title: 2010/589/EU: Council Decision of 27 September 2010 amending and extending the period of application of Decision 2007/641/EC concluding consultations with the Republic of the Fiji Islands under Article 96 of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement and Article 37 of the Development Cooperation Instrument

text:
               2.10.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 260/10

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 27 September 2010
   amending and extending the period of application of Decision 2007/641/EC concluding consultations with the Republic of the Fiji Islands under Article 96 of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement and Article 37 of the Development Cooperation Instrument
   (2010/589/EU)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 217 thereof,
   Having regard to the Partnership Agreement between the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States, of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part, signed in Cotonou on 23 June 2000 (1) and revised in Luxembourg on 25 June 2005 (2) (the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement), and in particular Article 96 thereof,
   Having regard to the Internal Agreement between the representatives of the governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, on measures to be taken and procedures to be followed for the implementation of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement (3), and in particular Article 3 thereof,
   Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (4) (the Development Cooperation Instrument), and in particular Article 37 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Decision 2007/641/EC (5) concluding consultations with the Republic of the Fiji Islands under Article 96 of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement and Article 37 of the Development Cooperation Instrument was adopted to implement appropriate measures following the violation of the essential elements referred to in Article 9 of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement, and the values referred to in Article 3 of the Development Cooperation Instrument.

               (2)

               Those measures have been extended by Decision 2009/735/EC (6), and subsequently by Decision 2010/208/EU (7) since, not only are important commitments concerning essential elements of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement and the Development Cooperation Instrument yet to be implemented by the Republic of the Fiji Islands, but recently, there have also been important regressive developments concerning a number of these commitments.

               (3)

               The period of application of the measures in Decision 2007/641/EC expires on 1 October 2010. It is appropriate to prolong its validity and the content of the appropriate measures should be technically updated accordingly,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Decision 2007/641/EC is hereby amended as follows:

               1.

               in Article 3, the second paragraph is replaced by the following:
               ‘It shall expire on 31 March 2011. It shall be reviewed regularly at least once every six months.’;

               2.

               the Annex is replaced by the text appearing in the Annex to this Decision.

         Article 2
   The letter in the Annex to this Decision shall be addressed to the Republic of the Fiji Islands.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 27 September 2010.

            For the Council

            The President

         K. PEETERS

      (1)  OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 3.

      (2)  OJ L 287, 28.10.2005, p. 4.

      (3)  OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 376.

      (4)  OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41.

      (5)  OJ L 260, 5.10.2007, p. 15.

      (6)  OJ L 262, 6.10.2009, p. 43.

      (7)  OJ L 89, 9.4.2010, p. 7.

      ANNEX

         DRAFT LETTER

      H.E. Ratu Epeli NAILATIKAU
      President of the Republic of the Fiji Islands
      Suva
      Republic of the Fiji Islands
      Excellency,
      The European Union (EU) attaches great importance to the provisions of Article 9 of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement and Article 3 of the Development Cooperation Instrument. The ACP-EU partnership is founded on respect for human rights, democratic principles and the rule of law, which form the essential elements of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement, and form the basis of our relations.
      On 11 December 2006 the Council of the EU condemned the military takeover in Fiji.
      Under Article 96 of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement, and considering that the military takeover on 5 December 2006 constituted a violation of the essential elements listed in Article 9 thereof, the EU invited the Republic of the Fiji Islands (Fiji) to consultations, as provided for in the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement, in order to thoroughly examine the situation and, where necessary, take steps to remedy it.
      The formal part of those consultations began in Brussels on 18 April 2007. The EU was pleased that at the time the Interim Government confirmed a number of key commitments regarding human rights and fundamental freedoms, respect for democratic principles and the rule of law, as noted below, and proposed positive steps regarding their implementation.
      Regrettably, there have since been a series of regressive developments, in particular in April 2009, meaning that Fiji is now in breach of a range of its commitments. This concerns notably the abrogation of the Constitution, the very substantial delay in holding the parliamentary elections, and human rights violations. Although the implementation of the commitments has been substantially delayed, the majority of those commitments remain highly relevant to Fiji’s present situation, and are therefore attached to this letter. As Fiji has unilaterally decided to break a number of key commitments, this has led to losses for Fiji in terms of development funds.
      However, in the spirit of partnership forming the cornerstone of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement, the EU expresses its readiness to engage in new formal consultations as soon as there is a reasonable prospect for a positive conclusion to such consultations. On 1 July 2009 the Interim Prime Minister presented a roadmap for reforms and for a return to democratic order. The EU stands ready to engage in dialogue regarding this roadmap, and to consider whether it may serve as a basis for new consultations. Accordingly, the EU has decided to extend the existing appropriate measures for Fiji in order to create a window of opportunity for new consultations. While some of the appropriate measures are now out-of-date, it has been concluded that rather than update them unilaterally the EU prefers to further explore possibilities for new consultations with Fiji. Consequently, it is of particular importance that the Interim Government commits to an inclusive domestic political dialogue and to flexibility concerning the time-frame for the roadmap. While the EU’s position is and always will be guided by the essential elements of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement as well as its fundamental principles, notably regarding the pivotal role of dialogue and the fulfilment of mutual obligations, it is stressed that there are no foregone conclusions on the EU’s side regarding the outcome of future consultations.
      If new consultations result in substantial commitments from Fiji, the EU is committed to an early, positive review of the appropriate measures. Conversely, if the situation in Fiji does not improve, then further losses of development funds for Fiji are set to continue. In particular, the assessment of progress made towards return to the constitutional rule will guide the EU following the upcoming decisions on Accompanying Measures for Sugar Protocol Countries and 10th European Development Fund (EDF) National Indicative Programme with respect to Fiji.
      Until new consultations have taken place the EU invites Fiji to continue and intensify the enhanced political dialogue.
      The appropriate measures are as follows:

                  —

                  humanitarian aid and direct support to civil society may continue,

                  —

                  the cooperation activities under way, in particular under the 8th and 9th EDFs, may continue,

                  —

                  cooperation activities that would help the return to democracy and improve governance may be pursued, save under very exceptional circumstances,

                  —

                  the implementation of the sugar reform accompanying measures for 2006 may proceed. The financing agreement was signed at technical level by Fiji on 19 June 2007. It is noted that the financing agreement includes a suspension clause,

                  —

                  the preparation and eventual signing of the multiannual indicative programme for sugar reform accompanying measures for 2011-2013 can proceed,

                  —

                  the finalisation, signing at technical level and the implementation of the Country Strategy Paper and National Indicative Programme for the 10th EDF with an indicative financial envelope, as well as the possible allocation of an incentive tranche of up to 25 % of this sum, will be subject to respect of the commitments made with regard to human rights and the rule of law, notably: that the Interim Government upholds the Constitution, that the independence of the judiciary is fully respected, that the Public Emergency Regulations, reintroduced on 6 September 2007, are lifted as soon as possible, that all allegations of human rights infringements are investigated or dealt with in accordance with the various procedures and forums under the laws of Fiji, and that the Interim Government will use its best endeavours to prevent statements by security agencies designed to intimidate,

                  —

                  the 2007 sugar allocation was zero,

                  —

                  the availability of the 2008 sugar allocation was subject to evidence of credible and timely preparation of elections in accordance with the agreed commitments, notably regarding a census, the redrafting of boundaries and the electoral reform in accordance with the Constitution, and measures taken to ensure the functioning of the Elections Office, including the appointment of a Supervisor of Elections by 30 September 2007 in accordance with the Constitution. The 2008 sugar allocation was lost on 31 December 2009,

                  —

                  the 2009 sugar allocation was cancelled in May 2009 because the Interim Government decided to delay general elections until September 2014,

                  —

                  the 2010 allocation was cancelled before 1 May 2010 as no progress was made in the continuation of the democratic process; however, given the critical situation of the sugar sector, the Commission set aside part of the allocation for direct assistance, centrally managed by the EU’s Delegation in Suva and not channelled through the government, to the population directly dependent on sugar production in order to mitigate adverse social consequences. The provision of any such support would have to be confirmed by the EU’s legislative and budgetary authorities,

                  —

                  additional support for the preparation and implementation of key commitments, in particular in support of the preparation and/or holding of elections, could be considered over and above what is described in this letter,

                  —

                  regional cooperation, and Fiji’s participation in it, is unaffected,

                  —

                  cooperation with the European Investment Bank and the Centre for the Development of Enterprise may continue subject to the timely fulfilment of commitments made.

