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80/120/EEC,Euratom: Council Decision of 29 January 1980 appointing a member of the Economic and Social Committee

Official Journal L 029 , 06/02/1980 P. 0025

****      COUNCIL DECISION   OF 29 JANUARY 1980   APPOINTING A MEMBER OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE  ( 80/120/EEC , EURATOM )   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 COMMUNITY , 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 19 SEPTEMBER 1978 APPOINTING THE MEMBERS OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE FOR THE PERIOD ENDING ON 18 SEPTEMBER 1982 ,   WHEREAS A SEAT HAS BECOME VACANT ON THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE FOLLOWING THE RESIGNATION OF DR HIPP , WHICH WAS NOTIFIED TO THE COUNCIL ON 7 JANUARY 1980 ,   HAVING REGARD TO THE NOMINATIONS SUBMITTED ON 16 JANUARY 1980 ,   HAVING OBTAINED THE OPINION OF THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,   HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :   SOLE ARTICLE   MR PAUL BROICHER IS HEREBY APPOINTED A MEMBER OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE IN PLACE OF DR HIPP FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE LATTER ' S TERM OF OFFICE , WHICH RUNS UNTIL 18 SEPTEMBER 1982 .   DONE AT BRUSSELS , 29 JANUARY 1980 .   FOR THE COUNCIL   THE PRESIDENT   F . EVANGELISTI


title: 2010/386/CFSP: Council Decision 2010/386/CFSP of 12 July 2010 updating the list of persons, groups and entities subject to Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism

text:
               13.7.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 178/28

         COUNCIL DECISION 2010/386/CFSP
   of 12 July 2010
   updating the list of persons, groups and entities subject to Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 27 December 2001, the Council adopted Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism (1).

               (2)

               On 22 December 2009, the Council adopted Decision 2009/1004/CFSP updating the list of persons, groups and entities subject to Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP (2).

               (3)

               In accordance with Article 1(6) of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP, it is necessary to carry out a complete review of the list of persons, groups and entities to which Decision 2009/1004/CFSP applies.

               (4)

               This Decision sets out the result of the review that the Council has carried out in respect of the persons, groups and entities to which Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP apply.

               (5)

               The Council has determined that there are no longer grounds for keeping certain groups on the list of persons, groups and entities to which Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP apply.

               (6)

               The Council has concluded, that with the exception of the groups referred to in recital 5, the other persons, groups and entities to which Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP apply have been involved in terrorist acts within the meaning of Article 1(2) and (3) of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP, that a decision has been taken with respect to them by a competent authority within the meaning of Article 1(4) of that Common Position, and that they should continue to be subject to the specific restrictive measures provided for therein.

               (7)

               The list of the persons, groups and entities to which Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP apply should be updated accordingly,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The list of persons, groups and entities to which Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP apply shall be that set out in the Annex to this Decision.
   Article 2
   Decision 2009/1004/CFSP is hereby repealed.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 12 July 2010.

            For the Council

            The President

         S. LARUELLE

      (1)  OJ L 344, 28.12.2001, p. 93.

      (2)  OJ L 346, 23.12.2009, p. 58.

      ANNEX

         LIST OF PERSONS, GROUPS AND ENTITIES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 1

      1.   PERSONS

                  1.

                  ABOU, Rabah Naami (a.k.a. Naami Hamza, a.k.a. Mihoubi Faycal, a.k.a. Fellah Ahmed, a.k.a. Dafri Rèmi Lahdi), born 1.2.1966 in Algiers (Algeria) – member of ‘al-Takfir’ and ‘al-Hijra’

                  2.

                  ABOUD, Maisi (a.k.a. The Swiss Abderrahmane), born 17.10.1964 in Algiers (Algeria), – member of ‘al-Takfir’ and ‘al-Hijra’

                  3.

                  AL-MUGHASSIL, Ahmad Ibrahim (a.k.a. ABU OMRAN, a.k.a. AL-MUGHASSIL, Ahmed Ibrahim), born 26.6.1967 in Qatif-Bab al Shamal (Saudi Arabia), citizen of Saudi Arabia

                  4.

                  AL-NASSER, Abdelkarim Hussein Mohamed, born in Al Ihsa (Saudi Arabia), citizen of Saudi Arabia

                  5.

                  AL YACOUB, Ibrahim Salih Mohammed, born 16.10.1966 in Tarut (Saudi Arabia), citizen of Saudi Arabia

                  6.

                  ARIOUA, Kamel (a.k.a. Lamine Kamel), born 18.8.1969 in Costantine (Algeria) – member of ‘al-Takfir’ and ‘al-Hijra’

                  7.

                  ASLI, Mohamed (a.k.a. Dahmane Mohamed), born 13.5.1975 in Ain Taya (Algeria) – member of ‘al-Takfir’ and ‘al-Hijra’

                  8.

                  ASLI, Rabah, born 13.5.1975 in Ain Taya (Algeria) – member of ‘al-Takfir’ and ‘al-Hijra’

                  9.

                  ATWA, Ali (a.k.a. BOUSLIM, Ammar Mansour, a.k.a. SALIM, Hassan Rostom), Lebanon, born 1960 in Lebanon, citizen of Lebanon

                  10.

                  BOUYERI, Mohammed (a.k.a. Abu ZUBAIR, a.k.a. SOBIAR, a.k.a. Abu ZOUBAIR), born 8.3.1978 in Amsterdam (The Netherlands) – member of the ‘Hofstadgroep’

                  11.

                  DARIB, Noureddine (a.k.a. Carreto, a.k.a. Zitoun Mourad), born 1.2.1972 in Algeria – member of ‘al-Takfir’ and ‘al-Hijra’

                  12.

                  DJABALI, Abderrahmane (a.k.a. Touil), born 1.6.1970 in Algeria – member of ‘al-Takfir’ and ‘al-Hijra’

                  13.

                  EL FATMI, Nouredine (a.k.a. Nouriddin EL FATMI, a.k.a. Nouriddine EL FATMI, a.k.a. Noureddine EL FATMI, a.k.a. Abu AL KA'E KA'E, a.k.a. Abu QAE QAE, a.k.a. FOUAD, a.k.a. FZAD, a.k.a. Nabil EL FATMI, a.k.a. Ben MOHAMMED, a.k.a. Ben Mohand BEN LARBI, a.k.a. Ben Driss Muhand IBN LARBI, a.k.a. Abu TAHAR, a.k.a. EGGIE), born 15.8.1982 in Midar (Morocco), passport (Morocco) No. N829139 – member of the ‘Hofstadgroep’

                  14.

                  EL-HOORIE, Ali Saed Bin Ali (a.k.a. AL-HOURI, Ali Saed Bin Ali, a.k.a EL-HOURI, Ali Saed Bin Ali), born 10.7.1965 or 11.7.1965 in El Dibabiya (Saudi Arabia), citizen of Saudi Arabia

                  15.

                  FAHAS, Sofiane Yacine, born 10.9.1971 in Algiers (Algeria) – member of ‘al-Takfir’ and ‘al-Hijra’

                  16.

                  IZZ-AL-DIN, Hasan (a.k.a GARBAYA, Ahmed, a.k.a. SA-ID, a.k.a. SALWWAN, Samir), Lebanon, born 1963 in Lebanon, citizen of Lebanon

                  17.

                  MOHAMMED, Khalid Shaikh (a.k.a. ALI, Salem, a.k.a. BIN KHALID, Fahd Bin Adballah, a.k.a. HENIN, Ashraf Refaat Nabith, a.k.a. WADOOD, Khalid Adbul), born 14.4.1965 or 1.3.1964 in Pakistan, passport No 488555

                  18.

                  MOKTARI, Fateh (a.k.a. Ferdi Omar), born 26.12.1974 in Hussein Dey (Algeria) – member of ‘al-Takfir’ and ‘al-Hijra’

                  19.

                  NOUARA, Farid, born 25.11.1973 in Algiers (Algeria) – member of ‘al-Takfir’ and ‘al-Hijra’

                  20.

                  RESSOUS, Hoari (a.k.a. Hallasa Farid), born 11.9.1968 in Algiers (Algeria) – member of ‘al-Takfir’ and ‘al-Hijra’

                  21.

                  SEDKAOUI, Noureddine (a.k.a. Nounou), born 23.6.1963 in Algiers (Algeria) – member of ‘al-Takfir’ and ‘al-Hijra’

                  22.

