title: Council Decision (EU) 2016/1859 of 13 October 2016 on the Tripartite Social Summit for Growth and Employment and repealing Decision 2003/174/EC

text:
               20.10.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 284/27

         COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2016/1859
   of 13 October 2016
   on the Tripartite Social Summit for Growth and Employment and repealing Decision 2003/174/EC
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 352 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments,
   Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,
   Acting in accordance with a special legislative procedure,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Article 3(3) of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) provides that one of the objectives of the Union is to work for a highly competitive social market economy, aiming at full employment and social progress.

               (2)

               In defining and implementing its policies and activities, the Union is to take into account their social dimension, in particular the requirements linked to the promotion of a high level of employment, the guarantee of adequate social protection, the fight against social exclusion, and a high level of education, training and protection of human health, in accordance with Article 9 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU).

               (3)

               The Union recognises and promotes the role of the social partners at its level and facilitates dialogue between them while respecting their autonomy, in accordance with Article 152 TFEU. To promote a high-level concertation with the European social partners on the overall strategy set up by the Lisbon European Council of 23 and 24 March 2000, Council Decision 2003/174/EC (1) established a Tripartite Social Summit for Growth and Employment (‘the Summit’). The Summit is now recognised in Article 152 TFEU as an integral component of social dialogue at Union level.

               (4)

               The Union and its Member States are committed to cooperating within the framework of the Europe 2020 strategy, an integrated strategy designed to boost the Union's potential for growth and jobs over the period 2010-2020 (‘the Europe 2020 strategy’). The Europe 2020 strategy aims to increase coordination between national and Union policies. In addition, the Union has recognised the need to enhance the social partners' ownership of and involvement in that strategy, to enable the social partners to actively contribute to the implementation of that strategy's objectives.

               (5)

               Regulation (EU) No 1175/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) underlines that social partners shall be involved within the framework of the European Semester, on the main policy issues where appropriate, in accordance with the provisions of the TFEU and national legal and political arrangements.

               (6)

               In its conclusions of 28 June 2013, the European Council noted that the social dimension of the Economic and Monetary Union should be strengthened, and highlighted in this context the key role of the social partners and social dialogue. Accordingly, the Commission in its Communication of 2 October 2013 entitled ‘Strengthening the social dimension of the Economic and Monetary Union’, addressed the issue of the promotion of social dialogue at national and Union level, and announced a proposal to review Decision 2003/174/EC, referring to the Summit as an opportunity to involve the social partners in the European Semester process.

               (7)

               Since its establishment pursuant to Decision 2003/174/EC, the Summit has fulfilled its key role to enable high-level concertation. It has contributed positively to the development of social dialogue at Union level under the Lisbon Strategy over the period 2000-2010, and under the Europe 2020 strategy.

               (8)

               In their joint Declaration on Social Partner Involvement in European Economic Governance of 24 October 2013, signed by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) on the workers' side, and by the Confederation of European Business (BUSINESSEUROPE), the European Centre of Employers and Enterprises providing Public services (CEEP) and the European Association of Craft, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (UEAPME) on the employers' side, the European social partners called for a coherent process of consultation of the social partners in the context of the European Semester, and confirmed their support for the Summit.

               (9)

               The tasks and the membership of the Summit should be adapted in order to take into account the institutional changes introduced by the Treaty of Lisbon, in particular the creation of the function of President of the European Council, as laid down in Article 15 TEU.

               (10)

               This Decision is without prejudice to the organisation and operation of the national systems of industrial relations and social dialogue.

               (11)

               The TFEU does not provide, for the adoption of this Decision, powers other than those under Article 352 TFEU.

