title: Council Decision of 9 November 1973 concluding the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Upper Volta on the supply of skimmed-milk powder as food aid

text:
No L 343 /54                         Official Journal of the European Communities                    13 . 12. 73
                                                    COUNCIL DECISION
                                                      of 9 November 1973
             concluding the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic
                      of Upper-Volta on the supply of skimmed-milk powder as food aid
                                                          (73/3 89/EEC)
             THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,
             Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in
             particular Articles 113 , 114 and 228 thereof;
             Having regard to the Recommendation from the Commission ;
             Whereas by Council Regulation (EEC) No 1264/73 (*) of 14 May 1973 on the supply
             of skimmed-milk powder as food aid to the countries of the Sahel, it was decided
             make 1 800 metric tons of skimmed-milk powder available to the Republic of Upper
             Volta ;
             Whereas the procedure for fixing the place of destination, referred to in Article II of
             the Agreement should be specified,
             HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :
                                                             Article 1
             The Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of
             Upper Volta on the supply of skimmed-milk powder as food aid, the text of which
             is annexed hereto, is hereby concluded on behalf of the Community.
                                                             Article 2
             The acceptance referred to in Article II of the Agreement shall be given for the Com
             munity by the Commission.
                                                             Article 3
             The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the persons empowered
             to sign the Agreement, and to confer on them the powers necessary to bind the Com
             munity.
              Done at Brussels, 9 November 1973 .
                                                                                For the Council
                                                                                The President
                                                                                Per HAEKKERUP
              (!) OJ No L 129 , 16 . 5 . 1973 , p. 27


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97/763/EC: Council Decision of 10 November 1997 concluding the Agreement on scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the Republic of South Africa

Official Journal L 313 , 15/11/1997 P. 0025 - 0025

COUNCIL DECISION of 10 November 1997 concluding the Agreement on scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the Republic of South Africa (97/763/EC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 130m, in conjunction with Article 228 (2), first sentence, 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 European Community and South Africa are pursuing specific RTD programmes in areas of common interest;Whereas on the basis of past experience, both sides have expressed a desire to establish a deeper and broader framework for the conduct of collaboration in science and technology;Whereas this agreement to cooperate in the field of science and technology forms part of the global cooperation between the Community and its Member States, on the one hand, and South Africa, on the other hand;Whereas by its Decision of 22 January 1996, the Council authorized the Commission to negotiate an agreement on scientific and technological cooperation between the Community and the Republic of South Africa;Whereas by its Decision of 5 December 1996, the Council decided that the Agreement on scientific and technological cooperation be signed on behalf of the Community;Whereas the Agreement on scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the Republic of South Africa was signed on 5 December 1996;Whereas the Agreement on scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the Republic of South Africa should be approved,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1 The Agreement on scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and the Republic of South Africa is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.Article 2 Pursuant to Article 11 of the Agreement, the President of the Council shall give notification that the procedures necessary for the entry into force of the Agreement have been completed on the part of the European Community.Done at Brussels, 10 November 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentE. HENNICOT-SCHOEPGES(1) OJ C 134, 29. 4. 1997, p. 7.(2) OJ C 304, 6. 10. 1997.


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86/3/ECSC: Decision of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the European Coal and Steel Community, meeting within the Council, and of the Commission of the European Communities of 7 January 1986 determining the arrangements to be applied with regard to imports into Spain and Portugal, originating in Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey and Yugoslavia of products falling within the ECSC Treaty

Official Journal L 012 , 16/01/1986 P. 0027 - 0028

*****DECISION  OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL, AND OF THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES  of 7 January 1986  determining the arrangements to be applied with regard to imports into Spain and Portugal, originating in Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey and Yugoslavia of products falling within the ECSC Treaty  (86/3/ECSC)  THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL, AND THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community,  Whereas Protocols to determine the transitional measures and adaptations needed to take account of the accession of Spain and Portugal have not been concluded in respect of the Agreements between the Member States of the European Coal and Steel Community and that Community of the one part, and Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey and Yugoslavia respectively of the other part; whereas it is therefore necessary to take measures to deal with this situation after accession; whereas, to this end, imports into Spain and Portugal of products falling within the ECSC Treaty and originating in one of the abovementioned countries should be made subject, until 28 February 1986, to the arrangements applicable to imports into Spain and Portugal from these countries before accession,  HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Article 1  From 1 January to 28 February 1986, imports into Spain and Portugal of products falling within the ECSC Treaty and originating in Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey and Yugoslavia, shall be subject to the arrangments applicable to imports into Spain and Portugal from those countries before accession. Article 2  The Member States and the Commission shall take the measures necessary to implement this Decision.  Done at Brussels, 7 January 1986.  1.2 // For the Commission The President Jacques DELORS  // On behalf of the Member States The President H. van den BROEK


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Council Decision of 20 February 1995 designating the Austrian, Finnish and Swedish representative organizations required to draw up lists of candidates for the Consultative Committee of the European Coal and Steel Community

Official Journal C 049 , 28/02/1995 P. 0002 - 0002

COUNCIL DECISION of 20 February 1995 designating the Austrian, Finnish and Swedish representative organizations required to draw up lists of candidates for the Consultative Committee of the European Coal and Steel Community (95/C 49/02)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 18 thereof,Having regard to the 1994 Act of Accession, and in particular Articles 25 and 161 thereof,Whereas the Austrian, Finnish and Swedish representative organizations, which are required to draw up lists of twice as many names as there are seats allotted to them, should be designated,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole Article 1. The Austrian, Finnish and Swedish representative organizations of producers and workers listed in the table annexed to this Decision are hereby designated to draw up lists of candidates on the basis of which the Austrian, Finnish and Swedish members representing producers and workers on the Consultative Committee of the European Coal and Steel Community shall be appointed in numbers equal to those shown in the aforesaid table in respect of the said organizations.2. This Decision shall be published, for information, in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Dona at Brussels, 20 February 1995.For the CouncilThe PresidentE. ALPHANDERYANNEX >TABLE>


title: Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the European Coal and Steel Community, meeting in Council of 17 November 1975 opening, allocating and providing for the administration of tariff quotas for certain steel products originating in developing countries

