title: 2009/170/EC,Euratom: Decision of the Council of 16 February 2009 amending the Rules of Procedure of the Court of First Instance of the European Communities as regards the language arrangements applicable to appeals against decisions of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal

text:
               4.3.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 60/3

      DECISION OF THE COUNCIL

   of 16 February 2009
   amending the Rules of Procedure of the Court of First Instance of the European Communities as regards the language arrangements applicable to appeals against decisions of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal
   (2009/170/EC, Euratom)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to Article 64 of the Protocol on the Statute of the Court of Justice,
   In accordance with the procedure laid down in the second subparagraph of Article 245 of the Treaty establishing the European Community and the second subparagraph of Article 160 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,
   Having regard to the request of the Court of Justice of 24 September 2008,
   Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament of 13 January 2009,
   Having regard to the opinion of the Commission of 18 November 2008,
   Whereas the Rules of Procedure of the Court of First Instance should specify the language of the case in an appeal against a decision of the Civil Service Tribunal, as referred to in Articles 9 and 10 of the Annex to the Protocol on the Statute of the Court of Justice,
   HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   The Rules of Procedure of the Court of First Instance of the European Communities of 2 May 1991 (OJ L 136, 30.5.1991, p. 1, as corrected by OJ L 317, 19.11.1991, p. 34), amended on 15 September 1994 (OJ L 249, 24.9.1994, p. 17), 17 February 1995 (OJ L 44, 28.2.1995, p. 64), 6 July 1995 (OJ L 172, 22.7.1995, p. 3), 12 March 1997 (OJ L 103, 19.4.1997, p. 6, as corrected by OJ L 351, 23.12.1997, p. 72), 17 May 1999 (OJ L 135, 29.5.1999, p. 92), 6 December 2000 (OJ L 322, 19.12.2000, p. 4), 21 May 2003 (OJ L 147, 14.6.2003, p. 22), 19 April 2004 (OJ L 132, 29.4.2004, p. 3), 21 April 2004 (OJ L 127, 29.4.2004, p. 108), 12 October 2005 (OJ L 298, 15.11.2005, p. 1), 18 December 2006 (OJ L 386, 29.12.2006, p. 45) and 12 June 2008 (OJ L 179, 8.7.2008, p. 12), are hereby amended as follows:
   before Article 137, there shall be inserted in ‘TITLE 5 — APPEALS AGAINST DECISIONS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION CIVIL SERVICE TRIBUNAL’ an Article 136a, to be worded as follows:

      ‘Article 136a
      Without prejudice to the arrangements laid down in Article 35(2)(b) and (c) and the fourth subparagraph of Article 35(3) of these Rules, in appeals against decisions of the Civil Service Tribunal as referred to in Articles 9 and 10 of the Annex to the Statute of the Court of Justice, the language of the case shall be the language of the decision of the Civil Service Tribunal against which the appeal is brought.’

   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the first day of the second month following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 16 February 2009.

            For the Council

            The President

         O. LIŠKA


title: Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/2314 of 19 December 2016 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA)

text:
                  20.12.2016

                  EN

                  Official Journal of the European Union

                  L 345/62

            COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2016/2314
      of 19 December 2016
      amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA)
      THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
      Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 42(4) and 43(2) thereof,
      Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
      Whereas:

                  (1)

                  On 18 May 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 (1).

                  (2)

                  On 20 June 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/993 (2) which amended Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 by adding two supporting tasks to EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA's mandate, namely capacity building and training of the Libyan Coast Guard and Navy, and contributing to information sharing and the implementation of the United Nations (UN) arms embargo on the high seas off the coast of Libya.

                  (3)

                  The vetting of possible trainees from the Libyan Coast Guard and Navy should be made more efficient by exchanging information with INTERPOL, the International Criminal Court and the United States of America as well as with Member States, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), the European Police Office (EUROPOL) and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex).

                  (4)

                  Information exchange in the context of implementing the UN arms embargo on the high seas off the coast of Libya should be authorised up to the level ‘SECRET UE/EU SECRET’.

                  (5)

                  The possibility should be introduced for EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA to exchange information with INTERPOL in the context of the fight against trafficking in human beings or the arms embargo.

                  (6)

                  In addition, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) should be empowered to authorise the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR) to exchange information with relevant third States and international organisations as necessary to meet the operational needs of EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA.

                  (7)

                  The HR should be authorised to delegate the authorisations to release classified information and to conclude the arrangements to that effect referred to in Decision (CFSP) 2015/778.

                  (8)

                  The necessity for EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA to comply with applicable law when it collects, stores and exchanges personal data and evidence should be emphasised.

                  (9)

                  Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 should be amended accordingly,

            HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
      Article 1
      Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 is amended as follows:

                  (1)

                  in Article 2, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:
                  ‘4.   EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA may collect and store, in accordance with applicable law, personal data concerning persons taken on board ships participating in EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA related to characteristics likely to assist in their identification, including fingerprints, as well as the following particulars, with the exclusion of other personal data: surname, maiden name, given names and any alias or assumed name; date and place of birth, nationality, sex, place of residence, profession and whereabouts; driving licenses, identification documents and passport data. It may transmit such data and data related to the vessels and equipment used by such persons to the relevant law enforcement authorities of Member States and/or to competent Union bodies.’;

                  (2)

                  in Article 2a, paragraph 5 is replaced by the following:
                  ‘5.   Insofar as required by the supporting task referred to in paragraph 1, EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA may collect, store and exchange with Member States, competent Union bodies, UNSMIL, EUROPOL, INTERPOL, Frontex, the International Criminal Court and the United States of America the information, including personal data, gathered for the purpose of the vetting procedures on possible trainees, provided that they have given their consent in writing. Moreover, EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA may collect and store necessary medical information and biometric data on trainees provided that they have given their consent in writing.’;

                  (3)

                  in Article 2b, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
                  ‘1.   As part of its supporting task to contribute to the implementation of the UN arms embargo on the high seas off the coast of Libya, EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA shall gather and exchange information with relevant partners and agencies through the mechanisms in the planning documents in order to contribute to a comprehensive maritime situational awareness in the agreed Area of Operation as defined in the relevant planning documents. Where such information is classified up to “SECRET UE/EU SECRET”, it may be exchanged with relevant partners and agencies in accordance with Council Decision 2013/488/EU (*1) and based on arrangements concluded at the operational level in accordance with Article 12(9) of this Decision, and in full respect of the principles of reciprocity and inclusiveness. Classified information received shall be handled by EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA without any distinction between its staff and solely on the basis of operational requirements.

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

                  (4)

                  in Article 2b, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:
                  ‘3.   In accordance with the relevant UN Security Council Resolutions, including UNSCR 2292 (2016), EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA may, in the course of inspections carried out in accordance with paragraph 2, collect and store evidence directly related to the carriage of items prohibited under the arms embargo on Libya. It may transmit such evidence to the relevant law enforcement authorities of Member States and/or to competent Union bodies in accordance with applicable law.’;

                  (5)

                  Article 12 is replaced by the following:
                  ‘Article 12
                  Release of Information
                  1.   The HR shall be authorised to release to designated third States, international organisations and international agencies, as appropriate and in accordance with the needs of EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA, any EU non-classified documents connected with the deliberations of the Council relating to the operation and covered by the obligation of professional secrecy pursuant to Article 6(1) of the Council's Rules of Procedure (*2). The PSC shall designate on a case-by-case basis the third States, international organisations and international agencies concerned.
                  2.   The HR shall be authorised to release to designated third States, international organisations and international agencies, as appropriate and in accordance with the needs of EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA, and in full respect of the principles of reciprocity and inclusiveness, EU classified information generated for the purposes of the operation, in accordance with Decision 2013/488/EU, as follows:

                              (a)

                              up to the level provided in the applicable Security of Information Agreements concluded between the Union and the third State concerned; or

                              (b)

                              up to the “CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL” level in other cases.

