title: Council Decision (EU) 2016/968 of 6 June 2016 on the position to be adopted, on behalf of the European Union, within the EEA Joint Committee concerning an amendment to Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement, on cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms (ISA2 programme)

text:
                  17.6.2016

                  EN

                  Official Journal of the European Union

                  L 160/90

            COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2016/968
      of 6 June 2016
      on the position to be adopted, on behalf of the European Union, within the EEA Joint Committee concerning an amendment to Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement, on cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms (ISA2 programme)
      THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
      Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 172 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, Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement (‘Protocol 31’).

                  (3)

                  Protocol 31 contains provisions and arrangements concerning cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms.

                  (4)

                  It is appropriate to extend the cooperation of the Contracting Parties to the EEA Agreement to include Decision (EU) 2015/2240 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3).

                  (5)

                  Protocol 31 should therefore be amended in order to allow for this extended cooperation to take place from 1 January 2016.

                  (6)

                  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 the Union's behalf, within the EEA Joint Committee on the proposed amendment to Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement, on cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms, 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, 6 June 2016.

               For the Council

               The President

            H.G.J. KAMP

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

         (2)  OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 3.

         (3)  Decision (EU) 2015/2240 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015 establishing a programme on interoperability solutions and common frameworks for European public administrations, businesses and citizens (ISA2 programme) as a means for modernising the public sector (OJ L 318, 4.12.2015, p. 1.)

         DRAFT
         DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No …/2016
         of …
         amending Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement, on cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms
         THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,
         Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (‘the EEA Agreement’), and in particular Articles 86 and 98 thereof,
         Whereas:

                     (1)

                     It is appropriate to extend the cooperation of the Contracting Parties to the EEA Agreement to include Decision (EU) 2015/2240 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015 establishing a programme on interoperability solutions and common frameworks for European public administrations, businesses and citizens (ISA2 programme) as a means for modernising the public sector (1).

                     (2)

                     Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended in order to allow for this extended cooperation to take place from 1 January 2016,

               HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
         Article 1
         Article 17 (Telematic interchange of data) of Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement shall be amended as follows:

                     1.

                     In paragraph 1, the following subparagraph is added:
                     ‘The EFTA States shall, as from 1 January 2016, participate in the projects and activities of the programme of the Union referred to in paragraph 6(d).’.

                     2.

                     The following paragraph is inserted after paragraph 5:
                     ‘5a.   The EFTA States shall, as from the start of cooperation in the programme referred to in paragraph 6(d), participate fully, without the right to vote, in the Committee on Interoperability Solutions for European Public Administrations, Businesses and Citizens (the ISA2 Committee), which assists the European Commission in the implementation, management and development of that programme.’.

                     3.

                     In paragraph 6, the following point is added:

                                 ‘(d)

                                 with a view to participation as from 1 January 2016:

                                             —

                                                32015 D 2240: Decision (EU) 2015/2240 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015 establishing a programme on interoperability solutions and common frameworks for European public administrations, businesses and citizens (ISA2 programme) as a means for modernising the public sector (OJ L 318, 4.12.2015, p. 1).
                                             Liechtenstein shall be exempted from the participation in, and the financial contribution to, this programme.’.

               Article 2
         This Decision shall enter into force on the day following the last notification under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement (*).
         It shall apply from 1 January 2016.
         Article 3
         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 318, 4.12.2015, p. 1.

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


title: Council Decision (EU) 2016/980 of 14 June 2016 appointing five members and six alternate members proposed by the Republic of Bulgaria of the Committee of the Regions

text:
               18.6.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 161/37

         COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2016/980
   of 14 June 2016
   appointing five members and six alternate members proposed by the Republic of Bulgaria of the Committee of the Regions
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 305 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal of the Bulgarian Government,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 26 January 2015, 5 February 2015 and 23 June 2015, the Council adopted Decisions (EU) 2015/116 (1), (EU) 2015/190 (2) and (EU) 2015/994 (3) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020.

               (2)

               Five members' seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Mr Vladimir KISSIOV, Mr Krassimir KOSTOV, Mr Madzhid MANDADZHA, Mr Krasimir MIREV and Ms Detelina NIKOLOVA.

               (3)

               Five alternate members' seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Mr Stanislav BLAGOV, Mr Nikolay IVANOV, Ms Dimitranka KAMENOVA, Ms Anastasiya MLADENOVA and Mr Emil NAIDENOV.

               (4)

               An alternate member's seat has become vacant following the appointment of Ms Malina Edreva AUDOIN as a member of the Committee of the Regions,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The following are hereby appointed to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2020:

               (a)

               as members:

                           —

                           Ms Malina Edreva AUDOIN, Councillor, Sofia Municipal Council,

                           —

                           Mr Rumen Iliev GUNINSKI, Mayor of Pravets Municipality,

                           —

                           Ms Diana Dimitrova OVCHAROVA, Mayor of Ivaylovgrad Municipality,

                           —

                           Mr Stefan Nikolov RADEV, Mayor of Sliven Municipality,

                           —

                           Mr Nikolay Jordanov ZAYCHEV, Mayor of Peshtera Municipality;

                     and

               (b)

               as alternate members:

                           —

                           Ms Lyubka Veselinova ALEKSANDROVA, Mayor of Levski Municipality,

                           —

                           Mr Georgi Aleksandrov CHAKAROV, Mayor of Polski Trambesh Municipality,

                           —

                           Mr Dobromir Stoykov DOBREV, Mayor of Gorna Oryahovitsa Municipality,

                           —

                           Mr Emil Stanev KABAIVANOV, Mayor of Karlovo Municipality,

                           —

                           Ms Korneliya Dobreva MARINOVA, Mayor of Lovech Municipality,

                           —

                           Mr Georg Leonidov SPARTANSKI, Mayor of Pleven Municipality.

         Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 14 June 2016.

            For the Council

            The President

         A.G. KOENDERS

      (1)  Council Decision (EU) 2015/116 of 26 January 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 20, 27.1.2015, p. 42).

      (2)  Council Decision (EU) 2015/190 of 5 February 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 31, 7.2.2015, p. 25).

      (3)  Council Decision (EU) 2015/994 of 23 June 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 159, 25.6.2015, p. 70).


title: Appointment of a member of the Court of Auditors – Mr Igors Ludboržs European Parliament decision of 25 March 2010 on the nomination of Igors Ludboržs as a Member of the Court of Auditors (C7-0017/2010 – 2010/0805(NLE))

text:
               7.1.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               CE 4/67

         Thursday 25 March 2010Appointment of a member of the Court of Auditors – Mr Igors Ludboržs
   P7_TA(2010)0077
   European Parliament decision of 25 March 2010 on the nomination of Igors Ludboržs as a Member of the Court of Auditors (C7-0017/2010 – 2010/0805(NLE))
   2011/C 4 E/16
   (Consultation)

      The European Parliament,
   having regard to Article 286(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C7-0017/2010),
   having regard to the fact that, at its meeting of 16 March 2010, the Committee on Budgetary Control heard the Council’s nominee for membership of the Court of Auditors,
   having regard to Rule 108 of its Rules of Procedure,
   having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A7-0040/2010),

               A.

               whereas Igors Ludboržs fulfils the conditions laid down in Article 286(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU,

               1.

               Delivers a favourable opinion on the nomination of Igors Ludboržs as a Member of the Court of Auditors;

               2.

               Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Council and, for information, the Court of Auditors, the other institutions of the European Union and the audit institutions of the Member States.


title: 2011/569/EU: Decision of the European Parliament of 10 May 2011 on the closure of the accounts of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2009

text:
               27.9.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 250/134

         DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 10 May 2011
   on the closure of the accounts of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2009
   (2011/569/EU)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2009,

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the annual accounts of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2009, together with the Centre’s replies (1),

               —

               having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 15 February 2011 (05892/2011 — C7-0052/2011),

               —

               having regard to Article 276 of the EC Treaty and 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 (2), and in particular Article 185 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of the Council of 10 February 1975 establishing a European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (3), and in particular Article 12a 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 (4), and in particular Article 94 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Rule 77 of, and Annex VI to, its Rules of Procedure,

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinion of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (A7-0106/2011),

               1.

               Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2009;

               2.

               Instructs its President to forward this Decision to the Director of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, 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

         Jerzy BUZEK

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 338, 14.12.2010, p. 130.

      (2)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ L 39, 13.2.1975, p. 1.

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


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32002D0410(01)

Council Decision of 25 March 2002 appointing a member of the Advisory Committee of the Euratom Supply Agency

Official Journal C 086 , 10/04/2002 P. 0001 - 0001

Council Decisionof 25 March 2002appointing a member of the Advisory Committee of the Euratom Supply Agency(2002/C 86/01)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular the second and third paragraphs of Article 54 thereof,Having regard to Article X of the Statutes of the Euratom Supply Agency(1), as last amended by Decision 95/1/EC, Euratom, ECSC of 1 January 1995(2),Having regard to the Council Decision of 14 June 1999 appointing the members of the Advisory Committee of the Euratom Supply Agency(3),Having regard to the opinion of the Commission,Whereas:(1) A member's seat on the aforementioned Committee has become vacant following the resignation of Mr Eric PROUST, which was brought to the Council's attention on 7 February 2002.(2) That vacancy should be filled.(3) Having regard to the nomination submitted by the French Government on 7 February 2002,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole ArticleMs Caroline CHEVASSON is hereby appointed a member of the Advisory Committee of the Euratom Supply Agency for the remainder of the Committee's term of office, i.e. until 28 March 2003.Done at Brussels, 25 March 2002.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. M. Birulés y Bertrán(1) OJ 27, 6.12.1958, p. 534/58.(2) OJ L 1, 1.1.1995, p. 1.(3) OJ C 186, 2.7.1999, p. 1.


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31963D0491

63/46/Euratom, 63/491/EEC: Decision of 10 July 1963 specifying the institution responsible for payment of benefits provided for in the pensions scheme

Official Journal 130 , 24/08/1963 P. 2303 - 2304 Finnish special edition: Chapter 1 Volume 1 P. 0025  Danish special edition: Series I Chapter 1963-1964 P. 0045  Swedish special edition: Chapter 1 Volume 1 P. 0025  English special edition: Series I Chapter 1963-1964 P. 0050  Greek special edition: Chapter 01 Volume 4 P. 0000  Spanish special edition: Chapter 01 Volume 6 P. 0003  Portuguese special edition Chapter 01 Volume 6 P. 0003  Special edition in Czech Chapter 01 Volume 01 P. 14  - 15 Special edition in Estonian Chapter 01 Volume 01 P. 14  - 15 Special edition in Hungarian Chapter 01 Volume 01 P. 14  - 15 Special edition in Lithuanian Chapter 01 Volume 01 P. 14  - 15 Special edition in Latvian Chapter 01 Volume 01 P. 14  - 15 Special edition in Maltese Chapter 01 Volume 01 P. 14  - 15 Special edition in Polish Chapter 01 Volume 01 P. 14  - 15 Special edition in Slovakian Chapter 01 Volume 01 P. 14  - 15 Special edition in Slovenian Chapter 01 Volume 01 P. 14  - 15

