title: Decision (EU) 2016/1527 of the European Parliament of 28 April 2016 on the closure of the accounts of the European Institute for Gender Equality for the financial year 2014

text:
               14.9.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 246/264

         DECISION (EU) 2016/1527 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 28 April 2016
   on the closure of the accounts of the European Institute for Gender Equality for the financial year 2014
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Institute for Gender Equality for the financial year 2014,

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the annual accounts of the European Institute for Gender Equality for the financial year 2014, together with the Institute’s reply (1),

               —

               having regard to the statement of assurance (2) as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2014, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

               —

               having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 12 February 2016 on discharge to be given to the Institute in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2014 (05584/2016 – C8-0085/2016),

               —

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

               —

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

               —

               having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1922/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on establishing a European Institute for Gender Equality (4), and in particular Article 15 thereof,

               —

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

               —

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

               —

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

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinion of the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (A8-0085/2016),

               1.

               Notes that the final annual accounts of the European Institute for Gender Equality are as annexed to the Court of Auditors’ report;

               2.

               Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Institute for Gender Equality for the financial year 2014;

               3.

               Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

            The President

         Martin SCHULZ

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 409, 9.12.2015, p. 168.

      (2)  See footnote 1.

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

      (4)  OJ L 403, 30.12.2006, p. 9.

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

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


title: Council Decision 2006/483/CFSP of  11 July 2006  implementing Common Position 2004/852/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Côte d'Ivoire

text:
               12.7.2006

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 189/23

      COUNCIL DECISION 2006/483/CFSP
   of 11 July 2006
   implementing Common Position 2004/852/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Côte d'Ivoire
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to Common Position 2004/852/CFSP of 13 December 2004 concerning restrictive measures against Côte d'Ivoire (1), and in particular Article 6 thereof, in conjunction with Article 23(2) of the Treaty on European Union,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 13 December 2004, the Council adopted Common Position 2004/852/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Côte d'Ivoire in order to implement the measures imposed by the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1572 (2004) against Côte d'Ivoire.

               (2)

               On 27 February 2006, the Council adopted Decision 2006/172/CFSP containing the list of individuals subject to the measures imposed by paragraphs 9 and 11 of UNSCR 1572 (2004) and renewed by paragraph 1 of UNSCR 1643 (2005).

               (3)

               On 1 May 2006, the EU transmitted additional identifying information to the Security Council Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1572 (2004).

               (4)

               On 30 May 2006, the Security Council Committee approved an updated consolidated list of individuals subject to the measures imposed by paragraphs 9 and 11 of UNSCR 1572 (2004) and renewed by paragraph 1 of UNSCR 1643 (2005).

               (5)

               The list in the Annex to Common Position 2004/852/CFSP should be adapted accordingly,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   The list of persons set out in the Annex to Common Position 2004/852/CFSP is hereby replaced by the list set out in the Annex to this Decision.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 11 July 2006.

            For the Council

            The President

         E. HEINÄLUOMA

      (1)  OJ L 368, 15.12.2004, p. 50. Common Position as last amended by Decision 2006/172/CFSP (OJ L 61, 2.3.2006, p. 21).

      ANNEX
      List of persons referred to in Article 4

                  ‘1.

                  Surname, First Names: BLÉ, Charles Goudé
                  Alias: Général; Génie de kpo; Gbapé Zadi
                  Address known in 2001: Yopougon Selmer, Bloc P 170; also at Hotel Ivoire
                  Date of birth: 1.1.1972
                  Place of birth: Guibéroua (Gagnoa)
                  Passport or ID Number: PD. AE/088 DH 12
                  Nationality: Ivorian
                  Other information: Leader of COJEP (“Young Patriots”).

                  2.

                  Surname, First Names: KOUADIO, Djué Ngoran Eugène
                  Date of birth: 20.12.1969 or 1.1.1966
                  Passport or ID Number: 04 LE 017521 issued on 10 February 2005 and valid until 10 February 2008
                  Nationality: Ivorian
                  Other information: Leader of the Union des Patriotes pour la Libération Totale de la Côte d'Ivoire (UPLTCI).

                  3.

                  Surname, First Name: FOFIE, Martin Kouakou
                  Date of birth: 1.1.1968
                  Nationality: Ivorian
                  Other information: Chief Corporal New Force Commandant, Korhogo Sector.’


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2002/864/EC: Decision No 184 of 10 December 2001 on the model forms necessary for the application of Council Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72 (E 201 to E 207, E 210, E 213 and E 215) (Text with EEA relevance.)

Official Journal L 304 , 06/11/2002 P. 0001 - 0179

Decision No 184of 10 December 2001on the model forms necessary for the application of Council Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72 (E 201 to E 207, E 210, E 213 and E 215)(Text with EEA relevance)(2002/864/EC)THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ON SOCIAL SECURITY FOR MIGRANT WORKERS,Having regard to Article 81(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71(1) of 14 June 1971 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community, pursuant to which it is the duty of the Administrative Commission to deal with all administrative matters arising from Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 and subsequent regulations,Having regard to Article 2(1) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72(2), pursuant to which it is the duty of the Administrative Commission to draw up models of certificates, certified statements, declarations, applications and other documents necessary for the application of the Regulations,Having regard to its Decision No 158(3) on the model forms necessary for the application of Council Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72 (E201 to E 215),Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1606/98(4) amending Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72 with a view to extending them to cover special schemes for civil servants,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 307/1999(5) amending Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72 with a view to extending them to cover students,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1399/1999(6) amending Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72,Whereas;(1) The Agreement on the European Economic Area of 2 May 1992, as supplemented by the Protocol of 17 March 1993, Annex VI, implements Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72 within the European Economic Area.(2) By Decision of the EEA Joint Committee the model forms necessary for the application of Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72 shall be adapted and used within the European Economic Area.(3) For practical reasons identical forms should be used within the Community and within the European Economic Area.(4) These model forms should be adapted for the purpose of taking account of the amendments which have been introduced into the national legislation of Member States.(5) The language in which the forms should be drawn up has been decided by recommendation No 15 of the Administrative Commission,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:1. 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2003/306/EC: Decision No 188 of 10 December 2002 on the model forms necessary for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 (E 210 and E 211) (Text with EEA relevance)

