title: Council Decision (EU) 2016/870 of 24 May 2016 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania for a period of four years

text:
               2.6.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 145/1

         COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2016/870
   of 24 May 2016
   on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania for a period of four years
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43, in conjunction with Article 218(6), second subparagraph, point (a) and Article 218(7) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament (1),
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 30 November 2006, the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 1801/2006 on the conclusion of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (2) (‘the Partnership Agreement’).

               (2)

               The protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Partnership Agreement expired on 16 December 2014.

               (3)

               The Union and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania negotiated a new Protocol (3) to the Partnership Agreement (‘the Protocol’).

               (4)

               The Protocol was signed in accordance with Decision (EU) 2015/2191 (4) and is to be provisionally applied from 16 November 2015.

               (5)

               Article 10 of the Partnership Agreement establishes a Joint Committee which is responsible for monitoring the application of the Partnership Agreement and ensuring that it is implemented. Furthermore, in accordance with the Protocol, the Joint Committee may approve certain modifications to the Protocol. In order to facilitate the approval of such modifications, the Commission should be empowered, subject to specific conditions, to approve these modifications under a simplified procedure.

               (6)

               The Protocol should be approved,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania for a period of four years is hereby approved on behalf of the Union (5).
   Article 2
   The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, give the notification provided for in Article 17 of the Protocol.
   Article 3
   Subject to the provisions and conditions laid down in the Annex to this Decision, the Commission shall be empowered, on behalf of the Union, to approve, within the Joint Committee, modifications to the Protocol.
   Article 4
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 24 May 2016.

            For the Council

            The President

         A.G. KOENDERS

      (1)  Consent of 10 May 2016 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

      (2)  Council Regulation (EC) No 1801/2006 of 30 November 2006 on the conclusion of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (OJ L 343, 8.12.2006, p. 1).

      (3)  Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania for a period of four years (OJ L 315, 1.12.2015, p. 3).

      (4)  Council Decision (EU) 2015/2191 of 10 November 2015 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania for a period of four years (OJ L 315, 1.12.2015, p. 1).

      (5)  The Protocol has been published in OJ L 315 of 1.12.2015 together with the decision on its signature.

      ANNEX

         Scope of the empowerment and procedure for the establishment of the Union position in the Joint Committee

                  1.

                  The Commission shall be authorised to negotiate with the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and, where appropriate and subject to complying with point 3 of this Annex, agree on modifications to the Protocol in respect of the following issues:

                              (a)

                              review of fishing opportunities in accordance with Articles 5 and 6 of the Protocol;

                              (b)

                              decision on the modalities of the sectoral support in accordance with Article 3 and Annex 2 of the Protocol;

                              (c)

                              conditions governing fishing activities in accordance with Articles 5 and 6 of the Protocol.

                  2.

                  In the Joint Committee, the Union shall:

                              (a)

                              act in accordance with the objectives pursued by the Union within the framework of the Common Fisheries Policy;

                              (b)

                              follow the Council Conclusions of 19 March 2012 on a Communication on the external dimension of the Common Fisheries Policy;

                              (c)

                              promote positions that are consistent with the relevant rules adopted by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations.

                  3.

                  When a decision on modifications to the Protocol referred to in point 1 is intended to be adopted during a Joint Committee Meeting, the necessary steps shall be taken so as to ensure that the position to be expressed on behalf of the Union takes account of the latest statistical, biological and other relevant information transmitted to the Commission.
                  To this effect and based on that information, a document setting out the particulars of the proposed Union position shall be transmitted by the Commission services, in sufficient time before the relevant Joint Committee meeting, to the Council or to its preparatory bodies for consideration and approval.
                  In respect of the issues referred to in point 1(a), the approval of the envisaged Union position by the Council shall require a qualified majority of votes. In the other cases, the Union position envisaged in the preparatory document shall be deemed to be agreed, unless a number of Member States equivalent to a blocking minority objects during a meeting of the Council's preparatory body or within 20 days from receipt of the preparatory document, whichever occurs earlier. In the case of such objection, the matter shall be referred to the Council.
                  If, in the course of further meetings, including on the spot, it is impossible to reach an agreement in order for the Union position to take account of new elements, the matter shall be referred to the Council or its preparatory bodies.

                  4.

                  The Commission is invited to take, in due time, all steps necessary as a follow up to the decision of the Joint Committee, including, where appropriate, publication of the relevant decision in the Official Journal of the European Union and the submission of any proposal necessary for the implementation of that decision.


title: Decision (EU) 2016/2156 of the European Parliament of 27 October 2016 on the closure of the accounts of the ENIAC Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2014

text:
               8.12.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 333/58

         DECISION (EU) 2016/2156 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 27 October 2016
   on the closure of the accounts of the ENIAC Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2014
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the ENIAC Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2014,

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors' report on the annual accounts of the ENIAC Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2014, together with the Joint Undertaking'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 Joint Undertaking in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2014 (05587/2016 — C8-0058/2016),

               —

               having regard to its decision of 28 April 2016 (3) postponing the discharge decision for the financial year 2014, and the replies from the Executive Director of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking (formerly the ENIAC Joint Undertaking and the Artemis Joint Undertaking),

               —

               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 (4), and in particular Article 209 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 72/2008 of 20 December 2007 setting up the ENIAC Joint Undertaking (5),

               —

               having regard to Council Regulation (EU) No 561/2014 of 6 May 2014 establishing the ECSEL Joint Undertaking (6), and in particular Article 12 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 of 19 November 2002 on the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (7),

               —

               having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 110/2014 of 30 September 2013 on the model financial regulation for public-private partnership bodies referred to in Article 209 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (8),

               —

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

               —

               having regard to the second report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A8-0264/2016),

               1.

               Approves the closure of the accounts of the ENIAC Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2014;

               2.

               Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Executive Director of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking (formerly the ENIAC Joint Undertaking and the Artemis Joint Undertaking), the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

            The President

         Martin SCHULZ

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 422, 17.12.2015, p. 25.

      (2)  OJ C 422, 17.12.2015, p. 26.

      (3)  OJ L 246, 14.9.2016, p. 432.

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

      (5)  OJ L 30, 4.2.2008, p. 21.

      (6)  OJ L 169, 7.6.2014, p. 152.

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

      (8)  OJ L 38, 7.2.2014, p. 2.


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2001/511/EC: Council Decision of 27 June 2001 on further exceptional financial assistance to Kosovo