		Decisionof 10 July 1963specifying the institution responsible for payment of benefits provided for in the pension scheme(63/46/Euratom)(63/491/EEC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY,THE COMMITTEE OF PRESIDENTS OF THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY,THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY,Having regard to the Regulation on the Staff Regulations of Officials and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 45 of Annex VIII to the Staff Regulations and Article 43 of the Conditions of Employment;Having regard to Regulation No 31 (EEC), 11 (EAEC) on the Staff Regulations of Officials and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, [1] and in particular Article 45 of Annex VIII to the Staff Regulations and Article 43 of the Conditions of Employment;HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The institutions specified below shall be responsible for payment of benefits provided for in the pensions scheme for officials and under Title II, Chapter 6, Sections B and C of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the Communities:1. For officials and temporary staff of the Commission of the European Community:the Commission of the European Economic Community;2. For officials and temporary staff of the Commission of the European Atomic Energy Community:the Commission of the European Atomic Energy Community;3. For officials and temporary staff of the High Authority:the High Authority (Pension Fund);4. For officials of the common institutions or organs to whom the transitional provisions of the European Coal and Steel Community Staff Regulations apply:the High Authority (Pension Fund);5. For other officials and temporary staff of the common institutions or agencies:the Commission of the European Economic Community.Article 2This Decision shall enter into force on 1 January 1962.Done, 10 July 1963.For the Committee of PresidentsThe ChairmanA. M. DonnerFor the CouncilThe PresidentJ. M. A. H. Luns[1] OJ No 45, 14.6.1962, p. 1385.--------------------------------------------------


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32001D0582

2001/582/EC: Council Decision of 18 June 2001 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Czech Republic concerning the Czech Republic's participation in the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network

Official Journal L 213 , 07/08/2001 P. 0001 - 0002

Council Decisionof 18 June 2001on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Czech Republic concerning the Czech Republic's participation in the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network(2001/582/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 175(1), in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) and the first subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(2),Whereas:(1) The European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network were established by Regulation (EEC) No 1210/90(3).(2) The Luxembourg European Council (December 1997) made participation in the Community programmes and agencies a way of stepping up the pre-accession strategy for the central and east European countries. In the case of the agencies, the European Council's conclusions provide that "the Community agencies in which applicant countries will be able to participate will be determined on a case-by-case basis".(3) The Helsinki European Council (December 1999) reaffirmed the inclusive nature of the accession process, which now comprises 13 candidate countries within a single framework with the candidate countries participating in the accession process on an equal footing.(4) The Council, on 14 February 2000, authorised the Commission to conduct negotiations on the participation in the European Environment Agency of the countries applying for accession. The Commission signed the Final Act of the negotiations on 9 October 2000.(5) The Agreement as referred to in this Decision should be approved,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1The Agreement between the European Community and the Czech Republic concerning the Czech Republic's participation in the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network is approved on behalf of the Community.The text of the Agreement is set out as an Annex to this Decision.Article 2The President of the Council is authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to deposit the notification provided for in Article 17 of the Agreement.Article 3This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Done at Luxembourg, 18 June 2001.For the CouncilThe PresidentM. Winberg(1) OJ C 120 E, 24.4.2001, p. 203.(2) Opinion delivered 31.5.2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal).(3) OJ L 120, 11.5.1990, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 933/1999 (OJ L 117, 5.5.1999, p. 1).


title: Council Decision (EU) 2016/1885 of 18 October 2016 on the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the People's Republic of China pursuant to Article XXIV:6 and Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 relating to the modification of concessions in the schedule of the Republic of Croatia in the course of its accession to the European Union

text:
               26.10.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 291/7

         COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2016/1885
   of 18 October 2016
   on the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the People's Republic of China pursuant to Article XXIV:6 and Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 relating to the modification of concessions in the schedule of the Republic of Croatia in the course of its accession to the European Union
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular first subparagraph of Article 207(4), in conjunction with point (a)(v) of the second subparagraph of Article 218(6) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament (1),
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 15 July 2013 the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations with certain other Members of the World Trade Organization under Article XXIV:6 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994, in the course of the accession to the European Union of the Republic of Croatia.

               (2)

               Negotiations have been conducted by the Commission within the framework of the negotiating directives adopted by the Council.

               (3)

               Those negotiations have been concluded and an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the People's Republic of China pursuant to Article XXIV:6 and Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 relating to the modification of concessions in the schedule of the Republic of Croatia in the course of its accession to the European Union was initialled on 7 October 2015.

               (4)

               The Agreement was signed on behalf of the Union on 19 April 2016, subject to its conclusion at a later date, in accordance with Council Decision (EU) 2016/243 (2).

               (5)

               The Agreement should be approved,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the People's Republic of China pursuant to Article XXIV:6 and Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 relating to the modification of concessions in the schedule of the Republic of Croatia in the course of its accession to the European Union, is hereby approved on behalf of the Union.
   The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.
   Article 2
   The President of the Council shall designate the person empowered to proceed, on behalf of the Union, to the notification provided for in the Agreement, in order to express the consent of the European Union to be bound by the Agreement (3).
   Article 3
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 18 October 2016.

            For the Council

            The President

         M. LAJČÁK

      (1)  Position of the European Parliament of 15 September 2016.

      (2)  Council Decision (EU) 2016/243 of 12 February 2016 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the People's Republic of China pursuant to Article XXIV:6 and Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 relating to the modification of concessions in the schedule of the Republic of Croatia in the course of its accession to the European Union (OJ L 45, 20.2.2016, p. 12).

