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87/171/EEC: Commission Decision of 27 February 1987 amending Decision 86/221/EEC on the Guidelines for the Management of the European Social Fund in the financial years 1987 to 1989 in respect of the list of areas of high and long-term unemployment and/or industrial and sectoral restructuring

Official Journal L 068 , 12/03/1987 P. 0034 - 0034

*****COMMISSION  DECISION  of 27 February 1987  amending Decision 86/221/EEC on the Guidelines for the Management of the European Social Fund in the financial years 1987 to 1989 in respect of the list of areas of high and long-term unemployment and/or industrial and sectoral restructuring  (87/171/EEC)  THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to Council Decision 83/516/EEC of 17 October 1983 on the tasks of the European Social Fund (1), and in particular Article 6 thereof,  Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the European Social Fund,  Whereas European Social Fund assistance is concentrated on operations intended to promote employment particularly in areas of industrial and sectoral restructuring consisting of areas assisted by the non-quota section of the European Regional Development Fund, and based on Article 56 of the ECSC Treaty;  Whereas, following the amendment of the list of these areas, it is necessary to amend the list of areas of high and long-term unemployment and/or industrial and sectoral restructuring attached to the Guidelines for the Management of the European Social Fund in the financial years 1987 to 1989, which are annexed to Commission Decision 86/221/EEC (2),  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Sole Article  The list of areas of high and long-term unemployment and/or industrial and sectoral restructuring, attached to the Guidelines for the Management of the European Social Fund in the financial years 1987 to 1989, which are annexed to Decision 86/221/EEC, is hereby amended as follows:  1. To footnote (1) to the heading 'ITALIA' is added:  '- Decreto del 15. 5. 1986, Gazetta ufficiale del 14. 7. 1986'.  2. Under the heading 'UNITED KINGDOM' the local authority area 'Lothian' is inserted.  Done at Brussels, 27 February 1987.  For the Commission  Manuel MARÍN  Vice-President  (1) OJ No L 289, 22. 10. 1983, p. 38.  (2) OJ No L 153, 7. 6. 1986, p. 59.


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95/249/EC, Euratom, ECSC: Council Decision of 29 June 1995 appointing a member of the Court of Auditors

Official Journal L 159 , 11/07/1995 P. 0015 - 0015

COUNCIL DECISION of 29 June 1995 appointing a member of the Court  of Auditors (95/249/EC, Euratom, ECSC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular  Article 45b (3) thereof, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 188b (3)  thereof, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular  Article 160b (3) thereof, Having regard to the Treaty establishing a Single Council and a Single Commission of the European  Communities, and in particular Article 22 thereof, Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament  (1), Whereas Mr Ole Warberg has resigned from office and he should be replaced, for the remainder of his  term of office, without delay, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Sole Article Mr Joergen Mohr is hereby appointed a member of the Court of  Auditors for the period 1 July 1995 to 9 February 2000 inclusive. Done at Luxembourg, 29 June 1995. For the Council The President J. BARROT


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85/9/ECSC: Decision of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the European Coal and Steel Community, meeting within the Council of 19 December 1984 opening tariff preferences in Greece for products covered by that Community and originating in Austria, Finland, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland

Official Journal L 002 , 03/01/1985 P. 0026 - 0027

*****DECISION  OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL  of 19 December 1984  opening tariff preferences in Greece for products covered by that Community and originating in Austria, Finland, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland  (85/9/ECSC)  THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL,  Whereas the Member States concluded among themselves the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community;  Whereas the Hellenic Republic acceded to that Community on 1 January 1981;  Whereas the Additional Protocols to the Agreements concluded between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Kingdom of Norway, the Kingdom of Sweden and the Swiss Confederation entered into force on 1 January 1981;  Whereas the Additional Protocols to the Agreements concluded between the Member States of the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Coal and Steel Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Kingdom of Norway and the Kingdom of Sweden, of the other part, as well as the Additional Protocol to the Agreement concluded between the Member States of the European Coal and Steel Community and the Swiss Confederation are subject to approval of each Contracting Party in accordance with its own procedure;  Whereas the representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the European Coal and Steel Community, meeting within the Council had decided by Decisions 80/1363/ECSC (1), 82/42/ECSC (2), 83/1/ECSC (3) and 84/216/ECSC (4) to apply autonomously the obligations for 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1984 respectively deriving from these Additional Protocols; whereas at the moment the ratification procedures for these Additional Protocols have not been completed in two Member States;  Anxious to prolong the autonomous and concomitant application of the tariff reductions on imports and the reductions of other import charges laid down in these Additional Protocols;  In agreement with the Commission,  HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Article 1  1. From 1 January to 31 December 1985 the duties applicable in Greece on imports of products covered by the European Coal and Steel Community and originating in Austria, Finland, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland shall be reduced to 20 % of the basic duty or levied at the rate of 20 % of the basic duty. The basic duties referred to shall be those duties actually applied by Greece on 1 July 1980.  The charges having equivalent effect to customs duties on imports applied by Greece to imports from the countries mentioned in the preceding paragraph shall be reduced to 20 % of the basic rate or levied at the rate of 20 % of the basic rate. The basic rates referred to shall be those rates actually applied by Greece on 31 December 1980.  2. If, during 1985, Greece suspends or reduces duties or charges having equivalent effect on products imported from the rest of the Community more quickly than under the timetable fixed by the 1979 Act of Accession, Greece shall also suspend or reduce, to the same level, the duties or charges having equivalent effect on products originating in the countries listed in paragraph 1.  Article 2  The modifications to the origin rules made necessary by the accession of the Hellenic Republic to the European Communities and introduced by the Joint Committees provided for in the Agreements between the European Economic Community and the countries listed in Article 1 (1), which came into force on 1 January 1981, shall be applicable to the products to which this Decision refers.  Article 3  The Member States shall decide by mutual agreement on any contingent protective measures suggested by one or more Member States or the Commission.  Article 4  This Decision shall expire on the entry into force of the Additional Protocols to the Agreements between the Member States of the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Coal and Steel Community, of the one part, and the countries listed in Article 1 (1), of the other part, and at the latest on 31 December 1985.  Article 5  Member States shall adopt all the measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision.  Done at Brussels, 19 December 1984.  The President  P. O'TOOLE  (1) OJ No L 385, 31. 12. 1980, p. 19.  (2) OJ No L 20, 28. 1. 1982, p. 33.  (3) OJ No L 12, 14. 1. 1983, p. 46.  (4) OJ No L 104, 17. 4. 1984, p. 16.


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83/485/ECSC: Decision of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the European Coal and Steel Community meeting within the Council of 26 September 1983 extending the period of validity of the provisional arrangements applicable to trade between Greece and the African, Caribbean and Pacific States for products covered by that Community

Official Journal L 267 , 29/09/1983 P. 0025 - 0025

*****DECISION  OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL  of 26 September 1983  extending the period of validity of the provisional arrangements applicable to trade between Greece and the African, Caribbean and Pacific States for products covered by that Community  (83/485/ECSC)  THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL,  Whereas the Member States have concluded among themselves the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community;  Whereas a Protocol to the Agreement between the Member States of the European Coal and Steel Community and the African, Caribbean and Pacific States consequent on the accession of the Hellenic Republic to the Community was signed on 8 October 1981;  Whereas, pending the entry into force of that Protocol, the Community should, in the light thereof, extend autonomously, from 1 October 1983, the provisional arrangements applicable to trade between Greece and the African, Caribbean and Pacific States, as established for the products covered by the European Coal and Steel Community by Decision 81/57/ECSC (1), as last extended by Decision 83/327/ECSC (2);  In agreement with the Commission,  HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Article 1  The provisional arrangements laid down in Decision 81/57/ECSC for trade between Greece and the ACP States shall remain in force until the date of entry into force of the Protocol to the Agreement between the Member States of the European Coal and Steel Community and the ACP States consequent on the accession of the Hellenic Republic to the Community, which was signed on 8 October 1981, but at the latest until 28 February 1985.  Article 2  Member States shall take the measures necessary to implement this Decision.  Done at Brussels, 26 September 1983.  The President  C. SIMITIS  (1) OJ No L 53, 27. 2. 1981, p. 65.  (2) OJ No L 177, 1. 7. 1983, p. 7.