Official Journal L 183 , 06/07/2001 P. 0042 - 0043

Council Decisionof 27 June 2001on further exceptional financial assistance to Kosovo(2001/511/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 from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(1),Whereas:(1) The Commission has consulted the Economic and Financial Committee before submitting its proposal.(2) The Security Council of the United Nations adopted Resolution 1244(1999) on 10 June 1999 aiming to promote the establishment, pending a final settlement, of substantial autonomy and self-government in Kosovo within the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.(3) The international community, basing itself upon Resolution 1244(1999), has set up an international security presence (KFOR) and an interim civil administration - the United Nations Interim Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).(4) UNMIK consists of four components (Pillars) and the European Union has taken the lead role(2) for the fourth Pillar responsible for economic reconstruction.(5) UNMIK has taken steps to involve the main political parties and ethnic communities of Kosovo in its activities and is continuing to do so.(6) UNMIK, and particularly Pillar IV thereof, has achieved substantial progress in setting up an institutional, legal and policy framework conducive to the creation of a sound economy based on market principles. It has provided for a functioning banking and payments system and promoted the development of the private sector. UNMIK has also made progress in developing the revenue base and keeping expenditure under control.(7) UNMIK established a Central Fiscal Authority providing for transparent and accountable procedures to manage the Kosovo budget.(8) On the basis of estimates from UNMIK presented in agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kosovo requires external support to further progress in establishing a sound market economy and a civil administration. It is estimated that exceptional external financial assistance of some EUR 90 million would be needed until the end of 2001.(9) UNMIK has presented a request for exceptional financial assistance. The international community considers that the provision of external budgetary support, fairly shared among donors, is essential to help cover the residual financing needs identified under the budget prepared for Kosovo by UNMIK.(10) Kosovo is not in a position to borrow either domestically or on the international financial market and it is not eligible for membership of the international financial institutions and may therefore not benefit from financial assistance associated with their programmes.(11) Although economic activity has resumed with considerable speed after the conflict, Kosovo is at a low level of economic development and its GDP per capita is estimated to be one of the lowest in the region and in Europe.(12) Kosovo's current low level of economic development is the result of long-term neglect as well as conflict-related damages which cannot be overcome quickly but require reliable support over a significant period of time so as to establish sustainable institutions and to achieve durable economic growth.(13) The Community has found it an appropriate measure to help ease Kosovo's financial constraints in the exceptionally difficult circumstances and has already, under Council Decision 2000/140/EC(3) provided for financial assistance in the form of straight grants in 2000 amounting to EUR 35 million.(14) Financial assistance from the Community, in liaison with other donors, in the form of straight grants to be made available to UNMIK in support of the Kosovo people continues to be the appropriate measure.(15) Without prejudice to the powers of the budgetary authority, the financial assistance will be part of the envelope of aid envisaged for Kosovo, and therefore subject to the funds being available in the general budget.(16) The exceptional financial assistance should be managed by the Commission in consultation with the Economic and Financial Committee.(17) The Treaty does not provide, for the adoption of this Decision, powers other than those of Article 308,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 11. In addition to the financial assistance already decided upon by the Council in its Decision 2000/140/EC on 14 February 2000, the Community shall make available to UNMIK, in conjunction with the contributions of the other donors, exceptional financial assistance in the form of straight grants of up to EUR 30 million, with a view to alleviating the financial situation in Kosovo, facilitating the establishment and continuation of essential administrative functions and supporting the development of a sound economic framework.2. This assistance shall be managed by the Commission in close consultation with the Economic and Financial Committee and in a manner consistent with agreements or understandings reached between the IMF and UNMIK or any other internationally recognised authorities of Kosovo.Article 21. The Commission is empowered to agree with UNMIK, after consultation with the Economic and Financial Committee, the economic conditions attached to this assistance. These conditions shall be consistent with any agreement referred to in Article 1(2).2. The Commission shall verify at regular intervals, in consultation with the Economic and Financial Committee and in liaison with the IMF and the World Bank, that economic policies in Kosovo respect the objectives and economic policy conditions of this assistance.Article 31. The assistance shall be made available to UNMIK in at least two instalments. Subject to the provisions of Article 2, the first instalment shall be released on the basis of a Memorandum of Understanding between UNMIK and the Community.2. Subject to the provisions of Article 2, the second and any possible further instalment shall be released on the basis of a successful completion of the economic conditions referred to in Article 2(1) and not before three months after the release of the previous instalment.3. The funds shall be made available to UNMIK through the Central Fiscal Authority exclusively in support of Kosovo's budgetary needs.Article 4All related costs incurred by the Community in concluding and carrying out the operation under this Decision shall be borne by UNMIK if appropriate.Article 5The Commission shall address to the European Parliament and to the Council an annual report, which will include an evaluation on the implementation of this Decision.Done at Luxembourg, 27 June 2001.For the CouncilThe PresidentB. Rosengren(1) Opinion delivered on 14 June 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal)(2) International civil presence in Kosovo: Report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 10 of Security Council Resolution 1244(1999), S/1999/672, 12 June 1999, II.5.(3) OJ L 47, 19.2.2000, p. 28.


title: 2011/352/EU: Council Decision of 9 June 2011 on the application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis relating to the Schengen Information System in the Principality of Liechtenstein

text:
               18.6.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 160/84

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 9 June 2011
   on the application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis relating to the Schengen Information System in the Principality of Liechtenstein
   (2011/352/EU)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Protocol between the European Union, the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the accession of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (the Protocol) (1), which was signed on 28 February 2008 (2) and entered into force on 7 April 2011, and in particular Article 10(1) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Article 10(1) of the Protocol provides that the provisions of the Schengen acquis shall be put into effect by the Principality of Liechtenstein only pursuant to a Council decision to that effect after verification that the necessary conditions for the implementation of that acquis have been fulfilled by the Principality of Liechtenstein.

               (2)

               The Council has verified that the Principality of Liechtenstein ensures satisfactory levels of data protection by taking the following steps: a full questionnaire was forwarded to the Principality of Liechtenstein, whose replies were recorded, and verification and evaluation visits were made to the Principality of Liechtenstein, in accordance with the applicable Schengen evaluation procedures as set out in the Decision of the Executive Committee of 16 September 1998 setting up a Standing Committee on the evaluation and implementation of Schengen (SCH/Com-ex (98) 26 def.) (3) (the Decision of the Executive Committee of 16 September 1998), in the area of Data Protection.

               (3)

               On 9 June 2011, the Council concluded that the Principality of Liechtenstein had fulfilled the conditions in the area of Data Protection. It is therefore possible to set a date from which the Schengen acquis relating to the Schengen Information System (SIS) may apply to the Principality of Liechtenstein.

               (4)

               The entry into force of this Decision should allow for real SIS data to be transferred to the Principality of Liechtenstein. The concrete use of these data should allow the Council, through the applicable Schengen evaluation procedures as set out in the Decision of the Executive Committee of 16 September 1998, to verify the correct application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis relating to the SIS in the Principality of Liechtenstein. Once those evaluations have been carried out, the Council should decide on the lifting of checks at internal borders with the Principality of Liechtenstein.

               (5)

               The Agreement between the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis and concerning the criteria and mechanisms for establishing the State responsible for examining a request for asylum lodged in Liechtenstein, Iceland or Norway stipulates that it shall be put into effect in respect of the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis on the same date as the Protocol is put into effect.

               (6)

               A separate Council Decision should be adopted setting a date for the lifting of checks at internal borders. Until the date set out in that Decision, certain restrictions on the use of the SIS should be imposed,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   1.   From 19 July 2011, the provisions of the Schengen acquis relating to the SIS, as referred to in Annex I, shall apply to the Principality of Liechtenstein in its relations with the Kingdom of Belgium, the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Estonia, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Italian Republic, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Poland, the Portuguese Republic, Romania, the Republic of Slovenia, the Slovak Republic, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden.
   2.   The provisions of the Schengen acquis relating to the SIS, as referred to in Annex II, shall apply from the date laid down in those provisions to the Principality of Liechtenstein in its relations with the Kingdom of Belgium, the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Estonia, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Italian Republic, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Poland, the Portuguese Republic, Romania, the Republic of Slovenia, the Slovak Republic, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden.
   3.   From 9 June 2011, real SIS data may be transferred to the Principality of Liechtenstein.
   From 19 July 2011, the Principality of Liechtenstein shall be allowed to enter data into the SIS and use SIS data, subject to paragraph 4.
   4.   Until the date of the lifting of checks at internal borders with the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Principality of Liechtenstein:

               (a)

               shall not be obliged to refuse entry to its territory to or to expel third country nationals for whom an SIS alert has been issued by a Member State for the purpose of refusing entry;

               (b)

               shall refrain from entering the data covered by Article 96 of the Convention of 19 June 1990 implementing the Schengen Agreement of 14 June 1985 between the Governments of the States of Benelux Economic Union, the Federal Republic of Germany and the French Republic on the gradual abolition of checks at their common borders (4) (the Schengen Convention).

         Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Luxembourg, 9 June 2011.

            For the Council

            The President

         PINTÉR S.

      (1)  Not yet published in the Official Journal.

      (2)  Council Decisions 2008/261/EC (OJ L 83, 26.3.2008, p. 3) and 2008/262/EC (OJ L 83, 26.3.2008, p. 5).

      (3)  OJ L 239, 22.9.2000, p. 138.

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

      ANNEX I

         List of the provisions of the Schengen acquis relating to the SIS to be rendered applicable to the Principality of Liechtenstein

                  1.

                  In respect of the provisions of the Schengen Convention:
                  Article 64 and Articles 92 to 119 of the Schengen Convention.

                  2.

                  In respect of decisions and declarations of the Executive Committee established by the Schengen Convention concerning the SIS:

                              (a)

                              Decision of the Executive Committee of 15 December 1997 amending the Financial Regulation on C.SIS (SCH/Com-ex (97) 35) (1);

                              (b)

                                          —

                                          Declaration of the Executive Committee of 18 April 1996 defining the concept of an alien (SCH/Com-ex (96) decl. 5) (2),

                                          —

                                          Declaration of the Executive Committee of 28 April 1999 on the structure of SIS (SCH/Com-ex (99) decl. 2 rev.) (3).

                  3.

