27.6.2014 Official Journal of the European Union L 18873 COUNCIL DECISION 2014/401/CFSP of 26 June 2014 on the European Union Satellite Centre and repealing Joint Action 2001/555/CFSP on the establish- ment of a European Union Satellite Centre THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28 and Article 31(1) thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Whereas: (I)  On 20 July 2001, the Council adopted Joint Action 2001/555/CESP () establishing a European Union Satellite Centre (SATCEN). On 23 May 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/297/CESP (3. (2)  The functioning of SATCEN as a European autonomous capability providing products and services resulting from exploitation of relevant space assets and collateral data, including satellite and aerial imagery, is essential for strengthening early warning and crisis monitoring functions within the context of the common foreign and security policy (CFSP) and, in particular, of the common security and defence policy (CSDP). (3)  On 14 September 2012, pursuant to Article 22 of Joint Action 2001/555/CFSP, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR) presented a report to the Council on the functioning of SATCEN. (4)  On 27 November 2012, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) took note of that report and recommended that the Council amend Joint Action 2001/555/CESP accordingly. (5) It is appropriate, for reasons of legal clarity, to consolidate previous amendments and the additional proposed changes into a single new Decision and to repeal Joint Action 2001/555/CESP, including Article 23 thereof on transitional provisions with regard to the Western European Union (WEU). (6)  In accordance with Article 5 of the Protocol (No 22) on the position of Denmark annexed to the Treaty on Euro- pean Union (TEU) and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), Denmark does not parti- cipate in the elaboration and implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implica- tions. This provision, however, does not exclude the participation of Denmark in the civilian activities of SATCEN on the basis of a declared willingness of Denmark to contribute towards covering the expenses of SATCEN which do not have defence implications, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 Continuity and location 1. The European Union Satellite Centre established by Joint Action 2001/555/CFSP (SATCEN) shall hereby continue and develop its mission in accordance with this Decision. 2. This Decision shall not affect existing rights and obligations and rules adopted in the framework of Joint Action 2001/555/CFSP. In particular, it shall not affect the validity of existing employment contracts and rights arising therefrom. 3. SATCEN shall have its headquarters at Torrején de Ardoz, Spain. (") Council Joint Action 2001/555/CFSP of 20 July 2001 on the establishment of a European Union Satellite Centre (O] L 200, 25.7.2001, p. 5). (%) Council Decision 2011/297/CFSP of 23 May 2011 amending Joint Action 2001/555/CFSP on the establishment of a European Union Satellite Centre (O] L 136, 24.5.2011, p. 62).