Commission Decision of 5 June 2025 amending Decision 2017/C 31/12 establishing the Commission Expert Group ‘Platform on Animal Welfare’

January 13, 2026
Official Journalof the European Union ENC series
C/2025/3123 6.6.2025
(1) Commission Decision 2017/C 31/12(1)established an expert group named ‘Platform on Animal Welfare’ (‘the Platform’). The main tasks of the Platform are to assist the Commission with the development and exchange of actions contributing to the implementation of Union animal welfare legislation and the understanding of Union legislation and international standards on animal welfare, to facilitate the development and use of voluntary commitments on animal welfare, to encourage dialogue on Union matters related to animal welfare, and to promote exchanges of scientific and technical knowledge, innovations, and good animal welfare practices.
(2) The period of application of Decision 2017/C 31/12 was initially set until 31 December 2019, and was extended first until 30 June 2021 by Commission Decision 2019/C 405/05(2), and then prolonged until 30 June 2025 by Commission Decision 2021/C 185/04(3).
(3) The Platform has become a widely recognised forum for keeping an open dialogue on animal welfare and sharing good practices aimed at improving animal welfare. While the Platform originally focused on assisting the Commission with the implementation of Union animal welfare legislation, among other tasks, the recent and future development of new and updated Union legislation on animal welfare means there is a need to collect the Platform’s input and views, this being one of several lines of consultations by the Commission in accordance with Better Regulation principles.
(4) Furthermore, in the context of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council(4), the Platform can assist the Commission with the development of guidance documents, or the preparation of non-legislative acts, by providing input on technical and scientific issues as well as practical experience in this area.
(5) Following the adoption by the Commission of the proposal for a Regulation on the welfare of dogs and cats(5)and their traceability, the Platform should broaden its membership by including experts in the area of the welfare of dogs and cats. For this reason, the number of members of the Platform should be increased by three members representing general business and professional organisations having activities at Union level, concerning animals or animal products, and products intended for animals, with specific competence in the sector of breeding and trading of dogs and cats and two members representing organisations from civil society having activities at Union level in relation to animal welfare, specifically competent in the area of the welfare of dogs and cats. The selection of these new members should be carried out via a public call for applications, to be published on the Register of Commission expert groups (‘the Register of expert groups’) and on dedicated websites.
(6) Decision 2017/C 31/12 does not specify whether third countries may be observers. It should be clarified that the competent authorities of third countries may be granted observer status in compliance with Commission Decision (2016)3301(6). Furthermore, given the relevance of their technical expertise for the tasks of the Platform to promote the exchange of experiences and good practices, scientific knowledge and innovation related to animal welfare in the Union, the EU Reference Centres for Animal Welfare designated in accordance with Article 95(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 should participate in the Platform as observers for their respective designation period. The number of observers should, therefore, be increased to a maximum of 20 observers.
(7) It is also appropriate that the period of application of Decision 2017/C 31/12 be extended by five years until 30 June 2030.
(8) Decision 2017/C 31/12 should therefore be amended accordingly,
1. in Article 4, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:‘1.   The Platform shall be composed of not more than 85 members.’;
2. in Article 5, paragraph 5 is replaced by the following:‘5.   Members shall be appointed until 30 June 2030. They shall remain in office until the end of their term of office. Their term of office may be renewed.’;
3. in Article 7, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:‘2.   In principle, the Platform shall meet at least twice a year either at the premises of the Commission, or online, or in hybrid format, and whenever the Commission considers that a meeting is necessary.’;
4. in Article 10, paragraphs 1 and 2 are replaced by the following:‘1.   Individuals, organisations, public entities and the competent authorities of third countries may be granted observer status, in compliance with Commission Decision (2016)3301, either by direct invitation or as a result of a call for applications.2.   Organisations, public entities and the competent authorities of third countries appointed as observers shall nominate their representatives.’;
5. in Article 10, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:‘4.   The Platform shall not have more than 20 observers.’;
6. Article 16 is replaced by the following:‘Article 16ApplicabilityThis Decision shall apply until 30 June 2030.’.
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
(1) Commission Decision 2017/C 31/12(1)established an expert group named ‘Platform on Animal Welfare’ (‘the Platform’). The main tasks of the Platform are to assist the Commission with the development and exchange of actions contributing to the implementation of Union animal welfare legislation and the understanding of Union legislation and international standards on animal welfare, to facilitate the development and use of voluntary commitments on animal welfare, to encourage dialogue on Union matters related to animal welfare, and to promote exchanges of scientific and technical knowledge, innovations, and good animal welfare practices.
(2) The period of application of Decision 2017/C 31/12 was initially set until 31 December 2019, and was extended first until 30 June 2021 by Commission Decision 2019/C 405/05(2), and then prolonged until 30 June 2025 by Commission Decision 2021/C 185/04(3).
(3) The Platform has become a widely recognised forum for keeping an open dialogue on animal welfare and sharing good practices aimed at improving animal welfare. While the Platform originally focused on assisting the Commission with the implementation of Union animal welfare legislation, among other tasks, the recent and future development of new and updated Union legislation on animal welfare means there is a need to collect the Platform’s input and views, this being one of several lines of consultations by the Commission in accordance with Better Regulation principles.
(4) Furthermore, in the context of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council(4), the Platform can assist the Commission with the development of guidance documents, or the preparation of non-legislative acts, by providing input on technical and scientific issues as well as practical experience in this area.
(5) Following the adoption by the Commission of the proposal for a Regulation on the welfare of dogs and cats(5)and their traceability, the Platform should broaden its membership by including experts in the area of the welfare of dogs and cats. For this reason, the number of members of the Platform should be increased by three members representing general business and professional organisations having activities at Union level, concerning animals or animal products, and products intended for animals, with specific competence in the sector of breeding and trading of dogs and cats and two members representing organisations from civil society having activities at Union level in relation to animal welfare, specifically competent in the area of the welfare of dogs and cats. The selection of these new members should be carried out via a public call for applications, to be published on the Register of Commission expert groups (‘the Register of expert groups’) and on dedicated websites.
(6) Decision 2017/C 31/12 does not specify whether third countries may be observers. It should be clarified that the competent authorities of third countries may be granted observer status in compliance with Commission Decision (2016)3301(6). Furthermore, given the relevance of their technical expertise for the tasks of the Platform to promote the exchange of experiences and good practices, scientific knowledge and innovation related to animal welfare in the Union, the EU Reference Centres for Animal Welfare designated in accordance with Article 95(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 should participate in the Platform as observers for their respective designation period. The number of observers should, therefore, be increased to a maximum of 20 observers.
(7) It is also appropriate that the period of application of Decision 2017/C 31/12 be extended by five years until 30 June 2030.
(8) Decision 2017/C 31/12 should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article
Decision 2017/C 31/12 is amended as follows:
1.
in Article 4, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
‘1. The Platform shall be composed of not more than 85 members.’
2.
in Article 5, paragraph 5 is replaced by the following:
‘5. Members shall be appointed until 30 June 2030. They shall remain in office until the end of their term of office. Their term of office may be renewed.’
3.
in Article 7, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:
‘2. In principle, the Platform shall meet at least twice a year either at the premises of the Commission, or online, or in hybrid format, and whenever the Commission considers that a meeting is necessary.’
4.
in Article 10, paragraphs 1 and 2 are replaced by the following:
‘1. Individuals, organisations, public entities and the competent authorities of third countries may be granted observer status, in compliance with Commission Decision (2016)3301, either by direct invitation or as a result of a call for applications.
2. Organisations, public entities and the competent authorities of third countries appointed as observers shall nominate their representatives.’
5.
in Article 10, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:
‘4. The Platform shall not have more than 20 observers.’
6.
Article 16 is replaced by the following:
This Decision shall apply until 30 June 2030.’

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
(1) Commission Decision 2017/C 31/12(1)established an expert group named ‘Platform on Animal Welfare’ (‘the Platform’). The main tasks of the Platform are to assist the Commission with the development and exchange of actions contributing to the implementation of Union animal welfare legislation and the understanding of Union legislation and international standards on animal welfare, to facilitate the development and use of voluntary commitments on animal welfare, to encourage dialogue on Union matters related to animal welfare, and to promote exchanges of scientific and technical knowledge, innovations, and good animal welfare practices.
(2) The period of application of Decision 2017/C 31/12 was initially set until 31 December 2019, and was extended first until 30 June 2021 by Commission Decision 2019/C 405/05(2), and then prolonged until 30 June 2025 by Commission Decision 2021/C 185/04(3).
(3) The Platform has become a widely recognised forum for keeping an open dialogue on animal welfare and sharing good practices aimed at improving animal welfare. While the Platform originally focused on assisting the Commission with the implementation of Union animal welfare legislation, among other tasks, the recent and future development of new and updated Union legislation on animal welfare means there is a need to collect the Platform’s input and views, this being one of several lines of consultations by the Commission in accordance with Better Regulation principles.
(4) Furthermore, in the context of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council(4), the Platform can assist the Commission with the development of guidance documents, or the preparation of non-legislative acts, by providing input on technical and scientific issues as well as practical experience in this area.
(5) Following the adoption by the Commission of the proposal for a Regulation on the welfare of dogs and cats(5)and their traceability, the Platform should broaden its membership by including experts in the area of the welfare of dogs and cats. For this reason, the number of members of the Platform should be increased by three members representing general business and professional organisations having activities at Union level, concerning animals or animal products, and products intended for animals, with specific competence in the sector of breeding and trading of dogs and cats and two members representing organisations from civil society having activities at Union level in relation to animal welfare, specifically competent in the area of the welfare of dogs and cats. The selection of these new members should be carried out via a public call for applications, to be published on the Register of Commission expert groups (‘the Register of expert groups’) and on dedicated websites.
(6) Decision 2017/C 31/12 does not specify whether third countries may be observers. It should be clarified that the competent authorities of third countries may be granted observer status in compliance with Commission Decision (2016)3301(6). Furthermore, given the relevance of their technical expertise for the tasks of the Platform to promote the exchange of experiences and good practices, scientific knowledge and innovation related to animal welfare in the Union, the EU Reference Centres for Animal Welfare designated in accordance with Article 95(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 should participate in the Platform as observers for their respective designation period. The number of observers should, therefore, be increased to a maximum of 20 observers.
(7) It is also appropriate that the period of application of Decision 2017/C 31/12 be extended by five years until 30 June 2030.
(8) Decision 2017/C 31/12 should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Decision 2017/C 31/12 is amended as follows:
1.
in Article 4, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
‘1. The Platform shall be composed of not more than 85 members.’
2.
in Article 5, paragraph 5 is replaced by the following:
‘5. Members shall be appointed until 30 June 2030. They shall remain in office until the end of their term of office. Their term of office may be renewed.’
3.
in Article 7, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:
‘2. In principle, the Platform shall meet at least twice a year either at the premises of the Commission, or online, or in hybrid format, and whenever the Commission considers that a meeting is necessary.’
4.
in Article 10, paragraphs 1 and 2 are replaced by the following:
‘1. Individuals, organisations, public entities and the competent authorities of third countries may be granted observer status, in compliance with Commission Decision (2016)3301, either by direct invitation or as a result of a call for applications.
2. Organisations, public entities and the competent authorities of third countries appointed as observers shall nominate their representatives.’
5.
in Article 10, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:
‘4. The Platform shall not have more than 20 observers.’
6.
Article 16 is replaced by the following:
This Decision shall apply until 30 June 2030.’

Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/308 of 14 February 2025 establishing a uniform format for the report on the reintroduction or prolongation of border control at internal borders in accordance with Article 33 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council

January 13, 2026
Official Journalof the European Union ENL series
2025/308 17.2.2025
(1) The establishment of an area where persons are free to move without internal borders is one of the main achievements of the Union. Therefore, the reintroduction of border control at internal borders should remain an exception and should only be a measure of last resort.
(2) Regulation (EU) 2016/399 obliges Member States which have carried out border control at internal borders to present a report to the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on the reintroduction and, where applicable, the prolongation of border control at internal borders, within 4 weeks of the lifting of border control at internal borders.
(3) The Commission is to adopt an implementing act to establish a uniform format for the report on the reintroduction and, where applicable, the prolongation of border control at internal borders.
(4) The uniform format should include all elements that Member States are required to provide under Regulation (EU) 2016/399.
(5) The Commission may issue an opinion on theex postassessment of the temporary reintroduction of border control at one or more internal borders or at parts thereof.
(6) In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark did not take part in the adoption of Regulation (EU) 2024/1717 of the European Parliament and of the Council(2)amending Regulation (EU) 2016/399 and is not bound by it or subject to its application. However, given that Regulation (EU) 2024/1717 builds upon the Schengenacquis, Denmark, in accordance with Article 4 of that Protocol, notified on 19 November 2024 its decision to implement Regulation (EU) 2024/1717 in its national law. Denmark is therefore bound under international law to implement this Decision.
(7) This Decision does not constitute a development of the provisions of the Schengenacquis, in which Ireland takes part in accordance with Council Decision 2002/192/EC(3). Ireland is therefore not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application.
(8) As regards Cyprus, this Decision constitutes an act building upon, or otherwise related to, the Schengenacquiswithin the meaning of Article 3(2) of the 2003 Act of Accession.
(9) As regards Iceland and Norway, this Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengenacquiswithin the meaning of the Agreement concluded by the Council of the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the latters’ association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengenacquis(4), which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, point A, of Council Decision 1999/437/EC(5).
(10) As regards Switzerland, this Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengenacquiswithin the meaning of the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengenacquis(6)which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, point A, of Decision 1999/437/EC read in conjunction with Article 3 of Council Decision 2008/146/EC(7).
(11) As regards Liechtenstein, this Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengenacquiswithin the meaning of the Protocol between the European Union, the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the accession of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengenacquis(8)which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, point A, of Decision 1999/437/EC read in conjunction with Article 3 of Council Decision 2011/350/EU(9).
(12) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Schengen Borders Code Committee,
Please indicate Member State submitting the report.
Please indicate date.
Please indicate the period covered by the report, with reference to the notification for this reintroduction or prolongation of border control at the internal borders.
☐ within 4 weeks of the lifting of border control at internal borders
☐ at the expiry of the first 12 months, where border control was prolonged as referred to in Article 25a(5) of Regulation (EU) 2016/39900
☐ at the expiry of the second 12 months, where border control was prolonged as referred to in Article 25a(5) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399
☐ first reintroduction of border control at internal borders (unforeseeable event): Article 25a(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399
☐ prolongation of border control at internal borders (unforeseeable event): Article 25a(3) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399
☐ first reintroduction of border control at internal borders (foreseeable event): Article 25a(4) and (5) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399
☐ prolongation of border control at internal borders (foreseeable event): Article 25a(4) and (5) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399
☐ prolongation of border control at internal borders after 2 years, for major exceptional situation: Article 25a(6) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399
☐ prolongation of border control at internal borders after 2 years and 6 months, for major exceptional situation: Article 25a(6) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399
☐ reintroduction of border control at internal borders in accordance with a Council Implementing Decision: Article 28(1) and (5) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399
6.1.Number of persons and vehicles controlled.6.2.Nature and modus operandi of the internal border control:a)static or dynamicb)continuous or spot-checkc)frequencyd)duratione)intensityf)authorities carrying out the border controlg)use of infrastructureh)use of technological means6.3.Number of cross-border traffic connections that have been closed (road, water, rail) in connection with the reintroduction or prolongation of border control at internal borders6.4.Consultations with neighbouring Member States, either prior, during or after, the reintroduction or prolongation of border control at internal borders6.5.Action taken in response to Commission opinion(s) (if applicable)6.6.Action taken in response to a consultation process (if applicable)6.7.Use and accuracy of the risk assessments made prior, during or after, the reintroduction of border control at internal borders.6.8.Information on operational cooperation and information exchange with Member States, either prior, during or after the reintroduction of internal border control.If the requested information is not available, please explain and provide estimates where possible. 6.1. Number of persons and vehicles controlled. 6.2. Nature and modus operandi of the internal border control:a)static or dynamicb)continuous or spot-checkc)frequencyd)duratione)intensityf)authorities carrying out the border controlg)use of infrastructureh)use of technological means a) static or dynamic b) continuous or spot-check c) frequency d) duration e) intensity f) authorities carrying out the border control g) use of infrastructure h) use of technological means 6.3. Number of cross-border traffic connections that have been closed (road, water, rail) in connection with the reintroduction or prolongation of border control at internal borders 6.4. Consultations with neighbouring Member States, either prior, during or after, the reintroduction or prolongation of border control at internal borders 6.5. Action taken in response to Commission opinion(s) (if applicable) 6.6. Action taken in response to a consultation process (if applicable) 6.7. Use and accuracy of the risk assessments made prior, during or after, the reintroduction of border control at internal borders. 6.8. Information on operational cooperation and information exchange with Member States, either prior, during or after the reintroduction of internal border control.If the requested information is not available, please explain and provide estimates where possible.
6.1. Number of persons and vehicles controlled.
6.2. Nature and modus operandi of the internal border control:a)static or dynamicb)continuous or spot-checkc)frequencyd)duratione)intensityf)authorities carrying out the border controlg)use of infrastructureh)use of technological means a) static or dynamic b) continuous or spot-check c) frequency d) duration e) intensity f) authorities carrying out the border control g) use of infrastructure h) use of technological means
a) static or dynamic
b) continuous or spot-check
c) frequency
d) duration
e) intensity
f) authorities carrying out the border control
g) use of infrastructure
h) use of technological means
6.3. Number of cross-border traffic connections that have been closed (road, water, rail) in connection with the reintroduction or prolongation of border control at internal borders
6.4. Consultations with neighbouring Member States, either prior, during or after, the reintroduction or prolongation of border control at internal borders
6.5. Action taken in response to Commission opinion(s) (if applicable)
6.6. Action taken in response to a consultation process (if applicable)
6.7. Use and accuracy of the risk assessments made prior, during or after, the reintroduction of border control at internal borders.
6.8. Information on operational cooperation and information exchange with Member States, either prior, during or after the reintroduction of internal border control.If the requested information is not available, please explain and provide estimates where possible.
6.1. Number of persons and vehicles controlled.
6.2. Nature and modus operandi of the internal border control:a)static or dynamicb)continuous or spot-checkc)frequencyd)duratione)intensityf)authorities carrying out the border controlg)use of infrastructureh)use of technological means a) static or dynamic b) continuous or spot-check c) frequency d) duration e) intensity f) authorities carrying out the border control g) use of infrastructure h) use of technological means
a) static or dynamic
b) continuous or spot-check
c) frequency
d) duration
e) intensity
f) authorities carrying out the border control
g) use of infrastructure
h) use of technological means
a) static or dynamic
b) continuous or spot-check
c) frequency
d) duration
e) intensity
f) authorities carrying out the border control
g) use of infrastructure
h) use of technological means
6.3. Number of cross-border traffic connections that have been closed (road, water, rail) in connection with the reintroduction or prolongation of border control at internal borders
6.4. Consultations with neighbouring Member States, either prior, during or after, the reintroduction or prolongation of border control at internal borders
6.5. Action taken in response to Commission opinion(s) (if applicable)
6.6. Action taken in response to a consultation process (if applicable)
6.7. Use and accuracy of the risk assessments made prior, during or after, the reintroduction of border control at internal borders.
6.8. Information on operational cooperation and information exchange with Member States, either prior, during or after the reintroduction of internal border control.If the requested information is not available, please explain and provide estimates where possible.
7.1.Appropriateness: extent to which the reintroduction or prolongation of border control at internal borders adequately remedied the threat7.2.Reasons for which it was not possible to attain the objectives by:a)the use of alternative measures, such as proportionate checks carried out in the context of checks within the territory as referred to in Article 23, point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2016/399;b)the use of the procedure laid down in Article 23a of Regulation (EU) 2016/399;c)other forms of police cooperation provided for under Union law;d)common measures regarding temporary restrictions on travel to the Member States as referred to in Article 21a(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399).7.3.Impact on the movement of persons within the area without internal border control and the functioning of cross-border regionsPlease provide data as to changes in cross border flows, in particular in relation to frontier workers and economic operators, waiting times and traffic congestion.Please indicate which cross-border regions, as notified under Article 42b of Regulation (EU) 2016/399, were affected by border control at internal borders.Please indicate the measures that were taken to mitigate the impact of border control at internal borders.Where relevant, include information on complaints and legal challenges against the reintroduction of internal border control at national level.7.4.If the threat consisted of an exceptional situation characterised by sudden large-scale unauthorised movements of third country nationals, within the meaning of Article 25(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2016/399a)Evaluation of the nature and evolution of the strain that was put on the overall resources and capacities, the preparation of competent authorities and the risk to the overall functioning of the Schengen area;b)Evaluation of the accuracy of previous risk-assessments and the information provided, including any information from Union Agencies.7.5.If applicable, factors that led to the decision to lift border control at internal borders7.6.If available, number of persons apprehended during the reintroduction of border control at internal bordersIf available, please specify the number of persons apprehended on suspicion of:a)terrorist offences;b)human smuggling;c)human trafficking;d)criminal offences, not including terrorism, human smuggling, or human trafficking;e)irregular entry or stay (i.e. not or no longer fulfilling the entry requirements of Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 or crossing the internal border outside authorised border crossing points).7.7.Number of applications for international protection made at the internal border during the reintroduction or prolongation of border control at internal borders a)the use of alternative measures, such as proportionate checks carried out in the context of checks within the territory as referred to in Article 23, point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2016/399;b)the use of the procedure laid down in Article 23a of Regulation (EU) 2016/399;c)other forms of police cooperation provided for under Union law;d)common measures regarding temporary restrictions on travel to the Member States as referred to in Article 21a(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399). a) the use of alternative measures, such as proportionate checks carried out in the context of checks within the territory as referred to in Article 23, point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2016/399; b) the use of the procedure laid down in Article 23a of Regulation (EU) 2016/399; c) other forms of police cooperation provided for under Union law; d) common measures regarding temporary restrictions on travel to the Member States as referred to in Article 21a(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399). Please provide data as to changes in cross border flows, in particular in relation to frontier workers and economic operators, waiting times and traffic congestion.Please indicate which cross-border regions, as notified under Article 42b of Regulation (EU) 2016/399, were affected by border control at internal borders.Please indicate the measures that were taken to mitigate the impact of border control at internal borders.Where relevant, include information on complaints and legal challenges against the reintroduction of internal border control at national level. a)Evaluation of the nature and evolution of the strain that was put on the overall resources and capacities, the preparation of competent authorities and the risk to the overall functioning of the Schengen area;b)Evaluation of the accuracy of previous risk-assessments and the information provided, including any information from Union Agencies. a) Evaluation of the nature and evolution of the strain that was put on the overall resources and capacities, the preparation of competent authorities and the risk to the overall functioning of the Schengen area; b) Evaluation of the accuracy of previous risk-assessments and the information provided, including any information from Union Agencies. If available, please specify the number of persons apprehended on suspicion of:a)terrorist offences;b)human smuggling;c)human trafficking;d)criminal offences, not including terrorism, human smuggling, or human trafficking;e)irregular entry or stay (i.e. not or no longer fulfilling the entry requirements of Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 or crossing the internal border outside authorised border crossing points). a) terrorist offences; b) human smuggling; c) human trafficking; d) criminal offences, not including terrorism, human smuggling, or human trafficking; e) irregular entry or stay (i.e. not or no longer fulfilling the entry requirements of Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 or crossing the internal border outside authorised border crossing points).
a)the use of alternative measures, such as proportionate checks carried out in the context of checks within the territory as referred to in Article 23, point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2016/399;b)the use of the procedure laid down in Article 23a of Regulation (EU) 2016/399;c)other forms of police cooperation provided for under Union law;d)common measures regarding temporary restrictions on travel to the Member States as referred to in Article 21a(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399). a) the use of alternative measures, such as proportionate checks carried out in the context of checks within the territory as referred to in Article 23, point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2016/399; b) the use of the procedure laid down in Article 23a of Regulation (EU) 2016/399; c) other forms of police cooperation provided for under Union law; d) common measures regarding temporary restrictions on travel to the Member States as referred to in Article 21a(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399).
a) the use of alternative measures, such as proportionate checks carried out in the context of checks within the territory as referred to in Article 23, point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2016/399;
b) the use of the procedure laid down in Article 23a of Regulation (EU) 2016/399;
c) other forms of police cooperation provided for under Union law;
d) common measures regarding temporary restrictions on travel to the Member States as referred to in Article 21a(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399).
Please provide data as to changes in cross border flows, in particular in relation to frontier workers and economic operators, waiting times and traffic congestion.Please indicate which cross-border regions, as notified under Article 42b of Regulation (EU) 2016/399, were affected by border control at internal borders.Please indicate the measures that were taken to mitigate the impact of border control at internal borders.Where relevant, include information on complaints and legal challenges against the reintroduction of internal border control at national level.
