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2000/749/EC: Administrative Commission of the European Communities on social security for migrant workers - Decision No 178 of 9 December 1999 on the interpretation of Article 111(1) and (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72

Official Journal L 302 , 01/12/2000 P. 0071 - 0071

Decision No 178of 9 December 1999on the interpretation of Article 111(1) and (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72(2000/749/EC)THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ON SOCIAL SECURITY FOR MIGRANT WORKERS,Having regard to Article 81(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71(1), according to which the Administrative Commission shall deal with all administrative questions and questions of interpretation arising from the provisions of Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72,Whereas:(1) The interpretation of Article 111(1) and (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 has given rise to repeated difficulties.(2) A uniform interpretation in all Member States is required.(3) Acting in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 80(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:1. The words "recipient of benefits" in Article 111(1) and (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 shall be taken to mean:- the person, who under the national legislation of a Member State has entitlement to benefit regardless of the fact that the benefit may be calculated or provided on the basis of periods of insurance and/or residence completed by another person, and, consequently, to whom the actual payment is directed, but not necessarily collected."Recipient of benefits" should not be taken to mean a parent, agent, proxyholder or legal guardian, who collects the benefit on behalf of the recipient.2. Any deductions made by virtue of Article 111(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 may be from arrears or on-going payments to a recipient of benefits regardless of the social security branch under which the benefit is paid on the condition that the deduction fulfils the requirements in both the legislation of the Member State which seeks to recover the overpayment and in the Member State which is requested to make the deduction.3. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It shall be applicable from the first day of the month following its publication.The Chairman of the Administrative CommissionJorma Perälä(1) Amended and updated by Council Regulation (EC) No 118/97 of 2 December 1996 (OJ L 28, 30.1.1997, p. 1).


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85/209/EEC: Commission Decision of 26 March 1985 accepting the undertaking given in connection with the anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of plasterboard of Spanish origin into Ireland and Northern Ireland and terminating that investigation

Official Journal L 089 , 29/03/1985 P. 0065 - 0067

*****COMMISSION  DECISION  of 26 March 1985  accepting the undertaking given in connection with the anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of plasterboard of Spanish origin into Ireland and Northern Ireland and terminating that investigation  (85/209/EEC)  THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2176/84 of 23 July 1984 on protection against dumped or subsidized imports from countries not members of the European Economic Community (1), and in particular Article 10 thereof,  After consultations within the Advisory Committee as provided for by the above Regulation,  Whereas:  A. Procedure  (1) In July 1984 the Commission received a complaint lodged by Gypsum Industries Ltd, which manufactures plasterboard in Ireland. This firm is not the only Community producer nor does its output constitute a major proportion of the total Community production of the like product. However, it argued that Ireland and Northern Ireland should be considered to be a distinct competitive market for this product, separate from the rest of the Community. For this reason the complainant considered that it should be regarded as being a Community industry as provided for by Article 4 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2176/84 since it sells all of its production in this separate market and since the demand in this market is not to any substantial degree supplied by other Community producers of plasterboard.  The complaint contained evidence of dumping and of material injury resulting therefrom and also information concerning the alleged isolation of the Irish market, which was considered sufficient to justify the initiation of a proceeding. The Commission accordingly announced, by a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Communities (2), the initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports into Ireland and Northern Ireland of plasterboard falling within subheading ex 68.10 A of the Common Customs Tariff, corresponding to NIMEXE code ex 68.10-10, originating in Spain, and commenced an investigation.  (2) The Commission officially so advised the exporter and importers known to be concerned, the representatives of the exporting country and the complainants and gave the parties directly concerned the opportunity to make known their views in writing and to request a hearing.  The only known exporter and importers made their views known in writing. The exporter and one of the importers concerned requested and were granted hearings.  (3) The Commission sought and verified all information it deemed to be necessary for the purposes of a preliminary determination and carried out investigations at the premises of the following:  EEC producer:  Gypsum Industries Ltd, Dublin and Kingscourt,  Exporter:  Española de Placas de Yeso, SA, Quinto de Ebro (Zaragoza) and Madrid,  Importer in Ireland:  Iberian Trading Ltd, Dublin.  (4) The investigation of dumping covered the period from 1 October 1983 to 30 September 1984.  B. Normal value  (5) Normal value was provisionally determined on the basis of the domestic prices of the sole Spanish producer/exporter.  C. Export price  (6) Export prices were determined on the basis of the prices actually paid or payable for the products sold for export to the Community.  D. Comparison  (7) In comparing normal value with export prices, the Commission took account of differences affecting price comparability and allowances were made for differences in conditions and terms of sale concerning rebates and indirect taxes. Allowances for selling, general and administrative expenses requested by the exporter were not granted by the Commission since a direct relationship between these expenses and the sales under consideration was not satisfactorily demonstrated.  (8) All comparisons were made at ex-works level.  E. Margin of dumping  (9) Normal value was set against export prices on a transaction by transaction basis and, as a result, the above preliminary examination of the facts showed the existence of dumping in respect of imports of plasterboard originating in Spain, the margin of dumping being equal to the amount by which the normal value as established exceeds the price for export to Ireland and Northern Ireland. On this basis the dumping margin expressed as a percentage of the cif export price to the market concerned varied from 0 to 15 %, the weighted average margin being 7,0 %.  F. Injury  (10) With regard to the injury caused by the dumped imports, the evidence available to the Commission shows that imports into Ireland and Northern Ireland of plasterboard of Spanish origin increased from an index of 100 in 1983 (exact figures are confidential) to an index of 574,6 for the first nine months of 1984 with a consequent increase in market share held by the exporting country from an index of 100 in 1983 (exact figure confidential) to 700 in the first nine months of 1984.  (11) The resale prices of these imports undercut the prices of the Irish producer during the investigation period by from 0 to 15 %. During a significant part of the period under investigation the resale prices of these imports were lower than those required to cover the complainant producer's costs and provide a reasonable profit.  (12) The Community industry in respect of which the injury must be assessed is the sole Community producer selling its production in the market comprised of Ireland, where the producer is located, and Northern Ireland. The Commission is satisfied that the requirements of the Community's anti-dumping Regulation (EEC) No 2176/84 regarding the separation of the Community into more than one market are fulfilled in the present circumstances.  (13) The consequent impact on this Community industry has been a reduction in market share from an index of 100 in 1983 (exact figure confidential) to an index of 93 in the first nine months of 1984. The numbers employed have been reduced by almost 4 % during the same period, whilst the average return on sales for the six months ending 30 September 1984 fell to an index of 62,2 (exact figures confidential) compared to an index of 100 for the year ending 30 March 1984.  (14) The Commission has considered whether injury has been caused by other factors such as the volume and prices of undumped imports or the stagnation of demand. It has been established that imports into Ireland from countries other than Spain have remained insignificant between 1983 and 1984 and were not at prices such as to cause injury to the Community industry. With regard to consumption, the investigation has shown that between 1982 and the first nine months of 1984 the demand for plasterboard in the market under consideration expanded by almost 6 %. Despite the increase in the size of the market the Irish producer has seen his market share decrease.  (15) The volume of the dumped imports, the market share which they have obtained and the prices at which they are offered for sale in the market concerned led the Commission to determine that the effects of the dumped imports of plasterboard originating in Spain taken in isolation have to be considered as constituting material injury to the Community industry concerned.  G. Community interest  (16) The Commission has considered whether it is in the Community interest to take protective measures.  (17) In view of the necessity for the Community industry concerned to generate sufficient funds to finance future investment and because of the relatively low impact of a price increase on the costs of the consuming industry the Commission has come to the conclusion that it is in the Community's interest that action be taken. H. Undertaking  (18) The exporter concerned was informed of the main findings of the preliminary investigation and commented on them. An undertaking was subsequently offered by Española de Placos de Yeso, SA, concerning their exports of plasterboard to Ireland and Northern Ireland.  (19) The effect of the said undertaking will be to increase export prices to Ireland and Northern Ireland to the level necessary to eliminate the dumping. It appears that correct operation of the undertaking can be effectively monitored.  (20) In these circumstances, the undertaking offered is considered acceptable and the investigation may, therefore, be terminated without imposition of an anti-dumping duty.  No objection to this course was raised in the Advisory Committee,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Article 1  The undertaking given by Española de Placos de Yeso, SA in connection with the anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of plasterboard falling within Common Customs Tariff subheading ex 68.10 A, corresponding to NIMEXE code ex 68.10-10 and originating in Spain, is hereby accepted.  Article 2  The anti-dumping investigation referred to in Article 1 is hereby terminated.  Done at Brussels, 26 March 1985.  For the Commission  Willy DE CLERCQ  Member of the Commission  (1) OJ No L 201, 30. 7. 1984, p. 1.  (2) OJ No C 276, 16. 10. 1984, p. 4.


