title: 2010/201/: Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2010 on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, in accordance with point 28 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management

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               8.4.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 88/14

         DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
   of 9 March 2010
   on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, in accordance with point 28 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management
   (2010/201/EU)
   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 the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (1), and in particular point 28 thereof,
   Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (2), and in particular Article 12(3) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) was established to provide additional support to redundant workers who suffer from the consequences of major structural changes in world trade patterns and to assist them with their reintegration into the labour market.

               (2)

               The scope of the EGF was broadened for applications submitted from 1 May 2009 to include support for workers made redundant as a direct result of the global financial and economic crisis.

               (3)

               The Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 allows the mobilisation of the EGF within the annual ceiling of EUR 500 million.

               (4)

               Germany submitted an application to mobilise the EGF, in respect of redundancies in the automotive manufacturing sector, on 13 August 2009 and supplemented it by additional information up to 23 October 2009. This application complies with the requirements for determining the financial contributions as laid down in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006, therefore the Commission proposes to deploy an amount of EUR 6 199 341.

               (5)

               The EGF should, therefore, be mobilised in order to provide a financial contribution for the application submitted by Germany,

         HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2010, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 6 199 341 in commitment and payment appropriations.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Strasbourg, 9 March 2010.

            For the European Parliament

            The President

         J. BUZEK

            For the Council

            The President

         M. Á. MORATINOS

      (1)  OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ L 406, 30.12.2006, p. 1.


title: Decision (EU) 2015/1574 of the European Central Bank of 4 September 2015 amending Decision ECB/2014/8 on the prohibition of monetary financing and the remuneration of government deposits by national central banks (ECB/2015/29)

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               22.9.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 245/12

         DECISION (EU) 2015/1574 OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK
   of 4 September 2015
   amending Decision ECB/2014/8 on the prohibition of monetary financing and the remuneration of government deposits by national central banks (ECB/2015/29)
   THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular the second indent of Article 132(1) thereof,
   Having regard to the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank, and in particular the second indent of Article 34.1 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Decision ECB/2014/8 of the European Central Bank (1) specifies the market rates that will operate as ceilings for the remuneration of deposits held by governments and public authorities with their national central bank (NCB). This assists the Governing Council in monitoring the NCBs' compliance with the prohibition on monetary financing set out in Article 123 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

               (2)

               The Eurepo index was identified in Article 1(d) of Decision ECB/2014/8 as the secured market rate with regard to fixed term deposits in euro. The Eurepo index was discontinued on 2 January 2015. The secured market rate with regard to fixed term deposits in euro will now be the STOXX EUR GC Pooling term indices with a comparable maturity.

               (3)

               Therefore, Decision ECB/2014/8 should be amended accordingly,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Amendments
   Article 1(d) of Decision ECB/2014/8 is replaced by the following:

                  ‘(d)

                  “secured market rate” means: (i) with regard to fixed term deposits in euro, STOXX EUR GC Pooling term indices with a comparable maturity; and (ii) with regard to fixed term deposits in a different currency, a comparable rate.’

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

      Done at Frankfurt am Main, 4 September 2015.

            The President of the ECB

         Mario DRAGHI

      (1)  Decision ECB/2014/8 of the European Central Bank of 20 February 2014 on the prohibition of monetary financing and the remuneration of government deposits by national central banks (2014/303/EU) (OJ L 159, 28.5.2014, p. 54).


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2003/769/EC: Council Decision of 20 October 2003 appointing an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

Official Journal L 278 , 29/10/2003 P. 0048 - 0048

Council Decisionof 20 October 2003appointing an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions(2003/769/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 263 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the German Government,Whereas:(1) On 22 January 2002, the Council adopted Decision 2002/60/EC appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions(1).(2) The seat of an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the resignation of Ms G. LÖTZSCH, of which the Council was notified on 1 October 2003,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole ArticleMs Martina MICHELS, Chairwoman of the European and Federal Affairs Committee of the Berlin House of Representatives, is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Ms G. LÖTZSCH for the remainder of her term of office, which ends on 25 January 2006.Done at Luxembourg, 20 October 2003.For the CouncilThe PresidentP. Maroni(1) OJ L 24, 26.1.2002, p. 38.


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Decision No 1295/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 1999 adopting a programme of Community action on rare diseases within the framework for action in the field of public health (1999 to 2003)

