title: 2013/158/EU: Council Decision of 7 March 2013 fixing the date of application of Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the establishment, operation and use of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II)

text:
               27.3.2013

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 87/10

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 7 March 2013
   fixing the date of application of Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the establishment, operation and use of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II)
   (2013/158/EU)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on the establishment, operation and use of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (1), and in particular Article 55(3) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Article 55(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 specifies the Regulation shall apply to the Member States participating in SIS 1 + from a date to be fixed by the Council, acting by the unanimity of its Members representing the Governments of the Member States participating in SIS 1+.

               (2)

               In accordance with Article 11(3) of Council Regulation (EU) No 1273/2012 of 20 December 2012 on migration from the Schengen Information System (SIS 1+) to the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (2) the switchover into SIS II will start on the date fixed by the Council acting in accordance with Article 55(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006.

               (3)

               In accordance with Article 55(3)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006, the Commission has adopted the necessary implementing measures by Commission Implementing Decision 2013/115/EU (3) adopting the Sirene Manual and other implementing measures for the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) and Commission Decision 2010/261/EU of 4 May 2010 on the Security Plan for Central SIS II and the Communication Infrastructure (4).

               (4)

               In accordance with Article 55(3)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006, all Member States fully participating in SIS 1 + have notified it that they have made the necessary technical and legal arrangements to process SIS II data and exchange supplementary information.

               (5)

               In accordance with Article 55(3)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006, the Commission has declared the successful completion of a comprehensive test of SIS II, which was conducted by the Commission together with the Member States, and the relevant preparatory bodies of the Council validated on 6 February 2013 the proposed test result and confirmed that the level of performance of SIS II is at least equivalent to that achieved with SIS 1+.

               (6)

               In accordance with Article 55(3)(d) of Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006, the Commission has made the necessary technical arrangements for allowing Central SIS II to be connected to N.SIS II of the Member States concerned.

               (7)

               In accordance with Article 9(1) and (5) of Regulation (EU) No 1273/2012 the Member States participating in SIS 1 + have successfully completed functional Sirene tests and the relevant preparatory body of the Council has validated their results on 15 February 2013.

               (8)

               The conditions laid down by Article 55(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 thus being fulfilled, it is for the Council to determine the date from which the SIS II shall apply to the Member States participating in the SIS 1+.

               (9)

               In view of the need for the entry into operation of SIS II to be as early as possible, this Decision should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

               (10)

               As regards Iceland and Norway, this Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Agreement concluded by the Council of the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the latters’ association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis
                   (5) which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, point G, of Council Decision 1999/437/EC (6) on certain arrangements for the application of that Agreement.

               (11)

               As regards Switzerland, this Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis
                   (7) which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, point G, of Decision 1999/437/EC read in conjunction with Article 3 of Council Decision 2008/146/EC (8).

               (12)

               As regards Liechtenstein, this Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Protocol between the European Union, the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the accession of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis
                   (9) which fall within the area referred to in Article 1, point G, of Decision 1999/437/EC read in conjunction with Article 3 of Council Decision 2011/350/EU (10).

               (13)

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

               (14)

               This Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in which the United Kingdom does not take part, in accordance with Council Decision 2000/365/EC of 29 May 2000 concerning the request of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis
                   (11); the United Kingdom is therefore not taking part in its adoption and is not bound by it or subject to its application.

               (15)

               This Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in which Ireland does not take part, in accordance with Council Decision 2002/192/EC of 28 February 2002 concerning Ireland’s request to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis
                   (12); Ireland is therefore not taking part in its adoption and is not bound by it or subject to its application.

               (16)

               This Decision is without prejudice to the arrangements for the partial participation of Ireland and the United Kingdom in the Schengen acquis as determined by Decisions 2002/192/EC and 2000/365/EC respectively.

               (17)

               As regards Cyprus, this Decision constitutes an act building upon, or otherwise related to, the Schengen acquis within the meaning of Article 3(2) of the 2003 Act of Accession,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 shall apply to the Member States participating in the SIS 1 + from 9 April 2013.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 7 March 2013.

            For the Council

            The President

         A. SHATTER

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

      (2)  OJ L 359, 29.12.2012, p. 32.

      (3)  OJ L 71, 14.3.2013, p. 1.

      (4)  OJ L 112, 5.5.2010, p. 31.

      (5)  OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 36.

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

      (7)  OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 52.

      (8)  OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 1.

      (9)  OJ L 160, 18.6.2011, p. 21.

      (10)  OJ L 160, 18.6.2011, p. 19.

      (11)  OJ L 131, 1.6.2000, p. 43.

      (12)  OJ L 64, 7.3.2002, p. 20.


title: Council Decision of 19 March 2012 renewing the term of office of the Vice-President of the Community Plant Variety Office

text:
               21.3.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               C 82/6

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 19 March 2012
   renewing the term of office of the Vice-President of the Community Plant Variety Office
   2012/C 82/03
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2100/94 of 27 July 1994 on Community plant variety rights (1), and in particular Article 43(3) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               In its Decision of 22 February 2007 (2), the Council appointed Mr Carlos PEREIRA GODINHO as Vice-President of the Community Plant Variety Office.

               (2)

               On 26 January 2012, after obtaining the opinions of the Administrative Council and the President of the Office, the Commission proposed that the term of office of Mr Carlos PEREIRA GODINHO be renewed,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The term of office of Mr Carlos PEREIRA GODINHO as Vice-President of the Community Plant Variety Office (‘the Office’) is hereby renewed for a period of five years with effect from 1 April 2012.
   Article 2
   The Chair of the Administrative Council of the Office shall be empowered to sign the contract of employment with Mr Carlos PEREIRA GODINHO.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 19 March 2012.

            For the Council

            The President

         M. GJERSKOV

      (1)  OJ L 227, 1.9.1994, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ L 78, 17.3.2007, p. 27.


title: Decision (EU) 2016/1504 of the European Parliament of 28 April 2016 on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Asylum Support Office for the financial year 2014

text:
               14.9.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 246/209

         DECISION (EU) 2016/1504 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 28 April 2016
   on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Asylum Support Office for the financial year 2014
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Asylum Support Office for the financial year 2014,

               —

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

               —

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

               —

               having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 12 February 2016 on discharge to be given to the Office in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2014 (05584/2016 – C8-0092/2016),

               —

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

               —

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

               —

               having regard to Regulation (EU) No 439/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 establishing a European Asylum Support Office (4), in particular Article 36 thereof,

               —

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

               —

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

               —

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

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinion of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (A8-0133/2016),

               1.

               Grants the Executive Director of the European Asylum Support Office discharge in respect of the implementation of the Office’s budget for the financial year 2014;

               2.

               Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

               3.

               Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the resolution forming an integral part of it, to the Executive Director of the European Asylum Support Office, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

            The President

         Martin SCHULZ

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 409, 9.12.2015, p. 102.

      (2)  See footnote 1.

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

      (4)  OJ L 132, 29.5.2010, p. 11.

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

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


title: Council Decision 2011/430/CFSP of 18 July 2011 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:
               19.7.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 188/47

         COUNCIL DECISION 2011/430/CFSP
   of 18 July 2011
   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 12 July 2010, by Decision 2010/386/CFSP (2), the Council updated the list of persons, groups and entities subject to Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP.

               (3)

               On 31 January 2011, by Decision 2011/70/CFSP (3) the Council further updated the list of persons, groups and entities subject to Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP and repealed Decision 2010/386/CFSP except in so far as it concerns the group mentioned in entry number 25 in Part 2 of the Annex thereto.

               (4)

               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 Decisions 2010/386/CFSP and 2011/70/CFSP apply.

               (5)

               This Decision sets out the result of that review, which has been carried out by the Council.