a)Evaluation of the nature and evolution of the strain that was put on the overall resources and capacities, the preparation of competent authorities and the risk to the overall functioning of the Schengen area;b)Evaluation of the accuracy of previous risk-assessments and the information provided, including any information from Union Agencies. a) Evaluation of the nature and evolution of the strain that was put on the overall resources and capacities, the preparation of competent authorities and the risk to the overall functioning of the Schengen area; b) Evaluation of the accuracy of previous risk-assessments and the information provided, including any information from Union Agencies.
a) Evaluation of the nature and evolution of the strain that was put on the overall resources and capacities, the preparation of competent authorities and the risk to the overall functioning of the Schengen area;
b) Evaluation of the accuracy of previous risk-assessments and the information provided, including any information from Union Agencies.
If available, please specify the number of persons apprehended on suspicion of:a)terrorist offences;b)human smuggling;c)human trafficking;d)criminal offences, not including terrorism, human smuggling, or human trafficking;e)irregular entry or stay (i.e. not or no longer fulfilling the entry requirements of Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 or crossing the internal border outside authorised border crossing points). a) terrorist offences; b) human smuggling; c) human trafficking; d) criminal offences, not including terrorism, human smuggling, or human trafficking; e) irregular entry or stay (i.e. not or no longer fulfilling the entry requirements of Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 or crossing the internal border outside authorised border crossing points).
a) terrorist offences;
b) human smuggling;
c) human trafficking;
d) criminal offences, not including terrorism, human smuggling, or human trafficking;
e) irregular entry or stay (i.e. not or no longer fulfilling the entry requirements of Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 or crossing the internal border outside authorised border crossing points).
a)the use of alternative measures, such as proportionate checks carried out in the context of checks within the territory as referred to in Article 23, point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2016/399;b)the use of the procedure laid down in Article 23a of Regulation (EU) 2016/399;c)other forms of police cooperation provided for under Union law;d)common measures regarding temporary restrictions on travel to the Member States as referred to in Article 21a(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399). a) the use of alternative measures, such as proportionate checks carried out in the context of checks within the territory as referred to in Article 23, point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2016/399; b) the use of the procedure laid down in Article 23a of Regulation (EU) 2016/399; c) other forms of police cooperation provided for under Union law; d) common measures regarding temporary restrictions on travel to the Member States as referred to in Article 21a(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399).
a) the use of alternative measures, such as proportionate checks carried out in the context of checks within the territory as referred to in Article 23, point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2016/399;
b) the use of the procedure laid down in Article 23a of Regulation (EU) 2016/399;
c) other forms of police cooperation provided for under Union law;
d) common measures regarding temporary restrictions on travel to the Member States as referred to in Article 21a(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399).
a) the use of alternative measures, such as proportionate checks carried out in the context of checks within the territory as referred to in Article 23, point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2016/399;
b) the use of the procedure laid down in Article 23a of Regulation (EU) 2016/399;
c) other forms of police cooperation provided for under Union law;
d) common measures regarding temporary restrictions on travel to the Member States as referred to in Article 21a(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399).
Please provide data as to changes in cross border flows, in particular in relation to frontier workers and economic operators, waiting times and traffic congestion.Please indicate which cross-border regions, as notified under Article 42b of Regulation (EU) 2016/399, were affected by border control at internal borders.Please indicate the measures that were taken to mitigate the impact of border control at internal borders.Where relevant, include information on complaints and legal challenges against the reintroduction of internal border control at national level.
a)Evaluation of the nature and evolution of the strain that was put on the overall resources and capacities, the preparation of competent authorities and the risk to the overall functioning of the Schengen area;b)Evaluation of the accuracy of previous risk-assessments and the information provided, including any information from Union Agencies. a) Evaluation of the nature and evolution of the strain that was put on the overall resources and capacities, the preparation of competent authorities and the risk to the overall functioning of the Schengen area; b) Evaluation of the accuracy of previous risk-assessments and the information provided, including any information from Union Agencies.
a) Evaluation of the nature and evolution of the strain that was put on the overall resources and capacities, the preparation of competent authorities and the risk to the overall functioning of the Schengen area;
b) Evaluation of the accuracy of previous risk-assessments and the information provided, including any information from Union Agencies.
a) Evaluation of the nature and evolution of the strain that was put on the overall resources and capacities, the preparation of competent authorities and the risk to the overall functioning of the Schengen area;
b) Evaluation of the accuracy of previous risk-assessments and the information provided, including any information from Union Agencies.
If available, please specify the number of persons apprehended on suspicion of:a)terrorist offences;b)human smuggling;c)human trafficking;d)criminal offences, not including terrorism, human smuggling, or human trafficking;e)irregular entry or stay (i.e. not or no longer fulfilling the entry requirements of Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 or crossing the internal border outside authorised border crossing points). a) terrorist offences; b) human smuggling; c) human trafficking; d) criminal offences, not including terrorism, human smuggling, or human trafficking; e) irregular entry or stay (i.e. not or no longer fulfilling the entry requirements of Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 or crossing the internal border outside authorised border crossing points).
a) terrorist offences;
b) human smuggling;
c) human trafficking;
d) criminal offences, not including terrorism, human smuggling, or human trafficking;
e) irregular entry or stay (i.e. not or no longer fulfilling the entry requirements of Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 or crossing the internal border outside authorised border crossing points).
a) terrorist offences;
b) human smuggling;
c) human trafficking;
d) criminal offences, not including terrorism, human smuggling, or human trafficking;
e) irregular entry or stay (i.e. not or no longer fulfilling the entry requirements of Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 or crossing the internal border outside authorised border crossing points).
8.1.If available, total number of third country nationals not admitted during the reintroduction of internal border control. Please also specify, if available, the number of persons:a)issued with a return decision following apprehension and/or a refusal of entry decision under analogous application of Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399;b)transferred under the procedure referred to in Article 23a of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 (if applied in parallel);c)readmitted under pre-existing bilateral readmission agreements or arrangements;d)other (please specify the applicable legal basis).8.2.If applicable: explain the special circumstances justifying the parallel application of Article 23a of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 during the reintroduction or prolongation of border control at internal borders 8.1. If available, total number of third country nationals not admitted during the reintroduction of internal border control. Please also specify, if available, the number of persons:a)issued with a return decision following apprehension and/or a refusal of entry decision under analogous application of Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399;b)transferred under the procedure referred to in Article 23a of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 (if applied in parallel);c)readmitted under pre-existing bilateral readmission agreements or arrangements;d)other (please specify the applicable legal basis). a) issued with a return decision following apprehension and/or a refusal of entry decision under analogous application of Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399; b) transferred under the procedure referred to in Article 23a of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 (if applied in parallel); c) readmitted under pre-existing bilateral readmission agreements or arrangements; d) other (please specify the applicable legal basis). 8.2. If applicable: explain the special circumstances justifying the parallel application of Article 23a of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 during the reintroduction or prolongation of border control at internal borders
8.1. If available, total number of third country nationals not admitted during the reintroduction of internal border control. Please also specify, if available, the number of persons:a)issued with a return decision following apprehension and/or a refusal of entry decision under analogous application of Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399;b)transferred under the procedure referred to in Article 23a of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 (if applied in parallel);c)readmitted under pre-existing bilateral readmission agreements or arrangements;d)other (please specify the applicable legal basis). a) issued with a return decision following apprehension and/or a refusal of entry decision under analogous application of Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399; b) transferred under the procedure referred to in Article 23a of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 (if applied in parallel); c) readmitted under pre-existing bilateral readmission agreements or arrangements; d) other (please specify the applicable legal basis).
a) issued with a return decision following apprehension and/or a refusal of entry decision under analogous application of Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399;
b) transferred under the procedure referred to in Article 23a of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 (if applied in parallel);
c) readmitted under pre-existing bilateral readmission agreements or arrangements;
d) other (please specify the applicable legal basis).
8.2. If applicable: explain the special circumstances justifying the parallel application of Article 23a of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 during the reintroduction or prolongation of border control at internal borders
8.1. If available, total number of third country nationals not admitted during the reintroduction of internal border control. Please also specify, if available, the number of persons:a)issued with a return decision following apprehension and/or a refusal of entry decision under analogous application of Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399;b)transferred under the procedure referred to in Article 23a of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 (if applied in parallel);c)readmitted under pre-existing bilateral readmission agreements or arrangements;d)other (please specify the applicable legal basis). a) issued with a return decision following apprehension and/or a refusal of entry decision under analogous application of Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399; b) transferred under the procedure referred to in Article 23a of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 (if applied in parallel); c) readmitted under pre-existing bilateral readmission agreements or arrangements; d) other (please specify the applicable legal basis).
a) issued with a return decision following apprehension and/or a refusal of entry decision under analogous application of Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399;
b) transferred under the procedure referred to in Article 23a of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 (if applied in parallel);
c) readmitted under pre-existing bilateral readmission agreements or arrangements;
d) other (please specify the applicable legal basis).
a) issued with a return decision following apprehension and/or a refusal of entry decision under analogous application of Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399;
b) transferred under the procedure referred to in Article 23a of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 (if applied in parallel);
c) readmitted under pre-existing bilateral readmission agreements or arrangements;
d) other (please specify the applicable legal basis).
8.2. If applicable: explain the special circumstances justifying the parallel application of Article 23a of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 during the reintroduction or prolongation of border control at internal borders
a)Alternative measures, such as proportionate checks as referred to in Article 23 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399b)Other forms of police cooperation under Union lawc)Temporary public health related restrictions on travel (Article 21a(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399)d)Regional and bilateral cooperation initiatives, including with third countries a) Alternative measures, such as proportionate checks as referred to in Article 23 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 b) Other forms of police cooperation under Union law c) Temporary public health related restrictions on travel (Article 21a(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399) d) Regional and bilateral cooperation initiatives, including with third countries
a) Alternative measures, such as proportionate checks as referred to in Article 23 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399
b) Other forms of police cooperation under Union law
c) Temporary public health related restrictions on travel (Article 21a(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399)
d) Regional and bilateral cooperation initiatives, including with third countries
a) Alternative measures, such as proportionate checks as referred to in Article 23 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399
b) Other forms of police cooperation under Union law
c) Temporary public health related restrictions on travel (Article 21a(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399)
d) Regional and bilateral cooperation initiatives, including with third countries
Please indicate if any part of this report is to remain confidential, and, if so, which.
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (1), and in particular Article 33(4) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) The establishment of an area where persons are free to move without internal borders is one of the main achievements of the Union. Therefore, the reintroduction of border control at internal borders should remain an exception and should only be a measure of last resort.
(2) Regulation (EU) 2016/399 obliges Member States which have carried out border control at internal borders to present a report to the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on the reintroduction and, where applicable, the prolongation of border control at internal borders, within 4 weeks of the lifting of border control at internal borders.
(3) The Commission is to adopt an implementing act to establish a uniform format for the report on the reintroduction and, where applicable, the prolongation of border control at internal borders.
(4) The uniform format should include all elements that Member States are required to provide under Regulation (EU) 2016/399.
(5) The Commission may issue an opinion on the ex post assessment of the temporary reintroduction of border control at one or more internal borders or at parts thereof.
(6) In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark did not take part in the adoption of Regulation (EU) 2024/1717 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) amending Regulation (EU) 2016/399 and is not bound by it or subject to its application. However, given that Regulation (EU) 2024/1717 builds upon the Schengen acquis, Denmark, in accordance with Article 4 of that Protocol, notified on 19 November 2024 its decision to implement Regulation (EU) 2024/1717 in its national law. Denmark is therefore bound under international law to implement this Decision.
(7) This Decision does not constitute a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis, in which Ireland takes part in accordance with Council Decision 2002/192/EC (3). Ireland is therefore not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application.
(8) As regards Cyprus, this Decision constitutes an act building upon, or otherwise related to, the Schengen acquis within the meaning of Article 3(2) of the 2003 Act of Accession.
(9) As regards Iceland and Norway, this Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Agreement concluded by the Council of the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the latters’ association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (4), which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, point A, of Council Decision 1999/437/EC (5).
(10) As regards Switzerland, this Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (6) which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, point A, of Decision 1999/437/EC read in conjunction with Article 3 of Council Decision 2008/146/EC (7).
(11) As regards Liechtenstein, this Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Protocol between the European Union, the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the accession of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (8) which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, point A, of Decision 1999/437/EC read in conjunction with Article 3 of Council Decision 2011/350/EU (9).
(12) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Schengen Borders Code Committee,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
The uniform format for the report on the reintroduction or prolongation of border control at internal borders by Member States, as referred to in Article 33(4) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399, shall be as set out in the Annex to this Decision.
This Decision shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