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


title: 2010/551/EU: Decision of the European Parliament of 5 May 2010 on the closure of the accounts of the European GNSS Supervisory Authority for the financial year 2008

text:
               25.9.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 252/222

         DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 5 May 2010
   on the closure of the accounts of the European GNSS Supervisory Authority for the financial year 2008
   (2010/551/EU)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,
   having regard to the final annual accounts of the European GNSS Supervisory Authority for the financial year 2008,
   having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the annual accounts of the European GNSS Supervisory Authority for the financial year 2008, together with the Authority’s replies (1),
   having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 16 February 2010 (5827/2010 — C7-0061/2010),
   having regard to Article 276 of the EC Treaty and 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 (2), and in particular Article 185 thereof,
   having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1321/2004 of 12 July 2004 on the establishment of structures for the management of the European satellite radio-navigation programmes (3), and in particular Article 12 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 Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (4), and in particular Article 94 thereof,
   having regard to Rule 77 of, and Annex VI to, its Rules of Procedure,
   having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A7-0073/2010),

               1.

               Approves the closure of the accounts of the European GNSS Supervisory Authority for the financial year 2008;

               2.

               Instructs its President to forward this Decision to the Executive Director of the European GNSS Supervisory 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

         Jerzy BUZEK

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 304, 15.12.2009, p. 100.

      (2)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ L 246, 20.7.2004, p. 1.

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


title: 2011/601/EU: Decision of the European Parliament of 10 May 2011 on the closure of the accounts of Eurojust for the financial year 2009

text:
               27.9.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 250/219

         DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 10 May 2011
   on the closure of the accounts of Eurojust for the financial year 2009
   (2011/601/EU)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of Eurojust for the financial year 2009,

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the annual accounts of Eurojust for the financial year 2009, together with Eurojust’s replies (1),

               —

               having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 15 February 2011 (05892/2011 — C7-0052/2011),

               —

               having regard to Article 276 of the EC Treaty and 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 (2), and in particular Article 185 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Council Decision 2002/187/JHA of 28 February 2002 setting up Eurojust with a view to reinforcing the fight against serious crime (3), and in particular Article 36 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 (4), and in particular Article 94 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Rule 77 of, and Annex VI to, its Rules of Procedure,

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinion of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (A7-0133/2011),

               1.

               Approves the closure of the accounts of Eurojust for the financial year 2009;

               2.

               Instructs its President to forward this Decision to the Administrative Director of Eurojust, 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

         Jerzy BUZEK

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ C 338, 14.12.2010, p. 144.

      (2)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ L 63, 6.3.2002, p. 1.

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


title: Council Decision (EU) 2015/1410 of 19 August 2015 giving notice to Greece to take measures for the deficit reduction judged necessary to remedy the situation of excessive deficit

text:
               20.8.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 219/8

         COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/1410
   of 19 August 2015
   giving notice to Greece to take measures for the deficit reduction judged necessary to remedy the situation of excessive deficit
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 126(9) thereof,
   Having regard to the recommendation from the European Commission,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Article 126 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (‘TFEU’) establishes that Member States are to avoid excessive government deficits and sets out the excessive deficit procedure to that effect. The Stability and Growth Pact, which in its corrective arm implements the excessive deficit procedure, provides the framework supporting government policies for a prompt return to sound budgetary positions taking account of the economic situation.

               (2)

               On 27 April 2009, the Council decided, in accordance with Article 104(6) of the Treaty establishing the European Community that an excessive deficit existed in Greece.

               (3)

               On 10 May 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/320/EU (1) addressed to Greece under Article 126(9) and Article 136 TFEU with a view to reinforcing and deepening the fiscal surveillance and giving notice to take measures for the deficit reduction judged necessary to remedy the situation of excessive deficit at the latest by the deadline of 2014. The Council established 2014 as the deadline for correcting the situation of excessive deficit, and annual targets for the government deficit.

               (4)

               Council Decision No 2010/320/EU was substantially amended several times. Since further amendments were to be made, it was recast, on 12 July 2011, by Council Decision 2011/734/EU of 12 July 2011 addressed to Greece with a view to reinforcing and deepening fiscal surveillance and giving notice to Greece to take measures for the deficit reduction judged necessary to remedy the situation of excessive deficit (2) in the interest of clarity. Subsequently, that Decision was significantly amended several times between 8 July 2011 and December 2012 (3).

               (5)

               The very severe deterioration of the financial situation of Greece has led euro area Member States to decide to provide it stability support, with a view to safeguarding the financial stability of the euro area as a whole, in conjunction with multilateral assistance provided by the International Monetary Fund. From May 2010 to June 2015, support provided by the euro area Member States took the form of both a bilateral Greek Loan Facility and a loan from the European Financial Stability Facility (‘EFSF’). The lenders' support was accompanied by extensive policy conditionality, including the respect by Greece of Council Decision 2011/734/EU and subsequent amendments thereto.

               (6)

               On 8 July 2015, Greece requested financial assistance from the European Stability Mechanism (‘ESM’) in the form of a three-year loan, and on 12 July 2015 an agreement in principle was reached on the provision of a loan of the amount of up to EUR 86 000 million to Greece. On 17 July, the ESM Board of Governors entrusted the European Commission, in liaison with the European Central Bank, and with the International Monetary Fund, with the task of negotiating a Memorandum of Understanding (‘MoU’) detailing the policy conditionality for a financial assistance facility covering the period 2015-2018 in accordance with Article 13(3) of the ESM Treaty.

               (7)

               In accordance with Regulation (EU) No 472/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2013 on the strengthening of economic and budgetary surveillance of Member States in the euro area experiencing or threatened with serious difficulties with respect to their financial stability (4), and in particular Article 7 thereof, a Member State requesting financial assistance from the ESM must prepare a macroeconomic adjustment programme (‘the Programme’) for approval by the Council. Such a programme should ensure the adoption of a set of reforms needed to improve the sustainability of public finances and the regulatory environment.

               (8)

               The Programme prepared by Greece was approved by Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/1411 (5).