               (6)

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

               (7)

               The Council has concluded that the persons, groups and entities listed in the Annex to this Decision 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.

               (8)

               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 2010/386/CFSP, in so far as it concerns the group mentioned in entry number 25 in Part 2 of the Annex thereto, and Decision 2011/70/CFSP are 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, 18 July 2011.

            For the Council

            The President

         C. ASHTON

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

      (2)  OJ L 178, 13.7.2010, p. 28.

      (3)  OJ L 28, 2.2.2011, p. 57.

      ANNEX

         List of persons, groups and entities referred to in Article 1 to which Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP apply

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

                  4.

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

                  5.

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

                  6.

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

                  7.

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

                  8.

                  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’

                  9.

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

                  10.

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

                  11.

                  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’

                  12.

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

                  13.

                  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

                  14.

                  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

                  15.

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

                  16.

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

                  17.

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

                  18.

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

                  19.

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

                  20.

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

                  21.

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

                  22.

                  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.

                  ‘Babbar Khalsa’

                  6.

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

                  7.

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

                  8.

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

                  9.

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

                  10.

                  ‘Hizbul Mujahideen’ — ‘HM’

                  11.

                  ‘Hofstadgroep’

                  12.

                  ‘Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development’

                  13.

                  ‘International Sikh Youth Federation’ — ‘ISYF’

                  14.

                  ‘Khalistan Zindabad Force’ — ‘KZF’

                  15.

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

                  16.

                  ‘Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’ — ‘LTTE’

                  17.

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

                  18.

                  ‘Palestinian Islamic Jihad’ — ‘PIJ’

                  19.

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

                  20.

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

                  21.

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

                  22.

                  ‘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’)

                  23.

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

                  24.

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

                  25.

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


title: 2010/123/: Commission Decision of 25 February 2010 adjusting the weightings applicable from 1 February 2009 , 1 March 2009 , 1 April 2009 , 1 May 2009 and 1 June 2009 to the remuneration of officials, temporary staff and contract staff of the European Communities serving in third countries

text:
               26.2.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 49/34

         COMMISSION DECISION
   of 25 February 2010
   adjusting the weightings applicable from 1 February 2009, 1 March 2009, 1 April 2009, 1 May 2009 and 1 June 2009 to the remuneration of officials, temporary staff and contract staff of the European Communities serving in third countries
   (2010/123/EU)
   THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the conditions of employment of other servants of the Communities laid down by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68 (1), and in particular the second paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X thereto,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Pursuant to the first paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X to the Staff Regulations, the weightings to be applied from 1 July 2008 to the remuneration of officials, temporary staff and contract staff of the European Communities serving in third countries payable in the currency of their country of employment were laid down by Council Regulation (EC) No 613/2009 (2).

               (2)

               Some of these weightings need to be adjusted in accordance with the second paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X to the Staff Regulations, with effect from 1 February, 1 March, 1 April, 1 May and 1 June 2009, since the statistics available to the Commission show that in certain third countries the variation in the cost of living measured on the basis of the weighting and the corresponding exchange rate has exceeded 5 % since weightings were last laid down,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The weightings applied to the remuneration of officials, temporary staff and contract staff of the European Communities serving in third countries, payable in the currency of the country of employment, shall be adjusted for certain countries as shown in the Annex hereto. It contains five monthly tables showing which countries are affected and the dates of application for each one (1 February, 1 March, 1 April, 1 May and 1 June 2009).
   The exchange rates used for the calculation of this remuneration shall be established in accordance with the detailed rules for the implementation of the Financial Regulation and correspond to the dates of application of the weightings.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 25 February 2010.

            For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

         Catherine ASHTON

            Vice-President

      (1)  OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ L 181, 14.7.2009, p. 1.

      ANNEX

         FEBRUARY 2009

                  Place of employment

                  Economic parity February 2009

                  Exchange rate February 2009 (1)

                  Weightings February 2009 (2)

                  Azerbaijan (3)

                  0,9962

                  1,0578

                  94,2

                  Belarus (4)

                  2 192

                  3 495,42

                  62,7

                  Chile

                  478,2

                  810,48

                  59,0

                  China

                  8,502

                  8,9653

                  94,8

                  Colombia

                  2 300

                  2 990,32

                  76,9

                  India

                  35,8

                  64,075

                  55,9

                  Indonesia (Jakarta)

                  10 540

                  14 913,8

                  70,7

                  Kazakhstan (Almaty) (3)

                  150,2

                  161,79

                  92,8

                  Kenya

                  78,23

                  103,009

                  75,9

                  Lesotho

                  6,198

                  12,9979

                  47,7

                  Liberia

                  84,28

                  84,6997

                  99,5

                  Pakistan

                  48,48

                  101,889

                  47,6

                  Sierra Leone

                  3 356

                  3 998,59

                  83,9

                  Trinidad and Tobago

                  6,291

                  8,10395

                  77,6

                  Zambia (3)

                  3 331

                  6 548,29

                  50,9

         MARCH 2009

                  Place of employment

                  Economic parity March 2009

                  Exchange rate March 2009 (5)

                  Weightings March 2009 (6)

                  Croatia (7)

                  7,21

                  7,386

                  97,6

                  United States (New York)

                  1,367

                  1,2782

                  106,9

                  Ethiopia

                  12,93

                  14,289

                  90,5

                  Kazakhstan (Astana)

                  140,3

                  191,460

                  73,3

                  Papua New Guinea (7)

                  3,265

                  3,47947

                  93,8

                  Syria

                  50,24

                  60,97

                  82,4

                  Venezuela (8)

                  2,496

                  2,74813

                  90,8

         APRIL 2009

                  Place of employment

                  Economic parity April 2009

                  Exchange rate April 2009 (9)

                  Weightings April 2009 (10)

                  South Africa

                  6,162

                  12,8433

                  48,0

                  Belize

                  1,902

                  2,5947

                  73,3

                  Cameroon (11)

                  678,9

                  655,957

                  103,5

                  Eritrea

                  10,43

                  20,8173

                  50,1

                  United States (Washington)

                  1,264

                  1,3193

                  95,8

                  Ghana

                  1,045

                  1,859

                  56,2

                  Israel

                  5,915

                  5,5288

                  107,0

                  Morocco (11)

                  9,319

                  11,2015

                  83,2

                  Nigeria

                  176,4

                  196,571

                  89,7

                  Congo, Democratic Republic of (11)

                  1 185

                  1 100,11

                  107,7

         MAY 2009

                  Place of employment

                  Economic parity May 2009

                  Exchange rate May 2009 (12)

                  Weightings May 2009 (13)

                  Saudi Arabia

                  4,62

                  4,8515

                  95,2

                  Belarus (14)

                  2 348

                  3 735,22

                  62,9

                  Haiti

                  66,21

                  55,0576

                  120,3

                  Kyrgyzstan

                  53,52

                  56,48

                  94,8

                  Lebanon

                  1 795

                  1 999,85

                  89,8

                  New Caledonia

                  157

                  119,332

                  131,6

                  Serbia

                  61,49

                  94,1782

                  65,3

                  Venezuela (15)

                  2,64

                  2,85219

                  92,6

         JUNE 2009

                  Place of employment

                  Economic parity June 2009

                  Exchange rate June 2009 (16)

                  Weightings June 2009 (17)

                  Algeria

                  80,51

                  100,892

                  79,8

                  Azerbaijan (18)

                  1,048

                  1,11513

                  94,0

                  Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo)

                  1,437

                  1,95583

                  73,5

                  Cameroon (19)

                  644,4

                  655,957

                  98,2

                  Congo (Brazzaville)

                  794

                  655,957

                  121,0

                  Croatia (20)

