Amendment of Rule 57 of Parliament's Rules of Procedure (2001/2110(REG))


title: 2014/899/EU: Council Decision of 9 December 2014 concerning the accession of Croatia to the Convention of  23 July 1990 on the elimination of double taxation in connection with the adjustment of profits of associated enterprises

text:
               13.12.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 358/19

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 9 December 2014
   concerning the accession of Croatia to the Convention of 23 July 1990 on the elimination of double taxation in connection with the adjustment of profits of associated enterprises

      (2014/899/EU)

   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to the Act of Accession of Croatia, and in particular Articles 3(4) and 3(5) thereof,
   Having regard to the recommendation from the European Commission,
   After consulting the European Parliament,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Convention 90/436/EEC (1) (‘the Arbitration Convention’) was signed at Brussels on 23 July 1990 and entered into force on 1 January 1995.

               (2)

               The Arbitration Convention was amended by a Protocol signed on 25 May 1999 (2), a Convention signed on 21 December 1995 (3) and a Convention signed on 8 December 2004 (4), as well as by Council Decision 2008/492/EC (5).

               (3)

               Pursuant to Article 3(4) of the Act of Accession of Croatia, Croatia is to accede to the conventions and protocols concluded between the Member States, listed in Annex I to the Act of Accession. Those conventions and protocols are to enter into force in relation to Croatia on the date determined by the Council.

               (4)

               Pursuant to Article 3(5) of the Act of Accession of Croatia the Council is to make all adjustments required by reason of Croatia's accession to those conventions and protocols and to publish the adapted texts in the Official Journal of the European Union,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The Arbitration Convention is amended as follows:

               (1)

               In Article 2(2), points (i) to (xxvii) are replaced by the following:

                           ‘(i)

                           in Belgium:

                                       (a)

                                       impôt des personnes physiques/personenbelasting

                                       (b)

                                       impôt des sociétés/vennootschapsbelasting

                                       (c)

                                       impôt des personnes morales/rechtspersonenbelasting

                                       (d)

                                       impôt des non-résidents/belasting der niet-verblijfhouders

                                       (e)

                                       taxe communale et la taxe d'agglomération additionnelles à l'impôt des personnes physiques/aanvullende gemeentebelasting en agglomeratiebelasting op de personenbelasting

                           (ii)

                           in Bulgaria:

                                       (a)

                                       данък върху доходите на физическите лица

                                       (b)

                                       корпоративен данък

                           (iii)

                           in the Czech Republic:

                                       (a)

                                       daň z přijmů fyzických osob

                                       (b)

                                       daň z přijmů právnických osob

                           (iv)

                           in Denmark:

                                       (a)

                                       indkomstskat til staten

                                       (b)

                                       den kommunale indkomstskat

                                       (c)

                                       den amtskommunale indkomstskat

                           (v)

                           in Germany:

                                       (a)

                                       Einkommensteuer

                                       (b)

                                       Körperschaftsteuer

                                       (c)

                                       Gewerbesteuer, in so far as this tax is based on trading profits

                           (vi)

                           in Estonia:

                                       (a)

                                       tulumaks

                           (vii)

                           in Ireland:

                                       (a)

                                       Cáin Ioncaim

                                       (b)

                                       Cáin Chorparáide

                           (viii)

                           in Greece:

                                       (a)

                                       φόρος εισοδήματος φυσικών προσώπων

                                       (b)

                                       φόρος εισοδήματος νομικών προσώπων

                                       (c)

                                       εισφορά υπέρ των επιχειρήσεων ύδρευσης και αποχέτευσης

                           (ix)

                           in Spain:

                                       (a)

                                       Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas

                                       (b)

                                       Impuesto sobre Sociedades

                                       (c)

                                       Impuesto sobre la Renta de no Residentes

                           (x)

                           in France:

                                       (a)

                                       impôt sur le revenu

                                       (b)

                                       impôt sur les sociétés

                           (xi)

                           in Croatia:

                                       (a)

                                       porez na dohodak

                                       (b)

                                       porez na dobit

                           (xii)

                           in Italy:

                                       (a)

                                       imposta sul reddito delle persone fisiche

                                       (b)

                                       imposta sul reddito delle società

                                       (c)

                                       imposta regionale sulle attività produttive

                           (xiii)

                           in Cyprus:

                                       (a)

                                       Φόρος Εισοδήματος

                                       (b)

                                       Έκτακτη Εισφορά για την Άμυνα της yημοκρατίας

                           (xiv)

                           in Latvia:

                                       (a)

                                       uzħēmumu ienākuma nodoklis

                                       (b)

                                       iedzīvotāju ienākuma nodoklis

                           (xv)

                           in Lithuania:

                                       (a)

                                       Gyventojų pajamų mokestis

                                       (b)

                                       Pelno mokestis

                           (xvi)

                           in Luxembourg:

                                       (a)

                                       impôt sur le revenu des personnes physiques

                                       (b)

                                       impôt sur le revenu des collectivités

                                       (c)

                                       impôt commercial, in so far as this tax is based on trading profits

                           (xvii)

                           in Hungary:

                                       (a)

                                       személyi jövedelemadó

                                       (b)

                                       társasági adó

                                       (c)

                                       osztalékadó

                           (xviii)

                           in Malta:

                                       (a)

                                       taxxa fuq l-income

                           (xix)

                           in the Netherlands:

                                       (a)

                                       inkomstenbelasting

                                       (b)

                                       vennootschapsbelasting

                           (xx)

                           in Austria:

                                       (a)

                                       Einkommensteuer

                                       (b)

                                       Körperschaftsteuer

                           (xxi)

                           in Poland:

                                       (a)

                                       podatek dochodowy od osób fizycznych

                                       (b)

                                       podatek dochodowy od osób prawnych

                           (xxii)

                           in Portugal:

                                       (a)

                                       imposto sobre o rendimento das pessoas singulares

                                       (b)

                                       imposto sobre o rendimento das pessoas coletivas

                                       (c)

                                       derrama para os municípios sobre o imposto sobre o rendimento das pessoas coletivas

                           (xxiii)

                           in Romania:

                                       (a)

                                       impozitul pe venit

                                       (b)

                                       impozitul pe profit

                                       (c)

                                       impozitul pe veniturile obținute din România de nerezidenți

                           (xxiv)

                           in Slovenia:

                                       (a)

                                       dohodnina

                                       (b)

                                       davek od dobička pravnih oseb

                           (xxv)

                           in Slovakia:

                                       (a)

                                       daň z príjmov právnických osôb

                                       (b)

                                       daň z príjmov fyzických osôb

                           (xxvi)

                           in Finland:

                                       (a)

                                       valtion tuloverot/de statliga inkomstskatterna

                                       (b)

                                       yhteisöjen tulovero/inkomstskatten för samfund

                                       (c)

                                       kunnallisvero/kommunalskatten

                                       (d)

                                       kirkollisvero/kyrkoskatten

                                       (e)

                                       korkotulon lähdevero/källskatten på ränteinkomst

                                       (f)

                                       rajoitetusti verovelvollisen lähdevero/källskatten för begränsat skattskyldig

                           (xxvii)

                           in Sweden:

                                       (a)

                                       statlig inkomstskatt

                                       (b)

                                       kupongskatt

                                       (c)

                                       kommunal inkomstskatt

                           (xxviii)

                           in the United Kingdom:

                                       (a)

                                       Income Tax

                                       (b)

                                       Corporation Tax.’