               (9)

               Article 10(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 472/2013 also establishes that, in case a Member State subject to a macroeconomic adjustment programme under Article 7 of that Regulation is also subject to a decision under 126(9) TFEU for the correction of its excessive deficit, the annual budgetary targets in its macroeconomic adjustment programme shall be integrated into the decision to give notice under Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97 of 7 July 1997 on speeding up and clarifying the implementation of the excessive deficit procedure (6); in addition, the measures conducive to those targets in the macroeconomic adjustment programme shall also be integrated into the decision to give notice in accordance with Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97. Article 10(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 472/2013 further establishes that the Member State shall be exempt from submitting reports under Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97. Finally, Article 10(2)(c) of Regulation (EU) No 472/2013 establishes that the monitoring shall be undertaken as provided for by Article 7(4) of that Regulation and the Member State shall be exempt from monitoring under Article 10(1) and Article 10a of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97 and from monitoring underlying any decision under Article 6(2) of that Regulation.

               (10)

               Economic activity in Greece is currently projected to be much weaker than was expected when the latest amendment to Council Decision 2011/734/EU was adopted in December 2012. Both real and nominal GDP are expected to be at much lower levels in 2015 and 2016 than was expected in the 2015 Spring Forecast of the Commission, due to policy uncertainty, lack of implementation of reforms, a shortfall in government revenues, bank holidays, and the imposition of capital controls. The Commission updated its forecast for GDP growth in August 2015, as needed to underpin the negotiations for the MoU required for an ESM programme. According to this forecast, real GDP in 2015-2016 is projected to contract by 2,3 % and 1,3 % respectively, (against a positive growth of 0,5 % and 2,9 % in the 2015 Spring Forecast for the corresponding years), before growing by 2,7 % in 2017 and 3,1 % in 2018. This marked worsening of the economic scenario in 2015-2016 implies a corresponding deterioration of the outlook for public finances given unchanged policies.

               (11)

               Greece is estimated to have improved its structural deficit by 16 percentage points of GDP from a 15,2 % deficit in 2009 to an estimated 1 % surplus in 2014, thus ensuring an improvement in the structural balance in 2009-2014, which is significantly larger than the requirement of at least 10 percentage points of GDP over the period recommended by the Council. In 2014, the general government deficit reached 3,5 % of GDP, clearly within the 4,5 % of GDP government deficit (ESA2010 basis) ceiling for 2014 established by the Council Decision. However, the primary balance outturn of 0,4 % of GDP was substantially weaker than expected and undershot the target set at 1,5 % of GDP due to a combination of factors including the reversal in the economic cycle and the related negative impact on budget revenues, the relaxation of fiscal policy and increased economic uncertainty. The weakening macroeconomic environment accompanied with expiring temporary fiscal measures in 2015 have, however, made it impossible to achieve the primary balance target of 3 % of GDP in 2015 envisaged in the latest amendment to Decision 2011/734/EU adopted in December 2012. The fiscal targets have, therefore, been revised down substantially, taking into account the macroeconomic circumstances and the current fiscal situation, to avoid overtightening fiscal policy in the short term.

               (12)

               Greece will accordingly pursue a new fiscal path, premised on primary surplus targets of – 0,25, 0,5, 1,75, and 3,5 % of GDP in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 and beyond, respectively. The trajectory of the fiscal targets is consistent with the expected growth rates of the Greek economy as it recovers from its deepest recorded recession. The revised path means that the general government budget deficit will fall below 3 % of GDP in 2017.

               (13)

               Under the Commission services' update of the forecast for nominal GDP growth, the primary general government balance is projected to attain a deficit of EUR 7 631 million (4,4 % of GDP) in 2015, a deficit of EUR 6 166 million (3,6 % of GDP) in 2016, a deficit of EUR 4 089 million (2,3 % of GDP) in 2017 and a deficit of EUR 753 million (0,4 % of GDP) in 2018.

               (14)

               The budget for 2016 to be adopted by the Greek parliament forms part of the Medium-Term Fiscal Strategy (MTFS) 2016-2019, with the aim to deliver a sizeable and front-loaded fiscal consolidation bringing savings of more than EUR 6 900 million, close to 4 % of GDP.

               (15)

               The failure to complete the final EFSF programme review, the missed debt service payments, the expiration of the EFSF programme and the introduction of capital controls have created new circumstances that have led to a further strong deterioration in debt sustainability. This is due to lower growth estimates, a downward revision of the primary surplus targets, a downward revision of privatisation receipts, a strong deterioration in the financing needs of the banking sector following the imposition of capital controls, the need for a higher clearance of arrears following the liquidity shortage experienced by the sovereign and valuation effects due to the depreciation of the euro with respect to the SDR. As a result of these developments debt-to-GDP is expected to reach 198,3 % in 2016, before decreasing to 169,3 % in 2020, 154,5 % in 2022 and 115,9 % in 2030 in the baseline scenario.

               (16)

               Taking into account those developments, the adjustment path towards the correction of the excessive deficit needs to be updated. The commitment undertaken by Greece concerns not only the fiscal consolidation measures, but also those measures needed to enhance the growth-friendly nature and to minimise any negative social impact.

               (17)

               Each measure required by Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/1411 is instrumental in achieving the required budgetary adjustment. Some measures have a direct impact on the budgetary situation of Greece while the others are structural measures that will result in improved fiscal governance and a sounder budgetary situation in the medium term.

