12.2.2014 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 41/13 COUNCIL DECISION 2014/75/CFSP of 10 February 2014 on the European Union Institute for Security Studies THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28 and Article 31(1) thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Whereas: (1) On 20 July 2001, the Council adopted Joint Action 2001/554/CFSP (1). (2) The European Union Institute for Security Studies (‘the Institute’) should assist the European Union and its Member States in the implementation of the common foreign and security policy (CFSP), including the common security and defence policy (CSDP), as well as other external action of the Union, under the political supervision of the Council and the operational direction of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR). (3) The Institute should have legal personality and work in complete intellectual independence, without prejudice to the responsibilities of the Council and of the HR. (4) On 20 September 2011, pursuant to Article 19 of Joint Action 2001/554/CFSP, the HR presented a report to the Council on the review of the functioning of the Institute. The Political and Security Committee (PSC) took note of that report and, on 1 February 2012, recommended that the Council amend Joint Action 2001/554/CFSP. (5) It is appropriate, for reasons of legal clarity, to consolidate previous amendments and the additional proposed changes into one single new decision, and to repeal Joint Action 2001/554/CFSP, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 Continuity and location 1. The European Union Institute for Security Studies established by Joint Action 2001/554/CFSP (‘the Institute’) shall hereby continue its activities in accordance with this Decision. 2. All existing rights and obligations and all rules adopted in the framework of Joint Action 2001/554/CFSP shall remain unaffected. In particular, all existing employment contracts shall remain valid and all rights arising therefrom shall continue to exist. 3. The Institute shall have its headquarters in Paris. In order to facilitate the organisation of activities in Brussels, the Institute shall have a liaison office in Brussels. The Institute’s organisation shall be flexible, with a particular attention paid to quality and efficiency, including as regards staffing levels. Article 2 Mission and tasks 1. The Institute shall, in close cooperation with Member States, contribute to the development of EU strategic thinking in the field of the Union’s common foreign and security policy (CFSP) and common security and defence policy (CSDP), including conflict prevention and peace-building, as well as in the field of other external action of the Union, with a view to strengthening the EU’s analysis, foresight and networking capacity in external action. 2. The Institute’s activities shall focus on the conduct of policy-oriented analysis, information, dissemination and debate, on the organisation of networking events and workshops, and on the collection of relevant documentation for Union and Member States’ officials and experts. 3. The Institute shall also promote contacts with academia, think tanks and relevant civil society actors across the European continent, the Atlantic and the wider international community, acting as an interface between the Union institutions and the world of external experts, including security actors. Article 3 Political supervision and operational direction 1. The Political and Security Committee (PSC) shall, under the responsibility of the Council, exercise political supervision over the activities of the Institute. The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR), in accordance with the HR’s responsibilities for the CFSP and, in particular, for the CSDP, shall give operational direction to the Institute. 2. This political supervision and operational direction shall be carried out without impinging on the intellectual independence and operational autonomy enjoyed by the Institute in performing its mission and tasks. Article 4 Legal personality The Institute shall have the legal personality necessary to perform its functions and attain its objectives. It may, in particular, enter into contracts, acquire or dispose of movable and immovable property and be a party to legal proceedings. The Institute shall be non-profit-making. Member States shall take steps to accord the Institute the legal capacity accorded to legal persons under their national laws, as necessary. Article 5 Board 1. The Institute shall have a Board that approves its annual and long-term work programme and the appropriate budget. The Board shall be a forum for discussing issues related to the Institute’s mission, tasks, functioning and staff. 2. The Board shall be chaired by the HR or by the HR’s representative. The European External Action Service (EEAS) shall carry out the functions of secretariat of the Board. 3. The Board shall be composed of one representative designated by each Member State. Each member of the Board may be represented or accompanied by an alternate. The Commission, which participates in the work of the Board, shall also designate a representative. 4. The Director of the Institute, or the Director’s representative, shall, as a rule, attend Board meetings. The Director-General of the Military Staff and the Chairman of the Military Committee, or their representatives, may also attend Board meetings. 5. Decisions of the Board shall be taken on a vote by the representatives of the Member States by qualified majority, the votes being weighted in accordance with Articles 16(4) and 16(5) of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), without prejudice to Articles 11(2) and 11(3) of this Decision. The Board shall adopt its rules of procedure. 6. The Board may decide to create ad-hoc working groups or standing committees, dealing with specific subjects or issues within its overall responsibility and acting under its supervision. The decision to create such a working group or committee shall set out its mandate, composition and duration. 7. The Board shall be convened by the Chair at least twice a year. It shall also be convened at the request of at least one third of its members. Article 6 Director 1. The Board shall appoint the Director of the Institute from among nationals of the Member States, on the basis of a recommendation from the HR. The Director shall be appointed for a period of three years, which period may be extended by one two-year term. 2. Candidates for the position of Director should be persons with recognised long-standing expertise and experience in foreign relations, security policy and diplomacy, and related research. Member States shall submit candidatures to the HR, who shall inform the Board thereof. The pre-selection process shall be organised under the responsibility of the HR. The pre-selection panel shall be composed of three representatives of the EEAS and of three representatives of the Member States from among the Trio Presidency, and shall be chaired by the HR or the HR’s representative. On the basis of the pre-selection results, the HR shall provide to the Board a recommendation with a shortlist of at least three candidates, drawn-up in the order of the pre-selection panel’s preference. 3. The Director shall be the legal representative of the Institute. 4. The Director shall be responsible for recruiting all other staff of the Institute. Members of the Board shall be informed in advance of the appointment of analysts. 5. After approval by the Board and taking into account the financial implications following the adoption of the annual budget of the Institute, the Director may appoint a Deputy Director. The Deputy Director shall be appointed for a maximum period of three years, which period may be extended by one two-year term. 6. The Director shall ensure the execution of the Institute’s mission and tasks as set out in Article 2. The Director shall uphold a high degree of expertise and professionalism of the Institute, as well as ensure efficiency and effectiveness in carrying out the Institute’s activities. The Director shall also be responsible for: (a) drafting the Institute’s annual work programme, as well as the annual report on the Institute’s activities; (b) preparing the work of the Board; (c) the day-to-day administration of the Institute; (d) all personnel matters; (e) preparing the statement of income and expenditure and implementing the Institute’s budget; (f) informing the PSC of the annual work programme; (g) ensuring contacts and close collaboration with Union, national and international institutions in related fields. The Director, after consulting the Board, should also explore options for additional contributions to the Institute’s budget. 