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THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health (‘Animal Health Law’)note, and in particular Article 259(1) thereof,Whereas:
(1)Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is an infectious viral disease in birds and can have a severe impact on the profitability of poultry farming causing disturbance to trade within the Union and exports to third countries. The presence of HPAI viruses in wild birds poses a continuous threat for the direct and indirect introduction of these viruses into establishments where poultry or captive birds are kept, particularly during the autumn and spring migrations of migratory birds when these birds can spread these viruses over long distances. In the event of an outbreak of HPAI in establishments where poultry or captive birds are kept, there is a risk that the disease agent may spread to other such establishments.
(2)Regulation (EU) 2016/429 establishes the legislative framework for the prevention and control of diseases that are transmissible to animals or humans. HPAI falls within the definition of a listed disease in that Regulation, and it is subject to the disease prevention and control rules laid down therein. In addition, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687note supplements Regulation (EU) 2016/429 as regards the rules for the prevention and control of certain listed diseases, including HPAI. In particular, Article 21 of that Delegated Regulation provides that in the event of an outbreak of a category A disease in an establishment, the competent authority is to immediately establish a restricted zone comprising a protection zone, a surveillance zone, and if necessary, further restricted zones.
(3)Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2447note was adopted on the basis of Regulation (EU) 2016/429, and it lays down emergency measures at Union level in relation to outbreaks of HPAI.
(4)In particular, Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2447 provide that following outbreaks of HPAI, the protection, surveillance, and further restricted zones to be established in accordance with Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687 must comprise at least the areas listed as protection, surveillance, and further restricted zones in the Annex to that Implementing Decision, and the measures to be applied in those zones, in accordance with that Delegated Regulation, must be maintained until at least the dates set out in that Annex.
(5)The Annex to Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2447 was last amended by Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/2395note, following an outbreak of HPAI in Bulgaria in an establishment where poultry were kept.
(6)Since the date of adoption of Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/2395, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands, have notified the Commission of outbreaks of HPAI in establishments where poultry were kept. In particular, those notifications concerned three outbreaks in the Slagelse, Lolland and Guldborgsund municipalities in Denmark, two outbreaks in the Schleswig-Holstein state in Germany, and three outbreaks in the Groningen and Noord-Holland provinces in the Netherlands.
(7)Following those recent outbreaks, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands have taken the disease control measures required in accordance with Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687, including the establishment of protection and surveillance zones around the outbreaks.
(8)The Commission has examined the disease control measures taken by Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands, and is satisfied that the boundaries of the protection and surveillances zones established following those recent outbreaks of HPAI in those Member States are at a sufficient distance from the establishments where the outbreaks have been confirmed.
(9)In order to prevent any unnecessary disturbance to trade within the Union and to avoid any unjustified disruptions to trade being imposed by third countries, it is necessary to rapidly lay down at Union level, in collaboration with Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands, the protection and surveillance zones established by those Member States, in accordance with Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687.
(10)In the Annex to Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2447, there are currently no areas listed as protection and surveillance zones for Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands. Therefore, the areas concerned by the recent outbreaks of HPAI should now be listed as protection and surveillance zones in Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands, to take account of the boundaries of those zones established by those Member States, as well as the required duration of the measures to be applied in those zones, in accordance with Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687.
(11)The Annex to Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2447 should, therefore, be amended accordingly.
(12)Given the urgency of the epidemiological situation in the Union as regards the spread of HPAI, it is important that the amendments to be made to Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2447 by this Decision take effect as soon as possible.
(13)The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1#
The Annex to Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2447 is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Decision.