                  In respect of other instruments concerning the SIS:

                              (a)

                              Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (4) in so far as it applies in relation to the processing of data within the SIS;

                              (b)

                              Council Decision 2000/265/EC of 27 March 2000 on the establishment of a financial regulation governing the budgetary aspects of the management by the Deputy Secretary-General of the Council, of contracts concluded in his name, on behalf of certain Member States, relating to the installation and the functioning of the communication infrastructure for the Schengen environment, ‘Sisnet’ (5);

                              (c)

                              the SIRENE Manual (6);

                              (d)

                              Council Regulation (EC) No 871/2004 of 29 April 2004 concerning the introduction of some new functions for the Schengen Information System, including in the fight against terrorism (7), and any subsequent decisions on the date of application of those functions;

                              (e)

                              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 (8), and any subsequent decisions on the date of application of those functions;

                              (f)

                              Regulation (EC) No 1160/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2005 amending the Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement of 14 June 1985 on the gradual abolition of checks at common borders, as regards access to the Schengen Information System by the services in the Member States responsible for issuing registration certificates for vehicles (9);

                              (g)

                              Article 5(4)(a) and the provisions of Title II and the annexes thereto referring to the Schengen Information System (SIS) of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (10);

                              (h)

                              Council Regulation (EC) No 1104/2008 of 24 October 2008 on migration from the Schengen Information System (SIS 1+) to the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (11);

                              (i)

                              Council Decision 2008/839/JHA of 24 October 2008 on migration from the Schengen Information System (SIS 1+) to the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (12).

         (1)  OJ L 239, 22.9.2000, p. 444.

         (2)  OJ L 239, 22.9.2000, p. 458.

         (3)  OJ L 239, 22.9.2000, p. 459.

         (4)  OJ L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 31.

         (5)  OJ L 85, 6.4.2000, p. 12.

         (6)  Parts of the SIRENE Manual were published in OJ C 38, 17.2.2003, p. 1. The manual was amended by Commission Decisions 2006/757/EC (OJ L 317, 16.11.2006, p. 1) and 2006/758/EC (OJ L 317, 16.11.2006, p. 41).

         (7)  OJ L 162, 30.4.2004, p. 29.

         (8)  OJ L 68, 15.3.2005, p. 44.

         (9)  OJ L 191, 22.7.2005, p. 18.

         (10)  OJ L 105, 13.4.2006, p. 1.

         (11)  OJ L 299, 8.11.2008, p. 1.

         (12)  OJ L 299, 8.11.2008, p. 43.

      ANNEX II

         List of the provisions of the Schengen acquis relating to the SIS to be rendered applicable to the Principality of Liechtenstein from the date laid down in those provisions

                  1.

                  Regulation (EC) No 1986/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 regarding access to the Second Generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) by the services in the Member States responsible for issuing vehicle registration certificates (1).

                  2.

                  Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on the establishment, operation and use of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (2).

                  3.

                  Council Decision 2007/533/JHA of 12 June 2007 on the establishment, operation and use of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (3).

         (1)  OJ L 381, 28.12.2006, p. 1.

         (2)  OJ L 381, 28.12.2006, p. 4.

         (3)  OJ L 205, 7.8.2007, p. 63.


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88/434/ECSC: Decision of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council of 25 July 1988 amending Decision 87/588/ECSC on the opening of a zero-duty tariff quota for Spain for flat-rolled products of silicon-electrical steel

Official Journal L 210 , 03/08/1988 P. 0024 - 0024

*****DECISION  OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL  of 25 July 1988  amending Decision 87/588/ECSC on the opening of a zero-duty tariff quota for Spain for flat-rolled products of silicon-electrical steel  (88/434/ECSC)  THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL, HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Sole Article  In the sole Article of Decision 87/588/ECSC (1) '30 June 1988' is replaced by '31 December 1988'.  Done at Brussels, 25 July 1988.  The President  Th. PANGALOS  (1) OJ No L 353, 16. 12. 1987, p. 31.


title: Decision of the European Parliament of 13 December 1978 on the discharge to be granted to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the activities of the Fourth European Development Fund for the 1976 financial year

text:
No L 18 / 22                         Official Journal of the European Communities                        25 . 1 . 79
                                DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
                                                    of 13 December 1978
             on the discharge to be granted to the Commission in respect of the implementa
             tion of the activities of the Fourth European Development Fund for the 1976
                                                        financial year
             THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,
             — having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community and in
                  particular Article 206b thereof,
             — having regard to the ACP-EEC Convention of Lomé,
             — having regard to the internal agreement on the financing and administration of
                  Community aid (J),
             — having regard to the revenue and expenditure account, the balance sheet and the
                  report on the activities of the Fourth European Development Fund (2), adopted on 31
                  December 1976,
             — having regard to the report of the Audit Board on the accounts for the 1976 financial
                  year and the answers of the institutions to the report,
             — having regard to the Council recommendation (Doc. 435/78),
             — having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgets (Doc . 489/78),
              1 . Grants a discharge to the Commission in respect of the following amounts shown in
             the revenue and expenditure accounts for the 1976 financial year :
             — revenue : amounting to 134 598 787-45 EUA,
             — expenditure (payments) : amounting to 97 470 907-85 EUA ;
             2.     Draws attention to its resolution embodying the comments accompanying the deci
             sion granting a discharge and requests the Commission to report on the measures taken
             following those comments in accordance with Article 67 (2) of the Financial Regulation
             applicable to the Fourth EDF (3) ;
             3.     Instructs its President to communicate this decision and the attached comments to
             the Commission, to forward them to the other institutions and to arrange for their publica
             tion in the Official Journal of the European Communities, ' L' series.
                                        Done at Luxembourg, 13 December 1978 .
                           The Secretary-General                           The President
                                 H. R. NORD                              Emilio COLOMBO
              (») OJ No L 25, 30 . 1 . 1976, p. 168 .
              (2) OJ No L 254, 24. 10 . 1977, p. 1 .
              (}) OJ No L 229, 20 . 8 . 1976, p . 9 .


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93/150/Euratom, EEc: Council Decision of 8 March 1993 appointing a member of the Economic and Social Committee

Official Journal L 059 , 12/03/1993 P. 0032 - 0032

COUNCIL DECISION of 8 March 1993 appointing a member of the Economic and Social Committee(93/150/Euratom, EEC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 193 to 195 thereof,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Communiy and in particular Articles 165 to 167 thereof,  Having regard to the Convention on certain Institutions common to the European Communities, and in particular Article 5 thereof,  Having regard to the Council Decision of 24 September 1990 appointing the members of the Economic and Social Committee for the period ending on 20 September 1994 (1),  Whereas a seat has become vacant on the Economic and Social Committee following the resignation of Mr Javier Velasco Mancebo, notified to the Council of 22 September 1992;  Having regard to the nominations submitted by the Spanish Government on 11 December 1992,  Having obtained the opinion of the Commission of the European Communities,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Sole Article  Mr Ramón Baeza is hereby appointed member of the Economic and Social Committee in place of Mr Javier Velasco Mancebo for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which runs until 20 September 1994.  Done at Brussels, 8 March 1993.  For the Council The President N. HELVEG PETERSEN (1) OJ No L 290, 23. 10. 1990, p. 13.


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Decision No 102/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1996 adopting a programme of Community action on the prevention of drug dependence within the framework for action in the field of public health (1996-2000)

