title: Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1148 of 14 July 2015 amending Decision 2010/413/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Iran

text:
               14.7.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 186/2

         COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2015/1148
   of 14 July 2015
   amending Decision 2010/413/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Iran
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 26 July 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/413/CFSP (1) concerning restrictive measures against Iran.

               (2)

               On 24 November 2013, China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States, supported by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, reached an agreement with Iran on a Joint Plan of Action which sets out an approach towards reaching a long-term comprehensive solution to the Iranian nuclear issue. It was agreed that the process leading to this comprehensive solution would include, as a first step, initial mutually agreed measures to be taken by both sides for a duration of six months and renewable by mutual consent.

               (3)

               On 2 April 2015, China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States, supported by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, agreed the key parameters of a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran.

               (4)

               On 10 July 2015, by Decision (CFSP) 2015/1130 (2) the Council decided to extend the implementation of the measures of the Joint Plan of Action until 13 July 2015.

               (5)

               On 14 July 2015, China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States, supported by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, reached an agreement on a long-term comprehensive solution to the Iranian nuclear issue. The successful implementation of the JCPOA will ensure the exclusively peaceful nature of the Iranian nuclear programme and provide for the comprehensive lifting of all nuclear-related sanctions.

               (6)

               On 14 July 2015, China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States, supported by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, agreed with Iran to extend the implementation of the measures of the Joint Plan of Action to allow for the necessary arrangements and preparations for the implementation of the JCPOA.

               (7)

               The suspension of the Union restrictive measures specified in the Joint Plan of Action should therefore be extended until 14 January 2016. Relevant contracts would have to be executed within that date.

               (8)

               Decision 2010/413/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Article 26a of Decision 2010/413/CFSP is replaced by the following:

      ‘Article 26a
      1.   The prohibition set out in Article 3a(1) shall be suspended until 14 January 2016 insofar as it concerns the transport of Iranian crude oil.
      2.   The prohibition set out in Article 3a(2) shall be suspended until 14 January 2016 insofar as it concerns the provision of insurance and reinsurance, related to the import, purchase, or transport of Iranian crude oil.
      3.   The prohibition set out in Article 3b shall be suspended until 14 January 2016.
      4.   The prohibition set out in Article 4c shall be suspended until 14 January 2016 insofar as it concerns gold and precious metals.
      5.   Article 10(3)(a), (b) and (c) are replaced by the following points until 14 January 2016:

                  “(a)

                  transfers due on transactions regarding foodstuffs, healthcare, medical equipment, or for agricultural or humanitarian purposes below EUR 1 000 000, as well as transfers regarding personal remittances, below EUR 400 000, shall be carried out without any prior authorisation. The transfer shall be notified to the competent authority of the Member State concerned if above EUR 10 000;

                  (b)

                  transfers due on transactions regarding foodstuffs, healthcare, medical equipment, or for agricultural or humanitarian purposes above EUR 1 000 000, as well as transfers regarding personal remittances, above EUR 400 000, shall require the prior authorisation from the competent authority of the Member State concerned. The relevant Member State shall inform the other Member States of any authorisation granted;

                  (c)

                  any other transfer above EUR 100 000 shall require the prior authorisation from the competent authority of the Member State concerned. The relevant Member State shall inform the other Member States of any authorisation granted.”.

            6.   Article 10(4)(b) and (c) are replaced by the following points until 14 January 2016:

                  “(b)

                  any other transfer below EUR 400 000 shall be carried out without any prior authorisation. The transfer shall be notified to the competent authority of the Member State concerned if above EUR 10 000;

                  (c)

                  any other transfer above EUR 400 000 shall require the prior authorisation from the competent authority of the Member State concerned. The authorisation shall be deemed granted within four weeks unless the competent authority of the Member State concerned has objected within that time limit. The relevant Member State shall inform the other Member States of any authorisation rejected.”.

            7.   The prohibitions set out in Article 18b shall be suspended until 14 January 2016.
      8.   The prohibitions set out in Article 20(1)(b) and (c) and in Article 20(2) to the Ministry of Petroleum, listed in Annex II, shall be suspended until 14 January 2016, insofar as necessary for the execution, until 14 January 2016, of contracts for the import or purchase of Iranian petrochemical products.’.

   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, 14 July 2015.

            For the Council

            The President

         J. ASSELBORN

      (1)  Council Decision 2010/413/CFSP of 26 July 2010 concerning restrictive measures against Iran and repealing Common Position 2007/140/CFSP (OJ L 195, 27.7.2010, p. 39).

      (2)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1130 of 10 July 2015 amending Decision 2010/413/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Iran (OJ L 184, 11.7.2015, p. 18).


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Council Decision of 10 October 1994 appointing a member of the Advisory Committee on Medical Training

Official Journal C 294 , 22/10/1994 P. 0005 - 0005

COUNCIL DECISION of 10 October 1994 appointing a member of the Advisory Committee on Medical Training (94/C 294/03)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to Council Decision 75/364/EEC of 16 June 1975 setting up an Advisory Committee on Medical Training (1), and in particular Articles 3 and 4 thereof,Whereas, in its Decision of 25 July 1994 (2), the Council appointed Dr Joseph G. KIRKER a member of that Committee for the period ending 24 July 1997;Whereas the Irish Government nominated Dr J. S. PRICHARD to replace Dr Joseph G. KIRKER,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole Article Dr J. S. PRICHARD is hereby appointed a member of the Advisory Committee on Medical Training in place of Dr Joseph G. KIRKER for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which ends on 24 July 1997.Done at Luxembourg, 10 October 1994.For the CouncilThe PresidentTh. WAIGEL(1) OJ No L 167, 30. 6. 1975, p. 17.(2) OJ No C 221, 9. 8. 1994, p. 1.


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1999/415/ECSC: Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council of 17 June 1999 authorising the Commission to terminate the Agreement of 28 July 1956 on the setting of through international railway tariffs for the carriage of coal and steel in transit through Swiss territory

Official Journal L 159 , 25/06/1999 P. 0052 - 0052

DECISION OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCILof 17 June 1999authorising the Commission to terminate the Agreement of 28 July 1956 on the setting of through international railway tariffs for the carriage of coal and steel in transit through Swiss territory(1999/415/ECSC)THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 70 thereof, and to the Convention on the transitional provisions, and in particular Article 10, second and third paragraphs, point 2 thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 14 thereof,Having regard to the Agreement of 28 July 1956 on the setting of through international railway tariffs for the carriage of coal and steel in transit through Swiss territory(1), and in particular Article 11 thereof,(1) Whereas maintaining the Agreement no longer seems economically justified, given that the ECSC 9001 tariffs have been almost entirely replaced by customised contracts between clients and carriers; whereas rail transport rates are based on the rates dictated by other modes of transport, in particular road transport; whereas rail transport market forces and intermodal competition have removed the economic justification for the Agreement; whereas it should also be recalled that Swiss rail operators are not required to apply the ECSC 9001 tariff for transit transport;(2) Whereas termination of the Agreement by the ECSC Member States would have no economic consequences for Switzerland, since the Swiss railway companies do not apply the ECSC 9001 tariff for the transport of ECSC products in transit,HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The Commission, acting for the ECSC High Authority, is hereby authorised to terminate the Agreement of 28 July 1956 on the setting of through international railway tariffs for the carriage of coal and steel in transit through Swiss territory, and to inform the Member States, meeting within the Council, of this termination, on behalf of the representatives of the Governments of the ECSC Member States.Article 2This Decision shall enter into force on the day following its adoption.Done at Luxembourg, 17 June 1999.The PresidentF. MÜNTEFERING(1) OJ 17, 29.5.1957, p. 223.


title: 2010/350/: European Council Decision of 17 June 2010 on the examination by a conference of representatives of the governments of the Member States of the amendments to the Treaties proposed by the Spanish Government concerning the composition of the European Parliament and not to convene a Convention

text:
               26.6.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 160/5

         EUROPEAN COUNCIL DECISION
   of 17 June 2010
   on the examination by a conference of representatives of the governments of the Member States of the amendments to the Treaties proposed by the Spanish Government concerning the composition of the European Parliament and not to convene a Convention
   (2010/350/EU)
   THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 48(3) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal for amendments to the Treaties submitted to the Council by the Spanish Government on 4 December 2009 and submitted to the European Council by the Council on 7 December 2009,
   Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament not to convene a Convention (1),
   Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),
   After notification of the proposal to the national parliaments,
   Having regard to the opinion of the European Commission (3),
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 4 December 2009, following the conclusions of the European Council at its meetings on 11 and 12 December 2008 and on 18 and 19 June 2009, the Spanish Government submitted, in accordance with Article 48(2), first sentence, of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), a proposal for the amendment of the Treaties concerning the composition of the European Parliament.

