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1999/278/EC: Council Decision of 9 March 1999 relating to the conclusion of a Protocol adjusting trade aspects of the Europe Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Bulgaria, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union and the outcome of the Uruguay Round negotiations on agriculture, including improvements to the existing preferential arrangements

Official Journal L 112 , 29/04/1999 P. 0001 - 0002

COUNCIL DECISIONof 9 March 1999relating to the conclusion of a Protocol adjusting trade aspects of the Europe Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Bulgaria, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union and the outcome of the Uruguay Round negotiations on agriculture, including improvements to the existing preferential arrangements(1999/278/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113, in conjunction with the first sentence of Article 228(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas the Protocol adjusting trade aspects of the Europe Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Bulgaria, of the other part, should be approved with a view to taking account of the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union and the outcome of the Uruguay Round negotiations on agriculture, including improvements to the existing preferential arrangements;Whereas the Commission should be authorised to take measures to implement the Protocol, notably with regard to basic and processed agricultural products;Whereas Regulations (EC) No 1595/97(1) and (EC) No 656/98(2) brought forward the implementation of certain provisions of the Protocol relating to basic and processed agricultural products respectively; whereas, therefore, appropriate measures should be taken to ensure a smooth transition between the preferential arrangements applied under those Regulations and those provided for by the Protocol;Whereas the Additional Protocol to the Europe Agreement on trade in textile products between the European Community and the Republic of Bulgaria was last amended by Decision 96/225/EC(3),HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The Protocol adjusting trade aspects of the Europe Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Bulgaria, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union and the outcome of the Uruguay Round negotiations on agriculture, including improvements to the existing preferential arrangements is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision.Article 21. Detailed rules for the application of this Decision shall be adopted by the Commission according to the procedure provided for in Article 23 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92(4) or, as appropriate, the relevant provisions of other Regulations on the common organisation of the market, Regulation (EC) No 3448/93(5) or Regulation (EC) No 3066/95(6).2. On this Decision taking effect, any rules adopted by the Commission pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 3066/95 and to Regulation (EC) No 656/98, implementing the concessions covered by the Protocol, shall be deemed to be governed by paragraph 1.Article 3The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Community, give the notification provided for in Article 6 of the Protocol.Done at Brussels, 9 March 1999.For the CouncilThe PresidentW. RIESTER(1) OJ L 216, 8.8.1997, p. 1.(2) OJ L 90, 25.3.1998, p. 1.(3) OJ L 81, 30.3.1996, p. 310.(4) OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 21. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 923/96 (OJ L 126, 24.5.1996, p. 37).(5) OJ L 318, 20.12.1993, p. 18.(6) OJ L 328, 30.12.1995, p. 31. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1595/97.


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Council Decision of 20 January 1997 appointing a member of the Advisory Committee on Pharmaceutical Training (97/C 36/06)

Official Journal C 036 , 05/02/1997 P. 0007 - 0007

COUNCIL DECISION of 20 January 1997 appointing a member of the Advisory Committee on Pharmaceutical Training (97/C 36/06)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to Council Decision 85/434/EEC of 16 September 1985, setting up an Advisory Committee on Pharmaceutical Training (1), and in particular Articles 3 and 4 thereof,Whereas by Decision of 23 July 1996 (2) the Council appointed Ms Kirsten PERMIN a member for the period ending on 22 July 1999;Whereas the Danish Government has nominated Ms Karina STAVNSBJERG to replace Ms Kirsten PERMIN,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole Article Ms Karina STAVNSBJERG is hereby appointed a member of the Advisory Committee on Pharmaceutical Training in place of Ms Kirsten PERMIN for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which expires on 22 July 1999.Done at Brussels, 20 January 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. VAN AARTSEN(1) OJ No L 253, 24. 9. 1985, p. 43.(2) OJ No C 239, 17. 8. 1996, p. 5.


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97/541/EC: Council Decision of 21 May 1997 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the United States of America on customs cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters

Official Journal L 222 , 12/08/1997 P. 0016 - 0016

COUNCIL DECISION of 21 May 1997 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the United States of America on customs cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters (97/541/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof, in conjunction with the first sentence of Article 228 (2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas on 5 April 1993 the Council authorized the Commission to negotiate, on behalf of the Community, customs cooperation agreements with some of the Community's main trading partners;Whereas the Agreement between the European Community and the United States of America on customs cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters should be approved,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1 The Agreement between the European Community and the United States of America on customs cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters is hereby approved on behalf of the European Community.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.Article 2 The Commission, assisted by representatives of the Member States, shall represent the Community on the Joint Customs Cooperation Committee set up under Article 22 of the Agreement.Article 3 The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the persons empowered to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Community.Article 4 The President of the Council shall effect the notification provided for in Article 23 of the Agreement on behalf of the Community.Article 5 This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Done at Brussels, 21 May 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. PATIJN


European Parliament decision of 10 July 2007 on the request for defence of the immunity and privileges of Ashley Mote (2007/2122(IMM))


title: 2011/487/CFSP: Council Decision 2011/487/CFSP of 1 August 2011 amending Common Position 2002/402/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Usama bin Laden, members of the Al-Qaida organisation and the Taliban and other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them

text:
               2.8.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 199/73

         COUNCIL DECISION 2011/487/CFSP
   of 1 August 2011
   amending Common Position 2002/402/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Usama bin Laden, members of the Al-Qaida organisation and the Taliban and other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 27 May 2002, the Council adopted Common Position 2002/402/CFSP (1).

               (2)

               On 17 June 2011, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1989 (2011) (‘UNSCR 1989 (2011)’) noting with concern the continued threat posed to international peace and security by Al-Qaida and other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with it and reaffirming the resolve of the Security Council to address all aspects of that threat.

               (3)

               In this context, UNSCR 1989 (2011) maintained the restrictive measures as previously imposed by paragraph 8(c) of Resolution 1333 (2000), and paragraphs 1 and 2 of Resolution 1390 (2002), with respect to Al-Qaida and other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them, including those referred to in section C (‘Individuals associated with Al-Qaida’) and section D (‘Entities and other groups and undertakings associated with Al-Qaida’) of the Consolidated List established pursuant to Resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1333 (2000), as well as those designated after the date of adoption of UNSCR 1989 (2011).

               (4)

               Common Position 2002/402/CFSP should be amended accordingly.

               (5)

               The Union implementing measures are set out in Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 (2),

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Common Position 2002/402/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:

               1.

               The title is replaced by the following:

               2.

               Article 1 is replaced by the following:
               ‘Article 1
               This Common Position applies to members of the Al-Qaida organisation and other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them, as referred to in the list drawn up pursuant to UNSCR 1267(1999) and 1333(2000) to be updated regularly by the Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1267(1999).’.

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

      Done at Brussels, 1 August 2011.

            For the Council

            The President

         M. DOWGIELEWICZ

      (1)  OJ L 139, 29.5.2002, p. 4.

      (2)  Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 of 27 May 2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban, and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 467/2001 prohibiting the export of certain goods and services to Afghanistan, strengthening the flight ban and extending the freeze of funds and other financial resources in respect of the Taliban of Afghanistan (OJ L 139, 29.5.2002, p. 9).


