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Decision No 2317/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 December 2003 establishing a programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the promotion of intercultural understanding through cooperation with third countries (Erasmus Mundus) (2004 to 2008)

Official Journal L 345 , 31/12/2003 P. 0001 - 0008

Decision No 2317/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Councilof 5 December 2003establishing a programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the promotion of intercultural understanding through cooperation with third countries (Erasmus Mundus) (2004 to 2008)THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 149 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee(2),Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions(3),Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty(4),Whereas:(1) The European Community should contribute to the development of quality education, inter alia, through cooperation with third countries.(2) The conclusions of the Lisbon European Council (23 and 24 March 2000) emphasised that if Europe is to meet the challenge of globalisation, Member States need to adapt their education and vocational training systems to the demands of the knowledge society.(3) The Stockholm European Council (23 and 24 March 2001) indicated that work on the follow-up to the objectives of education and training systems should be assessed in the context of a worldwide perspective. The Barcelona European Council (15 and 16 March 2002) confirmed that opening-up to the wider world is one of the three basic principles of the work programme for 2010 for education and training systems.(4) The European Ministers of Education, meeting in Bologna (19 June 1999), stated in their joint declaration that it is necessary to ensure that the European higher education system acquires a worldwide degree of attractiveness appropriate to Europe's major cultural and scientific achievements.(5) The European Ministers in charge of higher education meeting in Prague (19 May 2001) further emphasised, inter alia, the importance of enhancing the attractiveness of European higher education to students from Europe and other parts of the world.(6) In its communication on reinforcing cooperation with third countries in the field of higher education, the Commission argued that greater internationalisation of higher education is necessary to respond to the challenges of the process of globalisation, identified overall objectives for a third-country cooperation strategy in this field and suggested concrete measures for achieving these objectives.(7) The Council resolution of 14 February 2002 on the promotion of linguistic diversity and language learning in the framework of the implementation of the objectives of the European year of languages 2001(5) underlines the need for the European Union to take into account the principle of linguistic diversity in its relations with third countries.(8) The academic institutions in the European Union aim to increase the share of internationally mobile students. There is wide recognition of the great potential represented by the combined individual strengths of European higher education institutions, by their educational diversity and their wide experience in networking and in cooperation with third countries, which enable them to offer courses of great quality unique to Europe and allow the benefits of international mobility to be shared more widely within the Community and its partner countries.(9) European higher education institutions must remain at the leading edge of developments. To this end they should encourage cooperation with third-country institutions that have achieved a level of development comparable to that of higher education institutions in the Community. Higher education must be understood as a whole, of which higher vocational training forms an integral part, taking account of specific pathways such as training courses for engineers or higher technicians.(10) The aim of this programme is to contribute to improving the quality of higher education in Europe and at the same time to have an impact on the visibility and perception of the European Union around the world, as well as building a capital of goodwill among those who have participated in the programme.(11) This programme provides for the establishment of an "Erasmus Mundus masters course" which will enable students to travel around Europe attending several different universities. This new European dimension to higher education should be taken into account in the review of existing programmes such as Socrates (Erasmus), in order to take adequate measures to promote access to this programme for European students.(12) The Community action should be managed in a way that is transparent, user-friendly, open and comprehensible.(13) In promoting international mobility, the Community should be mindful of the phenomenon commonly known as "the brain drain".(14) There is a need to step up Community efforts to promote dialogue and understanding between cultures world-wide, bearing in mind the social dimension of higher education as well as the ideals of democracy and respect for human rights, including gender equality, especially as mobility fosters the discovery of new cultural and social environments and facilitates understanding thereof, and in so doing to ensure that no group of citizens or of third-country nationals is excluded or disadvantaged as mentioned in Article 21(1) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.(15) In order to reinforce the added value of Community action it is necessary to ensure coherence and complementarity between the actions implemented in the framework of this Decision and other relevant Community policies, instruments and actions, in particular the sixth framework programme for research established by Decision No 1513/2002/EC(6) and external cooperation programmes in the higher education sector.(16) The Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA Agreement) provides for greater cooperation in the field of education, training and youth between the European Community and its Member States, on the one hand, and the countries of the European Free Trade Association participating in the European Economic Area (EEA-EFTA States), on the other; the conditions and the detailed rules for the participation of the above countries in this programme should be established in accordance with the relevant provisions of the EEA Agreement.(17) The conditions and the detailed rules for the participation of the associated central and east European countries (CEECs) in this programme should be established in accordance with the provisions laid down in the European agreements, in their additional Protocols and in the decisions of the respective Association Councils. With regard to Cyprus, participation should be funded by additional appropriations in accordance with the procedures to be agreed with that country. With regard to Malta and Turkey, participation should be funded by additional appropriations in accordance with the provisions of the Treaty.(18) This programme should be regularly monitored and evaluated in cooperation between the Commission and the Member States in order to allow for readjustments, particularly as regards the priorities for implementing the measures; the evaluation should include an external and independent evaluation.(19) Since the objectives of the proposed action concerning the contribution of European cooperation to quality education cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States, inter alia, because of the need for multilateral partnerships and multilateral mobility and exchanges of information between the Community and third countries and can therefore be better achieved at Community level owing to the transnational dimension of Community actions and measures, the Community may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty. In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Decision does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.(20) This Decision lays down for the entire duration of the programme a financial framework constituting the prime reference, within the meaning of point 33 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(7), for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure.(21) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission(8),HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1Establishment of the programme1. This Decision establishes a programme - "Erasmus Mundus" (hereinafter "the programme") - for the enhancement of quality in higher education within the European Union and the promotion of intercultural understanding through cooperation with third countries.2. The programme shall be implemented over a period starting on 1 January 2004 and ending on 31 December 2008.3. The programme shall support and supplement action taken by and in the Member States while fully respecting their responsibility for the content of education and the organisation of education and training systems, and their cultural and linguistic diversity.Article 2DefinitionsFor the purpose of this Decision:1. "higher education institution" means any institution which according to national legislation or practice offers qualifications or degrees at that level, whatever such establishments may be called;2. "third-country graduate student" means a national of a third country other than those from EEA-EFTA States and candidate countries for accession to the European Union, who has already obtained a first higher education degree, who is not a resident of any of the Member States or the participating countries as provided for in Article 11, who has not carried out his or her main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in any of the Member States or the participating countries; and who has been accepted to register or is registered in an Erasmus Mundus Masters Course as described in the Annex;3. "third-country scholar" means a national of a third country other than those from EEA-EFTA States and candidate countries for accession to the European Union, who is not a resident of any of the Member States or the participating countries as provided for in Article 11, who has not carried out his or her main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in any of the Member States or the participating countries, and who has outstanding academic and/or professional experience;4. "graduate or postgraduate studies" means courses of higher education study that follow a first degree lasting a minimum of three years and lead to a second or further degree.Article 3Objectives of the programme1. The programme's overall aim is to enhance the quality of European higher education by fostering cooperation with third countries in order to improve the development of human resources and to promote dialogue and understanding between peoples and cultures.2. The programme's specific objectives are:(a) to promote a quality offer in higher education with a distinct European added value, attractive both within the European Union and beyond its borders;(b) to encourage and enable highly qualified graduates and scholars from all over the world, to obtain qualifications and/or experience in the European Union;(c) to develop more structured cooperation between European Union and third-country institutions and greater European Union outgoing mobility as part of European study programmes;(d) to improve accessibility and enhance the profile and visibility of higher education in the European Union.3. The Commission shall, when pursuing the objectives of the programme, observe the Community's general policy on equal opportunities for men and women. The Commission shall also ensure that no group of citizens or third-country nationals is excluded or disadvantaged.Article 4Programme actions1. The objectives of the programme as set out in Article 3 shall be pursued by means of the following actions:(a) Erasmus Mundus masters courses selected on the basis of the quality of the proposed training and hosting of students;(b) a scholarship scheme;(c) partnerships with third-country higher education institutions;(d) measures enhancing the attractiveness of Europe as an educational destination;(e) technical support measures.2. These actions shall be realised using the procedures described in the Annex, and through the following types of approaches, which may be combined where appropriate:(a) support for the development of joint educational programmes and cooperation networks facilitating the exchange of experience and good practice;(b) enhanced support for mobility, between the Community and third countries, of people in the field of higher education;(c) promotion of language skills, preferably providing students with the possibility of learning at least two of the languages spoken in the countries in which the higher education institutions involved in the Erasmus Mundus masters course are situated, and promotion of the understanding of different cultures;(d) support for pilot projects based on transnational partnerships designed to develop innovation and quality in higher education;(e) support for the analysis and follow-up of trends in, and evolution of, higher education in an international perspective.Article 5Access to the programmeUnder the conditions and arrangements for implementation specified in the Annex and bearing in mind the definitions in Article 2, the programme is aimed in particular at:(a) higher education institutions;(b) students having obtained a first degree awarded by a higher education institution;(c) scholars or professionals who lecture or conduct research;(d) staff directly involved in higher education;(e) other public or private bodies active in the field of higher education which may take part only in actions 4 and 5 in the Annex.Article 6Implementation of the programme and cooperation with the Member States1. The Commission shall:(a) ensure the effective implementation of the Community actions covered by the programme in conformity with the Annex;(b) take account of bilateral cooperation with third countries undertaken by Member States;(c) consult the relevant associations and organisations in the field of higher education at European level and shall inform the Committee referred to in Article 8 of their opinions;(d) seek synergies and develop joint actions with other Community programmes and actions in the field of higher education and research.2. The Member States shall:(a) take the necessary steps to ensure the efficient running of the programme at Member State level involving all the parties concerned in education in accordance with national practice including endeavours to adopt such measures as may be deemed appropriate to remove legal and administrative barriers;(b) designate appropriate structures to cooperate closely with the Commission;(c) encourage potential synergies with other Community programmes and possible similar national initiatives taken at Member State level.3. The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall ensure:(a) appropriate information, publicity and follow-up with regard to actions supported by the programme;(b) the dissemination of the results of the actions undertaken within the framework of the programme.Article 7Implementing measures1. The following measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision shall be adopted in accordance with the management procedure referred to in Article 8(2):(a) the annual plan of work, including priorities;(b) the selection criteria and procedures, including the composition and internal rules of procedure of the selection board, and the results of selections for Action 1, with due regard to the provisions set out in the Annex;(c) the general guidelines for implementing the programme;(d) the annual budget, the breakdown of funds among the different actions of the programme and indicative grant amounts;(e) the arrangements for monitoring and evaluating the programme and for the dissemination and transfer of results.2. Proposals for decisions concerning the results of selections, except selections for Action 1, and all other measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 8(3).Article 8Committee1. The Commission shall be assisted by a Committee.2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.The period laid down in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at two months.3. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 3 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.4. The Committee shall adopt its Rules of Procedure.Article 9Funding1. The financial framework for the implementation of the programme for the period specified in Article 1 is hereby set at EUR 230 million. For the period following 31 December 2006, this amount shall be deemed to be confirmed if it is consistent for this phase with the financial perspectives in force for the period commencing in 2007.2. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial perspective.Article 10Consistency and complementarity1. The Commission shall, in cooperation with the Member States, ensure overall consistency and complementarity with other relevant Community policies, instruments and actions, in particular with the sixth framework programme for research and with external cooperation programmes in the field of higher education.2. The Commission shall keep the Committee referred to in Article 8(1) regularly informed about Community initiatives taken in relevant fields, ensure efficient linkage and, where appropriate, joint actions between the programme and the programmes and actions in the area of education undertaken within the framework of the Community's cooperation with third countries, including bilateral agreements, and the competent international organisations.Article 11Participation of EEA-EFTA States and candidate countries for accession to the European UnionThe conditions and detailed rules on the participation of EEA-EFTA States and candidate countries for accession to the European Union in the programme shall be established in accordance with the relevant provisions of the instruments governing the relations between the European Community and these countries.Article 12Monitoring and evaluation1. The Commission shall regularly monitor the programme in cooperation with the Member States. The results of the monitoring and evaluation process shall be utilised when implementing the programme.This monitoring shall include the reports referred to in paragraph 3 and specific activities.2. The programme shall be evaluated regularly by the Commission having regard to the objectives referred to in Article 3, the impact of the programme as a whole and the complementarity between action under the programme and that pursued under other relevant Community policies, instruments and actions.3. The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions:(a) on the accession of new Member States, a report on the financial repercussions of these accessions on the programme, followed, if appropriate, by proposals to deal with those repercussions. The European Parliament and the Council shall take a decision on such proposals as soon as possible;(b) an interim evaluation report on the results achieved and on the qualitative aspects of the implementation of the programme by 30 June 2007;(c) a communication on the continuation of the programme by 31 December 2007;(d) an ex post evaluation report by 31 December 2009.Article 13Entry into forceThis Decision shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.Done at Brussels, 5 December 2003.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentP. CoxFor the CouncilThe PresidentP. Lunardi(1) OJ C 331 E, 31.12.2002, p. 25.(2) OJ C 95, 23.4.2003, p. 35.(3) OJ C 244, 10.10.2003, p. 14.(4) Opinion of the European Parliament of 8 April 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal), Council Common Position of 16 June 2003 (OJ C 240 E, 7.10.2003, p. 1) and Position of the European Parliament of 21 October 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(5) OJ C 50, 23.2.2002, p. 1.(6) Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contribution to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).(7) OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1; Agreement as amended by Decision 2003/429/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 147, 14.6.2003, p. 25).(8) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.ANNEXCOMMUNITY ACTIONS AND SELECTION PROCEDURES>TABLE>ACTION 1: ERASMUS MUNDUS MASTERS COURSES1. The Community will select European postgraduate courses which, for the purposes of the programme, will be called "Erasmus Mundus masters courses" and will be selected on the basis of the quality of the courses offered and hosting of students, as provided for under "Selection procedures" in this Annex.2. For the purpose of the programme, Erasmus Mundus masters courses shall:(a) involve a minimum of three higher education institutions from three different Member States;(b) implement a study programme which involves a period of study in at least two of the three institutions under point (a);(c) have built-in mechanisms for the recognition of periods of study undertaken in partner institutions based on, or compatible with, the European credit transfer system;(d) result in the awarding of joint, double or multiple degrees, recognised or accredited by the Member States, from the participating institutions;(e) reserve a minimum of places for, and host, third-country students who have been granted financial support under the programme;(f) establish transparent conditions for admissions which pay due regard, inter alia, to gender issues and equity issues;(g) agree to respect the rules applicable to the selection procedure of grantees (students and scholars);(h) put in place appropriate arrangements to facilitate access for, and hosting of, third-country students (information facilities, accommodation, etc.);(i) without prejudice to the language of instruction, provide for the use of at least two European languages spoken in the Member States where the higher education institutions involved in the Erasmus Mundus masters course are situated and, as appropriate, for language preparation and assistance for students, in particular by means of courses organised by the institutions in question.3. Erasmus Mundus masters courses will be selected for a five-year period, subject to a lightweight annual renewal procedure based on progress reporting, which period could include a year's preparatory activities before the actual course begins to run. Balanced representation of different fields of study will be sought over the duration of the programme. The Community may provide financial support for Erasmus Mundus masters courses and funding would be subject to the annual renewal procedure.ACTION 2: SCHOLARSHIPS1. The Community will establish a single, global scholarship scheme targeted at the third-country graduate students and scholars.(a) The Community may provide financial support to third-country students who have been admitted, through a competitive process, to Erasmus Mundus masters courses.(b) The Community may provide financial support to third-country scholars visiting the Erasmus Mundus masters courses, with a view to carrying out teaching and research assignments and scholarly work in the institutions participating in Erasmus Mundus masters courses.2. Scholarships will be open to third-country graduate students and scholars as defined in Article 2, without any precondition for participation other than the existence of relations between the European Union and the country of origin of the students and scholars in question.3. The Commission shall take steps to ensure that no student or scholar receives financial support for the same purpose under more than one Community programme.ACTION 3: PARTNERSHIPS WITH THIRD-COUNTRY HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS1. The Community may support structured relations between Erasmus Mundus masters courses and third-country higher education institutions. While having regard to the overarching criteria of quality, a varied geographical distribution among the third-country institutions participating in the programme should also be taken into consideration. Partnerships will provide the framework for outgoing mobility of European Union students and scholars involved in the Erasmus Mundus masters courses.2. Partnerships will:- involve an Erasmus Mundus masters course and at least one higher education institution from a third country,- be supported for periods of up to three years,- provide a framework for outgoing mobility for students enrolled in the Erasmus Mundus masters courses and the courses' teachers; eligible students and scholars must be citizens of the European Union or third-country nationals who had been legal residents in the European Union for at least three years (and for purposes other than study) before the start of the outgoing mobility,- ensure recognition of study periods at the host (i.e., non-European) institution.3. Partnership project activities may also include:- teaching assignments at a partner institution supporting the project's curriculum development,- exchanges of teachers, trainers, administrators, and other relevant specialists,- development and dissemination of new methodologies in higher education, including the use of information and communication technologies, e-learning, and open and distance learning,- development of cooperation schemes with third-country higher education institutions with a view to offering a course in the country in question.ACTION 4: ENHANCING ATTRACTIVENESS1. Through this action, the Community may support activities aimed at enhancing the profile and visibility of, and accessibility to, European education. The Community shall also support complementary activities that contribute to the objectives of the programme including activities dealing with the international dimension of quality assurance, credit recognition, recognition of European qualifications abroad and mutual recognition of qualifications with third countries, curriculum development and mobility.2. Eligible institutions may include public or private organisations active in the field of higher education domestically or at international level. Activities shall be conducted within networks involving a minimum of three organisations from three different Member States and may involve organisations from third countries. Activities (which may include seminars, conferences, workshops, development of ICT tools, production of material for publication, etc.) may take place in the Member States or in third countries.3. Promotional activities shall seek to establish links between higher education and research, and exploit whenever possible potential synergies.4. Through this action the Community may support international thematic networks to deal with these issues.5. The Community may support as appropriate pilot projects with third countries with a view to developing further cooperation in the field of higher education with the countries in question.6. The Community shall support an alumni association of all students (third-country and Europeans) graduating from Erasmus Mundus masters courses.ACTION 5: TECHNICAL SUPPORT MEASURESIn carrying out the programme, the Commission may have recourse to experts, to an executive agency, to existing competent agencies in Member States and, if necessary, to other forms of technical assistance, the financing of which may be provided from within the overall financial framework of the programme.SELECTION PROCEDURESThe selection procedures will be laid down as provided for in Article 7(1). These procedures should respect the following provisions:(a) the selection of proposals under action 1 and under action 3 shall be carried out by a selection board presided over by a person whom it elects, composed of personalities of high standing from the academic world who are representative of the diversity of higher education in the European Union. The selection board shall ensure that Erasmus Mundus masters courses and partnerships correspond to the highest academic quality;(b) each Erasmus Mundus masters course will be allocated a specific number of grants under action 2. The selection of third-country students will be carried out by the institutions participating in the Erasmus Mundus masters courses. Selection procedures shall provide for a clearing mechanism at European level, in order to prevent serious imbalances across fields of study and students' and scholars' regions of provenance and Member State of destination;(c) proposals under action 4 will be selected by the Commission;(d) selection procedures shall involve consultation with the structures designated in accordance with Article 6(2)(b).