               (2)

               On 7 December 2009, in accordance with Article 48(2), third sentence, of the TEU, the said proposal was submitted by the Council to the European Council. It was also notified to the national Parliaments.

               (3)

               At its meeting on 10 and 11 December 2009, the European Council decided, in accordance with Article 48(3), first subparagraph, of the TEU, to consult the European Parliament and the Commission on the proposed amendments. It also decided, in accordance with Article 48(3), second subparagraph, of the TEU, to request the consent of the European Parliament on its intention not to convene a Convention given that, in its view, this was not justified by the extent of the proposed amendments. Letters to those ends were sent by the President of the European Council on 18 December 2009.

               (4)

               On 6 May 2010, the European Parliament adopted a favourable opinion on the proposed amendments. It also gave its consent on the decision not to convene a Convention as this is not justified by the extent of the proposed amendments. On 28 April 2010, the Commission adopted a favourable opinion on the proposed amendments.

               (5)

               Therefore, it is appropriate that, in accordance with Article 48(3) of the TEU, the European Council decide that a conference of representatives of the governments of the Member States should examine the amendments proposed by the Spanish Government, define the terms of reference of the conference and decide not to convene a Convention,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The European Council hereby decides that a conference of representatives of the governments of the Member States shall examine the amendments to Article 2 of the Protocol on transitional provisions annexed to the Treaty on European Union, to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, regarding the composition of the European Parliament, as proposed by the Spanish Government on 4 December 2009, in the wording as annexed to this Decision, which will constitute the terms of reference of the said conference. In view of the extent of the proposed amendments, a Convention under Article 48(3) of the Treaty on European Union shall not be convened.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 17 June 2010.

            For the European Council

            The President

         H. VAN ROMPUY

      (1)  Consent of 6 May 2010 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

      (2)  Opinion of 6 May 2010 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

      (3)  Opinion of 28 April 2010 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

      ANNEX

         DRAFT
         PROTOCOL
         amending the Protocol on transitional provisions annexed to the Treaty on European Union, to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community
         THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM,
         THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA,
         THE CZECH REPUBLIC,
         THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK,
         THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY,
         THE REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA,
         IRELAND,
         THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC,
         THE KINGDOM OF SPAIN,
         THE FRENCH REPUBLIC,
         THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC,
         THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS,
         THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA,
         THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA,
         THE GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG,
         THE REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY,
         MALTA,
         THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS,
         THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA,
         THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND,
         THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC,
         ROMANIA,
         THE REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA,
         THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC,
         THE REPUBLIC OF FINLAND,
         THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN,
         THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND,
         HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS ‘THE HIGH CONTRACTING PARTIES’,
         WHEREAS, as the Treaty of Lisbon entered into force after the European Parliament elections on 4 to 7 June 2009, and as provided for in the declaration adopted by the European Council at its meeting on 11 and 12 December 2008 and in the political agreement reached by the European Council at its meeting on 18 and 19 June 2009, it is necessary to lay down transitional provisions on the composition of the European Parliament until the end of the 2009-2014 parliamentary term,
         WHEREAS such transitional provisions are to allow those Member States whose number of members of the European Parliament would have been higher if the Treaty of Lisbon had been in force at the time of the European Parliament elections in June 2009 to be given the appropriate number of additional seats and to fill them,
         CONSIDERING the number of seats per Member State provided for in the draft Decision of the European Council approved politically by the European Parliament on 11 October 2007 and by the European Council (Declaration No 5 annexed to the Final Act of the Intergovernmental Conference which adopted the Treaty of Lisbon) and considering Declaration No 4 annexed to the Final Act of the Intergovernmental Conference which adopted the Treaty of Lisbon,
         WHEREAS it is necessary to create, for the period remaining between the entry into force of this Protocol and the end of the 2009-2014 parliamentary term, the 18 additional seats provided for the Member States concerned by the political agreement reached by the European Council at its meeting on 18 and 19 June 2009,
         WHEREAS, in order to do this, it is necessary to allow, provisionally, the number of members to exceed, respectively, the number of members per Member State and the maximum number of members provided for both in the Treaties in force at the time of the European Parliament elections in June 2009 and in the first subparagraph of Article 14(2) of the Treaty on European Union, as amended by the Treaty of Lisbon,
         WHEREAS it is also necessary to lay down the detailed arrangements for the Member States concerned to fill the additional seats provisionally created,
         WHEREAS, as regards transitional provisions, it is necessary to amend the Protocol on transitional provisions annexed to the Treaty on European Union, to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,
         HAVE AGREED UPON THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS:
         Article 1
         Article 2 of the Protocol on transitional provisions annexed to the Treaty on European Union, to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community shall be replaced by the following:

            ‘Article 2
            1.   For the period of the 2009-2014 parliamentary term remaining at the date of entry into force of this Article, and by way of derogation from Articles 189, second paragraph, and 190(2) of the Treaty establishing the European Community and Articles 107, second paragraph, and 108(2) of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, which were in force at the time of the European Parliament elections in June 2009, and by way of derogation from the number of seats provided for in the first subparagraph of Article 14(2) of the Treaty on European Union, the following 18 seats shall be added to the existing 736 seats, thus provisionally bringing the total number of members of the European Parliament to 754 until the end of the 2009-2014 parliamentary term:

                        Bulgaria

                        1

                        Spain

                        4

                        France

                        2

                        Italy

                        1

                        Latvia

                        1

                        Malta

                        1

                        Netherlands

                        1

                        Austria

                        2

                        Poland

                        1

                        Slovenia

                        1

                        Sweden

                        2

                        United Kingdom

                        1

                  2.   By way of derogation from Article 14(3) of the Treaty on European Union, the Member States concerned shall designate the persons who will fill the additional seats referred to in paragraph 1, in accordance with the legislation of the Member States concerned and provided that the persons in question have been elected by direct universal suffrage:

                        (a)

                        in ad hoc elections by direct universal suffrage in the Member State concerned, in accordance with the provisions applicable for elections to the European Parliament;

                        (b)

                        by reference to the results of the European Parliament elections from 4 to 7 June 2009;
                        or

                        (c)

                        by designation, by the national parliament of the Member State concerned from among its members, of the requisite number of members, according to the procedure determined by each of those Member States.

                  3.   In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 14(2) of the Treaty on European Union, the European Council shall adopt a decision determining the composition of the European Parliament in good time before the 2014 European Parliament elections.’.

         Article 2
         This Protocol shall be ratified by the High Contracting Parties, in accordance with their respective constitutional requirements. The instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Government of the Italian Republic.
         This Protocol shall enter into force if possible on 1 December 2010, provided that all the instruments of ratification have been deposited, or, failing that, on the first day of the month following the deposit of the instrument of ratification by the last signatory State to take this step.
         Article 3
         This Protocol, drawn up in a single original in the Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Irish, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish and Swedish languages, each text being equally authentic, shall be deposited in the archives of the Government of the Italian Republic, which shall transmit a certified copy to each of the governments of the other signatory States.

            IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Plenipotentiaries have signed this Protocol.
            Done at … this day of … in the year … .


title: Decision of the Standing Committee of the EFTA States No 3/2010/SC of 1 July 2010 on internal cost sharing

text:
               10.3.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 63/26

         DECISION OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE EFTA STATES
   No 3/2010/SC
   of 1 July 2010
   on internal cost sharing
   THE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE EFTA STATES,
   HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   The contributions of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway (hereinafter referred to as the EFTA States) to the EEA Financial Mechanism for the period 2009-2014 are to be divided into five annual tranches and determined on the basis of Article 2.
   Article 2
   1.   The contributions of the EFTA States to the EEA Financial Mechanism for the period 2009-2014 are based on their Gross Domestic Products (GDP).
   2.   For any EFTA State, the contribution for a specific financial year t is to be based on the available GDP data for the year t-2 and corresponds to that States’ share of GDP (t-2) in the overall GDP (t-2) of the EFTA States.
   3.   For Iceland, the contribution to each of the five annual tranches may not exceed the amount of EUR 6,795 million.
   If Iceland’s contribution for a specific financial year t, calculated on Iceland’s share of GDP (t-2) in the overall GDP (t-2) of the EFTA States, should exceed the amount of EUR 6,795 million, Liechtenstein and Norway shall be obliged to cover the excessive sum in proportion to their respective shares of GDP (t-2).
   4.   The respective GDP data on which the contributions for a specific year t are to be based shall be delivered annually by each EFTA States by 1 March. They shall relate to the year t-2.
   5.   Contributions shall be expressed in euros.
   Article 3
   The accession of an EFTA State to the EU shall not affect its obligation to contribute to the EEA Financial Mechanism for the period 2009-2014 in accordance with this Decision.
   Article 4
   This Decision shall take effect on the day of entering into force or on the day of provisional application of the legal act establishing the EEA Financial Mechanism for the period 2009-2014.
   Article 5
   This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 1 July 2010.

            For the Standing Committee

            The Chairman

         Stefán Haukur JÓHANNESSON

            The Secretary-General

         Kåre BRYN

      ANNEX
      The Standing Committee agrees that, before finalising possible negotiations regarding post 2014 financial contributions to reduce the economic and social disparities in the EEA, a review of the cost sharing mechanism in view of a change from GDP to GNI as the basis for the calculation shall take place.


title: 86/504/EEC: Council Decision of 8 April 1986 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Economic Community and Macao on trade in textile products

text:
16 . 10 . 86                            Official Journal of the European Communities                                       No L 293 / 185
                                                     COUNCIL DECISION
                                                        of 8 April 1986
                  concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Economic Community and
                                               Macao on trade in textile products
                                                         ( 86 / 504 / EEC )
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,                              Community and Macao on trade in textile products is hereby
                                                                       approved on behalf of the Community .
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Economic Community , and in particular Article 113                     The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision .
thereof,
Having     regard   to   the   recommendation      from    the
Commission ,                                                                                Article 2
Whereas the Agreement on trade in textile products                     The President of the Council shall give the notification
negotiated between the European Economic Community                     provided for in Article 18 of the Agreement ( 1 ).
and Macao should be approved ,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :                                               Done at Luxembourg, 8 April 1986 .
                                                                                For the Council
                           Article 1
                                                                                The President
The    Agreements     between     the European      Economic                                                G. M. V. van AARDENNE
                                                                       ( J ) The date of entry into force of the Agreement will be published
                                                                             in the Official Journal of the European Communities by the
                                                                             General-Secretariat of the Council .


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97/338/EC, Euratom: Council Decision of 27 May 1997 appointing a member of the Economic and Social Committee

Official Journal L 144 , 04/06/1997 P. 0030 - 0030

COUNCIL DECISION of 27 May 1997 appointing a member of the Economic and Social Committee (97/338/EC, Euratom)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 195 thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 167 thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 94/660/EC, Euratom of 26 September 1994 appointing the members of the Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 1994 to 20 September 1998 (1),Whereas a seat as a member of that Committee has fallen vacant following the resignation of Mr José Fernando Rodríguez de Azero of which the Council was notified on 16 July 1996;Having regard to the nominations submitted by the Spanish Government on 21 March 1997,Having obtained the opinion of the Commission of the European Communities,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole Article Mr Gabriel García Alonso is hereby appointed a member of the Economic and Social Committee in place of Mr José Fernando Rodríguez de Azero for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which runs until 20 September 1998.Done at Brussels, 27 May 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentW. SORGDRAGER(1) OJ No L 257, 5. 10. 1994, p. 20.


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2003/523/EC: Commission Decision of 6 November 2002 establishing the Office for infrastructure and logistics in Brussels