Official Journal L 112 , 06/05/2003 P. 0012 - 0019

Decision No 188of 10 December 2002on the model forms necessary for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 (E 210 and E 211)(Text with EEA relevance)(2003/306/EC)THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ON SOCIAL SECURITY FOR MIGRANT WORKERS,Having regard to Article 81(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 of 14 June 1971 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their family moving within the Community(1), under which it is the duty of the Administrative Commission to deal with all administrative matters arising from Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 and subsequent regulations,Having regard to Article 2(1) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 of 21 March 1972 fixing the procedure for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71(2), under which it is the duty of the Administrative Commission to draw up models of certificates, certified statements, declarations, applications and other documents necessary for the application of the Regulations,Having regard to Decision No 180 of 15 February 2000 on the model forms necessary for the application of Council Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72 (E 211 - E 212)(3),Having regard to Decision No 184 of 10 December 2001 on the model forms necessary for the application of Council Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72 (E 201 to E 207, E 210, E 213 and E 215)(4),Whereas:(1) According to Article 48(1) of Regulation (EEC) 574/72 claimants must be informed of the grounds and time-limits allowed for appeals.(2) The decisions taken by each of the institutions must specify the grounds and time-limits allowed for appeal provided for by the legislation concerned and by means of form E 210 be notified to the investigating institution.(3) The investigating institution must notify the claimant by means of form E 211 - Summary of Decisions.(4) The current version of forms E 210 and E 211 does not contain any information concerning the procedures and time limits to be followed in case of appeal.(5) It is, therefore, necessary to amend forms E 210 and E 211.(6) The Agreement on the European Economic Area of 2 May 1992, supplemented by the Protocol of 17 March 1993, Annex VI, implements Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72 within the European Economic Area.(7) By Decision of the EEA Joint Committee, the model forms necessary for the application of Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72 will be adapted and used within the European Economic Area.(8) For practical reasons, identical forms should be used within the Community and within the European Economic Area.(9) The language in which the forms should be issued is the subject of Recommendation No 15 of the Administrative Commission,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:1. The model form E 210 reproduced in Decision No 184 shall be replaced by the model appended to this Decision.2. The model form E 211 reproduced in Decision No 180 shall be replaced by the model appended to this Decision.3. The competent authorities of the Member States shall make available to the parties concerned (rightful claimants, institutions, employers, etc.) the forms according to the model appended to this Decision.4. The forms shall be available in the official languages of the Community and laid out in such manner that the different versions are perfectly superposable, thereby making it possible for all addressees (rightful claimants, institutions, employers, etc.) to receive the forms printed in their own language.5. This Decision shall enter into force on the first day of the month following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.The Chairman of the Administrative CommissionEva Pedersen(1) OJ L 149, 5.7.1971, p. 2.(2) OJ L 74, 27.3.1972, p. 1.(3) OJ L 23, 25.1.2001, p. 33.(4) OJ L 304, 6.11.2002, p. 1; Corrigendum L 315, 19.11.2002, p. 22.>PIC FILE= "L_2003112EN.001402.TIF">>PIC FILE= "L_2003112EN.001501.TIF">>PIC FILE= "L_2003112EN.001601.TIF">>PIC FILE= "L_2003112EN.001701.TIF">>PIC FILE= "L_2003112EN.001801.TIF">>PIC FILE= "L_2003112EN.001901.TIF">


title: 2011/220/EU: Council Decision of 31 March 2011 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, of the Hague Convention of 23 November 2007 on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance

text:
               7.4.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 93/9

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 31 March 2011
   on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, of the Hague Convention of 23 November 2007 on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance
   (2011/220/EU)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 81(3), in conjunction with Article 218(5) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The Union is working towards the establishment of a common judicial area based on the principle of mutual recognition of decisions.

               (2)

               The Hague Convention of 23 November 2007 on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance (‘the Convention’) constitutes a good basis for a worldwide system of administrative cooperation and for recognition and enforcement of maintenance decisions and maintenance arrangements, providing for free legal assistance in virtually all child support cases and for a streamlined procedure for recognition and enforcement.

               (3)

               Article 59 of the Convention allows Regional Economic Integration Organisations such as the Union to sign, accept, approve or accede to the Convention.

               (4)

               Matters governed by the Convention are also dealt with in Council Regulation (EC) No 4/2009 of 18 December 2008 on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement of decisions and cooperation in matters relating to maintenance obligations (1). The Union should decide, in this particular case, to sign the Convention alone and to exercise competence over all the matters governed by it.

               (5)

               All appropriate declarations and reservations should be made by the Union at the time of the approval of the Convention.

               (6)

               In accordance with Article 3 of Protocol (No 21) on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the United Kingdom and Ireland are taking part in the adoption and application of this Decision.

               (7)

               In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of Protocol (No 22) on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark is not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The signing of the Hague Convention of 23 November 2007 on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance (‘the Convention’) is hereby approved on behalf of the European Union (2).
   Article 2
   The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Convention on behalf of the Union.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 31 March 2011.

            For the Council

            The President

         VÖLNER P.

      (1)  OJ L 7, 10.1.2009, p. 1.

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


title: 2005/902/EC,Euratom: Council Decision of  12 December 2005  determining the order in which the office of President of the Council shall be held

text:
               15.12.2005

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 328/60

      COUNCIL DECISION

   of 12 December 2005
   determining the order in which the office of President of the Council shall be held
   (2005/902/EC, Euratom)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the second paragraph of Article 203 thereof,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular the second paragraph of Article 116 thereof,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 28(1) and 41(1) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               By Decision 95/2/EC, Euratom, ECSC (1), the Council established the order in which the office of President of the Council was to be held for the Member States of the European Union at the date of 1 January 1995.

               (2)

               The European Union was enlarged on 1 May 2004 to include 10 new Member States.

               (3)

               The order in which the office of President of the Council shall be held should accordingly be determined taking into account the new Member States.

               (4)

               This Decision shall be without prejudice to amendments to the order in which the office of President shall be held adopted by the Council after the accession of Bulgaria and Romania,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   1.   The order in which the Member States shall hold the Presidency of the Council from 1 January 2006 is set out in the Annex hereto.
   2.   The Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Member States concerned, may decide that a Member State may hold the Presidency during a period other than that resulting from the order established in the Annex hereto.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall take effect on 1 January 2006.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 12 December 2005.

            For the Council

            The President

         J. STRAW

      (1)  OJ L 1, 1.1.1995, p. 220. Decision as amended by Decision 2002/105/EC, ECSC, Euratom (OJ L 39, 9.2.2002, p. 17).

      ANNEX

                  Austria

                  January-June

                  2006

                  Finland

                  July-December

                  2006

                  Germany

                  January-June

                  2007

                  Portugal

                  July-December

                  2007

                  Slovenia

                  January-June

                  2008

                  France

                  July-December

                  2008

                  Czech Republic

                  January-June

                  2009

                  Sweden

                  July-December

                  2009

                  Spain

                  January-June

                  2010

                  Belgium

                  July-December

                  2010

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title: Council Decision 2005/211/JHA of 24 February 2005 concerning the introduction of some new functions for the Schengen Information System, including in the fight against terrorism

text:
               15.3.2005

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 68/44

      COUNCIL DECISION 2005/211/JHA
   of 24 February 2005
   concerning the introduction of some new functions for the Schengen Information System, including in the fight against terrorism
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 30(1)(a) and (b), Article 31(a) and (b) and Article 34(2)(c) thereof,
   Having regard to the initiative of the Kingdom of Spain (1),
   Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The Schengen Information System, hereinafter referred to as ‘SIS’, set up pursuant to the provisions of Title IV of the Convention of 1990 implementing the Schengen Agreement of 14 June 1985 on the gradual abolition of checks at common borders (3), hereinafter referred to as ‘the 1990 Schengen Convention’, constitutes an essential tool for the application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis as integrated into the framework of the European Union.

               (2)

               The need to develop a new, second generation Schengen Information System, hereinafter referred to as ‘SIS II’, with a view to the enlargement of the European Union and allowing for the introduction of new functions, while benefiting from the latest developments in the field of information technology, has been recognised and the first steps have been taken to develop this new system.