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1999/668/EC: Council Decision of 4 October 1999 appointing five members of the Committee of the Regions

Official Journal L 265 , 04/10/1999 P. 0036 - 0036

COUNCIL DECISIONof 4 October 1999appointing five members of the Committee of the Regions(1999/668/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 263 thereof,Having regard to the Council Decision of 26 January 1998(1) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions,Whereas a seat as a member and four seats as alternate members of the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the resignations of Mr Sergio Marqués, full member, and of Ms Carmen Álvarez-Arenas Cisneros, Mr Isaías López Andueza, Mr Leonardo Verdín Bouza and Mr José María Aracama Yoldi, alternate members, as notified to the Council on 19 August 1999 and 13 September 1999,Having regard to the proposals from the Spanish Government,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole ArticleThe following shall be appointed:(a) full member of the Committee of the Regions:Mr Vicente Alvarez Areces to replace Mr Sergio Marqués,(b) alternate members of the Committee of the Regions:Mr José Luis Raniero González Vallve to replace Mr Isaías López Andueza, Mr Manuel Cobo Vega to replace Ms Carmen Álvarez-Arenas Cisneros, Mr Jaime Hevia Ruiz to replace Mr Leonardo Verdín Bouza, Mr Francisco Iribarren Fentanes to replace Mr José María Aracama Yoldi,for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2002.Done at Luxembourg, 4 October 1999.For the CouncilThe PresidentK. HÄKÄMIES(1) OJ L 28, 4.2.1998, p. 19.


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94/265/EC: Council Decision of 26 April 1994 appointing a member of the Committee of the Regions

Official Journal L 114 , 05/05/1994 P. 0020 - 0020 Finnish special edition: Chapter 1 Volume 3 P. 0138  Swedish special edition: Chapter 1 Volume 3 P. 0138

COUNCIL DECISION of 26 April 1994 appointing a member of the Committee of the Regions (94/265/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 198a thereof,  Having regard to the Council Decision of 26 January 1994 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period 26 January 1994 to 25 January 1998 (1),  Whereas a seat on the Committee has become vacant following the resignation of Mr Tarcisio Andreolli, which was brought to the Council's attention on 7 April 1994;  Having regard to the proposal from the Italian Government,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:   Sole Article  Mr Tarcisio Grandi is hereby appointed a member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr Tarcisio Andreolli for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which expires on 25 January 1998.  Done at Luxembourg, 26 April 1994.  For the Council The President G. MORAITIS  (1) OJ No L 31, 4. 2. 1994, p. 29.


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32000D1223(01)

Council Decision of 14 December 2000 replacing a member of the Scientific and Technical Committee who has resigned

Official Journal C 371 , 23/12/2000 P. 0001 - 0001

Council Decisionof 14 December 2000replacing a member of the Scientific and Technical Committee who has resigned(2000/C 371/01)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 134 thereof,Having regard to the Council Decision of 13 October 1998 on the renewal of the members of the Scientific and Technical Committee(1),Having regard to the opinion of the Commission,Whereas the seat of a member of the abovementioned Committee has fallen vacant following the resignation of Hans-Henning HENNIES, brought to the Council's attention by letter from the German Government dated 29 February 2000,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1Mr Manfred POPP is hereby appointed member of the Scientific and Technical Committee to replace Mr Hans-Henning HENNIES for the remainder of his term of office, which runs until 31 March 2003.Article 2This appointment shall take effect on the date on which the Council receives acceptance of that person's appointment.Done at Brussels, 14 December 2000.For the CouncilThe PresidentD. Gillot(1) OJ C 324, 22.10.1998, p. 1.


title: Council Decision of 22 July 1975 on maintaining the arrangements provided for in Articles 109 (1), 114 and 119 (1) of the Act of Accession

text:
 No L 201 /76                           Official Journal of the European Communities                                    31 . 7. 75
                                                                  II
                                        ( Acts whose publication is not obligatory)
                                                     COUNCIL
                                                    COUNCIL DECISION
                                                        of 22 July 1975
              on maintaining the arrangements provided for in Articles 109 ( 1 ), 114 and 119 ( 1 ) of the
                                                       Act of Accession
                                                          ( 75 /462/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN                                          Whereas , under Decision No 75/ 88/EEC (2), the
COMMUNITIES ,                                                         arrangements provided for in Articles 109 to 114
                                                                      and in Article 119 of the Act of Accession have been
                                                                     maintained until the entry into force of the new
Having regard to the Act of Accession I1), and in                    provisions relating to the same fields, or until 31 July
 particular Articles 115 (3 ) and 119 (3 ) thereof;                   1975 , whichever is the earlier ; whereas this Decision
                                                                     should remain in force alongside the provisions
 Having regard to the Opinion of the Commission ;                    decided on in the context of the convention and the
                                                                     Agreement ,
Whereas the Association Council set up under the.
convention of association between the European
Economic Community and the African States and                        HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :
Madagascar associated with that Community,
hereinafter called the 'convention', and the
Association Council set up under the Agreement                                               Sole Article
establishing an association between the European
Economic Community and the United Republic of                        Provided that no new provisions relating to the same
Tanzania, the Republic of Uganda and the Republic                    fields have entered into force, the arrangements
of Kenya, hereinafter called the 'Agreement',                        provided for in Articles 109 ( 1 ), 114 and 119 ( 1 ) of
implemented the transitional measures provided for                   the Act of Accession shall be maintained .
in Article 62 of the convention and in Article 36 of
the Agreement until 31 July 1975 at the latest ;                     The preceding paragraph shall continue to apply
                                                                     until the entry into force of the new provisions
Whereas certain provisions of the ACP-EEC Lomé                       relating to the same fields, or until 31 July 1976,
convention, signed on 28 February 1975 , were                        whichever is the earlier.
implemented unilaterally on 1 July 1975 ; whereas,
for the fields not covered by these provisions, the                  Done at Brussels, 22 July 1975 .
aforementioned      Association      Councils    decided     to
                                                                                For the Council
maintain the relevant provisions of the convention
and of the Agreement until the entry into force of                                                             The President
the new provisions relating to the same fields, or                                                              M. RUMOR
until 31 July 1976, whichever is the earlier ;
C ) OJ No L 73 , 27. 3 . 1972 , p . 14.                              (2) Oj No L 26 , 31 . 1 . 1975 , p . 8 .


title: Council Decision of 21 June 2012 appointing the members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for Luxembourg

text:
               27.6.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               C 187/2

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 21 June 2012
   appointing the members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for Luxembourg
   2012/C 187/03
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2062/94 of 18 July 1994 establishing a European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (1), and in particular Article 8 thereof,
   Having regard to the list of nominations for appointment submitted to the Council by the Governments of the Member States and by the employers' and the employees' organisations,
   Having regard to the lists of members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               By Decisions of 22 November 2010 (2), 7 March 2011 (3), 21 March 2011 (4) and 18 July 2011 (5), the Council appointed the members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the period from 8 November 2010 to 7 November 2013.

               (2)

               The Government of Luxembourg has submitted nominations for a number of posts to be filled,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The following shall be appointed members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the period ending on 7 November 2013:
   GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES

               Country

               Members

               Alternate members

               Luxembourg

               Mr Paul WEBER

               Mr Robert HUBERTY

         Article 2
   The Council will appoint the members and alternate members not yet nominated at a later date.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Luxembourg, 21 June 2012.

            For the Council

            The President

         M. FREDERIKSEN

      (1)  OJ L 216, 20.8.1994, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ C 322, 27.11.2010, p. 3.

      (3)  OJ C 83, 17.3.2011, p. 2.

      (4)  OJ C 92, 24.3.2011, p. 8.

