Decision 2014/401 - EU Satellite Centre and repealing Joint Action 2001/555/CFSP on the establishment of a EU Satellite Centre - Main contents
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Council Decision 2014/401/CFSP of 26 June 2014 on the European Union Satellite Centre and repealing Joint Action 2001/555/CFSP on the establishment of a European Union Satellite Centre| Legal instrument | Decision |
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| Number legal act | Decision 2014/401 |
| CELEX number i | 32014D0401 |
| Document | 26-06-2014 |
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| Publication in Official Journal | 27-06-2014; OJ L 188 p. 73-84 |
| Effect | 26-06-2014; Entry into force Date of document See Art 25 |
| End of validity | 31-12-9999 |
27.6.2014 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 188/73 |
COUNCIL DECISION 2014/401/CFSP
of 26 June 2014
on the European Union Satellite Centre and repealing Joint Action 2001/555/CFSP on the establishment of a European Union Satellite Centre
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 2001/555/CFSP (1) establishing a European Union Satellite Centre (SATCEN). On 23 May 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/297/CFSP (2). |
(2) |
The functioning of SATCEN as a European autonomous capability providing products and services resulting from exploitation of relevant space assets and collateral data, including satellite and aerial imagery, is essential for strengthening early warning and crisis monitoring functions within the context of the common foreign and security policy (CFSP) and, in particular, of the common security and defence policy (CSDP). |
(3) |
On 14 September 2012, pursuant to Article 22 of Joint Action 2001/555/CFSP, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR) presented a report to the Council on the functioning of SATCEN. |
(4) |
On 27 November 2012, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) took note of that report and recommended that the Council amend Joint Action 2001/555/CFSP accordingly. |
(5) |
It is appropriate, for reasons of legal clarity, to consolidate previous amendments and the additional proposed changes into a single new Decision and to repeal Joint Action 2001/555/CFSP, including Article 23 thereof on transitional provisions with regard to the Western European Union (WEU). |
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In accordance with Article 5 of the Protocol (No 22) on the position of Denmark annexed to the Treaty on European Union (TEU) and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications. This provision, however, does not exclude the participation of Denmark in the civilian activities of SATCEN on the basis of a declared willingness of Denmark to contribute towards covering the expenses of SATCEN which do not have defence implications, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Continuity and location
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1.The European Union Satellite Centre established by Joint Action 2001/555/CFSP (SATCEN) shall hereby continue and develop its mission in accordance with this Decision.
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2.This Decision shall not affect existing rights and obligations and rules adopted in the framework of Joint Action 2001/555/CFSP. In particular, it shall not affect the validity of existing employment contracts and rights arising therefrom.
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3.SATCEN shall have its headquarters at Torrejón de Ardoz, Spain.
Article 2
Mission and activities
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1.SATCEN shall support the decision making and actions of the Union in the field of the CFSP and in particular the CSDP, including European Union crisis management missions and operations, by providing, at the request of the Council or the HR, products and services resulting from the exploitation of relevant space assets and collateral data, including satellite and aerial imagery, and related services, in accordance with Article 3.
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2.In the framework of SATCEN's mission, the HR shall also, upon request and if the capacity of SATCEN so allows and without prejudice to its core tasks set out in paragraph 1, direct SATCEN to provide products or services to:
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a Member State, the European External Action Service... |
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