                        The PSC shall designate on a case-by-case basis the third States, international organisations and international agencies concerned.
                  3.   Classified information received shall be handled by EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA without any distinction between its staff and solely on the basis of operational requirements.
                  4.   The HR shall also be authorised to release to the UN, in accordance with the operational needs of EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA, EU classified information up to “RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED” level which are generated for the purposes of EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA, in accordance with Decision 2013/488/EU.
                  5.   The HR shall be authorised to release to INTERPOL relevant information, including personal data, in accordance with the operational needs of EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA.
                  6.   Pending the conclusion of an agreement between the Union and INTERPOL, EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA may exchange such information with the National Central Bureaux of INTERPOL of the Member States, in accordance with arrangements to be concluded between the EU Operation Commander and the Head of the relevant National Central Bureau.
                  7.   In the event of specific operational need, the HR shall be authorised to release to legitimate Libyan authorities any EU classified information up to “RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED” level generated for the purposes of EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA, in accordance with Decision 2013/488/EU.
                  8.   The HR shall be authorised to conclude the arrangements necessary to implement the provisions on information exchange in this Decision.
                  9.   The HR may delegate the authorisations to release information as well as the ability to conclude the arrangements referred to in this Decision to EEAS officials, to the EU Operation Commander or to the EU Force Commander in accordance with section VII of Annex VI to Decision 2013/488/EU.

                     (*2)  Council Decision 2009/937/EU of 1 December 2009 adopting the Council's Rules of Procedure (OJ L 325, 11.12.2009, p. 35).’."

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

         Done at Brussels, 19 December 2016.

               For the Council

               The President

            L. SÓLYMOS

         (1)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 of 18 May 2015 on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) (OJ L 122, 19.5.2015, p. 31).

         (2)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/993 of 20 June 2016 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) (OJ L 162, 21.6.2016, p. 18).


title: 2011/607/EU: Decision of the European Parliament of 10 May 2011 on the closure of the accounts of the European GNSS Supervisory Authority for the financial year 2009

text:
               27.9.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 250/236

         DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 10 May 2011
   on the closure of the accounts of the European GNSS Supervisory Authority for the financial year 2009
   (2011/607/EU)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the European GNSS Supervisory Authority for the financial year 2009,

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the annual accounts of the European GNSS Supervisory Authority for the financial year 2009, together with the Authority’s replies (1),

               —

               having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 15 February 2011 (05892/2011 — C7-0052/2011),

               —

               having regard to Article 276 of the EC Treaty and 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 Council Regulation (EC) No 1321/2004 of 12 July 2004 on the establishment of structures for the management of the European satellite radio-navigation programmes (3), and in particular Article 12 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 (4), 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 (A7-0103/2011),

               1.

               Approves the closure of the accounts of the European GNSS Supervisory Authority for the financial year 2009;

               2.

               Instructs its President to forward this Decision to the Executive Director of the European GNSS Agency (formerly the European GNSS Supervisory 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

         Jerzy BUZEK

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 338, 14.12.2010, p. 114.

      (2)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ L 246, 20.7.2004, p. 1.

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


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Decision No 1296/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 1999 adopting a programme of Community action on pollution-related diseases in the context of the framework for action in the field of public health (1999 to 2001)