      (5)  OJ C 217, 23.7.2011, p. 27.


title: Council Decision 2004/792/CFSP of 22 November 2004 extending and amending Decision 1999/730/CFSP implementing Joint Action 1999/34/CFSP with a view to a European Union contribution to combating the destabilising accumulation and spread of small arms and light weapons in Cambodia

text:
               24.11.2004

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 348/47

      COUNCIL DECISION 2004/792/CFSP
   of 22 November 2004
   extending and amending Decision 1999/730/CFSP implementing Joint Action 1999/34/CFSP with a view to a European Union contribution to combating the destabilising accumulation and spread of small arms and light weapons in Cambodia
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 23(2) thereof,
   Having regard to Council Joint Action 1999/34/CFSP of 17 December 1998 on the European Union's contribution to combating the destabilising accumulation and spread of small arms and light weapons (1), and in particular Article 6 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 15 November 1999 the Council adopted Decision 1999/730/CFSP concerning a European Union contribution to combating the destabilising accumulation and spread of small arms and light weapons in Cambodia (2) which was aimed at implementing Joint Action 1999/34/CFSP.

               (2)

               Some objectives could not be fulfilled by 15 November 2004, the date on which Decision 1999/730/CFSP expires, and others should be consolidated and expanded after that date. The project in question is a multi-annual project.

               (3)

               Decision 1999/730/CFSP should therefore be extended and amended,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   Decision 1999/730/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:

               1.

               in Article 3(1), the financial reference amount ‘EUR 1 436 953’ shall be replaced by ‘EUR 1 375 565’;

               2.

               in Article 4 second subparagraph, ‘15 November 2004’ shall be replaced by ‘15 November 2005’.

         Article 2
   This decision shall take effect on 16 November 2004.
   Article 3
   This decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 22 November 2004.

            For the Council

            The President

         B. R. BOT

      (1)  OJ L 9, 15.1.1999, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ L 294, 16.11.1999, p. 5.


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1. European Parliament decision of 24 April 2007 on the discharge for the implementation of the budget of the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia for the financial year 2005 (C6-0389/2006 - 2006/2156(DEC))

Official Journal 074 E , 20/03/2008 P. 0196 - 0197

		1.European Parliament decision of 24 April 2007 on the discharge for the implementation of the budget of the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia for the financial year 2005 (C6-0389/2006 — 2006/2156(DEC))The European Parliament,- having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia for the financial year 2005 [1],- having regard to the Court of Auditors' report on the final annual accounts of the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia for the financial year 2005, together with the Centre's replies [2],- having regard to the Council's recommendation of 27 February 2007 (5711/2007 — C6-0080/2007),- having regard to the EC Treaty, and in particular Article 276 thereof,- having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities [3], and in particular Article 185 thereof,- having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1035/97 of 2 June 1997 establishing a European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia [4], and in particular Article 12a thereof,- having regard to Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 of 19 November 2002 on the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 [5], and in particular Article 94 thereof,- having regard to Rule 71 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,- having regard to the Report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinion of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (A6-0118/2007),1. Grants the director of the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia discharge for the implementation of the Centre's budget for the financial year 2005;2. Sets out its observations in the resolution below;3. Instructs its President to forward this decision and the resolution that forms an integral part of it to the director of the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).[1] OJ C 266, 31.10.2006, p. 46.[2] OJ C 312, 19.12.2006, p. 93.[3] OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1995/2006 (OJ L 390, 30.12.2006, p. 1).[4] OJ L 151, 10.6.1997, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1652/2003 (OJ L 245, 29.9.2003, p. 33).[5] OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 72.--------------------------------------------------


title: Council Decision (EU) 2017/799 of 5 May 2017 appointing three members and two alternate members, proposed by the Republic of Cyprus, of the Committee of the Regions

text:
               11.5.2017

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 120/20

         COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2017/799
   of 5 May 2017
   appointing three members and two alternate members, proposed by the Republic of Cyprus, 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 Government of Cyprus,
   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 26 July 2016, by Council Decision (EU) 2016/1233 (4), Mr Georgios GEORGIOU was replaced by Mr Kyriakos CHATZITTOFIS as a member and Mr Kyriakos CHATZITTOFIS was replaced by Mr Stavros YEROLATSITES as an alternate member.

               (2)

               Three members' seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Mr Kyriakos CHATZITTOFIS, Ms Louisa MAVROMMATI and Mr Charalambos PITTAS.

               (3)

               One alternate member's seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Stavros YEROLATSITES.

               (4)

               An alternate member's seat has become vacant following the appointment of Mr Stavros STAVRINIDES as a member of the Committee of the Regions,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The following are hereby appointed to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office:

               (a)

               as members:

                           —

                           Mr Nikos ANASTASIOU, Mayor of Kato Polemidia Municipality,

                           —

                           Mr Andros KARAYIANNIS, Mayor of Deryneia Municipality,

                           —

                           Mr Stavros STAVRINIDES, Municipal Councillor of Strovolos Municipality;

                     and

               (b)

               as alternate members:

                           —

                           Mr Kyprianos ANDRONIKOU, Mayor of Dromolaxia — Meneou Municipality,

                           —

                           Mr Theodoros ANTONIOU AVVAS, Mayor of Mesa Yitonia Municipality.

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

      Done at Brussels, 5 May 2017.

            For the Council

            The President

         L. GRECH

      (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) 2016/1233 of 26 July 2016 appointing a member and an alternate member, proposed by the Republic of Cyprus, of the Committee of the Regions (OJ L 202, 28.7.2016, p. 41).


title: 2012/245/EU: Council Decision of 26 April 2012 on a revision of the Statutes of the Economic and Financial Committee

text:
               8.5.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 121/22

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 26 April 2012
   on a revision of the Statutes of the Economic and Financial Committee
   (2012/245/EU)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 242 thereof,
   Having regard to the opinion of the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               In accordance with Article 114(2) of the Treaty establishing the European Community, an Economic and Financial Committee (‘Committee’) was set up on 1 January 1999.

               (2)

               On 21 December 1998, the Council adopted Decision 98/743/EC on the detailed provisions concerning the composition of the Economic and Financial Committee (1).

               (3)

               On 31 December 1998, the Council adopted Decision 1999/8/EC adopting the Statutes of the Economic and Financial Committee (2); these Statutes were revised by Council Decision 2003/476/EC of 18 June 2003 (3) in order to ensure the continued effective functioning of the Committee after the accession of ten Member States on 1 May 2004.

               (4)

               The Heads of State or Government of the Member States whose currency is the euro stated on 26 October 2011 that the preparatory body referred to in Article 1 of Protocol (No 14) on the euro Group, composed of representatives of the Ministers with responsibility for finance of the Member States whose currency is the euro and of the Commission (‘the Eurogroup Working Group’), would be chaired by a full-time President. As a consequence, the person nominated to this post will cease to be an official in a national administration and will be employed by the EU Institutions.

               (5)

               On the same day, the Heads of State or Government of the Member States whose currency is the euro stated that the existing administrative structures providing assistance to the Council and to the Committee, namely, the General Secretariat of the Council and the Secretariat of the Economic and Financial Committee, would provide adequate support to the euro Summit President and the President of the Eurogroup, under the guidance of the President of the Committee/Eurogroup Working Group.

               (6)

               The Committee should be able to choose its President from among the most qualified candidates, including the President of the Eurogroup Working Group.

               (7)

               The Statutes of the Committee should therefore be revised,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The Statutes of the Economic and Financial Committee, as set out in the Annex to Decision 1999/8/EC, as amended by Decision 2003/476/EC, shall be replaced by the text set out in the Annex hereto.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Luxembourg, 26 April 2012.

            For the Council

            The President

         M. BØDSKOV

      (1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 109.

      (2)  OJ L 5, 9.1.1999, p. 71.

      (3)  OJ L 158, 27.6.2003, p. 58.

      ANNEX

            ‘STATUTES OF THE ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL COMMITTEE
            Article 1
            The Economic and Financial Committee (“Committee”) shall carry out the tasks described in Article 134(2) and (4) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
            Article 2
            The Committee may, inter alia:

                        —

                        be consulted in the procedure leading to decisions relating to the exchange-rate mechanism of the third stage of economic and monetary union,

                        —

                        without prejudice to Article 240 of the Treaty, prepare the Council’s reviews of the development of the exchange rate of the euro,

                        —

                        provide the framework within which the dialogue between the Council and the European Central Bank (ECB) may be prepared and continued at the level of senior officials from ministries, national central banks, the Commission and the ECB.