7. Within the agreed work programme and budget of the Institute, the Director shall be empowered to enter into contracts, to recruit staff approved in the budget and to incur any expenditure necessary for the operation of the Institute. 8. The Director shall prepare an annual report on the Institute’s activities by 31 March of the following year. The annual report shall be forwarded to the Board and, through the HR, to the Council, which shall forward the report to the European Parliament, to the Commission and to the Member States. 9. The Director shall be accountable to the Board. Article 7 Staff 1. The staff of the Institute, consisting of analysts and administrative staff, shall have the status of contract staff members and shall be recruited from among nationals of the Member States. The Institute’s analysts shall be recruited on the basis of intellectual merit, experience and expertise relevant to the Institute’s mission and tasks as set out in Article 2, and through fair and transparent competition procedures. The Institute’s staff rules shall be adopted by the Council acting on a recommendation from the Director. 2. Researchers and trainees may be recruited on an ad hoc and short-term basis. With the agreement of the Director and after having informed the Board, researchers may be seconded to the Institute for a fixed period, either to posts within the Institute’s organisational structure or for specific tasks and projects relevant to the Institute’s mission and tasks as set out in Article 2. Staff members may be seconded to a post outside the Institute, for a fixed period in the interests of the service, in accordance with the Institute’s staff rules. The provisions relating to secondments shall be adopted by the Board on a proposal from the Director. Article 8 Independence and autonomy The Director and the analysts shall enjoy intellectual independence and operational autonomy in carrying out the Institute’s activities. Article 9 Work programme 1. By 31 October of each year, the Director shall establish a draft annual work programme for the following year, accompanied by indicative long-term perspectives for the following years, and shall submit it to the Board for approval. 2. By 30 November of each year, the Board shall approve the annual work programme. Article 10 Budget 1. All items of income and expenditure of the Institute shall be included in estimates to be drawn up for each financial year, which shall correspond to the calendar year, and shall be shown in the budget of the Institute, which shall include a list of the staff. 2. The income and expenditure shown in the budget of the Institute shall be in balance. 3. The income of the Institute shall consist of contributions from the Member States according to the gross national income (GNI) scale. Upon a proposal by the Director and after approval by the Board, additional contributions for specific projects relevant to the Institute’s mission and tasks as set out in Article 2 may be accepted from other sources, in particular from the Member States or from Union institutions. Article 11 Budgetary procedure 1. By 31 October of each year, the Director shall submit to the Board a draft annual budget for the Institute covering administrative expenditure, operational expenditure and expected income, including additional contributions for specific projects referred to in Article 10(3). 2. By 30 November of each year, the Board shall approve the annual budget of the Institute by unanimity of the representatives of the Member States. 3. In the case of unavoidable, exceptional or unforeseen circumstances, the Director may propose a draft amending budget to the Board. The Board, with due regard to any urgency, shall approve the amending budget by unanimity of the representatives of the Member States. 4. By 31 March of each year, the Director shall submit to the Council and to the Board the detailed accounts of all revenue and expenditure from the previous financial year, including a report on the Institute’s activities. 5. The Board shall give discharge to the Director in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Institute. Article 12 Financial rules The Board, with the assent of the Council, shall draw up, on a proposal from the Director, detailed financial rules specifying, in particular, the procedure to be followed for establishing, implementing and controlling the budget of the Institute. Article 13 Privileges and immunities 1. The privileges and immunities of the Director and the Institute’s staff are provided for in the Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, of 15 October 2001 on the privileges and immunities granted to the European Union Institute for Security Studies and the European Union Satellite Centre, and to their bodies and staff members. Pending the entry into force of that Decision, the host State may grant to the Director and the Institute’s staff the privileges and immunities provided therein. 2. The privileges and immunities of the Institute are provided for in Protocol (No 7) on the privileges and immunities of the European Union, annexed to the TEU and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). Article 14 Legal liability 1. The contractual liability of the Institute shall be governed by the law applicable to the contract concerned. 2. The Court of Justice of the European Union shall have jurisdiction pursuant to any arbitration clause contained in a contract concluded by the Institute. 3. The personal liability of staff towards the Institute shall be governed by the relevant provisions applying to the staff of the Institute. Article 15 Access to documents Upon a proposal by the Director, the Board shall adopt rules on public access to the Institute’s documents, taking into account the principles and limits laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2). Article 16 Protection of EU classified information The Institute shall apply Council Decision 2013/488/EU (3). Article 17 Cooperation with Member States and Union institutions, bodies and agencies For the purpose of fulfilling its mission and tasks set out in Article 2, the Institute shall closely cooperate with Member States and the EEAS. The Institute shall also, as necessary, establish working relationships with Union institutions, as well as with relevant Union bodies and agencies, including the European Security and Defence College (ESDC), with a view to exchanging expertise and advice in areas of mutual interest. The Institute may also undertake joint projects with Union institutions, bodies and agencies. Article 18 Data Protection Upon a proposal by the Director, the Board shall adopt implementing rules concerning Regulation (EC) No 45/2001of the European Parliament and of the Council (4). Article 19 Reporting By 31 July 2016 at the latest, the HR shall present a report to the Council on the implementation of this Decision accompanied, if necessary, by appropriate recommendations. Article 20 Repeal Joint Action 2001/554/CFSP is hereby repealed. Article 21 Entry into force This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. Done at Brussels, 10 February 2014. For the Council The President C. ASHTON (1) Council Joint Action 2001/554/CFSP of 20 July 2001 on the establishment of a European Union Institute for Security Studies (OJ L 200, 25.7.2001, p. 1). (2) Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43). (3) Council Decision 2013/488/EU of 23 September 2013 on the security rules for protecting EU classified information (OJ L 274, 15.10.2013, p. 1). (4) Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1).

