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93/239/EEC: Council Decision of 15 March 1993 concerning the conclusion of the Agreements in the form of exchanges of letters between the European Economic Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway and the Kingdom of Sweden, of the other part, on the provisional application of the Agreements on certain arrangements in the field of agriculture, signed by the said parties in Oporto on 2 May 1992

Official Journal L 109 , 01/05/1993 P. 0001 - 0001

COUNCIL DECISIONof 15 March 1993concerning the conclusion of the Agreements in the form of  exchanges of letters between the European Economic Community, of the one part, and the Republic of  Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway and the Kingdom of  Sweden, of the other part, on the provisional application of the Agreements on certain arrangements  in the field of agriculture, signed by the said parties in Oporto on 2 May 1992 (93/239/EEC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article  113 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, Whereas, during the discussion on the adjustment of the Agreement on the European Economic Area  (EEA) following the decision of the Swiss Confederation not to ratify that Agreement, it proved  possible to negotiate Agreements in the form of exchanges of letters between the European Economic  Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of  Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway and the Kingdom of Sweden, of the other part, on the provisional  application, as from 15 April 1993, of the bilateral agreements on certain arrangements in the  field of agriculture, signed by the same parties in Oporto on 2 May 1992; Whereas the Agreements in the form of exchanges of letters refer to Article 15 of the Free Trade  Agreements between the European Economic Community and each of those countries; Whereas the Agreements in question should be approved, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Article 1The Agreements in the form of exchanges of letters between the  European Economic Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland,  the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway and the Kingdom of Sweden, of the other part, on the  provisional application as from 15 April 1993 of the bilateral agreements on certain arrangements  in the field of agriculture, signed by the said parties in Oporto on 2 May 1992 (1) are hereby  approved by the Community. The texts of the Agreements are attached to this Decision. Article 2The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person empowered to  sign the Agreements in order to bind the Community. Done at Brussels, 15 March 1993. For the CouncilThe PresidentM. JELVED(1) See pages 2, 18, 32, 43 and 59 of  this Official Journal.   COUNCIL DECISIONof 15 March 1993concerning the conclusion of the Agreements in the form of  exchanges of letters between the European Economic Community, of the one part, and the Republic of  Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway and the Kingdom of  Sweden, of the other part, on the provisional application of the Agreements on certain arrangements  in the field of agriculture, signed by the said parties in Oporto on 2 May 1992 (93/239/EEC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article  113 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, Whereas, during the discussion on the adjustment of the Agreement on the European Economic Area  (EEA) following the decision of the Swiss Confederation not to ratify that Agreement, it proved  possible to negotiate Agreements in the form of exchanges of letters between the European Economic  Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of  Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway and the Kingdom of Sweden, of the other part, on the provisional  application, as from 15 April 1993, of the bilateral agreements on certain arrangements in the  field of agriculture, signed by the same parties in Oporto on 2 May 1992; Whereas the Agreements in the form of exchanges of letters refer to Article 15 of the Free Trade  Agreements between the European Economic Community and each of those countries; Whereas the Agreements in question should be approved, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Article 1The Agreements in the form of exchanges of letters between the  European Economic Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland,  the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway and the Kingdom of Sweden, of the other part, on the  provisional application as from 15 April 1993 of the bilateral agreements on certain arrangements  in the field of agriculture, signed by the said parties in Oporto on 2 May 1992 (1) are hereby  approved by the Community. The texts of the Agreements are attached to this Decision. Article 2The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person empowered to  sign the Agreements in order to bind the Community. Done at Brussels, 15 March 1993. For the CouncilThe PresidentM. JELVED(1) See pages 2, 18, 32, 43 and 59 of  this Official Journal.


title: Council Decision of 12 June 2014 appointing the members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for Lithuania and Malta

text:
               14.6.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               C 182/14

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 12 June 2014
   appointing the members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for Lithuania and Malta
   2014/C 182/03
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2062/94 of 18 July 1994 establishing a European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (1), and in particular Article 8 thereof,
   Having regard to the lists of candidates submitted to the Council by the Governments of the Member States and by the employees’ and the employers’ organisations,
   Having regard to the lists of members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               By its Decision of 2 December 2013 (2), the Council appointed the members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the period ending on 7 November 2016.

               (2)

               The employees’ organisation ETUC and the employers’ organisation BUSINESSEUROPE have submitted nominations for several posts to be filled,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The following shall be appointed as members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the period ending on 7 November 2016:
   II.   REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYEES’ ORGANISATIONS

               Country

               Member

               Alternate

               Lithuania

               Ms Inga RUGINIENĖ

               Mr Petras GRĖBLIAUSKAS

   III.   REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYERS’ ORGANISATIONS

               Country

               Member

               Alternate

               Lithuania

               Mr Vaidotas LEVICKIS

               Mr Jonas GUZAVIČIUS

               Malta

               Mr Andrew Agius MUSCAT

               Mr John SCICLUNA

         Article 2
   The Council will appoint the members and alternate members not yet nominated at a later date.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Luxembourg, 12 June 2014.

            For the Council

            The President

         Y. MANIATIS

      (1)  OJ L 216, 20.8.1994, p. 1.

      (2)  Council Decision of 2 December 2013 appointing the members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (OJ C 360, 10.12.2013, p. 8).


title: Council Decision of 7 November 1974 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Syria on the supply of flour of common wheat as food aid

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14. 12 . 74                        Offiaial Journal of the European Communities                           No L 335/21
                                               COUNCIL DECISION
                                               of 7 November 1974
            on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Economic Community and
              the Arab Republic of Syria on the supply of flour of common wheat as food aid
                                                     (74/61 1/EEC)
             THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,
            Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in
            particular Articles 113 , 114 and 228 thereof ;
             Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission ;
             Whereas the European Economic Community has concluded the 1971 Food Aid Con
            vention ;
            Whereas by its letter of 8 August 1973 , the Arab Republic of Syria has requested food aid ;
            Whereas in vie w of the cereal supply situation in that country the latter should be accorded
            under the Com munity food-aid programme for 1973/74, and by way of gift, 8 500 metric
            tons of common wheat, in the form of 5 629 metric tons of flour of common wheat,
            HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :
                                                      Article 1
             The Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic o
             Syria on the supply of flour of common wheat as food aid is hereby concluded on behal
            of the Community.
            The text of the Agreement is annexed to this Decision .
                                                       Article 2
            The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the persons empowered
            to sign the Agreement and to confer on them the necessary powers to bind the Community
             Done at Brussels , 7 November 1974.
                                                                                For the Council
                                                                                The President
                                                                                A. JARROT


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82/279/EEC: Council Decision of 26 April 1982 on the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters concerning an interim extension of the Protocol annexed to the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Guinea Bissau and the European Economic Community on fishing off the coast of Guinea Bissau

Official Journal L 126 , 08/05/1982 P. 0016

*****COUNCIL  DECISION  of 26 April 1982  on the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters concerning an interim extension of the Protocol annexed to the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Guinea Bissau and the European Economic Community on fishing off the coast of Guinea Bissau  (82/279/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Guinea Bissau and the European Economic Community on fishing off the coast of Guinea Bissau (1), and in particular the second paragraph of Article 17 thereof,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,  Whereas the Community and Guinea Bissau have begun the negotiations provided for in the second paragraph of Article 17 of the Agreement in order to determine the amendments or additions to be made to the Annex or to the Protocol referred to in Article 9 of that Agreement;  Whereas the two Parties have agreed to extend the said Protocol for an interim period of three months pending the final outcome of the negotiations,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Article 1  The Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters concerning an interim extension of the Protocol annexed to the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Guinea Bissau and the European Economic Community on fishing off the coast of Guinea Bissau 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 authorized to designate the persons empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the Community.  Done at Luxembourg, 26 April 1982.  For the Council  The President  L. TINDEMANS  (1) OJ No L 226, 29. 8. 1980, p. 34.


title: 2005/507/: Council Decision of 12 July 2005 appointing an alternate United Kingdom member of the Committee of the Regions

text:
               16.7.2005

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 185/30

      COUNCIL DECISION

   of 12 July 2005
   appointing an alternate United Kingdom member of the Committee of the Regions
   (2005/507/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 United Kingdom Government,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 22 January 2002 the Council adopted Decision 2002/60/EC (1) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period 26 January 2002 to 25 January 2006.

               (2)

               A seat as an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the expiry of the mandate of Mr William SPEECHLEY,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   Mr David PARSONS, Councillor, Leicestershire County Council is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr William SPEECHLEY for the remainder of his term of office, which runs until 25 January 2006.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
   It shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 12 July 2005.