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41986D0001

86/1/EEC, Euratom, ECSC: Decision of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States of the European Communities of 1 January 1986 appointing Members of the Commission of the European Communities

Official Journal L 008 , 11/01/1986 P. 0032 - 0032

*****DECISION  OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER  STATES OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES  of 1 January 1986  appointing Members of the Commission of the European Communities  (86/1/EEC, Euratom, ECSC)  THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing a Single Council and a Single Commission of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 10 and 11 thereof,  Having regard to the Treaty concerning the accession of the Kingdom of Spain and the Portuguese Republic to the European Economic Community and to the European Atomic Energy Community, signed on 12 June 1985, and the Decision of the Council of 11 June 1985 on the accession of the said States to the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Articles 15 and 383 of the Act attached thereto,  HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Sole Article  The following are hereby appointed Members of the Commission of the European Communities for the period from 1 January 1986 to 5 January 1989:  Mr Antonio Cardoso e Cunha  Mr Manuel Marín Golzález  Mr Abel Matutes Juan.  Done at Brussels, 1 January 1986.  The President  H. van den BROEK


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31996D0415

96/415/EC: Council Decision of 28 May 1996 on the conclusion of administrative arrangements on trade in textile products between the European Community and certain members of the World Trade Organization

Official Journal L 173 , 11/07/1996 P. 0001 - 0053

COUNCIL DECISION of 28 May 1996 on the conclusion of administrative arrangements on trade in textile products between the European Community and certain members of the World Trade Organization (96/415/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 113 in conjunction with the first sentence of Article 228 (2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Whereas the Commission has negotiated administrative arrangements on trade in textile products in the form of Agreed Minutes or Exchanges of Notes with certain Members of the World Trade Organization which, as 'administrative arrangements` within the meaning of Article 2 (17) of the WTO Agreement, reproduce the relevant provisions of previous bilateral agreements covering trade in textile products under the Multifibre Arrangement (MFA);Whereas these administrative arrangements on trade in textile products should be approved,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The administrative arrangements on trade in textile products between the European Community and the third countries listed in the Annex to this Decision shall be approved on behalf of the Community.The texts of the administrative arrangements on trade and textile products are attached to this Decision.Article 2The President of the Council is hereby authorized to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the administrative arrangements referred to in Article 1 in order to bind the Community.Done at Brussels, 28 May 1996.For the CouncilThe PresidentR. SERRIANNEX List of countries ArgentinaBangladeshHong KongIndiaIndonesiaMacaoMalaysiaPakistanPeruPhilippinesSingaporeSouth KoreaSri LankaThailand


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32004D0173

2004/173/EC: Council Decision of 10 February 2004 appointing an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

Official Journal L 055 , 24/02/2004 P. 0054 - 0054

Council Decisionof 10 February 2004appointing an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions(2004/173/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 263 thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Spanish Government,Whereas:(1) On 22 January 2002 the Council adopted Decision 2002/60/EC appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions(1).(2) The seat of an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the resignation of Mr Eduardo BANDRES MOLINE, of which the Council was notified on 23 January 2004,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole ArticleMr Alain CUENCA GARCIA, Director General de Asuntos Europeos y Acción Exterior - Diputación General de Aragón, is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr Eduardo BANDRES MOLINE for the remainder of his term of office, which ends on 25 January 2006.Done at Brussels, 10 February 2004.For the CouncilThe PresidentC. McCreevy(1) OJ L 24, 26.1.2002, p. 38.


title: 2013/523/EU: Council Decision of 18 October 2013 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, of the revised Memorandum of Understanding with the United States of America Regarding the Importation of Beef from Animals Not Treated with Certain Growth-Promoting Hormones and Increased Duties Applied by the United States to Certain Products of the European Union

text:
               24.10.2013

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 282/35

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 18 October 2013
   on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, of the revised Memorandum of Understanding with the United States of America Regarding the Importation of Beef from Animals Not Treated with Certain Growth-Promoting Hormones and Increased Duties Applied by the United States to Certain Products of the European Union
   (2013/523/EU)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 207(4), in conjunction with Article 218(5) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Phase 2 of the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the European Commission Regarding the Importation of Beef from Animals Not Treated with Certain Growth-Promoting Hormones and Increased Duties Applied by the United States to Certain Products of the European Communities (the ‘MoU’), agreed between the United States and the European Community on 13 May 2009 and endorsed by the Council of the European Union as an international agreement of the Union, ended on 1 August 2013.

               (2)

               It is in the interest of the Union to extend Phase 2 of the MoU while continuing to seek the termination of the WTO dispute, European Communities – Measures Concerning Meat and Meat Products (Hormones).

               (3)

               The Commission has negotiated draft amendments to the MoU to this effect, pursuant to the negotiating authorisation set out therein.

