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2003/832/CFSP: Council Decision 2003/832/CFSP of 26 May 2003 concerning the conclusion of the Agreements between the European Union and the Government of Latvia on the participation of the Republic of Latvia in the European Union-led forces (EUF) in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Official Journal L 313 , 28/11/2003 P. 0078 - 0078

Council Decision 2003/832/CFSPof 26 May 2003concerning the conclusion of the Agreements between the European Union and the Government of Latvia on the participation of the Republic of Latvia in the European Union-led forces (EUF) in the former Yugoslav Republic of MacedoniaTHE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 24 thereof,Having regard to the recommendation from the Presidency,Whereas:(1) On 27 January 2003, the Council adopted Joint Action 2003/92/CFSP on the European Union military operation in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM)(1).(2) Article 8 of that Joint Action provides that the detailed arrangements regarding the participation of third States shall be the subject of an agreement in conformity with Article 24 of the Treaty on European Union.(3) Following the Council Decision of 18 March 2003 authorising the Secretary-General/High Representative to open negotiations, the Secretary-General/High Representative negotiated an Agreement with the Government of Latvia on the participation of the Republic of Latvia in the European Union-led forces (EUF) in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.(4) This Agreement should be approved,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The Agreement between the European Union and the Government of Latvia on the participation of the Republic of Latvia in the European Union-led forces (EUF) in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is hereby approved on behalf of the European Union.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.Article 2The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the European Union.Article 3The Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.Article 4The Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption.Done at Brussels, 26 May 2003.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. Drys(1) OJ L 34, 12.2.2003, p. 26.


title: 2011/735/CFSP: Council Decision 2011/735/CFSP of 14 November 2011 amending Decision 2011/273/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria

text:
               15.11.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 296/53

         COUNCIL DECISION 2011/735/CFSP
   of 14 November 2011
   amending Decision 2011/273/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 9 May 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/273/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria (1).

               (2)

               On 23 October 2011, the European Council stated that the EU would impose further measures against the Syrian regime as long as the repression of the civilian population continued.

               (3)

               In view of the gravity of the situation in Syria, the Council considers it necessary to impose additional restrictive measures.

               (4)

               The European Investment Bank should suspend the disbursement or other payments under or in connection with existing loan agreements with Syria as well as existing Technical Assistance Service Contracts for sovereign projects located in Syria.

               (5)

               Furthermore, the information relating to one person on the list in Annex I to Decision 2011/273/CFSP should be updated.

               (6)

               Decision 2011/273/CFSP should be amended accordingly,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   In Decision 2011/273/CFSP, the following article is inserted:

      ‘Article 2e
      The following shall be prohibited:

                  (a)

                  any disbursement or payment by the European Investment Bank (EIB) under or in connection with any existing loan agreements entered into between Syria and the EIB;

                  (b)

                  the continuation by the EIB of any existing Technical Assistance Service Contracts for sovereign projects located in Syria.’.

   Article 2
   In Annex I to Decision 2011/273/CFSP, the entry for Nizar AL-ASSAAD shall be replaced by the entry set out in the Annex to this Decision.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 14 November 2011.

            For the Council

            The President

         C. ASHTON

      (1)  OJ L 121, 10.5.2011, p. 11.

      ANNEX

         Person referred to in Article 2

                  Name

                  Identifying information

                  Reasons

                  Date of listing

                  1.

                  Nizar Al-Assad
                  ()

                  Cousin of Bashar Al-Assad; previously head of the company ‘Nizar Oilfield Supplies’.

                  Very close to key government officials. Financing Shabiha in the region of Latakia.

                  23.08.2011


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86/6/EEC: Council Decision of 20 January 1986 accepting on behalf of the Community, the Customs Cooperation Council recommendation of 16 June 1982 concerning the production of goods declarations by means of computer or other automatic printers

Official Journal L 018 , 24/01/1986 P. 0039 - 0039 Finnish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 11 P. 0240  Swedish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 11 P. 0240