Official Journal L 155 , 22/06/1999 P. 0007 - 0012

DECISION No 1296/1999/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCILof 29 April 1999adopting a programme of Community action on pollution-related diseases in the context of the framework for action in the field of public health (1999 to 2001)THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 129 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee(2),Having regard to the Opinion of the Committee of the Regions(3),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 189b of the Treaty(4), in the light of the joint text approved by the Conciliation Committee on 4 February 1999,(1) Whereas pollution-related diseases are growing in importance throughout the Community and raising public concern;(2) Whereas, in accordance with Article 3(O) of the Treaty, Community activities are to include a contribution to the attainment of a high level of health protection;(3) Whereas Article 129 of the Treaty expressly provides for Community competence in this field, insofar as the Community contributes by encouraging cooperation between the Member States and, if necessary, lending support to their action, promoting coordination of their policies and programmes, and fostering cooperation with third countries and the competent international organisations in the sphere of public health; whereas Community action should be directed towards the prevention of diseases, and the promotion of health education and information;(4) Whereas, by helping to improve knowledge and understanding of pollution-related diseases, their association with pollutants and their prevention and to attain a wider dissemination of information about these matters, by ensuring improved comparability of information on these subjects and by developing actions complementary to existing Community programmes and actions, while avoiding unnecessary duplication, this programme will contribute to the achievement of the Community objectives set out in Article 129 of the Treaty;(5) Whereas Article 130r of the Treaty provides that Community policy on the environment shall contribute to protecting human health;(6) Whereas the prevention of pollution-related diseases has to include not only measures aimed at the sources and concentrations of pollutants and on limiting exposure, but also public health actions directed at the public to enable individuals to reduce exposure and mitigate adverse effects on health and whereas data on health effects and on exposure should be collected in parallel with data on concentrations of air pollutants;(7) Whereas, in their Resolution of 11 November 1991 on health and the environment(5), the Council and the Ministers for Health, meeting within the Council, invited the Commission, in close cooperation with the competent authorities of the Member States, to take stock of the knowledge and experience available in the Member States, the Community and international organisations regarding the relationship between health and the environment;(8) Whereas pollution-related diseases were identified as a priority area for Community action in the Commission's communication of 24 November 1993 on the framework for action in the field of public health;(9) Whereas in its Resolution of 16 January 1996 on the Medium-Term Social Action Programme 1995-1997(6) the European Parliament asked the Commission to present, under the proper procedures, the action programme on pollution-related diseases provided for in that communication;(10) Whereas, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, action on matters which do not fall within the exclusive competence of the Community, such as action on pollution-related diseases, should be undertaken by the Community only if and insofar as, by reason of its scale or effects, its objectives can be better achieved by the Community;(11) Whereas this programme should contribute to the provision of information to the public and specific groups and voluntary organisations supporting persons directly or indirectly affected by pollution-related diseases;(12) Whereas the proposed measures in this programme will yield Community added-value by bringing together activities already undertaken in relative isolation at national level and by complementing one another with significant results for the Community as a whole, by contributing to the strengthening of solidarity and cohesion in the Community and by leading, where the need is recognised, to the establishment of best-practice norms and standards;(13) Whereas cooperation with international organisations competent in the sphere of public health and with third countries should be fostered;(14) Whereas a modus vivendi(7) between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission concerning the implementing measures for acts adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 189b of the Treaty was reached on 20 December 1994;(15) Whereas this Decision lays down, for the entire duration of this programme, a financial framework constituting the principal point of reference, within the meaning of point 1 of the Declaration by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of 6 March 1995(8), for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure;(16) Whereas, in order to increase the value and impact of this programme, there should be monitoring and continuous evaluation of the actions undertaken with particular regard to their effectiveness and the achievement of the objectives set, with a view, where appropriate, to making the necessary adjustments;(17) Whereas this programme should last three years in order to help to develop policies and strategies in this field and to take into account any developments that may take place in the general context of the Community framework for action in the field of public health;(18) Whereas it is appropriate to provide for an advisory committee procedure for the implementation of this programme which is appropriate to its limited duration and developmental nature,HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1Duration and general objective of the programme1. A programme of Community action against diseases which are caused, triggered or aggravated by environmental pollution, hereinafter referred to as "this programme", is hereby adopted for the period from 1 January 1999 to 31 December 2001 in the context of the framework for action in the field of public health.2. The general objective of this programme is to help to develop policies and strategies, in the field of health and the environment, focusing on the prevention of pollution-related diseases, including the improvement of knowledge and understanding of health risks associated with them, by:(a) improving information on pollution-related diseases; and(b) improving knowledge and understanding of the assessment and management of these diseases, and the effectiveness of preventive actions.3. The actions to be implemented under this programme and their specific objectives are set out in the Annex.Article 2Implementation1. The Commission shall ensure implementation of the actions set out in the Annex in close cooperation with the Member States, in accordance with Article 5.2. The Commission shall cooperate with institutions and organisations active in the field of pollution-related diseases.Article 3Consistency and complementarityThe Commission shall ensure that there is consistency and complementarity between the actions to be implemented under this programme and those implemented under other relevant Community programmes and actions, in particular the programme of Community action on health monitoring within the framework for action in the field of public health (1997 to 2001) adopted by Decision No 1400/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council(9) and actions in the environmental and research fields.Article 4Budget1. The financial framework for the implementation of this programme for the period referred to in Article 1 is hereby set at EUR 3,9 million.2. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective.Article 5Committee1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee of an advisory nature, composed of the representatives of the Member States and chaired by a representative of the Commission.2. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the committee a draft of the measures to be taken concerning, in particular:(a) the work programme;(b) the criteria and procedures for selecting and financing projects under this programme;(c) the procedure for monitoring and continuous evaluation as referred to in Article 7.The committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft, within a time-limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter, if necessary by taking a vote.The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes; in addition, each Member State shall have the right to ask to have its position recorded in the minutes.The Commission shall take the utmost account of the opinion delivered by the committee. It shall inform the committee on the manner in which its opinion has been taken into account.3. The representative of the Commission shall keep the committee regularly informed about the Commission proposals or Community initiatives and the implementation of programmes in other policy areas which are relevant to the achievement of the objectives of this programme.Article 6International cooperation1. Subject to Article 228 of the Treaty, in the course of implementing this programme, cooperation with third countries and with international organisations competent in the sphere of public health shall be encouraged and implemented as regards the actions covered by this programme in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 5.2. This programme shall be open to participation by the associated countries of central Europe, in accordance with the conditions laid down in the Association Agreements or Additional Protocols relating thereto concerning participation in Community programmes.This programme shall be open to participation by Cyprus and Malta on the basis of additional appropriations in accordance with the same rules as those applied to the countries of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), in accordance with procedures to be agreed with those two countries.Article 7Monitoring and evaluation1. In the implementation of this Decision, the Commission shall take the necessary measures to ensure the monitoring and continuous evaluation of this programme, taking account of the general and specific objectives referred to in Article 1 and in the Annex.2. In the final year of operation of this programme, the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council a full evaluation report together with its conclusions on the need for future actions. This report shall also be submitted to the Economic and Social Committee and to the Committee of the Regions.3. The Commission shall incorporate in the report referred to in paragraph 2 information on Community financing in the various fields of action and on complementarity with the other actions referred to in Article 3, as well as the results of the evaluation referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. The said report should also address developments within the framework for Community action in the field of public health, with regard to the field of action covered by this programme.Done at Luxembourg, 29 April 1999.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentJ. M. GIL-ROBLESFor the CouncilThe PresidentW. MÜLLER(1) OJ C 214, 16.7.1997, p. 7, andOJ C 156, 21.5.1998, p. 21.(2) OJ C 19, 21.1.1998, p. 6.(3) OJ C 64, 27.2.1998, p. 91.(4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 11 March 1998 (OJ C 104, 6.4.1998, p. 136), Council Common Position of 30 April 1998 (OJ C 227, 20.7.1998, p. 10) and Decision of the European Parliament of 8.10.1998 (OJ C 328, 26.10.1998, p. 145). Decision of the Council of 22 April 1999 and Decision of the European Parliament of 14 April 1999.(5) OJ C 304, 23.11.1991, p. 6.(6) OJ C 32, 5.2.1996, p. 24.(7) OJ C 102, 4.4.1996, p. 1.(8) OJ C 102, 4.4.1996, p. 4.(9) OJ L 193, 22.7.1997, p. 1.ANNEXACTIONS AND SPECIFIC OBJECTIVESI. ACTIONS TO IMPROVE INFORMATION ON POLLUTION-RELATED DISEASESObjective:to contribute towards a better understanding of the role of pollutants in the causation and aggravation of diseases in the Community.1. Establishing priorities for the identification of those diseases in which specific pollutants are thought to play a role, inter alia by comparing the prevalence and/or incidence of such diseases with data on environmental factors in the different parts of the Community in order to establish any relationship between them, and by making this information known to the public.2. Examining the quality of epidemiological data for these diseases and identifying where data are lacking, with the aim of contributing to improving the existing basis for developing further European cooperation in the epidemiological field and encouraging the continuation of Community research, taking into account work carried out at international level, including any WHO studies.3. Reviewing data currently available on the toxicology of pollutants involved in these diseases and identifying gaps in knowledge which it would be important to address, taking into account long-term effects and possible synergies between pollutants.II. ACTIONS TO IMPROVE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF POLLUTION-RELATED DISEASESObjective:To improve the level of knowledge and understanding of the assessment and management of pollution-related health risks.1. Contributing to improve the comparability of data used in preventive actions against pollution-related diseases, through exchanges of information.2. Supporting the exchange of information aimed at achieving better public understanding of pollution-related health risks.3. Promoting actions and exchanges of information on the methods of increasing the level of knowledge of the general public and opinion-formers about pollution-related risks to health, their assessment and management; promoting work on the public perceptions of pollution-related risks to health throughout the Community and and of the impact on pollution and health of the various policies; promoting, initially via professionals, knowledge of behaviour patterns, ways of life and eating habits that could reduce the health risks caused by various types of pollution.


title: 2012/538/EU: Council Decision of 24 September 2012 appointing a Maltese alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

text:
               5.10.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 271/3

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 24 September 2012
   appointing a Maltese alternate member of the Committee of the Regions
   (2012/538/EU)
   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 Maltese Government,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 22 December 2009 and on 18 January 2010, the Council adopted Decisions 2009/1014/EU (1) and 2010/29/EU (2) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2010 to 25 January 2015.

               (2)

               An alternate member’s seat has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Noel FORMOSA,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The following is hereby appointed as alternate member to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2015:

               —

               Mr Paul BUTTIGIEG, Mayor of Qala, Gozo.

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

      Done at Brussels, 24 September 2012.

            For the Council

            The President

         A. D. MAVROYIANNIS

      (1)  OJ L 348, 29.12.2009, p. 22.

      (2)  OJ L 12, 19.1.2010, p. 11.


