Det Udenrigspolitiske Nævn 2020-21
UPN Alm.del Bilag 328
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Council of the
European Union
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PROVISIONAL VERSION
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OUTCOME OF THE COUNCIL MEETING
3807th Council meeting
Foreign Affairs
Brussels, 12 July 2021
President
Josep Borrell Fontelles
High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security
Policy
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PROVISIONAL VERSION
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CONTENTS
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ITEMS DEBATED
Current Affairs ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Geopolitics of new digital technologies ............................................................................................... 4
Strategic Compass ................................................................................................................................ 4
Ethiopia ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Working lunch...................................................................................................................................... 5
OTHER ITEMS APPROVED
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
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European Peace Facility procedures paper .............................................................................................................. 6
Council decision concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in
Ukraine .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Council decision setting up a European Union Military Training Mission in Mozambique ................................... 6
Two ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Statements ................................................................................................... 6
Council decision on the conclusion of the protocol to the EU-Central America agreement to take account
of the accession of Croatia ...................................................................................................................................... 7
EU priorities at the United Nations during the 76th United Nations General Assembly......................................... 7
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GENERAL AFFAIRS
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COVID-19: Temporary derogation from the Council’s Rules of Procedure ........................................................... 7
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Where declarations, conclusions or resolutions have been formally adopted by the Council, this is indicated
in the heading for the item concerned and the text is placed between quotation marks.
Documents for which references are given in the text are available on the Council's internet site
(http://www.consilium.europa.eu).
Acts adopted with statements for the Council minutes which may be released to the public are indicated by
an asterisk; these statements are available on the Council's internet site or may be obtained from the Press
Office.
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ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
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Commission Delegated Regulation on regulatory technical standards for the contractual recognition of
write down and conversion powers ......................................................................................................................... 8
Regulation on public sector loan facility under the Just Transition Mechanism ..................................................... 8
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INTERNAL MARKET AND INDUSTRY
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REACH for N,N-dimethylformamide ..................................................................................................................... 8
Standardised access to vehicle on-board diagnostics information ........................................................................... 8
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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ePrivacy Directive ................................................................................................................................................... 9
TRANSPARENCY
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Transparency - Public access to documents ............................................................................................................ 9
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ITEMS DEBATED
Current Affairs
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The High Representative informed the Council about the stalemate in Lebanon, and announced a
political understanding that a sanctions regime against those who are responsible for the situation
would be established.
Ministers also addressed the situation in Afghanistan, in light of the withdrawal of US and NATO
troops, and the increase in ethnically-motivated targeted attacks. In this context the High
Representative emphasise the need to urge the Taliban to engage in substantive and inclusive peace
negotiations, and to reach out to countries of the region and the broader international community to
play a constructive role in support of the Afghan peace process.
Geopolitics of new digital technologies
The Foreign Affairs Council had a first discussion on the external and geopolitical impact of new
digital technologies. These technologies are crucial for EU societies and economy, but are
increasingly becoming a driver of geopolitical competition and global influence, that is used by
foreign actors to manipulate the information environment, influence the public debate, and interfere
in democratic processes.
Ministers stressed the need to use the EU's capacity as regulatory power to influence global norms
and standards in this field, and ensure that the system remains open, human centred and based on
Rule of Law. In doing this, ministers expressed their wish to work together with like-minded
partners, ranging from the US to the Indo-Pacific area, from Africa to Latin America.
Strategic Compass
Foreign Affairs Ministers exchanged views for the first time on the Strategic Compass - the EU
initiative intended to better prepare the EU for future crises, reinforce the EU's resilience against
threats, including in the cyber space, reinforce EU's partnerships to meet common challenges, and
develop a common strategic culture.
A first draft of the Strategic Compass is due to be presented to member states in November 2021,
with a view to finalisation in March 2022.
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Ethiopia
The Council had an opportunity to have a discussion on the situation in Ethiopia and Tigray where,
in spite of the ceasefire, there is a serious humanitarian crisis, populations face the risk of famine,
and violence and rape as a weapon of war are widely used against civilians.
Ministers were informed about the initiative to create a humanitarian air bridge to bring support to
the population of the Tigray region, and discussed the political priorities on which the EU should
focus, mainly: ensuring humanitarian access and respect for International Humanitarian Law,
consolidating the cease-fire and work towards a full cessation of hostilities by all parties, ensuring
the withdrawal of foreign forces from the Ethiopian territory, stopping immediately human rights
violations, and launching a reconciliation and national dialogue in order to preserve the integrity
and political unity of Ethiopia.
Working lunch
Over the lunch Foreign Affairs ministers had an informal discussion with the new Israeli Foreign
Minister, Yair Lapid, focusing on bilateral relations, but also on the situation in the region.