            Monitoring of the commitments will be in accordance with the commitments listed in the Annex to this letter concerning regular dialogue, cooperation with missions and reporting.
      Furthermore, the EU expects Fiji to cooperate fully with the Pacific Islands Forum regarding the implementation of the recommendations by the Eminent Persons’ Group, as endorsed by the Forum of Foreign Ministers at their meeting in Vanuatu on 16 March 2007.
      The EU will continue to follow the situation in Fiji closely. Under Article 8 of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement, an enhanced political dialogue will be conducted with Fiji to ensure respect for human rights, the restoration of democracy and respect for the rule of law until both parties conclude that the enhanced nature of the dialogue has served its purpose.
      If there is a slowing down, breakdown or reversal in the implementation by the Interim Government of the commitments made, the EU reserves the right to adjust the appropriate measures.
      The EU stresses that Fiji’s privileges in its cooperation with the EU depend on the respect for the essential elements of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement and the values referred to in the Development Cooperation Instrument. In order to convince the EU that the Interim Government is fully prepared to follow up on the commitments given, it is essential that early and substantial progress is made in the fulfilment of the agreed commitments.
      Yours sincerely,

         Done at Brussels,

               For the Commission

            …

               For the Council

            …

         ANNEX TO THE ANNEX

            COMMITMENTS AGREED WITH THE REPUBLIC OF THE FIJI ISLANDS

         A.   Respect for Democratic Principles

         Commitment No 1
         That free and fair parliamentary elections take place within 24 months from 1 March 2007, subject to the findings of an assessment to be carried out by the independent auditors appointed by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat. The processes leading to the holding of the elections will be jointly monitored, adapted and revised as necessary on the basis of mutually agreed benchmarks. This implies, in particular, that:

                     —

                     by 30 June 2007 the Interim Government will adopt a schedule setting out dates for the completion of the various steps to be taken in preparation for the new parliamentary elections,

                     —

                     the schedule specifies the timing of a census, the redrafting of boundaries and electoral reform,

                     —

                     the determination of boundaries and electoral reform will be carried out in accordance with the Constitution,

                     —

                     measures will be taken to ensure the functioning of the Elections Office, including the appointment of a Supervisor of Elections by 30 September 2007 in accordance with the Constitution,

                     —

                     the appointment of the Vice-President will be in accordance with the Constitution.

               Commitment No 2
         That the Interim Government, when adopting major legislative, fiscal and other policy initiatives and changes, will take into account consultations with civil society and other relevant stakeholders.
         B.   Rule of Law

         Commitment No 1
         That the Interim Government will use its best endeavours to prevent statements by security agencies designed to intimidate.
         Commitment No 2
         That the Interim Government upholds the 1997 Constitution and guarantees the normal and independent functioning of constitutional institutions, such as the Fiji Human Rights Commission, the Public Service Commission, and the Constitutional Offices Commission. The substantial independence and functioning of the Great Council of Chiefs will be preserved.
         Commitment No 3
         That the independence of the judiciary is fully respected, that it is allowed to work freely and that its rulings are respected by all concerned parties, in particular:

                     —

                     that the Interim Government undertakes to appoint the tribunal pursuant to Section 138(3) of the Constitution by 15 July 2007,

                     —

                     that any appointment and/or dismissal of judges is henceforth carried out in strict conformity with constitutional provisions and procedural rules,

                     —

                     that there will be no instances whatsoever of interference, of whatever form, by the military and the police or by the Interim Government with the judicial process, including full respect for the legal profession.

               Commitment No 4
         That all criminal proceedings in connection with corruption are dealt with through the appropriate judicial channels and that any other bodies that may be set up to investigate alleged cases of corruption will operate within constitutional boundaries.
         C.   Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms

         Commitment No 1
         The Interim Government will take all necessary steps to facilitate that all allegations of human rights infringements are investigated or dealt with in accordance with the various procedures and forums under the laws of the Fiji Islands.
         Commitment No 2
         The Interim Government will lift the Public Emergency Regulations in May 2007, subject to any threats to national security, public order and safety.
         Commitment No 3
         The Interim Government is committed to ensuring that the Fiji Human Rights Commission functions with full independence and in accordance with the Constitution.
         Commitment No 4
         That freedom of expression and freedom of the media, in all forms, are fully respected as provided in the Constitution.
         D.   Follow-up of Commitments

         Commitment No 1
         That the Interim Government undertakes to maintain a regular dialogue to allow verification of the progress made and gives EU and EC authorities/representatives full access to information on all matters relating to human rights, the peaceful restoration of democracy and the rule of law in Fiji.
         Commitment No 2
         That the Interim Government cooperates fully with any mission from the EU and the EC to assess and monitor progress.
         Commitment No 3
         That the Interim Government sends progress reports every 3 months starting 30 June 2007 regarding the essential elements of the Cotonou Agreement and the commitments.
         It is noted that certain issues can only be effectively addressed through a pragmatic approach that acknowledges the realities of the present and which focuses on the future.


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Council Decision of 16 March 1998 appointing members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Vocational Training

Official Journal C 099 , 01/04/1998 P. 0004 - 0007

COUNCIL DECISION of 16 March 1998 appointing members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Vocational Training (98/C 99/03)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 128 thereof,Having regard to the Council Decision of 2 April 1963 laying down general principles for implementing a common vocational training policy (1), and in particular the fourth principle thereof,Having regard to the Council Decision of 18 December 1963 laying down the Rules of the Advisory Committee on Vocational Training (2), as amended by the Decision of 9 April 1968 (3),Having regard to the lists of candidates submitted to the Council by each of the Governments of the Member States,Whereas, by its Decision of 2 June 1995 (4), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Vocational Training for the period from 2 June 1995 to 1 June 1997;Whereas the members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Vocational Training should be appointed for a two-year period,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1 The following are hereby appointed members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Vocational Training for the period from 16 March 1998 to 15 March 2000:I. >TABLE>II. >TABLE>III. >TABLE>Article 2 This Decision shall be published, for information, in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Article 3 The appointment of the representatives of Spanish workers' organisations shall be the subject of a later Decision.Done at Brussels, 16 March 1998.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. CUNNINGHAM(1) OJ 63, 20.4.1963, p. 1338/63.(2) OJ 190, 30.12.1963, p. 3090/63.(3) OJ L 91, 12.4.1968, p. 26.(4) OJ C 164, 30.6.1995, p. 2.


title: Council Decision (EU) 2015/860 of 26 May 2015 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, of the Amending Protocol to the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation providing for measures equivalent to those laid down in Council Directive 2003/48/EC on taxation of savings income in the form of interest payments

text:
               3.6.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 136/5

         COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/860
   of 26 May 2015
   on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, of the Amending Protocol to the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation providing for measures equivalent to those laid down in Council Directive 2003/48/EC on taxation of savings income in the form of interest payments
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 115, in conjunction with Article 218(5) and the second paragraph of Article 218(8) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 14 May 2013 the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations with the Swiss Confederation to amend the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation providing for measures equivalent to those laid down in Council Directive 2003/48/EC on taxation of savings income in the form of interest payments (1), in order to align that Agreement with the recent developments at global level where it was agreed to promote automatic exchange of information as an international standard.

