Introductory text
United Kingdom
Council Decision
of 7 October 2013
on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Cape Verde on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation
(2013/522/EU)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 79(3), in conjunction with point (a)(v) of Article 218(6), thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,
Whereas:
(1)
In accordance with Council Decision 2013/77/EUf1, the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Cape Verde on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation (‘the Agreement’) was signed, on behalf of the Union, subject to its conclusion.
(2)
The Agreement should be approved.
(3)
Article 18 of the Agreement establishes a Joint Readmission Committee which, pursuant to Article 18(5) thereof, is to lay down its own rules of procedure. It is appropriate to provide for a simplified procedure for establishing the position of the Union within the Joint Readmission Committee with regard to the adoption of those rules of procedure.
(4)
In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the Protocol (No 21) on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and without prejudice to Article 4 of that Protocol, the United Kingdom is not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application.
(5)
In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the Protocol (No 21) on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and without prejudice to Article 4 of that Protocol, Ireland is not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application.
(6)
In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the 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 is not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application,
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