title: 2005/720/EC: Council Decision of 20 September 2005 on the conclusion of the Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Tunisia, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union

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               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 278/1

      COUNCIL DECISION

   of 20 September 2005
   on the conclusion of the Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Tunisia, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union
   (2005/720/EC)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 310 in conjunction with the second sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) and the second subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,
   Having regard to the 2003 Act of Accession and in particular Article 6(2) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
   Having regard to the assent of the European Parliament (1),
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Tunisia, of the other part, was signed on behalf of the European Community and its Member States on 8 June 2005.

               (2)

               The Protocol should be approved,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Sole Article
   The Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Tunisia, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union, is hereby approved on behalf of the European Community and its Member States.
   The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision (2).

      Done at Brussels, 20 September 2005.

            For the Council

            The President

         M. BECKETT

      (1)  Assent delivered on 6 September 2005 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

      (2)  See page 2 of this Official Journal.


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84/130/EEC: Council Decision of 28 February 1984 concerning a European programme for research and development in information technologies (ESPRIT)

Official Journal L 067 , 09/03/1984 P. 0054 - 0059 Spanish special edition: Chapter 16 Volume 1 P. 0185  Portuguese special edition Chapter 16 Volume 1 P. 0185

*****COUNCIL  DECISION  of 28 February 1984  concerning a European programme for research and development in information technologies (ESPRIT)  (84/130/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 235 thereof,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),  Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),  Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),  Whereas the Community has as its task, by establishing a common market and progressively approximating the economic policies of Member States, to promote throughout the Community a harmonious development of economic activity and closer relations between the States belonging to it;  Whereas the Council adopted a resolution on data processing on 15 July 1974 (4);  Whereas the Heads of State or of Government, meeting in Strasbourg on 21 and 22 June 1979, declared that the dynamic complex of information industries, based on the new electronic technologies, offered a major source of economic growth and social development;  Whereas the Commission has proposed to the Council a scientific and technical strategy and a framework programme for the period 1984 to 1987;  Whereas the proposed framework programme calls for an action programme of research and development in information technology;  Whereas the Council has adopted, by Decision 82/878/EEC (5), a series of pilot projects in the field of information technology;  Whereas the response of industry, universities and research institutions to the pilot projects phase has been of very high quality and shows a high degree of interest; whereas it would be necessary to provide adequate resources to assure continuity in the actions about to be launched, and to proceed to the implementation of a full-scale action programme;  Whereas a full-scale programme of research and development in information technology should have the broad goals indicated in the Annex hereto, but be capable of revision at various levels of detail to reflect changing industrial priorities;  Whereas this programme meets the absolute need for the constitution or consolidation of a specifically European industrial potential in the technologies concerned; whereas its beneficiaries must therefore be the undertakings, universities and research centres in the Community which are best suited to attain these objectives;  Whereas adequate dissemination of, and access to, results of projects of Community interest is essential to the pursuit of the aims of the Community;  Whereas it is necessary for the execution of the programme that the Commission be assisted by a consultative committee;  Whereas prospective continuity of actions is essential to the optimum planning and execution of cooperative research and development activities to preserve the strategic objectives of ESPRIT;  Whereas, since the Treaty has not made provision for specific powers for the adoption of this Decision, it is necessary to invoke Article 235 thereof,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Article 1  1. The ESPRIT programme of research and development for the European Economic Community in the field of information technologies, as described in the Annex, hereinafter referred to as 'the programme', is hereby adopted for a period of five years, as from 1 January 1984.  2. The programme shall comprise pre-competitive research and development projects (hereinafter referred to as 'the projects'), carried out by means of contracts, to be concluded with companies, including small and medium-sized undertakings, universities and other bodies established in the Community, and the coordination of research and development activities carried out under the programmes of the Member States and of the Community.  3. The projects shall as a rule be submitted in reply to an open invitation published in the Official Journal of the European Communities and involve the participation of at least two independent industrial partners not all established in the same Member State. Each contractor will be expected to bring a significant contribution to the project.  The contractors will be expected to bear a substantial proportion of the costs, 50 % of which may normally be borne by the Community.  In exceptional cases as specified in Article 6 (2), different conditions from those laid down in this paragraph may be adopted in accordance with the procedure in Article 7.  Article 2  The Community shall contribute to the performance of the programme within the limits of the appropriations entered to this end in the budget of the European Communities.  The overall amount of the appropriations estimated to be necessary for the Community's contribution to the performance of the programme shall be 750 000 000 ECU over five years, including expenditure on staff whose cost shall not exceed 4,5 % of the Community contribution.  Up to a maximum of 25 % of the Community's total contribution to new projects launched under this programme may for the first year be allocated to new projects which fall below the threshold referred to in the third indent of Article 6 (2). This percentage figure will be annually revised in the framework of the preparation of the annual work programme referred to in Article 3.  Article 3  1. The Commission shall see that the programme is properly performed and establish the appropriate implementation measures and infrastructures. In particular, it shall establish each year and update as required, in accordance with the procedures laid down in Article 7, a draft work programme defining the detailed objectives, the type of projects to be undertaken and the corresponding financial plans.  2. The work programme shall be adopted by decision of the Council acting by a qualified majority. To this end, the Commission shall submit the draft annual work programme to the Council in good time and not later than 31 October of each year.  3. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article and from Article 6 (2), the first work programme shall be adopted by the Council acting by a qualified majority on the basis of a draft submitted by the Commission.  Article 4  1. The Commission shall be assisted in the performance of the tasks referred to in Article 3 by a Committee.  The Committee, consisting of two representatives of each Member State, shall be set up by the Commission on the basis of nominations by the Member States.  Members of the Committee may be assisted by experts or advisers depending on the nature of the issue under consideration.  The Committee shall be chaired by a Commission representative.  2. The proceedings of the Committee shall be confidential.  3. The Committee shall adopt its own rules of procedure.  4. Secretarial services for the Committee shall be provided by the Commission. Article 5  With regard to coordination activities, the Member States and the Community shall exchange all appropriate information to which they have access and which they are free to disclose concerning research and development activities in the areas covered by this Decision, whether or not planned or carried out under their authority.  Information shall be exchanged in accordance with a procedure to be defined by the Commission after consulting the Committee, and will be treated as confidential at the supplier's request.  Article 6  1. The Commission may consult the Committee on any matter falling within the scope of this decision.  The Commission shall inform the Committee regularly in advance of projects falling below the threshold referred to in paragraph 2.  2. The Commission shall consult the Committee, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 7, on:  - the definition and updating of the draft work programme,  - any departure from the general rules laid down in Article 1 (3),  - the assessment of proposed projects as well as the Community's financial contribution to their execution when this contribution requires more than 5 000 000 ECU (in 1 January 1984 value).  Article 7  1. Where the procedure laid down in this Article is to be followed, the chairman shall refer the matter to the Committee, either on his own initiative or at the request of one of its members.  2. The Commission representative shall submit to the Committee a proposal for the measures to be taken. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the proposal within a period that may be decided by the chairman in the light of the urgency of the matter and which shall normally be one month and shall in no case exceed two months. The opinion shall be adopted by a qualified majority. Within the Committee, the votes of the Member States shall be weighted in accordance with Article 148 (2) of the Treaty. The chairman shall not vote.  3. Except for the annual work programme, which shall be adopted by the Council according to the procedures laid down in Article 3 (2), the Commission shall implement the measures where its proposal is in accordance with the opinion of the Committee. Where the proposal is not in accordance with the opinion, or where no such opinion is issued, the Commission shall forthwith submit to the Council a proposal in the form of a draft Decision. The Council shall act by a qualified majority.  If the Council has not acted within a period which shall normally be one month and shall in no case exceed two months from the date on which the matter was referred to it:  - the Commission proposal shall be deemed to be rejected if it concerns matters falling under the second indent of Article 6 (2),  - the Commission may take a decision corresponding to its proposal if it concerns matters falling under the third indent of Article 6 (2).  Article 8  1. The programme shall be reviewed in consultation with the Committee either after 30 months or as soon as 60 % of the amount has been committed, on the basis of a report drawn up by the Commission, which shall be forwarded to the Council and the European Parliament. This review will assess the initial results of the programme as compared with the stated objectives. On this basis the Commission will, where appropriate, make suggestions. These suggestions will be examined in conjunction with the 1987 work programme and the Council will take decisions thereon in accordance with the same procedure.  2. At the end of the five-year period of the programme, the Commission, after consulting the Committee, shall send the Member States and the European Parliament a report on the performance and results of the programme.  Done at Brussels, 28 February 1984.  For the Council  The President  L. FABIUS  (1) OJ No C 321, 26. 11. 1983, p. 1.  (2) OJ No C 307, 14. 11. 1983, p. 127.  (3) OJ No C 341, 19. 12. 1983, p. 33.  (4) OJ No C 86, 20. 7. 1974, p. 37.  (5) OJ No L 369, 29. 12. 1982, p. 37.  ANNEX  AREAS OF ACTIVITY  The programme contains areas of research and development activity and infrastructure actions.  The envisaged areas of research and development activity include:  1. Advanced microelectronics capability  The main objective is to provide the technological capability to design, manufacture and test very high-speed and very large-scale integrated circuits (VLSICs), that will be needed in the next two decades.  A concurrent objective is to stimulate research and development on novel materials and devices for special applications. The activities to be pursued include:  - computer-aided design, manufacture and test for very large-scale integrated circuits (VLSICs),  - process steps for submicron feature sizes in silicon and other semiconductor materials, and their integration into complete technologies,  - computer controlled VLSIC fabrication and equipment for design, manufacture and test of VLSICs,  - techniques for interfacing ICs to their environment, including high-speed, high-density interconnect between chips,  - research into optical information processing and transmission, notably integrated opto-electronics, optical switching and storage,  - novel information and image display technologies,  - novel organic and inorganic materials for electronics and optical technologies,  - allowance for educational activities related to industrial research.  2. Software technologies  Software technology aims at providing the basic engineering, the methods and tools that are needed in the software development process, the management principles for information technology as well as the scientific knowledge underlying them, and aims to integrate them into a consistent technology. It is founded on traditional mathematics, economics and engineering practices.  Three complementary research approaches will have to be combined.  A. The first approach stresses the scientific foundations and covers such areas as formal mathematical techniques, taxonomy and metrics, including empirical techniques and modelling. This would entail essentially theoretical research work aimed at a better scientific understanding of the field with a view to establishing effective theories and methods for software development.  B. The second approach focuses on the software production process.  Work in this area would have to relate to all parts of the software life cycle and may address activities such as requirements analysis, specification, design, implementation, verification and validation, maintenance and enhancement. The full integration of methods and tools and phase-to-phase continuity will be of particular importance. Research and development activity in this area would mainly concentrate on methods and tools in software engineering and on their integration into complete systems for software production. The aim is the mastery of the technical production process of software goods.  C. The third approach is concerned with the software development process as an economic activity in its own right. It focuses on software as a product, investigating the mutual dependencies between commercial goals of an enterprise and the technical characteristics and performance requirements of the software product. It also addresses the problem of producing application-specific software, and the way in which the knowledge about the field of application may influence the tools and methods for software development. This would entail research and development in the economics of industrial software production.  The aim of this approach is to provide the techniques and criteria for organizing, managing and optimizing all elements of software application technology and the software industrial production process.  3. Advanced information processing (AIP)  The objective is to create an industrial exploitation basis for the transition from data processing to knowledge processing systems that is the key to the next computer generation.  Objectives include the provision of more user-friendly interfaces to non-expert users, intelligent sensors and utilization of VLSICS.  The main thrust of research and development will be in the following topics:  - information and knowledge engineering involving considerable basic research or expert systems, knowledge representation, inference and learning techniques,  - external interfaces, including signal analysis, signal synthesis, pattern recognition, signal understanding, human factors and human perception,  - information and knowledge storage, novel hardware technologies, advanced software techniques,  - computer architectures for AIP. Some of these will be radically different from the classic von-Neumann, and some will seek to exploit parallelism,  - design and system aspects, covering conventions, standards, specification, verification, design methods and general system methodology.  4. Office systems  The objective is to carry out research on the information systems that will support the wide range of non-routine tasks performed by humans in the office environment. The research and development activities to be pursued include:  - office system science, as prerequisite and support to the structural and functional analysis and description of office procedures, definition of standards and the design of office products and systems adapted to a variety of needs,  - office work-stations, document description languages, document creation and distribution, man/machine interfaces,  - office communication systems, including local area networks and their interconnection, integrated text-voice-image communication and value-added functions,  - office filing and retrieval systems that provide easy and reliable access to mixed-mode data files, supporting the high-level functions performed in the office, e.g. retrieval of 'knowledge', content- and structure-addressable data bases, office document languages,  - human factors, encompassing all aspects of the interactions between man and information handling systems and aspects of information handling systems as media of communication between people.  5. Computer integrated manufacture (CIM)  The objective is to establish the technology base for progressive introduction of IT (information technologies) to all phases of the manufacturing cycle leading ultimately to fully integrated production systems.  The main emphasis is placed on manufacturing elements as they are needed for discrete batch manufacturing, as this is technologically the most demanding problem.  The main thrust of the research and development will concentrate on:  - system architectures for CIM systems and the infrastructure required to support them,  - computer-aided design and engineering (CAD and CAE) systems,  - computer-aided manufacture, test and repair systems, - real-time control of machines and systems, including automated assembly, robots, numerically-controlled machine tools, and entire FMS's (flexible manufacturing systems),  - sub-systems and components, including real-time imaging and control systems, micro-electronic sub-systems, sensor systems,  - demonstration models of CIM sub-systems leading to complete CIM demonstrators for experiments in real-live situations.  In all areas, AIP concepts and developments will be exploited where appropriate.  6. Infrastructure actions  The infrastructure actions consist of a number of specific measures aimed at establishing the conditions required for successful execution of cooperative research and development on a Community level and for drawing the maximum benefit from ESPRIT as a whole.  These infrastructure activities include in particular:  - coordination of Community and Member States' research and development programmes, acquisition of information, both within the ESPRIT programme and from the world at large, and its appropriate dissemination,  - coordination and documentation of standards within the ESPRIT programme and their relationship with national and international standards,  - an information exchange system (IES) to ensure ease of communication to serve the good technical execution of research and development projects as well as their management and the appropriate dissemination of their results. Progressive implementation and upgrading would have to enable direct computer communication and distributed software development.