               (2)

               The text of the Amending Protocol, which is the result of the negotiations, duly reflects the negotiating directives issued by the Council, as it aligns the Agreement with the latest developments at international level concerning automatic exchange of information, namely the Global Standard for automatic exchange of financial account information in tax matters developed by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The Union, its Member States and the Swiss Confederation have actively participated in the work of the OECD. The text of the Agreement, as amended by the Amending Protocol, is the legal basis for implementing the Global Standard in the relations between the Union and the Swiss Confederation.

               (3)

               Therefore, the Amending Protocol should be signed on behalf of the Union, subject to its conclusion at a later date,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The signing of the Amending Protocol to the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation providing for measures equivalent to those laid down in Council Directive 2003/48/EC on taxation of savings income in the form of interest payments is hereby authorised on behalf of the Union, subject to the conclusion of that Amending Protocol (2).
   Article 2
   The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Amending Protocol on behalf of the Union.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 26 May 2015.

            For the Council

            The President

         F. MOGHERINI

      (1)  OJ L 385, 29.12.2004, p. 30.

      (2)  The text of the Amending Protocol will be published together with the Decision on its conclusion.


title: 2012/605/EU: Decision of the European Parliament of 10 May 2012 on the closure of the accounts of the Artemis Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2010

text:
               17.10.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 286/312

         DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 10 May 2012
   on the closure of the accounts of the Artemis Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2010
   (2012/605/EU)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the Artemis Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2010,

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the annual accounts of the Artemis Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2010, together with the replies of the Joint Undertaking (1),

               —

               having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 21 February 2012 (06086/2012 — C7-0050/2012),

               —

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

               —

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

               —

               having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 74/2008 of 20 December 2007 on the establishment of the ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking to implement a Joint Technology Initiative in Embedded Computing Systems (3), and in particular Article 11(4) 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 (A7-0109/2012),

               1.

               Approves the closure of the accounts of the Artemis Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2010;

               2.

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

            The President

         Martin SCHULZ

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 368, 16.12.2011, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ L 30, 4.2.2008, p. 52.

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


title: 2014/835/EU: Council Decision of 27 November 2014 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway on the surrender procedure between the Member States of the European Union and Iceland and Norway

text:
               28.11.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 343/1

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 27 November 2014
   on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway on the surrender procedure between the Member States of the European Union and Iceland and Norway

      (2014/835/EU)

   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and in particular point (d) of Article 82(1), in conjunction with point (a) of Article 218(6) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament (1),
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 10 July 2001 the Council authorised the Presidency, assisted by the Commission, to negotiate agreements with Norway and Iceland on judicial cooperation in criminal matters on the basis of Articles 24 and 38 of the Treaty on European Union. This authorisation was amended by Council Decision of 19 December 2002. The Presidency, assisted by the Commission, negotiated an agreement on the surrender procedure between the Member States of the European Union and Iceland and Norway.

               (2)

               In accordance with Council Decision 2006/697/EC of 27 June 2006 (2), the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway on the surrender procedure between the Member States of the European Union and Iceland and Norway (hereinafter ‘the Agreement’) was signed on 28 June 2006, subject to its conclusion.

               (3)

               The Agreement has not yet been concluded. With the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon on 1 December 2009, the procedures to be followed by the Union in order to conclude the Agreement are governed by Article 218 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

               (4)

               The Agreement should be approved.

               (5)

               In accordance with Article 3 of the Protocol on the Position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, these Member States have notified their wish to take part in the adoption and application of this Decision.

               (6)

               In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the Protocol on the Position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark is not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway on the surrender procedure between the Member States of the European Union and Iceland and Norway (3) is hereby approved on behalf of the Union.
   Article 2
   The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate person(s) empowered to give, on behalf of the Union, the notification provided for in Article 38(1) of the Agreement in order to bind the Union (4).
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.
   Article 4
   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 27 November 2014.

            For the Council

            The President

         A. GIACOMELLI

      (1)  OJ C 51 E, 22.2.2013, p. 170.

      (2)  Council Decision 2006/697/EC of 27 June 2006 on the signing of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway on the surrender procedure between the Member States of the European Union and Iceland and Norway (OJ L 292, 21.10.2006, p. 1).

      (3)  OJ L 292, 21.10.2006, p. 2.

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


title: 2014/315/Euratom: Council Decision of 22 October 2013 approving the conclusion, by the European Commission, on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community, of the Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Montenegro, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union

text:
               4.6.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 165/1

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 22 October 2013
   approving the conclusion, by the European Commission, on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community, of the Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Montenegro, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union

      (2014/315/Euratom)

   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular the second paragraph of Article 101 thereof,
   Having regard to the recommendation from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 24 September 2012, the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations with Montenegro in order to conclude a Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Montenegro, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union (‘the Protocol’).

               (2)

               Those negotiations were successfully completed by initialling the Protocol on 16 May 2013.

               (3)

               The conclusion, by the Commission, of the Protocol should be approved as regards matters falling within the competence of the European Atomic Energy Community.

               (4)

               The signature and conclusion of the Protocol are subject to a separate procedure as regards matters falling within the competence of the Union and its Member States,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Sole Article
   The conclusion by the European Commission, on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community, of the Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Montenegro, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union is hereby approved.
   The text of the Protocol is attached to the Decision on its signature.

      Done at Luxembourg, 22 October 2013.

            For the Council

            The President

         L. LINKEVIČIUS


title: Decision of the Bureau of the European Parliament of 23 March 2011 amending the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament

text:
               25.3.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               C 93/2

         DECISION OF THE BUREAU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 23 March 2011
   amending the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament
   2011/C 93/03
   THE BUREAU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 223(2) thereof,
   Having regard to the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (1),
   Having regard to Rules 8 and 23 of the Rules of Procedure of the European Parliament,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Members and former Members in receipt of the transitional allowance or of a pension receive reimbursement in respect of the medical expenses of, inter alia, their dependent children until the latter reach the age of 21 or, at the latest, 25 if they are in full-time education or professional training. In the case of dependent children suffering from a serious illness or infirmity that prevents them from meeting their own needs, it would be appropriate for such reimbursement to be made without any age limit.

               (2)

               Members may receive reimbursement for expenses incurred in undertaking additional travel, that is to say, in making journeys undertaken in the performance of their duties outside the Member State in which they were elected, in keeping with certain conditions. It would be appropriate for Members to be allowed to combine such additional travel with subsidiary non-official activities, provided that this does not increase the amount of travel and subsistence expenses to be reimbursed.

               (3)

               If Members take part in an official activity outside the territory of the European Union, they receive, in duly substantiated exceptional circumstances, reimbursement of reasonable subsistence expenses incurred during the journey itself, with the exception of expenses incurred in the Member State in which they were elected. However, given that the latter expenses are an integral part of the travel costs arising from the official journey, it does not seem appropriate to deduct them from the amount to be reimbursed in respect of reasonable subsistence expenses incurred during the journey itself.

               (4)

               By Amending Budget No 1 of the European Union for the financial year 2010 (2), the parliamentary assistance allowance was increased by EUR 1 500, to take account of the increased workload of Members generated by the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon. The Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (3) (‘the Implementing Measures’) were amended accordingly by decision of the Bureau of 11 and 23 November 2009, 14 December 2009, 19 April 2010 and 5 July 2010 (4). For the same reason, a second increase of EUR 1 500 was included in the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2011. However, it was kept in the reserve by Parliament's resolution of 20 October 2010 on the Council's position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2011 — all sections (5). At its meeting of 3 March 2011, the Committee on Budgets decided that the second increase should be released from the reserve. At its meeting of 7 March 2011, the Bureau took note of that decision and endorsed the proposal that the Implementing Measures should be amended accordingly,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The Implementing Measures are amended as follows:

               1.

               in Article 3(1), point (a) is replaced by the following:

                           ‘(a)

                           Members and former Members in receipt of the transitional allowance provided for in Article 13 of the Statute or of a pension pursuant to Articles 14 and 15 of the Statute in respect of their expenses and the expenses incurred:

                                       (i)

                                       by their spouses or stable non-marital partners as defined in Article 58(2); and

                                       (ii)

                                       by their dependent children as defined in Article 58(3), until the latter reach the age of 21 or, at the latest, 25 if they are in full-time education or professional training, or with no age limit if they are suffering from a serious illness or infirmity which prevents them from meeting their own needs,

                                 in cases where those spouses, stable non-marital partners and dependent children are not eligible for benefits of the same nature and of the same level as Members or former Members by virtue of any other legal provision or regulations;’;

               2.

               in Article 14, point (a) is replaced by the following:

                           ‘(a)

                           in the cases referred to in Article 10(1), point (b): an invitation to or a programme for the event attended by the Member or other supporting documents proving that the journey was undertaken in the exercise of the Member’s mandate, or in the case referred to in Article 22(2a), a declaration by the Member that the journey was undertaken in the exercise of his or her mandate;’;

               3.