*****COUNCIL  DECISION  of 20 January 1986  accepting  on behalf of the Community, the Customs Cooperation Council recommendation of 16 June 1982 concerning the production of goods declarations by means of computer or other automatic printers  (86/6/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,  Whereas the Customs Cooperation Council recommendation of 16 June 1982 concerning the production of goods declarations by means of computer or other automatic printers can be accepted by the Community with immediate effect,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Article 1  The Customs Cooperation Council recommendation of 16 June 1982 concerning the production of goods declarations by means of computer or other automatic printers is hereby accepted on behalf of the Community with immediate effect.  The text of the recommendation is annexed to this Decision.  Article 2  The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person empowered to notify the Customs Cooperation Council's Secretary-General of the Community's acceptance with immediate effect of the recommendation referred to in Article 1.  Done at Brussels, 20 January 1986.  For the Council  The President  G. BRAKS  RECOMMENDATION OF THE CUSTOMS COOPERATION COUNCIL  of 16 June 1982  concerning the production of goods declarations by means of computer or other automatic printers  THE CUSTOMS COOPERATION COUNCIL,  Desirous of facilitating the accomplishment of formalities in international trade by enabling declarants to make the greatest possible use of modern methods for the production of international trade documents,  Considering that automatic data processing techniques make it possible for declarants to produce Goods declarations, by means of computer or other automatic printers on pre-printed forms or on plain paper, which substantially conform to the official model specified by the Customs or other competent authorities,  Recommends that States, whether or not Members of the Council, and Customs or Economic unions should authorize declarants, under conditions to be laid down by the Customs or other competent authorities, to produce their Goods declarations by means of computer or other automatic printers, on pre-printed forms or on plain paper. Such authorization may be made subject, in particular, to the condition that declarations produced in this manner substantially conform to the official model specified by the Customs or other competent authorities,  Requests States, whether or not Members of the Council, and Customs or Economic unions which accept this recommendation to notify the Secretary-General of their acceptance, of the date from which they will apply the recommendation, and of the conditions of its application. The Secretary-General will transmit this information to the Customs administrations of all Members. He will also transmit it to any Customs administrations of non-members or any Customs or Economic unions which have accepted this recommendation.


title: Council Decision 2012/420/CFSP of 23 July 2012 amending Decision 2011/782/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria

text:
               24.7.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 196/59

         COUNCIL DECISION 2012/420/CFSP
   of 23 July 2012
   amending Decision 2011/782/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 1 December 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/782/CFSP (1).

               (2)

               In order to further strengthen the enforcement of the measures set out in Decision 2011/782/CFSP, Member States should inspect all vessels and aircraft bound for Syria in their seaports and airports, and in their territorial sea, with the consent, as necessary in accordance with international law, of the flag State, if the Member State concerned has information that provides reasonable grounds to believe that the cargo of such vessels and aircraft contains arms or equipment, goods or technology which might be used for internal repression and the supply, sale, transfer or export of which is prohibited or subject to authorisation under Decision 2011/782/CFSP.

               (3)

               Furthermore, a derogation from the freezing of funds and economic resources should be included in relation to a transfer of funds due in connection with the provision of financial support to Syrian nationals pursuing an education, professional training or engaged in academic research in the Union.

               (4)

               Decision 2011/782/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Decision 2011/782/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:

               (1)

               The following Article is inserted:
               "Article 17b
               1.   If Member States have information that provides reasonable grounds to believe that the cargo of vessels and aircraft bound for Syria contains items whose supply, sale, transfer or export is prohibited under Article 1 or subject to authorisation under Article 1a, they shall inspect, in accordance with their national legislation and consistent with international law, in particular the law of the sea and relevant international civil aviation agreements and maritime transport agreements, such vessels and aircraft in their seaports and airports, as well as in their territorial sea, in accordance with decisions and capabilities of their competent authorities and with the consent, as necessary in accordance with international law for the territorial sea, of the flag State.
               2.   Member States, in accordance with their national legislation and consistent with international law, shall, upon discovery, seize and dispose of items whose supply, sale, transfer or export is prohibited under Article 1 or 1a.
               3.   Member States shall cooperate, in accordance with their national legislation, with inspections and disposals undertaken pursuant to paragraphs 1 and 2.
               4.   Aircraft and vessels transporting cargo to Syria shall be subject to the requirement of additional pre-arrival or pre-departure information for all goods brought into or out of a Member State.".

