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86/59/EEC: Council Decision of 6 March 1986 terminating the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of dead-burned (sintered) natural magnesite originating in the People' s Republic of China and North Korea

Official Journal L 070 , 13/03/1986 P. 0041 - 0042

*****COUNCIL  DECISION  of 6 March 1986  terminating the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of dead-burned (sintered) natural magnesite originating in the People's Republic of China and North Korea  (86/59/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2176/84 of 23 July 1984 on protection against dumped or subsidized imports from countries not members of the European Economic Community (1), and in particular Article 9 thereof,  Having regard to the proposal submitted by the Commission after consultation within the Advisory Committee as provided for under the abovementioned Regulation,  Whereas:  A. Procedure  1. In June 1982 the Commission received a complaint lodged by the Greek producers of dead-burned natural magnesite whose collective output constitutes all Community production of the product in question. The complaint contained evidence of dumping and of material injury resulting therefrom, which was considered sufficient to justify the initiation of a proceeding. The Commission accordingly announced, by a notice in the Official Journal of the European Communities (2), the initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports into the Community of natural magnesite, dead-burned (sintered), corresponding to NIMEXE code ex 25.19-51, originating in the People's Republic of China and North Korea, and began an investigation.  2. The Commission, by Regulation (EEC) No 3542/82 (3), imposed a provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of natural magnesite, dead-burned (sintered), with an MgO content varying between 85 and 92 % originating in the People's Republic of China and North Korea. Subsequently, the duty was extended for a period of two months by Regulation (EEC) No 991/83 (4).  3. In June 1983 the Commission submitted a proposal to the Council for the imposition of a definitive anti-dumping duty on the imports of the product concerned. The Council did not, however, adopt this proposal and the provisional duty expired on 30 June 1983.  4. Considering that the proceeding with regard to imports of dead-burned natural magnesite was still pending since it had not been terminated by the Council, the Commission continued the proceeding with regard to these imports. The Commission received from the complainants new prima facie evidence of dumping and renewed injury caused by the Chinese imports. A notice concerning the continuation of the investigation with regard to imports from the People's Republic of China and North Korea was published by the Commission (5).  B. Like product  5. The parties concerned expressed strongly conflicting opinions throughout the investigation concerning the comparability of the products originating in the exporting countries, those originating in the market economy third country (for determining normal value) and those originating in the Community. The  experts appointed by the Commission after the imposition of the provisional anti-dumping duty to make a study on this matter reached contradictory conclusions.  Subsequently, the Commission continued examining this problem mainly by contacting a significant number of users. However, given the findings with regard to injury (see recitals 6 to 8) it is not considered necessary to take a decision on this question.  C. Injury  6. With regard to the allegation of injury caused by the imports of the product concerned originating in the People's Republic of China and North Korea, the evidence available to the Commission shows that the imports into the Community, after having increased from approximately 82 500 tonnes in 1981 to almost 112 000 tonnes in 1982, decreased to approximately 73 000 tonnes in 1983 and further to approximately 61 000 tonnes in 1984, corresponding to an increase of 36 % between 1981 and 1982 but to a decrease of 35 % and 16 % respectively in 1983 and 1984.  7. As far as the possible impact of these imports on the Community industry is concerned, the following findings were made:  1. The production of the Community producers increased between 1981 and 1984 from approximately 73 000 tonnes to almost 153 000 tonnes, which corresponds to an increase of 110 %.  2. The utilization of the production capacity of each of the Community producers increased significantly between 1981 and 1984.  3. The sales of the Community producers on the Community market increased from approximately 42 000 tonnes in 1981 to approximately 60 000 tonnes in 1984 corresponding to an increase of 43 %.  4. The market share held by the Community producers increased from 15,4 % in 1981 to 19,4 % in 1984, whereas the market share held by the products concerned originating in the People's Republic of China and North Korea decreased from 30,4 % in 1981 to 19,7 % in 1984.  5. The average sales prices of the Community producers on the Community market increased by 27 % between 1981 and 1984.  6. The profitability of two Community producers improved significantly between 1981 and 1984, but that of the third producer did not. However, the financial difficulties of this company, which have existed for many years, were due mainly to a number of factors unrelated to the imports concerned.  7. The number of people employed by the Community producers increased by 20 % between 1981 and 1984.  8. In the light of these findings it is considered that the Community industry is no longer suffering material injury from the imports of the product concerned originating in the People's Republic of China and North Korea.  D. Dumping  9. In view of the above findings with respect to injury the Commission considered it unnecessary to further investigate the allegation of dumping with regard to the imports concerned since anti-dumping measures may in general only be taken where examination shows that there has been dumping during the period under investigation, that material injury has been caused thereby and that the interests of the Community call for such measures.  10. In these circumstances it is considered appropriate that the proceeding be terminated without the imposition of protective measures.  11. However, as objections to this course of action were raised in the Advisory Committee by one Member State, the proceeding was not terminated by the Commission, but a proposal to that effect was submitted by the Commission to the Council.  12. The complainants were informed of the essential facts and considerations on the basis of which the Commission intended to terminate this proceeding. Subsequently, the complainants commented in writing and orally upon this information,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Sole Article  The anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of dead-burned (sintered) natural magnesite originating in the People's Republic of China and North Korea is hereby terminated.  Done at Brussels, 6 March 1986.  For the Council  The President  P. WINSEMIUS  (1) OJ No L 201, 30. 7. 1984, p. 1.  (2) OJ No C 162, 29. 6. 1983, p. 3; OJ No C 192, 27. 7. 1982, p. 7 (Corrigendum).  (3) OJ No L 371, 30. 12. 1982, p. 25.  (4) OJ No L 110, 27. 4. 1983, p. 27.  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98/249/EC: Council Decision of 7 October 1997 on the conclusion of the Convention for the protection of the marine environment of the north-east Atlantic

Official Journal L 104 , 03/04/1998 P. 0001 - 0001

COUNCIL DECISION of 7 October 1997 on the conclusion of the Convention for the protection of the marine environment of the north-east Atlantic (98/249/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 130s(1), in conjunction with Article 228(2) and (3), first subparagraph thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),Whereas the Commission, on behalf of the Community, took part in the negotiations on the drafting of the Convention for the protection of the marine environment of the north-east Atlantic;Whereas the Convention was signed on behalf of the Community on 22 September 1992;Whereas the Convention aims to prevent and eliminate pollution and to protect the maritime area against the adverse effects of human activities;Whereas the Community has adopted measures in the area covered by the Convention and should therefore undertake international commitments in that area; whereas the Community's action is a necessary complement to that of the Member States directly concerned and its participation in the Convention would appear to comply with the principle of subsidiarity;Whereas pursuant to Article 130r of the Treaty, Community policy on the environment contributes, inter alia, to pursuit of the objectives of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment, protecting human health, and prudent and rational utilisation of natural resources; whereas, moreover, with their respective spheres of competence, the Community and the Member States cooperate with third countries and with the competent international organisations,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1The Convention for the protection of the marine environment of the north-east Atlantic, as signed in Paris on 22 September 1992, is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Convention is attached to this Decision.Article 2The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person or persons empowered to deposit the instrument of approval with the Government of the French Republic in accordance with the provisions of Article 26 of the Convention.Article 3The Community shall be represented by the Commission as regards matters within the sphere of Community competence, in the commission established under Article 10 of the Convention.Done at Luxembourg, 7 October 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentJ.-C. JUNCKER(1) OJ C 89, 10.4.1995, p. 199.


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2001/515/JHA: Council Decision of 28 June 2001 establishing a programme of incentives and exchanges, training and cooperation for the prevention of crime (Hippokrates)