Summary: EU Institute for Security Studies EU Institute for Security Studies The European Union Institute for Security Studies provides research and analysis on international issues to help the EU develop its foreign and security policy. ACT Council Decision 2014/75/CFSP of 10 February 2014 on the European Union Institute for Security Studies SUMMARY Through this Council decision, the European Union (EU) has decided to continue drawing on the expertise of the European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS) to provide research and analysis on international issues for the EU ’s common foreign and security policy (CFSP). The EUISS was originally set up in January 2002. It is based in Paris and has a liaison office in Brussels. Through its research and analysis, the EUISS contributes to European decision-making in the area of the CFSP. In particular, it conducts analyses and provides a forum for debate on the EU’s external strategy in areas that include conflict prevention and peace-building. Its activities include organising networking events and workshops, as well as collecting relevant information for EU officials and experts. It also acts as an interface between the EU institutions and the world of external experts, including security actors. The EUISS is managed by a Board and a director. The Board: the Board’s main responsibility is to adopt the institute’s annual and long-term work programme and the appropriate budget. By 30 November each year, the Board has to approve the institute’s annual work programme. The Board is made up of one representative from each EU Member State and one representative from the Commission. It meets at least twice a year and is chaired by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. The director-general of the EU’s military staff may attend Board meetings. The Board may decide to set up ad hoc working groups or standing committees to deal with specific subjects. The director: the director is appointed by the Board on the basis of a recommendation by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy for a term of 3 years with a possible 2-year extension. The director’s responsibilities include the day-to-day administration of the institute, drafting the institute’s annual work programme and annual report and preparing the work of the Board. REFERENCES Act Date of entry into force Final date for implementation in the Member States Official Journal Council Decision 2014/75/CFSP 10.2.2014 - OJ L 41 of 12.2.2014 Last updated: 11.06.2014


17.12.2014 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 360/44 COUNCIL DECISION 2014/913/CFSP of 15 December 2014 in support of the Hague Code of Conduct and ballistic missile non-proliferation in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 26(2) thereof, Whereas: (1) On 12 December 2003, the European Council adopted the EU Strategy against the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (‘the Strategy’), Chapter III of which contains a list of measures that need to be taken both within the Union and in third countries to combat such proliferation. (2) The EU is actively implementing the Strategy and giving effect to the measures listed in Chapters II and III thereof, for example by releasing financial resources to support specific projects leading to the enhancement of a multilateral non-proliferation system and multilateral confidence building measures. The Hague Code of Conduct against ballistic missile proliferation (‘the Code’ or ‘HCoC’) and the Missile Technology Control Regime (‘MTCR’) are integral parts of that multilateral non-proliferation system. The Code and the MTCR aim to prevent and curb the proliferation of ballistic missile systems capable of delivering weapons of mass destruction (‘WMD’) and related technologies. (3) On 17 November 2003, the Council adopted Common Position 2003/805/CFSP (1). That Common Position calls, inter alia, for the promotion of the subscription of as many countries as possible to the Code, especially those with ballistic missile capabilities, as well as for the further development and implementation of the Code, especially its confidence-building measures, and for the promotion of a closer relationship between the Code and the UN multilateral non-proliferation system. (4) On 8 December 2008, the Council adopted its conclusions and a document entitled ‘New lines for action by the European Union in combating the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems’. The document states, inter alia, that proliferation of WMD and their delivery systems continue to constitute one of the greatest security challenges and that non-proliferation policy constitute an essential part of Common Foreign and Security Policy. In the light of progress made and of ongoing efforts in the implementation of the ‘new lines for action’, the Council agreed in December 2010 to prolong their implementation period until the end of 2012. (5) On 18 December 2008, the Council adopted Decision 2008/974/CFSP (2) in support of the Code in the framework of the implementation of the Strategy. (6) On 23 July 2012, the Council adopted Decision 2012/423/CFSP (3). That Decision has allowed the successful promotion of the universality of the Code and compliance with its principles. It is a priority of the Union to continue dialogue among subscribing and non-subscribing States with the aim of further promoting the universality of the Code as well as its better implementation and enhancement. This Decision should contribute to this process. (7) More generally, the continued proliferation of ballistic missiles capable of delivering WMD constitutes a cause of growing concern for the international community, in particular ongoing missiles programmes in the Middle-East, North-East Asia and South-East Asia, including Iran, Syria and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (‘DPRK’). (8) The UN Security Council emphasised in UNSCR 1540 (2004) and recalled in UNSCR 1977 (2011) that the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, as well as their means of delivery, constituted a threat to international peace and security and obliged States, inter alia, to refrain from supporting by any means non-State actors from developing, acquiring, manufacturing, possessing, transporting, transferring or using nuclear, chemical or biological weapons and their delivery systems. The threat caused by nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and their means of delivery to international peace and security was reaffirmed in UNSCR 1887 (2009) on nuclear non-proliferation and nuclear disarmament. Furthermore, the UN Security Council decided in UNSCRs 1929 (2010) and 1718 (2006), based inter alia on UNSC resolutions 1540 (2004), 1977 (2011) and 1887 (2009), that Iran and the DPRK should not undertake any activity related to ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons, including launches using ballistic missile technology, and that States should take all necessary measures to prevent the transfer of technology or technical assistance to Iran and DPRK related to such activities. (9) This Decision should serve, more generally, to support a range of activities aimed to fight against the proliferation of ballistic missiles, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 1. For the purposes of ensuring the continuous and practical implementation of certain elements of the Strategy, as referred to in the Annex, the Union shall: (a) support activities in support of the Code and the MTCR, in particular with the aim to: (i) promote the universality, and in particular the subscription to the Code by all States with ballistic missile capabilities; (ii) support the implementation and reinforcing the visibility of the Code; (iii) promote adherence to the MTCR guidelines and the Annex thereto; (b) more generally, support a range of activities to fight against the proliferation of ballistic missiles, aimed in particular at raising awareness of this threat, stepping up efforts to increase the effectiveness of multilateral instruments, building up support to initiatives to address these specific challenges and helping interested countries to reinforce nationally their relevant export control regimes. 2. In this context, the projects to be supported by the Union shall cover the following specific activities: (a) activities in support of the Code: (i) prepare and publish a ‘welcome package’ for outreach activities towards non-subscribing States, also recalling obligations for subscribing States; (ii) organise outreach side events in Vienna in the margins of the HCoC annual meeting of subscribing States; (iii) organise outreach side events in support of the HCoC in the margins of the UN General Assembly First Committee meetings; (iv) organise up to three regional outreach seminars based on EU priorities (possibly Asia, Gulf countries and Latin America); (v) encourage subscribing and non-subscribing States' representatives from developing countries to attend the HCoC Annual meetings and outreach seminars; (vi) organise awareness sessions for States having recently joined the HCoC to assist them in fulfilling their obligations, including in the margins of the HCoC annual meeting in Vienna; (vii) support the coordination of HCoC promotion efforts with the activities of the UN 1540 Committee, including through financing the participation of HCoC experts into the 1540 Committee country visits; (viii) support the HCoC secure internet-based information and communication mechanism (e-ICC), including through technical enhancement of the website; (b) activities in support of ballistic missile non-proliferation in general: (i) organise up to four seminars to raise awareness on ballistic missile proliferation in the margins of