text:
164                                 Official Journal of the European Communities                             29 . 11.75
                                                           II
                                       (Acts whose publication is not obligatory)
                                                 COUNCIL
                                                       DECISION
             OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER
             STATES OF THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY, MEETING IN
                                                       COUNCIL
                                                 of 17 November 1975
             opening, allocating and providing for the administration of tariff quotas for certain
                                   steel products originating in developing countries
                                                     (75/694/ECSC)
 THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS                         Council Regulation (EEC) No 802/68 (*) of 27 June
 OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN                           1968 on the common definition of the concept of
 COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY, MEETING IN                           the origin of goods.
 COUNCIL,
                                                                3. The amount to be charged in respect of each
 In agreement with the Commission,                              country or territory referred to in paragraph 2 against
                                                                each of the tariff quota amounts indicated in column
                                                                5 of Annex A shall be limited to the maximum
 HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :                                      amount given as a percentage in column 4 of Annex
                                                                A against each category of products.
                         Article 1                              4. Any amendment to Annex B, in particular by the
                                                                addition of new countries or territories enjoying tariff
 1 . From 1 January to 31 December 1976 the duties              preferences, may entail a corresponding adjustment
 applicable in all customs areas of the Community               to the maximum amounts expressed as percentages
 to the products listed in Annex A shall be com                laid down in column 4 of Annex A and to the tariff
 pletely suspended within the framework of Com                 ceilings and quotas laid down respectively in columns
 munity tariff ceilings of amounts which shall be               3 and 5 of Annex A.
 expressed in units of account and which shall be
 indicated against each product in column 3 of that
 Annex.                                                                                Article 2
                                                                 1 . The Member States shall administer their tariff
 2. These tariff ceilings shall be enjoyed solely by            quotas in accordance with their own provisions in
 products originating in the countries and territories           this respect.
 listed in Annex B. However, those imports which
 already enjoy exemption from customs duties under              2. The extent to which a Member State has used up
 other preferential tariff arrangements granted by the           its share shall be determined on the basis of imports
 nine Member States of the Community may not be                  of the said goods which have been entered for home
 charged against these tariff quotas. For the purposes           use, on the basis of the customs value of the said
 of the application of this Decision, the concept of
 originating products shall be determined in accord
 ance with the procedure laid down in Article 14 of              (*) OJ No L 148 , 28 . 6. 1968 , p. 1 .
 ---pagebreak---  29 . 11 . 75                     Official Journal of the European Communities                                   165
goods, and which are accompanied by a certificate            aggregate appearing in column 3 of Annex A) shall
of origin in accordance with the rules referred to           be jointly examined immediately.
in Article 1 (2).
                                                                                Article 4
3 . Goods may be imported under the tariff quota
only if the certificate of origin mentioned in para         Member States shall     inform   the   Commission    at
graph 2 is presented before the date on which cus           regular intervals of imports of the products in
toms duties are re-introduced .                              question actually charged against their quotas.
                                                                                Article 5
                       Article 3
                                                             Member States, in close cooperation with the Com
Each Member State shall re-introduce the levying of          mission, shall take all necessary measures to ensure
 duties which have been suspended in respect of a            that the above provisions are applied.
 country or territory mentioned in Annex B as soon
 as it records that the charges against its national
 quota of the products concerned originating in such                                Article 6
country or territory have reached the maximum
amount laid down in column 4 of Annex A.                     The Member States shall take all measures necessary
                                                             for the implementation of this Decision.
 Such re-introduction shall be notified immediately          Done at Brussels, 17 November 1975.
 to the Commission, which shall inform the other
 Member States forthwith. At the request of a Member                                               The President
State or of the Commission, the possible conse
 quences of such a situation (with regard to the                                                  E. COLOMBO
 ---pagebreak--- 166                                    Official Journal of the European Communities                                     29 . 11.75
                                                            ANNEX A
            List of products subject to zero-duty tariff ceilings under the generalized tariff preferences
                                         granted to developing countries and territories
                                                                                Maximum
                                                                                amount
     CCT                                                                    Aggregate                  Volume of shares allocated to
    heading                             Description                        of column 5   per country
                                                                                and           Member States in u.a .
      No                                                                      in u.a .
                                                                                territory
                                                                                (% )
       1)                                   (2)                                  3            4)                   (5
    73.08        Iron or steel coils for re-rolling                        12 091 800         40     Germany              3  325  245
                                                                                Benelux              1  269  640
                                                                                France               2  297  440
                                                                                Italy                1  813  770
                                                                                Denmark                 604  590
                                                                                Ireland                 120  920
                                                                                United Kingdom 2 660 195
     73.10       Bars and rods (including wire rod), of iron or              7 493 900        50      Germany             2 060 810
                 steel, hot-rolled, forged, extruded, cold-formed                                    Benelux                 786 860
                 or cold-finished (including precision-made);                                        France               1 423 840
                 hollow mining drill steel :                                                         Italy                1 124 090
                                                                                Denmark                 374 700
                 A. Not further worked than hot-rolled or                                            Ireland                  74 940
                     extruded                                                                         United Kingdom 1 648 660
                 D. Clad or surface-worked (for example, pol
                     ished, coated) :
                     I.   Not further worked than clad :
                          a) Hot-rolled or extruded
     73.13       Sheets and plates, of iron or steel, hot-rolled or        23 440 200         30      Germany              6 446 055
                 cold-rolled :                                                                        Benelux              2 461 220
                                                                                France               4 453 640
                 A. 'Electrical' sheets and plates                                                    Italy                3 516 030
                                                                                Denmark              1 172 010
                 B. Other sheets and plates :                                                         Ireland                234 400
                        I. Not further worked than hot-rolled                                         United Kingdom 5 156 845
                       II. Not further worked than cold-rolled, of
                           a thickness of :
                           b) More than 1 mm but less than 3 mm
                           c) 1 mm or less
                     III. Not further worked than burnished,
                           polished or glazed
                      IV. Clad,      coated     or otherwise surface
                           treated :
                           b) Tinned
                            c) Zinc-coated or lead-coated
                            d) Other (for example, copper-plated
                               artificially oxidized, lacquered, nickel
                               plated, varnished, clad, parkerized,
                               printed)
                       V. Otherwise shaped or worked :
                            a) Cut into shapes other than rectangu
                               lar shapes, but not further worked :
                               2. Other
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                                                          ANNEX B
                     List of developing countries and territories enjoying generalized tariff preferences
                                               INDEPENDENT COUNTRIES
Afghanistan                                Haiti                                        Qatar
Algeria                                    Honduras                                    Rwanda
Argentina                                  India                                       Saudi Arabia
Bahamas                                    Indonesia                                   Senegal
Bahrain                                    Iran                                        Sierra Leone
Bangladesh                                 Iraq                                        Singapore
Barbados                                   Ivory Coast                                 Somalia
Bhutan                                     Jamaica                                      Sri Lanka
Bolivia                                    Jordan                                      Surinam
Botswana                                   Kenya                                       Sudan
Brazil                                     Khmer Republic                              Swaziland
Burma                                      Korea (South )                              Syria
Burundi                                    Kuwait                                      Tanzania
Cameroon                                   Laos                                        Thailand
Cape Verde Islands                         Lebanon                                     Togo
Central African Republic                   Lesotho                                     Tonga
Chad                                       Liberia                                     Trinidad and Tobago
Chile                                                                                Tunisia
                                           Libya
Colombia                                   Malagasy Republic                           Uganda
Congo, People's Republic of                Malawi                                      United Arab Emirates :
Costa Rica                                 Malaysia                                          Abu Dhabi
Cuba                                       Maldive Islands                                   Dubai
Cyprus                                     Mali                                              Ras al Khaimah
Dahomey                                    Mauritania                                        Fujairah
Dominican Republic                         Mauritius                                         Ajman
Ecuador                                   Mexico                                             Sharjah
Egypt, Arab Republic of                    Morocco                                           Ummal Qaiwain
El Salvador                               Nauru                                        Upper Volta
Equatorial Guinea                         Nepal                                        Uruguay
Ethiopia                                  Nicaragua                                    Venezuela
Fiji                                      Niger                                        Vietnam, Republic of
Gabon                                                                                Western Samoa
                                          Nigeria
Gambia                                    Oman                                         Yemen, People's Democratic
Ghana                                     Pakistan
                                                                                Republic of
Grenada                                   Panama                                       Yemen Arab Republic
Guatemala                                 Papua New Guinea                             Yugoslavia
Guinea                                                                                Zaire
                                          Paraguay
Guinea Bissau                                                                          Zambia
                                          Peru
Guyana                                     Philippines
 ---pagebreak--- 168                               Official Journal of the European Communities                                         29 . 11 . 75
                                           COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES
    dependent or administered, or for whose external relations Member States of the Community
                                  or third countries are wholly or partly responsible
    Afars and Issas (Territory of the)
    Angola (including Cabinda)
    Australian Antarctic Territory
    Belize
    Bermuda
    British Antarctic Territory
    British Indian Ocean Territory (Aldabra, Farquhar, Chagos Archipelago, Desroches)
    British Pacific Ocean (*)
    Brunei
    Cayman Islands and Dependencies
    Christmas Island
    Cocos (Keeling) Islands
    Comoro Archipelago
    Corn Islands and Swan Islands
    Falkland Islands and Dependencies
    French Polynesia
    French Southern and Antarctic Territories
    Gibraltar
    Heard Island and McDonald Islands
    Hong Kong
    Leeward Islands (2)
    Macao.
    Mozambique
    Netherlands Antilles
    New Caledonia and Dependencies
    Norfolk Island
    Pacific Islands administered by the United States of America or under United States trusteeship (3)
    Portuguese Timor                                                                                „
    St Helena (including Ascension, Gough Island, and Tristan da Cunha)
    Saint Pierre and Miquelon
    Sâo Tome and Principe
    Seychelles (including Amirantes)
    Sikkim
    Spanish territories in Africa
    Territories for which New Zealand is responsible (Cook Islands, Niue Island, Tokelau Islands
         and Ross Dependency)
    Turks and Caicos Islands
    Virgin Islands of the United States (St Croix, St Thomas, St John, etc.)
    Wallis and Futuna Islands
    Windward Islands (4)
    Note: The above lists may be amended subsequently to take account of changes in the inter
             national status of countries or territories.
    I1) Gilbert Islands, Tuvalu, British Solomon Islands, New Hebrides Condominium, and Pitcairn Islands.
    {*) Antigua, Montserrat, St Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla, British Virgin Islands.
    (') The Pacific Islands administered by the United States of America include: Guam, American Samoa (including
        Swain's Island), Midway Islands, Johnston and Sand Islands, Wake Island and the Trust Territory of the Pacific
        Islands (the Caroline, Marianas and Marshall Islands).
    (4) Dominica, St Lucia, St Vincent.