               Article 22 is amended as follows:

                           (a)

                           paragraph 2b is replaced by the following:
                           ‘2b.   Requests for reimbursement for journeys undertaken in order to participate in an activity at the invitation of a Member or a European Parliament political group shall also be accompanied by other supporting documents proving that the journey was undertaken in the exercise of the Member's mandate.’;

                           (b)

                           the following paragraphs are inserted:
                           ‘2d.   Members may combine additional travel with subsidiary non-official activities provided that this does not increase the amount of travel and subsistence expenses to be reimbursed.
                           2e.   The activities for which additional travel is undertaken may not give rise to another form of public or private reimbursement of the expenses incurred.’;

               4.

               in Article 24(3), point (c) is replaced by the following:

                           ‘(c)

                           in duly substantiated exceptional circumstances, reimbursement of reasonable subsistence expenses incurred during the journey itself.’;

               5.

               Article 33(4) is replaced by the following:
               ‘4.   The maximum monthly amount defrayable in respect of all the personal staff referred to in Article 34 shall be EUR 18 189. With effect from 1 May 2010, that amount shall be EUR 19 689. With effect from 1 July 2010, that amount shall be EUR 19 709. With effect from 1 January 2011, that amount shall be EUR 21 209.’.

         Article 2
   1.   This Decision shall enter into force the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
   2.   This Decision shall apply from the same day, with the exception of point 5 of Article 1, which shall apply from 14 July 2009.

      (1)  Decision 2005/684/EC, Euratom of the European Parliament of 28 September 2005 adopting the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (OJ L 262, 7.10.2005, p. 1).

      (2)  OJ L 183, 16.7.2010, p. 1.

      (3)  Decision of the Bureau of the European Parliament of 19 May and 9 July 2008 concerning implementing measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (OJ C 159, 13.7.2009, p. 1).

      (4)  OJ C 180, 6.7.2010, p. 1.

      (5)  Texts adopted, P7_TA(2010)0372.


title: Council Decision (Euratom) 2015/2228 of 10 November 2015 approving the conclusion, by the European Commission, of the amendments to Protocols 1 and 2 to the Agreement between the French Republic, the European Atomic Energy Community and the International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in Connection with the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean

text:
               3.12.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 317/11

         COUNCIL DECISION (Euratom) 2015/2228
   of 10 November 2015
   approving the conclusion, by the European Commission, of the amendments to Protocols 1 and 2 to the Agreement between the French Republic, the European Atomic Energy Community and the International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in Connection with the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular the second paragraph of Article 101 thereof,
   Having regard to the recommendation from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The Commission has, in accordance with the Council directives adopted by Council Decision of 22 April 2013, negotiated amendments to Protocols 1 and 2 to the Agreement between the French Republic, the European Atomic Energy Community and the International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in Connection with the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean (‘the amendments to Protocols 1 and 2’).

               (2)

               The conclusion, by the European Commission, of the amendments to Protocols 1 and 2 should be approved,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The conclusion by the European Commission of the amendments to Protocols 1 and 2 to the Agreement between the French Republic, the European Atomic Energy Community and the International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in Connection with the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean is hereby approved.
   The text of the amendments to Protocols 1 and 2 is attached to this Decision.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 10 November 2015.

            For the Council

            The President

         P. GRAMEGNA

      ANNEX

                  I.

                  Paragraph I of Protocol 1 to the Agreement between the French Republic, the European Atomic Energy Community and the International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in Connection with the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean (‘the Safeguards Agreement’) is replaced by the following:

                              ‘I.

                                          (A)

                                          Until such time as

                                                      (1)

                                                      French Protocol I territories have, in peaceful nuclear activities, nuclear material in quantities exceeding the limits stated, for the type of material in question, in Article 35 of the Agreement between France, the Community and the Agency for the Application of Safeguards in Connection with the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean (hereinafter referred to as “the Agreement”), or

                                                      (2)

                                                      the decision has been taken to construct or authorize construction of a facility, as defined in the Definitions, in French Protocol I territories,
                                                      the implementation of the provisions in Part II of the Agreement shall be held in abeyance, with the exception of Articles 31-37, 39, 47, 48, 58, 60, 66, 67, 69, 71-75, 81, 83-89, 93 and 94.

                                          (B)

                                          The information to be reported pursuant to paragraphs (a) and (b) of Article 32 of the Agreement may be consolidated and submitted in an annual report; similarly, an annual report shall be submitted, if applicable, with respect to the import and export of nuclear material described in paragraph (c) of Article 32.

                                          (C)

                                          In order to enable the timely conclusion of the Subsidiary Arrangements provided for in Article 37 of the Agreement, the Community shall:

                                                      (1)

                                                      notify the Agency sufficiently in advance of its having nuclear material in peaceful nuclear activities in French Protocol I territories in quantities that exceed the limits referred to in section (A) hereof, or

                                                      (2)

                                                      notify the Agency as soon as the decision to construct or to authorize construction of a facility in French Protocol I territories has been taken,
                                                      whichever occurs first. At such time, procedures for cooperation in the application of the safeguards provided for under the Agreement shall be agreed upon, as necessary, between France, the Community and the Agency.’.

                  II.

                  Paragraph I of Protocol 2 to the Safeguards Agreement is replaced by the following:

                              ‘I.

                              At such time as the Community notifies the Agency in accordance with Section 1(C) of Protocol 1 of this Agreement that there is nuclear material in peaceful nuclear activities in French Protocol I territories in quantities that exceed the limits referred to in Section 1(A)(1) of Protocol 1 of this Agreement or that the decision has been taken to construct or authorize construction of a facility, as defined in the Definitions, in French Protocol I territories, as referred to in Section 1(A)(2) of Protocol 1 of this Agreement, whichever occurs first, a Protocol for procedures for cooperation in the application of the safeguards provided for under the Agreement shall be agreed upon between France, the Community and the Agency. Such procedures will amplify certain provisions of the Agreement and, in particular, specify the conditions and means according to which the cooperation referred to above shall be implemented in such a way as to avoid unnecessary duplication of safeguards activities. The procedures shall be, to the extent practicable, based upon those then in force under Protocols to, and the subsidiary arrangements of, other safeguards agreements between Member States of the Community, the Community and the Agency, including the related special understandings agreed upon by the Community and the Agency.’.


