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93/736/EC: Council Decision of 13 December 1993 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Iceland concerning certain arrangements in the field of agriculture

Official Journal L 346 , 31/12/1993 P. 0016 - 0016 Finnish special edition: Chapter 2 Volume 11 P. 0036  Swedish special edition: Chapter 2 Volume 11 P. 0036

COUNCIL DECISION of 13 December 1993 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Iceland concerning certain arrangements in the field of agriculture  (93/736/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 in conjunction with Article 228 (3), first subparagraph thereof,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,  Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),  Whereas in the framework of the negotiations on the European Economic Area (EEA) it has been possible to negotiate an Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Iceland concerning certain  arrangements in the field of agriculture;  Whereas this Agreement is part of the overall balance of the results of the EEA negotiations and an essential element for the approval by the Community of the EEA Agreement;  Whereas this Agreement should be approved,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:   Article 1  The Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Iceland concerning certain arrangements in the field of agriculture is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.  The text of the Agreement is attached to Council Decision 93/239/EEC of 15 March 1993 concerning the conclusion of the Agreements in the form of exchanges of letters between the European Economic Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Austria,  the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway and the Kingdom of Sweden, of the other part, on the provisional application of the Agreements on certain arrangements in the field of agriculture, signed by the said Parties in  Oporto on 2 May 1992 (2).   Article 2  The President of the Council shall give the notification of the approval of the Agreement by the Community (3).  Done at Brussels, 13 December 1993.  For the Council The President Ph. MAYSTADT  (1) OJ No C 305, 23. 11. 1992, p. 60.(2) OJ No L 109, 1. 5. 1993, p. 1.(3) See page 35 of this Official Journal.


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87/90/EEC: Commission Decision of 7 January 1987 on the setting-up of an Advisory Committee on Flax and Hemp

Official Journal L 045 , 14/02/1987 P. 0059 - 0061 Finnish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 22 P. 0195  Swedish special edition: Chapter 3 Volume 22 P. 0195

COMMISSION DECISION of 7 January 1987 on the setting-up of an Advisory Committee on Flax and Hemp (87/90/EEC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Whereas the Advisory Committee on Flax and Hemp was set up by Commission Decision 71/32/EEC (1), as last amended by Decision 83/77/EEC (2);  Whereas, following the accession of new Member States to the Community, the number of seats on the Committee should be increased and they should be reallocated; whereas the procedure for the replacement of members should also be adjusted;  Whereas the provisions concerning the Advisory Committee on Flax and Hemp have been amended several times and have therefore become difficult to apply; whereas they should therefore be consolidated;  Whereas the Commission should seek the views of producers, traders and consumers on matters arising in connection with the operation of the common organization of the market in flax and hemp;  Whereas all the occupations directly involved in the implementation of the market organization in question, and also consumers, must have an opportunity to participate in the drafting of the opinions requested by the Commission;  Whereas the trade associations concerned and the consumer groups in the Member States have set up organizations at Community level which are in a position to represent those concerned in all the Member States,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:    Article 1 1.  There shall be attached to the Commission an Advisory Committee on Flax and Hemp, hereinafter called the 'Committee'.  2.  The Committee shall be composed of representatives of the following interests: growers, cooperatives, the flax and hemp industry, traders, workers in the relevant agricultural and industrial sectors and consumers.  (3) OJ No L 14, 18. 1. 1971, p. 11.  (4) OJ No L 51, 24. 2. 1983, p. 34.  Article 2 1.  The Committee may be consulted by the Commission on any problem concerning the operation of Regulations on the common organization of the market in flax and hemp and in particular on measures to be adopted under those Regulations.  2.  The chairman of the Committee may indicate to the Commission the desirability of consulting the Committee on any matter within the latter's competence on which its opinion has not been sought. He shall do so, in particular, at the request of one of  the interests represented.  3.  In respect of problems relating to the provisions referred to in Article 6 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1308/70 (5) the Commission may, acting through the joint working party provided for in Article 5 of this Decision, consult only the  representatives of flax and hemp growers and the representatives of the flax retting and scutching industries and the hemp-using industries.  Article 3 1.  The Committee shall consist of 40 members.  2.  Seats on the Committee shall be apportioned as follows:  - 20 to agricultural producers and cooperatives in the sector,  - four to representatives of the retting and scutching industry,  - six to representatives of the flax- and hemp-using industries, of whom:  - three shall represent the flax and hemp spinning industry,  - one shall present the flax-using industries other than the spinning industry,  - one shall represent the hemp-using industries other than the spinning industry,  - one shall represent the linseed oil industry,  - two to a representative of the flax and hemp trade,  - four to representatives of agricultural and industrial workers in this sector,  - four to consumers' representatives.  Article 4 1.  Members of the Committee shall be appointed by the Commission on proposals from the trade workers' (6) OJ No L 146, 4. 7. 1970, p. 1.  organizations set up at Community level which are most representative of the interests specified in Article 1 (2) and whose activities come within the scope of the common organization of the market in flax and hemp; consumers' representatives shall be  appointed on proposals from the Consumers' Advisory Committee.  Those bodies shall for each seat to be filled put forward the names of two candidates of different nationality.  2.  The term of office for members of the Committee shall be three years. Their appointments may be renewed. Members shall not be remunerated for their services.  After expiry of the three years members of the Committee shall remain in office until they are replaced or until their appointments are renewed.  In the event of the resignation or decease of a member or a request from the body having proposed a member that he be replaced, he shall be replaced in accordance with the the procedure laid down in paragraph 1.  3.  A list of the members of the Committee shall be published by the Commission, for information purposes, in the Official Journal of the European Communities.  Article 5 1.  There shall be set up under the auspices of the Committee a joint working party consisting of five growers' representatives and five representatives of the flax and hemp industry, appointed by the Commission on proposals from the trade  organizations concerned in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 4.  Members of the working party need not be members of the Committee.  2.  Seats on the joint working party shall be apportioned as follows:  (a)  three to flax growers' representatives;  three to representatives of the flax retting and scutching industries;  (b)  two hemp growers' representatives;  two to representatives of the hemp-using industries.  The respective representatives of the flax sector and the hemp sector may hold separate meetings.  3.  In the event of a member of the joint working party being unable to attend a meeting, and in this event only, another person may attend in his stead. The trade organization which proposed the absent member may propose a substitute for him to the  chairman.  4.  The chairman of the joint working party may indicate to the Commission the desirability of consulting the working party on any matter within Article 2 (3) on which it has not been consulted. He shall do so, in particular, at the request of either of  the two sides represented on the working party.  Article 6 1.  After consulting the Commission, the Committee shall elect a chairman for a period of three years.  The chairman shall be elected, in the case of the first ballot, by a two-thirds majority of the members present and, in the case of subsequent ballots, by a simple majority of the members present. In the event of a tie, the Commission shall provide a  chairman on a temporary basis.  2.  The Committee shall elect two vice-chairmen for a period of three years. The vice-chairmen may not represent the same interest as the chairman.  The election shall take place in accordance with the procedure laid down in paragraph 1.  The Committee may, in accordance with the same procedure, elect other officers. In that case, the officers other than the chairman shall include not more than one representative of each interest represented on the Committee.  The officers shall prepare and organize the work of the Committee.  3.  The joint working party shall elect from among its members a chairman and a vice-chairman for a period of one year. The election shall take place in accordance with the procedure laid down in paragraph 1.  The vice-chairman may not represent the same interest as the chairman. They shall be chosen alternately from among the two interests represented.  Article 7 1.  Only the Commission representatives, the members of the Committees or persons replacing them in their absence, and persons invited in accordance with paragraphs 3, 4 and 7 may participate in or attend meetings.  2.  Only the Commission representatives, the members of the joint working party or persons replacing them in their absence, the chairman of the Committee and persons invited in accordance with paragraphs 5 and 7 may participate in or attend meetings of  the joint working party.  3.  Should a Committee member be unable to attend a meeting, the organization or organizations to which a seat is allocated may appoint a person to take his place. This person shall be selected from a list drawn up by mutual agreement between the  Commission and the organization or organizations in question and containing a number of names equal to half the total number of members representing the organization or organizations in question.  This number shall be not less than one and not more than 12.  The secretariat of the Committee must be informed of such replacement of a member at least seven days before a meeting.  4.  At the request of an organization to which one or more seats are allocated, the chairman may, in agreement with the Commission staff, invite its general secretary or a member of its secretariat to attend the meetings of the Committee as an observer.   Should he be unable to attend, however, the general secretary may have his seat as an observer taken by another person designated by him.  5.  At the request of an organization to which one or more seats are allocated in the joint working party, the chairman of the joint working party may invite its general secretary or a member of its secretariat to attend the meetings of the joint  working party as an observer.  Should he be unable to attend, however, the general secretary may have his seat as an observer taken by another person designated by him.  6.  Observers shall not have the right to speak. They may, however, be invited to do so by the chairman in agreement with the Commission staff.  7.  At the request of an organization to which one or more seats are allocated, and when the matters on the agenda are of a highly technical nature outside the normal framework of the deliberations of the Committee or joint working party the chairman  may, in agreement with the Commission staff, invite one or more experts to take part in the deliberations of the Committee or joint working party.  The Commission may, on its own initiative, invite any person particularly well qualified in one of the subjects on the agenda to take part in the deliberations of the Committee or joint working party as an expert.  However, experts shall participate only in the discussion of the matter concerning which they were invited to attend.  Article 8 In agreement with the Commission staff, the Committee or joint working party may set up working groups to facilitate its work.  Article 9 1.  The Committee and the joint working party shall be convened by the Commission and shall meet at Commission headquarters. Meetings of the officers shall be convened by the chairman by arrangement with the Commission.  2.  Representatives of the Commission departments concerned shall take part in meetings of the Committee, its officers, the joint working party and its working groups.  3.  Secretarial services for the Committee, its officers, the joint working party and the working groups shall be provided by the Commission.  Article 10 The Committee shall discuss matters on which the Commission has requested an opinion. No vote shall be taken.  The Commission may, when seeking the opinion of the Committee, set a time limit within which such opinion shall be given.  The views expressed by the various interests represented shall be included in a report forwarded to the Commission.  In the event of unanimous agreement being reached in the Committee on the opinion to be given, the Committee shall formulate joint conclusions and attach them to the report.  The outcome of the Committee's discussions shall, on request, be communicated by the Commission to the Council and to the Management Committee.  Article 11 The chairman of the joint working party shall report to the Committee on the work of the working party.  Article 12 Without prejudice to the provisions of Article 214 of the Treaty, where the Commission informs them that the opinion requested or the question raised is on a matter of a confidential nature, members of the Committee and members of the joint  working party, or those attending in their stead pursuant to Article 5 (3), shall be under an obligation not to disclose information which has come to their knowledge through the work of the Committee, the joint working party or the working groups.  In such cases, only members of the Committee, members of the joint working party, and those attending in their stead as mentioned above and representatives of the Commission departments concerned may be present at meetings.  Article 13 Commission Decision 71/32/EEC is hereby repealed.  Article 14 This Decision shall enter into force on 1 January 1987.   Done at Brussels, 7 January 1987.  For the Commission Frans ANDRIESSEN Vice-President EWG:L111UMBE20.95 FF: 1UEN;   SETUP: 01;   Hoehe: 1448 mm;   274 Zeilen;   12755 Zeichen;  Bediener: MIKE   Pr.: C;  Kunde: ................................