Official Journal L 155 , 22/06/1999 P. 0001 - 0006

DECISION No 1295/1999/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCILof 29 April 1999adopting a programme of Community action on rare diseases within the framework for action in the field of public health (1999 to 2003)THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 129 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee(2),Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions(3),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 189b of the Treaty(4), in the light of the joint text approved by the Conciliation Committee on 4 February 1999,(1) Whereas Community measures must relate to the prevention of diseases and Community action may contribute unique added value to the treatment of problems the scale of which in individual countries is too small to allow the necessary analysis or effective intervention;(2) Whereas, for the purposes of this programme, rare diseases, including those of genetic origin, are life-threatening or chronically debilitating diseases which are of such low prevalence that special combined efforts are needed to address them so as to prevent significant morbidity or perinatal or early mortality or a considerable reduction in an individual's quality of life or socio-economic potential;(3) Whereas, as a guide, low prevalence can be understood as meaning prevalence which is generally recognised as less than 5 per 10000 in the Community;(4) Whereas the very fact of the rarity of low-prevalence diseases and conditions and the lack of information about them may mean that people affected by such diseases and conditions do not benefit from the health resources and services which they need;(5) Whereas the number of people affected by individual rare diseases is, by definition, relatively small in comparison with more commonplace disorders; whereas, however, these diseases taken together are quite prevalent and affect a significant percentage of the general population;(6) Whereas rare diseases are considered to have little impact on society as a whole owing to their low prevalence individually; whereas, however, they pose serious difficulties for sufferers and their families;(7) Whereas understanding of rare diseases needs to be improved, since they may constitute danger signs from a public health perspective;(8) Whereas, in accordance with Article 3(o) of the Treaty, Community activities are to include a contribution to the attainment of a high level of health protection;(9) Whereas Article 129 of the Treaty expressly provides for Community competence in this field insofar as the Community contributes by encouraging cooperation between the Member States and, if necessary, lending support to their action, promoting coordination of their policies and programmes, and fostering cooperation with third countries and the competent international organizations in the sphere of public health; whereas Community action should be directed towards the prevention of diseases and the promotion of health education and information;(10) Whereas Community action should aim to improve the quality of life of all citizens of the Union;(11) Whereas, by helping to improve knowledge and understanding of rare diseases and foster a wider dissemination of information about them and by developing actions complementary to other Community programmes and actions and to initiatives which are of direct relevance to achievement of the objective of this programme, while avoiding unnecessary duplication, the programme will contribute to the achievement of the Community objectives set out in Article 129 of the Treaty;(12) Whereas an action programme on rare diseases should be undertaken as part of a coherent overall approach which includes initiatives in the sphere of orphan drugs and medical research;(13) Whereas rare diseases have been identified as a priority area for Community action in the Commission's communication of 24 November 1993 on the framework for action in the field of public health;(14) Whereas, in its Resolution of 16 January 1996 on the medium-term social action programme 1995-1997(5), the European Parliament asked the Commission to present, under the proper procedures, the action programme for rare diseases provided for in that communication;(15) Whereas, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, action on matters which do not fall within the exclusive competence of the Community, such as action on rare diseases, should be undertaken by the Community only if and insofar as, by reason of its scale or effects, its objectives can be better achieved by the Community;(16) Whereas the Community is in a position to provide added value to the actions of Member States concerning rare diseases through the coordination of national measures, the dissemination of information and experience, the joint establishment of priorities, the development of networking as appropriate, selection of Community-wide projects and the motivation and mobilisation of all involved, in particular health professionals, researchers and persons directly or indirectly affected by such diseases;(17) Whereas the creation of a coherent and complementary European information network on rare diseases and access to it should be promoted as soon as possible from the start of this programme onwards, using the existing data bases, among other things;(18) Whereas cooperation with international organisations competent in the sphere of public health, in particular the World Health Organisation (WHO), and with third countries, should be fostered, as well as transnational collaboration between voluntary support groups for those directly or indirectly affected by rare diseases;(19) Whereas the high level of technology currently available can contribute significantly to the acquisition of better knowledge and understanding of, and the wider dissemination of information about, rare diseases, as stated above; whereas this technology should be used to enhance the achievement of the objectives and actions envisaged under the programme; whereas an action programme on rare diseases should be undertaken as part of a coherent overall approach which includes initiatives in the sphere of orphan drugs, the commercial profitability of which could be insufficient, and medical research;(20) Whereas the systematic collection of health data is carried out within the framework of the programme of Community action on health monitoring (1997 to 2001) adopted by Decision No 1400/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council(6); whereas a regular exchange of information and data must therefore be ensured between this programme and that programme of Community action on health monitoring;(21) Whereas this programme should last five years in order to allow sufficient time to implement measures to achieve the objectives set;(22) Whereas, in order to increase the value and impact of the programme, there should be continuous assessment of the measures taken, with particular regard to their effectiveness and the achievement of the objectives set;(23) Whereas it should be possible to adjust or modify this programme in the light of its evaluation and of any developments that may take place in the general context of the Community framework for action in the field of public health;(24) Whereas the introduction of specific Community arrangements should help to ensure that Member States are swiftly informed in the event of an emergency situation, so that the protection of the population can be ensured;(25) Whereas these Community arrangements for the rapid exchange of information will not affect the Member States' rights and obligations under treaties or bilateral and multilateral conventions;(26) Whereas it is important that the Commission should ensure implementation of this programme in close cooperation with the Member States;(27) Whereas a modus vivendi(7) between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission concerning the implementing measures for acts adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 189b of the Treaty was reached on 20 December 1994;(28) Whereas this Decision lays down, for the entire duration of the programme, a financial framework constituting the principal point of reference, within the meaning of point 1 of the Declaration of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of 6 March 1995(8), for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure,HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1Duration and aim of the programme1. A programme of Community action on rare diseases, including genetic diseases, hereinafter referred to as "this programme", is hereby adopted for the period from 1 January 1999 to 31 December 2003 within the framework for action in the field of public health.2. The aim of this programme is to contribute, in coordination with other Community measures, towards ensuring a high level of health protection in relation to rare diseases by improving knowledge, for example by promoting the setting-up of a coherent and complementary European information network on rare diseases, and facilitating access to information about these diseases, in particular for health professionals, researchers and those affected directly or indirectly by these diseases, by encouraging and strengthening transnational cooperation between voluntary and professional support groups for those concerned, and by ensuring optimum handling of clusters and by promoting the surveillance of rare diseases.3. The actions to be implemented under this programme are set out in the Annex.Article 2Implementation1. The Commission shall ensure implementation of the actions set out in the Annex in close cooperation with the Member States, in accordance with Article 5.2. The Commission shall cooperate with institutions and organisations active in the field of rare diseases.Article 3Consistency and complementarityThe Commission shall ensure that there is consistency and complementarity between the actions to be implemented under this programme and with those implemented under other Community programmes and actions, in particular in the sphere of public health, on the one hand, and initiatives in the sphere of orphan drugs and medical research, on the other.Article 4Budget1. The financial framework for the implementation of this programme for the period referred to in Article 1 is hereby set at EUR 6,5 million.2. The annual appropriations shall be authorized by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective.Article 5Committee1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee consisting of two representatives of each Member State and chaired by a representative of the Commission.2. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the committee a draft of the measures to be taken concerning:(a) the committee's rules of procedure;(b) an annual work programme indicating the priorities for action;(c) the arrangements, criteria and procedures for selecting and financing projects under this programme, including those involving cooperation with international organisations competent in the sphere of public health and participation of the countries referred to in Article 6(2);(d) the evaluation procedure;(e) the arrangements for dissemination and transfer of results;(f) the procedures for coordination with programmes and initiatives which are of direct relevance to achievement of the aim of this programme;(g) the arrangements for cooperating with the institutions and organisations referred to in Article 2(2).The committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft measures referred to above within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter. The opinion shall be delivered by the majority laid down in Article 148(2) of the Treaty in the case of decisions which the Council is required to adopt on a proposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of the Member States within the committee shall be weighted in the manner set out in that Article. The chairman shall not vote.The Commission shall adopt measures which shall apply immediately. However, if these measures are not in accordance with the opinion of the committee, they shall be communicated by the Commission to the Council forthwith. In that event:- the Commission shall defer application of the measures which it has decided upon for a period of two months from the date of such communication,- the Council, acting by a qualified majority, may take a different decision within the time limit laid down in the preceding indent.3. In addition, the Commission may consult the committee on any other matter concerning the implementation of this programme.The representative of the Commission shall submit to the committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter, if necessary by taking a vote.The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes; in addition, each Member State shall have the right to ask to have its position recorded in the minutes.The Commission shall take the utmost account of the opinion delivered by the committee. It shall inform the committee of the manner in which its opinion has been taken into account.4. The representative of the Commission shall keep the committee regularly informed of:- financial assistance granted under this programme (amount, duration, breakdown and beneficiaries),- Commission proposals or Community initiatives and the implementation of programmes in other fields which are of direct relevance to achievement of the objective of this programme, so as to ensure consistency and complementarity as referred to in Article 3.Article 6International cooperation1. Subject to Article 228 of the Treaty, in the course of implementing this programme, cooperation with third countries and with international organisations competent in the sphere of public health, in particular the World Health Organisation (WHO), shall be encouraged and implemented as regards the actions covered by this programme in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 5.2. This programme shall be open to participation by the associated countries of central Europe, in accordance with the conditions laid down in the Association Agreements or Additional Protocols relating thereto concerning participation in Community programmes.This programme shall be open to participation by Cyprus and Malta on the basis of additional appropriations in accordance with the same rules as those applied to the countries of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), in accordance with procedures to be agreed with those two countries.Article 7Monitoring and evaluation1. In the implementation of this Decision, the Commission shall take the necessary measures to ensure the monitoring and continuous evaluation of this programme, taking account of the aim set out in Article 1.2. The Commission shall submit an interim report to the European Parliament and to the Council during the third year of this programme and a final report upon completion of this programme. It shall incorporate into these two reports information on Community financing in the various fields of action and on consistency and complementarity with the other actions referred to in Article 3, as well as the results of the evaluation referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. The reports shall also be submitted to the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions. The interim report should also take account of developments occurring within the framework for Community action in the field of public health.3. On the basis of the interim report referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission may, if necessary, make appropriate proposals for modifications or adjustments to this programme.Done at Luxembourg, 29 April 1999.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentJ. M. GIL-ROBLESFor the CouncilThe PresidentW. MÜLLER(1) OJ C 203, 3.7.1997, p. 6, andOJ C 160, 27.5.1998, p. 8.(2) OJ C 19, 21.1.1998, p. 4.(3) OJ C 64, 27.2.1998, p. 96.(4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 11 March 1998 (OJ C 104, 6.4.1998, p. 133), Council Common Position of 30 April 1998 (OJ C 227, 20.7.1998, p. 1) and Decision of the European Parliament of 8.10.1998 (OJ C 328, 26.10.1998, p. 148). Decision of the Council of 22 April 1999 and Decision of the European Parliament of 14 April 1999.(5) OJ C 32, 5.2.1996, p. 24.(6) OJ L 193, 22.7.1997, p. 1.(7) OJ C 102, 4.4.1996, p. 1.(8) OJ C 102, 4.4.1996, p. 4.ANNEXACTIONS1. Promote the development of, and access to, a coherent and complementary European information network on rare diseases, using the existing databases, among other things. The information is to comprise entries listing the disease name, synonyms, a general description of the disorder, symptoms, causes, epidemiological data, preventive measures, standard treatments, clinical trials, diagnostic laboratories and specialised consultations, research programmes and a list of sources that can be contacted for further information about the condition. The availability of this information must be made as widely known as possible, including via the Internet.2. Contribute to training and refresher courses for professionals in order to improve early detection, recognition, intervention and prevention in the field of rare diseases.3. Promote transnational collaboration and networking between groups of persons directly or indirectly affected by the same rare conditions or volunteers and professionals involved and coordination at Community level in order to encourage continuity of work and trans-national cooperation.4. Support at Community level the monitoring of rare diseases in the Member States and early warning systems for clusters, and promote the networking and training of experts concerned with the handling of rare diseases and with rapid response to the phenomenon of clusters.


