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Date: 3-Apr-2024 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: Europe

Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2024/1014 of 26 March 2024 on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2023/2078 (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI/1/2024)

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • This Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2024/1014 concerns the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI).
  • It replaces Commodore Konstantinos BAKALAKOS with Rear Admiral Armando Paolo SIMI as the EU Force Commander, effective from 5 April 2024.
  • The decision also repeals the previous decision (CFSP) 2023/2078 regarding the appointment of the EU Force Commander.

Key Changes

  • Rear Admiral Armando Paolo SIMI is appointed as the new EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI, effective 5 April 2024.
  • Commodore Konstantinos BAKALAKOS is replaced as EU Force Commander.
  • Decision (CFSP) 2023/2078, which appointed Commodore Konstantinos BAKALAKOS, is repealed.
  • The decision is based on the proposal from the Italian military authorities, supported by the EU Operation Commander and the EU Military Committee (EUMC).

Impact Analysis

Stakeholders

  • EU Operation Commander: Supported the proposal for the new Force Commander.

Operational Impact

  • Ensure all reporting lines and communication protocols are updated to reflect the new Force Commander.

Suggested Action Items

  • Review and update relevant operational plans and procedures as necessary to align with the new command structure.

Key Entities Referenced

Political and Security Committee (PSC): The EU body responsible for making decisions on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI. EUNAVFOR MED IRINI: The European Union military operation in the Mediterranean. Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/472: The Council Decision that established and launched EUNAVFOR MED IRINI. Decision (CFSP) 2023/2078: The previous decision appointing Commodore Konstantinos BAKALAKOS as EU Force Commander, now repealed. EU Military Committee (EUMC): The EU Military Committee supported the recommendation made by the Italian military authorities.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/1014 3.4.2024 POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2024/1014 of 26 March 2024 on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2023/2078 (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI/1/2024) 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). (2) Pursuant to Article 8(2) of 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 26 September 2023, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2023/2078(2), appointing Commodore Konstantinos BAKALAKOS as EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI from 1 October 2023. (4) On 29 February 2024, the Italian military authorities proposed the appointment of Navy Captain Armando Paolo SIMI to succeed Commodore Konstantinos BAKALAKOS as EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI. The EU Operation Commander supported that proposed appointment. (5) On 6 March 2024, the EU Military Committee (EUMC) supported the recommendation made by the Italian military authorities and agreed that Navy Captain Armando Paolo SIMI be appointed as EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI. The Chair of the EUMC indicated that Navy Captain Armando Paolo SIMI is expected to be promoted to Rear Admiral upon his appointment as EU Force Commander. The EU Operation Commander indicated that the date of the appointment should be 5 April 2024. (6) A decision on the appointment of Rear Admiral Armando Paolo SIMI as EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED IRINI should be taken. (7) Decision (CFSP) 2023/2078 should be repealed, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 Rear Admiral Armando Paolo SIMI is hereby appointed as EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) from 5 April 2024. Article 2 Decision (CFSP) 2023/2078 is hereby repealed. (1) OJ L 101, 1.4.2020, p. 4. (2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2023/2078 of 26 September 2023 on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2023/743 (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI/3/2023) (OJ L 239, 28.9.2023, p. 35). ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/1014/oj 1/2EN OJ L, 3.4.2024 Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 5 April 2024. Done at Brussels, 26 March 2024. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson D. PRONK 2/2 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/1014/oj

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