Official Journal L 183 , 22/07/2003 P. 0035 - 0039

Commission Decisionof 6 November 2002establishing the Office for infrastructure and logistics in Brussels(2003/523/EC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to Article 20 of the Rules of Procedure of the Commission(1),Whereas:(1) Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities(2), hereinafter "the Financial Regulation", provides a framework for the establishment of a new type of administrative office.(2) The Commission's 13 December 1999 guidelines for a policy of externalisation(3) and the White Paper on administrative reform(4) have outlined a new externalisation policy based on the vision of an administration refocused on its core tasks and activities.(3) The results of the analysis undertaken by the Planning and Coordination Group on Externalisation, after taking stock of the situation in the Commission and at inter-institutional level across a number of areas, highlight the main advantages that the creation of Commission offices could bring and the areas where special attention is needed, such as, for example, the need to ensure that operations at the various sites are consistent and to define the minimum critical size of each office.(4) The type of office selected consists of administrative entities aimed at providing support for the activities of other Commission departments and/or potentially of other Community institutions.(5) The analysis carried out more specifically in the area of infrastructure and logistics sets out the advantages of entrusting to a single structure the execution of decisions involving administrative support. That structure is particularly suitable for making efficient and economic use of resources while improving the visibility of the services provided, refocusing effective operational responsibilities and keeping pace with the needs and demands of users.(6) This type of office represents an appropriate tool for achieving a desirable shift to inter-institutional level in this area, for which some other Community institutions have already expressed an interest.(7) As an administrative office for the Commission, it is essential that the Office remain clearly attached to a Directorate-General in accordance with the guidelines adopted by the Commission on 28 May 2002(5). Accordingly, it is to be attached to the Directorate-General for Personnel and Administration.(8) The tasks and operation of the Office need to be defined.(9) In accordance with the Commission guidelines, a management committee should be established whose main role, under the authority of the College of the Commission, would be to supervise the activities of the Office, define its terms of reference and ensure that they are properly implemented. It is therefore necessary to determine the exact composition of the Management Committee, in accordance with the guidelines, as well as its tasks and internal organisation.(10) It is necessary to lay down rules for the appointment of staff to the Office and to ensure that the rules and procedures which apply to the Office are the same as those that apply to the Commission.(11) The Commission should define, with respect to the Office, the powers conferred by the Staff Regulations on the appointing authority and by the Conditions of employment of other servants on the authority authorised to conclude contracts.(12) Principles to govern the responsibilities of the Director of the Office, both in relation to the staff of the Office and as regards its activities, should be laid down.(13) The Director of the Office should be required to present to the Management Committee his objectives, as well as the resulting regular reports and the annual management report.(14) Financial requirements call for Title V of Part Two of the Financial Regulation to apply to the Office, in accordance with the general principle that the person responsible for negotiating requests for appropriations with the Directorate-General Budget should be the authorising officer by delegation.(15) The Directorate-General to which the Office is attached should assist the Management Committee, be responsible for maintaining regular contacts with all the offices and ensure that the running of the different offices is consistent. This role is especially important for ensuring that the transitional phase runs smoothly.(16) The Commission Decision of 18 September 2002 constitutes a Supplementary and Amending Letter to the preliminary draft budget for 2003 and creates the budgetary framework for the establishment of the Office,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:CHAPTER I ESTABLISHMENT, PURPOSE AND TASKS, LOCATIONArticle 1Establishment of the OfficeAn Office for infrastructure and logistics in Brussels, hereinafter "the Office", is established.The Directorate-General to which the Office is attached shall be the Directorate-General for Personnel and Administration.The Office shall operate as from 1 January 2003.Article 2Purpose1. The Office shall ensure that all activities associated with the housing of staff, the management of social welfare infrastructure and the logistics of the institution, as set out in Article 3, are carried out.2. The Office shall fulfil its purpose in accordance with the administrative rules in force at the Commission.3. Acting either on the initiative of the Directorate-General for Personnel and Administration or on a proposal from the Office in agreement with that Directorate-General, the Commission shall adopt new rules or, as appropriate, the amendments necessary.The Office's Management Committee shall draw up the details of that procedure jointly with the Directorate-General for Personnel and Administration.4. The Office may act at the request of and on behalf of another body or agency established under or on the basis of the Treaties and with the assent of the Management Committee.Article 3Tasks1. The Office shall be responsible, in particular, in respect of the Brussels site, for:(a) administering the acquisition, leasing and maintenance of the moveable and immovable property of the Commission together with the associated inventories and questions relating to VAT;(b) organising removals and space management;(c) administering:(i) transport services for staff and goods for internal purposes;(ii) incoming and outgoing mail and the internal distribution of documents for the Commission's directorates-general;(iii) the reproduction services;(iv) office supplies;(d) implementing rules relating to the physical security of buildings, on the basis of the instructions of the Security Directorate of the Directorate-General for Personnel and Administration, and in particular administering the "security contract" (contrat gardiennage);(e) administering the social welfare facilities provided for staff of the Community institutions, such as restaurants, self-service canteens, staff shops and sports centres;(f) providing services to the institutions covering certain social welfare facilities such as crèches and after-school child-minding services;(g) adopting the necessary measures to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements in Commission buildings.2. The Office may perform additional remunerated services in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 7(8).Article 4LocationThe Office shall be located in Brussels.CHAPTER II MANAGEMENT COMMITTEEArticle 5Terms of referenceThe Management Committee shall act under delegation from the Commission, to which it shall be accountable within its terms of reference and under the authority of the member in charge of personnel and administration.Article 6Composition1. The Management Committee shall consist of:(a) the Secretary-General of the Commission;(b) the Director-General of the Directorate-General for Personnel and Administration;(c) the Director-General of the Directorate-General Budget;(d) the Director-General of the Directorate-General for External Relations;(e) the Director-General of the Directorate-General for Employment and Social Affairs;(f) two staff representatives;(g) a representative of the other Community institutions.2. The Chairman of the Management Committee shall be the Director-General of the Directorate-General for Personnel and Administration.3. The Secretary-General and each Director-General may designate a replacement, on condition that he/she is a grade A 1 official in the same service.4. The two staff representatives shall be appointed by the Staff Committee. They shall not take part in decisions concerning the management, organisation or operation of the Office, and shall be entitled to vote on matters that relate to social welfare infrastructure. This provision shall be without prejudice to existing procedures for social dialogue.5. The representative of the other Community institutions shall be appointed by the Group of Heads of Administration. This representative may vote only on matters administered inter-institutionally.6. The Management Committee may invite experts to assist it in performing its duties.Article 7Duties1. Acting on a proposal from the Director of the Office, hereinafter "the Director", the Management Committee shall approve in accordance with the existing procedures at the Commission, the organisational structure of the Office.2. Acting on a proposal from the Director, the Management Committee shall approve the rules governing the operation and organisation of the Office and may, if necessary, propose amendments to those rules, in particular to ensure operational consistency between the administrative Offices reporting to the Directorate-General for Personnel and Administration.3. Acting on a proposal from the Director, the Management Committee shall lay down policy guidelines for the activities of the Office.4. Before 31 January each year, the Management Committee shall adopt the Director's work programme. The work programme shall include, in particular, the financial framework, the coverage of regular reports and anticipated results (based on operational objectives and performance indicators). The Management Committee may make adjustments to details of the work programme.5. The Management Committee shall approve the estimates of the Office's revenue and expenditure and any necessary adjustments to the establishment plan.6. In the first quarter of each year, the Management Committee shall draw up and forward to the College of the Commission an opinion on all the activities and on the management of the Office, on the basis of the reports presented by the Director in accordance with Article 13.7. Concerning the procedures for appointing senior managers and middle managers, the Management Committee shall act in accordance with Article 14.8. The Management Committee shall approve the type of additional remunerated services that the Office may perform pursuant to Article 2(4) and Article 3(2) and the terms and conditions in accordance with which it may perform them. Acting on a proposal from the Director, the Management Committee shall determine the type of, and the rates chargeable for, the services that the Office may perform for the institutions, and the allocation of the revenues thereby obtained within the Office's budget.9. The Management Committee shall decide on any matter of principle affecting the operation of the Office not expressly provided for in this Decision.Article 8Internal organisationThe Management Committee shall adopt its own rules of procedure. Those rules shall, in particular, cover the following subjects:(a) meetings: the frequency of and procedure for convening and organising meetings;(b) secretariat: its role and organisational link;(c) rules for forwarding documents.Article 9VotingWhen the Management Committee takes a decision, each member entitled to vote shall have one vote. Where votes are tied, the Chairman shall have the casting vote.All decisions shall be taken by a simple majority.CHAPTER III THE DIRECTORArticle 10Appointment1. The Office shall be administered by a Director (grade A 1 or A 2) appointed by the Commission after the Advisory Committee on Appointments (ACA) has issued a favourable opinion pursuant to Article 14(1).2. The Director shall be appointed for a term of three years, which may be extended for a further period of no more than two years.3. The College of the Commission may decide, after obtaining the opinion of the Management Committee, to remove the Director and appoint a Director ad interim.Article 11PowersThe Director shall be the appointing authority for the Office and the authority authorised to conclude contracts, in accordance with the rules in force at the Commission, within the limits of the powers conferred on him or her by the Commission.Article 12Duties1. Before 31 December each year, the Director shall present the Management Committee with his or her work programme for the following year, the content of which must be endorsed by the Committee.2. The Director shall be responsible for the smooth running of the Office. Within the area of responsibility defined by the College of the Commission, he or she shall act under the authority of the College. The Director shall also ensure the consistent operation of the different Office centres. The Director shall report to the Management Committee on the performance of his or her duties and shall submit to it all and any suggestions for the smooth running of the Office.3. The Director shall submit his or her proposals to the Management Committee in accordance with Article 7(1), (2), (3) and (8).4. The Director shall inform the Management Committee of appointments under Article 14(3).Article 13ReportingThe Director shall present to the Management Committee:1. a regular operational report, the structure and frequency of which shall be determined by the Management Committee;2. an annual management report in the first quarter of each year following the year under review, the structure of which shall be determined by the Management Committee.CHAPTER IV STAFF OF THE OFFICEArticle 14Senior and middle management1. Acting on a proposal from the Management Committee, the Commission shall draw up a vacancy notice for the post of Director of the Office. The Management Committee shall draw up an opinion for the Commission on the applicants selected by the ACA.2. Before the Commission takes its final decision, the Management Committee shall issue an opinion on the applicants selected by the ACA in accordance with the procedures applicable in the Commission to senior (grade A 2) and middle (grade A 3) management posts.3. The Management Committee shall be informed by the Director of appointments to other middle management posts (grades A 4 and A 5), which must be made in accordance with the rules and procedures in force at the Commission.Article 15Staff1. All the administrative procedures and practices relating to the management of the staff shall be carried out on the same terms and conditions as for the officials and other servants of the Commission.2. In accordance with Article 4 of the Staff Regulations, vacant posts within the Office shall be notified to the staff of the institutions once the appointing authority decides that a post is to be filled.3. In accordance with Article 90 of the Staff Regulations, requests and complaints relating to the exercise of the powers conferred on the Director under Article 11 of this Decision shall be lodged with the Directorate-General for Personnel and Administration. Any appeal in these areas shall be made against the Commission as such.CHAPTER V FINANCIAL PROVISIONSArticle 16Financial matters1. Title V of Part Two of the Financial Regulation shall apply.2. Acting on a proposal from the Management Committee, the Commission shall, as regards the budget appropriations to be executed by the Office as part of its tasks and operation, delegate the powers of authorising officer to the Director and set the limits and conditions applying to that delegation of powers.CHAPTER VI COORDINATION AND REVIEWArticle 17Coordination1. The coordination unit set up within the Directorate-General for Personnel and Administration shall have the following tasks:(a) assisting the Management Committee in preparing and following up its meetings and assisting the Committee's chairperson in the regular monitoring of relations with the Director;(b) assisting the Director in fulfilling his or her duties, while respecting the competences and prerogatives of the latter, in particular in relations with the Directorate-General for Personnel and Administration;(c) ensuring the operational consistency of the Office in relation to the other administrative Offices of the Directorate-General for Personnel and Administration and with the rest of the Commission, in particular with regard to their staff organisation and policy;(d) ensuring that the rules and practices in force at the Commission in the area of staff policy are applied consistently and uniformly within the Office.2. As part of its tasks, the coordination unit shall report to the Management Committee at the latter's request.Article 18ReviewThe Chairman of the Management Committee shall provide the College of the Commission, under the authority of the member in charge of personnel and administration, not later than six months after the end of the third full year of operation of the Office, with a comprehensive analysis of the operation of the Office during that period. This analysis may include proposals for amendments to this Decision where appropriate.Done at Brussels, 6 November 2002.For the CommissionNeil KinnockVice-President(1) OJ L 308, 8.12.2000, p. 26.(2) OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.(3) SEC(1999) 2051, p. 7.(4) COM(2000) 200 final.(5) SEC(2002) 618 final.