title: Council Decision 2014/293/CFSP of 15 April 2014 on the signing and conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the participation of the Swiss Confederation in the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali)

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               21.5.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 151/16

         COUNCIL DECISION 2014/293/CFSP
   of 15 April 2014
   on the signing and conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the participation of the Swiss Confederation in the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 37 thereof, in conjunction with Article 218(5) and (6) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Article 8(3) of Council Decision 2013/34/CFSP of 17 January 2013 on a European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali) (1) provides that detailed arrangements regarding the participation of third States shall be covered by agreements concluded pursuant to Article 37 of the Treaty on European Union and in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 218 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

               (2)

               On 10 February 2014, the Council adopted a Decision authorising the opening of negotiations for a Participation Agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the participation of the Swiss Confederation in the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian armed forces (EUTM Mali), (‘the Agreement’).

               (3)

               The Agreement should be approved,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The Agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the participation of the Swiss Confederation in the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali) is hereby approved on behalf of the Union.
   The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.
   Article 2
   The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the Union.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Luxembourg, 15 April 2014.

            For the Council

            The President

         C. ASHTON

      (1)  OJ L 14, 18.1.2013, p. 19.


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81/595/EEC: Council Decision of 27 July 1981 on the granting of food aid in cereals to the people of Kampuchea via the World Food Programme

Official Journal L 219 , 05/08/1981 P. 0015 - 0015

****( 1 ) OJ NO L 141 , 27 . 5 . 1981 , P . 37 .    COUNCIL DECISION   OF 27 JULY 1981   ON THE GRANTING OF FOOD AID IN CEREALS TO THE PEOPLE OF KAMPUCHEA VIA THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME  ( 81/595/EEC )   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN   COMMUNITIES ,   HAVING REGARD TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ,   HAVING REGARD TO THE PROPOSAL FROM THE COMMISSION ,   WHEREAS BY ITS DECISION 81/367/EEC ( 1 ) THE COUNCIL , IN THE CONTEXT OF THE 1981 CEREALS FOOD-AID PROGRAMME , RESERVED CERTAIN QUANTITIES OF CEREALS FOR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS AND OTHER UNFORESEEN SITUATIONS ;   WHEREAS A CERTAIN QUANTITY OF CEREALS IS STILL AVAILABLE UNDER THAT RESERVE ;   WHEREAS THE COMMUNITY HAS RECEIVED CERTAIN REQUESTS FOR EMERGENCY FOOD AID ;   WHEREAS THE COMMUNITY SHOULD RESPOND FAVOURABLY TO THOSE REQUESTS ,   HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :   SOLE ARTICLE   EMERGENCY FOOD AID IN CEREALS FROM THE RESERVE OF THE 1981 PROGRAMME FOR CEREAL FOOD AID SHALL BE ALLOCATED AS FOLLOWS :  //   // RECIPIENT  //  QUANTITY //  DELIVERY TERMS  //  // WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME FOR THE PEOPLE OF KAMPUCHEA //  10 000 TONNES //  FREE AT DESTINATION //   DONE AT BRUSSELS , 27 JULY 1981 .   FOR THE COUNCIL   THE PRESIDENT   P . WALKER


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90/146/EEC: Council Decision of 5 March 1990 amending Decision 86/283/EEC on the association of the overseas countries and territories (OCT) with the European Economic Community

Official Journal L 084 , 30/03/1990 P. 0108 - 0108

COUNCIL DECISION  of 5 March 1990  amending Decision 86/283/EEC on the association of the overseas countries and territories (OCT) with the European Economic Community  (90/146/EEC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 136 thereof,   Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),   Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),   Whereas it is necessary to maintain in force the provisions applicable by virtue of Council Decision 86/283/EEC of 30 June 1986 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Economic Community (3), as last amended by  Regulation (EEC) No 4041/89 (4), for such time as is needed to propose and adopt a new Decision on association;   Whereas the trade arrangements applicable to the ACP States should also be applied to the OCT as soon as these transitional measures come into force, without prejudice to any provisions of the new Decision on association,   HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:   Article 1   Article 183 of Decision 86/283/EEC is replaced by the following:     'Article 183 This Decision, including the Annexes hereto, shall remain applicable until the entry into force of new provisions applying the principles set out in Articles 131 to 135 of the EEC Treaty, or until 28 February 1991, whichever is the earlier, without  prejudice to more favourable provisions that may be adopted by the Community concerning imports of products originating in the OCT.'  Article 2   By way of derogation from Article 77 of Decision 86/283/EEC, the concept of originating products and the methods of administrative cooperation relating thereto shall, in the case of the OCT, be those, mutatis mutandis, laid down for the ACP  States in Annex II to Decision No 2/90 of the ACP-EEC Council of Ministers of 27 February 1990 on the transitional measures to be applied from 1 March 1990 (5).  Article 3   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.   It shall apply with effect from 1 March 1990.     Done at Brussels, 5 March 1990.   For the Council  The President  G. COLLINS          (1) OJ No C 44, 24. 2. 1990, p. 14.   (2) OJ No C 68, 19. 3. 1990.   (3) OJ No L 175, 1. 7. 1986, p. 1.   (4) OJ No L 387, 30. 12. 1989, p. 65.(5) See page 2 of this Official Journal.


title: Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1066 of 2 July 2015 amending Decision 2013/183/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

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               3.7.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 174/25

         COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2015/1066
   of 2 July 2015
   amending Decision 2013/183/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
   Having regard to Council Decision 2013/183/CFSP of 22 April 2013 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and repealing Decision 2010/800/CFSP (1) and in particular Article 19(2) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 22 April 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/183/CFSP.