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1999/207/EC: Council Decision of 9 March 1999 on the reform of the Standing Committee on Employment and repealing Decision 70/532/EEC

Official Journal L 072 , 18/03/1999 P. 0033 - 0035

COUNCIL DECISION of 9 March 1999 on the reform of the Standing Committee on Employment and repealing Decision 70/532/EEC (1999/207/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 145 thereof,(1) Whereas, in its Resolutions of 15 December 1997 on the 1998 Employment Guidelines (1), and of 22 February 1999 on the 1999 Employment Guidelines (2), the Council affirmed that the social partners at the levels would be involved in all stages of the coordinated employment strategy and would make an important contribution to the implementation of the Guidelines and that that contribution would be regularly assessed;(2) Whereas the social partners' contribution to the coordinated employment strategy should be taken into account both at the level of the Employment Guidelines themselves and in examining their consistency with the Broad Economic Policy Guidelines, in order to provide for greater synergy and with a view to incorporating the objective of a high level of employment into the drawing-up and implementation of the Community's policies;(3) Whereas, in its Resolution of 18 July 1997 on the Commission communication concerning the development of the social dialogue at Community level (3), the European Parliament calls for the Standing Committee on Employment to be reformed as a matter of urgency and for coordination mechanisms to be introduced between that Committee and the Employment and Labour Market Committee; whereas, in its Resolution of 18 November 1998, the European Parliament welcomed the initiatives taken with a view to the reform of the Standing Committee on Employment;(4) Whereas the Economic and Social Committee in its opinion of 29 January 1997 (4) on the same Commission communication stated that the Standing Committee on Employment was to be given a higher profile;(5) Whereas, in its communication of 20 May 1998 on adapting and promoting the social dialogue at Community level, the Commission considered that the new context of Community social dialogue and the incorporation of a new employment title in the Amsterdam Treaty justified reforming the Standing Committee on Employment;(6) Whereas it seems advisable to maintain the structure of the Standing Committee on Employment while making the adjustments necessary to improve its operation; whereas it seems desirable to incorporate this reform into a new decision replacing Council Decision 70/532/EEC of 14 December 1970 setting up the Standing Committee on Employment (5) in the European Communities;(7) Whereas it is desirable that the social partners' delegations should cover the whole economy but that, in order to allow the efficient and orderly conduct of business in the Committee, the number of their representatives should be reduced; whereas the respective social partners' representation should be adequately coordinated;(8) Whereas the social partners at national level also play an important role in the implementation, in the Member States, of the coordinated employment strategy; whereas they may be involved in an appropriate manner in the fulfilment of the Committee's functions;(9) Whereas the Committee may deem it appropriate to meet in restricted formation in accordance with this Decision and with rules set out in its Rules of Procedure;(10) Whereas Article 1(3) of Council Decision 97/16/EC of 20 December 1996 setting up an Employment and Labour Market Committee (6) provides that that Committee will maintain an appropriate liaison with the Standing Committee on Employment,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1 The Standing Committee on Employment (hereinafter referred to as the 'Committee`) shall be reformed in accordance with the provisions set out below.Article 2 1. The task of the Committee shall be to ensure, in compliance with the Treaty and with due regard for the powers of the institutions and bodies of the Communities, that there is continuous dialogue, concertation and consultation between the Council, the Commission and the social partners in order to enable the social partners to contribute to the coordinated employment strategy and to facilitate coordination by the Member States of their policies in this field, taking into account the economic and social objectives of the Community as reflected in both the Employment Guidelines and the Broad Economic Policy Guidelines.2. The members of the Council or their representatives, the Commission, and representatives of the social partners at European level shall take part in the work of the Committee.3. There shall be a maximum of 20 social partner representatives organised in two equal delegations, 10 from each side of industry.The social partner's delegations shall cover the whole economy, being composed of European organisations representing either general interests or more specific interests of supervisory and professional staff and small and medium-sized businesses.For this purpose, each delegation shall be made up of representatives of the organisations of social partners consulted by the Commission pursuant to the provisions of the Treaty concerning social policy and falling within the following categories:- general cross-industry organisations;- cross-industry organisations representing certain categories of workers or undertakings, and- sectoral organisations representing agriculture and trade.The practical coordination of the workers' delegation shall be undertaken by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), and that of the employers' delegation by the Union of Industrial and Employers' Confederations of Europe (UNICE).4. The Commission shall notify the Chairman of the Committee on a regular basis of the list of the organisations referred to in paragraph 3. The Commission will take account of possible changes in the way in which the two sides of industry are represented at European level.5. Where the Committee deems it appropriate to do so, it may, in accordance with the Rules of Procedure referred to in Article 6, meet in restricted formation. In this case, the Council may be represented by the Presidency.Article 3 1. The Committee shall meet at least twice a year.2. The Committee shall be chaired by a representative of the Member State which holds the Presidency of the Council.3. In order to ensure that the Committee carries out the tasks set out in Article 2(1) in the most favourable conditions, the Presidency shall see to it that dialogue, concertation and consultation within the Committee take place in due time.4. Each of the two social partners' delegations shall notify the Chairman in advance of the name of the spokesperson responsible for presenting that delegation's position.5. In the light of the subjects on the agenda, the Chairman may, in consultation with the Commission and the social partners, invite additional representatives of sectoral organisations, other than those mentioned in Article 2(3), to express their views.Article 4 1. The matters to be discussed by the Committee shall be placed on the agenda at the request of any of the parties referred to in Article 2(2).Documents or proposals to be submitted for discussion shall be forwarded to the Chairman who shall bring them to the attention of the other parties; they may forward comments in writing.2. The Chairman shall make preparations for the meetings in close contact with the Commission and the organisations on the two sides of industry taking part in the work of the Committee. The Chairman shall convene the preparatory and plenary meetings and shall draw up the provisional agenda therefor, taking into account any communications submitted pursuant to paragraph 1.Article 5 1. The Chairman shall draw up the conclusions of the meeting and shall prepare a record of the Committee's proceedings.2. The Commission shall prepare and gather information which will enable the Committee to carry out its task.3. Committee members representing the social partners' organisations, referred to in Article 2(3) shall receive travelling expenses as determined by the Council.Article 6 The Committee shall establish its Rules of Procedure by common accord. These rules shall relate in particular to the practical functioning of the Committee, the preparation of its meetings and the contacts to be established with other relevant bodies, in particular the Employment and Labour Market Committee.Article 7 This Decision shall be reexamined not later than 9 March 2002 and, if appropriate, shall be amended in the light of the experience acquired.Article 8 Decision 70/532/EEC shall be repealed.Done at Brussels, 9 March 1999.For the CouncilThe PresidentW. RIESTER(1) OJ C 30, 28. 1. 1998, p. 1.(2) OJ C 69, 12. 3. 1999, p. 2.(3) OJ C 286, 22. 9. 1997, p. 338.(4) OJ C 89, 19. 3. 1997, p. 27.(5) OJ L 273, 17. 12. 1970, p. 25. Decision as amended by Decision 75/62/EEC (OJ L 21, 28. 1. 1975, p. 17).(6) OJ L 6, 10. 1. 1997, p. 32.


title: Decision of the Bureau of the European Parliament of 13 December 2010 amending the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament

text:
               15.12.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               C 340/6

         DECISION OF THE BUREAU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 13 December 2010
   amending the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament
   2010/C 340/06
   THE BUREAU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 223(2) thereof,
   Having regard to the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (1)‘the Statute’,
   Having regard to Rules 8 and 23 of the Rules of Procedure of the European Parliament,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               By decision of the Bureau of the European Parliament of 11 and 23 November 2009, 14 December 2009, 19 April 2010 and 5 July 2010 (2), the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (3)‘the Implementing Measures’ were amended, inter alia, with a view to enabling Members to waive their entitlement to reimbursement of medical expenses. In order to ensure a stable system, it is appropriate for any decision to waive that entitlement or to revoke that waiver to stand for at least 12 months. Like the previous amendment adding paragraphs 4 and 5 to Article 3 of the Implementing Measures, the amendment to those provisions introduced by this Decision should apply from 7 July 2010.

               (2)

               Under the rules governing the payment of expenses and allowances to Members of the European Parliament ‘the PEAM rules’, committee or subcommittee chairs received an annual allowance to meet the expenses incurred in connection with travel undertaken to attend conferences or events with a parliamentary dimension which deal with a matter of European interest falling within the sphere of responsibility of the chair's committee or subcommittee. In the first half of 2009, that allowance totalled EUR 4 148. That system has continued under the Implementing Measures. However, owing to an unfortunate clerical error, the figure was given as EUR 4 000. With effect from 1 January 2010, that error should be corrected.