               (2)

               In Article 3(1), the list is replaced by the following:

                           ‘—

                           in Belgium:

                                       —

                                       De minister van Financiën or an authorised representative,

                                       —

                                       Le ministre des finances or an authorised representative,

                           —

                           in Bulgaria:
                           Министъра на финансите or an authorised representative,

                           —

                           in the Czech Republic:
                           Ministr financí or an authorised representative,

                           —

                           in Denmark:
                           Skatteministeren or an authorised representative,

                           —

                           in Germany:
                           Der Bundesminister der Finanzen or an authorised representative,

                           —

                           in Estonia:
                           Rahandusminister or an authorised representative,

                           —

                           in Ireland:
                           The Revenue Commissioners or an authorised representative,

                           —

                           in Greece:
                           Ο Υπουργός των Οικονομικών or an authorised representative,

                           —

                           in Spain:
                           El ministro de Economía y Hacienda or an authorised representative,

                           —

                           in France:
                           Le ministre chargé du budget or an authorised representative,

                           —

                           in Croatia:
                           Ministar financija or an authorised representative,

                           —

                           in Italy:
                           Il Capo del Dipartimento per le Politiche Fiscali or an authorised representative,

                           —

                           in Cyprus:
                           Ο Υπουργός Οικονομικών or an authorised representative,

                           —

                           in Latvia:
                           Valsts ieņēmumu dienests,

                           —

                           in Lithuania:
                           Finansų ministras or an authorised representative,

                           —

                           in Luxembourg:
                           Le ministre des finances or an authorised representative,

                           —

                           in Hungary:
                           a pénzügyminiszter or an authorised representative,

                           —

                           in Malta:
                           il-Ministru responsabbli għall-finanzi or an authorised representative,

                           —

                           in the Netherlands:
                           De Minister van Financiën or an authorised representative,

                           —

                           in Austria:
                           Der Bundesminister für Finanzen or an authorised representative,

                           —

                           in Poland:
                           Minister Finansów or an authorised representative,

                           —

                           in Portugal:
                           O Ministro das Finanças or an authorised representative,

                           —

                           in Romania:
                           Președintele Agenției Naționale de Administrare Fiscală or an authorised representative,

                           —

                           in Slovenia:
                           Minister za finance or an authorised representative,

                           —

                           in Slovakia:
                           Minister financií or an authorised representative,

                           —

                           in Finland:

                                       —

                                       Valtiovarainministeriö or an authorised representative,

                                       —

                                       Finansministeriet or an authorised representative,

                           —

                           in Sweden:
                           Finansministern or an authorised representative,

                           —

                           in the United Kingdom:
                           The Commissioners of Inland Revenue or an authorised representative.’

         Article 2
   The texts of the Arbitration Convention and the Protocol of 25 May 1999, together with the Conventions of 21 December 1995 and of 8 December 2004, drawn up in the Croatian language, shall be authentic under the same conditions as the other language versions of those texts.
   Article 3
   The Arbitration Convention, as amended by the Protocol of 25 May 1999, the Conventions of 21 December 1995 and of 8 December 2004, Decision 2008/492/EC, as well as by this Decision, shall enter into force between Croatia and each of the other Member States of the Union on 1 January 2015.
   Article 4
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 9 December 2014.

            For the Council

            The President

         P. C. PADOAN

      (1)  Convention of 23 July 1990 on the elimination of double taxation in connection with the adjustment of profits of associated enterprises (OJ L 225, 20.8.1990, p. 10).

      (2)  Protocol of 25 May 1999 amending the Convention of 23 July 1990 on the elimination of double taxation in connection with the adjustment of profits of associated enterprises (OJ C 202, 16.7.1999, p. 1).

      (3)  Convention of 21 December 1995 on the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the Convention on the elimination of double taxation in connection with the adjustment of profits of associated enterprises (OJ C 26, 31.1.1996, p. 1).

      (4)  Convention of 8 December 2004 on the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the Convention on the elimination of double taxation in connection with the adjustment of profits of associated enterprise (OJ C 160, 30.6.2005, p. 1).

      (5)  Council Decision 2008/492/EC of 23 June 2008 concerning the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the Convention of 23 July 1990 on the elimination of double taxation in connection with the adjustment of profits of associated enterprises (OJ L 174, 3.7.2008, p. 1).


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31989D0149

89/149/Euratom: Commission Decision of 10 February 1989 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement for cooperation between the European Atomic Energy Community and the Government of Japan in the field of controlled thermonuclear fusion, by the Commission for and on behalf of the Community

Official Journal L 057 , 28/02/1989 P. 0062 - 0062 Finnish special edition: Chapter 12 Volume 2 P. 0085  Swedish special edition: Chapter 12 Volume 2 P. 0085  Special edition in Czech Chapter 11 Volume 16 P. 297  - 297 Special edition in Estonian Chapter 11 Volume 16 P. 297  - 297 Special edition in Hungarian Chapter 11 Volume 16 P. 297  - 297 Special edition in Lithuanian Chapter 11 Volume 16 P. 297  - 297 Special edition in Latvian Chapter 11 Volume 16 P. 297  - 297 Special edition in Maltese Chapter 11 Volume 16 P. 297  - 297 Special edition in Polish Chapter 11 Volume 16 P. 297  - 297 Special edition in Slovakian Chapter 11 Volume 16 P. 297  - 297 Special edition in Slovenian Chapter 11 Volume 16 P. 297  - 297

		Commission Decisionof 10 February 1989concerning the conclusion of an Agreement for cooperation between the European Atomic Energy Community and the Government of Japan in the field of controlled thermonuclear fusion, by the Commission for and on behalf of the Community(89/149/Euratom)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular the second paragraph of Article 101 thereof,Whereas the Council, in its Decision of 23 January 1989 approved the conclusion of the Agreement for cooperation between the European Atomic Energy Community and the Government of Japan in the field of controlled thermonuclear fusion,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :Article 1The Agreement for cooperation between the European Atomic Energy Community and the Government of Japan in the field of controlled thermonuclear fusion, shall be concluded on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement for cooperation is appended to this Decision.Article 2The President of the Commission is empowered to designate the person authorized to sign the Agreement for cooperation for the purpose of committing the European Atomic Energy Community.Done at Brussels, 10 February 1989.For the CommissionFilippo M. PandolfiVice-President--------------------------------------------------


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31997D0531

97/531/EC: Council Decision of 24 July 1997 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters concerning the interim extension of the Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Republic of Senegal on fishing off the coast of Senegal for the period from 2 October 1996 to 1 November 1996

Official Journal L 216 , 08/08/1997 P. 0080 - 0080

COUNCIL DECISION of 24 July 1997 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters concerning the interim extension of the Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Republic of Senegal on fishing off the coast of Senegal for the period from 2 October 1996 to 1 November 1996 (97/531/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 43, in conjunction with Article 228 (2) and the first subparagraph of Article 228 (3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Whereas the Community and the Republic of Senegal have entered into negotiations, in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 17 of the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Republic of Senegal on fishing off the coast of Senegal, signed on 15 June 1997, in order to establish the arrangements to be applied after 1 October 1996, the date on which the Protocol annexed to the Agreement expires;Whereas both Parties agreed on 27 September 1996 to extend the said Protocol for an interim period from 2 October 1996 to 1 November 1996, pending the outcome of the negotiations referred to above,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1 The Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters concerning the interim extension of the Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of the Republic of Senegal on fishing off the coast of Senegal (3) for the period from 2 October 1996 to 1 November 1996 is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.Article 2 The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the persons empowered to sign the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters in order to bind the Community.Done at Brussels, 24 July 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. FISCHBACH(1) OJ No C 8, 11. 1. 1997, p. 5.(2) Opinion delivered on 15 July 1997 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) OJ No L 226, 29. 8. 1980, p. 17. Agreement as amended by the Agreement approved by Decision 82/531/EEC (OJ No L 234, 9. 8. 1982, p. 9).