               (2)

               One entity and six persons should be added to the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures in Annex II to Decision 2013/183/CFSP.

               (3)

               Annex II to Decision 2013/183/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Annex II to Decision 2013/183/CFSP is amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 2 July 2015.

            For the Council

            The President

         J. ASSELBORN

      (1)  OJ L 111, 23.4.2013, p. 52.

      ANNEX
      The persons and entities listed below shall be added to the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures set out in Annex II to Decision 2013/183/CFSP:
      II.   Persons and entities providing financial services that could contribute to the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

      A.   Persons

                  Name

                  Identifying information

                  Statement of reasons

                  4.

                  KIM Il-Su

                  Rahlstedter Straße 83 a, 22149 Hamburg.
                  Date of birth: 2.9.1965
                  Place of birth: Pyongyang, DPRK

                  Authorised plenipotentiary representative of the EU-designated KNIC GmbH, acting on behalf of KNIC or at its direction

                  5.

                  KANG Song-Nam

                  Rahlstedter Straße 83 a, 22149 Hamburg.
                  Date of birth: 5.7.1972
                  Place of birth: Pyongyang, DPRK.

                  Authorised plenipotentiary representative of the EU-designated KNIC GmbH, acting on behalf of KNIC or at its direction

                  6.

                  CHOE Chun-Sik

                  Rahlstedter Straße 83 a, 22149 Hamburg.
                  Date of birth: 23.12.1963
                  Place of birth: Pyongyang, DPRK.
                  Passport No. 745132109 valid until 12.2.2020

                  Authorised plenipotentiary representative of the EU-designated KNIC GmbH, acting on behalf of KNIC or at its direction

                  7.

                  SIN Kyu-Nam

                  Date of birth: 12.9.1972
                  Place of birth: Pyongyang, DPRK.
                  Passport No. PO472132950

                  Head of department of KNIC headquarters in Pyongyang and former authorised plenipotentiary representative of KNIC GmbH Hamburg. Acting on behalf of KNIC or at its direction

                  8.

                  PAK Chun-San

                  Date of birth: 18.12.1953
                  Place of birth: Phyongan, DPRK.
                  Passport No. PS472220097

                  Head of department of KNIC headquarters in Pyongyang and former authorised plenipotentiary representative of KNIC GmbH Hamburg. Acting on behalf of KNIC or at its direction

                  9.

                  SO Tong Myong

                  Date of birth: 10.9.1956

                  Managing Director of KNIC GmbH Hamburg, acting on behalf of KNIC or at its direction

            B.   Entities

                  Name

                  Identifying information

                  Statement of reasons

                  5.

                  Korea National Insurance Company (KNIC) GmbH.
                  (alias Korea Foreign Insurance Company)

                  Rahlstedter Straße 83 a, 22149 Hamburg

                  KNIC GmbH, as a subsidiary controlled by KNIC headquarters in Pyongyang (Address: Haebangsan-dong, Central District, Pyongyang, DPRK), a government entity, is generating substantial foreign exchange revenue which is used to support the regime in North Korea. Those resources could contribute to the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.
                  Furthermore, the KNIC headquarters Pyongyang is linked to Office 39 of The Korean Workers' Party, a designated entity.


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90/540/EEC: Commission Decision of 29 October 1990 terminating the anti-dumping review proceeding concerning imports of propan-1-ol originating in the United States of America