                  Article 3
            Members of the Committee and alternates shall be guided, in the performance of their duties, by the general interests of the Union.
            Article 4
            The Committee shall meet under the chairmanship of the President in two configurations: either with the members selected from administrations, the national central banks, the Commission and the ECB, or with the members from administrations, the Commission and the ECB. The Committee in its full composition shall regularly review the list of the issues on which the national central bank members are expected to attend the meetings.
            Article 5
            Opinions, reports and communications shall be adopted by a majority of the members if a vote is requested. Each member of the Committee shall have one vote. However, when advice or an opinion is given on questions on which the Council may subsequently take a decision, members from central banks, when they are present, and the Commission may participate fully in the discussions but shall not participate in a vote. The Committee shall also report on minority or dissenting views expressed in the course of the discussion.
            Article 6
            The Committee shall elect, by a majority of its members, a President for a two-year term, which shall be renewable. Those eligible for election as President shall be Committee members who are senior officials in national administrations and the President of the preparatory body referred to in Article 1 of Protocol No 14 on the euro Group, composed of representatives of the Ministers with responsibility for finance of the Member States whose currency is the euro and of the Commission (“the Eurogroup Working Group”).
            If the President of the Committee is a Committee member from a national administration, he shall delegate his voting right to his alternate.
            Article 7
            In the event of being prevented from fulfilling his duties, the President of the Committee shall be replaced by the Vice-President of the Committee. The Vice-President shall be elected for a term of two years, by a majority of Committee members. Those eligible for election as Vice-President shall be Committee members who are senior officials in national administrations and the President of the Eurogroup Working Group, unless the latter has been appointed as President of the Committee.
            Article 8
            If the President of the Eurogroup Working Group is not President of the Committee, he may attend meetings of the Committee and take part in the discussions, unless the Committee decides otherwise.
            Unless the Committee decides otherwise, alternates may attend meetings of the Committee. The alternates shall not vote. Unless the Committee decides otherwise, they shall not take part in the discussions.
            A member who is unable to attend a meeting of the Committee may delegate his functions to one of the alternates or to another member. The Chairman and the Secretary of the Committee should be informed in writing before the meeting. In exceptional circumstances the President may agree to alternative arrangements.
            Article 9
            The Committee may entrust the study of specific questions to its alternate members, to subcommittees or to working parties. In these cases, the Presidency shall be assumed by a member or an alternate member of the Committee, appointed by the Committee. The members of the Committee, its alternates, and its subcommittees or working parties may call upon experts to assist them.
            Article 10
            The Committee shall be convened by the President on his own initiative, or at the request of the Council, of the Commission or of at least four members of the Committee.
            Article 11
            As a rule, the President represents the Committee; in particular, the President may be authorised by the Committee to report on discussions and deliver oral comments on opinions and communications prepared by the Committee. The President shall have the responsibility of maintaining the Committee’s relations with the European Parliament.
            Article 12
            The proceedings of the Committee shall be confidential. The same rule shall apply to the proceedings of its alternates, subcommittees or working parties.
            Article 13
            The Committee shall be assisted by a Secretariat under the direction of a Secretary. The Secretary and the Secretariat’s staff shall be supplied by the Commission. The Secretary shall be appointed by the Commission after consultation of the Committee. The Secretary and his staff shall act on the instructions of the Committee when carrying out their responsibilities towards the Committee.
            The expenses of the Committee shall be included in the estimates of the Commission.
            Article 14
            The Committee shall adopt its own procedural arrangements.’


title: 2010/430/CFSP: Council Decision 2010/430/CFSP of 26 July 2010 establishing a European network of independent non-proliferation think tanks in support of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

text:
               4.8.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 202/5

         COUNCIL DECISION 2010/430/CFSP
   of 26 July 2010
   establishing a European network of independent non-proliferation think tanks in support of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 26(2) and 31(1) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 12 December 2003, the European Council adopted the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (hereinafter referred to as the ‘EU WMD Strategy’), Chapter III of which contains a list of measures that need to be taken both within the Union and in third countries to combat such proliferation.

               (2)

               The Union is actively implementing the EU WMD Strategy and giving effect to the measures listed in Chapter III thereof, such as developing the necessary structures within the Union.

               (3)

               On 8 December 2008, the Council adopted its conclusions and a document ‘New lines for action by the European Union in combating the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems’ (hereinafter referred to as the ‘New Lines for Action’) which states that proliferation of WMD continues to constitute one of the greatest security challenges and that non-proliferation policy constitutes an essential part of the Common Foreign and Security Policy.

               (4)

               In the New Lines for Action, the Council calls on competent Council formations and bodies, the Commission, other institutions, and Member States, to give a concrete follow-up to that document with a view to achieving its objectives by the end of 2010.

               (5)

               In the New Lines for Action, the Council underlines that action of the Union to prevent proliferation could benefit from the support provided by a non-governmental non-proliferation network, bringing together foreign policy institutions and research centres specialising in the Union’s strategic areas while building on useful networks which already exist. Such a network could be extended to institutions in third countries with which the Union is conducting specific dialogues in connection with non-proliferation.

               (6)

               On 15-16 December 2005, the European Council adopted the EU Strategy to combat the illicit accumulation and trafficking of small arms and light weapons (SALW) and their ammunition (hereinafter referred to as the ‘EU SALW Strategy’) which sets the guidelines for the action of the Union in the field of SALW. The EU SALW Strategy considers that the illicit accumulation and trafficking of SALW and their ammunition pose a serious threat to international peace and security.

               (7)

               The EU SALW Strategy identifies among its objectives the need to foster effective multilateralism so as to forge mechanisms, whether international, regional or within the Union and its Member States, for countering the supply and destabilising spread of SALW and their ammunition,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   1.   For the purposes of contributing to the enhanced implementation of the EU WMD Strategy, which is based on the principles of effective multilateralism, prevention and cooperation with third countries, a European network of independent non-proliferation think tanks is hereby established to further the following objectives:

               (a)

               to encourage political and security-related dialogue and long-term discussion of measures to combat the proliferation of WMD and their delivery systems within civil societies, and more particularly among experts, researchers and academics;

               (b)

               to provide those participating in the relevant preparatory bodies of the Council with the opportunity to consult the network on issues related to non-proliferation and to enable the representatives of Member States to participate in the network’s meetings chaired by the representative of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR);

               (c)

               to constitute a useful stepping stone for non-proliferation action by the Union and the international community, in particular by providing a report and/or recommendations to the representative of the HR;

               (d)

               to contribute to enhancing awareness of third countries of proliferation challenges and of the need to work in cooperation with the Union and in the context of multilateral fora, in particular the United Nations, to prevent, deter, halt and where possible, eliminate proliferation programmes of concern worldwide.

         2.   In the light of the EU SALW Strategy, the scope of activities of the proposed European network of independent non-proliferation think tanks shall not be limited to addressing questions related to the threats posed by the proliferation of WMD, but shall also cover issues related to conventional weapons, including SALW. The inclusion of conventional weapons issues in the field of activity of the network will offer an outstanding tool for dialogue and recommendation on action of the Union in this area within the framework of the implementation of the EU SALW Strategy and the Union’s policy on conventional weapons.
   3.   In this context, the projects to be supported by the Union shall cover the following specific activities:

               (a)

               providing means for the organisation of a kick-off meeting and an annual conference with a view to submitting a report and/or recommendations to the representative of the HR;

               (b)

               providing financial and technical means for the creation of an Internet platform to facilitate contacts and foster research dialogue among the network of think tanks analysing WMD and conventional weapons-related issues, including SALW.