1.   Report submitted by:

Please indicate Member State submitting the report.

2. Date of submission:

Please indicate date.

3. Period covered by the report:

Please indicate the period covered by the report, with reference to the notification for this reintroduction or prolongation of border control at the internal borders.

4. Report submitted:

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within 4 weeks of the lifting of border control at internal borders

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at the expiry of the first 12 months, where border control was prolonged as referred to in Article 25a(5) of Regulation (EU) 2016/39900

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at the expiry of the second 12 months, where border control was prolonged as referred to in Article 25a(5) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399

5. Report in relation to the lifting of border control at the internal border after:

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first reintroduction of border control at internal borders (unforeseeable event): Article 25a(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399

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prolongation of border control at internal borders (unforeseeable event): Article 25a(3) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399

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first reintroduction of border control at internal borders (foreseeable event): Article 25a(4) and (5) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399

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prolongation of border control at internal borders (foreseeable event): Article 25a(4) and (5) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399

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prolongation of border control at internal borders after 2 years, for major exceptional situation: Article 25a(6) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399

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prolongation of border control at internal borders after 2 years and 6 months, for major exceptional situation: Article 25a(6) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399

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reintroduction of border control at internal borders in accordance with a Council Implementing Decision: Article 28(1) and (5) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399

6. Description of the practical implementation of border control at internal borders (per part and/or border crossing point)

6.1. Number of persons and vehicles controlled.
6.2. Nature and modus operandi of the internal border control: a)
static or dynamic b)
continuous or spot-check c)
frequency d)
duration e)
intensity f)
authorities carrying out the border control g)
use of infrastructure h)
use of technological means
6.3. Number of cross-border traffic connections that have been closed (road, water, rail) in connection with the reintroduction or prolongation of border control at internal borders
6.4. Consultations with neighbouring Member States, either prior, during or after, the reintroduction or prolongation of border control at internal borders
6.5. Action taken in response to Commission opinion(s) (if applicable)
6.6. Action taken in response to a consultation process (if applicable)
6.7. Use and accuracy of the risk assessments made prior, during or after, the reintroduction of border control at internal borders.
6.8. Information on operational cooperation and information exchange with Member States, either prior, during or after the reintroduction of internal border control.
If the requested information is not available, please explain and provide estimates where possible.