Official Journal L 306 , 06/11/1990 P. 0023 - 0026

*****COMMISSION  DECISION  of 29 October 1990  terminating the anti-dumping review proceeding concerning imports of propan-1-ol originating in the United States of America  (90/540/EEC)  THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88 of 11 July 1988 on protection against dumped or subsidized imports from countries not members of the European Economic Community (1), and in particular Article 9 thereof,  After consultation within the Advisory Committee as provided for by the above Regulation,  Whereas:  A. PROCEDURE  (1) In 1983 the Commission initiated an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) originating in the United States of America (2). In the course of this proceeding and after the investigation had been completed the exporters involved offered undertakings which were accepted by Commission Decision 84/229/EEC (3).  (2) In December 1988 the Commission received from the European Chemical Manufacturers' Federation (Cefic) a request for a review of the existing measures lodged in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88, alleging that the expiry of the existing measures would lead to renewed injury to the Community industry. The evidence furnished was considered to be sufficient to justify the initiation of a review. The complainant acted on behalf of one Community producer whose production exceeded three-quarters of total Community production.  (3) The Commission gave notice in the Official Journal of the European Communities (4) of the initiation of the review proceeding. In accordance with the provisions of Article 15 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88 the application of the measures in force was extended pending the outcome of the review.  (4) The product concerned by the proceding is propan-1-ol. It is used as a solvent in printing inks, paints and cosmetics and as an intermediate for production of pesticides and insecticides. It falls within CN code ex 2905 12 00 (previously Nimexe code ex 29.04-12).  (5) The Commission officially advised the exporters and importers known to be concerned, the representatives of the exporting country and gave the parties directly concerned the opportunity to make their views known in writing and to request a hearing.  The exporters and the Community producer made their views known in writing.  (6) The Commission sought and verified all information it deemed to be necessary for the purposes of the proceeding and carried out investigations at the premises of the following:  (a) Community producer:  - BASF AG, Ludwigshafen, Germany  (b) United States producers/exporters:  - Eastman Kodak Company, Kingsport, Tennessee  - Hoechst Celanese Chemical Group Inc., Dallas, Texas  - Union Carbide Corporation, Danbury, Connecticut  (c) Importers into the Community:  - Eastman Chemicals International AG, Zug, Switzerland  - Hoechst Celanese SA, Brussels, Belgium  - Union Carbide Chemicals and Plastics (Europe) SA, Geneva, Switzerland  (7) The dumping investigation covered the period from 1 January 1988 to 31 May 1989 (the reference period).  (8) This investigation has exceeded the normal time period because of the complexity of the data initially gathered and examined, and because the completion of the investigation has required the study of related issues which arose during the proceeding and which could not have been foreseen at its outset.  B. COMMUNITY INDUSTRY  (9) The complainant Community producer which cooperated with the investigation manufactured over 80 % of the total Community production in the years immediately preceeding the lodging of the review request. A second Community producer, namely Hoechst AG, was sent a questionnaire by the Commission and chose not to provide a reply.  The Commission considered that the complainant did constitute the Community industry within the meaning of Article 4 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88.  C. INJURY  (10) The present proceeding being an Article 15 review, the Commission had to assess on its investigation, not only whether injury had been suffered by the Community industry but also whether the expiry of the measures in force would lead again to injury or threat of injury.  1. Present situation of the Community industry  (i) Volume of imports  (11) The imports into the Community from the United States decreased from 8 738 tonnes in 1983 to 5 323 tonnes in 1984, in all likelihood as a result of the entry into force of the undertakings. Since then the imports grew to 6 949 tonnes in 1988 but fell sharply in the first five months of 1989 to 1 845 tonnes (which extrapolated for the whole year would amount to 4 428 tonnes).  (ii) Price of imports  (12) The price of the imported product varies considerably depending on whether the product is released for free circulation, and subject to undertakings or whether it is imported under cover of T1 documents for inward processing trade.  (13) The Commission investigated whether the prices of the imports had undercut the selling prices of the Community producer. For this purpose the Commission compared the average selling price of the Community producer with the cif prices of the exporters at a duty paid level. The prices were calculated 'ex tank', there being no significant differentiation for different types of customers, the result of that comparison being that for two of the exporters involved no undercutting existed while for Hoechst Celanese the level of undercutting found was 28,47 %. The practice of undercutting despite the existence of undertakings is explained by the fact that almost all transactions of this exporter are made under the inward processing trade schemes, and these were excluded from the application of undertakings.  (iii) Impact on the Community industry  (14) The Community production which had recovered in 1984 with an increase of 20 % over the previous year, has been decreasing since then. The use of indices shows that for a production of 100 in 1984, the figure for 1986 is 90 and for 1989 (January to May) is 62.  Consumption, in the Community market, increased from 10 660 tonnes in 1984 to 11 931 tonnes in 1988 and th  market share of the United States producers grew from 53,6 % in 1984 to 65,2 % in 1988. However, in the first five months of 1989 an important reduction of that market share to 54,6 % is noticeable.  Sales by the Community industry in the Community market have been fairly stable with no significant changes between 1984 and 1987, but have shown a decrease in 1988 and 1989. However, sales by the complainant in third countries have fallen sharply, as compared to 1984 sales, to around 30 % of these sales in 1986 and 1987 and to 45 % in 1988. The reduction in the production figures is to a great extent attributable to this decrease in the sales in third countires. The prices practised by the Community producers in the Community market show a certain erosion between 1984 and 1989. Data verified by the Commission during the investigation show that for an index 100 in 1984 the prices of the largest Community producer in 1988 were 83,6 and 82,7 for the first five months of 1989. To a certain extent, this erosion can be explained by the decrease in the prices of ethylene, the prime raw material for n-propyl alcohol, which have shown, quoted in German marks, a sharp reduction after 1985. This explains why the complainant has been able to maintain its profits, despite the considerable price erosion of the product.  The profits of the complainant which had suffered a serious setback between 1978 and 1983 recovered after the imposition of measures in 1984 to a level permitting an adequate return. Since then the profits of the complainant have continued to improve, reaching levels that may be considered satisfactory.  (iv) Conclusion  (15) Despite some negative elements, the overall situation of the Community industry is a positive one. Sales in the Community market have been maintained and profits have been substantial. On the negative side, the decrease in production and capacity utilization is due mainly to the fall in sales to third countries while price erosion is the result of the decrease in the price of raw materials. The existence of price undercutting is explained by the fact that the imports made under the inward processing schemes were excluded from the application of the undertakings.  2. Foreseeable effects of the expiry of the existing anti-dumping measures  (i) Capacity utilization of United States exporters and exports to third countries  (16) The capacity of the US exporters increased slightly from 96 904 tonnes in 1984 to 102 121 tonnes in 1985 and has remained stable since then. Production, on the contrary, has risen from 67 898 tonnes in 1984 to 95 054 tonnes in 1988, which represents around a 40 % increase, in that period while domestic consumption has grown much more slowly, increasing from 32 838 tonnes in 1984 to 39 230 tonnes in 1988, a rate of 19 %. The capacity utilization of the US exporters has been increasing substantially since 1984 to reach a utilization of 93 % in 1988 and 89 % in the first five months of 1989. The fact that the US producers are close to fully using their capacity reduces the risk, in the future, of sudden large increases in imports into the Community.  That portion of US production not absorbed domestically has gone in part to increased exports into the Community, as explained above under paragraph 11 and to increased exports to third countries. Exports to third countries have shown an increase of more than 200 % in the last five years increasing from 4 349 tonnes in 1984 to 13 147 tonnes in 1988.  The increased demand in the US domestic market and the enlarged market in third countries for US exports reduce the possibility of a sharp increase of US exports being directed towards the Community should the existing measures expire. This is confirmed by the fact that prices in third countries are higher than in the Community.  (ii) Impact of the expiry of the measures on the Community market  (17) If the present measures are allowed to expire it is possible that prices in the market may suffer a certain price depression. However there are certain factors which tend to indicate that this depression will be limited. First of all the fact that prices of the US exporters in third markets are in most cases higher than those practised in the Community. A second consideration relates to the fact that most of the Community industry's sales are made to the non-amine or printing industry market which is the higher-priced market segment. The examination of these and all other relevant factors made known in the course of the investigation leads the Commission to conclude that the reduction in prices will be of a limited nature still permitting in any case the Community industry to obtain a reasonable profit.  (iii) Conclusion  (18) In these circumstances, the Commission concludes that the expiry of the measures would not lead to renewed injury or threat of injury to the Community industry. In view of the high rate of capacity utilization in the United States and high sales to third countries by US producers, the negative impact of the expiry of the measures on the market can be expected to be very limited, not justifying the adoption of measures at present. In addition, the Community industry, due to the efficacy of the measures adopted in 1984, has now achieved a healthy situation which is evidenced by steady sales in the Community and substantial profits allowing them to confront any negative impact which might result. D. DUMPING  (19) In view of the conclusions reached by the Commission concerning the lack of injury and the improbability of renewed injury the Commission did not consider it necessary to further consider any dumping issues.  E. TERMINATION OF THE PROCEEDING  (20) Accordingly, the anti-dumping review proceeding concerning imports of propan-1-ol originating in the United States of America should be terminated without protective measures being imposed.  On reaching this conclusion the Commission has taken into account the fact that if the Community industry were to suffer some injury as a result of dumped imports made by US exporters in the Community market in the future, the Community industry might resort to the Commission for a new investigation to be opened.  (21) No objections to this conclusion were raised in the Advisory Committee.  (22) The complainant and the other parties concerned were informed of the facts and principal considerations on the basis of which the Commission intended to terminate the proceeding and did not dispute the arguments,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Sole Article  The anti-dumping review proceeding concerning imports of propan-1-ol originating in the United States of America is hereby terminated.  Done at Brussels, 29 October 1990.  For the Commission  Frans ANDRIESSEN  Vice-President  (1) OJ No L 209, 2. 8. 1988, p. 1.  (2) OJ No C 275, 14. 10. 1983, p. 3.  (3) OJ No L 106, 19. 4. 1984, p. 55.  (4) OJ No C 140, 6. 6. 1989, p. 7.


title: 2012/776/: Council Decision of 6 December 2012 on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union within the Association Council set up by the Agreement establishing an association between the European Economic Community and Turkey, with regard to the adoption of provisions on the coordination of social security systems

text:
               13.12.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 340/19

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 6 December 2012
   on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union within the Association Council set up by the Agreement establishing an association between the European Economic Community and Turkey, with regard to the adoption of provisions on the coordination of social security systems
   (2012/776/EU)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 48, in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The Agreement establishing an association between the European Economic Community and Turkey (1) (the ‘Agreement’) and the Additional Protocol to the Agreement of 23 November 1970 (2) (the ‘Additional Protocol’) provide that the freedom of movement for workers between the Union and Turkey is to be secured by progressive stages.

               (2)

               Article 9 of the Agreement provides that within the scope of the Agreement any discrimination on grounds of nationality is prohibited.

               (3)

               Article 39 of the Additional Protocol provides that the Association Council is to adopt social security measures for workers of Turkish nationality moving within the Union and for their families residing in the Union.

               (4)

               As a first step towards the implementation of Article 39 of the Additional Protocol and of Article 9 of the Agreement in the field of social security, Decision No 3/80 on the application of the social security schemes of the Member States of the European Communities to Turkish workers and members of their families (3) (‘Decision No 3/80’) was adopted by the Association Council on 19 September 1980.

               (5)

               It is necessary to ensure that in the field of social security, Article 9 of the Agreement and Article 39 of the Additional Protocol are fully implemented.

               (6)

               There is a need to update the implementing provisions currently contained in Decision No 3/80 so that they reflect developments in the field of European Union social security coordination (4).

               (7)

               Decision No 3/80 should therefore be repealed and replaced with a Decision of the Association Council that, in one single step, implements the relevant provisions of the Agreement and of the Additional Protocol regarding the coordination of social security systems.

               (8)

               It is appropriate to establish the position to be taken on the Union’s behalf in the Association Council, with regard to the adoption of provisions on the coordination of social security systems.