               (4)

               The revised MoU should be signed,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The signing on behalf of the Union of the revised Memorandum of Understanding with the United States of America Regarding the Importation of Beef from Animals Not Treated with Certain Growth-Promoting Hormones and Increased Duties Applied by the United States to Certain Products of the European Union (the ‘revised MoU’) is hereby authorised, subject to the conclusion of the said revised MoU.
   The text of the revised MoU is attached to this Decision (1).
   Article 2
   The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the revised MoU on behalf of the Union.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Luxembourg, 18 October 2013.

            For the Council

            The President

         L. LINKEVIČIUS

      (1)  The text of the revised MoU will be published together with the decision on its conclusion.


title: 2014/243/EU: Council Decision of 14 April 2014 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, of the European Convention on the legal protection of services based on, or consisting of, conditional access

text:
               30.4.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 128/61

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 14 April 2014
   on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, of the European Convention on the legal protection of services based on, or consisting of, conditional access

      (2014/243/EU)

   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 207(4), first subparagraph, in conjunction with Article 218(5) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 16 July 1999, the Council authorised the Commission to negotiate within the Council of Europe, on behalf of the European Community, a convention concerning the legal protection of services based on, or consisting of, conditional access.

               (2)

               The European Convention on the legal protection of services based on, or consisting of, conditional access (‘the Convention’) was adopted by the Council of Europe on 24 January 2001.

               (3)

               The Convention establishes a regulatory framework which is almost identical to that set out in Directive 98/84/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (1).

               (4)

               The Convention entered into force on 1 July 2003 and is open for signature by the Union.

               (5)

               The signing of the Convention could help to extend the application of provisions similar to those in Directive 98/84/EC beyond the borders of the Union, and establish a law on services based on conditional access which would be applicable throughout the European continent.

               (6)

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

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The signing of the European Convention on the legal protection of services based on, or consisting of, conditional access (2) is hereby authorised on behalf of the Union, subject to the conclusion of the Convention.
   Article 2
   The President of the Council is hereby authorised, on behalf of the Union, to appoint the person(s) empowered to sign the Convention.
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

      Done at Luxembourg, 14 April 2014.

            For the Council

            The President

         A. TSAFTARIS

      (1)  Directive 98/84/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 1998 on the legal protection of services based on, or consisting of, conditional access (OJ L 320, 28.11.1998, p. 54).

      (2)  The text of the Convention has been published in OJ L 336, 20.12.2011, p. 2.


title: 2005/478/EC: Council Decision of 24 June 2005 appointing a member of the Committee of the Regions

text:
               2.7.2005

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 171/26

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 24 June 2005
   appointing a member of the Committee of the Regions
   (2005/478/EC)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 263 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the United Kingdom Government,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 22 January 2002 the Council adopted Decision 2002/60/EC (1) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period 26 January 2002 to 25 January 2006.

               (2)

               A seat as a member of the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the resignation of Mr Derek BODEN,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1

               Mr Dave QUAYLE
               Member of the North West Regional Assembly
               (Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council)

         is hereby appointed a member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr Derek BODEN for the remainder of his term of office, which runs until 25 January 2006.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
   It shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Luxembourg, 24 June 2005.

            For the Council

            The President

         L. LUX

      (1)  OJ L 24, 26.1.2002, p. 38.


title: Council Decision (EU) 2015/710 of 21 April 2015 on the position to be adopted on behalf of the European Union within the Joint Committee established by the Agreement between the European Coal and Steel Community and the Republic of Turkey on trade in products covered by the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, as regards the replacement of Protocol 1 to that Agreement, concerning the definition of the concept of ‘originating products’ and methods of administrative cooperation, by a new protocol which, as regards the rules of origin, refers to the Regional Convention on pan-Euro-Mediterranean preferential rules of origin

text:
                  1.5.2015

                  EN

                  Official Journal of the European Union

                  L 113/53

            COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/710
      of 21 April 2015
      on the position to be adopted on behalf of the European Union within the Joint Committee established by the Agreement between the European Coal and Steel Community and the Republic of Turkey on trade in products covered by the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, as regards the replacement of Protocol 1 to that Agreement, concerning the definition of the concept of ‘originating products’ and methods of administrative cooperation, by a new protocol which, as regards the rules of origin, refers to the Regional Convention on pan-Euro-Mediterranean preferential rules of origin
      THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
      Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 207(4) in conjunction with Article 218(9) thereof,
      Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
      Whereas:

                  (1)

                  Protocol 1 to the Agreement between the European Coal and Steel Community and the Republic of Turkey on trade in products covered by the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community (1) (‘the Agreement’), concerns the definition of the concept of ‘originating products’ and methods of administrative cooperation (‘Protocol 1’).