Official Journal L 186 , 07/07/2001 P. 0011 - 0013

Council Decisionof 28 June 2001establishing a programme of incentives and exchanges, training and cooperation for the prevention of crime (Hippokrates)(2001/515/JHA)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 30(1), 31 and 34(2)(c) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(2),Whereas:(1) Article 29 of the Treaty on European Union states that the Union's objective is to provide citizens with a high level of safety within an area of freedom, security and justice by developing common action among the Member States, in particular in the field of prevention of crime, whether or not organised.(2) The conclusions of the Tampere European Council call for cooperation in the fight against crime to be stepped up and for the possibility of establishing a programme financed by the Community to support this cooperation to be studied.(3) Experience gained in managing the other intervention programmes financed by the Community, such as Oisin and Falcone, confirms the value of a similar instrument for crime prevention, to be charged to the general budget of the European Union.(4) The optimum effectiveness of the intervention of the European Union will be ensured if it extends to all forms of crime, whether or not organised.(5) The complexity of the phenomenon of crime in the Member States and the diversity of prevention policies already implemented by the Member States create a need for multidisciplinary approaches based on familiarity with crime.(6) This programme, like the other programmes for cooperation in justice and home affairs, is open to the applicant countries with a view to facilitating their participation in the projects supported by the programme.(7) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision should be adopted in accordance with the procedures set out herein.(8) A financial reference amount, within the meaning of point 34 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure(3), is included in this Decision for the entire duration of the programme, without thereby affecting the powers of the budgetary authority as they are defined by the EC Treaty,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 1Establishment of the programme1. This Decision establishes a programme of cooperation in the prevention of crime, to be known as "Hippokrates".2. The programme is established for a period of two years running from 1 January 2001 to 31 December 2002.Article 2Programme objectives1. The programme shall contribute to the general objective of providing citizens with a high level of protection in an area of freedom, security and justice. Within this framework, it is intended to encourage cooperation between all the public and private organisations in the Member States involved in the prevention of crime, whether or not organised.2. The applicant countries may participate in projects in order to familiarise themselves with the Union acquis in this area and help them prepare for accession. Other third countries may also participate where this serves the aims of the projects.Article 3Access to the programme1. The programme shall co-finance projects submitted by public or private organisations in the European Union involved in the prevention of crime.2. To be eligible for co-financing, the projects must involve at least three Member States, or two Member States and one applicant country, and have the objectives mentioned in Article 2.3. The programme may also finance:(a) specific projects organised by Member States of particular interest in terms of the programme's priorities or cooperation with the applicant countries;(b) complementary measures organised by Member States such as seminars, meetings of experts or other activities to disseminate the information obtained under the programme.Article 4Activities of the programmeThe programme shall comprise the following types of activities:(a) training;(b) exchanges and placements;(c) studies and research;(d) meetings and seminars;(e) dissemination of the results obtained within the framework of the programme.Article 5Financing the programme1. The financial reference amount for the implementation of this programme for the period 2001 to 2002 shall be EUR 2 million.2. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective.3. The co-financing of a project by the programme shall be exclusive of any other financing by another programme financed by the general budget of the European Union.4. Financing decisions shall be followed by grant contracts between the Commission and the organisers. The financing decisions and contracts arising therefrom shall be subject to financial control by the Commission and to audits by the Court of Auditors.5. The proportion of financial support from the Community budget shall not exceed 70 % of the cost of the project.6. However, the specific projects and complementary measures mentioned in Article 3(3) may be financed to 100 %, up to a ceiling of 10 % of the total financial package allocated annually to the programme for specific projects under Article 3(3)(a), and 5 % for complementary measures under Article 3(3)(b).Article 6Implementation of the programme1. The Commission shall be responsible for the management and implementation of the programme, in cooperation with the Member States.2. The programme shall be managed by the Commission in accordance with the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities.3. To implement the programme, the Commission shall:(a) prepare an annual work programme comprising specific objectives, thematic priorities and, if necessary, a list of specific projects and supplementary measures;(b) evaluate and select the projects presented by the organisers mentioned in Article 3.4. The Commission shall submit to the Committee mentioned in Article 7 the draft measures to be taken to implement the project in sufficient time to enable the Member States to consider them. Examination of the drafts presented by the organisers shall be carried out in accordance with the advisory procedure laid down in Article 8. Examination of the annual work programme, the specific projects and the complementary measures shall be carried out in accordance with the management procedure laid down in Article 9.5. The Commission shall, on the condition that they are compatible with the relevant policies, evaluate and select projects submitted by the organisers on the basis of the following criteria:(a) conformity with the programme's objectives;(b) whether the project has a European dimension and is open to participation by the applicant countries;(c) compatibility with the work undertaken or planned within the framework of the European Union's political priorities on crime prevention;(d) complementarity with other past, present or future cooperation projects;(e) ability of the organiser to implement the project;(f) the inherent quality of the project in terms of its conception, organisation, presentation and expected results;(g) the amount of the subsidy requested under the programme and whether it is proportionate with the expected results;(h) the impact of the expected results on the programme's objectives.These criteria will be prioritised in the annual work programme.Article 7Committee1. The Commission shall be assisted by a Committee to be known as the "Hippokrates Committee", composed of the representatives of the Member States and chaired by a representative of the Commission.2. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure on a proposal by the chair on the basis of standard rules of procedure which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.3. The Commission may invite representatives from the applicant countries to briefing sessions after the Committee's meetings.Article 8Advisory procedure1. Where reference is made to this Article, the Commission shall be assisted by an advisory Committee composed of the representatives of the Member States and chaired by the representative of the Commission.2. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the Committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft, within a time-limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter, if necessary by taking a vote.3. The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes; in addition, each Member State shall have the right to ask to have its position recorded in the minutes.4. The Commission shall take the utmost account of the opinion delivered by the Committee. It shall inform the Committee of the manner in which the opinion has been taken into account.Article 9Management procedure1. Where reference is made to this Article, the Commission shall be assisted by a management Committee composed of the representatives of the Member States and chaired by the representative of the Commission.2. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the Committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft, within a time-limit which the chairman may lay down according to the urgency of the matter. The opinion shall be delivered by the majority laid down in Article 205(2) of the Treaty establishing the European Community, in the case of decisions which the Council is required to adopt on a proposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of the Member States within the Committee shall be weighted in the manner set out in that Article. The chairman shall not vote.3. The Commission shall adopt measures which shall apply immediately. However, if these measures are not in accordance with the opinion of the Committee, they shall be communicated by the Commission to the Council forthwith. In that event, the Commission may defer application of the measures which it has decided on for a period of three months from the date of such communication.4. The Council, acting by qualified majority, may take a different decision within the period provided for by paragraph 3.Article 10Evaluation1. The Commission shall undertake each year an evaluation of the actions carried out in implementing the programme for the previous year. The outcome of the evaluation shall be forwarded to the Committee.2. Each year the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of the programme. The first report shall be presented before 31 July 2002.Article 11Entry into forceThis Decision shall take effect from the day of its publication in the Official Journal.It shall apply until 31 December 2002.Done at Luxembourg, 28 June 2001.For the CouncilB. RosengrenThe President(1) OJ C 96 E, 27.3.2001, p. 244.(2) Opinion delivered on 5.4.2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1.


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96/754/ECSC: Commission Decision of 17 December 1996 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Coal and Steel Community and Ukraine extending the Agreement between the European Coal and Steel Community and Ukraine on trade in certain steel products for the period 1 January to 30 June 1997

Official Journal L 345 , 31/12/1996 P. 0088 - 0088

COMMISSION DECISION of 17 December 1996 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Coal and Steel Community and Ukraine extending the Agreement between the European Coal and Steel Community and Ukraine on trade in certain steel products for the period 1 January to 30 June 1997 (96/754/ECSC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 95 first paragraph thereof,Having consulted the Consultative Committee and with the unanimous assent of the Council,Whereas the Commission has finalized negotiations for an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Coal and Steel Community and Ukraine extending the Agreement between the European Coal and Steel Community and Ukraine on trade in certain steel products for the period 1 January to 30 June 1997,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole Article 1. The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Coal and Steel Community and Ukraine of extending the Agreement between the European Coal and Steel Community and Ukraine on trade in certain steel products for the period 1 January to 30 June 1997 is hereby approved on behalf of the European Coal and Steel Community.2. The text of the Agreement (1) is annexed to this Decision.Done at Brussels, 17 December 1996.For the CommissionLeon BRITTANVice-President(1) See page 89 of this Official Journal.


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95/308/EC: Council Decision of 24 July 1995 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention on the protection and use of transboundary watercourses and international lakes

Official Journal L 186 , 05/08/1995 P. 0042 - 0058

COUNCIL DECISION of 24 July 1995 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention on the protection and use of transboundary watercourses and international lakes (95/308/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 130s (1) in conjunction with the first sentence of paragraph 2 and the first subparagraph of Article 228 (3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),Whereas the Commission has taken part, on behalf of the Community, in the negotiations in and ad hoc working party on the preparation of a Convention on the protection and use of transboundary watercourses and international lakes;Whereas the Convention was signed on behalf of the Community at Helsinki on 18 March 1992;Whereas the main purpose of the Convention is to establish a framework for bilateral or multilateral cooperation to prevent and control the pollution of transboundary watercourses and to ensure to rational use of water resources in the member countries of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe;Whereas the Community has adopted measures in the field covered by the Convention; whereas it is the Community's responsibility to enter into international commitments in such matters;Whereas Community policy on the environment contributes to the pursuit of the objectives of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment, protecting human health and prudent and rational use of natural resources with a view to sustainable development;Whereas, as a whole, Community policy on the environment aims at strengthening international cooperation in order to achieve a high level of protection; whereas it is based on the precautionary principle and on the principles that preventive action should be taken, that environmental damage should as a priority be rectified at source and that the polluter should pay;Whereas within their respective spheres of competence the Community and Member States cooperate with their countries and competent international organizations;Whereas the conclusion of the Convention by the Community will help to achieve the objectives set out in Article 130r of the Treaty,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1 The Convention on the protection and use of transboundary watercourses and international lakes is hereby approved on behalf of the European Community.The text of the Convention is attached in Annex I.Article 2 The President of the Council is authorized to designate the person or persons empowered to deposit the instrument of approval with the General Secretariat of the United Nations in accordance with Article 25 of the Convention.The person or persons shall at the same time deposit the declaration of competence attached in Annex II.Done at Brussels, 24 July 1995.For the CouncilThe PresidentP. SOLBES MIRA(1) OJ No C 212, 5. 8. 1993, p. 60.(2) OJ No C 128, 9. 5. 1994.(3) OJ No C 34, 2. 2. 1994, p. 1.


title: Council Decision 2014/460/CFSP of 14 July 2014 amending Decision 2010/656/CFSP renewing the restrictive measures against Côte d'Ivoire

text:
               15.7.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 207/17

         COUNCIL DECISION 2014/460/CFSP
   of 14 July 2014
   amending Decision 2010/656/CFSP renewing the restrictive measures against Côte d'Ivoire
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 29 October 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/656/CFSP (1).