               (18)

               In light of the above considerations, it appears necessary to revise the previous annual budgetary targets and the measures conducive to those targets. The new annual budgetary targets and measures conducive to those targets are those contained in Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/1411,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   1.   Greece shall put an end to the present excessive deficit situation as rapidly as possible, and at the latest, by 2017.
   2.   The adjustment path towards the correction of the excessive deficit shall aim to meet the annual general-government-deficit targets, as laid down in Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/1411 and will be based on primary surplus targets of – 0,25, 0,5, 1,75, and 3,5 % of GDP in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 and beyond, respectively. The trajectory of the fiscal targets is consistent with expected growth rates of the Greek economy as it recovers from its deepest recorded recession. The revised path means that the general government budget deficit will fall below 3 % of GDP in 2017.
   3.   Greece shall adopt and fully implement all fiscal, economic and structural adjustment measures incorporated in the economic and financial adjustment programme as approved by Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/1411.
   4.   Greece shall stand ready to adopt further measures if risks to the budgetary plans materialise. Budgetary consolidation measures shall secure a lasting improvement in the general government structural balance in a growth-friendly manner.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall take effect on the day of its notification.
   Article 3
   This Decision is addressed to the Hellenic Republic.

      Done at Brussels, 19 August 2015.

            For the Council

            The President

         J. ASSELBORN

      (1)  OJ L 145, 11.6.2010, p. 6.

      (2)  OJ L 296, 15.11.2011, p. 38.

      (3)  Council Decision 2011/791/EU of 8 November 2011 (OJ L 320, 3.12.2011, p. 28), Council Decision 2012/211/EU of 13 March 2012 (OJ L 113, 25.4.2012, p. 8), Council Decision 2013/6/EU of 4 December 2012 (OJ L 4, 9.1.2013, p. 40).

      (4)  OJ L 140, 27.5.2013, p. 1.

      (5)  See page 12 of this Official Journal.

      (6)  OJ L 209, 2.8.1997, p. 6.


title: 2013/605/EU: Decision of the European Parliament of 17 April 2013 on the closure of the accounts of Eurojust for the financial year 2011

text:
               16.11.2013

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 308/312

         DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 17 April 2013
   on the closure of the accounts of Eurojust for the financial year 2011
   (2013/605/EU)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of Eurojust for the financial year 2011,

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the annual accounts of Eurojust for the financial year 2011, together with Eurojust’s replies (1),

               —

               having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 12 February 2013 (05753/2013 — C7-0041/2013),

               —

               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 (2), and in particular Article 185 thereof,

               —

               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 (3), and in particular Article 208 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Council Decision 2002/187/JHA of 28 February 2002 setting up Eurojust with a view to reinforcing the fight against serious crime (4), and in particular Article 36 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 (5), and in particular Article 94 thereof,

               —

               having regard to Rule 77 of, and Annex VI to, its Rules of Procedure,

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinion of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (A7-0072/2013),

               1.

               Approves the closure of the accounts of Eurojust for the financial year 2011;

               2.

               Instructs its President to forward this Decision to the Administrative Director of Eurojust, 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 388, 15.12.2012, p. 180.

      (2)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

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

      (4)  OJ L 63, 6.3.2002, p. 1.

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


title: EFTA Surveillance Authority Decision No 371/04/COL of 15 December 2004 amending for the 49th time the Procedural and Substantive Rules in the Field of State aid by deleting Chapter 26 of the State aid guidelines on multisectoral framework on regional aid for large investment projects

text:
               10.3.2005

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 63/29

      EFTA SURVEILLANCE AUTHORITY DECISION

   No 371/04/COL
   of 15 December 2004
   amending for the 49th time the Procedural and Substantive Rules in the Field of State aid by deleting Chapter 26 of the State aid guidelines on multisectoral framework on regional aid for large investment projects
   THE EFTA SURVEILLANCE AUTHORITY,
   Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (1), in particular to Articles 61 to 63 and Protocol 26 thereof,
   Having regard to the Agreement between the EFTA States on the establishment of a Surveillance Authority and a Court of Justice (2), in particular to Article 24, Article 5(2)(b) and Article 1 in Part I of Protocol 3 thereof,
   Whereas under Article 24 of the Surveillance and Court Agreement, the EFTA Surveillance Authority shall give effect to the provisions of the EEA Agreement concerning State aid.
   Whereas under Article 5(2)(b) of the Surveillance and Court Agreement, the EFTA Surveillance Authority shall issue notices or guidelines on matters dealt with in the EEA Agreement, if that Agreement or the Surveillance and Court Agreement expressly so provides or if the EFTA Surveillance Authority considers it necessary.
   Recalling the Procedural and Substantive Rules in the Field of State Aid (3) adopted on 19 January 1994 by the EFTA Surveillance Authority.
   Whereas the EFTA Surveillance Authority adopted guidelines concerning multisectoral framework on regional aid for large investment projects on 4 November 1998 (4) for an initial trial period of three years which later was extended to 31 December 2002 and for some sectors remained applicable until 31 December 2003.
   Whereas the Commission of the European Communities issued a new communication on multisectoral framework on regional aid for large investment projects on 19 March 2002 (5).
   Whereas the EFTA Surveillance Authority adopted a similar framework in its College Decision 263/02/COL on 18 December 2002 (6) as a new Chapter 26A of the Guidelines.
   Whereas Chapter 26A consists of the new multisectoral framework which entered into force respectively on 1 January 2003 or 1 January 2004 dependent on the relevant sector.
   Whereas the former multisectoral framework on regional aid for large investment projects therefore should be deleted,
   HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

               1.

               The State Aid Guidelines Chapter 26 shall be deleted.

               2.

               The EFTA States shall be informed by means of a letter, including a copy of this Decision.

               3.

               The Commission of the European Communities shall be informed, in accordance with point (d) of Protocol 27 of the EEA Agreement, by means of a copy of this Decision.

               4.

               The Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of the Official Journal of the European Union and in the EEA Supplement thereto.

               5.

               The Decision shall be authentic in the English language.

      Done at Brussels, 15 December 2004.

            For the EFTA Surveillance Authority

            The President

         Hannes HAFSTEIN

            College Member

         Bernd HAMMERMANN

      (1)  Hereinafter referred to as the EEA Agreement.

      (2)  Hereinafter referred to as the Surveillance and Court Agreement.

