Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/848 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/1464 on the promotion of effective arms export controls

Summary:

Decision (CFSP) 2022/848 - formally adopted by the Council of the European Union on 30 May 2022 - introducing amendments to Decision (CFSP) 2020/1464 on the promotion of effective arms export controls.

Further information:

Decision (CFSP) 2020/1464 provides for an implementation period of 24 months for a number of activities aimed at promoting effective arms export controls.

In February 2022, the Implementing Agency requested the authorisation of the EU to extend the implementation period to 36 months, due to challenges arising from the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The Agency also requested adding an additional conference partner countries with advanced export controls systems, and an additional mid-term assessment event.

This Council Decision amends Decision (CFSP) 2020/1464 accordingly. It was adopted by the Council of the European Union on 30 May 2022 and published in the Official Journal on the following day.