                  6,843

                  7,3305

                  93,3

                  Georgia

                  2,06

                  2,2857

                  90,1

                  Guinea-Bissau

                  712,6

                  655,957

                  108,6

                  Fiji

                  1,78

                  2,91971

                  61,0

                  Solomon Islands

                  10,23

                  10,9681

                  93,3

                  Kazakhstan (Almaty) (18)

                  159,4

                  209,7

                  76,0

                  Morocco (19)

                  8,821

                  11,2615

                  78,3

                  Mexico

                  11,97

                  18,3176

                  65,3

                  Nicaragua

                  15,79

                  28,0214

                  56,3

                  Norway

                  11,26

                  8,9615

                  125,6

                  Uzbekistan

                  1 053

                  2 032,12

                  51,8

                  Papua New Guinea (20)

                  3,456

                  3,87597

                  89,2

                  Paraguay

                  4 748

                  7 003,48

                  67,8

                  Congo, Democratic Republic of (19)

                  1 277

                  1 083,84

                  117,8

                  Southern Sudan (Juba)

                  3,108

                  3,37579

                  92,1

                  Switzerland (Geneva)

                  1,692

                  1,5117

                  111,9

                  Tajikistan

                  3,498

                  6,04787

                  57,8

                  Turkey

                  1,654

                  2,1775

                  76,0

                  Ukraine

                  8,155

                  10,6411

                  76,6

                  Uruguay

                  23,59

                  32,7002

                  72,1

                  Yemen

                  187,9

                  279,175

                  67,3

                  Zambia (18)

                  3 540

                  7 126,41

                  49,7

         (1)  1 EURO = units of national currency (except for Cuba, Ecuador and El Salvador, where US dollars are used instead).

         (2)  Brussels = 100 %.

         (3)  The weighting for this place is adjusted twice: for February 2009 and for June 2009.

         (4)  The weighting for this place is adjusted twice: for February 2009 and for May 2009.

         (5)  1 EURO = units of national currency (except for Cuba, Ecuador and El Salvador, where US dollars are used instead).

         (6)  Brussels = 100 %.

         (7)  The weighting for this place is adjusted twice: for March 2009 and for June 2009.

         (8)  The weighting for this place is adjusted twice: for March 2009 and for May 2009.

         (9)  1 EURO = units of national currency (except for Cuba, Ecuador and El Salvador, where US dollars are used instead).

         (10)  Brussels = 100 %.

         (11)  The weighting for this place is adjusted twice: for April 2009 and for June 2009.

         (12)  1 EURO = units of the national currency (except for Cuba, Ecuador and El Salvador, where US dollars are used instead).

         (13)  Brussels = 100 %.

         (14)  The weighting for this place is adjusted twice: for February 2009 and for May 2009.

         (15)  The weighting for this place is adjusted twice: for March 2009 and for May 2009.

         (16)  1 EURO = units of national currency (except for Cuba, Ecuador and El Salvador, where US dollars are used instead).

         (17)  Brussels = 100 %.

         (18)  The weighting for this place is adjusted twice: for February 2009 and for June 2009.

         (19)  The weighting for this place is adjusted twice: for April 2009 and for June 2009.

         (20)  The weighting for this place is adjusted twice: for March 2009 and for June 2009.


/* Decision nominating the organization representing procedures and workers called upon to draw up lists of candidates from which the members of the Consultative Committee and the persons who will participate in the Committee's proceedings under special arrangements will be appointed */


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2004/107/EC: Council Decision of 22 December 2003 relating to the conclusion of an additional Protocol, laying down the trade arrangements for certain fish and fishery products, to the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part

Official Journal L 032 , 05/02/2004 P. 0011 - 0011

Council Decisionof 22 December 2003relating to the conclusion of an additional Protocol, laying down the trade arrangements for certain fish and fishery products, to the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part(2004/107/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) It is desirable to complete by means of an additional Protocol the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part(1), so as to provide for preferential conditions for the importation into the Community of certain fish and fishery products originating in Romania, and into Romania of certain fish and fishery products originating in the Community.(2) To that end a new Protocol laying down the trade arrangements for certain fish and fishery products should be added to the said Europe Agreement.(3) The Protocol should be approved,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The Additional Protocol, laying down the trade arrangements for certain fish and fishery products, to the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Romania, of the other part, is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Additional Protocol is attached to this Decision.Article 2The President of the Council shall notify the Community's approval of the Protocol to the Government of Romania according to Article 4 thereof.Done at Brussels, 22 December 2003.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. Matteoli(1) OJ L 357, 31.12.1994, p. 2.


title: Council Decision 2014/214/CFSP of 14 April 2014 amending Decision 2013/184/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Myanmar/Burma

text:
                  15.4.2014

                  EN

                  Official Journal of the European Union

                  L 111/84

         COUNCIL DECISION 2014/214/CFSP
         of 14 April 2014
         amending Decision 2013/184/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Myanmar/Burma
         THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
         Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and in particular Article 29 thereof,
         Whereas:

                     (1)

                     On 22 April 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/184/CFSP (1).

                     (2)

                     On the basis of a review of Decision 2013/184/CFSP, the restrictive measures should be renewed until 30 April 2015.

                     (3)

                     Decision 2013/184/CFSP should be amended accordingly,

               HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

            Article 1
            Decision 2013/184/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:
            Article 3 is replaced by the following:

                  ‘Article 3
                  This Decision shall apply until 30 April 2015. It shall be kept under constant review. It shall be renewed, or amended as appropriate, if the Council deems that its objectives have not been met.’.

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

            Done at Luxembourg, 14 April 2014.

                  For the Council

                  The President

               C. ASHTON

            (1)  Council Decision 2013/184/CFSP of 22 April 2013 concerning restrictive measures against Myanmar/Burma and repealing Decision 2010/232/CFSP (OJ L 111, 23.4.2013, p. 75).


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83/473/EEC: Commission Decision of 12 July 1983 laying down the methods of cooperation between the European Economic Community and the International Commission on Civil Status

Official Journal L 260 , 21/09/1983 P. 0019 - 0019 Finnish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 11 P. 0021  Spanish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 18 P. 0289  Swedish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 11 P. 0021  Portuguese special edition Chapter 11 Volume 18 P. 0289

*****COMMISSION  DECISION  of 12 July 1983  laying down the methods of cooperation between the Eurpean Economic Community and the International Commission on Civil Status  (83/473/EEC)  THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 229 thereof,  Whereas the European Communities have established appropriate relations with numerous international organizations; whereas the corresponding Agreements, concluded by the Commission, concern working relations between the European Communities and the international organizations and establish a system of cooperation designed to ensure their smooth functioning;  Whereas the European Economic Community and the International Commission on Civil Status have common interests in numerous areas of the approximation of laws, notably in the sectors of family law and the law on the civil status and legal capacity of individuals;  Whereas it is advisable to lay down the methods of cooperation between the two organizations,  HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:  Sole Article  The Agreement on methods of cooperation resulting from the exchange of letters between the European Economic Community and the International Commission on Civil Status is hereby approved.  Done at Brussels, 12 July 1983.  For the Commission  Karl-Heinz NARJES  Member of the Commission


title: 2013/504/EU: Decision of the European Data Protection Supervisor of 17 December 2012 on the adoption of Rules of Procedure

text:
               15.10.2013

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 273/41

         DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN DATA PROTECTION SUPERVISOR
   of 17 December 2012
   on the adoption of Rules of Procedure
   (2013/504/EU)
   THE EUROPEAN DATA PROTECTION SUPERVISOR,
   Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (1), and in particular Article 46(k) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Article 8 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights and Article 16 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provide that compliance with the rules relating to the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data concerning them by Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies shall be subject to control by an independent authority.