         A detailed description of the projects is set out in the Annex.
   Article 2
   1.   The HR shall be responsible for the implementation of this Decision.
   2.   Technical implementation of the projects referred to in Article 1(3) shall be carried out by the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium based on la Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS), the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (HSFK/PRIF), the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The EU Non-Proliferation Consortium shall perform this task under the responsibility of the HR. For this purpose, the HR shall enter into the necessary arrangements with the consortium.
   Article 3
   1.   The financial reference amount for the implementation of the projects referred to in Article 1(3) shall be EUR 2 182 000.
   2.   The expenditure financed by the amount set out in paragraph 1 shall be managed in accordance with the procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the Union.
   3.   The Commission shall supervise the proper management of the expenditure referred to in paragraph 1. For this purpose, it shall conclude a financing agreement with the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium. The agreement shall stipulate that the consortium is to ensure visibility of the EU contribution, appropriate to its size.
   4.   The Commission shall endeavour to conclude the financing agreement referred to in paragraph 3 as soon as possible after the entry into force of this Decision. It shall inform the Council of any difficulties in that process and of the date of conclusion of the agreement.
   Article 4
   1.   The HR shall report to the Council on the implementation of this Decision on the basis of regular reports prepared by the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium. Those reports shall form the basis for the evaluation carried out by the Council.
   2.   The Commission shall report on the financial aspects of the projects referred to in Article 1(3).
   Article 5
   1.   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.
   2.   This Decision shall expire 36 months after the date of the conclusion of the financing agreement referred to in Article 3(3).
   However, it shall expire 6 months after its entry into force if that financing agreement has not been concluded by that time.

      Done at Brussels, 26 July 2010.

            For the Council

            The President

         S. VANACKERE

      ANNEX

         THE EUROPEAN NETWORK OF INDEPENDENT NON-PROLIFERATION THINK TANKS IN SUPPORT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EU STRATEGY AGAINST PROLIFERATION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION (EU WMD STRATEGY)

      1.   Objectives

      The objective of this Decision is to implement the policy recommendation, laid down by the Council on 8 December 2008 in a document ‘New lines for action by the European Union in combating the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems’. According to this document, the action of the Union to counter proliferation could benefit from the support provided by a non-governmental non-proliferation network, bringing together foreign policy institutions and research centres specialising in the Union’s strategic areas while building on useful networks which already exist. Such a network could be extended to institutions in third countries with which the Union is conducting specific dialogues in connection with non-proliferation.
      This network of independent non-proliferation think tanks would aim to encourage political and security-related dialogue and the long-term discussion of measures to combat the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their delivery systems within civil societies, and more particularly among experts, researchers and academics. It will constitute a useful stepping stone for non-proliferation action by the Union and the international community.
      The work of the network is to be extended to issues related to conventional weapons, including small arms and light weapons (SALW), including measures to ensure the continuous implementation of the EU Strategy to combat the illicit accumulation and trafficking of SALW and their ammunition (EU SALW Strategy). The network will help to develop new facets of the Union’s action to cover both the preventive and reactive dimensions of security issues related to conventional weapons, including the illicit trade and excessive accumulation of SALW and their ammunition, as foreseen by the EU SALW Strategy. Preventing the illegal and unregulated trade of conventional weapons, including SALW, has also been recognised as a priority of the Union in the framework of the Arms Trade Treaty process.
      The network could contribute to enhancing awareness of third countries of challenges related to WMD proliferation and conventional weapons, including the illicit trade and excessive accumulation of SALW and their ammunition, and of the need to work in cooperation with the Union and in the context of multilateral fora, in particular the United Nations, in order to prevent, deter, halt and where possible, eliminate proliferation programmes of concern worldwide and the illicit trade and excessive accumulation of SALW and their ammunition.
      The Union wishes to support this network as follows:

                  —

                  through organising a kick-off meeting and an annual conference with a view to submitting a report and/or recommendations to the representative of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR),

                  —

                  through creating an Internet platform to facilitate contacts and foster research dialogue among the network of non-proliferation think tanks.

            2.   Organisation of the network

      The network will be open to all relevant research institutes from the Union and think tanks and be fully respectful of the diversity of opinion within the Union.
      The network will facilitate contacts between non-governmental experts, Member States’ representatives and the institutions of the Union. The network will stand ready to engage with non-governmental actors from third countries in line with the EU WMD and SALW Strategies, which are based on the concepts of multilateralism and international cooperation. The network’s mandate will cover non-proliferation of WMD, their delivery systems, and issues related to conventional weapons, including SALW.
      The network will be chaired by the representative of the HR, in accordance with the guidelines defined within the framework of the WMD Monitoring Centre with regard to non-proliferation measures. The participants in relevant preparatory bodies of the Council (CODUN/CONOP/COARM etc.) will be able to consult the network on issues related to non-proliferation and conventional weapons, including SALW, and its representatives may attend the network’s meetings. The network’s meetings may be organised back to back with the working group meetings, if feasible.
      The EU Non-Proliferation Consortium based on FRS, HSFK/PRIF, IISS and SIPRI will be entrusted with the management of the project, in close cooperation with the representative of the HR.
      The EU Non-Proliferation Consortium, in consultation with the representative of the HR and Member States, will invite participants, specialised in non-proliferation and conventional weapons issues, to a kick-off meeting and an annual conference. Participants must demonstrate their expertise through a series of publications or other research activities in the field of non-proliferation of WMD and conventional weapons issues.
      3.   Description of the projects

      3.1.   Project 1: Organisation of a kick-off meeting and an annual conference with a report and/or recommendations

      3.1.1.   Purpose of the project

      The objective of the kick-off meeting is to establish a European network of independent non-proliferation think tanks that are based in the Union. The kick-off meeting, chaired by the representative of the HR, will organise the network’s activities and prepare an annual conference with a view to submitting a report and/or recommendations to the representative of the HR.
      The annual, Carnegie-type of non-proliferation conference, with the participation of governmental experts and independent think tanks from the Union and third countries, would discuss and identify further measures to combat the proliferation of WMD and their delivery systems and to address challenges related to conventional weapons, including countering the illicit trade and excessive accumulation of SALW and their ammunition. The annual conference could be divided into thematic blocks and a concluding plenary session, chaired by the representative of the HR.
      On the basis of the annual conference, a policy-oriented report will be produced together with a set of action-oriented recommendations to the representative of the HR. The report would be disseminated to the relevant institutions of the Union and the Member States and made available online.
      3.1.2.   Results of the project

                  —

                  establish a modus operandi for the European network of independent non-proliferation think tanks,

                  —

                  establish a major European non-proliferation conference that would become the key venue for promoting strategic discussion of measures to combat the proliferation of WMD and their delivery systems and to address challenges related to conventional weapons, including countering the illicit trade and excessive accumulation of SALW and their ammunition,

                  —

                  submit a policy-oriented report and/or action-oriented recommendations that would enhance the implementation of the EU WMD and SALW Strategies and constitute a useful stepping stone for non-proliferation and conventional weapons-related action by the Union and the international community,

                  —

                  increase the awareness and knowledge of the institutions of the Union, of Member States, civil society and third countries about threats related to WMD and their means of delivery, allowing them to improve anticipation.

            3.1.3.   Description of the project

      The project provides for the organisation of two kick-off meetings, two annual meetings and the preparation of two reports and/or recommendations:

                  —

                  a kick-off meeting with the participation of up to 50 independent think tanks from the Union, specialised in non-proliferation and conventional weapons issues, including SALW,

                  —

                  a yearly conference with the participation of governmental experts and up to 200 independent think tanks from the Union and third countries, specialised in non-proliferation and conventional weapons issues, including SALW,

                  —

                  a policy oriented report and/or action-oriented recommendations that would boost the implementation of the EU WMD and SALW Strategies.

            3.2.   Project 2: Creation of an Internet platform

      3.2.1.   Purpose of the project

      The establishment of an Internet website will facilitate intersessional contacts between the network meetings and foster research dialogue among the non-proliferation think tanks. The institutions of the Union and Member States could also benefit from a dedicated website where network participants are free to exchange information, share their ideas and to publish their studies on non-proliferation of WMD and their means of delivery and conventional weapons issues, including SALW. The website could be accompanied by an e-newsletter.
      The project will provide an online follow-up to the events and a window for European research. It will contribute to efficient dissemination of research results among the think tank community and to governmental circles. This will lead to better anticipation and knowledge of threats linked to the proliferation of WMD and their means of delivery, and conventional weapons, including the illicit trade and excessive accumulation of SALW and their ammunition.
      3.2.2.   Results of the project

                  —

                  establish a platform where non-proliferation think tanks can share their independent views and analysis on WMD proliferation and conventional weapons issues, including SALW,

                  —

                  promote a better understanding of the EU WMD and SALW Strategies within the civil society and serve as an interface between the Union and the network of think tanks,

                  —

                  allow the free download of documents from the network’s meetings and from independent think tanks who may wish to share their research results without financial compensation,

                  —

                  increase awareness and knowledge of the institutions of the Union, the Member States, civil society and third countries about threats related to conventional weapons, WMD and their means of delivery, allowing them to improve anticipation.

            3.2.3.   Description of the project

      The use of a social network-service type of technology, when feasible and appropriate, could be explored in order to save costs and allow active online communication and information exchange between the network participants in a familiar environment. The EU Non-Proliferation Consortium, in charge of the project, would be responsible for webhosting, webdesign and technical maintenance of the website. The consortium could provide basic training to the representative of the HR and the relevant Council working parties on the website.
      4.   Duration

      The total estimated duration of the implementation of the projects is 36 months.
      5.   Beneficiaries

      5.1.   Direct beneficiaries

      Proliferation of WMD by both states and terrorists has been identified in the European Security Strategy and in the EU WMD Strategy as potentially the greatest threat to security of the Union. Similarly the EU SALW Strategy recognised that the illicit trade and excessive accumulation of SALW and their ammunition poses a serious threat to international peace and security. The suggested projects serve the purposes of the Common Foreign and Security Policy and contribute to meeting the strategic objectives laid down in the European Security Strategy.
      5.2.   Indirect beneficiaries

      The indirect beneficiaries of the projects are:

                  (a)

                  independent think tanks specialised in non-proliferation and conventional weapons issues, including SALW, from the Union and third countries;

                  (b)

                  institutions of the Union;

                  (c)

                  Member States;

                  (d)

                  third countries.

            6.   Third party participants

      The projects will be financed in their entirety by this Decision. Experts from the network may be considered as third party participants. They will work in accordance with their standard rules.
      7.   Procedural aspects, coordination and the Steering Committee

      The Steering Committee will be composed of a representative of the HR and of the implementing entity referred to in paragraph 8. The Steering Committee will review the implementation of the Council Decision regularly, at least once every 6 months, including by the use of electronic means of communication.
      8.   Implementing entity

      Technical implementation of this Council Decision will be entrusted to the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium, which will perform its task under the control of the HR. In carrying out its activities, the consortium will cooperate with the HR, the Member States, other State Parties, and international organisations as appropriate.


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31958D1127(01)

EEC Council: Rules of the Transport Committee

Official Journal 025 , 27/11/1958 P. 0509 - 0510 Danish special edition: Series I Chapter 1952-1958 P. 0072  English special edition: Series I Chapter 1952-1958 P. 0072  Greek special edition: Chapter 07 Volume 1 P. 0017  Spanish special edition: Chapter 07 Volume 1 P. 0029  Portuguese special edition Chapter 07 Volume 1 P. 0029

		Rules of the Transport CommitteeTHE COUNCIL,Having regard to Article 83 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, which provides that an advisory committee consisting of experts designated by the Governments of Member States shall be attached to the Commission and consulted by the latter on transport matters whenever the Commission considers this desirable, without prejudice to the powers of the transport section of the Economic and Social Committee;Having regard to Article 153 of that Treaty, which provides that the Council shall, after receiving an opinion from the Commission, determine the rules governing the committees provided for in that Treaty;Having received an Opinion from the Commission;HAS DECIDED:that the Rules of the Transport Committee shall be as follows:Article 1The Committee shall consist of experts on transport matters designated by the Governments of Member States. Each Government shall designate one expert or two experts selected from among senior officials of the central administration. It may, in addition, designate not more than three experts of acknowledged competence in, respectively, the railway, road transport and inland waterway sectors.Article 2Each Government may designate an alternate for each member of the Committee appointed by it; this alternate shall satisfy conditions the same as those for the member of the Committee whom he replaces.Alternates shall attend Committee meetings and take part in the work of the Committee only in the event of full members being unable to do so.Article 3Committee members and their alternates shall be appointed in their personal capacity and may not be bound by any mandatory instructions.Article 4The term of office for members and their alternates shall be two years. Their appointments may be renewed.In the event of the death, resignation or compulsory retirement of a member or alternate, that member or alternate shall replaced for the remainder of his term of office.The Government which appointed a member or alternate may compulsorily retire that member or alternate only if the member or alternate no longer fulfils the conditions required for the performance of his duties.Article 5The Committee shall, by an absolute majority of members present and voting, elect from among the members appointed by virtue of their status as senior officials of the central administration a Chairman and Vice-Chairman, who shall serve as such for two years.Should the Chairman or Vice-Chairman cease to hold office before the period for which he was elected has expired, a replacement for him shall be elected for the remainder of the period for which he was originally elected.Neither the Chairman nor the Vice-Chairman may be re-elected.Article 6The Committee shall be convened by the Chairman, at the request of the Commission, whenever the latter wishes to consult it. The Commission's request shall state the purpose of the consultation.Article 7When the Committee is consulted by the Commission, it shall present the latter with a report setting out the conclusions reached as a result of its deliberations. It shall do likewise if the Commission entrusts it with the study of a specific problem.The Commission shall also be entitled to consult the Committee orally.The minutes of the Committee shall be sent to the Commission.Article 8The Commission shall be invited to send its representatives to meetings of the Committee and its working parties.Article 9The Committee shall, by an absolute majority of members present and voting, adopt rules of procedure laying down its methods of working.The Committee may, whenever such action appears to it to be necessary for the purposes of formulating an opinion, seek the assistance of any suitably qualified person, obtain any advice and hold hearings. Such action may, however, be taken only with the consent of the Commission.Article 10The expenses of the Committee shall be included in the estimates of the Commission.Done at Brussels, 15 September 1958.For the CouncilThe PresidentL. Erhard--------------------------------------------------


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31999D0291

1999/291/EC, ECSC, Euratom: Council Decision of 26 April 1999 amending Decision 88/591/ECSC, EEC, Euratom establishing a Court of First Instance of the European Communities to enable it to give decisions in cases when constituted by a single judge

Official Journal L 114 , 01/05/1999 P. 0052 - 0053

COUNCIL DECISIONof 26 April 1999amending Decision 88/591/ECSC, EEC, Euratom establishing a Court of First Instance of the European Communities to enable it to give decisions in cases when constituted by a single judge(1999/291/EC, ECSC, Euratom)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 168a thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 32d thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 140a thereof,Having regard to the request by the Court of Justice,Having regard to the opinion of the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(1),(1) Whereas, since the creation of the Court of First Instance its workload has considerably increased and there will be a further considerable increase as a result of litigation relating to intellectual property rights, and in particular arising from the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 40/94 of 20 December 1993 on the Community trade mark(2);(2) Whereas, to enable to Court of First Instance to cope with this increased workload, it is necessary, before contemplating any increase in the number of the Members of the Court of First Instance, to exhaust all the possibilities of improving the working efficiency of the Court of First Instance as composed at present;(3) Whereas experience gained in various national legal systems of Member States shows that, in a number of cases, neither the nature of the legal or factual questions raised, nor the importance of the case, nor other special circumstances justify a case being heard at first instance by a bench of judges and that, by conferring on a single judge jurisdiction to give decisions in certain cases, the number of cases heard by a court may be considerably increased;(4) Whereas, similary, neither the legal or factual difficulty of certain cases coming before the Court of First Instance, nor their importance, nor any special circumstance justify those cases being heard by three Judges;(5) Whereas it is therefore necessary to amend Council Decision 88/591/ECSC, EEC, Euratom of 24 October 1998 establishing a Court of First Instance of the European Communities(3),HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1In Article 2(4) of Decision 88/591/ECSC, EEC, Euratom, the words "or be constituted by a single judge" shall be added at the end of the third sentence.Article 2This Decision shall enter into force on the 15th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Done at Luxembourg, 26 April 1999.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. FISCHER(1) OJ C 328, 26.10.1998, p. 167.(2) OJ L 11, 14.1.1994, p. 1.(3) OJ L 319, 25.11.1988, p. 1. Decision as last amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.


title: 2013/617/EU: Decision of the European Parliament of 17 April 2013 on the closure of the accounts of the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2011

text:
               16.11.2013

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 308/344

         DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 17 April 2013
   on the closure of the accounts of the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2011
   (2013/617/EU)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2011,

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the annual accounts of the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2011, together with the replies of the Joint Undertaking (1),

               —

               having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 12 February 2013 (05755/2013 — C7-0040/2013),

               —

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

               —

               having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (2), and in particular Article 185 thereof,

               —

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

               —

               having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 71/2008 of 20 December 2007 setting up the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking (4), and in particular Article 11(4) thereof,

               —

               having regard to the Financial Rules of the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking adopted by Decision of its Governing Board on 7 November 2008,

               —

               having regard to Opinion No 2/2011 on the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking’s Financial Rules, delivered by the Court of Auditors on 8 February 2011,

               —

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

               —

               having regard to Rule 77 of, and Annex VI to, its Rules of Procedure,

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A7-0086/2013),

               1.