               (2)

               In Article 19, the following paragraph is added:
               "10.   Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to a transfer, by or through a financial entity listed in Annex I or II, of frozen funds or economic resources where the transfer is related to a payment by a person or entity not listed in Annex I or II in connection with the provision of financial support to Syrian nationals pursuing an education, professional training or engaged in academic research in the Union, provided that the relevant Member State has determined, on a case-by-case basis, that the payment is not directly or indirectly received by a person or entity referred to in paragraph 1.".

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

      Done at Brussels, 23 July 2012.

            For the Council

            The President

         C. ASHTON

      (1)  OJ L 319, 2.12.2011, p. 56.


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1999/147/ECSC, Euratom: Commission Decision of 21 December 1998 concerning the conclusion on behalf of the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Atomic Energy Community of an amending protocol to the Europe Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, acting within the framework of the European Union, of the one part, and the Republic of Slovenia, of the other part (notified under number C(1998) 4333) (Text with EEA relevance)

Official Journal L 051 , 26/02/1999 P. 0214 - 0214

COMMISSION DECISION of 21 December 1998 concerning the conclusion on behalf of the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Atomic Energy Community of an Amending Protocol to the Europe Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, acting within the framework of the European Union, of the one part, and the Republic of Slovenia, of the other part (notified under number C(1998) 4333) (Text with EEA relevance) (1999/147/ECSC, Euratom)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 95 thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular the second paragraph of Article 101 thereof,Whereas the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, acting within the framework of the European Union, of the one part, and the Republic of Slovenia, of the other part, (hereinafter referred to as the 'Europe Agreement`) was signed in Luxembourg on 10 June 1996;Whereas the ratification procedure of the Member States, the Commission and the Republic of Slovenia is completed;Whereas, due to the delay in the signature of the Europe Agreement and the consequent delay in the entry into force of the Interim Agreement, on 1 January 1997, it is necessary to change the time reference in Article 132 of the Europe Agreement so that all reference to the year '1996` under Article 132 of the Europe Agreement should be replaced by '1997`, date of the entry into force of the Interim Agreement;Whereas it is necessary to replace the original Protocol 4 on Rules of Origin of the Europe Agreement with the new Protocol 4, which was annexed to the Interim Agreement;Recognising the crucial importance of trade in the transition to a market economy;Bearing in mind the willingness of the Community to accelerate its efforts to open up its markets for products of Slovenian origin;Bearing in mind the objectives of the Europe Agreement and, in particular, those referred to in Article 1 thereof;Having consulted the ECSC Consultative Committee and with the assent and approval of the Council (1),HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole ArticleAn amending Protocol to the Europe Agreement between the European Community, the European Coal and Steel Community, the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Slovenia, of the other part, is hereby approved on behalf of the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Atomic Energy Community.The texts of the Amending Protocol is attached to this Decision (2).Done at Brussels, 21 December 1998.For the CommissionHans VAN DEN BROEKMember of the Commission(1) The ECSC Consultative Committee was consulted on 24 October 1996.(2) See page 208 of this Official Journal.


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2003/781/CFSP: Council Decision 2003/781/CFSP of 29 September 2003 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Poland on the participation of Polish armed forces in the European Union-led forces (EUF) in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Official Journal L 285 , 01/11/2003 P. 0043 - 0043

Council Decision 2003/781/CFSPof 29 September 2003concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Poland on the participation of Polish armed forces in the European Union-led forces (EUF) in the former Yugoslav Republic of MacedoniaTHE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 24 thereof,Having regard to the recommendation from the Presidency,Whereas:(1) On 27 January 2003, the Council adopted Joint Action 2003/92/CFSP on the European Union military operation in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia(1).(2) Article 8 of the Joint Action provides that the detailed arrangements regarding the participation of third States shall be the subject of an agreement in conformity with Article 24 of the Treaty.(3) Following the Council decision of 18 March 2003 authorising the Secretary-General/High Representative to open negotiations, the Secretary-General/High Representative negotiated an agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Poland on the participation of Polish armed forces in the European Union-led forces (EUF) in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.(4) The Agreement should be approved,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Poland on the participation of Polish armed forces in the European Union-led forces (EUF) in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is hereby approved on behalf of the European Union.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.Article 2The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the European Union.Article 3This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption.Article 4This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.Done at Brussels, 29 September 2003.For the CouncilThe PresidentF. Frattini(1) OJ L 34, 11.2.2003, p. 26.