               (2)

               Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 provides for the establishment of an independent authority, referred to as the European Data Protection Supervisor, responsible for ensuring that the fundamental rights and freedoms of natural persons, and in particular their right to privacy, with respect to the processing of personal data, are respected by the Union institutions and bodies.

               (3)

               Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 also provides for the duties and powers of the European Data Protection Supervisor, as well as for the appointment of the European Data Protection Supervisor and an Assistant Supervisor.

               (4)

               Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 further provides that the European Data Protection Supervisor shall be assisted by a Secretariat and lays down a number of provisions concerning staff and budgetary matters.

               (5)

               Decision No 1247/2002/EC of the European Parliament, of the Council and of the Commission of 1 July 2002 on the regulations and general conditions governing the performance of the European Data Protection Supervisor’s duties (2), lays down a number of additional provisions on this subject.

               (6)

               Other provisions of Union law provide for additional duties and powers for the European Data Protection Supervisor,

         HAS ADOPTED THESE RULES OF PROCEDURE:
   CHAPTER I

      GENERAL PROVISIONS

   Article 1
   Execution of duties and powers
   The European Data Protection Supervisor shall execute the duties and powers imposed by Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and other provisions of Union law.
   Article 2
   Definitions
   In these Rules:

               (a)

               ‘the Regulation’ means Regulation (EC) No 45/2001;

               (b)

               ‘the institution’ means a Union institution, body, office or agency subject to Regulation (EC) No 45/2001;

               (c)

               ‘the EDPS’ means the European Data Protection Supervisor as an institution;

               (d)

               ‘the Supervisor’ means, unless otherwise specified, the persons holding the office of European Data Protection Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor;

               (e)

               ‘administrative measure’ means a decision or any other act of the Union administration of general application relating to the processing of personal data carried out by the institution.

         CHAPTER II

      INSTITUTION AND SECRETARIAT

   Article 3
   Independence, good governance and good administrative behaviour
   1.   In accordance with Article 44 of the Regulation, the Supervisor shall act in complete independence in the performance of his or her duties.
   2.   The Supervisor shall ensure the proper functioning of the services available for the performance of the tasks referred to in Article 1, taking into account the principles of good governance, good administrative behaviour and good management.
   Article 4
   Roles of Supervisor and Assistant Supervisor
   1.   The Supervisor and the Assistant Supervisor shall be, as members of the institution, responsible for the adoption of strategies, policies and decisions, and shall work together in the performance of the tasks referred to in Article 1. The Assistant Supervisor shall carry out those tasks, in case of the absence or inability to act of the Supervisor and vice versa.
   2.   The Supervisor and the Assistant Supervisor shall aim to reach a consensus on general strategies and policies and other important matters, including those related to the Secretariat. The Supervisor shall decide where a consensus cannot be reached and the matter is urgent.
   3.   The Supervisor, acting in close cooperation with the Assistant Supervisor, shall determine a division of work between them, including which of them is to have prime responsibility for the preparation, adoption and follow up of decisions and the delegation of tasks to the Assistant Supervisor, where appropriate.
   Article 5
   Secretariat
   1.   In accordance with Article 43(4) of the Regulation, the Supervisor shall be assisted by a Secretariat, the tasks and working methods of which shall be defined by the Supervisor.
   2.   The Supervisor may delegate certain tasks to individual members of staff, with the possibility of replacement by other staff members.
   3.   The Supervisor shall establish a number of Units and Sectors forming the Secretariat to assist in the preparation and performance of the tasks referred to in Article 1. Each Unit or Sector shall be headed by a Head of Unit or Sector.
   Article 6
   Director
   1.   The Secretariat shall be headed by a Director, who shall take all measures necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the Secretariat and the efficient use of resources, including replacement of the Director in case of absence or inability to act.
   2.   The Director shall be responsible for:

               (a)

               the preparation and implementation of strategies and policies;

               (b)

               contributing to their evaluation and development;

               (c)

               the coordination and planning of activities, the measurement of performance and the representation of the institution in relations with other institutions and bodies, where appropriate.

         Article 7
   Management Board
   1.   The Management Board shall comprise the Supervisor, the Assistant Supervisor and the Director. The Board shall meet at regular intervals, normally once a week, to discuss general strategies and policies and other important matters and contribute to a good coordination of relevant activities.
   2.   The Director shall ensure the proper functioning of the secretariat of the Management Board.
   Article 8
   Director’s Meeting
   The Director shall meet at regular intervals, normally once a week, with the Heads of Unit and Sector to ensure coordination and planning of activities and the preparation and implementation of strategies and policies. The Director shall ensure the proper functioning of the secretariat of the Director’s Meeting.
   Article 9
   Appointing authority
   1.   The Director shall exercise the powers vested in the appointing authority within the meaning of Article 2 of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Union and the powers vested in the authority authorised to conclude contracts of employment within the meaning of Article 6 of the Conditions of Employment of other servants of the European Union and any other related powers resulting from other administrative decisions both internal to the EDPS or of an inter-institutional nature, insofar as the decision of the Supervisor on the exercise of the powers vested in the appointing authority and in the authority authorised to conclude contracts of employment does not provide otherwise.
   2.   The Director may delegate the exercise of the powers referred to in paragraph 1 to the official responsible for the management of human resources.
   Article 10
   Authorising officer and accounting officer
   1.   The powers of authorising officer shall be exercised by the Supervisor. The powers of authorising officer by delegation and authorising officer by sub-delegation shall be exercised by those appointed in the charter of tasks and responsibilities of authorising officers by delegation and the charter of tasks and responsibilities of authorising officers by sub-delegation.
   2.   The accounting officer of the European Commission shall be the accounting officer of the EDPS.
   CHAPTER III

      DELEGATION AND DEPUTISING

   Article 11
   Delegations
   1.   The Supervisor may delegate to the Director the power to adopt and sign the definitive text of any decision or opinion, the substance of which has already been determined.
   2.   Where powers have been delegated to the Director pursuant to paragraph 1, the Director may sub-delegate power to exercise those powers in his or her absence to the Head of Unit or Sector concerned.
   3.   Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be without prejudice to the rules concerning delegation in respect of the powers conferred on the appointing authority or of those concerning financial matters as provided for in Articles 9 and 10.
   Article 12
   Deputising
   1.   In the absence of the Supervisor and the Assistant Supervisor or where they are prevented from exercising their functions, the Director shall where appropriate act as a replacement for matters requiring urgent attention during such absence or inability to act.
   2.   Where the Director is prevented from exercising his or her functions or the post is vacant and no official has been designated by the Supervisor, the Director’s functions shall be exercised by the Head of Unit or Sector present with the highest grade or, in the event of equal grade, by the Head of Unit or Sector with the greatest seniority within the grade or, in the event of equal seniority, by the eldest.
   3.   If there is no Head of Unit or Sector present and no official has been designated, the official present within that Unit or Sector with the highest grade or, in the event of equal grade, the official with the greatest seniority in the grade or, in the event of equal seniority, the one who is eldest, shall deputise.
   4.   Where any other hierarchical superior is prevented from exercising his or her duties, or where the post is vacant, the Director shall designate an official in agreement with the Supervisor. If no replacement has been designated, the official present in the Unit or Sector concerned with the highest grade, or in the event of equal grade, the subordinate official with the greatest seniority in the grade or, in the event of equal seniority, the one who is eldest, shall deputise.
   5.   Paragraphs 1 to 4 shall be without prejudice to the rules concerning delegation in respect of the powers conferred on the appointing authority or of those concerning financial matters as provided for in Articles 9 and 10.
   CHAPTER IV