               (3)

               Certain adaptations of existing provisions and the introduction of certain new functions can already be realised with respect to the current version of the SIS, in particular as far as concerns the provision of access to certain types of data entered in the SIS for authorities the proper performance of whose tasks would be facilitated were they able to search these data, including Europol and the national members of Eurojust, the extension of the categories of missing objects about which alerts may be entered and the recording of transmissions of personal data. The technical facilities required for the purpose first need to be established in each Member State.

               (4)

               The Conclusions of the Laeken European Council of 14 and 15 December 2001 and in particular Conclusions 17 (cooperation between specialised counter-terrorism services), 43 (Eurojust and police cooperation with regard to Europol) and the Action Plan of 21 September 2001 against terrorism refer to the need to enhance the SIS and improve its capabilities.

               (5)

               Moreover, it is useful to enact provisions with respect to the exchange of all supplementary information through the authorities designated for that purpose in all Member States (Supplementary Information Request at National Entry), giving these authorities a common legal basis within the provisions of the 1990 Schengen Convention and setting out rules on deletion of data kept by these authorities.

               (6)

               The provisions in this Decision concerning Europol only set up the legal framework for access to the Schengen Information System and are without prejudice to adoption in the future of the necessary measures setting out the technical solution and the financial implications thereof.

               (7)

               The provisions in this Decision concerning the national members of Eurojust and their assistants only set up the legal framework for access to the Schengen Information System and are without prejudice to adoption in the future of the necessary measures setting out the technical solution and the financial implications thereof.

               (8)

               The provisions relating to access to SIS data for Europol and national members of Eurojust and their assistants only constitute a first phase and are without prejudice to further discussions on extending this facility to other provisions of the 1990 Schengen Convention.

               (9)

               The amendments to be made to this end to the provisions of the Schengen acquis dealing with the Schengen Information System consist of two parts: this Decision and a Council Regulation based on Article 66 of the Treaty establishing the European Community. The reason for this is that, as set out in Article 93 of the 1990 Schengen Convention, the purpose of the Schengen Information System is to maintain public policy and public security, including national security, in the territories of the Member States and to apply the provisions of the said Convention relating to the movement of persons in those territories, by using information communicated via the SIS in accordance with the provisions of that Convention. Since some of the provisions of the 1990 Schengen Convention are to be applied for both purposes at the same time, it is appropriate to amend such provisions in identical terms through parallel acts based on each of the Treaties.

               (10)

               This Decision is without prejudice to the adoption in future of the necessary legislation describing in detail the legal architecture, objectives, operation and use of SIS II, such as, but not limited to, rules further defining the categories of data to be entered into the system, the purposes for which they are to be entered and the criteria for their entry, rules concerning the content of SIS records, the interlinking of alerts, compatibility between alerts and further rules on access to SIS data and the protection of personal data and their control.

               (11)

               As regards Iceland and Norway, this Decision constitutes a development of provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Agreement concluded by the Council of the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the association of those two States with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis
                   (4), which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, point G of Council Decision 1999/437/EC of 17 May 1999 on certain arrangements for the application of that Agreement.

               (12)

               The United Kingdom is taking part in this Decision, in accordance with Article 5 of the Protocol integrating the Schengen acquis into the framework of the European Union annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and Article 8(2) of Council Decision 2000/365/EC of 29 May 2000, concerning the request of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis
                   (5).

               (13)

               Ireland is taking part in this Decision in accordance with Article 5 of the Protocol integrating the Schengen acquis into the framework of the European Union annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and Article 6(2) of Council Decision 2002/192/EC of 28 February 2002 concerning Ireland’s request to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis
                   (6).

               (14)

               This Decision is without prejudice to the arrangements for the United Kingdom and Ireland’s partial participation in the Schengen acquis as defined in Decision 2000/365/EC and in Decision 2002/192/EC respectively.

               (15)

               This Decision constitutes an act building on the Schengen acquis or otherwise related to it within the meaning of Article 3(2) of the Act of Accession,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   The provisions of the 1990 Schengen Convention are hereby amended as follows:

               1.

               the following paragraph shall be added to Article 92:
               ‘4.   Member States shall, in accordance with national legislation, exchange through the authorities designated for that purpose (Sirene) all supplementary information necessary in connection with the entry of alerts and for allowing the appropriate action to be taken in cases where persons in respect of whom, and objects in respect of which, data have been entered in the Schengen Information System, are found as a result of searches made in this system. Such information shall be used only for the purpose for which it was transmitted.’;

               2.

               Article 94(2)(b) shall be replaced by the following:

                           ‘(b)

                           objects referred to in Articles 99 and 100.’;

               3.

               the first paragraph of Article 94(3) shall be replaced by the following:
               ‘3.   For persons, the information shall be no more than the following:

                           (a)

                           surname and forenames, any aliases possibly entered separately;

                           (b)

                           any specific objective physical characteristics not subject to change;

                           (c)

                           (…);

                           (d)

                           place and date of birth;

                           (e)

                           sex;

                           (f)

                           nationality;

                           (g)

                           whether the persons concerned are armed, violent or have escaped;

                           (h)

                           reason for the alert;

                           (i)

                           action to be taken;

                           (j)

                           in cases of alerts under Article 95: the type of offence(s)’;

               4.

               Article 99(1) shall be replaced by the following:
               ‘1.   Data on persons or vehicles, boats, aircraft and containers shall be entered in accordance with the national law of the Member State issuing the alert, for the purposes of discreet surveillance or of specific checks in accordance with paragraph 5.’;

               5.

               the last sentence of Article 99(3) shall be replaced by the following:
               ‘The Member State issuing the alert pursuant to this paragraph shall be obliged to inform the other Member States thereof.’;

               6.

               the first sentence of Article 99(5) shall be replaced by the following:
               ‘5.   During the specific checks referred to in paragraph 1, persons, vehicles, boats, aircraft, containers and objects carried may be searched in accordance with national law for the purposes referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3.’;

               7.

               Article 100(3) shall be replaced by the following:
               ‘3.   The following categories of readily identifiable objects shall be entered:

                           (a)

                           motor vehicles with a cylinder capacity exceeding 50 cc, boats and aircraft which have been stolen, misappropriated or lost;

                           (b)

                           trailers with an unladen weight exceeding 750 kg, caravans, industrial equipment, outboard engines and containers which have been stolen, misappropriated or lost;

                           (c)

                           firearms which have been stolen, misappropriated or lost;

                           (d)

                           blank official documents which have been stolen, misappropriated or lost;

                           (e)

                           issued identity papers such as passports, identity cards, driving licences, residence permits and travel documents which have been stolen, misappropriated, lost or invalidated;

                           (f)

                           vehicle registration certificates and vehicle number plates which have been stolen, misappropriated, lost or invalidated;

                           (g)

                           banknotes (registered notes);

                           (h)

                           securities and means of payment such as cheques, credit cards, bonds, stocks and shares which have been stolen, misappropriated or lost.’;

               8.

               the following sentence shall be added at the end of Article 101(1):
               ‘However, access to data entered in the Schengen Information System and the right to search such data directly may also be exercised by national judicial authorities, inter alia, those responsible for the initiation of public prosecutions in criminal proceedings and judicial inquiries prior to indictment, in the performance of their tasks, as set out in national legislation.’;