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2000/90/EC: Council Decision of 24 January 2000 appointing a Portuguese member and alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

Official Journal L 028 , 03/02/2000 P. 0037 - 0037

COUNCIL DECISIONof 24 January 2000appointing a Portuguese member and alternate member of the Committee of the Regions(2000/90/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 Council Decision of 26 January 1998(1) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions,Whereas a seat as a member of the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the resignation of Mr Joaquim Manuel dos Santos Vairinhos, member, and a seat as an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the resignation of Mr José Carlos Zorrinho, alternate member, notified to the Council on 22 July and 17 November 1999 respectively;Having regard to the proposal from the Portuguese Government,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1Mr José Carlos Zorrinho is hereby appointed full member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr Joaquim Manuel dos Santos Vairinhos, and Mr Manuel Lopes Ribeiro is appointed alternate member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr José Carlos Zorrinho for the remainder of their current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2002.Done at Brussels, 24 January 2000.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. GAMA(1) OJ L 28, 4.2.1998, p. 19.


title: 2005/752/EC: Commission Decision of 24 October 2005 establishing an expert group on electronic commerce

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               26.10.2005

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 282/20

      COMMISSION DECISION

   of 24 October 2005
   establishing an expert group on electronic commerce
   (2005/752/EC)
   THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               In the framework of the Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2000 on certain legal aspects of information society services, in particular electronic commerce, in the Internal Market (Directive on electronic commerce) (1), the Member States were asked to appoint one or several national contact points to enhance cooperation with other Member States (Article 19.2 of the Directive).

               (2)

               Thereafter, the First Report on the application of Directive 2000/31/EC on electronic commerce (COM(2003) 702 final of 21 November 2003) in chapter seven envisaged that the Commission will now ‘focus on ensuring the practical functioning of administrative cooperation and the continuous exchange of information between the Commission and the Member States themselves’.

               (3)

               Moreover, it is useful to give Member States the possibility to discuss problems in the application of the Directive on electronic commerce and emerging issues in the area of electronic commerce. It is also important to encourage and facilitate cooperation between them and the Commission. The Expert Group will thus provide a useful forum to exchange views on the practical implementation and application of the Directive, including information on codes of conduct drawn up by consumer and professional associations, codes of conduct on on-line advertising by regulated professions; national case law, especially related to the liability provisions; new developments mentioned in Article 21 of the Directive, such as liability of providers of hyperlinks and location tool services and ‘notice and take down’ procedures; and to discuss the possible scope of the subsequent evaluation reports on the application of the Directive on electronic commerce.

               (4)

               Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 October 2004 on cooperation between national authorities responsible for the enforcement of consumer protection laws (the Regulation on consumer protection cooperation) (2) establishes a network of public authorities responsible for the protection of consumers economic interests, partially harmonises their investigation and enforcement powers and provides mutual assistance arrangements between them. The provisions of Directive 2000/31/EC that protect consumers' economic interests enter within the scope of the Regulation. It is appropriate that the Committee set up for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 regularly informs the Expert group on electronic commerce about its activities which may be relevant for the latter,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   An expert group on electronic commerce (hereinafter referred to as the Group) is established.
   Article 2
   Mission
   The Commission can consult the Group on any questions relating to the directive on electronic commerce. This covers, among others, the following areas:

               —

               administrative cooperation in the context of Article 3(4) to (6) procedure to restrict the freedom to provide services against a given information society service provider,

               —

               information on codes of conduct drawn up at Community level by trade, professional and consumer associations or organisations, designed to contribute to the proper implementation of Articles 5 to 15 of the Directive (Article 16 of the Directive),

               —

               codes of conduct on on-line advertising by regulated professions (Article 8 of the Directive),

               —

               national case law, especially related to the liability provisions, including decisions taken in out-of-court dispute settlement (Articles 17 and 19(5) of the Directive),

               —

               areas currently outside the scope of the liability section of the Directive but referred to in Article 21, such as: ‘notice and take down’ procedures, hyperlinks and search engines,

               —

               scope of the subsequent evaluation reports on the application of the Directive on electronic commerce (Article 21 of the Directive).

         The chairman of the Group may suggest that the Commission consults the Group on any related matter.
   Administrative cooperation matters that also fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 concerning the provisions of Directive 2000/31/EC that protect consumers' interests should also be dealt with by the Committee set up for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004. The latter will regularly keep the Expert Group informed.
   Article 3
   Composition — nomination
   1.   The members of the group should be national contact points appointed under Article 19(2) of the Directive on electronic commerce (one member per Member State) and representatives of the Commission.
   2.   The Group comprises the number of members corresponding to the number of Member States of the European Community and representatives of the Commission.
   3.   Members remain in function until their replacement or until the end of their mandate.
   4.   Members who are not capable anymore to contribute efficiently to the works of the group, who resign or who do not respect the conditions outlined under Article 3(1) or Article 287 of the Treaty, may be replaced by an alternative Member, for the remaining duration of their mandate.
   Article 4
   Functioning
   The Group shall be chaired by a representative of the Commission.
   The Group, in agreement with the Commission, may set up working groups to study specific subjects on the basis of a mandate. The working groups will be dissolved as soon as their mandates are fulfilled.
   The Commission may invite experts and observers with specific knowledge to participate in the work of the Group and/or of the working groups.
   Information obtained during the works of the group or of the sub-groups may not be disseminated if the Commission is of the opinion they are confidential.
   The expert group on electronic commerce shall adopt agreed rules of procedure on the basis of a model adopted by the Commission (Annex III of SEC(2005) 1004).
   Article 5
   Meetings
   The Group and the sub-groups shall normally meet at the Commission premises, in the form and according to the timetable determined by the Commission.
   The Secretariat of the Group shall be provided by the Commission. Interested staff members from the Commission may be present at meetings of the Group and of the working groups and may take part in the debates.
   The Commission may publish on the Internet, in the original language of the document concerned, any conclusion, summary, part conclusion or working paper relating to the Group or its working groups.
   Article 6
   Meeting expenses
   Travel and subsistence expenses incurred by members, observers and experts, in connection with the activities of the Group, shall be reimbursed by the Commission in accordance with the provisions in force within the Commission. Their functions shall not be remunerated.
   Article 7
   Entry into force
   This decision shall apply from the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 24 October 2005.

            For the Commission

         Charlie McCREEVY

            Member of the Commission

      (1)  OJ L 178, 17.7.2000, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ L 364, 9.12.2004, p. 1.


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Council Decision of 27 March 1995 appointing a member of the Advisory Committee on Nursing Training

Official Journal C 083 , 05/04/1995 P. 0002 - 0002

COUNCIL DECISION of 27 March 1995 appointing a member of the Advisory Committee on Nursing Training (95/C 83/02)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to Council Decision 77/454/EEC of 27 June 1977 setting up an Advisory Committee on Nursing Training (1), and in particular Articles 3 and 4 thereof,Whereas, in its Decision of 25 July 1994 (2), the Council appointed Mr Colin RALPH a member of that Committee for the period ending 24 July 1997;Whereas the United Kingdom Government has nominated Mrs Margaret WALLACE to replace Mr Colin RALPH,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole Article Mrs Margaret WALLACE is hereby appointed a member of the Advisory Committee on Nursing Training in place of Mr Colin RALPH for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which ends on 24 July 1997.Done at Brussels, 27 March 1995.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. GIRAUD(1) OJ No L 176, 15. 7. 1977, p. 11.(2) OJ No C 221, 9. 8. 1994, p. 3.