               (9)

               The position of the Union within the Association Council should therefore be based on the attached draft decision,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The position to be taken on behalf of the European Union within the Association Council set up by the Agreement establishing an association between the European Economic Community and Turkey, with regard to the adoption of provisions on the coordination of social security systems, shall be based on the draft decision of the Association Council attached to this Decision.
   Minor changes to that draft decision may be agreed to by the representatives of the Union in the Association Council without the need to adopt a further Council decision.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 6 December 2012.

            For the Council

            The President

         S. CHARALAMBOUS

      (1)  OJ 217, 29.12.1964, p. 3687/64.

      (2)  OJ L 293, 29.12.1972, p. 3.

      (3)  OJ C 110, 25.4.1983, p. 60.

      (4)  Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the coordination of social security systems, (OJ L 166, 30.4.2004, p. 1); Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 on the coordination of social security systems (OJ L 284, 30.10.2009, p. 1); Regulation (EU) No 1231/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 extending Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 and Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 to nationals of third countries who are not already covered by these Regulations solely on the ground of their nationality, (OJ L 344, 29.12.2010, p. 1).

      DRAFT
      DECISION No …/… OF THE EU-TURKEY ASSOCIATION COUNCIL
      of …
      with regard to the adoption of provisions on the coordination of social security systems
      THE ASSOCIATION COUNCIL,
      Having regard to the Agreement establishing an association between the European Economic Community and Turkey (1), and in particular Article 22(3) thereof,
      Having regard to the Additional Protocol of 23 November 1970 (2), and in particular Article 39 thereof,
      Whereas:

                  (1)

                  The Agreement establishing an association between the European Economic Community and Turkey (the ‘Agreement’) and the Additional Protocol to the Agreement of 23 November 1970 (the ‘Additional Protocol’) provide that freedom of movement for workers between the Union and Turkey is to be secured by progressive stages.

                  (2)

                  Article 9 of the Agreement provides that within the scope of the Agreement any discrimination on grounds of nationality is prohibited.

                  (3)

                  Article 39 of the Additional Protocol provides for the coordination of the social security systems of Turkey and the Member States, and lays down the principles for such coordination.

                  (4)

                  Article 39 of the Additional Protocol further provides that the Association Council is to adopt social security measures for workers of Turkish nationality moving within the Community and for their families residing in the Community.

                  (5)

                  As a first step towards the implementation of Article 39 of the Additional Protocol, Decision No 3/80 on the application of the social security schemes of the Member States of the European Communities to Turkish workers and members of their families (3) (‘Decision No 3/80’) was adopted by the Association Council on 19 September 1980.

                  (6)

                  It is necessary to ensure that in the field of social security Article 9 of the Agreement and Article 39 of the Additional Protocol are fully implemented.

                  (7)

                  It is necessary to update the implementing provisions currently contained in Decision No 3/80 so that they reflect developments in the field of European Union social security coordination.

                  (8)

                  Regulation (EU) No 1231/2010 (4) extends the application of the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the coordination of social security systems (5) and of Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 on the coordination of social security systems (6) to nationals of third countries who are not covered by those provisions on the grounds of their nationality. Regulation (EU) No 1231/2010 already covers the principle of aggregation of insurance periods acquired by Turkish workers in the various Member States regarding entitlement to certain benefits, as set out in Article 39(2) of the Additional Protocol.

                  (9)

                  Decision No 3/80 should therefore be repealed and replaced with a Decision of the Association Council that, in one single step, implements the relevant provisions of the Agreement relating to the coordination of social security systems contained in the Agreement and in the Additional Protocol.

                  (10)

                  With regard to the application of the non-discrimination principle, this Decision should not give any additional rights arising from certain facts or events occurring on the territory of the other Contracting Party, where such facts or events are not taken into account under the legislation of the first Contracting Party, other than the right to export certain benefits.

                  (11)

                  In applying this Decision, the right of Turkish workers to family benefits should be subject to the condition that their family members legally reside with them in the Member State where they are employed. Where their family members legally reside in another Member State, Regulation (EU) No 1231/2010 applies. This Decision should not give any entitlement to family benefits with respect to the family members of a worker who reside in a country other than a Member State, for instance Turkey.

                  (12)

                  It may be necessary to lay down special provisions which correspond to the specific characteristics of the legislation of Turkey in order to facilitate the application of the coordination rules.

                  (13)

                  In order to ensure the smooth functioning of the coordination of the social security systems of the Member States and of Turkey, it is necessary to provide for specific provisions regarding cooperation between the Member States and Turkey, as well as between the person concerned and the institution of the competent State.

                  (14)

                  Transitional provisions should be adopted in order to protect the persons covered by this Decision and to ensure that they do not lose any rights as a result of its entry into force,

            HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
      PART I

         GENERAL PROVISIONS

      Article 1
      Definitions
      1.   For the purposes of this Decision:

                  (a)

                  ‘Agreement’ means the Agreement establishing an association between the European Economic Community and Turkey;

                  (b)

                  ‘Regulation’ means Regulation (EC) No 883/2004, as applicable in the Member States of the European Union;

                  (c)

                  ‘implementing Regulation’ means Regulation (EC) No 987/2009;

                  (d)

                  ‘Member State’ means a Member State of the European Union;

                  (e)

                  ‘worker’ means:

                              (i)

                              for the purposes of the legislation of a Member State, a person pursuing an activity as an employed person within the meaning of Article 1(a) of the Regulation;

                              (ii)

                              for the purposes of the legislation of Turkey, a person pursuing an activity as an employed person within the meaning of that legislation;

                  (f)

                  ‘member of the family’ means:

                              (i)

                              for the purposes of the legislation of a Member State, a member of the family within the meaning of Article 1(i) of the Regulation;

                              (ii)

                              for the purposes of the legislation of Turkey, a member of the family within the meaning of that legislation;

                  (g)

                  ‘legislation’ means:

                              (i)

                              in relation to the Member States, legislation, within the meaning of Article 1(l) of the Regulation, as applicable to the benefits covered by this Decision;

                              (ii)

                              in relation to Turkey, the legislation, as applicable in Turkey, relating to the benefits covered by this Decision;

                  (h)

                  ‘benefits’ means:

                              (i)

                              in relation to the Member States, benefits within the meaning of Article 3 of the Regulation;

                              (ii)

                              in relation to Turkey, the corresponding benefits applying within Turkey;

                  (i)

                  ‘exportable benefits’ means:

                              (i)

                              in relation to the Member States:

                                          —

                                          old-age pensions,

                                          —

                                          survivors’ pensions,

                                          —

                                          pensions in respect of accidents at work and occupational diseases,

                                          —

                                          invalidity pensions,

                                    within the meaning of the Regulation, with the exception of special non-contributory cash benefits as listed in Annex X to the Regulation;

                              (ii)

                              in relation to Turkey, the corresponding benefits as provided for under the legislation of Turkey, with the exception of special non-contributory cash benefits as set out in Annex I to this Decision.

            2.   Other terms used in this Decision shall have the meaning which is assigned to them:

                  (a)

                  in relation to the Member States, in the Regulation and the implementing Regulation;

                  (b)

                  in relation to Turkey, in the relevant legislation as applicable in Turkey.

            Article 2
      Persons covered
      This Decision shall apply to:

                  (a)

                  Turkish workers who are, or have been, legally employed in the territory of a Member State and who are, or have been, subject to the legislation of one or more Member States, and their survivors;

                  (b)

                  the members of the family of workers referred to in point (a), provided that those family members are, or have been, legally resident with the worker concerned while the worker is employed in a Member State;

                  (c)

                  workers who are nationals of a Member State who are, or have been, legally employed in the territory of Turkey and who are, or have been, subject to the legislation of Turkey, and their survivors; and

                  (d)

                  the members of the family of workers referred to in point (c), provided that those family members are, or have been, legally resident with the worker concerned while the worker is employed in Turkey.