title: Council Decision of 19 November 2007 appointing a member of the Advisory Committee of the Euratom Supply Agency

text:
               24.11.2007

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               C 282/14

      COUNCIL DECISION

   of 19 November 2007
   appointing a member of the Advisory Committee of the Euratom Supply Agency
   (2007/C 282/10)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular the second and third paragraphs of Article 54 thereof,
   Having regard to Article X of the Statutes of the Euratom Supply Agency (1), as last amended by Council Decision 95/1/EC, Euratom, ECSC (2),
   Having regard to the Council Decision 2007/514/Euratom of 10 July 2007 appointing the members of the Advisory Committee of the Euratom Supply Agency (3),
   Having regard to the opinion of the Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               A member's seat on the above Committee has fallen vacant following the resignation of Ms Marie-Claire GUYADER, of which the Council was informed on 19 September 2007.

               (2)

               That vacancy should therefore be filled.

               (3)

               The French Government submitted a nomination on 19 September 2007,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Sole Article
   Mr Bruno QUAGLIA is hereby appointed a member of the Advisory Committee of the Euratom Supply Agency for the remainder of the Committee's term of office, which ends on 28 March 2009.

      Done at Brussels, 19 November 2007.

            For the Council

            The President

         L. AMADO

      (1)  OJ 27, 6.12.1958, p. 534/58.

      (2)  OJ L 1, 1.1.1995, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ L 190, 21.7.2007, p. 15.


title: Council Decision 2006/482/CFSP of  10 April 2006  concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Turkey establishing a framework for the participation of the Republic of Turkey in the European Union crisis management operations

text:
               12.7.2006

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 189/16

         COUNCIL DECISION 2006/482/CFSP
   of 10 April 2006
   concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Turkey establishing a framework for the participation of the Republic of Turkey in the European Union crisis management operations
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 24 thereof,
   Having regard to the recommendation from the Presidency,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Conditions regarding the participation of third States in EU crisis management operations should be laid down in an Agreement establishing a framework for such possible future participation, rather than defining these conditions on a case-by-case basis for each operation concerned.

               (2)

               Following authorisation by the Council on 23 February 2004, the Presidency, assisted by the Secretary-General/High Representative, negotiated an Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Turkey establishing a framework for the participation of the Republic of Turkey in the European Union crisis management operations.

               (3)

               The Agreement should be approved,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   The Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Turkey establishing a framework for the participation of the Republic of Turkey in the European Union crisis management operations is hereby approved on behalf of the European Union.
   The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.
   Article 2
   The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the European Union.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption.
   Article 4
   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Luxembourg, 10 April 2006.

            For the Council

            The President

         U. PLASSNIK

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               12.7.2006

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 189/17

         AGREEMENT
   between the European Union and the Republic of Turkey establishing a framework for the participation of the Republic of Turkey in the European Union crisis management operations
   THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   of the one part, and
   THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY
   of the other part,
   hereinafter referred to as the ‘Parties’,
   WHEREAS:

               (1)

               The European Union (EU) may decide to take action in the field of crisis management.

               (2)

               The European Union will decide whether third States will be invited to participate in an EU crisis management operation. The Republic of Turkey may accept the invitation by the European Union and offer its contribution. In such case, the European Union will decide on the acceptance of the proposed contribution of the Republic of Turkey.

               (3)

               If the European Union decides to undertake a military crisis management operation with recourse to NATO assets and capabilities, the Republic of Turkey may express its intention in principle of taking part in the operation.

               (4)

               The European Council at Brussels on 24 and 25 October 2002 has agreed modalities for implementation of the provisions agreed by the Nice European Council on 7 to 9 December 2000 on the involvement of the non-EU European NATO members in EU-led operations.

               (5)

               Conditions regarding the participation of the Republic of Turkey in EU crisis management operations should be laid down in an Agreement establishing a framework for such possible future participation, rather than defining these conditions on a case-by-case basis for each operation concerned.

               (6)

               Such an Agreement should be without prejudice to the decision-making autonomy of the European Union, and should not prejudge the case-by-case nature of the decisions of the Republic of Turkey to participate in an EU crisis management operation.

               (7)

               Such an Agreement should only address future EU crisis management operations and should be without prejudice to possible existing agreements regulating the participation of the Republic of Turkey in an already deployed EU crisis management operation,

         HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
   SECTION I
   GENERAL PROVISIONS
   Article 1
   Decisions relating to participation
   1.   Following the decision of the European Union to invite the Republic of Turkey to participate in an EU crisis management operation, and once Republic of Turkey has decided to participate, the Republic of Turkey shall provide information on its proposed contribution to the European Union.
   2.   Where the European Union has decided to undertake a military crisis management operation with recourse to NATO assets and capabilities, the Republic of Turkey will inform the European Union of any intention to participate in the operation, and subsequently provide information on any proposed contribution.
   3.   The assessment by the European Union of the Republic of Turkey’s contribution shall be conducted in consultation with the Republic of Turkey.
   4.   The European Union will provide the Republic of Turkey with an early indication of likely contribution to the common costs of the operation as soon as possible with a view to assisting the Republic of Turkey in the formulation of its offer.
   5.   The European Union shall communicate the outcome of the assessment to the Republic of Turkey by letter with a view to securing the participation of the Republic of Turkey in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
   Article 2
   Framework
   1.   The Republic of Turkey shall associate itself with the Joint Action by which the Council of the European Union decides that the EU will conduct the crisis management operation, and with any Joint Action or Decision by which the Council of the European Union decides to extend the EU crisis management operation, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and any required implementing arrangements.
   2.   The contribution of the Republic of Turkey to an EU crisis management operation is without prejudice to the decision-making autonomy of the European Union.
   Article 3
   Status of personnel and forces
   1.   The status of personnel seconded to an EU civilian crisis management operation and/or of the forces contributed to an EU military crisis management operation by the Republic of Turkey shall be governed by the agreement on the status of forces/mission, if available, concluded between the European Union and the State(s) in which the operation is conducted.
   2.   The status of personnel contributed to headquarters or command elements located outside the State(s) in which the EU crisis management operation takes place shall be governed by arrangements between the headquarters and command elements concerned and the Republic of Turkey.
   3.   Without prejudice to the agreement on the status of forces/mission referred to in paragraph 1, the Republic of Turkey shall exercise jurisdiction over its personnel participating in the EU crisis management operation.
   4.   The Republic of Turkey shall be responsible for answering any claims linked to the participation in an EU crisis management operation, from or concerning any of its personnel. The Republic of Turkey shall be responsible for bringing any action, in particular legal or disciplinary, against any of its personnel in accordance with its laws and regulations.
   5.   The Republic of Turkey undertakes to make a declaration as regards the waiver of claims against any State participating in an EU crisis management operation in which the Republic of Turkey participates, and to do so when signing this Agreement. A model for such a declaration is annexed to this Agreement.
   6.   The European Union undertakes to ensure that Member States make a declaration as regards the waiver of claims against the Republic of Turkey, when it is participating in an EU crisis management operation, and to do so when signing this Agreement. A model for such a declaration is annexed to this Agreement.
   Article 4
   Classified information
   1.   The Republic of Turkey shall take appropriate measures to ensure that EU classified information is protected in accordance with the European Union Council's security regulations, contained in Council Decision 2001/264/EC of 19 March 2001 (1), and in accordance with further guidance issued by competent authorities, including the EU Operation Commander concerning an EU military crisis management operation or by the EU Head of Mission concerning an EU civilian crisis management operation.
   2.   If the EU receives classified information from the Republic of Turkey, that information shall be given protection appropriate to its classification and according to the standards established in the regulations for EU classified information.
   3.   Where the EU and the Republic of Turkey have concluded an agreement on security procedures for the exchange of classified information, the provisions of such an agreement shall apply in the context of an EU crisis management operation.
   SECTION II
   PROVISIONS ON PARTICIPATION IN CIVILIAN CRISIS MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
   Article 5
   Personnel seconded to an EU civilian crisis management operation
   1.   The Republic of Turkey shall ensure that its personnel seconded to the EU civilian crisis management operation undertake their mission in conformity with:

