title: 2012/582/EU: Decision of the European Parliament of 10 May 2012 on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Network and Information Security Agency for the financial year 2010

text:
               17.10.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 286/221

         DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 10 May 2012
   on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Network and Information Security Agency for the financial year 2010
   (2012/582/EU)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Network and Information Security Agency for the financial year 2010,

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the annual accounts of the European Network and Information Security Agency for the financial year 2010, together with the Agency’s replies (1),

               —

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

               —

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

               —

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

               —

               having regard to Regulation (EC) No 460/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2004 establishing the European Network and Information Security Agency (3), and in particular Article 17 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 of 19 November 2002 on the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (4), and in particular Article 94 thereof,

               —

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

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A7-0136/2012),

               1.

               Grants the Executive Director of the European Network and Information Security Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2010;

               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 Executive Director of the European Network and Information Security Agency, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

            The President

         Martin SCHULZ

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 366, 15.12.2011, p. 15.

      (2)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ L 77, 13.3.2004, p. 1.

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

      EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT RECOMMENDATIONS OVER PAST YEARS

               European Network Information Security Agency

               2006

               2007

               2008

               2009

               Performance

               n.a.

               n.a.

                           —

                           Calls on the Agency to set out a diachronic analysis of operations carried out in this and the previous years

               n.a.

               Budgetary and financial management

                           —

                           The implementation of the Agency’s budget did not strictly observe the principles of annuality and specification: in the last quarter of the year there was a concentration of transactions

                           —

                           Weaknesses in the implementation of operational activities: 40 % of commitments and more than 50 % of payments concerning operational activities were executed in November and December

                           —

                           Weaknesses in the procurement procedure (the pre-selection of bids was not justified, the evaluation documents were not signed by the evaluation committee, files were not structured and incomplete)

                           —

                           The ECA found deficiencies in procedures: under-estimation of the budgets of a framework contract (i.e. for a three year framework service contract, needs were underestimated and the available budget for this expenditure for the entire year was used within six months)

                           —

                           Calls on the Commission to examine ways of ensuring that the principle of needs-based cash management is implemented in full

                           —

                           Calls on the Commission to ensure that the Agency’s cash reserves are kept as low as possible on a long-term basis

                           —

                           Concerned that the Court of Auditors reported appropriations carried forward to the following year of 19 % of the total budget of the Agency

               Internal audit and human resources

                           —

                           Undocumented internal control procedures — they should ensure transparency and sound financial management

               n.a.

                           —

                           Accomplishments in the implementation of all eight recommendations of the Internal Audit Service: i.e. staff policy, renewal of contracts ending in 2008, independence of the selection committees, training services and transparency in the promotion procedure

                           —

                           Deficiencies in staff selection procedure

                           —

                           Calls on the Agency to put in place ex-post controls with the help of a professional supplier

                           —

                           Urges the Agency to put in place an exhaustive physical inventory list & ensure the correctness of the accounting records

               Procurement Procedure

               n.a.

               n.a.

               n.a.

                           —

                           Calls on the Agency to strengthen its internal controls in order to make sure that contracts & procurement procedures are correctly applied

                           —

                           Urges the Agency to:

                           —

                           Improve transparency in estimates & who has responsibility;

                           —

                           strengthen its procurement authorisation at financing decision & work programme level;

                           —

                           ensure that disclosure of exceptions in its Annual Activity Report is made in a comprehensive manner;

                           —

                           endure adequate follow up of potential irregularities;

                           —

                           develop & report an ex-post controls

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               17.10.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 286/222

         RESOLUTION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 10 May 2012
   with observations forming an integral part of its Decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Network and Information Security Agency for the financial year 2010
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Network and Information Security Agency for the financial year 2010,

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the annual accounts of the European Network and Information Security Agency for the financial year 2010, together with the Agency’s replies (1),

               —

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

               —

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

               —

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

               —

               having regard to Regulation (EC) No 460/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2004 establishing the European Network and Information Security Agency (3), and in particular Article 17 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 of 19 November 2002 on the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (4), and in particular Article 94 thereof,

               —

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

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A7-0136/2012),

               A.

               whereas the Court of Auditors has stated that it has obtained reasonable assurances that the annual accounts of the European Network and Information Security Agency (‘the Agency’) for the financial year 2010 are reliable and that the underlying transactions are legal and regular,

               B.

               whereas on 10 May 2011 Parliament granted the Executive Director of the Agency discharge for the implementation of its budget for the financial year 2009 (5), and in its resolution accompanying the discharge decision, inter alia:

                           —

                           expressed its concern that the Court of Auditors reported appropriations carried forward to the following year of 19 % of the total budget of the Agency,

                           —

                           urged the Agency to put in place an exhaustive physical inventory list and ensure the correctness of the accounting records,

                           —

                           urged the Agency to:

                                       —

                                       improve the transparency of the estimates and of who has responsibility,

                                       —

                                       strengthen its procurement authorisation at the financing decision and work-programme level,

                                       —

                                       ensure that disclosure of exceptions in its Annual Activity Report (AAR) is made in a comprehensive manner,

                                       —

                                       ensure adequate follow-up of potential irregularities,

                                       —

                                       develop and report on ex-post controls,

               C.

               whereas the overall budget of the Agency for the year 2010 was EUR 8 113 188, which is 0,05 % lower than its budget for 2009; whereas for 2010 the initial contribution of the Union to the budget of the Agency amounted to EUR 7 288 200 (6) compared with EUR 7 800 000 in 2009,

      Budget and financial management

               1.

               Recalls that the initial Union contribution to the Agency for 2010 amounted to EUR 7 288 200; notes however that EUR 640 000, coming from the recovery of surplus, was added to that amount which, as a result, makes a total Union contribution of EUR 7 928 200 for 2010;

               2.

               Acknowledges from the annual accounts of the Agency for the financial year 2010 that its initial budget amounted to EUR 7 928 200; notes, however, that the Management Board amended the budget to reflect the contribution of the EFTA countries of EUR 184 988;

               3.

               Establishes from the annual accounts that appropriations were committed at a rate of 99,95 % compared with 94,40 % in 2009, while payments reached the level of 76,46 % of the total appropriations managed, compared with 75,67 % in 2009;

      Carryovers appropriations

               4.

               Notes from the annual accounts of the Agency that EUR 1 987 011 of the commitment appropriations contracted by the end of 2010 but not yet paid were carried forward to 2011; also notes that the total of carried forward appropriations cancelled in 2010 represents EUR 89 185;

               5.

               Is concerned that, once again, the Court of Auditors reported 52 % of carryovers from the Agency’s operational budget (Title III); expresses concern that this situation indicates delays in the implementation of the Agency’s activities that are financed from Title III and is at odds with the budgetary principle of annuality; once more, urges the Agency to inform the discharge authority of the action taken by the Agency to address this deficiency;

      Procurement procedures

               6.

               Acknowledges that in 2011 the Agency implemented ex-post controls in order to improve the internal control performance in procurement procedures; urges the Agency nevertheless to, in addition, put in place effective ex-ante verification measures to prevent deficiencies in procurement; and calls on the Court of Auditors to check the effectiveness of those measures;

               7.

               Is informed by the Agency that it improved transparency both in respect of estimates and of who has responsibility for projects; it strengthened its procurement authorisation at financing-decision and work-programme level; it ensured that the disclosure of exceptions in its AAR was made in a comprehensive manner; and it ensured adequate follow-up of potential irregularities; calls, nevertheless, on the Court of Auditors to assure the discharge authority of the efficiency of these measures;

               8.

               Sees from its AAR that the Agency had the following outturn of contracts awarded as a result of procurement procedures launched in 2010:

                           —

                           contracts: 52, including 20 service contracts and 9 framework service contracts;

                           —

                           purchase orders: 233 of which 79 were issued under an existing framework service contract;

                           —

                           procurement procedures launched: 36, including 13 open procedures;

      Refund from the tax authorities of the host Member State

               9.