Official Journal L 019 , 22/01/1997 P. 0025 - 0031

DECISION No 102/97/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 1996 adopting a programme of Community action on the prevention of drug dependence within the framework for action in the field of public health (1996-2000)THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 129 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions (3),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 189b of the Treaty (4), in the light of the joint text approved by the Conciliation Committee on 1 October 1996,(1) Whereas drug dependence has grown alarmingly in the Member States and has serious implications for the health of individuals and the welfare of the general public;(2) Whereas, by setting up in 1985 a Committee of Inquiry into the problem of drugs in the Member States of the European Community, the European Parliament demonstrated its desire to study in depth the factors which trigger drug demand and enable drugs to continue being produced and distributed;(3) Whereas in its resolutions concerning this problem (5) the European Parliament formulated a series of proposals with a view, in particular, to Community action on the prevention of drug dependence;(4) Whereas the European Council, at its meeting in Dublin on 25 and 26 June 1990, 'stressed the responsibility of each Member State to develop an appropriate drug demand reduction programme` and 'considered that effective action by each Member State, supported by joint action of the Twelve and the Community, should be a main priority over the coming years`;(5) Whereas the actions undertaken at Community level on the basis of Council resolutions, declarations and conclusions relating to the prevention of drug dependence, and in particular subsequent to the emphasis placed by the European Council, meeting in Rome on 14 and 15 December 1990, on the European Plan to Combat Drugs, have helped to sustain the Member States' efforts;(6) Whereas the Council, in its Resolution of 2 June 1994 (6), in response to the Commission communication of 24 November 1993 on a framework for action in the field of public health, included drug dependence among the priority areas for Community action for which the Commission was invited to bring forward proposals for action;(7) Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 302/93 (7) established a European Monitoring Centre on Drugs and Drug Addiction (EDMC) to provide the Community and the Member States with reliable and comparable information concerning drugs and drug addiction;(8) Whereas, in accordance with its constituent Regulation, the EDMC actively seeks the cooperation of international organizations and other, particularly European, governmental and non-governmental agencies having responsibility in the sector of drugs;(9) Whereas the declaration on the occasion of the entry into force of the Treaty on European Union adopted by the European Council, meeting in Brussels on 29 October 1993, emphasized that the Treaty provides 'a structured institutional framework, so that in particular greater control can be achieved over those of society's problems that run across frontiers, such as drugs ( . . .)`;(10) Whereas the problems associated with the drugs phenomenon are such that they require a fully coordinated and global strategy, as stated by the European Council, meeting in Brussels on 10 and 11 December 1993;(11) Whereas a multidisciplinary approach should in particular ensure that the social and personal implications of the phenomenon are taken into account, in order to limit the adverse consequences to the health and social situation of affected persons;(12) Whereas drug dependence is the only scourge expressly referred to in the provisions of the Treaty dealing with public health and is therefore a priority for Community action within the framework for action in the field of public health set out by the Commission;(13) Whereas drug dependence is a major health scourge which can be prevented;(14) Whereas a Community strategy designed to contribute to the prevention of drug dependence should be based on a global approach to prevention;(15) Whereas this programme is one of the essential components of the Commission communication to the European Parliament and the Council of 23 June 1994 on a European Union Action Plan to combat drugs (1995-1999), on which the Council commented in its conclusions of 2 June 1995;(16) Whereas, by reason of its scale and effects, Community action to encourage support for the prevention of drug dependence will make a better contribution to achieving the desired objectives, which come within the framework of Article 129 of the Treaty, in particular the second subparagraph of paragraph 1 thereof;(17) Whereas cooperation with the competent international organizations and with non-member countries should be strengthened;(18) Whereas a multiannual programme should be launched with clear objectives for Community action, and priority measures should be selected, as well as appropriate mechanisms for the evaluation of such action, with a view to preventing drug dependence and the associated problems;(19) Whereas the programme should have the objective of helping to combat drug dependence by preventing dependence linked to the use of narcotics and psychotropic substances and associated use of other products for the purposes of drug addiction;(20) Whereas a Community strategy must place the emphasis on data, research and evaluation as well as information, health education and training and must take into account the complex nature of the phenomenon, the risks associated with it and the fundamental importance of the wide variety of health and social responses vital to health protection and the quality of life;(21) Whereas this strategy implies consistency with the measures implemented under other Community programmes and initiatives, particularly in the field of public health and in the social field;(22) Whereas the Community action programme on health promotion includes specific measures to prevent alcohol abuse, and the health and social consequences of such abuse, and measures to encourage the rational use of medicinal products, and whereas this programme includes specific measures to prevent the use of all types of narcotics and psychotropic substances, including the new synthetic drugs, and the associated use of other products for the purposes of drug addiction (multiple drug dependence);(23) Whereas there is a need to improve knowledge of the phenomenon of drugs and drug dependence and their consequences, and of the ways and means of preventing drug addiction and the associated risks;(24) Whereas there is a need both for general preventive action and for preventive measures focusing on specific target groups, particularly the young and marginal groups, while avoiding stereotypes of drug users;(25) Whereas socio-economic conditions have to be taken into account in the prevention of drug dependence and can thereby influence the measures taken;(26) Whereas the prison environment is one of the environments for which preventive action appears necessary;(27) Whereas it is important that the Commission ensure implementation of this programme in close cooperation with the Member States; whereas, to that end, provision should be made for a procedure to ensure that Member States are fully involved in implementing the programme;(28) Whereas a modus vivendi between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission concerning the implementing measures for acts adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 189b of the Treaty was concluded on 20 December 1994;(29) Whereas, from an operational point of view, the investment made in previous years in terms of both the establishment of Community networks of non-governmental organizations and of the mobilization of all those involved should be safeguarded and developed; whereas multidisciplinary cooperation and cooperation between the public and private sectors, including NGOs, should be promoted with a view to preventing drug dependence;(30) Whereas, however, possible duplication of effort should be avoided by the promotion of the exchange of experience and by the joint development of basic modules for informing the general public, for health education and for training members of the health-care professions and members of the various groups involved in the prevention of drug dependence, which may be targeted on specific groups;(31) Whereas the objectives of this programme and of the actions undertaken to implement it form part of the health protection requirements referred to in the third subparagraph of Article 129 (1) of the Treaty and as such form a constituent part of the Community's other policies, the aim being to use the opportunities presented within the framework of other Community policies, programmes and instruments for improving the efficiency of the prevention of drug dependence;(32) Whereas, in order to increase the value and impact of the programme, a continuous assessment of the measures undertaken should be carried out, with particular regard to their effectiveness and the achievement of objectives both at national level and Community level, and, where appropriate, the necessary adjustments should be made;(33) Whereas this Decision lays down, for the entire duration of the programme, a financial framework constituting the principal point of reference, within the meaning of point 1 of the Declaration of the European Parliament, the Council and Commission of 6 March 1995, for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure;(34) Whereas this programme should run for five years in order to allow sufficient time for actions to be implemented in order to achieve the objectives set,HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1 Establishment of the programme 1. A programme of Community action on the prevention of drug dependence, hereinafter referred to as 'the programme`, shall be adopted for the period 1 January 1996 to 31 December 2000 within the framework for action in the field of public health.2. The objective of the programme shall be to help in combating drug dependence, in particular by encouraging cooperation between the Member States, supporting their action and promoting coordination between their policies and programmes with a view to preventing dependence linked to the use of narcotics and psychotropic substances and associated use of other products for the purposes of drug addiction.3. The actions to be implemented under the programme and their specific objectives are set out in the Annex under the following headings:A. Data, research, evaluationB. Information, health education and training.Article 2 Implementation 1. The Commission shall ensure the implementation, in close cooperation with the Member States, of the actions set out in the Annex, in accordance with Article 5.2. The Commission shall cooperate with the institutions and organizations which are active in the field of drug demand reduction; it shall promote multidisciplinary cooperation and cooperation between the public and private sectors, including NGOs.3. The Member States are called upon to take the measures they judge necessary to coordinate and organize the implementation of this programme at national level.Article 3 Budget 1. The financial framework for the implementation of the programme for the period referred to in Article 1 shall be ECU 27 million.2. The annual appropriations shall be authorized by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective.Article 4 Consistency and complementarity 1. The Commission shall ensure that there is consistency and complementarity between actions to be implemented under this programme and other relevant Community programmes and initiatives, including the Socrates, Leonardo da Vinci and Youth for Europe (III) programmes and the biomedical and health research programme under the Community's framework programme for research, and social measures to promote the reintegration of drug users and former drug users.2. The Commission shall also ensure that the activities implemented take into account the work of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EDMC). It shall also ensure, together with the Member States, that the Community's priorities and needs are taken into due account in the EDMC's programmes.3. The Commission and the Member States shall ensure consistency with the European Union's Action Plan to combat drugs.Article 5 Committee 1. The Commission shall be assisted by a Committee consisting of two members designated by each Member State and chaired by the representative of the Commission.2. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the Committee a draft of the measures to be taken concerning:(a) the Committee's rules of procedure;(b) an annual work programme indicating the priorities for action;(c) the arrangements, criteria and procedures for selecting and financing projects under the programme, including those involving cooperation with international organizations having responsibility in the field of public health and participation of the countries referred to in Article 6 (2);(d) the evaluation procedure;(e) the arrangements for dissemination and transfer of results;(f) the arrangements for cooperating with the institutions and organizations referred to in Article 2 (2).The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft measures referred to above within a time limit which the Chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter. The opinion shall be delivered by the majority laid down in Article 148 (2) of the Treaty in the case of decisions which the Council is required to adopt on a proposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of the Member States within the Committee shall be weighted in the manner set out in that Article. The Chairman shall not vote.The Commission shall adopt measures which shall apply immediately. However, if these measures are not in accordance with the opinion of the Committee, they shall be communicated by the Commission to the Council forthwith. In that event:- the Commission shall defer application of the measures which it has decided upon for a period of two months from the date of such communication,- the Council, acting by a qualified majority, may take a different decision within the time limit referred to in the first indent.3. In addition, the Commission may consult the Committee on any other matter concerning the implementation of the programme.The representative of the Commission shall submit to the Committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a time limit which the Chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter, if necessary by taking a vote.The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes; in addition, each Member State shall have the right to ask to have its opinion recorded in the minutes.The Commission shall take the utmost account of the opinion delivered by the Committee. It shall inform the Committee of the manner in which its opinion has been taken into account.4. The Commission representative shall keep the Committee regularly informed about:- financial assistance granted under this programme (amounts, duration, breakdown and beneficiaries),- Commission proposals or Community initiatives and the implementation of programmes in other areas which are directly relevant to the achievement of the objectives of the programme, with a view to ensuring the consistency and complementarity referred to in Article 4.Article 6 International cooperation 1. In the course of implementing the programme, cooperation with non-member countries and with international organizations having responsibility in the field of public health shall be encouraged and implemented in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 5.In particular, the Commission shall cooperate with the Council of Europe's Pompidou Group, with international intergovernmental organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco), the International Labour Organization (ILO) and with the United Nations International Drug Control Programme (UNDCP).2. The programme shall be open to participation by the associated countries of Central and Eastern Europe (ACCEE) in accordance with the conditions laid down in the Additional Protocols to the Association Agreements, to be concluded with those countries, concerning participation in Community programmes. The programme shall be open to participation by Cyprus and Malta on the basis of additional appropriations in accordance with the same rules as those applied to the EFTA countries, in accordance with procedures to be agreed with those countries.Article 7 Monitoring and evaluation 1. The Commission, taking into account the reports drawn up by the Member States and with the participation, where necessary, of independent experts, shall ensure that an evaluation is made of the actions undertaken.2. The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and the Council an interim report halfway through the programme and a final report on completion thereof. The Commission shall incorporate into these reports the results of the evaluations. It shall also send the reports to the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.Done at Brussels, 16 December 1996.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentK. HÄNSCHFor the CouncilThe PresidentI. YATES(1) OJ No C 257, 14. 9. 1994, p. 4 and OJ No C 34, 7. 2. 1996, p. 4.(2) OJ No C 110, 2. 5. 1995, p. 8.(3) OJ No C 210, 14. 8. 1995, p. 88.(4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 20 September 1995 (OJ No C 269, 16. 10. 1995, p. 65), Council common position of 20 December 1995 (OJ No C 37, 9. 2. 1996, p. 1) and Decision of the European Parliament of 16 April 1996 (OJ No C 141, 13. 5. 1996, p. 42). Council Decision of 12 November 1996.(5) OJ No C 172, 2. 7. 1984, p. 130;OJ No C 283, 10. 11. 1986, p. 79;OJ No C 47, 27. 2. 1989, p. 51 and OJ No C 150, 15. 6. 1992, p. 42.(6) OJ No C 165, 17. 6. 1994, p. 1.(7) OJ No L 36, 12. 2. 1993, p. 1.ANNEX PROGRAMME OF COMMUNITY ACTION ON THE PREVENTION OF DRUG DEPENDENCE A. DATA, RESEARCH, EVALUATION ObjectiveTo improve knowledge of the phenomenon of drugs and drug dependence and its consequences and of means and methods of preventing drug dependence and the risks relating thereto, in particular by using the information supplied by the EDMC and the possibilities offered by existing Community programmes and instruments.Actions1. Help identify the data to be collected, analysed and disseminated for the purposes of the programme, including data on polysubstance dependence.2. Exploit the data most useful for the implementation of the programme, on the basis in particular of a regular communication of the work of the EDMC.3. Help develop a strategy for research on the prevention of drug dependence, in particular to improve knowledge as regards the impact in the public health sphere of policies targeting drug users and on the effects of drugs and the use of appropriate techniques for preventive purposes.4. Support studies and pilot projects on the socio-economic, socio-cultural and psycho-sociological factors associated with drug dependence, including in target groups.5. Support studies and actions and promote the exchange of experience on ways and means of preventing the risks associated with drug dependence, in particular with a view to:- preventing, in drug-dependent pregnant women, the effects of drugs on the foetus and the risks of transmitting infections to the child,- reducing the risks associated with the injection of drugs,- making an assessment of accompanying health measures, in particular substitution programmes,- evaluating methods and programmes for prevention and risk reduction in the management of drug-dependent prisoners.6. Support and encourage the exchange of information and experience, especially among members of the various groups involved in the prevention of drug dependence, and among persons who have a long-term positive influence on drug users, such as families and guardians, on the prevention of drug addiction relapses, including rehabilitation of drug users and links between social and health aspects thereof, as well as other actions provided for in Article 4 (1) .B. INFORMATION, HEALTH EDUCATION AND TRAINING ObjectiveContribute to improving information, education and training aimed at preventing drug dependence and the associated risks, in particular, for young people in the relevant environments (for example home, school, university and leisure time) and particularly vulnerable groups, including former drug users.(a) Information and health educationActions7. Support schemes to evaluate the effectiveness of information and health education campaigns and carry out regular public opinion surveys via Eurobarometer to monitor changes in Europeans' attitudes towards drugs.8. Organize further European Drug Prevention Weeks on the basis of previous experience.9. Help identify, test and develop the best information and educational tools and methods for target groups, and in particular:- encourage the use of information tailored to particular environments or circles, taking account of changes in patterns of use and products used, and of the phenomenon of polysubstance dependence,- support schemes to adapt messages to the needs and specific features of particularly vulnerable groups,- support the development of telephone helpline services and consider the feasibility of introducing a single telephone number for such services in all Member States.10. Help define guidelines on the prevention of drug abuse and foster the selection and use of teaching methods and materials, in particular within the context of the European network of health-promoting schools, enabling in particular highly specialized social behaviour programmes to be defined in order to develop attitudes in young people which will enable them to avoid drugs and drug addiction; support integrated projects, programmes and other drug prevention initiatives in places frequented by children and young people, in a close dialogue with them, with the participation wherever possible of parents and those concerned; promote recourse to the expertise of persons liable to come into contact with groups of potential users.11. Encourage exchanges of experience on initiatives aimed at improving coordination between all those involved in the provision of education.12. Support schemes for advising teachers, families and those responsible for young people on the early detection of the use of drugs and the action to take.13. In cooperation with the EDMC and the Council of Europe, if need be, encourage the extension of the European network of 'test towns`, so as to promote technical cooperation on the ways and means used by these towns to reduce drug demand.14. Support exchanges of experience, particularly on a regional cross-border basis, concerning local prevention, grassroots and street-level initiatives designed to benefit risk groups which are not always reached by conventional assistance and prevention strategies. Support exchanges of experience on prevention models and practices involving towns in different Member States which are particularly affected by the problem of drugs.(b) Training15. Promote initiatives to improve the drug prevention aspect of vocational training programmes for teachers and those responsible for young people and encourage exchanges of students training for the social and health-care professions, including exchanges under other Community programmes.16. Support the development of further-training programmes, teaching materials and modules for those likely to come into contact with drug users and groups at risk, including in particular social work, health-care, police and other law-enforcement professionals; promote multidisciplinary cooperation and cooperation between the public and private sectors, including NGOs, with a view to preventing drug dependence.


