Council Decision of 4 December 2025 replacing an alternate member of the Management Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for Malta

January 15, 2026
Official Journalof the European Union ENC series
C/2025/6584 10.12.2025
(1) By Decision of 28 March 2023(2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2027.
(2) A seat as alternate member in the government representatives category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Mr Silvio FARRUGIA.
(3) The Government of Malta has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/126 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 January 2019 establishing the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 2062/94(1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
(1) By Decision of 28 March 2023(2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2027.
(2) A seat as alternate member in the government representatives category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Mr Silvio FARRUGIA.
(3) The Government of Malta has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1
Ms Josianne CUTAJAR is appointed alternate member of the Management Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work in place of Mr Silvio FARRUGIA for the remainder of the current term of office, ending on 31 March 2027.

Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/126 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 January 2019 establishing the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 2062/94(1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
(1) By Decision of 28 March 2023(2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2027.
(2) A seat as alternate member in the government representatives category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Mr Silvio FARRUGIA.
(3) The Government of Malta has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Ms Josianne CUTAJAR is appointed alternate member of the Management Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work in place of Mr Silvio FARRUGIA for the remainder of the current term of office, ending on 31 March 2027.
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Council Decision of 4 December 2025 replacing a member of the Management Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for Malta

January 15, 2026
Official Journalof the European Union ENC series
C/2025/6583 10.12.2025
(1) By Decision of 28 March 2023(2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2027.
(2) A seat as member in the government representatives category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Mr Melhino MERCIECA.
(3) The Government of Malta has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/126 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 January 2019 establishing the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 2062/94(1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
(1) By Decision of 28 March 2023(2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2027.
(2) A seat as member in the government representatives category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Mr Melhino MERCIECA.
(3) The Government of Malta has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1
Mr Silvio FARRUGIA is appointed member of the Management Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work in place of Mr Melhino MERCIECA for the remainder of the current term of office, ending on 31 March 2027.

Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/126 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 January 2019 establishing the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 2062/94(1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
(1) By Decision of 28 March 2023(2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2027.
(2) A seat as member in the government representatives category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Mr Melhino MERCIECA.
(3) The Government of Malta has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Mr Silvio FARRUGIA is appointed member of the Management Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work in place of Mr Melhino MERCIECA for the remainder of the current term of office, ending on 31 March 2027.
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Council Decision of 27 November 2025 replacing a member of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) for Italy

January 15, 2026
Official Journalof the European Union ENC series
C/2025/6558 8.12.2025
(1) By Decision of 28 March 2023(2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2027.
(2) A seat as member in the representatives of employees’ organisations category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Mr Francesco LAURIA.
(3) The employees’ organisation ETUC has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/128 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 January 2019 establishing a European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75(1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
(1) By Decision of 28 March 2023(2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2027.
(2) A seat as member in the representatives of employees’ organisations category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Mr Francesco LAURIA.
(3) The employees’ organisation ETUC has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1
Ms Erika MERLONE is appointed member of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training in place of Mr Francesco LAURIA for the remainder of the current term of office, ending on 31 March 2027.

Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/128 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 January 2019 establishing a European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75(1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
(1) By Decision of 28 March 2023(2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2027.
(2) A seat as member in the representatives of employees’ organisations category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Mr Francesco LAURIA.
(3) The employees’ organisation ETUC has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Ms Erika MERLONE is appointed member of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training in place of Mr Francesco LAURIA for the remainder of the current term of office, ending on 31 March 2027.
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Council Decision of 13 November 2025 replacing an alternate member of the Management Board of the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions for Hungary

January 15, 2026
Official Journalof the European Union ENC series
C/2025/6422 26.11.2025
(1) By Decision of 28 March 2023(2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2027.
(2) A seat as alternate member in the government representatives category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Ms Vera Judit ÁCS.
(3) The Government of Hungary has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/127 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 January 2019 establishing the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (Eurofound), and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75(1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
(1) By Decision of 28 March 2023(2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2027.
(2) A seat as alternate member in the government representatives category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Ms Vera Judit ÁCS.
(3) The Government of Hungary has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1
Mr András Dániel LOPUSSNY is appointed alternate member of the Management Board of the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions in place of Ms Vera Judit ÁCS, for the remainder of the current term of office, ending on 31 March 2027.

Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/127 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 January 2019 establishing the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (Eurofound), and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75(1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
(1) By Decision of 28 March 2023(2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2027.
(2) A seat as alternate member in the government representatives category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Ms Vera Judit ÁCS.
(3) The Government of Hungary has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Mr András Dániel LOPUSSNY is appointed alternate member of the Management Board of the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions in place of Ms Vera Judit ÁCS, for the remainder of the current term of office, ending on 31 March 2027.
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Council Decision of 13 November 2025 replacing an alternate member of the Management Board of the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions for Hungary

January 15, 2026
Official Journalof the European Union ENC series
C/2025/6421 26.11.2025
(1) By Decision of 28 March 2023(2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2027.
(2) A seat as alternate member in the representatives of employers’ organisations category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Ms Andrea MAGYAR.
(3) The employers’ organisation BusinessEurope has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/127 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 January 2019 establishing the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (Eurofound), and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75(1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
(1) By Decision of 28 March 2023(2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2027.
(2) A seat as alternate member in the representatives of employers’ organisations category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Ms Andrea MAGYAR.
(3) The employers’ organisation BusinessEurope has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1
Ms Vera ÁCS is appointed alternate member of the Management Board of the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions in place of Ms Andrea MAGYAR for the remainder of the current term of office, ending on 31 March 2027.

Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/127 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 January 2019 establishing the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (Eurofound), and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75(1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
(1) By Decision of 28 March 2023(2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2027.
(2) A seat as alternate member in the representatives of employers’ organisations category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Ms Andrea MAGYAR.
(3) The employers’ organisation BusinessEurope has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Ms Vera ÁCS is appointed alternate member of the Management Board of the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions in place of Ms Andrea MAGYAR for the remainder of the current term of office, ending on 31 March 2027.
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Council Decision of 13 November 2025 replacing a member of the Management Board of the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions for Hungary

January 15, 2026
Official Journalof the European Union ENC series
C/2025/6420 26.11.2025
(1) By Decision of 28 March 2023(2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2027.
(2) A seat as member in the government representatives category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Ms Krisztina PELEI.
(3) The Government of Hungary has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/127 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 January 2019 establishing the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (Eurofound), and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75(1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
(1) By Decision of 28 March 2023(2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2027.
(2) A seat as member in the government representatives category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Ms Krisztina PELEI.
(3) The Government of Hungary has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1
Ms Renáta TÓTH is appointed member of the Management Board of the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions in place of Ms Krisztina PELEI, for the remainder of the current term of office, ending on 31 March 2027.

Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/127 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 January 2019 establishing the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (Eurofound), and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75(1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
(1) By Decision of 28 March 2023(2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2027.
(2) A seat as member in the government representatives category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Ms Krisztina PELEI.
(3) The Government of Hungary has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Ms Renáta TÓTH is appointed member of the Management Board of the European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions in place of Ms Krisztina PELEI, for the remainder of the current term of office, ending on 31 March 2027.
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Council Decision of 13 November 2025 replacing a member of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) for Germany

January 15, 2026
Official Journalof the European Union ENC series
C/2025/6419 26.11.2025
(1) By Decision of 28 March 2023(2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2027.
(2) A seat as member in the government representatives category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Mr Peter THIELE.
(3) The Government of Germany has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/128 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 January 2019 establishing a European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75(1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
(1) By Decision of 28 March 2023(2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2027.
(2) A seat as member in the government representatives category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Mr Peter THIELE.
(3) The Government of Germany has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1
Mr Oliver DIEHL is appointed member of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training in place of Mr Peter THIELE for the remainder of the current term of office, ending on 31 March 2027.

Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/128 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 January 2019 establishing a European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75(1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
(1) By Decision of 28 March 2023(2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2027.
(2) A seat as member in the government representatives category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Mr Peter THIELE.
(3) The Government of Germany has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Mr Oliver DIEHL is appointed member of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training in place of Mr Peter THIELE for the remainder of the current term of office, ending on 31 March 2027.
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Council Decision of 13 November 2025 replacing an alternate member of the Advisory Committee on freedom of movement for workers for Denmark

January 15, 2026
Official Journalof the European Union ENC series
C/2025/6415 26.11.2025
(1) By Decision of 23 September 2024(2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on freedom of movement for workers for the period from 25 September 2024 to 24 September 2026.
(2) A seat as alternate member in the government representatives category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Ms Lone HENRIKSEN.
(3) Denmark has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 492/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2011 on freedom of movement for workers within the Union(1), and in particular Articles 23 and 24 thereof,
(1) By Decision of 23 September 2024(2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on freedom of movement for workers for the period from 25 September 2024 to 24 September 2026.
(2) A seat as alternate member in the government representatives category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Ms Lone HENRIKSEN.
(3) Denmark has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1
Ms Sidse Skraastad CLEMMENSEN is appointed alternate member of the Advisory Committee on freedom of movement for workers in place of Ms Lone HENRIKSEN for the remainder of the current term of office, ending on 24 September 2026.

Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 492/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2011 on freedom of movement for workers within the Union(1), and in particular Articles 23 and 24 thereof,
(1) By Decision of 23 September 2024(2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on freedom of movement for workers for the period from 25 September 2024 to 24 September 2026.
(2) A seat as alternate member in the government representatives category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Ms Lone HENRIKSEN.
(3) Denmark has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Ms Sidse Skraastad CLEMMENSEN is appointed alternate member of the Advisory Committee on freedom of movement for workers in place of Ms Lone HENRIKSEN for the remainder of the current term of office, ending on 24 September 2026.
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Council Decision of 13 November 2025 replacing an alternate member of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) for Germany

January 15, 2026
Official Journalof the European Union ENC series
C/2025/6414 26.11.2025
(1) By Decision of 28 March 2023(2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2027.
(2) A seat as alternate member in the government representatives category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Mr Erik HESS.
(3) The Government of Germany has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/128 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 January 2019 establishing a European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75(1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
(1) By Decision of 28 March 2023(2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2027.
(2) A seat as alternate member in the government representatives category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Mr Erik HESS.
(3) The Government of Germany has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1
Mr Nils KLAGGE is appointed alternate member of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training in place of Mr Erik HESS for the remainder of the current term of office, ending on 31 March 2027.

Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/128 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 January 2019 establishing a European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75(1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
(1) By Decision of 28 March 2023(2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2027.
(2) A seat as alternate member in the government representatives category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Mr Erik HESS.
(3) The Government of Germany has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Mr Nils KLAGGE is appointed alternate member of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training in place of Mr Erik HESS for the remainder of the current term of office, ending on 31 March 2027.
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/2398 of 24 November 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 concerning restrictive measures against ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them

January 15, 2026
Official Journalof the European Union ENL series
2025/2398 24.11.2025
(1) On 20 September 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693(1).
(2) In view of the continued threat posed by ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them, one entity should be added to the list of persons, groups, undertakings and entities set out in the Annex to Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693.
(3) Considering that the entity to be added is already subject to measures set out in Council Decision 2010/788/CFSP(2), the relevant restrictive measures under Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 should be suspended for that entity for as long as the measures provided for in Decision 2010/788/CFSP apply to it.
(4) Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 should therefore be amended accordingly,
(1) in Article 6, the following paragraph is added:‘7.   The measures referred to in Article 3(3) and (4), insofar as they apply to the “Allied Democratic Forces”, shall be suspended for as long as the measures laid down in Article 5(1) and (2) of Council Decision 2010/788/CFSP(*1)apply to that entity.(*1)Council Decision 2010/788/CFSP of 20 December 2010 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (OJ L 336, 21.12.2010, p. 30, ELI:http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2010/788/oj).’;"
(2) the Annex to Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.
‘8. Allied Democratic Forces.’.
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1) On 20 September 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 (1).
(2) In view of the continued threat posed by ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them, one entity should be added to the list of persons, groups, undertakings and entities set out in the Annex to Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693.
(3) Considering that the entity to be added is already subject to measures set out in Council Decision 2010/788/CFSP (2), the relevant restrictive measures under Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 should be suspended for that entity for as long as the measures provided for in Decision 2010/788/CFSP apply to it.
(4) Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 is amended as follows:

(1) in Article 6, the following paragraph is added:
‘7. The measures referred to in Article 3(3) and (4), insofar as they apply to the “Allied Democratic Forces”, shall be suspended for as long as the measures laid down in Article 5(1) and (2) of Council Decision 2010/788/CFSP (*1) apply to that entity.
(*1) Council Decision 2010/788/CFSP of 20 December 2010 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (OJ L 336, 21.12.2010, p. 30, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2010/788/oj).’;”

(2) the Annex to Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
In the Annex to Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693, the following entry is added under heading ‘B. Groups, undertakings and entities referred to in Article 3’:
‘8. Allied Democratic Forces.’.