7. Initial and follow-up assessment, as well as ex-post assessment, of proportionality and necessity

7.1. Appropriateness: extent to which the reintroduction or prolongation of border control at internal borders adequately remedied the threat

7.2. Reasons for which it was not possible to attain the objectives by: a)
the use of alternative measures, such as proportionate checks carried out in the context of checks within the territory as referred to in Article 23, point (a), of Regulation (EU) 2016/399; b)
the use of the procedure laid down in Article 23a of Regulation (EU) 2016/399; c)
other forms of police cooperation provided for under Union law; d)
common measures regarding temporary restrictions on travel to the Member States as referred to in Article 21a(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399).
7.3. Impact on the movement of persons within the area without internal border control and the functioning of cross-border regions
Please provide data as to changes in cross border flows, in particular in relation to frontier workers and economic operators, waiting times and traffic congestion.
Please indicate which cross-border regions, as notified under Article 42b of Regulation (EU) 2016/399, were affected by border control at internal borders.
Please indicate the measures that were taken to mitigate the impact of border control at internal borders.
Where relevant, include information on complaints and legal challenges against the reintroduction of internal border control at national level.
7.4. If the threat consisted of an exceptional situation characterised by sudden large-scale unauthorised movements of third country nationals, within the meaning of Article 25(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 a)
Evaluation of the nature and evolution of the strain that was put on the overall resources and capacities, the preparation of competent authorities and the risk to the overall functioning of the Schengen area; b)
Evaluation of the accuracy of previous risk-assessments and the information provided, including any information from Union Agencies.
7.5. If applicable, factors that led to the decision to lift border control at internal borders

7.6. If available, number of persons apprehended during the reintroduction of border control at internal borders
If available, please specify the number of persons apprehended on suspicion of: a)
terrorist offences; b)
human smuggling; c)
human trafficking; d)
criminal offences, not including terrorism, human smuggling, or human trafficking; e)
irregular entry or stay (i.e. not or no longer fulfilling the entry requirements of Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 or crossing the internal border outside authorised border crossing points).
7.7. Number of applications for international protection made at the internal border during the reintroduction or prolongation of border control at internal borders

8. Refusal, transfer and readmission at the internal borders

8.1. If available, total number of third country nationals not admitted during the reintroduction of internal border control. Please also specify, if available, the number of persons: a)
issued with a return decision following apprehension and/or a refusal of entry decision under analogous application of Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399; b)
transferred under the procedure referred to in Article 23a of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 (if applied in parallel); c)
readmitted under pre-existing bilateral readmission agreements or arrangements; d)
other (please specify the applicable legal basis).
8.2. If applicable: explain the special circumstances justifying the parallel application of Article 23a of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 during the reintroduction or prolongation of border control at internal borders

9. Overview of measures applied in parallel during the reintroduction or prolongation of border control at internal borders

a)
Alternative measures, such as proportionate checks as referred to in Article 23 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 b)
Other forms of police cooperation under Union law c)
Temporary public health related restrictions on travel (Article 21a(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399) d)
Regional and bilateral cooperation initiatives, including with third countries

10. Confidentiality of information (Article 35 of Regulation (EU) 2016/399)

Please indicate if any part of this report is to remain confidential, and, if so, which.

Council Decision of 22 May 2025 replacing a member of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) for Denmark

January 13, 2026
Official Journalof the European Union ENC series
C/2025/3007 28.5.2025
(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 employers’ organisations category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Ms Elisabeth LUND NYBORG.
(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) 2019/128 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 employers’ organisations category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Ms Elisabeth LUND NYBORG.
(3) The employers’ organisation BusinessEurope has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1
Mr Nicolaj JUUL SVARTÁ is appointed member of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training in place of Ms Elisabeth LUND NYBORG 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 employers’ organisations category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Ms Elisabeth LUND NYBORG.
(3) The employers’ organisation BusinessEurope has designated a candidate for the vacant seat,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Mr Nicolaj JUUL SVARTÁ is appointed member of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training in place of Ms Elisabeth LUND NYBORG 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 Implementing Decision (EU) of 22 May 2025 on the appointment of four full-time members of the Executive Board of the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism

January 13, 2026
Official Journalof the European Union ENC series
C/2025/2998 26.5.2025
(1) On 31 May 2024, the European Parliament and the Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2024/1620 establishing the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (‘the Authority’).
(2) Article 63 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1620 provides for the Executive Board of the Authority, composed of the Chair of the Authority and five full-time members, including the Vice-Chair. Those five full-time members are to be appointed by the Council, acting by qualified majority, following the submission to the European Parliament of a proposal of the General Board of the Authority, based on the shortlist of qualified candidates drawn up by the Commission, and the approval of that proposal by the European Parliament. That Article also provides for a term of office for the five full-time members of the Executive Board of four years.
(3) On 29 January 2025, the Commission prepared a shortlist of candidates for the appointment of the five full-time members of the Executive Board of the Authority and provided it to the European Parliament. The Council was informed of the shortlist on the same day.
(4) On 11 March 2025, the General Board of the Authority adopted a proposal for the appointment of Mr Simonas KRĖPŠTA, Ms Rikke-Louise PETERSEN, Mr Marcus PLEYER, Ms Derville ROWLAND and Mr Juan Manuel VEGA SERRANO as the five full-time members of the Executive Board of the Authority and submitted it to the European Parliament for approval. On 3 April 2025, the European Parliament approved the proposal for the appointment of the members of the Executive Board of the Authority.
(5) On 8 May 2025, Mr Marcus PLEYER withdrew his candidacy for personal reasons.
(6) Pursuant to Article 107 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1620, the Commission is responsible for the establishment of the Authority and for its initial operation until 31 December 2025. In view of the tasks and powers conferred upon it, it is appropriate that the Executive Board of the Authority be put in place promptly to ensure a smooth and expeditious handover. Four full-time members of the Executive Board of the Authority should therefore be appointed,
— Mr Simonas KRĖPŠTA
— Ms Rikke-Louise PETERSEN
— Ms Derville ROWLAND
— Mr Juan Manuel VEGA SERRANO.
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 291(2) thereof,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2024/1620 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 May 2024 establishing the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism and amending Regulations (EU) No 1093/2010, (EU) No 1094/2010 and (EU) No 1095/2010(1), and in particular Article 63 thereof,
(1) On 31 May 2024, the European Parliament and the Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2024/1620 establishing the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (‘the Authority’).
(2) Article 63 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1620 provides for the Executive Board of the Authority, composed of the Chair of the Authority and five full-time members, including the Vice-Chair. Those five full-time members are to be appointed by the Council, acting by qualified majority, following the submission to the European Parliament of a proposal of the General Board of the Authority, based on the shortlist of qualified candidates drawn up by the Commission, and the approval of that proposal by the European Parliament. That Article also provides for a term of office for the five full-time members of the Executive Board of four years.
(3) On 29 January 2025, the Commission prepared a shortlist of candidates for the appointment of the five full-time members of the Executive Board of the Authority and provided it to the European Parliament. The Council was informed of the shortlist on the same day.
(4) On 11 March 2025, the General Board of the Authority adopted a proposal for the appointment of Mr Simonas KRĖPŠTA, Ms Rikke-Louise PETERSEN, Mr Marcus PLEYER, Ms Derville ROWLAND and Mr Juan Manuel VEGA SERRANO as the five full-time members of the Executive Board of the Authority and submitted it to the European Parliament for approval. On 3 April 2025, the European Parliament approved the proposal for the appointment of the members of the Executive Board of the Authority.
(5) On 8 May 2025, Mr Marcus PLEYER withdrew his candidacy for personal reasons.
(6) Pursuant to Article 107 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1620, the Commission is responsible for the establishment of the Authority and for its initial operation until 31 December 2025. In view of the tasks and powers conferred upon it, it is appropriate that the Executive Board of the Authority be put in place promptly to ensure a smooth and expeditious handover. Four full-time members of the Executive Board of the Authority should therefore be appointed,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1
The following persons are hereby appointed as full-time members of the Executive Board of the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism for a term of office of four years from 1 June 2025:
—
Mr Simonas KRĖPŠTA
—
Ms Rikke-Louise PETERSEN
—
Ms Derville ROWLAND
—
Mr Juan Manuel VEGA SERRANO.

Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its publication in theOfficial Journal of the European Union.

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 291(2) thereof,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2024/1620 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 May 2024 establishing the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism and amending Regulations (EU) No 1093/2010, (EU) No 1094/2010 and (EU) No 1095/2010(1), and in particular Article 63 thereof,
(1) On 31 May 2024, the European Parliament and the Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2024/1620 establishing the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (‘the Authority’).
(2) Article 63 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1620 provides for the Executive Board of the Authority, composed of the Chair of the Authority and five full-time members, including the Vice-Chair. Those five full-time members are to be appointed by the Council, acting by qualified majority, following the submission to the European Parliament of a proposal of the General Board of the Authority, based on the shortlist of qualified candidates drawn up by the Commission, and the approval of that proposal by the European Parliament. That Article also provides for a term of office for the five full-time members of the Executive Board of four years.
(3) On 29 January 2025, the Commission prepared a shortlist of candidates for the appointment of the five full-time members of the Executive Board of the Authority and provided it to the European Parliament. The Council was informed of the shortlist on the same day.
(4) On 11 March 2025, the General Board of the Authority adopted a proposal for the appointment of Mr Simonas KRĖPŠTA, Ms Rikke-Louise PETERSEN, Mr Marcus PLEYER, Ms Derville ROWLAND and Mr Juan Manuel VEGA SERRANO as the five full-time members of the Executive Board of the Authority and submitted it to the European Parliament for approval. On 3 April 2025, the European Parliament approved the proposal for the appointment of the members of the Executive Board of the Authority.
(5) On 8 May 2025, Mr Marcus PLEYER withdrew his candidacy for personal reasons.
(6) Pursuant to Article 107 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1620, the Commission is responsible for the establishment of the Authority and for its initial operation until 31 December 2025. In view of the tasks and powers conferred upon it, it is appropriate that the Executive Board of the Authority be put in place promptly to ensure a smooth and expeditious handover. Four full-time members of the Executive Board of the Authority should therefore be appointed,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
The following persons are hereby appointed as full-time members of the Executive Board of the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism for a term of office of four years from 1 June 2025:
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Mr Simonas KRĖPŠTA
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Ms Rikke-Louise PETERSEN
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Ms Derville ROWLAND
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Mr Juan Manuel VEGA SERRANO.
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its publication in theOfficial Journal of the European Union.

Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/286 of 13 February 2025 amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/941 as regards the harmonised standards for hearing protectors, personal fall protection equipment and eye and face protection equipment, drafted in support of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council

January 13, 2026
Official Journalof the European Union ENL series
2025/286 14.2.2025
(1) In accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council(2), personal protective equipment that is in conformity with harmonised standards or parts thereof, the references of which have been published in theOfficial Journal of the European Union, is to be presumed to be in conformity with the essential health and safety requirements set out in Annex II to that Regulation covered by those standards or parts thereof.
(2) By Commission Implementing Decision C(2020)7924(3), the Commission made a request to the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (Cenelec) to revise and to complete the work on harmonised standards in support of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 to ensure that they continue to reflect the generally acknowledged state of the art in order to meet the essential health and safety requirements set out in Annex II to that Regulation.
(3) Implementing Decision C(2020)7924 has been amended by Commission Implementing Decision C(2024)2750(4)in order to adapt the scope of the request by adding and removing certain standards to take into account the latest technical and scientific progress, as well as the latest developments of standardisation activities at international and European levels, and to extend the deadline of standardisation activities in relation to certain standards and draft standards as the work on some of them could not be completed by the deadlines set in Implementing Decision C(2020) 7924.
(4) On the basis of the request set out in Implementing Decision C(2020)7924 as amended by Implementing Decision C(2024)2750, CEN revised the following harmonised standards, the references of which are published in theOfficial Journal of the European Unionby Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/941(5): EN 352-6:2020 on earmuffs with safety-related audio input, EN 352-8:2020 on entertainment audio earmuffs, EN 352-9:2020 on earplugs with safety-related audio input, EN 352-10:2020 on entertainment audio earplugs and EN 813:2008 on sit harnesses.
(5) As a result, CEN adopted the following standards and the amendments thereto: EN 352-6:2020+A1:2024, EN 352-8:2020+A1:2024, EN 352-9:2020+A1:2024, EN 352-10:2020+A1:2024 and EN 813:2024.
(6) The Commission, together with CEN, has assessed whether the standards and the amendments thereto, comply with the request set out in Implementing Decision C(2020)7924.
(7) The following harmonised standards and the amendments thereto satisfy the essential health and safety requirements which they aim to cover and which are set out in Regulation (EU) 2016/425: EN 352-6:2020+A1:2024, EN 352-8:2020+A1:2024, EN 352-9:2020+A1:2024, EN 352-10:2020+A1:2024 and EN 813:2024. It is therefore appropriate to publish the references of those harmonised standards and amendments thereto in theOfficial Journal of the European Union.
(8) Annex I to Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/941 provides the references of harmonised standards conferring a presumption of conformity with Regulation (EU) 2016/425. In order to ensure that the references of harmonised standards drafted in support of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 are listed in one act, the references of those standards and of the amendments thereto should be included in that Annex.
(9) It is necessary to withdraw the reference of harmonised standards EN 352-6:2020, EN 352-8:2020, EN 352-9:2020, EN 352-10:2020 and EN 813:2008 from theOfficial Journal of the European Union, given that those standards have been revised. It is therefore appropriate to delete theses references from Annex I to Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/941.
(10) It is also necessary to withdraw the reference of harmonised standard EN 175:1997 on equipment for eye and face protection during welding and allied processes from theOfficial Journal of the European Union, given that this standard has been withdrawn by CEN and replaced by EN ISO 16321-2:2021 the reference of which is published by Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/941.
(11) Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/941 should therefore be amended accordingly.
(12) In order to give manufacturers sufficient time to prepare for the application of the revised standard, it is necessary to defer the withdrawal of the reference of harmonised standards EN 175:1997, EN 352-6:2020, EN 352-8:2020, EN 352-9:2020, EN 352-10:2020 and EN 813:2008.
(13) Compliance with a harmonised standard confers a presumption of conformity with the corresponding essential requirements set out in Union harmonisation legislation from the date of publication of the reference of such standard in theOfficial Journal of the European Union. This Decision should enter into force on the day of its publication,
(1) row 14 is deleted;
(2) rows 25, 27, 28, 29 and 63 are deleted;
(3) the following rows are inserted in sequential order:‘25a.EN 352-6:2020+A1:2024Hearing protectors – Safety requirements – Part 6: Earmuffs with safety-related audio input’;‘27a.EN 352-8:2020+A1:2024Hearing protectors – Safety requirements – Part 8: Entertainment audio earmuffs’;‘28a.EN 352-9:2020+A1:2024Hearing protectors – Safety requirements – Part 9: Earplugs with safety-related audio input’;‘29a.EN 352-10:2020+A1:2024Hearing protectors – Safety requirements – Part 10: Entertainment audio earplugs’;‘63–a.EN 813:2024Personal fall protection equipment – Sit harnesses’. ‘25a. EN 352-6:2020+A1:2024Hearing protectors – Safety requirements – Part 6: Earmuffs with safety-related audio input’; ‘27a. EN 352-8:2020+A1:2024Hearing protectors – Safety requirements – Part 8: Entertainment audio earmuffs’; ‘28a. EN 352-9:2020+A1:2024Hearing protectors – Safety requirements – Part 9: Earplugs with safety-related audio input’; ‘29a. EN 352-10:2020+A1:2024Hearing protectors – Safety requirements – Part 10: Entertainment audio earplugs’; ‘63–a. EN 813:2024Personal fall protection equipment – Sit harnesses’.
‘25a. EN 352-6:2020+A1:2024Hearing protectors – Safety requirements – Part 6: Earmuffs with safety-related audio input’;
‘27a. EN 352-8:2020+A1:2024Hearing protectors – Safety requirements – Part 8: Entertainment audio earmuffs’;
‘28a. EN 352-9:2020+A1:2024Hearing protectors – Safety requirements – Part 9: Earplugs with safety-related audio input’;
‘29a. EN 352-10:2020+A1:2024Hearing protectors – Safety requirements – Part 10: Entertainment audio earplugs’;
‘63–a. EN 813:2024Personal fall protection equipment – Sit harnesses’.
‘25a. EN 352-6:2020+A1:2024Hearing protectors – Safety requirements – Part 6: Earmuffs with safety-related audio input’;
‘27a. EN 352-8:2020+A1:2024Hearing protectors – Safety requirements – Part 8: Entertainment audio earmuffs’;
‘28a. EN 352-9:2020+A1:2024Hearing protectors – Safety requirements – Part 9: Earplugs with safety-related audio input’;
‘29a. EN 352-10:2020+A1:2024Hearing protectors – Safety requirements – Part 10: Entertainment audio earplugs’;
‘63–a. EN 813:2024Personal fall protection equipment – Sit harnesses’.
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on European standardisation, amending Council Directives 89/686/EEC and 93/15/EEC and Directives 94/9/EC, 94/25/EC, 95/16/EC, 97/23/EC, 98/34/EC, 2004/22/EC, 2007/23/EC, 2009/23/EC and 2009/105/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decision 87/95/EEC and Decision No 1673/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (1), and in particular Article 10(6) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) In accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2), personal protective equipment that is in conformity with harmonised standards or parts thereof, the references of which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, is to be presumed to be in conformity with the essential health and safety requirements set out in Annex II to that Regulation covered by those standards or parts thereof.
(2) By Commission Implementing Decision C(2020)7924 (3), the Commission made a request to the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (Cenelec) to revise and to complete the work on harmonised standards in support of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 to ensure that they continue to reflect the generally acknowledged state of the art in order to meet the essential health and safety requirements set out in Annex II to that Regulation.
(3) Implementing Decision C(2020)7924 has been amended by Commission Implementing Decision C(2024)2750 (4) in order to adapt the scope of the request by adding and removing certain standards to take into account the latest technical and scientific progress, as well as the latest developments of standardisation activities at international and European levels, and to extend the deadline of standardisation activities in relation to certain standards and draft standards as the work on some of them could not be completed by the deadlines set in Implementing Decision C(2020) 7924.
(4) On the basis of the request set out in Implementing Decision C(2020)7924 as amended by Implementing Decision C(2024)2750, CEN revised the following harmonised standards, the references of which are published in the Official Journal of the European Union by Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/941 (5): EN 352-6:2020 on earmuffs with safety-related audio input, EN 352-8:2020 on entertainment audio earmuffs, EN 352-9:2020 on earplugs with safety-related audio input, EN 352-10:2020 on entertainment audio earplugs and EN 813:2008 on sit harnesses.
(5) As a result, CEN adopted the following standards and the amendments thereto: EN 352-6:2020+A1:2024, EN 352-8:2020+A1:2024, EN 352-9:2020+A1:2024, EN 352-10:2020+A1:2024 and EN 813:2024.
(6) The Commission, together with CEN, has assessed whether the standards and the amendments thereto, comply with the request set out in Implementing Decision C(2020)7924.
(7) The following harmonised standards and the amendments thereto satisfy the essential health and safety requirements which they aim to cover and which are set out in Regulation (EU) 2016/425: EN 352-6:2020+A1:2024, EN 352-8:2020+A1:2024, EN 352-9:2020+A1:2024, EN 352-10:2020+A1:2024 and EN 813:2024. It is therefore appropriate to publish the references of those harmonised standards and amendments thereto in the Official Journal of the European Union.
(8) Annex I to Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/941 provides the references of harmonised standards conferring a presumption of conformity with Regulation (EU) 2016/425. In order to ensure that the references of harmonised standards drafted in support of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 are listed in one act, the references of those standards and of the amendments thereto should be included in that Annex.
(9) It is necessary to withdraw the reference of harmonised standards EN 352-6:2020, EN 352-8:2020, EN 352-9:2020, EN 352-10:2020 and EN 813:2008 from the Official Journal of the European Union, given that those standards have been revised. It is therefore appropriate to delete theses references from Annex I to Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/941.
(10) It is also necessary to withdraw the reference of harmonised standard EN 175:1997 on equipment for eye and face protection during welding and allied processes from the Official Journal of the European Union, given that this standard has been withdrawn by CEN and replaced by EN ISO 16321-2:2021 the reference of which is published by Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/941.
(11) Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/941 should therefore be amended accordingly.
(12) In order to give manufacturers sufficient time to prepare for the application of the revised standard, it is necessary to defer the withdrawal of the reference of harmonised standards EN 175:1997, EN 352-6:2020, EN 352-8:2020, EN 352-9:2020, EN 352-10:2020 and EN 813:2008.
(13) Compliance with a harmonised standard confers a presumption of conformity with the corresponding essential requirements set out in Union harmonisation legislation from the date of publication of the reference of such standard in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Decision should enter into force on the day of its publication,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Annex I to Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/941 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
However, point (1) of the Annex to this Decision shall apply from 11 November 2025 and point (2) of the Annex to this Decision shall apply from 14 August 2026.