               (12)

               Decision 2003/174/EC should therefore be repealed,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Task
   The task of the Tripartite Social Summit for Growth and Employment shall be to ensure, in compliance with the TFEU and the TEU and with due regard for the powers of the institutions and bodies of the Union, that there is a continuous concertation between the European Council, the Council, the Commission and the social partners. The Summit shall enable the European social partners to contribute, in the context of their social dialogue, to the various components of the Union's strategy for growth and jobs. It shall facilitate synergies between the actions of the European Council, the Council, the Commission and the social partners aimed at the promotion of growth, a high level of employment, the guarantee of adequate social protection, the fight against social exclusion and a high level of education, training and protection of human health. For that purpose, it shall draw on the upstream work of and discussions between the Council, the Commission and the social partners in the different concertation forums on economic, social and employment matters.
   Article 2
   Membership
   1.   The Summit shall consist of the Presidents of the European Council and the Commission, and, represented at the highest level, the current Council Presidency, the two subsequent Council Presidencies and the social partners. The ministers from the three Council Presidencies and the Commissioner responsible for employment and social affairs shall also participate in the Summit. Depending on the agenda, other ministers from the three Council Presidencies and other Commissioners may also be invited to participate in the Summit.
   2.   The social partners' representatives shall be divided into two delegations of equal size, one comprising 10 workers' representatives and the other comprising 10 employers' representatives, taking into account the need to ensure gender balance.
   3.   Both delegations shall consist of representatives of European cross-industry organisations, either representing general interests or more specific interests of supervisory and managerial staff and small and medium-sized businesses at European level.
   Technical coordination shall be provided for the workers' delegation by the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) and for the employers' delegation by the Confederation of European Business (BUSINESSEUROPE). ETUC and BUSINESSEUROPE shall ensure that the views expressed by the specific and sectoral organisations are fully taken into account in their contributions and shall, where appropriate, include representatives from some of those organisations in their delegations.
   Article 3
   Preparation
   1.   The agenda for the Summit shall be determined jointly by the Council, the Commission and the workers' and employers' cross-industry organisations taking part in the work of the Summit. To this end, preparatory meetings shall take place between the Council, the Commission, ETUC and BUSINESSEUROPE.
   2.   The matters on the agenda shall be discussed by the Council meeting in its Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs configuration based, as appropriate, on a contribution of its preparatory bodies.
   3.   The Commission shall provide the secretariat support to the Summit. In particular, the secretariat shall ensure that documents are distributed in adequate time. For the purposes of preparing and organising meetings, the Summit secretariat shall establish appropriate contacts with ETUC and BUSINESSEUROPE, both of which shall be responsible for coordinating their respective delegations.
   Article 4
   Operation
   1.   The Summit shall meet at least twice a year. The meetings shall be held before the respective spring and autumn sessions of the European Council.
   2.   The Summit shall be chaired jointly by the President of the European Council and the President of the Commission, with the participation of the current Council Presidency.
   3.   The meetings of the Summit shall be convened by the joint chairpersons on their own initiative, in consultation with the social partners.
   4.   The President of the European Council shall report on the discussions and the outcomes of the Summit to the European Council.
   Article 5
   Information
   The joint chairpersons shall draw up a summary of the Summit's discussions, in order to inform the relevant Council configurations, the European Parliament and the general public of them.
   Article 6
   Repeal
   Decision 2003/174/EC is hereby repealed with effect from 21 October 2016.
   Article 7
   Entry into force
   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, 13 October 2016.

            For the Council

            The President

         J. RICHTER

      (1)  Council Decision 2003/174/EC of 6 March 2003 establishing a Tripartite Social Summit for Growth and Employment (OJ L 70, 14.3.2003, p. 31).

      (2)  Regulation (EU) No 1175/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 November 2011 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1466/97 on the strengthening of the surveillance of budgetary positions and the surveillance and coordination of economic policies (OJ L 306, 23.11.2011, p. 12).


