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Council Decision (EU) 2020/751 of 27 May 2020 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Belarus on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation| Legal instrument | Decision |
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| Number legal act | Decision 2020/751 |
| Original proposal | COM(2019)401  |
| CELEX number i | 32020D0751 |
| Document | 27-05-2020; Date of adoption |
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| Publication in Official Journal | 09-06-2020; OJ L 181 p. 1-2 |
| Effect | 27-05-2020; Entry into force Date of document See Art 4 |
| End of validity | 31-12-9999 |
9.6.2020 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 181/1 |
COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2020/751
of 27 May 2020
on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Belarus on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 79(3), in conjunction with point (a) of Article 218(6) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament (1),
Whereas:
(1) |
In accordance with Council Decision (EU) 2019/2228 (2), the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Belarus on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation (‘the Agreement’) was signed on 8 January 2020, subject to its conclusion at a later date. |
(2) |
In the Eastern Partnership Summit Declaration of 7 May 2009, the Union and the partner countries reaffirmed their political support towards full liberalisation of the visa regime in a secure environment, and towards promoting mobility by concluding visa facilitation and readmission agreements with Eastern Partnership countries. |
(3) |
The purpose of the Agreement is to establish rapid and effective procedures for the identification and safe and orderly return of persons who do not, or no longer, fulfil the conditions for entry to, presence in, or residence on the territory of Belarus or of a Member State of the Union, and to facilitate the transit of such persons in a spirit of cooperation. |
(4) |
The Commission should represent the Union in the Joint Readmission Committee set up by Article 19 of the Agreement. |
(5) |
In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of Protocol No 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and without prejudice to Article 4 of that Protocol, Ireland is not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application. |
(6) |
In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark is not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application. |
(7) |
The Agreement should be approved, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Belarus on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation is hereby approved on behalf of the Union.
The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.
Article 2
The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, give the notification provided for in Article 23(2) of the Agreement (3).
Article 3
The Commission, assisted by the representatives of the Member States, shall represent the Union within the Joint Readmission Committee set up pursuant to Article 19 of the Agreement.
Article 4
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
Done at Brussels, 27 May 2020.
For the Council
The President
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G.GRLIĆ RADMAN
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Consent of 13 May 2020 (not yet published in the Official Journal).
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Council Decision (EU) 2019/2228 of 19 December 2019 on the signing, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Belarus on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation (OJ L 333, 27.12.2019, p. 141).
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The date of entry into force of the Agreement will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union by the General Secretariat of the...
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