Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/2112

of 1 December 2016

amending Decision 2014/401/CFSP on the 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 26 June 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/401/CFSP1 on the European Union Satellite Centre and repealing Joint Action 2001/555/CFSP on the establishment of a European Union Satellite Centre.
(2)

The Board of the European Union Satellite Centre (‘SATCEN’) should have the possibility to invite experts from relevant States, international organisations, bodies and entities to some of its meetings to provide information on particular subjects.

(3)

SATCEN should be responsible for implementing international agreements concluded by the Union in the field of Common Foreign and Security Policy in relation to SATCEN's activities.

(4)

Decision 2014/401/CFSP should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: