title: 2007/311/EC: Council Decision of 19 April 2007 on the signing and provisional application of a Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union

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               8.5.2007

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 118/7

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 19 April 2007
   on the signing and provisional application of a Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union
   (2007/311/EC)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 310 thereof, in conjunction with the second sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2),
   Having regard to the 2003 Act of Accession, and in particular Article 6(2) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 10 February 2004 the Council authorised the Commission, on behalf of the European Community and its Member States, to open negotiations with Algeria with a view to adjusting the Euro Mediterranean Association Agreement establishing an association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, of the other part, in order to take account of the accession of the new Member States to the European Union.

               (2)

               These negotiations have been completed to the satisfaction of the Commission.

               (3)

               The text of the Protocol negotiated with the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria provides, in Article 8(2), for the provisional application of the Protocol before its entry into force.

               (4)

               Subject to its possible conclusion at a later date, the Protocol must be signed on behalf of the Community and its Member States and applied provisionally,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign, on behalf of the European Community and its Member States, the Protocol to the Euro Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union (1).
   Article 2
   The European Community and its Member States hereby agree to apply provisionally the terms of the Protocol, subject to its possible conclusion at a later date.

      Done at Luxembourg, 19 April 2007.

            For the Council

            The President

         B. ZYPRIES

      (1)  See the Protocol attached to this Decision.
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               8.5.2007

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 118/8

         PROTOCOL
   to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union
   THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM,
   THE CZECH REPUBLIC,
   THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK,
   THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY,
   THE REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA,
   THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC,
   THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN,
   THE FRENCH REPUBLIC,
   IRELAND,
   THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC,
   THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS,
   THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA,
   THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA,
   THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG,
   THE REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY,
   THE REPUBLIC OF MALTA,
   THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS,
   THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA,
   THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND,
   THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC,
   THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA,
   THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC,
   THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND,
   THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN,
   THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND,
   hereinafter referred to as ‘EC Member States’, represented by the Council of the European Union, and
   THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Community’, represented by the Council of the European Union and the European Commission,
   of the one part, and
   THE PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ALGERIA, hereinafter referred to as ‘Algeria’,
   of the other part,
   WHEREAS the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, of the other part (1), hereinafter referred to as ‘the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement’, was signed in Valencia on 22 April 2002 and entered into force on 1 September 2005;
   WHEREAS the Treaty concerning the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union was signed in Athens on 16 April 2003 and entered into force on 1 May 2004;
   WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 6(2) of the 2003 Act of Accession, the accession of the new Contracting Parties to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement is to be agreed by the conclusion of a protocol to the said Agreement;
   WHEREAS consultations pursuant to Article 21 of the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement have taken place in order to ensure that account has been taken of the mutual interests of the Community and Algeria,
   HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   The Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic hereby become Parties to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, of the other part, and shall respectively adopt and take note, in the same manner as the other EC Member States of the texts of the Agreement, as well as of the joint declarations, unilateral declarations and exchanges of letters.
   Article 2
   To take account of the recent institutional developments within the European Union, the Parties agree that following expiry of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, existing provisions in the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement referring to the European Coal and Steel Community shall be deemed to refer to the European Community, which has taken over all rights and obligations contracted by the European Coal and Steel Community.
   CHAPTER I
   AMENDMENTS TO THE EURO-MEDITERRANEAN AGREEMENT, AND IN PARTICULAR TO ITS ANNEXES AND PROTOCOLS
   Article 3
   Rules of Origin
   Protocol 6 is hereby amended as follows:

               1.

               Article 19(4) shall be replaced by the following:
               ‘4.   Movement certificates EUR.1 issued retrospectively shall be endorsed with one of the following phrases:

                           ES

                           “EXPEDIDO A POSTERIORI”

                           CS

                           “VYSTAVENO DODATEČNĚ”

                           DA

                           “UDSTEDT EFTERFØLGENDE”

                           DE

                           “NACHTRÄGLICH AUSGESTELLT”

                           ET

                           “TAGANTJÄRELE VÄLJA ANTUD”

                           EL

                           “ΕΚΔΟΘΕΝ ΕΚ ΤΩΝ ΥΣΤΕΡΩΝ”

                           EN

                           “ISSUED RETROSPECTIVELY”

                           FR

                           “DÉLIVRÉ A POSTERIORI”

                           IT

                           “RILASCIATO A POSTERIORI”

                           LV

                           “IZSNIEGTS RETROSPEKTĪVI”

                           LT

                           “RETROSPEKTYVUSIS IŠDAVIMAS”

                           HU

                           “KIADVA VISSZAMENŐLEGES HATÁLLYAL”

                           MT

                           “MAĦRUĠ RETROSPETTIVAMENT”

                           NL

                           “AFGEGEVEN A POSTERIORI”

                           PL

                           “WYSTAWIONE RETROSPEKTYWNIE”

                           PT

                           “EMITIDO A POSTERIORI”

                           SL

                           “IZDANO NAKNADNO”

                           SK

                           “VYDANÉ DODATOČNE”

                           FI

                           “ANNETTU JÄLKIKÄTEEN”

                           SV

                           “UTFÄRDAT I EFTERHAND”

                           AR

                        “
                              ” ’

               2.

               Article 20(2) shall be replaced by the following:
               ‘2.   The duplicate issued in this way shall be endorsed with one of the following words:

                           ES

                           “DUPLICADO”

                           CS

                           “DUPLIKÁT”

                           DA

                           “DUPLIKAT”

                           DE

                           “DUPLIKAT”

                           ET

                           “DUPLIKAAT”

                           EL

                           “ΑΝΤΙΓΡΑΦΟ”

                           EN

                           “DUPLICATE”

                           FR

                           “DUPLICATA”

                           IT

                           “DUPLICATO”

                           LV

                           “DUBLIKĀTS”

                           LT

                           “DUBLIKATAS”

                           HU

                           “MÁSODLAT”

                           MT

                           “DUPLIKAT”

                           NL

                           “DUPLICAAT”

                           PL

                           “DUPLIKAT”

                           PT

                           “SEGUNDA VIA”

                           SL

                           “DVOJNIK”

                           SK

                           “DUPLIKÁT”

                           FI

                           “KAKSOISKAPPALE”

                           SV

                           “DUPLIKAT”

                           AR

                        “
                              ” ’

               3.

               Annex IV shall be replaced by the following:
               ‘Spanish version
               El exportador de los productos incluidos en el presente documento [autorización aduanera no … (2)] declara que, salvo indicación en sentido contrario, estos productos gozan de un origen preferencial … (3).
               Czech version
               Vývozce výrobků uvedených v tomto dokumentu (číslo povolení … (2)) prohlašuje, že kromě zřetelně označených mají tyto výrobky preferenční původ v … (3).
               Danish version
               Eksportøren af varer, der er omfattet af nærværende dokument, (toldmyndighedernes tilladelse nr. … (2)), erklærer, at varerne, medmindre andet tydeligt er angivet, har præferenceoprindelse i … (3).
               German version
               Der Ausführer (Ermächtigter Ausführer; Bewilligungs-Nr. … (2)) der Waren, auf die sich dieses Handelspapier bezieht, erklärt, dass diese Waren, soweit nicht anders angegeben, präferenzbegünstigte … (3) Ursprungswaren sind.
               Estonian version
               Käesoleva dokumendiga hõlmatud toodete eksportija (tolliameti kinnitus nr … (2)) deklareerib, et need tooted on … (3) sooduspäritoluga, välja arvatud juhul, kui on selgelt näidatud teisiti.
               Greek version
               Ο εξαγωγέας των προϊόντων που καλύπτονται από το παρόν έγγραφο [άδεια τελωνείου υπ’ αριθ. … (2)] δηλώνει ότι, εκτός εάν δηλώνεται σαφώς άλλως, τα προϊόντα αυτά είναι προτιμησιακής καταγωγής … (3).
               English version
               The exporter of the products covered by this document (customs authorisation No … (2)) declares that, except where otherwise clearly indicated, these products are of … (3) preferential origin.
               French version
               L’exportateur des produits couverts par le présent document [autorisation douanière no … (2)] déclare que, sauf indication claire du contraire, ces produits ont l’origine préférentielle … (3).
               Italian version
               L’esportatore delle merci contemplate nel presente documento [autorizzazione doganale n. … (2)] dichiara che, salvo indicazione contraria, le merci sono di origine preferenziale … (3).
               Latvian version
               Eksportētājs produktiem, kuri ietverti šajā dokumentā (muitas pilnvara Nr. … (2)), deklarē, ka, izņemot tur, kur ir citādi skaidri noteikts, šiem produktiem ir priekšrocību izcelsme no … (3).
               Lithuanian version
               Šiame dokumente išvardintų prekių eksportuotojas (muitinės liudijimo Nr … (2)) deklaruoja, kad, jeigu kitaip nenurodyta, tai yra (3) preferencinės kilmės prekės.
               Hungarian version
               A jelen okmányban szereplő áruk exportőre (vámfelhatalmazási szám: … (2)) kijelentem, hogy eltérő egyértelmű jelzés hianyában az áruk preferenciális … (3) származásúak.
               Maltese version
               L-esportatur tal-prodotti koperti b’dan id-dokument (awtorizzazzjoni tad-dwana nru. … (2)) jiddikjara li, ħlief fejn indikat b’mod ċar li mhux hekk, dawn il-prodotti huma ta’ oriġini preferenzjali … (3).
               Dutch version
               De exporteur van de goederen waarop dit document van toepassing is (douanevergunning nr. … (2)), verklaart dat, behoudens uitdrukkelijke andersluidende vermelding, deze goederen van preferentiële … oorsprong zijn (3).
               Polish version
               Eksporter produktów objętych tym dokumentem (upoważnienie władz celnych nr … (2)) deklaruje, że z wyjątkiem gdzie jest to wyraźnie określone, produkty te mają … (3) preferencyjne pochodzenie.
               Portuguese version
               O exportador dos produtos cobertos pelo presente documento [autorização aduaneira n.o … (2)], declara que, salvo expressamente indicado em contrário, estes produtos são de origem preferencial … (3).
               Slovenian version
               Izvoznik blaga, zajetega s tem dokumentom (pooblastilo carinskih organov št. … (2)) izjavlja, da, razen če ni drugače jasno navedeno, ima to blago preferencialno … (3) poreklo.
               Slovak version
               Vývozca výrobkov uvedených v tomto dokumente [číslo povolenia … (2)] vyhlasuje, že okrem zreteľne označených, majú tieto výrobky preferenčný pôvod v … (3).
               Finnish version
               Tässä asiakirjassa mainittujen tuotteiden viejä (tullin lupa nro … (2)) ilmoittaa, että nämä tuotteet ovat, ellei toisin ole selvästi merkitty, etuuskohteluun oikeutettuja … (3) alkuperätuotteita.
               Swedish version
               Exportören av de varor som omfattas av detta dokument (tullmyndighetens tillstånd nr … (2)) försäkrar att dessa varor, om inte annat tydligt markerats, har förmånsberättigande … ursprung (3).
               Arabic version

               … (4)

               (Place and date)
               … (5)

               (Signature of exporter; in addition the name of the person signing the declaration has to be indicated in clear script)

         Article 4
   Chair of the Association Committee
   The following paragraph 4 shall be added to Article 96:

      ‘4.   The Association Committee shall be chaired in turn by a representative of the European Commission and by a representative of the Government of Algeria.’

   CHAPTER II
   TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
   Article 5
   Proofs of origin and administrative cooperation
   Requests for subsequent verification of proof of origin issued under the preferential agreements or autonomous arrangements applied between Algeria and a new EC Member State may be made by the competent customs authorities of either Algeria or the new Member States and accepted by those authorities for a period of three years after the issue of the proof of origin concerned.
   GENERAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS
   Article 6
   This Protocol shall form an integral part of the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement.
   Article 7
   1.   This Protocol shall be approved by the Community, by the Council of the European Union acting on behalf of the Member States, and by Algeria in accordance with their own procedures.
   2.   The Parties shall notify each other of the completion of the procedures referred to in paragraph 1. The instruments of approval shall be deposited with the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union.
   Article 8
   1.   This Protocol shall enter into force on the first day of the first month following the date of the deposit of the last instrument of approval.
   2.   This Protocol shall apply provisionally with effect from 1 September 2005.
   Article 9
   This Protocol shall be drawn up in duplicate in each of the official languages of the Parties, each of these texts being equally authentic.
   Article 10
   The texts of the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement, including the Annexes and Protocols forming an integral part thereof, and of the Final Act, including the declarations attached thereto, shall be drawn up in the Czech, Estonian, Hungarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Slovak and Slovenian languages and these texts shall be authentic in the same way as the original texts. The Association Council shall approve these texts.

      Съставено в Люксембург на двадесет и четвърти април две хиляди и седма година
      Hecho en Luxemburgo, el veinticuatro de abril de dos mil siete.
      V Lucemburku dne dvacátého čtvrtého dubna dva tisíce sedm.
      Udfærdiget i Luxembourg den fireogtyvende april to tusind og syv.
      Geschehen zu Luxemburg am vierundzwanzigsten April zweitausendsieben.
      Kahe tuhande seitsmenda aasta aprillikuu kahekümne neljandal päeval Luxembourgis.
      Έγινε στο Λουξεμβούργο, στις είκοσι τέσσερις Απριλίου δύο χιλιάδες επτά.
      Done at Luxembourg on the twenty-fourth day of April in the year two thousand and seven.
      Fait à Luxembourg, le vingt-quatre avril deux mille sept.
      Fatto a Lussemburgo, addì ventiquattro aprile duemilasette.
      Luksemburgā, divi tūkstoši septītā gada divdesmit ceturtajā aprīlī.
      Priimta du tūkstančiai septintųjų metų balandžio dvidešimt ketvirtą dieną Liuksemburge.
      Kelt Luxembourgban, a kettőezer hetedik év április havának huszonnegyedik napján.
      Magħmul fil-Lussemburgu, fl-erbgħa u għoxrin jum ta' April tas-sena elfejn u sebgħa
      Gedaan te Luxemburg, de vierentwintigste april tweeduizend zeven.
      Sporządzono w Luksemburgu dnia dwudziestego czwartego kwietnia roku dwa tysiące siódmego.
      Feito no Luxemburgo, em vinte e quatro de Abril de dois mil e sete.
      Încheiat la Luxemburg la douăzeci și patru aprilie, anul două mii șapte.
      V Luxemburgu dňa dvadsiateho štvrtého apríla dvetisíssedem.
      V Luxembourgu, štiriindvajsetega aprila leta dva tisoč sedem.
      Tehty Luxemburgissa kahdentenakymmenentenäneljäntenä päivänä huhtikuuta vuonna kaksituhattaseitsemän.
      Som skedde i Luxemburg den tjugofjärde april tjugohundrasju.

         За държавите-членки
         Por los Estados miembros
         Za členské státy
         For medlemsstaterne
         Für die Mitgliedstaaten
         Liikmesriikide nimel
         Για τα κράτη μέλη
         For the Member States
         Pour les États membres
         Per gli Stati membri
         Dalībvalstu vārdā
         Valstybių narių vardu
         A tagállamok részéről
         Għall-Istati Membri
         Voor de lidstaten
         W imieniu państw członkowskich
         Pelos Estados-Membros
         Pentru statele membre
         Za členské štáty
         Za države članice
         Jäsenvaltioiden puolesta
         På medlemsstaternas vägnar

         За Европейската общност
         Por la Comunidad Europea
         Za Evropské společenství
         For Det Europæiske Fællesskab
         Für die Europäische Gemeinschaft
         Euroopa Ühenduse nimel
         Για την Ευρωπαϊκή Κοινότητα
         For the European Community
         Pour la Communauté européenne
         Per la Comunità europea
         Eiropas Kopienas vārdā
         Europos bendrijos vardu
         Az Európai Közösség részéről
         Għall-Komunità Ewropea
         Voor de Europese Gemeenschap
         W imieniu Wspólnoty Europejskiej
         Pela Communidade Europeia
         Pentru Comunitatea Europeană
         Za Európske spoločenstvo
         Za Evropsko skupnost
         Euroopan yhteisön puolesta
         För Europeiska gemenskapen

         За Народна Демократична Република Алжир
         Por la República Argelina Democrática y Popular
         Za alžírskou demokratickou a lidovou republiku
         For den Demokratiske Folkerepublik Algeriet
         Für die Demokratische Volksrepublik Algerien
         Alžeeria Demokraatliku Rahvavabariigi nimel
         Για την Λαϊκή Δημοκρατία της Αλγερίας
         For the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria
         Pour la République algérienne démocratique et populaire
         Per la repubblica algerina democratica e popolare
         Alžīrijas Tautas Demokrātiskās Republikas vārdā
         Alžyro liaudies demokratinės respublikos vardu
         Az algériai Demokratikus és Népi Köztársaság részéről
         Għar-Repubblika Demokratika tal-Poplu ta' l-Alġerija
         Voor de Democratische Volksrepubliek Algerije
         W imieniu Algierskiej Republiki Ludowo-Demokratycznej
         Pela República Argelina Democrática e Popular
         Pentru Republica Algeriană Democratică și Populară
         Za Alžírsku demokratickú ľudovú republiku
         Za Ljudsko demokratično republiko Alžirijo
         Algerian demokraattisen kansantasavallan puolesta
         För Demokratiska folkrepubliken Algeriet

      (1)  OJ L 265, 10.10.2005, p. 2.

      (2)  When the invoice declaration is made out by an approved exporter within the meaning of Article 23 of the Protocol, the authorisation number of the approved exporter must be entered in this space. When the invoice declaration is not made out by an approved exporter, the words in brackets must be omitted or the space left blank.

      (3)  Origin of products to be indicated. When the invoice declaration relates in whole or in part, to products originating in Ceuta and Melilla within the meaning of Article 38 of the Protocol, the exporter must clearly indicate them in the document on which the declaration is made out by means of the symbol ‘CM’.

      (4)  These indications may be omitted if the information is contained on the document itself.

      (5)  See Article 22(5) of the Protocol. In cases where the exporter is not required to sign, the exemption of signature also implies the exemption of the name of the signatory.’


title: Council Decision of 6 November 1973 concluding the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt on the supply of flour of common wheat as food aid

text:
No L 336/ 6                      Official Journal of the European Communities                            6 . 12. 73
                                             COUNCIL DECISION
                                              of 6 November 1.972
             concluding the Agreement between the European Economic Community and
              the Arab Republic of Egypt on the supply of flour of common wheat as food aid
                                                  (73/364/ EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN                                 HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :
COMMUNITIES,
                                                                                Article 1
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Economic Community, and in particular Articles 113,         The Agreement between the European Economic
114 and 228 thereof ;                                       Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt on the
                                                            supply of flour of common wheat as food aid, the text
Having regard to the Recommendation from the                of which is annexed hereto, is hereby concluded on
Commission ;                                                behalf of the Community.
Whereas the European Economic Community has
deposited a Declaration of provisional application of                             Article 2
the 1971 Food Aid Convention ; whereas that Conven
tion has been applicable since 1 July 1971 ;                The President of the Council is hereby authorized to
                                                            designate the persons empowered to sign the Agree
Whereas by its letter of 23 November 1971 and 23            ment and to confer on them the necessary powers to
August 1972, the Arab Republic of Egypt has                 bind the Community.
requested food aid ;
Whereas in view of the cereal supply situation ' in
Egypt that country should be accorded, by way of gift,
20 000  metric tons of common wheat under the               Done at Brussels, 6 November 1973 .
Community Food Aid Programme for 1971 /7-2, and                                        For the Council
13 000 metric tons of soft wheat for the 1972/ 73
programme . The amount of 33 000 metric tons of soft                                     The President .
wheat will be provided in the form of 21 854 metric
tons of flour of soft wheat,                                                            I. N0RGAARD


title: 2010/792/EU: Commission Decision of 20 December 2010 extending the transitional period concerning the acquisition of agricultural land in Hungary  Text with EEA relevance

text:
               21.12.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 336/60

         COMMISSION DECISION
   of 20 December 2010
   extending the transitional period concerning the acquisition of agricultural land in Hungary
   (Text with EEA relevance)
   (2010/792/EU)
   THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
   Having regard to the Treaty of Accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia,
   Having regard to the Act of Accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia, and in particular point 2 of Chapter 3 of Annex X thereto,
   Having regard to the request made by Hungary,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The 2003 Act of Accession provides that Hungary may maintain in force, under the conditions laid down therein, for a 7-year period following the accession, expiring on 30 April 2011, prohibitions on the acquisition of agricultural land by natural persons who are non-residents or non-nationals of Hungary and by legal persons. This is a temporary exception to the free movement of capital as guaranteed by Articles 63 to 66 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. This transitional period may only be extended for a further 3 years.

               (2)

               On 10 September 2010, Hungary requested to extend the transitional period concerning the acquisition of agricultural land by 3 years.

               (3)

               The main reason for the transitional period was the need to safeguard the socioeconomic conditions for agricultural activities following the introduction of the single market and the transition to the common agricultural policy in Hungary. In particular, it aimed to meet concerns raised about the possible impact on the agricultural sector of liberalising the acquisition of agricultural land due to initial large differences in land prices and income compared with Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom (hereinafter ‘the EU-15’). The transitional period was also designed to ease the process of privatisation and restitution of agricultural land to farmers, and the Commission, in its Report of 16 July 2008 on the Review of the transitional measures for the acquisition of agricultural real estate set out in the 2003 Accession Treaty (hereinafter the ‘Mid-Term Review’) already emphasised the importance of the completion of this policy by the end of the foreseen transitional period. (1)

               (4)

               Despite the increasing convergence of land prices in Hungary with those prevailing in the EU-15 after Hungary’s accession to the European Union, a 3- to 20-fold difference in average land prices still persists according to information submitted by Hungary. Although the complete convergence in land prices was neither expected nor seen as a necessary condition for terminating the transitional period, the noticeable differences in prices between Hungary and EU-15 are such as they may still hinder smooth progress towards price convergence. Similarly, the gap between the income of agricultural workers and farmers in Hungary and income in the EU-15 decreased but continues to exist. Furthermore, according to data from Eurostat, the agricultural sector of Hungary was hit relatively severely by the recent global financial and economic crisis with real agricultural income per worker falling by the highest rate in the Union (about 30 per cent against a Union average of about 12 per cent) in 2009. Lower income has been coupled with worse credit conditions relative to those in most of the EU-15 countries, both as regards nominal interest rates and the volume of credit available for farmers. The expected increased presence in Hungary of new financial institutions from EU-15 after the accession of Hungary was hampered by the financial and economic crisis.

               (5)

               Although the restitution process has advanced during the transitional period, it encountered difficulties in particular since 2008, and has thus not yet been completed. A similar trend can be observed as regards privatisation of agricultural land. The lack of certainty of property rights as well as underdeveloped credit and insurance facilities for farmers further weaken the Hungarian agricultural land market and still hinder its proper functioning.

               (6)

               Against this background, it can be anticipated, as do the Hungarian authorities, that the lifting of the restrictions on 1 May 2011 would exert pressure on the land prices in Hungary. Moreover, taking into account the high number of participants, the very fragmented ownership structure of the agricultural land market, which has not changed significantly since accession, and the predominance of land leasing, the impact would likely be felt throughout the entire sector. Therefore, a threat of serious disturbances on the Hungarian agricultural land market upon the expiry of the transitional period exists.

               (7)

               An extension of 3 years to the transitional period referred to in point 2 of Chapter 3 of Annex X to the Act of Accession should therefore be granted.

               (8)

               In order to fully prepare the market for liberalisation, it continues to be of utmost importance, even amid adverse economic circumstances, to foster the improvement of factors such as credit and insurance facilities for farmers, and the restitution and privatisation of agricultural land during the transitional period, as already emphasised in the Mid-Term Review.

               (9)

               Increased inflow of foreign capital into the agricultural land market also presents potential benefits for this market in Hungary. As emphasised in the Mid-Term Review, foreign investment in the agriculture sector would also have important long-term effects on the provision of capital and know-how, on the functioning of land markets and on agricultural productivity. The progressive loosening of the restrictions on foreign ownership during the transitional period would also contribute to preparing the market for full liberalisation,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The transitional period concerning the acquisition of agricultural land in Hungary referred to in point 2 of Chapter 3 of Annex X to the 2003 Act of Accession shall be extended until 30 April 2014.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 20 December 2010.

            For the Commission

            The President

         José Manuel BARROSO

      (1)  COM(2008) 461 final, 16 July 2008.


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1999/612/CFSP: Council Decision of 13 September 1999 amending Decision 1999/424/CFSP implementing Common Position 1999/318/CFSP concerning additional restrictive measures against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia

Official Journal L 242 , 14/09/1999 P. 0032 - 0039

COUNCIL DECISIONof 13 September 1999amending Decision 1999/424/CFSP implementing Common Position 1999/318/CFSP concerning additional restrictive measures against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia(1999/612/CFSP)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to Common Position 1999/318/CFSP(1) adopted by the Council on 10 May 1999 concerning additional restrictive measures against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY) and Decision 1999/424/CFSP(2) implementing that Common Position,Whereas the list at Article 1 of Decision 1999/424/CFSP needs to be updated in accordance with Article 1(3) of Common Position 1999/318/CFSP,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1Article 1 of Decision 1999/424/CFSP shall be replaced by the following: "Article 1The persons to which the obligation of non-admission referred to in Article 1 of Common Position 1999/318/CFSP applies are the following:>TABLE>"Article 2This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption.Article 3This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal.Done at Luxembourg, 13 September 1999.For the CouncilThe PresidentT. HALONEN(1) OJ L 123, 13.5.1999, p. 3.(2) OJ L 163, 29.6.1999, p. 86.


title: European Parliament decision of 29 November 2007 on the nomination of Henri Grethen as a Member of the Court of Auditors (C6-0307/2007 - 2007/0816(CNS))

text:
C 297 E/154                                      Official Journal of the European Union                            EN        20.11.2008
Thursday 29 November 2007
            P6_TA(2007)0566
            Appointment of a Member of the Court of Auditors (Maarten B. Engwirda)
            European Parliament decision of 29 November 2007 on the nomination of Maarten B. Engwirda as
                             a Member of the Court of Auditors (C6-0306/2007 — 2007/0815(CNS))
            The European Parliament,
            — having regard to Article 247(3) of the EC Treaty and Article 160b(3) of the Euratom Treaty, pursuant to
                 which the Council consulted Parliament (C6-0306/2007),
            — having regard to the fact that at its meeting of 6 November 2007 the Committee on Budgetary Control
                 heard the Council's nominee for membership of the Court of Auditors and considered the nominee's
                 qualifications in light of the criteria laid down by Article 247(2) of the EC Treaty and Article 160b(2) of
                 the Euratom Treaty,
            — having regard to Rule 101 of its Rules of Procedure,
            — having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A6-0437/2007),
            1.    Delivers a favourable opinion on the nomination of Maarten B. Engwirda as a Member of the Court of
            Auditors;
            2.    Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Council and, for information, the Court of
            Auditors and the other institutions of the European Communities, and the audit institutions of the Member
            States.
            P6_TA(2007)0567
            Appointment of a Member of the Court of Auditors (Henri Grethen)
            European Parliament decision of 29 November 2007 on the nomination of Henri Grethen as a
                              Member of the Court of Auditors (C6-0307/2007 — 2007/0816(CNS))
            The European Parliament,
            — having regard to Article 247(3) of the EC Treaty and Article 160b(3) of the Euratom Treaty, pursuant to
                 which the Council consulted Parliament (C6-0307/2007),
            — having regard to the fact that at its meeting of 6 November 2007 the Committee on Budgetary Control
                 heard the Council's nominee for membership of the Court of Auditors and considered the nominee's
                 qualifications in light of the criteria laid down by Article 247(2) of the EC Treaty and Article 160b(2) of
                 the Euratom Treaty,
            — having regard to Rule 101 of its Rules of Procedure,
            — having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A6-0436/2007),
 ---pagebreak--- 20.11.2008        EN                            Official Journal of the European Union                                      C 297 E/155
                                                                                Thursday 29 November 2007
           1.    Delivers a favourable opinion on the nomination of Henri Grethen as a Member of the Court of
           Auditors;
           2.    Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Council and, for information, the Court of
           Auditors and the other institutions of the European Communities, and the audit institutions of the Member
           States.
           P6_TA(2007)0568
           Appointment of a Member of the Court of Auditors (Harald Noack)
           European Parliament decision of 29 November 2007 on the nomination of Harald Noack as a
                            Member of the Court of Auditors (C6-0308/2007 — 2007/0817(CNS))
           The European Parliament,
           — having regard to Article 247(3) of the EC Treaty and Article 160b(3) of the Euratom Treaty, pursuant to
                which the Council consulted Parliament (C6-0308/2007),
           — having regard to the fact that at its meeting of 6 November 2007 the Committee on Budgetary Control
                heard the Council's nominee for membership of the Court of Auditors and considered the nominee's
                qualifications in light of the criteria laid down by Article 247(2) of the EC Treaty and Article 160b(2) of
                the Euratom Treaty,
           — having regard to Rule 101 of its Rules of Procedure,
           — having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A6-0435/2007),
           1.    Delivers a favourable opinion on the nomination of Harald Noack as a Member of the Court of
           Auditors;
           2.    Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Council and, for information, the Court of
           Auditors and the other institutions of the European Communities, and the audit institutions of the Member
           States.
           P6_TA(2007)0569
           Appointment of a Member of the Court of Auditors (Ioannis Sarmas)
           European Parliament decision of 29 November 2007 on the nomination of Ioannis Sarmas as a
                            Member of the Court of Auditors (C6-0309/2007 — 2007/0818(CNS))
           The European Parliament,
           — having regard to Article 247(3) of the EC Treaty and Article 160b(3) of the Euratom Treaty, pursuant to
                which the Council consulted Parliament (C6-0309/2007),


title: 2004/745/EC:Council Decision of 12 July 2004 appointing a Spanish member of the Committee of the Regions

text:
               30.10.2004

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 328/100

      COUNCIL DECISION

   of 12 July 2004
   appointing a Spanish member of the Committee of the Regions
   (2004/745/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 proposal from the Spanish Government,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 22 January 2002 (1) the Council adopted Decision 2002/60/EC appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period 26 January 2002 to 25 January 2006.

               (2)

               A seat as a member of the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the resignation of Mr José BONO MARTINEZ, notified to the Council on 24 June 2004,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Sole Article
   Mr José María BARREDA FONTES, Presidente – Gobierno de Castilla-La Mancha, is hereby appointed a member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr José BONO MARTINEZ for the remainder of his term of office, which runs until 25 January 2006.

      Done at Brussels, 12 July 2004.

            For the Council

            The President

         B. R. BOT

      (1)  OJ L 24, 26.1.2002, p. 38.