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Part A
Protection zones as referred to in Article 1, point (a), and Article 2:
Member State: Bulgaria
| ADIS reference number of the outbreak | Area comprising: | Date until applicable |
|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv region | ||
| BG-HPAI(P)-2026-00011 | The following village in Rakovski municipality:Rakovski | 3.11.2026 |
| BG-HPAI(P)-2026-00012 | The following village in Rakovski municipality:Momino seloThe following village in Kaloyanovo municipality:Glavatar | 16.11.2026 |
| BG-HPAI(P)-2026-00013 | The following settlements in Maritsa municipality:TrilistnikRogosh | 20.11.2026 |
| Stara Zagora region | ||
| BG-HPAI(P)-2026-00014 | The following settlements in Stara Zagora municipality:EleninoHristiyanovo | 21.11.2026 |
Member State: Denmark
| ADIS reference number of the outbreak | Area comprising: | Date until applicable |
|---|---|---|
| DK-HPAI(P)-2026- 00015 | Those parts of Slagelse municipality contained within a circle of 3 km radius, centered on GPS coordinates N: 55.2411, E: 11.4217 | 18.11.2026 |
| DK-HPAI(P)-2026- 00016 | Those parts of Lolland municipality contained within a circle of 3 km radius, centered on GPS coordinates N: 54.8750, E: 11.3974 | 20.11.2026 |
| DK-HPAI(P)-2026- 00017 | Those parts of Guldborgsund municipality contained within a circle of 3 km radius, centered on GPS coordinates : 54.9211, E: 11.8447 | 18.11.2026 |
Member State: Germany
| ADIS reference number of the outbreak | Area comprising: | Date until applicable |
|---|---|---|
| SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN | ||
| DE-HPAI(P)-2026-00041 | Kreis SegebergTeile der Gemeinden Bark, Forstgutsbezirk Buchholz, Fredesdorf, Kükels, Todesfelde, Wahlstedt, Wittenborn innerhalb eines Kreises mit dem Radius 3 km, dessen Mittelpunkt die WGS84-Koordinaten Breite 53.91 / Länge 10.18 sind. | 15.11.2026 |
| DE-HPAI(P)-2026-00042 | Kreis Schleswig-FlensburgTeile der Gemeinden Wanderup, Jerrishoe, Großenwiehe und Handewitt innerhalb eines Kreises mit dem Radius 3 km, dessen Mittelpunkt die WGS84-Koordinaten Breite 54.69 / Länge 9.31 sind. | 16.11.2026 |
Member State: Netherlands
| ADIS reference number of the outbreak | Area comprising: | Date until applicable |
|---|---|---|
| NL-HPAI(P)-2026-00021 | Those parts of the Provinces Fryslân and Groningen contained within a circle of a radius of 3 kilometres, centered on WGS84 dec. coordinates Latitude 53.26 / Longitude 6.27 | 17.11.2026 |
| NL-HPAI(P)-2026-00022 | Those parts of the Province Noord Holland contained within a circle of a radius of 3 kilometres, centered on WGS84 dec. coordinates Latitude 52.54 / Longitude 5.02 | 17.11.2026 |
| NL-HPAI(P)-2026-00023 | Those parts of the Province Groningen contained within a circle of a radius of 3 kilometres, centered on WGS84 dec. coordinates Latitude 53.21 / Longitude 6.29 | 19.11.2026 |
Part B
Surveillance zones as referred to in Article 1, point (a), and Article 3:
Member State: Belgium
| ADIS reference number of the outbreak | Area comprising: | Date until applicable |
|---|---|---|
| BE-HPAI(NON-P)-2026-00149 | Those parts of the municipalities Alken, Awans, Bassenge, Bilzen-Hoeselt, Crisnée, Diepenbeek, Hasselt, Heers, Herstappe, Juprelle, Oreye, Riemst, Tongeren-Borgloon and Wellen contained within a circle of a radius of 10 kilometres, centered on WGS84 dec. coordinates long 5.427229lat 50.805675. | 2.11.2026 |
| Those parts of the municipalities Bilzen-Hoeselt, Hasselt and Tongeren-Borgloon contained within a circle of a radius of 3 kilometers, centered on WGS84 dec. coordinates long 5.427229 lat 50.805675. | 25.10.2026 – 2.11.2026 | |