                  SELMANI, Abdelghani (a.k.a. Gano), born 14.6.1974 in Algiers (Algeria) – member of ‘al-Takfir’ and ‘al-Hijra’

                  23.

                  SENOUCI, Sofiane, born 15.4.1971 in Hussein Dey (Algeria) – member of ‘al-Takfir’ and ‘al-Hijra’

                  24.

                  TINGUALI, Mohammed (a.k.a. Mouh di Kouba), born 21.4.1964 in Blida (Algeria) – member of ‘al-Takfir’ and ‘al-Hijra’

                  25.

                  WALTERS, Jason Theodore James (a.k.a. Abdullah, a.k.a. David), born 6.3.1985 in Amersfoort (The Netherlands), passport (The Netherlands) No. NE8146378 – member of the ‘Hofstadgroep’

            2.   GROUPS AND ENTITIES

                  1.

                  ‘Abu Nidal Organisation’ – ‘ANO’ (a.k.a. ‘Fatah Revolutionary Council’, a.k.a. ‘Arab Revolutionary Brigades’, a.k.a. ‘Black September’, a.k.a. ‘Revolutionary Organisation of Socialist Muslims’)

                  2.

                  ‘Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigade’

                  3.

                  ‘Al-Aqsa e.V.’

                  4.

                  ‘Al-Takfir’ and ‘Al-Hijra’

                  5.

                  ‘Aum Shinrikyo’ (a.k.a. ‘AUM’, a.k.a. ‘Aum Supreme Truth’, a.k.a. ‘Aleph’)

                  6.

                  ‘Babbar Khalsa’

                  7.

                  ‘Communist Party of the Philippines’, including ‘New People's Army’ – ‘NPA’, Philippines

                  8.

                  ‘Gama'a al-Islamiyya’ (a.k.a. ‘Al-Gama'a al-Islamiyya’) (‘Islamic Group’ – ‘IG’)

                  9.

                  ‘İslami Büyük Doğu Akıncılar Cephesi’ – ‘IBDA-C’ (‘Great Islamic Eastern Warriors Front’)

                  10.

                  ‘Hamas’, including ‘Hamas-Izz al-Din al-Qassem’

                  11.

                  ‘Hizbul Mujahideen’ – ‘HM’

                  12.

                  ‘Hofstadgroep’

                  13.

                  ‘Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development’

                  14.

                  ‘International Sikh Youth Federation’ – ‘ISYF’

                  15.

                  ‘Khalistan Zindabad Force’ – ‘KZF’

                  16.

                  ‘Kurdistan Workers’ Party’ – ‘PKK’, (a.k.a. ‘KADEK’, a.k.a. ‘KONGRA-GEL’)

                  17.

                  ‘Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’ – ‘LTTE’

                  18.

                  ‘Ejército de Liberación Nacional’ (‘National Liberation Army’)

                  19.

                  ‘Palestinian Islamic Jihad’ – ‘PIJ’

                  20.

                  ‘Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine’ – ‘PFLP’

                  21.

                  ‘Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command’ (a.k.a. ‘PFLP – General Command’)

                  22.

                  ‘Fuerzas armadas revolucionarias de Colombia’ – ‘FARC’ (‘Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia’)

                  23.

                  ‘Devrimci Halk Kurtuluș Partisi-Cephesi’ – ‘DHKP/C’ (a.k.a. ‘Devrimci Sol’ (‘Revolutionary Left’), a.k.a. ‘Dev Sol’) (‘Revolutionary People's Liberation Army/Front/Party’)

                  24.

                  ‘Sendero Luminoso’ – ‘SL’ (‘Shining Path’)

                  25.

                  ‘Stichting Al Aqsa’ (a.k.a. ‘Stichting Al Aqsa Nederland’, a.k.a. ‘Al Aqsa Nederland’)

                  26.

                  ‘Teyrbazen Azadiya Kurdistan’ – ‘TAK’ (a.k.a. ‘Kurdistan Freedom Falcons’, a.k.a. ‘Kurdistan Freedom Hawks’)

                  27.

                  ‘Autodefensas Unidas de Colombia’ – ‘AUC’ (‘United Self-Defense Forces/Group of Colombia’)


title: Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2016/49 of 7 January 2016 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) (EUAM UKRAINE/1/2016)

text:
               19.1.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 12/47

         POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2016/49
   of 7 January 2016
   on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) (EUAM UKRAINE/1/2016)
   THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 38 thereof,
   Having regard to Council Decision 2014/486/CFSP of 22 July 2014 on the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) (1), and in particular Article 7(1) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Pursuant to Decision 2014/486/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance with the third paragraph of Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions concerning the political control and strategic direction of the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

               (2)

               On 23 July 2015, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/1496 (2) extending the mandate of Mr Kálmán MIZSEI as Head of Mission of EUAM Ukraine until 30 November 2015.

               (3)

               On 18 December 2015, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed the appointment of Mr Kęstutis LANČINSKAS as Head of Mission of EUAM Ukraine,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Mr Kęstutis LANČINSKAS is hereby appointed as Head of Mission of the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) from 1 February 2016 to 31 January 2017.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 7 January 2016.

            For the Political and Security Committee

            The Chairperson

         W. STEVENS

      (1)  OJ L 217, 23.7.2014, p. 42.

      (2)  Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2015/1496 of 23 July 2015 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) (EUAM UKRAINE/3/2015) (OJ L 233, 5.9.2015, p. 7).


title: Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/993 of 20 June 2016 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA)

text:
               21.6.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 162/18

         COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2016/993
   of 20 June 2016
   amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 42(4) and Article 43(2) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
   Whereas:

               (1)

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

               (2)

               On 23 May 2016, the Council, in its conclusions on EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA, welcomed the expressed readiness by the President of the Presidency Council of the Libyan Government of National Accord to cooperate with the Union on the basis of those conclusions, agreed to extend the mandate of EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA by 1 year and, while retaining the focus on its core mandate, to add two further supporting tasks:

                           —

                           capacity building and training of, and information sharing with, the Libyan Coastguard and Navy, based on a request by the legitimate Libyan authorities taking into account the need for Libyan ownership,

                           —

                           contributing to information sharing, as well as implementation of the UN arms embargo on the high seas off the coast of Libya on the basis of a new UN Security Council Resolution.

               (3)

               The UN Security Council imposed, modified and reaffirmed an arms embargo on Libya by UN Security Council Resolutions (UNSCR) 1970 (2011), 1973 (2011), 2009 (2011), 2040 (2012), 2095 (2013), 2144 (2014), 2174 (2014), 2213 (2015), 2214 (2015) and 2278 (2016).

               (4)

               On 14 June 2016, the UN Security Council adopted UNSCR 2292 (2016) on the arms embargo on Libya, expressing in particular concern that the situation in Libya is exacerbated by the smuggling of illegal arms and related materiel.

               (5)

               The Council underlines the urgency to start the operational implementation of the two supporting tasks before the end of the initial mandate of EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA.

               (6)

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

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

               (1)

               Article 1(1) is replaced by the following:
               ‘1.   The Union shall conduct a military crisis management operation contributing to the disruption of the business model of human smuggling and trafficking networks in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFORMED operation SOPHIA), achieved by undertaking systematic efforts to identify, capture and dispose of vessels and assets used or suspected of being used by smugglers and traffickers, in accordance with applicable international law, including UNCLOS and any UN Security Council Resolution. To that end, EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA shall also provide training to the Libyan Coast Guard and Navy. In addition, the operation shall contribute to preventing arms trafficking within its agreed area of operation in accordance with UNSCR 1970 (2011) and subsequent Resolutions on the arms embargo on Libya, including UNSCR 2292 (2016).’;

               (2)

               in Article 2(2), the first sentence is replaced by the following:
               ‘As regards its core tasks in relation to human smuggling and trafficking, EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA shall be conducted in sequential phases, and in accordance with the requirements of international law.’;