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Council Decision of 22 February 1999 appointing a member and alternate member of the Advisory Committee on Education and Training in the field of Architecture

Official Journal C 069 , 12/03/1999 P. 0001 - 0001

COUNCIL DECISION of 22 February 1999 appointing a member and alternate member of the Advisory Committee on Education and Training in the field of Architecture (1999/C 69/01)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to Council Decision 85/385/EEC of 10 June 1985 setting up an Advisory Committee on Education and Training in the field of Architecture (1), and in particular Articles 3 and 4 thereof;Whereas, by its Decision of 26 February 1996 (2), the Council appointed Mr Michael O'CONNELL as a member and Mr Tim MAWE as an alternate member of the said Committee for the period ending on 25 February 1999;Whereas the Irish Government has nominated Mr Michael McCARTHY to replace Mr Michael O'CONNELL and Ms Nancy CALLAGHAN to replace Mr Tim MAWE,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1 Mr Michael McCARTHY is hereby appointed a member of the Advisory Committee on Education and Training in the field of Architecture in place of Mr Michael O'CONNELL for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which expires on 25 February 1999.Article 2 Ms Nancy CALLAGHAN is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Advisory Committee on Education and Training in the field of Architecture in place of Mr Tim MAWE for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which expires on 25 February 1999.Done at Luxembourg, 22 February 1999.For the CouncilThe PresidentH.-F. von PLOETZ(1) OJ L 223, 21.8.1985, p. 26.(2) OJ C 74, 14.3.1996, p. 1.


title: 2007/545/EC,Euratom: Council Decision of 23 July 2007 appointing a Danish member of the European Economic and Social Committee

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               2.8.2007

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 201/14

      COUNCIL DECISION

   of 23 July 2007
   appointing a Danish member of the European Economic and Social Committee
   (2007/545/EC, Euratom)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 259 thereof,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 167 thereof,
   Having regard to Council Decision 2006/703/EC, Euratom of 16 October 2006 appointing the Danish members of the European Economic and Social Committee (1) for the period from 21 September 2006 to 20 September 2010,
   Having regard to the nomination submitted by the Danish Government,
   Having regard to the opinion of the Commission,
   Whereas a Danish member’s seat on the European Economic and Social Committee has fallen vacant following the resignation of Mr Henrik FALLESEN,
   HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   Ms Sinne ALSING CONAN is hereby appointed a member of the European Economic and Social Committee in place of Mr Henrik FALLESEN for the remainder of his term of office, which ends on 20 September 2010.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 23 July 2007.

