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Date: 16-Feb-2024 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: Europe

Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2024/604 of 13 February 2024 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) (EUMA/1/2024)

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2024/604 extends the mandate of Mr. Markus RITTER as the Head of Mission of the European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA).

Key Changes

  • Mr. Markus RITTER's mandate as Head of Mission of EUMA is extended from 21 February 2024 until 19 February 2025.
  • The previous mandate of Mr. Ritter was from 24 January 2023 to 20 February 2024, as per Decision (CFSP) 2023/164.
  • The decision was adopted by the Political and Security Committee on 13 February 2024 and applies from 21 February 2024.

Impact Analysis

European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA)

  • Facilitates ongoing efforts related to political control and security policy within the region.

Mr. Markus RITTER

  • He will continue to execute the mandate as defined by the Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/162.

Political and Security Committee

  • The PSC's decision ensures the continued operation of EUMA under established leadership.

European Union

  • Contributes to the EU's foreign policy and security objectives in the region.

Armenia

  • Facilitates ongoing cooperation between Armenia and the European Union on matters of security and foreign policy.

Key Entities Referenced

Political and Security Committee (PSC): The body within the European Union authorized to take decisions concerning the political control and strategic direction of EUMA, including the appointment of the Head of Mission. European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA): A European Union mission in Armenia established by Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/162, focused on contributing to stability, building confidence, and ensuring and promoting human security in the conflict affected areas. Mr. Markus RITTER: The Head of Mission of EUMA, whose mandate has been extended from 21 February 2024 until 19 February 2025. Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/162: The Council Decision of 23 January 2023 on a European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA). Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/164: The PSC Decision of 24 January 2023 appointing Mr. Markus RITTER as Head of Mission of EUMA from 24 January 2023 to 20 February 2024.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/604 16.2.2024 POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2024/604 of 13 February 2024 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) (EUMA/1/2024) THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE, Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 38 thereof, Having regard to the Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/162 of 23 January 2023 on a European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA)(1), and in particular Article 8 thereof, Whereas: (1) By means of Decision (CFSP) 2023/162, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC), in accordance with the third paragraph of Article 38 of the Treaty on European Union, to take the relevant decisions concerning the political control and strategic direction of EUMA, including the decisions on the appointment of the Head of Mission, upon a proposal by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. (2) On 24 January 2023, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2023/164(2) appointing Mr Markus RITTER as Head of Mission of EUMA from 24 January 2023to 20 February 2024. (3) On 26 January 2024, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed to extend the mandate of Mr Markus RITTER as Head of Mission of EUMA from 21 February 2024until 19 February 2025, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 The mandate of Mr Markus RITTER as Head of the European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) is hereby extended from 21 February 2024until 19 February 2025. Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 21 February 2024. Done at Brussels, 13 February 2024. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson D. PRONK (1) OJ L 22, 24.1.2023, p. 29. (2) OJ L 23, 25.1.2023, p. 18. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/604/oj 1/1

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