title: 2009/674/EC: Decision of the European Parliament of 23 April 2009 on the closure of the accounts of the European Environment Agency for the financial year 2007

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               26.9.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 255/184

      DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

   of 23 April 2009
   on the closure of the accounts of the European Environment Agency for the financial year 2007
   (2009/674/EC)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

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

               —

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

               —

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

               —

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

               —

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

               —

               having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1210/90 of 7 May 1990 on the establishment of the European Environment Agency and the European Environment Information and Observation Network (4), and in particular Article 13 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 of 19 November 2002 on the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (5), and in particular Article 94 thereof,

               —

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

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (A6-0171/2009),

               1.

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

               2.

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

               3.

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

            The President

         Hans-Gert PÖTTERING

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 278, 31.10.2008, p. 4.

      (2)  OJ C 311, 5.12.2008, p. 64.

      (3)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (4)  OJ L 120, 11.5.1990, p. 1.

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


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63/115/EEC: Council Decision on the Agreement on methods of administrative co-operation for the implementation of Articles 7 and 8 of the Agreement establishing an Association between the European Economic Community and Greece  /* Unofficial translation */

Official Journal 026 , 18/02/1963 P. 0354 - 0354 Danish special edition: Series II Volume I(1a) P. 0065  English special edition: Series II Volume I(1) P. 0061

++++COUNCIL DECISION ON THE AGREEMENT ON METHODS OF ADMINISTRATIVE COOPERATION FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLES 7 AND 8 OF THE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ASSOCIATION BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY AND GREECE  ( 63/115/EEC )  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ASSOCIATION BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY AND GREECE , AND IN PARTICULAR ARTICLES 7 , 8 AND 9 THEREOF ;  HAVING REGARD TO THE AGREEMENT ON MEASURES AND PROCEDURES REQUIRED FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ASSOCIATION BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY AND GREECE , AND IN PARTICULAR ARTICLE 1 THEREOF ;  HAVING CONSULTED THE COMMISSION ,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :  ARTICLE 1  THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENTS OF MEMBER STATES AND THE COMMUNITY , OF THE ONE PART , AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF GREECE , OF THE OTHER PART , ON METHODS OF ADMINISTRATIVE COOPERATION FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLES 7 AND 8 OF THE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ASSOCIATION BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY AND GREECE IS CONCLUDED ON BEHALF OF THE COMMUNITY .  ARTICLE 2  THE PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO DESIGNATE THE PERSON EMPOWERED TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 1 , AND TO CONFER ON HIM THE POWERS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO BIND THE COMMUNITY .  DONE AT BRUSSELS , 25 SEPTEMBER 1962 .  FOR THE COUNCIL  THE PRESIDENT  E . COLOMBO


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91/658/EEC: Council Decision of 16 December 1991 granting a medium-term loan to the Soviet Union and its constituent Republics