            For the Council

            The President

         L. AMADO

      (1)  OJ L 291, 21.10.2006, p. 33.


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2002/348/JHA: Council Decision of 25 April 2002 concerning security in connection with football matches with an international dimension

Official Journal L 121 , 08/05/2002 P. 0001 - 0003

Council Decisionof 25 April 2002concerning security in connection with football matches with an international dimension(2002/348/JHA)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 30(1)(a) and (b) and Article 34(2)(c) thereof,Having regard to the initiative by the Kingdom of Belgium,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(1),Whereas:(1) Under the terms of Article 29 of the Treaty, the European Union's objective shall be to provide citizens with a high level of safety within an area of freedom, security and justice by developing common action among the Member States in the field of police cooperation.(2) As a result of various international and European competitions and large numbers of travelling supporters, football is becoming highly international in scale. That international scale makes it necessary to approach security in connection with football matches in a way extending beyond national borders.(3) Football should be regarded not just as a potential source of problems regarding breaches of law and order or security but as an event which, in spite of the possible risk, has to be handled efficiently.(4) In particular for the purposes of preventing and combating football-related violence, it is important to exchange information, so that the competent police authorities, and the authorities in the Member States, can make proper preparations and provide an appropriate response.(5) For exchange of information in relation to a football event and with a view to the necessary international police cooperation in connection with football matches with an international dimension, it is crucially important to establish a national football information point of a police nature in each Member State.(6) Having regard to the adoption by the Council of Europe of the following acts: the Convention of 28 January 1981 for the protection of individuals with regard to automatic processing of personal data, Recommendation No R(87)15 of 17 September 1987 of the Committee of Ministers regulating the use of personal data in the police sector and the European Convention of 19 August 1985 on spectator violence and misbehaviour at sports events and in particular at football matches.(7) On 26 May 1997, the Council adopted Joint Action 97/339/JHA with regard to cooperation on law and order and security(2), and on 9 June 1997, a Resolution on preventing and restraining football hooliganism through the exchange of experience, exclusion from stadiums and media policy(3).(8) Furthermore, on 6 December 2001, the Council adopted a Resolution concerning a handbook with recommendations for international police cooperation and measures to prevent and control violence and disturbances in connection with football matches with an international dimension, in which at least one Member State is involved(4),HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1Establishment of a national football information point1. Each Member State shall set up or designate a national football information point of a police nature.2. Each Member State shall notify the General Secretariat of the Council in writing of the details of its national football information point, and any subsequent amendments, under this Decision. The General Secretariat of the Council shall have them published in the Official Journal.3. The national football information point shall act as the direct, central contact point for exchanging relevant information and for facilitating international police cooperation in connection with football matches with an international dimension.A Member State can decide to carry out certain contacts on football-related aspects through the services competent for those specific aspects, on condition that the national football information point is supplied, promptly and adequately with a minimum of information.4. Each Member State shall ensure that its national football information point is capable of fulfilling efficiently and promptly the tasks assigned it.5. This Decision shall apply without prejudice to existing national provisions, in particular the allocation of powers among the different services and authorities in the Member States concerned.Article 2Tasks of national football information points1. National football information points shall be responsible for coordinating and facilitating police information exchange in connection with football matches with an international dimension. Such information exchange may also involve other law enforcement authorities contributing to security or law and order in accordance with the distribution of powers in the Member State concerned.2. National football information points shall, in accordance with the domestic and international rules applicable, have access to information involving personal data on high-risk supporters.3. National football information points shall facilitate, coordinate or organise the implementation of international police cooperation in connection with football matches with an international dimension.4. In accordance with existing national provisions, in particular the allocation of powers among the different services and authorities in the Member States concerned, national football information points could be responsible for providing assistance to the competent national authorities.5. For matches with an international dimension, national football information points shall provide, at least at the request of another football information point in a Member State concerned, a risk assessment of their own country's clubs and national team.Article 3Police information exchange between national football information points1. Before, during and after a football event with an international dimension, national football information points shall engage, at the request of a national football information point concerned or on its own initiative, in mutual exchange of general information and, subject to the conditions laid down in paragraph 3, personal data.2. The general information exchanged in connection with a football match with an international dimension shall comprise strategic, operational and tactical information. Such information shall be defined as follows:- strategic information: information specifying all aspects of the event, with particular reference to security risks involved in it;- operational information: information providing an accurate picture of proceedings in the course of the event;- tactical information: information enabling those in charge of operations to take appropriate action for the purposes of maintaining order and security in connection with the event.3. Personal data shall be exchanged in accordance with the domestic and international rules applicable, taking account of the principles of Convention No 108 of the Council of Europe of 28 January 1981 for the protection of individuals with regard to automatic processing of personal data and - as appropriate - Recommendation No R (87)15 of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe of 17 September 1987 regulating the use of personal data in the police sector. Such exchanges shall be with a view to preparing and taking the appropriate measures to maintain law and order when a football event takes place. Such exchange may in particular involve details of individuals actually or potentially posing a threat to law and order and security.Article 4Procedure for communication between national football information points1. Handling of information on football matches with an international dimension shall be coordinated by way of national football information points. They shall ensure that all the police services concerned receive the necessary information in time. After processing, information shall either be used by a national football information point itself or be passed on to the relevant authorities and police forces.2. The national football information point in the Member State hosting a football event shall communicate, before, during and after the competition or match, with the national police force(s) of the Member States concerned, where appropriate via the liaison officer(s) appointed and supplied by such Member States. Liaison officers may be contacted in the subject areas of law and order and security, football-related violence and ordinary crime, where it is connected with a particular football match or tournament.3. National football information points shall communicate in such a way as to preserve the confidentiality of data. Provided that personal data are not concerned, reports exchanged shall be kept on record. They may be consulted subsequently by other interested national information points, on condition that the national football information point from which the information originates is offered the possibility in advance of taking a position on the delivery.Article 5Use of languagesNational football information points shall each communicate in their own language, with a translation in a working language common to both sides, save as otherwise arranged between the parties concerned.Article 6EvaluationThe Council shall evaluate the implementation of this Decision within two years of its adoption.Article 7Operative dataThis Decision shall come into effect on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal.Done at Luxembourg, 25 April 2002.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. Rajoy Brey(1) Opinion delivered on 9 April 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2) OJ L 147, 5.6.1997, p. 1.(3) OJ C 193, 24.6.1997, p. 1.(4) OJ C 22, 24.1.2002, p. 1.


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94/289/EC: Council Decision of 16 May 1994 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters on the provisional application of the Protocol defining, for the period 1 December 1993 to 30 November 1996, the fishing opportunities and the financial contibution provided for by the Agreement between the European Community and the Government of Mauritius on fishing in the waters of Mauritius

Official Journal L 124 , 18/05/1994 P. 0013 - 0013 Finnish special edition: Chapter 4 Volume 6 P. 0067  Swedish special edition: Chapter 4 Volume 6 P. 0067

COUNCIL DECISION of 16 May 1994 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters on the provisional application of the Protocol defining, for the period 1 December 1993 to 30 November 1996, the fishing opportunities and the  financial contibution provided for by the Agreement between the European Community and the Government of Mauritius on fishing in the waters of Mauritius (94/289/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,  Having regard to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Government of Mauritius on fishing in Mauritian waters (1),  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,  Whereas the Community and Mauritius held negotiations to determine the amendments or additions to be made to the Agreement on fishing off Mauritius at the end of the period of application of Protocol 1;  Whereas, as a result of these negotiations a new Protocol was initialled on 26 November 1993;  Whereas, under this Protocol, Community fishermen enjoy fishing opportunities in the waters falling within the sovereignty or jurisdiction of Mauritius for the period 1 December 1993 to 30 November 1996;  Whereas, in order to avoid interruption of fishing activities by Community vessels, it is essential that the Protocol in question be approved as quickly as possible; whereas both parties have therefore initialled an Agreement in the form of an exchange  of letters providing for the provisional application of the initialled Protocol from the day following the date of expiry of the Protocols previously in force; whereas the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters should be concluded, subject to a  definitive decision under Article 43 of the Treaty,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:   Article 1  The Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters on the provisional application of the Protocol defining, for the period 1 December 1993 to 30 November 1996, the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the  Agreement between the European Community and the Government of Mauritius on fishing in the waters of Mauritius is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.  The text of the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters 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 the form of an exchange of letters in order to bind the Community.  Done at Brussels, 16 May 1994.  For the Council The President Th. PANGALOS  (1) OJ No L 159, 10. 6. 1989, p. 1.


