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dossier	COM(2015)75 - Repeal of Decision 2011/492/EU concerning the conclusion of consultations with Guinea-Bissau under Article 96 of the ACP-EU ...
document	COM(2015)75
date	March 24, 2015

table>(1)By Council Decision 2011/492/EU (4), consultations with the Republic of Guinea-Bissau under Article 96 of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement were concluded and appropriate measures, as specified in the Annex to that Decision, were taken.

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Those appropriate measures were extended until 19 July 2013 by Council Decision 2012/387/EU (5) and, subsequently, until 19 July 2014 by Council Decision 2013/385/EU (6). Council Decision 2014/467/EU (7) extended the validity of Council Decision 2011/492/EU by one year, until 19 July 2015, but suspended the application of the appropriate measures.

(3)	Peaceful, free and credible legislative and presidential elections were held in Guinea-Bissau on 13 April and 18 May 2014 and constitutional order was restored in the country.

(4)	An inclusive government committed to implementing the reforms necessary for the development and stability of the country was established, and encouraging progress towards implementing the Article 96 commitments laid down in Council Decision 2011/492/EU has been made.

(5)	Guinea-Bissau remains fragile and the democratically elected authorities need the support of international partners to implement the country's reform programme and development agenda.

(6)	In order for the Union to support, together with other international partners, the ongoing efforts of national authorities to stabilise and consolidate the democratic institutions and promote the socioeconomic development of Guinea-Bissau, Council Decision 2011/492/EU should be repealed,