya:
* Impact: The mission will continue its operations under new leadership.
* Action Required: Support the new Head of Mission and continue to implement the mission's mandate.
Key Entities Referenced
European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya): A European Union mission focused on border management assistance in Libya.
Political and Security Committee (PSC): A committee within the European Union responsible for political control and strategic direction of EUBAM Libya.
Treaty on European Union: The foundational treaty for the European Union.
Council Decision 2013/233/CFSP: A Council Decision establishing the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya).
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy: The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
Natalina CEA: Former Head of Mission of EUBAM Libya.
Jan VYTAL: Appointed as Head of Mission of the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya EUBAM Libya from 1 January 2024 to 30 June 2025.
Brussels: The city where the Political and Security Committee Decision was adopted.
Official Journal EN
of the European Union L series
2023/2784 11.12.2023
POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2023/2784
of 8 December 2023
on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Integrated Border Management
Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (EUBAM Libya/2/2023)
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 Decision 2013/233/CFSP of 22 May 2013 on the European Union Integrated Border
Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya)(1), and in particular Article 9(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 9(1) of Decision 2013/233/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 EUBAM Libya, including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission upon a
proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
(2) On 14 January 2021, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2021/59(2), appointing Ms Natalina CEA as Head of Mission
of EUBAM Libya from 1 February 2021to 30 June 2021.
(3) The mandate of Ms Natalina CEA as Head of Mission of EUBAM Libya was subsequently extended, most recently
until 31 December 2023by means of Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2023/1352(3).
(4) On 26 June 2023, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2023/1305(4), extending the mandate of EUBAM Libya
until 30 June 2025.
(5) On 9 November 2023, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed the
appointment of Mr Jan VYČÍTAL as Head of Mission of EUBAM Libya from 1 January 2024to 30 June 2025,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Mr Jan VYČÍTAL is hereby appointed as Head of Mission of the European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance
Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) from 1 January 2024to 30 June 2025.
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
(1) OJ L 138, 24.5.2013, p. 15.
(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2021/59 of 14 January 2021 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the
European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (EUBAM Libya/1/2021) (OJ L 26,
26.1.2021, p. 3).
(3) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2023/1352 of 30 June 2023 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the
European Union Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (EUBAM Libya/1/2023) (OJ L 168,
3.7.2023, p. 46).
(4) Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/1305 of 26 June 2023 amending Decision 2013/233/CFSP on the European Union Integrated Border
Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM Libya) (OJ L 161, 27.6.2023, p. 68).
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OJ L, 11.12.2023
It shall apply from 1 January 2024.
Done at Brussels, 8 December 2023.
For the Political and Security Committee
The Chairperson
D. PRONK
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