               —

               the Joint Action and subsequent amendments as referred to in Article 2(1) of this Agreement,

               —

               the Operation Plan,

               —

               implementing measures.

         2.   The Republic of Turkey shall inform in due time the EU civilian crisis management operation Head of Mission and the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union of any change to its contribution to the EU civilian crisis management operation.
   3.   Personnel seconded to the EU civilian crisis management operation shall undergo a medical examination, vaccination and be certified medically fit for duty by a competent authority from the Republic of Turkey. Personnel seconded to the EU civilian crisis management operation shall produce a copy of this certification.
   Article 6
   Chain of command
   1.   Personnel seconded by the Republic of Turkey shall carry out their duties and conduct themselves solely with the interests of the EU civilian crisis management operation in mind.
   2.   All personnel shall remain under the full command of their national authorities.
   3.   National authorities shall transfer operational control to the EU civilian crisis management operation Head of Mission, who shall exercise that command through a hierarchical structure of command and control.
   4.   The Head of Mission shall lead the EU civilian crisis management operation and assume its day-to-day management.
   5.   The Republic of Turkey shall have the same rights and obligations in terms of day-to-day management of the operation as European Union Member States taking part in the operation, in accordance with the legal instruments referred to in Article 2(1) of this Agreement.
   6.   The EU civilian crisis management operation Head of Mission shall be responsible for disciplinary control over EU civilian crisis management operation personnel. Where required, disciplinary action shall be taken by the national authority concerned.
   7.   A National Contingent Point of Contact (NPC) shall be appointed by the Republic of Turkey to represent its national contingent in the operation. The NPC shall report to the EU civilian crisis management operation Head of Mission on national matters and shall be responsible for day-to-day contingent discipline.
   8.   The decision to end the operation shall be taken by the European Union, following consultation with the Republic of Turkey, provided that the Republic of Turkey is still contributing to the EU civilian crisis management operation at the date of termination of the operation.
   Article 7
   Financial aspects
   1.   The Republic of Turkey shall assume all the costs associated with its participation in the operation apart from the costs which are subject to common funding, as set out in the operational budget of the operation. This shall be without prejudice to Article 8.
   2.   In case of death, injury, loss or damage to natural or legal persons from the State(s) in which the operation is conducted, the Republic of Turkey shall, when its liability has been established, pay compensation under the conditions foreseen in the agreement on status of mission, if available, as referred to in Article 3(1) of this Agreement.
   Article 8
   Contribution to operational budget
   1.   The Republic of Turkey shall contribute to the financing of the operational budget of the EU civilian crisis management operation.
   2.   The financial contribution of the Republic of Turkey to the operational budget shall be the lower amount of the following two alternatives:

               (a)

               that share of the reference amount which is in proportion to the ratio of its GNI to the total of the GNIs of all States contributing to the operational budget of the operation; or

               (b)

               that share of the reference amount for the operational budget which is in proportion to the ratio of the number of its personnel participating in the operation to the total number of personnel of all States participating in the operation.

         3.   Notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2, the Republic of Turkey shall not make any contribution towards the financing of per diem allowances paid to personnel of the European Union Member States.
   4.   Notwithstanding paragraph 1, the European Union shall, in principle, exempt third States from financial contributions to a particular EU civilian crisis management operation when:

               (a)

               the European Union decides that the third State participating in the operation provides a significant contribution which is essential for this operation; or

               (b)

               the third State participating in the operation has a GNI per capita which does not exceed that of any Member State of the European Union.

         5.   An arrangement on the practical modalities of the payment shall be signed between the EU civilian crisis management operation Head of Mission and the relevant administrative services of the Republic of Turkey on the contributions of the Republic of Turkey to the operational budget of the EU civilian crisis management operation. This arrangement shall, inter alia, include the following provisions:

               (a)

               the amount concerned;

               (b)

               the arrangements for payment of the financial contribution;

               (c)

               the auditing procedure.

         SECTION III
   PROVISIONS ON PARTICIPATION IN MILITARY CRISIS MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
   Article 9
   Participation in the EU military crisis management operation
   1.   The Republic of Turkey shall ensure that its forces and personnel participating in the EU military crisis management operation undertake their mission in conformity with:

               —

               the Joint Action and subsequent amendments as referred to in Article 2(1) of this Agreement,

               —

               the Operation Plan,

               —

               implementing measures.

         2.   Personnel seconded by the Republic of Turkey shall carry out their duties and conduct themselves solely with the interest of the EU military crisis management operation in mind.
   3.   The Republic of Turkey shall inform the EU Operation Commander in due time of any change to its participation in the operation.
   Article 10
   Chain of command
   1.   All forces and personnel participating in the EU military crisis management operation shall remain under the full command of their national authorities.
   2.   National authorities shall transfer the Operational and Tactical command and/or control of their forces and personnel to the EU Operation Commander. The EU Operation Commander is entitled to delegate his authority.
   3.   The Republic of Turkey shall have the same rights and obligations in terms of the day-to-day management, of the operation as participating European Union Member States.
   4.   The EU Operation Commander may, following consultations with the Republic of Turkey, at any time request the withdrawal of the Republic of Turkey's contribution.
   5.   A Senior Military Representative (SMR) shall be appointed by the Republic of Turkey to represent its national contingent in the EU military crisis management operation. The SMR shall consult with the EU Force Commander on all matters affecting the operation and shall be responsible for day-to-day contingent discipline.
   Article 11
   Financial aspects
   1.   Without prejudice to Article 12, the Republic of Turkey shall assume all the costs associated with its participation in the operation unless the costs are subject to common funding as provided for in the legal instruments referred to in Article 2(1) of this Agreement, as well as in Council Decision 2004/197/CFSP of 23 February 2004 establishing a mechanism to administer the financing of the common costs of EU operations having military or defence implications (2).
   2.   In case of death, injury, loss or damage to natural or legal persons from the State(s) in which the operation is conducted, the Republic of Turkey shall, when its liability has been established, pay compensation under the conditions foreseen in the agreement on the status of forces, if available, as referred to in Article 3(1) of this Agreement.
   Article 12
   Contribution to the common costs
   1.   The Republic of Turkey shall contribute to the financing of the common costs of the EU military crisis management operation.
   2.   The financial contribution of the Republic of Turkey to the common costs shall be the lower amount of the following two alternatives:

               (a)

               that share of the reference amount for the common costs which is in proportion to the ratio of its GNI to the total of the GNIs of all States contributing to the common costs of the operation; or

               (b)

               that share of the reference amount for the common costs which is in proportion to the ratio of the number of its personnel participating in the operation to the total number of personnel of all States participating in the operation.