In relation to the Middle East Peace Process, ministers once more stressed that the EU stands firmly
for Israel’s security and condemns terrorism. At the same time, the EU expects Israel to offer a
political perspective to end the conflict, and remains ready and willing to support Israel and the
Palestinians in their efforts to rebuild a meaningful political process.
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OTHER ITEMS APPROVED
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
12 July 2021
European Peace Facility procedures paper
The Council approved the European Peace Facility (EPF) procedures paper. This comprises
guidelines on the preparatory and decision-making process for assistance measures under the EPF,
with a view to the operationalisation of the assistance measure pillar.
On 22 March 2021, the Council adopted Council Decision (CFSP) 2021/509 establishing a
European Peace Facility, and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2015/528. The EPF replaces the African
Peace Facility and the Athena mechanism.
Council decision concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the
situation in Ukraine
The Council decided to prolong the sanctions targeting specific economic sectors of the Russian
Federation for a further six months, until 31 January 2022.
For more details, see the
press release.
Council decision setting up a European Union Military Training Mission in Mozambique
The Council adopted a decision setting up an EU military training mission in Mozambique (EUTM
Mozambique). The aim of the mission is to train and support the Mozambican armed forces in
protecting the civilian population and restoring safety and security in the Cabo Delgado province.
For more details, see the
press release.
Two ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Statements
The Council approved the entering into negotiations on two non-binding instruments for the
upcoming ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting on 1-5 August 2021 in Brunei
Darussalam.
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The statements in question are:
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- the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) statement on promoting the youth, peace and security agenda,
which calls on ARF members, in the spirit of solidarity, to make progress on the Youth, Peace and
Security Agenda, and
- the ASEAN Regional Forum Statement on preventing and combating cybercrime, which calls on
ARF members to promote international cooperation on this issue, making good use of the existing
cooperation mechanisms and platforms and to enhance sharing of information, knowledge, best
practices and strategies.
After consultation and negotiation with all ARF members, agreed texts will be presented at the ARF
Ministerial Meeting (Brunei Darussalam, 1-5 August 2021) for adoption by consensus.
Council decision on the conclusion of the protocol to the EU-Central America agreement to
take account of the accession of Croatia
The Council adopted a decision on the conclusion of a Protocol to the Agreement establishing an
association between the European Union and its member states, on the one hand, and Central
America on the other, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the EU
(6048/20).
EU priorities at the United Nations during the 76th United Nations General Assembly
The Council approved conclusions setting out the EU's priorities at the United Nations during the
76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (September 2021 – September 2022).
For more details, see the
press release.
GENERAL AFFAIRS
COVID-19: Temporary derogation from the Council’s Rules of Procedure
The Council adopted a Decision further extending the temporary derogation from the Council's
Rules of Procedure introduced by Decision (EU) 2020/430, in view of the travel difficulties caused
by the COVID19 pandemic in the Union (10144/21).
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ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
12 July 2021
Commission Delegated Regulation on regulatory technical standards for the contractual
recognition of write down and conversion powers
The Council confirmed that it has no intention to object to the Commission Delegated Regulation
(EU) supplementing Directive 2014/59/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with
regard to regulatory technical standards for the contractual recognition of write down and
conversion powers. The Council received the act on 31 May 2021. During the consultation
procedure, no delegation indicated an intention to object to this delegated act. Unless the European
Parliament objects to it, the delegated act shall be published and enter into force (9719/21,
9408/21).
Regulation on public sector loan facility under the Just Transition Mechanism
The Council approved the European Parliament's position on the regulation on public sector loan
facility under the Just Transition Mechanism and adopted this act. On 24 June 2021 the European
Parliament adopted its position at first reading on the Commission proposal, as set out in
PE-
CONS 33/21.
The public sector loan facility constitutes the third pillar of the Just Transition
Mechanism, which aims to support investments by public sector entities, given the key role of the
public sector in addressing market failures.
INTERNAL MARKET AND INDUSTRY
REACH for N,N-dimethylformamide
The Council decided not to oppose to the adoption of the Commission Regulation concerning the
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) as regards N, N-
dimethylformamide(10069/21,
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ADD 1).
Standardised access to vehicle on-board diagnostics information
The Council intends to not raise objections to the Commission Delegated Act on the standardised
access to vehicle on-board diagnostics information and repair and maintenance information, and the
requirements and procedures for access to vehicle security information (10072/21,
8978/21
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ADD 1).
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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ePrivacy Directive
The Council today adopted a regulation on a temporary derogation from the ePrivacy Directive.
The derogation concerns the use of technologies by providers of number-independent interpersonal
communications services for the processing of personal and other data for the purpose of combating
online child sexual abuse (10582/21,
PE.CONS 38/21).
TRANSPARENCY
Transparency - Public access to documents
On 12 July 2021, the Council adopted the reply to confirmatory application No 25/c/01/21 (doc.
10004/21).
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