               Notes, once more, with disappointment, that there has been no progress on the previous year concerning the refund of EUR 45 000, which is the amount of VAT paid in advance by the Agency to the tax authorities of the host Member State; urges the Agency, therefore, to inform the discharge authority when this refund is made by the host Member State;

      Human resources (HR)

               10.

               Is concerned that, once again, the deficiencies in staff selection procedures still remain and put at risk the transparency of the procedures; acknowledges that the Court of Auditors reported that neither the thresholds that candidates were required to meet in order to be invited to interview nor those standards necessary in order for them to be put on the reserve list were fixed in advance by the selection boards; urges, therefore, the Agency to address this situation and inform the discharge authority of the action taken; notes also that the measures taken by the Agency until now have been shown to be insufficient in this respect; is of the opinion that the discharge authority should no longer accept a recurrence of this deficiency;

               11.

               Observes from its annual accounts that the Agency’s staff at the end of year 2010 comprised of 40 Temporary Agents (TA) and 11 Contract Agents (CA); notes also that 4 TA and 2 CA posts were vacant at the end of 2010 and that the recruitment procedures for 3 TA vacant posts had been completed in the fourth quarter of 2010, while the recruitment procedures for CA were launched in early 2011;

               12.

               Notes, in addition, from the AAR that the priorities of the HR section of the Agency for 2010 were:

                           —

                           recurrent resource planning (Staff Policy Plan);

                           —

                           affirmative measurable measures for staff retention;

                           —

                           services through electronic workflows;

                     calls, therefore, on the Court of Auditors to confirm to the discharge authority that these priorities were effectively implemented;

      Internal control systems

               13.

               Acknowledges that the Agency is implementing and consolidating its internal procedures and internal controls for all financial circuits as provided for in its Work Programme for 2010;

      Internal audit

               14.

               Acknowledges in addition that the Internal Audit service (IAS) conducted a light-risk assessment for the Agency to update the audit priorities and the IAS audit plan for 2010-2012; notes in particular that the Agency has an enhanced risk in its planning, accounting, budget execution, IT development and management, business continuity, stakeholder relations, external communication, and impact assessment and evaluation; urges the Agency, therefore, to promptly establish the necessary measures to reduce the risks in the above-mentioned subjects;

               15.

               Notes that in 2010 the IAS carried out an audit of ‘planning: stakeholders and operations objectives’ in order to assess and provide reasonable assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control system, related to the input and needs of stakeholders, and the effectiveness of allocation of resources with respect to priorities in operational activities;

               16.

               Acknowledges from the Agency that the IAS made 10 recommendations, three of which were rated ‘very important’ and seven as ‘important’; notes that these ‘very important recommendations’ concern:

                           —

                           the development of a map of stakeholders’ expectations;

                           —

                           the involvement of stakeholders in project planning;

                           —

                           the improvement of the management of stakeholders’ relations through a suitable IT tool;

               17.

               Urges, therefore, the Agency to further:

                           —

                           involve the stakeholders prior/during drafting its provisional Work Programme;

                           —

                           develop a multi-annual framework determining main areas of interest and setting priorities;

                           —

                           reinforce use of stakeholders’ feedback;

                     calls, in addition, on the Agency to inform the discharge authority of the measures taken in this respect;

               18.

               Notes that the four very important recommendations related to the 2009 audit on procurement are reported as implemented by the Agency and are currently under IAS review;

               19.

               Draws attention to its recommendations from previous discharge reports, as set out in the Annex to this resolution;

               20.

               Refers, in respect of the other observations accompanying its Decision on discharge, which are of a horizontal nature, to its resolution of 10 May 2012 (7) on the performance, financial management and control of the agencies.

      (1)  OJ C 366, 15.12.2011, p. 15.

      (2)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ L 77, 13.3.2004, p. 1.

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

      (5)  OJ L 250, 27.9.2011, p. 186.

      (6)  OJ L 64, 12.3.2010, p. 759.

      (7)  Texts adopted, P7_TA(2012)0164 (see page 388 of this Official Journal).


title: 2009/56/EC: Decision of the European Central Bank of 12 December 2008 amending Decision ECB/2001/15 on the issue of euro banknotes (ECB/2008/26)

text:
               24.1.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 21/75

      DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK

   of 12 December 2008
   amending Decision ECB/2001/15 on the issue of euro banknotes
   (ECB/2008/26)
   (2009/56/EC)
   THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 106(1) thereof,
   Having regard to the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank (hereinafter the ‘ESCB Statute’), and in particular Article 16 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Decision ECB/2008/23 of 12 December 2008 on the national central banks’ percentage shares in the key for subscription to the European Central Bank’s capital (1) provides for the adjustment of the key for subscription to the European Central Bank’s (ECB’s) capital (hereinafter the ‘capital key’) in accordance with Article 29.3 of the ESCB Statute and establishes with effect from 1 January 2009 the new weightings assigned to each national central bank (NCB) in the adjusted capital key (hereinafter the ‘capital key weightings’).

               (2)

               Pursuant to Article 1 of Council Decision 2008/608/EC of 8 July 2008 in accordance with Article 122(2) of the Treaty on the adoption by Slovakia of the single currency on 1 January 2009 (2) Slovakia fulfils the necessary conditions for adoption of the euro and the derogations granted to it under Article 4 of the 2003 Act of Accession (3) will be abrogated with effect from 1 January 2009.

               (3)

               Article 1(d) of Decision ECB/2001/15 of 6 December 2001 on the issue of euro banknotes (4) defines the ‘banknote allocation key’ and refers to the Annex to that Decision, which specifies the banknote allocation key applying since 1 January 2008. Given that new capital key weightings will apply from 1 January 2009 and that Slovakia will adopt the euro on 1 January 2009, Decision ECB/2001/15 needs to be amended in order to determine the banknote allocation key applying from 1 January 2009,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   Amendment to Decision ECB/2001/15
   Decision ECB/2001/15 is amended as follows:

               1.

               The final sentence of Article 1(d) is replaced by the following:
               ‘The Annex to this Decision specifies the banknote allocation key applying from 1 January 2009.’

               2.

               The Annex to Decision ECB/2001/15 is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Decision.

         Article 2
   Final provision
   This Decision shall enter into force on 1 January 2009.

      Done at Frankfurt am Main, 12 December 2008.

            The President of the ECB

         Jean-Claude TRICHET

      (1)  See page 66 of this Official Journal.

      (2)  OJ L 195, 24.7.2008, p. 24.

      (3)  Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 33).

      (4)  OJ L 337, 20.12.2001, p. 52.

      ANNEX
      BANKNOTE ALLOCATION KEY FROM 1 JANUARY 2009

                  European Central Bank

                  8,0000 %

                  Nationale Bank van België/Banque Nationale de Belgique

                  3,1975 %

                  Deutsche Bundesbank

                  24,9630 %

                  Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland

                  1,4640 %

                  Bank of Greece

                  2,5900 %

                  Banco de España

                  10,9465 %

                  Banque de France

                  18,7465 %

                  Banca d’Italia

                  16,4730 %

                  Central Bank of Cyprus

                  0,1805 %

                  Banque centrale du Luxembourg

                  0,2305 %

                  Central Bank of Malta

                  0,0835 %

                  De Nederlandsche Bank

                  5,2575 %

                  Oesterreichische Nationalbank

                  2,5595 %

                  Banco de Portugal

                  2,3075 %

                  Banka Slovenije

                  0,4335 %

                  Národná banka Slovenska

                  0,9140 %

                  Suomen Pankki

                  1,6530 %

                  Total

                  100,0000 %


title: Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2016/2381 of 14 December 2016 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) (EUCAP Sahel Mali/2/2016)

text:
               23.12.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 352/59

         POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2016/2381
   of 14 December 2016
   extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) (EUCAP Sahel Mali/2/2016)
   THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 38 thereof,
   Having regard to Council Decision 2014/219/CFSP of 15 April 2014 on the European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) (1), and in particular Article 7(1) thereof,
   Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/76 of 19 January 2015 launching the European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) and amending Decision 2014/219/CFSP (2),
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Pursuant to Decision 2014/219/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising the political control and strategic direction of the EUCAP Sahel Mali mission, including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

               (2)

               On 26 May 2014, the PSC adopted Decision EUCAP Sahel Mali/1/2014 (3), appointing Mr Albrecht CONZE as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Mali from 26 May 2014 to 14 January 2015.