      PLANNING

   Article 13
   Annual Management Plan
   1.   In accordance with the principles of good administration and good financial management, the EDPS shall establish each year an Annual Management Plan. That plan shall translate the long term strategy of the EDPS into general and specific objectives. Performance indicators and targets shall be defined and measured twice a year to monitor and track achievements.
   2.   A risk analysis of EDPS planned activities shall be incorporated in the Annual Management Plan, which shall include identified risks and risk mitigation planning.
   Article 14
   Annual Report
   1.   In accordance with Article 48 of the Regulation, the EDPS shall submit an annual activities report (‘Annual Report’) to the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission and forward it to the other institutions.
   2.   The Annual Report shall be submitted and published on the EDPS website no later than 1 July of the following year.
   3.   The EDPS shall consider the comments which are submitted by the other institutions referred to in paragraph 1 under Article 48(2) of the Regulation with a view to subsequent possible examination of the report in the European Parliament.
   CHAPTER V

      SPECIFIC PROCEDURES

      SECTION 1

         General provisions

   Article 15
   Guiding principles and core values
   1.   The EDPS shall act in the public interest as an expert, independent, reliable and authoritative body in the field of data protection, at the level of the Union. The interventions of the EDPS shall be based on impartiality, integrity, transparency and pragmatism.
   2.   The EDPS shall engage constructively with stakeholders in order to ensure a fair balance between data protection and privacy and other interests and policies.
   3.   Supervision of the institutions shall be based on the principle that accountability for compliance lies primarily with the controllers themselves.
   Article 16
   Policy on activities
   The EDPS shall adopt policy papers in order to set out the main elements of EDPS policy concerning specific activities, where this is relevant for giving guidance on the positioning of the EDPS in relation to a specific activity. Policy papers shall be regularly updated.
   Article 17
   Monitoring compliance with the Regulation
   The EDPS shall carry out regular monitoring exercises in order to ensure an adequate overview of data protection compliance within institutions. Those exercises may be general or more targeted, based on the knowledge and evidence gathered in the performance of supervisory activities.
   Article 18
   Enforcement
   The EDPS shall enforce data protection obligations using the powers granted in Article 47 of the Regulation. Those powers shall be used to their fullest extent in cases of serious, deliberate or repeated instances of non-compliance.

      SECTION 2

         Prior checks

   Article 19
   Request for a prior check
   1.   In accordance with Article 27 of the Regulation, processing operations likely to present specific risks to the rights and freedoms of data subjects by virtue of their nature, their scope or their purposes shall be subject to prior checking by the EDPS upon notification from the Data Protection Officer of an institution.
   2.   In case of doubt as to the need for prior checking, the EDPS shall determine upon the request of the Data Protection Officer whether or not the processing operation presents specific risks and, if so, invite the Data Protection Officer to notify the case accordingly.
   3.   If the processing operation does not present specific risks, the EDPS may nevertheless address certain recommendations to the institution.
   4.   Notifications for prior checking shall be sent to the EDPS secretariat by email using the standard EDPS form.
   5.   Any relevant additional information relating to the notified processing operation may be annexed to the notification form.
   Article 20
   Prior check opinions
   1.   The EDPS shall adopt an opinion in which the relevant grounds and conclusions of the prior check are presented.
   2.   If the notified processing involves a possible breach of a provision of the Regulation, the EDPS shall where appropriate make proposals to avoid such breach.
   Article 21
   Deadlines and suspensions for adopting the prior check opinion
   1.   In accordance with Article 27(4) of the Regulation, the EDPS shall deliver the prior check opinion within two months following receipt of the notification. The EDPS may request any further information considered necessary. The period of two months may be suspended until the EDPS has obtained the information that has been requested. When the complexity of the matter so requires, the two months period may be extended once for a further two months.
   2.   If the opinion has not been delivered by the end of the period of two months, or any extension thereof, it shall be deemed to be favourable.
   3.   The starting date for calculating the deadline shall be the day following the date on which the notification form was received.
   4.   If the final date is a public holiday or another day on which the EDPS’ services are closed, the next working day shall be considered as the final date for delivering the opinion.
   Article 22
   Deadlines and suspensions
   1.   Prior to the adoption of an opinion, the EDPS shall send a draft of the opinion to the institution for feedback on practical aspects and factual inaccuracies. The institution shall submit its feedback within 10 days of receipt of the draft. This period may be extended upon reasoned request from the controller. The request for feedback shall suspend the period referred to in Article 21(1). If no feedback is received by the deadline, the EDPS shall proceed with the adoption of the opinion.
   2.   The EDPS shall give the institution three months from the date of adoption of the opinion to provide information on implementation of the recommendations made in the opinion. The information shall be subject to follow-up by the EDPS.
   Article 23
   Prior check register
   1.   In accordance with Article 27(5) of the Regulation, the EDPS shall keep a register of all processing operations that have been notified pursuant to Article 27 of the Regulation.
   2.   The register shall exclude any reference to security measures. It shall contain a link to the EDPS opinion and information on the deadline for the provision of information by the institution pursuant to Article 22(2). The register shall be available on the EDPS website.

      SECTION 3

         Administrative consultation

   Article 24
   Administrative consultation
   1.   In accordance with Article 28(1) of the Regulation, the EDPS shall be informed by the institutions when they draw up administrative measures which relate to the processing of personal data.
   2.   In accordance with Article 46(d) of the Regulation, the EDPS shall advise institutions, in response to a consultation, on all matters concerning the processing of personal data, in particular before they draw up internal rules relating to the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms with regard to the processing of personal data.
   3.   In principle, the EDPS shall only take into consideration consultations which have been submitted for consultation to the Data Protection Officer of the institution concerned first.
   Article 25
   Opinions
   1.   The EDPS shall in principle deliver an opinion within two months following receipt of the consultation. The EDPS may request any further information considered necessary. The period of two months may be suspended until the EDPS has obtained the information that has been requested.
   2.   The EDPS shall give the institution three months from the date of adoption of the opinion to provide information on implementation of the recommendations made in the opinion. The information shall be subject to follow-up by the EDPS.

      SECTION 4

         Legislative and policy consultation

   Article 26
   Scope of consultation
   1.   In accordance with Article 41 and 28(2) of the Regulation, the EDPS shall advise on legislative proposals based on the Treaties and on other acts and documents, such as:

               (a)

               decisions under the common foreign and security policy;

               (b)

               implementing and delegated acts;

               (c)

               documents relating to agreements with third countries and international organisations;

               (d)

               legislative initiatives of the Member States under the Treaties;

               (e)

               initiatives for enhanced cooperation;

               (f)

               non-binding acts such as recommendations and communications relating to the protection of individuals’ rights and freedoms with regard to the processing of personal data.