         In calculating 2(b), where the Republic of Turkey contributes personnel only to the Operation or Force Headquarters, the ratio used shall be that of its personnel to that of the total number of the respective headquarters personnel. Otherwise, the ratio shall be that of all personnel contributed by the Republic of Turkey to that of the total personnel of the operation.
   3.   Notwithstanding paragraph 1, the European Union shall, in principle, exempt third States from financial contributions to the common costs of a particular EU military crisis management operation when:

               (a)

               the European Union decides that the third State participating in the operation provides a significant contribution to assets and/or capabilities which are essential for this operation; or

               (b)

               the third State participating in the operation has a GNI per capita which does not exceed that of any Member State of the European Union.

         4.   An arrangement shall be concluded between the Administrator provided for in Decision 2004/197/CFSP, and the competent administrative authorities of the Republic of Turkey. This arrangement shall include, inter alia, provisions on:

               (a)

               the amount concerned;

               (b)

               the arrangements for payment of the financial contribution;

               (c)

               the auditing procedure.

         SECTION IV
   FINAL PROVISIONS
   Article 13
   Arrangements to implement the Agreement
   Without prejudice to the provisions of Articles 8(5) and 12(4), any necessary technical and administrative arrangements in pursuance of the implementation of this Agreement shall be concluded between the Secretary General of the Council of the European Union, High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, and the appropriate authorities of the Republic of Turkey.
   Article 14
   Non-compliance
   Should one of the Parties fail to comply with its obligations laid down in the previous Articles, the other Party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by serving a notice of one month.
   Article 15
   Dispute settlement
   Disputes concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement shall be settled by diplomatic means between the Parties.
   Article 16
   Entry into force
   1.   This Agreement shall enter into force on the first day of the first month after the Parties have notified each other of the completion of the internal procedures necessary for this purpose.
   2.   This Agreement shall be subject to review not later than 1 June 2008, and subsequently at least every three years.
   3.   This Agreement may be amended on the basis of mutual written agreement between the Parties.
   4.   This Agreement may be denounced by one Party by written notice of denunciation given to the other Party. Such denunciation shall take effect six months after receipt of notification by the other Party.

      Done at Brussels, on the twenty-ninth day of June in the year two thousand and six, in the English language in four copies.

            For the European Union

            For the Republic of Turkey

      (1)  OJ L 101, 11.4.2001, p. 1. Decision as last amended by Decision 2005/952/EC (OJ L 346, 29.12.2005, p. 18).

      (2)  OJ L 63, 28.2.2004, p. 68. Decision as last amended by Decision 2005/68/CFSP (OJ L 27, 29.1.2005, p. 59).
   TEXT OF DECLARATIONS
   Declaration by the EU Member States:
   ‘The EU Member States applying an EU Joint Action on an EU crisis management operation in which the Republic of Turkey participates will endeavour, insofar as their internal legal systems so permit, to waive as far as possible claims against the Republic of Turkey for injury, death of their personnel, or damage to, or loss of, any assets owned by themselves and used by the EU crisis management operation if such injury, death, damage or loss:

               —

               was caused by personnel from the Republic of Turkey in the execution of their duties in connection with the EU crisis management operation, except in case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct, or

               —

               arose from the use of any assets owned by the Republic of Turkey, provided that the assets were used in connection with the operation and except in case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct of EU crisis management operation personnel from the Republic of Turkey using those assets.’

         Declaration by the Republic of Turkey:
   ‘The Republic of Turkey associating itself with an EU Joint Action on an EU crisis management operation will endeavour, insofar as its internal legal system so permits, to waive as far as possible claims against any other State participating in the EU crisis management operation for injury, death of its personnel, or damage to, or loss of, any assets owned by itself and used by the EU crisis management operation if such injury, death, damage or loss:

               —

               was caused by personnel in the execution of their duties in connection with the EU crisis management operation, except in case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct, or

               —

               arose from the use of any assets owned by States participating in the EU crisis management operation, provided that the assets were used in connection with the operation and except in case of gross negligence or wilful misconduct of EU crisis management operation personnel using those assets.’


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Council Decision of 16 September 1996 appointing an alternate of the Advisory Committee on Nursing Training

Official Journal C 290 , 03/10/1996 P. 0002 - 0002

COUNCIL DECISION of 16 September 1996 appointing an  alternate of the Advisory Committee on Nursing Training (96/C  290/02) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to Council Decision 77/454/EEC of 27 June 1977 setting up an Advisory Committee on  Nursing Training  (1), and in particular Articles 3 and 4 thereof, Whereas, in its decision of 25 July 1994  (2), the Council renewed the Committee's term of office  for the period ending 24 July 1997; Whereas, by its decision of 24 July 1995  (3) the Council appointed the representatives of the new  Member States, and in particular Ms Elisabeth PRIBERNIG, as an alternate of that Committee for the  period ending 24 July 1997; Whereas the Austrian Government has nominated Ms Christa THEM to replace Ms Elisabeth PRIBERNIG, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Sole Article Ms Christa THEM is hereby appointed an alternate of the Advisory  Committee on Nursing Training in place of Ms Elisabeth PRIBERNIG for the remainder of the latter's  term of office, which ends on 24 July 1997. Done at Brussels, 16 September 1996. For the Council The President I. YATES (1) OJ No L 176, 15. 7. 1977, p. 11.  (2) OJ No C 221, 9. 8. 1994, p. 3.  (3) OJ No C 206, 11. 8. 1995, p. 2.


title: Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/346 of 27 February 2017 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights

text:
               28.2.2017

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 50/66

         COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2017/346
   of 27 February 2017
   extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 33 and Article 31(2) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 25 July 2012, the Council adopted Decision 2012/440/CFSP (1) appointing Mr Stavros LAMBRINIDIS as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Human Rights. The EUSR's mandate is to expire on 28 February 2017.

               (2)

               On 20 July 2015, the Council adopted the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy for the period 2015-2019.

               (3)

               The EUSR's mandate should be extended for a further period of 24 months,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   European Union Special Representative
   The mandate of Mr Stavros LAMBRINIDIS as the EUSR for Human Rights is extended until 28 February 2019. The Council may decide that the EUSR's mandate be terminated earlier, based on an assessment by the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR).
   Article 2
   Policy objectives
   The EUSR's mandate shall be based on the policy objectives of the Union regarding human rights as set out in the Treaty on European Union, the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union as well as the EU Strategic Framework on Human Rights and Democracy and the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy:

               (a)

               enhancing the Union's effectiveness, presence and visibility in protecting and promoting human rights in the world, in particular by deepening Union cooperation and political dialogue with third countries, relevant partners, business, civil society and international and regional organisations, and through action in relevant international fora;

               (b)

               enhancing the Union's contribution to strengthening democracy and institution building, the rule of law, good governance, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms worldwide;

               (c)

               improving the coherence of Union action on human rights and the integration of human rights in all areas of the Union's external action.

         Article 3
   Mandate
   In order to achieve the policy objectives, the EUSR's mandate shall be to:

               (a)

               contribute to the implementation of the Union's human rights policy, in particular the EU Strategic Framework on Human Rights and Democracy and the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy, including by formulating recommendations in this regard;

               (b)

               contribute to the implementation of Union Guidelines, toolkits and action plans on human rights and international humanitarian law;

               (c)

               enhance dialogue with governments in third countries and international and regional organisations on human rights as well as with civil society organisations and other relevant actors in order to ensure the effectiveness and the visibility of the Union's human rights policy;

               (d)

               contribute to better coherence and consistency of the Union's policies and actions in the area of protection and promotion of human rights, in particular by providing input to the formulation of relevant policies of the Union.