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Council Decision of 10 November 2000 implementing Common Position 2000/696/CFSP concerning the maintenance of specific restrictive measures against Mr Milosevic and persons associated with him

Official Journal L 287 , 14/11/2000 P. 0002 - 0018

Council Decisionof 10 November 2000implementing Common Position 2000/696/CFSP concerning the maintenance of specific restrictive measures against Mr Milosevic and persons associated with him(2000/697/CFSP)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and, in particular, Article 23(2) thereof,Having regard to Common Position 2000/696/CFSP on the maintenance of specific restrictive measures against Mr Milosevic and persons associated with him(1), and in particular Article 1(2) thereof,Having regard to Council Common Position 2000/599/CFSP of 9 October 2000 on support to a democratic Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the immediate lifting of certain restrictive measures(2),Whereas:(1) In order to implement Article 1(2) of Common Position 2000/599/CFSP, the Council has to adopt a list of persons reported for non-admission in the Member States.(2) Council Decision 1999/319/CFSP of 10 May 1999 implementing Common Position 1999/318/CFSP concerning additional restrictive measures(3) against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia should be repealed,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The persons to which the obligation of non-admission referred to in Article 1 of Common Position 2000/696/CFSP applies are the following:>TABLE>Article 2Decision 1999/319/CFSP is hereby repealed.Article 3This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption.Article 4This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal.Done at Brussels, 10 November 2000.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. Josselin(1) See page 1 of this Official Journal.(2) OJ L 261, 14.10.2000, p. 1.(3) OJ L 123, 13.5.1999, p. 1.


title: Political and Security Committee Decision EUPM/3/2007 of 30 November 2007 concerning the appointment of the Head of Mission/Police Commissioner of the European Union Police Mission (EUPM) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH)

text:
               14.12.2007

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 329/63

      POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION EUPM/3/2007
   of 30 November 2007
   concerning the appointment of the Head of Mission/Police Commissioner of the European Union Police Mission (EUPM) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH)
   THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and in particular the third paragraph of Article 25 thereof,
   Having regard to Council Joint Action 2007/749/CFSP of 19 November 2007 on the European Union Police Mission (EUPM) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) (1), and, in particular, Article 17 thereof,
   Having regard to Council Joint Action 2005/824/CFSP of 24 November 2005 on the European Union Police Mission (EUPM) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) (2), and, in particular, Article 9(1) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Article 9(1) of Joint Action 2005/824/CFSP provides that the Council authorises the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to take the relevant decisions in accordance with Article 25 of the Treaty, including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission/Police Commissioner.

               (2)

               On 5 December 2006, the PSC adopted Decision EUPM/1/2006 (3) extending the mandate of Brigadier General Vincenzo Coppola as Head of Mission/Police Commissioner of the European Union Police Mission (EUPM) in Bosnia and Herzegovina until 31 December 2007.

               (3)

               The Secretary General/High Representative has proposed to the PSC that the mandate of Brigadier General Vincenzo Coppola be extended,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   The mandate of Brigadier General Vincenzo Coppola is hereby extended as Head of Mission/Police Commissioner of the European Union Police Mission (EUPM) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, until 31 December 2008.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption.
   It shall apply until 31 December 2008.

      Done at Brussels, 30 November 2007.

            For the Political and Security Committee

            The President

         C. DURRANT PAIS

      (1)  OJ L 303, 21.11.2007, p. 40.

      (2)  OJ L 307, 25.11.2005, p. 55.

      (3)  OJ L 365, 21.12.2006, p. 87.


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EFTA SURVEILLANCE AUTHORITY DECISION No 66/94/COL of 27 June 1994 laying down the methods of control for maintaining the officially brucellosis-free status of bovine herds in certain EFTA States

Official Journal L 247 , 22/09/1994 P. 0039 - 0040

EFTA SURVEILLANCE AUTHORITY DECISION No 66/94/COL of 27 June 1994 laying down the methods of control for maintaining the officially brucellosis-free status of bovine herds in certain EFTA States THE EFTA SURVEILLANCE AUTHORITY,Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as adjusted by the Protocol Adjusting the Agreement on the European Economic Area, in particular Article 17 and Protocol 1 (4) (d) thereof,Having regard to the Act referred to in point 1 of Chapter I of Annex I to the Agreement on the European Economic Area on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (Council Directive 64/432/EEC; hereinafter referred to as 'the Cattle and Swine Act`), and in particular Article 3 (13) thereof,Having regard to the Agreement between the EFTA States on the establishment of a Surveillance Authority and a Court of Justice, as adjusted by the Protocol Adjusting the Agreement between the EFTA States on the establishment of a Surveillance Authority and a Court of Justice, and in particular Article 5 (2) (d) and Protocol 1, Article 1 (e) thereof,Whereas Finland, as stated in a letter dated 7 March 1994, Sweden as stated in a letter dated 28 April 1994 and Norway as stated in a letter dated 29 April 1994 consider themselves to fulfil the requirements in Article 3 (13) of the Cattle and Swine Act;Whereas more than 99,8 % of the bovine herds in Finland, Norway and Sweden have been declared officially brucellosis free within the meaning of Article 2 (e) of the Cattle and Swine Act and as having fulfilled the conditions for this qualification for at least 10 years;Whereas no case of abortion due to brucella infection has been recorded in Sweden, Norway and Finland for at least three years;Whereas in order to maintain this qualification, it is necessary to lay down control measures ensuring its efficacy and which are adapted to the special health situation of bovine herds in Finland, Norway and Sweden;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the EFTA Veterinary Committee assisting the EFTA Surveillance Authority,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:1. By way of derogation from Annex A (II) (A) (1) (c) (ii) to the Cattle and Swine Act the EFTA States or regions thereof referred to in the Annex to this Decision may maintain the officially brucellosis-free status of bovine herds if the following conditions are met:- every bovine animal suspected of being infected with brucellosis must be notified to the competent authorities and must also undergo official investigations for brucellosis including at least two serological blood tests including complement fixation tests as well as microbiological examination of appropriate samples taken in the case of an abortion,- during the period of suspicion which will continue until negative results have been obtained from the tests provided for in the first indent, the officially brucellosis-free status shall be suspended in the case of the herd, in which the suspected bovine animal(s) were found.2. This Decision shall enter into force on 1 July 1994.3. This Decision is addressed to Finland, Sweden and Norway.4. This Decision shall be authentic in the English language.Done at Brussels, 27 June 1994.For the EFTA Surveillance AuthorityPekka SÄILÄCollege MemberANNEX Regions which may maintain their brucellosis-free status based on Article 3 (13) of the Cattle and Swine Act Finland: All regionsNorway: All regionsSweden: All regions.


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93/98/EEC: Council Decision of 1 February 1993 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention on the control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal (Basel Convention)

Official Journal L 039 , 16/02/1993 P. 0001 - 0002 Finnish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 20 P. 0202  Swedish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 20 P. 0202

COUNCIL DECISION of 1 February 1993 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention on the control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal (Basel Convention)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 130s thereof,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,  Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),  Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social (2),  Whereas, by virtue of a Council Decision of 28 October 1988, the Commission participated on behalf of the Community, in consultation with the representatives of the Member States, in the negotiation in the ad hoc working group meetings under the  auspices of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) with a view to preparing a Global Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste;  Whereas, as a result of those negotiations, on 22 March 1989 the Basel Convention on the control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal was adopted and then signed by the Community on the basis of the mandate conferred by a  Council Decision of 21 March 1989;  Whereas the Convention aims to help protect the environment in the area of waste through more stringent control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and other waste and through ecologically sound management thereof; whereas, in this respect,  it determines procedures for controls on imports, exports and transit;  Whereas the Council, by adopting Regulation (EEC) No 259/93 of 1 February 1993 on the supervision and control of shipments of waste, within, into and out of the European Community (3), has established rules to curtail and to control such movements;  whereas these rules are designed, inter alia, to make the existing Community system for the supervision and control of waste movements comply with the requirements of the Basel Convention and the Fourth ACP-EEC Convention;  Whereas, pursuant to its Articles 22 and 23, the Basel Convention is open for ratification, acceptance or approval and accession by States and for formal confirmation or approval by political and/or economic integration organizations,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Article 1  The Convention on the control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal, as adopted in Basel on 22 March 1989, is hereby approved on behalf of the European Economic Community.  The text of the Convention is attached to this Decision.  Article 2  1. The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Community, deposit the instrument of approval with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, as provided for by Article 22 of the Convention (4).  2. The President shall deposit at the same time the declaration of competence annexed to this Decision in conformity with Article 22 (3) of this Convention.  Article 3  This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.  Done at Brussels, 1 February 1993.  For the Council The President N. HELVEG PETERSEN (1) OJ No C 72, 18. 3. 1991, p. 67.(2) OJ No C 31, 6. 2. 1991, p. 27.(3) OJ No L 30, 6. 2. 1993, p. 1.(4) The date of entry into force for the Community of the Convention will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities by  the General Secretariat of the Council.