title: 2006/32/EC: Commission Decision of  16 January 2006  adjusting the weightings applicable from  1 February ,  1 March ,  1 April ,  1 May  and  1 June 2005  to the remuneration of officials, temporary staff and contract staff of the European Communities serving in third countries and of certain officials remaining in post in the 10 new Member States for a maximum period of 15 months after accession (Article 33(4) of the Treaty of Accession of the 10 new Member States)

text:
               25.1.2006

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 21/17

      COMMISSION DECISION

   of 16 January 2006
   adjusting the weightings applicable from 1 February, 1 March, 1 April, 1 May and 1 June 2005 to the remuneration of officials, temporary staff and contract staff of the European Communities serving in third countries and of certain officials remaining in post in the 10 new Member States for a maximum period of 15 months after accession (Article 33(4) of the Treaty of Accession of the 10 new Member States)
   (2006/32/EC)
   THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
   Having regard to the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the conditions of employment of other servants of the Communities laid down by Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68 (1), and in particular the second paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X thereto,
   Having regard to the Treaty of Accession of the 10 new Member States, and in particular Article 33(4) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Pursuant to the first paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X to the Staff Regulations, the weightings to be applied from 1 July 2004 to the remuneration of officials, contract staff and temporary staff of the European Communities serving in third countries payable in the currency of their country of employment were last laid down by Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 257/2005 (2).

               (2)

               Some of these weightings need to be adjusted in accordance with the second paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X to the Staff Regulations, with effect from 1 February, 1 March, 1 April, 1 May and 1 June 2005, since the statistics available to the Commission show that in certain third countries the variation in the cost of living measured on the basis of the weighting and the corresponding exchange rate has exceeded 5 % since weightings were last laid down or adjusted,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Sole Article
   With effect from 1 February, 1 March, 1 April, 1 May and 1 June 2005, the weightings applied to the remuneration of officials, temporary staff and contract staff of the European Communities serving in third countries and of certain officials remaining in post in the 10 new Member States for a maximum period of 15 months after accession, payable in the currency of the country of employment, shall be adjusted as shown in the Annex hereto.
   The exchange rates used for the calculation of this remuneration shall be established in accordance with the rules for the implementation of the Financial Regulation and shall correspond to the date of application of the weightings.

      Done at Brussels, 16 January 2006.

            For the Commission

         Benita FERRERO-WALDNER

            Member of the Commission

      (1)  OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2104/2005 (OJ L 337, 22.12.2005, p. 7).

      (2)  OJ L 46, 17.2.2005, p. 1.

      ANNEX

                  Place of employment

                  Weightings February 2005

                  Bolivia

                  46,6

                  Dominican Republic

                  76,7

                  Eritrea

                  45,0

                  Gambia

                  43,0

                  Georgia

                  90,2

                  Guinea

                  71,7

                  Kenya

                  72,5

                  Madagascar

                  70,5

                  Malawi

                  70,7

                  Pakistan

                  47,5

                  Philippines

                  46,8

                  Rwanda

                  78,2

                  Saudi Arabia

                  81,0

                  Serbia and Montenegro

                  59,4

                  Sri Lanka

                  54,4

                  Sudan

                  39,3

                  Turkey

                  86,0

                  Vietnam

                  49,7

                  Zambia

                  46,9

                  Zimbabwe

                  65,5

                  Place of employment

                  Weightings March 2005

                  Angola

                  108,6

                  Central African Republic

                  115,4

                  Egypt

                  50,8

                  Nicaragua

                  61,7

                  Nigeria

                  74,9

                  Paraguay

                  57,6

                  South Korea

                  100,3

                  Syria

                  63,1

                  Place of employment

                  Weightings April 2005

                  Bangladesh

                  49,9

                  Barbados

                  111,4

                  Benin

                  92,8

                  Eritrea

                  46,1

                  Ethiopia

                  66,2

                  Fiji

                  74,5

                  Lesotho

                  71,8

                  Malawi

                  72,9

                  Mauritania

                  65,1

                  Syria

                  64,4

                  Zimbabwe

                  69,4

                  Place of employment

                  Weightings May 2005

                  Brazil

                  65,9

                  Burkina Faso

                  86,6

                  Costa Rica

                  66,9

                  Cuba

                  88,6

                  Gambia

                  46,7

                  Guinea

                  60,5

                  Guyana

                  57,1

                  Haiti

                  91,9

                  Laos

                  71,1

                  Madagascar

                  71,1

                  Nepal

                  68,0

                  Niger

                  93,0

                  Nigeria

                  79,8

                  Pakistan

                  50,1

                  Sierra Leone

                  68,5

                  Slovenia

                  78,2

                  Swaziland

                  71,3

                  Zimbabwe

                  74,8

                  Place of employment

                  Weightings June 2005

                  Ethiopia

                  75,5

                  Indonesia

                  75,9

                  Kenya

                  81,4

                  Solomon Islands

                  82,1

                  Venezuela

                  58,0

                  Zimbabwe

                  60,5


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31986D0590

86/590/EEC: Council Decision of 24 November 1986 concerning the conclusion of the Protocol extending the Arrangement regarding international trade in textiles

Official Journal L 341 , 04/12/1986 P. 0033

*****COUNCIL  DECISION  of 24 November 1986  concerning the conclusion of the Protocol extending the Arrangement regarding international trade in textiles  (86/590/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),  Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),  Whereas the Commission has participated, on behalf of the Community, in the negotiations for the renewal of the Arrangement regarding international trade in textiles; whereas these negotiations resulted in the establishment of a Protocol to which were annexed the conclusions adopted on 31 July 1986 by the Textiles Committee established by the Arrangement;  Whereas the Community should accept the extension of the Arrangement on the conditions set out in the aforesaid Protocol and the conclusions annexed thereto,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Article 1  The Protocol extending the Arrangement regarding international trade in textiles, to which are annexed the conclusions adopted by the Textiles Committee on 31 July 1986, is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.  The Protocol and the conclusions are attached to this Decision.  Article 2  The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person empowered to notify the acceptance referred to in point 2 of the Protocol, in order to bind the Community.  Done at Brussels, 24 November 1986.  For the Council  The President  G. HOWE  (1) OJ No C 293, 19. 11. 1986, p. 8.  (2) Opinion delivered on 14 November 1986 (not yet published in the Official Journal).


title: Council Decision 2009/599/CFSP of 4 August 2009 implementing Common Position 2006/795/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

text:
               5.8.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 203/81

      COUNCIL DECISION 2009/599/CFSP
   of 4 August 2009
   implementing Common Position 2006/795/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to Common Position 2006/795/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (1), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof, in conjunction with Article 23(2) of the Treaty on European Union,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 20 November 2006, the Council adopted Common Position 2006/795/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (‘DPRK’) which implemented United Nations Security Council Resolution 1718 (2006) (‘UNSCR 1718 (2006)’).