| BE-HPAI(NON-P)-2026-00150 | Those parts of the municipalities Balen, Beringen, Dessel, Geel, Hechtel-Eksel, Laakdal, Leopoldsburg, Lommel, Meerhout, Mol, Retie and Tessenderlo-Ham contained within a circle of a radius of 10 kilometres, centered on WGS84 dec. coordinates long 5.14 lat 51.17. | 6.11.2026 |
| Those parts of the municipalities Balen and Mol contained within a circle of a radius of 3 kilometers, centered on WGS84 dec. coordinates long 5.14 lat 51.17. | 29.10.2026 – 6.11.2026 |
Member State: Bulgaria
| ADIS reference number of the outbreak | Area comprising: | Date until applicable |
|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv region | ||
| BG-HPAI(P)-2026-00011 | The following villages in Rakovski municipality:ShishmantsiBolyarinoMomino seloStrayamaThe following villages in Maritsa municipality:Manolsko KonareYasno poleThe following villages in Brezovo municipality:PadarskoBoretsOtets KirilovoDrangovoThe following village in Kaloyanovo municipality:Glavatar | 12.11.2026 |
| The following village in Rakovski municipality:Rakovski | 4.11.2026 – 12.11.2026 | |
| BG-HPAI(P)-2026-00012 | The following villages in Rakovski municipalityRakovskiStrayamaThe following villages in Maritsa municipalityYasno poleDinkKalekovetsKrislovoThe following villages in Brezovo municipalityPadarskoBoretsOtets KirilovoStreltsiThe following villages in Kaloyanovo municipalityRazhevoRazhevo KonareDalgo pole | 25.11.2026 |
| The following village in Rakovski municipality:Momino seloThe following village in Kaloyanovo municipality:Glavatar | 17.11.2026 – 25.11.2026 | |
| BG-HPAI(P)-2026-00013 | The following settlements in Maritsa municipality:VoivodinovoDinkKrislovoKalekovetsZhelyaznoYasno poleManolsko KonareManoleSkutareThe following settlements in Plovdiv municipality:PlovdivThe following settlements in Rakovski municipality:Rakovski;StryamaShishmantsiThe following settlements in Sadovo municipality:Sadovo | 29.11.2026 |
| The following settlements in Maritsa municipality:TrilistnikRogosh | 21.11.2026 – 29.11.2026 | |
| Stara Zagora region | ||
| BG-HPAI(P)-2026-00014 | The following settlements in Stara Zagora municipality:Stara ZagoraMogilaMalko KadievoMadzheritoZagorePamukchiBadeshtePetrovoKaloyanovetsArnautitoRakitnitsaKirilovoBogomilovoLyaskovoMalka VereyaThe following settlement in Radnevo municipality:Kolarovo | 30.11.2026 |
| The following settlements in Stara Zagora municipality:EleninoHristiyanovo | 22.11.2026 – 30.11.2026 |
Member State: Denmark
| ADIS reference number of the outbreak | Area comprising: | Date until applicable |
|---|---|---|
| DK-HPAI(P)-2026- 00015 | Those parts of Slagelse and Næstved municipalities beyond the area described in the protection zone and contained within the circle of 10 kilometres radius, centred on GPS coordinates N: 55.2411, E: 11.4217 | 27.11.2026 |
| Those parts of Slagelse municipality contained within a circle of 3 km radius, centered on GPS coordinates N: 55.2411, E: 11.4217 | 19.11.2026 – 27.11.2026 | |
| DK-HPAI(P)-2026- 00016 | Those parts of the Lolland municipality beyond the area described in the protection zone and contained within the circle of 10 kilometres radius, centred on GPS coordinates N: 54.8750, E: 11.3974 | 29.11.2026 |
| Those parts of Lolland municipality contained within a circle of 3 km radius, centered on GPS coordinates N: 54.8750, E: 11.3974 | 21.11.2026 – 29.11.2026 | |
| DK-HPAI(P)-2026- 00017 | Those parts of the Guldborgsund municipality beyond the area described in the protection zone and contained within the circle of 10 kilometres radius, centred on GPS coordinates N: 54.9211, E: 11.8447 | 27.11.2026 |
| Those parts of Guldborgsund municipality contained within a circle of 3 km radius, centered on GPS coordinates N: 54.9211, E: 11.8447 | 19.11.2026 – 27.11.2026 |
