Continuity and location
Article 1
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.