               (2)

               On 27 July 2009, the Council adopted Common Position 2009/573/CFSP (2) which amended Common Position 2006/795/CFSP and implemented United Nations Security Council Resolution 1874 (2009).

               (3)

               On 24 April and 16 July 2009, the Sanctions Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1718 (2006) designated persons and entities to be subject to restrictive measures.

               (4)

               The lists of persons and entities which are subject to restrictive measures in Annex I to Common Position 2006/795/CFSP should be replaced accordingly,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   The lists of persons and entities set out in Annex I to Common Position 2006/795/CFSP shall be replaced by the lists set out in the Annex to this Decision.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 4 August 2009.

            For the Council

            The President

         C. BILDT

      (1)  OJ L 322, 22.11.2006, p. 32.

      (2)  OJ L 197, 29.7.2009, p. 111.

      ANNEX

            ‘ANNEX I
            (a)   List of persons referred to in Articles 3(1)(a) and 4(1)(a)

                        Name

                        Alias

                        Date of birth

                        Date of designation

                        Other information

                        1.

                        Yun Ho-jin

                        a.k.a. Yun Ho-chin

                        13.10.1944

                        16.7.2009

                        Director of Namchongang Trading Corporation; oversees the import of items needed for the uranium enrichment programme.

                        2.

                        Ri Je-son

                        a.k.a. Ri Che-son

                        1938

                        16.7.2009

                        Director of the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE), chief agency directing the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s nuclear programme; Facilitates several nuclear endeavours, including GBAE’s management of Yongbyon Nuclear Research Centre and Namchongang Trading Corporation.

                        3.

                        Hwang Sok-hwa

                        16.7.2009

                        Director in the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE); involved in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s nuclear programme; as Chief of the Scientific Guidance Bureau in the GBAE, served on the Science Committee inside the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research.

                        4.

                        Ri Hong-sop

                        1940

                        16.7.2009

                        Former director, Yongbyon Nuclear Research Centre, oversaw three core facilities that assist in the production of weapons-grade plutonium: the Fuel Fabrication Facility, the Nuclear Reactor, and the Reprocessing Plant.

                        5.

                        Han Yu-ro

                        16.7.2009

                        Director of Korea Ryongaksan General Trading Corporation; involved in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s ballistic missile programme.

            (b)   List of entities referred to in Article 4(1)(a)

                        Name

                        Alias

                        Location

                        Date of designation

                        Other information

                        1.

                        Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation

                        a.k.a. CHANGGWANG SINYONG CORPORATION; a.k.a. EXTERNAL TECHNOLOGY GENERAL CORPORATION; a.k.a. DPRKN MINING DEVELOPMENT TRADING COOPERATION; a.k.a. “KOMID”

                        Central District, Pyongyang, DPRK.

                        24.4.2009

                        Primary arms dealer and main exporter of goods and equipment related to ballistic missiles and conventional weapons.

                        2.

                        Korea Ryonbong General Corporation

                        a.k.a. KOREA YONBONG GENERAL CORPORATION; f.k.a. LYONGAKSAN GENERAL TRADING CORPORATION

                        Pot’onggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK; Rakwon-dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK.

                        24.4.2009

                        Defence conglomerate specialising in acquisition for DPRK defence industries and support to that country’s military-related sales.

                        3.

                        Tanchon Commercial Bank

                        f.k.a. CHANGGWANG CREDIT BANK; f.k.a. KOREA CHANGGWANG CREDIT BANK

                        Saemul 1-Dong Pyongchon District, Pyongyang, DPRK.

                        24.4.2009

                        Main DPRK financial entity for sales of conventional arms, ballistic missiles, and goods related to the assembly and manufacture of such weapons.

                        4.

                        Namchongang Trading Corporation

                        a.k.a. NCG; a.k.a. NAMCHONGANG TRADING; a.k.a. NAM CHON GANG CORPORATION; a.k.a. NOMCHONGANG TRADING CO.; a.k.a. NAM CHONG GAN TRADING CORPORATION

                        Pyongyang, DPRK.

                        16.7.2009

                        Namchongang is a DPRK trading company subordinate to the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE). Namchongang has been involved in the procurement of Japanese-origin vacuum pumps that were identified at a DPRK nuclear facility, as well as nuclear-related procurement associated with a German individual. It has further been involved in the purchase of aluminium tubes and other equipment specifically suitable for a uranium enrichment programme from the late 1990s. Its representative is a former diplomat who served as DPRK’s representative for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspection of the Yongbyon nuclear facilities in 2007. Namchongang’s proliferation activities are of grave concern given the DPRK’s past proliferation activities.

                        5.

                        Hong Kong Electronics

                        a.k.a. HONG KONG ELECTRONICS KISH CO

                        Sanaee St., Kish Island, Iran.

                        16.7.2009

                        Owned or controlled by, or acts or purports to act for or on behalf of Tanchon Commercial Bank and KOMID. Hong Kong Electronics has transferred millions of dollars of proliferation-related funds on behalf of Tanchon Commercial Bank and KOMID (both designated by the Committee in April 2009) since 2007. Hong Kong Electronics has facilitated the movement of money from Iran to the DPRK on behalf of KOMID.

                        6.

                        Korea Hyoksin Trading Corporation

                        a.k.a. KOREA HYOKSIN EXPORT AND IMPORT CORPORATION

                        Rakwon-dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK.

                        16.7.2009

                        A DPRK company based in Pyongyang that is subordinate to Korea Ryonbong General Corporation (designated by the Committee in April 2009) and is involved in the development of weapons of mass destruction.

                        7.

                        General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE)

                        a.k.a. General Department of Atomic Energy (GDAE)

                        Haeudong, Pyongchen District, Pyongyang, DPRK.

                        16.7.2009

                        The GBAE is responsible for the DPRK’s nuclear programme, which includes the Yongbyon Nuclear Research Centre and its 5 MWe (25 MWt) plutonium production research reactor, as well as its fuel fabrication and reprocessing facilities. The GBAE has held nuclear-related meetings and discussions with the International Atomic Energy Agency. GBAE is the primary DPRK Government agency that oversees nuclear programmes, including the operation of the Yongbyon Nuclear Research Centre.

                        8.

                        Korean Tangun Trading Corporation

                        Pyongyang, DPRK.

                        16.7.2009

                        Korea Tangun Trading Corporation is subordinate to DPRK’s Second Academy of Natural Sciences and is primarily responsible for the procurement of commodities and technologies to support DPRK’s defence research and development programmes, including, but not limited to, weapons of mass destruction and delivery system programmes and procurement, including materials that are controlled or prohibited under relevant multilateral control regimes.’


title: 2013/772/EU: Council Decision of 17 December 2013 appointing five members of the Court of Auditors

text:
               19.12.2013

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 343/40

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 17 December 2013
   appointing five members of the Court of Auditors
   (2013/772/EU)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 286(2) thereof,
   Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The terms of office of Mr Gijs DE VRIES, Mr Henri GRETHEN, Mr Michel CRETIN, Mr Ioannis SARMAS and Mr David BOSTOCK are due to expire on 31 December 2013.

               (2)

               New appointments should therefore be made,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The following are hereby appointed members of the Court of Auditors for the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2019:

               —

               Mr Alex BRENNINKMEIJER,

               —

               Mr Henri GRETHEN,

               —

               Ms Danièle LAMARQUE,

               —

               Mr Nikolaos MILIONIS,

               —

               Mr Phil WYNN OWEN.

         Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 17 December 2013.

            For the Council

            The President

         L. LINKEVIČIUS

      (1)  Opinion of 11 December 2013 (not yet published in the Official Journal).


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2013/363/Euratom: Commission Decision of 17 May 2013 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) and the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organisation (KEDO) - Agreement between the European Atomic Energy Community and the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organisation

Official Journal L 188 , 09/07/2013 P. 0001 - 0002

		Commission Decisionof 17 May 2013on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) and the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organisation (KEDO)(2013/363/Euratom)THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 101, the second paragraph thereof,Having regard to the approval of the Council,Whereas:the Agreement between the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) and the KEDO should be concluded,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The Agreement between the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) and the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organisation (KEDO) is hereby approved on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community. The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.Article 2The President of the Commission or the Member of the Commission responsible for Energy are hereby authorised to sign the Agreement and to carry out all necessary steps for the entry into force of this Agreement to be concluded on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community.Done at Brussels, 17 May 2013.For the CommissionGünther OettingerMember of the Commission--------------------------------------------------Agreementbetween the European Atomic Energy Community and the Korean Peninsula Energy Development OrganisationTHE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY,Hereinafter referred to as "the Community", andTHE KOREAN PENINSULA ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION,Hereinafter referred to as "KEDO",Whereas:(1) KEDO was established pursuant to the Agreement of 9 March 1995 on the Establishment of the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organisation, as amended on 19 September 1997, between the Governments of the Republic of Korea, Japan and the United States of America;(2) The fifth Agreement concluded between the Community and KEDO expired on 31 May 2012;(3) After its decision to terminate KEDO’s nuclear light water reactor project and the 2007 decision to fulfil the responsibilities of the Secretariat with a greatly reduced staff and minimal office facilities, KEDO’s Executive Board decided in 2011 to continue KEDO beyond 31 May 2012;(4) Both the Community and KEDO have expressed the wish to continue their cooperation with the objective of implementing the termination of the LWR project and an orderly winding up of KEDO;HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1Application of the provisions of previous AgreementUnless otherwise specified in one of the articles here below, the provisions of the previous Agreement between the Community and KEDO, which expired on 31 May 2012, shall remain applicable under this Agreement.Article 2Community contributionThere shall be no financial contribution from the Community to KEDO’s budget under this Agreement.Article 3DurationThis Agreement will expire on 31 May 2013. It will be automatically renewed each year for a period of another year, unless a party notifies the other party that it wishes to terminate the Agreement at least one month before the date of expiry. It may also be terminated with immediate effect after withdrawal from KEDO by any of the other Members currently represented in the Executive Board. This Agreement will not be renewed beyond 31 May 2015.Article 4Entry into forceThis Agreement shall enter into force upon signature by the Community and KEDO and will take effect from 1 June 2012.Done at Brussels on the fourth day of July in the year two thousand and thirteen, in two originals.For the European Atomic Energy CommunityGünther OettingerDone at New Jersey on the twenty-fourth day of June in the year two thousand and thirteen, in two originals.For the Korean Peninsula Energy Development OrganisationDavid Wallace--------------------------------------------------


title: Council Decision (EU) 2015/1913 of 18 September 2015 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, of the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism (CETS No 196)

text:
               24.10.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 280/22

         COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/1913
   of 18 September 2015
   on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, of the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism (CETS No 196)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular, Article 83(1), in conjunction with Article 218(5) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Article 23 of the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism (CETS No 196; ‘the Convention’) provides that that Convention shall be open for signature by the European Union.

               (2)

               On 1 April 2015 the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations on the Additional Protocol to the Convention (‘the Additional Protocol’).

               (3)

               On 19 May 2015 the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers adopted the Additional Protocol. The Commission has submitted to the Council of the European Union a proposal for a Council Decision authorising the signing of the Additional Protocol on behalf of the European Union.

               (4)

               Article 10 of the Additional Protocol provides that the Additional Protocol shall be open for signature by signatories to the Convention.

               (5)

               Council Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA (1), established common Union rules on combatting terrorism. The Convention might affect those common rules or alter their scope.

               (6)

               The Convention should therefore be signed on behalf of the European Union as regards matters falling within the competence of the Union in so far as the Convention may affect those common rules or alter their scope. The Member States retain their competence in so far as the Convention does not affect common rules or alter the scope thereof.

               (7)

               Ireland is bound by Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA and is therefore taking part in the adoption of this Decision.

               (8)

               In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of 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.

               (9)

               In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of 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,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The signing on behalf of the European Union of the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism (CETS No 196), as regards matters falling within the competence of the Union is hereby authorised, subject to the conclusion thereof (2).
   Article 2
   The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Convention on behalf of the European Union.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force upon its adoption. It shall apply in accordance with the Treaties.

      Done at Brussels, 18 September 2015.

            For the Council

            The President

         C. DIESCHBOURG

      (1)  Council Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA of 13 June 2002 on combating terrorism (OJ L 164, 22.6.2002, p. 3).

      (2)  The text of the Convention will be published together with the decision on its conclusion.


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31973Y0919(03)

Decision No 75 of 22 February 1973 concerning the investigation of applications for review made under Article 94 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 by invalidity pensioners

Official Journal C 075 , 19/09/1973 P. 0005 - 0005 Spanish special edition: Chapter 05 Volume 2 P. 0008  Portuguese special edition Chapter 05 Volume 2 P. 0008

DECISION No 75  of 22 February 1973  concerning the investigation of applications for review made under Article 94 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 by invalidity pensioners  THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ON SOCIAL SECURITY FOR MIGRANT WORKERS;  Having regard to Article 81 (a) of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71, under which it is made responsible for dealing with all administrative questions arising from the provisions of Regulations (EEC) Nos 1408/71 and 574/72;  Whereas Decision No 2 published in the Official Journal of the European Communities No 64 of 17 December 1959 has been rendered unvalid by the entry into force or Regulations (EEC) Nos 1408/71 and 574/72, but, taking into account the provisions of the said Regulations, there are grounds for adopting a new decision specifying to what extent a fresh medical report drawn up on Form E 213 and, where appropriate, on Form E 214, can be required when an application is made for the review of an invalidity pension under the provisions of Article 94 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71;  HAS DECIDED:       1. When a worker makes an application for the review of an invalidity pension under the provisions of Article 94 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71, it shall not be necessary to carry out a fresh medical examination and complete out Form E 213 and, where appropriate, Form E 214, provided that the documents contained in the file can be regarded as adequate. Otherwise, the institutions concerned may request a fresh medical report using the aforementioned forms. 2. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It shall apply to the six Founder Member States as from 1 October 1972 and, in accordance with the Treaty of Accession, as from 1 April 1973 for the three new Member States.   The President of the Administrative Commission  J. DONIS


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E2002C0314(02)

Authorisation of State aid pursuant to Article 61 and Article 1(3) of Protocol 3 to the Surveillance and Court Agreement — EFTA Surveillance Authority decision not to raise objections