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96/224/EC: Council Decision of 22 December 1995 on the provisional application of certain bilateral agreements between the European Community and certain third countries on trade in textile products (Belarus, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Ukraine)

Official Journal L 081 , 30/03/1996 P. 0264 - 0264

COUNCIL DECISION of 22 December 1995 on the provisional application of certain bilateral agreements between the European Community and certain third countries on trade in textile products (Belarus, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Ukraine) (96/224/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 in conjunction with Article 228, first sentence, thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas the Commission has negotiated on behalf of the Community bilateral agreements to amend and, where appropriate, renew the existing bilateral agreements and protocols on trade in textile products with certain third countries;Whereas these bilateral agreements should be applied on a provisional basis from 1 January 1996, pending the completion of procedures required for their conclusion, subject to reciprocal provisonal application by the partner countries,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole ArticleThe bilateral agreements listed in the Annex to this Decision, shall be applied on a provisional basis from 1 January 1996, pending their formal conclusion, subject to reciprocal provisional application by the partner countries.The texts of the initialled agreements are attached to this Decision.Done at Brussels, 22 December 1995.For the CouncilThe PresidentL. ATIENZA SERNAANNEX LIST OF COUNTRIES BELARUSHUNGARYPOLANDROMANIAUKRAINE


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2003/661/CFSP: Council Decision 2003/661/CFSP of 19 May 2003 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Lithuania on the participation of the Republic of Lithuania in the European Union-led forces (EUF) in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Official Journal L 234 , 20/09/2003 P. 0018 - 0018

Council Decision 2003/661/CFSPof 19 May 2003concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Lithuania on the participation of the Republic of Lithuania in the European Union-led forces (EUF) in the Former Yugoslav Republic of MacedoniaTHE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 24 thereof,Having regard to the recommendation from the Presidency,Whereas:(1) On 27 January 2003, the Council adopted Joint Action 2003/92/CFSP on the European Union military operation in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia(1).(2) Article 8 of that Joint Action provides that the detailed arrangements regarding the participation of third States shall be the subject of an agreement in conformity with Article 24 of the Treaty.(3) Following the Council Decision of 18 March 2003 authorising the Secretary-General/High Representative (SG/HR) to open negotiations, the SG/HR negotiated an agreement with the Republic of Lithuania on the participation of the Republic of Lithuania in the European Union-led forces (EUF) in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.(4) This Agreement should be approved,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Lithuania on the participation of the Republic of Lithuania in the European Union-led forces (EUF) in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is hereby approved on behalf of the European Union.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.Article 2The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the European Union.Article 3The Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption.Article 4The Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.Done at Brussels, 19 May 2003.For the CouncilThe PresidentG. Papandreou(1) OJ L 34, 11.2.2003, p. 26.


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1999/64/Euratom: Council Decision of 22 December 1998 concerning the Fifth Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for research and training activities (1998 to 2002)