            For the Council

            The President

         G. BROWN

      (1)  OJ L 24, 26.1.2002, p. 38.


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2013/361/EU: Decision of the European Central Bank of 21 June 2013 on the paying-up of the European Central Bank’s capital by the national central banks of Member States whose currency is the euro (ECB/2013/19)

Official Journal L 187 , 06/07/2013 P. 0023 - 0024

		Decision of the European Central Bankof 21 June 2013on the paying-up of the European Central Bank’s capital by the national central banks of Member States whose currency is the euro(ECB/2013/19)(2013/361/EU)THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK,Having regard to the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank (hereinafter the "Statute of the ESCB"), and in particular Article 28.3 thereof,Whereas:(1) Decision ECB/2008/24 of 12 December 2008 laying down the measures necessary for the paying-up of the European Central Bank’s capital by the participating national central banks [1] determined how and to what extent the national central banks of the Member States whose currency is the euro (hereinafter "euro area NCBs") were under an obligation to pay up the capital of the European Central Bank (ECB) on 1 January 2009. Decision ECB/2008/24 was supplemented by Decision ECB/2010/27 of 13 December 2010 on the paying-up of the increase of the European Central Bank’s capital by the national central banks of Member States whose currency is the euro [2].(2) In view of the accession of Croatia to the European Union and its national central bank (NCB), Hrvatska narodna banka, joining the European System of Central Banks on 1 July 2013, Decision ECB/2013/17 of 21 June 2013 on the national central banks’ percentage shares in the key for subscription to the European Central Bank’s capital [3] lays down the key for subscription to the ECB’s capital (hereinafter the "capital key") in accordance with Article 29.1 of the Statute of the ESCB and establishes with effect from 1 July 2013 the new weightings assigned to each Union central bank in the capital key (hereinafter the "capital key weightings").(3) The ECB’s subscribed capital will be EUR 10825007069,61 from 1 July 2013.(4) The expansion of the ECB’s capital key requires the adoption of a new ECB decision repealing Decision ECB/2008/24 and Decision ECB/2010/27 with effect from 1 July 2013, and determining how and to what extent the euro area NCBs are under an obligation to pay up the ECB’s capital with effect from 1 July 2013,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1Extent and form of subscribed and paid-up capitalEach euro area NCB shall pay up its subscription to the ECB’s capital in full with effect from 1 July 2013.Taking into account the capital key weightings set out in Article 2 of Decision ECB/2013/17, each euro area NCB shall have a total subscribed and paid-up capital of the amount shown next to its name in the following table:euro area NCB | EUR |Nationale Bank van België/Banque Nationale de Belgique | 261705370,91 |Deutsche Bundesbank | 2030803801,28 |Eesti Pank | 19268512,58 |Central Bank of Ireland | 120276653,55 |Bank of Greece | 210903612,74 |Banco de España | 893420308,48 |Banque de France | 1530028149,23 |Banca d’Italia | 1348471130,66 |Central Bank of Cyprus | 14429734,42 |Banque centrale du Luxembourg | 18824687,29 |Central Bank of Malta | 6873879,49 |De Nederlandsche Bank | 429352255,40 |Oesterreichische Nationalbank | 209680386,94 |Banco de Portugal | 190909824,68 |Banka Slovenije | 35397773,12 |Národná banka Slovenska | 74486873,65 |Suomen Pankki | 134836288,06 |Article 2Adjustment of paid-up capital1. Given that each euro area NCB has already paid up its full share in the ECB’s subscribed capital as applicable until 30 June 2013 under Decision ECB/2008/24 and Decision ECB/2010/27, each of them shall either transfer an additional amount to the ECB or receive an amount back from the ECB, as appropriate, in order to arrive at the amounts shown in the table in Article 1.2. All transfers pursuant to this Article shall be made in accordance with Decision ECB/2013/18 of 21 June 2013 laying down the terms and conditions for transfers of the European Central Bank’s capital shares between the national central banks and for the adjustment of the paid-up capital [4].Article 3Entry into force and repeal1. This Decision shall enter into force on 1 July 2013.2. Decision ECB/2008/24 and Decision ECB/2010/27 are repealed with effect from 1 July 2013.3. References to Decision ECB/2008/24 and Decision ECB/2010/27 shall be construed as being made to this Decision.Done at Frankfurt am Main, 21 June 2013.The President of the ECBMario Draghi[1] OJ L 21, 24.1.2009, p. 69.[2] OJ L 11, 15.1.2011, p. 54.[3] See page 15 of the Official Journal.[4] See page 17 of this Official Journal.--------------------------------------------------


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91/679/EEC: Council Decision of 19 December 1991 adopting the work programme for the implementation of the specific programme of research and technological development in the field of industrial and materials technologies ( 1991 to 1994 )