               Approves the closure of the accounts of the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2011;

               2.

               Instructs its President to forward this Decision to the Executive Director of the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

            The President

         Martin SCHULZ

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 6, 10.1.2013, p. 9.

      (2)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

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

      (4)  OJ L 30, 4.2.2008, p. 1.

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


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82/200/EEC: Council Decision of 22 March 1982 giving a discharge to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the operations of the European Development Fund (1963) (Second EDF) for the financial year 1980

Official Journal L 094 , 08/04/1982 P. 0003 - 0004

++++COUNCIL DECISION  OF 22 MARCH 1982  GIVING A DISCHARGE TO THE COMMISSION IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OPERATIONS OF THE EUROPEAN DEVELOPMENT FUND ( 1963 ) ( SECOND EDF ) FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 1980   ( 82/200/EEC )  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE CONVENTION OF ASSOCIATION BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY AND THE AFRICAN STATES AND MADAGASCAR ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMMUNITY ( 1 ) , SIGNED AT YAOUNDE ON 20 JULY 1963 ,  HAVING REGARD TO COUNCIL DECISION 64/349/EEC OF 25 FEBRUARY 1964 RELATING TO THE ASSOCIATION OF THE OVERSEAS COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES WITH THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ( 2 ) ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE INTERNAL AGREEMENT ON THE FINANCING AND ADMINISTRATION OF COMMUNITY AID ( 3 ) , SIGNED AT YAOUNDE ON 20 JULY 1963 , AND IN PARTICULAR ARTICLE 17 THEREOF ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE FINANCIAL REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN DEVELOPMENT FUND SET UP UNDER THE INTERNAL AGREEMENT ON THE FINANCING AND ADMINISTRATION OF COMMUNITY AID ( 4 ) , AND IN PARTICULAR ARTICLES 7 AND 8 THEREOF ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE COUNCIL DECISIONS OF 30 MAY 1972 AND 30 OCTOBER 1978 ON THE TRANSFER AND UTILIZATION OF THE UNEXPENDED BALANCES OF THE FIRST AND SECOND EDFS ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT AND THE BALANCE SHEET RELATING TO THE OPERATIONS OF THE EUROPEAN DEVELOPMENT FUND ( 1963 ) ( SECOND EDF ) AS AT 31 DECEMBER 1980 ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE REPORT OF THE COURT OF AUDITORS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 1980 TOGETHER WITH THE COMMISSION'S REPLIES ( 5 ) ,  RECALLING THAT , IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EUROPEAN DEVELOPMENT FUND ( 1963 ) ( SECOND EDF ) , ONLY THE COUNCIL , ACTING BY A QUALIFIED MAJORITY , SHALL GIVE A DISCHARGE TO THE COMMISSION IN RESPECT OF THE FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION OF THE FUND ,  WHEREAS REVENUE FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 1980 CONSISTED MAINLY OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE MEMBER STATES , AMOUNTING TO 730 000 000,00 EUROPEAN UNITS OF ACCOUNT , AND OF MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE OF THE FUND ;  WHEREAS , PURSUANT TO THE ABOVEMENTIONED COUNCIL DECISION OF 30 MAY 1972 , AN AMOUNT OF 12 216 927,52 EUROPEAN UNITS OF ACCOUNT WAS TRANSFERRED AS THE UNEXPENDED BALANCE FROM THE FIRST EDF TO THE SECOND EDF ;  WHEREAS , PURSUANT TO THE ABOVEMENTIONED COUNCIL DECISIONS OF 30 MAY 1972 AND 30 OCTOBER 1978 , AN AMOUNT OF 8 070 282,94 EUROPEAN UNITS OF ACCOUNT WAS TRANSFERRED AS THE UNEXPENDED BALANCES OF THE FIRST AND SECOND EDF TO THE THIRD EDF ;  WHEREAS AN ADVANCE OF 13 434 340,17 EUROPEAN UNITS OF ACCOUNT WAS PAID TO THE EUROPEAN DEVELOPMENT FUND ( 1975 ) ( FOURTH EDF ) ;  WHEREAS THE OVERALL IMPLEMENTATION BY THE COMMISSION OF THE OPERATIONS OF THE EUROPEAN DEVELOPMENT FUND  ( 1963 ) ( SECOND EDF ) DURING THE FINANCIAL YEAR 1980 WAS SUCH AS TO WARRANT ITS BEING GIVEN A DISCHARGE IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE OPERATIONS ,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :  ARTICLE 1  THE COUNCIL SHALL CLOSE THE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS OF THE EUROPEAN DEVELOPMENT FUND ( 1963 )  ( SECOND EDF ) AS AT 31 DECEMBER 1980 AS FOLLOWS :   - REVENUE : AT THE SUM OF 734 231 798,62 EUROPEAN UNITS OF ACCOUNT ,   - EXPENDITURE ( PAYMENTS ) : AT THE SUM OF 728 867 741,39 EUROPEAN UNITS OF ACCOUNT .  ARTICLE 2  THE COUNCIL HEREBY GIVES A DISCHARGE TO THE COMMISSION IN RESPECT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OPERATIONS OF THE EUROPEAN DEVELOPMENT FUND ( 1963 )  ( SECOND EDF ) FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 1980 .  DONE AT BRUSSELS , 22 MARCH 1982 .  FOR THE COUNCIL  THE PRESIDENT  L . TINDEMANS  ( 1 ) OJ NO 93 , 11 . 6 . 1964 , P . 1431/64 .  ( 2 ) OJ NO 93 , 11 . 6 . 1964 , P . 1472/64 .  ( 3 ) OJ NO 93 , 11 . 6 . 1964 , P . 1493/64 .  ( 4 ) OJ NO 93 , 11 . 6 . 1964 , P . 1498/64 .  ( 5 ) OJ NO C 344 , 31 . 12 . 1981 , P . 1 .


title: 2014/602/EU: Decision of the European Parliament of 3 April 2014 on the closure of the accounts of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2012

text:
               5.9.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 266/266

         DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 3 April 2014
   on the closure of the accounts of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2012
   (2014/602/EU)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2012,

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the annual accounts of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2012, together with the Authority’s replies (1),

               —

               having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 18 February 2014 (05849/2014 – C7-0054/2014),

               —

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

               —

               having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (2), and in particular Article 185 thereof,

               —

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

               —

               having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Securities and Markets Authority) (4), and in particular Article 64 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 of 19 November 2002 on the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (5),

               —

               having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1271/2013 of 30 September 2013 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 208 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (6), and in particular Article 108 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Rule 77 of, and Annex VI to, its Rules of Procedure,

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinion of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (A7-0231/2014),

               1.

               Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2012;

               2.

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

            The President

         Martin SCHULZ

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 365, 13.12.2013, p. 197.

      (2)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

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

      (4)  OJ L 331, 15.12.2010, p. 84.