Official Journal L 026 , 01/02/1999 P. 0034 - 0045

COUNCIL DECISION of 22 December 1998 concerning the Fifth Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for research and training activities (1998 to 2002) (1999/64/Euratom)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 7 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),(1) Whereas a multiannual framework programme covering all research activities, including demonstration activities, and training activities in the field of nuclear energy, to be implemented by means of research and training programmes, can be adopted pursuant to Article 7 of the Treaty;(2) Whereas it has been held appropriate to adopt, for the period 1998 to 2002, a new framework programme in order to ensure the continuity of research and training activities in the field of nuclear energy;(3) Whereas, in accordance with Article 4(2) of Council Decision 94/268/Euratom of 26 April 1994 concerning a framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and training for the European Atomic Energy Community (1994 to 1998) (4) the Commission is required to have an external assessment conducted into the management of, and progress with, Community activities carried out during the five years preceding that assessment, before presenting its proposal for the fifth framework programme; whereas that assessment, the conclusions thereof and the Commission's comments have been communicated to the European Parliament, the Council and the Economic and Social Committee;(4) Whereas European Atomic Energy Community research in the field of nuclear energy must reflect the current context of the need to develop safe and acceptable energy systems that respect standards and the environment and are competitive in terms of production costs;(5) Whereas the fifth framework programme should focus on a limited number of topics; whereas these activities, in the context of indirect actions, should be implemented through: 'key actions`, which bring together the activities (ranging from basic research through applied and generic research to development and demonstration) in a coherent whole in order to target them strategically on a common European challenge or problem; research and technological development activities of a generic nature; and activities to encourage the optimum use of, and enhance access to, research infrastructures;(6) Whereas, furthermore, the fifth framework programme should include, in addition to the thematic aspects, horizontal aspects covering cooperation with third States and international organisations, the dissemination and exploitation of the results of research and training activities and the training and mobility of researchers;(7) Whereas this approach presupposes the maintenance and strengthening of the potential for scientific and technological excellence existing within the Community, taking full account of the efforts of its main international partners;(8) Whereas cooperation with all third States and international organisations must be stepped up, in particular in pursuit of the objective of the peaceful use of nuclear energy; whereas it is necessary that the Community continues to play an important international role in the field of nuclear fission safety, in particular with regard to the central and east European countries and the States that have emerged from the former Soviet Union; whereas it is also important to continue, where appropriate, international cooperation activities with regard to third States in the field of controlled thermonuclear fusion;(9) Whereas, under Article 4(1) of the Treaty, Community research and training activities in the nuclear field must aim to complement action in the Member States; whereas Community action must therefore make it possible to bring added value to the efforts undertaken in the Member States;(10) Whereas a financial reference amount, within the meaning of point 2 of the Declaration by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of 6 March 1995 (5), is included in this Decision for the entire duration of the framework programme, without thereby affecting the powers of the budgetary authority as they are defined by the Treaty;(11) Whereas the financial reference amount of the fifth framework programme will need to be revised should new Member States accede before the framework programme expires;(12) Whereas Community participation in the framework programme should correspond to the financial perspective in force for the whole period of the programme; whereas account should be taken of the fact that a new financial perspective will be negotiated during the course of the fifth framework programme; whereas, if the financial reference amount were inconsistent with the amount available for research within the financial perspective then in force, or if there were no financial perspective in force, it would be necessary to decide on a new financial reference amount under the conditions provided for in the Treaty; whereas there should be equivalent arrangements for the research and training programmes; whereas, in the absence of such arrangements, the research and training programmes could not be impelemented since they would have been deprived of a legal base for the expenditures which they foresee;(13) Whereas the criteria that have been laid down to choose the areas covered by the fifth framework programme and the related scientific and technological objectives take into account the abovementioned principles; whereas those criteria should also be consistently applied in the implementation of the fifth framework programme in order to ensure consistency;(14) Whereas the Joint Research Centre (JRC) will implement direct research actions through research and scientific and technical support activities of an institutional character where it has special or even unique expertise and facilities in the Community or where it is entrusted with activities necessary for the framing and implementation of Community policies and tasks incumbent on the Commission pursuant to the Treaty which require the JRC's impartiality; whereas, in addition, the JRC will participate, progressively in a competitive approach, in the context of consortia, in carrying out research and training activities;(15) Whereas the annual report to be submitted to the Council pursuant to Article 7 of the Treaty shall also be submitted by the Commission to the European Parliament; whereas, in accordance with the recommendations to be implemented in respect of transparency and sound and efficient management, arrangements should also be adopted for the systematic examination of the progress of the fifth framework programme and its evaluation;(16) Whereas, in order to ensure consistency between the research activities undertaken under the Euratom Treaty and those carried out under the Treaty establishing the European Community, the Decision concerning the framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities should be adopted at the same time and for the same period as this framework programme;(17) Whereas the Scientific and Technical Committee has been consulted by the Commission and has delivered its opinion,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1 1. A multiannual framework programme for all research activities, including demonstration activities, and training activities in the field of nuclear energy, hereinafter referred to as the 'fifth framework programme`, is hereby adopted for the period 1998 to 2002.2. The fifth framework programme shall cover the area of controlled thermonuclear fusion and energy systems related to nuclear fission, as well as that of industrial and medical uses of radiation and natural sources of radiation.Those areas shall include, in addition to the thematic aspects, horizontal aspects concerning cooperation with third countries and international organisations, the dissemination and exploitation of results of research and training activities, and the stimulation of the training and mobility of Community researchers.3. The criteria for selecting the areas referred to in paragraph 2 and the related objectives are set out in Annex I. They shall apply for the implementation of the fifth framework programme.4. The general outlines of the aforementioned areas, their scientific and technological objectives and the related priorities are set out in Annex II.5. The activities carried out in the fifth framework programme shall be closely coordinated, as appropriate, with the activities in the field of energy research described in the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002), while fully respecting the legally independent nature of these two programmes.Article 2 1. (a) The financial reference amount for the implementation of this framework programme for the period 1998 to 2002 shall be ECU 1 260 million, of which ECU 788 million shall be for controlled thermonuclear fusion and CU 281 million shall be for the JRC.Of this amount:- ECU 310 million is for the period 1998 to 1999,- ECU 950 million is for the period 2000 to 2002.(b) The figure of ECU 950 million shall be deemed to be confirmed if it is consistent with the financial perspective in force in the period 2000 to 2002. In the case of any new financial perspective in force, this condition shall be met only if- the financial perspective indicates the share of expenditure available for research, and- that share permits Community participation of ECU 950 million in the period 2000 to 2002.(c) If the figure of ECU 950 million is not consistent with the financial perspective in force in the period 2000 to 2002, or if there is no financial perspective in force in those years, the Council, acting under the conditions provided for in Article 7 of the Treaty, shall:- set a new financial reference amount,- adapt the amounts deemed necessary for the research and training programmes referred to in Article 3, so as to ensure their consistency with the new financial reference amount.Pending the decisions provided for in the first and second indents, the research and training programmes shall not be implemented beyond the provision in the first indent of the second subparagraph of subparagraph (a).2. The amounts mentioned in paragraph 1 shall be subject to revision should new Member States accede before the framework programme expires.Article 3 1. The fifth framework programme shall be implemented through two research and training programmes, on of which shall be specific to the JRC.Each research and training programme shall specify its precise objectives on the lines of the scientific and technological objectives in Annex II, define the detailed rules for its implementation, fix its duration and provide for the means deemed necessary.The Commission will establish and publish under its own responsibility a detailed manual of operational procedures and guidelines for the selection of research and training activities.2. Implementation of the fifth framework programme may give rise, where necessary, to supplementary programmes. It may also give rise to the conclusion of agreements with third countries or international organisations within the meaning of Article 101 of the Treaty.Article 4 The detailed rules for financial participation by the European Atomic Energy Community in the fifth framework programme shall be those laid down in accordance with the special provisions concerning research and technological development appropriations in the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities, as supplemented by Annex III to this Decision.Article 5 1. The Commission shall continually and systematically monitor each year, with the help of independent qualified experts, the implementation of the fifth framework programme and its research and training programmes in the light of the criteria set out in Annex I and the scientific and technological objectives set out in Annex II. It shall assess, in particular, whether the objectives, priorities and financial resources are still appropriate to the changing situation. Where appropriate, it shall submit proposals to adapt or supplement the framework programme and/or the research and training programmes, taking account of the results of this assessment.2. Before submitting its proposal for a sixth framework programme, the Commission shall have an external assessment conducted by independent highly qualified experts into the implementation of the activities in the areas referred to in Article 1(2), carried out during the five years preceding that assessment, in the light of the criteria set out in Annex I, the scientific and technological objectives set out in Annex II and the implementation of this Decision via the research and training programmes based thereon. The Commission shall communicate the conclusions thereof, together with its comments, to the European Parliament, the Council and the Economic and Social Committee.3. The independent qualified experts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be chosen on the grounds of their expertise and personal aptitude by the Commission, which shall take into account, in a balanced fashion, the various research players.The Commission shall make known the full list of experts and their individual qualifications following their appointment.4. The Commission shall regularly inform the European Parliament and the Council on the overall progress of the implementation of the framework programme and the specific programmes. In particular, the Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council at the beginning of each year. The report shall cover in particular the research and training activities carried out during the preceding year and the work programme for the year in progress.Article 6 Halfway through the term of the fifth framework programme, the Commission shall review progres with the programme and shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council, on the basis of the assessments of the various research and training programmes, a communication accompanied, if appropriate, by a proposal to the Council for the adaptation of this Decision.Done at Brussels, 22 December 1998.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. EINEM(1) OJ C 173, 7.6.1997, p. 30, and OJ C 291, 25.9.1997, p. 16.(2) OJ C 14, 19.1.1998, p. 59.(3) OJ C 355, 21.11.1997, p. 38.(4) OJ L 115, 6.5.1994, p. 31. Decision as amended by Decision 96/253/Euratom (OJ L 86, 4.4.1996, p. 7).(5) OJ C 102, 4.4.1996, p. 4.ANNEX I CRITERIA FOR SELECTING THE AREAS AND OBJECTIVES 1. The European Atomic Energy Community's research policy in the field of nuclear energy is directed towards strengthening the scientific and technological bases of the civil nuclear industry in the Community and encouraging it to become more competitive at international level, while promoting all the research and training activities deemed necessary for the implementation of the policies laid down in the EAEC Treaty. It shall also contribute to promoting the quality of life of the Community's citizens and to the sustainable development of the Community as a whole, including the ecological aspects. Its implementation is based on the twin principles of scientific and technological excellence and relevance to the abovementioned objectives.Moreover, in pursuit of a cost-benefit approach dictated by concern for optimum allocation of European public funding and in accordance with the subsidiarity principle, themes for the Fifth Framework Programme and the related objectives will be selected on the basis that the Community shall take action only if, and insofar as, the objectives cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States.2. In application of the foregoing principles, the Framework Programme shall be defined on the basis of a set of common criteria, divided into three categories:- criteria related to the Community 'value added` and the subsidiarity principle:- need to establish a 'critical mass` in human and financial terms, in particular through the combination of the complementary expertise and resources available in the various Member States,- significant contribution to the implementation of one or more Community policies,- adressing of problems arising at Community level, or questions relating to aspects of standardisation, or questions connected with the development of the European area,so as to select only objectives which are more efficiently pursued at the Community level by means of research activities conducted at that level;- criteria related to social objectives:- improving the employment situation,- promoting the quality of life and health,- preserving the environment,in order to attain major social objectives of Euratom reflecting the expectations and concerns of its citizens;- criteria related to economic development and scientific and technological prospects:- areas which are expanding and create good growth prospects,- areas in which Community undertakings can and must become more competitive,- areas in which prospects of significant scientific and technological progress are opening up, offering possibilities for dissemination and exploitation of results in the medium or long term,in order to contribute to the harmonious and sustainable development of the Community as a whole.3. These criteria will be used, and where necessary supplemented, for the implementation of the fifth framework programme, in order to define the research and training programmes and select the research activities, including demonstration activities, and training activities. The three categories of criteria will apply simultaneously and must all be met, although to a different extent from