title: Council Decision (EU) 2015/674 of 20 April 2015 on the acceptance, on behalf of the European Union, of the amended Agreement for the establishment of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean

text:
               30.4.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 111/1

         COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/674
   of 20 April 2015
   on the acceptance, on behalf of the European Union, of the amended Agreement for the establishment of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43(2), in conjunction with Article 218(6)(a), thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The Agreement for the establishment of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) (the ‘Agreement’), was established and approved at the Fifth Session of the FAO Conference in 1949 and entered into force on 20 February 1952.

               (2)

               The European Community became a contracting party to the GFCM through the adoption of Decision 98/416/EC (1) by the Council.

               (3)

               As a consequence of the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon on 1 December 2009, the European Union has replaced and succeeded the European Community.

               (4)

               On 15 November 2013, the Council authorised the Commission to negotiate, on behalf of the Union, amendments to the Agreement on matters falling within the Union's competence.

               (5)

               The Member States and the Commission conducted negotiations as per their respective areas of competence in accordance with the mandate and in close cooperation.

               (6)

               Negotiations were successfully concluded at the GFCM meeting of 19 to 24 May 2014. At that meeting, the GFCM endorsed the text of the amended Agreement.

               (7)

               The purpose of the amendments to the Agreement is to modernise the GFCM and reinforce its role in the conservation of fisheries resources in its area of competence.

               (8)

               The objectives, general principles and functions of the GFCM have been reviewed and broadened to ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of living marine resources and their environment.

               (9)

               The amended Agreement is in line with the principles of the Union's Common Fisheries Policy. It is therefore in the Union's interest to accept the amended Agreement,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The amended Agreement establishing the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean is hereby approved on behalf of the Union.
   The text of the amended Agreement is attached to this Decision.
   Article 2
   The President of the Council shall designate the person empowered to proceed, on behalf of the Union, to notify the FAO of the European Union's acceptance of the amended Agreement (2).
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Luxembourg, 20 April 2015.

            For the Council

            The President

         J. DŪKLAVS

      (1)  Council Decision 98/416/EC of 16 June 1998 on the accession of the European Community to the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (OJ L 190, 4.7.1998, p. 34).

      (2)  The date of entry into force of the amended Agreement will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union by the General Secretariat of the Council.


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2000/578/EC: Council Decision of 18 September 2000 appointing a Belgian member and alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

Official Journal L 243 , 28/09/2000 P. 0034 - 0034

Council Decisionof 18 September 2000appointing a Belgian member and alternate member of the Committee of the Regions(2000/578/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 one seat for a member of the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the resignation of Ms Laurette Onkelinx, and one seat for an alternate member has become vacant following the resignation of Ms Maggy Yerna, notified to the Council on 7 February and 7 June 2000 respectively,Having regard to the proposal from the Belgian Government,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole Article1. Mr Hervé Hasquin is hereby appointed a member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Ms Laurette Onkelinx for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which runs until 25 January 2002.2. Mr Rudi Demotte is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Ms Maggy Yerna for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which runs until 25 January 2002.Done at Brussels, 18 September 2000.For the CouncilThe PresidentH. Védrine(1) OJ L 28, 4.2.1998, p. 19.


title: Decision of the Bureau of the European Parliament of 14 December 2015 amending the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament

text:
               24.12.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               C 435/6

         DECISION OF THE BUREAU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 14 December 2015
   amending the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament
   (2015/C 435/03)
   THE BUREAU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,
   having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 223(2) thereof,
   having regard to the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (1),
   having regard to Rules 10 and 25 of Parliament’s Rules of Procedure,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Pursuant to Article 69(2) of the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (2) (‘the Implementing Measures’), the maximum amount of parliamentary assistance costs defrayable in respect of the personal staff referred to in Article 33(4) of those measures is, where appropriate, index-linked annually on the basis of data established pursuant to Article 65 of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union laid down by Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68 (3).

               (2)

               In that connection, the Commission has fixed the adjustment rate for 2015 at 2,4 %. Accordingly, the maximum monthly amount defrayable for parliamentary assistance expenses should be increased to EUR 21 892 with effect from 1 July 2015. In the light of the Bureau decision of 26 October 2015 (4), that amount should be increased to EUR 23 392 with effect from 1 January 2016,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   In Article 33 of the Implementing Measures, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:

      ‘4.   The maximum monthly amount defrayable in respect of all the personal staff referred to in Article 34 shall be EUR 21 892 for the period from 1 July 2015 to 31 December 2015. With effect from 1 January 2016, that amount shall be EUR 23 392.’

   Article 2
   1.   This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
   2.   This Decision shall apply from 1 July 2015.

      (1)  Decision 2005/684/EC, Euratom of the European Parliament of 28 September 2005 adopting the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (OJ L 262, 7.10.2005, p. 1).

      (2)  Decision of the Bureau of the European Parliament of 19 May and 9 July 2008 concerning implementing measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (OJ C 159, 13.7.2009, p. 1).

      (3)  OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 1.

      (4)  Decision of the Bureau of the European Parliament of 26 October 2015 amending the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (OJ C 397, 28.11.2015, p. 2).


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Decision No 719/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 March 1996 establishing a programme to support artistic and cultural activities having a European dimension (Kaleidoscope)