               (2)

               On 29 April 2014, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2153 (2014), renewing and modifying the arms embargo against Côte d'Ivoire, in particular by no longer including related non-lethal materiel in the prohibition on the supply, sale or transfer to Côte d'Ivoire of arms and any related materiel. In addition, the ban on the import of rough diamonds from Côte d'Ivoire has been lifted.

               (3)

               Decision 2010/656/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Decision 2010/656/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:

               (1)

               Articles 1 and 2 are replaced by the following:
               ‘Article 1
               The sale, supply, transfer or export of arms and related lethal materiel, as well as equipment which might be used for internal repression, to Côte d'Ivoire by nationals of Member States or from the territories of Member States or using the flag vessels or aircraft of Member States, shall be prohibited, regardless of whether such arms, related materiel and equipment originate in the territories of the Member States.
               Article 2
               1.   Article 1 shall not apply to:

                           (a)

                           supplies intended solely for the support of or use by the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) and the French forces who support them, and supplies transiting through Côte d'Ivoire intended for the support of or use by United Nations Peacekeeping operations;

                           (b)

                           the following, as notified in advance to the Committee established by paragraph 14 of UNSCR 1572 (2004) (“Sanctions Committee”):

                                       (i)

                                       supplies temporarily exported to Côte d'Ivoire to the forces of a State which is taking action, in accordance with international law, solely and directly to facilitate the evacuation of its nationals and those for whom it has consular responsibility in Côte d'Ivoire;

                                       (ii)

                                       supplies of arms and related lethal materiel to the Ivorian security forces, intended solely for the support of, or use in, the Ivorian process of security sector reform, with the exception of those arms and related lethal materiel as set out in Annex III to this Decision, which must be approved in advance by the Sanctions Committee;

                           (c)

                           supplies of non-lethal equipment capable of being used for internal repression and which is intended solely to enable the Ivorian security forces to use only appropriate and proportionate force while maintaining public order;

                           (d)

                           supplies of equipment capable of being used for internal repression to the Ivorian security forces, intended solely for support of, or use in, the Ivorian process of security sector reform.

                     2.   Primary responsibility for notification or requests for approval to the Sanctions Committee, in advance of the shipment of any supplies of arms and related lethal materiel to the Ivorian security forces as referred to in point (b)(ii) of paragraph 1, rests with the Government of Côte d'Ivoire. In the alternative, a Member State delivering assistance may make this notification or approval request after informing the Government of Côte d'Ivoire of its intention to do so.’;

               (2)

               Article 3 is deleted.

         Article 2
   The Annex to this Decision shall be added as Annex III to Decision 2010/656/CFSP.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 14 July 2014.

            For the Council

            The President

         M. MARTINA

      (1)  Council Decision 2010/656/CFSP of 29 October 2010 renewing the restrictive measures against Côte d'Ivoire (OJ L 285, 30.10.2010, p. 28).

      ANNEX

            ‘ANNEX III
            List of arms and related lethal materiel referred to in Article 2(1)(b)(ii):

                        1.

                        Weapons, direct and indirect fire artillery, and guns with a calibre bigger than 12,7 mm, their ammunition and components.

                        2.

                        Rocket propelled grenades, rockets, light anti-tank weapons, rifle grenades and grenade-launchers.

                        3.

                        Surface-to-air missiles, including man portable air defence systems (Manpads); surface-to-surface missiles; and air-to-surface missiles.

                        4.

                        Mortars with a calibre bigger than 82 mm.

                        5.

                        Guided anti-tank weapons, especially guided anti-tank missiles, their ammunition and components.

                        6.

                        Armed aircraft, including rotary wing or fixed wing.

                        7.

                        Military armed vehicles or military vehicles equipped with weapon mounts.

                        8.

                        Explosive charges and devices containing explosive materials, designed for military purpose, mines and related materiel.

                        9.

                        Night observation and night shooting devices.’


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94/157/EC: Council Decision of 21 february 1994 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea Area (Helsinki Convention as revised in 1992)

Official Journal L 073 , 16/03/1994 P. 0019 - 0019 Finnish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 29 P. 0238  Swedish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 29 P. 0238

COUNCIL DECISION of 21 February 1994 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea Area (Helsinki Convention as revised in 1992) (94/157/EC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 130s in conjunction with Article 228 (3), first subparagraph thereof,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),  Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),  Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),  Whereas the Commission, on behalf of the Community, took part in the negotiations of the drafting of the Helsinki Convention as revised in 1992;  Whereas that Convention was signed on behalf of the Community on 24 September 1992;  Whereas that Convention establishes a framework for regional cooperation to ensure the ecological rehabilitation of the Baltic Sea with a view to the self-regeneration of its marine environment and the preservation of its ecological balance;  Whereas the Community has adopted measures in the area covered by the Convention and should act at international level in that areas;  Whereas Community policy on the environment contributes to the pursuit of the objectives of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment, protecting human health and the prudent and rational utilization of natural resources;  Whereas Community policy on the environment aims at a high level of protection; whereas it is based on the precautionary principle and on the principles that preventive action should be taken, that environmental damage should as a priority be recitfied  at source and that the polluter should pay;  Whereas, within the framework of their respective responsibilities, the Community and the Member States cooperate with third countries and with competent international organizations;  Whereas the conclusion of the Convention by the Community will help attain the objectives set out in Article 130r of the Treaty,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Article 1  The Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea Area (Helsinki Convention as revised in 1992), signed in Helsinki (Finland) on 24 September 1992, is hereby approved on behalf of the European Community.  The text of the Convention is attached to this Decision.   Article 2  The President of the Council shall deposit the instrument of approval with the Finnish Government in accordance with Article 38 of the Convention.  Done at Brussels, 21 February 1994. For the Council The President Th. PANGALOS  (1) OJ No C 226, 21. 8. 1993, p. 8.  (2) OJ No C 315, 22. 11. 1993.  (3) OJ No C 34, 2. 2. 1994, p. 5.


title: 74/558/EEC: Council Decision of 9 August 1974 concluding an Agreement between the European Economic Community and the World food Programme on the supply of food aid in the form of butteroil for developing countries

text:
No L 307/ 10                       Official Journal of the European Communities                    18 . 11.74
                                                   COUNCIL DECISION
                                                     of 9 August 1974
             concluding an Agreement between the European Economic Community and the World
             Food Programme on the supply of food aid in the form of butteroil for developing
                                                         countries
                                                       (74/55 8/EEC)
             THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
             Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in
             particular Articles 113 , 114 and 228 thereof;
             Having regard to the recommendation from the Commission ;
             Whereas, in Regulation (EEC) No 530/74 (1 ), the Council decided to place at the
             disposal of the World Food Programme 15 000 metric tons of butteroil,
             HAS DECIDED :
                                                         Article 1
             On behalf of the Community, the Agreement between the European Economic
             Community and the World Food Programme on the supply of food aid in the form
             of butteroil for developing countries, the text of which Agreement is annexed hereto,
             is hereby concluded.
                                                          Article 2
             The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the persons empowered
             to sign the Agreement and to confer upon them the necessary powers to bind the
             Community.
             Done at Brussels, 9 August 1974.
                                                                         For the Council
                                                                          The President
                                                                         B. DESTREMAU
              (!) OJ No L 65 , 7. 3 . 1974, p. 1 .


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2002/984/EC: Commission Decision of 16 December 2002 on the continuation of Community comparative trials and tests on seeds and propagating material of gramineae, Triticum aestivum, Vitis vinifera, Brassica napus and Allium ascalonicum under Council Directives 66/401/EEC, 66/402/EEC, 68/193/EEC, 92/33/EEC, 2002/54/EC, 2002/55/EC, 2002/56/EC and 2002/57/EC (Text with EEA relevance)

Official Journal L 341 , 17/12/2002 P. 0070 - 0070

Commission Decisionof 16 December 2002on the continuation of Community comparative trials and tests on seeds and propagating material of gramineae, Triticum aestivum, Vitis vinifera, Brassica napus and Allium ascalonicum under Council Directives 66/401/EEC, 66/402/EEC, 68/193/EEC, 92/33/EEC, 2002/54/EC, 2002/55/EC, 2002/56/EC and 2002/57/EC(Text with EEA relevance)(2002/984/EC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 66/401/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of fodder plant seed(1), as last amended by Directive 2001/64/EC(2),Having regard to Council Directive 66/402/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of cereal seed(3), as last amended by Directive 2001/64/EC,Having regard to Council Directive 68/193/EEC of 9 April 1968 on the marketing of material for the vegetative propagation of the vine(4), as last amended by Directive 2002/11/EC(5),Having regard to Council Directive 92/33/EEC of 28 April 1992 on the marketing of vegetable propagating and planting material, other than seed(6), as last amended by Commission Decision 2002/111/EC(7),Having regard to Council Directive 2002/54/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of beet seed(8),Having regard to Council Directive 2002/55/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of vegetable seed(9),Having regard to Council Directive 2002/56/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of seed potatoes(10),Having regard to Council Directive 2002/57/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of seed of oil and fibre plants(11), as last amended by Directive 2002/68/EC(12),Having regard to Commission Decision 2001/897/EC of 12 December 2001 setting out the arrangements for Community comparative trials and tests on seeds and propagating material of certain plants under Council Directives 66/400/EEC, 66/401/EEC, 66/402/EEC, 66/403/EEC, 68/193/EEC, 69/208/EEC, 70/458/EEC and 92/33/EEC(13), and in particular Article 3 thereof,Whereas:(1) Decision 2001/897/EC sets out the arrangements for the comparative trials and tests to be carried out under Directives 66/401/EEC, 66/402/EEC, 68/193/EEC, 92/33/EEC, 2002/54/EC, 2002/55/EC, 2002/56/EC and 2002/57/EC from 2002 to 2003.(2) Tests and trials carried out in 2002 should be continued in 2003,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole ArticleCommunity comparative trials and tests which began in 2002 on seeds and propagating material of gramineae, Triticum aestivum, Brassica napus, Allium ascalonicum and Vitis vinifera shall be continued in 2003 in accordance with Decision 2001/897/EC.Done at Brussels, 16 December 2002.For the CommissionDavid ByrneMember of the Commission(1) OJ 125, 11.7.1966, p. 2298/66.(2) OJ L 234, 1.9.2001, p. 60.(3) OJ 125, 11.7.1966, p. 2309/66.(4) OJ L 93, 17.4.1968, p. 15.(5) OJ L 53, 23.2.2002, p. 20.(6) OJ L 157, 10.6.1992, p. 1.(7) OJ L 41, 13.2.2002, p. 43.(8) OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 12.(9) OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 33.(10) OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 60.(11) OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 74.(12) OJ L 195, 24.7.2002, p. 32.(13) OJ L 331, 15.12.2001, p. 97.