case to case.ANNEX II BROAD LINES OF THE AREAS' SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL OBJECTIVES Nuclear energy provides more than 35 % of the electricity generated in the European Community. It makes a significant contribution to the polica of diversifying energy supply and to reducing overall emissions of CO2.Efforts to develop the safety and security of nuclear energy systems can strengthen, in the short and medium terms, the Community's industrial competitiveness, through exploiting the European technological advance. In the longer term, technologies with promising prospects require considerable research efforts at Community and world level. Minimising radiation exposure from all sources, including medical exposures and natural radiation, will improve the quality of life and health and will help in addressing environmental problems.I. AREAS AND ORGANISATION OF THE FIFTH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME 1. The fifth framework programme will cover controlled thermonuclear fusion, nuclear fission, as well as industrial and medical uses of radiation and natural sources of radiation.2. With regard to the thematic aspects, the framework programme will centre on:(a) 'key actions`Key actions will be problem-oriented and clearly defined corresponding to the criteria and be specifically targeted to the objectives of each programme and to the desired results, taking into account, where appropriate, the views of users. They will have a clear European focus. The 'key action` is regarded as a cluster of small and large, applied, generic, and, as appropriate, basic research projects directed towards a common European challenge or problem, not excluding global issues.The research activities carried out in this context will integrate the entire spectrum of activities and disciplines needed to achieve the objectives, and range from basic research through development to demonstration. Appropriate links with relevant national and international initiatives (including complementary European RTD frameworks) will be given proper attention;(b) research and technological development activities of a generic natureThese activities, which are essential to achieve the objectives of the programme, will be carried out in a limited number of areas not covered by the key actions. They will complement the key actions. Their main aim is to help the European Community maintain and improve its scientific and technological capability in those areas of research and enabling technologies which should be used widely;(c) enhancing access to, and optimal use of, research infrastrutures.3. The horizontal aspects comprise:- scientific and technological cooperation with third countries and international organisations; the programme (both research and training activities) should be open to participation from entities in third countries so as to facilitate effective cooperation in important areas of research of mutual interest,- dissemination and optimisation of the results of research and training activities,- the training and mobility of researchers. The synergy between research and training will continue to be developed. The mobility of scientists and technologists will be increased and the access to large-scale facilities will be facilitated.4. The activities of the Joint Research Centre (JRC)The direct research actions to be implemented by the JRC will comprise research and scientific and technical support activities of an institutional character. The JRC may provide support where it has special or even unique expertise and facilities in the Community or where it is tasked with activities necessary for the framing and implementation of Community policies and tasks incumbent on the Commission pursuant to the Treaty which require the JRC's impartiality. The JRC will carry out its activities in close cooperation with the scientific community and enterprises in Europe. Exchanges between the JRC and universities, research institutes and industry will be encouraged.The appropriations made available to the JRC constitute a maximum amount. In addition, the JRC may endeavour to secure funds from other sources. The relevant JRC management rules and regulations will apply to these allocations.The JRC is also progressively involved in competitive activities.II. SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL OBJECTIVES (a) Key actions1. Key action: controlled thermonuclear fusion(i) The long-term objective of the fusion activities, embracing all the research activities undertaken in the Member States aimed at harnessing fusion, is the joint creation of prototype reactors for power stations to meet the needs of society: operational safety, environmental compatibility, economic viability.The proposed strategy to achieve the long-term objective includes the development of an experimental reactor (the Next Step) followed by a demonstration reactor (DEMO), accompanied by physics and technology R & D activities, also involving European industry.In the context of this strategy, construction of an experimental reactor is necessary and, in the light of progress to date, seems technically feasible during the next decade. This should take place within the framework of international cooperation, such as the international thermonuclear experimental reactor (ITER).The aim of this key action is to develop further the necessary basis for the possible construction of an experimental reactor. This key action should thus enhance the Community's preparedness, from a scientific, technical, financial and organizational point of view, to decide on and support such a future experimental reactor.(ii) During the period of the fifth framework programme, implementation of the strategy will entail:- Next Step activities: the fusion physics and technology activities needed mainly in the associations, Joint European Torus (JET) and European industry to develop the capacity to construct and experimental reactor and prepare to operate it; Europe will continue to participate in the detailed engineering design activities (EDA), including procurement specifications and licensing preparations for ITER with a view to its possible construction,- concept improvements: structured activities in the field of physics to improve the basic concepts of fusion devices, including from the perspective of preparing the Next Step and the conceptual definition of DEMO,- long-term technology: structured technological activities for the longer term which are essential to make progress with harnessing fusion, in particular to prepare for DEMO and then the prototype reactor.(iii) In the context of this strategy, the contribution of fusion power to safe and clean base-load electricity generation will be investigated in the wider context of studies on the socio-economic aspects of fusion.The full-scale operation of the JET, the main instrument from which data can be extrapolated for the experimental reactor, will be completed. Before the joint undertaking expires, the possible extended use of the JET facilities will be explored. They could be used to obtain further knowledge for the Next Step.As an integral part of this key action, the following activities will also be carried out: coordination, in the context of a keep-in-touch activity, of the Member States' civil research activities on inertial confinement and possible alternative concepts; a fresh assessment of safety and environmental aspects; dissemination of results and the diffusion of information to the public; mobility and training.2. Key action: nuclear fission(i) The aim of this key action is to help ensure the safety of Europe's nuclear installations and to improve the competitiveness of Europe's industry; to ensure the protection of workers and the public from radiation; to support the application of international safeguards on nuclear materials; and to help ensure the safe and effective management and final disposal of radioactive waste.(ii) Research will focus on:- the operational safety of existing installations:measures to maintain and improve the safety of existing installations, including safety aspects relating to prolongation of the life-span of reactors,- safety of the fuel cycle:measures to maintain and improve the safety of the entire cycle, in particular: technological aspects of severe accidents, strategies and methods for the prevention and management of accident and post-accident situations; a scientifically founded approach to the management and disposal of radioactive waste, especially long-lived radioactive waste, and its reduction to a minimum, including by the transmutation of long-lived isotopes into short-lived isotopes, technological and operational reliability of final repositories, including experiments in large-scale facilities; development of best practices and maintaining and updating databases, including on decommissioning of nuclear facilities,- safety and efficiency of future systems:studies on advanced and more efficient fuels, future and innovative systems, facilities and concepts. These studies will cover safety analysis, impact on man and the environment, and the most promising approaches from a technological, economic and competition viewpoint, including safeguards and non-proliferation aspects, in a sustainable development perspective,- safeguards on nuclear materials:technologies and methods of nuclear materials safeguards to meet recent developments: changes in the fuel cycle, the sharp rise in the stock of fissile materials due to nuclear disarmament, the extra obligations arising out of new international agreements, the illicit traffic in fissile materials; scientific and technological cooperation, as appropriate, with the IAEA in Vienna,- radiation protection:radiation protection specific to nuclear installations for the protection of workers and the public, in support of regulatory and operational aspects; the management of nuclear emergencies and the restoration of contaminated environments.(iii) Cooperation with the countries of eastern and central Europe and the new independent States in the area of nuclear fission will focus on: research aimed at helping these countries and States in improving the safety of their reactors; waste management; radiation protection; the effects of long-term radiation damage and the control of fissile materials.Participation of these countries and States will be encouraged through appropriate financial support from the Community, where such participation will make a substantial contribution to the aims of the programme and is thus in the Community's interest. Where appropriate, synergy should by sought with other relevant Community instruments.(b) Research and technological development activities of a generic natureEfforts will be focused on the research needed to consolidate and advance European knowledge and competence in:- radiological protection and health with the emphasis on understanding and awareness of the hazards related to ionising radiation and radioactivity, more especially the effects of low-dose radiation, particularly on humans, and including epidemiological studies,- environmental transfer of radioactivity,- enhancing the safety and efficacity of medical and industrial uses of radiation and better assessment of exposures from sources of natural radiation,- improvements in internal and external dosimetry.(c) Enhancing access to an doptimising use of research infrastructuresThe priority is to make optimal use of, enhance access to and improve the consistency of the European research fabric of infrastructures (large facilities, networks of distribute facilities, infrastructural centres of competence) to the extent that such measures are not undertaken by other activities of the framework programme. To this end, measures are envisaged to help researchers with transnational access to infrastructures which are of Community-wide interest on account of their rarity and/or specialisation.Complementary measures may include, where relevant, support for setting up networks between infrastructure operators and for research projects which enhance access to infrastructures.ANNEX III RULES FOR FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION BY EURATOM The European Atomic Energy Community will contribute financially to the research and technological activities, including demonstration activities, and training activities, hereinafter referred to as 'indirect actions`, carried out under the programmes implementing the framework programme. In addition, it will carry out directly research and technological activities, including demonstration activities, and training activities, hereinafter referred to as 'direct actions`.1. INDIRECT ACTIONS The indirect actions will comprise: shared-cost actions, which will be the principal mechanism for implementing the research and training programmes, as well as training fellowships, support for networks, concerted actions and accompanying measures.(a) Shared-cost actions- Research and technological projects, demonstration projects, combined research/demonstration projects:- research and technological projects: projects designed to obtain new knowledge likely to be useful either to develop new or significantly improve existing products, processes and/or services and/or to meet the needs of Community policies,- demonstration projects: projects designed to prove the viability of new technologies which offer a potential economic advantage but which cannot be commercialised directly,- combined research/demonstration projects: projects with both a research component and a demonstration component,- enhancing access to research infrastructures:In addition to measures in support of research infrastructure within the other indirect actions, support for enhancing access to research infrastructures will be granted towards the additional costs of receiving Community researchers and making facilities available.(b) Training fellowshipsIn the context of the training and mobility of researchers ('Marie Curie fellowships`), fellows will be provided an allowance which will include provision for proper social welfare expenses and a contribution to costs involved in mobility. There will also be a contribution to the eligible costs of the host institution when it is in the Community.(c) Support for research training networks and thematic networks- Research training networks: support will be granted towards the additional eligible costs connected with setting up and maintaining the network,- Thematic networks: networks bringing together, for instance, manufacturers, users, universities, research centres, organisations and research infrastructures around a given scientific and technological objective, so as to facilitate coordination of activities and transfer of knowledge. Support will be granted towards the additional eligible costs of coordinating and implementing the network.(d) Concerted actionsConcerted actions will be designed to coordinate projects already in receipt of funding, in order to exchange experience acquired, to expand the research efforts of the various players so as to reach a critical mass, to disseminate results and to inform users.(e) Accompanying measuresAccompanying measures will contribute to the implementation of the research and training programmes or the preparation of future activities, with a view to enabling them to achieve their strategic objectives. They will also seek to prepare or support the other indirect actions. Measures devoted to the commercialisation of products, processes or services, marketing activities and sales promotion are excluded.The Decisions adopting the research and training programmes may spell out in more detail the indirect actions described above, supplement them or subject them to additional conditions or limitations.The rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in indirect actions are specified in Council Decision 1999/66/Euratom of 22 December 1998 concerning the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in the implementation of the fifth framework programme of the European Atomic-Energy Community (Euratom) (1998-2002) (1). The dissemination of research results will be carried out in accordance with Title II, Chapter 2 of the Treaty.In addition to the direct actions described below, the JRC will progressively compete for funds for the indirect actions of the framework programme.2. DIRECT ACTIONS The direct actions to be implemented by the JRC will comprise research and scientific and technical support activities of an institutional character. The JRC may provide support where it has special or even unique expertise and facilities in the Community or where it is tasked with activities necessary for the framing and implementation of European Atomic Energy Community policies and tasks incumbent on the Commission pursuant to the European Treaty which require the JRC's impartiality. The JRC will carry out its activities in close operation with the scientific community and enterprises in Europe.3. RATES OF PARTICIPATION In the Decisions adopting the research and training programmes implementing the fifth Euratom framework programme there can be no derogations from the financial participation rates set out below, with the exception of duly justified special cases.>TABLE>4. OTHER ACTIONS The rules for participation by the European Atomic Energy Community in the JET Joint Undertaking, Next Step/ITER activities, Contracts of Association and in certain tasks which can only be performed by industry will be specified in the corresponding research and training programme.(1) See page 56 of this Official Journal.