Official Journal L 375 , 31/12/1991 P. 0018 - 0032

COUNCIL DECISION of 19 December  1991 adopting the work programme for the implementation of the specific programme of research and  technological development in the field of industrial and materials technologies (1991 to 1994)  (91/679/EEC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Decision 91/506/EEC of 9 September 1991 adopting a specific programme of  research and technological development in the field of industrial and materials technologies (1991  to 1994) (1), and in particular Article 6 (4) thereof, Having regard to the proposal of the Commission, Whereas Article 5 (2) of the abovementioned Decision provides that a work programme shall be drawn  up setting out the detailed objectives and types of projects to be undertaken, and the financial  arrangements to be made for them; Whereas the first indent of Article 7 (1) of the said Decision provides that the procedure laid  down in Article 6 thereof shall apply to the preparation and updating of the work programme; Whereas, in conformity with this procedure, a draft work programme was submitted to the Committee  assisting the Commission and whereas the former did not deliver a favourable opinion within a time  limit which the Chairman laid down, and, following this same procedure, it is incumbent upon the  Commission to submit to the Council a proposal on the measures to be taken, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Sole Article The work programme set out in the Annex is hereby adopted. Done at Brussels, 19 December 1991. For the CouncilThe PresidentP. DANKERT       (1)OJ N° L 269, 25. 9. 1991, p. 30.   ANNEX I. BACKGROUND This programme is a direct follow-up to the Brite/Euram and Raw  Materials-Recycling programmes. Its general objective is to contritube to the rejuvenation of  European manufacturing industry by strengthening its scientific base through research and  technological development. Research and technological development effort will be directed towards  integration of all aspects of the life cycle of materials and products and will also take account  of the more severe constraints as regards acceptability of technological developments. These will  include protection of the environment, working conditions, the continuous adaptation of the skills  of the workforce to technological change, and new methods of management and organization to ensure  a smooth and effective relationship between technology and the working world. The present work programme is prepared in compliance with Article 5 (2) of Decision 91/506/EEC. It  includes the following sections: - detailed objectives and research tasks, - implementation: call for proposals, types of projects, financial arrangements. While a single research proposal need address only one element of the life cycle, it is to be  expected that preference will be given to proposals anticipating results arising from a  multidisciplinary approach with a breadth of eventual applications. Particular attention will be  paid to initiatives which provide the widest accessibility of results to potential exploiters and  eventual users, taking account of the legitimate rights for the protection of intellectual and  industrial property. II. DETAILED OBJECTIVES AND RESEARCH TASKS AREA 1: MATERIALS - RAW MATERIALS The focus is on improving the performance of both advanced and traditional materials at a cost  which permits competitive industrial exploitation over a broad range of applications. This extends  to impriving the technologies to ensure the supply of raw material resources and for recycling, so  promoting an integrated approach to the whole life cycle of materials. It also includes the cost  effective use of new materials in a broad range of products and applications and their diffusion to  new application fields. RAW MATERIALS AND RECYCLING 1.1. RAW MATERIALS 1.1.1. Exploration technology Objectives To provide new or improved low-cost tools and better geological concepts for use in the mining  industry in exploration. To improve the know-how and hardware in this field and  detection-monitoring techniques and mapping of polluted mine areas. Research tasks 1.1.1.1. To develop and test advanced approaches for the exploration and the discovery of deposits  and evaluation of known targets. 1.1.1.2. To refine deposit models and exploration concepts. 1.1.1.3. To refine methods and techniques for the calculation of ore reserves. 1.1.1.4. To develop and improve integrated systems based on multidata analysis. 1.1.1.5. To develop and test new and improved cost effective geophysical and geochemical  exploration methods such as transient electromagnetic measurements (TEM), optical spectrometry and  analysis of platinum group elements (PGE). 1.1.1.6. To apply and assess recently developed exploration techniques such as ground geophysical  like georadar, seismic methods and airborne systems and to evaluate their potential for broader  application. 1.1.1.7. To develop advanced exploration equipment like miniaturization of instruments such as  spectrometers and downhole logging tools, and to develop more cost-effective drilling techniques. 1.1.1.8. To develop and test exploration techniques for environmental monitoring, detection and  mapping of polluted areas around mines and quarries (see also 1.1.2.7. and 1.2.2.8.). 1.1.2. Mining technology Objectives To develop techniques which can bring about an increase in productivity, such as an amelioration in  the operating costs of mining operations, having regard to environmental and safety aspects and the  ability to assess the social and economic impact of mining and quarrying. Research tasks 1.1.2.1. To develop techniques and systems for rock cutting and continuous quarrying and mining. 1.1.2.2. To develop specialized techniques to improve safety and working conditions, and  environmental protection. 1.1.2.3. To develop selective exploitation methods minimizing waste production (see also 1.1.3.6). 1.1.2.4. To develop new concepts for open pit mining as well as new concepts to optimize and  integrate mining unit operations such as backfilling, drilling, blasting and transportation. 1.1.2.5. To improve the modelling and practical technologies for supporting systems, rock  reinforcement and stability. 1.1.2.6. To develop multidata analysis and advanced modelling and simulation for computer aided  management and planning of mining operations. 1.1.2.7. To develop simulation and modelling, and experimental techniques to optimize the  rehabilitation of redundant sites of mines including their use for waste disposal (see also  1.1.1.8). 1.1.2.8. To develop techniques which assess the social and economic consequences of placing  environmental constraints on mines and quarries (see also 1.1.1.8). 1.1.3. Mineral processing Objectives To improve existing processes and to develop innovative technologies to be applied to full scale  operations based on laboratory scale research and to optimize methods and techniques used in the  various treatments of mineral concentrates, tailings and residues of mines and metallurgical plants  in order to reduce production costs of new and existing plants and alleviate environmental  problems. Research tasks 1.1.3.1. To characterize industrial minerals and stones in order to improve their processing  technology and suitability for alternative uses. 1.1.3.2. To improve physical and chemical mineral separation techniques. 1.1.3.3 To improve techniques for mineral processing and extractive metallurgy such as hydro-,  biohydro-, and electro and pyrometallurgy (including slag chemistry). 1.1.3.4. To develop technologies which will reduce emissions and energy consumption and increase  the range of acceptability of feed materials and stone processing plants. 1.1.3.5. To develop methods and techniques for the fixation and stabilization of metals and toxic  compounds in final residues, mining wastes, slags and tailings. 1.1.3.6. To develop new process routes and equipment which optimize quality yield, and minimize  production of waste (see also 1.1.2.3.). 1.1.3.7. To develop instrumentation, particularly sensors, for monitoring processes, materials and  product quality. 1.1.3.8. To develop methematical models and simulations processing and extractive metallurgy unit  processes and their integration into operating plants. To develop expert and automated systems. 1.2. RECYCLING 1.2.1. Recycling and recovery of industrial waste including non-ferrous metals Objectives To develop new technologies for physical and/or chemical treatment of residues, scraps and  industrial waste in order to improve the recovery rates and minimize environmental problems.  Research in this respect will cover pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy and refining techniques applied  to processing of complex residues, alloys and multi-element scraps. Research tasks 1.2.1.1. To characterize, identify, classify and quantify secondary materials and used non-ferrous  metals airising from industrial activities. To develop quality contol methods for secondary  materials before recycling, utilization or controlled disposal. 1.2.1.2. To optimize existing separation, concentration and recycling processes at industrial  level, in respect to energy saving, flexibility of feed, concentration and reduction of emissions. 1.2.1.3. To develop new separation, concentration and recycling processes for more efficient  recovery of valuable materials from scraps and industrial wastes including linings of refractory  materials avoiding external contamination. 1.2.1.4. To develop cost effective pyrometallurgical processes such as plasma and laser processes  capable of accepting fluctuations of feed concentrations to recover basic, special and precious  metals originating from industrial sectors, metal industry wastes, complex residues, spent  catalysts, used goods and equipment. 1.2.1.5. To develop cost effective biohydrometallurgical, photocatalytic and hydrometallurgical  processes to treat slags, residues, industrial liquid effluents and wastes for recovery of metals,  salts and valuable materials, and decontamination to minimize pollution. 1.2.1.6. To develop advanced technologies for reduction and refining secondary products and wastes  e.g. by: fluid-bed technology, aqueous electrolysis, vacuum distillation, plasma technology,  molten-salt electrolysis, and chloride technology. 1.2.1.7. To develop technologies which recover and recycle metals from materials containing organic  and metalplastic compound structures while minimizing environmental damage. 1.2.1.8. To develop computer bases models to assess the economic viability and availability of  secondary materials for recycling and metallurgical models to predict the effect of multiple  recycling on the characteristics and processibility of raw materials. 1.2.2. Recycling, recovery and reuse of advanced materials. Objectives To improve recycling technologies seeking to reuse advanced materials waste in order to enhance the  quality of the new products or compounds having a high level of quality and economic value. Research tasks 1.2.2.1. To characterize, classify and quantify advanced materials wastes and to develop quality  control methods for secondary materials before recycling, reuse or controlled disposal. 1.2.2.2. To develop analytical and marking techniques for identification. To develop safe,  cost-effective technologies for the recycling of residues and scraps, originating from organic and  inorganic composite and other advanced materials. 1.2.2.3. To develop models to access the economic viability and availability of advanced materials  for recycling and to predict the effects of multiple recycling on the physical characteristics and  processibility of the initial materials. NEW AND IMPROVED MATERIALS AND THEIR PROCESSING 1.3. STRUCTURAL MATERIALS 1.1.3. Metals and metal matrix composites Objectives To secure the advances needed to exploit fully the potential of new alloys, composites and their  processing; and, in particular, the technologies to address the problems associated with series  production. Additionally, to develop high temperature resistant superalloys, intermetallics,  metallic powders, metal glasses, hard metals, wear resistant alloys and coatings which are required  for specific applications with complex design specifications. Research tasks 1.3.1.1. To develop cost-effective technologies for the synthesis and production of metallic  materials and alloys aimed at a broader range of final products with high quality and performance. 1.3.1.2. To develop alloys, structural intermetallics and metal matrix composite systems with  specific performance properties, such as improved stiffness, increased strength-to-weight ratio,  environmental and high temperature resistance. 1.3.1.3. To improve performance through the control of powder morphology and interface properties  of metal matrix composites. 1.3.1.4. To develop thin or thick coating systems with improved functional properties for metallic  substrates. 1.3.1.5. To apply computer simulation techniques linking micro and macro structural modelling. 1.3.1.6. To develop techniques for assessing the long term stability and behaviour of metallic  materials. 1.3.2. Ceramics, ceramic matrix composites and advanced glasses Objectives To advance the understanding and technologies of areas of critical importance such as quality,  processing and reliability with particular emphasis on economic processing and tough, defect-free  products. Research tasks 1.3.2.1. To develop high temperature materials with increased strength, toughness, ductility and  resistance to corrosion and erosion. 1.3.2.2. To optimize powders as starting materials. 1.3.2.3. To develop cost-effective and high-yield processing techniques for high quality materials  and which permit their diffusion into new application fields. 1.3.2.4. To improve consistency and reliability of components including long term in-service  stability. 1.3.2.5. To improve thermal schock restistance, creep resistance, thermal insulation and high  temperature oxidation and corrosion behaviour 1.3.2.6. To develop prohabilistic design methodologies for high performance engineering  components. 1.3.2.7. To develop surface treatment technologies to aid manufacture and use in services.. 1.3.2.8. To apply computer simulation techniques linking micro and macrostructural modelling. 1.3.2.9. To develop techniques for assessing the long term stability and behaviour of ceramic  materials. 1.3.3. Polymers and polymer matrix composites Objectives To achieve a better understanding of the performance structure capabilities of these materials and  to extend the understanding of the relationship between materials properties and their process  routes. Such advances could come about by innovative design and processing practices. To respond to  environmental concerns with new technical thermoplastics which retain their mechanical properties  at higher temerpature, and which can be produced through the lower cost thermal processing routes. Research tasks 1.3.3.1. To develop cost-effective polymeric materials, composites and fibres and adhesives for a  broader range of application fields which have improved material properties such as resistance to  aggressive environments, temperature, pressure, impact loading and solvents. 