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1999/407/EC: Council Decision of 14 June 1999 appointing two members of the Committee of the Regions

Official Journal L 155 , 22/06/1999 P. 0040 - 0040

COUNCIL DECISIONof 14 June 1999appointing two members of the Committee of the Regions(1999/407/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 Council Decision 98/110/EC of 26 January 1998(1) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions,Whereas a seat as member and a seat as alternate member of the Committee have become vacant following the resignation of Mr A. Peper, member, and Ms A. E. Verstand-Bogaert, alternate member, notified to the Council on 10 September 1998;Having regard to the proposal from the Netherlands Government,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole ArticleMr I. W. Opstelten and Ms M. J. Haveman are hereby appointed member and alternate member respectively of the Committee of the Regions to replace Mr A. Peper and Ms A. E. Verstand-Bogaert for the remainder of their term of office, that is until 25 January 2002.Done at Luxembourg, 14 June 1999.For the CouncilThe PresidentK.-H. FUNKE(1) OJ L 28, 4.2.1998, p. 19.


title: 2009/154/EC: Decision of the European Central Bank of 27 January 2009 amending Decision ECB/2007/5 laying down the Rules on Procurement (ECB/2009/2)

text:
               24.2.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 51/10

      DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK

   of 27 January 2009
   amending Decision ECB/2007/5 laying down the Rules on Procurement
   (ECB/2009/2)
   (2009/154/EC)
   THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK,
   Having regard to Article 11.6 of the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank,
   Having regard to Decision ECB/2004/2 of 19 February 2004 adopting the Rules of Procedure of the European Central Bank (1), and in particular Article 19 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The thresholds for public tender procedures laid down in Directive 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts (2) have been changed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1422/2007 of 4 December 2007 amending Directives 2004/17/EC and 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council in respect of their application thresholds for the procedures for the award of contracts (3). The European Central Bank (ECB), although not subject to Directive 2004/18/EC, intends to apply the same thresholds for its public tender procedures.

               (2)

               To further enhance transparency and competition, in particular for procurements below the thresholds provided for in Decision ECB/2007/5 of 3 July 2007 laying down the Rules on Procurement (4), the ECB intends to establish lists of suitable suppliers who may be invited to submit a tender for procurements below the thresholds or to participate in public tenders. The lists will be established following the publication of calls for expressions of interest in the Official Journal of the European Union.

               (3)

               To prevent irregularities, combat fraud and corruption and promote sound and efficient management, candidates or tenderers who are guilty of such acts or have conflicting interests should be excluded from future tender procedures carried out by the ECB. The rules for such exclusion need to be specified in Decision ECB/2007/5.

               (4)

               For the sake of clarity, some of the rules laid down in Decision ECB/2007/5 need to be refined further,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   Amendments
   Decision ECB/2007/5 is amended as follows:

               1.

               in Article 1 the following definition is added:

                           ‘(p)

                           “call for expressions of interest” is a procedure to establish a list of suitable suppliers who may be invited to participate in procurement procedures.’;

               2.

               Article 2 is amended as follows:

                           (a)

                           paragraph 3(b) is replaced by the following:

                                       ‘(b)

                                       procurement procedures in which the ECB participates organised by any of the following: (i) Community institutions and bodies; (ii) international organisations; or (iii) government agencies, provided that the rules governing these procurement procedures are in line with the general principles of Community procurement law;’;

                           (b)

                           paragraph 3(c) is replaced by the following:

                                       ‘(c)

                                       agreements with other Community institutions and bodies, international organisations or government agencies, which the ECB enters into in the fulfilment of its public tasks;’;

               3.

               Article 4(3) is replaced by the following:
               ‘3.   The following threshold amounts shall apply:

                           (a)

                           EUR 206 000 for supply and service contracts;

                           (b)

                           EUR 5 150 000 for works contracts.’;

               4.

               Article 13 is amended as follows:

                           (a)

                           paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:
                           ‘2.   The ECB may also use the negotiated procedure where no acceptable tenders have been obtained in response to an open or restricted procedure or a competitive dialogue. The ECB may refrain from publishing a new contract notice if it includes in the negotiated procedure exclusively all the tenderers who participated in the previous procedure, met the selection criteria and submitted their tenders in accordance with the formal tender requirements. If no tenders have been obtained or no tenders that meet the formal tender requirements, the ECB may also start a negotiated procedure without notice in accordance with Article 29. In all cases, the original terms of the contract shall not be substantially altered.’;

                           (b)

                           paragraph 5 is replaced by the following:
                           ‘5.   Following the evaluation of the tenders, the ECB may negotiate with tenderers in order to bring their tender in line with the ECB’s requirements. The ECB may start negotiations either:

                                       (a)

                                       with the best-ranked tenderer. If the negotiations with the best-ranked tenderer fail, the ECB may take up negotiations with the next ranked tenderer; or

                                       (b)

                                       simultaneously with several tenderers who best meet the award criteria. The number of tenderers admitted to the negotiations may be reduced in successive stages by applying the award criteria set out in the contract notice or the invitation to tender.

                                 Before starting negotiations, the ECB shall inform all tenderers who are eligible for negotiations on how the negotiations will be conducted.’;

               5.

               in Article 15 the following sentence is added at the end of paragraph 4:
               ‘Article 30(1) and (2) shall apply accordingly.’;

               6.

               the following Article 16a is added:
               ‘Article 16a
               Call for expressions of interest
               1.   The ECB may apply a call for expressions of interest if it intends to award several contracts which cover the same or similar subject-matter. Unless specified otherwise in this Article, the procedure shall follow the restricted procedure rules.
               2.   For the purpose of establishing a list of suitable suppliers, the ECB shall publish a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union specifying as a minimum the subject of the contracts to be awarded, the eligibility and selection criteria and the deadline for receipt of applications to be considered for the first use of a list of suitable suppliers (hereinafter the list).
               3.   The list shall be valid for no more than four years from the date on which the contract notice is sent to the Office for Official Publications of the European Communities. A supplier may submit an application to be included in the list at any time during the period of validity of the list, with the exception of the last three months of that period. The application shall be accompanied by the documentation specified in the contract notice. To be considered for the first use of the list, suppliers shall submit their application within the deadline specified in the contract notice.
               4.   Following the receipt of applications, the ECB shall verify the eligibility of candidates and evaluate the applications against the selection criteria set out in the contract notice. The ECB shall include all candidates meeting the eligibility and selection criteria in the list. The ECB shall inform the candidates at the earliest possible opportunity of their inclusion in the list or of their rejection.
               5.   Suppliers included in the list shall inform the ECB without undue delay of any substantial changes affecting their eligibility or capacity to perform the contract. Moreover, suppliers included in the list may provide the ECB with updated or additional documentation, if they deem it necessary.
               6.   If the ECB intends to award a contract the estimated value of which is below the thresholds laid down in Article 4(3), it shall invite at least three or five suppliers included in the list, if available, to submit a tender in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 29. The ECB shall invite the suppliers who best meet the selection criteria set out in the contract notice in view of the contract to be awarded.
               7.   If the ECB intends to award a contract the estimated value of which exceeds the thresholds laid down in Article 4(3), it shall publish a simplified contract notice in the Official Journal describing the scope of this specific contract. Interested suppliers who are not yet included in the list may submit an application to be included in the list within the deadline specified in the simplified contract notice, which shall not be less than 15 days from the date on which the simplified contract notice is sent. Following evaluation of the applications received, the ECB shall invite at least five suitable suppliers included in the list to submit a tender provided that a sufficient number of suppliers is available. The ECB shall select the suppliers who best meet the selection criteria set out in the contract notice in view of the contract to be awarded. Article 12(4) and (5) shall apply accordingly.
               8.   In the cases described in paragraphs 6 and 7, the ECB may request the suppliers included in the list to provide updated information and documentation relevant for the fulfillment of the eligibility and selection criteria.’;

               7.