multilateral fora, possibly linked with the HCoC outreach events referred to in point (a), such as a seminar in the margins of UNGA or the Non-Proliferation Treaty Preparatory committees; (ii) organise up to three regional seminars to raise awareness on ballistic missile proliferation and encourage discussions on perspectives to better address the ballistic missile proliferation threat at a regional level, possibly linked with other EU outreach activities on HCoC; in association with the States concerned, seminars could take place in Asia, the Gulf region and Latin America; (iii) provide four food-for-thought papers on possible further multilateral steps to prevent the threat of missile proliferation and to promote disarmament efforts in the field of ballistic missiles, focusing in particular on possible confidence-building measures and exploring the possibility to adopt a regional focus as a first step, for instance in regions of particular interest for the Union and/or where progress can be expected in the near future; (iv) in order to prevent dual-use technology and knowledge transfer at an early stage, organise up to three awareness-building sessions for experts, especially from the scientific and/or space communities and the industry; (v) encourage access of academics from developing countries working on missile non-proliferation to projects of the EU Centres of Excellence; (vi) in coordination with the EU Centres of Excellence, organise targeted expert missions in third countries in order to share information and lessons learned regarding missile technology and dual use goods related export control and help them build up their national capabilities; (vii) support experts training on ballistic missiles non-proliferation, through participation in EU programmes such as that of the European Security and Defence College or in programmes of the Member States of the Union (‘Member States’). A detailed description of the projects is set out in the Annex. Article 2 1. The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR) shall be responsible for the implementation of this Decision. 2. Technical implementation of the projects referred to in Article 1(2) shall be carried out by the Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (FRS), which shall perform this task under the responsibility of the HR. For this purpose, the HR shall enter into the necessary arrangements with the FRS. Article 3 1. The financial reference amount for the implementation of the projects referred to in Article 1(2) shall be EUR 990 000. 2. The expenditure financed by the amount set out in paragraph 1 shall be managed in accordance with the procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the Union. 3. The Commission shall supervise the proper management of the expenditure referred to in paragraph 1. For this purpose, it shall conclude a financing agreement with the FRS. The agreement shall stipulate that the FRS is to ensure visibility of the EU contribution, appropriate to its size. 4. The Commission shall endeavour to conclude the financing agreement referred to in paragraph 3 as soon as possible after the entry into force of this Decision. It shall inform the Council of any difficulties in that process and of the date of conclusion of the financing agreement. Article 4 1. The HR shall report to the Council on the implementation of this Decision on the basis of regular reports prepared by the FRS. Those reports shall form the basis for the evaluation carried out by the Council. 2. The Commission shall provide information on the financial aspects of the projects referred to in Article 1(2). Article 5 1. This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption. 2. This Decision shall expire 30 months after the date of the conclusion of the financing agreement referred to in Article 3(3). However, it shall expire six months after its entry into force if no financing agreement has been concluded by that time. Done at Brussels, 15 December 2014. For the Council The President F. MOGHERINI (1) Council Common Position 2003/805/CFSP of 17 November 2003 on the universalisation and reinforcement of multilateral agreements in the field of non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and means of delivery (OJ L 302, 20.11.2003, p. 34). (2) Council Decision 2008/974/CFSP of 18 December 2008 in support of the Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ L 345, 23.12.2008, p. 91). (3) Council Decision 2012/423/CFSP of 23 July 2012 in support of ballistic missile non-proliferation in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and of the Council Common Position 2003/805/CFSP (OJ L 196, 24.7.2012, p. 74). ANNEX 1. OBJECTIVES The Union is a strong promoter of missile non-proliferation. Its efforts in this regard include the Strategy and Common Position 2003/805/CFSP. In addition, the Council has endorsed ‘New lines for action by the European Union in combating the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems’, and the EU supported UNSC Resolution 1540 (2004), which has since been recalled in UNSC resolution 1977 (2010). The Union considers the MTCR an important multilateral instrument which aims at curbing the proliferation of ballistic missile systems and related technologies and know-how through the establishment and the implementation of export control regulations on sensitive materials. 19 Member States are members of the MTCR and all Member States are implementing the MTCR export control list through Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 (1). The Union has also strongly supported the Code from its inception and has expressed regular concern over ballistic missile proliferation. The Union considers the Code as a central transparency and confidence building measure. All Member States have subscribed to the Code and are implementing the Code in good faith. In the past, the Union tried to overcome the remaining loopholes in the implementation of the Code and in its universality by organising workshops, expert meetings and regional awareness seminars. Those activities, which have been organised under Decision 2008/974/CFSP and implemented by the FRS, have proved their efficiency and relevance. Encouraged by the outcome of those events, the Union has pursued its initiative and supported three aspects of the Code as follows: (a) universality of the Code; (b) implementation of the Code; (c) enhancement and improved functioning of the Code. This action was undertaken under Decision 2012/423/CFSP, which allowed the development of several initiatives in support of HCoC including: (a) the development of a dedicated secure website; (b) the organisation of several side-events aimed at promoting the Code vis-à-vis non-subscribing States in Vienna, Geneva and New York; (c) awareness raising workshop for African and Middle Eastern Countries in Paris; (d) regional seminars in Singapore, Abu Dhabi and Lima; (e) preparation of food-for-thought papers. Decision 2012/423/CFSP has contributed to raising awareness about the Code and to its promotion vis-à-vis third countries. Through that Decision, the Union has supported Costa Rica, France, Hungary, Japan, Peru and Romania in their activities as HCoC Chairs. By raising the profile of the HCoC, it has facilitated the adherence of new members to the Code. In view of the results achieved, and of the continued proliferation of ballistic missiles capable of delivering WMD which constitute a cause of growing concern for the international community, in particular ongoing missile programmes in the Middle-East, North-East Asia and South-East Asia, including Iran and the DPRK, the following actions will be carried out: (a) project 1, information and communication; (b) project 2, strengthening the ballistic missile non-proliferation; (c) project 3, universalisation of the HCoC — Outreach activities; Going beyond the sole promotion of adherence to the Code and the MTCR, this Decision allows for the deepening of the international debate over missile proliferation and engaging new regional areas and new communities. 2. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT 2.1. Project 1: Information and Communication 2.1.1. Objective of the project The Code represents an important instrument for curbing the proliferation of ballistic missiles and related technologies through confidence-building and transparency measures. However, more needs to be done to support it, in particular with the aim of: (a) promoting the universality of the Code, and in particular the subscription to the Code by all States with ballistic missile and space capabilities; (b) supporting the implementation of the Code in all its aspects; (c) reinforcing the visibility of the Code. 2.1.2. Description of the project The project provides for three types of activities: (a) preparing, designing, printing and distributing up to 1 500 leaflets describing Union support for the Code. The leaflet will also include: (i) a description of the HCoC; (ii) the objectives of the HCoC; (iii) a description of the annual declarations, the pre-launch notifications and the voluntary observation visits; (iv) the European strategy towards the HCoC and the proliferation of WMD means of delivery; (v) demarches to be fulfilled in order to subscribe to the Code; (vi) contact details for non-subscribing States; (b) preparing, designing, printing and distributing up to 1 000‘welcome package’ printed booklets and a USB stick for outreach activities towards non-subscribing States, also recalling obligations for subscribing States. It will also be available online, covering all the necessary information about the Code and the relevant points of contact. The ‘welcome package’ will include the leaflet described in point (a); (c) supporting and updating the HCoC secure Internet-based information and communication mechanism (‘electronic Immediate Central Contact’ — e-ICC), including through technical enhancement of the website in close cooperation with the Austrian Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2.1.3. Expected results of the project/indicators (a) through wide distribution of the ‘welcome package’ during the various events, greater awareness achieved amongst partners of the value added of the HCoC, and of the role of the Union; (b) more secure HCoC website enables improved exchange of relevant information amongst partners; (c) use of the ‘welcome package’ by the HCoC Chair, the Austrian Secretariat (‘Immediate Central Contact’ (‘ICC’)), the Union and other partners as necessary in their outreach activities. 