         Article 4
   Implementation of the mandate
   1.   The EUSR shall be responsible for the implementation of the mandate, acting under the authority of the HR.
   2.   The PSC shall maintain a privileged link with the EUSR and shall be the EUSR's primary point of contact with the Council. The PSC shall provide the EUSR with strategic guidance and political direction within the framework of the mandate, without prejudice to the powers of the HR.
   3.   The EUSR shall work in close coordination with the European External Action Service (EEAS) and its relevant departments in order to ensure coherence and consistency in their respective work in the area of human rights.
   Article 5
   Financing
   1.   The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the EUSR's mandate for the period from 1 March 2017 to 28 February 2018 shall be EUR 860 000.
   2.   The financial reference amount for the subsequent period for the EUSR shall be decided by the Council.
   3.   The expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the Union.
   4.   The management of the expenditure shall be subject to a contract between the EUSR and the Commission. The EUSR shall be accountable to the Commission for all expenditure.
   Article 6
   Constitution and composition of the team
   1.   Within the limits of the EUSR's mandate and the corresponding financial means made available, the EUSR shall be responsible for constituting a team. The team shall include the expertise on specific policy issues as required by the mandate. The EUSR shall keep the Council and the Commission promptly informed of the composition of the team.
   2.   Member States, the institutions of the Union and the EEAS may propose the secondment of staff to work with the EUSR. The salary of such seconded personnel shall be covered by the sending Member State, the sending institution of the Union or the EEAS, respectively. Experts seconded by Member States to the institutions of the Union or the EEAS may also be posted to work with the EUSR. International contracted staff shall have the nationality of a Member State.
   3.   All seconded personnel shall remain under the administrative authority of the sending Member State, the sending institution of the Union or the EEAS, respectively, and shall carry out their duties and act in the interest of the EUSR's mandate.
   4.   The EUSR's staff shall be co-located within the relevant EEAS departments or Union delegations in order to ensure coherence and consistency of their respective activities.
   Article 7
   Security of EU classified information
   The EUSR and the members of the EUSR's team shall respect the security principles and minimum standards established by Council Decision 2013/488/EU (2).
   Article 8
   Access to information and logistical support
   1.   Member States, the Commission, the EEAS and the General Secretariat of the Council shall ensure that the EUSR is given access to any relevant information.
   2.   The Union delegations and the diplomatic representations of Member States, as appropriate, shall provide logistical support to the EUSR.
   Article 9
   Security
   In accordance with the Union's policy on the security of personnel deployed outside the Union in an operational capacity under Title V of the Treaty, the EUSR shall take all reasonably practicable measures, in accordance with the EUSR's mandate and on the basis of the security situation in the area of responsibility, for the security of all personnel under the EUSR's direct authority, in particular by:

               (a)

               establishing a specific security plan based on guidance from the EEAS, including specific physical, organisational and procedural security measures governing the management of the secure movement of personnel to, and within, the area of responsibility as well as the management of security incidents and including a contingency plan and evacuation plan;

               (b)

               ensuring that all personnel deployed outside the Union are covered by high-risk insurance, as required by the conditions in the area of responsibility;

               (c)

               ensuring that all members of the EUSR's team to be deployed outside the Union, including locally contracted personnel, have received appropriate security training before or upon arriving in the area of responsibility, based on the risk ratings assigned to that area by the EEAS;

               (d)

               ensuring that all agreed recommendations made following regular security assessments are implemented, and providing the Council, the HR and the Commission with written reports on their implementation and on other security issues within the framework of the progress reports and the report on the implementation of the mandate.

         Article 10
   Reporting
   The EUSR shall regularly provide the HR and the PSC with oral and written reports. The EUSR shall also report to Council working parties, in particular the Working Party on Human Rights, as necessary. Regular reports shall be circulated through the COREU network. The EUSR may provide the Foreign Affairs Council with reports. In accordance with Article 36 of the Treaty, the EUSR may be involved in briefing the European Parliament.
   Article 11
   Coordination
   1.   The EUSR shall contribute to the unity, consistency and effectiveness of the Union's action and shall help ensure that all Union instruments and Member States' actions are engaged consistently, to attain the Union's policy objectives. The activities of the EUSR shall be coordinated with those of the Member States and the Commission, as well as other European Union Special Representatives, as appropriate. The EUSR shall provide regular briefings to Member States' missions and the Union delegations.
   2.   In the field, close liaison shall be maintained with the relevant Heads of Member States' Missions, the Heads of the Union delegations, as well as with Heads or Commanders of Common Security and Defence Policy missions and operations and other European Union Special Representatives as appropriate. They shall make every effort to assist the EUSR in the implementation of the mandate.
   3.   The EUSR shall also liaise and seek complementarity and synergies with other international and regional actors at Headquarters level and in the field. The EUSR shall seek regular contacts with civil society organisations both at Headquarters and in the field.
   Article 12
   Review
   The implementation of this Decision and its consistency with other contributions from the Union shall be kept under regular review. The EUSR shall present the Council, the HR and the Commission with regular progress reports and a comprehensive mandate implementation report by 30 November 2018.
   Article 13
   Entry into force
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 27 February 2017.

            For the Council

            The President

         K. MIZZI

      (1)  Council Decision 2012/440/CFSP of 25 July 2012 appointing the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights (OJ L 200, 27.7.2012, p. 21).

      (2)  Council Decision 2013/488/EU of 23 September 2013 on the security rules for protecting EU classified information (OJ L 274, 15.10.2013, p. 1).


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92/209/EEC: Council Decision of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic

Official Journal L 094 , 08/04/1992 P. 0037 - 0037

COUNCIL DECISION  of 16 March 1992  on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic  (92/209/EEC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 238 thereof,  Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission,  Having regard to the assent of the European Parliament (1),  Whereas the Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic should be approved,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Article 1  The Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.  The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision.  Article 2  The President of the Council shall give the notification provided for in Article 22 (1) of the Protocol (2).  Article 3  This Decision shall take effect on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. Done at Brussels, 16 March 1992. For the Council  The President  Jorge BRAGA DE MACEDO   (1) OJ No C 39, 17. 2. 1992. (2) See page 51 of this Official Journal.


title: Council Decision (EU) 2015/2191 of 10 November 2015 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania for a period of four years

text:
               1.12.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 315/1

         COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/2191
   of 10 November 2015
   on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania for a period of four years
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43, in conjunction with Article 218(5) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 30 November 2006, the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 1801/2006 on the conclusion of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (1) (‘the Partnership Agreement’).

               (2)

               The protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Partnership Agreement expired on 16 December 2014.

               (3)

               On 10 July 2015, the Union and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania initialled a new Protocol (2) to the Partnership Agreement (‘the Protocol’). The Protocol grants Union vessels fishing opportunities in the fishing zones falling under the sovereignty or within the jurisdiction of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.

               (4)

               In order to ensure that Union vessels can resume their fishing activities as quickly as possible, and in accordance with Article 14 of the Protocol, the Protocol should be applied on a provisional basis as from its signing.

               (5)

               The Protocol should be signed and applied on a provisional basis, pending the completion of the procedures necessary for its conclusion,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The signing, on behalf of the Union, of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania for a period of four years is hereby authorised, subject to the conclusion of the said Protocol.
   The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision.
   Article 2
   The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Protocol on behalf of the Union.
   Article 3
   The Protocol shall be applied on a provisional basis, in accordance with Article 14 thereof, as from the date of its signature, pending the completion of the procedures necessary for its conclusion.
   Article 4
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 10 November 2015.

            For the Council

            The President

         P. GRAMEGNA

      (1)  Council Regulation (EC) No 1801/2006 of 30 November 2006 on the conclusion of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (OJ L 343, 8.12.2006, p. 1).