Annex I to Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/941 is amended as follows:

(1) row 14 is deleted;

(2) rows 25, 27, 28, 29 and 63 are deleted;

(3) the following rows are inserted in sequential order:
‘25a.
EN 352-6:2020+A1:2024
Hearing protectors – Safety requirements – Part 6: Earmuffs with safety-related audio input’;
‘27a.
EN 352-8:2020+A1:2024
Hearing protectors – Safety requirements – Part 8: Entertainment audio earmuffs’;
‘28a.
EN 352-9:2020+A1:2024
Hearing protectors – Safety requirements – Part 9: Earplugs with safety-related audio input’;
‘29a.
EN 352-10:2020+A1:2024
Hearing protectors – Safety requirements – Part 10: Entertainment audio earplugs’;
‘63–a.
EN 813:2024
Personal fall protection equipment – Sit harnesses’.

Council Decision of 15 May 2025 appointing four members of the Management Board of the European Medicines Agency

January 13, 2026
Official Journalof the European Union ENC series
C/2025/2818 21.5.2025
(1) Pursuant to Article 65(4) of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004, the term of office of the members of the Management Board of the European Medicines Agency (‘Management Board’) currently in office will expire on 14 June 2025. The members of the Management Board whose term of office starts on 15 June 2025 are to be appointed in accordance with the procedure for nomination and appointment laid down in Regulation (EC) No 726/2004.
(2) Article 65(1), second subparagraph, of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 requires that the Management Board include two representatives of patients’ organisations, one representative of doctors’ organisations and one representative of veterinarians’ organisations. Those members are to be appointed by the Council in consultation with the European Parliament on the basis of a list drawn up by the Commission which includes appreciably more names than there are posts to be filled. Their term of office is to be three years and can be renewed.
(3) The Commission has drawn up a list of candidates and submitted it to the Council on 5 February 2025. Following a call for expressions of interest, the candidates included in that list were selected on the basis of their specialist qualifications, their broad spectrum of relevant expertise as well as their relevant expertise in management, and their experience in the field of medicinal products for human or veterinary use.
(4) The list submitted by the Commission has been examined with a view to appointing the four members of the Management Board representing civil society on the basis of the documentation provided by the Commission and in light of the views expressed by the European Parliament. The appointment of those members by way of this Decision guarantees that the highest levels of specialist qualifications, a broad spectrum of relevant expertise and the broadest possible geographic spread within the Union, as well as relevant expertise in management and experience in the field of medicinal products for human or veterinary use, are available within the Management Board,
PATIENTS’ ORGANISATIONS DOCTORS’ ORGANISATIONS VETERINARIANS’ ORGANISATIONS
Mr Marko KORENJAKMs Virginie HIVERT Mr Denis LACOMBE Mr Christophe BUHOT
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 laying down Union procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human use and establishing a European Medicines Agency(1), and in particular Article 65(1) thereof,
Having regard to the list of candidates submitted to the Council by the European Commission on 5 February 2025,
Having regard to the views expressed by the European Parliament by letter dated 20 April 2025,
(1) Pursuant to Article 65(4) of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004, the term of office of the members of the Management Board of the European Medicines Agency (‘Management Board’) currently in office will expire on 14 June 2025. The members of the Management Board whose term of office starts on 15 June 2025 are to be appointed in accordance with the procedure for nomination and appointment laid down in Regulation (EC) No 726/2004.
(2) Article 65(1), second subparagraph, of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 requires that the Management Board include two representatives of patients’ organisations, one representative of doctors’ organisations and one representative of veterinarians’ organisations. Those members are to be appointed by the Council in consultation with the European Parliament on the basis of a list drawn up by the Commission which includes appreciably more names than there are posts to be filled. Their term of office is to be three years and can be renewed.
(3) The Commission has drawn up a list of candidates and submitted it to the Council on 5 February 2025. Following a call for expressions of interest, the candidates included in that list were selected on the basis of their specialist qualifications, their broad spectrum of relevant expertise as well as their relevant expertise in management, and their experience in the field of medicinal products for human or veterinary use.
(4) The list submitted by the Commission has been examined with a view to appointing the four members of the Management Board representing civil society on the basis of the documentation provided by the Commission and in light of the views expressed by the European Parliament. The appointment of those members by way of this Decision guarantees that the highest levels of specialist qualifications, a broad spectrum of relevant expertise and the broadest possible geographic spread within the Union, as well as relevant expertise in management and experience in the field of medicinal products for human or veterinary use, are available within the Management Board,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1
The following persons are hereby appointed as members of the Management Board of the European Medicines Agency for a period of three years from 15 June 2025:

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 (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 laying down Union procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human use and establishing a European Medicines Agency(1), and in particular Article 65(1) thereof,
Having regard to the list of candidates submitted to the Council by the European Commission on 5 February 2025,
Having regard to the views expressed by the European Parliament by letter dated 20 April 2025,
(1) Pursuant to Article 65(4) of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004, the term of office of the members of the Management Board of the European Medicines Agency (‘Management Board’) currently in office will expire on 14 June 2025. The members of the Management Board whose term of office starts on 15 June 2025 are to be appointed in accordance with the procedure for nomination and appointment laid down in Regulation (EC) No 726/2004.
(2) Article 65(1), second subparagraph, of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 requires that the Management Board include two representatives of patients’ organisations, one representative of doctors’ organisations and one representative of veterinarians’ organisations. Those members are to be appointed by the Council in consultation with the European Parliament on the basis of a list drawn up by the Commission which includes appreciably more names than there are posts to be filled. Their term of office is to be three years and can be renewed.
(3) The Commission has drawn up a list of candidates and submitted it to the Council on 5 February 2025. Following a call for expressions of interest, the candidates included in that list were selected on the basis of their specialist qualifications, their broad spectrum of relevant expertise as well as their relevant expertise in management, and their experience in the field of medicinal products for human or veterinary use.
(4) The list submitted by the Commission has been examined with a view to appointing the four members of the Management Board representing civil society on the basis of the documentation provided by the Commission and in light of the views expressed by the European Parliament. The appointment of those members by way of this Decision guarantees that the highest levels of specialist qualifications, a broad spectrum of relevant expertise and the broadest possible geographic spread within the Union, as well as relevant expertise in management and experience in the field of medicinal products for human or veterinary use, are available within the Management Board,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
The following persons are hereby appointed as members of the Management Board of the European Medicines Agency for a period of three years from 15 June 2025:
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Council Decision of 13 May 2025 replacing an alternate member of the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work for Malta

January 13, 2026
Official Journalof the European Union ENC series
C/2025/2808 21.5.2025
(1) By Decision of 5 March 2025(2), the Council appointed full members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work for the period from 6 March 2025 to 5 March 2028.
(2) A seat as alternate member in the government representatives category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Ms Catriona DEBATTISTA FRANCICA.
(3) The Government of Malta has submitted 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 Council Decision of 22 July 2003 setting up an Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work(1), and in particular Article 3 thereof,
(1) By Decision of 5 March 2025(2), the Council appointed full members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work for the period from 6 March 2025 to 5 March 2028.
(2) A seat as alternate member in the government representatives category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Ms Catriona DEBATTISTA FRANCICA.
(3) The Government of Malta has submitted a candidate for the vacant seat,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1
Ms Josianne CUTAJAR is appointed alternate member of the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work in place of Ms Catriona DEBATTISTA FRANCICA for the remainder of the current term of office, ending on 5 March 2028.