Official Journal L 099 , 20/04/1996 P. 0020 - 0026

DECISION No 719/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 29 March 1996 establishing a programme to support artistic and cultural activities having a European dimension (Kaleidoscope)THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 128 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions (2),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 189b of the Treaty (3), having regard to the joint text approved on 31 January 1996 by the Conciliation Committee,(1) Whereas, in reality, the most tangible and influential aspect of Europe as a whole is not merely its geographical, political, economic and social features but also its culture; whereas the perception of Europe in the world is largely determined by the position and strength of its cultural values;(2) Whereas the Treaty confers on the Community responsibility for contributing to the flowering of the cultures of the Member States by improving the knowledge and dissemination of the culture and history of the European peoples and by encouraging cultural exchanges and artistic and literary creation;(3) Whereas cultural diversity, as expressed at national and regional level, must be preserved and the works of European artists and creators which are a manifestation of the richness of the many identities of the Member States must be promoted; whereas creators and professionals should accordingly be involved more closely in the implementation of Community actions in the cultural field;(4) Whereas it is also important to encourage all citizens, from a diversity of social and regional backgrounds, including the least-favoured, and especially young people, to become more involved in culture by promoting greater access to culture and the arts for the various European audiences and helping to increase mutual knowledge and respect and to promote the idea of citizenship of the European Union;(5) Whereas, with due regard for the principle of subsidiarity as defined in Article 3b of the Treaty, cooperation through networks would seem to be one of the best ways of breaking down barriers and helping both professionals and volunteers in the cultural sector to cooperate more closely on the ground, thereby paving the way for a greater number of higher quality exchanges and helping artists improve their professional skills;(6) Whereas, within the framework of the actions under this programme, possibilities should be made available to operators from different regions in Europe to cooperate on transnational artistic projects which will strengthen their links while respecting cultural diversity;(7) Whereas Community action in support of artistic and cultural events with a European dimension and European cooperation measures with wide scope and an innovative or exemplary nature promote the spread of different cultures whilst bringing artists and creators closer to the European public, and can also create added value at a socio-economic level by encouraging operational synergies and partnership;(8) Whereas support in the sphere of the arts and culture can boost economic activity and employment;(9) Whereas, in the Solemn Declaration on European Union signed in Stuttgart on 19 June 1983, the Heads of State and Government called for more extensive contacts between writers and artists in the Member States and a wider dissemination of their works both inside and outside the Community;(10) Whereas the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the formation of a European Community Youth Orchestra (4) and a European Community Baroque Orchestra was created during the European Year of Music in 1985; whereas the European Parliament also adopted resolutions on the teaching and promotion of music in the European Community (5) and the promotion of the theatre and music in the European Community (6);(11) Whereas the Ministers responsible for Cultural Affairs meeting within the Council on 13 June 1985 adopted a resolution concerning the annual event 'European city of culture` (7) to help bring the peoples of the Member States closer together, and the European Parliament adopted a resolution on European cities of culture (8); whereas the Commission has announced the presentation in the immediate future of a proposal for a decision based on Article 128 of the Treaty containing a programme regarding the 'European city of culture` from the year 2001; whereas, also, the Community's financial contributions for the years 1999 and 2000 could be covered by the programme succeeding the present programme;(12) Whereas, in the conclusions of the Ministers for Culture meeting within the Council on 18 May 1990 (9), it was decided to create a 'European cultural month` to take place each year in one city in a European country basing itself on the principles of democracy, pluralism and the rule of law;(13) Whereas, in their resolution of 7 June 1991 (10), the Ministers for Culture meeting within the Council expressed 'their determination to encourage the theatre in Europe and to enhance its European dimension`;(14) Whereas the resolution of the Council and the Ministers for Culture meeting within the Council of 14 November 1991 on European cultural networks (11) stresses the important role of networks of cultural organizations in cultural cooperation within Europe;(15) Whereas in its communication of 29 April 1992 on 'New prospects for Community cultural action`, the Commission states that the arts sector, and particularly the performing and visual arts, should be supported by means of transnational networks and measures to encourage creation; whereas the Council, in the conclusions of the Ministers for Culture meeting within the Council of 12 November 1992 on guidelines for Community cultural action (12), encouraged this approach;(16) Whereas in its resolution on the Commission communication on new prospects for Community cultural action (13) and in its resolution on Community policy in the field of culture (14) the European Parliament stressed the importance of cultural networks and of stepping up support for music, theatre, dance and the visual arts;(17) Whereas the European Parliament (15) and the Council (16), have adopted various Resolutions on cultural cooperation with third countries and the relevant international organizations in the cultural sector;(18) Whereas it is desirable to carry out Community cultural action with third countries inside and outside Europe and to undertake European cultural cooperation with the Council of Europe and other relevant international organizations (e.g. Unesco);(19) Whereas this Decision lays down, for the entire duration of this programme, a financial framework constituting the principal point of reference, within the meaning of point 1 of the Declaration by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of 6 March 1995, for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure;(20) Whereas a modus vivendi was concluded on 20 December 1994 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission concerning the implementing measures for acts adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 189b of the Treaty,HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1 This Decision establishes the action programme 'Kaleidoscope` set out in the Annex, hereinafter referred to as 'this programme`, for the period 1 January 1996 to 31 December 1998.This programme is intended, by means of cooperation, to encourage artistic and cultural creation and to promote knowledge and dissemination of the culture and cultural life of the European peoples.Article 2 This programme shall encourage cooperation at European level between Member States in the field of culture. It shall support and supplement their action in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity by contributing to the flowering of their cultures while respecting their national and regional diversity.To that end, and in accordance with the general objective set out in Article 1, the following shall be the specific objectives of this programme, based on the development of transnational cooperation:(a) encouragement of activities of artistic creation with a European dimension which are organized in partnership between artists from various Member States, thus enabling the number and quality of exchanges to be increased and a good overall representation of all forms of artistic expression covered by this programme to be ensured;(b) support for innovative cultural projects by European partners which are conducive to promoting the European dimension, stimulate the development of cultural activities at national and regional level and provide a genuine cultural added value;(c) assist in the improvement of the professional skills of artists and other cultural operators, in particular by supporting cultural projects which include the improvement of professional skills as part of their organization, and by stepping up exchanges of experiences, thus facilitating greater cooperation between artists from various Member States;(d) contribute to the mutual knowledge of European cultures by making it easier for different European audiences to have access to and participate in the culture and arts of other Member States and by facilitating intercultural dialogue.Article 3 The actions described in the Annex shall be carried out in pursuit of the objectives set out in Article 2. They shall be implemented in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 5.Article 4 1. This programme shall be open to participation by the associated countries of central and eastern Europe (ACCEE) in accordance with the conditions laid down in the Additional Protocols to the Association Agreements on participation in Community programmes concluded or to be concluded with those countries. This programme shall be open to participation by Cyprus and Malta and to cooperation with other third countries which have concluded association or cooperation agreements containing cultural clauses, on the basis of additional appropriations to be provided according to procedures to be agreed with those countries. Some general rules for such participation are provided for in Action 3 in the Annex.2. The Community and the Member States shall promote cooperation with the Council of Europe and with other relevant international organizations in the cultural sector (e.g. Unesco), by ensuring, with due regard for the individual identity and autonomy of each institution and organization, that the instruments adopted are complementary.Article 5 1. The Commission shall implement this programme in accordance with this Decision.2. The Commission shall be assisted by a Committee consisting of two representatives per Member State which shall be chaired by the Commission representative. Members of the Committee may be assisted by experts or advisers.3. The Commission representative shall submit to the Committee draft measures concerning:- priorities and general guidelines for the measures described in the Annex and the relevant annual work programme,- the general balance between all the Actions,- the selection rules and criteria for the various types of project described in the Annex (Actions 1, 2, 3 and 5),- the financial support to be provided by the Community (amounts, duration, distribution and beneficiaries),- the detailed procedures for monitoring and evaluating this programme and the conclusions of the assessment reports laid down in Article 8 and any other measure readjusting this programme arising therefrom.The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft measures referred to in the previous subparagraph within a time limit which the Chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter. The opinion shall be delivered by the majority provided for in Article 148 (2) of the Treaty for the adoption of decisions which the Council is required to take on a proposal from the Commission. When the Committee votes, the votes of the representatives of the Member States shall be weighted in accordance with the aforementioned Article. The Chairman shall not vote.The Commission shall adopt measures which shall apply immediately. However, if these measures are not in accordance with the opinion of the Committee, they shall be communicated by the Commission to the Council forthwith. In that event:(a) the Commission may defer application of the measures it has decided upon for a period of two months from the date of such communication;(b) the Council, acting by a qualified majority, may take a different decision