Official Journal C 065 , 14/03/2002 P. 0015 - 0015

Authorisation of State aid pursuant to Article 61 and Article 1(3) of Protocol 3 to the Surveillance and Court AgreementEFTA Surveillance Authority decision not to raise objections(2002/C 65/11)Date of adoption: 19 December 2001EFTA State: NorwayAid No: 01-010Title: Notification of regional direct transport aid ("Regional transportstøtte")Objective: To partly offset additional transport costs of firms located in the northernmost low population density areas of NorwayLegal basis: "Forskrift om avgrensning av geografisk verkeområde for distriktspolitiske verkemidlar, fastsatt ved kongelig resolusjon av 7. januar 2000" (National guidelines from the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development)Form of aid: GrantAid amount: 2001: NOK 16 million (approximalety EUR 2 million)


title: Decision (EU) 2017/100 of the European Central Bank of 11 January 2017 amending Decision (EU) 2015/774 on a secondary markets public sector asset purchase programme (ECB/2017/1)

text:
               20.1.2017

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 16/51

         DECISION (EU) 2017/100 OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK
   of 11 January 2017
   amending Decision (EU) 2015/774 on a secondary markets public sector asset purchase programme (ECB/2017/1)
   THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular the first indent of Article 127(2) thereof,
   Having regard to the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank, and in particular to the second subparagraph of Article 12.1 in conjunction with the first indent of Article 3.1, and Article 18.1 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Decision (EU) 2015/774 of the European Central Bank (ECB/2015/10) (1) established a secondary markets public sector asset purchase programme (hereinafter the ‘PSPP’), which expanded the Eurosystem's existing asset purchase programmes to include public sector securities. Alongside the third covered bond purchase programme, the asset-backed securities purchase programme and the corporate sector purchase programme, the PSPP is part of the expanded asset purchase programme (APP). The APP aims to further enhance the transmission of monetary policy, facilitate the provision of credit to the euro area economy, ease borrowing conditions for households and firms and contribute to returning inflation rates to levels below but close to 2 % over the medium term, consistent with the primary objective of the European Central Bank (ECB) of maintaining price stability.

               (2)

               The purchase of assets under the APP is a proportionate measure for mitigating the risks to the outlook for price developments, as it will further ease monetary and financial conditions, including those relevant to the borrowing conditions of euro area non-financial corporations and households, thereby supporting aggregate consumption and investment spending in the euro area and ultimately contributing to a return of inflation rates to levels below but close to 2 % over the medium term. The APP fully complies with the obligations of the Eurosystem central banks under the Treaties, including the prohibition of monetary financing, and does not impair the operation of the Eurosystem in accordance with the principle of an open market economy with free competition.

               (3)

               On 8 December 2016, the Governing Council decided, in line with its mandate to ensure price stability, that certain parameters of the APP should be adjusted in order to achieve the APP's objectives. The adjustments are in line with the Governing Council's monetary policy mandate, fully comply with the obligations of the Eurosystem central banks under the Treaties and duly reflect risk management considerations.

               (4)

               More specifically, the intended horizon of purchases under the APP should be extended until the end of December 2017, or beyond, if necessary, and in any event until the Governing Council sees a sustained adjustment in the path of inflation that is consistent with its aim of achieving inflation rates below, but close to, 2 % over the medium term.

               (5)

               The liquidity provided to the market through the combined monthly purchases under the APP should continue to amount to EUR 80 billion until the end of March 2017. From April 2017, the combined monthly purchases under the APP should proceed at a pace of EUR 60 billion until the end of December 2017, or beyond, if necessary, and in any case until the Governing Council sees a sustained adjustment in the path of inflation consistent with its inflation aim. If, in the meantime, the outlook becomes less favourable, or if financial conditions become inconsistent with further progress towards a sustained adjustment in the path of inflation, the Governing Council intends to increase the programme in terms of size and/or duration.

               (6)

               To ensure the continued smooth implementation of purchases under the APP over the intended horizon, the maturity range of the PSPP should be broadened by decreasing the minimum remaining maturity for eligible securities from 2 years to 1 year. Moreover, purchases of securities under the APP with a yield to maturity below the interest rate on the ECB's deposit facility should be permitted to the extent necessary.

               (7)

               Therefore, Decision (EU) 2015/774 (ECB/2015/10) should be amended accordingly,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Amendments
   Decision (EU) 2015/774 (ECB/2015/10) is amended as follows:

               1.

               in Article 3, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:
               ‘3.   In order to be eligible for purchase under the PSPP, debt securities, within the meaning of paragraphs 1 to 2, shall have a minimum remaining maturity of 1 year and a maximum remaining maturity of 30 years at the time of their purchase by the relevant Eurosystem central bank. In order to facilitate smooth implementation, marketable debt instruments with a remaining maturity of 30 years and 364 days shall be eligible under the PSPP. National central banks shall also carry out substitute purchases of marketable debt securities issued by international organisations and multilateral development banks if the envisaged amounts to be purchased in marketable debt securities issued by central, regional or local governments and recognised agencies cannot be attained.’;

               2.

               in Article 3, paragraph 5 is replaced by the following:
               ‘5.   Purchases of nominal marketable debt instruments at a negative yield to maturity (or yield to worst) equal to or above the deposit facility rate are permitted. Purchases of nominal marketable debt instruments at a negative yield to maturity (or yield to worst) below the deposit facility rate are permitted to the extent necessary.’.

         Article 2
   Entry into force
   This Decision shall enter into force on 13 January 2017.

      Done at Frankfurt am Main, 11 January 2017.

            For the Governing Council of the ECB

            The President of the ECB

         Mario DRAGHI

      (1)  Decision (EU) 2015/774 of the European Central Bank of 4 March 2015 on a secondary markets public sector asset purchase programme (ECB/2015/10) (OJ L 121, 14.5.2015, p. 20).


title: 2009/682/EC: Decision of the European Parliament of 23 April 2009 on the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for the financial year 2007

text:
               26.9.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 255/201

      DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

   of 23 April 2009
   on the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for the financial year 2007
   (2009/682/EC)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for the financial year 2007 (1),

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the final annual accounts of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for the financial year 2007, together with the Agency’s replies (2),

               —

               having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 10 February 2009 (5588/2009 — C6-0060/2009),

               —

               having regard to the EC Treaty, and in particular Article 276 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (3), and in particular Article 185 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 168/2007 of 15 February 2007 establishing a European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (4), and in particular Article 21 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 of 19 November 2002 on the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (5), and in particular Article 94 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Rule 71 of, and Annex V to, its Rules of Procedure,

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinion of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (A6-0176/2009),

               1.

               Notes that the final annual accounts of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights are as annexed to the Court of Auditors’ report;

               2.

               Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for the financial year 2007;

               3.

               Instructs its President to forward this Decision to the Director of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

            The President

         Hans-Gert PÖTTERING

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 278, 31.10.2008, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ C 311, 5.12.2008, p. 7.

      (3)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (4)  OJ L 53, 22.2.2007, p. 1.

      (5)  OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 72.


title: 2012/664/EU: Council Decision of 25 October 2012 on the launch of automated data exchange with regard to Vehicle Registration Data (VRD) in Sweden

text:
               27.10.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 299/44

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 25 October 2012
   on the launch of automated data exchange with regard to Vehicle Registration Data (VRD) in Sweden
   (2012/664/EU)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to Council Decision 2008/615/JHA of 23 June 2008 on the stepping up of cross-border cooperation, particularly in combating terrorism and cross-border crime (1), in particular Article 25 thereof,
   Having regard to Council Decision 2008/616/JHA of 23 June 2008 on the implementation of Decision 2008/615/JHA (2), in particular Article 20 and Chapter 4 of the Annex thereto,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               According to the Protocol on Transitional Provisions annexed to the Treaty on European Union, to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, the legal effects of the acts of the institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the Union adopted prior to the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon are preserved until those acts are repealed, annulled or amended in implementation of the Treaties.