               Article 21(2) is replaced by the following:
               ‘2.   If candidates or tenderers consider that the ECB’s requirements laid down in the contract notice, the invitation to tender or supporting documents are incomplete, inconsistent or illegal or that the ECB or another candidate/tenderer has infringed the applicable procurement rules, they shall notify their concerns to the ECB in writing without undue delay. The time limit shall start to run from the moment they become aware of the irregularity or could reasonably have become aware of it. The ECB may then either correct or supplement the requirements or remedy the irregularity as requested, or reject the request indicating the reasons therefor. Objections which were not communicated to the ECB without undue delay may not be raised at a later stage.’;

               8.

               Article 24 is amended as follows:

                           (a)

                           paragraphs 3 to 5 are replaced by the following:
                           ‘3.   Candidates and tenderers shall submit only one application or tender. The ECB may exclude from participation any candidates/tenderers who submit a separate application or tender and who:

                                       (a)

                                       are members of the same group of affiliated undertakings as another candidate/tenderer;

                                       (b)

                                       are members of a temporary grouping together with other candidates/tenderers;
                                       or

                                       (c)

                                       offer a substantial part of the contract to be awarded to another candidate/tenderer as subcontractor,

                                 if there are indications that they have received information regarding the application or tender prepared by another candidate/tenderer or if the submission of separate applications/tenders distorts otherwise free competition among candidates/tenderers.
                           4.   The ECB shall exclude candidates or tenderers from participation if they have been the subject of a judgment which has the force of res judicata for fraud, corruption, money laundering, involvement in a criminal organisation or any other illegal activity detrimental to the financial interests of the Communities, of the ECB or of the NCBs.
                           5.   The ECB may exclude candidates or tenderers from participation at any time if:

                                       (a)

                                       they are bankrupt or being wound up, are having their affairs administered by the courts, have entered into an arrangement with creditors, have suspended business activities, are the subject of proceedings concerning those matters, or are in any analogous situation arising from a similar procedure provided for in national legislation or regulations;

                                       (b)

                                       they have been convicted of an offence concerning their professional conduct by a judgment which has the force of res judicata;

                                       (c)

                                       they have been guilty of grave professional misconduct;

                                       (d)

                                       they have not fulfilled obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions or the payment of taxes in accordance with the legal provisions of the country in which they are established or with those of the country of the contracting authority or those of the country where the contract is to be performed;

                                       (e)

                                       they have been declared by a court or an arbitration tribunal to be in serious breach of contract for failure to comply with their contractual obligations following another tender procedure;

                                       (f)

                                       they or their management, staff or agents are subject to a conflict of interest;

                                       (g)

                                       they are guilty of serious misrepresentation in supplying the information required by the ECB;

                                       (h)

                                       they contact other candidates or tenderers with the purpose of restraining competition.’;

                           (b)

                           the following paragraphs 6 and 7 are added:
                           ‘6.   Candidates or tenderers shall certify that they are not in one of the situations listed in paragraphs 4 and 5 and/or provide the evidence specified in the contract notice or invitation to tender. If such circumstances arise in the course of the procedure the candidate/tenderer concerned shall inform the ECB without undue delay thereof.
                           7.   The ECB may exclude a supplier that is in one of the situations described in paragraphs 4 and 5 from participation in any future tender procedure for a reasonable period of time. The ECB shall decide on the exclusion and determine the period of its duration applying the principle of proportionality, taking into account in particular the seriousness of the offence, the time which has elapsed since the offence was committed, the duration and recurrence of the offence, the intention or degree of negligence of the supplier concerned and the measures taken by the supplier to avoid similar offences in the future. The period of exclusion shall not exceed 10 years. Prior to taking a decision to exclude a supplier, the ECB shall give the supplier an opportunity to express its views unless the facts justifying the exclusion are laid down in a judgment which has the force of res judicata. The ECB shall notify the supplier in writing of its decision and the main reasons therefor.’;

               9.

               Article 28(2) is replaced by the following:
               ‘2.   The notification shall be sent at least 10 days prior to the signature of the contract by the ECB if the notification is sent by fax or electronic means, or at least 15 days prior to the signature of the contract if other means of communication are used.’;

               10.

               Article 29 is amended as follows:

                           (a)

                           paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:
                           ‘3.   The ECB shall select the suppliers invited to participate in the tender procedure either among the tenderers admitted to a dynamic purchasing system or, where no such system is in place, from a list of suitable suppliers drawn up following a call for expressions of interest or, where no such list is established, on the basis of a proper market analysis. In the latter case, the pre-selection of suitable suppliers shall be at the ECB’s sole discretion.’;

                           (b)

                           paragraph 5 is replaced by the following:
                           ‘5.   The tenders received shall be evaluated against the criteria set out in the request for a proposal. Following the evaluation of the written tenders, the ECB may enter negotiations with the tenderers if that possibility was announced in the request for a proposal. The negotiations may be carried out as consecutive negotiations in the order of the tenderers’ ranking or as parallel negotiations with several tenderers who best meet the award criteria.’

         Article 2
   Entry into force
   1.   This Decision shall enter into force on 1 March 2009.
   2.   Tender procedures started before the entry into force of this Decision shall be completed in accordance with the original provisions of Decision ECB/2007/5. For the purpose of this provision a tender procedure is deemed to be started on the day on which the contract notice was sent to the Official Journal of the European Union or, in cases where no such notice is required, on the day when the ECB invited one or several suppliers to submit a tender.

      Done at Frankfurt am Main, 27 January 2009.

            The President of the ECB

         Jean-Claude TRICHET

      (1)  OJ L 80, 18.3.2004, p. 33.

      (2)  OJ L 134, 30.4.2004, p. 114.

      (3)  OJ L 317, 5.12.2007, p. 34.

      (4)  OJ L 184, 14.7.2007, p. 34.


title: 2014/782/EU: Council Decision of 16 October 2014 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau

text:
               13.11.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 328/1

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 16 October 2014
   on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau

      (2014/782/EU)

   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43 in conjunction with Article 218(5) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 17 March 2008, the Council approved, by means of Regulation (EC) No 241/2008 (1), the conclusion of Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (‘the Agreement’).

               (2)

               A Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Agreement expired on 15 June 2012.

               (3)

               The Union and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau have negotiated a new Protocol (‘the Protocol’) granting Union vessels fishing opportunities in the waters in which the Republic of Guinea-Bissau exercises sovereignty or jurisdiction with regard to fishing.

               (4)

               At the end of those negotiations, the Protocol was initialled on 10 February 2012.

               (5)

               In order to guarantee the resumption of fishing activities of Union vessels, the Protocol is to apply on a provisional basis from the date of its signature, as provided in Article 18 of the Protocol.

               (6)

               The Protocol should be signed and applied on a provisional basis, pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The signing, on behalf of the Union, of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (‘the Protocol’) is hereby authorised on behalf of the Union, subject to its conclusion.
   The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision.
   Article 2
   The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Protocol on behalf of the Union.
   Article 3
   The Protocol shall be applied provisionally, in accordance with Article 18 thereof, from the date of its signature (2), pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion.
   Article 4
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

      Done at Luxembourg, 16 October 2014.

            For the Council

            The President

         G. POLETTI

      (1)  Council Regulation (EC) No 241/2008 of 17 March 2008 on the conclusion of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (OJ L 75, 18.3.2008, p. 49).

      (2)  The date of signature of the Protocol will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union by the General Secretariat of the Council.


title: Council Decision 2010/639/CFSP of 25 October 2010 concerning restrictive measures against certain officials of Belarus

text:
               26.10.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 280/18

         COUNCIL DECISION 2010/639/CFSP
   of 25 October 2010
   concerning restrictive measures against certain officials of Belarus
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 10 April 2006, the Council adopted Common Position 2006/276/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against certain officials of Belarus (1).

               (2)

               By Common Position 2009/314/CFSP of 6 April 2009 amending Common Position 2006/276/CFSP (2) the restrictive measures were extended until 15 March 2010. However, the travel restrictions imposed on certain leading figures in Belarus, with the exception of those involved in the disappearances which occurred in 1999 and 2000 and of the President of the Central Electoral Commission, were suspended until 15 December 2009.

               (3)

               On 15 December 2009, the Council adopted Council Decision 2009/969/CFSP (3) extending both the restrictive measures and the suspension until 31 October 2010.

               (4)

               On the basis of a re-examination of Common Position 2006/276/CFSP, the restrictive measures should be renewed until 31 October 2011, whilst the suspension of the travel restrictions, should also be renewed until the same date.

               (5)

               The Union implementing measures are set out in Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 of 18 May 2006 concerning restrictive measures against President Lukashenko and certain officials of Belarus (4),

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   1.   Member States shall take the necessary measures to prevent the entry into, or transit through, their territories of persons, who are responsible:

               (a)

               for, but failed to start, the initiation of independent investigation and prosecution of the alleged crimes and those who are considered by the Pourgourides Report to be key actors in the disappearances of four well-known persons in Belarus in 1999/2000 and the following cover-up, in view of their apparent obstruction of justice, as listed in Annex I;

               (b)

               for the fraudulent elections and referendum in Belarus on 17 October 2004 and those who are responsible for severe human rights violations in the repression of peaceful demonstrators in the aftermath of the elections and referendum in Belarus, as listed in Annex II;

               (c)

               for the violations of international electoral standards in the presidential elections in Belarus on 19 March 2006, and the crackdown on civil society and democratic opposition, as listed in Annex III.