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93/260/EEC: Commission Decision of 14 May 1993 accepting undertakings offered in connection with the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain seamless pipes and tubes, of iron or non-alloy steel, originating in Hungary, Poland and the Republic of Croatia

Official Journal L 120 , 15/05/1993 P. 0042 - 0043

COMMISSION DECISION of 14 May 1993 accepting undertakings offered in connection with the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain seamless pipes and tubes, of iron or non-alloy steel, originating in Hungary, Poland and the Republic of  Croatia(93/260/EEC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88 of 11 July 1988 on protection against dumped or subsidized imports from countries not members of the European Economic Community (1), and in particular Article 10 thereof,  After consultation within the Advisory Committee as provided for by Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88,  Whereas:  (1) On the basis of the definitive findings of the Commission, the Council adopted Regulation (EEC) No 1189/92 (2) imposing definitive antidumping duties on imports of certain seamless pipes and tubes, of iron or non-alloy steel, originating in Hungary,  Poland and the Republic of Croatia, and definitively collecting provisional anti-dumping duties.  (2) After all exporters concerned were notified of the results of the final investigation, several offered undertakings in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88.  (3) The effect of these undertakings would be that the injurious consequences of the dumped imports would be eliminated. In this respect, the Commission recalls that the most important factors of the injury caused by the dumped imports were the rapid  increase in volume and the high margin of price undercutting. In addition, the Commission is of the opinion that, administratively, it will be possible to verify that the undertakings are being complied with. That being so, the Commission considers that  the undertakings offered are acceptable and that the investigation concerning the exporters in question may be closed without the imposition of anti-dumping duties.  (4) Should the undertakings in question not be complied with, or should they be withdrawn by the exporters concerned, the Commission could, in accordance with Article 10 (6) of Regulation (EEC) No 2423/88, impose provisional duties forthwith on the  basis of the results and conclusions of the investigation set out in Regulation (EEC) No 1189/93. Subsequently, definitive duties could also be imposed by the Council on the basis of the facts established in that investigation.  (5) No objections to the acceptance of the undertakings were raised within the Advisory Committee.  (6) The Community industry concerned was informed of the main facts and considerations on the basis of which the Commission intended to accept the undertakings and did not object to them,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Sole Article  The undertakings offered by:  Hungary:  Csepel Tube Works, Budapest;  Poland:  Centrozap, Foreign Trade Company Ltd, Katowice,  Huta Andrzej, Zawadzkle,  Stalexport, Foreign Trade Enterprise, Katowice,  Huta Im M. Buczka, Sosnowiec,  Huta Czestochowa, Czestochowa,  Huta Jednosc, Siemianowice Sl.,  Huta Batory SA, Chorzow;  Croatia:  Zeljezara Sisak, Sisak Steel Pipe Works, Zagreb,  in connection with the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain seamless pipes and tubes, of iron or non-alloy steel, originating in Hungary, Poland and the Republic of Croatia, falling within CN codes 7304 10 10, 7304 10 30, 7304 31 99,  7304 39 91 and 7304 39 93, are hereby accepted.  This acceptance of the undertakings shall take effect on the day of entry into force of the definitive duty. They shall apply to all shipments released for free circulation in the Community as from 1 January 1993.  Done at Brussels, 14 May 1993.  For the Commission Leon BRITTAN Member of the Commission (1) OJ No L 209, 2. 8. 1988, p. 1.  (2) See page 34 of this Official Journal.


title: 2013/697/CFSP: Political and Security Committee Decision EUTM Mali/3/2013 of 12 November 2013 on the acceptance of third States' contributions to the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali)

text:
               30.11.2013

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 320/33

         POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION EUTM MALI/3/2013
   of 12 November 2013
   on the acceptance of third States' contributions to the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali)
   (2013/697/CFSP)
   THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 38 thereof,
   Having regard to Council Decision 2013/34/CFSP of 17 January 2013 on a European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali) (1), and in particular Article 8(2) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Pursuant to Article 8(2) of Decision 2013/34/CFSP, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to take the relevant decisions on acceptance of the proposed contributions by third States.

               (2)

               Following recommendations on a contribution from the Swiss Confederation by the EU Mission Commander and the advice from the European Union Military Committee, the contribution from the Swiss Confederation should be accepted.

               (3)

               In accordance with Article 5 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and the implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications. Consequently, Denmark is not participating in the adoption of this Decision and is neither bound by it nor subject to its application,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Third States' contributions
   1.   The contribution from the Swiss Confederation to the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali) is accepted and is considered to be significant.
   2.   The Swiss Confederation is exempted from financial contributions to the budget of EUTM Mali.
   Article 2
   Entry into force
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 12 November 2013.

            For the Political and Security Committee

            The Chairperson

         W. STEVENS

      (1)  OJ 14, 18.1.2013, p. 19.