               (3)

               The mandate of Mr Albrecht CONZE as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Mali has been extended several times, most recently by PSC Decision (CFSP) 2016/938 (4), which extended his mandate as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Mali until 14 January 2017.

               (4)

               The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has proposed to extend the mandate of Mr Albrecht CONZE as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Mali from 15 January 2017 to 14 July 2017,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The mandate of Mr Albrecht CONZE as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Mali is hereby extended until 14 July 2017.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 14 December 2016.

            For the Political and Security Committee

            The Chairperson

         W. STEVENS

      (1)  OJ L 113, 16.4.2014, p. 21.

      (2)  OJ L 13, 20.1.2015, p. 5.

      (3)  Political and Security Committee Decision EUCAP Sahel Mali/1/2014 of 26 May 2014 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) (OJ L 164, 3.6.2014, p. 43).

      (4)  Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2016/938 of 31 May 2016 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Mali (EUCAP Sahel Mali) (EUCAP Sahel Mali/1/2016) (OJ L 155, 14.6.2016, p. 23).


title: 87/606/ECSC: Decision of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the European Coal and Steel Community, meeting within the Council of 22 December 1987 determining the conditions under which certain ECSC products are eligible upon importation for a favourable tariff arrangement by reason of their end-use

text:
31 . 12 . 87                                  Official Journal of the European Communities                            No L 387 / 95
                                                                       II
                                                 (Acts whose publication is not obligatory)
                                                            COUNCIL
                DECISION OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER
                STATES OF THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY, MEETING WITHIN THE
                                                                 COUNCIL
                                                          of 22 December 1987
               determining the conditions under which certain ECSC products are eligible upon importation for a
                                        favourable tariff arrangement by reason of their end-use
                                                             ( 87 / 606 / ECSC )
               THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN
               COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL ,
               In agreement with the Commission ,
               HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :
                                                                  Article 1
              Commission Regulation (EEC) No 4142 / 87 of 9 December 1987, determining the conditions under
              which certain goods are eligible upon importation for a favourable tariff arrangement by reason of
              their end-use (*) shall apply to the importation under subheading 7208 12 10 , 7208 13 10 ,
              7208 14 10 , 7208 22 10 , 7208 23 10 and 7208 24 10 of the combined nomenclature of flat rolled
              products, of iron or non-alloy steel , of a width of 600 mm or more, hot-rolled , not clad, plated or
              coated, in coils, not further worked than hot rolled, of a thickness of less than 3 mm and having a
              minimum yield point of 275 MPa or of a thickness of 3 mm or more and having a minimum yield point
              of 355 MPa or other, in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled, of a thickness not exceeding 10 mm ,
              intended for re-rolling ( ECSC ).
                                                                 Article 2
              Commission Regulation (EEC) No 4141 / 87 of 9 December 1987, determining the conditions under
             which goods for certain categories of aircraft and ships are eligible upon importation for a favourable
             tariff arrangement (2 ) shall apply to products covered by the Treaty establishing the European Coal
             and Steel Community intended for incorporation in the ships, boats and other vessels falling within
             subheadings 8901 10 10, 8901 20 10, 8901 30 10, 8901 90 10 , 8902 00 11 , 8902 00 19 ,
             8903 91 10 , 8903 92 10 , 8904 00 10, 8904 00 91 , 8905 10 10, 8905 90 10, 8906 00 10 and
             8906 00 91 of the combined nomenclature for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance
             or conversion as well as to products intended for fitting to or equipping such ships, boats and other
             vessels .
             I 1 ) See page 81 of this Official Journal .
             (2) See page 76 of this Official Journal.
 ---pagebreak--- No L 387 / 96                              Official Journal of the European Communities                 31 . 12 . 87
                                                               Article 3
             Decision ECSC No 79 / 34 ( J ) is hereby revoked .
                                                               Article 4
             Member States shall take the measures necessary to implement this Decision .
                                                               Article 5
             This Decision shall enter into force on 1 January 1988 .
             Done at Brussels , 22 December 1987 .
                                                                                The President
                                                                                N. WILHJELM
              (») OJ No L 10 , 16 . 1 . 1979 , p. 12 .


title: 2014/859/EU: Council Decision of 25 November 2014 appointing a United Kingdom member of the Committee of the Regions

text:
               2.12.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 346/31

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 25 November 2014
   appointing a United Kingdom member of the Committee of the Regions

      (2014/859/EU)

   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 305 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal of the United Kingdom Government,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 22 December 2009 and on 18 January 2010, the Council adopted Decisions 2009/1014/EU (1) and 2010/29/EU (2) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2010 to 25 January 2015.

               (2)

               A member's seat has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Lord Graham TOPE CBE,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The following is hereby appointed as member to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2015:

               —

               Ms Ruth DOMBEY, Councillor.

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

      Done at Brussels, 25 November 2014.

            For the Council

            The President

         D. FRANCESCHINI

      (1)  OJ L 348, 29.12.2009, p. 22.

      (2)  OJ L 12, 19.1.2010, p. 11.


66/676/EEC: Decision of 24 November 1966 of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, expediting alignment on common customs tariff duties applicable to dihyro- ethoxy-trimethylquinoleine


64/361/EEC: Decision of 29 May 1964 of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the European Economic Community, meeting within the Council, on expedited alignment on common customs tariff duties applicable to certain products


title: Council Decision (EU) 2016/916 of 6 June 2016 on the position to be adopted, on behalf of the European Union, within the EEA Joint Committee concerning an amendment to Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement, on cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms (Budget Line 02.03.01)

text:
                  10.6.2016

                  EN

                  Official Journal of the European Union

                  L 153/35

            COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2016/916
      of 6 June 2016
      on the position to be adopted, on behalf of the European Union, within the EEA Joint Committee concerning an amendment to Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement, on cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms (Budget Line 02.03.01)
      THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
      Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 114 in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,
      Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2894/94 of 28 November 1994 concerning arrangements for implementing the Agreement on the European Economic Area (1), and in particular Article 1(3) thereof,
      Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
      Whereas:

                  (1)

                  The Agreement on the European Economic Area (2) (‘the EEA Agreement’) entered into force on 1 January 1994.

                  (2)

                  Pursuant to Article 98 of the EEA Agreement, the EEA Joint Committee may decide to amend, inter alia, Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement (‘Protocol 31’).

                  (3)

                  Protocol 31 contains provisions and arrangements concerning cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms.

                  (4)

                  It is appropriate to continue the cooperation of the Contracting Parties to the EEA Agreement in Union actions funded from the general budget of the European Union regarding the operation and development of the internal market of goods and services.

                  (5)

                  Protocol 31 should therefore be amended in order to allow for this extended cooperation to continue beyond 31 December 2015.

                  (6)

                  The position of the Union within the EEA Joint Committee should therefore be based on the attached draft decision,

            HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
      Article 1
      The position to be adopted, on the Union's behalf, within the EEA Joint Committee on the proposed amendment to Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement, on cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms, shall be based on the draft decision of the EEA Joint Committee attached to this Decision.
      Article 2
      This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

         Done at Brussels, 6 June 2016.

               For the Council

               The President

            H.G.J. KAMP

         (1)  OJ L 305, 30.11.1994, p. 6.

         (2)  OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 3.

         DRAFT
         DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No …/2016
         of …
         amending Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement, on cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms
         THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,
         Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Articles 86 and 98 thereof,
         Whereas:

                     (1)

                     It is appropriate to continue the cooperation of the Contracting Parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (‘the EEA Agreement’) in Union actions funded from the general budget of the European Union regarding the operation and development of the internal market of goods and services.