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DECISION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEof 14 December 1993extending the uniform visa(SCH/Com-ex (93)21)THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,Having regard to Article 132 of the Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement,Having regard to Article 17(3)(e) of the abovementioned Convention,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Uniform visas shall be extended in accordance with the common principles laid down in the document annexed hereto.Paris, 14 December 1993.The ChairmanA. LamassoureANNEX ON EXTENDING UNIFORM VISASCOMMON PRINCIPLES1. Article 17(3)(e) of the Implementing Convention lays down that the Executive Committee shall take the necessary decisions on the conditions for extending visas in accordance with the interests of all the Contracting Parties. This provision shall be the legal basis for the common principles defined below.2. A visa may be extended if new facts have arisen since the visa was issued. Applications to extend visas on the following grounds must be duly substantiated: force majeure, humanitarian, serious occupational or personal reasons. Applications may not, under any circumstances, result in the purpose of the visa being changed. It shall be for the competent administrative authority to assess whether or not the reason actually given constitutes grounds for an extension.3. A visa extension shall not result in the duration of the stay exceeding 90 days.4. A visa shall be extended in accordance with national procedures.5. The competent authority shall be that of the Contracting Party on whose territory the alien happens to be when the application is submitted even if extension of the visa means the applicant will travel to the territory of another Contracting Party.In each of the Contracting Parties, the following administrative authorities shall be responsible for extending visas:- France: Prefectures (in Paris, the police headquarters).- Spain: for ordinary passports: "gobiernos civiles y por su delegación las comisarias de policía" (prefectures and, where authorised by delegation, police stations);for diplomatic and service passports: "Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores" (Ministry of Foreign Affairs.- Italy: "Ufficio degli Stranieri (Questure Republica)" Aliens Department. (Prefectures of the police of the Italian Republic).- Greece: "Υπουργείο Δημόσιας Τάξης (Γραφεία Αλλοδαπών)" (Ministry of Public Order - Aliens Department.).- Portugal: "Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras" "Ministério da Administracão Interna" (Aliens and Borders Department at the Ministry of the Interior).- Germany: "Ausländeramt der jeweiligen Stadt oder des Landkreises" (Aliens Department of the town or the administrative district).- Belgium: for ordinary visas: Provincial Governments; for diplomatic and service visas: Ministry of Foreign Affairs.- The Netherlands: for ordinary visas: "Hoofden van de plaatselijke politie" (Local Police Chiefs); for diplomatic and service visas: "Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken" (Ministry of Foreign Affairs).- Luxembourg: for all visas: passport and visa office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.6. Depending on the national procedures, extension of uniform visas shall take the form of a new visa sticker or a stamp.7. A fee may be charged for extending visas.8. Where applicants are nationals of countries, or belong to one of the categories subject by one or more Contracting Parties to the consultation procedure involving the central authorities, visa extensions shall continue to be granted only in exceptional cases. If the visa is extended, the central authority of the country whose consular representation issued the visa shall be informed thereof.9. Unless otherwise decided by the administrative authority which extends the visa, the extended visa shall remain a uniform visa, entitling entry to the territory of all the Contracting Parties for which this visa was valid at the time of issue.


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95/593/EC: Council Decision of 22 December 1995 on a medium-term Community action programme on equal opportunities for men and women (1996 to 2000)