within the time limit laid down in indent (a).4. The Commission may also consult the Committee on any other matter concerning the implementation of this programme not covered by paragraph 3.The representative of the Commission shall submit to the Committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on this draft within a time limit which the Chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter, if necessary by taking a vote.The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes; each Member State shall have the right to ask to have its position recorded in the minutes.The Commission shall take the utmost account of the opinion delivered by the Committee. It shall inform the Committee of the manner in which its opinion has been taken into account.Article 6 1. The financial framework for the implementation of this programme for the period referred to in Article 1 shall be ECU 26,5 million.2. The annual appropriations shall be authorized by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective.Article 7 The Commission shall seek to ensure, in collaboration with the Member States, that the Actions provided for in this programme and other cultural programmes, on the one hand, and those provided for by the Community action programmes, in particular concerning education, such as 'Socrates` (17), and vocational training, such as 'Leonardo da Vinci` (18), on the other hand, are complementary.Article 8 Two years after the programme has been brought into operation, and within the six months following that period, the Commission, after having consulted the Committee, shall present to the European Parliament and the Council a detailed assessment report on the results achieved accompanied, where necessary, by appropriate proposals, including proposals for the continuation of the programme and the relevant arrangements so as to enable the European Parliament and the Council to take a decision before the end of the period covered by this programme. This report will highlight the added value created, particularly of a cultural nature, and the socio-economic consequences brought about by the financial support granted by the Community.In the light of the assessment report provided for in the previous paragraph and the proposals to be made by the Commission, the European Parliament and the Council will consider the possibility of adopting a new programme, worked out and developed taking full account of the fruitful experience gained from this programme.In this context they will be able to take, where appropriate, any suitable measure to avoid interruption of the programme.Article 9 This programme, containing practical information on procedure, the closing dates for submission of applications and the documents which must accompany applications, shall be published each year in the 'C` series of the Official Journal of the European Communities.Article 10 This Decision shall enter into force on 1 January 1996.Done at Brussels, 29 March 1996.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentK. HÄNSCHFor the CouncilThe PresidentT. TREU(1) OJ No C 324, 22. 11. 1994, p. 5 and OJ No C 278, 24. 10. 1995, p. 9.(2) Opinion delivered on 21 April 1995 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) Opinion of the European Parliament of 7 April 1995 (OJ No C 109, 1. 5. 1995, p. 281), Common Position of the Council of 10 July 1995 (OJ No C 281, 25. 10. 1995, p. 10), and Decision of the European Parliament of 15 November 1995 (OJ No C 323, 4. 12. 1995, p. 31). Decision of the European Parliament of 14 March 1996 (OJ No C 96, 1. 4. 1996) and Decision of the Council of 14 March 1996.(4) OJ No C 79, 5. 4. 1976, p. 8.(5) OJ No C 68, 14. 3. 1988, p. 46.(6) OJ No C 305, 25. 11. 1991, p. 518.(7) OJ No C 153, 22. 6. 1985, p. 2.(8) OJ No C 324, 24. 12. 1990, p. 350.(9) OJ No C 162, 3. 7. 1990, p. 1.(10) OJ No C 188, 19. 7. 1991, p. 3.(11) OJ No C 314, 5. 12. 1991, p. 1.(12) OJ No C 336, 19. 12. 1992, p. 1.(13) OJ No C 42, 15. 2. 1993, p. 173.(14) OJ No C 44, 14. 2. 1994, p. 184.(15) OJ No C 267, 14. 10. 1991, p. 45, and OJ No C 255, 20. 9. 1996, p. 51.(16) Resolution of 4 April 1995 (OJ No C 247, 23. 9. 1995, p. 2).(17) OJ No L 87, 20. 4. 1995, p. 10.(18) OJ No L 340, 29. 12. 1994, p. 8.ANNEX KALEIDOSCOPE PROGRAMME To promote awareness and dissemination of the culture of the peoples of Europe, particularly in the fields of the performing arts, visual arts and applied arts, the Community intends to support artistic and cultural projects carried out in partnership, or by means of networks, and large-scale European cooperation projects.To this end, the Community is organizing this programme, which includes the following measures:Action 1 - Support for events and cultural projects carried out in partnership or through networks 1. This programme is open to cultural and artistic projects jointly organized by cultural networks or by cultural partners from at least three Member States, and involving creative or performing artists or others active in the cultural sector from at least three Member States.Particular attention will be given to networks which promote access to culture for people from a diversity of social and regional backgrounds.Such projects should either involve creative work intended for public display or dissemination in Europe or help to promote greater cultural exchanges and access to culture by the public.2. (a) Cultural cooperation projects shall cover any artistic or cultural event involving creative work intended for public display or dissemination in Europe. The areas chosen are as follows: the performing arts (for example, dance, music, theatre and opera), visual arts (for example, painting, sculpture, carving, engraving, architecture, photography and design), multimedia, as a form of artistic expression, and applied arts.(b) Consideration shall also be given to projects intended to promote the spread of culture and access to culture by the public, organized by cultural networks or others involved in culture from at least three Member States, and involving creative or performing artists or others involved in the cultural sector from at least three Member States.3. Projects submitted under this programme must be of European interest, of high quality and innovatory or exemplary in nature. Additional encouragement will be given to projects, the organization of which includes training periods or courses for improving professional skills in the arts or culture for the benefit, in particular, of young people.4. Community funding shall not cover:- cultural actions or events covered by other Community programmes (cinema and television, cultural heritage and literary translation),- cultural cooperation projects concerning regions of the same Member State or of a purely national or bilateral nature,- the production of material and publications for commercial purposes; nevertheless, consideration shall be given to monographs, collections, reviews, records, CDs, videos, CD-Is and CD-ROMs when forming an integral part of a project,- investment or operating costs of the cultural organizations which do not form an integral part of the project in question.5. Generally speaking, support for a cultural project may not be repeated, and may in no event be continued for more than two consecutive years. The possibility of renewing Community support will be assessed by independent experts nominated by the Commission acting on a proposal from the Member States on the basis of the activity report for the project submitted by the organizers. Independent experts may recommend changes to the project.6. Projects must have a balanced financing plan setting out the financial requirements for their implementation, it being understood that administrative costs must not exceed 20 % of the Community financing of the project. Financial assistance for a project under the action may not exceed 25 % of the total cost of the project in question and in no circumstances may it exceed ECU 50 000. In the case of projects involving training periods or courses for improving professional skills or projects intended to promote the dissemination of, or public access to, culture, additional Community assistance may be granted up to 50 % of the cost under this heading but it may not exceed ECU 20 000 in total. As regards projects for improvement of professional skills only, Community assistance may cover up to 50 % of the total cost, up to a maximum of ECU 50 000.Projects involving a Community contribution of less than ECU 5 000 shall not, in principle, be eligible under this programme.7. Projects shall be the subject of an individual application to the Community. The application shall include:- a detailed description of the actions,- a detailed estimated budget for these actions.8. The resources to be committed to this action shall be not less than 60 % of the overall budget allocated to this programme.Action 2 - Large-scale European cooperation actions 1. This action involves significant large-scale quality projects having a European dimension and major cultural and socio-economic impact.Under this action the programme is open to the same type of cultural and artistic projects and under the same conditions as those described in Action 1, but subject to the following further conditions:- projects must be jointly organized by cultural networks or by cultural partners from more than three Member States, and must involve creative or performing artists or others active in the cultural sector from more than three Member States,- projects may last no longer than three years. Extension from year to year depends on an assessment of the actions carried out in the previous year to allow an evaluation of both the cultural quality and the socio-economic impact of the results obtained,- Community support for a project under this Action may exceed ECU 50 000, but may not exceed 25 % of the total cost of the project.2. However, in the context of projects under this Action, particular attention could be paid to some existing large-scale significant European actions (in particular, the European Community Youth Orchestra and the European Community Baroque Orchestra) for which Community support could exceed 25 % of the total cost of the project, without prejudice to a regular assessment of such actions in accordance with Article 8.3. Cultural events organized to mark Europe Day on 9 May shall be considered eligible for support under this Action, subject to the criteria set out in paragraph 1. However, by way of derogation from these criteria, such events must be organized by persons active in the cultural field from at least three Member States.Action 3 - Involvement of third countries 1. The third countries referred to in Article 4 shall participate in the programme in accordance with the conditions set out in that Article. Participation or cooperation shall take account of the following objectives:- the promotion of mutual knowledge of artistic and cultural creation,- the promotion of actions for the exchange and improvement of professional skills of creative or performing artists.2. Artistic and cultural cooperation projects involving, in both organization and participation in the event, partners from at least one third country and two Member States shall be eligible.Action 4 - European city of culture and European cultural month The Community shall provide assistance each year to the European city of culture and to the city designated to organize the European cultural month.Action 5 - Specific measures A. 1. To bring about an improvement in cultural cooperation between professionals in the cultural sector from a diversity of regional and social backgrounds and between local, regional, national and European authorities, assistance could be granted in limited individual cases to projects involving meetings organized at European level or to studies and research directly linked to the development of Community cultural action.2. Such meetings and studies would not be directly linked to cultural projects and events supported under this programme (Actions 1 and 2).3. Applications must offer the financial guarantees required to carry them out. The Community contribution under this action cannot in any circumstances exceed 50 % of the total cost of the meeting or the study nor exceed ECU 50 000.B. The Commission will take the necessary measures to ensure publicity and the dissemination of information on this programme so that cultural operators and networks are informed and made aware of actions relevant to them.