               9.

               the following Articles shall be inserted:
               ‘Article 101A
               1.   The European Police Office (Europol) shall within its mandate and at its own expense have the right to have access to, and to search directly, data entered into the Schengen Information System in accordance with Articles 95, 99 and 100.
               2.   Europol may only search data which it requires for the performance of its tasks.
               3.   Where a search by Europol reveals the existence of an alert in the Schengen Information System, Europol shall inform, via the channels defined by the Europol Convention, the Member State which issued the alert thereof.
               4.   Use of information obtained from a search in the Schengen Information System is subject to the consent of the Member State concerned. If the Member State allows the use of such information, the handling thereof shall be governed by the Europol Convention. Europol may only communicate such information to third States and third bodies with the consent of the Member State concerned.
               5.   Europol may request supplementary information from the Member State concerned in accordance with the provisions set out in the Europol Convention.
               6.   Europol shall:

                           (a)

                           record every search made by it, in accordance with the provisions of Article 103;

                           (b)

                           without prejudice to paragraphs 4 and 5, not connect parts of the Schengen Information System nor transfer the data contained therein to which it has access to any computer system for data collection and processing in operation by or at Europol nor download or otherwise copy any parts of the Schengen Information System;

                           (c)

                           limit access to data entered into the Schengen Information System to specifically authorised staff of Europol;

                           (d)

                           adopt and apply the measures provided for in Article 118;

                           (e)

                           allow the Joint Supervisory Body, set up under Article 24 of the Europol Convention, to review the activities of Europol in the exercise of its right to accede to and to search data entered into the Schengen Information System.

                     Article 101B
               1.   The national members of Eurojust and their assistants shall have the right to have access to, and search, data entered in accordance with Articles 95 and 98 into the Schengen Information System.
               2.   The national members of Eurojust and their assistants may only search data which they require for the performance of their tasks.
               3.   Where a search by a national member of Eurojust reveals the existence of an alert in the Schengen Information System, he or she shall inform the Member State having issued the alert thereof. Any communication of information obtained from such a search may only be communicated to third States and third bodies with the consent of the Member State having issued the alert.
               4.   Nothing in this Article shall be interpreted as affecting the provisions of the Council Decision setting up Eurojust concerning data protection and the liability for any unauthorised or incorrect processing of such data by the national members of Eurojust or their assistants, or as affecting the powers of the Joint Supervisory Body set up pursuant to Article 23 of that Council Decision.
               5.   Every search made by a national member of Eurojust or an assistant shall be recorded in accordance with the provisions of Article 103 and every use made by them of data to which they have acceded shall be registered.
               6.   No parts of the Schengen Information System shall be connected nor shall the data contained therein to which the national members or their assistants have access be transferred to any computer system for data collection and processing in operation by or at Eurojust nor shall any parts of the Schengen Information System be downloaded.
               7.   The access to data entered into the Schengen Information System shall be limited to the national members and their assistants and not be extended to Eurojust staff.
               8.   Measures as provided for in Article 118 shall be adopted and applied.’;

               10.

               Article 103 shall be replaced by the following:
               ‘Article 103
               Each Member State shall ensure that every transmission of personal data is recorded in the national section of the Schengen Information System by the data file management authority for the purposes of checking whether the search is admissible or not. The record may only be used for this purpose and shall be deleted at the earliest after a period of one year and at the latest after a period of three years.’;

               11.

               the following Article shall be inserted:
               ‘Article 112A
               1.   Personal data held in files by the authorities referred to in Article 92(4) as a result of information exchange pursuant to that paragraph, shall be kept only for such time as may be required to achieve the purposes for which they were supplied. They shall in any event be deleted at the latest one year after the alert or alerts concerning the person or object concerned have been deleted from the Schengen Information System.
               2.   Paragraph 1 shall not prejudice the right of a Member State to keep in national files data relating to a particular alert which that Member State has issued or to an alert in connection with which action has been taken on its territory. The period of time for which such data may be held in such files shall be governed by national law.’;

               12.

               Article 113(1) shall be replaced by the following:
               ‘1.   Data other than that referred to in Article 112 shall be kept for a maximum of 10 years and data on objects referred to in Article 99(1) for a maximum of five years.’;

               13.

               the following Article shall be inserted:
               ‘Article 113A
               1.   Data other than personal data held in files by the authorities referred to in Article 92(4) as a result of information exchange pursuant to that paragraph, shall be kept only for such time as may be required to achieve the purposes for which they were supplied. They shall in any event be deleted at the latest one year after the alert or alerts concerning the person or object concerned have been deleted from the Schengen Information System.
               2.   Paragraph 1 shall not prejudice the right of a Member State to keep in national files data relating to a particular alert which that Member State has issued or to an alert in connection with which action has been taken on its territory. The period of time for which such data may be held in such files shall be governed by national law.’.

         Article 2
   1.   Article 1(1), (5) and (8) of this Decision shall take effect 90 days after the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
   2.   Article 1(11) and (13) of this Decision shall take effect 180 days after the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
   3.   Article 1(1), (5), (8), (11) and (13) of this Decision shall take effect for Iceland and Norway 270 days after the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
   4.   Article 1(2), (3), (4), (6), (7), (9), (10) and (12) shall take effect from a date to be fixed by the Council, acting unanimously, as soon as the necessary preconditions have been fulfilled.
   The Council may decide to fix different dates concerning the taking effect of:

               —

               Article 1(2), (4) and (6),

               —

               Article 1(3),

               —

               Article 1(7),

               —

               Article 1(9), new Article 101A,

               —

               Article 1(9), new Article 101B,

               —

               Article 1(12).

         5.   Any decision of the Council in accordance with paragraph 4 shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 24 February 2005.

            For the Council

            The President

         N. SCHMIT

      (1)  OJ C 160, 4.7.2002, p. 7.

      (2)  OJ C 31 E, 5.2.2004, p. 122.

      (3)  OJ L 239, 22.9.2000, p. 19.

      (4)  OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 31.

      (5)  OJ L 131, 1.6.2000, p. 43.

      (6)  OJ L 64, 7.3.2002, p. 20.


title: 2014/354/Euratom: Council Decision of 12 June 2014 appointing a member of the Scientific and Technical Committee

text:
               14.6.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 175/31

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 12 June 2014
   appointing a member of the Scientific and Technical Committee

      (2014/354/Euratom)

   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 134 thereof;
   Having regard to the opinion of the European Commission;
   Whereas:

               (1)

               By Decision 2013/412/Euratom (1), the Council appointed the members of the Scientific and Technical Committee (the ‘Committee’) for the period 25 July 2013 to 24 July 2018,

               (2)

               Following the resignation of Mr Edouard SINNER, a seat on the Committee has become vacant. A new member should therefore be appointed for the remainder of Mr Edouard SINNER's term of office,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Mr Roland ZEYEN is hereby appointed a member of the Scientific and Technical Committee until 24 July 2018.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

      Done at Luxembourg, 12 June 2014.

            For the Council

            The President

         Y. MANIATIS

      (1)  Council Decision 2013/412/Euratom of 22 July 2013 renewing the membership of the Scientific and Technical Committee and repealing the Decision of 13 November 2012 appointing the members of the Scientific and Technical Committee (OJ L 205, 1.8.2013, p. 11).