               (3)

               the following Articles are inserted:
               ‘Article 2a
               Capacity building and training of Libyan Coast Guard and Navy
               1.   As a supporting task, EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA shall assist in the development of the capacities and in the training of the Libyan Coast Guard and Navy in law enforcement tasks at sea, in particular to prevent human smuggling and trafficking.
               2.   When the PSC decides that the necessary preparations have been made, in particular as regards force generation and vetting procedures for the trainees, the supporting task referred to in paragraph 1 shall be carried out on the high seas in EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA's agreed area of operation as defined in the relevant planning documents.
               3.   The supporting task referred to in paragraph 1 may also be carried out in the territory, including the territorial waters, of Libya or of a host third State neighbouring Libya where the PSC so decides following an assessment by the Council on the basis of an invitation by Libya or the host State concerned, and in accordance with international law.
               4.   In view of the exceptional operational requirements, part of the supporting task referred to in paragraph 1 may be conducted, by invitation, within a Member State, including in relevant training centres.
               5.   Insofar as required by the supporting task referred to in paragraph 1 EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA may collect, store and share with Member States, UNSMIL, EUROPOL and Frontex the information, including personal data, gathered for the purpose of vetting procedures on possible trainees, provided that they have given their consent in writing. Moreover, EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA may collect and store necessary medical information and biometric data on trainees with their written consent.
               Article 2b
               Contributing to information sharing and implementation of the UN arms embargo on the high seas off the coast of Libya
               1.   As part of its supporting task to contribute to the implementation of the UN arms embargo on the high seas off the coast of Libya, EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA shall gather and share information with relevant partners and agencies through the mechanisms in the planning documents in order to contribute to a comprehensive maritime situational awareness in the agreed area of operation as defined in the relevant planning documents. Where such information is classified up to “RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED” level, it may be shared with relevant partners and agencies in accordance with Decision 2013/488/EU and based on Arrangements concluded between the HR and those partners, in full respect of the principles of reciprocity and inclusiveness. Classified information received shall be handled by EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA without any distinction between its staff and solely on the basis of operational requirements.
               2.   When the PSC decides that the relevant conditions are met, EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA shall commence, within the agreed area of operation, as defined in the relevant planning documents, on the high seas off the coast of Libya, inspections of vessels bound to or from Libya where there are reasonable grounds to believe that such vessels are carrying arms or related materiel to or from Libya, directly or indirectly, in violation of the arms embargo on Libya, and shall take relevant action to seize and dispose of such items, including with a view to diverting such vessels and their crews to a suitable port to facilitate such disposal, with the consent of the port State, in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council Resolutions, including UNSCR 2292 (2016).
               3.   In accordance with the relevant UN Security Council Resolutions, including UNSCR 2292 (2016), EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA may, in the course of inspections carried out in accordance with paragraph 2, collect evidence directly related to the carriage of items prohibited under the arms embargo on Libya. It may transmit such evidence to the relevant law enforcement authorities of Member States and/or to competent Union bodies.’;

               (4)

               in Article 11, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:
               ‘2.   For the period from 18 May 2015 to 27 July 2016, the reference amount for the common costs of EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA shall be EUR 11,82 million. The percentage of the reference amount referred to in Article 25(1) of Decision (CFSP) 2015/528 shall be 70 % in commitments and 40 % for payments.’;

               (5)

               in Article 11, the following paragraph is added:
               ‘3.   For the period 28 July 2016 to 27 July 2017, the reference amount for the common costs of EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA shall be EUR 6 700 000. The percentage of the reference amount referred to in Article 25(1) of Decision (CFSP) 2015/528 shall be 0 % in commitments and 0 % for payments.’;

               (6)

               in Article 12, the following paragraph is added:
               ‘3a.   In the event of specific operational need, the HR shall be authorised to release to legitimate Libyan authorities any EU classified information up to “RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED” level generated for the purposes of EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA, in accordance with Decision 2013/488/EU. Arrangements between the HR and the competent authorities of Libya shall be drawn up for this purpose.’;

               (7)

               in Article 13, the second paragraph is replaced by the following:
               ‘EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA shall end on 27 July 2017.’.

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

      Done at Luxembourg, 20 June 2016.

            For the Council

            The President

         F. MOGHERINI

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


title: Council Decision 2009/569/CFSP of 27 July 2009 on support for OPCW activities in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

text:
               29.7.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 197/96

      COUNCIL DECISION 2009/569/CFSP
   of 27 July 2009
   on support for OPCW activities in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 13(3) and Article 23(1) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 12 December 2003, the European Council adopted the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (hereinafter referred to as the EU Strategy), Chapter III of which contains a list of measures to combat such proliferation.

               (2)

               The EU Strategy underlines the crucial role of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in creating a world free of chemical weapons. As part of the EU Strategy, the EU has committed itself to working towards universal adherence to key disarmament and non-proliferation treaties and agreements, including the CWC. The objectives of the EU Strategy are complementary to the objectives pursued by the OPCW, in the context of its responsibility for the implementation of the CWC.

               (3)

               On 22 November 2004, the Council adopted Joint Action 2004/797/CFSP on support for OPCW activities in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (1), followed on its expiry by Joint Action 2005/913/CFSP of 12 December 2005 (2) and Joint Action 2007/185/CFSP of 19 March 2007 (3). The latter will expire on 31 July 2009.

               (4)

               The continuation of such intensive and targeted assistance from the EU to the OPCW is necessary in the context of the active implementation of Chapter III of the EU Strategy. Measures related to the universalisation of the CWC should continue and be adapted and targeted to the declining number of States not Parties to the CWC. These activities should be complemented by new ones to support specific projects conducted by the OPCW aimed at the full implementation of the CWC and to enhance international cooperation in the field of chemical activities,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   1.   For the purpose of giving immediate and practical application to some elements of the EU Strategy, the European Union shall support activities of the OPCW, with the following objectives:

               —

               to enhance the capacities of States Parties in fulfilling their obligations under the Convention, and

               —

               to promote universality by encouraging States not Party to join the Convention.

         2.   In this context, the projects of the OPCW, corresponding to measures of the EU Strategy, shall be the following:

               Project I: National Implementation, Verification and Universality
               Activities:

                           —

                           bilateral technical assistance visits

                           —

                           training of customs officials on the technical aspects of the Convention’s transfers’ regime

                           —

                           training of national escorts

                           —

                           training of national authorities for the use of an electronic declaration tool

                           —

                           challenge inspection field exercise

               Project II: International Cooperation
               Activities:

                           —

                           analytical skills development course

                           —

                           CWC and chemical process safety workshop

               Project III: Seminar — OPCW’s Contribution to International Security Dimension and Challenges

               Project IV: visits by representatives of the Executive Council to chemical weapons destruction facilities

               Project V: second session of the Scientific Advisory Board

               Project VI: seminar — OPCW’s contribution in the sphere of security and non-proliferation

               Project VII: preparedness of States Parties to prevent and respond to attacks involving chemicals
               Activities:

                           —

                           table top exercise

                           —

                           regional workshop on Article X of the Convention

               Project VIII: Africa programme
               Activities:

                           —

                           bilateral technical assistance visits

                           —

                           outreach activity — academic and training Institution — Kofi Annan Centre

                           —

                           training of customs officials on the technical aspects of the Convention’s transfers’ regime

                           —

                           outreach to States not Parties

                           —

                           analytical skills development course

                           —

                           outreach to industry — CWC and chemical process safety workshop

                           —

                           regional workshop — Article X and issues of regional cooperation in the area of assistance and emergency response

         A detailed description of the projects is set out in Annex to this Decision.
   Article 2
   1.   The Presidency, assisted by the Secretary-General of the Council/High Representative (SG/HR) for the CFSP, shall be responsible for the implementation of this Decision. The Commission shall be fully associated.
   2.   Technical implementation of the project referred to in Article 1(2) shall be carried out by the Technical Secretariat of the OPCW (hereinafter referred to as the Technical Secretariat). It shall perform this task under the responsibility of the Presidency and under the control of the SG/HR. For this purpose, the SG/HR shall enter into the necessary arrangements with the Technical Secretariat.
   3.   The Presidency, the SG/HR and the Commission shall coordinate regularly on the project, in accordance with their respective competences.
   Article 3
   1.   The financial reference amount for the implementation of the projects referred to in Article 1(2) shall be EUR 2 110 000.
   2.   The expenditure financed by the amount set out in paragraph 1 shall be managed in accordance with the procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the European Communities.
   3.   The Commission shall supervise the proper management of the expenditure referred to in paragraph 1. For this purpose, it shall conclude a financing agreement with the Technical Secretariat. The agreement shall stipulate that the Technical Secretariat is to ensure visibility of the EU contribution, appropriate to its size.
   4.   The Commission shall endeavour to conclude the financing agreement referred to in paragraph 3 as soon as possible after the entry into force of this Decision. It shall inform the Council of any difficulties in that process and of the date of conclusion of the agreement. The Commission shall publish in the Official Journal of the European Union, C series, notice of the date of conclusion of the financing agreement.
   Article 4
   The Presidency, assisted by the SG/HR, shall report to the Council on the implementation of this Decision on the basis of regular reports prepared by the Technical Secretariat. Those reports shall form the basis for the evaluation carried out by the Council. The Commission shall be fully associated. It shall report on the financial aspects of the projects referred to in Article 1(2).
   Article 5
   1.   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.
   2.   This Decision shall expire 18 months after the date of the conclusion of the financing agreement referred to in Article 3(3). However, it shall expire 6 months after its entry into force if that financing agreement has not been concluded by that time.
   Article 6
   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 27 July 2009.

