Rozhodnutí Rady (SZBP) 2025/2565 ze dne 15. prosince 2025 na podporu akčního programu Organizace spojených národů v oblasti ručních palných a lehkých zbraní ve všech aspektech a globálního rámce pro střelivo

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 28(1) and 31(1) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

In line with the EU SALW Strategy, the purpose of this Decision is to reduce the prevalence of illicit arms and ammunition and prevent their devastating human cost. This will be achieved through:

(a) the strengthening of relevant international frameworks and of global policy frameworks; and,

(b) the translation of global policy frameworks into action through the support to multilateral processes, regional cooperation and targeted national support, which will contribute to combating illicit SALW and ammunition, while helping to prevent armed violence and conflict.The project is designed to build the resilience of States and civil society organisations to prevent the illicit trafficking of arms and ammunition due to diversion, and to strengthen weapons and ammunition management globally.

Pursuant to paragraph 1, the objectives of this Decision are the following:

(a) to strengthen forward-looking and action-oriented policy outcomes under the GFA, the UN PoA and the ITI;

(b) to support the coordinated and strengthened implementation of the international instruments at the national, sub-regional and regional level; and,

(c) to leverage SALW and ammunition control in broader peace and security efforts frameworks to more effectively prevent armed violence and promote peace and development.

A detailed description of the project is set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1965 of 17 October 2022 in support of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (OJ L 270, 18.10.2022, p. 67 , ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2022/1965/oj).

(1) On 19 November 2018 , the Council adopted the EU Strategy against Illicit Firearms, Small Arms & Light Weapons and their Ammunition, entitled Securing Arms, Protecting Citizens (the EU SALW Strategy), which sets the guidelines for Union action in the field of small arms and light weapons (SALW). The EU SALW Strategy considers the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UN PoA) as the global framework to counter the threat posed by illicit SALW and supports its full and effective implementation at national, regional, and global levels.

(2) On 17 October 2022 , the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2022/1965Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1965 of 17 October 2022 in support of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (OJ L 270, 18.10.2022, p. 67 , ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2022/1965/oj). , which continued the Union’s support for the UN PoA. Through Decision 2022/1965 and other relevant EU support, the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), its regional centres and implementing partners have been able to implement projects to combat the trafficking of SALW and ammunition in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean.

(3) On 28 June 2024 , States at the Fourth Review Conference on the UN PoA and the International Instrument to Enable States to Identify and Trace, in a Timely and Reliable Manner, Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons (ITI), adopted by consensus a forward-looking outcome document. States collectively agreed on ways to further combat illicit SALW, including through the establishment of a new state-led Open-ended Technical Expert Group (OETEG) to address developments in SALW manufacturing, technology and design, on improving gender-responsive SALW control and on enhancing the participation of young people in SALW control processes.

(4) On 27 June 2025 , a Preparatory Meeting of States on the Global Framework for Through-life Conventional Ammunition Management (GFA) adopted Recommendations in preparation for the 2027 Meeting of States and on Process and modalities for the effective implementation of the GFA, including recommendations to the UN Secretariat, of which UNODA is an office.

(5) On 14 April 2025 , the Council adopted Conclusions on Arms Export Control, which included the strengthening of multilateral commitments, such as UN PoA, the ITI and the GFA, and enhancing technical implementation through measures like stockpile management (including through support for capacity building of third states), record-keeping, transfer controls and tracing,

The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR) shall be responsible for implementing this Decision.

The technical implementation of the project referred to in Article 1 shall be carried out by the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).

The UNODA shall perform its tasks under the responsibility of the HR. For that purpose, the HR shall enter into the necessary arrangements with the UNODA.

Article 1 Article 1 1.In line with the EU SALW Strategy, the purpose of this Decision is to reduce the prevalence of illicit arms and ammunition and prevent their devastating human cost. This will be achieved through: (a) the strengthening of relevant international frameworks and of global policy frameworks; and,(b) the translation of global policy frameworks into action through the support to multilateral processes, regional cooperation and targeted national support, which will contribute to combating illicit SALW and ammunition, while helping to prevent armed violence and conflict.The project is designed to build the resilience of States and civil society organisations to prevent the illicit trafficking of arms and ammunition due to diversion, and to strengthen weapons and ammunition management globally. 2.Pursuant to paragraph 1, the objectives of this Decision are the following: (a) to strengthen forward-looking and action-oriented policy outcomes under the GFA, the UN PoA and the ITI;(b) to support the coordinated and strengthened implementation of the international instruments at the national, sub-regional and regional level; and,(c) to leverage SALW and ammunition control in broader peace and security efforts frameworks to more effectively prevent armed violence and promote peace and development. 3.A detailed description of the project is set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2 Article 2 1.The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR) shall be responsible for implementing this Decision. 2.The technical implementation of the project referred to in Article 1 shall be carried out by the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA). 3.The UNODA shall perform its tasks under the responsibility of the HR. For that purpose, the HR shall enter into the necessary arrangements with the UNODA.

Article 3 Article 3 1.The financial reference amount for the implementation of the project financed by the Union shall be EUR 4399030,86. 2.The expenditure financed by the reference amount set out in paragraph 1 shall be managed in accordance with the procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the Union. 3.The Commission shall supervise the proper management of the expenditure referred to in paragraph 1. For that purpose, it shall conclude the necessary financing agreement with the UNODA. The financing agreement shall stipulate that the UNODA has to ensure the visibility of the Union’s contribution, appropriate to its size. 4.The Commission shall endeavour to conclude the financing agreement referred to in paragraph 3 as soon as possible after the entry into force of this Decision. It shall inform the Council of any difficulties in that process and of the date of conclusion of the financing agreement.

Article 4 Article 4 1.The HR shall report to the Council on the implementation of this Decision on the basis of regular narrative reports prepared by the UNODA. Those reports shall form the basis of the evaluation to be carried out by the Council. 2.The Commission shall report on the financial aspects of the project referred to in Article 1.

Article 5 Article 5 1.This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. 2.This Decision shall expire 36 months after the date of conclusion of the financing agreement referred to in Article 3(3). However, it shall expire 6 months after the date of its entry into force if no such financing agreement has been concluded within that period.

The financial reference amount for the implementation of the project financed by the Union shall be EUR 4399030,86.

The expenditure financed by the reference amount set out in paragraph 1 shall be managed in accordance with the procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the Union.

The Commission shall supervise the proper management of the expenditure referred to in paragraph 1. For that purpose, it shall conclude the necessary financing agreement with the UNODA. The financing agreement shall stipulate that the UNODA has to ensure the visibility of the Union’s contribution, appropriate to its size.

The Commission shall endeavour to conclude the financing agreement referred to in paragraph 3 as soon as possible after the entry into force of this Decision. It shall inform the Council of any difficulties in that process and of the date of conclusion of the financing agreement.

The HR shall report to the Council on the implementation of this Decision on the basis of regular narrative reports prepared by the UNODA. Those reports shall form the basis of the evaluation to be carried out by the Council.

The Commission shall report on the financial aspects of the project referred to in Article 1.

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

This Decision shall expire 36 months after the date of conclusion of the financing agreement referred to in Article 3(3). However, it shall expire 6 months after the date of its entry into force if no such financing agreement has been concluded within that period.

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