2.1.4. Beneficiaries of the project The beneficiaries of the project are both States subscribing to the HCoC and non-subscribing States. 2.2. Project 2: strengthening the ballistic missile non-proliferation 2.2.1. Purpose of the project The continued proliferation and operational use of ballistic missiles capable of delivering WMD constitutes a cause of growing concern for the international community, in particular ongoing missiles programmes in the Middle-East, North-East Asia and South-East Asia, including Iran and the DPRK. More generally, the project will support a range of activities to fight against the proliferation of ballistic missiles, aimed in particular at raising awareness of the threat, stepping up efforts to increase the effectiveness of multilateral instruments, building support to initiatives to address those specific challenges and helping interested countries to reinforce nationally their relevant export control regimes. 2.2.2. Description of the project The publication of two food-for-thought papers per year (4 for the duration of the project). Possible subjects could include: (a) the use of the existing WMD free zones as an example and a potential framework for further initiatives banning ballistic missiles; (b) further multilateral steps to prevent the threat of missile proliferation and to promote disarmament efforts in the field of ballistic missiles, focusing in particular on possible confidence-building measures; (c) export and transit control mechanisms; (d) the role of Intangible Transfer of Technology (ITT) in the area of ballistic missiles. 2.2.3. Expected results of the project/indicators (a) Promoting multilateral efforts curbing missile proliferation including the HCoC and the MTCR increases the EU influence in the field of missile non-proliferation; (b) encouraging the debate on new initiatives to strengthen the Code and the MTCR and open the door for further initiatives; (c) fostering missile non-proliferation; (d) at least 4 food-for-thought papers to be published; (e) raising awareness about dual-use technology and knowledge transfer issues prevents unintentional transfer among Member States and increase global awareness of export control mechanism. 2.2.4. Project beneficiaries The Union and the Member States will benefit from the food-for-thought papers; wider distribution will be decided by the HR in close consultation with Member States in the framework of the competent Council Working Party. The final decision will be based on proposals by the implementing entity in accordance with Article 2(2) of this Decision. 2.3. Project 3: Universalisation of the HCoC — Outreach activities 2.3.1. Purpose of the project The project will raise awareness of both missile non-proliferation and the HCoC by organising several events aimed at engaging non-subscribing States. To this end, events will be organised in Vienna and New York to engage the UN delegations in the margins of relevant events. 2.3.2. Project description The project will provide for three types of events: (a) Financing of four outreach events (2 in each city) in support of both the HCoC and ballistic missile non-proliferation that will take place in two cities: (i) in New York, in the margins of the UN General Assembly First Committee meetings or of the non-Proliferation Treaty Preparatory Committees meetings; (ii) in Vienna, in the margins of the HCoC or other relevant activities of the UN in Vienna. Regarding the organisation of the seminars: (i) each seminar will last half a day and will gather up to 80 participants from UN missions in New York and Vienna around a selected group of speakers and EU officials; (ii) up to 6 speakers will be invited; (iii) the HCoC acting Chair will be invited; (iv) restricted lunches or dinners aimed at engaging senior officials from selected countries led by an EU senior representative and experts will be organised and funded under this Decision. To this end, the implementing entity will propose for each event a list of countries, some of which will be non-subscribing States. This will allow the convening of senior representatives who deal with non-proliferation issues. (b) Financing of three regional outreach seminars that could take place in Latin America (e.g. Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico or a non-member in the Caribbean region), the Middle East (e.g. the Gulf countries, Bahrain, Qatar or Saudi Arabia) and Asia (e.g. Indonesia or Vietnam). The choice of the location will be made in agreement with the HR, in close consultation with Member States in the framework of the competent Council Working Party. The seminar will be dedicated to trends in missile proliferation and a focus on regional issues and will address the HCoC and practical information about being a subscribing State. Subscribing States of the region will be invited at governmental level in order to share their experience with non-subscribing States. The HCoC acting Chair will also be invited to deliver a statement and chair the session. The attendance could include officials, diplomats, military staff, international organisation representatives, EU representatives, academics, etc. Regarding the organisation of the seminars: (i) each seminar will last one day; (ii) up to 50 persons could be invited to attend; (iii) the HCoC acting Chair will be invited to deliver a statement. (c) Up to 10 targeted expert missions for non-subscribing States. They will mainly target the relevant industries, scientific community, export control experts and civil society representatives. In coordination with the European Union Centres of Excellence, two experts on ballistic missile non-proliferation from the implementing agency and an EU expert will conduct field missions in targeted countries. Possible destinations could include, but are not limited to Algeria, Bahrain, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Israel, Malaysia, Mexico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Thailand. The final list of countries will be decided in close cooperation with the HR, as well as the opportunity of joint demarches with the UN 1540 Committee outreach efforts. The attendance could include officials, diplomats, military staff, academics, industry, researchers, etc. from the visited country. Priority will be given to officials and political deciders, diplomats, relevant military staff, etc. Regarding the organisation of the seminars: (i) each seminar will last one day; (ii) up to 25 persons could be invited; (iii) 3 experts will be invited; (iv) the HCoC acting Chair will be invited. 2.3.3. Expected results of the project/ indicators (a) At least 4 outreach events to be organised in New York and Vienna; (b) the 3 regional events have gathered an important diplomatic and academic community and allowed new perspectives on adhesions; (c) 10 expert's missions were conducted in order to enhance the universalisation of the HCoC. Those missions have gathered at least 20 decision-makers and officials and increased the level of commitment from the officials and decision-makers in the visited countries; (d) raising awareness of missile proliferation trends and more particularly on the Code with regard to non-subscribing States promote discussions on further efforts to curb missile proliferation; (e) the project fosters the debate within and outside the Union on future initiatives; (f) the project raises the profile of missile proliferation as a strategic challenge. 2.3.4. Beneficiaries of the project The main focus of these events will be non-subscribing States, although subscribing States might be associated with some events for policy reasons. Participants should be primarily governmental experts and senior officials. The final choice of the beneficiary States will be made in consultation between the implementing entity and the HR in close consultation with Member States in the framework of the competent Council Working Party. 3. DURATION The total estimated duration of the implementation of the projects is 30 months. 4. IMPLEMENTING ENTITY (a) The FRS will be entrusted with the technical implementation of the projects; (b) co-funding will depend on the FRS; (c) the implementing entity will prepare: (i) quarterly reports on the implementation of the projects; (ii) a final report not later than one month after the end of the implementation of the projects; (d) reports will be sent to the HR; (e) the FRS will ensure the visibility of the Union contribution, appropriate to its size. 5. THIRD-PARTY PARTICIPANTS The projects will be financed in their entirety under this Decision. Experts from States subscribing to the Code or from non-subscribing States may be considered as third-party participants. They will work in accordance with the standard rules of the FRS. (1) Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 of 5 May 2009 setting up a Community regime for the control of exports, transfer, brokering and transit of dual-use items (OJ L 134, 29.5.2009, p. 1).

