Date: 14-Jun-2024 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: Europe

Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2024/1686 of 11 June 2024 on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union maritime security operation to safeguard freedom of navigation in relation to the Red Sea crisis (EUNAVFOR ASPIDES/2/2024) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2024/644

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

The Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2024/1686 appoints Commodore George PASTOOR as the EU Force Commander for the European Union maritime security operation EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, which aims to safeguard freedom of navigation in relation to the Red Sea crisis. This decision also repeals Decision (CFSP) 2024/644, which previously appointed Rear Admiral Stefano COSTANTINO to the role.

Key Changes

Commodore George PASTOOR is appointed as the new EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, effective from 15 June 2024.
This appointment replaces Rear Admiral Stefano COSTANTINO, the previous EU Force Commander.
Decision (CFSP) 2024/644, which appointed Rear Admiral Stefano COSTANTINO, is repealed.
Captain (Navy) George PASTOOR was promoted to Commodore upon his appointment as EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR ASPIDES.

Impact Analysis

Stakeholders

EU Operation Commander of EUNAVFOR ASPIDES: The EU Operation Commander supported the proposed appointment.

Suggested Action Items

Monitor the impact of the leadership transition on the effectiveness of EUNAVFOR ASPIDES in safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.

Key Entities Referenced

Political and Security Committee (PSC): The body within the EU authorized to make decisions on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR ASPIDES. EUNAVFOR ASPIDES: The European Union maritime security operation to safeguard freedom of navigation in relation to the Red Sea crisis. Commodore George PASTOOR: The newly appointed EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, effective from 15 June 2024. Rear Admiral Stefano COSTANTINO: The previous EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, whose appointment is repealed by this decision. Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/583: The Council Decision establishing EUNAVFOR ASPIDES. Decision (CFSP) 2024/644: The Political and Security Committee Decision that previously appointed Rear Admiral Stefano COSTANTINO as EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR ASPIDES; it is now repealed. EU Military Committee (EUMC): The EU Military Committee supported the proposed appointment of Captain (Navy) George PASTOOR.

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                Official Journal EN
of the European Union L series
2024/1686 14.6.2024
POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2024/1686
of 11 June 2024
on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union maritime security
operation to safeguard freedom of navigation in relation to the Red Sea crisis (EUNAVFOR
ASPIDES/2/2024) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2024/644
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) 2024/583 of 8 February 2024 on a European Union maritime security operation
to safeguard freedom of navigation in relation to the Red Sea crisis (EUNAVFOR ASPIDES) (1), and in particular Article 4(2)
thereof,
Whereas:
(1) On 8 February 2024, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2024/583, which established the European Union
maritime security operation to safeguard freedom of navigation in relation to the Red Sea crisis (EUNAVFOR
ASPIDES).
(2) Pursuant to Article 4(2) of Decision (CFSP) 2024/583, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee
(PSC) to take decisions on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR ASPIDES.
(3) On 14 February 2024, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2024/644 (2), which appointed Rear Admiral Stefano
COSTANTINO as EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR ASPIDES.
(4) On 29 May 2024, the Dutch Military authorities proposed the appointment of Captain (Navy) George PASTOOR to
succeed Rear Admiral Stefano COSTANTINO as EU Force Commander of EUNAVFOR ASPIDES (the ‘proposed
appointment’) as from 15 June 2024. The Dutch authorities indicated that Captain (Navy) George PASTOOR would
be promoted to Commodore upon his appointment as EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR ASPIDES.
(5) On 29 May 2024, the EU Operation Commander of EUNAVFOR ASPIDES supported the proposed appointment.
(6) On 31 May 2024, the EU Military Committee (EUMC) supported the proposed appointment and agreed that Captain
(Navy) George PASTOOR be appointed as EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR ASPIDES as from 15 June 2024.
(7) A decision on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR ASPIDES should be taken.
(8) Decision (CFSP) 2024/644 should be repealed,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Commodore George PASTOOR is hereby appointed as EU Force Commander for the European Union maritime security
operation to safeguard freedom of navigation in relation to the Red Sea crisis (EUNAVFOR ASPIDES) as from 15 June 2024.
Article 2
Decision (CFSP) 2024/644 is hereby repealed.
(1) OJ L, 2024/583, 12.2.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/583/oj.
(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2024/644 of 14 February 2024 on the appointment of the EU Force Commander
for the European Union maritime security operation to safeguard freedom of navigation in relation to the Red Sea crisis
(EUNAVFOR ASPIDES/1/2024) (OJ L, 2024/644, 19.2.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/644/oj).
ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/1686/oj 1/2EN
OJ L, 14.6.2024
Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on 15 June 2024.
Done at Brussels, 11 June 2024.
For the Political and Security Committee
The President
D. PRONK
2/2 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/1686/oj
            