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90/669/EEC: Council Decision of 20 December 1990 renewing the arrangements for trade between Spain and Portugal on the one hand and the overseas countries and territories (OCT) on the other

Official Journal L 365 , 28/12/1990 P. 0079 - 0079

COUNCIL DECISION of 20 December 1990 renewing the arrangements for trade between Spain and Portugal on the one hand and the overseas countries and territories (OCT) on the other (90/669/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 136 thereof,  Having regard to the draft Decision presented by the Commission,  Whereas Decision 86/47/EEC (1), as renewed by Decision 86/645/EEC (2), establishes arrangements for trade between Spain and Portugal on the one hand and the overseas countries and territories (OCT) on the other for the transition period laid down by the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal;  Whereas the said Decision expires on 31 December 1990;  Whereas, in order to avoid an interruption of the progressive opening of the Spanish and Portuguese markets to products originating in the OCT, Decision 86/47/EEC should be extended,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:     Article 1 Decision 86/47/EEC is hereby extended until 31 December 1995.    Article 2 This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.  It shall take effect on the day of its publication.     Done at Brussels, 20 December 1990.  For the Council  The President  G. RUFFOLO  (1) OJ No L 63, 5.3.1986, p. 95. (2) OJ No L 380, 31.12.1986, p. 66.


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DECISION of 15 February and 3 May 1994 on official holidays of the EFTA Court in 1994

Official Journal L 278 , 27/10/1994 P. 0026 - 0026

DECISION of 15 February and 3 May 1994 on official holidays of the EFTA Court in 1994 THE EFTA COURT,Having regard to Article 24 (3) of the Rules of Procedure, which requires the Court to observe the official holidays of the place where is has its seat,Having regard to Article 76 (2) of the Rules of Procedure, which requires the Court to draw up a list of official holidays and to publish it in the EEA section of and the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Communities,DECIDES:The following days in 1994 will be observed as official holidays during which the Court will be closed:>TABLE>


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94/939/EC: Council Decision of 22 December 1994 providing macrofinancial assistance for the Slovak Republic

Official Journal L 366 , 31/12/1994 P. 0030 - 0031 Finnish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 37 P. 0280  Swedish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 37 P. 0280

COUNCIL DECISIONof 22 December 1994providing further  macrofinancial assistance for Slovak Republic(94/939/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE  EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 235  thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(), submitted after consulting the Monetary  Committee, Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(), Whereas the people of the Slovak Republic has close historic relationships with the peoples of the  Community, whereas that country has undertaken fundamental political and economic reforms and is  making substantial efforts to consolidate a market economy model; Whereas, on 4 October 1994, the Slovak Republik and the Community signed an Association Agreement  replacing that signed between the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic on 14 December 1991; Whereas the dissolution of the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic has had negative implications for  the Slovak economy at a time when it was still suffering from the external shock associated with  the dismantlement of the Council of Mutual Economic Assistance trade system and from the  difficulties accompanying the transition to a market economy; Whereas the financial support of the reforms from the Community will strengthen mutual confidence  and will bring the Slovak Republic closer to the Community; Whereas the Slovak Republic has agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a 'stand-by  arrangement' and a new purchase under the 'systemic transformation facility' supporting the  country's economic programme for 1994 to 1995; whereas these facilities were approved by the IMF  Board on 22 July 1994; Whereas the authorities of the Slovak Republic have requested financial assistance from the  international financial institutions, the Community and other bilateral donors; whereas, over and  above the estimated financing which could be provided by the IMF and the World Bank, a residual  financing gap of some US $ 300 million remains to be covered in the remainder of 1994 and 1995 in  order to strengthen the Slovak Republic's reserve position and support the policy objectives  attached to the government's reform effort; Whereas the grand by the Community of a medium-term loan to the Slovak Republic is an appropriate  measure to support the balance of payments and to strengthen the country's reserve position; Whereas the Community loan should be managed by the Commission; Whereas the Treaty does not provide, for the adoption of this Decision, powers other than those of  Article 235, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Article 1 1. The Community shall grant to the Slovak Republic a medium-term  loan facility of a maximum amount of ECU 130 million in principal with a maximum maturity of seven  years, with a view to ensuring a sustainable balance-of-payments situation and strengthening the  reserve position. 2. To this end the Commission is empowered to borrow, on behalf of the Community, the necessary  resources that will be placed at the disposal of the Slovak Republic in the form of a loan. 3. This loan will be managed by the Commission in close consultation with the Monetary Committee  and in a manner consistent with any agreement reached between the IMF and the Slovak Republic. Article 2 1. The Commission is empowered to negotiate with the Slovak authorities, after  consultation with the Monetary Committee, the economic policy conditions attached to the loan.  These conditions shall be consistent with the agreement referred to in Article 1 (3). 2. The Commission shall verify at regular intervals, in collaboration with the Monetary Committee  and in close coordination with the IMF, that the economic policy in the Slovak Republic is in  accordance with the objectives of this loan and that its conditions are being fulfilled. Article 3 1. The loan shall be made available to the Slovak Republic in two instalments. The  first instalment shall be released on the basis of the approval of the 'stand-by arrangement' by  the Board of the IMF and subject to the provisions of Article 2 (1). 2. The second instalment shall be released at least two-quarter after the release of the first  instalment, on the basis of a satisfactory progress in the Slovak Republic's application of the  'stand-by arrangement' and subject to the provisions of Article 2 (2). 3. The funds shall be paid to the Bank of Slovakia. Article 4 1. 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 Slovak Republic so wishes, 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 Slovak Republic, and where circumstances permit an improvement in the  interest rate on the loans, 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 of  restructuring. 4. All related costs incurred by the Community in concluding and carrying out the operation under  this Decision shall be borne by the Slovak Republic. 5. The Monetary Committee shall be kept informed of developments in the operations referred to in  paragraphs 2 and 3 at least once a year. Article 5 At least once a year the Commission shall address to the European Parliament and to the  Council a report, which will include an evaluation, on the implementation of this Decision. Done at Brussels, 22 December 1994For the CouncilThe PresidentH.  SEEHOFER() OJ No C 302, 28. 10. 1994, p. 11.  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81/376/EEC: Commission Decision of 15 May 1981 setting up an Advisory Committee on Sheepmeat and Goatmeat

Official Journal L 145 , 03/06/1981 P. 0026 - 0027 Spanish special edition: Chapter 03 Volume 22 P. 0018  Portuguese special edition Chapter 03 Volume 22 P. 0018