                     (2)

                     Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended in order to allow for this extended cooperation to take place from 1 January 2016,

               HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
         Article 1
         Article 7 of Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement shall be amended as follows:

                     The following paragraph is inserted after paragraph 11:

                        ‘12.   The EFTA States shall, as from 1 January 2016, participate in the Union actions related to the following budget line, entered into the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2016:

                                    —

                                    Budget line 02.03.01: ‘Operation and development of the internal market of goods and services’.’.

               Article 2
         This Decision shall enter into force on the day following the last notification under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement (*).
         It shall apply from 1 January 2016.
         Article 3
         This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.

            Done at Brussels,

                  For the EEA Joint Committee

                  The President

                  The Secretaries to the EEA Joint Committee

            (*)  [No constitutional requirements indicated.] [Constitutional requirements indicated.]


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96/326/Euratom, ECSC, EC: Commission Decision of 23 April 1996 adjusting the weightings applicable from 1 August 1994 to the remuneration of officials of the European Communities serving in third countries

Official Journal L 126 , 24/05/1996 P. 0054 - 0055

COMMISSION DECISION of 23 April 1996 adjusting the weightings applicable from 1 August 1994 to the remuneration of officials of the European Communities serving in third countries (96/326/Euratom, ECSC, EC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing a Single Council and a Single Commission of the European Communities,Having regard to the Staff Regulations of the Officials of the European Communities and the conditions of employment of other servants of the Communities laid down by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68 (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2963/95 (2), and in particular the second paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X thereto,Whereas, pursuant to the first paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X to the Staff Regulations, Council Regulation (Euratom, ECSC, EC) No 577/96 (3) laid down the weightings to be applied from 1 July 1994 to the remuneration of officials serving in third countries, payable in the currency of their country of employment;Whereas some of these weightings should be adjusted with effect from 1 August 1994 given that the statistics available to the Commission show that in certain third countries the variation in the cost of living measured on the basis of the weighting and the corresponding exchange rate has exceeded 5 % since weightings were last laid down,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole Article With effect from 1 August 1994 the weightings applicable to the remuneration of officials serving in third countries payable in the currency of their country of employment are adjusted as shown in the Annex.The exchange rates for the calculation of such remuneration shall be those used for implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the month preceding the date referred to in the first paragraph.Done at Brussels, 23 April 1996.For the CommissionHans VAN DEN BROEKMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 56, 4. 3. 1968, p. 1.(2) OJ No L 310, 22. 12. 1995, p. 1.(3) OJ No L 83, 2. 4. 1996, p. 1.ANNEX >TABLE>


66/634/EEC: Decision of 27 October 1966 of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, expediting alignment on common customs tariff duties applicable to grapefruit segments


title: Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/446 of 23 March 2016 amending and extending Council Decision 2013/34/CFSP on a European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali)

text:
                  24.3.2016

                  EN

                  Official Journal of the European Union

                  L 78/74

            COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2016/446
      of 23 March 2016
      amending and extending Council Decision 2013/34/CFSP on a European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali)
      THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
      Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and in particular Article 28 and Articles 42(4) and 43(2) thereof,
      Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
      Whereas:

                  (1)

                  On 17 January 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/34/CFSP (1) on a European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali).

                  (2)

                  On 18 February 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/87/CFSP (2) on the launch of EUTM Mali.

                  (3)

                  Following the Strategic Review, the Political and Security Committee recommended that the mandate of EUTM Mali be adapted and extended by a period of 2 years, until 18 May 2018.

                  (4)

                  It is also necessary to lay down the financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUTM Mali for the period from 19 May 2016 until 18 May 2018.

                  (5)

                  Decision 2013/34/CFSP should be amended accordingly,

            HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
      Article 1
      Council Decision 2013/34/CFSP is amended as follows:

                  (1)

                  in Article 1, paragraphs 1 and 2 are replaced by the following:
                  ‘1.   The Union shall conduct a military training mission in Mali (EUTM Mali), to provide, military and training advice to the Malian Armed Forces (MAF) operating under the control of legitimate civilian authorities, in order to contribute to the restoration of their military capacity with a view to enabling them to conduct military operations aiming at restoring Malian territorial integrity and reducing the threat posed by terrorist groups. EUTM Mali shall not be involved in combat operations. Its actions shall extend up to the river Niger Loop, including the municipalities of Gao and Timbuktu.
                  2.   The objective of EUTM Mali shall be to respond to the operational needs of the MAF through the provision of:

                              (a)

                              training support for the benefit of the MAF;

                              (b)

                              training and advice on command and control, logistical chain and human resources, as well as training on International Humanitarian Law, protection of civilians and human rights;

                              (c)

                              a contribution, upon Malian request and in coordination with MINUSMA, to the Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration process framed by the Peace Agreement, through the provision of training sessions in order to facilitate the reconstitution of inclusive Malian Armed Forces;

                              (d)

                              support to the G5 Sahel process, within the activities of EUTM Mali in support of the MAF, by contributing to enhancing coordination and interoperability with the G5 Sahel national armed forces.’;

                  (2)

                  in Article 10, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:
                  ‘2.   The financial reference amount for the common costs of EUTM Mali for the period from 19 May 2016 to 18 May 2018 shall be EUR 33 400 000. The percentage of the reference amount referred to in Article 25(1) of Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/528 (*) shall be 60 % and the percentage for commitment referred to in Article 34(3) of that Decision shall be 10 %.

                     (*)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/528 of 27 March 2015 establishing a mechanism to administer the financing of the common costs of European Union operations having military or defence implications (Athena) and repealing Decision 2011/871/CFSP (OJ L 84, 28.3.2015, p. 39).’;"

                  (3)

                  in Article 12, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:
                  ‘2.   The mandate of EUTM Mali shall end on 18 May 2018.’.

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

         Done at Brussels, 23 March 2016.

               For the Council

               The President

            A.G. KOENDERS

         (1)  Council Decision 2013/34/CFSP of 17 January 2013 on a European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali) (OJ L 14, 18.1.2013, p. 19).

         (2)  Council Decision 2013/87/CFSP of 18 February 2013 on the launch of a European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali) (OJ L 46, 19.2.2013, p. 27).


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2003/233/EC: Council Decision of 27 March 2003 appointing an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

Official Journal L 086 , 03/04/2003 P. 0047 - 0047

Council Decisionof 27 March 2003appointing an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions(2003/233/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 263 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the German Government,Whereas:(1) On 22 January 2002 the Council adopted Decision 2002/60/EC appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions(1).(2) The seat of an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the resignation of Mr Gustav-Adolf STANGE, of which the Council was notified on 18 December 2002,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole ArticleMr Hans-Georg KLUGE (State Secretary at the Ministry of Justice and European Affairs of the Land Brandenburg) is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr Gustav-Adolf STANGE for the remainder of his term of office, which expires on 25 January 2006.Done at Brussels, 27 March 2003.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. Stratakis(1) OJ L 24, 26.1.2002, p. 38.


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86/542/EEC: Council Decision of 15 September 1986 on the conclusion of the Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Finland consequent on the accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic to the Community

Official Journal L 321 , 15/11/1986 P. 0063

COUNCIL DECISION of 15 September 1986 on the conclusion of the Additional Protocol to the  Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Finland consequent on the  accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic to the Community (86/542/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 recommendation from the Commission, Whereas it is necessary to approve the Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European  Economic Community and the Republic of Finland(1) signed in Brussels on 5 October 1973, to take  account of the accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic to the Community, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Article 1 The Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and  the Republic of Finland consequent on the accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic to the Community is hereby approved on behalf of the Community. The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision. Article 2 The President of the Council shall give the notification provided for in Article 18 of  the Protocol(2). Article 3 This Decision shall take effect on the day following its publication in the Official  Journal of the European Communities. Done at Brussels, 15. September 1986. For the CouncilThe PresidentG. HOWE (1)OJ N° L 328, 28. 11. 1973, p. 2.  (2)The date of entry into force of the Protocol will be published in the Official Journal of the  European Communities by the General Secretariat of the Council.