            Article 3
      Equality of treatment
      1.   Turkish workers who are legally employed in a Member State and any members of their family legally residing with them shall enjoy, with regard to benefits, within the meaning of Article 1(1)(h), treatment free from any discrimination based on nationality relative to nationals of the Member States in which those workers are employed.
      2.   Workers who are nationals of a Member State and who are legally employed in Turkey and any members of their family legally residing with them shall enjoy, with regard to benefits, within the meaning of Article 1(1)(h), treatment free from any discrimination based on nationality relative to nationals of Turkey.
      PART II

         RELATIONS BETWEEN THE MEMBER STATES AND TURKEY

      Article 4
      Waiving of residence clauses
      1.   Exportable benefits, within the meaning of Article 1(1)(i), to which the persons referred to in Article 2(a) and (c) are entitled, shall not be subject to any reduction, modification, suspension, withdrawal or confiscation on the grounds that the beneficiary resides:

                  (i)

                  for the purpose of benefits under the legislation of a Member State, within the territory of Turkey, or

                  (ii)

                  for the purpose of benefits under the legislation of Turkey, within the territory of a Member State.

            2.   The members of the family of a worker referred to in Article 2(b) shall be entitled to exportable benefits, within the meaning of Article 1(1)(i)(i), in the same way as the family members of a worker who is a national of the Member State concerned when those family members reside within the territory of Turkey.
      3.   The members of the family of a worker referred to in Article 2(d) shall be entitled to exportable benefits, within the meaning of Article 1(1)(i)(ii), in the same way as the family members of a worker who is a national of Turkey when those family members reside within the territory of a Member State.
      PART III

         MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

      Article 5
      Cooperation
      1.   The Member States and Turkey shall communicate to each other all information regarding changes in their legislation which may affect the implementation of this Decision.
      2.   For the purposes of this Decision, the authorities and institutions of the Member States and of Turkey shall lend one another their good offices and act as though implementing their own legislation. The administrative assistance given by those authorities and institutions shall, as a rule, be free of charge. However, the competent authorities of the Member States and of Turkey may agree to certain expenses being reimbursed.
      3.   The authorities and institutions of the Member States and of Turkey may, for the purposes of this Decision, communicate directly with one another and with the persons involved or their representatives.
      4.   The institutions and persons covered by this Decision shall have a duty of mutual information and cooperation to ensure the correct implementation of this Decision.
      5.   The persons covered by this Decision shall inform the institutions of the competent Member State or of Turkey, where the latter is the competent State, and of the Member State of residence or of Turkey, where the latter is the State of residence, as soon as possible of any change in their personal or family situation which affects their right to benefits under this Decision.
      6.   Failure to respect the obligation of information set out in paragraph 5 may result in the application of proportionate measures in accordance with national law. Nevertheless, those measures shall be equivalent to those applicable to similar situations under national law, and they shall not make it impossible or excessively difficult in practice for claimants to exercise the rights conferred on them by this Decision.
      7.   The Member States and Turkey may provide for national provisions that establish conditions for the verification of entitlement to benefits in order to take into account the fact that the beneficiaries stay or reside outside the territory of the State where the debtor institution is located. Such provisions shall be proportionate, free from any discrimination based on nationality and shall be in accordance with the principles set out in this Decision. Such provisions shall be notified to the Association Council.
      Article 6
      Administrative checks and medical examinations
      1.   This Article shall apply to the persons referred to in Article 2, in receipt of exportable benefits, as referred to in Article 1(1)(i), as well as to the institutions in charge of the implementation of this Decision.
      2.   Where a recipient or a claimant of benefits, or a member of that person’s family, stays or resides within the territory of a Member State when the debtor institution is located in Turkey, or stays or resides within the territory of Turkey when the debtor institution is located in a Member State, the medical examination shall be carried out, at the request of the debtor institution, by the institution of the beneficiary’s place of stay or residence, in accordance with the procedures laid down by the legislation applied by that institution.
      The debtor institution shall inform the institution of the place of stay or residence of any special requirements, if necessary, to be followed and points to be covered by the medical examination.
      The institution of the place of stay or residence shall forward a report to the debtor institution that requested the medical examination.
      The debtor institution shall reserve the right to have the beneficiary examined by a doctor of its choice, either in the territory where the recipient or claimant of benefits stays or resides, or in the country where the debtor institution is located. However, the beneficiary may be asked to return to the State of the debtor institution only where he or she is able to make the journey without prejudice to his or her health and where the cost of travel and accommodation is paid for by the debtor institution.
      3.   Where a recipient or a claimant of benefits, or a member of that person’s family, stays or resides in the territory of a Member State when the debtor institution is located in Turkey, or stays or resides in Turkey when the debtor institution is located in a Member State, the administrative check shall, at the request of the debtor institution, be performed by the institution of the beneficiary’s place of stay or residence.
      The institution of the place of stay or residence shall forward a report to the debtor institution that requested the administrative check.
      The debtor institution shall reserve the right to have the situation of the beneficiary examined by a professional of its choice. However, the beneficiary may be asked to return to the State of the debtor institution only where he or she is able to make the journey without prejudice to his or her health and where the cost of travel and accommodation is paid for by the debtor institution.
      4.   One or more Member States and Turkey may agree on other administrative provisions, subject to their informing the Association Council thereof.
      5.   As an exception to the principle of free-of-charge mutual administrative assistance set out in Article 5(2) of this Decision, the effective amount of the expenses of the checks referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article shall be refunded to the institution which was requested to carry them out by the debtor institution which requested them.
      Article 7
      Application of Article 25 of the Agreement
      Article 25 of the Agreement shall apply in case either Party considers that the other Party has not complied with the obligations laid down in Articles 5 and 6.
      Article 8
      Special provisions for the application of the legislation of Turkey
      The Association Council may, if necessary, lay down special provisions for the application of the legislation of Turkey in Annex II to this Decision.
      Article 9
      Administrative procedures contained in existing bilateral agreements
      Administrative procedures contained in existing bilateral agreements between a Member State and Turkey may continue to apply provided that those procedures do not adversely affect the rights or obligations of the persons concerned, as set out in this Decision.
      Article 10
      Agreements supplementing the administrative procedures for implementing this Decision
      One or more Member States and Turkey may conclude agreements designed to supplement the administrative procedures for implementing this Decision, especially with regard to preventing and combating fraud and error.
      PART IV

         TRANSITIONAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS

      Article 11
      Transitional provisions
      1.   No rights shall be acquired pursuant to this Decision for the period before its date of entry into force.
      2.   Subject to paragraph 1, a right shall be acquired under this Decision even if it relates to a contingency arising before its date of entry into force.
      3.   Any benefit which has not been awarded or which has been suspended by reason of the nationality or place of residence of the person concerned shall, at the request of that person, be provided or resumed with effect from the date of entry into force of this Decision, provided that the rights for which benefits were previously provided have not given rise to a lump-sum payment.
      4.   If a request, as referred to in paragraph 3, is submitted within two years of the date of entry into force of this Decision, the rights acquired in accordance with this Decision shall have effect from that date, and the legislation of any Member State or Turkey concerning the forfeiture or limitation of rights may not be invoked against the persons concerned.
      5.   If a request, as referred to in paragraph 3, is submitted after the expiry of the two-year period referred to in paragraph 4, rights not forfeited or not time-barred shall have effect from the date on which the request was submitted, subject to any more favourable provisions under the legislation of any Member State or of Turkey.
      6.   The rights of a person to whom a pension or special non-contributory cash benefit is provided by a Member State prior to the date of entry into force of this Decision and as a result of the direct effect of Article 6(1) of Decision No 3/80, shall not be limited or forfeited as a result of this Decision.
      Article 12
      Annexes to this Decision
      The Annexes to this Decision constitute an integral part thereof.
      Article 13
      Repeal
      Decision No 3/80 shall be repealed as from the date of entry into force of this Decision.
      Article 14
      Entry into force
      This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

         Done at …, …

               For the Association Council

               The President

         (1)  OJ 217, 29.12.1964, p. 3687.

         (2)  OJ L 293, 29.12.1972, p. 3.

         (3)  OJ C 110, 25.4.1983, p. 60.

         (4)  OJ L 344, 29.12.2010, p. 1.

         (5)  OJ L 166, 30.4.2004, p. 1.