               (2)

               Accordingly, Article 25 of Decision 2008/615/JHA is applicable and the Council must unanimously decide whether the Member States have implemented the provisions of Chapter 6 of that Decision.

               (3)

               Article 20 of Decision 2008/616/JHA provides that decisions referred to in Article 25(2) of Decision 2008/615/JHA are to be taken on the basis of an evaluation report based on a questionnaire. With respect to automated data exchange in accordance with Chapter 2 of Decision 2008/615/JHA, the evaluation report is to be based on an evaluation visit and a pilot run.

               (4)

               According to Chapter 4, point 1.1, of the Annex to Decision 2008/616/JHA, the questionnaire drawn up by the relevant Council Working Group concerns each of the automated data exchanges and has to be answered by a Member State as soon as it believes it fulfils the prerequisites for sharing data in the relevant data category.

               (5)

               Sweden has completed the questionnaire on data protection and the questionnaire on Vehicle Registration Data (VRD).

               (6)

               A successful pilot run has been carried out by Sweden with the Netherlands.

               (7)

               An evaluation visit has taken place in Sweden and a report on the evaluation visit has been produced by the Belgian/Dutch evaluation team and forwarded to the relevant Council Working Group.

               (8)

               An overall evaluation report, summarising the results of the questionnaire, the evaluation visit and the pilot run concerning VRD has been presented to the Council,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   For the purposes of automated searching of vehicle registration data (VRD), Sweden has fully implemented the general provisions on data protection of Chapter 6 of Decision 2008/615/JHA and is entitled to receive and supply personal data pursuant to Article 12 of that Decision as from the day of the entry into force of this Decision.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

      Done at Luxembourg, 25 October 2012.

            For the Council

            The President

         E. MAVROU

      (1)  OJ L 210, 6.8.2008, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ L 210, 6.8.2008, p. 12.


title: Decision (EU) 2017/1713 of the European Parliament of 27 April 2017 on the closure of the accounts of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the financial year 2015

text:
               29.9.2017

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 252/307

         DECISION (EU) 2017/1713 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 27 April 2017
   on the closure of the accounts of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the financial year 2015
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the financial year 2015,

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors' report on the annual accounts of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the financial year 2015, together with the Foundation's reply (1),

               —

               having regard to the statement of assurance (2) as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2015, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

               —

               having regard to the Council's recommendation of 21 February 2017 on discharge to be given to the Foundation in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2015 (05873/2017 — C8-0049/2017),

               —

               having regard to Article 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

               —

               having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (3), and in particular Article 208 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75 of the Council of 26 May 1975 on the creation of a European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (4), and in particular Article 16 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1271/2013 of 30 September 2013 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 208 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (5), and in particular Article 108 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Rule 94 of and Annex IV to its Rules of Procedure,

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinion of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (A8-0111/2017),

               1.

               Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the financial year 2015;

               2.

               Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Director of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

            The President

         Antonio TAJANI

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 449, 1.12.2016, p. 188.

      (2)  See footnote 1.

      (3)  OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1.

      (4)  OJ L 139, 30.5.1975, p. 1.

      (5)  OJ L 328, 7.12.2013, p. 42.


title: 2014/542/EU, Euratom: Decision of the European Parliament of 3 April 2014 on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2012, Section I — European Parliament

text:
               5.9.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 266/1

         DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 3 April 2014
   on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2012, Section I — European Parliament
   (2014/542/EU, Euratom)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2012 (1),

               —

               having regard to the consolidated annual accounts of the European Union for the financial year 2012 (COM(2013) 570 – C7-0274/2013) (2),

               —

               having regard to the report on budgetary and financial management — Section I — European Parliament — Financial year 2012 (3),

               —

               having regard to the Internal Auditor’s annual report for the financial year 2012,

               —

               having regard to the Annual Report of the Court of Auditors on implementation of the budget for the financial year 2012, together with the institutions’ replies (4),

               —

               having regard to the statement of assurance (5) as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2012 pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

               —

               having regard to Article 314(10) and Article 318 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and Article 106a of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,

               —

               having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (6), and in particular Articles 145, 146 and 147 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (7), and in particular Articles 164, 165 and 166 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Article 13 of the Internal Rules on the implementation of the European Parliament’s budget (8),

               —

               having regard to Article 166(1) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012, which requires each Union institution to take all appropriate steps to act on the observations accompanying the European Parliament’s discharge decision,

               —

               having regard to its resolution of 9 March 2011 on the guidelines for the 2012 budget procedure – Sections I, II, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, and X (9),

               —

               having regard to its resolution of 6 April 2011 on the estimates of revenue and expenditure of Parliament for the financial year 2012 — Section I — Parliament (10),

               —

               having regard to Rules 77 and 80(3) of, and Annex VI to, its Rules of Procedure,

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A7-0246/2014),

               A.

               whereas the audit of the Court of Auditors stated that, as regards administrative expenditure in 2012, all the institutions satisfactorily operated the supervisory and control systems required by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002,

               B.

               whereas the Secretary-General certified, on 6 September 2013, his reasonable assurance that Parliament’s budget has been implemented in accordance with the principles of sound financial management and that the control framework put in place provides the necessary guarantees as to the legality and regularity of the underlying operations,

               C.

               whereas the Secretary-General also certified that he is not aware of any fact which has not been stated which could damage the interest of the institution,

               1.

               Grants its President discharge in respect of the implementation of the European Parliament budget for the financial year 2012;

               2.

               Sets out its observations in its resolution of 16 April 2014 (11);

               3.

               Instructs its President to forward this Decision and the resolution that forms an integral part of it to the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice of the European Union, the Court of Auditors, the European Ombudsman and the European Data Protection Supervisor, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

            The President

         Martin SCHULZ

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ L 56, 29.2.2012.

      (2)  OJ C 334, 15.11.2013, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ C 188, 29.6.2013, p. 1.

      (4)  OJ C 331, 14.11.2013, p. 1.

      (5)  OJ C 334, 15.11.2013, p. 122.

      (6)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (7)  OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1.

      (8)  PE 349.540/Bur/ann/def.

      (9)  OJ C 199 E, 7.7.2012, p. 90.

      (10)  OJ C 296 E, 2.10.2012, p. 226.

      (11)  Texts adopted, P7_TA(2014)0428 (see page 1 of this Official Journal).


title: Council Decision (EU) 2015/1914 of 18 September 2015 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, of the Additional Protocol to the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism (CETS No 196)

text:
               24.10.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 280/24

         COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/1914
   of 18 September 2015
   on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, of the Additional Protocol to the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism (CETS No 196)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 83(1), in conjunction with Article 218(5) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 1 April 2015 the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations for the Additional Protocol to the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism (CETS No 196), hereinafter ‘the Additional Protocol’.

               (2)

               On 19 May 2015 the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers adopted the Additional Protocol. The Additional Protocol aims at facilitating the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2178(2014) on foreign terrorist fighters and, in particular, at establishing criminal offences for certain acts identified in operative paragraph 6 of that Resolution.