            For the Council

            The President

         C. BILDT

      (1)  OJ L 349, 25.11.2004, p. 63.

      (2)  OJ L 331, 17.12.2005, p. 34.

      (3)  OJ L 85, 27.3.2007, p. 10.

      ANNEX

         EU support for OPCW activities in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

         Project I: National implementation, verification and universality

         Objective:

      To enhance the capacity of States Parties in fulfilling their obligations under the Convention and to encourage States not Party to better understand the benefits of joining the Convention and getting more involved in OPCW activities.

         Purpose:

      —   Purpose 1

                  —

                  States Parties make progress towards:

                              —

                              fulfilling national implementation requirements under Article VII of the Convention,

                              —

                              complying with their declarations and inspection declarations requirements under Article VI of the Convention,

                              —

                              understanding the procedures entailed in a challenge inspection under Article IX of the Convention, as well as the relevant challenges and other issues.

            —   Purpose 2

                  —

                  States not Party get more involved in OPCW activities and increase their understanding of the Convention and its benefits.

         Results:

      —   Result 1

                  —

                  National Authorities have enhanced their capacity to draft national implementing legislation,

                  —

                  Customs Officials have enhanced their capacity to identify chemicals relevant to the Convention and to submit accurate transfers of scheduled chemicals data to National Authorities,

                  —

                  National Authorities have enhanced their capacity to prepare and submit timely declarations, particularly, in electronic format,

                  —

                  National Authorities officials are trained to escort OPCW inspection teams, and

                  —

                  States Parties have a better knowledge of the challenge inspection mechanism, as a fundamental verification tool at their disposal to clarify possible non-compliance with the Convention,

                  —

                  States Parties receive assurances on the readiness of the Technical Secretariat to successfully conduct a challenge inspection and effectively apply the Convention verification regime.

            —   Result 2

                  —

                  States not Party are more involved in OPCW activities and have obtained a better understanding of the benefits of joining the Convention and are more involved in OPCW activities.

         Activities:

      Bilateral technical assistance visits: support to States Parties will be provided through technical assistance visits that will be designed on a case-by-case basis and conducted to provide focused assistance to meet the requirements of the requests made by the States Parties. The nature of this support will include sensitisation and outreach efforts through national awareness workshops, specialised training courses, assistance for drafting national implementing legislation and related measures, and Article VI industry-related topics.
      Training of customs Officials on the Technical aspects of the Convention’s transfers’ regime: support to customs officials has been provided under the three previous Joint Actions. On the basis of experience gained, outreach to customs officials through training courses will be undertaken with a view to improving the collection and transmission of data on imports and exports of scheduled chemicals to National Authorities. Regional and sub-regional training courses undertaken will offer practical hands-on demonstrations and exercises.
      Training of national escorts: a course will be offered to raise awareness amongst States Parties of their rights and obligations in the conduct of inspections under Article VI. Training of national escorts will be undertaken through a sub-regional training course designed to provide relevant information about the verification regime, in particular the conduct of inspections under Article VI. Such training course will also include practical hands-on exercises at a facility and table-top exercises.
      Training of National Authorities for the use of an electronic declaration tool: courses and sensitisation workshops at regional or sub-regional level will provide personnel from National Authorities with the tools and the knowledge to collect, maintain, and analyse information about the production, processing and consumption of dual-use chemicals, making them better equipped to submit accurate and timely declarations and to identify any potential threats and/or proliferation activities.
      Challenge inspection field exercise: a full-scale field exercise will be carried out to increase States Parties’ knowledge and understanding of the procedures involved in a challenge inspection. This exercise will also provide an opportunity for the Technical Secretariat to test and improve its skills and capabilities to organise challenge inspections as well as identify problems which, if not known or addressed, could affect the Secretariat’s ability to effectively conduct a real challenge inspection.
      Outreach to States not Party: representatives of States not Party who are in a position to influence national actions relating to accession/ratification and those directly involved in issues of relevance to the Convention will be sponsored to attend various programmes organised by the International Cooperation and Assistance Division (ICA). These programmes will include regional workshops for National Authorities of States Parties and regional workshops for Customs Authorities. Where necessary, staff members from the External Relations Division of the Technical Secretariat will also be sponsored to attend these meetings in order to undertake necessary contacts and interaction with the sponsored participants from the States not Party. In addition, and as may be necessary, tailored-made visits and arrangements involving States not Party are also envisaged within this scheme of support to States not Party.

         Project II: International Cooperation

         Objective:

      To enhance the technological capacity of States Parties through international cooperation in the field of chemical activities for the purposes not prohibited under the Convention.

         Purpose:

      —   Purpose 1

                  —

                  States Parties with developing economies or economies in transition engage in international cooperation initiatives for the peaceful use of chemistry.

                  —

                  States Parties in countries with developing economies or economies in transition enhance the capacity of their publicly funded laboratories to implement the Convention in the field of peaceful uses of chemistry.

            —   Purpose 2

                  —

                  States Parties in countries with developing economies or economies in transition progress in the promotion of the industry-related national implementation of the Convention, in accordance with Article XI, through enhancing chemical process safety management approaches.

         Results:

      —   Result 1

                  —

                  Increased capacity of States Parties with developing economies or economies in transition to engage in international cooperation initiatives for the peaceful use of chemistry.

                  —

                  Enhanced level of technical competence in publicly funded laboratories in States Parties with developing economies or economies in transition to analyse chemicals related to national implementation of the Convention and in the peaceful application of chemistry using modern analytical methods especially Gas Chromatography (GC) and Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS).

            —   Result 2

                  —

                  Increased capacity of States Parties with developing economies or economies in transition to engage in international cooperation initiatives for the peaceful use of chemicals.

                  —

                  Upgraded levels of competence and understanding by the personnel of small and medium enterprises, representatives of industry associations and the national authorities or governmental institutions of States Parties whose economies are developing or in transition regarding process safety management practices in small and medium chemical enterprises.

         Activities:

      Analytical skills development course: during this two weeks course, participants will receive theoretical training and hands-on experience in gas chromatography and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, covering hardware, system validation and optimisation, and trouble-shooting. Focus will also be made on the preparation of environmental samples and on GC and GC/MS analyses of such samples for chemicals related to the Convention. Participants will also receive intensive hands-on training in the preparation of different sample matrices to be analysed by GC with element-selective detectors and by GC/MS in electron impact and chemical-ionisation modes and they will be introduced to a range of extraction, clean-up, and derivatisation procedures. The course will be implemented with the support of VERIFIN/TU Delft or similar renowned institutions selected through a transparent process.
      Industry outreach — CWC and chemical process safety workshop: there will be an introduction on the Convention and the international cooperation programmes implemented pursuant to it. Best industry practices and the elements of the process safety management concept — amongst others — will be discussed during this workshop. In addition an overview of Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Hazard and Operability (HAZOP), principles of human factors, management of change, and safety culture/employee participation will be covered at this workshop.

         Project III: Seminar — OPCW’s contribution to the International Security Dimension and Challenges

         Objective:

      To support the effective implementation of the Convention and enhance the understanding of its global contribution to international peace and security.

         Purpose:

                  —

                  Purpose 1 — to provide a holistic overview of the role and importance of the Convention in the international security architecture.

                  —

                  Purpose 2 — to raise awareness among the major stakeholders of the Convention at the national, regional and international levels, on the provisions of the Convention and implementation strategies.

                  —

                  Purpose 3 — to promote networking and synergies and other inter-agency cooperative approaches to international security.

         Results:

                  —

                  Result 1 — stakeholders are better informed on the importance of the Convention and increase their support to the work of the OPCW including its world-wide programme and activities.