      (3)  Guidelines on the application and interpretation of Articles 61 and 62 of the EEA Agreement and Article 1 of Protocol 3 to the Surveillance and Court Agreement, adopted and issued by the EFTA Surveillance Authority on 19 January 1994 (OJ L 231, 3.9.1994, EEA Supplement No 32), as last amended by the Authority’s Decision No 305/04/COL of 1 December 2004 (not yet published), hereinafter referred to as the State Aid Guidelines.

      (4)  OJ L 111, 29.4.1999, EEA Supplement No 18, corresponding to the Communication from the Commission — Multisectoral framework on regional aid for large investment projects (OJ C 107, 7.4.1998, p. 7).

      (5)  OJ C 70, 19.3.2002, p. 8.

      (6)  Not yet published.


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91/483/ECSC: Decision of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council of 25 July 1991 on the arrangements for trade between the Community and the associated overseas countries and territories in products within the province of the European Coal and Steel Community

Official Journal L 263 , 19/09/1991 P. 0154 - 0155 Finnish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 18 P. 0152  Swedish special edition: Chapter 11 Volume 18 P. 0152

DECISION OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL  of 25 July 1991  on the arrangements for trade between the Community and the associated overseas countries and territories in products within the  province of the European Coal and Steel Community  (91/483/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 Part Three, Title I, Chapter 1 of Council Decision 91/482/EEC of 25 July 1991 on the association of the overseas countries and territories (OCT) with the European Economic Community (1) does not apply to products within the province of the  European Coal and Steel Community;   Whereas, however, trade in such products between the Member States and the OCT should be maintained and intensified;   Whereas this Decision in no way prejudices the special arrangements established by Decision 86/50/ECSC of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, of 3 March 1986 establishing arrangements for trade  between Spain and Portugal on the one hand and the OCT on the other in products falling within the ECSC Treaty (2);   In agreement with the Commission,   HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Article 1   The duties applicable in the Community to imports of products within the province of the European Coal and Steel Community originating in the OCT listed in Annex I    to Decision 91/482/EEC, charges having an effect equivalent to such duties and the collection of such duties and charges shall be suspended; however, the treatment applied to those products shall not be more favourable than that applied by the Member  States among themselves.  Article 2   The products referred to in Article 1 originating in the Member States shall be admitted for import into the OCT on conditions similar to those laid down in Part Three, Title I, Chapter 1 of Decision 91/482/EEC.  Article 3   Consultations shall take place between the Member States concerned in all cases where, in the opinion of one of them, the implementation of the provisions appearing above calls for such consultations.  Article 4   The provisions laying down the rules of origin for the application of Decision 91/482/EEC shall also apply to this Decision.  Article 5   Member States shall decide by agreement on any safeguard measures proposed by one or more Member States or the Commission.  Article 6   This Decision shall not affect the provisions of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community or the powers of jurisdiction conferred by that Treaty.  Article 7   This Decision shall apply until 29 February 2000.   Article 8   Member States shall take the measures necessary to implement this Decision.  Article 9   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities at the same time as Decision 91/482/EEC.   It shall enter into force at the same time as Decision 91/482/EEC.   Done at Brussels, 25 July 1991. The President P. DANKERT   (1) See page 1 of this Official Journal.   (2) OJ No L 63, 5. 3. 1986, p. 189.


title: Council Decision (Euratom) 2017/956 of 29 May 2017 on the adoption of the 2016-2019 high flux reactor supplementary research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community

text:
               7.6.2017

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 144/23

         COUNCIL DECISION (Euratom) 2017/956
   of 29 May 2017
   on the adoption of the 2016-2019 high flux reactor supplementary research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 7 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   After consultation of the Scientific and Technical Committee,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Within the framework of the European Research Area, the high flux reactor (‘HFR’) at Petten has been, and will for some time continue to be, an important resource for Community research on materials science, the testing of materials, nuclear medicine and nuclear reactor safety.

               (2)

               The operation of the HFR has been supported by a series of supplementary research programmes, the last of which (1) expired on 31 December 2015.

               (3)

               The operation of the HFR continued throughout 2016 without a supplementary research programme, pending negotiations between the entities mandated by the financing Member States. Since those efforts have resulted in the agreement between two national entities, a new supplementary research programme is necessary to provide continued financial support to the HFR.

               (4)

               In order to ensure continuity between supplementary research programmes, this Decision should apply from 1 January 2016. Part of the contributions under the 2016-2019 HFR supplementary research programme should be permitted to cover expenditure made during the year 2016.

               (5)

               Given that the HFR is irreplaceable infrastructure for Community research on nuclear reactor safety, health (including the development of medical isotopes for medical research), nuclear fusion, basic science, training and waste management (including the safety behaviour of nuclear fuels that are used in specific Union reactor systems of interest to Europe), its operation should continue under the 2016-2019 HFR supplementary research programme until the end of 2019.

               (6)

               Due to their special interest in the irradiation capabilities of the HFR, the Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (‘CEA’) and the NRG: Nuclear Research and consultancy Group V.O.F. (‘NRG’), as implementing agents for France and the Netherlands, respectively, have agreed to finance the entire 2016-2019 HFR supplementary research programme through contributions that they will make to the general budget of the European Union by way of assigned revenue.