European Parliament decision of 29 November 2007 on the nomination of Hubert Weber as a Member of the Court of Auditors (C6-0310/2007 - 2007/0819(CNS))


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2001/84/EC: Council Decision of 22 December 2000 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cyprus adopting the terms and conditions for the participation of the Republic of Cyprus in Community programmes in the fields of training, education and youth

Official Journal L 029 , 31/01/2001 P. 0038 - 0039

Council Decisionof 22 December 2000concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cyprus adopting the terms and conditions for the participation of the Republic of Cyprus in Community programmes in the fields of training, education and youth(2001/84/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 149 and 150, in conjunction with Article 300(2), first sentence, and (3), first sub-paragraph thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(1),Whereas:(1) The participation of Cyprus in Community programmes is an important element of the pre-accession strategy for Cyprus as set out in Council Regulation (EC) No 555/2000 of 13 March 2000 on the implementation of operations in the framework of the pre-accession strategy for the Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of Malta(2).(2) Council Decision 1999/382/EC of 26 April 1999 establishing the second phase of the Community vocational training action programme "Leonardo da Vinci"(3), and in particular Article 10 thereof, Decision No 253/2000/EC of 24 January 2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the second phase of the Community action programme in the field of education "Socrates"(4), and in particular Article 12 thereof, and Decision No 1031/2000/EC of 13 April 2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the "Youth" Community action programme(5), and in particular Article 11 thereof, provide that these programmes shall be open to the participation of Cyprus.(3) In conformity with the negotiating guidelines adopted by the Council on 14 February 2000, the Commission has negotiated, on behalf of the European Community, an agreement to enable Cyprus to participate in these programmes.(4) The Agreement should be approved,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cyprus adopting the terms and conditions for the participation of the Republic of Cyprus in Community programmes in the fields of training, education and youth is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.Article 2The President of the Council is hereby authorised to appoint the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the Community.Article 3The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Community, give the notifications provided for in Article 4 of the Agreement.Done at Brussels, 22 December 2000.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. Pierret(1) Opinion delivered on 13 December 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2) OJ L 68, 16.3.2000, p. 3.(3) OJ L 146, 11.6.1999, p. 33.(4) OJ L 28, 3.2.2000, p. 1.(5) OJ L 117, 18.5.2000, p. 1.


title: 2009/30/EC: Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009 appointing the European Data Protection Supervisor and the Assistant Supervisor

text:
               16.1.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 11/83

      DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

   of 14 January 2009
   appointing the European Data Protection Supervisor and the Assistant Supervisor
   (2009/30/EC)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (1), and in particular Article 42(1) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal of a list of candidates drawn up by the Commission on 21 October 2008, in accordance with Article 42(1) of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001, following a public call for candidates, with a view to the appointment of the European Data Protection Supervisor and the Assistant Supervisor,
   Whereas the European Data Protection Supervisor and the Assistant Supervisor must be appointed by common accord between the European Parliament and the Council, for a period of five years from 17 January 2009,
   HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   The following are appointed for the period from 17 January 2009 to 16 January 2014:

               —

               European Data Protection Supervisor: Peter HUSTINX,

               —

               Assistant Supervisor: Giovanni BUTTARELLI.

         Article 2
   This Decision shall take effect from the date of its adoption.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 14 January 2009.

            For the European Parliament

            The President

         H.-G. PÖTTERING

            For the Council

            The President

         A. VONDRA

      (1)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.


title: 2011/831/EU: Council Decision of 1 December 2011 on the practical and procedural arrangements for the appointment by the Council of four members of the European panel for the European Union action for the European Heritage Label

text:
               14.12.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 330/23

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 1 December 2011
   on the practical and procedural arrangements for the appointment by the Council of four members of the European panel for the European Union action for the European Heritage Label
   (2011/831/EU)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Decision No 1194/2011/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 November 2011 establishing a European Union action for the European Heritage Label (1), and in particular Article 8 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Article 8 of Decision No 1194/2011/EU provides that a European panel of independent experts (‘European panel’) is to be established and that this panel is to include 13 members appointed by the European institutions and bodies, four of whom are to be appointed for a three-year term by the Council.

               (2)

               Each institution and body should seek to ensure that the competences of the members of the European panel it appoints are as complementary as possible.