Summary: Ballistic missile non-proliferation measures Ballistic missile non-proliferation measures The act supports international action against the proliferation of ballistic missiles. ACT Council Decision 2014/913/CFSP of 15 December 2014 in support of the Hague Code of Conduct and ballistic missile non-proliferation in the framework of the implementation of the EU strategy against proliferation of weapons of mass destruction SUMMARY WHAT DOES THIS DECISION DO? It provides EU support: specifically, for the Hague Code of Conduct (HCoC) and the missile technology control regime (MTCR); generally to promote non-proliferation worldwide. The decision implements measures in the EU’s strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, which aims to tackle the weapons of mass destruction (WMD) proliferation by working with international organisations and key countries. KEY POINTS The decision provides €990 000 of funding for projects by the Fondation pour la recherche stratégique to: raise awareness of the threat of proliferation; increase international organisations’ ability to deal with the threat; encourage all countries with ballistic missile capabilities to subscribe to the Hague Code; support implementation of the code and promote adherence to MTCR guidelines. Specifically the projects will produce or organise the following. Outreach events: 4 seminars in the margins of Hague Code meetings and relevant UN events; seminars in 3 key regions, especially the Middle East, North-East Asia and South-East Asia; expert missions to 10 key countries, targeting industry, scientists, export control experts and military. Promotional material for the Hague Code (1 000 booklets, 1 500 leaflets and website). 4 expert papers (examining confidence-building measures, controls on exports, knowledge transfer, etc.). BACKGROUND MTCR - voluntary association of countries aiming to restrict the proliferation of systems capable of carrying WMDs. Hague Code - rules of conduct for ballistic missiles, e.g. requirements for subscriber countries to declare their ballistic missile policies and issue notifications before testing. REFERENCES Act Entry into force Deadline for transposition in the Member States Official Journal Decision 2014/913/CFSP 15.12.2014 - OJ L 360, 17.12.2014, pp. 44-52 last update 20.08.2015


23.7.2014 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 217/42 COUNCIL DECISION 2014/486/CFSP of 22 July 2014 on the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and in particular Article 28, Article 42(4) and Article 43(2) thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Whereas: (1) On 14 April 2014, the Council expressed its readiness to assist Ukraine in the field of civilian security sector reform, support of police and rule of law and to elaborate a Political Framework for Crisis Approach (PFCA) in Ukraine, examining all options, including through a possible Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) mission. (2) On 8 May 2014, the Foreign Minister of Ukraine sent a letter to the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR) expressing an interest in the deployment of a CSDP mission in Ukraine. (3) On 12 May 2014, the Council recalled its readiness to assist Ukraine in the field of civilian security sector reform, it welcomed the PFCA in Ukraine and gave the European External Action Service (EEAS) the task of preparing a Crisis Management Concept (CMC) for a possible civilian CSDP mission. It also underlined the importance of coordination and complementarity with the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and other international actors. (4) On 23 June 2014, the Council approved the CMC for a possible CSDP action in support of civilian security sector reform. (5) On 11 July 2014, the Foreign Minister of Ukraine sent a letter to the HR accepting the deployment of a CSDP mission. (6) EUAM Ukraine will be conducted in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union's external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 Mission The Union shall conduct an Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) to assist Ukraine in the field of civilian security sector reform, including police and rule of law. Article 2 Mandate 1. In support of Ukraine's commitments to security sector reform, the non-executive civilian CSDP mission shall mentor and advise relevant Ukrainian bodies in the elaboration of renewed security strategies and in the consequent implementation of relevant comprehensive and cohesive reform efforts, in order to: — create a conceptual framework for planning and implementing reforms that result in sustainable security services delivering the rule of law, in a manner that contributes to enhancing their legitimacy and to increased public confidence and trust, in full respect for human rights and consistent with the constitutional reform process; — reorganise and restructure the security services in a way which permits recovering control and accountability over them. To achieve its objectives, EUAM Ukraine shall operate in accordance with the parameters set out in the Crisis Management Concept (CMC) approved by the Council on 23 June 2014 and in the operational planning documents. 2. Within its initial mandate, the mission shall assist in a comprehensive civilian security sector reform planning process, supporting rapid preparation and implementation of the reform measures. Article 3 Chain of command and structure 1. EUAM Ukraine shall have a unified chain of command for crisis management operations. 2. EUAM Ukraine shall have its Headquarters in Kyiv. 3. EUAM Ukraine shall be structured in accordance with its planning documents. Article 4 Planning and launch of EUAM Ukraine 1. The mission shall be launched by a Council Decision on the date recommended by the Civilian Operation Commander of EUAM Ukraine once it has reached its initial operating capability. 2. The tasks of the Core team of EUAM Ukraine shall be to prepare the installation of the mission in terms of logistics, infrastructure and security and to provide the input needed to draw up the operational planning documents as well as the second budgetary impact statement. Article 5 Civilian Operation Commander 1. The Director of the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability (CPCC) shall be the Civilian Operation Commander for EUAM Ukraine. The CPCC shall be at the disposal of the Civilian Operation Commander for the planning and conduct of EUAM Ukraine. 2. The Civilian Operation Commander, under the political control and strategic direction of the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and overall authority of the HR, shall exercise command and control of EUAM Ukraine. 3. The Civilian Operation Commander shall ensure, with regard to the conduct of operations, the proper and effective implementation of the Council's decisions as well as the PSC's decisions, including by issuing instructions as required to the Head of Mission and providing him with advice and technical support. 4. The Civilian Operation Commander shall report to the Council through the HR. 5. All seconded staff shall remain under the full command of the national authorities of the seconding State in accordance with national rules, the Union institution concerned, or the European External Action Service (EEAS). Those authorities shall transfer Operational Control of their staff to the Civilian Operation Commander. 