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

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


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82/179/EEC: Council Decision of 16 March 1982 concerning the conclusion of the Protocol extending the Arrangement regarding international trade in textiles

Official Journal L 083 , 29/03/1982 P. 0008 Spanish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 15 P. 0220  Portuguese special edition Chapter 11 Volume 15 P. 0220

++++COUNCIL DECISION OF 16 MARCH 1982 CONCERNING THE CONCLUSION OF THE PROTOCOL EXTENDING THE ARRANGEMENT REGARDING INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN TEXTILES  ( 82/179/EEC )  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY , AND IN PARTICULAR ARTICLE 113 THEREOF ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE COMMISSION ,  WHEREAS THE COMMISSION HAS PARTICIPATED , ON BEHALF OF THE COMMUNITY , IN THE NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE ARRANGEMENT REGARDING INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN TEXTILES ; WHEREAS THESE NEGOTIATIONS RESULTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PROTOCOL TO WHICH WERE ANNEXED THE CONCLUSIONS ADOPTED ON 22 DECEMBER 1981 BY THE TEXTILES COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED BY THE ARRANGEMENT ;  WHEREAS THE COMMUNITY SHOULD ACCEPT THE EXTENSION OF THE ARRANGEMENT ON THE CONDITIONS SET OUT IN THE AFORESAID PROTOCOL AND THE CONCLUSIONS ANNEXED THERETO ,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :  ARTICLE 1  THE PROTOCOL EXTENDING THE ARRANGEMENT REGARDING INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN TEXTILES , TO WHICH ARE ANNEXED THE CONCLUSIONS ADOPTED BY THE TEXTILES COMMITTEE ON 22 DECEMBER 1981 , IS HEREBY APPROVED ON BEHALF OF THE COMMUNITY .  THE TEXTS REFERRED TO IN THE FIRST SUBPARAGRAPH ARE ATTACHED TO THIS DECISION .  ARTICLE 2  THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL IS AUTHORIZED TO DESIGNATE THE PERSON EMPOWERED TO NOTIFY ACCEPTANCE AS REFERRED TO IN POINT 3 OF THE PROTOCOL SO THAT IT SHALL BE BINDING ON THE COMMUNITY .  DONE AT BRUSSELS , 16 MARCH 1982 .  FOR THE COUNCIL  THE PRESIDENT  P . DE KEERSMAEKER


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97/420/JHA: Council Decision of 26 June 1997 on monitoring the implementation of instruments adopted concerning asylum

Official Journal L 178 , 07/07/1997 P. 0006 - 0007

COUNCIL DECISION of 26 June 1997 on monitoring the implementation of instruments adopted concerning asylum (97/420/JHA)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and in particular Article K.3 (2) (a) thereof,Having regard to the priority work programme adopted by the Council on 30 November 1993, calling in particular for the preparation of an annual report on achievements in the fields of justice and home affairs and to the Council Resolution on 14 October 1996, laying down the priorities for cooperation in the field of justice and home affairs for the period from 1 July 1996 to 30 June 1998 (1),Having regard to the resolutions of the European Parliament adopted in the field of asylum,Whereas Article K.1 (1) of the Treaty states that Member States are to regard asylum policy as a matter of common interest;Whereas monitoring of the implementation by Member States of the instruments adopted in this area will reveal the practical effect of the Council's work in this matter and provide useful lessons for its future work,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1Each year, the Presidency shall forward to the Member States a questionnaire designed to show how they have implemented the instruments concerning asylum adopted by the Council and by the Ministers responsible for immigration.The questionnaire shall refer to the following matters:- provisions, policies and practical measures adopted during the preceding year by the Member States in any of the areas covered by the instruments referred to in the first paragraph,- any difficulties encountered in adopting such provisions, policies and practical measures,- the likelihood of provisions, policies and practical measures in the areas referred to in the first indent being adopted in the near future,- practical application of the aforementioned instruments, provisions, policies and practical measures and any difficulties encountered therewith.Article 2On the basis of the questionnaire referred to in Article 1, Member States shall prepare an information note in which they may refer to or include relevant parts of their regular submissions to the Centre for Information, Reflection and Exchange on Asylum (CIREA).Article 3The General Secretariat of the Council shall translate the information notes referred to in Article 2 and make them available to all Member States and to the Commission. It shall also prepare a summary report based on the information notes.Article 4On the basis of the summary report and any other relevant material, for example from UNHCR and, if appropriate, from non-governmental organizations, the Presidency, in conjunction with the Commission, and after consultation of the UNHCR shall draw up a report which shall contain an analysis suggesting inter alia whether there are issues requiring a further exchange of views between Member States and whether any additional measures are necessary.This report shall be examined within the framework of the Council with a view to its submission for consideration by the Council.The Presidency will seek the views of the UNHCR on the report and ensure that any comments are communicated to Member States.Article 5The questionnaire shall be sent to the Member States before 1 July each year and Member States shall submit their information notes before 1 October following.The first questionnaire shall cover implementation for the period up to 1 July 1997.Done at Luxembourg, 26 June 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentH. VAN MIERLO(1) OJ No C 319, 26. 10. 1996, p. 1.


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95/542/Euratom, ECSC: Council Decision of 20 December 1995 on the conclusion on behalf of the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Atomic Energy Community of the Interim Agreement between the European Community, the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other, on trade and trade-related matters

Official Journal L 311 , 23/12/1995 P. 0021 - 0021

COMMISSION DECISION of 20 December 1995 on the conclusion on behalf of the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Atomic Energy Community of the Interim Agreement between the European Community, the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other, on trade and trade-related matters (95/542/Euratom, ECSC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular the first paragraph of Article 95 thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular the second paragraph of Article 101 thereof,Whereas, pending the entry into force of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement signed in Luxembourg on 14 June 1994, it is necessary to approve the Interim Agreement between the European Community, the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part, on trade and trade-related matters signed in Brussels on 1 June 1995;Whereas the conclusion of the Interim Agreement is necessary to attain the objectives of the Community set out in particular in Articles 2 and 3 of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and whereas the Treaty did not make provision for all the cases covered by this Decision;Having consulted the Consultative Committee and with the assent of the Council, given on 4 December 1995,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The Interim Agreement between the European Community, the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part, on trade and trade-related matters, together with the Protocol and the declarations, are hereby approved on behalf of the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Atomic Energy Community.Article 2The President of the Commission shall give the notification provided for in Article 36 of the Interim Agreement on behalf of the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Atomic Energy Committee.Done at Brussels, 20 December 1995.For the CommissionThe PresidentJacques SANTER


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96/670/CFSP: Council Decision of 22 November 1996 adopted on the basis of Article J.4 (2) of the Treaty on European Union on the elaboration and implementation of a Joint Action by the Union in the Great Lakes Region

Official Journal L 312 , 02/12/1996 P. 0003 - 0003

COUNCIL DECISION of 22 November 1996 adopted on the basis of Article J.4 (2) of the Treaty on European Union on the elaboration and implementation of a Joint Action by the Union in the Great Lakes Region (96/670/CFSP)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article J.4 (2) thereof,Having regard to the Declaration on Western European Union (WEU), set out in the Final Act signed when the Treaty on European Union was adopted,Whereas the Council today adopted on the basis of Article J.3 of the Treaty on European Union a Joint Action on the Great Lakes Region,Whereas the implementation of this Joint Action has defence implications and may, in particular, require the use of military means; whereas, in these circumstances, use should be made of the Western European Union,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The European Union hereby requests the WEU to examine as a matter of urgency how it can, for its part, contribute to the optimum use of the operational resources available.Article 2This Decision is notified to the WEU in accordance with the conclusions adopted by the Council on 14 May 1996 on the forwarding of European Union documents to the WEU.Article 3This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.It shall be published in the Official Journal.Done at Brussels, 22 November 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. BURTON


title: 2013/120/EU: Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of 6 March 2013 appointing a Judge to the General Court

text:
               8.3.2013

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 65/22

         DECISION OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES
   of 6 March 2013
   appointing a Judge to the General Court
   (2013/120/EU)
   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)

               Under Articles 5 and 7 of the Protocol on the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union and following the resignation of Mr Nils WAHL, a Judge should be appointed to the General Court for the remainder of Mr Nils WAHL's term of office, which runs until 31 August 2013.

               (2)

               Mr Carl WETTER has been proposed for the vacant post.

               (3)

               The panel set up by Article 255 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union has given its opinion on Mr Carl WETTER’s suitability to perform the duties of a Judge of the General Court,

         HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Mr Carl WETTER is hereby appointed Judge to the General Court for the period from the date of the entry into force of this Decision to 31 August 2013.
   Article 2
   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, 6 March 2013.

            The President

         R. MONTGOMERY