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Date: 19-Feb-2024 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: Europe

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)

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The operation aims to safeguard freedom of navigation in relation to the Red Sea crisis.
  • The gazette notification announces the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union maritime security operation (EUNAVFOR ASPIDES) in the Red Sea.

Key Changes

  • Rear Admiral Stefano COSTANTINO is appointed as the EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR ASPIDES.
  • The decision was made by the Political and Security Committee on 14 February 2024.
  • The appointment is based on Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/583 of 8 February 2024, which established EUNAVFOR ASPIDES.
  • The EU Military Committee supported the proposed appointment on 13 February 2024.
  • The decision enters into force on the date of its adoption, 14 February 2024.

Impact Analysis

Shipping Companies

  • Action item: Monitor the effectiveness of EUNAVFOR ASPIDES in deterring attacks and maintaining freedom of navigation. Adjust shipping routes and security protocols as needed.

Insurance Companies

  • Action item: Assess the impact of EUNAVFOR ASPIDES on risk levels in the Red Sea and adjust insurance premiums accordingly. Collaborate with shipping companies to implement best practices for security.

European Union

  • Action item: Ensure adequate resources and support for EUNAVFOR ASPIDES to effectively carry out its mandate. Coordinate with other international actors involved in maritime security in the Red Sea.

Commodity Traders

  • Action item: Monitor the impact of EUNAVFOR ASPIDES on commodity flows and adjust trading strategies as needed.

Key Entities Referenced

Political and Security Committee: The body within the European Union responsible for taking decisions on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR ASPIDES. Rear Admiral Stefano COSTANTINO: The appointed EU Force Commander for the European Union maritime security operation EUNAVFOR ASPIDES. EUNAVFOR ASPIDES: The European Union maritime security operation to safeguard freedom of navigation in relation to the Red Sea crisis. Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/583: The Council Decision that established the military European Union maritime security operation to safeguard freedom of navigation in relation to the Red Sea crisis (EUNAVFOR ASPIDES). EU Military Committee: The committee that supported the proposed appointment of Rear Admiral Stefano COSTANTINO.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/644 19.2.2024 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) 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 2024on 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 a military European Union maritime security operation to safeguard freedom of navigation in relation to the Red Sea crisis (EUNAVFOR ASPIDES). (2) Pursuant to Decision (CFSP) 2024/583, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee to take decisions on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR ASPIDES. (3) On 9 February 2024, the Italian military authorities proposed the appointment of Rear Admiral Stefano COSTANTINO as the EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR ASPIDES (‘the proposed appointment’). (4) On 13 February 2024, the EU Military Committee supported the proposed appointment. (5) A decision on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR ASPIDES should be taken, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 Rear Admiral Stefano COSTANTINO 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). Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. Done at Brussels, 14 February 2024. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson D. PRONK (1) OJ L, 2024/583, 12.2.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/583/oj. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/644/oj 1/1

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