      (2)  Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania for a period of four years (see page 3 of this Official Journal).


title: Decision (EU, Euratom) 2016/1655 of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of 7 September 2016 appointing Judges to the General Court

text:
               15.9.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 247/15

         DECISION (EU, Euratom) 2016/1655 OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES
   of 7 September 2016
   appointing Judges to the General Court
   THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 19 thereof,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 254 and 255 thereof,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 106a(1) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The terms of office of 14 Judges of the General Court are due to expire on 31 August 2016. In addition, the terms of office of the Judges referred to in Article 1 of Decision (EU, Euratom) 2016/484 of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States (1), are also due to expire on 31 August 2016, as laid down in that Article.

               (2)

               Mr Barna BERKE, Mr Ricardo da SILVA PASSOS and Ms Octavia SPINEANU-MATEI have been nominated as for the posts of Judges of the General Court.

               (3)

               Furthermore, it is proposed that the terms of office of Mr Zoltán CSEHI, Mr Constantinos ILIOPOULOS, Ms Anna MARCOULLI and Mr Dean SPIELMANN be renewed.

               (4)

               The panel set up by Article 255 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union has given an opinion on the suitability of Mr Barna BERKE, Mr Zoltán CSEHI, Mr Constantinos ILIOPOULOS, Ms Anna MARCOULLI, Mr Ricardo da SILVA PASSOS, Mr Dean SPIELMANN and Ms Octavia SPINEANU-MATEI, to perform the duties of Judges of the General Court.

               (5)

               It is appropriate to appoint Mr Barna BERKE, Mr Ricardo da SILVA PASSOS and Ms Octavia SPINEANU-MATEI for the period from the date of entry into force of this Decision to 31 August 2022.

               (6)

               It is appropriate to appoint Mr Zoltán CSEHI, Mr Constantinos ILIOPOULOS, Ms Anna MARCOULLI and Mr Dean SPIELMANN for a further term of office starting on 1 September 2016 and ending on 31 August 2022. Given that those four Judges are already Judges of the General Court until 31 August 2016 and have continued to hold office pending the adoption of this Decision, it is appropriate to appoint them for a new term of office with effect from the day after the end of their previous term of office,

         HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The following persons are hereby appointed Judges of the General Court for the period from the date of entry into force of this Decision to 31 August 2022:

               —

               Mr Barna BERKE,

               —

               Mr Ricardo da SILVA PASSOS,

               —

               Ms Octavia SPINEANU-MATEI.

         Article 2
   The following persons are hereby appointed Judges of the General Court for the period from 1 September 2016 to 31 August 2022:

               —

               Mr Zoltán CSEHI,

               —

               Mr Constantinos ILIOPOULOS,

               —

               Ms Anna MARCOULLI,

               —

               Mr Dean SPIELMANN.

         Article 3
   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, 7 September 2016.

            The President

         P. JAVORČÍK

      (1)  Decision (EU, Euratom) 2016/484 of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of 23 March 2016 appointing Judges to the General Court (OJ L 87, 2.4.2016, p. 31).


title: 2009/399/EC: Council Decision of 27 April 2009 adjusting the allowances provided for in Decision 2003/479/EC and Decision 2007/829/EC concerning the rules applicable to national experts and military staff on secondment to the General Secretariat of the Council

text:
               26.5.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 127/8

      COUNCIL DECISION

   of 27 April 2009
   adjusting the allowances provided for in Decision 2003/479/EC and Decision 2007/829/EC concerning the rules applicable to national experts and military staff on secondment to the General Secretariat of the Council
   (2009/399/EC)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28(1) thereof,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 207(2) thereof,
   Having regard to Decision 2003/479/EC (1), and in particular Article 15(7) thereof,
   Having regard to Decision 2007/829/EC (2), and in particular Article 15(6) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Article 15(7) of Decision 2003/479/EC and Article 15(6) of Decision 2007/829/EC provide that the daily and monthly allowances are to be adjusted each year without retroactive effect on the basis of the adaptation of the basic salaries of Community officials in Brussels and Luxembourg.

               (2)

               The Council, by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1323/2008 of 18 December 2008 adjusting with effect from 1 July 2008 the remuneration and pensions of officials and other servants of the European Communities and the correction coefficients applied thereto (3), has made an adjustment of 3 % to the remuneration and pensions of Community officials,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   1.   In Article 15(1) of Decision 2003/479/EC and Article 15(1) of Decision 2007/829/EC, the amounts EUR 29,85 and EUR 119,39 shall be replaced by EUR 30,75 and EUR 122,97 respectively.
   2.   In Article 15(2) of Decision 2003/479/EC and in Article 15(2) of Decision 2007/829/EC the table shall be replaced by the following:

                  ‘Distance between place of recruitment and place of secondment
                  (in km)

                  Amount in EUR

                  0-150

                  0,00

                  > 150

                  79,04

                  > 300

                  140,52

                  > 500

                  228,36

                  > 800

                  368,89

                  > 1 300

                  579,68

                  > 2 000

                  693,88’

   3.   In Article 15(4) of Decision 2003/479/EC the amount EUR 29,85 shall be replaced by EUR 30,75.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall take effect on the first day of the month following its adoption.

      Done at Luxembourg, 27 April 2009.

            For the Council

            The President

         A. VONDRA

      (1)  OJ L 160, 28.6.2003, p. 72.

      (2)  OJ L 327, 13.12.2007, p. 10.

      (3)  OJ L 345, 23.12.2008, p. 10.


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1999/837/EC: Council Decision of 15 November 1999 amending Decision No 97/132/EC on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and New Zealand on sanitary measures applicable to trade in live animals and animal products

Official Journal L 332 , 23/12/1999 P. 0001 - 0002

COUNCIL DECISIONof 15 November 1999amending Decision No 97/132/EC on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and New Zealand on sanitary measures applicable to trade in live animals and animal products(1999/837/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) Council Decision 97/132/EC of 17 December 1996 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and New Zealand on sanitary measures applicable to trade in live animals and animal products(1) has not yet entered into force because certain technical amendments are necessary to the Annexes to the Agreement before it can be applied in practice;(2) Decision 97/132/EC does not provide for a procedure for amendment of the Annexes; however, the Council has adopted Decision 98/258/EC of 16 March 1998 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the United States of America on sanitary measures to protect public and animal health in trade in live animals and animal products(2), which includes such a procedure;(3) since the Agreement with New Zealand was concluded, equivalence has been agreed in principle for several more products and it is necessary to amend Annex V to that Agreement to take account of this; it is also necessary to amend certain other Annexes to take account of changes in inspection fees and other administrative matters;(4) in order to ensure the effective implementation of the Agreement with New Zealand, and for reasons of consistency, the procedure for amendment of the Annexes to the Agreement with the United States of America should be added to Decision 97/132/EC;(5) the Community and the New Zealand competent authority have agreed, in the form of an Exchange of Letters, the determination of the sanitary measures applicable to trade in live animals and animal products; the Exchange of Letters should be approved,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1Decision 97/132/EC is hereby amended as follows:1. Article 3 shall be replaced by the following: "Article 3The Commission, assisted by representatives of Member States, shall represent the Community in the Joint Management Committee referred to in Article 16(1) of the Agreement.The Community position with regard to the matters to be dealt with by that Committee shall be established within the appropriate Council bodies, in accordance with the provisions of the Treaty.Amendments to the Annexes to the Agreement which are the result of recommendations by the Joint Management Committee shall be adopted according to the procedure provided for in Article 29 of Directive 72/462/EEC(3)."2. Article 4 shall be replaced by the following: "Article 4The measures necessary for the implementation of the Agreement, including as regards fresh meat and meat-based products guarantees equivalent to those laid down by Directive 72/462/EEC, shall be established pursuant to the procedure laid down in Article 30 of that Directive."Article 2The Exchange of Letters concerning the amendment to the Annexes to the Agreement between the European Community and New Zealand on sanitary measures applicable to trade in live animals and animal products is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Exchange of Letters, including the amendments to the Annexes to the Agreement, is attached to this Decision.Article 3This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall take effect on the day of its publication.Done at Brussels, 15 November 1999.For the CouncilThe PresidentK. HEMILÄ(1) OJ L 57, 26.2.1997, p. 4.(2) OJ L 118, 21.4.1998, p. 1.(3) OJ L 302, 31.12.1972, p. 28. Directive as last amended by Directive 97/79/EC (OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 31).


title: Council Decision (EU) 2017/1122 of 20 June 2017 appointing a member, proposed by the Kingdom of Spain, of the Committee of the Regions

text:
               23.6.2017

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 162/55

         COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2017/1122
   of 20 June 2017
   appointing a member, proposed by the Kingdom of Spain, of the Committee of the Regions
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 305 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal of the Spanish Government,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 26 January 2015, 5 February 2015 and 23 June 2015, the Council adopted Decisions (EU) 2015/116 (1), (EU) 2015/190 (2) and (EU) 2015/994 (3) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020. On 18 September 2015, by Council Decision (EU) 2015/1571 (4), Mr Alberto GARRE LÓPEZ was replaced by Mr Pedro Antonio SÁNCHEZ LÓPEZ as a member.