title: 2005/229/EC: Political and Security Committee Decision EUPM/1/2005 of 4 March 2005 on the setting-up of the Committee of Contributors for the European Union Police Mission (EUPM) in Bosnia and Herzegovina

text:
               18.3.2005

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 72/23

      POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION EUPM/1/2005
   of 4 March 2005
   on the setting-up of the Committee of Contributors for the European Union Police Mission (EUPM) in Bosnia and Herzegovina
   (2005/229/EC)
   THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 25, third paragraph, thereof,
   Having regard to Council Joint Action 2002/210/CFSP of 11 March 2002 on the European Union Police Mission (EUPM) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (1), and in particular Article 8(4) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Under Article 8(4) of Joint Action 2002/210/CFSP, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to take the relevant decisions on the setting up of a Committee of Contributors for the European Union Police Mission (EUPM) in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

               (2)

               The European Council Conclusions of Göteborg of 15 and 16 June 2001 established guiding principles and modalities for third States’ contributions to Police Missions. The Council approved ‘Consultations and modalities for the contribution of non-EU States to EU civilian crisis management operations’ on 10 December 2002 (2), which further developed the arrangements for the participation of third States in civilian crisis management operations, including the setting-up of a Committee of Contributors.

               (3)

               The Committee of Contributors will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the mission; the Committee will be the main forum for discussing all problems relating to the day-to-day management of the mission; the Political and Security Committee, which exercises the political control and strategic direction of the mission, will take account of the views expressed by the Committee of Contributors,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   Establishment
   A Committee of Contributors for the European Union Police Mission (EUPM) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (hereafter called the CoC) is hereby established.
   Article 2
   Functions
   1.   The CoC may express views, which will be taken into account by the Political and Security Committee, which exercises the political control and the strategic direction of the mission.
   2.   The terms of reference of the CoC are laid down in the ‘Consultations and modalities for the contribution of non-EU States to EU civilian crisis management operations’.
   Article 3
   Composition
   1.   All EU Member States are entitled to be present at the CoC discussions but only contributing States will take part in the day-to-day management of the mission. Representatives of the third States participating in the mission may attend CoC meetings. A representative of the European Commission may also attend CoC meetings.
   2.   The CoC will receive regular information from the Police Head of Mission.
   Article 4
   Chair
   For this mission, in conformity with the abovementioned document on Consultations and Modalities, the CoC will be chaired by a representative of the Secretary-General/High Representative, in close consultation with the Presidency.
   Article 5
   Meetings
   1.   The CoC shall be convened by the Chair on a regular basis. Where circumstances require, emergency meetings may be convened on the Chair’s initiative, or at the request of a representative of a participating State.
   2.   The Chair shall circulate in advance a provisional agenda and documents relating to the meeting. The Chairman shall be responsible for conveying the outcome of the Committee’s discussions to the Political and Security Committee.
   Article 6
   Confidentiality
   1.   The Council Security Regulations shall apply to the meetings and proceedings of the CoC. In particular, representatives in the CoC shall possess adequate security clearance.
   2.   The deliberations of the CoC shall be covered by the obligation of professional secrecy.
   Article 7
   Entry into force
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 4 March 2005.

            For the Political and Security Committee

            The Chairperson

         P. DUHR

      (1)  OJ L 70, 13.3.2002, p. 1. Joint Action as last amended by Joint Action 2005/143/CFSP (OJ L 48, 19.2.2005, p. 46).

      (2)  Document 15203/1/02 REV 1 of 13 December 2002.


title: Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/2217 of 8 December 2016 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

text:
               9.12.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 334/35

         COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2016/2217
   of 8 December 2016
   amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 31(2) thereof,
   Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 of 27 May 2016 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and repealing Decision 2013/183/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 33 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 27 May 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/849.

               (2)

               On 30 November 2016, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2321(2016), adding 11 persons and 10 entities to the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures.

               (3)

               The entries for one person and three entities in Annex II should be deleted as they have been listed in Annex I to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849.

               (4)

               Annex I and Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 should therefore be amended accordingly,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Annex I and Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 are hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 8 December 2016.

            For the Council

            The President

         M. LAJČÁK

      (1)  OJ L 141, 28.5.2016, p. 79.

      ANNEX
      The persons and entities listed below shall be added to the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures set out in Annex I to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849.
      A.   Persons

                  Name

                  Alias

                  Date of birth

                  Date of UN designation

                  Statement of Reasons

                  29.

                  Pak Chun Il

                  Passport: 563410091;
                  DOB: 28.7.1954;
                  Nationality: DPRK

                  30.11.2016

                  Served as the DPRK Ambassador to Egypt and provides support to KOMID.

                  30.

                  Kim Song Chol

                  Kim Hak Song

                  Passport: 381420565, alt. Passport: 654120219;
                  DOB: 26.3.1968; alt 15.10.1970
                  Nationality: DPRK

                  30.11.2016

                  KOMID official that has conducted business in Sudan on behalf of KOMID's interests.

                  31.

                  Son Jong Hyok

                  Son Min

                  DOB: 20.5.1980;
                  Nationality: DPRK

                  30.11.2016

                  Son Jong Hyok is a KOMID official that has conducted business in Sudan on behalf of KOMID's interests.

                  32.

                  Kim Se Gon

                  Passport: PD472310104;
                  DOB: 13.11.1969
                  Nationality: DPRK

                  30.11.2016

                  Works on behalf of the Ministry of Atomic Energy Industry.

                  33.

                  Ri Won Ho

                  Passport: 381310014;
                  DOB: 17.7.1964;
                  Nationality: DPRK.

                  30.11.2016

                  DPRK Ministry of State Security Official stationed in Syria supporting KOMID.

                  34.

                  Jo Yong Chol

                  Cho Yong Chol

                  DOB: 30.9.1973;
                  Nationality: DPRK.

                  30.11.2016

                  DPRK Ministry of State Security Official stationed in Syria supporting KOMID.

                  35.

                  Kim Chol Sam

                  DOB: 11.3.1971;
                  Nationality: DPRK.

                  30.11.2016

                  Representative for Daedong Credit Bank (DCB), who has been involved in managing transactions on behalf of DCB Finance Limited. As an overseas-based representative of DCB, it is suspected that Kim Chol Sam has facilitated transactions worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and likely managed millions of dollars in DPRK-related accounts with potential links to nuclear/missile programmes.

                  36.

                  Kim Sok Chol

                  Passport: 472310082;
                  DOB: 8.5.1955;
                  Nationality: DPRK.

                  30.11.2016

                  Acted as the DPRK Ambassador to Myanmar and he operates as a KOMID facilitator. He was paid by KOMID for his assistance and arranges meetings on behalf of KOMID, including a meeting between KOMID and Myanmar's defence-related persons to discuss financial matters.

                  37.

                  Chang Chang Ha

                  Jang Chang Ha

                  DOB: 10.1.1964;
                  Nationality: DPRK.

                  30.11.2016

                  President of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences (SANS).

                  38.

                  Cho Chun Ryong

                  Jo Chun Ryong

                  DOB: 4.4.1960;
                  Nationality: DPRK.

                  30.11.2016

                  Chairman of the Second Economic Committee (SEC).

                  39.

                  Son Mun San

                  DOB: 23.1.1951;
                  Nationality: DPRK.

                  30.11.2016

                  Director-General of the External Affairs Bureau of the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE).

            B.   Entities

                  Name

                  Alias

                  Location

                  Date of UN designation

                  Other information

                  33.