title: Decision (EU) 2017/1675 of the European Parliament of 27 April 2017 on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2015

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               29.9.2017

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 252/237

         DECISION (EU) 2017/1675 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 27 April 2017
   on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2015
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

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               having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2015,

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               having regard to the Court of Auditors' report on the annual accounts of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2015, together with the Authority's reply (1),

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

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               having regard to the Council's recommendation of 21 February 2017 on discharge to be given to the Authority in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2015 (05873/2017 — C8-0073/2017),

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

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               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,

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               having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1094/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority), amending Decision No 716/2009/EC and repealing Commission Decision 2009/79/EC (4), and in particular Article 64 thereof,

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

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

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               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinion of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (A8-0101/2017),

               1.

               Grants the Executive Director of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority discharge in respect of the implementation of the Authority's budget for the financial year 2015;

               2.

               Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

               3.

               Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Executive Director of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority, 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).

            The President

         Antonio TAJANI

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 449, 1.12.2016, p. 107.

      (2)  See footnote 1.

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

      (4)  OJ L 331, 15.12.2010, p. 48.

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


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98/175/EC: Commission Decision of 3 March 1998 terminating the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain magnetic disks (3,5" microdisks) originating in Canada, Macao and Thailand

Official Journal L 063 , 04/03/1998 P. 0032 - 0033

COMMISSION DECISION of 3 March 1998 terminating the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain magnetic disks (3,5″ microdisks) originating in Canada, Macao and Thailand (98/175/EC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995, on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2331/96 (2), and in particular Articles 9 and 23 thereof,After consulting the Advisory Committee,Whereas:(1) On 6 April 1995, the Commission announced, by a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Communities (3) the initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding with regard to imports into the Community of certain magnetic disks (3,5″ microdisks) originating in Canada, Indonesia, Macao and Thailand, and commenced an investigation.The investigation period for the examination of dumping was from 1 March 1994 to 28 February 1995 (hereinafter referred to as the 'investigation period`).As far as Indonesia is concerned, the results of this investigation are laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 502/98 (4).1. Canada (2) The investigation revealed that imports from Canada increased from 3,8 million units in 1992 to 22,3 million in the investigation period. In relation to the total volume of Community imports of the product concerned in the investigation period, 834 million units, imports from Canada can be considered as not constituting a cause of material injury to the Community industry in the sense of Article 9(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 (hereinafter referred to as the 'basic Regulation`) or the provisions of Article 5(8) of the WTO Anti-Dumping Agreement Code.2. Macao (3) A recent Commission investigation into the origin of 200 million 3,5″ microdisks imported into the Community from Macao since 1993 has shown that all microdisks exported from Macao during the investigation period in fact originated either in Taiwan or in the People's Republic of China. Consequently, there were no exports of the product subject to this proceeding that originated in Macao, and no determination of dumping and injury was therefore required.3. Thailand (4) The Commission established that 8,9 million microdisks (or 20 % of the total quantity exported by the Thai companies during the investigation period) could be considered as having Thai origin. Moreover, a separate Commission investigation covering, but not confined to, the investigation period found no evidence of any other exports of Thai origin. On this basis, exports of Thai origin constitued less than 1 % of total Community consumption in the investigation period and, according to Article 9(3) of the basic Regulation, have to be considered negligible.4. Conclusions (5) It follows from the above that protective measures are unnecessary with regard to the imports of 3,5″ microdisks originating in Canada, Macao and Thailand. Therefore, in accordance with Article 9(2) of the basic Regulation, the proceeding should be terminated with regard to the imports from these three countries,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Sole Article The anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain magnetic disks (3,5″ microdisks) originating in Canada, Macao and Thailand is hereby terminated.Done at Brussels, 3 March 1998.For the CommissionLeon BRITTANVice-President(1) OJ L 56, 6. 3. 1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 317, 6. 12. 1996, p. 1.(3) OJ C 84, 6. 4. 1995, p. 4.(4) See page 4 of this Official Journal.


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Council Decision of 18 December 2000 appointing the members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection at Work

Official Journal C 001 , 04/01/2001 P. 0001 - 0004

Council Decisionof 18 December 2000appointing the members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection at Work(2001/C 1/01)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 202 thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 74/325/EEC of 27 June 1974 on the setting up of an Advisory Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection at Work(1),Having regard to the lists of candidates submitted to the Council by the Governments of the Member States,Whereas:(1) By its Decision of 17 July 1997(2) the Council appointed the members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection at Work for the period from 7 July 1997 to 6 July 2000.(2) The members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection at Work should be appointed for a period of three years,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The following are herby appointed members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection at Work for the period from 18 December 2000 to 17 December 2003:I. GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES(a)Members>TABLE>(b)Alternates>TABLE>II. TRADE UNION REPRESENTATIVES(a)Members>TABLE>(b)Alternates>TABLE>III. EMPLOYERS' REPRESENTATIVES(a)Members>TABLE>(b)Alternates>TABLE>Article 2The Council shall appoint at a later date the members not yet nominated from Italy and Sweden.Article 3This Decision shall be published, for information, in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Done at Brussels, 18 December 2000.For the CouncilThe PresidentD. Voynet(1) OJ L 185, 9.7.1974, p. 15.(2) OJ C 220, 19.7.1997, p. 1.


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95/316/EC: Council Decision of 18 July 1995 appointing an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

Official Journal L 188 , 09/08/1995 P. 0008 - 0008

COUNCIL DECISION of 18 July 1995 appointing an alternate  member of the Committee of the Regions (95/316/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 94/65/EC of 26 January 1994 appointing members and alternate  members of the Committee of the Regions for the period 26 January 1994 to 25 January 1998  (1), Whereas a seat for an alternate member has become vacant on the Committee of the Regions following  the resignation of Mr Pupillo, notified to the Council on 10 May 1995; Having regard to the proposal from the Italian Government, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Sole Article Mr Aldo Bottin is hereby appointed an alternate member of the  Committee of the Regions in place of Mr Pupillo for the remainder of the latter's term of office,  which runs until 25 January 1998. Done at Brussels, 18 July 1995. For the Council The President J. SOLANA