               (3)

               Pursuant to Article 23 of the Implementing Measures, Members are entitled to the reimbursement of travel expenses incurred in the Member State in which they were elected. For travel by air, rail or boat, the limit is set at 24 return journeys; for car journeys, the specified maximum distance depends on the size of the Member State concerned. With a view to affording Members greater flexibility, it should be possible for Members who have exhausted the air, rail or boat journey allowance to convert part of the car journey allowance into the allowance for air, rail or boat journeys at the rate of one air, rail or boat journey for the equivalent of 2 % of the maximum number of kilometres allowed for the Member State of election of the Member concerned. The same should apply, mutatis mutandis, for Members who have exhausted their car journey allowance. This amendment should apply from 1 January 2011.

               (4)

               With a view to ensuring sound financial management, it is appropriate for applications for payment of the pension to which Members are entitled to be submitted within six months of the commencement of entitlement, except in cases of force majeure. If that deadline is not respected, the date on which enjoyment of the pension takes effect should be the first day of the month in which the application is received.

               (5)

               It is necessary to adapt the provision in the Implementing Measures relating to bank transfers in order to bring it into line with Directive 2007/64/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 November 2007 on payment services in the internal market (4).

               (6)

               On the death of former Members who were in receipt of an invalidity pension under the PEAM rules, their dependants should be entitled to the survivor's pension under the same conditions as those which applied before the entry into force of the Statute,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The Implementing Measures are amended as follows:

               1.

               In Article 3, paragraphs 4 and 5 are replaced by the following:
               ‘4.   Members and former Members in receipt of the transitional allowance provided for in Article 13 of the Statute or of a pension pursuant to Articles 14 and 15 of the Statute may waive their entitlement to reimbursement of medical expenses as provided for in paragraph 1 with effect from the first day of the month following the date of submission of the request. In that case they shall be entitled to reimbursement of two thirds of the contribution due for health insurance provided that the total amount reimbursed does not exceed EUR 400 per month.
               5.   Any Member or former Member who, pursuant to paragraph 4, waives his or her entitlement to reimbursement of medical expenses may not return to the system of entitlement to reimbursement of medical expenses as provided for in paragraph 1 until 12 months have elapsed from the date on which the waiver took effect. Likewise, any subsequent change, whether it concerns a return to the system of entitlement to reimbursement of medical expenses as provided for in paragraph 1 or a waiver of such entitlement, may be made only after a minimum period of 12 months.’;

               2.

               In Article 22, the first subparagraph of paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:
               ‘3.   The maximum annual amount which may be reimbursed in respect of the travel expenses actually incurred by committee or subcommittee chairs travelling to attend conferences or events which deal with a matter of European interest falling within the sphere of responsibility of their committee or subcommittee and which have a parliamentary dimension shall be EUR 4 148. Such participation shall require prior authorisation from the President of Parliament, following verification that appropriations up to the maximum amount indicated above are available.’;

               3.

               In Article 23, the following paragraph is inserted:
               ‘1a.   On written request, any Member who has exhausted his or her air, rail or boat journey allowance, as laid down in point (a) of paragraph 1, may convert his or her car journey allowance, as laid down in point (b) of paragraph 1, into the allowance for air, rail or boat journeys at the rate of a one-way air, rail or boat journey for the equivalent of 2 % of the maximum number of kilometres allowed for the Member State of election of the Member concerned.
               The same shall apply, mutatis mutandis, for any Member who has exhausted his or her car journey allowance.’;

               4.

               In Article 49(1), the following subparagraph is added:
               ‘Former Members or their legal representatives shall, except in cases of force majeure, submit their application for payment of the old-age pension within six months of the commencement of entitlement. After that deadline the date on which enjoyment of the old-age pension takes effect shall be the first day of the month in which the application is received.’;

               5.

               In Article 63, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
               ‘1.   Payments under these implementing measures shall be made by bank transfer in accordance with the provisions of Directive 2007/64/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 November 2007 on payment services in the internal market (5). Parliament shall bear the charges payable by the payer. Any other charges shall be payable by the payee.

               6.

               In Article 75(1), the following subparagraph is added:
               ‘Where a former Member in receipt of the invalidity pension dies after 14 July 2009, the survivor's pension shall be paid to his or her spouse, stable non-marital partner or dependent children, subject to the conditions laid down in Annex I to the PEAM Rules.’;

               7.

               The following Article is added:
               ‘Article 82
               Transitional regime for the waiver of reimbursement of medical expenses
               Members who, under Article 3(4), waive their right to reimbursement of medical expenses by 15 March 2011 shall be reimbursed under the conditions laid down in that paragraph, with retrospective effect from 14 July 2009 or else starting from the first month following the date of the last reimbursement of medical expenses made under Article 3(1).’.

         Article 2
   1.   This Decision shall enter into force the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
   2.   This Decision shall apply from the same day, with the exception of the following provisions:

               (a)

               Article 1, point 1, which shall apply from 7 July 2010;

               (b)

               Article 1, point 2, which shall apply from 1 January 2010;

               (c)

               Article 1, point 3, which shall apply from 1 January 2011.

      (1)  Decision 2005/684/EC, Euratom of the European Parliament of 28 September 2005 adopting the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (OJ L 262, 7.10.2005, p. 1).

      (2)  OJ C 180, 6.7.2010, p. 1

      (3)  Decision of the Bureau of the European Parliament of 19 May and 9 July 2008 concerning implementing measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (OJ C 159, 13.7.2009, p. 1).

      (4)  OJ L 319, 5.12.2007, p. 1.

      (5)  OJ L 319, 5.12.2007, p. 1.’;


title: 2010/11/: Commission Decision of 7 January 2010 on the safety requirements to be met by European standards for consumer-mounted childproof locking devices for windows and balcony doors pursuant to Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document C(2009) 10298) (Text with EEA relevance)

text:
               8.1.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 4/91

         COMMISSION DECISION
   of 7 January 2010
   on the safety requirements to be met by European standards for consumer-mounted childproof locking devices for windows and balcony doors pursuant to Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
   (notified under document C(2009) 10298)
   (Text with EEA relevance)
   (2010/11/EU)
   THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 December 2001 on general product safety (1), and in particular Article 4(1)(a) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Directive 2001/95/EC provides for European standards to be established by European standardisation bodies. Such standards should ensure that products satisfy the general safety requirements of the Directive.

               (2)

               Under Directive 2001/95/EC a product is presumed safe, as far as the risks and risk categories covered by national standards are concerned, when it conforms to voluntary national standards transposing European standards.

               (3)

               Accidental falls from heights, such as windows or balconies, are a leading cause of death or permanent brain or skeletal damage in children below 5 years. They are a major problem in urban areas with a strong concentration of multi-storey blocks of flats, and peak in spring and summer, when windows are left open for longer periods. In the Île-de-France region, between May and September 2005, 67 accidental falls of children were registered, totalling almost 14 cases per month. In Denmark and Sweden, between 20 and 60 cases are registered every year. In the years between 1996 and 2003, the number of falls involving children averaged 79 per year in Greece, 130 per year in the Netherlands and 25 per year in the United Kingdom.

               (4)

               To reduce or prevent accidental falls, there are requirements on the size of windows, and on the presence and features of window rails and window guards. However, these requirements are generally laid down in national construction codes, which vary from one Member State to another.

               (5)

               On the market there are also products designed to limit or block the opening of windows and balcony doors. Such products are fitted by the consumer directly onto the window or balcony door.

               (6)

               There are no European safety standards for these products. At present, the main references for economic operators and market surveillance authorities are contained in some national and international standards and test methods.