               (3)

               At the time of submitting candidates to become members of the European panel, Member States which already have one or more experts in that panel who were appointed by an institution or body other than the Council, are encouraged to take into account enhancing geographical and gender balance within the European panel when deciding on their participation in the process.

               (4)

               It is appropriate for the Council to decide on the practical and procedural arrangements for the appointment of its four members of the European panel.

               (5)

               These arrangements should be fair, easy to implement, non-discriminatory, transparent, and should seek to ensure that the members appointed to the European panel duly fulfil their obligations.

               (6)

               These arrangements should be adapted, if necessary, in the light of the results of the evaluations of the action for the European Heritage Label provided for in Article 18 of Decision No 1194/2011/EU,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The Council shall decide on the appointment of four members of the European panel in accordance with the practical and procedural arrangements laid down in Article 2.
   Article 2
   1.   Member States shall be invited to make submissions of candidates to become members of the European panel. The participation of Member States in the process shall be voluntary. Each Member State shall have the right to submit only one candidate. In order to ensure a balanced geographical representation, Member States which have experts appointed by the Council for the previous term shall be excluded from participation.
   2.   Submissions shall be made in writing and clearly demonstrate that a given candidate is an independent expert with substantial experience and expertise in the fields relevant to the objectives of the action, and is committed to work on the European panel, in line with the requirements laid down in part 1 of the Annex. Those submissions shall also contain a duly signed declaration as set out in part 2 of the Annex.
   3.   The submissions shall specify, for each candidate, one main category of expertise from among the following:

               —

               European history and cultures,

               —

               education and youth,

               —

               cultural management, including the heritage dimension,

               —

               communication and tourism.

         4.   A draw shall be organised from among the submissions acknowledged by the relevant preparatory body of the Council with a view to selecting one candidate in each of the four categories referred to in paragraph 3. The first name drawn for each category shall be considered as selected. This selection shall subsequently be approved by the Council.
   5.   If there are no candidates in one or more categories, one or more additional candidates shall be drawn from the categories in which there are most candidates. If there is only one candidate in a given category, that candidate is deemed to be selected without a draw.
   6.   If a member of the European panel is not able to fulfil his or her mandate, the Member State that appointed that member shall appoint a replacement as soon as possible. This appointment shall fulfil the requirements laid down in parts 1 and 2 of the Annex and apply for the remainder of the term of office of that member.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 1 December 2011.

            For the Council

            The President

         W. KOSINIAK-KAMYSZ

      (1)  OJ L 303, 22.11.2011, p. 1.

      ANNEX

         LIST OF REQUIREMENTS TO BE FULFILLED BY THE CANDIDATES

      PART 1
      EACH WRITTEN SUBMISSION SHALL CONTAIN:

                  —

                  a description of the candidate’s education, working experience and outstanding achievements relevant to the objectives of the action and the criteria to be met by the sites,

                  —

                  a choice of a specific category of expertise accompanied by an explanation of that choice.

            PART 2
      EACH SUBMISSION SHALL CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING WRITTEN DECLARATION:
      ‘I am aware:

                  —

                  of the duties entailed in the position and able to devote an appropriate number of working days per year to work for the European panel,

                  —

                  that membership of the European panel is not an honorary position and that I will be paid a fee for this work as well as travel and accommodation costs by the Commission,

                  —

                  that the duties require independence and that I will need to sign a declaration every year confirming that I have no actual or potential conflict of interest, in line with Article 8(5) of Decision No 1194/2011/EU.’.


title: Decision (EU) 2017/741 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to the United Kingdom, Cyprus and Portugal

text:
               28.4.2017

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 111/6

         DECISION (EU) 2017/741 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
   of 5 April 2017
   on the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to the United Kingdom, Cyprus and Portugal
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 of 11 November 2002 establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund (1), and in particular Article 4(3) thereof,
   Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (2), and in particular point 11 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The European Union Solidarity Fund (the ‘Fund’) aims to enable the Union to respond in a rapid, efficient and flexible manner to emergency situations in order to show solidarity with the population of regions struck by natural disasters.

               (2)

               The Fund is not to exceed a maximum annual amount of EUR 500 000 000 (2011 prices), as laid down in Article 10 of Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 (3).