6. The Civilian Operation Commander shall have overall responsibility for ensuring that the Union's duty of care is properly discharged. Article 6 Head of Mission 1. The Head of Mission shall assume responsibility for, and exercise command and control of, EUAM Ukraine at theatre level. The Head of Mission shall be directly responsible to the Civilian Operation Commander and shall act in accordance with the instructions given by him. 2. The Head of Mission shall be the representative of EUAM Ukraine in its area of responsibility. The Head of Mission may delegate management tasks in staff and financial matters to staff members of EUAM Ukraine under his overall responsibility. 3. The Head of Mission shall exercise administrative and logistic responsibility for EUAM Ukraine, including over assets, resources and information placed at the disposal of the mission. 4. The Head of Mission shall be responsible for disciplinary control over staff. For seconded staff, disciplinary action shall be exercised by the national authority in accordance with national rules, by the Union institution concerned or by the EEAS. Article 7 Political control and strategic direction 1. The PSC shall exercise, under the responsibility of the Council and the HR, political control and strategic direction of EUAM Ukraine. The Council shall authorise the PSC to take the relevant decisions in accordance with the third paragraph of Article 38 TEU. That authorisation shall include, in particular, the powers to appoint a Head of Mission, upon a proposal of the HR, and to amend the concept of operations (CONOPS) and the operation plan (OPLAN). The powers of decision with respect to the objectives and termination of EUAM Ukraine shall remain vested in the Council. 2. The PSC shall report to the Council at regular intervals. 3. The PSC shall receive, on a regular basis and as required, reports by the Civilian Operation Commander and the Head of Mission on issues falling within their respective areas of responsibility. Article 8 Staff 1. EUAM Ukraine shall consist primarily of staff seconded by Member States, Union institutions or the EEAS. Each Member State, each Union institution, and the EEAS shall bear the costs related to any of the staff seconded by it, including travel expenses to and from the place of deployment, salaries, medical coverage and allowances other than applicable daily allowances. 2. Each Member State, each Union institution, and the EEAS shall be responsible for answering any claims linked to a secondment from, or concerning, a member of staff seconded by it, and for bringing any action against that person. 3. International and local staff may also be recruited on a contractual basis by EUAM Ukraine if the functions required cannot be provided by personnel seconded by Member States. Exceptionally, in duly justified cases, where no qualified applicants from Member States are available, nationals from participating third States may be recruited on a contractual basis, as appropriate. 4. The conditions of employment and the rights and obligations of international and local staff shall be laid down in the contracts to be concluded between EUAM Ukraine and the staff members concerned. Article 9 Status of EUAM Ukraine and its staff The status of EUAM Ukraine and its staff, including where appropriate the privileges, immunities and further guarantees necessary for the completion and smooth functioning of EUAM Ukraine, shall be the subject of an agreement concluded pursuant to Article 37 TEU and in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 218 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. Article 10 Participation of third States 1. Without prejudice to the decision-making autonomy of the Union and its single institutional framework, third States may be invited to contribute to EUAM Ukraine, provided that they bear the cost of the staff seconded by them, including salaries, all risk insurance cover, daily subsistence allowances and travel expenses to and from Ukraine, and that they contribute to the running costs of EUAM Ukraine, as appropriate. 2. Third States contributing to EUAM Ukraine shall have the same rights and obligations as Member States in terms of the day-to-day management of EUAM Ukraine. 3. The Council hereby authorises the PSC to take the relevant decisions on acceptance of the proposed contributions and to establish a Committee of Contributors. 4. Detailed arrangements regarding the participation of third States shall be covered by agreements concluded in accordance with Article 37 TEU. Where the Union and a third State conclude or have concluded an agreement establishing a framework for the participation of that third State in Union crisis-management operations, the provisions of that agreement shall apply in the context of EUAM Ukraine. Article 11 Security 1. The Civilian Operation Commander shall direct the Head of Mission's planning of security measures and ensure their proper and effective implementation by EUAM Ukraine in accordance with Article 5. 2. The Head of Mission shall be responsible for the security of EUAM Ukraine and for ensuring compliance with minimum security requirements applicable to EUAM Ukraine, in line with the policy of the Union on the security of personnel deployed outside the Union in an operational capacity under Title V TEU. 3. The Head of Mission shall be assisted by a Mission Security Officer (MSO), who shall report to the Head of Mission and also maintain a close functional relationship with the EEAS. 4. As regards security, EUAM Ukraine staff shall receive mandatory security training, adapted to the risk as it is evaluated in the zone of deployment. They shall also receive regular in-theatre refresher training organised by the MSO. 5. The Head of Mission shall ensure the protection of EU classified information in accordance with Council Decision 2013/488/EU (1). Article 12 Watch-Keeping Capability The Watch-Keeping Capability shall be activated for EUAM Ukraine. Article 13 Legal arrangements EUAM Ukraine shall have the capacity to procure services and supplies, to enter into contracts and administrative arrangements, to employ staff, to hold bank accounts, to acquire and dispose of assets and to discharge its liabilities, and to be a party to legal proceedings, as required in order to implement this Decision. Article 14 Financial arrangements 1. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUAM Ukraine until 30 November 2014 shall be EUR 2 680 000. The financial reference amount for the subsequent periods shall be decided by the Council. 2. All expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the rules and procedures applicable to the general budget of the Union. Participation of natural and legal persons in the award of procurement contracts by EUAM Ukraine shall be open without limitations. Moreover, no rule of origin for the goods purchased by EUAM Ukraine shall apply. Subject to the Commission's approval, the Mission may conclude technical arrangements with Member States, the host State, participating third States and other international actors regarding the provision of equipment, services and premises to EUAM Ukraine. 3. EUAM Ukraine shall be responsible for the implementation of the mission's budget. For this purpose, EUAM Ukraine shall sign an agreement with the Commission. 4. Without prejudice to the provisions on the status of EUAM Ukraine and its personnel, EUAM Ukraine shall be responsible for any claims and obligations arising from the implementation of the mandate, with the exception of any claims relating to serious misconduct by the Head of Mission, for which the Head of Mission shall bear the responsibility. 