               (7)

               Those contributions are to finance the operation of the HFR in order to support a research programme that presupposes the normal operation and regular maintenance of the HFR. An official notification of definitive shutdown by the operator NRG to the Dutch national regulatory authority prior to the declaration of safe conservation state should suspend the payments that remain to be effected and the calls for funds by the Commission,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The supplementary research programme on the operation of the HFR, the objectives of which are set out in Annex I, shall be adopted for a period of 4 years, starting on 1 January 2016.
   Article 2
   The costs for the execution of the programme, estimated at EUR 30,2 million, shall be financed entirely out of contributions from France and the Netherlands, through the CEA and NRG, respectively. The breakdown of this amount is set out in Annex II. This contribution shall be considered as assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(2) of Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2).
   Article 3
   1.   The Commission shall be in charge of the management of the programme. To that end, it shall call upon the services of the Joint Research Centre.
   2.   The Commission shall keep the Board of Governors of the Joint Research Centre informed of the implementation of the programme.
   Article 4
   In the event that NRG officially notifies the definitive shutdown of the HFR to the Dutch national regulatory authority (prior to the declaration of safe conservation state), the obligations on the part of France and the Netherlands, through the CEA and NRG, respectively, to make further payments shall be suspended, as shall any calls for funds by the Commission under this Decision.
   Article 5
   The Commission shall submit a final report on the implementation of this Decision to the European Parliament and to the Council after the end of the 2016-2019 HFR supplementary research programme.
   Article 6
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
   It shall apply from 1 January 2016.
   Article 7
   This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

      Done at Brussels, 29 May 2017.

            For the Council

            The President

         C. CORDONA

      (1)  Council Decision 2012/709/Euratom of 13 November 2012 on the adoption of the 2012-2015 High Flux Reactor supplementary research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community (OJ L 321, 20.11.2012, p. 59).

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

      ANNEX I
      SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL OBJECTIVES
      The main objectives of the supplementary research programme are the following:

                  1.

                  To ensure the safe and reliable operation of the HFR, in order to guarantee the availability of the neutron flux for experimental purposes.

                  2.

                  To allow the efficient use of the HFR by research institutes in a broad range of research areas: improvement of safety of nuclear reactors; health (including the development of medical isotopes); nuclear fusion; basic science; training; and waste management (including the safety behaviour of nuclear fuels for reactor systems of interest to Europe).

      ANNEX II
      BREAKDOWN OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS
      The contributions to the supplementary research programme come from The Netherlands and France.
      The breakdown of those contributions is as follows:

                  France: EUR 1,2 million

                  The Netherlands: EUR 29 million

                  Total: EUR 30,2 million.

            Those contributions shall be made to the general budget of the European Union and shall be assigned to this programme. Part of the contributions under this supplementary programme may also cover expenditure made to the operation of the HFR during the year 2016 in accordance with the work programme to be agreed among the contributing Member States and the Commission.
      Those contributions are firm and not revisable as regards variations related to operational, maintenance and decommissioning costs.


title: Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/1617 of the European Parliament of 29 April 2015 on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency for the financial year 2013

text:
               30.9.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 255/97

      DECISION (EU, EURATOM) 2015/1617 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
      of 29 April 2015
      on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency for the financial year 2013
      THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

                  —

                  having regard to the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2013 (1),

                  —

                  having regard to the consolidated annual accounts of the European Union for the financial year 2013 (COM(2014) 510 — C8-0140/2014) (2),

                  —

                  having regard to the final annual accounts of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency for the financial year 2013 (3),

                  —

                  having regard to the Commission's report on the follow-up to the discharge for the 2012 financial year (COM(2014) 607), and to the accompanying Commission staff working documents (SWD(2014) 285, SWD(2014) 286),

                  —

                  having regard to the Commission's annual report to the discharge authority on internal audits carried out in 2013 (COM(2014) 615), and to the accompanying Commission staff working document (SWD(2014) 293),

                  —

                  having regard to the Court of Auditors' report on the annual accounts of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency for the financial year 2013, together with the Agency's replies (4),

                  —

                  having regard to the statement of assurance (5) 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 executive agencies in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2013 (05305/2015 — C8-0048/2015),

                  —

                  having regard to Articles 317, 318 and 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

                  —

                  having regard to Article 106a of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,

                  —

                  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 (6),

                  —

                  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 (7), and in particular Articles 62, 164, 165 and 166 thereof,

                  —

                  having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (8), and in particular Article 14(3) thereof,

                  —

                  having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1653/2004 of 21 September 2004 on a standard financial regulation for the executive agencies pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (9), and in particular the first and second paragraphs of Article 66 thereof,

                  —

                  having regard to Commission Decision 2009/336/EC of 20 April 2009 on the creation of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency for the management of Community action in the fields of education, audiovisual and culture in application of Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (10),

                  —

                  having regard to Commission Implementing Decision 2013/776/EU of 18 December 2013 establishing the ‘Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency’ and repealing Decision 2009/336/EC (11),

                  —

                  having regard to Rule 93 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,

                  —

                  having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinions of the other committees concerned (A8-0101/2015),

                  A.

                  whereas, under Article 17(1) of the Treaty on European Union, the Commission is to execute the budget and manage programmes and is to do so, pursuant to Article 317 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in cooperation with the Member States, on its own responsibility, having regard to the principles of sound financial management,

         1.

            Grants the Director of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency's budget for the financial year 2013;

         2.

            Sets out its observations in the resolution forming an integral part of the decisions on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2013, Section III — Commission and executive agencies;

         3.

            Instructs its President to forward this decision, the decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2013, Section III — Commission and the resolution forming an integral part of those decisions, to the Director of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice of the European Union and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

               The President

            Martin SCHULZ

               The Secretary-General

            Klaus WELLE

         (1)  OJ L 66, 8.3.2013.

         (2)  OJ C 403, 13.11.2014, p. 1.

         (3)  OJ C 408, 15.11.2014, p. 39.

         (4)  OJ C 442, 10.12.2014, p. 67.

         (5)  OJ C 403, 13.11.2014, p. 128.

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

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

         (8)  OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1.

         (9)  OJ L 297, 22.9.2004, p. 6.

         (10)  OJ L 101, 21.4.2009, p. 26.

         (11)  OJ L 343, 19.12.2013, p. 46.