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 Council Decision of 22 July 2003 setting up an Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work(1), and in particular Article 3 thereof,
(1) By Decision of 5 March 2025(2), the Council appointed full members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work for the period from 6 March 2025 to 5 March 2028.
(2) A seat as alternate member in the government representatives category has fallen vacant as a result of the resignation of Ms Catriona DEBATTISTA FRANCICA.
(3) The Government of Malta has submitted a candidate for the vacant seat,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Ms Josianne CUTAJAR is appointed alternate member of the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work in place of Ms Catriona DEBATTISTA FRANCICA for the remainder of the current term of office, ending on 5 March 2028.
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Council Decision of 13 May 2025 appointing members and alternates of the Management Board of the European Institute for Gender Equality

January 13, 2026
Official Journalof the European Union ENC series
C/2025/2802 19.5.2025
(1) Regulation (EC) No 1922/2006 provides that the Council is to appoint 18 members, as well as alternates, to the Management Board of the European Institute for Gender Equality for a period of three years. For each term of office, the members and alternates appointed by the Council are to represent eighteen Member States in the order of the rotating Presidencies, one member, as well as one alternate, being proposed by each Member State concerned.
(2) Regulation (EC) No 1922/2006 further provides that the members of the Management Board, as well as the alternates, are to be appointed in such a way as to secure the highest standards of competence and a broad range of relevant and transdisciplinary expertise in the area of gender equality, and that the Council is to aim to achieve a balanced representation between men and women on the Management Board.
(3) Croatia, Germany, Portugal, Slovenia, France, Czechia, Sweden, Spain, Belgium, Hungary, Poland, Denmark, Cyprus, Ireland, Lithuania, Greece, Italy and Latvia have submitted nominations to the Council for the members and alternates to be appointed to the Management Board for the period from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2028,
Member State Member Alternate
Croatia Ms Dijana ĆURKOVIĆ Ms Irena SARTA
Germany Ms Petra FOLLMER-OTTO Ms Birgit SCHWEIKERT
Portugal Ms Sandra RIBEIRO Mr Manuel ALBANO
Slovenia Ms Helena VALAS Ms Pia AŽMAN KLUKOVIČ
France Ms Stéfania CHIRU Ms Catherine PETIT
Czechia Mr Radan ŠAFAŘÍK Ms Monika ŠAMOVÁ
Sweden Ms Lenita FREIDENVALL Ms Cecilia ASKLÖF
Spain Ms Cristina HERNÁNDEZ MARTÍN Ms María VÁZQUEZ SELLÁN
Belgium Ms Liesbet STEVENS Ms Carine JOLY
Hungary Mr Gábor JAROSS Ms Lilla MIKLÓS
Poland Ms Katarzyna SZKUTA Ms Magdalena DROPEK
Denmark Ms Kira UITTERDIJK APPEL Mr Jeppe HOLM NIELSEN
Cyprus Mr Stavros CHRISTOFI Mr Alexandros ALEXANDROU
Ireland Ms Jane Ann DUFFY Ms Lisa HUGHES
Lithuania Ms Jolanta SAKALAUSKIENĖ Ms Milda JANEIKAITĖ
Greece Ms Eleni NTALAKA Mr Dimitrios PLATIS
Italy Ms Laura MENICUCCI Mr Stefano PIZZICANNELLA
Latvia Ms Agnese GAILE
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1922/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on establishing a European Institute for Gender Equality(1), and in particular Article 10 thereof,
(1) Regulation (EC) No 1922/2006 provides that the Council is to appoint 18 members, as well as alternates, to the Management Board of the European Institute for Gender Equality for a period of three years. For each term of office, the members and alternates appointed by the Council are to represent eighteen Member States in the order of the rotating Presidencies, one member, as well as one alternate, being proposed by each Member State concerned.
(2) Regulation (EC) No 1922/2006 further provides that the members of the Management Board, as well as the alternates, are to be appointed in such a way as to secure the highest standards of competence and a broad range of relevant and transdisciplinary expertise in the area of gender equality, and that the Council is to aim to achieve a balanced representation between men and women on the Management Board.
(3) Croatia, Germany, Portugal, Slovenia, France, Czechia, Sweden, Spain, Belgium, Hungary, Poland, Denmark, Cyprus, Ireland, Lithuania, Greece, Italy and Latvia have submitted nominations to the Council for the members and alternates to be appointed to the Management Board for the period from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2028,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1
The following persons are hereby appointed to the Management Board of the European Institute for Gender Equality as members and alternates for the period from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2028 to represent the Member States concerned:

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 (EC) No 1922/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on establishing a European Institute for Gender Equality(1), and in particular Article 10 thereof,
(1) Regulation (EC) No 1922/2006 provides that the Council is to appoint 18 members, as well as alternates, to the Management Board of the European Institute for Gender Equality for a period of three years. For each term of office, the members and alternates appointed by the Council are to represent eighteen Member States in the order of the rotating Presidencies, one member, as well as one alternate, being proposed by each Member State concerned.
(2) Regulation (EC) No 1922/2006 further provides that the members of the Management Board, as well as the alternates, are to be appointed in such a way as to secure the highest standards of competence and a broad range of relevant and transdisciplinary expertise in the area of gender equality, and that the Council is to aim to achieve a balanced representation between men and women on the Management Board.
(3) Croatia, Germany, Portugal, Slovenia, France, Czechia, Sweden, Spain, Belgium, Hungary, Poland, Denmark, Cyprus, Ireland, Lithuania, Greece, Italy and Latvia have submitted nominations to the Council for the members and alternates to be appointed to the Management Board for the period from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2028,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
The following persons are hereby appointed to the Management Board of the European Institute for Gender Equality as members and alternates for the period from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2028 to represent the Member States concerned:
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Council Decision of 12 May 2025 appointing 11 members of the Management Board of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

January 13, 2026
Official Journalof the European Union ENC series
C/2025/2772 16.5.2025
(1) Article 79 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 provides that the Council is to appoint one representative from each Member State as a member of the Management Board of the European Chemicals Agency (the ‘Management Board’).
(2) The Members of the Management Board are to be appointed on the basis of their relevant experience and expertise in the fields of chemical safety or the regulation of chemicals, and on the basis that relevant expertise in the fields of general, financial and legal matters is available amongst the board members.
(3) The term of office is four years and may be renewed once.
(4) By Decision of 6 May 2021 the Council appointed 12 Members of the Management Board of the European Chemicals Agency(2).
(5) The members of the Management Board nominated by Czechia, Estonia, Spain, Italy, Luxembourg, Hungary, the Netherlands, Austria, Slovenia, Finland, and Sweden were appointed for a period of four years ending on 31 May 2025.
(6) The Council received the nominations from the Member States concerned,
— Mr Per ÄNGQUIST, Sweden;
— Dr Szilvia DEIM, Hungary;
— Mr Jérôme FAÉ, Luxembourg;
— Mr Kees HOPPENER, the Netherlands;
— Dr Pasqualino ROSSI, Italy.
— Ms Simona FAJFAR, Slovenia;
— Ms Olivia FALB-NADERER, Austria;
— Ms Mari-Anne HÄRMA, Estonia;
— Ms Almudena OVEJAS ZAPATA, Spain;
— Ms Hinni Maria PAPPONEN, Finland;
— Ms Michaela VYTOPILOVÁ, Czechia.
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC(1), and in particular Article 79 thereof,
(1) Article 79 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 provides that the Council is to appoint one representative from each Member State as a member of the Management Board of the European Chemicals Agency (the ‘Management Board’).
(2) The Members of the Management Board are to be appointed on the basis of their relevant experience and expertise in the fields of chemical safety or the regulation of chemicals, and on the basis that relevant expertise in the fields of general, financial and legal matters is available amongst the board members.
(3) The term of office is four years and may be renewed once.
(4) By Decision of 6 May 2021 the Council appointed 12 Members of the Management Board of the European Chemicals Agency(2).
(5) The members of the Management Board nominated by Czechia, Estonia, Spain, Italy, Luxembourg, Hungary, the Netherlands, Austria, Slovenia, Finland, and Sweden were appointed for a period of four years ending on 31 May 2025.
(6) The Council received the nominations from the Member States concerned,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1
The following persons shall be appointed Members of the Management Board for a second term, running from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2029:
—
Mr Per ÄNGQUIST, Sweden;
—
Dr Szilvia DEIM, Hungary;
—
Mr Jérôme FAÉ, Luxembourg;
—
Mr Kees HOPPENER, the Netherlands;
—
Dr Pasqualino ROSSI, Italy.

Article 2
The following persons shall be appointed Members of the Management Board for a first term running from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2029:
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Ms Simona FAJFAR, Slovenia;
—
Ms Olivia FALB-NADERER, Austria;
—
Ms Mari-Anne HÄRMA, Estonia;
—
Ms Almudena OVEJAS ZAPATA, Spain;
—
Ms Hinni Maria PAPPONEN, Finland;
—
Ms Michaela VYTOPILOVÁ, Czechia.

Article 3
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 (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC(1), and in particular Article 79 thereof,
(1) Article 79 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 provides that the Council is to appoint one representative from each Member State as a member of the Management Board of the European Chemicals Agency (the ‘Management Board’).
(2) The Members of the Management Board are to be appointed on the basis of their relevant experience and expertise in the fields of chemical safety or the regulation of chemicals, and on the basis that relevant expertise in the fields of general, financial and legal matters is available amongst the board members.
(3) The term of office is four years and may be renewed once.
(4) By Decision of 6 May 2021 the Council appointed 12 Members of the Management Board of the European Chemicals Agency(2).
(5) The members of the Management Board nominated by Czechia, Estonia, Spain, Italy, Luxembourg, Hungary, the Netherlands, Austria, Slovenia, Finland, and Sweden were appointed for a period of four years ending on 31 May 2025.
(6) The Council received the nominations from the Member States concerned,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
The following persons shall be appointed Members of the Management Board for a second term, running from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2029:
—
Mr Per ÄNGQUIST, Sweden;
—
Dr Szilvia DEIM, Hungary;
—
Mr Jérôme FAÉ, Luxembourg;
—
Mr Kees HOPPENER, the Netherlands;
—
Dr Pasqualino ROSSI, Italy.
The following persons shall be appointed Members of the Management Board for a first term running from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2029:
—
Ms Simona FAJFAR, Slovenia;
—
Ms Olivia FALB-NADERER, Austria;
—
Ms Mari-Anne HÄRMA, Estonia;
—
Ms Almudena OVEJAS ZAPATA, Spain;
—
Ms Hinni Maria PAPPONEN, Finland;
—
Ms Michaela VYTOPILOVÁ, Czechia.
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.