Member State: Germany
| ADIS reference number of the outbreak | Area comprising: | Date until applicable |
|---|---|---|
| SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN | ||
| DE-HPAI(P)-2026-00041 | Kreis SegebergDie Gemeinden Bark, Forstgutsbezirk Buchholz, Fredesdorf, Kükels, Todesfelde, Wahlstedt, Wittenborn, sowie Teile der Gemeinden Bad Segeberg, Bebensee, Dreggers, Groß Rönnau, Großenaspe, Hartenholm, Hasenmoor, Kattendorf, Klein Gladebrügge, Klein Rönnau, Latendorf, Negernbötel, Neversdorf, Oering, Rickling, Sievershütten, Stipsdorf, Struvenhütten, Sülfeld, Traventhal, Weede innerhalb eines Kreises mit dem Radius 10 km, dessen Mittelpunkt die WGS84- Koordinaten Breite 53.91 / Länge 10.18 sind.Kreis StormarnTeile der Gemeinde Travenbrück innerhalb eines Kreises mit dem Radius 10 km, dessen Mittelpunkt die WGS84- Koordinaten Breite 53.91 / Länge 10.18 sind. | 24.11.2026 |
| Kreis SegebergTeile der Gemeinden Bark, Forstgutsbezirk Buchholz, Fredesdorf, Kükels, Todesfelde, Wahlstedt, Wittenborn innerhalb eines Kreises mit dem Radius 3 km, dessen Mittelpunkt die WGS84-Koordinaten Breite 53.91 / Länge 10.18 sind. | 16.11.2026 – 24.11.2026 | |
| DE-HPAI(P)-2026-00042 | Kreis Schleswig-FlensburgTeile der Gemeinden Wanderup, Jerrishoe, Eggebek, Langstedt, Janneby, Sollerup, Süderhackstedt, Jörl, Großenwiehe, Schafflund, Lindewitt, Nordhackstedt, Meyn, Wallsbüll, Handewitt, Tarp, Sieverstedt, Oeversee, Flensburg, Großsolt innerhalb eines Kreises mit dem Radius 10 km, dessen Mittelpunkt die WGS84-Koordinaten Breite 54.69 / Länge 9.31 sind.Kreis NordfrieslandTeile der Gemeinden Goldebek, Joldelund, Löwenstedt und Sollwitt innerhalb eines Kreises mit dem Radius 10 km, dessen Mittelpunkt die WGS84-Koordinaten Breite 54.69 / Länge 9.31 sind. | 25.11.2026 |
| Kreis Schleswig-FlensburgTeile der Gemeinden Wanderup, Jerrishoe, Großenwiehe und Handewitt innerhalb eines Kreises mit dem Radius 3 km, dessen Mittelpunkt die WGS84-Koordinaten Breite 54.69 / Länge 9.31 sind. | 17.11.2026 – 25.11.2026 |
Member State: Netherlands
| ADIS reference number of the outbreak | Area comprising: | Date until applicable |
|---|---|---|
| NL-HPAI(P)-2026-00021 | Those parts of the Provinces Fryslân and Groningen beyond the area described in the protection zone and within a circle of a radius of 10 kilometres, centered on WGS84 dec. coordinates Latitude 53.26 / Longitude 6.27 | 26.11.2026 |
| Those parts of the Provinces Fryslân and Groningen contained within a circle of a radius of 3 kilometres, centered on WGS84 dec. coordinates Latitude 53.26 / Longitude 6.27 | 18.11.2026 – 26.11.2026 | |
| NL-HPAI(P)-2026-00022 | Those parts of the Province Noord Holland beyond the area described in the protection zone and within a circle of a radius of 10 kilometres, centered on WGS84 dec. coordinates Latitude 52.54 / Longitude 5.02 | 26.11.2026 |
| Those parts of the Province Noord Holland contained within a circle of a radius of 3 kilometres, centered on WGS84 dec. coordinates Latitude 52.54 / Longitude 5.02 | 18.11.2026 – 26.11.2026 | |
| NL-HPAI(P)-2026-00023 | Those parts of the Provinces Fryslân and Groningen beyond the area described in the protection zone and within a circle of a radius of 10 kilometres, centered on WGS84 dec. coordinates Latitude 53.21 / Longitude 6.29 | 28.11.2026 |
| Those parts of the Province Groningen contained within a circle of a radius of 3 kilometres, centered on WGS84 dec. coordinates Latitude 53.21 / Longitude 6.29 | 20.11.2026 – 28.11.2026 |
Part C
Further restricted zones as referred to in Article 1, point (b), and Article 4:
Member State: none
| Area comprising: | Date until applicable |
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