                  (2)

                  The Regional Convention on pan-Euro-Mediterranean preferential rules of origin (2) (‘the Convention’) lays down provisions on the origin of goods traded under relevant agreements concluded between the Contracting Parties.

                  (3)

                  The Union and Turkey signed the Convention on 15 June 2011 and 4 November 2011 respectively.

                  (4)

                  The Union and Turkey deposited their instruments of acceptance with the depositary of the Convention on 26 March 2012 and 4 December 2013 respectively. Consequently, in application of Article 10(3) of the Convention, the Convention entered into force in relation to the Union and Turkey on 1 May 2012 and on 1 February 2014 respectively.

                  (5)

                  Article 6 of the Convention provides that each Contracting Party is to take appropriate measures to ensure that the Convention is effectively applied. To that effect, the Joint Committee established by the Agreement should adopt a decision replacing Protocol 1 by a new protocol which, with regard to the rules of origin, refers to the Convention.

                  (6)

                  The position of the Union within the 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 European Union within the Joint Committee established by the Agreement between the European Coal and Steel Community and the Republic of Turkey on trade in products covered by the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, as regards the replacement of Protocol 1 to that Agreement, concerning the definition of the concept of ‘originating products’ and methods of administrative cooperation, by a new protocol which, as regards the rules of origin, refers to the Regional Convention on pan-Euro-Mediterranean preferential rules of origin, shall be based on the draft decision of the Joint Committee attached to this Decision.
      Minor changes to the draft decision of the Joint Committee may be agreed to by the representatives of the Union in the Joint Committee without further decision of the Council.
      Article 2
      The decision of the Joint Committee shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
      Article 3
      This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

         Done at Luxembourg, 21 April 2015.

               For the Council

               The President

            E. RINKĒVIČS

         (1)  OJ L 227, 7.9.1996, p. 3.

         (2)  OJ L 54, 26.2.2013, p. 4.

         DRAFT
         DECISION No … OF THE EU-TURKEY JOINT COMMITTEE
         of …
         replacing Protocol 1 to the Agreement between the European Coal and Steel Community and the Republic of Turkey on trade in products covered by the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, concerning the definition of the concept of ‘originating products’ and methods of administrative cooperation
         THE EU-TURKEY JOINT COMMITTEE,
         Having regard to the Agreement between the European Coal and Steel Community and the Republic of Turkey on trade in products covered by the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community (1), and in particular Article 6(2) thereof,
         Having regard to Protocol 1 to the Agreement between the European Coal and Steel Community and the Republic of Turkey on trade in products covered by the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, concerning the definition of the concept of ‘originating products’ and methods of administrative cooperation,
         Whereas:

                     (1)

                     Article 6(2) of the Agreement between the European Coal and Steel Community and the Republic of Turkey on trade in products covered by the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community (‘the Agreement’) refers to Protocol 1 to the Agreement (‘Protocol 1’) which lays down the rules of origin and provides for cumulation of origin between the Union, Turkey and other Contracting Parties to the Regional Convention on pan-Euro-Mediterranean preferential rules of origin (2) (‘the Convention’).

                     (2)

                     Article 39 of Protocol 1 provides that the Joint Committee established in accordance with Article 14 of the Agreement may decide to amend the provisions of that Protocol.

                     (3)

                     The Convention aims to replace the protocols on rules of origin currently in force among the countries of the pan-Euro-Mediterranean area with a single legal act.

                     (4)

                     The Union and Turkey signed the Convention on 15 June 2011 and 4 November 2011 respectively.

                     (5)

                     The Union and Turkey deposited their instruments of acceptance with the depositary of the Convention on 26 March 2012 and 4 December 2013 respectively. Consequently, in application of Article 10(3) of the Convention, the Convention entered into force in relation to the European Union and Turkey on 1 May 2012 and on 1 February 2014 respectively.

                     (6)

                     The Convention has included the participants in the Stabilisation and Association Process in the pan-Euro-Mediterranean zone of cumulation of origin.

                     (7)

                     Protocol 1 should therefore be replaced by a new protocol making reference to the Convention,

               HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
         Article 1
         Protocol 1 to the Agreement between the European Coal and Steel Community and the Republic of Turkey on trade in products covered by the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, concerning the definition of the concept of ‘originating products’ and methods of administrative cooperation is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Decision.
         Article 2
         This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
         It shall apply from … (*).