               (2)

               A member's seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Pedro Antonio SÁNCHEZ LÓPEZ,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The following is hereby appointed as a member of the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2020:

               —

               Mr Fernando LÓPEZ MIRAS, Presidente Región de Murcia.

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

      Done at Luxembourg, 20 June 2017.

            For the Council

            The President

         H. DALLI

      (1)  Council Decision (EU) 2015/116 of 26 January 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 20, 27.1.2015, p. 42).

      (2)  Council Decision (EU) 2015/190 of 5 February 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 31, 7.2.2015, p. 25).

      (3)  Council Decision (EU) 2015/994 of 23 June 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 159, 25.6.2015, p. 70).

      (4)  Council Decision (EU) 2015/1571 of 18 September 2015 appointing two Spanish members of the Committee of the Regions (OJ L 245, 22.9.2015, p. 8).


title: 88/420/EEC: Council Decision of 29 June 1988 revising the multiannual research programme for the European Economic Community in the field of biotechnology

text:
No L 206 / 38                                 Official journal of the European Communities                                       30 . 7 . 88
                                                          COUNCIL DECISION
                                                              of 29 June 1988
                       revising the multiannual research programme for the European Economic Community in the
                                                           field of biotechnology
                                                               ( 88 / 420 / EEC )
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,                                    biotechnology has proved to be insufficient as yet for
                                                                             setting up , on a scale commensurate with the multiple
                                                                             implications of biotechnology in agriculture, industry and
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European                        the environment , of transnational cooperation networks
Economic Community , and in particular Article 130Q ( 2 )                    addressing the various levels of risk and their evaluation;
thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (*),                       Whereas any application involving the large-scale planned
                                                                             release of organisms created by genetic engineering must be
In cooperation with the European Parliament ( 2 ),                           preceded by experimental research and conducted in
                                                                             accordance with existing safety rules ;
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social
Committee ( 3 ),
                                                                             Whereas      the   area    of  bioinformatics   involves     the
Whereas the framework programme for Community                                requirement both to ascertain the constitution of integrated
activities in the field of research and technological                        networks for the storage , circulation and treatment of
development ( 1987 to 1991 ) was adopted by Decision                         biological data , and to stimulate further computer-aided
87 / 516 / Euratom / EEC ( 4 );                                              approaches in biotechnological research ;
Whereas Article 130K of the Treaty provides that the
framework programme is to be implemented through
specific programmes developed within each activity;                          Whereas it is necessary to step up training activities and to
whereas the Council , when adopting the framework                            evolve training schemes , including in particular the
programme of Community activities in technological R&D                       organization of short intensive workshops , allowing
( 1987 to 1991 ), recognized the interest of exploitation and                research scientists in all the Member States to benefit from
valorization of biological resources , and particularly                      all the research facilities and scientific expertise in the
biotechnology;                                                               Community , thus helping to reduce the disparities in
                                                                             development in the field of biotechnology between the
                                                                             various Member States , while being consistent with the
Whereas           Decision     85 / 195 / EEC ( 5 ) introduced      a
                                                                             pursuit of scientific and technical quality ;
multiannual research action programme for the European
Economic Community in the field of biotechnology ;
whereas Article 3 of that Decision makes provision for the
programme to be reviewed as from its second year of                          Whereas it is essential to increase the involvement of
implementation ;                                                              Community industry in the activities and results originating
                                                                              from the research work under contract ;
Whereas the review which has been undertaken and the
 results of which were transmitted to the Council on
 21 May 1986 has led the Commission to present a proposal
 for the revision of the programme motivated by the need to                   Whereas it is necessary to step up the concertation activities
ensure its adequacy for the objective assigned to it;                         carried out , alongside the Community research and
                                                                              training effort , to improve national and Community
                                                                              activity in the field of biotechnology , strengthen dialogue
Whereas the implementation of the research and training                       with appropriate groups and make as much information
 programme for the Community in the field of                                  available to the public as possible;
 0 ) OJ No C 15 , 20 . 1 . 1988 , p. 13 .                                     Whereas the recent emergence of certain critical areas of
 ( 2 ) OJ No C 94 , 11 . 4. 1988 , p. 85 and OJ No C 187 ,
       18 . 7 . 1988 .
                                                                              biological sciences ( e.g. genome mapping and sequencing,
 ( 3 ) OJ No C 80 , 28 . 3 . 1988 , p. 7 .                                    and the exploitation thereof) means that the Community
 (<) OJ No L 302 , 24 . 10 . 1987 , p. 1 .                                    effort in biotechnology is relatively weak unless
 ( 5 ) OJ No L 83 , 25 . 3 . 1985 , p. 1 .                                    exploratory activity can be rapidly initiated in this field
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  before a new programme in biotechnology R&D 1990 to                                         Article 2
  1994 is prepared ;
                                                                     The funds estimated as necessary for the execution of the
 Whereas it is necessary to enable participation by Spain and        programme will be increased from 55 million ECU to
 Portugal in as many as possible of the activities envisaged         75 million ECU . This increase of 20 million ECU will be
 by the programme ;
                                                                     used to intensify and expand the activities in
 Whereas the Scientific and Technical Research Committee             biotechnological research as indicated in the Annex and
 ( Crest) has expressed its opinion ,                                includes expenditure on an additional staff of five .
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :
                           Article 1                                Done at Luxembourg, 29 June 1988 .
The research action programme for the European                                                          For the Council
Economic Community in the field of biotechnology ( 1985
to 1989) is hereby revised on the basis of the specifications                                            The President
in the Annex .
                                                                                H. RIESENHUBER
 ---pagebreak--- No L 206 / 40                            Official Journal of the European Communities                                       30 . 7 . 88
                                                                  ANNEX
            Revision of the multiannual research action programme for the European Economic Community in the field of
                                                       biotechnology ( 1985 to 1989)
            — Extension to Spain and Portugal of the activities envisaged by the programme.
            — Intensification of the current research effort in the sector of the programme that concerns the assessment of
               risks associated with modern biotechnology, and particularly with the deliberate release of genetically
               engineered organisms.
            — Intensification of the current research effort in the area of information technology with emphasis upon
               processing data related to culture collections, genome sequences and protein modelling.
             — Increase in the volume of current activities (visits , publications, electronic networks, meetings, summer
               workshops, etc.) aiming at a timely dissemination of information on the programme and of research results
               to all appropriate groups; involvement of Community industry in the research activities and in the
               utilization of the data, materials and methods stemming from the research work under contract.
             — Studies and feasibility pilot projects for the preparation of future Community R&D activities in
               biotechnology during the period 1990 to 1994 .
             — Increase in training activities in all parts of the current programme.
             — Matching of resources (manpower) for the concertation activity to the requirements defined in the
               programme .