Official Journal L 362 , 31/12/1991 P. 0089 - 0091

COUNCIL DECISION  of 16 December 1991  granting a medium-term loan to the Soviet Union and its constituent Republics  (91/658/EEC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,  Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),  Whereas bilateral links between the Community and the Soviet Union (USSR) were strengthened by the cooperation agreement which entered into force on 1 April 1990;  Whereas the Community wishes to support the efforts of the USSR and its constituent Republics to bring about political reform and economic restructuring;  Whereas the USSR and its constituent Republics are facing a critical economic and financial situation;  Whereas the Soviet authorities have asked the European Community, the United States of America, Japan, Canada and other industrialized countries for financial assistance to underpin the development of democratic processes within the USSR and its  constituent Republics and to help the country face up to the worsening food and medical situation;  Whereas the Soviet authorities have supplied adequate information on their needs in these areas;  Whereas the granting by the Community of a medium-term loan of ECU 1 250 million to the USSR and its constituent Republics is an appropriate means of providing food and medical aid and supporting the continuation of the economic reforms;  Whereas the assistance granted pursuant to this Decision is in addition to that already committed in the form of food aid to the USSR (food aid amounting to ECU 250 million and a credit guarantee of ECU 500 million for exports of agricultural and food  products);  Whereas it is appropraite that the Community, in applying this Decision, should ensure balanced distribution between the Republics in accordance with their actual needs and that traditional trading links between the Republics are not disrupted;  Whereas Community assistance to the USSR and its constituent Republics forms part of an overall package which should be based on balanced contributions by the main industrialized countries;  Whereas provision should be made for measures to ensure that, while not compromising the normal conditions of supply according to the rules of the market, the Community loan is used to finance imports of agricultural and food products and medical  supplies originating in the Community and in Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Yugoslavia in so far as these countries are able to supply them;  Whereas exports financed pursuant to this Decision may help to restore trade between the countries of central and eastern Europe and between those countries and the USSR on the basis of transactions being paid for in convertible currencies;  Whereas the question of the risks associated with guarantees from the general budget of the European Communities will be examined in the context of the renewal in 1992 of the interinstitutional agreement on budgetary discipline and improvement of the  budgetary procedure;  Whereas the Community loan should be managed by the Commission;  Whereas the Treaty does not provide, for the adoption of this Decision, powers other than those of Article 235,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Article 1  1. The Community shall grant to the USSR and its constituent Republics a medium-term loan of not more than ECU 1 250 million in principal, in three successive instalments and for a maximum duration of three years, in order to enable  agricultural and food products and medical supplies originating in the Community, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Yugoslavia to be imported.  2. The overall proportion of the loan used to finance imports originating in Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Yugoslavia shall be 50 %, subject to the export capacities of these countries.  Article 2  For the purposes of Article 1, the Commission is hereby empowered to borrow, on behalf of the European Economic Community, the necessary resources that will be placed at the disposal of the USSR and its constituent Republics in the form of a  loan.  Article 3  The loan referred to in Article 2 shall be managed by the Commission.  Article 4  1. The Community is hereby empowered to finalize, in concert with the authorities of the USSR and its constituent Republics and in consultation with the committee referred to in Article 6 and, for financial issues, with the Monetary  Committee, the economic and financial conditions to be attached to the loan, the rules governing the provision of funds and the necessary guarantees to ensure loan repayment.  2. The economic conditions shall in particular relate to the pursuit of a process of economic reforms in the agri-foodstuffs industry and markets in the USSR and its constituent Republics and especially to aspects linked to product distribution.  3. Imports of products financed by the loan shall be effected at world market prices. Free competition shall be guaranteed for the purchase and supply of products, which shall meet internationally recognized standards of quality.  4. The other detailed rules relating to the purchase, receipt, transport and distribution of products from the Community, the importation of which is financed by the loan, shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 6 (2) on the  basis of the results of the contacts between the Commission and the authorities of the USSR and its constituent Republics.  5. The Commission shall keep the committee referred to in Article 6 regularly informed of the flow of imports into the USSR and its constituent Republics from Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Yugoslavia.   6. In administering the loan, the Commission shall ensure balanced distribution between the Republics in accordance with their actual needs. The Commission shall also avoid disrupting traditional trading links between the Republics.  7. The Commission will monitor the correct consignment of supplies at final beneficiary level, regardless of the origin of the products.  Article 5  The Commission shall, in liaison with the committee referred to in Article 6 and with the Monetary Committee, verify at regular intervals that the loan conditions referred to in Article 4 are being fulfilled.  Article 6  1. The Commission shall be assisted in matters falling within Articles 3 and 4 by a committee made up of representatives of the Member States and chaired by the representative of the Commission.  2. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a time limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter.  The opinion shall be delivered by the majority laid down in Article 148 (2) of the Treaty in the case of decisions which the Council is required to adopt on a proposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of the Member States within the  committee shall be weighted in the manner set out in that Article. The chairman shall not vote.  The Commission shall adopt measures which shall apply immediately. However, if these measures are not in accordance with the opinion of the committee, they shall be communicated by the Commission to the Council forthwith. In that event:  - the Commission shall defer application of the measures which it has decided for a period of two months from the date of communication,  - the Council, acting by a qualified majority, may take a different decision within the time limit referred to in the first indent.  Article 7  The loan shall be made available to the USSR and its constituent Republics in three successive instalments, in accordance with Article 1 and subject to Article 5.  The initial instalment shall be released as soon as the borrowing operations have been concluded.  The USSR and its constituent Republics shall be responsible for repayment of the principal and interest on the basis of the procedures laid down in Article 4 (1).  Article 8  1. The borrowing and lending operations referred to in Articles 1 and 2 shall be carried out using the same value date and shall not involve the Community in the transformation of maturities, in any exchange or interest-rate risk or in any  other commercial risk.  2. The Commission shall take the necessary steps, if the USSR and its constituent Republics so wish, to ensure that an early repayment clause is included in the loan conditions and can be exercised.  3. All related costs incurred by the Community in concluding and carrying out the operations provided for in this Decision shall be borne by the USSR and its constituent Republics.  4. The Monetary Committee shall be kept informed of developments in the operations referred to in paragraph 2.  Article 9  At least once a year, the Commission shall address a report to the European Parliament and to the Council, which will include an evaluation, on the implementation of this Decision. Done at Brussels, 16 December 1991. For the Council  The President  W. KOK   (1) OJ No C 326, 16. 12. 1991.


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98/285/EC: Commission Decision of 23 April 1998 amending Decision 95/539/EC setting up a Committee of experts on the transit of natural gas through grids (Text with EEA relevance)

Official Journal L 128 , 30/04/1998 P. 0070 - 0070

COMMISSION DECISION of 23 April 1998 amending Decision 95/539/EC setting up a Committee of experts on the transit of natural gas through grids (Text with EEA relevance) (98/285/EC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Communities,Whereas for reasons of continuity of the work of the Committee of experts on the transit of natural gas through grids set up by Commission Decision 95/539/EC (1), it is appropriate to delete the provision stipulated in the third paragraph of Article 6 ('Terms of office`);Whereas Decision 95/539/EC should be amended accordingly,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole Article In Article 6 of Decision 95/539/EC, paragraph 3 is deleted.Done at Brussels, 23 April 1998.For the CommissionChristos PAPOUTSISMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 304, 16. 12. 1995, p. 57.


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87/209/EEC: Council Decision of 9 February 1987 on the conclusion of the Protocol of Accession of Mexico to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

Official Journal L 081 , 25/03/1987 P. 0042 - 0042 Finnish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 11 P. 0435  Swedish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 11 P. 0435

*****COUNCIL  DECISION  of 9 February 1987  on the conclusion of the Protocol of Accession of Mexico to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade  (87/209/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishiing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,  Whereas Mexico entered into negotiations with the Community and the other Contracting Parties to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade with a view to its accession to the General Agreement;  Whereas the results of these negotiations are acceptable to the Community,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Article 1  The Protocol of Accession of Mexico to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade is hereby approved on behalf of the European Economic Community.  The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision.  Article 2  The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person empowered to sign the Protocol in order to bind the Community.  Done at Brussels, 9 February 1987.  For the Council  The President  M. EYSKENS


title: 2013/471/EU: Council Decision of 23 September 2013 on the granting of daily allowances to and the reimbursement of travelling expenses of members of the European Economic and Social Committee and their alternates

text:
                  25.9.2013

                  EN

                  Official Journal of the European Union

                  L 253/22

         COUNCIL DECISION
         of 23 September 2013
         on the granting of daily allowances to and the reimbursement of travelling expenses of members of the European Economic and Social Committee and their alternates
         (2013/471/EU)
         THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
         Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 301 thereof,
         Whereas:

                     (1)

                     Council Decision 81/121/EEC (1) laid down rules on the granting of daily allowances to and the reimbursement of travelling expenses of members of the European Economic and Social Committee (‘the Committee’), alternates and experts.

                     (2)

                     In its resolution of 10 May 2012 (2), the European Parliament noted that the Bureau of the Committee undertook to reform the system for reimbursing expenses to members of the Committee and their alternates.

                     (3)

                     On 12 October 2012, the Committee requested the Council to adopt a new Decision on the granting of daily allowances and the reimbursement of travelling expenses of members of the Committee and their alternates, repealing and replacing Decision 81/121/EEC.

                     (4)

                     The amounts of the daily allowances paid to members of the Committee and their alternates should be adapted. Provision should also be made for a system for the reimbursement of transport expenses on the basis of actual costs, as well as for allowances compensating for the time spent by those members and their alternates in performance of their duties and for related administrative costs.

                     (5)

                     Where appropriate, detailed rules relating to the granting of allowances, the reimbursement of travelling expenses and the setting of the reimbursement ceilings for travelling expenses should be established at the level of the Committee.

                     (6)

                     In order to guarantee an appropriate degree of continuity for the members of the Committee and their alternates, transitional rules should be provided for.

                     (7)

                     Decision 81/121/EEC should therefore be repealed,

               HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

            Article 1
            The members of the European Economic and Social Committee (‘the Committee’) and their alternates (together referred to as the ‘beneficiaries’) shall be entitled to a daily allowance for meeting days, to the reimbursement of their travelling expenses and to distance and duration allowances in accordance with this Decision.