         The EDPS shall provide such advice following a consultation of the Commission under Article 28(2) of the Regulation, following any other request of an institution, or on own initiative.
   2.   The EDPS shall be available for consultation by the institutions involved during all stages of the legislative process.
   Article 27
   Informal consultation
   1.   As agreed with the Commission, the EDPS should be consulted before the College of Commissioners takes a final decision to adopt a measure or a legislative proposal or policy document. In response to such consultation, the EDPS shall provide the responsible service of the Commission with informal comments on the draft of a proposal or related document.
   2.   The informal comments provided pursuant to paragraph 1 shall respect the confidentiality of the internal decision-making process of the Commission, subject to applicable rules under the Treaties and secondary legislation. The EDPS shall endeavour to respect the deadlines proposed by the Commission services, so far as is reasonable and practicable.
   Article 28
   Legislative opinions and formal comments
   1.   The advice of the EDPS on a legislative proposal or related document may take the form of an opinion, formal comments or any other instrument deemed appropriate.
   2.   An opinion of the EDPS shall analyse the data protection aspects of a proposal or related document. In principle, it shall be issued within three months of the adoption of the proposal or related document.
   3.   A summary of the opinion shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union (C Series), while the full version shall be published on the EDPS website.
   4.   Formal comments of the EDPS shall focus on specific aspects of a proposal or related document. In principle, they shall be issued within two months after the adoption of the document. They shall be published on the EDPS website.
   Article 29
   Annual priorities and inventory
   1.   The EDPS shall publish annual priorities on the EDPS website.
   2.   The EDPS shall publish on the website three times a year an inventory with proposals for legislation and related documents in respect of which it intends to provide advice. The inventory shall classify those documents according to their priority.
   3.   The inventory shall be based on the Annual Work Programme of the Commission and its updated annexes, and any other pertinent information available.
   Article 30
   Follow up of legislative opinions and formal comments
   1.   The EDPS shall actively follow the developments in the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission after providing advice.
   2.   The Supervisor shall be available to orally present and discuss the EDPS’ advice in a meeting with the legislator or to provide any other requested contribution.
   3.   Where substantial changes are made to a legislative measure under discussion, the EDPS may consider submitting a further opinion, further comments or any other instrument deemed appropriate.

      SECTION 5

         Complaints

   Article 31
   Complaints
   1.   In accordance with Article 46(a) of the Regulation, the EDPS shall hear complaints and investigate them to the extent appropriate, and shall inform the data subject of the outcome within a reasonable period.
   2.   Complaints submitted to the EDPS shall not affect time-limits for appeals in parallel administrative or judicial proceedings.
   Article 32
   Lodging a complaint
   1.   A complaint shall identify the person making the complaint.
   2.   A complaint shall be submitted in writing in any official language of the Union and provide all information necessary to understand its subject matter.
   3.   A complaint shall in principle be lodged within two years of the date on which the complainant had knowledge of the facts on which it is based.
   4.   If a complaint relating to the same facts has been lodged with the European Ombudsman, the EDPS shall examine its admissibility in the light of the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding concluded between the EDPS and the European Ombudsman. (3)

   Article 33
   Handling of complaints
   1.   The EDPS shall decide on the most appropriate form and means to handle a complaint taking into account:

               (a)

               the nature and gravity of the alleged breach of data protection rules;

               (b)

               the importance of the prejudice that one or more data subjects have or may have suffered as result of the breach;

               (c)

               the potential overall importance of the case, also in relation to the other public and/or private interests involved;

               (d)

               the likelihood of establishing that the breach has occurred;

               (e)

               the exact date when events happened, any conduct which is no longer yielding effects, the removal of those effects or an appropriate guarantee of such a removal.

         2.   EDPS actions may consist, in particular of written requests to provide information, interviews with relevant persons, on the spot inspections or forensic examination of the relevant devices.
   3.   The EDPS shall disclose the content of a complaint and the identity of the complainant only to the extent necessary for the proper conduct of the inquiry. During and after the inquiry, no documents related to the complaint, including the final decision, shall be disclosed by the EDPS to third parties, unless the persons concerned consent to such disclosure or if the EDPS is under a legal obligation to do so.
   4.   Information about the complaint shall be published by the EDPS only in a form which does not allow the complainant or other data subjects involved to be identified.
   Article 34
   Outcome of complaints
   1.   The EDPS shall inform the complainant as soon as possible of the outcome of a complaint and the action taken.
   2.   Where a complaint is found to be inadmissible or its consideration is terminated, the EDPS shall, where appropriate, advise the complainant to refer to another authority.
   3.   In accordance with Article 32(2) of the Regulation, in the absence of a response by the EDPS within six months, the complaint shall be deemed to have been rejected.
   Article 35
   Review and judicial remedies
   1.   The complainant and the institution concerned may request the EDPS in writing to review the decision on a complaint.
   2.   A request for review shall be lodged within one month of the date of receipt of the decision and shall be limited to new elements or legal arguments which have not been taken into account by the EDPS.
   3.   Independently of the possibility to request the EDPS to review the decision on a complaint, the decision may be challenged before the Court of Justice of the European Union in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 263 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

      SECTION 6

         Inspections and visits

   Article 36
   Inspections
   1.   The EDPS shall decide to carry out an inspection, whenever on the spot verification is considered necessary for the performance of supervisory tasks or for compliance with a legal obligation.
   2.   The performance of an inspection shall be announced in writing to the institution concerned four weeks prior to the planned inspection date. The communication shall describe the purpose and scope of the inspection, establish the date of the inspection and set a deadline for the institution to request a revision of the date and to provide the EDPS with any requested information.
   3.   The EDPS shall then issue a decision on an inspection, establishing the purpose, scope, date(s) and time and place(s) of the inspection and setting forth the legal basis for the inspection activities. The decision shall be accompanied by the mandates for any members of staff participating in the inspection.
   4.   The members of staff performing an inspection shall collect any documentary evidence in a selective and proportionate manner. All documentary evidence shall be appropriately secured.
   5.   Interviews and information obtained during an inspection and the procedure followed shall be recorded in minutes sent to the institution for comments. Should comments not be received within a set period, the minutes shall be deemed to have been approved. A list of evidence collected during the inspection shall be annexed to the minutes.
   6.   The EDPS shall set forth in an inspection report the findings made during an inspection. The report shall include any actions to be undertaken by the institution inspected and shall be subject to follow-up by the EDPS.
   Article 37
   Visits
   1.   Visits shall be carried out by the EDPS with the purpose of engaging commitment from senior management of an institution to fostering compliance with the Regulation.
   2.   The launch of a visit shall in principle be based on a lack of commitment to comply with the Regulation, a lack of communication or to raise awareness.
   3.   Where appropriate, a visit shall be concluded with an agreement on a schedule (‘roadmap’) committing the management of the institution to respect specific obligations under the Regulation within a set deadline. The agreed schedule shall be subject to follow-up by the EDPS.

      SECTION 7

         Monitoring Technology

   Article 38
   Technology and research
   1.   In accordance with Article 46(e) of the Regulation, the EDPS shall monitor the development of information and communication technologies. In carrying out that task, the EDPS shall aim at identifying emerging trends with a potential impact on data protection, establishing contacts with stakeholders, raising awareness of possible data protection aspects and providing advice on how to include data protection concerns in relevant projects, promoting the principles of privacy by design and privacy by default, and where necessary adapting supervision methodologies to technological evolution.
   2.   The EDPS shall contribute to the Union’s Framework Programmes, by participating in advisory committees in research, assisting the Commission in the evaluation process of proposals or any other means, where appropriate.
   3.   The EDPS may decide to contribute to individual EU funded research, technological development and demonstration activities by adopting an opinion on the activity, upon request or on own initiative.