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

         ANNEX I

            LIST OF TURKISH SPECIAL NON-CONTRIBUTORY CASH BENEFITS

         ANNEX II

            SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE LEGISLATION OF TURKEY


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87/514/EEC: Council Decision of 28 September 1987 concerning the conclusion of an Additional Protocol to the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia

Official Journal L 297 , 21/10/1987 P. 0035 - 0035 Finnish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 13 P. 0070  Swedish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 13 P. 0070

COUNCIL DECISIONof 28 September 1987concerning the  conclusion of an Additional Protocol to the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic  Community and the Republic of Tunisia(87/514/EEC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article  238 thereof, Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission (1), Having regard to the assent of the European Parliament (2), Whereas the Additional Protocol to the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic  Community and the Republic of Tunisia (3), signed in Tunis on 25 April 1976, should be approved, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Article 1The Additional Protocol to the Cooperation Agreement between the  European Economic Community and theRepublic of Tunisia is hereby approved on behalf of the  Community. The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision. Article 2The President of the Council shall give the notification provided for in Article 8 of  the Protocol (4). Article 3This Decision shall take effect on the day following its publication in the Official  Journal of the European Communities. Done at Brussels, 28 September 1987. For the CouncilThe PresidentB. HAARDEREWG:L555UMBE22.95FF: 5UEN;   SETUP: 01;   Hoehe: 451  mm;   43 Zeilen;   1638 Zeichen; Bediener: PUPA   Pr.: C; Kunde: ................................ (1) OJ N° C 104, 21. 4. 1987, p. 23. (2) Assent delivered on 16 September 1987 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (3) OJ N° L 265, 27. 9. 1978, p. 2. (4) The date of entry into force of the Protocol will be published in the Official Journal of the  European Communites by the General Secretariat of the Council.


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2000/421/EC: Council Decision of 13 June 2000 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Food Aid Convention 1999

Official Journal L 163 , 04/07/2000 P. 0037 - 0037

Council Decisionof 13 June 2000on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Food Aid Convention 1999(2000/421/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 181, in conjunction with the first subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(1),Whereas:(1) The Community is a member of the International Grains Agreement 1995 comprising two distinct legal instrument, i.e. the Grains Trade Convention and the Food Aid Convention. These Agreements were extended until 30 June 1999.(2) The Grains Trade Convention 1995 will be extended until 30 June 2001.(3) A new Food Aid Convention 1999 has been negotiated.(4) That Convention was signed on behalf of the Community and its provisional application was provided for by Council Decision 1999/576/EC of 29 June 1999(2).(5) The Food Aid Convention 1999 should be approved,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole Article1. The Food Aid Convention 1999 is hereby approved on behalf of the European Community.The text of the Convention is annexed to Decision 1999/576/EC.2. The President of the Council shall deposit the instrument of approval provided for in Article XXII(b) of the Food Aid Convention 1999 with the Secretary-General of the United Nations on behalf of the European Community.Done at Luxembourg, 13 June 2000.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ. Gama(1) Opinion delivered on 4 May 2000 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(2) OJ L 222, 24.8.1999, p. 38.


title: Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/2008 of 10 November 2015 amending Decision 2010/452/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia

text:
               11.11.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 294/69

         COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2015/2008
   of 10 November 2015
   amending Decision 2010/452/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28, and Articles 42(4) and 43(2) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 12 August 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/452/CFSP (1), which extended the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (‘EUMM Georgia’ or the ‘Mission’), established by Council Joint Action 2008/736/CFSP (2).

               (2)

               On 16 December 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/915/CFSP (3) amending Decision 2010/452/CFSP, which extended the Mission until 14 December 2016 and provided a financial reference amount until 14 December 2015.

               (3)

               A new financial reference amount covering the period from 15 December 2015 to 14 December 2016 should be provided.

               (4)

               Decision 2010/452/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Decision 2010/452/CFSP is amended as follows:

               (1)

               in Article 14(1), the following subparagraph is added:
               ‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the Mission between 15 December 2015 and 14 December 2016 shall be EUR 17 640 000.’;

               (2)

               in Article 14, paragraphs 2 and 3 are replaced by the following paragraph:
               ‘2.   All expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the rules and procedures applicable to the general budget of the Union. Participation of natural and legal persons in the award of procurement contracts by EUMM Georgia shall be open without limitations. Furthermore, no rule of origin for the goods purchased by EUMM Georgia shall apply.’.

         Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
   It shall apply from 15 December 2015.

      Done at Brussels, 10 November 2015.

            For the Council

            The President

         P. GRAMEGNA

      (1)  Council Decision 2010/452/CFSP of 12 August 2010 on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia (OJ L 213, 13.8.2010, p. 43).

      (2)  Council Joint Action 2008/736/CFSP of 15 September 2008 on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia (OJ L 248, 17.9.2008, p. 26).

      (3)  Council Decision 2014/915/CFSP of 16 December 2014 amending Decision 2010/452/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia (OJ L 360, 17.12.2014, p. 56).


European Parliament decision on the request for waiver of immunity concerning Mr José Ribeiro e Castro (2000/2178(IMM))


title: 2014/347/EU: Council Decision of 20 February 2014 on the conclusion of a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Armenia, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Armenia on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Armenia in Union programmes

text:
               13.6.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 174/1

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 20 February 2014
   on the conclusion of a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Armenia, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Armenia on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Armenia in Union programmes

      (2014/347/EU)

   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 114, 168, 169 and 172, Article 173(3), and Articles 188 and 192, in conjunction with Article 218(6)(a) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               In accordance with Council Decision 2012/777/EU (1), the Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Armenia, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Armenia on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Armenia in Union programmes (2) (‘the Protocol’) was signed on behalf of the Union on 17 December 2012.

               (2)

               The Protocol should be approved,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Armenia, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Armenia on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Armenia in Union programmes is hereby approved on behalf of the Union.
   The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision.
   Article 2
   The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, give the notification provided for in Article 10 of the Protocol (3).
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 20 February 2014.

            For the Council

            The President

         K. HATZIDAKIS

      (1)  OJ L 340, 13.12.2012, p.26.

      (2)  See page 3 of this Official Journal.

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


title: 75/348/EEC: Council Decision of 28 April 1975 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the World food Programme on the supply of skimmed-milk powder to developing countries as food aid

text:
18 . 6 . 75                          Official Journal of the European Communities                         No L 156/ 19
                                                             II
                                         (Acts whose publication is not obligatory)
                                                    COUNCIL
                                                 COUNCIL DECISION
                                                     of 28 April 1975
              on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Economic Commu
              nity and the World Food Programme on the supply of skimmed-milk powder to
                                            developing countries as food aid
                                                       (75/348/ EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN                                      HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :
COMMUNITIES,                                                                             Article 1
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European            The Agreement between the European Economic
Economic Community, and in particular Articles 113,              Community and the World Food Programme on the
1 14 and 228 thereof ;                                           supply of skimmed-milk "powder to developing coun
Having regard to the recommendation from the                     tries as food aid is hereby concluded on behalf of the
Commission ;                                                     European Economic Community.
                                                                 The text 'of the Agreement is annexed to this Deci
Whereas, under Regulation (EEC) No 1 827/74 ( 1 ), the           sion .
Council decided to make 20 000 metric tons of skim
med-milk powder available to the world                Food                               Article 2
Programme ;
                                                                 The President of the Council is hereby authorized to
Whereas the object of the World Food Programme is                designate the persons empowered to sign the Agree
to   make   use  of contributions      received under the        ment and to confer on them the powers necessary to
Programme to meet emergency food requirements                    bind the Community.
and to carry out projects involving the use of food
stuffs to promote economic and social development ;              Done at Brussels, 28 April 1975 .
Whereas it may happen in certain cases that delivery
                                                                                For the Council
is made at a stage corresponding to the fob stage ;
whereas in such cases the arrangements for delivery                                            The President
and acceptance of delivery at this stage will have to be
determined rapidly,                                                                           M. A. CLINTON
(') OJ No L 190 , 13 . 7. 1974, p. 22.


title: 2011/53/EU: Council Decision of 18 January 2011 on the position to be taken by the European Union within the Joint Committee on Agriculture set up by the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products, as regards the adaptation of Annex 3 to the Agreement

text:
               28.1.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 25/5

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 18 January 2011
   on the position to be taken by the European Union within the Joint Committee on Agriculture set up by the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products, as regards the adaptation of Annex 3 to the Agreement
   (2011/53/EU)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 207(4) first subparagraph, in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products (1) (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’) entered into force on 1 June 2002.