1.3.3.2. To develop polymeric materials with specific properties which minimise environmental  impact, such as biodegradability, recyclability and reusability. 1.3.3.3. To develop cost-effective and high-yield processing techniques for high quality  materials. 1.3.3.4. To investigate new types of composites such as molecular and self-reinforcing composites. 1.3.3.5. To assess composite fibre/matrix interfaces through development of non intrusive  techniques. 1.3.3.6. To develop intelligent pre-impregnated semi-finished products for composite components,  with applications where high strength and high toughness are required. 1.3.3.7. To develop intelligent process design and control techniques for polymeric materials and  their composites. 1.3.3.8. To apply specific treatments for upgrading low-cost polymeric material into tailor-made  high performance components. 1.3.3.9. To apply mathematical modelling for material, product and process optimization. 1.3.3.10 To develop combined and fully integrated transformation techniques. such as injection  moulding, lamination, and multi-layer and sandwich formation, for innovative high performance  structural materials. 1.4. FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR MAGNETIC, SUPERCONDUCTING, OPTICAL, ELECTRICAL AND BIOMATERIAL  APPLICATIONS 1.4.1. Magnetic materials Objectives To meet the requirement for new materials with improved magnetic properties, which are easily  processed, as advanced magnetic materials including hard, semi-hard and soft magnets and their  integration into components and systems. Research tasks 1.4.1.1. To develop advanced magnetic materials, such as the new rare-earth types, with  cost-efficient processing. 1.4.1.2. To develop materials and their processing with improved high temperature magnetic  performance and to develop improved permanent magnetic bulk materials with increased energy product  and improved volumetric efficiency for specific applications such as electric motors and other  electrical devices. 1.4.1.3. To improve the structural capability of magnetic materials through innovative design of  their synthesis, processing and control of composition. 1.4.1.4. To improve functional capabilities of magnetic materials through multilayer formation. 1.4.2. High temperature superconducting materials Objectives To develop high critical temperature and high-current and flux density superconductors for power  applications capable of being combined with other materials at low processing temperatures. To  understand the new superconducting materials and their intrinsic properties. Research tasks 1.4.2.1. To develop reliable and cost-effective processing for the manufacture on high-current  superconductor material components such as wires, cables and layers. 1.4.2.2. To establish a design methodology for increased component reliability, specially for the  preparation of wires, cables, thin and thick-layers. 1.4.2.3. To develop processing routes such as sol-gel, mixing, sintering, spraying techniques for  the preparation of well characterized and controlled powders for superconductors. 1.4.2.4. To increase the understanding of basic property/structure/stoichiometry relationships,  including electrical and magnetic properties, as a function of phase segregation, anisotropy and  grain boundary effects. 1.4.3. Electrical and ionic conducting materials Objectives To advance the synthesis/processing technology for electrically conducting materials and conducting  material matrices which are at an early stage of technological development. The open up application  areas such as electric wires, energy storage and acoustic devices. To develop the materials  necessary for fuel cell systems for the production of clean electricity. To better understand the  limits of present technology and the means by which the limits can be surpassed by new processing  methods. Research tasks 1.4.3.1. To develop electrical materials with better conductivity, higher strength and fatigue  properties, corrosion and thermal resistance and spark erosion behaviour. 1.4.3.2. To develop solid ionic conductor for solid electrolytes in energy conversion devices. 1.4.3.3. To develop conducting polymeric materials systems containing inorganic fillers for  high-volume or for use in packaging and joining. 1.4.3.4. To establish the relationship between polymeric material structures and their electrical  and acoustic properties. 1.4.3.5. To develop age-hardened alloys and multi-layered composite materials which combine high  electrical and thermal conductivity or electron emissivity together with improved mechanical  properties and corrosion resistance. 1.4.4. Optical materials Objectives To address the outstanding problems which include the availability of ultra-pure materials with low  optical losses for transmission systems, and materials processing including materials fabrication  by chemical vapour deposition processing for 2 or 3 dimensions. Research tasks 1.4.4.1. To develop new glass types with variable light transmission properties along with cost  effective technologies for their application. 1.4.4.2. To develop and characterize non-linear optical materials, including organic materials and  intermediate products. 1.4.4.3. To develop active coatings such as magnetic, piezoelectric and chemical dye surface layers  for sensors. 1.4.4.4. To optimize electroluminiscent, electrochromic, photochromic and thermochromic phenomena  for producing optical materials with controllable light transmission and generation. 1.4.5. Biomaterials Objectives To meet the requirements for new biomaterials including metal alloys, ceramics, composites,  glasses, polymers and adhesives for applications such as orthopaedic and dental implants, soft  tissue and body fluid replacements, internal or external devices of permanent or temporary nature.  To develop technologies for cost-effective operations for item manufacturing, clinical procedures  and rehabilitative systems. Research tasks 1.4.5.1. To develop special and medical grade materials with biocompatible and biofunctional  properties for devices and load-bearing implants. 1.4.5.2. To develop techniques for innovative design, modelling and clinical testing of new  structures and complex shapes components and devices combining all aspects of reliable  bio-operational ability: human tissues and implant compatibility. 1.4.5.3. To develop surface treatment techniques for medical devices to prevent erosion and  corrosion and improved bio-integration properties. 1.5. MASS COMMODITY MATERIALS 1.5.1. Packaging materials Objectives To improve the technologies needed for cost effective processing including automation and on-line  control, including the introduction of natural materials, the substitution of toxic materials and  the improved recycling of materials systems. Research tasks 1.5.1.1. To develop environmental friendly packaging materials which are reusable, recyclable or  degradable, and non toxie in use and disposal. 1.5.1.2. To improve current processing methods for increased productivity and for high added value  packaging products. 1.5.2. New construction industry materials Objectives To improve materials currently used for civil construction and to develop new materials, including  composites, able to combine functional and structural characteristics. Research tasks 1.5.2.1. To develop new material technologies aiming at improved thermal insulation, sound  shielding and mechanical integrity. 1.5.2.2. To develop introduction of novel production and assembly methods allowing a high degree of  automation. 1.5.2.3. To investigate the degradation of construction materials and systems exposed to air,  water, pollution, ultra violet radiation, temperature and humidity. 1.5.2.4. To develop structural adhesives which act as binders and reinforcement for hybrid  prefabricated systems. 1.5.2.5. To develop techniques for the use of metallic or organic materials as reinforcement for  concrete, glasses and ceramics, leading to systems with high corrosion resistance, good thermal and  sound insulation and increased fire security. AREA 2: DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING The objective is to improve the capability of industry to design and manufacture products which  are, at the same time, of high quality, easy to maintain, highly competitive and environmentally  and socially acceptable. 2.1. DESIGN OF PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES 2.1.1. Innovative design tools and techniques Objectives To develop design tools such as decision support systems to promote more efficient design methods,  more economic manufacture, assembly and dismantling, and reliable and ergonomic products. Research tasks 2.1.1.1. To develop decision support systems for design in the areas of materials and standardized  components which incorporate mathematical modelling, production characteristics, product  performance and anthropometric data. 2.1.1.2. To establish methods for validation and certification of design support, modelling and  analysis tools. 2.1.1.3. To develop techniques for minimizing the 'design to product` time based on value analysis,  modelling, simulation and rapid prototyping techniques. 2.1.1.4. To develop a methodology for modelling of the whole engineering process from conceptual to  detailed desing, including representation of functional tolerancing, and to validate the approach. 2.1.2. Design methodologies for complex components Objectives To develop approaches for the incorporation of multi-functional components in product design. To  advance the capability of high precision and micro-engineering systems together with design for  micro-miniaturization. Research tasks 2.1.2.1. To establish new approaches to, and applications for, the design of multi-functional  components. 2.1.2.2. To develop multi-disciplinary approaches to the design of integrated systems such as  mechatronics, optomatronics, and multi-component systems. 2.1.2.3. To develop design methodologies for high precision and micro-engineering systeme relating  to mechanics and materials behaviour at micro-structural level. 2.1.3. Maintainability and reliability Objectives To develop the support tools, including sensor systems, for improved product performance,  reliability and maintainability. To advance the capability and applicability of mathematical  modelling to support desing, including the integration of modelling techniques with defect and  failure mode analysis needed for reliability and predictive maintenance. Research tasks 2.1.3.1. To improve design methods and modelling capabilities for products and processes with  respect to quality, reliability, durability, maintainability and safety. 2.1.3.2. To develop reliability support systems which provide information on component behaviour  based on the analysis of their deterioration and failure. 2.1.3.3. To develop techniques for predictive maintenance including condition monitoring and  vibration analyses. 2.1.3.4. To develop integrated system design incorporating sensors with improved performance and  reliability. 2.1.3.5. To develop techniques for minimizing noise and vibration generated by products and  manufacturing equipment. 2.2. MANUFACTURING 2.2.1. Tools, techniques and systems for high quality manufacturing Objectives To develop skill supporting technologies to make human skills and judgement more effective in the  manufacturing process. To develop innovative tools and techniques for high quality and cost  effective manufacturing systems to give better process control, higher precision and faster  operation and the integration of new processing technologies with established manufacturing  processes. Research tasks 2.2.1.1. To develop improved models to exploit knowledge based systems for manufacturing  processes. 2.2.1.2. To improve systems, which may include robotics, for workpiece fixturing, transport and  safe handling in manufacturing. 2.2.1.3. To develop cost-effective manufacturing processes such as cutting, machining, grinding,  forming, joining and bonding to improve productivity, quality and precision. 2.2.1.4. To develop cost effective high power beam processes, fibre optics for beam delivery  systems, and associated acoustical and opitcal inspection and test techniques. 2.2.1.5. To develop and integrate technologies relating to high quality surface treatments within  the manufacturing process. 2.2.1.6. To develop flexible and economic manufacturing systems for small batches of a large number  of variants. 2.2.2. Manufacturing techniques for industrial use of advanced materials Objectives To develop cost-effective and efficient manufacturing techniques for advanced materials to help  realise their full potential. Research tasks 2.2.2.1. To improve and extend the capability for net and near net shape forming of advanced  materials, including the automation of pre-formed manufacture. 2.2.2.2. To develop cost-effective machining techniques for difficult and advanced materials  associated wherever possible with process modelling. 2.2.2.3. To develop and automate equipment for the economic manufacture of composites and  ceramics. 2.2.2.4. To improve assembly and joining technologies for advanced materials and components. 2.2.2.5. To develop non-destructive tests and quality assurance techniques for adhesive bonds and  composite materials. 2.2.2.6. To develop and extend surface treatment and surface finishing techniques suitable for  advanced materials and methods for their inspection. 2.2.3. Integrated approach to chemical and process engineering Objectives To tailor manufacturing technology to the requirement of chemical engineering and to integrate  design with process control. To advance the understanding needed to design and control chemical  processes with increasing complexity to include avoidance and prevention of pollution. Research tasks 2.2.3.1. To improve the design and control of chemical and biochemical reactors for increased  flexibility, productivity and better product quality 2.2.3.2. To develop techniques to combine individual chemical process steps in material synthesis,  material processing and particle technology through a better understanding of basic chemical and  physical phenomena. 2.2.3.3. To develop innovative separation techniques (see also 1.1.3.2.). 2.2.3.4. To model chemical reactions which are important to manufacturing processes such as  reaction injection moulding, etching, deposition and bonding. 2.2.3.5. To develop models of multi-phase systems and interfacial phenomena for process design and  control 2.2.3.6. To develop a better understanding of processes in which reactions, catalysis and transport  phenomena are strongly coupled, and where the product quality depends strongly on the coupling. 2.2.3.7. To optimize chemical engineering processes through an integrated approach to process  design, modelling and control for recycling, environmental protection and process safety 2.3. ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR THE WHOLE PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE 2.3.1. Design integrating strategies Objectives To develop new and more holistic approaches to support the integration of engineering tasks for the  whole product life cycle, such as simultaneous engineering concepts which bring together design,  engineering and manufacturing. Research tasks 2.3.1.1. To develop design optimization strategies and constraint modelling techniques for the  whole product life cycle, including recycling and disposal. 2.3.1.2. To develop systematic approaches in the context of the extended enterprise to reduce  design to product lead time, and increase manufacturing flexibility. 2.3.1.3. To extend multi-disciplinary approaches such as simultaneous engineering for integrating  engineering tasks and engineering management tasks. 2.3.1.4. To extend novel design, redesign and costing practices, taking account of whole product  life cycle, including recycling or disposal. 2.3.2. Engineering Objectives To bring an integrated approach making full use of new materials, new design and manufacturing  technologies and process and product control to traditional manufacturing industries, with  particular attention to new requirements for environmental control and improved working  conditions. Research tasks 2.3.2.1. To extend the field of application for flexible manufacturing techniques taking full use  of new materials and new technologies. 2.3.2.2. To develop new design and engineering methods for ease of manufacture, assembly, use and  dismantling of products, including ergonomic such as innovative approaches to prefabrication and  modular design. 2.3.2.3. To develop interactive engineering techniques that will improve working conditions and  ergonomics. 2.3.2.4. To develop engineering methodologies for extending the application of the total quality  concept throughout the whole product cycle. 2.3.3. Human factors in engineering and manufacturing management Objectives To accelerate the take up of new technology by developing new management techniques which allow  identification and reconciliation of potential areas of conflict between new technologies and human  resources. To improve methods for the evaluation of the performance of products and processes and  their linkage to the overall business. Research tasks 2.3.3.1. To develop strategies for improving the management and organization of design, manufacture  and construction so as to make the best use of available resources and new technologies. 2.3.3.2. To develop management supoort systems for the evaluation, control, forecasting and  measurement of production requirements and resources within industry. 2.3.3.3. To develop techniques for quantifying, evaluating and matching human skills and experience  with specific job requirements. AREA 3: AERONAUTICS The objective is to strengthen the technology base of the European aeronautical industry and to  contribute to the knowledge base which supports actions to minimize environmental impact and  enhance the safety and efficiency of aircraft operations. 3.1. ENVIRONMENT RELATED TECHNOLOGIES Objectives To provide new or improved tools and techniques for analysis, prediction and control of air vehicle  exterior noise, interior noise and exhaust emissions. Research tasks 3.1.1. To develop improved tools and techniques for prediction and control of exterior noise from  advanced propellers, prop-fans and helicopter rotors. 3.1.2. To develop and evaluate cost effective for reducing aircraft interior noise. 3.1.3. To develop low emission combustor technology. 3.2. TECHNOLOGIES OF AIRCRAFT OPERATION Objectives To provide new or improved tools and techniques for monitoring the health of aircraft systems,  designing structures resistant to fatigue, crash and fire, and for integration of the air vehicle  in future advanced ATC systems. Research tasks 3.2.1. To develop and validate improved design tools for treating acoustic fatigue. 3.2.2. To develop improved techniques for health and usage monitoring. 3.2.3. To develop improved techniques for crashworthiness analysis. 2.3.4. To develop improved techniques for fire risk analysis and detection. 2.3.5. To develop improved flight management/ATC interface techniques. 3.3. AERODYNAMICS AND AEROTHERMODYNAMICS Objectives To advance CFD techniques, laminar flow technology, tools for analysis of propulsion integration  and techniques for analysis of the aerothermodynamics of turbomachinery. Research tasks 3.3.1. To develop and validate new and improved CFD tools for flow solution, post processing and  aerodynamic design optimization. 3.3.2. To develop improved techniques for natural and hybrid laminar flow control. 3.3.3. To develop improved experimental means for study of propulsion system integration. 3.3.4. To develop improved techniques for analysis of wing-mounted, ducted propulsion systems. 3.3.5. To develop improved tools for analysis of helicopter rotor/fuselage interaction. 3.3.6. To develop improved tools for analysis of axial and mixed flow compressor  aerothermodynamics. 3.3.7. To develop improved tools for analysis of turbine aerothermodynamics. 3.3.8. To develop improved turbulence models (focused fundamental research only). 3.4. AERONAUTICAL STRUCTURES AND MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES Objectives To advance techniques for realization of large pressurized composite fuselage structures. Research tasks 3.4.1. To develop design concepts for pressurized fuselage structures of composite and/or metal  laminate. 3.5. AVIONIC SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES Objectives To provide new or improved techniques for design of modular, high integrity airborne information  processing and sensing systems and for analysis and design of man-machine interaction on the flight  deck. Research tasks 3.5.1. To develop techniques and tools for integration and evaluation of complex, flight critical,  fault tolerant avionic equipments and systems. 3.5.2. To develop and evaluate new and improved techniques for electronic and/or optical sensing  and date processing, including standardization issues. 3.5.3. To develop improved techniques and architecture for flight critical signal processing and  data fusion. 3.5.4. To develop advanced flight deck concepts and related techniques for optimizing man-machine  interaction. 3.5.5. To develop improved techniques for design and analysis of the helicopter cockpit and its  functioning. 3.6. MECHANICAL, UTILITY AND ACTUATION TECHNOLOGIES Objectives To provide new or improved techniques for design of key equipment components of the air vehicle  system. Research tasks 3.6.1. To develop and validate new concepts and modelling techniques for provision of the landing  gear function. 3.6.2. To develop non-bleed air based techniques for de-icing and/or cabin conditioning. 3.6.3. To develop and validate advanced techniques for integrated fuel management systems. 3.6.4. To develop advanced techniques for electrically powered actuators with integrated electronic  information processing. 4. TARGETED RESEARCH ACTIONS The concept of targeted research actions is to secure added value by helping participants in  complementary projects covering different technologies of the programme to coordinate their  activities around one specific objective. This will be of importance to a range of industries made  up of users and producers - including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The scientific and technical content of the projects will draw on the research topics of Areas 1  and 2 of the programme and potential themes will be published with the normal call for proposals.  Depending on the quality of proposals received, it is expected that approximately four targets will  be selected for the first round. Targeted research actions will seek, wherever possible, to encompass as wide a range of industrial  activity compatible with achieving their specific objectives. Actions will normally come under one  of the following categories, although, on the basis of proposals received, the Commission might  suggest other subjects for this form of action: 4.1. Environmentally friendly technologies (a) Manufacturing and materials technologies necessary for machines including vehicles, trains and  ships, with reduced environmental impact particularly in terms of pollution, waste, safety, noise  and consumption of materials along with user safety and acceptability. Accordingly, research and  development could include: - advanced design technologies leading to 'lean` supply, - assembly technologies, - recycling technologies, - materials technologies covering composite material systems with the potential for improved  performance and styling flexibility, - manufacturing technologies for mass or 'lean` batch production to meet relevant quality,  flexibility and cost constraints, - mechanical and electrical systems as well as advanced braking systems, and - internal and external noise and vibration suppression. (b) Technologies for construction which are better suited to the needs of the user in terms of a  controllable working environment and flexibility, and can be designed, constructed, maintained and  reused in a safe and efficient manner with minimum impact on the environment. Research might  include: - design, materials, manufacturing and construction techniques; - the development of specifications for performance requirements, - simulation and calculation models for structural design, the scope and durability of new  materials, - flexible manufacturing and assembly systems and repair technologies. 4.2. Flexible and clean manufacturing Technologies for reduced environmental impact, greater flexibility, efficiency and accuracy along  with improved quality, productivity and fast response of each stage of product manufacture, for  instance in the textile, clothing and distribution chain. Research could cover: - process technologies, including precision machinery, - materials development, - automation, - materials handling, including cutting and joining, - quality control, and - process management. Technologies to integrate these stages, so that the manufacturing chain can respond quickly and  efficiently to market needs and to environmental considerations with safer, less polluting and less  wasteful processes, can also be envisaged. III. IMPLEMENTATION The programme will be implemented by means of research projects,  concerned actions and accompanying measures. 1. R & D PROJECTS AND CONCERTED ACTIONS With the exception of the accompanying measures,  research will be implemented by means of shared-cost contracts and concerted actions. The  indicative budget envidsaged for these activities over the duration of the programme is:  raw-materials and recycling - ECU 80 million; materials - ECU 228,8 million; design and  manufacturing - ECU 301,5 million; aeronautics (over three years) - ECU 53 million. For shared-cost projects, Community financial participation will not normally be more than 50 % of  total costs. Universities and other research centres participating in shared-cost projects will  have the opinion of requesting, for each project, either 50 % funding of total expenditure or 100 %  funding of the additional marginal costs. Shared-cost projects will include the following types of  action: - industrial research projects will have a minimum size of at least 10 man-years and must be in the  range of ECU 1 to 5 million total costs in Areas 1 and 2 (for Area 3, projects should be typically  in the range ECU 3 to 5 million), cover a period of approximately 3 years and include at least two  industrial partners from different Member States,- focused fundamental research projects, upstream of industrial research and requiring industrial  endorsement, will be at least 10 man-years and ECU 0,5 million, and up to ECU 1 million, cover a  period of two to four years and include at least two organizations from different Member States. In the case of proposals, which by their nature, means of implementations or urgency, address an  issue important to reinforce the scientific and technological basis of European industry and  thereby the development of its international competitiveness, the Commission reserves the  possibility to consider them, subject to the exemption procedure in accordance with Article 7 of  Decision 91/506/EEC. Cooperative research is intended for groups of undertakings, in particular SMEs, which do not have  their own research facilities in order to resolve common technical problems. One or more outside  organisations (research association, universities or undertakings) will be appointed to carry out  the research. 50 % of the research costs of these projects, total costs up to ECU 1 million, will  be covered for a period normally not exceeding two years. Proposals must be submitted by  undertakings which are to take part in planning and piloting the research and implementing the  results. Concerted actions: consist of coordination by the Commission of research activities carried out in  the Member States in specific areas. They may benefit from dunding of up to 100 % of coordinating  expenditure (travel, workshops, publications) normally not exceeding ECU 0,4 million over a period  of up to four years. 2. ACCOMPANYING MEASURES The accompanying measures are intended to improve the  effectiveness of the programme in particular by improving its accessibility and impact. They build  on experience within Brite/Euram and raw materials and recycling. During the programme new ideas  are expected to arise. The accompanying measures will be a continuous process over the duration of  the programme. The work will be carried out by way of: - feasibility awards for SMEs whose principal activity is in manufacturing or processing of up to  ECU 30 000 or 75 % of the costs of research undertaken within mine months to establish the  feasibility of an innovative device, concept or process. The overall aim being to facilitate the  participation of SMEs in collaborative research, - specific, multi-disciplinary training will include the training role within projects and in  particular to link research activities with other industrial functions oriented towards  exploitation, transfer of results, codes and standards, industrial property rights etc.;  specialized courses to provide the training necessary for the effective application of the  technologies developed, and research fellowships which focus on the technical areas of the  programme, - seminars, workshops and scientific conferences, - meetings of ad-hoc groups of experts (eg. on preparation of norms and standards, materials data  bases, emerging technologies, definition of research priorities), - study contracts, - - promotion of exploitation of results, - an independent evaluation of the scientific and strategic aspects of the programme. The indicative budget envisaged for these accompanying measures is ECU 20 million with 2 % of the  total programme budget being allocated to training activities. Schedule A schedule of the activities, with indicative budgets for contracts, is shown in the following  table: >TABLE>