               (3)

               On 26 February 2016, the United Kingdom submitted an application to mobilise the Fund, following floods that affected 11 regions during the period of December 2015 to January 2016. In their application the authorities of the United Kingdom stressed that the damage assessment was incomplete and that the relevant figures were only provisional. The final application file was completed on 22 September 2016.

               (4)

               On 5 September 2016, Cyprus submitted an application to mobilise the Fund, following the consequences of severe drought built up since October 2015 and wild fires on 18 and 19 of June 2016.

               (5)

               On 21 September 2016, Portugal submitted an application to mobilise the Fund, following wild fires in the island of Madeira between 8 and 13 August 2016.

               (6)

               The applications by the United Kingdom, Cyprus and Portugal meet the conditions for providing a financial contribution from the Fund, as laid down in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002.

               (7)

               The Fund should therefore be mobilised in order to provide a financial contribution to United Kingdom, Cyprus and Portugal.

               (8)

               In order to minimise the time taken to mobilise the Fund, this Decision should apply from the date of its adoption,

         HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   For the general budget of the Union for the financial year 2017, the European Union Solidarity Fund shall be mobilised as follows in commitment and payment appropriations:

               (a)

               the amount of EUR 60 301 050 shall be provided to the United Kingdom;

               (b)

               the amount of EUR 7 298 760 shall be provided to Cyprus;

               (c)

               the amount of EUR 3 925 000 shall be provided to Portugal;

         Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
   It shall apply from 5 April 2017.

      Done at Strasbourg, 5 April 2017.

            For the European Parliament

            The President

         A. TAJANI

            For the Council

            The President

         I. BORG

      (1)  OJ L 311, 14.11.2002, p. 3.

      (2)  OJ C 373, 20.12.2013, p. 1.

      (3)  Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 of 2 December 2013 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 884).


title: Council Decision of 12 June 2014 appointing and replacing members of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

text:
               13.6.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               C 180/3

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 12 June 2014
   appointing and replacing members of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training
   (2014/C 180/04)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of 10 February 1975 establishing the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof
   Having regard to the nomination submitted by the French government,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               By its Decision of 16 July 2012 (2), the Council appointed the members of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the period from 18 September 2012 to 17 September 2015.

               (2)

               A member’s seat is available for France on the Governing Board of the Centre in the category of Government representatives as a result of the resignation of Mr Jean-Marc HUART.

               (3)

               The members of the Governing Board of the aforementioned Centre should be appointed for the remainder of the current term of office, which expires on 17 September 2015,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Sole Article
   The following person is hereby appointed as a member of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the remainder of the term of office, which runs until 17 September 2015:
   GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES

               FRANCE

               Ms Brigitte DORIATH

      Done at Luxembourg, 12 June 2014.

            For the Council

            The President

         Y. MANIATIS

      (1)  OJ L 39, 13.2.1975, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ C 228, 31.7.2012, p. 3.


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1999/733/EC: Council Decision of 8 November 1999 providing supplementary macro-financial assistance to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Official Journal L 294 , 16/11/1999 P. 0031 - 0032