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1999/817/EC, Euratom: Council Decision of 2 December 1999 appointing a Greek member of the Economic and Social Committe

Official Journal L 318 , 11/12/1999 P. 0018 - 0018

COUNCIL DECISIONof 2 December 1999appointing a Greek member of the Economic and Social Committee(1999/817/EC, Euratom)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 258 thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 166 thereof,Having regard to the Council Decision of 15 September 1998 appointing the members of the Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 1998 to 20 September 2002(1),Whereas a member's seat on that Committee has fallen vacant following the resignation of Mr C. Folias, of which the Council was informed on 9 July 1999;Having regard to the nominations submitted by the Greek Government,Having obtained the opinion of the Commission of the European Communities,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole ArticleMr Dimitrios Dimitriadis is hereby appointed a member of the Economic and Social Committee in place of Mr C. Folias for the remainder of his term of office, which runs until 20 September 2002.Done at Brussels, 2 December 1999.For the CouncilThe PresidentE. TUOMIOJA(1) OJ L 257, 19.9.1998, p. 37.


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93/728/CFSP: Council Decision of 20 December 1993 concerning the joint action adopted by the Council on the basis of Article J.3 of the Treaty on European Union on the inaugural conference on the stability pact

Official Journal L 339 , 31/12/1993 P. 0001 - 0002 Finnish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 24 P. 0203  Swedish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 24 P. 0203

COUNCIL DECISION of 20 December 1993 concerning the joint action adopted by the Council on the basis of Article J.3 of the Treaty on European Union on the inaugural conference on the stability pact (93/728/CFSP)THE COUNCIL OF THE  EUROPEAN UNION,  Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles J.3 and J.11 thereof,  Having regard to the conclusions of the European Council on 21 and 22 June 1993 on a pact on stability in Europe and the general approach of the European Council on 29 October 1993 whereby a stability pact to resolve the problem of minorities and to  strengthen the inviolability of frontiers will be a staple component of joint action aimed at promoting stability, reinforcing the democratic process and developing regional cooperation in Central and Eastern Europe,  Having regard to the conclusions of the European Council on 10 and 11 December calling upon the Community to implement the initiative on a pact on stability in Europe as a joint action in accordance with the Treaty on European Union,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:   Article 1  The European Union will convene an inaugural conference on a pact on stability in Europe, to be held in Paris around April 1994, to which the countries principally concerned by the initiative, the countries immediately neighbouring the  countries principally concerned, States likely to make a particular contribution to the initiative, countries with an interest in stability in Europe by virtue of their defence commitments and countries which have association agreements with the Union  (Albania, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, the Holy See, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine and  the United States) will be invited as participants, and representatives of international organizations concerned by the initiative (CSCE, Council of Europe, WEU, NATO and the United Nations). Those countries and organizations would be prepared to  endorse the idea of and arrangements for the conference adopted by the Union at the end of the formal consultations which it is to hold. Any other States participating in the CSCE which accepted that idea and those arrangements would also be invited as  observers.   Article 2  The inaugural conference will put into effect preventive diplomacy aimed at fostering good neigbourly relations and encouraging countries, in particular through the conclusion of appropriate agreements, to consolidate their borders and to  resolve the problems of national minorities which arise. Those agreements, and the complementary arrangements that accompany them, should constitute the basis for a stability pact which would be intended to be forwarded to the CSCE, which would act as  its guardian.   Article 3  The inaugural conference will be preceded by a round of formal consultations held by the Union with all the countries and organizations in the project, with a view to preparing for it.   Article 4  The detailed arrangements which will have to govern the holding of this conference, the negotiation process to be conducted and the stability pact to be concluded are laid down in the reports on the stability pact approved by the European  Council on 10 and 11 December 1993.   Article 5  The inaugural conference will be organized by the host country in close coordination with the Presidency. This Decision entails no operational expenditure.   Article 6  This Decision shall enter into force on this day. It covers the first stage of the joint action, which will end with the meeting of the inaugural conference. In due course the Council will take the necessary measures for continuation of the  joint action.   Article 7  This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal.  Done at Brussels, 20 December 1993.  For the Council The President W. CLAES