title: Decision No U3 of 12 June 2009 concerning the scope of the concept of partial unemployment applicable to the unemployed persons referred to in Article 65(1) of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text of relevance to the EEA and to the EC/Switzerland Agreement)

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               24.4.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               C 106/45

         DECISION No U3
   of 12 June 2009
   concerning the scope of the concept of ‘partial unemployment’ applicable to the unemployed persons referred to in Article 65(1) of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council
   (Text of relevance to the EEA and to the EC/Switzerland Agreement)
   2010/C 106/13
   THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION FOR THE COORDINATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEMS,
   Having regard to Article 72(a) of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the coordination of social security systems (1), under which the Administrative Commission is responsible for dealing with all administrative questions or questions of interpretation arising from the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 and Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 on the coordination of social security systems (2),
   Having regard to Article 65(1) of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Article 65(2) of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 contains a provision constituting an exemption, in the case of wholly unemployed persons, from the general principle of lex loci laboris set out in Article 11(3)(a) of the said Regulation.

               (2)

               Uniform Community criteria must be applied to determine whether a person is regarded as being wholly or partially unemployed within the meaning of Article 65(1) and (2) of the said Regulation. Such assessment may not be made on the basis of criteria drawn from national law.

               (3)

               As the practices of the national social security institutions in the various Member States reflect differences in interpretation as regards determination of the type of unemployment, it is important to specify the scope of the said Article with a view to the adoption of uniform and balanced criteria for the purposes of application of the Article by the said institutions.

               (4)

               Under Article 65(2) of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004, a wholly unemployed person who no longer has any link with the competent Member State receives unemployment benefits from the institution at their place of residence.

               (5)

               An assessment of whether or not an employment link exists, or is maintained, is based entirely on the national legislation of the State of employment.

               (6)

               The objective of protecting unemployed persons that is pursued by Article 65 of the Regulation would not be achieved if a person who remained employed by the same undertaking in a Member State other than that in whose territory he resides — his activity being suspended — were nevertheless regarded as wholly unemployed, thus requiring him to apply to the institution of his place of residence in order to obtain unemployment benefits.
               Acting in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 71(2) of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

               1.

               With respect to the application of Article 65(1) of the Regulation (EC) No 883/2004, determination of the nature of unemployment (that is to say partial or whole) shall depend on whether or not any contractual employment link exists or is maintained between the parties, and not on the duration of any temporary suspension of the worker’s activity.