                  —

                  Result 2 — stakeholders are more aware of the Convention and innovative strategies for their implementation.

                  —

                  Result 3 — States not Party have enhanced their dialogue and cooperative relations with the OPCW to facilitate their efforts aimed at joining the Convention.

                  —

                  Result 4 — the chemical industry improves its capacity to coordinate joint initiatives to implement the Convention.

         Activity:

      Seminar: the seminar will be held in the Hague or in an interested State Party. The Technical Secretariat staff and representatives of other intergovernmental organisations, States Parties, the chemical industry and academia will provide presentations on the relevant subjects pertaining to the Convention. The event will also provide the Technical Secretariat an opportunity to conduct bilateral consultations with participating intergovernmental organisations and States not Party. This Seminar will be organised in partnership or with the support of the host country and any interested (and relevant) organisation.

         Project IV: visits by representatives of the Executive Council to chemical weapons destruction facilities

         Objective:

      To advance the elimination of chemical weapons stockpiles and chemical weapons production facilities subject to the verification measures provided for in the Convention.

         Purpose:

                  —

                  Purpose 1 — States Parties are able to monitor progress made towards achieving complete destruction of chemical weapons stockpiles and can identify and address problems to achieve destruction at an early stage.

                  —

                  Purpose 2 — States Parties are more confident that tangible and concrete steps are undertaken for the complete destruction of chemical weapons stockpiles.

         Results:

                  —

                  Result 1 — States Parties have enhanced understanding of the problems and technical difficulties related to the destruction of chemical weapons.

                  —

                  Result 2 — States Parties have enhanced confidence that tangible and concrete steps are undertaken for the complete destruction of chemical weapons stockpiles.

         Activity:

      Visits to chemical weapons destruction facilities (CWDFs): To date, three visits have taken place — to the Anniston CWDF, in the United States of America (October 2007), to the Shchuchye CWDF, in the Russian Federation (September 2008), and to Pueblo and Umatilla CWDFs, also in the United States (June 2009). The three visits conducted so far have been valuable as a means of addressing questions or concerns about a possessor State Party’s programme for fulfilling its obligations on the destruction of its chemical weapons within the approved extended deadline. Therefore, in line with the Conference decision, it is clear that for the remaining years until 2012, both possessor States Parties will host further such visits to their operational chemical weapons destruction facilities and to facilities currently under construction.

         Project V: Second Session of the Scientific Advisory Board

         Objective:

      To enable the Conference of States Parties, the Executive Council or the States Parties to better take into account the advances in science and technology and their potential impact on the implementation of the Convention.

         Purpose:

      To enable the Director-General to render special advice to the OPCW policy making organs and to the States Parties on the areas of science and technology relevant to the Convention.

         Results:

                  —

                  Result 1 — States Parties receive advice and recommendations on areas of science and technology relevant to the Convention.

                  —

                  Result 2 — States Parties are updated and more informed on areas of science and technology relevant to the Convention.

         Activity:

      Scientific Advisory Board (SAB): in the autumn of 2009, a second SAB session will be held in The Hague. The session will last for three days, during which the SAB will continue addressing questions related to advances in science and technology and their potential impact on the implementation of the Convention. The session will also address a report of the temporary working group on sampling and analysis, which will be prepared during the convened meeting of that group prior to the second session of the SAB. The temporary working group addresses questions related to new and additional techniques for on-site analysis, off-site analysis, and the analysis of toxins (ricin and saxitoxin) off-site and on-site.

         Project VI: Seminar — OPCW’s contribution in the sphere of security and non-proliferation

         Objective:

      To support the global efforts aimed at the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, particularly chemical weapons.

         Purpose:

                  —

                  Purpose 1 — national authorities and other stakeholders involved in the implementation of the Convention enhance their capacities to help prevent the proliferation of chemical weapons and the use of chemicals in terrorist attacks.

                  —

                  Purpose 2 — a multi-stakeholder cooperation forum is established as a tool to support specific activities of States Parties in the sphere of chemical non-proliferation and in the fight against terrorism.

         Results:

                  —

                  Result 1 — stakeholders in the Convention have increased awareness of the proliferation threat and challenges posed by chemical weapons and the use of toxic chemicals in terrorist attacks.

                  —

                  Result 2 — States Parties are better prepared to meet the threats of terrorism involving the use of toxic chemicals in different settings.

                  —

                  Result 3 — national authorities and relevant national and international partners, the chemical industry, academia and the OPCW are able to improve synergies and further contacts towards a common goal — the full and effective implementation of the Convention.

                  —

                  Result 4 — States Parties with developing economies or economies in transition participate in the exchange of knowledge and experience on verification and other implementation measures and have increased knowledge on the recent developments in the sphere of the Convention’s verification regime and the protection against chemical weapons.

         Activity:

      Seminar: the seminar will feature presentations by the Technical Secretariat on various issues related to the implementation the Convention and its contribution to security and non-proliferation. Presentations will be made by the different stakeholders in the Convention, and specialised workshops will be organised in the context of the seminar on relevant aspects related to the risks associated with the proliferation of chemical weapons and the use of toxic chemicals in terrorist attacks. The seminar will also provide an opportunity to discuss and pose questions and answers on issues related to the OPCW’s contribution to security and non-proliferation.

         Project VII: Preparedness of States Parties to prevent and respond to attacks involving chemicals

         Objective:

      To contribute to the development of national capacities of States Parties to reduce the risks of a terrorist attack with chemicals and to improve their response to requests for assistance in case of use or threat of use of chemicals.

         Purpose:

      —   Purpose 1 — States Parties, whose economies are developing or in transition, enhance their capacity to:

                  —

                  reduce the risks of possible terrorist access to materials, equipment and knowledge that could be used in a terrorist attack on chemical plants,

                  —

                  assess the adequacy of existing plans, policies, and procedures to respond to a terrorist attack on chemical plants,

                  —

                  respond in case of a terrorist attack with chemicals,

                  —

                  exercise their decision-making processes, including information exchange and coordination of actions with national and international partners in case of terrorist attack on chemical plants,

                  —

                  start working on the creation of a platform of cooperation between target groups to respond in case of terrorism with release of toxic chemicals.

            —   Purpose 2

                  —

                  States Parties enhance their awareness of the importance of submitting timely and full declarations on national programmes related to protective purposes,

                  —

                  States Parties contribute to the preparedness of the OPCW to respond to a request for assistance,

                  —

                  States Parties in the regions or sub-regions are encouraged to foster contacts for the creation of regional networks to improve their coordinated response to a chemical weapons emergency.

         Results:

      —   Result 1 — increased awareness of States Parties, whose economies are developing or in transition, regarding:

                  —

                  the use of toxic chemicals by terrorists and/or safety and security at chemical plants,

                  —

                  the need to promote cooperation in relation to chemical weapons emergencies in case of a terrorist attack.

            —   Result 2 — increased capacity of States Parties, whose economies are developing or in transition, to:

                  —

                  reduce the risks of possible terrorist access to materials, equipment and knowledge that could be used in a terrorist attack on chemical plants,

                  —

                  respond in case of terrorist attack with toxic chemicals,

                  —

                  exchange information and coordinate actions with national and international partners in case of a terrorist attack on chemical plants.

            —   Result 3 — States Parties are aware of the importance of submitting timely and full declarations on national programmes related to protective purposes.

      —   Result 4 — States Parties are better positioned to make offers of assistance to the OPCW in response to a request of assistance.

      —   Result 5 — States Parties have developed contacts that may result in future cooperation at regional level to respond to a chemical weapons emergency.

         Activities:

      Table-top exercise: this activity aims at developing the capabilities of the States Parties to reduce the risks of chemical weapons being acquired or used for terrorist purposes. This will include preventing possible terrorist access to materials, equipment, and knowledge that could be used in the development and production of chemical weapons. A detailed concept of the table-top exercise will be developed. The terrorist attack at chemical plant with a release of toxic chemicals will be a basic scenario of the exercise. The table-top exercise will examine cross government decision-making, information exchange and provision of assistance between relevant national and international organisations. The table-top exercise will be repeated in other regions in the future, based on the module developed by the Technical Secretariat and the States Parties. This activity will involve the participation of related branches in the International Cooperation and Assistance Division, Verification Division and the Inspectorate Division. The table-top exercise will be organised by the Office of Special Projects.
      Regional Workshop: The Regional Workshop is intended to foster discussion and analysis of several assistance and protection-related issues with special focus on areas such as, the rights and obligation of States Parties under Article X of the Convention, the submission of declarations of protective programmes, an analysis of Article X weaknesses and problem areas, and an overview of assistance and protection activities in the region. States Parties will make presentations in order to share experiences and lessons learned.

