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Date: 2-Apr-2024 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: Europe

Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2024/1031 of 26 March 2024 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (EUPOL COPPS/1/2024)

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2024/1031 appoints Ms. Karin LIMDAL as the Head of Mission of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS).

Key Changes

  • Ms. Karin LIMDAL is appointed as Head of Mission of EUPOL COPPS from April 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024.
  • This decision follows the previous extension of the mandate of the mission itself until June 30, 2024, by Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/1302.
  • Ms. Limdal has been serving as Acting Head of Mission since November 1, 2023.
  • The decision enters into force on the date of its adoption, March 26, 2024, and applies from April 1, 2024.

Impact Analysis

EUPOL COPPS

  • The limited duration of the appointment (until June 30, 2024) suggests a need for further decisions regarding the leadership and potentially the mandate of the mission beyond that date.

European Union

  • Requires the High Representative and the PSC to consider future leadership and mandate options for EUPOL COPPS beyond June 30, 2024.

Palestinian Territories

  • The appointment of a Head of Mission ensures a clear point of contact and accountability for the mission's activities.

Action Items

  • Evaluate the long-term leadership requirements for EUPOL COPPS and consider options for a permanent Head of Mission.

Key Entities Referenced

Political and Security Committee (PSC): The body within the EU responsible for the political control and strategic direction of CFSP missions, including EUPOL COPPS. Authorized to appoint the Head of Mission. EUPOL COPPS: The European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories. Its mandate has been extended to June 30, 2024. Ms. Karin LIMDAL: The newly appointed Head of Mission of EUPOL COPPS, serving from April 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024. Previously the Deputy Head of Mission and Acting Head of Mission. Council Decision 2013/354/CFSP: The original Council Decision establishing EUPOL COPPS. Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/1302: Council Decision amending Decision 2013/354/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS), extending the mandate of EUPOL COPPS from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024. Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2023/1349: Political and Security Committee Decision extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) from 1 July 2023 to 14 November 2023.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/1031 2.4.2024 POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2024/1031 of 26 March 2024 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (EUPOL COPPS/1/2024) 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 2013/354/CFSP of 3 July 2013on the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS)(1), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof, Whereas: (1) Pursuant to Article 9(1) of Decision 2013/354/CFSP, 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 the political control and strategic direction of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission. (2) On 26 June 2023, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2023/1302(2), extending the mandate of EUPOL COPPS from 1 July 2023to 30 June 2024. (3) On 28 June 2023, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2023/1349(3), extending the mandate of Ms Nataliya APOSTOLOVA as Head of Mission of EUPOL COPPS from 1 July 2023to 14 November 2023. Ms Karin LIMDAL, the current Deputy Head of Mission of EUPOL COPPS, has been serving as Acting Head of Mission since 1 November 2023. (4) On 6 March 2024, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed the appointment of Ms Karin LIMDAL as Head of Mission of EUPOL COPPS from 1 April 2024to 30 June 2024, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 Ms Karin LIMDAL is hereby appointed as Head of Mission of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) from 1 April 2024to 30 June 2024. Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 1 April 2024. (1) OJ L 185, 4.7.2013, p. 12. (2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/1302 of 26 June 2023 amending Decision 2013/354/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (OJ L 161, 27.6.2023, p. 62). (3) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2023/1349 of 28 June 2023 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (EUPOL COPPS/1/2023) (OJ L 168, 3.7.2023, p. 41). ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/1031/oj 1/2EN OJ L, 2.4.2024 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/2024/1031/oj

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