      SECTION 8

         Court proceedings

   Article 39
   Actions against institutions
   In accordance with Article 47(1)(h) of the Regulation, the EDPS may refer a matter to the Court of Justice of the European Union, under the conditions provided for in the Treaty. The EDPS shall make use of that power, where necessary, in case of non-compliance by an institution with the Regulation, and in case of failure to effectively respond to subsequent enforcement action taken by the EDPS under Article 47 of the Regulation.
   Article 40
   Actions against EDPS decisions
   In accordance with Article 32(3) of the Regulation, actions against decisions of the EDPS shall be brought before the Court of Justice of the European Union.
   Article 41
   Interventions
   1.   In accordance with Article 47(1)(i) of the Regulation, the EDPS may intervene in actions brought before the Court of Justice of the European Union.
   2.   The EDPS shall apply for leave to intervene in proceedings if the case is of general data protection importance or if the EDPS has been directly involved in the facts of the case in the performance of supervisory tasks.
   3.   Other elements which may influence the decision to request leave to intervene are whether the data protection issue constitutes a substantial part of the case and whether an intervention by the EDPS is likely to add value to the proceedings.
   4.   Unless there are strong reasons not to intervene, the EDPS shall apply for leave to intervene if formally invited to do so by the Court.
   CHAPTER VI

      DATA PROTECTION OFFICERS

   Article 42
   Cooperation with Data Protection Officers
   1.   The EDPS shall cooperate with Data Protection Officers, both on a bilateral basis and by participating in the meetings organised by the network of Data Protection Officers.
   2.   The EDPS shall provide support and guidance to Data Protection Officers, where necessary for the performance of their duties.
   Article 43
   Register of appointed Data Protection Officers
   In accordance with Article 24(5) of the Regulation, the EDPS shall keep a register of the appointments of Data Protection Officers notified to the EDPS. The register shall include, in particular, information on the duration of the mandate of each Data Protection Officer.
   CHAPTER VII

      COOPERATION WITH DATA PROTECTION AUTHORITIES

   Article 44
   Cooperation with Data Protection Authorities
   1.   In accordance with Article 46(f)(i) of the Regulation, the EDPS shall cooperate with national data protection authorities and other supervisory bodies to the extent necessary for the performance of their respective duties.
   2.   Cooperation shall include:

               (a)

               the exchange of all relevant information, such as information relating to best practices, as well as requests to the relevant authority to exercise its powers and responses to a request by such authority;

               (b)

               developing and maintaining contacts with relevant members and staff of the authorities;

               (c)

               cooperation with Joint Supervisory Authorities and Bodies set up under Union law, including where relevant participation in the meetings of such authorities and bodies, with the aim of ensuring a consistent practice.

         Article 45
   Article 29 Working Party
   1.   In accordance with Article 46(g) of the Regulation, the EDPS shall participate in the activities of the Working Party set up by Article 29 of Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data. (4)

   2.   The EDPS shall contribute actively to the discussions and drafting of documents published by the Working Party which aim at providing a common interpretation of data protection legislation and giving expert advice to the European Commission. In such cases, the EDPS shall put forward the Union perspective, where appropriate.
   3.   The EDPS shall participate on a regular basis in the plenary and subgroup meetings of the Working Party.
   4.   The EDPS shall promote regular discussions, if possible at least once a year, with the Chairman of the Working Party on their respective priorities, with a view to good cooperation in practice.
   Article 46
   Coordinated supervision of large scale IT systems
   1.   The EDPS shall take part with national supervisory authorities in the coordinated supervision of large scale IT systems, as provided under Union law.
   2.   The EDPS shall organise coordination meetings and provide the secretariat of the coordination groups.
   3.   The EDPS shall cooperate with individual national supervisory authorities to the extent necessary and according to their priorities, with a view to ensuring coordinated supervision of the national and central parts of large scale IT systems.
   Article 47
   International cooperation
   1.   The EDPS shall take part in the annual Spring Conference of European Data Protection Commissioners, the annual International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners, and the International Working Group on Data Protection and Telecommunications.
   2.   The EDPS shall participate in relevant international privacy enforcement networks.
   3.   The EDPS shall organise regular workshops with representatives of international organisations with a view to sharing best practices and developing a data protection culture in those organisations.
   4.   The EDPS shall promote cooperation and dialogue at international level with other stakeholders from third countries.
   CHAPTER VIII

      ADMINISTRATION

   Article 48
   Security
   1.   In accordance with Article 45 of the Regulation, the Supervisor and members of staff shall, both during and after their term of office, be subject to a duty of professional secrecy with regard to any confidential information which has come to their knowledge in the course of the performance of their official duties.
   2.   The EDPS shall appoint one or more staff members with specific responsibility for security issues, concerning the various fields of activities. They shall be responsible in particular for staff related security issues, physical security and IT security. When they consider it necessary to avoid security risks for the EDPS, the staff members so appointed shall report directly to the Director.
   Article 49
   IT Steering Committee
   A Steering Committee on Information Technologies shall be established to advise the Management Board on the implications of information technology for the security and internal development of the EDPS.
   Article 50
   Quality management
   The EDPS shall put in place appropriate mechanisms to ensure adequate quality management, such as Internal Control Standards, an annual Activity Report and risk management.
   Article 51
   Data Protection Officer
   In accordance with Article 24 of the Regulation, the EDPS shall appoint a Data Protection Officer who shall report directly to the Director.
   Article 52
   Information to the public
   1.   The EDPS shall raise awareness of data protection and inform individuals on the existence and content of their rights. To this end, the EDPS shall use a number of communication tools (e.g. website, newsletter, social media and awareness-raising events), liaise with interested parties (e.g. study visits to the EDPS office, replies to information requests) and participate in public events, meetings and conferences.
   2.   The EDPS shall inform the media about major events related to data protection and important opinions or publications, through press releases, interviews and press conferences.
   Article 53
   Documentation
   1.   Accurate and authentic records shall be kept of all EDPS activities ensuring a reliable and legally verifiable source of evidence of decisions and actions.
   2.   Documents related to specific activities shall be grouped together in case files. Case files shall be logically accessible according to type of activity in a filing plan established by the EDPS.
   3.   Different types of case files shall be preserved for a specific period according to a retention schedule established by the EDPS. After expiration of the retention period, case files shall be assessed and archived according to the archiving policy adopted by the EDPS.
   Article 54
   Active disclosure of documents
   1.   In principle, all key policy documents, thematic guidelines, legislative opinions, formal comments, pleading notes of Court hearings and prior check opinions shall be made public on the EDPS website.
   2.   Opinions following an administrative consultation shall be made public on the EDPS website if they have broader relevance, contain a new interpretation or application of the law or concern the impact of new technologies on data subjects’ rights.
   Article 55
   Publication in the Official Journal
   The following documents shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union:

               (a)

               summaries of legislative opinions as referred to in Article 28(3);

               (b)

               decisions and opinions of the EDPS, or summaries thereof, referred to in Article 9(7), in Article 10(2)(b), 10(4), 10(5) and 10(6), in Article 12(2), in Article 19, and in Article 37(2) of the Regulation;

               (c)

               other documents considered relevant by the EDPS.

         Article 56
   Public access to documents
   The public shall have access to documents held by the EDPS in accordance with the principles laid down by Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents. (5)

   Article 57
   Authentication of decisions
   1.   Decisions shall be authenticated by the apposition of the Supervisor’s signature on the original language version.
   2.   Such signature may be written or in electronic form.
   Article 58
   Languages and working languages
   1.   The language of proceedings conducted by the EDPS shall be one of the languages mentioned in Article 55(1) of the Treaty on European Union. In the case of a complaint, this shall be the language in which it is written.
   2.   Reports, opinions, papers and other documents, also designed for publication on the EDPS website, shall be drawn up at least in English, French and German.
   Article 59
   Staff
   1.   The Members of staff of the EDPS shall be recruited in accordance with and subject to the Staff Regulations and the conditions of employment of other servants of the European Union.
   2.   In order to increase cooperation with national authorities, in particular national data protection authorities, a programme for the secondment of staff shall be put in place at the EDPS.
   3.   A traineeship program shall be put in place, to enable recent university graduates to acquire practical experience on the workings of the EDPS and of the Union in general.
   4.   Interim staff and other external assistance may be hired to cover temporary needs.
   Article 60
   Staff Committee
   1.   A Staff Committee representing the staff of the EDPS shall be consulted in good time on draft decisions relating to the implementation of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Union and may be consulted on any other question of general interest concerning the staff. The Staff Committee shall be informed of any question related to the execution of its tasks. It shall issue its opinions within 15 days of being consulted.
   2.   The Staff Committee shall contribute to the good functioning of the EDPS by making proposals on organisational matters and working conditions.
   3.   The Staff Committee shall be composed of three members and three deputies, and elected for a period of two years by the General Assembly.
   Article 61
   Administrative cooperation with other institutions
   1.   The Director, as Head of the Secretariat, shall represent the EDPS in the various interinstitutional fora, and may delegate this representation to the officials in charge of human resources, budget and administration.
   2.   Given the size of the EDPS in comparison with the other institutions, and with a view to good management and budgetary economy, the EDPS shall actively pursue cooperation agreements, memoranda of understanding and service level agreements with other institutions.
   CHAPTER IX

      FINAL PROVISIONS

   Article 62
   Entry into force
   These Rules of Procedure shall enter into force on the day following their signature and shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 17 December 2012.