         2.   Paragraph 1 shall not oblige a Member State to refuse its own nationals entry into its territory.
   3.   Paragraph 1 shall be without prejudice to the cases where a Member State is bound by an obligation of international law, namely:

               (i)

               as a host country of an international intergovernmental organisation;

               (ii)

               as a host country to an international conference convened by, or under the auspices of, the United Nations;

               (iii)

               under a multilateral agreement conferring privileges and immunities;
               or

               (iv)

               under the 1929 Treaty of Conciliation (Lateran pact) concluded by the Holy See (State of the Vatican City) and Italy.

         4.   Paragraph 3 shall be considered as applying also in cases where a Member State is host country of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
   5.   The Council shall be duly informed in all cases where a Member State grants an exemption pursuant to paragraphs 3 or 4.
   6.   Member States may grant exemptions from the measures imposed in paragraph 1 where travel is justified on the grounds of urgent humanitarian need, or on grounds of attending intergovernmental meetings, including those promoted by the Union, or hosted by a Member State holding the Chairmanship in office of the OSCE, where a political dialogue is conducted that directly promotes democracy, human rights and the rule of law in Belarus.
   7.   A Member State wishing to grant exemptions referred to in paragraph 6 shall notify the Council in writing. The exemption shall be deemed to be granted unless one or more of the Council members raises an objection in writing within two working days of receiving notification of the proposed exemption. Should one or more of the Council members raise an objection, the Council, acting by a qualified majority, may decide to grant the proposed exemption.
   8.   In cases where pursuant to paragraphs 3, 4, 6 and 7, a Member State authorises the entry into, or transit through, its territory of persons listed in Annexes I, II and III, the authorisation shall be limited to the purpose for which it is given and to the persons concerned thereby.
   Article 2
   1.   All funds and economic resources belonging to, owned, held or controlled by persons who are responsible for the violations of international electoral standards in the Presidential elections in Belarus on 19 March 2006 and the crackdown on civil society and democratic opposition, and those natural or legal persons, entities or bodies associated with them, as listed in Annex IV shall be frozen.
   2.   No funds or economic resources shall be made available, directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of such persons listed in Annex IV.
   Article 3
   1.   The competent authority of a Member State may authorise the release of certain frozen funds or economic resources or the making available of certain funds or economic resources, under such conditions as it deems appropriate, after having determined that the funds or economic resources concerned are:

               (a)

               necessary to satisfy the basic needs of the persons listed in Annex IV and their dependent family members, including payments for foodstuffs, rent or mortgage, medicines and medical treatment, taxes, insurance premiums, and public utility charges;

               (b)

               intended exclusively for the payment of reasonable professional fees and the reimbursement of incurred expenses associated with the provision of legal services;

               (c)

               intended exclusively for the payment of fees or service charges for the routine holding or maintenance of frozen funds or economic resources; or

               (d)

               necessary for extraordinary expenses, provided that the competent authority has notified the grounds on which it considers that a specific authorisation should be granted to the other competent authorities and the Commission at least two weeks prior to the authorisation.

         Member States shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisation granted under this Article.
   2.   Article 2(2) shall not apply to the addition to frozen accounts of:

               (a)

               interest or other earnings on those accounts; or

               (b)

               payments due under contracts, agreements or obligations that were concluded or arose prior to the date on which those accounts became subject to the provisions of Common Position 2006/276/CFSP

         and provided that any such interest, other earnings and payments continue to be subject to Article 2(1) of this Decision.
   Article 4
   1.   The Council, acting upon a proposal by a Member State or the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, shall adopt amendments to the lists contained in Annexes I, II, III and IV as required by political developments in Belarus.
   2.   The Council shall communicate its decision, including the grounds for listing, to the person concerned, either directly, if the address is known, or through the publication of a notice, providing such person with an opportunity to present observations.
   3.   Where observations are submitted, or where substantial new evidence is presented, the Council shall review its decision and inform the person concerned accordingly.
   Article 5
   In order to maximise the impact of the abovementioned measures, the Union shall encourage third States to adopt restrictive measures similar to those contained in this Decision.
   Article 6
   Common Position 2006/276/CFSP is hereby repealed.
   Article 7
   1.   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
   2.   This Decision shall apply until 31 October 2011. It shall be kept under constant review. It shall be renewed, or amended as appropriate, if the Council deems that its objectives have not been met.
   3.   The measures referred to in Article 1(1)(b), insofar as they apply to Mr Yuri Nikolaevich PODOBED, as well as the measures referred to in Article 1(1)(c) shall be suspended until 31 October 2011.

      Done at Luxembourg, 25 October 2010.

            For the Council

            The President

         C. ASHTON

      (1)  OJ L 101, 11.4.2006, p. 5.

      (2)  OJ L 93, 7.4.2009, p. 21.

      (3)  OJ L 332, 17.12.2009, p. 76.

      (4)  OJ L 134, 20.5.2006, p. 1.

      ANNEX I

         List of persons referred to in Article 1(1)(a)

                  1.

                  SIVAKOV, YURY (YURIJ) Leonidovich, ex-Minister of Tourism and Sports of Belarus, born on 5 August 1946, in Sakhalin Region, former Russian Socialist Federative Soviet Republic.

                  2.

                  SHEYMAN (SHEIMAN), VICTOR Vladimirovich, State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus, born on 26 May 1958, in Grodno region.

                  3.

                  PAVLICHENKO (PAVLIUCHENKO), DMITRI (Dmitry) Valeriyevich, Head of the Special Response Group at the Ministry of the Interior (SOBR) of Belarus, born in 1966 in Vitebsk.

                  4.

                  NAUMOV, VLADIMIR Vladimïrovich, Minister of the Interior, born in 1956.

      ANNEX II

         List of persons referred to in Article 1(1)(b)

                  1.

                  Lydia Mihajlovna YERMOSHINA, Chairwoman of the Central Election Commission of Belarus, born on 29 January 1953 in Slutsk (Minsk Region).

                  2.

                  Yuri Nikolaevich PODOBED, Lieutenant-Colonel of Militia, Unit for Special Purposes (OMON), Ministry of Internal Affairs, born on 5 March 1962 in Slutsk (Minsk Region).

      ANNEX III

         List of persons referred to in Article 1(1)(c)

                  Names (English transcription)

                  Names (Belarusian spelling)

                  Names (Russian spelling)

                  Date of birth

                  Place of birth

                  Address

                  Passport number

                  Position

                  Lukashenko Aleksandr Grigorievich
                  (Lukashenka Alaksandr Ryhoravich)

                  Лукашенка Аляксандр Рыгоравiч

                  ЛУКАШЕНКО Александр Григорьевич

                  30.8.1954

                  Kopys, Vitebsk district

                  President

                  Nevyglas Gennady Nikolaevich
                  (Nievyhlas Hienadz Mikalaevich)

                  Невыглас Генадзь Мiкалаевiч

                  НЕВЫГЛАС Геннадий Николаевич

                  11.2.1954

                  Parahonsk, Pinsk district

                  Head of President's Administration

                  Petkevich Natalya Vladimirovna
                  (Piatkevich Natallia Uladzimirauna)

                  Пяткевiч Наталля Уладзiмiраўна

                  ПЕТКЕВИЧ Наталья Владимировна

                  24.10.1972

                  Minsk

                  Deputy Head of President's Administration

                  Rubinov Anatoly Nikolaevich
                  (Rubinau Anatol Mikalaevich)

                  Рубiнаў Анатоль Мiкалаевiч

                  РУБИНОВ Анатолий Николаевич

                  15.4.1939

                  Mogilev

                  Deputy Head in charge of Media and Ideology, PA

                  Proleskovsky Oleg Vitoldovich
                  Pralaskouski Aleh Vitoldavich,

                  Праляскоўскi Алег Вiтольдавiч

                  ПРОЛЕСКОВСКИЙ Олег Витольдович

                  1.10.1963

                  Zagorsk (Russia, now Sergijev Posad)

                  Aide and Head of the Main Ideological Department, PA

                  Radkov Aleksandr Mikhailovich
                  (Radzkou Alaksandr Mikhailavich)

                  Радзькоў Аляксандр Мiхайлавiч

                  РАДЬКОВ Александр Михайлович

                  1.7.1951

                  Votnya, Вотня Быховского района Могилевской области

                  Minister of Education

                  Rusakevich Vladimir Vasilyevich
                  (Rusakevich Uladzimir Vasilievich)

                  Русакевiч Уладзiмiр Васiльевiч

                  РУСАКЕВИЧ Владимир Васильевич

                  13.9.1947

                  Vygonoshchi, Выгонощи, Брестская область

                  Minister of Information

                  Golovanov Viktor Grigoryevich
                  Halavanau Viktar Ryhoravich,

                  Галаванаў Вiктар Рыгоравiч

                  ГОЛОВАНОВ Виктор Григорьевич

                  1952

                  Borisov

                  Minister of Justice

                  Zimovsky Alexander Leonidovich
                  (Zimouski Alaksandr Lieanidavich)

                  Зiмоўскi Аляксандр Леанiдавiч

                  ЗИМОВСКИЙ Александр Леонидович

                  10.1.1961

                  Germany

                  Member of the Upper House of the Parliament; Head of the national state tele-radio company

                  Konoplyev Vladimir Nikolaevich
                  (Kanapliou Uladzimir Mikalaevich