                  Korea United Development Bank

                  Pyongyang, North Korea; SWIFT/BIC: KUDBKPPY

                  30.11.2016

                  Operates in the financial services industry of the DPRK economy.

                  34.

                  Ilsim International Bank

                  Pyongyang, DPRK; SWIFT: ILSIKPPY

                  30.11.2016

                  Is affiliated with the DPRK military and has a close relationship with Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation (KKBC). Has attempted to evade United Nations sanctions.

                  35.

                  Korea Daesong Bank

                  Choson Taesong Unhaeng; Taesong Bank

                  Segori-dong, Gyongheung St. Potonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK; SWIFT/BIC: KDBKKPPY

                  30.11.2016

                  Is owned and controlled by Office 39 of the Korea Workers' Party.

                  36.

                  Singwang Economics and Trading General Corporation

                  DPRK

                  30.11.2016

                  Is a DPRK firm for trading in coal. DPRK generates a significant share of the money for its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes by mining natural resources and selling those resources abroad.

                  37.

                  Korea Foreign Technical Trade Center

                  DPRK

                  30.11.2016

                  Is a DPRK firm trading in coal. DPRK generates a significant share of the funds needed to finance its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes by mining natural resources and selling those resources abroad.

                  38.

                  Korea Pugang Trading Corporation

                  Rakwon-dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK

                  30.11.2016

                  Is owned by the Korea Ryonbong General Corporation, DPRK's defence conglomerate, specialising in acquisition for DPRK defence industries and support to Pyongyang's military-related sales.

                  39.

                  Korea International Chemical Joint Venture Company

                  Choson International Chemicals Joint Operation Company; Chosun International Chemicals Joint Operation Company: International Chemical Joint Venture Company

                  Hamhung, South Hamgyong Province, DPRK; Man gyongdae-kuyok, Pyongyang, DPRK; Mangyungdae-gu, Pyongyang, DPRK

                  30.11.2016

                  Is a subsidiary of Korea Ryonbong General Corporation — DPRK's defence conglomerate specialising in acquisition for DPRK defence industries and support to Pyongyang's military-related sales — and has engaged in proliferation-related transactions.

                  40.

                  DCB Finance Limited

                  Akara Building, 24 de Castro Street, Wickhams Cay I, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands; Dalian, China

                  30.11.2016

                  Is a front company for Daedong Credit Bank (DCB), a listed entity.

                  41.

                  Korea Taesong Trading Company

                  Pyongyang, DPRK

                  30.11.2016

                  Has acted on behalf of KOMID in dealings with Syria.

                  42.

                  Korea Daesong General Trading Corporation

                  Daesong Trading; Daesong Trading Company; Korea Daesong Trading Company; Korea Daesong Trading Corporation

                  Pulgan Gori Dong 1, Potonggang District, Pyongyang City, DPRK

                  30.11.2016

                  Is affiliated with Office 39 through minerals (gold) exports, metals, machinery, agricultural products, ginseng, jewelry, and light industry products.

            The person and entities listed below shall be deleted from the list set out in Annex II to Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/849.
      I.   Persons and entities responsible the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes, or person acting on their behalf or at their direction, or entities owned or controlled by them.

      A.   Persons

                  16.

                  Jo Chun Ryong

            B.   Entities

                  2.

                  Korea Taesong Trading Company

            II.   Persons and entities providing financial services that could contribute to the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

      B.   Entities

                  1.

                  Korea Daesong Bank

                  2.

                  Korea Daesong General Trading Corporation


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85/196/EEC: Council Decision of 12 March 1985 concerning a multiannual research and development programme of the European Economic Community in the fields of basic technological research and the applications of new technologies (Brite) (1985 to 1988)

Official Journal L 083 , 25/03/1985 P. 0008 - 0012 Spanish special edition: Chapter 16 Volume 1 P. 0237  Portuguese special edition Chapter 16 Volume 1 P. 0237