5. The implementation of the financial arrangements shall be without prejudice to the chain of command as provided for in Articles 4, 5 and 6 and the operational requirements of EUAM Ukraine, including compatibility of equipment and interoperability of its teams. 6. Expenditure shall be eligible from the date when the agreement referred to in paragraph 3 is signed. Article 15 Project Cell 1. EUAM Ukraine shall have a Project Cell for identifying and implementing projects. EUAM Ukraine shall, as appropriate, facilitate and provide advice on projects implementedby Member States and third States under their responsibility in areas related to EUAM Ukraine and in support of its objectives. 2. Subject to paragraph 3, EUAM Ukraine shall be authorised to seek recourse to financial contributions from the Member States or third States to implement projects identified as supplementing in a consistent manner EUAM Ukraine's other actions, if the project is: — provided for in the financial statement relating to this Decision; or — integrated during the mandate by means of an amendment to the financial statement requested by the Head of Mission. EUAM Ukraine shall conclude an arrangement with those States, covering in particular the specific procedures for dealing with any complaint from third parties concerning damage caused as a result of acts or omissions by EUAM Ukraine in the use of the funds provided by those States. Under no circumstances may the contributing States hold the Union or the HR liable for acts or omissions by EUAM Ukraine in the use of the funds provided by those States. 3. Financial contributions from third States to the Project Cell shall be subject to acceptance by the PSC. Article 16 Consistency of the Union's response and coordination 1. The HR shall ensure the consistency of the implementation of this Decision with the Union's external action as a whole. 2. Without prejudice to the chain of command, the Head of Mission shall act in close coordination with the Union's delegation in Ukraine to ensure the consistency of Union action in Ukraine. Without interfering in the chain of command, the Head of Delegation in Kyiv shall give political direction at local level to the EUAM Ukraine Head of Mission. The EUAM Ukraine Head of Mission and the Head of Delegation in Kyiv shall initiate consultations as necessary. 3. Cooperation shall be established between EUAM Ukraine and the European Union Border Assistance Mission to the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine (EUBAM Moldova/Ukraine). 4. In addition, systematic cooperation, coordination and complementarities with activitiesof other relevant international partners, in particular OSCE, should be sought in order to ensure effective action. Article 17 Release of information 1. The HR shall be authorised, if necessary and as required for EUAM Ukraine, to release EU classified information up to ‘RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED’ level generated for the purposes of EUAM Ukraine to the third States associated with this Decision, in accordance with Decision 2013/488/EU. 2. In the event of a specific and immediate operational need, the HR shall also be authorised to release to the host State any EU classified information up to ‘RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED’ level generated for the purposes of EUAM Ukraine, in accordance with Decision 2013/488/EU. Arrangements between the HR and the competent authorities of the host State shall be drawn up for this purpose. 3. The HR shall be authorised to release to the third States associated with this Decision any EU non-classified documents connected with the deliberations of the Council relating to EUAM Ukraine and covered by the obligation of professional secrecy pursuant to Article 6(1) of the Council's Rules of Procedure (2). 4. The HR may delegate such authorisations, as well as the ability to conclude the arrangements referred to in paragraph 2, to EEAS officials, to the Civilian Operation Commander and/or to the Head of Mission in accordance with section VII of Annex VI to Decision 2013/488/EU. Article 18 Strategic review The initial mandate of EUAM Ukraine shall be two years. A strategic review shall be conducted a year after launching the mission. Article 19 Entry into force and duration This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption. It shall apply for a period of 24 months starting from the date on which EUAM Ukraine is launched. Done at Brussels, 22 July 2014. For the Council The President C. ASHTON (1) Council Decision 2013/488/EU of 23 September 2013 on the security rules for protecting EU classified information (OJ L 274, 15.10.2013, p. 1). (2) Council Decision 2009/937/EU of 1 December 2009 adopting the Council's Rules of Procedure (OJ L 325, 11.12.2009, p. 35).

Summary: EU Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) EU Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) SUMMARY OF: Decision 2014/486/CFSP on the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine WHAT IS THE AIM OF THE DECISION? It authorises an EU advisory mission to assist Ukraine in civilian security sector reform, supporting the police and the rule of law. KEY POINTS Mandate EUAM Ukraine is a civilian Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) mission to mentor and advise relevant Ukrainian bodies in order to: provide strategic advice on civilian security sector reform to develop civilian security sector strategies; support the implementation of reforms with hands-on advice, training and projects; provide cooperation and coordination to ensure that reform efforts are coordinated with Ukrainian and international actors. Priorities The EUAM has 5 priorities: human resource management; criminal investigation; public order; community policing; clarification of competences. Chain of command The Director of the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability (CPCC) is the Civilian Operation Commander (COC) who: commands and controls the mission under the political control and strategic direction of the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and overall authority of the High Representative of the Union for foreign affairs and security policy;reports to the Council through the High Representative. The Head of Mission is: responsible for, and exercises command and control of, EUAM Ukraine on site;directly responsible to the COC and acts according to their instructions;coordinates with the EU’s delegation in Ukraine to ensure the consistency of Union action in Ukraine. FROM WHEN DOES THE DECISION APPLY? It has applied since 1 December 2014. The validity of the decision is extended until 31 May 2024. BACKGROUND EUAM Ukraine (European External Action Service) MAIN DOCUMENT Council Decision 2014/486/CFSP of 22 July 2014 on the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) (OJ L 217, 23.7.2014, pp. 42-47) Successive amendments to Decision 2014/486/CFSP have been incorporated into the original text. This consolidated version is of documentary value only. RELATED DOCUMENTS Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2019/992 of 4 June 2019 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) (EUAM Ukraine/1/2019) (OJ L 160, 18.6.2019, p. 24) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2018/1662 of 25 October 2018 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) (EUAM UKRAINE/1/2018) (OJ L 278, 8.11.2018, pp. 18-19) last update 28.05.2021