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84/1/Euratom, EEC: Council Decision of 22 December 1983 adopting a research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community and for the European Economic Community (1984 to 1987)

Official Journal L 003 , 05/01/1984 P. 0021 - 0025 Spanish special edition: Chapter 12 Volume 4 P. 0104  Portuguese special edition Chapter 12 Volume 4 P. 0104

*****COUNCIL  DECISION  of 22 December 1983  adopting a research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community and for the European Economic Community (1984 to 1987)  (84/1/Euratom, EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 7 thereof,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1), presented after consultation, with regard to nuclear projects, of the Scientific and Technical Committee,  Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),  Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),  Whereas, in the context of the common policy relating to the field of science and technology, the multiannual research programme is one of the principal means whereby the European Atomic Energy Community can contribute to the safety and development of nuclear energy and to the acquisition and dissemination of information in the nuclear field;  Whereas Article 2 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community assigns to the Community inter alia the task of promoting throughout the Community a harmonious development of economic activities, a continuous and balanced expansion and increased stability; whereas the objectives of activities engaged in by the Community to this end are set out in Article 3 of the said Treaty;  Whereas the non-nuclear projects provided for by this Decision appear necessary for the attainment of these objectives;  Whereas on 14 January 1974 the Council adopted a resolution on the coordination of national policies and the definition of projects of interest to the Community in the field of science and technology (4);  Whereas the programme was drawn up in accordance with the Council resolution of 17 December 1970 concerning the procedures for adopting research and training programmes (5);  Whereas Article 3 of Council Decisions 77/488/EEC, Euratom (6) and 80/317/EEC, Euratom, (7) provides for a review of the programme during its third year;  Whereas it is of advantage to define and embody the common science and technology strategy in multiannual framework programmes setting out the complete range of scientific and technical activities being carried out or due to be carried out on the basis of the three Treaties; whereas this advantage was confirmed by the  Council in its resolution of 25 July 1983 on framework programmes for Community research, development and demonstration activities; and a first framework programme 1984 to 1987 (1);  Whereas, during the period 1984 to 1987, the Joint Research Council (JRC) must continue to play a central role in the Community's research strategy and to carry out work of common interest by drawing on a level of resources which is the equivalent of the present level;  Whereas, more generally, the JRC programme as a whole must be in keeping with the conclusions of the Council of 10 March 1983,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Article 1  The research programme, hereinafter referred to as 'the programme', set out in Annex A is hereby adopted for a period of four years, starting on 1 January 1984.  Article 2  The expenditure commitment estimated as necessary for the execution of the programme should be 700 million ECU, including expenditure on a staff of 2 260. An indicative breakdown of this amount, consisting of approximately 400 million ECU for expenditure on staff and 300 million ECU for other expenditure, is given in Annex B.  Article 3  Appropriations earmarked for expenditure on staff shall be updated annually, as part of the budgetary procedure, in accordance with Council decisions on salaries and wages. In the case of other expenditure, the JRC Board of Governors shall each year assess the programme's financial requirements and its report shall be forwarded to the Council in the context of the budgetary procedure. If, after the initial years of the programme, the Board of Governors concludes that certain aspects have made it impossible to continue the programme for the whole of its duration, or that the programme requires substantial amendment, the Commission shall refer the matter to the Council in the third year of the programme so that it can decide either to revise the programme or to initiate a new multiannual programme.  Article 4  Termination-of-service measures designed to permit the introduction of new skills and a reduction in the average age of staff will be implemented as soon as the Council has approved the relevant Regulation. Throughout the duration of the programme, the cost of implementing these measures shall be included in the estimated overall cost of the programme.  Article 5  During the third year, the programme will be the subject of a review which may lead to a Council decision on a further four-year programme in accordance with the appropriate procedure.  Article 6  Dissemination of the information resulting from implementation of the non-nuclear parts of the programme shall be carried out in accordance with Council Regulation (EEC) No 2380/74 of 17 September 1974 adopting provisions for the dissemination of information relating to research programmes for the European Economic Community (2).  Article 7  The Commission, assisted by the JRC Board of Governors, shall be responsible for carrying out the programme and, to this end, shall call upon the services of the Joint Research Centre.  Article 8  Before the next proposal for a multiannual programme, the Commission shall submit to the Council and to the European Parliament a critical analysis carried out by independent experts of the programmes launched by the Joint Research Centre.  This analysis shall contain a quantitative and qualitative assessment of the results of the research.  In addition, the Commission shall each year prepare a report for the Council and the European Parliament on the execution of the programme.  Done at Brussels, 22 December 1983.  For the Council  The President  C. VAITSOS  (1) OJ No C 311, 16. 11. 1983, p. 5.  (2) OJ No C 307, 14. 11. 1983, p. 116.  (3) OJ No C 341, 19. 12. 1983, p. 9.  (4) OJ No C 7, 29. 1. 1974, p. 2.  (5) OJ No L 16, 20. 1. 1971, p. 13.  (6) OJ No L 200, 8. 8. 1977, p. 4.  (7) OJ No L 72, 18. 3. 1980, p. 11.  (1) OJ No C 208, 4. 8. 1983, p. 1.  (2) OJ No L 255, 20. 9. 1974, p. 1.  ANNEX  A  RESEARCH PROGRAMME (1984 TO 1987) OF THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE  RESEARCH ACTION PROGRAMME - INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES  Nuclear measurements and reference materials  - Nuclear measurements  - Reference materials  High-temperature materials  - Research on steels and alloys  - Research on sub-assemblies  - Research on ceramics  - Data bank on high-temperature materials  - Information centre on high-temperature materials  RESEARCH ACTION PROGRAMME - FUSION  Fusion technology and safety  - Studies in respect of reactors  - Technology of the breeding blanket  - Study on structural materials  - Risk assessment  - Studies concerning a tritium-handling laboratory  RESEARCH ACTION PROGRAMME - FISSION  Reactor safety  - Reliability and risk assessment  - Integrity of components and systems for light-water reactors  - Study on abnormal behaviour in core-cooling systems in light-water reactors  - Study on severely damaged fuel  - Construction models relating to accidents in fast reactors  - Study on the properties of materials and on the behaviour of structures in fast reactors  - Evaluation of a vibrating table  Management of radioactive waste  - Waste management and the fuel cycle  - Safety factors connected with the storage of waste in continental geological formations  - Feasibility and safety of storing waste in deep ocean sediments  Safeguarding and management of fissile materials  - Methods and instruments for the determination of fissile materials and for containment and monitoring  - Processing, transmission and evaluation of safeguards data  - Integration of safeguards activities  Nuclear fuels and actinides research  - Limits to the use of nuclear fuels  - Behaviour of oxide fuels under transitory conditions and release of fission products in the event of severe damage  - Safety of the actinide cycle  - Research on actinides RESEARCH ACTION PROGRAMME - NON-NUCLEAR ENERGY SOURCES  Techniques for solar energy tests  - Photovoltaic systems  - Heat conversion  Management of energy in dwellings  - Evaluation of hybrid systems  - Passive technologies  - Energy audit  RESEARCH ACTION PROGRAMME - ENVIRONMENT  Environmental protection  - Chemical products in the environment  - Quality of the environment  - Energy and the environment  Application of remote-sensing techniques  - agriculture and soil management  - protection of the marine environment  - natural disasters  Industrial hazards  - accident prevention  - accident management and control  ACTIVITIES OF SCIENTIFIC DEPARTMENTS  (Complementary programme)  Exploitation of the HFR reactor  Should the need arise: European research activities of particular significance (1)  (1) Implementation of the conclusions reached by the Council on 10 March 1983 with regard to European research activities of particular significance will be the subject of proposals which the Commission will present in good time to enable the Council to take a decision before the end of the first six months of 1984.  ANNEX  B  INDICATIVE BREAKDOWN OF RESOURCES  (Appropriations in millions of ECU)  1.2 //   //   // Programmes  // Commitment appropriations  //   //   // Industrial technologies  //   // - Nuclear measurements and reference materials  // 64  // - High-temperature materials  // 28  //   //   // Total  // 92  //   //   // Fusion  //   // Fusion technology and safety  // 46,5 (1)  //   //   // Total  // 46,5  //   //   // Fission  //   // - Reactor safety  // 192 (2)  // - Management of radioactive waste  // 49  // - Safeguarding and management of fissile materials  // 45  // - Nuclear fuels and actinides research  // 66  //   //   // Total  // 352  //   //  // Non-nuclear energy sources  //   // - Techniques for solar energy tests  // 22  // - Management of energy in dwellings  // 17  //   //   // Total  // 39  //   //   // Environment  //   // - Environmental protection  // 49  // - Application of remote-sensing techniques  // 29  // - Industrial hazards  // 21  //   //   // Total  // 99  //   //   // Activities of scientific departments  //   // Exploitation of the HFR (complementary programme)  // 59 (3)  //   //   // Total  // 59  //   //   // Specific appropriations provided for European research activities of particular significance  // 12,5 (4)  //   //   // Total  // 12,5  //   //   // Total programme (1984 to 1987)  // 700 (5)  //   //  (1) Including an indicative sum of 500 000 ECU for studies concerning a tritium-handling laboratory.  (2) Including an indicative sum of 2 500 000 ECU to continue studies concerning a large capacity vibration table.  (3) The Member States' financial contributions for this complementary programme are included in the 700 million ECU, the breakdown being as follows:  Operation of the HFR reactor:  - Germany 50 %,  - Netherlands 50 %.  (4) Allocation of this amount of 12 500 000 ECU will be determined by a future decision of the Council.  (5) Non-programmed research is carried out within the overall level of resources of 700 million ECU. When the annual resources made available to the JRC to implement the programme are adequate to permit exploratory research of this kind, the nature of which has not yet been identified, a sum not exceeding 5 % of the total specific scientific appropriations can be entered for this purpose in Chapter 100 of the budget of the relevant year.