            Done at …,

                  For the EU-Turkey Joint Committee

                  The Chairman

            (1)  OJ L 227, 7.9.1996, p. 3.

            (2)  OJ L 54, 26.2.2013, p. 4.

            (*)  Date of application to be determined by the Joint Committee.

            ANNEX

                  ‘Protocol 1
                  concerning the definition of the concept of “originating products” and methods of administrative cooperation
                  Article 1
                  Applicable rules of origin
                  1.   For the purpose of implementing this Agreement, Appendix I and the relevant provisions of Appendix II to the Regional Convention on pan-Euro-Mediterranean preferential rules of origin (1) (“the Convention”) shall apply.
                  2.   All references to the “relevant agreement” in Appendix I and in the relevant provisions of Appendix II to the Convention shall be construed so as to mean this Agreement.
                  Article 2
                  Dispute settlement
                  1.   Where disputes arise in relation to the verification procedures of Article 32 of Appendix I to the Convention that cannot be settled between the customs authorities requesting the verification and the customs authorities responsible for carrying out that verification, they shall be submitted to the Joint Committee.
                  2.   In all cases the settlement of disputes between the importer and the customs authorities of the importing country shall take place under the legislation of that country.
                  Article 3
                  Amendments to the Protocol
                  The Joint Committee may decide to amend this Protocol.
                  Article 4
                  Withdrawal from the Convention
                  1.   Should either the European Union or Turkey give notice in writing to the depositary of the Convention of their intention to withdraw from the Convention according to Article 9 thereof, the European Union and Turkey shall immediately enter into negotiations on rules of origin for the purpose of implementing this Agreement.
                  2.   Until the entry into force of such newly negotiated rules of origin, the rules of origin contained in Appendix I and, where appropriate, the relevant provisions of Appendix II to the Convention, applicable at the moment of withdrawal, shall continue to apply to this Agreement. However, as of the moment of withdrawal, the rules of origin contained in Appendix I and, where appropriate, the relevant provisions of Appendix II to the Convention shall be construed so as to allow bilateral cumulation between the European Union and Turkey only.
                  Article 5
                  Transitional provisions — cumulation
                  Notwithstanding Articles 16(5) and 21(3) of Appendix I to the Convention, where cumulation involves only EFTA States, the Faroe Islands, the European Union, Turkey and the participants in the Stabilisation and Association Process, the proof of origin may be a movement certificate EUR.1 or an origin declaration.’

               (1)  OJ L 54, 26.2.2013, p. 4.


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31988D0622

88/622/EEC: Commission Decision of 12 December 1988 terminating the anti-dumping proceeding on imports of microwave ovens originating in Japan, the Republic of Singapore and the Republic of Korea

Official Journal L 343 , 13/12/1988 P. 0033 - 0033

*****COMMISSION  DECISION  of 12 December 1988  terminating the anti-dumping proceeding on imports of microwave ovens originating in Japan, the Republic of Singapore and the Republic of Korea  (88/622/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 Community (1), and in particular Article 9 thereof,  After consultations within the Advisory Committee as provided for under the above Regulation,  Whereas:  (1) In July 1986 the Commission received a complaint lodged by the European Committee of Manufacturers of Electrical Domestic Equipment (CECED), on behalf of producers representing substantially all the Community production of microwave ovens. The complaint, which was subsequently completed and updated, contained evidence of dumping and material injury resulting therefrom, which was considered sufficient to justify the initiation of a proceeding. The Commission accordingly announced, by a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Communities (2), the initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports into the Community of microwave ovens corresponding to CN code 8516 50 00 and originating in Japan, the Republic of Singapore and the Republic of Korea and commenced an investigation.  (2) The Commission commenced the investigation by seeking from the parties involved, and verifying, the information necessary for the assessment of dumping and injury.  (3) On 26 September 1988 the Commission was informed by the complainant that it was withdrawing the complaint because of profound changes in the market place.  (4) In these circumstances, the Commission has no reason to consider that termination of the proceeding would not be in the interests of the Community.  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Sole Article  The anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of microwave ovens originating in Japan, the Republic of Singapore and the Republic of Korea is hereby terminated.  Done at Brussels, 12 December 1988.  For the Commission  Willy DE CLERCQ  Member of the Commission  (1) OJ No L 209, 2. 8. 1988, p. 1.  (2) OJ No C 325, 18. 12. 1986, p. 5.