++++COMMISSION DECISION  OF 15 MAY 1981  SETTING UP AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SHEEPMEAT AND GOATMEAT   ( 81/376/EEC )  THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ,  WHEREAS COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 1837/80 ( 1 ) INSTITUTED A COMMON ORGANIZATION OF THE MARKET IN SHEEPMEAT AND GOATMEAT ;  WHEREAS IT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE COMMISSION TO OBTAIN THE OPINIONS OF THE VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS CONCERNED AND OF CONSUMERS ON ANY DIFFICULTIES THAT MAY ARISE IN THE APPLICATION OF THIS REGULATION ;  WHEREAS THE VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS OF FARMERS , OF PROCESSORS AND MANUFACTURERS , OF TRADERS AND OF WORKERS AND THE CONSUMERS' ORGANIZATIONS IN THE MEMBER STATES HAVE SET UP ORGANIZATIONS TO REPRESENT THEM AT COMMUNITY LEVEL ,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :  ARTICLE 1  1 . THERE SHALL BE ATTACHED TO THE COMMISSION AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SHEEPMEAT AND GOATMEAT , HEREINAFTER CALLED " THE COMMITTEE " .  2 . THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE COMPOSED OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE FOLLOWING INTERESTS : FARMERS , COOPERATIVES , THE PROCESSING AND FOOD-MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES , TRADERS IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE AND FOODSTUFFS , AGRICULTURAL WORKERS AND WORKERS IN THE PROCESSING AND FOODMANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES , CONSUMERS .  ARTICLE 2  1 . THE COMMITTEE MAY BE CONSULTED BY THE COMMISSION ON ANY PROBLEM CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF THE REGULATIONS ON THE COMMON ORGANIZATION OF THE MARKET IN SHEEPMEAT AND GOATMEAT AND IN PARTICULAR ON MEASURES TO BE ADOPTED BY THE COMMISSION UNDER THOSE REGULATIONS .  2 . THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE MAY INDICATE TO THE COMMISSION THE DESIRABILITY OF CONSULTING THE COMMITTEE ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE LATTER'S COMPETENCE ON WHICH ITS OPINION HAS NOT BEEN SOUGHT .  HE SHALL DO SO IN PARTICULAR AT THE REQUEST OF ANY OF THE INTERESTS REPRESENTED .  ARTICLE 3  1 . THE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF 28 MEMBERS .  2 . SEATS ON THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE APPORTIONED AS FOLLOWS :   ( A ) NINE TO SHEEP FARMERS ;   ( B ) FIVE TO LIVESTOCK AND MEAT COOPERATIVES AND PROCESSING COOPERATIVES ;   ( C ) ONE TO THE MEAT INDUSTRY ;   ( D ) TWO TO THE LIVESTOCK TRADE ;   ( E ) TWO TO THE WHOLESALE MEAT TRADE ;   ( F ) TWO TO THE MEAT DISTRIBUTION TRADE ;   ( G ) THREE TO AGRICULTURAL WORKERS AND WORKERS IN THE PROCESSING AND FOOD-MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES ;   ( H ) FOUR TO CONSUMERS .  ARTICLE 4  1 . MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE COMMISSION ON PROPOSALS FROM THE PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS SET UP AT COMMUNITY LEVEL WHICH ARE MOST REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INTERESTS SPECIFIED IN ARTICLE 1 ( 2 ) AND WHOSE ACTIVITIES COME WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE COMMON ORGANIZATION OF THE MARKET IN SHEEPMEAT AND GOATMEAT . HOWEVER , CONSUMERS' REPRESENTATIVES SHALL BE APPOINTED ON PROPOSALS FROM THE CONSUMERS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE .  FOR EACH SEAT TO BE FILLED , THOSE BODIES SHALL PUT FORWARD THE NAMES OF TWO CANDIDATES OF DIFFERENT NATIONALITY .  2 . THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE THREE YEARS . THEIR APPOINTMENTS MAY BE RENEWED . MEMBERS SHALL NOT BE REMUNERATED FOR THEIR SERVICES .  AFTER EXPIRY OF THE THREE YEARS MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL REMAIN IN OFFICE UNTIL THEY ARE REPLACED OR UNTIL THEIR APPOINTMENTS ARE RENEWED .  A MEMBER'S TERM OF OFFICE MAY BE TERMINATED BEFORE EXPIRY OF THE THREE YEARS BY DEATH OR RESIGNATION .  IT MAY ALSO BE TERMINATED WHERE THE BODY WHICH NOMINATED THE MEMBER REQUESTS THAT HE BE REPLACED .  A MEMBER WHOSE APPOINTMENT HAS BEEN TERMINATED SHALL BE REPLACED FOR THE REMAINDER OF HIS TERM OF OFFICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURE LAID DOWN IN PARAGRAPH 1 .  3 . A LIST OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE PUBLISHED BY THE COMMISSION , FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES , IN THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES .  ARTICLE 5  THE COMMITTEE SHALL , BY A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT , ELECT A CHAIRMAN AND TWO VICECHAIRMEN FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS .  THE COMMITTEE MAY , BY THE SAME MAJORITY , ELECT FURTHER OFFICERS FROM AMONG THE OTHER MEMBERS . IN THAT CASE , THE OFFICERS OTHER THAN THE CHAIRMAN SHALL INCLUDE AT MOST ONE REPRESENTATIVE OF EACH INTEREST REPRESENTED ON THE COMMITTEE .  THE OFFICERS SHALL PREPARE AND ORGANIZE THE WORK OF THE COMMITTEE .  ARTICLE 6  AT THE REQUEST OF ANY OF THE INTERESTS REPRESENTED , THE CHAIRMAN MAY INVITE A PERSON DELEGATED BY THE INTEREST CONCERNED TO BE PRESENT AT MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE . HE MAY LIKEWISE ON SUCH REQUEST INVITE ANY PERSON WITH SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS IN ANY SUBJECT ON THE AGENDA TO TAKE PART IN AN EXPERT CAPACITY IN THE DELIBERATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE . EXPERTS SHALL TAKE PART IN DISCUSSIONS ONLY OF THOSE QUESTIONS ON ACCOUNT OF WHICH THEY WERE INVITED .  ARTICLE 7  THE COMMITTEE MAY SET UP WORKING PARTIES TO ASSIST IT IN CARRYING OUT ITS WORK .  ARTICLE 8  1 . THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE CONVENED BY THE COMMISSION AND SHALL MEET AT THE PLACE WHERE THE COMMISSION HAS ITS SEAT . MEETINGS OF THE OFFICERS SHALL BE CONVENED BY THE CHAIRMAN BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE COMMISSION .  2 . REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COMMISSION DEPARTMENTS CONCERNED SHALL TAKE PART IN MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE , ITS OFFICERS AND WORKING PARTIES .  3 . SECRETARIAL SERVICES FOR THE COMMITTEE , ITS OFFICERS AND WORKING PARTIES SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE COMMISSION .  ARTICLE 9  THE COMMITTEE SHALL DISCUSS MATTERS ON WHICH THE COMMISSION HAS REQUESTED AN OPINION . NO VOTE SHALL BE TAKEN AT THE OUTCOME OF SUCH DISCUSSIONS . THE COMMISSION MAY , WHEN SEEKING THE OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE , SET A TIME LIMIT WITHIN WHICH SUCH OPINION SHALL BE GIVEN .  THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY THE VARIOUS INTERESTS REPRESENTED SHALL BE INCLUDED IN A REPORT FORWARDED TO THE COMMISSION .  IN THE EVENT OF UNANIMOUS AGREEMENT BEING REACHED IN THE COMMITTEE ON THE OPINION TO BE GIVEN , THE COMMITTEE SHALL FORMULATE JOINT CONCLUSIONS AND ATTACH THEM TO THE REPORT . THE OUTCOME OF THE COMMITTEE'S DISCUSSIONS SHALL ON REQUEST BE COMMUNICATED BY THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL OR TO THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES , AT THE REQUEST OF THE LATTER .  ARTICLE 10  WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 214 OF THE TREATY , WHERE THE COMMISSION INFORMS THEM THAT THE OPINION REQUESTED OR THE QUESTION RAISED IS ON A MATTER OF A CONFIDENTIAL NATURE , MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE UNDER AN OBLIGATION NOT TO DISCLOSE INFORMATION WHICH HAS COME TO THEIR KNOWLEDGE THROUGH THE WORK OF THE COMMITTEE OR OF ITS WORKING PARTIES .  IN SUCH CASES , ONLY COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COMMISSION DEPARTMENTS CONCERNED MAY BE PRESENT AT MEETINGS .  THIS DECISION SHALL ENTER INTO FORCE ON 15 MAY 1981 .  DONE AT BRUSSELS , 15 MAY 1981 .  FOR THE COMMISSION  POUL DALSAGER  MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION  ( 1 ) OJ NO L 183 , 16 . 7 . 1980 , P . 1 .


title: 2009/648/EC: Decision of the European Parliament of 23 April 2009 on the closure of the accounts of the European Aviation Safety Agency for the financial year 2007

text:
               26.9.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 255/125

      DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

   of 23 April 2009
   on the closure of the accounts of the European Aviation Safety Agency for the financial year 2007
   (2009/648/EC)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Aviation Safety Agency for the financial year 2007 (1),

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the final annual accounts of the European Aviation Safety Agency for the financial year 2007, together with the Agency’s replies (2),

               —

               having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 10 February 2009 (5588/2009 — C6-0060/2009),

               —

               having regard to the EC Treaty, and in particular Article 276 thereof,

               —

               having regard to the Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (3), and in particular Article 185 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency (4), and in particular Article 60 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 Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (5), and in particular Article 94 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Rule 71 of, and Annex V to, its Rules of Procedure,

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinion of the Committee on Transport and Tourism (A6-0163/2009),

               1.

               Notes that the final annual accounts of the European Aviation Safety Agency are as annexed to the Court of Auditors’ report;

               2.

               Approves the closure the accounts of the European Aviation Safety Agency for the financial year 2007;

               3.

               Instructs its President to forward this Decision to the Executive Director of the European Aviation Safety Agency, 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

         Hans-Gert PÖTTERING

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 278, 31.10.2008, p. 16.

      (2)  OJ C 311, 5.12.2008, p. 20.

      (3)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (4)  OJ L 79, 19.3.2008, p. 1.

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