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2001/70/EC: Administrative Commission of the European Communities on social security for migrant workers - Decision No 180 of 15 February 2000 on the model forms necessary for the application of Council Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72 (E 211 — E 212) (Text with EEA relevance)

Official Journal L 023 , 25/01/2001 P. 0033 - 0036

Decision No 180of 15 February 2000on the model forms necessary for the application of Council Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72 (E 211 - E 212)(Text with EEA relevance)(2001/70/EC)THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ON SOCIAL SECURITY FOR MIGRANT WORKERS,Having regard to Article 81(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 of 14 June 1971 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community(1), pursuant to which it is the duty of the Administrative Commission to deal with all administrative matters arising from Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 and subsequent Regulations,Having regard to Article 2(1) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72(2), pursuant to which it is the duty of the Administrative Commission to draw up models of certificates, certified statements, declarations, applications and other documents necessary for the application of the Regulations,Having regard to Decision No 158 of 27 November 1995 on the model forms necessary for the application of Regulations(3),Whereas the entry into force of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1606/98(4) amended Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72 with a view to extending them to cover special schemes for civil servants;Whereas the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC) No 307/1999(5) amended Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72 with a view to extending them to cover students;Whereas the grounds and time-limits for appeals given in form E 212 must be adapted in order to take account of these extensions;Whereas amendments relating to grounds and time-limits for appeal are frequently made to the different legislations;Whereas according to Article 48(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 claimants must be informed of the grounds and time-limits allowed for appeals, the decisions taken by each of the institutions must specify the grounds and time-limits allowed for appeal provided for by the legislation concerned, and the investigating institution must notify the claimant by means of form E 211 - Summary of Decisions;Whereas the current version of form E 212 and any possible update could not guarantee clear and full information for claimants concerning the procedures to be followed in the case of appeal;Whereas it is therefore necessary to amend form E 211 - Summary of Decisions;Whereas the Agreement on the European Economic Area of 2 May 1992, as adjusted by the Protocol of 17 March 1993, Annex VI, implements Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72 within the European Economic Area;Whereas by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee the model forms necessary for the application of Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72 will be adapted and implemented within the European Economic Area;Whereas for practical reasons identical forms should be used within the Community and within the European Economic Area;Whereas the language in which the forms should be drawn up has been decided by Recommendation No 15 of the Administrative Commission,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:1. The model form E 211 printed in Decision No 158 shall be replaced by the model appended hereto.2. The competent authorities of the Member States shall make available to the persons concerned (rightful claimants, institutions, employers, etc.) the form according to the attached model.3. The form shall be available in the official languages of the Community and laid out in such manner that the different versions are perfectly superposable, thereby making it possible for each person or body to which a form is addressed (rightful claimant, institution, employer, etc.) to receive the form printed in their own language.4. Form E 212 shall be withdrawn.5. This Decision will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It will enter into force on the first day of the month following its publication.The President of the Administrative CommissionSebastião Pinto Pizarro(1) OJ L 149, 5.7.1971, p. 2.(2) OJ L 74, 27.3.1972, p. 1.(3) OJ L 336, 27.12.1996, p. 1.(4) OJ L 209, 25.7.1998, p. 1.(5) OJ L 38, 12.2.1999, p. 1.>PIC FILE= "L_2001023EN.003502.EPS">>PIC FILE= "L_2001023EN.003601.EPS">


title: 2008/580/EC: Council Decision of 23 June 2008 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (South-eastern neighbours, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia and the Republic of South Africa) (Codified version)

text:
               15.7.2008

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 186/30

      COUNCIL DECISION

   of 23 June 2008
   granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (South-eastern neighbours, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia and the Republic of South Africa)
   (Codified version)
   (2008/580/EC)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 181a thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
   Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Council Decision 2000/24/EC of 22 December 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (Central and Eastern Europe, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia and the Republic of South Africa) (2) has been substantially amended several times (3). In the interests of clarity and rationality the said Decision should be codified.

               (2)

               The European Council meeting in Madrid on 15 and 16 December 1995 confirmed the importance of the European Investment Bank, hereinafter referred to as ‘the EIB’, as an instrument of cooperation between the Community and Latin America and called on the EIB to intensify its activities in the region. These projects should be of interest to both the Community and the countries concerned.

               (3)

               The European Council meeting in Florence on 21 and 22 June 1996 welcomed the results of the Asia-Europe summit, which marked a turning-point in relations between the two continents.

               (4)

               The European Council meeting in Amsterdam on 16 and 17 June 1997 welcomed the conclusions adopted at the Second Euro-Mediterranean Conference, which was held at Valletta, Malta, on 15 and 16 April 1997 and reaffirmed the principles and objectives agreed at Barcelona in 1995.

               (5)

               The European Council meeting in Luxembourg on 12 and 13 December 1997 launched the enlargement process with the Central and Eastern European countries and Cyprus.

               (6)

               The European Council meeting in Cardiff on 15 and 16 June 1998 welcomed the efforts which the Republic of South Africa was making to modernise its economy and integrate it into the world trading system.

               (7)

               The EIB is completing the current loan programmes for Central and Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean region, Asia and Latin America and the Republic of South Africa pursuant to Decision 97/256/EC (4), as well as the lending that is governed by the Protocol on Financial Cooperation with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, according to Decision 98/348/EC (5).

               (8)

               The Council has invited the EIB to start operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. These operations have continued, following the positive report (6) drawn up as stipulated in Council Decision 98/729/EC (7).

               (9)

               Although Bosnia and Herzegovina and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia have been included in the Central and Eastern Europe region since the adoption of Decision 97/256/EC, the EIB’s total lending effort to applicant countries within this region should increase given the importance of the pre-accession facility the EIB plans to create for EIB lending for projects in these countries without a guarantee from the Community budget or Member States.

               (10)

               In these circumstances, the EIB should ensure that its guaranteed lending within the Central and Eastern Europe mandate will finance particularly projects in those countries which have fewer projects suitable for financing from the pre-accession facility or projects in non-applicant countries.

               (11)

               The Cooperation Agreements between the European Community and Nepal, between the European Community and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and between the European Community and Yemen entered into force on 1 June 1996, 1 December 1997 and on 1 July 1998 respectively. The Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and South Korea was signed on 28 October 1996. Nepal, Yemen, Laos and South Korea should become beneficiaries of EIB funding under the EIB’s mandate for Asia and Latin America.

               (12)

               It is appropriate to make certain improvements in the programmes of operations in respect of duration and country coverage. It is appropriate to adjust the blanket guarantee rate and the portion of lending for which the EIB is invited to cover the commercial risk from non-sovereign guarantees.

               (13)

               The Council is calling on the EIB to continue its operations in support of investment projects carried out in those countries by offering it the guarantee provided for in this Decision.

               (14)

               In June 1996, the Commission, in agreement with the EIB, presented to the Council a proposal for a new guarantee system for EIB lending to third countries.