+++++( 1 ) OJ NO C 230 , 27 . 8 . 1983 , P . 3 .  ( 2 ) OJ NO C 342 , 19 . 12 . 1983 , P . 161 .  ( 3 ) OJ NO C 358 , 31 . 12 . 1983 , P . 1 .  ( 4 ) OJ NO L 177 , 4 . 7 . 1984 , P . 25 .  COUNCIL DECISION OF 12 MARCH 1985 CONCERNING A MULTIANNUAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME OF THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY IN THE FIELDS OF BASIC TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND THE APPLICATIONS OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES ( BRITE ) ( 1985 TO 1988 ) ( 85/196/EEC )  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY , AND IN PARTICULAR ARTICLE 235 THEREOF ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE PROPOSAL FROM THE COMMISSION ( 1 ) ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE OPINION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT ( 2 ) ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE OPINION OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE ( 3 ) ,  WHEREAS ARTICLE 2 OF THE TREATY ASSIGNS TO THE COMMUNITY THE TASK OF INTER ALIA PROMOTING THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY A HARMONIOUS DEVELOPMENT OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES , A CONTINUOUS AND BALANCED EXPANSION AND AN ACCELERATED RAISING OF THE STANDARD OF LIVING ;  WHEREAS RESEARCH INTO THE APPLICATIONS OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES CONTRIBUTES TO THE ATTAINMENT OF THESE OBJECTIVES ;  WHEREAS PROMOTION OF EUROPEAN INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS IS ONE OF THE MAJOR GOALS OF THE FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME ;  WHEREAS A GROUPING OF INDIRECT AND CONCERTED ACTIONS IN THE FIELD OF BASIC TECHNOLOGY WOULD CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS THIS OBJECTIVE ;  WHEREAS THE RESEARCH ACTION PROGRAMME ON INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES INCLUDES A NUMBER OF RESEARCH PROGRAMMES OF VALUE TO EUROPEAN INDUSTRY BUT DOES NOT YET INCLUDE A PROGRAMME OF MULTISECTORAL , MULTIDISCIPLINARY BASIC TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH ;  WHEREAS , IN ORDER TO SECURE THE FULL ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES OF THE COMMON MARKET , IT IS NECESSARY TO ENCOURAGE THE APPLICATION OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES MORE WIDELY THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY ; WHEREAS IT IS LIKEWISE NECESSARY TO BRING TOGETHER TECHNOLOGIES FROM A VARIETY OF MANUFACTURING ORIGINS FOR THE BENEFIT OF SPECIFIC INDUSTRIAL SECTORS ; WHEREAS IT IS NECESSARY TO ENCOURAGE THE APPLICATIONS OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN A WAY WHICH WILL ESPECIALLY BENEFIT SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES ;  WHEREAS THE RESEARCH ACTION PROGRAMME ON INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES INCLUDES A NUMBER OF RESEARCH PROGRAMMES OF VALUE TO EUROPEAN INDUSTRY BUT DOES NOT YET INCLUDE A PROGRAMME BRINGING TOGETHER TECHNOLOGIES FROM A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT ORIGINS FOR THE BENEFIT OF SPECIFIC INDUSTRIAL SECTORS ;  WHEREAS THIS PROGRAMME MEETS THE ABSOLUTE NEED FOR THE CONSTITUTION OR CONSOLIDATION OF A SPECIFICALLY EUROPEAN INDUSTRIAL POTENTIAL IN THE TECHNOLOGIES CONCERNED , AND WHEREAS ITS BENEFICIARIES MUST THEREFORE BE THE UNDERTAKINGS , UNIVERSITIES AND RESEARCH CENTRES IN THE COMMUNITY WHICH ARE IN THE BEST POSITION TO ATTAIN THESE OBJECTIVES ;  WHEREAS IT IS NECESSARY TO INVOLVE SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES ( SMES ) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT POSSIBLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES ;  WHEREAS THE TREATY DOES NOT PROVIDE THE SPECIFIC POWERS NECESSARY FOR THE ADOPTION OF THIS DECISION ;  WHEREAS THE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL RESEARCH COMMITTEE ( CREST ) HAS EXPRESSED ITS OPINION ,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :  ARTICLE 1  1 . A MULTIANNUAL PROGRAMME OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY IN THE FIELDS OF BASIC TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND THE APPLICATIONS OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES ( BRITE ) , AS DESCRIBED IN THE ANNEX , IS HEREBY ADOPTED FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR YEARS AS FROM 1 JANUARY 1985 .  2 . THE PROGRAMME SHALL INCLUDE WORK CARRIED OUT AS CONTRACT RESEARCH AND AS CONCERTED ACTION .  PARTICIPANTS MAY BE INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS , RESEARCH INSTITUTES AND UNIVERSITIES ESTABLISHED IN THE COMMUNITY .  NORMALLY , RESEARCH INSTITUTES AND UNIVERSITIES SHOULD PARTICIPATE IN A GROUP TOGETHER WITH AN INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION AND PROJECTS SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT BY PARTICIPANTS FROM MORE THAN ONE MEMBER STATE .  AS A GENERAL RULE , THE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION WILL NOT EXCEED 50 % , THE REMAINDER TO BE PROVIDED BY THE INDUSTRIAL PARTICIPANTS .  THE CONCERTED ACTIONS CONSIST OF THE COORDINATION AT COMMUNITY LEVEL OF RESEARCH ACTIVITIES WHICH ALREADY FORM AN INTEGRAL PART OF EXISTING RESEARCH PROGRAMMES IN THE MEMBER STATES AND , WHERE APPLICABLE , OF THE COMMUNITY .  ARTICLE 2  THE FUNDS ESTIMATED AS NECESSARY FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE PROGRAMME ( 1985 TO 1988 ) AMOUNT TO 125 MILLION ECU ( INCLUDING EXPENDITURE ON A STAFF OF 25 ) , OF WHICH 20 % IS ESTIMATED AS NECESSARY FOR THE EXECUTION OF SUBPROGRAMME II CONTAINED IN THE ANNEX .  ARTICLE 3  DURING THE SECOND YEAR THE PROGRAMME SHALL BE REVIEWED . THE RESULT OF THIS REVIEW SHALL BE COMMUNICATED TO THE COUNCIL AND THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT . THIS REVIEW MAY LEAD TO THE SUBMISSION BY THE COMMISSION OF A PROPOSAL FOR A REVISION OF THE PROGRAMME IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROPRIATE PROCEDURES .  ARTICLE 4  THE COMMISSION SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE PROGRAMME WITH REGARD TO THE CONTRACT RESEARCH AND SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COORDINATION WITH REGARD TO CONCERTED ACTIONS .  IT SHALL DECIDE , IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE PROGRAMME , ON THE DETAILED IMPLEMENTATION , PARTICULARLY CONCERNING THE BREAKDOWN OF THE WORK BETWEEN CONTRACT RESEARCH AND CONCERTED ACTIONS , AND THE LAUNCHING OF CONCERTED ACTIONS .  ARTICLE 5  THE COMMISSION WILL BE ASSISTED IN ITS FUNCTION OF PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT BY THE MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE ( CGC ) ( INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY ) CREATED BY DECISION 84/338/EURATOM , ECSC , EEC ( 4 ) .  ARTICLE 6  WITH REGARD TO CONCERTED ACTIONS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH A PROCEDURE TO BE LAID DOWN BY THE COMMISSION , AFTER CONSULTING THE CGC , THE PARTICIPATING MEMBER STATES AND THE COMMUNITY SHALL EXCHANGE ALL APPROPRIATE INFORMATION TO WHICH THEY HAVE ACCESS AND WHICH THEY ARE FREE TO DISCLOSE CONCERNING R AND D ACTIVITIES COVERED BY THIS DECISION WHETHER OR NOT PLANNED OR CARRIED OUT UNDER THEIR AUTHORITY .  ANY INFORMATION SHALL BE TREATED AS CONFIDENTIAL IF SO REQUESTED BY THE MEMBER STATE WHICH PROVIDES IT .  DONE AT BRUSSELS , 12 MARCH 1985 .  