            Article 2

               1.   The daily allowance for beneficiaries attending meetings shall be set at EUR 290.
               The Committee may decide to increase the daily allowance by a maximum of 50 %:

                           (a)

                           where a beneficiary duly invited to one or more meetings is obliged to pay for overnight accommodation at the meeting venue both before the first meeting and after the last meeting; or

                           (b)

                           in the event of a mission outside Brussels, where the rates of the hotels selected as accommodation for the beneficiaries exceed EUR 150 per night.

               2.   The daily allowance may be paid to beneficiaries for a maximum of two days bridging the gap between two meetings, where that allowance is less than the reimbursement of the travelling expenses which would otherwise be incurred by the beneficiary in making a return journey between those meetings.

            Article 3
            The travelling expenses of beneficiaries shall be reimbursed on the basis of the expenses actually incurred. The Committee shall set appropriate reimbursement ceilings, with a view to ensuring that its travel-related expenditure does not exceed the level contained within its voted annual budget.

            Article 4
            Beneficiaries shall be entitled to distance and duration allowances. In the case of journeys between the beneficiary’s place of residence and Brussels, the beneficiary shall be entitled to allowances in relation to one journey to Brussels and one journey back from Brussels in respect of each week of work at the Committee.

            Article 5
            The Committee shall adopt detailed provisions implementing Articles 2, 3 and 4 by 16 January 2014.

            Article 6
            The distance allowance referred to in Article 4 shall be calculated as follows:

                        (a)

                        for the part of the journey between 0 and 50 km: EUR 15;

                        (b)

                        for the part of the journey between 51 and 500 km: EUR 0,08/km;

                        (c)

                        for the part of the journey between 501 and 1 000 km: EUR 0,04/km;

                        (d)

                        for the part of the journey between 1 001 and 3 000 km: EUR 0,02/km;

                        (e)

                        for the part of the journey exceeding 3 000 km: no allowance.

            Article 7
            The duration allowance referred to in Article 4 shall be calculated as follows:

                        (a)

                        for a journey of a total duration of between two and four hours: an amount equivalent to one eighth of the daily allowance provided for in Article 2;

                        (b)

                        for a journey of a total duration of between four and six hours: an amount equivalent to one quarter of the daily allowance provided for in Article 2;

                        (c)

                        for a journey of a total duration of more than six hours and not requiring an overnight stay: an amount equivalent to half the daily allowance provided for in Article 2;

                        (d)

                        for a journey of a total duration of more than six hours and requiring an overnight stay: an amount equivalent to the daily allowance provided for in Article 2, subject to the presentation of supporting documents.

            Article 8

               1.   As a transitional measure, and subject to paragraph 2 of this Article, beneficiaries may request that Decision 81/121/EEC continue to be applied with regard to them until the end of their term of office, which expires on 20 September 2015.

               2.   In applying paragraph 1 of this Article, the Committee may decide to apply a reduction to the amounts set out in Decision 81/121/EEC.

            Article 9
            The Committee shall, by 30 April of each year, submit to the European Parliament and to the Council a detailed report on the reimbursement of travelling expenses and allowances paid to beneficiaries in the preceding year. That report shall detail the number of beneficiaries, the number of journeys, the destinations, the travel class and the travel costs incurred and reimbursed, as well as the allowances paid.

            Article 10
            By 16 October 2015, the Committee shall submit to the Council an evaluation report on the application of this Decision, and particularly on its budgetary impact.
            That evaluation report shall include the elements that will enable the Council to determine, as necessary, the allowances of beneficiaries.

            Article 11
            Without prejudice to Article 8(1), Decision 81/121/EEC is repealed with effect from 15 October 2013.

            Article 12
            This Decision shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

            Done at Brussels, 23 September 2013.

                  For the Council

                  The President

               V. JUKNA

            (1)  Council Decision 81/121/EEC of 3 March 1981 on the granting of daily allowances and the reimbursement of travelling expenses of members of the Economic and Social Committee, alternates and experts (OJ L 67, 12.3.1981, p. 29).

            (2)  OJ L 286, 17.10.2012, p. 110.


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2002/601/EC: Council Decision of 27 June 2002 amending Decision 1999/311/EC adopting the third phase of the trans-European cooperation scheme for higher education (Tempus III) (2000 to 2006)