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98/682/EC, Euratom: Commission Decision of 20 November 1998 appointing the members, chairmen and vice-chairmen of the expert groups to assist the Commission on the content and direction of the key actions in the field of research and technological development [notified under document number C(1998) 3347] (Text with EEA relevance)

Official Journal L 318 , 27/11/1998 P. 0051 - 0062

COMMISSION DECISION of 20 November 1998 appointing the members, chairmen and vice-chairmen of the expert groups to assist the Commission on the content and direction of the key actions in the field of research and technological development (notified under document number C(1998) 3347) (Text with EEA relevance) (98/682/EC, Euratom)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,Having regard to Commission Decision 98/610/EC, Euratom of 22 October 1998 setting up expert groups assisting the Commission on the content and direction of the key actions in the field of research and technological development (1),Whereas Article 3(1) of Decision 98/610/EC, Euratom provides that the Commission shall set the groups up, ensuring that they have a balanced composition, taking account of the geographical origin and sector of origin of their members (in particular industry and services, research and innovation, users and public regulatory authorities and socio-economic circles); whereas it shall also endeavour to ensure the best possible balance between the participation of women and men;Whereas, for the purposes of appointing the members of the expert groups, the Commission will assess all the applications in the light of the selection criteria set out in point A paragraph 2 of the Annex to Decision 98/610/EC, Euratom; whereas, on the basis of that assessment, the commission will appoint the members of the expert groups in accordance with the provisions of Article 3(1) of that Decision and Section B of the Annex to the Decision;Whereas, in accordance with Article 4(1) of Decision 98/610/EC, Euratom, the members of the expert groups will be appointed by the Commission in a personal capacity for a period of two years; whereas their appointment may be renewed once, for a maximum of two years;Whereas, in accordance with Article4(4) of the abovementioned Decision, the Commission will also appoint the chairman and vice-chairman of each of the expert groups from among their members; whereas, the vice-chairman may not be of the same geographical origin or sector of origin as the chairman;Whereas, in accordance with the fourth recital of Decision 98/610/EC, Euratom, the expert groups are expected to deliver their conclusions in an independent and transparent manner; whereas, as a consequence, the members should act independently of any outside instructions in order to provide the Commission with objective views;Whereas, in the light of this, it is necessary that the members inform the Commission on the basis of the agenda, before each meeting of all interests which could be considered as prejudicial to their independence; whereas they should abstain from discussions on a topic on which they have a conflict of interests;Whereas, for this purpose, the experts selected should, before each meeting of the expert groups, sign a declaration in which they certify that, on the basis of the agenda, no conflict of interest exists which could be prejudicial to their independence;Whereas, without prejudice to Article 214 of the Treaty establishing the European Community and Article 194 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, the members should be required not to divulge information given in the context of the work of the expert groups when it has been indicated to them that this information is subject to a request for confidentiality;Whereas, when a member is in breach of these requirements for independence and confidentiality, he/she should be considered as no longer being in a position to contribute effectively to the group's work, in accordance with Article 4 of Decision 98/610/EC, Euratom;Whereas the members of the expert groups and the 17 chairmen and 17 vice-chairmen of those groups should be appointed, and the confidentiality of their work and the independence of the members guaranteed,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1 The persons listed in Annex I are hereby appointed as members of the expert groups set up by Decision 98/610/EC, Euratom.Article 2 The persons listed in Annex II are hereby appointed as chairmen or vice-chairmen of the expert groups mentioned in Article 1.Article 3 The persons referred to in Articles 1 and 2 are required to respect the conditions of independence and confidentiality set out in Annex III.Article 4 This Decision shall take effect from the day of its adoption.Done at Brussels, 20 November 1998.For the CommissionÉdith CRESSONMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 290, 29. 10. 1998, p. 57.ANNEX I >TABLE>ANNEX II >TABLE>ANNEX III Conditions concerning the independence of the members and the confidentiality of their work A. Confidentiality of work Without prejudice to Article 214 of the Treaty establishing the European Community and Article 194 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, the members are required not to divulge information given in the context of the work of the expert groups when it has been indicated to them that this information is subject to a request for confidentiality.B. Independence of the members 1. The members will inform the Commission of all interests which could be considered as prejudicial to their independence.2. Before each meeting, the members will declare to the Commission, on the basis of the agenda, any particular interests which could be considered prejudicial to their independence. They will abstain from discussions on a topic on which they have a conflict of interests.3. For this purpose, the experts selected should, before each meeting of the expert groups, sign the declaration in the Appendix, in which they certify that there is no conflict of interests.C. Breaches When a member is in breach of the requirements set out above, he/she will be considered as no longer being in a position to contribute effectively to the group's work, in accordance with Article 4 of Decision 98/610/EC, Euratom.Appendix DECLARATION ON CONFLICTS OF INTEREST >START OF GRAPHIC>(Tick the appropriate box)Declaration of absence of conflicts of interest on the basis of the agenda for the meeting of .............................. I the undersigned, Mr/Ms .............................. , certify that, on the basis of the agenda for the current meeting, no conflict of interest exists that could be considered as being prejudicial to my independence. I the undersigned, Mr/Ms .............................. , declare that, on the basis of the agenda for the current meeting, a possible conflict of interest that could be considered as being prejudicial to my independence exists with respect to the following work of the expert group in which I participate:Agenda itemConflict of interestIn addition, if, during a meeting of the expert group in which I participate, I discover any conflict of interest that could be considered as being prejudicial to my independence with any item on the agenda or any subject discussed in the group, I undertake to inform the Commission services immediately.SignatureNames and SurnameDate>END OF GRAPHIC>