                  Канаплёў Уладзiмiр Мiкалаевiч

                  КОНОПЛЕВ Владимир Николаевич

                  3.1.1954

                  Akulintsy, д. Акулинцы Могилевского района

                  Chairman of the Lower House of the Parliament

                  Cherginets Nikolai Ivanovich
                  (Charhiniets Mikalai Ivanavich)

                  Чаргiнец Мiкалай Iванавiч

                  ЧЕРГИНЕЦ Николай Иванович

                  17.10.1937

                  Minsk

                  Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Upper House

                  Kostyan Sergei Ivanovich
                  (Kastsian Siarhiei Ivanavich),

                  Касцян Сяргей Iванавiч

                  КОСТЯН Сергей Иванович

                  15.1.1941

                  Usokhi, Mogilevdistrict,
                  Усохи Кличевского района Могилевской области

                  Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Lower House

                  Orda Mikhail Sergeevich
                  (Orda Mikhail Siarhieevich)

                  Орда Мiхаiл Сяргеевiч

                  ОРДА Михаил Сергеевич

                  28.9.1966

                  Dyatlovo, Grodnodistrict,
                  Дятлово Гродненской области

                  Member of the Upper House, leader of BRSM

                  Lozovik Nikolai Ivanovich
                  (Lazavik Mikalai Ivanavich)

                  Лазавiк Мiкалай Iванавiч

                  ЛОЗОВИК Николай Иванович

                  18.1.1951

                  Nevinyany, Minskdistrict,
                  Невиняны Вилейского р-на Минской обл

                  Deputy of the CEC

                  Miklashevich Petr Petrovich
                  (Miklashevich Piotr Piatrovich)

                  Мiклашэвiч Пётр Пятровiч

                  МИКЛАШЕВИЧ Петр Петрович

                  1954

                  Kosuta, Minskdistrict,
                  Косута Минской области

                  Prosecutor General

                  Slizhevsky Oleg Leonidovich
                  (Slizheuski Aleh Leanidavich)

                  Слiжэўскi Алег Леанiдавiч

                  СЛИЖЕВСКИЙ Олег Леонидович

                  Head of the Division of Social Organisations, Parties and NGOs, Ministry of Justice

                  Khariton Aleksandr
                  (Kharyton Alaksandr)

                  Харытон Аляксандр

                  ХАРИТОН Александр

                  Consultant of the Division of Social Organisations, Parties and NGOs of the Ministry of Justice

                  Smirnov Evgeny Aleksandrovich
                  (Smirnou Yauhien Alaksandravich

                  Смiрноў Яўген Аляксандравiч

                  CМИРНОВ Евгений Александрович

                  15.3.1949

                  Ryazandistrict, Russia

                  First Deputy of the Chairman of the Economic Court

                  Reutskaya Nadezhda Zalovna
                  (Ravutskaya Nadzieja Zalauna)

                  Равуцкая Надзея Залаўна

                  РЕУТСКАЯ Надежда Заловна

                  Judge of the Moscow district of Minsk

                  Trubnikov Nikolai Alekseevich
                  (Trubnikau Mikalai Alakseevich)

                  Трубнiкаў Мiкалай Аляксеевiч

                  ТРУБНИКОВ Николай Алексеевич

                  Judge of the Partizanskiy disctrict of Minsk

                  Kupriyanov Nikolai Mikhailovich
                  (Kupryianau Mikalai Mikhailavich)

                  Купрыянаў Мiкалай Мiхайлавiч

                  КУПРИЯНОВ Николай Михайлович

                  Deputy Prosecutor General

                  Sukhorenko Stepan Nikolaevich
                  (Sukharenka Stsiapan Mikalaevich)

                  Сухарэнка Сцяпан Мiкалаевiч

                  СУХОРЕНКО Степан Николаевич

                  27.1.1957

                  Zdudichi, Mogilevdistrict,
                  Здудичи Светлогорского района Гомельской области

                  Chairman of KGB

                  Dementei Vasily Ivanovich
                  (Dzemiantsiei Vasil Ivanavich)

                  Дземянцей Васiль Iванавiч

                  ДЕМЕНТЕЙ Василий Иванович

                  First deputy, KGB

                  Kozik Leonid Petrovich
                  (Kozik Leanid Piatrovich)

                  Козiк Леанiд Пятровiч

                  КОЗИК Леонид Петрович

                  13.7.1948

                  Borisov

                  Head of the Federation of Trade Unions

                  Koleda Alexandr Mikhailovich
                  (Kalada Alaksandr Mikhailavich)

                  Каляда Аляксандр Мiхайлавiч

                  КОЛЕДА Александр Михайлович

                  Сhairman of the Elections Commission of the Brest district

                  Mikhasev Vladimir Ilyich
                  (Mikhasiou Uladzimir Iliich)

                  Мiхасёў Уладзiмiр Iльiч

                  МИХАСЕВ Владимир Ильич

                  Сhairman of the CEC of the Gomel district

                  Luchina Leonid Aleksandrovich

                  Лучына Леанiд Аляксандравiч

                  ЛУЧИНА Леонид Александрович

                  18.11.1947

                  Minsk district

                  Сhairman of the CEC of the Grodno district

                  Karpenko Igor Vasilievich
                  (Karpenka Ihar Vasilievich)

                  Карпенка Iгар Васiльевiч

                  КАРПЕНКО Игорь Васильевич

                  28.4.1964

                  Novokuznetsk, Russia
                  Новокузнецк Кемеровской области, Россия

                  Сhairman of the CEC of the Minsk City

                  Kurlovich Vladimir Anatolievich
                  (Kurlovich Uladzimir Anatolievich)

                  Курловiч Уладзiмiр Анатольевiч

                  КУРЛОВИЧ Владимир Анатольевич

                  Сhairman of the CEC of the Minsk district

                  Metelitsa Nikolai Timofeevich
                  (Miatsielitsa Mikalai Tsimafeevich)

                  Мяцелiца Мiкалай Цiмафеевiч

                  МЕТЕЛИЦА Николай Тимофеевич

                  Сhairman of the CEC of the Mogilev district

                  Pishchulenok Mikhail Vasilievich
                  (Pishchulenak Mikhail Vasilievich)

                  Пiшчулёнак Мiхаiл Васiльевiч

                  ПИЩУЛЕНОК Михаил Васильевич

                  Сhairman of the CEC of the Vitebsk district

                  Rybakov Alexei

                  Рыбакоў Аляксей

                  РЫБАКОВ Алексей

                  Ul. Jesenina 31-1-104, Minsk

                  Judge of the Minsk Moskovsky District Court

                  Bortnik Sergei Aleksandrovich

                  Бортнiк Сяргей Аляксандравiч

                  БОРТНИК Сергей Александрович

                  28.5.1953

                  Minsk

                  Ul. Surganovo 80-263, Minsk

                  MP0469554

                  Public Prosecutor

                  Yasinovich Leonid Stanislavovich

                  Ясiновiч Леанiд Станiслававiч

                  ЯСИНОВИЧ Леонид Станиславович

                  26.11.1961

                  Buchany, Vitebsk district

                  Ul. Gorovtsa 4-104, Minsk

                  MP0515811

                  Judge of the Minsk Tsentralny District Court

                  Migun Andrei Arkadevich

                  Мiгун Андрэй Аркадзевiч

                  МИГУН Андрей Аркадевич

                  5.2.1978

                  Minsk

                  UI. Goretskovo Maksima 53-16, Minsk

                  MP1313262

                  Public Prosecutor

      ANNEX IV

         List of persons referred to in Article 2

                  Names (English transcription)

                  Names (Belarusian spelling)

                  Names (Russian spelling)

                  Date of birth

                  Place of birth

                  Address

                  Passport number

                  Position

                  Lukashenko Aleksandr Grigorievich
                  (Lukashenka Alaksandr Ryhoravich)

                  Лукашенка Аляксандр Рыгоравiч

                  ЛУКАШЕНКО Александр Григорьевич

                  30.8.1954

                  Kopys, Vitebsk district

                  President

                  Nevyglas Gennady Nikolaevich
                  (Nievyhlas Hienadz Mikalaevich)

                  Невыглас Генадзь Мiкалаевiч

                  НЕВЫГЛАС Геннадий Николаевич

                  11.2.1954

                  Parahonsk, Pinsk district

                  Head of President's Administration

                  Petkevich Natalya Vladimirovna
                  (Piatkevich Natallia Uladzimirauna)

                  Пяткевiч Наталля Уладзiмiраўна

                  ПЕТКЕВИЧ Наталья Владимировна

                  24.10.1972

                  Minsk

                  Deputy Head of President's Administration

                  Rubinov Anatoly Nikolaevich
                  (Rubinau Anatol Mikalaevich)

                  Рубiнаў Анатоль Мiкалаевiч

                  РУБИНОВ Анатолий Николаевич

                  15.4.1939

                  Mogilev

                  Deputy Head in charge of Media and Ideology, PA

                  Proleskovsky Oleg Vitoldovich
                  Pralaskouski Aleh Vitoldavich,

                  Праляскоўскi Алег Вiтольдавiч

                  ПРОЛЕСКОВСКИЙ Олег Витольдович

                  1.10.1963

                  Zagorsk (Russia, now Sergijev Posad)

                  Aide and Head of the Main Ideological department, PA

                  Radkov Aleksandr Mikhailovich
                  (Radzkou Alaksandr Mikhailavich)

                  Радзькоў Аляксандр Мiхайлавiч

                  РАДЬКОВ Александр Михайлович

                  1.7.1951

                  Votnya, Вотня Быховского района Могилевской области

                  Minister of Education

                  Rusakevich Vladimir Vasilyevich
                  (Rusakevich Uladzimir Vasilievich)

