Decisions 2004/20/EC and 2007/372/EC are repealed with effect from 1 January 2014. References to the repealed Decisions shall be construed as references to this Decision.

The Agency shall be considered the legal successor of the Executive Agency established by Decision 2004/20/EC as amended by Decision 2007/372/EC.

Without prejudice to the revision of the grading of seconded officials foreseen by the instrument of delegation, this Decision shall not affect the rights and obligations of staff employed by the Agency, including its Director.