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Date: 6-Sep-2024 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: Europe

Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2024/2181 of 27 August 2024 on the appointment of the EU Mission Force Commander for the European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique (EUMAM Mozambique), and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2023/1790 (EUMAM Mozambique/1/2024)

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2024/2181 appoints Brigadier General Luís Fernando MACHADO BARROSO as the EU Mission Force Commander for the European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique (EUMAM Mozambique).
  • The decision also repeals Decision (CFSP) 2023/1790, which previously appointed Brigadier General João Carlos de BASTOS JORGE GONÇALVES as the EU Mission Force Commander for EUTM Mozambique.

Key Changes

  • Brigadier General Luís Fernando MACHADO BARROSO is appointed as the new EU Mission Force Commander for EUMAM Mozambique, effective from 11 September 2024.
  • Decision (CFSP) 2023/1790, which appointed Brigadier General João Carlos de BASTOS JORGE GONÇALVES, is repealed.
  • The mission name has changed from European Union Military Training Mission in Mozambique (EUTM Mozambique) to European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique (EUMAM Mozambique) as of 1 September 2024, according to Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/1354.

Impact Analysis

Stakeholders

  • Brigadier General João Carlos de BASTOS JORGE GONÇALVES: His term as EU Mission Force Commander ends and Decision (CFSP) 2023/1790 is repealed.

Suggested Action Items

  • Internal communication within the EU institutions should reflect the updated mission name (EUMAM Mozambique).

Key Entities Referenced

Political and Security Committee (PSC): The EU body responsible for political control and strategic direction of EUMAM Mozambique. EUMAM Mozambique: European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique, formerly EUTM Mozambique. Brigadier General Luís Fernando MACHADO BARROSO: The newly appointed EU Mission Force Commander for EUMAM Mozambique, effective from 11 September 2024. Brigadier General João Carlos de BASTOS JORGE GONÇALVES: The previous EU Mission Force Commander for EUTM Mozambique, whose appointment is repealed by this decision. Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/1143: The original decision establishing the European Union Military Training Mission in Mozambique (EUTM Mozambique). Decision (CFSP) 2023/1790: The decision that appointed Brigadier General João Carlos de BASTOS JORGE GONÇALVES as EU Mission Force Commander, now repealed. Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/1354: The decision amending the mandate of EUTM Mozambique and renaming it EUMAM Mozambique. EU Military Committee: The committee that supported the recommendation to appoint Brigadier General Luís Fernando MACHADO BARROSO.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/2181 6.9.2024 POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2024/2181 of 27 August 2024 on the appointment of the EU Mission Force Commander for the European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique (EUMAM Mozambique), and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2023/1790 (EUMAM Mozambique/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) 2021/1143 of 12 July 2021 (1) on a European Union Military Training Mission in Mozambique (EUTM Mozambique), and in particular Article 5(1) thereof, Whereas: (1) Pursuant to Article 5(1) of Decision (CFSP) 2021/1143, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to take decisions concerning the political control and strategic direction of EUTM Mozambique, including the relevant decisions on the appointment of the EU Mission Force Commanders. (2) The PSC by Decision (CFSP) 2023/1790 (2) appointed Brigadier General João Carlos de BASTOS JORGE GONÇALVES as EU Mission Force Commander for EUTM Mozambique. (3) On 14 May 2024, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2024/1354 (3), amending the mandate of EUTM Mozambique and providing that the Mission is named the European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique (EUMAM Mozambique) as of 1 September 2024. (4) On 1 August 2024, the Portuguese authorities proposed Brigadier General Luís Fernando MACHADO BARROSO to succeed Brigadier General João Carlos de BASTOS JORGE GONÇALVES as EU Mission Force Commander for EUMAM Mozambique. (5) On 2 August 2024, the EU Mission Commander recommended that Brigadier General Luís Fernando MACHADO BARROSO be appointed as EU Mission Force Commander for EUMAM Mozambique from 11 September 2024. (6) On 5 August 2024, the EU Military Committee supported this recommendation. (7) A decision on the appointment of Brigadier General Luís Fernando MACHADO BARROSO as EU Mission Force Commander from 11 September 2024 should be taken and Decision (CFSP) 2023/1790 should be repealed, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 Brigadier General Luís Fernando MACHADO BARROSO is hereby appointed EU Mission Force Commander for the European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique (EUMAM Mozambique) from 11 September 2024. Article 2 Decision (CFSP) 2023/1790 is hereby repealed. (1) OJ L 247, 13.7.2021, p. 93. (2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2023/1790 of 14 September 2023 on the appointment of the EU Mission Force Commander for the European Union Military Training Mission in Mozambique (EUTM Mozambique), and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2022/1482 (EUTM Mozambique/2/2023) (OJ L 230, 19.9.2023, p. 14, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2023/1790/oj). (3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/1354 of 14 May 2024 amending Decision (CFSP) 2021/1143 on a European Union Military Training Mission in Mozambique (EUTM Mozambique) (OJ L, 2024/1354, 15.5.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/1354/oj). ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/2181/oj 1/2EN OJ L, 6.9.2024 Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on 11 September 2024. Done at Brussels, 27 August 2024. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson D. PRONK 2/2 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/2181/oj

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