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31985D0518

85/518/EEC: Commission Decision of 20 November 1985 amending Decision 85/261/EEC on the Guidelines for the Management of the European Social Fund in the financial years 1986 to 1988 in view of the Accession of Spain and Portugal

Official Journal L 317 , 28/11/1985 P. 0037 - 0038 Spanish special edition: Chapter 05 Volume 5 P. 0015  Portuguese special edition Chapter 05 Volume 5 P. 0015

*****COMMISSION  DECISION  of 20 November 1985  amending Decision 85/261/EEC on the Guidelines for the Management of the European Social Fund in the financial years 1986 to 1988 in view of the Accession of Spain and Portugal  (85/518/EEC)  THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular Article 396 thereof,  Whereas Council Decision 83/516/EEC of 17 October 1983 on the tasks of the European Social Fund (1) provides in Article 6 that the Commission shall adopt, before 1 May each year and for the three following financial years, the Fund-management guidelines for determining those operations which reflect Community priorities as defined by the Council and in particular the action programmes in the area of employment and vocational training;  Whereas by its Decision 85/261/EEC (2) the Commission adopted the guidelines for the management of the European Social Fund in the financial years 1986 to 1988 and whereas, in view of the accession of Spain and Portugal, that Decision should therefore be amended in order to take account of the declaration by the European Economic Community concerning the participation of Spain and Portugal in the resources of the European Social Fund;  Whereas pursuant to Article 2 (3) of the Treaty of Accession the institutions of the Community may adopt before the accession the measures referred to in Article 396 of the Act, such measures entering into force subject to and on the date of entry into force of that Treaty,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Article 1  Decision 85/261/EEC is hereby amended as follows:  1. Point 1.1.1 is replaced by the following:  '1.1.1. the absolute priority regions as defined in Article 7 (3) of Decision 83/516/EEC;'.  2. Point 1.4.4 is replaced by the following:  '1.4.4. In the case of operations intended to further employment in Greece and Portugal, and in Spain for 1986, the minimum duration laid down in 1.4.2 shall be reduced to 100 hours and the requirement related to new technologies in 1.4.3 shall not apply.'  3. The following point is added:  '1.9. When implementing the Guidelines, the Commission shall have regard to the adjustment problems of Spain and Portugal, especially as far as national legislation is concerned; in particular, it shall take account of the economic and social situation of Portugal.'  4. Point 2.1. is replaced by the following:  '2.1. Vocational training for persons under 18 years of at least 800 hours duration including work experience of at least 200 hours but not exceeding 400 hours and offering substantial prospects of employment (R); for operations intended to further employment in Greece and Portugal, and in Spain for 1986, the minimum work experience required shall be 100 hours.'  5. Point 2.2. is replaced by the following:  '2.2. Vocational training for persons whose qualifications have through experience proved to be inadequate or inappropriate preparing them for skilled jobs requiring the use of new technology (N) or in occupations offering substantial prospects of employment (AR). The requirement for new technology shall not apply in 1986 for Spain.'  6. The following is added to the Annex:  'ESPAA:  "Comunidades Autonomas" other than those defined in Article 7 (3) of Decision 83/516/EEC.'  Article 2  This Decision shall apply from 1 January 1986, subject to the entry into force of the Treaty of Accession of Spain and Portugal.  Done at Brussels, 20 November 1985.  For the Commission  Peter SUTHERLAND  Member of the Commission  (1) OJ No L 289, 22. 10. 1983, p. 38.  (2) OJ No L 133, 22. 5. 1985, p. 26.


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E1999C0311(01)

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Article 61 of the EEA Agreement and Article 1(3) of Protocol to the Surveillance and Court Agreement EFTA Surveillance Authority decision not to raise objections

Official Journal C 068 , 11/03/1999 P. 0015 - 0015

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Article 61 of the EEA Agreement and Article 1(3) of Protocol to the Surveillance and Court Agreement EFTA Surveillance Authority decision not to raise objections (1999/C 68/13)>TABLE>


title: Council Decision (EU) 2017/479 of 8 December 2016 on the signing, on behalf of the Union, and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Union and the Kingdom of Norway on supplementary rules in relation to the instrument for financial support for external borders and visa, as part of the Internal Security Fund for the period 2014 to 2020

text:
               21.3.2017

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 75/1

         COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2017/479
   of 8 December 2016
   on the signing, on behalf of the Union, and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Union and the Kingdom of Norway on supplementary rules in relation to the instrument for financial support for external borders and visa, as part of the Internal Security Fund for the period 2014 to 2020
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 77(2) in conjunction with Article 218(5) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Regulation (EU) No 515/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) provides that the countries associated with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis are to participate in the instrument in accordance with its provisions and that arrangements are to be concluded on their financial contributions and the supplementary rules necessary for such participation, including provisions ensuring the protection of the Union's financial interests and the powers of audit of the Court of Auditors.

               (2)

               On 14 July 2014, the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations with the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Iceland, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein for an Agreement on the modalities of their participation in the Internal Security Fund — Borders and Visa for the period 2014 to 2020. The negotiations with the Kingdom of Norway were successfully concluded by the initialling of the Agreement on 5 July 2016.

               (3)

               In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark is not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application. Given that this Decision builds upon the Schengen acquis, Denmark shall, in accordance with Article 4 of that Protocol, decide within a period of 6 months after the Council has decided on this Decision whether it will implement it in its national law.

               (4)

               This Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in which the United Kingdom does not take part, in accordance with Council Decision 2000/365/EC (2); the United Kingdom is therefore not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application.

               (5)

               This Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in which Ireland does not take part, in accordance with Council Decision 2002/192/EC (3); Ireland is therefore not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application.

               (6)

               The Agreement should be signed on behalf of the Union, subject to its conclusion at a later date.

               (7)

               In accordance with Article 19(4) of the Agreement, the Agreement, with the exception of Article 5 thereof, should be applied provisionally as from the day following that of its signature,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The signing on behalf of the Union of the Agreement between the European Union and the Kingdom of Norway on supplementary rules in relation to the instrument for financial support for external borders and visa, as part of the Internal Security Fund, for the period 2014 to 2020 is authorised, subject to the conclusion of the said Agreement.
   The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.
   Article 2
   The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Union.
   Article 3
   The Agreement, with the exception of Article 5 thereof, shall be applied on a provisional basis in accordance with Article 19(4) thereof from the day following that of its signature (4), pending the completion of the procedures necessary for its conclusion.
   Article 4
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 8 December 2016.

            For the Council

            The President

         L. ŽITŇANSKÁ

      (1)  Regulation (EU) No 515/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 establishing, as part of the Internal Security Fund, the instrument for financial support for external borders and visa and repealing Decision No 574/2007/EC (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 143).

      (2)  Council Decision 2000/365/EC of 29 May 2000 concerning the request of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 131, 1.6.2000, p. 43).

      (3)  Council Decision 2002/192/EC of 28 February 2002 concerning Ireland's request to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 64, 7.3.2002, p. 20).

      (4)  The date from which the Agreement will be provisionally applied will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union by the General Secretariat of the Council.


title: Decision No 1530/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2007 on the mobilisation of the EU Solidarity Fund according to point 26 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management

text:
               21.12.2007

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 337/1

      DECISION No 1530/2007/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

   of 24 October 2007
   on the mobilisation of the EU Solidarity Fund according to point 26 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (1), and in particular point 26 thereof,
   Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 of 11 November 2002 establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund (2),
   Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The European Union has created a European Union Solidarity Fund (the Fund) to show solidarity with the population of regions struck by disasters.

               (2)

               The Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 allows the mobilisation of the Fund within the annual ceiling of EUR 1 billion.

               (3)

               Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 contains the provisions whereby the Fund may be mobilised.

               (4)

               Germany and France submitted applications to mobilise the Fund, concerning two disasters caused by a major storm and a tropical cyclone respectively,

         HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2007, the European Union Solidarity Fund shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 172 195 985 in commitment and payment appropriations.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Strasbourg, 24 October 2007.

            For the European Parliament

            The President

         H.-G. PÖTTERING

            For the Council

            The President

         M. LOBO ANTUNES

      (1)  OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ L 311, 14.11.2002, p. 3.