               (15)

               On 2 December 1996 the Council approved conclusions on new guarantee arrangements for EIB lending to third countries, according to which the approach of a global guarantee, without distinguishing between the regions and projects, is approved and a risk-sharing scheme accepted. Under the current risk-sharing scheme the budgetary guarantee should cover political risks arising from currency non transfer, expropriation, war or civil disturbance and denial of justice upon breach of certain contracts by the third-country government or other authorities.

               (16)

               Under the risk-sharing scheme, the EIB should secure commercial risks by means of non-sovereign third-party guarantees or by means of any other security or collateral as well as relying on the financial strength of the debtor, in accordance with its usual criteria.

               (17)

               The guarantee arrangements should not affect the excellent credit standing of the EIB.

               (18)

               Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1149/1999 (8) revised the target amount and the provisioning rate for the Loan Guarantee Fund established by Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 (9).

               (19)

               The financial perspective for the period 2000 to 2006 according to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (10) envisages a ceiling for the loan guarantee reserve in the Community budget of EUR 200 million (at 1999 prices) per annum.

               (20)

               EIB financing in eligible third countries should be managed, in accordance with the EIB’s usual criteria and procedures, including appropriate control measures, as well as with the relevant rules and procedures concerning the Court of Auditors and OLAF, in such a way as to support Community policies and to enhance coordination with the Community’s other financial instruments. There is regular consultation between the EIB and the Commission to ensure coordination of priorities and activities in these countries and to measure progress towards the fulfilment of the Community’s relevant policy objectives. The setting and periodic review of the operation objectives and the measurement of their fulfilment are the responsibility of the EIB’s Board of Directors. In particular, EIB financing in the candidate countries should reflect the priorities established in the accession partnerships between the Community and those countries. Thus the transparency of the EIB lending under this Decision should be substantially enhanced. Hence, the Commission has reported on the application of Decision 2000/24/EC (11).

               (21)

               Close cooperation between the EIB and the Commission should ensure consistency and synergy with the European Union’s geographical cooperation programmes and ensure that the EIB loan operations complement and strengthen the European Union’s policies for those regions.

               (22)

               The Community guarantee covering the special earthquake facility for Turkey under Council Decision 1999/786/EC (12) continues to take the form of an extension of the global guarantee under this Decision.

               (23)

               The EIB and the Commission should adopt the procedures for granting the guarantee,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   1.   The Community shall grant the European Investment Bank (EIB) a global guarantee in respect of all payments not received by it but due in respect of credits opened, in accordance with its usual criteria, and in support of the Community’s relevant external policy objectives, for investment projects carried out in the South-eastern neighbours, the Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia and the Republic of South Africa.
   This guarantee shall be restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of the credits opened, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the credits opened shall be equivalent to EUR 19 460 million, broken down as follows:

               —

               south-eastern neighbours:
               EUR 9 185 million,

               —

               Mediterranean countries:
               EUR 6 520 million,

               —

               Latin America and Asia:
               EUR 2 480 million,

               —

               Republic of South Africa:
               EUR 825 million,

               —

               special action supporting the consolidation and intensification of the EC-Turkey Customs Union:
               EUR 450 million;

         and may be used by 31 January 2007 at the latest. The credits already signed shall be taken into account as a deduction from the regional ceilings.
   The Commission shall report on the application of this Decision at the latest six months before any new accession treaties enter into force, and make proposals for amendments of this Decision if appropriate. The Council will discuss and act on any proposal with effect from the date of entry into force of any new accession treaty.
   If, on expiry of the guaranteed lending period on 31 January 2007, the loans granted by the EIB have not attained the overall amounts referred to in the second subparagraph, this period shall be automatically extended by six months.
   2.   The countries covered by paragraph 1 are:

               —

               South-eastern neighbours: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro and Turkey,

               —

               Mediterranean countries: Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia and Gaza-West Bank,

               —

               Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela,

               —

               Asia: Bangladesh, Brunei, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, the Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam and Yemen,

               —

               Republic of South Africa.

         3.   The EIB is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 30 % of its lending under this Decision from non-sovereign guarantees as far as possible on an individual regional mandate basis. This percentage shall be expanded upon whenever possible in so far as the market permits.
   Article 2
   The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and the Council each year of the loan operations and progress made on risk-sharing under Article 1(3) and shall, at the same time, submit an assessment of the operation of the scheme and of coordination between the financial institutions operating in that area. The Commission information submitted to the European Parliament and the Council shall include an assessment of the contribution of the lending under this Decision to the fulfilment of the Community’s relevant external policy objectives, taking into account the operational objectives and appropriate measurements of their fulfilment to be established by the EIB for lending under this Decision.
   For the purposes referred to in the first paragraph, the EIB shall transmit to the Commission the appropriate information.
   Article 3
   The EIB and the Commission shall fix the terms on which the guarantee is to be given.
   Article 4
   Decision 2000/24/EC, as amended by the Decisions listed in Annex I, is repealed.
   References to the repealed Decision shall be construed as references to this Decision and shall be read in accordance with the correlation table in Annex II.
   Article 5
   This Decision shall take effect on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Luxembourg, 23 June 2008.

            For the Council

            The President

         I. JARC

      (1)  Opinion of 19 June 2007 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

      (2)  OJ L 9, 13.1.2000, p. 24. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/174/EC (OJ L 62, 3.3.2006, p. 26).

      (3)  See Annex I.

      (4)  Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (Central and Eastern Europe countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries, South Africa, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33). Decision as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2666/2000 (OJ L 306, 7.12.2000, p. 1).

      (5)  Council Decision 98/348/EC of 19 May 1998 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (OJ L 155, 29.5.1998, p. 53).

      (6)  COM(2000)115 final (Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament relative to the implementation of Council Decision 98/729/EC of 14 December 1998 amending Decision 97/256/EC so as to extend the Community guarantee granted to the European Investment Bank to cover loans for projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina).

      (7)  OJ L 346, 22.12.1998, p. 54.

      (8)  OJ L 139, 2.6.1999, p. 1.

      (9)  OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 89/2007 (OJ L 22, 31.1.2007, p. 1).

      (10)  OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1.

      (11)  COM(2006) 323 final (Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on operations conducted under the External Lending Mandates of the EIB and future outlook, with Annex 1: SEC(2006) 789, and Annex 2: SEC(2006) 790).

      (12)  OJ L 308, 3.12.1999, p. 35.