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97/255/EC: Council Decision of 14 April 1997 amending Decision 91/116/EEC setting up the European Advisory Committee on statistical information in the economic and social spheres

Official Journal L 102 , 19/04/1997 P. 0032 - 0032

COUNCIL DECISION of 14 April 1997 amending Decision 91/116/EEC setting up the European Advisory Committee on statistical information in the economic and social spheres (97/255/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the draft decision submitted by the Commission,Whereas Article 4 of Decision 91/116/EEC (1) specifies the number of members of which the Committee shall consist;Whereas by reason of the accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden it is necessary to adjust the number of members of the Committee accordingly,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1 Article 4 of Decision 91/116/EEC shall be replaced by the following:'Article 4The Committee shall consist of- four members representing the Commission, one of whom shall be the Member of the Commission responsible for statistical information policy,- the Chairman of the Committee on Monetary, Financial and Balance of Payments Statistics,- the Presidents or Directors-General of the national statistical institutes of the Member States,- two representatives per Member State appointed by the Council, after consulting the Commission, from among leading representatives of the various economic and social categories and scientific circles. With a view to the appointment of these members, each Member State shall provide the Council with a list comprising four candidates. The Council shall take account of the need for the various economic and social categories and the scientific field to be adequately represented.`Article 2 This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Done at Luxembourg, 14 April 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. VAN AARTSEN(1) OJ No L 59, 6. 3. 1991, p. 21.


title: Political and Security Committee Decision EUJUST LEX/2/2009 of 15 December 2009 concerning the appointment of the Head of Mission for the European Union Integrated Rule of Law Mission for Iraq, EUJUST LEX

text:
               19.12.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 338/92

      POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION EUJUST LEX/2/2009
   of 15 December 2009
   concerning the appointment of the Head of Mission for the European Union Integrated Rule of Law Mission for Iraq, EUJUST LEX
   (2009/982/CFSP)
   THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 38 thereof,
   Having regard to Council Joint Action 2009/475/CFSP of 11 June 2009 on the European Union Integrated Rule of Law Mission for Iraq, EUJUST LEX, and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 11 June 2009, the Council adopted Joint Action 2009/475/CFSP on the European Union Integrated Rule of Law Mission for Iraq, EUJUST LEX. That Joint Action expires on 30 June 2010.

               (2)

               Article 9(2) of Joint Action 2009/475/CFSP authorises the Political and Security Committee to take decisions regarding the appointment of the Head of Mission.

               (3)

               The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has proposed that Mr Francisco DÍAZ ALCANTUD be appointed as Head of Mission of EUJUST LEX until 30 June 2010.

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Mr Francisco DÍAZ ALCANTUD is hereby appointed as Head of Mission of the European Union Integrated Rule of Law Mission for Iraq, EUJUST LEX, for the period from 1 January 2010 until 30 June 2010.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall be notified to Mr Francisco DÍAZ ALCANTUD.
   It shall take effect on the day of its notification.

      Done at Brussels, 15 December 2009.

            For the Political and Security Committee

            The President

         O. SKOOG


title: EFTA Surveillance Authority Decision No 339/15/COL of 16 September 2015 authorising Norway to derogate from certain common aviation safety rules pursuant to Article 14(6) of the Act referred to at point 66n of Annex XIII to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency, and repealing Council Directive 91/670/EEC, Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 and Directive 2004/36/EC, as amended) [2016/1812]

text:
               13.10.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 276/14

         EFTA SURVEILLANCE AUTHORITY DECISION
   No 339/15/COL
   of 16 September 2015
   authorising Norway to derogate from certain common aviation safety rules pursuant to Article 14(6) of the Act referred to at point 66n of Annex XIII to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency, and repealing Council Directive 91/670/EEC, Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 and Directive 2004/36/EC, as amended) [2016/1812]
   THE EFTA SURVEILLANCE AUTHORITY,
   Having regard to Article 14(6) and (7) of the Act referred to at point 66n of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, as adapted by Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 163/2011 of 19 December 2011 amending Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement (1) (Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency, and repealing Council Directive 91/670/EEC, Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 and Directive 2004/36/EC (2), as amended),
   Having regard to point CAT.POL.A.210(b)(2), (4) and (5) of Annex IV to the Act referred to at point 66nf of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement (Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 of 5 October 2012 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to air operations pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3), as amended),
   both as adapted to the EEA Agreement by Protocol 1 thereto,
   Having regard to the opinion of the EFTA Transport Committee delivered on 21 August 2015,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Norway has requested to apply a certain derogation from the common aviation safety rules contained in the rules implementing Regulation (EC) No 216/2008.

               (2)

               Pursuant to Article 14(7) of that Regulation, as adapted, the EFTA Surveillance Authority has assessed the need for, and the level of protection emerging from, the derogation requested, based on a recommendation from the European Aviation Safety Agency issued on 26 June 2015 (Doc No 762327). The Authority concludes, based on the mitigation measures described in Norway's notification, that the notified Norwegian derogation fulfils the requirements laid down in Article 14(6) of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008.

               (3)

               Pursuant to Article 14(7) of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 as adapted, a derogation granted to one Member State shall be notified to all Member States, which shall also be entitled to apply that derogation.

               (4)

               Pursuant to Article 1 of Decision No 163/2011 and adaptation (a) set out in point 3 of the Annex thereto, the term ‘Member State(s)’ is to be understood to include, in addition to its meaning in the Regulation, the EFTA States.

               (5)

               The description of the derogation, as well as the conditions attached to it, should be such as to enable other EFTA States within the meaning of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, as adapted, to apply that measure when they are in the same situation, without requiring further approval from the EFTA Surveillance Authority. Nevertheless, the EFTA States within the meaning of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, as adapted, should notify the application of derogations to the EFTA Surveillance Authority, the European Aviation Safety Agency and national aviation authorities, as they may have effects outside that State.

               (6)

               Pursuant to Article 1 of Decision No 163/2011 and adaptation (e) set out in point 3 of the Annex thereto, the European Commission shall communicate the information on a decision taken pursuant to paragraph 14(7) of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 received from the EFTA Surveillance Authority to the EU Member States.

               (7)

               This Decision should therefore be notified to all EFTA States, and to the European Commission for communication to the EU Member States.

               (8)

               The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the EFTA Transport Committee.

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Norway may grant approvals derogating from certain implementation rules under Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, as specified in the Annex to this Decision, provided that the conditions specified in section 2 of the Annex to this Decision are complied with.
   Article 2
   All EFTA States shall be entitled to apply the same measures referred to in Article 1, as specified in the Annex to this Decision, and subject to the notification obligation set out in Article 14(6) Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, as adapted.
   Article 3
   The Decision is addressed to Norway. It is authentic in the English language.
   Article 4
   This Decision shall be notified to Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and to the European Commission.

      Done at Brussels, 16 September 2015.

            For the EFTA Surveillance Authority

         Helga JÓNSDÓTTIR

            College Member

         Markus SCHNEIDER

            Acting Director

      (1)  OJ L 76, 15.3.2012, p. 51.

      (2)  OJ L 79, 19.3.2008, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ L 296, 25.10.2012, p. 1.