               12.8.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               C 294/60

         P8_TA(2014)0084
   Appointment of Members of the Single Resolution Board *
   European Parliament decision of 16 December 2014 on the proposal of the Commission for the appointment of the Chair, Vice-Chair and Members of the Board of the Single Resolution Board (C(2014)9456 — C8-0284/2014 — 2014/0901(NLE))
   (Approval)
   (2016/C 294/21)

      The European Parliament,

               —

               having regard to the Commission proposal of 5 December 2014 for the appointment of the Chair, Vice-Chair and Members of the Board of the Single Resolution Board (C(2014)9456),

               —

               having regard to the third subparagraph of Article 56(6) of Regulation (EU) No 806/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2014 establishing uniform rules and a uniform procedure for the resolution of credit institutions and certain investment firms in the framework of a Single Resolution Mechanism and a Single Resolution Fund and amending Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010 (1),

               —

               having regard to its Rules of Procedure,

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (A8-0070/2014),

               A.

               whereas Article 56(4) of Regulation (EU) No 806/2014 provides that the Chair, Vice-Chair and the Members of the Single Resolution Board (the Board) referred to in Article 43(1)(b) of that Regulation are to be appointed on the basis of merit, skills, knowledge of banking and financial matters, and of experience relevant to financial supervision, regulation, and bank resolution;

               B.

               whereas Article 56(4) of Regulation (EU) No 806/2014 provides that the appointments to the Board are to respect the principles of gender balance, experience and qualification;

               C.

               whereas in accordance with Article 56(6) of Regulation (EU) No 806/2014, the Commission adopted on 19 November 2014 a shortlist of candidates for the functions of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board;

               D.

               whereas in accordance with Article 56(6) of Regulation (EU) No 806/2014, the Commission adopted on 1 December 2014 a shortlist of candidates for the functions of the Members of the Board referred to in Article 43(1)(b) of that Regulation;

               E.

               whereas in accordance with Article 56(6) of Regulation (EU) No 806/2014, the two shortlists were transmitted to the Parliament;

               F.

               whereas, on 5 December 2014, the Commission adopted a proposal for the appointment of the Chair, Vice-Chair and Members of the Board of the Single Resolution Board and transmitted this proposal to the Parliament;

               G.

               whereas Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs then proceeded to evaluate the credentials of the proposed candidates for the functions of Chair, Vice-Chair and Members of the Board, in particular in view of the requirements laid down in Article 56(4) of Regulation (EU) No 806/2014;

               H.

               whereas, on 8 December 2014, the Committee held a hearing with Elke König, the proposed candidate for the function of Chair of the Board, at which she made an opening statement and then responded to questions from the members of the Committee;

               I.

               whereas, on 9 December 2014, the Committee held a hearing with Timo Löyttyniemi, the proposed candidate for the function of Vice-Chair of the Board, as well as with Mauro Grande, Antonio Carrascosa, Joanne Kellermann and Dominique Laboureix, as the four candidates each proposed for the function of Member of the Board. All five proposed candidates made an opening statement at that hearing and then responded to questions from the members of the Committee;

               1.

               Approves the Commission's proposal for the appointment of the following proposed candidates:

                           (a)

                           Elke König for the function of Chair of the Board,

                           (b)

                           Timo Löyttyniemi for the function of Vice-Chair of the Board,

                           (c)

                           Mauro Grande for the function of Member of the Board,

                           (d)

                           Antonio Carrascosa for the function of Member of the Board,

                           (e)

                           Joanne Kellermann for the function of Member of the Board,

                           (f)

                           Dominique Laboureix for the function of Member of the Board;

               2.

               Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Council, the Commission and the governments of the Member States.

      (1)  OJ L 225, 30.07.2014, p. 1.


title: Council Decision (EU) 2015/890 of 8 June 2015 on the position to be adopted, on behalf of the European Union, within the EEA Joint Committee concerning an amendment to Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) of the EEA Agreement (Novel foods)

text:
                  11.6.2015

                  EN

                  Official Journal of the European Union

                  L 146/5

            COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/890
      of 8 June 2015
      on the position to be adopted, on behalf of the European Union, within the EEA Joint Committee concerning an amendment to Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) of the EEA Agreement (Novel foods)
      THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
      Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 114 in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,
      Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2894/94 of 28 November 1994 concerning arrangements for implementing the Agreement on the European Economic Area (1), and in particular Article 1(3) thereof,
      Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
      Whereas:

                  (1)

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

                  (2)

                  Pursuant to Article 98 of the EEA Agreement, the EEA Joint Committee may decide to amend, inter alia, Annex II to the EEA Agreement.

                  (3)

                  Annex II to the EEA Agreement contains specific provisions and arrangements concerning technical regulations, standards, testing and certification.

                  (4)

                  Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3) is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.

                  (5)

                  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1852/2001 (4) is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.

                  (6)

                  Commission Recommendation 97/618/EC (5) is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.

                  (7)

                  Article 38 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (6) amends Regulation (EC) No 258/97 and is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.

                  (8)

                  Annex II to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly.

                  (9)

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

            HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
      Article 1
      The position to be adopted, on behalf of the Union, within the EEA Joint Committee on the proposed amendment to Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement shall be based on the draft decision of the EEA Joint Committee attached to this Decision.
      Article 2
      This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

         Done at Luxembourg, 8 June 2015.

               For the Council

               The President

            D. REIZNIECE-OZOLA

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

         (2)  OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 3.

         (3)  Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 1997 concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients (OJ L 43, 14.2.1997, p. 1).

         (4)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1852/2001 of 20 September 2001 laying down detailed rules for making certain information available to the public and for the protection of information submitted pursuant to European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No 258/97 (OJ L 253, 21.9.2001, p. 17).

         (5)  Commission Recommendation 97/618/EC of 29 July 1997 concerning the scientific aspects and the presentation of information necessary to support applications for the placing on the market of novel foods and novel food ingredients and the preparation of initial assessment reports under Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 253, 16.9.1997, p. 1).

         (6)  Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on genetically modified food and feed (OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 1).

         DRAFT
         DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No …/2015
         of …
         amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement
         THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,
         Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (‘the EEA Agreement’), and in particular Article 98 thereof,
         Whereas:

                     (1)

                     Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 1997 concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients (1) is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.

                     (2)

                     Commission Regulation (EC) No 1852/2001 of 20 September 2001 laying down detailed rules for making certain information available to the public and for the protection of information submitted pursuant to European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No 258/97 (2) is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.

                     (3)

                     Commission Recommendation 97/618/EC of 29 July 1997 concerning the scientific aspects and the presentation of information necessary to support applications for the placing on the market of novel foods and novel food ingredients and the preparation of initial assessment reports under Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3) is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.

                     (4)

                     Article 38 of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on genetically modified food and feed (4) amends Regulation (EC) No 258/97 and is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.

                     (5)

                     This Decision concerns legislation regarding foodstuffs. Legislation regarding foodstuffs shall not apply to Liechtenstein as long as the application of the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products is extended to Liechtenstein, as specified in the introduction to Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement. This Decision is therefore not to apply to Liechtenstein.

                     (6)

                     Annex II to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly,

               HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
         Article 1
         Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement shall be amended as follows:

                     1.

                     The following is added after point 97 (Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council):

                                 ‘98.

                                    31997 R 0258: Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 1997 concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients (OJ L 43, 14.2.1997, p. 1), as amended by:

                                             —

                                                32003 R 1829: Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 (OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 1),

                                             —

                                                32008 R 1332: Regulation (EC) No 1332/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 (OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 7).

                                       The provisions of the Regulation shall, for the purpose of this Agreement, be read with the following adaptations:
                                 The following shall be added to Article 7:
                                 “When the Commission takes authorization decisions, the EFTA States will simultaneously and within 30 days of the Community Decision, take corresponding decisions. The EEA Joint Committee shall be informed, and shall periodically publish lists of such decisions in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal.
                                 Should any disagreement between the contracting parties arise to the administration of these provisions, Part VII of the Agreement shall apply mutatis mutandis.”

                                 99.

                                    32001 R 1852: Commission Regulation (EC) No 1852/2001 of 20 September 2001 laying down detailed rules for making certain information available to the public and for the protection of information submitted pursuant to European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No 258/97 (OJ L 253, 21.9.2001, p. 17).’.

                     2.

                     Under the heading ‘ACTS OF WHICH THE EFTA STATES AND THE EFTA SURVEILLANCE AUTHORITY SHALL TAKE DUE ACCOUNT’ the following point is added after point 16 (Commission Recommendation 2013/647/EU):

                                 ‘17.