      ANNEX I
      Repealed Decision with its successive amendments

                  Council Decision 2000/24/EC

                  (OJ L 9, 13.1.2000, p. 24)

                  Council Decision 2000/688/EC

                  (OJ L 285, 10.11.2000, p. 20)

                  Council Decision 2000/788/EC

                  (OJ L 314, 14.12.2000, p. 27)

                  Council Decision 2001/778/EC

                  (OJ L 292, 9.11.2001, p. 43)

                  Council Decision 2005/47/EC

                  (OJ L 21, 25.1.2005, p. 9)

                  Council Decision 2006/174/EC

                  (OJ L 62, 3.3.2006, p. 26)

      ANNEX II
      Correlation table

                  Decision 2000/24/EC

                  This Decision

                  Article 1

                  Article 1

                  Article 2, first and second paragraphs

                  Article 2, first and second paragraphs

                  Article 2, third paragraph

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                  Article 3

                  Article 3

                  —

                  Article 4

                  Article 4

                  Article 5

                  —

                  Annex I

                  —

                  Annex II


title: Council Decision (EU) 2017/657 of 3 April 2017 on the conclusion on behalf of the European Union of the Agreement between the European Union and the Principality of Liechtenstein on supplementary rules in relation to the instrument for financial support for external borders and visa, as part of the Internal Security Fund for the period 2014 to 2020

text:
               7.4.2017

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 94/1

         COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2017/657
   of 3 April 2017
   on the conclusion on behalf of the European Union of the Agreement between the European Union and the Principality of Liechtenstein on supplementary rules in relation to the instrument for financial support for external borders and visa, as part of the Internal Security Fund for the period 2014 to 2020
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 77(2) and point (a) of Article 218(6) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament (1),
   Whereas:

               (1)

               In accordance with Council Decision 2017/47 (2), the Agreement between the European Union and the Principality of Liechtenstein on supplementary rules in relation to the instrument for financial support for external borders and visa, as part of the Internal Security Fund, for the period 2014 to 2020 (‘the Agreement’) was signed by the Commission on 5 December 2016, subject to its conclusion at a later date.

               (2)

               Regulation (EU) No 515/2014 (3) of the European Parliament and of the Council provides that the countries associated with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis participate in the instrument in accordance with its provisions and that arrangements are to be concluded on their financial contributions and the supplementary rules necessary for such participation, including provisions ensuring the protection of the Union's financial interests and the powers of audit of the Court of Auditors.

               (3)

               In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the Protocol (No 22) on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark is not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application. Given that this Decision builds upon the Schengen acquis, Denmark shall, in accordance with Article 4 of that Protocol, decide within a period of 6 months after the Council has decided on this Decision whether it will implement it in its national law.

               (4)

               This Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in which the United Kingdom does not take part, in accordance with Council Decision 2000/365/EC (4); the United Kingdom is therefore not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application.

               (5)

               This Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in which Ireland does not take part, in accordance with Council Decision 2002/192/EC (5); Ireland is therefore not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application.

               (6)

               The Agreement should be approved,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The Agreement between the European Union and the Principality of Liechtenstein on supplementary rules in relation to the instrument for financial support for external borders and visa, as part of the Internal Security Fund for the period 2014 to 2020 is hereby approved on behalf of the Union (6).
   Article 2
   The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, give the notification provided for in Article 19(2) of the Agreement, in order to express the consent of the European Union to be bound by the Agreement (7).
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Luxembourg, 3 April 2017.

            For the Council

            The President

         R. GALDES

      (1)  Consent of 2 March 2017.

      (2)  OJ L 7, 12.1.2017, p. 2.

      (3)  Regulation (EU) No 515/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 establishing, as part of the Internal Security Fund, the instrument for financial support for external borders and visa and repealing Decision No 574/2007/EC (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 143).

      (4)  Council Decision 2000/365/EC of 29 May 2000 concerning the request of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 131, 1.6.2000, p. 43).

      (5)  Council Decision 2002/192/EC of 28 February 2002 concerning Ireland's request to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 64, 7.3.2002, p. 20).

      (6)  The Agreement has been published in OJ L 7, 12 January 2017, together with the decision on signature.

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


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86/556/CEE: Council Decision of 15 September 1986 on the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Finland concerning agriculture

Official Journal L 328 , 22/11/1986 P. 0067 - 0067

COUNCIL DECISIONof 15 September 1986on the conclusion  of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Economic Community and  the Republic of Finland concerning agriculture(86/556/EEC)THE COUNCIL OF THE  EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article  113 thereof, Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission, Whereas it is necessary to approve the Agreement in the form of Exchange of Letters between the  European Economic Community and the Republic of Finland concerning agriculture, to take account of  the accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic to the Community, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Article 1The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Lettersbetween the  European Economic Community and theRepublic of Finland concerning agriculture is hereby approved  on behalf of the Community. The texts of the Exchange of Letters are attached to this Decision. Article 2The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person empowered to  sign the Agreement in order to bind the Community. Done at Brussels, 15 September 1986. For the CouncilThe PresidentG. HOWESPA:L666UMBE39.97FF: 6UEN;   SETUP: 01;   Hoehe: 322 mm;    34 Zeilen;   1299 Zeichen; Bediener: MARL   Pr.: C; Kunde:


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97/481/EC: Council Decision of 26 June 1997 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Ukraine establishing a double-checking system without quantitative limits in respect of the export of certain steel products covered by the EC and ECSC Treaties from Ukraine to the European Community

Official Journal L 210 , 04/08/1997 P. 0015 - 0015

COUNCIL DECISION of 26 June 1997 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Ukraine establishing a double-checking system without quantitative limits in respect of the export of certain steel products covered by the EC and ECSC Treaties from Ukraine to the European Community (97/481/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 together with Article 228(2), first sentence thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas Council Decision 95/541/EC (1) and Commission Decision 95/542/Euratom, ECSC (2) concluded the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Community, the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part, which entered into force on 1 February 1996; whereas the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States of the one part, and Ukraine of the other part, signed in Luxembourg on 14 June 1994 will, on its entry into force, replace the Interim Agreement;Whereas the Commission has finalized negotiations for an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Ukraine establishing a double-checking system without quantitative limits in respect of the export of certain steel products covered by the EC and ECSC Treaties from Ukraine to the European Community;HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole ArticleThe Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Ukraine establishing a double-checking system without quantitative limits in respect of the export of certain steel products covered by the EC and ECSC Treaties from Ukraine to the European Community is hereby approved on behalf of the European Community.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.Done at Luxembourg, 26 June 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentH. VAN MIERLO(1) OJ No L 311, 23. 12. 1995, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 311, 23. 12. 1995, p. 21.


title: 2012/259/EU: Decision of the European Central Bank of 26 April 2012 amending Decision ECB/2011/8 on the environmental and health and safety accreditation procedures for the production of euro banknotes (ECB/2012/8)

text:
               15.5.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 126/14

         DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK
   of 26 April 2012
   amending Decision ECB/2011/8 on the environmental and health and safety accreditation procedures for the production of euro banknotes
   (ECB/2012/8)
   (2012/259/EU)
   THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 128(1) thereof,
   Having regard to the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank, and in particular Article 16 thereof,
   Having regard to Decision ECB/2011/8 of 21 June 2011 on the environmental and health and safety accreditation procedures for the production of euro banknotes (1), and in particular Article 2(3) and Articles 6 and 8 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The Executive Board’s competence to decide on accreditations under Article 2(3) of Decision ECB/2011/8 is delegated to it by the Governing Council in accordance with Article 12.1, second paragraph of the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank.

               (2)

               The procedure for granting and renewing environmental and health and safety accreditation laid down in Decision ECB/2011/8 should be amended to allow for faster processing of accreditation requests, thereby ensuring the timely grant or renewal of accreditation, and to alleviate the administrative burden on the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB).

               (3)

               To this end, it should be made possible for the Executive Board to sub-delegate the competence to take decisions relating to routine accreditation to one or more of its members. The sub-delegation will, however, not cover the competence to grant exemptions, reject accreditation requests, suspend or revoke accreditations.