               2.

               If a person remains employed by an undertaking in a Member State other than that in whose territory he resides, but his activity is suspended although he can return to his post at any time, the said worker shall be regarded as partially unemployed, and the corresponding benefits shall be provided by the competent institution of the Member State of employment in accordance with Article 65(1) of the said Regulation.

               3.

               If a person, in the absence of any contractual employment link, no longer has any link with the Member State of employment (for example, because the employment contract link has been terminated or has expired), he shall be regarded as wholly unemployed in accordance with Article 65(2) of the said Regulation, and benefits shall be provided by the institution of the place of residence.

               4.

               If a self-employed person does not carry out any professional or trade activity in the Member State of activity, he shall be regarded as wholly unemployed in accordance with Article 65(2) of the said Regulation, and benefits shall be provided by the institution of the place of residence.

               5.

               This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union. It shall apply from the date of entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 987/2009.

            The Chair of the Administrative Commission

         Gabriela PIKOROVÁ

      (1)  OJ L 166, 30.4.2004, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ L 284, 30.10.2009, p. 1.


title: 2008/936/EC: Council Decision of 15 September 2008 on the signing and conclusion of the Protocol to the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Albania, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union

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                  19.12.2008

                  EN

                  Official Journal of the European Union

                  L 341/1

         COUNCIL DECISION
         of 15 September 2008
         on the signing and conclusion of the Protocol to the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Albania, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union
         (2008/936/EC)
         THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
         Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 in conjunction with Article 300(2), first subparagraph, first sentence, and Article 300(3), first subparagraph thereof,
         Having regard to the Act of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania and in particular Article 6(2) thereof,
         Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
         Whereas:

                     (1)

                     On 23 October 2006 the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations, on behalf of the Community and its Member States, with the Republic of Albania in order to conclude a Protocol to the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Albania, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union.

                     (2)

                     These negotiations have been successfully completed and the Protocol was initialled on 7 January 2008. The Protocol should be concluded on behalf of the Community,

               HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

            Article 1
            The Protocol to the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Albania, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union is hereby approved on behalf of the European Community.
            The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision.

            Article 2
            The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered, on behalf of the European Community, to sign the the Protocol.

            Article 3
            The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the European Community, deposit the instruments of approval provided for in Article 11 of the Protocol.

            Article 4
            The Protocol shall be applied on a provisional basis with effect from 1 January 2007.

            Done at Brussels, 15 September 2008.

                  For the Council

                  The President

               B. KOUCHNER


title: Council Decision of 14 February 2011 appointing and replacing members of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

text:
               22.2.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               C 56/8

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 14 February 2011
   appointing and replacing members of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training
   2011/C 56/04
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of 10 February 1975 establishing the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, and in particular Article 4 thereof (1),
   Having regard to the nomination submitted to the Council by the Commission in the category of Employees’ representatives,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               By its Decision of 14 September 2009 (2), the Council appointed the members of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the period from 18 September 2009 to 17 September 2012.

               (2)

               A member's seat on the Governing Board of the Centre in the category of Employees’ representatives has become vacant as a result of the resignation of Mr Petri LEMPINEN,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Sole Article
   The following person is hereby appointed as a member of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the remainder of the term of office, which runs until 17 September 2012:

      REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYEES’ ORGANISATIONS:

               FINLAND

               :

               Mr Aleksi KALENIUS
               Finnish Confederation of Professionals STTK

      Done at Brussels, 14 February 2011.

            For the Council

            The President

         HOFFMANN R.

      (1)  OJ L 39, 13.2.1975, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ C 226, 19.9.2009, p. 2.


title: Council Decision 2008/101/CFSP of 28 January 2008 on the launching of the European Union military operation in the Republic of Chad and in the Central African Republic (Operation EUFOR Tchad/RCA)

text:
               8.2.2008

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 34/39

      COUNCIL DECISION 2008/101/CFSP
   of 28 January 2008
   on the launching of the European Union military operation in the Republic of Chad and in the Central African Republic (Operation EUFOR Tchad/RCA)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 17(2) thereof,
   Having regard to Council Joint Action 2007/677/CFSP of 15 October 2007 on the European Union military operation in the Republic of Chad and in the Central African Republic (1) (Operation EUFOR Tchad/RCA), and in particular Article 5 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 25 September 2007, the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 1778 (2007) approving the establishment of a UN Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad (MINURCAT) and authorising the EU to conduct an operation in those countries for a period of 12 months from the declaration of Initial Operating Capability.

               (2)

               The authorities of Chad and the Central African Republic have welcomed a possible EU military presence in their respective countries, by statements made on 25 October 2007 and 16 October 2007 respectively.

               (3)

               In accordance with Article 6 of the Protocol on the position of Denmark annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and implementation of decisions and actions of the European Union which have defence implications and therefore does not participate in the financing of the operation,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   The Operation Plan is approved.
   Article 2
   The Rules of Engagement are approved.
   Article 3
   The EU military operation in the Republic of Chad and in the Central African Republic (Operation EUFOR Tchad/RCA) shall be launched on 28 January 2008.
   Article 4
   The EU Operation Commander is hereby authorised with immediate effect to release the activation order (ACTORD) in order to execute the deployment of the forces and start execution of the mission.
   Article 5
   This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption.
   Article 6
   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 28 January 2008.

            For the Council

            The President

         D. RUPEL

      (1)  OJ L 279, 23.10.2007, p. 21.


title: 2008/506/EC: Decision of the European Parliament of 24 April 2007 on the discharge for implementation of the European Union general budget for the financial year 2005, Section VIIIB - European Data Protection Supervisor

text:
               15.7.2008

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 187/75

         DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 24 April 2007
   on the discharge for implementation of the European Union general budget for the financial year 2005, Section VIIIB — European Data Protection Supervisor
   (2008/506/EC)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,
   having regard to the European Union general budget for the financial year 2005 (1),
   having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Communities for the financial year 2005 — Volume I (C6-0472/2006) (2),
   having regard to the Annual Report of the Court of Auditors on implementation of the budget for the financial year 2005 and the Court of Auditors' special reports, together with the audited institutions' replies (3),
   having regard to the statement of assurance as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors pursuant to Article 248 of the EC Treaty (4),
   having regard to Articles 272(10), 274, 275 and 276 of the EC Treaty,
   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 (5), and in particular Articles 50, 86, 145, 146 and 147 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 (A6-0111/2007),

               1.

               Grants the European Data Protection Supervisor discharge for the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2005;

               2.

               Sets out its observations in the Resolution below;

               3.

               Instructs its President to forward this Decision and the Resolution that forms an integral part of it to the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions, the European Ombudsman and the European Data Protection Supervisor, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

            The President

         Hans-Gert PÖTTERING

            The Secretary-General

         Harald RØMER

      (1)  OJ L 60, 8.3.2005.

      (2)  OJ C 264, 31.10.2006, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ C 263, 31.10.2006, p. 1.

      (4)  OJ C 263, 31.10.2006, p. 10.

      (5)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1995/2006 (OJ L 390, 30.12.2006, p. 1).
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               15.7.2008

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 187/76

         RESOLUTION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 24 April 2007
   with observations forming an integral part of the Decision on the Discharge for the implementation of the European Union general budget for the financial year 2005, Section VIIIB — European Data Protection Supervisor
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,
   having regard to the European Union general budget for the financial year 2005 (1),
   having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Communities for the financial year 2005 — Volume I (C6-0472/2006) (2),
   having regard to the Annual Report of the Court of Auditors on implementation of the budget for the financial year 2005 and the Court of Auditors' special reports, together with the audited institutions' replies (3),
   having regard to the statement of assurance as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors pursuant to Article 248 of the EC Treaty (4),
   having regard to Articles 272(10), 274, 275 and 276 of the EC Treaty,
   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 (5), and in particular Articles 50, 86, 145, 146 and 147 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 (A6-0111/2007),

               1.

               Notes that in 2005 the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) had available commitment appropriations amounting to a total of EUR 2 840 733 with a utilisation rate of 82,77 %;

               2.

               Notes that the audit of the EDPS by the European Court of Auditors did not give rise to any material observations; notes that following the introduction of accrual accounting with effect from 1 January 2005 the EDPS's 2005 financial statements disclose a positive economic out-turn of EUR 211 631 and an excess of liabilities over assets of EUR 202 504;

               3.

               Notes that 2005 was the first year in which the EDPS was fully operational; recalls that the 2005 budget represented an increase of 48,8 % over the 2004 budget;

               4.