Official Journal L 195 , 24/07/2002 P. 0034 - 0037

Council Decisionof 27 June 2002amending Decision 1999/311/EC adopting the third phase of the trans-European cooperation scheme for higher education (Tempus III) (2000 to 2006)(2002/601/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 308 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee(3),Having consulted the Committee of the Regions,Whereas:(1) On 23 July 1996 the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 1488/96 on financial and technical measures to accompany (MEDA) the reform of economic and social structures in the framework of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership(4).(2) The Mediterranean region constitutes a priority area for the Community and the political, economic and social development of the Mediterranean partners is a challenge of ever increasing proportions.(3) It is important to pursue and intensify the cooperation launched within the Euro-Mediterranean partnership which was established by the Barcelona declaration of 27 November 1995.(4) The Barcelona declaration recognises that the traditions of culture and civilisation throughout the Mediterranean region, dialogue between these cultures and exchanges at human, scientific and technological level are an essential factor in bringing the Mediterranean peoples closer, promoting understanding between them and improving their perception of each other. It stresses the essential nature of the development of human resources, both as regards the education and training of young people in particular, and in the area of culture, and recognises the essential contribution civil society can make in the process of development of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership and as an essential factor for greater understanding and closeness between peoples.(5) Euro-Mediterranean cooperation in higher education is an indispensable instrument to achieve the key objectives set out in the Barcelona declaration and in particular to develop human resources, promote understanding between cultures and rapprochement of the peoples in the Euro-Mediterranean region as well as to develop free and flourishing civil societies.(6) On 29 April 1999 the Council adopted Decision 1999/311/EC adopting the third phase of the trans-European cooperation scheme for higher education (Tempus III) (2000 to 2006)(5).(7) The Tempus III programme has proved an effective tool for structural cooperation in, and development of, higher education including the improvement of human resources and occupational skills. Via universities and university staff it can also make an effective contribution to the development of public administration and education structures in the eligible countries.(8) Enlarging the geographical scope of the Tempus III programme to the Mediterranean non-member countries and territories referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1488/96 would make it possible to build on the proven strengths of that programme, achieve economies of scale and favour regional cooperation around the wider Euro-Mediterranean region.(9) It is appropriate to extend the period covered by the Tempus III programme by six months to 31 December 2006 without adjusting the financial provision, since that period corresponds to that of the financial perspectives as well as that of the other major Community education and training programmes.(10) The measures necessary for the implementation of the Tempus III programme should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission(6).(11) Decision 1999/311/EC should therefore be amended accordingly,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1Decision 1999/311/EC is hereby amended as follows:1. Articles 1 and 2 shall be replaced by the following: "Article 1Duration of Tempus IIIThe third phase of the trans-European cooperation scheme for higher education (hereinafter referred to as 'Tempus III') is hereby adopted for the period from 1 July 2000 to 31 December 2006.Article 2Eligible countries1. Tempus III shall concern the countries which are beneficiaries under Council Regulation (EC) No 2666/2000 of 5 December 2000 on assistance for Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia(7), and the new independent States of the former Soviet Union and Mongolia referred to in Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 99/2000 of 29 December 1999 concerning the provision of assistance to the partner States in eastern Europe and central Asia(8), and Mediterranean non-member countries and territories listed in Council Regulation (EC) No 1488/96 of 23 July 1996 on financial and technical measures to accompany (MEDA) the reform of economic and social structures in the framework of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership(9). These countries and territories are hereinafter referred to as 'eligible countries'.2. On the basis of an evaluation of the specific situation of each country, the Commission, in accordance with the procedures referred to in the Regulations referred to in paragraph 1, shall agree with the eligible countries concerned whether they should participate in Tempus III, and the nature and conditions of their participation. The conditions of Article 10(1) will apply to eligible countries that do not participate in Tempus III."2. Articles 5, 6 and 7 shall be replaced by the following: "Article 5Aim1. The aim of Tempus III is to promote, in line with the guidelines and general objectives of the Regulations referred to in Article 2(1), and in complementarity with the programmes and sectoral approaches resulting therefrom, the development of the higher education systems in the eligible countries through the most balanced cooperation possible with partners from all the Member States.2. More specifically, Tempus III shall:(a) promote understanding between and rapprochement of cultures, develop free and flourishing civil societies; and(b) facilitate the adaptation and development of higher education to better respond to the socio-economic and cultural needs of the eligible countries by addressing:(i) issues relating to the development and reshaping of curricula in the priority areas;(ii) reform and development of higher education structures and establishments and their management;(iii) the development of training leading to such qualifications as will remedy the shortage of high-level skills needed in the context of economic reform and development, particularly by improving and increasing links with industry;(iv) the contribution of higher education and training to citizenship and the strengthening of democracy.3. The Commission shall, when pursuing the aim of Tempus III, observe the Community's general policy on equal opportunities for men and women. The Commission shall also ensure that no group of citizens is excluded or disadvantaged.Article 6Dialogue with the eligible countriesIn agreement with the competent authorities in each country, the Commission shall define the detailed priorities and objectives for the role of Tempus III, on the basis of the programme's aim and the provisions of the Annex, and in conformity in particular with:(a) the general objectives of the Regulations referred to in Article 2(1);(b) the economic, social and educational policy of each eligible country;(c) the need to strike an appropriate balance between the priority areas selected and the resources allocated to Tempus III.Article 7Committee1. The Commission shall implement Tempus III in accordance with the provisions of the Annex, on the basis of detailed guidelines to be adopted annually and following the detailed priorities and objectives agreed with the competent authorities in each eligible country, as provided for in Article 6.2. The Committee referred to in paragraphs 4 and 5 shall, in particular, assist the Commission in the implementation of the scheme having regard to the aim set out in Article 5 and shall coordinate its work with that of other programme committees established in the field of education (Socrates) and training (Leonardo).3. The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision relating to the subject matters referred to below shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure set out in paragraph 4:(a) the general guidelines governing Tempus III;(b) the selection procedures and general guidelines for the Community's financial assistance (amounts, duration and beneficiaries);(c) questions relating to the overall balance of Tempus III, including the breakdown between the various actions;(d) the detailed priorities and objectives to be agreed with the competent authorities in each eligible country;(e) the arrangements for monitoring and evaluating Tempus III.4. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee.Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.The period laid down in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month.The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.5. In addition, the Commission may consult the Committee on any other matter concerning the implementation of Tempus III, including the annual report.In this case, Articles 3 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply;"3. Articles 9 and 10 shall be replaced by the following: "Article 9Links with other Community actionsIn accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 7(4) of this Decision and, if applicable, the procedure referred to in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 2666/2000, in Article 13 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 99/2000, and in Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1488/96, within the limits established by the annual budgetary decisions, the Commission shall ensure consistency and, where necessary, complementarity between Tempus III and other Community actions undertaken both in the Community and as part of assistance provided to eligible countries, particularly with regard to the activities of the European Training Foundation.Article 10Coordination with action taken in third countries1. The Commission shall organise appropriate coordination with actions undertaken by third countries(10) or by universities and the business sector in these countries in the same field as Tempus III, including, where applicable, participation in Tempus III projects.2. This participation may take a variety of forms, including one or more of the following:(a) participation in Tempus III projects on a co-financing basis;(b) use of the opportunities available under Tempus III to channel exchange actions receiving bilateral funding;(c) coordination between Tempus III and national initiatives which have the same aims but which are funded and managed separately;(d) mutual exchange of information on all relevant initiatives in this field.";4. in Article 12, the second paragraph shall be replaced by the following: "It shall submit by 30 June 2004 an interim report on the findings of the evaluation, together with any proposals for extending or adjusting Tempus III for the period commencing on 1 January 2007;"5. in the Annex, the text under the heading "Individual grants" shall be replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision.Article 2This Decision shall take effect from the day of its adoption.This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Done at Luxembourg, 27 June 2002.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. Arias Cañete(1) OJ C 151 E, 25.6.2002, p. 118.(2) Opinion delivered on 14 May 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) OJ C 149, 21.6.2002, p. 36.(4) OJ L 189, 30.7.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2698/2000 (OJ L 311, 12.12.2000, p. 1).(5) OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 30. Decision as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2666/2000 (OJ L 306, 7.12.2000, p.1).(6) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.(7) OJ L 306, 7.12.2000, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2415/2001 (OJ L 327, 12.12.2001, p. 3).(8) OJ L 12, 18.1.2000, p. 1.(9) OJ L 189, 30.7.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2698/2000 (OJ L 311, 12.12.2000, p. 1).(10) These countries are the members of the Group of 24, other than the Member States of the Community, the Republic of Cyprus and Malta, and the associated countries of central and eastern Europe, and participation relates to projects with the non-associated countries of central and eastern Europe eligible under the PHARE programme and such other countries the Community might subsequently decide to include.ANNEX"Individual grantsIn addition to the JEPs and the structural and/or complementary measures, the Community will also support the provision of individual grants to teachers, researchers, trainers, university administrators, senior ministerial officials, education planners and other experts in training from eligible countries or from the Community, for visits to promote the quality, development and restructuring of higher education and training in the eligible countries.These visits could inter alia cover the following areas:- the development of courses and teaching material,- the development of staff, particularly through periods of refresher training and in-company placements,- teaching, research and training assignments,- activities to support the development of higher education,- participation in the activities of European associations, in particular university associations."


title: 2012/563/EU: Decision of the European Parliament of 10 May 2012 on the closure of the accounts of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union for the financial year 2010

text:
               17.10.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 286/147

         DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 10 May 2012
   on the closure of the accounts of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union for the financial year 2010
   (2012/563/EU)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union for the financial year 2010,

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the annual accounts of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union for the financial year 2010, together with the Centre’s replies (1),

               —

               having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 21 February 2012 (06083/2012 – C7-0051/2012),

               —

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

               —

               having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (2), and in particular Article 185 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2965/94 of 28 November 1994 setting up a Translation Centre for bodies of the European Union (3), and in particular Article 14 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 (4), and in particular Article 94 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Rule 77 of, and Annex VI to, its Rules of Procedure,

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A7-0125/2012),

               1.

               Approves the closure of the accounts of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union for the financial year 2010;

               2.

               Instructs its President to forward this Decision to the Director of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

            The President

         Martin SCHULZ

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 366, 15.12.2011, p. 117.

      (2)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ L 314, 7.12.1994, p. 1.