               (4)

               Decision ECB/2011/8 should therefore be amended accordingly,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Amendment
   Article 2(3) of Decision ECB/2011/8 is replaced by the following:

      ‘3.   The Executive Board shall be competent to take all decisions relating to a manufacturer’s environmental and health and safety accreditation, taking into account the views of the Banknote Committee, and shall inform the Governing Council thereof. The Executive Board may decide to sub-delegate the powers to grant and renew environmental and health and safety accreditation pursuant to Articles 6 and 8 to one or more of its members.’.

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

      Done at Frankfurt am Main, 26 April 2012.

            The President of the ECB

         Mario DRAGHI

      (1)  OJ L 176, 5.7.2011, p. 52.


title: Decision (EU) 2017/1635 of the European Parliament of 27 April 2017 on the closure of the accounts of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators for the financial year 2015

text:
               29.9.2017

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 252/165

         DECISION (EU) 2017/1635 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 27 April 2017
   on the closure of the accounts of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators for the financial year 2015
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators for the financial year 2015,

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors' report on the annual accounts of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators for the financial year 2015, together with the Agency's reply (1),

               —

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

               —

               having regard to the Council's recommendation of 21 February 2017 on discharge to be given to the Agency in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2015 (05873/2017 — C8-0075/2017),

               —

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

               —

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

               —

               having regard to Regulation (EC) No 713/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing an Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (4), and in particular Article 24 thereof,

               —

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

               —

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

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A8-0147/2017),

               1.

               Approves the closure of the accounts of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators for the financial year 2015;

               2.

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

            The President

         Antonio TAJANI

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 449, 1.12.2016, p. 17.

      (2)  See footnote 1.

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

      (4)  OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 1.

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


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Decision No 115 of 15 December 1982 concerning the granting of prostheses, major appliances and other substantial benefits in kind provided for in Article 24 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 of the Council

Official Journal C 193 , 20/07/1983 P. 0007 - 0007 Spanish special edition: Chapter 05 Volume 3 P. 0049  Portuguese special edition Chapter 05 Volume 3 P. 0049

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ON SOCIAL SECURITY FOR MIGRANT WORKERS DECISION No 115 of 15 December 1982 concerning the granting of prostheses, major appliances and other substantial benefits in kind provided for in Article 24 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 of the Council  THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ON SOCIAL SECURITY FOR MIGRANT WORKERS,  Having regard to Article 81 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 of 14 June 1971 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, self-employed persons and members of their families moving within the Community, under which it is made responsible for dealing with all administrative questions and questions of interpretation arising from Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 and subsequent Regulations,  Having regard to Article 24 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71,  Acting in accordance with the provisions of Article 80 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:       1. The prostheses, major appliances and other substantial benefits in kind referred to in Article 24 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 shall be the following benefits, in so far as they are provided for under the legislation administered by the institution of the place of stay or of the place of residence:      (a) surgical appliances, orthopaedic appliances and supporting apparatus including orthopaedic corsets of reinforced material, and any additional parts, accessories and aids;           (b) orthopaedic footwear and remedial footwear (non-orthopaedic);           (c) maxillary and facial prostheses, wigs;           (d) ocular prostheses, contact lenses, magnifying and telescopic spectacles;           (e) hearing aids;           (f) dental prostheses (fixed and removable) and obturators for use in the buccal cavity;           (g) invalid vehicles (manually operated or motorized), wheelchairs and other mechanical means permitting the disabled to move about, guide dogs for the blind;           (h) renewal of the items supplied as benefits mentioned in the preceding paragraphs;           (i) spa treatment;           (j) accommodation and medical treatment:        - in a convalescent home, a sanatorium, an establishment or home for the handicapped (the blind, deaf and dumb, mentally handicapped, etc.) or an open-air sanatorium,               - where the length of stay in a preventorium seems likely to exceed 20 days in the opinion of the attending physician or, if the legislation of the country in which the person concerned happens to be so requires in such cases, in the opinion of the medical consultant of the institution of the place of stay or of the place of residence, or where, contrary to the original opinion of the abovementioned physician or consultant, the length of stay exceeds 20 days;                          (k) functional or occupational rehabilitation;           (l) any subsidy granted to cover part of the costs of the benefits listed in paragraphs (a) to (k) above.                  2. This Decision, which replaces Decision No 93 of 24 January 1974, shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It shall take effect as from 1 January 1983.         The Chairman of the Administrative Commission  A. TRIER


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88/45/EEC: Council Decision of 20 October 1987 concerning the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Argentine Republic on the conclusion of negotiations under Article XXIV.6 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)

Official Journal L 024 , 29/01/1988 P. 0058 - 0058 Finnish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 13 P. 0232  Swedish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 13 P. 0232

*****COUNCIL  DECISION  of 20 October 1987  concerning the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Argentine Republic on the conclusion of negotiations under Article XXIV.6 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)  (88/45/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,  Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission,  Whereas, following the enlargement of the Community to include Spain and Portugal, negotiations took place with Argentina under Article XXIV.6 of the GATT in an attempt to find a solution to the trade dispute existing between the Community and Argentina;  Whereas the said negotiations have culminated in an agreement which is subject to confirmation and it is in the Community's interest to approve it,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Article 1  The Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Argentine Republic on the conclusion of negotiations under Article XXIV.6 of the GATT is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.  The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.  Article 2  The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the persons empowered to sign the Agreement in order to make it binding on the Community.  Done at Luxembourg, 20 October 1987.  For the Council  The President  U. ELLEMANN-JENSEN


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2002/447/EC: Decision of the European Parliament of 10 April 2002 on closing the accounts of the sixth, seventh and eighth European Development Funds for the financial year 2000

Official Journal L 158 , 17/06/2002 P. 0034 - 0034

Decision of the European Parliamentof 10 April 2002on closing the accounts of the sixth, seventh and eighth European Development Funds for the financial year 2000(2002/447/EC)THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,- Having regard to the balance sheets and accounts of the sixth, seventh and eighth European Development Funds for the financial year 2000 (COM(2001) 233 - C5-0209/2001),- Having regard to the annual report of the Court of Auditors on the activities of the sixth, seventh and eighth European Development Funds for 2000 together with the institutions' replies (C5-0618/2001)(1),- Having regard to the Court of Auditors' Statement of Assurance on the European Development Funds (C5-0618/2001),- Having regard to the Council's recommendations of 5 February 2001 concerning the discharge to be given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the operations of the European Development Funds for the financial year 2000 (5787/2002 - C5-0118/2002, 5788/2002 - C5-0119/2002, 5789/2002 - C5-0120/2002),- Having regard to Article 74 of the Financial Regulation of 16 June 1998 applicable to development finance cooperation under the fourth ACP-EC Convention(2),- Having regard to Rule 93 and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,- Having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinion of the Committee on Development and Cooperation (A5-0088/2002),1. Notes that the financial situation of the sixth, seventh and eighth EDF as at 31 December 2000 was as follows:>TABLE>2. Instructs its President to forward this decision and the resolution containing its observations to the Commission, the Council, the Court of Auditors and the European Investment Bank, and to have them published in the Official Journal (L series).The Secretary-GeneralJulian PriestleyThe PresidentPat Cox(1) OJ C 359, 15.12.2001, p. 417.(2) OJ L 191, 7.7.1998, p. 53.