               (2)

               Article 6 of the Agreement sets up a Joint Committee on Agriculture to be responsible for the administration of the Agreement and to ensure its proper functioning.

               (3)

               Article 11 of the Agreement provides that the Joint Committee on Agriculture may decide to amend Annexes to the Agreement.

               (4)

               In order to take into account the full liberalisation in bilateral trade in cheeses, with effect from 1 June 2007 and the protection of geographical indications, to be provided for in a new Annex 12 to the Agreement, which calls for consistency in the specifications in particular those of cheeses, the necessary adaptations of Annex 3 to the Agreement should be made.

               (5)

               The first subparagraph of Article 5(2) of Decision 2002/309/EC, Euratom of the Council and of the Commission as regards the Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation, of 4 April 2002 on the conclusion of seven Agreements with the Swiss Confederation (2) provides that the European Union position within the Joint Committee on Agriculture shall be adopted by the Council on a proposal from the Commission.

               (6)

               The Union should therefore take the position set out in the attached draft Decision within the Joint Committee on Agriculture,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The position to be taken by the European Union within the Joint Committee on Agriculture set up by the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products, as regards the adaptations of the Agreement as far as bilateral trade in products falling under heading 0406 of the Harmonised System is concerned to take account of the fully liberalised trade in the sector, shall be based on the draft Decision of the Joint Committee on Agriculture attached to this Decision.
   Article 2
   The Decision of the Joint Committee on Agriculture shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union without delay after its adoption.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 18 January 2011.

            For the Council

            The President

         MATOLCSY Gy.

      (1)  OJ L 114, 30.4.2002, p. 132.

      (2)  OJ L 114, 30.4.2002, p. 1.

      Draft
      DECISION No …/2010 OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
      set up by the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products
      of …
      concerning the amendment of Annex 3 to the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products
      THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE,
      Having regard to the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products (1), hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agreement’, and in particular Article 11 thereof,
      Whereas:

                  (1)

                  The Agreement entered into force on 1 June 2002.

                  (2)

                  Annex 3 to the Agreement provides for concessions regarding cheeses, in particular for gradual liberalisation of trade in cheeses over a period of 5 years following the entry into force of the Agreement.

                  (3)

                  The European Union and the Swiss Confederation agree to insert into the Agreement a new Annex 12 on the protection of designations of origin and geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs, which calls for consistency in the specifications, in particular those of cheeses.

                  (4)

                  As a consequence, Annex 3 needs to be revised to take into account both the full liberalisation in bilateral trade in cheeses, with effect from 1 June 2007, and the protection of geographical indications, to be provided for in a new Annex 12,

            HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
      Article 1
      Annex 3 to the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products and its appendices shall be replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision.
      Article 2
      This Decision shall enter into force on the day after its adoption by the Joint Committee.

         Done at …, …

               For the Joint Committee on Agriculture

               The President and Head of the Swiss Delegation

               The Head of the EU Delegation

               The Secretary of the Committee

         (1)  OJ L 114, 30.4.2002, p. 132.

         ANNEX

               ‘ANNEX 3

                           1.

                           Bilateral trade in all products falling under heading 0406 of the Harmonised System is fully liberalised as from 1 June 2007 by abolishing all the tariffs and quotas.

                           2.

                           The European Union shall not apply export refunds for cheeses exported to Switzerland. Switzerland shall not apply export subsidies (1) for cheeses exported to the European Union.

                           3.

                           All products falling under CN code 0406 originating in the European Union or in Switzerland and traded between those two Parties are exempted from the presentation of an import licence.

                           4.

                           The European Union and Switzerland shall ensure that the benefits they grant each other are not undermined by other measures affecting imports and exports.

                           5.

                           Should the development of prices and/or imports give rise to a disturbance on the market of either Party, consultations shall be held as soon as possible within the Committee set up under Article 6 of the Agreement at the request of either Party with a view to finding appropriate solutions. In this connection, the Parties hereby agree to exchange information periodically on prices and any other relevant information on the market in locally produced and imported cheeses.

            (1)  The basic amounts on which the elimination of export subsidies were based were calculated by common agreement by the Parties on the basis of the difference in the institutional prices for milk likely to be in force when the Agreement entered into force, plus an additional amount for milk processed into cheese, obtained on the basis of the quantity of milk needed to manufacture the cheeses concerned, minus (except in the case of cheeses subject to quotas) the reduction of customs duty applied by the Community.’


title: 2009/125/EC: Commission Decision of 12 February 2009 concerning a financial contribution by the Community towards controlling sheep and goat plague in Morocco

text:
               13.2.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 42/20

      COMMISSION DECISION

   of 12 February 2009
   concerning a financial contribution by the Community towards controlling sheep and goat plague in Morocco
   (2009/125/EC)
   THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
   Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), and in particular Article 8 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Pursuant to Decision 90/424/EEC, the Community may give its support to control measures against a disease by a third country, if the occurrence or the development of such a disease in the third country concerned may constitute a danger to the Community.

               (2)

               Sheep and goat plague (known also by the French name Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR)) is a highly infectious and contagious disease of small ruminants very similar to Cattle Plague (Rinderpest). In the last decade this disease has shown a very clear tendency to spread, both in Africa and Asia.

               (3)

               Morocco has informed the Commission that sheep and goat plague has been detected on its territory and has spread in a very short time extensively. The strain of the virus detected recently in Morocco is of a type that was not found hitherto in Africa.

               (4)

               Sheep and goat plague can be controlled through vaccination, and a vaccine is available that will protect against all serotypes and which gives a long lasting protection against the disease.

               (5)

               The authorities in Morocco have prepared a vaccination strategy. They have sent the strategy to the Commission and have asked for Community financial support.

               (6)

               The spread to the Community of sheep and goat plague cannot always be prevented by the measures put in place at the Community borders, while an outbreak of such a disease in the Community would have very serious consequences and therefore needs to be averted. For this reason it is appropriate to support Morocco in its efforts to control the disease, to prevent it becoming endemic in this country, and to make vaccines available to Morocco for the vaccination campaign against Sheep and goat plague. The maximum amount of that contribution should be specified.

               (7)

               Because of the urgency of the situation, the measures provided for in this Decision should preferably be completed by 31 May 2009 at the latest.

               (8)

               The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   1.   The Commission shall provide to the Moroccan authorities vaccines against sheep and goat plague, for use in the ongoing vaccination campaign in Morocco against that disease.
   2.   The measures mentioned in paragraph 1 shall be carried out by the Commission in cooperation with the authorities in Morocco. The vaccines to be provided to the Moroccan authorities shall be used for the vaccination strategy against sheep and goat plague to be undertaken in 2009 in Morocco.
   Article 2
   1.   The Commission shall bear the full cost of the measures referred to in Article 1(1) which shall not exceed a maximum amount of EUR 1 500 000.
   2.   The Commission shall conclude a procurement contract (supply contract) on the measures provided for in paragraph 1 via the appropriate call for tender procedure, for which the procedure shall be launched by 31 May 2009.
   3.   The Director-General of the Directorate-General for Health and Consumer Protection is hereby authorised to sign the contract provided for in paragraph 2 on behalf of the Commission.
   Article 3
   The financial contributions provided for in Articles 1 and 2 shall be financed through the budget line 17 04 02 01 of the budget of the European Communities for 2009.

      Done at Brussels, 12 February 2009.

            For the Commission

         Androulla VASSILIOU

            Member of the Commission

      (1)  OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 19.


title: 2008/659/EC: Council Decision of 24 July 2008 appointing a Spanish alternate member to the Committee of the Regions

text:
               12.8.2008

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 215/5

      COUNCIL DECISION

   of 24 July 2008
   appointing a Spanish alternate member to the Committee of the Regions
   (2008/659/EC)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 263 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the Spanish Government,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 24 January 2006, the Council adopted Decision 2006/116/EC appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2006 to 25 January 2010 (1).

               (2)

               A seat as an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the death of Mr José Félix GARCÍA CALLEJA,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   Mr Alberto GARCÍA CERVIÑO, Director General de Asuntos Europeos y Cooperación al Desarrollo, is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2010.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 24 July 2008.

            For the Council

            The President

         B. HORTEFEUX

      (1)  OJ L 56, 25.2.2006, p. 75.