               (3)

               A common understanding of foreign terrorist-fighter-related offences and criminal offences of a preparatory nature with the potential to lead to the commission of terrorist acts, would contribute to further enhancing the effectiveness of the criminal justice instruments and cooperation at Union and international level.

               (4)

               Council Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA (1) established common Union rules on combatting terrorism. The Additional Protocol might affect those common rules or alter their scope.

               (5)

               The Additional Protocol should therefore be signed on behalf of the European Union as regards matters falling within the competence of the Union in so far as the Additional Protocol may affect those common rules or alter their scope. The Member States retain their competence in so far as the Protocol does not affect common rules or alter the scope thereof.

               (6)

               Ireland is bound by Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA and is therefore taking part in the adoption of this Decision.

               (7)

               In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of 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.

               (8)

               In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of 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,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The signing on behalf of the European Union of the Additional Protocol to the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism (CETS No 196), as regards matters falling within the competence of the Union, is hereby authorised, subject to the conclusion thereof (2).
   Article 2
   The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Additional Protocol on behalf of the European Union.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force upon its adoption. It shall apply in accordance with the Treaties.

      Done at Brussels, 18 September 2015.

            For the Council

            The President

         C. DIESCHBOURG

      (1)  Council Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA of 13 June 2002 on combating terrorism (OJ L 164, 22.6.2002, p. 3).

      (2)  The text of the Additional Protocol will be published together with the decision on its conclusion.


title: Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2016/2110 of 28 November 2016 appointing a member, proposed by the Hellenic Republic, of the European Economic and Social Committee

text:
               2.12.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 327/76

         COUNCIL DECISION (EU, Euratom) 2016/2110
   of 28 November 2016
   appointing a member, proposed by the Hellenic Republic, of the European Economic and Social Committee
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 302 thereof,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 106a thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal of the Greek Government,
   Having regard to the opinion of the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 18 September 2015 and 1 October 2015, the Council adopted Decisions (EU, Euratom) 2015/1600 (1) and (EU, Euratom) 2015/1790 (2) appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2015 to 20 September 2020.

               (2)

               A member's seat on the European Economic and Social Committee has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Ms Aikaterini PEPPA,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Mr Constantine CATSAMBIS, Ambassador ad. h., Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) external advisor on European Affairs, is hereby appointed as a member of the European Economic and Social Committee for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 20 September 2020.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 28 November 2016.

            For the Council

            The President

         P. ŽIGA

      (1)  Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/1600 of 18 September 2015 appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2015 to 20 September 2020 (OJ L 248, 24.9.2015, p. 53).

      (2)  Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/1790 of 1 October 2015 appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2015 to 20 September 2020 (OJ L 260, 7.10.2015, p. 23).


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DOCUMENTS CONCERNING THE ACCESSION OF THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC TO THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, DECISION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES OF 24 MAY 1979 ON THE ADMISSION OF THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC TO THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY AND TO THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY

Official Journal L 291 , 19/11/1979 P. 0007

+++++THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,  HAVING REGARD TO ARTICLE 237 OF THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY AND ARTICLE 205 OF THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY ,  WHEREAS THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC HAS APPLIED TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY AND OF THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY ,  HAVING OBTAINED THE OPINION OF THE COMMISSION ,  HAS DECIDED :  TO ACCEPT THIS APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION ; THE CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION AND THE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE TREATIES NECESSITATED THEREBY ARE TO BE THE SUBJECT OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MEMBER STATES AND THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC .  UDFAERDIGET I BRUXELLES , DEN 24 . MAJ 1979 .  GESCHEHEN ZU BRUESSEL AM 24 . MAI 1979 .  DONE AT BRUSSELS , 24 MAY 1979 .  ] ( . . . ) .  FAIT A BRUXELLES , LE 24 MAI 1979 .  ARNA DHEANAMH SA BHRUISEIL AN 24 BEALTAINE 1979 .  FATTO A BRUXELLES , ADDI 24 MAGGIO 1979 .  GEDAAN TE BRUSSEL , 24 MEI 1979 .  PAA RAADETS VEGNE  FORMAND  IM NAMEN DES RATES  DER PRAESIDENT  FOR THE COUNCIL  THE PRESIDENT  ] ( . . . )  ] ( . . . )  POUR LE CONSEIL  LE PRESIDENT  THAR CEANN NA COMHAIRLE  AN TUACHTARAN  PER IL CONSIGLIO  IL PRESIDENTE  VOOR DE RAAD  DE VOORZITTER


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91/228/EEC: Council Decision of 15 April 1991 concerning the provisional application of the Agreed Minute amending the Agreement between the European Economic Community and Malaysia on trade in textile products

Official Journal L 100 , 20/04/1991 P. 0033

COUNCIL DECISION  of 15 April 1991  concerning the provisional application of the Agreed Minute amending the Agreement between the European Economic Community and Malaysia on trade in textile products  (91/228/EEC) THE COUNCIL OF THE  EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,  Whereas, pending the completion of the procedure necessary for its conclusion, the Agreement between the European Economic Community and Malaysia on trade in textile products, initialled on 28 June 1986, has been provisionally applied since 1 January  1987 in accordance, having regard to the Community, with Decision 87/422/EEC (1);  Whereas that Agreement provides for the possibility of re-examining quantitative adjustments to the quotas for certain categories, in order to allow for the introduction of the harmonized system;  Whereas, following consultations between the Community and Malaysia, an Agreed Minute modifying the quotas on products of categories 4, 5 and 6 provided for in the Agreement was initialled on 20 November 1990;  Whereas, pending the completion of the procedures necessary for the conclusion of the Agreement and the other Agreed Minutes, the Agreed Minute of 20 November 1990 should be applied provisionally, with effect from 1 January 1990, provided that there is  reciprocal provisional application on the part of Malaysia,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Article 1  Pending the completion of the procedures necessary for its conclusion, the Agreed Minute of 20 November 1990 amending the Agreement between the European Economic Community and Malaysia on trade in textile products shall be applied  provisionally in the Community, with effect from 1 January 1990, provided that there is reciprocal provisional application on the part of Malaysia.  The text of the Agreed Minute is attached to this Decision.  Article 2  The Commission is invited to seek the agreement of the Government of Malaysia on the provisional application of the Agreed Minute referred to in Article 1 and to notify the Council thereof. Done at Luxembourg, 15 April 1991. For the Council  The President  J. F. POOS  (1) OJ No L 233, 19. 8. 1987, p. 83.


title: 2004/743/EC, Euratom:Council Decision of 5 July 2004 appointing a Belgian member of the Economic and Social Committee

text:
               30.10.2004

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 328/98

      COUNCIL DECISION

   of 5 July 2004
   appointing a Belgian member of the Economic and Social Committee
   (2004/743/EC, Euratom)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 259 thereof,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 167 thereof,
   Having regard to Council Decision 2002/758/EC, Euratom of 17 September 2002 appointing the members of the Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2002 to 20 September 2006 (1),

         Having regard to the nomination submitted by the Belgian Government,
   Having obtained the opinion of the Commission of the European Union,
   HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Sole Article
   Mr Tony VANDEPUTTE is hereby appointed a member of the Economic and Social Committee in place of Mr Wilfried BEIRNAERT for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which runs until 20 September 2006.

      Done at Brussels, 5 July 2004.

            For the Council

            The President

         G. ZALM

      (1)  OJ L 253, 21.9.2002, p. 9.