COUNCIL DECISIONof 8 November 1999providing supplementary macro-financial assistance to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia(1999/733/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 308 thereof,Having regard to the proposal of the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(2),Whereas:(1) The Commission consulted the Economic and Financial Committee before submitting its proposal;(2) The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is undertaking fundamental economic reforms and is making substantial efforts to establish a well-functioning market economy with a view to increasing employment and living standards;(3) The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia has suffered very large economic costs as a direct consequence of the conflict in Kosovo and has made, despite severe social and economic strains, exceptional efforts to host a high number of refugees;(4) The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and the European Community have signed a Cooperation Agreement(3) which entered into force on 1 January 1998;(5) The Council, on 26 April 1999, has welcomed the prospect of a feasibility study towards upgrading the contractual relations between the European Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;(6) The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia has reached a preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on an arrangement under the Compensatory and Contingency Financing Facility and discussions are well advanced between the two parties on a stand-by arrangement (SBA) in support of the authorities' adjustment and reform programme;(7) The World Bank is preparing a new Financial and Enterprise Structural Adjustment Loan, which envisages substantial adjustment and investment financing in support of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia's reform efforts in the enterprise and financial sectors;(8) The authorities of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia have requested financial assistance from the international financial institutions, the Community and other bilateral donors; over and above the estimated financing which could be provided by the IMF and the World Bank, an important residual financing gap remains to be covered in 1999 and 2000 in order to strengthen the country's reserve position and support the policy objectives attached to the government's reform programme;(9) Financial assistance from the Community in the form of a combination of a long-term loan and a straight grant to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is an appropriate measure to support the balance of payments and help ease the country's external financial constraints in the current exceptionally difficult circumstances, comforting the implementation of structural reforms and helping to alleviate the social consequences of the economic disruptions caused by the conflict in Kosovo;(10) The inclusion of a grant component in this assistance is without prejudice to the powers of the budgetary authority;(11) This assistance should be managed by the Commission in accordance with the principles of sound financial management;(12) The Treaty does not provide, for the adoption of this Decision, powers other than those of Article 308,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 11. The Community shall make available to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia financial assistance in the form of a long-term loan facility and straight grants, with a view to ensuring a sustainable balance of payments situation.2. The loan component of this assistance shall amount to a maximum principal of EUR 50 million, with a grace period of 10 years and a maximum maturity of 15 years. To this end, the Commission is empowered to borrow, on behalf of the European Community, the necessary resources that will be placed at the disposal of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in the form of a loan.3. The grant component of this assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 30 million for the 1999 to 2000 period.4. The Community financial assistance shall be managed by the Commission in close consultation with the Economic and Financial Committee and in a manner consistent with any agreement reached between the IMF and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.Article 21. The Commission is empowered to agree with the authorities of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, after consultation of the Economic and Financial Committee, the economic policy conditions attached to this assistance. These conditions shall be consistent with the agreements referred to in Article 1(4).2. The Commission shall verify at regular intervals, in collaboration with the Economic and Financial Committee and in coordination with the IMF, that the economic policy in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is in accordance with the objectives of this assistance and that its conditions are being fulfilled.Article 31. The loan and grant components of this assistance shall be made available to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in at least two instalments. Subject to the provisions of Article 2, the first instalment is to be released on the basis of an agreement between the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and the IMF on a macroeconomic programme that is supported by an upper credit tranche arrangement.2. Subject to the provisions of Article 2, the second and any further instalments shall be released on the basis of a satisfactory track record in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia's adjustment and reform programme and not before three months after the release of the first instalment.3. The funds shall be paid to the National Bank of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.Article 41. The borrowing and lending operations referred to in Article 1 shall be carried out using the same value date and must not involve the Community in the transformation of maturities, in any exchange or interest rate risk, or in any other commercial risk.2. The Commission shall take the necessary steps, if the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia so requests, to ensure that an early repayment clause is included in the loan terms and conditions and that it may be exercised.3. At the request of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and where circumstances permit an improvement in the interest rate of the loan, the Commission may refinance all or part of its initial borrowings or restructure the corresponding financial conditions. Refinancing or restructuring operations shall be carried out in accordance with the conditions set out in paragraph 1 and shall not have the effect of extending the average maturity of the borrowing concerned or increasing the amount, expressed at the current exchange rate, of capital outstanding at the date of the refinancing or restructuring.4. All related costs incurred by the Community in concluding and carrying out the operation under this Decision shall be borne by the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.5. The Economic and Financial Committee shall be kept informed of developments in the operations referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 at least once a year.Article 5At least once a year, as a rule by 15 September, the Commission shall address to the European Parliament and to the Council a report, which will include an evaluation of the implementation of this Decision.Done at Brussels, 8 November 1999.For the CouncilThe PresidentS. NIINISTÖ(1) OJ C 307E, 26.10.1999, p. 43.(2) Opinion delivered on 6 October 1999 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) OJ L 348, 18.12.1997, p. 2.


title: 2014/242/EU: Council Decision of 14 April 2014 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the facilitation of the issuance of visas

text:
               30.4.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 128/47

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 14 April 2014
   on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the facilitation of the issuance of visas

      (2014/242/EU)

   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular point (a) of Article 77(2), in conjunction with point (a) of the second subparagraph of Article 218(6), thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               In accordance with Council Decision 2013/695/EU (1), the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the facilitation of the issuance of visas (‘the Agreement’) was signed on 29 November 2013, subject to its conclusion.