title: European Parliament decision on the request for waiver of the immunity of Vladimír Železný (2005/2010(IMM))

text:
C 233 E/98                                      Official Journal of the European Union                            EN       28.9.2006
Thursday 13 October 2005
                having regard to Article 27 of the Constitution of the Czech Republic,
                having regard to Rules 6(2) and 7 of its Rules of Procedure,
                having regard to the report of the Committee on Legal Affairs (A6-0289/2005),
            1.    Decides to waive the immunity of Vladimír      }elezný,  subject to the condition that such waiver shall
            apply solely to the prosecution proceedings in hand and that, until such time as a final sentence is passed in
            those proceedings, Vladimír   }elezný shall be immune     from any form of detention or remand or any other
            measure which might prevent him from performing the duties attaching to his mandate as a Member of the
            European Parliament;
            2.    Instructs its President to forward this decision and the report of the committee responsible to the
            appropriate authority of the Czech Republic.
            P6_TA(2005)0378
            Request for waiver of Mr }elezný's immunity (second request)
            European Parliament decision on the request for waiver of the immunity of Vladimír }elezný
                                                           (2005/2010(IMM))
            The European Parliament,
                having regard to the request for waiver of the immunity of Vladimír    }elezný in file number KZv 2153/
                 2001-2728, forwarded by the Prague Public Prosecutor on 27 August 2004, and announced in plenary
                 sitting on 16 December 2004,
                having regard to the request to defend his immunity presented by Vladimír     }elezný in connection with
                 criminal proceedings brought by the Prague Public Prosecutor, and announced in plenary sitting on
                 16 November 2004,
                having heard Vladimír   }elezný in accordance with Rule 7(3) of its Rules of Procedure, who requested
                 that his parliamentary immunity not be waived,
                having regard to Article 10 of the Protocol of 8 April 1965 on the Privileges and Immunities of the
                 European Communities, and Article 6(2) of the Act of 20 September 1976 concerning the election of
                 the members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage,
                                                                                1
                 having regard to the judgments of 12 May 1964 and 10 July 1986 ( ) of the Court of Justice of the
                 European Communities,
                having regard to Article 27 of the Constitution of the Czech Republic,
                having regard to Rules 6(2) and 7 of its Rules of Procedure,
                having regard to the report of the Committee on Legal Affairs (A6-0290/2005),
            1.    Decides to waive the immunity of Vladimír      }elezný,  subject to the condition that such waiver shall
            apply solely to the prosecution proceedings in hand and that, until such time as a final sentence is passed in
            those proceedings, Vladimír   }elezný shall be immune     from any form of detention or remand or any other
            measure which might prevent him from performing the duties attaching to his mandate as a Member of the
            European Parliament;
            2.    Instructs its President to forward this decision and the report of the committee responsible to the
            appropriate authority of the Czech Republic.
             1
            ( ) Case 101/63 Wagner v. Fohrmann and Krier [1964] ECR 195, and Case 149/85 Wybot v. Faure and others [1986]
                ECR 2391.


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2002/882/EC: Council Decision of 5 November 2002 providing further macro-financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia

Official Journal L 308 , 09/11/2002 P. 0025 - 0027

Council Decisionof 5 November 2002providing further macro-financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia(2002/882/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 308 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Financial Committee(3),Whereas:(1) The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY) authorities re-established links with international organisations and in particular made progress towards normalising the country's financial relations with multilateral creditors, including the European Investment Bank, and with official bilateral creditors.(2) Since October 2000, the FRY has achieved substantial progress in economic stabilisation and reform and has made important steps towards a well-functioning market economy.(3) Within the Stabilisation and Association process, which is the framework for the European Union's (EU) relations with the region, it is desirable to support efforts to sustain political and economic stabilisation in the FRY, with a view to evolving towards the development of a full cooperation relationship with the Community.(4) Financial assistance from the Community should be instrumental in bringing the FRY closer to the Community.(5) The Community already provided in 2001 macro-financial assistance of EUR 345 million to the FRY(4). The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved in May 2002 a three-year "Extended Arrangement" for the FRY of about USD 829 million to support the authorities' economic programme in 2002 to 2005.(6) The World Bank decided in May 2001 to make available to the FRY on a temporary basis a package of concessional loans of USD 540 million over a three year period. So far, two structural adjustment credits of USD 70 million and of USD 85 million have been approved in January and May 2002, respectively, to support reforms in public finance as well as in the energy and social sector and to foster private sector development.(7) The Members of the Paris Club agreed in November 2001 on a substantial debt relief in favour of the FRY, already alleviating the balance of payments situation.(8) The authorities of the FRY have requested financial assistance from the international financial institutions, the Community, and other bilateral donors.(9) Over and above the estimated financing which could be provided by the IMF and the World Bank, an important residual financing gap remains to be covered to support the policy objectives attached to the authorities' reform efforts.(10) Community macro-financial assistance to the FRY is an appropriate measure to help ease the country's external financial constraints, supporting the balance of payments and strengthening the reserve position.(11) Financial assistance from the Community in the form of a combination of a long-term loan and a straight grant is an appropriate measure to support the sustainability of the FRY's external financial position, given its limited borrowing capacity. This Community financial assistance should be effective and properly implemented.(12) The inclusion of a grant component in this assistance is without prejudice to the powers of the Community budgetary authority.(13) A new Constitutional Charter is presently in the process of parliamentary discussion. Upon its entry into force, the FRY would continue to exist under a new name. The pending name change does not affect this Decision.(14) Upon entry into force of the aforementioned Constitutional Charter, the National Bank of Yugoslavia may cease to exist. Therefore, after entry into force of the Constitutional Charter, the macro-financial assistance provided under this Decision will be paid to the institution or institutions designated to take on the responsibilities from the National Bank of Yugoslavia for receiving funds in the context of this Decision.(15) This assistance should be managed by the Commission, in consultation with the Economic and Financial Committee.(16) The Treaty does not provide, for the adoption of this Decision, powers other than those of Article 308,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 11. The Community shall make available to the FRY further macro-financial assistance in the form of a long-term loan and a straight grant with a view to ensuring a sustainable balance-of-payments situation and strengthening the country's reserve position.2. The loan component of this assistance shall amount to a maximum principal of EUR 55 million with a maximum maturity of 15 years. To this end, the Commission is empowered to borrow, on behalf of the Community, the necessary resources that will be placed at the disposal of the FRY in the form of a loan.3. The grant component of this assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 75 million.4. This Community financial assistance shall be managed by the Commission in close consultation with the Economic and Financial Committee and in a manner consistent with the agreements reached between the IMF and the FRY.Article 21. The Commission is empowered to agree with the authorities of the FRY, after consultation with the Economic and Financial Committee, the economic policy conditions attached to further Community macro-financial assistance. These conditions shall be consistent with the agreements referred to in Article 1(4).2. The Commission shall verify at regular intervals, in collaboration with the Economic and Financial Committee and in coordination with the IMF, that economic policies in the FRY are in accordance with the objectives of this macro-financial assistance and that its conditions are being fulfilled.Article 31. The loan and grant components of this assistance shall be made available to the FRY in at least two instalments. Subject to Article 2, the first instalment is to be released on the basis of satisfactory implementation of the adjustment and reform programme of the FRY under the present Extended Arrangement with the IMF.2. Subject to Article 2, the second and any further instalments shall be released on the basis of a satisfactory track record on the FRY's adjustment and reform programme, and not before one quarter after the release of the previous instalment.3. The funds shall be paid to the National Bank of the FRY, and after the entry into force of a new Constitutional Charter, to the institution or institutions designated to take on the responsibilities of the National Bank of Yugoslavia for receiving funds in the context of this Decision.Article 41. The borrowing and lending operations referred to in Article 1 shall be carried out using the same value date and must not involve the Community in the transformation of maturities, in any exchange or interest rate risks, or in any other commercial risk.2. The Commission shall take the necessary steps, if the FRY so requests, to ensure that an early repayment clause is included in the loan terms and conditions and that it may be exercised.3. At the request of the FRY, and where circumstances permit an improvement in the loan's interest rate, the Commission may refinance all or part of its initial borrowings or restructure the corresponding financial conditions. Refinancing or restructuring operations shall be carried out in accordance with the conditions set out in paragraph 1 and shall not have the effect of extending the average maturity of the borrowing concerned or increasing the amount, expressed at the current exchange rate, of capital outstanding at the date of the refinancing or restructuring.4. All related costs incurred by the Community in concluding and carrying out the operation under this Decision shall be borne by the FRY, if appropriate.5. The Economic and Financial Committee shall be kept informed of developments in the operations referred to in paragraph 2 and 3 at least once a year.Article 5At least once a year, and before September, the Commission shall address to the European Parliament and to the Council a report, which will include an evaluation on the implementation of this Decision in the previous year.Article 6This Decision shall take effect on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply until two years after that date.Done at Brussels, 5 November 2002.For the CouncilThe PresidentT. Pedersen(1) Proposal of 27 August 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2) Opinion delivered on 10 October 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) Opinion delivered on 17 October 2002 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(4) Decision 2001/549/EC (OJ L 197, 21.7.2001, p. 38), Decision as amended by Decision 2001/901/EC (OJ L 334, 18.12.2001, p. 30).


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2000/690/EC: Commission Decision of 8 November 2000 setting up an Enterprise Policy Group (notified under document number C(2000) 3089)

Official Journal L 285 , 10/11/2000 P. 0024 - 0025

Commission Decisionof 8 November 2000setting up an Enterprise Policy Group(notified under document number C(2000) 3089)(2000/690/EC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Whereas:(1) Article 157 of the Treaty establishing the European Community has assigned to the Community and the Member States the task of ensuring that the conditions required for the competitiveness of the Community's industry exist.(2) On the grounds of rationalisation and in order to facilitate the integration of the Commission's work on good practice and coordination with the Member States, as stated in the Commission communication "challenges for enterprise policy in the knowledge-driven economy"(1), the Commission requires a body for reflection, debate and advice, consisting of high-level experts from the enterprise community and representatives of the Member States, entitled the "Enterprise policy group" (EPG), in order to examine general enterprise policy issues and to assist the Commission in the identification and dissemination of good practice.(3) In order to achieve greater transparency and efficiency in enterprise policy and to enable it to play a more strategic role in meeting challenges in the knowledge-driven economy, the EPG should comprise two sections, the first comprising representatives from the Member States, and the second comprising eminent persons, chosen by the Commission from a wide range of highly and appropriately qualified applicants, active in industry, services, the business community or in fields of activity linked to the development of innovation and the knowledge-driven economy.(4) In order to allow adequate representation of the Directors-General of industry and of the national authorities responsible for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it is appropriate that the Members States may appoint up to two representatives for the first section.(5) The EPG should therefore be set up and its terms of reference and internal organisation should be defined.(6) In order to guarantee an adequate representation of SMEs, a fixed allowance should be provided for those participating in the work of the EPG who are employed by an SME.(7) The Committee on Commerce and Distribution and the Consultative Committee for Cooperatives, Mutual Societies, Associations and Foundations should be dissolved,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1An Enterprise policy group, hereinafter referred to as "the group", whose members are appointed by the Commission, is hereby established by the Commission. Its task is to advise the Commission on enterprise policy issues.Article 21. The Group shall consist of two Sections:- A first Section (Directors-General), comprising up to two representatives from each Member State, nominated by each Member State,- A second professional chamber, comprising up to 40 members appointed by the Commission, representing a wide range of expertise in domains of importance to enterprises.2. Working groups may be set up to study specific subjects on the basis of a mandate.3. The Commission may invite experts to participate in the work of the group, sections or working groups.4. The group, its sections and working groups shall meet in the form and according to the timetable determined by the Commission. The Commission shall chair the meetings and Commission officials may take part in them.5. The group and its sections shall adopt their rules of procedure on the basis of a draft presented by the Commission. The Commission departments shall provide the secretariat.6. The Commission may publish on the Internet, in the original language of the document concerned, any conclusion, summary, part conclusion or working paper relating to the group or its sections.Article 3The following provisions shall apply for the second section:- appointment shall be in a personal capacity and advice should be given to the Commission independently of any outside instruction,- information obtained through the work of the group, its sections or working groups, shall not be divulged, where it is stated by the Commission to relate to a confidential matter,- the term of office of members shall be two years, renewable. They shall remain in office until they are replaced, or until the expiry of their term of office,- members who are no longer able to make an effective contribution to the work of the group, who resign or who breach the requirements set out in the first or second indent of the present Article or in Article 287 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, may be replaced for the remainder of their term,- The names of the members shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Article 4Travel and subsistence expenses incurred by members, observers and experts, in connection with the activities of the group, shall be reimbursed by the Commission in accordance with the provisions in force within the Commission. Their functions shall not be remunerated. Nevertheless, the Commissioner responsible for enterprise policy may decide that members, observers or experts who are employed by a small or medium-sized enterprise(2), may also be compensated for the costs resulting from preparatory work and of being away from their enterprise, by a fixed allowance of EUR 500 a day, to a maximum of 10 days a year.Article 5Commission Decisions 81/428/EEC(3) and 98/215/EC(4) are hereby repealed.Article 6This Decision shall take effect on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities. It shall apply until 31 December 2005. The Commission will decide whether to extend it or not before that date.Done at Brussels, 8 November 2000.For the CommissionErkki LiikanenMember of the Commission(1) COM (2000) 256 final, including Annex describing the best procedure(2) According to the definition given in the Commission Recommendation of 3 April 1996 (OJ L 107, 30.4.1996 P. 4), including the self-employed.(3) OJ L 165, 23.6.1981, p. 24.(4) OJ L 80, 18.3.1998, p. 51.


title: 2008/111/EC,Euratom: Commission Decision of 7 December 2007 establishing the European Research Area Board

text:
               14.2.2008

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 40/7

      COMMISSION DECISION

   of 7 December 2007
   establishing the European Research Area Board
   (2008/111/EC, Euratom)
   THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               In order to examine general research policy issues, the European Research Advisory Board was set up by Commission Decision 2001/531/EC, Euratom (1).