      ANNEX

         DEROGATION BY NORWAY FROM REGULATION (EU) NO 965/2012, WITH REGARD TO TAKE-OFF OBSTACLE CLEARANCE AT MO I RANA (ENRA) AND ØRSTA-VOLDA (ENOV)

      1.   Description of the derogation

      Norway may, by derogation from point CAT.POL.A.210(b)(2), (4) and (5) (Take-off obstacle clearance) of Annex IV (Part-CAT) to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (1), as amended, allow the air operator Widerøe Flyveselskap AS to use up to 25 degrees bank angle from a minimum height of 100 feet to 400 feet for their Bombardier Dash 8 aircrafts for operations into two different airports, Mo i Rana (ENRA) and Ørsta-Volda (ENOV).
      2.   Conditions attached to the application of the derogation

      This derogation applies to the air operator Widerøe Flyveselskap AS, on the basis of the additional measures implemented by the air operator to achieve a safety level equivalent to that attained by the application of the common technical requirements and administrative procedures set out in Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 as amended. The additional measures are described in the European Aviation Safety Agency's recommendation, dated 26 June 2015 (Doc No 762327) and relate to: initial and recurrent training of pilots, crew familiarization requirements, visual aids to guide the turns and obstacle lights, weather restrictions, de-ice fluid type restrictions, AFM (2) Supplement 47 covering operating procedures and performance issues, the use of single take-off flap setting (15 degrees) to avoid incorrect take-off of flap settings, use of Flight Data Monitoring program to monitor the initial climb bank angle, use of compliance monitoring program that include yearly audits of the performance and training department, moreover, the continued oversight program of the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority takes into account the mitigating elements and terms of approval of the air operator Widerøe Flyveselskap AS.

         (1)  The Act referred to at point 66nf of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement (Regulation (EU) No 965/2012), as adapted to the EEA Agreement by Protocol 1 thereto.

         (2)  De Havilland Inc. Dash 8 Flight Manual Supplement 47: ‘Operation with 25 degree banked turn (For Norwegian operators only)’.


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2000/787/EC: Council Decision of 23 November 2000 on the signing, on behalf of the European Community, of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the People's Republic of China initialled in Beijing on 19 May 2000 amending the Agreement between them on trade in textile products and amending the Agreement between them initialled on 19 January 1995 on trade in textile products not covered by the MFA bilateral Agreement, and authorising its provisional application

Official Journal L 314 , 14/12/2000 P. 0013 - 0013

Council Decisionof 23 November 2000on the signing, on behalf of the European Community, of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the People's Republic of China initialled in Beijing on 19 May 2000 amending the Agreement between them on trade in textile products and amending the Agreement between them initialled on 19 January 1995 on trade in textile products not covered by the MFA bilateral Agreement, and authorising its provisional application(2000/787/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 Article 300, paragraph 2, first sentence thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas:(1) The Commission has negotiated on behalf of the European Community an Agreement on trade in textile products with the People's Republic of China.(2) The Agreement was initialled on 19 May 2000.(3) The Agreement should be signed on behalf of the European Community.(4) It is necessary to apply this Agreement on a provisional basis pending the completion of the relevant procedures for its formal conclusion, subject to reciprocity,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1Subject to the conclusion thereof, the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the People's Republic of China initialled in Beijing on 19 May 2000 amending the Agreement between them on trade in textile products and amending the Agreement between them initialled on 19 January 1995 on trade in textile products not covered by the MFA bilateral Agreement, both as last amended by the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters initialled on 6 December 1999, shall be signed on behalf of the European Community.Article 2The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the persons empowered to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.Article 3The Agreement shall be applied on a provisional basis pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion, subject to reciprocity(1).Done at Brussels, 23 November 2000.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. Tasca(1) The date of commencement of provisional application will be 24 November 2000.


title: 2010/393/: Commission Decision of 14 July 2010 terminating the anti-subsidy proceeding concerning imports of certain stainless steel fasteners and parts thereof originating in India and Malaysia

text:
               15.7.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 180/28

         COMMISSION DECISION
   of 14 July 2010
   terminating the anti-subsidy proceeding concerning imports of certain stainless steel fasteners and parts thereof originating in India and Malaysia
   (2010/393/EU)
   THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 597/2009 of 11 June 2009 on protection against subsidised imports from countries not members of the European Community (1) (the basic Regulation) and in particular Article 14 thereof,
   After consulting the Advisory Committee,
   Whereas:
   A.   PROCEDURE

               (1)

               On 30 June 2009, the European Commission (Commission) received a complaint concerning the alleged injurious subsidisation of imports of certain stainless steel fasteners and parts thereof originating in India and Malaysia (the countries concerned).

               (2)

               The complaint was lodged by the European Industrial Fasteners Institute (EIFI) on behalf of producers representing a major proportion, in this case more than 25 %, of the total Union production of certain stainless steel fasteners pursuant to Articles 9(1) and 10(6) of the basic Regulation.

               (3)

               The complaint contained prima facie evidence of the existence of subsidisation and of material injury resulting therefrom which was considered sufficient to justify the initiation of an anti-subsidy proceeding.

               (4)

               Prior to the initiation of the proceeding and in accordance with Article 10(7) of the basic Regulation, the Commission notified the governments of the countries concerned that it had received a properly documented complaint alleging that subsidised imports of certain stainless steel fasteners and parts thereof originating in the countries were causing material injury to the Union industry. The governments of the countries concerned were separately invited for consultations with the aim of clarifying the situation as regards the content of the complaint and arriving at a mutually agreed solution. During the consultations no mutually agreed solution was found.

               (5)

               The Commission, after consultation of the Advisory Committee, by a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Union
                   (2), accordingly initiated an anti-subsidy proceeding concerning imports into the Union of certain stainless steel fasteners and parts thereof originating in the countries concerned, currently falling within CN codes 7318 12 10, 7318 14 10, 7318 15 30, 7318 15 51, 7318 15 61 and 7318 15 70.

               (6)

               On the same day, the Commission initiated an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports into the Union of certain stainless steel fasteners and parts thereof originating in the countries concerned (3).

               (7)

               The Commission sent questionnaires to the Union industry and to any known association of producers in the Union, to the exporters/producers in the countries concerned, to any association of exporters/producers, to the importers, to any known association of importers, and to the authorities of the countries concerned. Interested parties were given the opportunity to make their views known in writing and to request a hearing within the time limit set out in the notice of initiation.

         B.   WITHDRAWAL OF THE COMPLAINT AND TERMINATION OF THE PROCEEDING

               (8)

               By its letter of 1 April 2010 to the Commission, EIFI formally withdrew its complaint.

               (9)

               In accordance with Article 14(1) of the basic Regulation, the proceeding may be terminated where the complaint is withdrawn, unless such termination would not be in the Union interest.

               (10)

               The Commission considered that the present proceeding should be terminated since the investigation had not brought to light any considerations showing that such termination would not be in the Union interest. Interested parties were informed accordingly and were given the opportunity to comment. No comments were received indicating that such termination would not be in the Union interest.

               (11)

               The Commission therefore concludes that the anti-subsidy proceeding concerning imports into the Union of certain stainless steel fasteners and parts thereof originating in the countries concerned should be terminated,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The anti-subsidy proceeding concerning imports of certain stainless steel fasteners and parts thereof originating in India and Malaysia, currently falling within CN codes 7318 12 10, 7318 14 10, 7318 15 30, 7318 15 51, 7318 15 61 and 7318 15 70, is hereby terminated.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 14 July 2010.

            For the Commission

            The President

         José Manuel BARROSO

      (1)  OJ L 188, 18.7.2009, p. 93.

      (2)  OJ C 190, 13.8.2009, p. 32.

      (3)  OJ C 190, 13.8.2009, p. 27.