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


title: 2005/244/EC: Council Decision of 3 March 2005 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on market access

text:
               22.3.2005

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 75/35

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 3 March 2005
   concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on market access
   (2005/244/EC)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof, in conjunction with the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The Commission has negotiated on behalf of the Community a bilateral Agreement on an early implementation of market access commitments relating to Vietnam’s WTO accession.

               (2)

               The Agreement was initialled on 3 December 2004.

               (3)

               It is necessary that the Agreement, which will be of a temporary nature and of a sui generis design, enter into force as soon as possible if it is to be effective. The conclusion of the Agreement does not affect in any way the division of competences between the Community and its Member States, in accordance with Community law as interpreted by the Court of Justice.

               (4)

               The Agreement should be approved on behalf of the Community,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   The Agreement between the European Community and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on market access is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.
   The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.
   Article 2
   The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the Community.
   Article 3
   The Commission shall, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 17 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 of 12 October 1993 on common rules for imports of certain textile products from third countries (1), adopt the measure provided for in the first paragraph of Article 5 of the Agreement, consisting of reapplication of textile and clothing quotas in case Vietnam fails to fulfil its obligations under Articles 2, 3 and 4 of the Agreement and paragraph 9 of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters, initialled on 15 February 2003.
   The provisions of this Decision approving the Agreement shall prevail over Regulation (EEC) No 3030/93 to the extent that the same subject matter is concerned.

      Done at Brussels, 3 March 2005.

            For the Council

            The President

         F. BILTGEN

      (1)  OJ L 275, 8.11.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2200/2004 (OJ L 374, 22.12.2004, p. 1).
   AGREEMENT
   between the European Community and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on market access
   THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY
   and
   THE GOVERNMENT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
   hereinafter referred to collectively as the ‘Parties’ and individually as the ‘Party’,
   ACKNOWLEDGING the importance of coordinating and strengthening the friendship, cooperation and interaction between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the European Community; and
   DESIRING to develop and broaden trade and investment relations between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the European Community,
   HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   From 1 January 2005, the European Community shall suspend, with the aim of elimination, the textile and clothing quotas imposed on the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
   Article 2
   From 1 January 2005, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam shall:

               —

               apply the tariffs for clothing, fabrics and made–up articles and fibres at the levels as committed by Vietnam in the Agreement on trade in textiles and clothing and other market opening measures initialled in Hanoi on 15 February 2003 (1),

               —

               apply a tariff rate of 5 % for yarns,

               —

               apply a tariff rate of 65 % for wines and spirits,

               —

               grant to European Community investors and services providers treatment no less favourable than that accorded to US investors and services suppliers as provided for in the Investment and Trade in Services Chapters of the Bilateral Trade Agreement between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the United States of America and the relevant Annexes thereof,

               —

               allow European Community operators to invest in cement and clinker production, subject to the regulations applied in this sector in Vietnam. These regulations are non-discriminatory,

               —

               allow European Community investors in the telecommunications sector, currently operating under Business Cooperation Contracts with Vietnamese operators, to have the possibility to renew current arrangements or to convert them into another form of establishment with conditions no less favourable than those they currently enjoy, in accordance with the WTO Arrangement initialled by Vietnam and the European Community on 9 October 2004,

               —

               eliminate restriction on the customers to whom European Community suppliers of computer services, construction services, engineering, integrated engineering, architectural services and urban planning services, which are currently operating in Vietnam, provide the services,

               —

               consider granting licences, on a case-by-case basis and under the conditions set forth in the WTO Arrangement initialled by Vietnam and the European Community on 9 October 2004, for the European Community’s operators to establish 100 % European Community–owned enterprises in Vietnam to provide computer services, construction services, engineering, integrated engineering, architectural services and urban planning services without restrictions on the customers to whom these services are provided,

               —

               allow 4 (four) European Community pharmaceutical firms to carry out toll manufacturing in Vietnam without license transfer and while retaining their authorisation to market the imported products,

               —

               allow European Community companies to establish joint ventures with Vietnamese partners, without limitation on European Community capital contribution, in order to invest in construction of office buildings and apartments for sale and lease, subject to Vietnam’s laws and regulations on property sale and lease.

         Article 3
   No later than 31 March 2005, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam shall:

               —

               grant to 1 (one) European Community distributor a licence to establish a 100 % European Community-owned enterprise in Vietnam, subject to the conditions provided for in the WTO Arrangement initialled by Vietnam and the European Community on 9 October 2004,

               —

               grant to 1 (one) European Community insurer a licence to operate in the life insurance sector in Vietnam,

               —

               allow joint ventures with 51 % capital contribution by European Community shipping lines, and allow 1 (one) European Community shipping line to set up a 100 % European Community-invested enterprise in Vietnam to carry out activities of its own shipping line, under the conditions provided for in the WTO Arrangement initialled by Vietnam and the European Community on 9 October 2004,

               —

               grant to 1 (one) European Community service supplier a licence to provide computer reservation system services in Vietnam, under the conditions provided for in the WTO Arrangement initialled by Vietnam and the European Community on 9 October 2004,

               —

               grant tariff quota for the importation of 3 500 units of Completely Built Units (CBU) of motorbikes or scooters of European Community origin at 70 % of the current tariff rate. At least 50 % of these quotas shall be allocated to Vietnamese agents and distributors duly authorised by European Community manufacturers.

         Article 4
   The Socialist Republic of Vietnam shall:

               —

               grant to European Community investors treatment no less favourable than that accorded to Japanese investors as provided for in the Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIT) between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and Japan, upon the entry into force of the said Agreement,

               —

               in 2005 and 2006, grant 3 (three) licences to European Community suppliers of environmental services to operate in Vietnam as 100 % European Community–owned enterprises, for providing environmental services, except environmental impact assessment services, subject to the scope of activities and conditions provided for in the WTO Arrangement initialled by Vietnam and the European Community on 9 October 2004,

               —

               allow European Community distributors, legally operating in Vietnam, to open 4 (four) more stores in 2005 and 2 (two) additional stores in 2006,

               —

               grant to 1 (one) European Community distributor a licence to operate in Vietnam as a 100 % European Community-owned enterprise in 2006, subject to the conditions provided for in the WTO Arrangement initialled by Vietnam and the European Community on 9 October 2004,

               —

               reduce the list of prohibited molecules to 5 to 7 molecules no later than December 2004, and abolish this list for the European Community no later than 31 December 2005.

         Article 5
   The European Community may reapply the textile and clothing quotas at the level of the total quantity of the textile and clothing quotas accorded by the European Community to Vietnam in 2004, increased by the annual growth rates provided for in the Agreement on trade in textiles and clothing and other market opening measures initialled in Hanoi on 15 February 2003, in the event that Vietnam fails to fulfil any of the obligations contained in Articles 2, 3 and 4 of this Agreement or in paragraph 9 of the 2003 Agreement cited above.
   In the event that the European Community fails to fulfil its obligations under Article 1 of this Agreement or in paragraph 9 of the Agreement on trade in textiles and clothing and other market opening measures initialled in Hanoi on 15 February 2003, Vietnam may suspend the application of its commitments under Articles 2, 3 and 4 of this Agreement.
   Article 6
   This Agreement shall enter into force upon the exchange of written notifications by the Parties of the completion of their respective internal procedures for that purpose.
   Either Party may at any time propose modifications to this Agreement or denounce it, provided that at least six months' notice is given. In the event of denouncement, the Agreement shall come to an end on the expiry of the period of notice.
   This Agreement will expire upon the date of accession of Vietnam to the WTO.
   The Parties shall endeavour to complete their respective internal procedures with a view of implementing this Agreement by 31 December 2004.
   Article 7
   This Agreement shall be drawn up in duplicate in the Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish and Vietnamese languages, each of these being equally authentic.