FOR THE COUNCIL  THE PRESIDENT  F . M . PANDOLFI  ANNEX  BASIC TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND THE APPLICATION OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES ( BRITE ) PROGRAMME ( 1985 TO 1988 )  THE OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME ARE AS FOLLOWS :  I . PRECOMPETITIVE BASIC TECHNOLOGICAL R AND D IN :  1 . RELIABILITY , WEAR AND DETERIORATION  INCLUDING IN PARTICULAR :  ( A ) METHODS FOR INITIAL SERVICE LIFE AND RESIDUAL LIFE PREDICTION AND THE ASSESSMENT OF DEFECTS IN MATERIALS , COMPONENTS AND ASSEMBLIES ;  ( B ) THE TRIBOLOGICAL , WEAR AND EROSION PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS , COMPONENTS AND ASSEMBLIES IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS , INCLUDING THOSE RESULTING FROM PARTICULARLY HIGH STRESSES ;  ( C ) FRACTURE MECHANICS , INCLUDING UNSTABLE FRACTURE , FATIGUE , CREEP AND CORROSION EFFECTS , WITH A VIEW TO IMPROVING THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOUR AND THE PREDICTABLE LIFE OF MATERIALS , COMPONENTS AND ASSEMBLIES ;  ( D ) MECHANISMS OF CORROSION AND CORROSION PROTECTION IN AGGRESSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS INCLUDING BIOLOGICAL ACTION ;  ( E ) SURFACE TREATMENT AND PROTECTIVE COATING TECHNOLOGY TO MODIFY THE PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS , COMPONENTS AND ASSEMBLIES , INCLUDING SCALING-UP OF PROCESSES ALREADY AVAILABLE ON A LABORATORY SCALE , SURFACE PROPERTIES AND PHENOMENA AT INTERFACES .  2 . LASER TECHNOLOGY AND ITS APPLICATION AND OTHER NEW METHODS OF METAL SHAPING AND FORMING  INCLUDING IN PARTICULAR :  ( A ) HIGH-POWER LASERS FOR MATERIALS PROCESSING , INCLUDING THE INTERACTION OF LASER BEAMS WITH MATERIALS AND SAFETY AND WORK PROCEDURES INVOLVED IN THE INDUSTRIAL USE OF LASERS ;  ( B ) NEAR-NET-SHAPE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY , IN PARTICULAR POWDER METALLURGY .  3 . JOINING TECHNIQUES  INCLUDING IN PARTICULAR :  ( A ) NEW AND IMPROVED WELDING TECHNIQUES , INCLUDING ELECTRON BEAM , DIFFUSION AND FRICTION WELDING AND LOW-COST AUTOMATED WELDING , INCLUDING SENSORS AND ADAPTIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS ;  ( B ) NEW OR IMPROVED ADHESIVE , SOLDERING AND BRAZING TECHNIQUES AND THEIR ADAPTATION FOR USE IN MASS PRODUCTION . JOINING OF NEW AND DISSIMILAR MATERIALS .  4 . NEW TESTING METHODS INCLUDING NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING , ON-LINE TESTING AND COMPUTER-AIDED TESTING  INCLUDING IN PARTICULAR :  ( A ) TESTING TECHNIQUES FOR THE MEASUREMENT , DETECTION AND PRESENTATION OF DEFECTS , STRESSES AND DETERIORATION PROCESSES , INCLUDING CORROSION , WEAR , FRACTURE AND CRACK-INITIATING PROCESSES , AND BIOLOGICALLY INDUCED DAMAGE , METHODS FOR USE UNDER SERVICE STRESSES AND THEIR SIMULATION ;  ( B ) COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TO TESTING TECHNIQUES AND SYSTEMS , PARTICULARLY WITH A VIEW TO USE IN MANUFACTURING PROCESSES .  5 . CAD/CAM AND MATHEMATICAL MODELS  INCLUDING IN PARTICULAR :  ( A ) CAD/CAM TECHNIQUES FOR INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES EXPLOITING WORK ON ARCHITECTURES AND ALGORITHMS CARRIED OUT ELSEWHERE INCLUDING ESPRIT AND RELATED TO SPECIFIC MANUFACTURING PROCESSES AND INCLUDING LOW-COST TECHNIQUES SUITABLE FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES ( SMES ) ;  ( B ) MATHEMATICAL MODELLING OF PRODUCTION PROCESSES AND PHENOMENA INCLUDING MODELLING RELATED TO FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS SUITABLE FOR SMES .  6 . NEW MATERIALS , IN PARTICULAR POLYMERS , COMPOSITES AND OTHER NEW MATERIALS WITH SPECIAL PROPERTIES  INCLUDING IN PARTICULAR :  ( A ) POLYMERS AND COMPOSITES WITH SPECIAL AND IMPROVED PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND STABILITY FOR WIDER USE IN ENGINEERING , MEDICAL AND AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS ;  ( B ) NEW PRODUCTION AND CONVERSION TECHNIQUES FOR POLYMERS AND COMPOSITES ;  ( C ) NEW MATERIALS WITH SPECIAL ELECTRICAL , MAGNETIC AND OPTO-ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES .  7 . MEMBRANE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND PROBLEMS IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY  INCLUDING IN PARTICULAR :  ( A ) SEPARATION BY MEMBRANE PROCESSES OF BOTH GASEOUS AND LIQUID MIXTURES INCLUDING REVERSE OSMOSIS , ULTRAFILTRATION , MICROFILTRATION , DIALYSIS AND PERVAPORATION ;  ( B ) NEW MEMBRANE MATERIALS INCLUDING CERAMIC MATERIALS ;  ( C ) ELECTROLYSIS TECHNOLOGY , IN PARTICULAR FUSED SALT ELECTROLYSIS , IRREVERSIBLE PHENOMENA OF ANODIC SYSTEMS AND THE USE OF MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY IN ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEMS .  8 . CATALYSIS AND PARTICLE TECHNOLOGY  INCLUDING IN PARTICULAR :  ( A ) ZEOLITES AS CATALYSTS IN ORGANIC CHEMICALS SYNTHESIS , INCLUDING THEIR PRODUCTION , CHARACTERIZATION AND SHAPING AND APPLICATION IN SHAPE-SELECTIVE CATALYSIS ;  ( B ) HOMOGENEOUS CATALYSIS , IN PARTICULAR FOR OXIDATION REACTIONS OF POTENTIAL INDUSTRIAL INTEREST ;  ( C ) CATALYTIC PURIFICATION OF INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENTS , INCLUDING SO2 AND NOX DISPOSAL ;  ( D ) PARTICLE TECHNOLOGY , IN PARTICULAR PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE MANUFACTURE OF PARTICLES , PARTICLE CONTAMINATION AND EQUIPMENT DESIGN .  II . PRECOMPETITIVE TECHNOLOGICAL R AND D , INCLUDING PILOT AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS , IN NEW PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES SUITABLE FOR PRODUCTS MADE FROM FLEXIBLE MATERIALS :  THE FOLLOWING ARE THE THREE MAIN RESEARCH AREAS INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAMME :  - THE AUTOMATED HANDLING OF FLEXIBLE MATERIALS AND ARTICLES MADE FROM THEM . THIS MAY INCLUDE RESEARCH INTO :  ( A ) THE AUTOMATED FEEDING AND EVACUATION OF AUTOMATIC SEWING MACHINES , FROM VARIOUS DELIVERY SYSTEMS , WITH ONE OR MORE PIECES OF FABRIC OR SUBASSEMBLIES BY ROBOTIC DEVICES , IN TWO OR THREE DIMENSIONS , WITH THE AID OF SENSORS , GRIPPERS , ETC . ;  ( B ) THE AUTOMATED TRANSPORT OF FABRIC PIECES , SUBASSEMBLIES AND FINISHED ARTICLES FROM ONE WORK STATION TO ANOTHER , INCLUDING ADAPTIVE CONTROL OF THE PRODUCTION PLAN . TRANSPORT MAY BE DONE BY MECHANICAL SYSTEMS OR BY REMOTE CONTROLLED OR PROGRAMMABLE TROLLEYS ;  ( C ) THE DEVELOPMENT OF SEQUENTIAL AUTOMATED SEWING UNITS .  - AUTOMATED JOINING OF FLEXIBLE MATERIALS AND THEIR ASSEMBLY INTO FINISHED PRODUCTS . THIS MAY INCLUDE RESEARCH INTO :  ( A ) THE EXTENSION OF EXISTING AUTOMATIC SEWING TECHNOLOGIES , WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO THREE-DIMENSIONAL SEWING AND THE MULTIPLE OPERATION OF MACHINES BY ONE OPERATOR ;  ( B ) MOVABLE SEWING HEADS EITHER ON CONVENTIONAL TYPE MACHINES OR AS A FLEXIBLE LIGHTWEIGHT SEWING HEAD ;  ( C ) NEW STITCH TECHNOLOGY , WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF SEWING FROM ONE SIDE OF THE WORK PIECE ONLY ;  ( D ) ALTERNATIVE JOINING TECHNIQUES TO SEWING ;  ( E ) TECHNOLOGIES TO INCREASE THE FLEXIBILITY OF AUTOMATIC SEWING MACHINES , FOR EXAMPLE BY INTERCHANGEABLE TOOLS ;  ( F ) MICROELECTRONIC CONTROL TECHNIQUES ( AND SOFTWARE ) MIGHT BE REQUIRED FOR EXTENDING AUTOMATED SEWING TECHNIQUES , ESPECIALLY IN THREE DIMENSIONS .  - THE INTEGRATION OF THE ABOVE TECHNOLOGIES TOGETHER WITH OTHERS LEADING TO FLEXIBLE SEQUENTIAL AUTOMATED MANUFACTURE , WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON THE NEED TO ACCOMMODATE MULTIPRODUCT MANUFACTURE AND FREQUENT MODEL CHANGES . THIS MAY INCLUDE RESEARCH INTO :  ( A ) ELEMENTS NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT A FULLY AUTOMATED SYSTEM OTHER THAN THOSE ALREADY COVERED ABOVE . SOME OF THESE COULD INVOLVE QUALITY CONTROL , FABRIC CONTROL , CUTTING AND FINISHING OPERATIONS . MORE THAN ONE POSSIBLE EVENTUAL SOLUTION CAN BE ENVISAGED AND IT IS IMPORTANT NOT ONLY THAT THE WORK CARRIED OUT FITS INTO ONE OR OTHER OF THE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS , BUT THAT EACH POSSIBLE SOLUTION IS EFFECTIVELY RESEARCHED ;  ( B ) THE AUTOMATIC CREATION OF MODELS IN THREE DIMENSIONS AND THE RESULTING TWO-DIMENSIONAL PATTERN , INCLUDING MODIFICATIONS TO THE MODEL ;  ( C ) THE DEVELOPMENT OF KNITTING TECHNOLOGY AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE CUTTING AND SEWING OF FABRIC ;  ( D ) THE AUTOMATIC MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION OF INDIVIDUAL PARTS , AND THE INTERPRETATION OF THE OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT ON THEM .