               (2)

               The Agreement should be approved.

               (3)

               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 (2); the United Kingdom is therefore not taking part in its adoption and is not bound by it or subject to its application.

               (4)

               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 (3); Ireland is therefore not taking part in its adoption and is not bound by it or subject to its application.

               (5)

               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 Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the facilitation of the issuance of visas is hereby approved on behalf of the Union.
   The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.
   Article 2
   The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, give the notification provided for in Article 14(1) of the Agreement (4).
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

      Done at Luxembourg, 14 April 2014.

            For the Council

            The President

         A. TSAFTARIS

      (1)  Council Decision 2013/695/EU of 25 November 2013 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the facilitation of the issuance of visas (OJ L 320, 30.11.2013, p. 7.

      (2)  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).

      (3)  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).

      (4)  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.


title: Council Decision 2012/206/CFSP of 23 April 2012 amending Decision 2011/782/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria

text:
               24.4.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 110/36

         COUNCIL DECISION 2012/206/CFSP
   of 23 April 2012
   amending Decision 2011/782/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 1 December 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/782/CFSP (1).

               (2)

               In view of the gravity of the situation in Syria, the Council considers it necessary to impose additional restrictive measures against the Syrian regime.

               (3)

               In this context, the sale, supply, transfer or export of further goods and technology which might be used for internal repression should be prohibited or subject to an authorisation.

               (4)

               In addition, the sale, supply, transfer or export of luxury goods to Syria should be prohibited.

               (5)

               Decision 2011/782/CFSP should be amended accordingly,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Decision 2011/782/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:

               (1)

               Article 1 is replaced by the following:
               "Article 1
               1.   The sale, supply, transfer or export of arms and related matériel of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment and spare parts for the aforementioned, as well as equipment which might be used for internal repression, to Syria by nationals of Member States or from the territories of Member States or using their flag vessels or aircraft, shall be prohibited, whether originating or not in their territories.
               2.   The sale, supply, transfer or export of certain other equipment, goods and technology which might be used for internal repression or for the manufacture and maintenance of products which could be used for internal repression, to Syria by nationals of Member States or from the territories of Member States or using their flag vessels or aircraft, shall be prohibited, whether originating or not in their territories.
               The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this paragraph.
               3.   It shall be prohibited to:

                           (a)

                           provide, directly or indirectly, technical assistance, brokering services or other services related to the items referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 or related to the provision, manufacture, maintenance and use of such items, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in, or for use in, Syria;

                           (b)

                           provide, directly or indirectly, financing or financial assistance related to the items referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, including in particular grants, loans and export credit insurance, for any sale, supply, transfer or export of such items, or for the provision of related technical assistance, brokering services or other services to any natural or legal person, entity or body in, or for use in, Syria.";

               (2)

               the following Article is inserted:
               "Article 1a
               1.   The sale, supply, transfer or export of certain equipment, goods or technology other than those referred to in Article 1(2) which might be used for internal repression or for the manufacture and maintenance of products which could be used for internal repression, to Syria by nationals of Member States or from the territories of Member States or using their flag vessels or aircraft, shall be subject to authorisation on a case-by-case basis by the competent authorities of the exporting Member State.
               The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this paragraph.
               2.   The provision of:

                           (a)

                           technical assistance, brokering services or other services related to the items referred to in paragraph 1 or related to the provision, manufacture, maintenance and use of such items, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in, or for use in, Syria;

                           (b)

                           financing or financial assistance related to the items referred to in paragraph 1, including in particular grants, loans and export credit insurance, for any sale, supply, transfer or export of such items, or for the provision of related technical assistance, brokering services or other services to any natural or legal person, entity or body in, or for use in, Syria.

                     shall also be subject to an authorisation of the competent authority of the exporting Member State.";

               (3)

               the following Article is inserted:
               "Article 8b
               The sale, supply, transfer or export of luxury goods to Syria by nationals of Member States or from the territories of Member States or using their flag vessels or aircraft, shall be prohibited, whether originating or not in their territories.
               The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this Article.".

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

      Done at Luxembourg, 23 April 2012.

            For the Council

            The President

         C. ASHTON

      (1)  OJ L 319, 2.12.2011, p. 56.