               Notes that the EDPS submitted a budget for 2007 of EUR 5 080 699 representing an increase of 23 % over the 2006 final budget (EUR 4 147 378), reflecting a request for five new posts, an expansion in office space and an increase in translation costs;

               5.

               Recalls that on 24 June 2004 the Secretaries-General of the Commission, the European Parliament and the Council signed, together with the EDPS, an administrative cooperation agreement to assist the EDPS for a start-up period of three years, under which:

                           —

                           the Commission's Accounting Officer and Internal Auditor have been appointed as the EDPS's Accounting Officer and Auditor,

                           —

                           Commission departments provide assistance for all tasks concerning the management of persons linked to the institution (determination of entitlements, payment of salaries, reimbursement of medical costs, mission payments, etc.),

                           —

                           Commission departments also help the EDPS in establishing and implementing the budget,

                           —

                           the EDPS is installed in the premises of the European Parliament; the European Parliament's departments assist the EDPS as regards material facilities and know-how relating to his installation in the premises (security of the buildings, mail, computers, telephones, offices and supplies),

                           —

                           the Council provides translation facilities;

               6.

               Notes that on 7 December 2006 the administrative cooperation agreement was renewed for a further period of three years with effect from 16 January 2007;

               7.

               Notes that by decision of 7 November 2006 the EDPS decided to set up an internal control structure appropriate to the Institution's activities and requirements;

               8.

               Welcomes the decision by the EDPS and the assistant supervisor to publish, every year, a declaration of their economic and financial interests as soon as their new website is completed in early 2007; notes that in the meantime they have forwarded written statements concerning their financial interests for the years 2005 and 2006 in a form similar to that filled in annually by Members of the European Parliament, disclosing no declarable professional activities, remunerated posts or activities or other relevant information;

               9.

               Welcomes the readiness of the EDPS to join the interinstitutional agreement on OLAF and encourages him to take all necessary steps as soon as possible.

      (1)  OJ L 60, 8.3.2005.

      (2)  OJ C 264, 31.10.2006, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ C 263, 31.10.2006, p. 1.

      (4)  OJ C 263, 31.10.2006, p. 10.

      (5)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1995/2006 (OJ L 390, 30.12.2006, p. 1).


title: 2008/645/EC: Council Decision of 15 July 2008 amending Decision 97/126/EC concerning the conclusion of an agreement between the European Community, of the one part, and the Government of Denmark and the Home Government of the Faeroe Islands, of the other part

text:
               7.8.2008

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 212/3

      COUNCIL DECISION

   of 15 July 2008
   amending Decision 97/126/EC concerning the conclusion of an agreement between the European Community, of the one part, and the Government of Denmark and the Home Government of the Faeroe Islands, of the other part
   (2008/645/EC)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 in conjunction with the first sentence of Article 300(2) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Council Decision 97/126/EC of 6 December 1996 (1) concerns the conclusion of an agreement between the European Community, of the one part, and the Government of Denmark and the Home Government of the Faeroe Islands, of the other part (hereinafter referred to as the Agreement).

               (2)

               In accordance with Article 31 of the Agreement, a Joint Committee has been established which is be responsible for the administration of the Agreement and ensures its proper implementation. For that purpose the Committee makes recommendations and takes decisions, which are put into effect by the Contracting Parties in accordance with their own rules. To that end, it should be explicitly stated in Decision 97/126/EC that the Commission is authorised to adopt such detailed implementing rules, where necessary.

               (3)

               The measures necessary for the implementation of recommendations and decisions of the Joint Committee established by Article 31 of the Agreement 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 (2).

               (4)

               Decision 97/126/EC should therefore be amended accordingly,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   In Decision 97/126/EC the following Articles shall be added:

      ‘Article 3
      The Commission shall, where necessary, adopt the detailed rules for the implementation of recommendations and decisions of the Joint Committee established by Article 31 of the Agreement in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 4(2) of this Decision.
      Article 4
      1.   The Commission shall be assisted by the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets established by Article 195 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (3).
      2.   Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (4) shall apply.
      The period laid down in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at one month.

   Article 2
   This Decision shall take effect on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 15 July 2008.

            For the Council

            The President

         M. BARNIER

      (1)  OJ L 53, 22.2.1997, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23. Decision as amended by Decision 2006/512/EC (OJ L 200, 22.7.2006, p. 11).

      (3)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 510/2008 (OJ L 149, 7.6.2008, p. 61).

      (4)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23. Decision as amended by Decision 2006/512/EC (OJ L 200, 22.7.2006, p. 11).’


title: Council Decision (EU) 2015/1174 of 14 July 2015 amending Decision 1999/70/EC concerning the external auditors of the national central banks, as regards the external auditor of Banka Slovenije

text:
               17.7.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 189/38

         COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/1174
   of 14 July 2015
   amending Decision 1999/70/EC concerning the external auditors of the national central banks, as regards the external auditor of Banka Slovenije
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to Protocol No 4 on the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank annexed to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular to Article 27.1 thereof,
   Having regard to Recommendation of the European Central Bank of 10 June 2015 to the Council of the European Union on the external auditors of Banka Slovenije (ECB/2015/23) (1),
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The accounts of the European Central Bank (ECB) and of the national central banks of the Member States whose currency is the euro are to be audited by independent external auditors recommended by the Governing Council of the ECB and approved by the Council.

               (2)

               The mandate of the current external auditor of Banka Slovenije, Deloitte revizija d.o.o., expired after the audit for the financial year 2014. It is therefore necessary to appoint a new external auditor from the financial year 2015.

               (3)

               Banka Slovenije has selected Ernst & Young d.o.o. as its external auditor for the financial years 2015 to 2017.

               (4)

               The Governing Council of the ECB recommended that Ernst & Young d.o.o. be appointed as the external auditor of Banka Slovenije for the financial years 2015 to 2017.

               (5)

               Following the recommendation of the Governing Council of the ECB, Council Decision 1999/70/EC (2) should be amended accordingly,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Article 1(13) of Decision 1999/70/EC is replaced by the following:

                  ‘13.

                  Ernst & Young d.o.o. is hereby approved as the external auditor of Banka Slovenije for the financial years 2015 to 2017.’.

   Article 2
   This Decision shall take effect on the day of its notification.
   Article 3
   This Decision is addressed to the European Central Bank.

      Done at Brussels, 14 July 2015.

            For the Council

            The President

         P. GRAMEGNA

      (1)  OJ C 201, 18.6.2015, p. 1.

      (2)  Council Decision 1999/70/EC of 25 January 1999 concerning the external auditors of the national central banks (OJ L 22, 29.1.1999, p. 69).


title: 2009/899/EC: Council Decision of 30 November 2009 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Mauritius on the short-stay visa waiver

text:
               8.12.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 321/41

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 30 November 2009
   on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Mauritius on the short-stay visa waiver
   (2009/899/EC)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular point 2(b)(i) of Article 62, in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) and the first subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
   Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament (1),
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The Commission has negotiated on behalf of the European Community an Agreement with the Republic of Mauritius on the short-stay visa waiver (hereinafter ‘the Agreement’).

               (2)

               The Agreement was signed on behalf of the Community on 28 May 2009 and has been provisionally applied since that date, subject to its conclusion at a later date, in accordance with Council Decision 2009/480/EC (2).

               (3)

               The Agreement should be approved.

               (4)

               The Agreement establishes a Joint Committee for the management of the Agreement, which should adopt its rules of procedure. It is appropriate to provide for a simplified procedure for the establishment of the Community position on the adoption of those rules of procedure.

               (5)

               In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and without prejudice to Article 4 of the said Protocol, these Member States are not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and are not bound by it or subject to its application,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   The Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Mauritius on the short-stay visa waiver (3) is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.
   Article 2
   The President of the Council shall give the notification provided for in Article 8(1) of the Agreement (4).
   Article 3
   The Community shall be represented by the Commission, assisted by experts from Member States, in the Joint Committee of experts established by Article 6 of the Agreement.
   Article 4
   The position of the Community within the Joint Committee of experts with regard to the adoption of its rules of procedure as required under Article 6(4) of the Agreement shall be taken by the Commission after consultation with a special committee designated by the Council.
   Article 5
   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 30 November 2009.

            For the Council

            The President

         B. ASK

      (1)  Opinion of 20 October 2009 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

      (2)  OJ L 169, 30.6.2009, p. 16.

      (3)  For the text of the Agreement, see OJ L 169, 30.6.2009, p. 17.

      (4)  The date of entry into force of the Agreement will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union by the General Secretariat of the Council.