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86/70/EEC: Council Decision of 24 February 1986 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters concerning an interim extension of the Protocol annexed to the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Senegal and the European Economic Community on fishing off the coast of Senegal for the period 16 January to 30 April 1986

Official Journal L 075 , 20/03/1986 P. 0028

*****COUNCIL  DECISION  of 24 February 1986  on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters concerning an interim extension of the Protocol annexed to the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Senegal and the European Economic Community on fishing off the coast of Senegal for the period  16 January to 30 April 1986  (86/70/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Senegal and the European Economic Community on fishing off the coast of Senegal (1), as amended by the Agreement signed on 21 January 1982 (2), and by the Agreement signed on 20 November 1985 (3), and in particular the second paragraph of Article 17 thereof,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,  Whereas the Community and the Republic of Senegal have embarked upon negotiations, as provided for in the second paragraph of Article 17 of the Agreement, in order to determine the arrangements that will apply after 15 January 1986, when the Agreement signed on 20 November 1985 expires;  Whereas on 13 January 1986 the two parties agreed to extend the Protocol, amended in 1984 (4) and annexed to the Agreement, for an interim period from 16 January to 30 April 1986 pending the final result of these negotiations,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Article 1  The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters concerning an interim extension of the Protocol annexed to the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Senegal and the European Economic Community on fishing off the coast of Senegal for the period 16 January to 30 April 1986 is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.  The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.  Article 2  The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the persons empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the Community.  Done at Brussels, 24 February 1986.  For the Council  The President  G. BRAKS  (1) OJ No L 226, 29. 8. 1980, p. 17.  (2) OJ No L 234, 9. 8. 1982, p. 9.  (3) OJ No L 361, 31. 12. 1985, p. 87.  (4) OJ No L 37, 8. 2. 1984, p. 53.