                  Русакевiч Уладзiмiр Васiльевiч

                  РУСАКЕВИЧ Владимир Васильевич

                  13.9.1947

                  Vygonoshchi, Выгонощи, Брестская область

                  Minister of Information

                  Golovanov Viktor Grigoryevich
                  Halavanau Viktar Ryhoravich,

                  Галаванаў Вiктар Рыгоравiч

                  ГОЛОВАНОВ Виктор Григорьевич

                  1952

                  Borisov

                  Minister of Justice

                  Zimovsky Alexander Leonidovich
                  (Zimouski Alaksandr Lieanidavich)

                  Зiмоўскi Аляксандр Леанiдавiч

                  ЗИМОВСКИЙ Александр Леонидович

                  10.1.1961

                  Germany

                  Member of the Upper House of the Parliament; Head of the national state tele-radio company

                  Konoplyev Vladimir Nikolaevich
                  (Kanapliou Uladzimir Mikalaevich

                  Канаплёў Уладзiмiр Мiкалаевiч

                  КОНОПЛЕВ Владимир Николаевич

                  3.1.1954

                  Akulintsy, д. Акулинцы Могилевского района

                  Chairman of the Lower House of the Parliament

                  Cherginets Nikolai Ivanovich
                  (Charhiniets Mikalai Ivanavich),

                  Чаргiнец Мiкалай Iванавiч

                  ЧЕРГИНЕЦ Николай Иванович

                  17.10.1937

                  Minsk

                  Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Upper House

                  Kostyan Sergei Ivanovich
                  (Kastsian Siarhiei Ivanavich),

                  Касцян Сяргей Iванавiч

                  КОСТЯН Сергей Иванович

                  15.1.1941

                  Usokhi, Mogilevdistrict,
                  Усохи Кличевского района Могилевской области

                  Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Lower House

                  Orda Mikhail Sergeevich
                  (Orda Mikhail Siarhieevich)

                  Орда Мiхаiл Сяргеевiч

                  ОРДА Михаил Сергеевич

                  28.9.1966

                  Dyatlovo, Grodnodistrict,
                  Дятлово Гродненской области

                  Member of the Upper House, leader of BRSM

                  Lozovik Nikolai Ivanovich
                  (Lazavik Mikalai Ivanavich)

                  Лазавiк Мiкалай Iванавiч

                  ЛОЗОВИК Николай Иванович

                  18.1.1951

                  Nevinyany, Minskdistrict,
                  Невиняны Вилейского р-на Минской обл

                  Deputy of the CEC

                  Miklashevich Petr Petrovich
                  (Miklashevich Piotr Piatrovich)

                  Мiклашэвiч Пётр Пятровiч

                  МИКЛАШЕВИЧ Петр Петрович

                  1954

                  Kosuta, Minskdistrict,
                  Косута Минской области

                  Prosecutor General

                  Slizhevsky Oleg Leonidovich
                  (Slizheuski Aleh Leanidavich)

                  Слiжэўскi Алег Леанiдавiч

                  СЛИЖЕВСКИЙ Олег Леонидович

                  Head of the Division of Social Organisations, Parties and NGOs, Ministry of Justice

                  Khariton Aleksandr
                  (Kharyton Alaksandr)

                  Харытон Аляксандр

                  ХАРИТОН Александр

                  Consultant of the Division of Social Organisations, Parties and NGOs of the Ministry of Justice

                  Smirnov Evgeny Aleksandrovich
                  (Smirnou Yauhien Alaksandravich

                  Смiрноў Яўген Аляксандравiч

                  CМИРНОВ Евгений Александрович

                  15.3.1949

                  Ryazandistrict, Russia

                  First Deputy of the Chairman of the Economic Court

                  Reutskaya Nadezhda Zalovna
                  (Ravutskaya Nadzieja Zalauna)

                  Равуцкая Надзея Залаўна

                  РЕУТСКАЯ Надежда Заловна

                  Judge of the Moscow district of Minsk

                  Trubnikov Nikolai Alekseevich
                  (Trubnikau Mikalai Alakseevich)

                  Трубнiкаў Мiкалай Аляксеевiч

                  ТРУБНИКОВ Николай Алексеевич

                  Judge of the Partizanskiy disctrict of Minsk

                  Kupriyanov Nikolai Mikhailovich
                  (Kupryianau Mikalai Mikhailavich)

                  Купрыянаў Мiкалай Мiхайлавiч

                  КУПРИЯНОВ Николай Михайлович

                  Deputy Prosecutor General

                  Sukhorenko Stepan Nikolaevich
                  (Sukharenka Stsiapan Mikalaevich)

                  Сухарэнка Сцяпан Мiкалаевiч

                  СУХОРЕНКО Степан Николаевич

                  27.1.1957

                  Zdudichi, Mogilevdistrict,
                  Здудичи Светлогорского района Гомельской области

                  Chairman of KGB

                  Dementei Vasily Ivanovich
                  (Dzemiantsiei Vasil Ivanavich)

                  Дземянцей Васiль Iванавiч

                  ДЕМЕНТЕЙ Василий Иванович

                  First deputy, KGB

                  Kozik Leonid Petrovich
                  (Kozik Leanid Piatrovich)

                  Козiк Леанiд Пятровiч

                  КОЗИК Леонид Петрович

                  13.7.1948

                  Borisov

                  Head of the Federation of Trade Unions

                  Koleda Alexandr Mikhailovich
                  (Kalada Alaksandr Mikhailavich)

                  Каляда Аляксандр Мiхайлавiч

                  КОЛЕДА Александр Михайлович

                  Сhairman of the Elections Commission of the Brest district

                  Mikhasev Vladimir Ilyich
                  (Mikhasiou Uladzimir Iliich)

                  Мiхасёў Уладзiмiр Iльiч

                  МИХАСЕВ Владимир Ильич

                  Сhairman of the CEC of the Gomel district

                  Luchina Leonid Aleksandrovich

                  Лучына Леанiд Аляксандравiч

                  ЛУЧИНА Леонид Александрович

                  18.11.1947

                  Minsk district

                  Сhairman of the CEC of the Grodno district

                  Karpenko Igor Vasilievich
                  (Karpenka Ihar Vasilievich)

                  Карпенка Iгар Васiльевiч

                  КАРПЕНКО Игорь Васильевич

                  28.4.1964

                  Novokuznetsk, Russia
                  Новокузнецк Кемеровской области, Россия

                  Сhairman of the CEC of the Minsk City

                  Kurlovich Vladimir Anatolievich
                  (Kurlovich Uladzimir Anatolievich)

                  Курловiч Уладзiмiр Анатольевiч

                  КУРЛОВИЧ Владимир Анатольевич

                  Сhairman of the CEC of the Minsk district

                  Metelitsa Nikolai Timofeevich
                  (Miatsielitsa Mikalai Tsimafeevich)

                  Мяцелiца Мiкалай Цiмафеевiч

                  МЕТЕЛИЦА Николай Тимофеевич

                  Сhairman of the CEC of the Mogilev district

                  Pishchulenok Mikhail Vasilievich
                  (Pishchulenak Mikhail Vasilievich)

                  Пiшчулёнак Мiхаiл Васiльевiч

                  ПИЩУЛЕНОК Михаил Васильевич

                  Сhairman of the CEC of the Vitebsk district

                  Sheyman (Sheiman),
                  Victor Vladimirovich

                  26.5.1958

                  Grodno region

                  State Secretary of the Security Council

                  Pavlichenko (Pavliuchenko),
                  Dmitri (Dmitry) Valeriyevich

                  1966

                  Vitebsk

                  Head of the Special Response Group at the Ministry of the Interior (SOBR)

                  Naumov,
                  Vladimir Vladimïrovich

                  7.2.1956

                  Minister of the Interior

                  Yermoshina Lydia Mihajlovna

                  29.1.1953

                  Slutsk (Minsk Region)

                  Chairwoman of the Central Election Commission

                  Podobed Yuri Nikolaevich

                  5.3.1962

                  Slutsk (Minsk Region)

                  Lieutenant Colonel of Militia, Unit for Special Purposes (OMON), Ministry of Internal Affairs

                  Rybakov Alexei

                  Рыбакоў Аляксей

                  РЫБАКОВ Алексей

                  Ul. Jesenina 31-1-104, Minsk

                  Judge of the Minsk Moskovsky District Court

                  Bortnik Sergei Aleksandrovich

                  Бортнiк Сяргей Аляксандравiч

                  БОРТНИК Сергей Александрович

                  28.5.1953

                  Minsk

                  Ul. Surganovo 80-263, Minsk

                  MP0469554

                  Public Prosecutor

                  Yasinovich Leonid Stanislavovich

                  Ясiновiч Леанiд Станiслававiч

                  ЯСИНОВИЧ Леонид Станиславович

                  26.11.1961

                  Buchany, Vitebsk district

                  Ul. Gorovtsa 4-104, Minsk

                  MP0515811

                  Judge of the Minsk Tsentralny District Court

                  Migun Andrei Arkadevich

                  Мiгун Андрэй Аркадзевiч

                  МИГУН Андрей Аркадевич

                  5.2.1978

                  Minsk

                  UI. Goretskovo Maksima 53-16, Minsk

                  MP1313262

                  Public Prosecutor


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