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98/238/EC, ECSC: Decision of the Council and the Commission of 26 January 1998 on the conclusion of a Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Tunisia, of the other part

Official Journal L 097 , 30/03/1998 P. 0001 - 0001

DECISION OF THE COUNCIL AND THE COMMISSION of 26 January 1998 on the conclusion of a Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Tunisia, of the other part (98/238/EC, ECSC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 238 in conjunction with the second sentence of Article 228(2), and the second subparagraph of Article 228(3) thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof,After consultation of the Consultative Committee and on the assent of the Council,Having regard to the assent of the European Parliament,Whereas the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Tunisia, of the other part, signed in Brussels on 17 July 1995, should be approved,HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Tunisia, of the other part, the Protocols annexed thereto and the declarations attached to the Final Act are hereby approved on behalf of the European Community and the European Coal and Steel Community.The texts of the Agreement, the Protocols annexed thereto and the Final Act are attached to this Decision.Article 21. The position to be taken by the Community within the Association Council and the Association Committee shall be laid down by the Council, on a proposal from the Commission, or, where appropriate, by the Commission, each in accordance with the corresponding provisions of the Treaties establishing the European Community and the European Coal and Steel Community.2. The President of the Council shall in accordance with Article 79 of the Agreement, preside over the Association Council and present the position of the Community. A representative of the President of the Council shall preside over the Association Committee, in accordance with Article 82 of the Agreement, and present the position of the Community.Article 3The President of the Council shall deposit the act of notification provided for in Article 96 of the Agreement on behalf of the European Community. The President of the Commission shall deposit that act on behalf of the European Coal and Steel Community.Done at Brussels, 26 January 1998.For the CommissionThe PresidentJ. SANTERFor the CouncilThe PresidentR. COOK


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78/688/EEC: Council Decision of 25 July 1978 setting up an Advisory Committee on the Training of Dental Practitioners

Official Journal L 233 , 24/08/1978 P. 0015 - 0016 Finnish special edition: Chapter 16 Volume 1 P. 0041  Greek special edition: Chapter 05 Volume 3 P. 0026  Swedish special edition: Chapter 16 Volume 1 P. 0041  Spanish special edition: Chapter 06 Volume 2 P. 0044  Portuguese special edition Chapter 06 Volume 2 P. 0044

COUNCIL DECISION  of 25 July 1978  setting up an Advisory Committee on the Training of Dental Practitioners  (78/688/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to the draft Decision submitted by the Commission,  Whereas, in its resolution of 6 June 1974 concerning the mutual recognition of diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications, the Council declared itself in favour of the establishment of advisory committees;  Whereas, in the context of the mutual recognition of diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications in dentistry, it is important to ensure a comparably demanding standard of training;  Whereas, to contribute to achieving this objective, it is desirable to set up an Advisory Committee to advise the Commission,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:    Article 1 An Advisory Committee on the Training of Dental Practitioners, hereinafter called "the Committee", shall be set up within the Commission.   Article 2 1. The task of the Committee shall be to help to ensure a comparably demanding standard in the training of dental practitioners in the Community, with regard both to the training of dental practitioners and that of practitioners in specialized dentistry.  2. It shall carry out this task, in particular, by the following means:    - exchange of comprehensive information as to the training methods and the content, level and structure of theoretical and practical courses provided in the Member States,       - discussion and consultation with the object of developing common approaches to the standard to be attained in the training of dental practitioners and, as appropriate, to the structure and content of such training,       - keeping under review the adaptation of the training of dental practitioners to developments in dental science and teaching methods.         3. The Committee shall communicate to the Commission and the Member States its opinions and recommendations including, when it considers it appropriate, suggestions for amendments to be made to the Articles relating to the training of dental practitioners in Directives 78/686/EEC (1) and 78/687/EEC (2).  4. The Committee shall also advise the Commission on any matter which the Commission may refer to it in relation to the training of dental practitioners.   Article 3 1. The Committee shall consist of three experts from each Member State, as follows:    - one expert from the practising profession of dentistry,       - one expert from the relevant faculties of the universities or comparable institutions,       - one expert from the competent authorities of the Member State.         2. There shall be an alternate for each member. Alternates may attend the meetings of the Committee.  3. The members and alternates referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be nominated by the Member States. The members referred to in the first and second idents of paragraph 1 and their alternates shall be nominated upon the proposal of the practising profession and the relevant faculties of universities or comparable institutions. The members and alternates thus nominated shall be appointed by the Council.  (1)See page 1 of this Official Journal. (2)See page 10 of this Official Journal.    Article 4 1. The term of office of a member of the Committee shall be three years. After the expiry of this period the members of the Committee shall remain in office until replacements have been provided for or their term of office is renewed.  2. The term of office of a member may end before expiry of the period of three years by virtue of resignation or death of the member, or his replacement by another person, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 3. Such an appointment shall be for the remainder of the term of office.   Article 5 The Committee shall elect a chairman and two deputy chairmen from its own membership. It shall adopt its own rules of procedure. The agenda for meetings shall be drawn up by the chairman of the Committee in consultation with the Commission.   Article 6 The Committee may set up working parties for, and invite and allow observers or experts to assist it in connection with all the special aspects of its work.   Article 7 Secretariat services for the Committee shall be provided by the Commission.     Done at Brussels, 25 July 1978.  For the Council  The President  K. von DOHNANYI