                                    31997 H 0618: Commission Recommendation 97/618/EC of 29 July 1997 concerning the scientific aspects and the presentation of information necessary to support applications for the placing on the market of novel foods and novel food ingredients and the preparation of initial assessment reports under Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 253, 16.9.1997, p. 1).’.

               Article 2
         The texts of Regulations (EC) No 258/97, (EC) No 1852/2001 and (EC) No 1829/2003 and Recommendation 97/618/EC, in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, shall be authentic.
         Article 3
         This Decision shall enter into force on …, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the Agreement have been made to the EEA Joint Committee (*).
         Article 4
         This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.

            Done at Brussels, …

                  For the EEA Joint Committee

                  The President

               …

                  The Secretaries

                  to the EEA Joint Committee

               …

            (1)  OJ L 43, 14.2.1997, p. 1.

            (2)  OJ L 253, 21.9.2001, p. 17.

            (3)  OJ L 253, 16.9.1997, p. 1.

            (4)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 1.

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


title: 2011/771/EU: Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 November 2011 on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund in accordance with point 28 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (application EGF/2011/004 EL/ALDI Hellas from Greece)

text:
               30.11.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 317/29

         DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
   of 16 November 2011
   on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund in accordance with point 28 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (application EGF/2011/004 EL/ALDI Hellas from Greece)
   (2011/771/EU)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (1), and in particular point 28 thereof,
   Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (2), and in particular Article 12(3) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) was established to provide additional support for workers made redundant as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation and to assist them with their reintegration into the labour market.

               (2)

               The scope of the EGF was broadened for applications submitted from 1 May 2009 to include support for workers made redundant as a direct result of the global financial and economic crisis.

               (3)

               The Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 allows the mobilisation of the EGF within the annual ceiling of EUR 500 million.

               (4)

               Greece submitted an application on 10 May 2011 to mobilise the EGF in respect of redundancies in the enterprise ALDI Hellas Supermarket Holding EPE & Assoc. EE and one supplier — Thessaloniki Logistics SA — and supplemented it by additional information up to 22 June 2011. This application complies with the requirements for determining the financial contributions laid down in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006. The Commission, therefore, proposes to mobilise an amount of EUR 2 918 500.

               (5)

               The EGF should, therefore, be mobilised in order to provide a financial contribution for the application submitted by Greece,

         HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2011, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 2 918 500 in commitment and payment appropriations.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Strasbourg, 16 November 2011.

            For the European Parliament

            The President

         J. BUZEK

            For the Council

            The President

         W. SZCZUKA

      (1)  OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ L 406, 30.12.2006, p. 1.


title: Commission Decision declaring that the measure notified by the Czech Republic, under the interim mechanism pursuant to Annex IV.3 of the Act of Accession, is not applicable after accession   (Text with EEA relevance)

text:
               4.6.2005

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               C 137/4

         Commission Decision declaring that the measure notified by the Czech Republic, under the interim mechanism pursuant to Annex IV.3 of the Act of Accession, is not applicable after accession
   (2005/C 137/06)
   (Text with EEA relevance)
   Date of adoption of the decision:
   Member State: The Czech Republic
   Aid No: CZ 46/2003
   Title: Investiční a poštovní banka, a.s. (IPB)/Československá obchodní banka, a.s. (ČSOB)
   Objective: Aid to the banking sector
   Other information: Commission decision declaring that the measures in favour of IPB /ČSOB notified by the Czech Republic under the interim mechanism pursuant to Annex IV.3 of the Accession Act, are not applicable after accession.
   The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
   http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
   Date of adoption of the decision:
   Member State: The Czech Republic
   Aid No: CZ 51/2003
   Title: Pragobanka, a.s.
   Objective: Aid to the banking sector
   Other information: Commission decision declaring that the measure in favour of Pragobanka, a.s., notified by the Czech Republic under the interim mechanism pursuant to Annex IV.3 of the Accession Act, is not applicable after accession.
   The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
   http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
   Date of adoption of the decision:
   Member State: The Czech Republic
   Aid No: CZ 56/003
   Title: Coop Banka, a.s.
   Objective: Aid to the banking sector
   Other information: Commission decision declaring that the measures in favour of Coop Banka, a.s., notified by the Czech Republic under the interim mechanism pursuant to Annex IV.3 of the Accession Act, are not applicable after accession.
   The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
   http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/
   Date of adoption of the decision:
   Member State: The Czech Republic
   Aid No: CZ 80/2004
   Title: První Městská Banka, a.s.
   Objective: Aid to the banking sector
   Other information: Commission decision declaring that the measure in favour of První Městská Banka, a.s., notified by the Czech Republic under the interim mechanism pursuant to Annex IV.3 of the Accession Act, is not applicable after accession.
   The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
   http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/


title: Decision (EU) 2015/1658 of the European Parliament of 29 April 2015 on the closure of the accounts of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2013

text:
               30.9.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 255/247

      DECISION (EU) 2015/1658 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
      of 29 April 2015
      on the closure of the accounts of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2013
      THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

                  —

                  having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2013,

                  —

                  having regard to the Court of Auditors' report on the annual accounts of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2013, together with the Authority's replies (1),

                  —

                  having regard to the statement of assurance (2) as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors for the financial year 2013, pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

                  —

                  having regard to the Council's recommendation of 17 February 2015 on discharge to be given to the Authority in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2013 (05304/2015 — C8-0054/2015),

                  —

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

                  —

                  having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (3),

                  —

                  having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (4), and in particular Article 208 thereof,

                  —

                  having regard to Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing a European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (5) and in particular Article 44 thereof,

                  —

                  having regard to Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 of 19 November 2002 on the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (6),

                  —

                  having regard to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1271/2013 of 30 September 2013 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 208 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (7), and in particular Article 108 thereof,

                  —

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

                  —

                  having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (A8-0097/2015),

         1.

            Notes that the final annual accounts of the European Food Safety Authority are as annexed to the Court of Auditors' report;

         2.

            Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2013;

         3.

            Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Executive Director of the European Food Safety Authority, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

               The President

            Martin SCHULZ

               The Secretary-General

            Klaus WELLE

         (1)  OJ C 442, 10.12.2014, p. 160.

         (2)  See footnote 1.

         (3)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

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

         (5)  OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1.

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

         (7)  OJ L 328, 7.12.2013, p. 42.


title: 2013/720/EU: Council Decision of 15 November 2013 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, of the Protocol between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco

text:
                  7.12.2013

                  EN

                  Official Journal of the European Union

                  L 328/1

         COUNCIL DECISION
         of 15 November 2013
         on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, of the Protocol between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco
         (2013/720/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 22 May 2006 the Council approved the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (1) (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Partnership Agreement’) by adopting Regulation (EC) No 764/2006 (2).

                     (2)

                     The application of the last Protocol to this Partnership Agreement setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Partnership Agreement (3) ended on 20 December 2011.

                     (3)

                     The Council authorised the Commission to negotiate a new Protocol granting vessels of the Union fishing opportunities in the waters falling within the sovereignty or jurisdiction of the Kingdom of Morocco as regards fishing. At the end of those negotiations, a new Protocol was initialled on 24 July 2013.

                     (4)

                     The new Protocol should be signed subject to its conclusion,

               HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

            Article 1
            The signature, on behalf of the Union, of the Protocol between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Protocol’) is hereby authorised, subject to the conclusion of the said Protocol.
            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
            This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

            Done at Brussels, 15 November 2013.

                  For the Council

                  The President

               R. ŠADŽIUS

            (1)  OJ L 141, 29.5.2006, p. 4.

            (2)  Council Regulation (EC) No 764/2006 of 22 May 2006 on the conclusion of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 141, 29.5.2006, p. 1).

            (3)  Protocol between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco setting out the fishing opportunities and financial compensation provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 202, 5.8.2011, p. 3).