         Project VIII: Africa Programme

         Objective:

      To enhance the capacity of States Parties in fulfilling their obligations under the Convention and to encourage States not Party to better understand the benefits of joining the Convention and getting more involved in OPCW activities.

         Purpose:

      —   Purpose 1 — African States Parties make progress towards:

                  —

                  fulfilling national implementation requirements under Article VII of the Convention,

                  —

                  complying with their declarations and inspection declarations requirements under Article VI of the Convention.

            —   Purpose 2

                  —

                  African States Parties make progress towards including the Convention in the curriculum of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC).

            —   Purpose 3

                  —

                  States not Party get more involved in OPCW activities and increase their understanding of the Convention and its benefits.

            —   Purpose 4

                  —

                  African States Parties with developing economies or economies in transition engage in international cooperation initiatives for the peaceful use of chemistry,

                  —

                  African States Parties with developing economies or economies in transition enhance the capacity of their publicly-funded laboratories to implement the Convention in the field of peaceful uses of chemistry.

            —   Purpose 5

                  —

                  African States Parties enhance their awareness of the importance of submitting timely and full declarations on national programmes related to protective purposes,

                  —

                  African States Parties contribute to the preparedness of the OPCW to respond to a request for assistance,

                  —

                  African States Parties in the regions or sub-regions are encouraged to foster contacts for the creation of regional networks to improve their coordinated response to a chemical weapons emergency.

         Results:

      —   Result 1

                  —

                  National authorities have enhanced their capacity to draft national implementing legislation,

                  —

                  Customs officials have enhanced their capacity to identify chemicals relevant to the Convention and to submit accurate transfers of scheduled chemicals data to National Authorities,

                  —

                  National authorities have enhanced their capacity to prepare and submit timely declarations, particularly, in electronic format,

                  —

                  National authorities’ officials are trained to escort OPCW inspection teams.

            —   Result 2

                  —

                  Staff at the KAIPTC and participants of the Centre’s programmes will be more familiar with the Convention.

            —   Result 3

                  —

                  States not Party are more involved in OPCW activities and have obtained a better understanding of the benefits of joining the Convention and are more involved in OPCW activities.

            —   Result 4

                  —

                  Increased capacity of African States Parties with developing economies or economies in transition to engage in international cooperation initiatives for the peaceful use of chemistry,

                  —

                  Enhanced level of technical competence in publicly funded laboratories in African States Parties with developing economies or economies in transition to analyse chemicals related to national implementation of the Convention and in the peaceful application of chemistry using modern analytical methods especially GC and GC/MS,

                  —

                  Increased capacity of African States Parties with developing economies or economies in transition to engage in international cooperation initiatives for the peaceful use of chemicals,

                  —

                  Upgraded levels of competence and understanding by the personnel of small and medium enterprises, representatives of industry associations and the national authorities/governmental institutions of African States Parties whose economies are developing or in transition regarding process safety management practices in small and medium chemical enterprises.

            —   Result 5

                  —

                  African States Parties are aware of the importance of submitting timely and full declarations on national programmes related to protective purposes,

                  —

                  African States Parties are better positioned to make offers of assistance to the OPCW in response to a request of assistance,

                  —

                  African States Parties have developed contacts that may result in future cooperation at regional level to respond to a chemical weapons emergency,

         Activities:

      Bilateral technical assistance visits: support to African States Parties will be provided through technical assistance visits that will be designed on a case-by-case basis and conducted to provide focused assistance to meet the requirements of the requests made by the African States Parties. The nature of this support will include sensitisation and outreach efforts through national awareness workshops, specialised training courses, assistance for drafting national implementing legislation and related measures, and Article VI industry-related topics.
      Outreach Activity — academic and training institution — Kofi Annan Centre: staff of the OPCW will visit the KAIPTC to deliver presentations on various aspects of the Convention. Since the KAIPTC offers a wide range of training programmes for both military and civil-service officials, who are expected to assume policy making roles in the government, this outreach activity by the Technical Secretariat is intended to advance the inclusion of the Convention in the KAIPT curriculum.
      Training of Customs officials on the technical aspects of the Convention’s transfers’ regime: support to customs officials has been provided under the three previous Joint Actions. On the basis of experience gained, outreach to customs officials through training courses will be undertaken with a view to improving the collection and transmission of data on imports and exports of scheduled chemicals to national authorities. Regional and sub-regional training courses undertaken will offer practical hands-on demonstrations and exercises.
      Outreach to States not Party: representatives of the African States not Party who are in a position to influence perceptions regarding accession/ratification and those directly involved in issues of relevance to the Convention, including customs, will be sponsored to attend different programmes organised by the International Cooperation Branch. These programmes will include regional workshops for national authorities of States Parties and regional workshops for Customs authorities. Where necessary, staff members from the External Relations Division of the Technical Secretariat will also be sponsored to attend these meetings in order to undertake necessary contacts and interaction with the sponsored participants from the States not Party.
      Analytical skills development course: During this two weeks course, participants of African States will receive theoretical training and hands-on experience in gas chromatography and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, covering hardware, system validation and optimisation, and trouble-shooting. Focus will also be made on the preparation of environmental samples and on GC and GC/MS analyses of such samples for chemicals related to the Convention. Participants will also receive intensive hands-on training in the preparation of different sample matrices to be analysed by GC with element-selective detectors and by GC/MS in electron impact and chemical-ionisation modes and they will be introduced to a range of extraction, clean-up, and derivatisation procedures. The course will be implemented with the support of VERIFIN/TU Delft or similar renowned institutions selected through a transparent process.
      Industry outreach — CWC and chemical process safety workshop: there will be an introduction on the Convention and the international cooperation programmes implemented pursuant thereto. Best industry practices and the elements of the process safety management concept — among others — will be discussed during this workshop. In addition, an Overview of Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Hazard and Operability (HAZOP), principles of human factor, management of change, safety culture/employee participation will be covered at this workshop.
      Regional Workshop — Article X and issues of regional cooperation in the area of assistance and emergency response: the regional workshop is intended to foster discussion and analysis of several assistance and protection-related issues with special focus on areas such as, rights and obligation of States Parties under Article X of the Convention, submissions of declarations of protective programmes, analysis of Article X weaknesses and problem areas, and an overview of assistance and protection activities in the region. African States Parties will make presentations in order to share experiences and lessons learned.


title: Decision (EU) 2015/1632 of the European Parliament of 29 April 2015 on the closure of the accounts of the eighth, ninth and 10th European Development Funds for the financial year 2013

text:
               30.9.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 255/153

      DECISION (EU) 2015/1632 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
      of 29 April 2015
      on the closure of the accounts of the eighth, ninth and 10th European Development Funds for the financial year 2013
      THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

                  —

                  having regard to the financial statements and revenue and expenditure accounts for the eighth, ninth and 10th European Development Funds for the financial year 2013 (COM(2014) 487 — C8-0146/2014),

                  —

                  having regard to the Commission's annual report of 14 April 2014 on the financial management of the eighth, ninth and 10th European Development Funds for the financial year 2013,

                  —

                  having regard to the financial information on the European Development Fund (COM(2014) 350),

                  —

                  having regard to the Court of Auditors' annual report on the activities funded by the eighth, ninth and 10th European Development Funds for the financial year 2013, together with the Commission's replies (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 2013, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

                  —

                  having regard to the Council's recommendations of 17 February 2015 on discharge to be given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the operations of the European Development Funds for the financial year 2013 (05135/2015 — C8-0050/2015, 05136/2015 — C8-0051/2015, 05138/2015 — C8-0052/2015),

                  —

                  having regard to the Commission's report on the follow-up to the discharge for the 2012 financial year (COM(2014) 607), and to the accompanying Commission staff working documents (SWD(2014) 285 and SWD(2014) 286),

                  —

                  having regard to the Partnership Agreement between the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States, of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part, signed in Cotonou on 23 June 2000 (3) and amended in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on 22 June 2010 (4),