               (7)

               Between 2005 and 2007, Austria, Denmark and Norway jointly carried out a project to evaluate the safety of consumer-mounted locking devices for windows and balcony doors available on the market and assess the suitability of existing national and international test methods. In addition, participants took into account the requirements developed by ANEC (2) in a study on child-protective devices published in 2004 (3), as well as some requirements from the EN-71:1 standard on the safety of toys.

               (8)

               The project results showed that several of the models of locks tested could be disengaged by children, despite the childproof claim; other models collapsed, broke or did not withstand the ageing test and all models tested lacked some of the required basic instructions.

               (9)

               Therefore it is necessary to set specific requirements pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Directive 2001/95/EC and, on the basis of such requirements, subsequently mandate the drafting of European safety standards to ensure these devises are child resistant, retain structural integrity throughout their expected lifetime, are resistant to ageing and exposure to weather conditions and provide clear instructions and information to users. These standards should be developed in line with Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations and of rules on Information Society services (4). The reference of the standard adopted should be published in the Official Journal of the European Union, in accordance with Article 4(2) of Directive 2001/95/EC.

               (10)

               The locking devices covered by this Decision should be only those fitted by consumers on windows or balcony doors. Locking devices that are integrated in the window or balcony door frame are covered by technical specifications laid down in Council Directive 89/106/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to construction products (5).

               (11)

               Once the relevant standards are available, and provided that the Commission decides to publish their reference in the Official Journal, according to the procedure laid down in Article 4(2) of Directive 2001/95/EC, childproof consumer-mounted locking devices for windows and balcony doors should be presumed to conform to the general safety requirement of Directive 2001/95/EC, as far as the safety requirements covered by the standards are concerned.

               (12)

               The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee set up pursuant to Article 15 of Directive 2001/95/EC,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Definitions
   For the purposes of this Decision:

               —

               ‘consumer-mounted locking device’ means a device that either blocks or limits to a predetermined position the opening of a window or balcony door. Such device is designed to be retrofitted by the consumer to windows or balcony doors,

               —

               ‘childproof’, or ‘child resistant’, shall mean that the device cannot be disengaged by a child younger than 51 months.

         Article 2
   Requirements
   The specific safety requirements for the consumer-mounted childproof locking devices to be met by European standards pursuant to Article 4 of Directive 2001/95/EC shall be set out in the Annex to this Decision.
   Article 3
   Publication
   This Decision shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 7 January 2010.

            For the Commission

            The President

         José Manuel BARROSO

      (1)  OJ L 11, 15.1.2002, p. 4.

      (2)  ANEC — The European consumer voice in standardisation. http://www.anec.org/anec.asp

      (3)  http://www.anec.org/attachments/r&t005-04.pdf

      (4)  OJ L 204, 21.7.1998, p. 37.

      (5)  OJ L 40, 11.2.1989, p. 12.

      ANNEX

         Specific safety requirements and test methods for childproof, consumer-mounted locking devices for windows and balcony doors

         Physical and mechanical properties

      Window and balcony doors locking devices must be built to withstand wear by repeated opening and closing, both loaded and unloaded, as well ageing and exposure to all weather conditions, such as sunshine, rain, snow, ice, moisture, high and low temperatures, wind and remain child protective.
      The devices must be able to withstand accidental impacts during their lifetime without breaking.
      To fulfil their intended purpose, the devices must limit the opening distance between the frame and the casement to a maximum distance to effectively prevent the passage of a young child, bearing in mind, in particular, the developmental abilities and anthropometric measurements of children at different ages.

         Small parts

      To prevent choking hazards, detached or detachable small parts must be of such dimensions as to prevent their being swallowed and/or inhaled.

         Sharp edges and projecting parts

      To prevent punctures, cuts, shearing, scissoring or other physical injury, accessible edges must be rounded or chamfered and there must be no points or protruding surfaces.

         Entrapment of fingers

      The devices must not have accessible openings, bearing in mind the anthropometric measurement of children and their abilities at different ages.

         Testing

      Ageing against UV radiation and increased temperature, wear and tear, mechanical stability and childproof function must be subject to specific testing methods. Products with flexible parts, such as chains, wires and ropes, must also be tested with a stamping method. The devices must not break and must be fully functional after the test.
      The testing methods must be adapted, as appropriate, to test the performance of the locking devices for all types of windows (e.g. ‘French’ or ‘casement windows’, sash windows and sliding windows).
      Forces in the tests shall be applied in the most onerous directions and must be measured with an uncertainty of measurement not exceeding ± 1 %, and displacements with an uncertainty of measurement not exceeding ± 1 mm.

         Child test panel

      The child protective function must be verified. Requirements in EN ISO 8317 on child resistant packaging must be used as a reference. The failure criteria laid down in that standard must be met.

         Product information

      Product information must be provided to reduce the risk of potential foreseeable hazards connected with the use of the product.
      Information concerning the safe use of the product must be provided. These instructions must include at least the following:

                  —

                  The name or trade mark of the manufacturer, importer or organisation responsible for its sale.

                  —

                  The instruction: ‘Read this instruction carefully before mounting and using the device. The child protective function of the device may be affected if you do not follow the instructions. Keep the instructions for future reference.’

                  —

                  Information on the type of windows for which the product is designed.

                  —

                  Instructions on how and where to mount the devise correctly. Different instructions may be needed for different types of windows and different materials, such as wood, metal, plastic etc.) Since assembling the device is vital for it to be child protective, the instructions must be precise and in some cases a special assembly tool may need to be provided.

                  —

                  Any other information for safe use.


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96/156/EC: Commission Decision of 24 November 1995 amending the overall quantities of food aid under the 1995 programme

Official Journal L 036 , 14/02/1996 P. 0037 - 0037

COMMISSION DECISION of 24 November 1995 amending the overall quantities of food aid under the 1995 programme (96/156/EC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3972/86 of 22 December 1986 on food aid policy and food aid management (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1930/90 (2), and in particular Article 5 thereof,Whereas the list of products to be supplied as food aid for 1995 was established by Commission Decision 95/371/EC (3); that at the time of taking the Decision, the Commission had not been aware of some vital data with regard to the allocation of the products for the year 1995;Whereas the quantities of products used as a basis for establishing the overall quantities proposed by Decision 95/371/EC should be amended in order better to take account of the developing countries' needs;Whereas the measures provided for in the present Decision are in line with the opinion of the Food Aid Committee,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole Article 1. The overall quantity of 'legumes` to be supplied under the 1995 food aid programme shall be 80 000 tonnes.2. The amount of 'other products` to be supplied under the 1995 food aid programme shall be ECU 43 170 000.Done at Brussels, 24 November 1995.For the CommissionJoão DE DEUS PINHEIROMember of the Commission(1) OJ No L 370, 30.12.1986, p. 1; Corrigendum: OJ No L 42, 12. 2. 1987.(2) OJ No L 174, 7. 7. 1990, p. 6.(3) OJ No L 220, 16. 9. 1995, p. 20.


title: 86/627/EEC: Council Decision of 8 December 1986 concluding an Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Hungarian People' s Republic on trade in textile products consequent on the accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic to the Community

text:
27 . 12 . 86                             Official Journal of the European Communities                                    No L 366 / 1
                                                                   II
                                           (Acts whose publication is not obligatory)
                                                       COUNCIL
                                                     COUNCIL DECISION
                                                       of 8 December 1986
                  concluding an Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic
                  Community and the Hungarian People's Republic on trade in textile products consequent on
                    the accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic to the Community
                                                          ( 86 / 627 / EEC )
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,                               People's Republic on trade in textile products consequent on
                                                                        the accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European                   Republic to the Community is hereby approved on behalf of
Economic Community , and in particular Article 113                      the Community .
thereof,
                                                                        The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision .
Having     regard   to   the   recommendation      from     the
Commission ,
Whereas it is necessary to approve the Additional Protocol to                                     Article 2
the Agreement between the European Economic Community
and the Hungarian People's Republic on trade in textile                 The President of the Council shall give the notification
products to take account of the accession to the Community              provided for in Article 4 of the Additional Protocol .
of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic ,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :
                                                                        Done at Brussels , 8 December 1986 .
                           Article 1                                                                                For the Council
                                                                                The President
The Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the
European Economic Community and the Hungarian                                                                          N. LAWSON


title: Council Decision 2012/765/CFSP of 10 December 2012 updating the list of persons, groups and entities subject to Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism and repealing Decision 2012/333/CFSP

text:
               11.12.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 337/50

         COUNCIL DECISION 2012/765/CFSP
   of 10 December 2012
   updating the list of persons, groups and entities subject to Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP on the application of specific measures to combat terrorism and repealing Decision 2012/333/CFSP
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 27 December 2001, the Council adopted Common Position 2001/931/CFSP (1).