               (2)

               Given the new challenges related to research, the Commission, in its Green Paper ‘The European Research Area: New Perspectives’ (2), envisaged a reform of the European Research Advisory Board in order to enhance its role in the realisation of a European Research Area and to make the operation of that group more flexible and efficient.

               (3)

               It is therefore necessary to set up a new group of experts in the field of European research and technological development policies and to define its tasks and structure.

               (4)

               The group should advise the Commission on the realisation of the European Research Area, taking into account the objectives set out in the Commission's Green Paper ‘The European Research Area: New Perspectives’.

               (5)

               The group should support the Commission in its efforts to achieve the objectives specified in Council Decision 2006/970/Euratom of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (3) and Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the Specific Programme Cooperation implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (4).

               (6)

               The group should be composed of specialists from the scientific community, industry, the services sector and social actors.

               (7)

               Rules on disclosure of information by members of the new group should be provided for, without prejudice to the rules on security annexed to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure by Decision 2001/844/EC, ECSC, Euratom (5).

               (8)

               Personal data relating to members of the group should be processed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (6).

               (9)

               It is appropriate to fix a period for the application of this Decision. The Commission will in due time consider the advisability of an extension.

               (10)

               Decision 2001/531/EC, Euratom should be replaced by this Decision,

         DECIDES:
   Article 1
   European Research Area Board
   The European Research Area Board, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Board’, is established with effect from 1 March 2008.
   Article 2
   Tasks
   1.   The tasks of the Board shall be the following:

               (a)

               to advise the European Commission (the Commission) on the realisation of a European Research Area;

               (b)

               to deliver opinions on the realisation of a European Research Area, at the request of the Commission, or on the Board's own initiative;

               (c)

               to provide the Commission with an annual report on the current state of the European Research Area.

         2.   The Board shall be regularly informed on relevant developments and actions.
   3.   When formally requested by the Board, the Commission services shall provide written comments on the Board's opinions or advice. The Commission services may also provide regular information on the possible follow-up actions undertaken.
   4.   The Board's opinion shall be given within the time limit given by the Commission.
   Article 3
   Consultation
   1.   The Commission may consult the Board on any matter relating to the realisation of the European Research Area.
   2.   The Chairperson of the Board may advise the Commission that it is desirable to consult the group on a specific question.
   Article 4
   Composition — Appointment
   1.   The Board shall comprise 22 members representing the scientific community, the industry and civil society.
   2.   The members of the Board shall be appointed by the Commission. The set of criteria to be applied throughout the selection and nomination process is the following:

               —

               experience in the design and implementation of research policy,

               —

               excellence in research and/or research management,

               —

               advisory experience on a European or international level,

               —

               balance among science and technology disciplines including persons with specific university-industry experience,

               —

               geographical balance, taking into account the countries associated with the framework programmes,

               —

               appropriate gender balance.

         3.   Applicants deemed suitable for membership but not appointed may be placed on a reserve list, which the Commission may use for the appointment of replacements.
   4.   The members are appointed by the Commission in a personal capacity and shall advise the Commission independently of any outside influence.
   5.   Members shall inform the Commission in good time of any conflict of interests which might undermine their objectivity.
   6.   Members shall be appointed for a four-years-renewable term of office and shall remain in office until such time as they are replaced in accordance with paragraph 7 or their term of office ends.
   7.   Members may be replaced for the remainder of their term of office in any of the following cases:

               (a)

               where the member resigns;

               (b)

               where the member is no longer capable of contributing effectively to the group’s deliberations;

               (c)

               where the member does not comply with Article 287 of the Treaty;

               (d)

               where, contrary to paragraph 4, the member is not independent of all outside influence;

               (e)

               where, contrary to paragraph 5, the member has failed to inform the Commission in good time of a conflict of interests.

         8.   The names of its members shall be published on the Internet site of the Directorate-General for Research.
   The names of members shall be collected, processed and published in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001.
   Article 5
   Operation
   1.   The Board shall elect a Chairperson and two Vice-Chairpersons from amongst its members by a simple majority.
   The Chairperson and the two Vice-Chairpersons will form the Bureau of the Board. The Bureau shall organise the work of the Board.
   2.   The Board may, with the agreement of the Commission, set up subgroups to examine specific questions under terms of reference established by the group. Such subgroups shall be dissolved as soon as their mandates are fulfilled.
   3.   The Commission may ask experts or observers with specific competence on a subject on the agenda to participate in the work of the Board, or in the deliberations or work of a subgroup, if, in the opinion of the Commission, this is necessary or useful.
   4.   Information obtained by participating in the deliberations or work of the Board or of a subgroup shall not be divulged if, in the opinion of the Commission, that information relates to confidential matters.
   5.   The Board and its subgroups normally meet on the Commission’s premises in accordance with the procedures and schedule established by it. The Commission shall provide secretarial services. Commission representatives may attend the meetings of the Board and of its subgroups.
   6.   The Board shall adopt its rules of procedure on the basis of a draft presented by the Commission.
   7.   The Commission may publish, or place on the Internet, in the original language of the document concerned, any summary, conclusions, or partial conclusion or working document of the Board.
   Article 6
   Reimbursement of expenses
   The Commission shall reimburse travel expenses and, where appropriate, subsistence expenses for members, experts and observers in connection with the Board’s activities in accordance with the Commission's rules on the compensation of external experts.
   The members of the Board, subgroups, experts and observers shall not be remunerated for the services they render.
   Meeting expenses shall be reimbursed within the limits of the annual budget allocated to the group by the competent Commission department.
   Article 7
   Repeal
   Decision 2001/531/EC, Euratom is repealed.
   Article 8
   Expiry
   This Decision shall expire on 29 February 2012.

      Done at Brussels, 7 December 2007.

            For the Commission

         Janez POTOČNIK

            Member of the Commission

      (1)  OJ L 192, 14.7.2001, p. 21.

      (2)  COM(2007) 161 final, 4.4.2007.

      (3)  OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 60, as corrected by OJ L 54, 22.2.2007, p. 21.

      (4)  OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86, as corrected by OJ L 54, 22.2.2007, p. 30.

      (5)  OJ L 317, 3.12.2001, p. 1. Decision as last amended by Decision 2006/548/EC, Euratom (OJ L 215, 5.8.2006, p. 38).

      (6)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.


title: Decision (EU) 2017/1624 of the European Parliament of 27 April 2017 on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015, Section VII — Committee of the Regions

text:
               29.9.2017

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 252/133

         DECISION (EU) 2017/1624 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 27 April 2017
   on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015, Section VII — Committee of the Regions
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015 (1),

               —

               having regard to the consolidated annual accounts of the European Union for the financial year 2015 (COM(2016) 475 — C8-0275/2016) (2),

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors' annual report on the implementation of the budget concerning the financial year 2015, together with the institutions' replies (3),

               —

               having regard to the statement of assurance (4) as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2015, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

               —

               having regard to Article 314(10) and Articles 317, 318 and 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

               —

               having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (5), and in particular Articles 55, 99, 164, 165 and 166 thereof,

               —

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

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A8-0141/2017),

               1.

               Grants the Secretary-General of the Committee of the Regions discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Committee of the Regions for the financial year 2015;

               2.

               Sets out its observations in the resolution below;

               3.

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

            The President

         Antonio TAJANI

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ L 69, 13.3.2015.

      (2)  OJ C 380, 14.10.2016, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ C 375, 13.10.2016, p. 1.

      (4)  OJ C 380, 14.10.2016, p. 147.

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