                  —

                  having regard to Council Decision 2001/822/EC of 27 November 2001 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Community (‘Overseas Association Decision’) (5),

                  —

                  having regard to Article 33 of the Internal Agreement of 20 December 1995 between the representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, on the financing and administration of the Community aid under the Second Financial Protocol to the fourth ACP-EC Convention (6),

                  —

                  having regard to Article 32 of the Internal Agreement of 18 September 2000 between Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, on the Financing and Administration of Community Aid under the Financial Protocol to the Partnership Agreement between the African, Caribbean and Pacific States and the European Community and its Member States signed in Cotonou (Benin) on 23 June 2000 and the allocation of financial assistance for the Overseas Countries and Territories to which Part Four of the EC Treaty applies (7),

                  —

                  having regard to Article 11 of the Internal Agreement of 17 July 2006 between the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, on the financing of Community aid under the multiannual financial framework for the period 2008 to 2013 in accordance with the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement and on the allocation of financial assistance for the Overseas Countries and Territories to which Part Four of the EC Treaty applies (8),

                  —

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

                  —

                  having regard to Article 74 of the Financial Regulation of 16 June 1998 applicable to development finance cooperation under the fourth ACP-EC Convention (9),

                  —

                  having regard to Article 119 of the Financial Regulation of 27 March 2003 applicable to the 9th European Development Fund (10),

                  —

                  having regard to Article 142 of Council Regulation (EC) No 215/2008 of 18 February 2008 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the 10th European Development Fund (11),

                  —

                  having regard to Rule 93 and the third indent of Rule 94 of, and Annex V to, its Rules of Procedure,

                  —

                  having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinion of the Committee on Development (A8-0102/2015),

         1.

            Notes that the final annual accounts of the eighth, ninth and 10th European Development Funds are shown in Table 2 of the Court of Auditors' annual report;

         2.

            Approves the closure of the accounts of the eighth, ninth and 10th European Development Funds for the financial year 2013;

         3.

            Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice of the European Union, the Court of Auditors and the European Investment Bank, 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 398, 12.11.2014, p. 1.

         (2)  OJ C 401, 13.11.2014, p. 264.

         (3)  OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 3.

         (4)  OJ L 287, 4.11.2010, p. 3.

         (5)  OJ L 314, 30.11.2001, p. 1, and OJ L 324, 7.12.2001, p. 1.

         (6)  OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 108.

         (7)  OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 355.

         (8)  OJ L 247, 9.9.2006, p. 32.

         (9)  OJ L 191, 7.7.1998, p. 53.

         (10)  OJ L 83, 1.4.2003, p. 1.

         (11)  OJ L 78, 19.3.2008, p. 1.


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98/498/CFSP: Council Decision of 10 August 1998 amending Common Position 96/184/CFSP defined by the Council on the basis of Article J.2 of the Treaty on European Union concerning arms exports to the former Yugoslavia

Official Journal L 225 , 12/08/1998 P. 0001 - 0001

COUNCIL DECISION of 10 August 1998 amending Common Position 96/184/CFSP defined by the Council on the basis of Article J.2 of the Treaty on European Union concerning arms exports to the former Yugoslavia (98/498/CFSP)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article J.2 thereof,Having regard to Common Position 96/184/CFSP of 26 February 1996 defined by the Council on the basis of Article J.2 of the Treaty on European Union concerning arms exports to the former Yougoslavia (1),Whereas the Council has come to the conclusion that developments in Slovenia, in particular its policy with regard to arms exports, justifies a lifting of the restrictive measures of Common Position 96/184/CFSP in respect of that State,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1 References to Slovenia in point 2(ii) of Common Position 96/184/CFSP are hereby deleted.Article 2 This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption.This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal.Done at Brussels, 10 August 1998.For the CouncilThe PresidentW. SCHÜSSEL(1) OJ L 58, 7. 3. 1996, p. 1.


title: Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2015/607 of 15 April 2015 on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (Atalanta) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2015/102 (ATALANTA/3/2015)

text:
               17.4.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 100/79

         POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2015/607
   of 15 April 2015
   on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (Atalanta) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2015/102 (ATALANTA/3/2015)
   THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 38 thereof,
   Having regard to Council Joint Action 2008/851/CFSP of 10 November 2008 on a European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (1), and in particular Article 6 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Pursuant to Article 6(1) of Joint Action 2008/851/CFSP, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC), to take the relevant decisions on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (‘EU Force Commander’).

               (2)

               On 20 January 2015, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/102 (2) appointing Rear Admiral Jonas HAGGREN as EU Force Commander.

               (3)

               The EU Operation Commander has recommended the appointment of Captain (Navy) Alfonso GÓMEZ FERNÁNDEZ DE CÓRDOBA as the new EU Force Commander to succeed Rear Admiral Jonas HAGGREN.

               (4)

               The EU Military Committee supports that recommendation..

               (5)

               Decision (CFSP) 2015/102 should therefore be repealed.

               (6)

               In accordance with Article 5 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and the implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Captain (Navy) Alfonso GÓMEZ FERNÁNDEZ DE CÓRDOBA is hereby appointed EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (Atalanta) as from 6 May 2015.
   Article 2
   Decision (CFSP) 2015/102 is hereby repealed.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force on 6 May 2015.

      Done at Brussels, 15 April 2015.

            For the Political and Security Committee

            The Chairperson

         W. STEVENS

      (1)  OJ L 301, 12.11.2008, p. 33.

      (2)  Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2015/102 of 20 January 2015 on the appointment of an EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (Atalanta) and repealing Decision Atalanta/4/2014 (ATALANTA/1/2015) (OJ L 16, 23.1.2015, p. 31).


title: 2009/705/EC: Commission Decision of 14 September 2009 setting up a European Consumer Consultative Group

text:
               16.9.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 244/21

      COMMISSION DECISION

   of 14 September 2009
   setting up a European Consumer Consultative Group
   (2009/705/EC)
   THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Within the framework of consumer protection as provided for in Article 153 of the Treaty it is appropriate for the Commission to consult consumers on problems concerning the protection of their interests at Community level.

               (2)

               Since 1973 the Commission has been assisted by a consultative group created for this purpose by consecutive Decisions, the latest one being Commission Decision 2003/709/EC of 9 October 2003 setting up a European Consumer Consultative Group (1).

               (3)

               The work of the Group over an extensive period has shown the necessity to improve its efficiency, representativeness and openness. Therefore, provisions related to the creation of sub-groups and to the adoption of the Group opinions should be clarified and should embody best practices developed over the last years.

               (4)

               In this regard, it is further appropriate to revise the procedure for the appointment of members of the Group representing national consumer organisations and to introduce additional reporting obligations on Group members to better involve national consumer organisations in the work of the Group.

               (5)

               It is important to ensure that the Group and its members participate actively and effectively to bring a consumer perspective to the broad deliberations among interested stakeholders that are the norm for consultation in Europe today.

               (6)

               For reasons of data protection, it is necessary to make the processing of personal data relating to members of the Group subject to Community legislation on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   The European Consumer Consultative Group
   A European Consumer Consultative Group, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Group’, is hereby set up.
   Article 2
   Task
   1.   The Group may be consulted by the Commission on all issues related to consumer interests at Community level.
   2.   The Group:

               (a)

               constitutes a group for general discussions on issues related to consumer interests;

               (b)

               prepares consumer input into other fora and participates as requested in groups advising the Commission on issues relevant to EU consumer policy;

               (c)

               advises the Commission when it outlines policies and activities having an effect on consumers;

               (d)

               may give an opinion on Community matters affecting consumers;

               (e)

               informs the Commission of developments in consumer policy in the Member States;

               (f)

               acts as a source of information and a sounding board on Community action for the national organisations.

         Article 3
   Membership
   1.   The Group shall be composed of:

               (a)

               one member representing national consumer organisations for each Member State;

               (b)

               one member for each European consumer organisation.