               (2)

               On 25 June 2012, the Council adopted Decision 2012/333/CFSP updating the list of persons, groups and entities subject to Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP (2).

               (3)

               Pursuant to Article 1(6) of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP, it is necessary to carry out a complete review of the list of persons, groups and entities to which Decision 2012/333/CFSP applies.

               (4)

               This Decision sets out the result of the review that the Council has carried out in respect of the persons, groups and entities to which Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP apply.

               (5)

               The Council has concluded that the persons, groups and entities to which Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP apply have been involved in terrorist acts within the meaning of Article 1(2) and (3) of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP, that a decision has been taken with respect to them by a competent authority within the meaning of Article 1(4) of that Common Position, and that they should continue to be subject to the specific restrictive measures provided for therein.

               (6)

               The list of the persons, groups and entities to which Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP apply should be updated accordingly, and Decision 2012/333/CFSP should be repealed,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The list of persons, groups and entities to which Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Common Position 2001/931/CFSP apply shall be that set out in the Annex to this Decision.
   Article 2
   Decision 2012/333/CFSP is hereby repealed.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 10 December 2012.

            For the Council

            The President

         C. ASHTON

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

      (2)  OJ L 165, 26.6.2012, p. 72.

      ANNEX

         LIST OF PERSONS, GROUPS AND ENTITIES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 1

      1.   PERSONS

                  1.

                  ABDOLLAHI Hamed (a.k.a. Mustafa Abdullahi), born 11.8.1960 in Iran. Passport: D9004878

                  2.

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

                  3.

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

                  4.

                  ARBABSIAR Manssor (a.k.a. Mansour Arbabsiar), born March 6 or 15, 1955 in Iran. Iranian and US national. Passport: C2002515 (Iran); Passport: 477845448 (USA). National ID no.: 07442833, expiry date 15.3.2016 (USA driving licence)

                  5.

                  BOUYERI, Mohammed (a.k.a. Abu ZUBAIR, a.k.a. SOBIAR, a.k.a. Abu ZOUBAIR), born 8.3.1978 in Amsterdam (The Netherlands) – member of the ‘Hofstadgroep’

                  6.

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

                  7.

                  IZZ-AL-DIN, Hasan (a.k.a. GARBAYA, Ahmed, a.k.a. SA-ID, a.k.a. SALWWAN, Samir), Lebanon, born 1963 in Lebanon, citizen of Lebanon

                  8.

                  MOHAMMED, Khalid Shaikh (a.k.a. ALI, Salem, a.k.a. BIN KHALID, Fahd Bin Adballah, a.k.a. HENIN, Ashraf Refaat Nabith, a.k.a. WADOOD, Khalid Adbul), born 14.4.1965 or 1.3.1964 in Pakistan, passport No 488555

                  9.

                  SHAHLAI Abdul Reza (a.k.a. Abdol Reza Shala'i, a.k.a. Abd-al Reza Shalai, a.k.a. Abdorreza Shahlai, a.k.a. Abdolreza Shahla'i, a.k.a. Abdul-Reza Shahlaee, a.k.a. Hajj Yusef, a.k.a. Haji Yusif, a.k.a. Hajji Yasir, a.k.a. Hajji Yusif, a.k.a. Yusuf Abu-al-Karkh), born circa 1957 in Iran. Addresses: (1) Kermanshah, Iran, (2) Mehran Military Base, Ilam Province, Iran

                  10.

                  SHAKURI Ali Gholam, born circa 1965 in Tehran, Iran

                  11.

                  SOLEIMANI Qasem (a.k.a. Ghasem Soleymani, a.k.a. Qasmi Sulayman, a.k.a. Qasem Soleymani, a.k.a. Qasem Solaimani, a.k.a. Qasem Salimani, a.k.a. Qasem Solemani, a.k.a. Qasem Sulaimani, a.k.a. Qasem Sulemani), born 11.3.1957 in Iran. Iranian national. Passport: 008827 (Iran Diplomatic), issued 1999. Title: Major General.

            2.   GROUPS AND ENTITIES

                  1.

                  ‘Abu Nidal Organisation’ – ‘ANO’ (a.k.a. ‘Fatah Revolutionary Council’, a.k.a. ‘Arab Revolutionary Brigades’, a.k.a. ‘Black September’, a.k.a. ‘Revolutionary Organisation of Socialist Muslims’)

                  2.

                  ‘Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigade’

                  3.

                  ‘Al-Aqsa e.V.’

                  4.

                  ‘Al-Takfir’ and ‘Al-Hijra’

                  5.

                  ‘Babbar Khalsa’

                  6.

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

                  7.

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

                  8.

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

                  9.

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

                  10.

                  ‘Hizbul Mujahideen’ – ‘HM’

                  11.

                  ‘Hofstadgroep’

                  12.

                  ‘Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development’

                  13.

                  ‘International Sikh Youth Federation’ – ‘ISYF’

                  14.

                  ‘Khalistan Zindabad Force’ – ‘KZF’

                  15.

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

                  16.

                  ‘Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’ – ‘LTTE’

                  17.

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

                  18.

                  ‘Palestinian Islamic Jihad’ – ‘PIJ’

                  19.

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

                  20.

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

                  21.

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

                  22.

                  ‘Devrimci Halk Kurtuluș Partisi-Cephesi’ – ‘DHKP/C’ (a.k.a. ‘Devrimci Sol’ (‘Revolutionary Left’), a.k.a. ‘Dev Sol’) (‘Revolutionary People’s Liberation Army/Front/Party’)

                  23.

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

                  24.

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

                  25.

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


title: 87/421/EEC: Council Decision of 11 December 1986 concerning the provisional application of the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Indonesia on trade in textile products

text:
No L 233 / 38                            Official Journal of the European Communities                                               19 . 8 . 87
                                                     COUNCIL DECISION
                                                      of 11 December 1986
                 concerning the provisional application of the Agreement between the European Economic
                           Community and the Republic of Indonesia on trade in textile products
                                                          ( 87 / 421 / EEC )
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,                               textile products shall be applied provisionally as from 1
                                                                        January 1987 pending its formal conclusion provided that
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European                   there is a reciprocal provisional application on the part of the
Economic Community , and in particular Article 113                      contracting country .
thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission ,                     The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision ( 1 ).
Whereas the Commission has , on behalf of the European
Economic Community , negotiated an Agreement with
Indonesia on trade in textile products ;                                                                Article 2
Whereas the said Agreement should be applied provisionally
as from 1 January 1987 pending the completion of the                    The Commission is invited to inform the contracting country
procedures necessary for its conclusion , provided that there           of this Decision and seek its agreement thereto , which will be
is a reciprocal provisional application on the part of the              duly communicated to the Council .
contracting country ,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :
                                                                        Done at Brussels , 11 December 1986 .
                          Article 1                                                                                For the Council
                                                                                The President
The Agreement between the European Economic
Community and the Republic of Indonesia on trade in                                                                      K. CLARKE
                                                                         ( 1 ) For technical reasons this Agreement is published in the Official
                                                                               Journal of the European Communities in the language in which it
                                                                               was negotiated .