            For the European Community

            For the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

      (1)  Published in the
         Official Journal of the European Union L 152, 26.6.2003, p. 42, as ‘Agreement in the form of Exchange of Letters amending the Agreement between the European Community and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on trade in textile and clothing products and other market opening measures, as last amended by the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters initialled on 31 March 2000’.


title: Commission Decision (EU) 2015/1380 of 10 August 2015 authorising the Kingdom of Denmark to ratify the Convention on international interests in mobile equipment and its Protocol on matters specific to aircraft equipment, adopted jointly in Cape Town on 16 November 2001 (notified under document C(2015) 5553)

text:
               12.8.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 213/6

         COMMISSION DECISION (EU) 2015/1380
   of 10 August 2015
   authorising the Kingdom of Denmark to ratify the Convention on international interests in mobile equipment and its Protocol on matters specific to aircraft equipment, adopted jointly in Cape Town on 16 November 2001

         (notified under document C(2015) 5553)

   (Only the Danish text is authentic)
   THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Council Decision 2006/325/EC of 27 April 2006 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Kingdom of Denmark on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters (1), and in particular Article 1a thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Article 5(2) of the Agreement between the European Community and the Kingdom of Denmark on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters (2) (‘the Agreement’) requires Denmark to abstain from entering into international agreements which could affect or alter the scope of Council Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 (3), unless it does so in agreement with the European Union and satisfactory arrangements have been made with regard to the relationship between the Agreement between the European Union and Denmark, on the one hand, and the international agreement in question on the other. Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 was repealed and replaced by Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4).

               (2)

               In accordance with Article 3(2) of the Agreement, Denmark notified the Commission, by letter of 20 December 2012, of its decision to implement the contents of Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 (5). In accordance with Article 3(6) of the Agreement, the Danish notification created mutual obligations under international law between Denmark and the European Union. Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 thus constitutes an amendment to the Agreement.

               (3)

               On 30 March 2015, Denmark requested the European Union's agreement to its proposed ratification of the Convention on international interests in mobile equipment (‘the Convention’) and its Protocol on matters specific to aircraft equipment (‘the Protocol’), adopted jointly in Cape Town on 16 November 2001.

               (4)

               Some of the matters governed by the Convention and the Protocol are also covered by Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012, as a result of which those instruments affect that Regulation. In particular, Article 13 of the Convention and Article X of the Protocol govern interim relief. The latter article applies only if a Contracting State to the Protocol has made a declaration under its Article XXX(2). Furthermore, Article 43 of the Convention and Article XXI of the Protocol govern the jurisdiction of the courts under Article 13 of the Convention. The European Union's agreement for Denmark to ratify the Convention and the Protocol is therefore necessary in so far as these rules affect Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012.

               (5)

               Under Article 1a of Decision 2006/325/EC for the purpose of applying Article 5(2) of the Agreement, the Commission must assess, before taking a decision expressing the Union's agreement, whether the international agreement envisaged by Denmark would not render the Agreement ineffective and would not undermine the proper functioning of the system established by its rules.

               (6)

               The European Union acceded to the Convention and the Protocol on the basis of Council Decision 2009/370/EC (6), and deposited the instrument of accession on 28 April 2009.

               (7)

               In accordance with Decision 2009/370/EC, upon its accession to the Convention and the Protocol, the European Union made a declaration pursuant to Article 55 of the Convention, in relation to the application of its Articles 13 and 43 in situations where the debtor is domiciled in the territory of a Member State of the European Union. It also made a declaration pursuant to Article XXX(5) of the Protocol, declaring that its Article XXI will not apply within the European Union and Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 will apply to this matter for the Member States bound by the said Regulation or by any other agreement designed to extend its effects. It made no declaration in relation to Article X of the Protocol.

               (8)

               In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark did not take part in the adoption of Decision 2009/370/EC and is not bound by it or subject to its application. It will be bound by the Convention and the Protocol only as a separate contracting party.

               (9)

               In view of these circumstances and of the fact that the Convention and the Protocol entered into force on 1 August 2009 in all the Member States of the European Union other than Denmark, the Commission considers that their ratification by Denmark would not render the Agreement ineffective nor undermine the proper functioning of the system established by its rules, provided that Denmark makes declarations pursuant to Article 55 of the Convention and Article XXX(5) of the Protocol, similar to those made by the European Union. Under that same condition, it will not affect the conditions on which the European Union itself acceded to the Convention and the Protocol.

               (10)

               Accordingly, the European Union should authorise Denmark to ratify the Convention and the Protocol. When ratifying the Convention and the Protocol, Denmark should make declarations on Articles 13 and 43 of the Convention and on Article XXI of the Protocol, along the lines of those made by the European Union,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The Commission, on behalf of the European Union, authorises Denmark to ratify the Convention on international interests in mobile equipment and its Protocol on matters specific to aircraft equipment, adopted jointly in Cape Town on 16 November 2001.
   Article 2
   When ratifying the Convention and the Protocol, Denmark shall make the following declarations respectively:

                  ‘1.

                  Pursuant to Article 55 of the Cape Town Convention, where the debtor is domiciled in the territory of a Member State of the European Union, Denmark will apply Articles 13 and 43 of the Convention for interim relief only in accordance with Article 35 of Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2012 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters (7) as interpreted by the Court of Justice of the European Union in the context of Article 24 of the Brussels Convention of 27 September 1968 on jurisdiction and the enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters (8).

                  2.

                  In accordance with Article XXX(5) of the Aircraft Protocol, Denmark will not apply Article XXI of that Protocol and Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 will apply to this matter.

   Article 3
   This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Denmark.

      Done at Brussels, 10 August 2015.

            For the Commission

         Věra JOUROVÁ

            Member of the Commission

      (1)  OJ L 120, 5.5.2006, p. 22.

      (2)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2005, p. 62.

      (3)  Council Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 of 22 December 2000 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters (OJ L 12, 16.1.2001, p. 1).

      (4)  Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2012 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters (OJ L 351, 20.12.2012, p. 1).

      (5)  OJ L 79, 21.3.2013, p. 4.

      (6)  Council Decision 2009/370/EC of 6 April 2009 on the accession of the European Community to the Convention on international interests in mobile equipment and its Protocol on matters specific to aircraft equipment, adopted jointly in Cape Town on 16 November 2001 (OJ L 121, 15.5.2009, p. 3).


title: Decision (EU) 2016/1530 of the European Parliament of 28 April 2016 on the closure of the accounts of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2014

text:
               14.9.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 246/272

         DECISION (EU) 2016/1530 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 28 April 2016
   on the closure of the accounts of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2014
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2014,

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the annual accounts of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2014, together with the Authority’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 Authority in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2014 (05584/2016 – C8-0087/2016),

               —

               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 1094/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority), amending Decision No 716/2009/EC and repealing Commission Decision 2009/79/EC (4), and in particular Article 64 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 Economic and Monetary Affairs (A8-0091/2016),

               1.

               Notes that the final annual accounts of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority are as annexed to the Court of Auditors’ report;

               2.

               Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2014;

               3.

               Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Executive Director of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

            The President

         Martin SCHULZ

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 409, 9.12.2015, p. 175.

      (2)  See footnote 1.

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

      (4)  OJ L 331, 15.12.2010, p. 48.

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

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