         2.   The national consumer organisations referred to in paragraph 1(a) must be representative, in accordance with national rules or practice, of consumers and active at national level.
   3.   The European consumer organisations referred to in paragraph 1(b) must meet one of the two following sets of criteria:

               (a)

               be non-governmental, non-profit-making, independent of industry, commerce and business or other conflicting interests, and

                           (i)

                           have as their primary objectives and activities the promotion and protection of the health, safety and economic interest of consumers in the Community,

                           (ii)

                           have been mandated to represent the interests of consumers at Community level by national consumer organisations in at least half of the Member States that are representative in accordance with national rules or practice, of consumers and are active at regional or national level, and

                           (iii)

                           have provided to the Commission satisfactory accounts of their membership, internal rules and sources of funding,

                     or

               (b)

               be non-governmental, non-profit-making, independent of industry, commerce and business or other conflicting interests and

                           (i)

                           have as their primary objectives and activities to represent consumer interests in the standardisation process at Community level and

                           (ii)

                           have been mandated in at least two thirds of the Member States to represent the interests of consumers at Community level by:

                                       —

                                       bodies representative, in accordance with national rules or practice, of national consumer organisations in the Member States, or

                                       —

                                       in the absence of such bodies, by national consumer organisations in the Member States that are representative, in accordance with national rules and practice, of consumers and are active at national level.

         4.   An indicative list of organisations which currently meet the criteria laid down in paragraph 3 is set out in the Annex.
   Article 4
   Appointment
   1.   The members of the Group representing national consumer organisations shall be appointed in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3.
   2.   Each Member State shall propose a list of three candidates, through national bodies representing consumer organisations set up by that Member State, where they exist, or through the competent national authorities. Candidates shall be part of the most representative national consumer organisations according to national rules or practices.
   3.   The Commission shall appoint one member and one alternate per Member State in accordance with the following criteria:

               (a)

               candidates shall have a broad competence and experience in EU consumer affairs;

               (b)

               candidates who have not previously been members of this Group shall be given priority;

               (c)

               gender balance.

         4.   The members of the group representing European consumer organisations and an alternate for each member shall be appointed by the Commission on a proposal from the European consumer organisations.
   5.   Alternates shall automatically replace members who are absent.
   6.   The Commission shall publish the list of members and alternates on the Internet site of the Health and Consumers Directorate-General and in the C series of the Official Journal of the European Union. The names of members and alternates shall be collected, processed and published in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2).
   Article 5
   Term of office
   1.   The term of office of members and alternates shall be three years and shall be renewable in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 4.
   2.   At the end of the three-year period, members and alternates shall remain in office until a replacement is found or until their term of office is renewed.
   3.   The term of office of members and alternates shall lapse before the end of the three-year period

               (a)

               in the event of their resignation, retirement or death;

               (b)

               if the national bodies or authorities which put them forward as candidates request their replacement;

               (c)

               if the Commission requests the replacement of members or alternates who are no longer capable of contributing effectively or who do not fulfil the obligations laid down in Article 7(6).

         4.   Members and alternates shall be replaced for the remainder of the three-year period in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 4. Notwithstanding Article 4(2), if only one member or one alternate representing national consumer organisations is to be replaced, the national bodies or authorities shall propose two new candidates of whom the Commission shall appoint one in accordance with Article 4(3).
   Article 6
   Associates and experts
   1.   On the proposal of the Commission, the Group may invite representatives of other organisations which have the promotion of consumer interests as one of their principal objectives and actively work at European level to this end, to be associated to its work.
   2.   The Group may invite any person having special expertise on a point on the agenda to participate in its work as an expert.
   Article 7
   Operation
   1.   The Commission shall

               (a)

               determine the form and the timetable according to which the Group will meet;

               (b)

               chair the meetings of the Group;

               (c)

               provide secretarial services and organise the Group’s work.

         2.   Sub-groups may be set up to examine specific questions under terms of reference established by the Group. Such groups shall be dissolved as soon as their mandates are fulfilled.
   3.   The Group may issue opinions at the request of the Commission or on a proposal from a member with the agreement of the Commission. When requesting an opinion, the Commission may fix the deadline within which the opinion is to be delivered. For each opinion, the Group may appoint one or more rapporteurs from amongst its members. The rapporteur shall have the overall responsibility for the preparation of the opinion.
   4.   The group shall adopt its own rules of procedure on the basis of a proposal made by the Commission.
   5.   The Commission shall publish on the Internet site of the Health and Consumers Directorate-General, in the original language of the document concerned, any opinion, summary, conclusion, or partial conclusion or working document of the group.
   6.   The members of the Group representing national consumer organisations shall inform and consult the associations they are representing in the Group. Each member shall put in place effective reporting mechanisms to systematically inform all consumer organisations at national level of the work of the Group and shall convey their views in return.
   7.   Each member shall produce a report to the Commission by 1 March on the work undertaken in the previous calendar year in pursuit of their obligation under paragraph 6. The content of this report will be further defined in the rules of procedure.
   Article 8
   Confidentiality
   Without prejudice to Article 287 of the Treaty, the members and alternates of the Group shall not divulge any information obtained from their work in the Group or its sub-groups when the Commission informs them that the opinion requested or question raised is of a confidential nature.
   Article 9
   Meeting expenses
   1.   The Commission shall reimburse travel and, where appropriate, subsistence expenses for members in connection with the group’s activities in accordance with the Commission’s rules on the compensation of external experts.
   2.   Members shall not be remunerated for the services they render.
   3.   Meeting expenses shall be reimbursed within the limits of the annual budget allocated to the group by the responsible Commission services.
   Article 10
   Repeal
   Decision 2003/709/EC is hereby repealed.

      Done at Brussels, 14 September 2009.

            For the Commission

         Meglena KUNEVA

            Member of the Commission

      (1)  OJ L 258, 10.10.2003, p. 35.

      (2)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.

      ANNEX
      Organisations which currently meet the criteria laid down in Article 3(3) are:

                  —

                  BEUC — Bureau Européen des Unions des Consommateurs;

                  —

                  ANEC — European Association for the Co-ordination of Consumer Representation in Standardisation.


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31998D0107

98/107/CFSP: Council Decision of 26 January 1998 amending Common Position 96/635/CFSP on Burma/Myanmar

Official Journal L 032 , 06/02/1998 P. 0013 - 0013

COUNCIL DECISION of 26 January 1998 amending Common Position 96/635/CFSP on Burma/Myanmar (98/107/CFSP)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty on the European Union, and in particular Article J.2 thereof,Having regard to Common Position 96/635/CFSP on Burma/Myanmar (1), as extended by Council Decision 97/688/CFSP (2),Whereas on 15 November 1997 the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC) was dissolved and replaced by the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) as the highest governing body in Burma/Myanmar;Whereas Common Position 96/635/CFSP provides at its point 5(b)(i) for a ban on entry visas for senior members of the SLORC and their families; whereas, therefore, the said Common Position should be amended accordingly,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1 In point 5(b)(i) of Common Position 96/635/CFSP, references to the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC) shall be replaced by references to the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC).Article 2 This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal.Done at Brussels, 26 January 1998.For the CouncilThe PresidentR. COOK(1) OJ L 267, 8.11.1996, p. 1.(2) OJ L 293, 27.10.1997, p. 1.


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91/159/EEC: Council Decision of 4 March 1991 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Economic Community, of an Agreement between the European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part, on trade and commercial and economic cooperation

Official Journal L 079 , 26/03/1991 P. 0012 - 0012

COUNCIL DECISION  of 4 March 1991  on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Economic Community, of an Agreement between the European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part,  on trade and commercial and economic cooperation  (91/159/EEC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 113 and 235 thereof,   Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,   Having regard to the oponion of the European Parliament(1),   Whereas the conclusion of the Agreement negotiated between the European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part, on trade and commercial and economic cooperation is necessary to  achieve the Community's external relations objectives;   Whereas it appears that some of the economic cooperation measures provided for in that Agreement fall outside the scope of the powers provide for in the context of the common commercial policy,   HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Article 1  The Agreement between the European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community,  of the one part, and Romania, of the other part, on trade and commercial and economic cooperation is hereby approved on behalf of the European Economic Community.   The text of the Agreements attached to this Decision.  Article 2 The President of the Council shall give, on behalf of the European Economic Community, the notification provided for in Article 25 of the Agreement(2).  Article 3 The Commission, assisted by representatives of the Member States, shall represent the Community in the joint committee set up under Article 22 of the Agreement.  Done at Brussels, 4 March 1991.  For the Council   The President  J. F. POOS (1) Opinion delivered on 22 February 1991 (not yet published in the Official Journal).  (2) See page 29 of this Official Journal.


1. European Parliament decision of 24 April 2007 on the discharge for the implementation of the budget of the Translation Centre for the bodies of the European Union for the financial year 2005 (C6-0393/2006 - 2006/2160(DEC))