         Peter HUSTINX

            European Data Protection Supervisor

      (1)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ L 183, 12.7.2002, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ C 27, 7.2.2007, p. 21

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

      (5)  OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43.


title: 2009/105/EC: Council Decision of 18 December 2008 amending Decision 1999/70/EC concerning the external auditors of the national central banks, as regards the external auditors of the Banque centrale du Luxembourg

text:
               7.2.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 38/33

      COUNCIL DECISION

   of 18 December 2008
   amending Decision 1999/70/EC concerning the external auditors of the national central banks, as regards the external auditors of the Banque centrale du Luxembourg
   (2009/105/EC)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Protocol on the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank, annexed to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 27(1) thereof,
   Having regard to Recommendation ECB/2008/16 of the European Central Bank of 17 November 2008 to the Council of the European Union on the external auditors of the Banque centrale du Luxembourg (1),
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The accounts of the European Central Bank (ECB) and of the national central banks of the Eurosystem are to be audited by independent external auditors recommended by the Governing Council of the ECB and approved by the Council.

               (2)

               The term of the current external auditor of the Banque centrale du Luxembourg is due to end after the audit for the 2008 financial year. It is therefore necessary to appoint an external auditor as from the 2009 financial year.

               (3)

               The Governing Council of the ECB has recommended that KPMG AUDIT Sarl be appointed as the external auditor of the Banque centrale du Luxembourg for the 2009 to 2013 financial years.

               (4)

               It is appropriate to follow the ECB Governing Council's recommendation and amend Decision 1999/70/EC accordingly,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   In Article 1 of Decision 1999/70/EC (2), paragraph 7 is hereby replaced by the following:

      ‘7.   KPMG AUDIT Sarl is hereby approved as the external auditor of the Banque centrale du Luxembourg for the 2009 to 2013 financial years.’

   Article 2
   This Decision shall be notified to the ECB.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 18 December 2008.

            For the Council

            The President

         M. BARNIER

      (1)  OJ C 299, 22.11.2008, p. 5.

      (2)  OJ L 22, 29.1.1999, p. 69.


title: 2013/400/CFSP: Political and Security Committee Decision EUCAP NESTOR/3/2013 of 23 July 2013 on the appointment of the Head of the European Union Mission on Regional Maritime Capacity Building in the Horn of Africa (EUCAP NESTOR)

text:
               27.7.2013

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 202/23

         POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION EUCAP NESTOR/3/2013
   of 23 July 2013
   on the appointment of the Head of the European Union Mission on Regional Maritime Capacity Building in the Horn of Africa (EUCAP NESTOR)
   (2013/400/CFSP)
   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 2012/389/CFSP of 16 July 2012 on the European Union Mission on Regional Maritime Capacity Building in the Horn of Africa (EUCAP NESTOR) (1), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Pursuant to Council Decision 2012/389/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising political control and strategic direction of the European Union Mission on Regional Maritime Capacity Building in the Horn of Africa (EUCAP NESTOR), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

               (2)

               On 16 July 2012, the PSC adopted Decision EUCAP NESTOR/1/2012 (2) appointing Mr Jacques LAUNAY as Head of EUCAP NESTOR as from 17 July 2012.

               (3)

               On 12 July 2013, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed the appointment of Mr Etienne DE MONTAIGNE DE PONCINS as Head of EUCAP NESTOR from 16 July 2013 to 15 July 2014, to succeed Mr Jacques LAUNAY,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Mr Etienne DE MONTAIGNE DE PONCINS is hereby appointed Head of the European Union Mission on Regional Maritime Capacity Building for the Horn of Africa (EUCAP NESTOR) from 16 July 2013 to 15 July 2014.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
   It shall apply from 16 July 2013.

      Done at Brussels, 23 July 2013.

            For the Political and Security Committee

            The Chairperson

         W. STEVENS

      (1)  OJ L 187, 17.07.2012, p. 40.

      (2)  OJ L 198, 25.7.2012, p. 16.


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93/614/CFSP: Council Decision of 22 November 1993 on the Common Position defined on the basis of Article J.2 of the Treaty on European Union with regard to the reduction of economic relations with Libya

Official Journal L 295 , 30/11/1993 P. 0007 - 0007 Finnish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 37 P. 0071  Swedish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 37 P. 0071

COUNCIL DECISION of 22 November 1993 on the common position defined on the basis of Article J.2 of the Treaty on European Union with regard to the reduction of economic relations with Libya (93/614/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 Resolution 883(93) adopted by the United Nations Security Council on 11 November 1993,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  1. Economic relations with Libya shall be reduced in accordance with the relevant provisions of Resolution 883(93) adopted by the Security Council on 11 November 1993.  2. This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal.  Done at Luxembourg, 22 November 1993.  For the Council The President W. CLAES


title: 2014/942/EU: Council Decision of 17 December 2014 appointing a German member of the European Economic and Social Committee

text:
               23.12.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 367/96

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 17 December 2014
   appointing a German member of the European Economic and Social Committee

      (2014/942/EU)

   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 302 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal of the German Government,
   Having regard to the opinion of the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 13 September 2010 the Council adopted Decision 2010/570/EU, Euratom appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2010 to 20 September 2015 (1).

               (2)

               A member's seat on the European Economic and Social Committee has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Göke FRERICHS,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Mr Gerhard HANDKE, Generaldirektor des Bundesverbandes Großhandel, Außenhandel, Dienstleistungen — BGA, is hereby appointed as a member of the European Economic and Social Committee for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 20 September 2015.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 17 December 2014.

            For the Council

            The President

         G. L. GALLETI

      (1)  OJ L 251, 25.9.2010, p. 8.


title: Decision (EU) 2015/436 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2014 on the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund

text:
               17.3.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 72/6

         DECISION (EU) 2015/436 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
   of 17 December 2014
   on the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 of 11 November 2002 establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund (1), and in particular Article 4(3) thereof,
   Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (2), and in particular point 11 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The European Union has created a European Union Solidarity Fund (the ‘Fund’) to show solidarity with the population of regions struck by disasters.

               (2)

               Article 10 of Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 (3) allows the mobilisation of the Fund within the annual ceiling of EUR 500 million (2011 prices).

               (3)

               Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 contains the provisions whereby the Fund may be mobilised.

               (4)

               Italy has submitted an application to mobilise the Fund, concerning floods.

               (5)

               Greece has submitted an application to mobilise the Fund, concerning an earthquake.

               (6)

               Slovenia has submitted an application to mobilise the Fund, concerning ice storms.

               (7)

               Croatia has submitted an application to mobilise the Fund, concerning ice storms followed by flooding,

         HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2014, the European Union Solidarity Fund shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 46 998 528 in commitment appropriations.
   For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015, the European Union Solidarity Fund shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 46 998 528 in payment appropriations.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Strasbourg, 17 December 2014.

            For the European Parliament

            The President

         M. SCHULZ

            For the Council

            The President

         B. DELLA VEDOVA

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

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

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