Official Journal L 335 , 30/12/1995 P. 0037 - 0043

COUNCIL DECISIONof 22  December 1995on a medium-term Community action programme on equal opportunities for men and women  (1996 to 2000)(95/593/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 235  thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1), Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2), Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3), 1. Whereas the Council has adopted six Directives, two recommendations and 10 resolutions in the  area of equal treatment and equal opportunities for men and women (4); 2. Whereas these Directives and acts have played a major part in improving the situation of women; 3. Whereas equal treatment and equal opportunities for men and women are basic principles  recognized by Community law; , the Council and the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the  Council put various requests to the Commission in preparation for the fourth action programme on  equal opportunities for men and women (1996 to 2000); 6. Whereas the said programme is in line with the aims set out in the conclusions of the World  Conference on Women in Beijing; 7. Whereas in the White Paper on Growth, Competitiveness, Employment, the Commission underlines the  need to strengthen equal opportunities policies for men and women in employment; 8. Whereas, in the White Paper on European Social Policy, the Commission undertook to present  during 1995 a fourth action programme on equal Second Council resolution of 24 July 1986 on the  promotion of equal opportunities for women (OJ No C 203, 12. 8. 1986, p. 2). Council resolution of 16 December 1988 on the reintegration and late integration of women into  working life (OJ No C 333, 28. 12. 1988, p. 1). Council resolution of 29 May 1990 on the protection of the dignity of women and men at work (OJ No  C 157, 27. 6. 1990, p. 3). Council resolution of 21 May 1991 on the third medium-term Community action programme on equal  opportunities for women and men (1991 to 1995) (OJ No C 142, 31. 5. 1991, p. 1). Council resolution of 22 June 1994 on the promotion of equal opportunities for women and men  through action by the European Structural Funds (OJ No C 231, 20. 8. 1994, p. 1). Resolution of the Council and of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States  meeting within the Council of 6 December 1994 on equal participation by women in an  employment-intensive economic growth strategy within the European Union (OJ No C 368, 23. 12. 1994,  p. 3). Council Resolution of 27 March 1995 on the balanced participation of women and men in  decision-making (OJ No C 168, 4. 7. 1995, p. 3). opportunities for men and women, to come into  force in 1996; 9. Whereas the European Parliament has strongly and repeatedly urged the European Union to  strengthen its policy in the field of equal treatment and equal opportunities for men and women; 10. Whereas the first three medium-term Community action programmes on equal opportunities for men  and women (1982 to 1985, 1986 to 1990, 1991 to 1995) have played an important role in improving the  situation of women and in promoting cooperation at all levels in this area; 11. Whereas it is necessary to consolidate and build upon the results of the three programmes;  whereas, despite the efforts made at both national and Community level, inequalities continue to  exist, particularly with regard to the employment and pay of women; 12. Whereas the European Union's Information Offices in the Member States should step up their  efforts to disseminate information on the Community's equal treatment and equal opportunities  policies for men and women; 13. Whereas developing education and vocational training, diversifying the choice of jobs available  and increasing the number of working women can help enhance the competitiveness of the European  economy and improve integration into the labour market; 14. Whereas there is a need to develop measures taking into account economic and social change and,  in particular, to respond to changes in family structures, in the roles of women and men in  society, in the organization of working life and in the demographic composition of society; 15. Whereas active partnership between the Commission, the Member States, the social partners,  non-governmental organizations and in particular women's organizations needs to be promoted in this  area and synergy between all the relevant policies and measures encouraged; 16. Whereas the present programme can, in accordance with Article 3b of the Treaty and having  regard to the responsibility of the Member States for promoting equal treatment and equal  opportunities for men and women, bring added value by identifying and stimulating good practice and  policies, encouraging innovation and exchanging relevant experience, including in the field of  positive actions; 17. Whereas the present programme is not intended to support all measures in favour of women which  can be undertaken locally and may, in some cases, receive aid from other Community policies; 18. Whereas the Commission has submitted, together with the proposal for this Decision, a fourth  medium-term Community action programme on equal opportunities for men and women; 19. Whereas a financial reference amount, within the meaning of point 2 of the declaration by the  European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of 6 March 1995, is included in this Decision  for the entire duration of the programme, without thereby affecting the powers of the budgetary  authority as they are defined by the Treaty; 20. Whereas the Treaty does not provide, for the adopting of this Decision, powers other than those  of Article 235, HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Article 1 Establishment of a Community action programmeThis Decision  establishes a medium-term Community action programme on equal opportunities for men and women,  hereinafter referred to as 'the programme', for the period from 1 January 1996 to 31 December  2000. Article 2 Principle of integrating the equal opportunities for men and women dimension in all  policies and activities (mainstreaming)The programme is intended to promote the integration of  equal opportunities for men and women in the process of preparing, implementing and monitoring all  policies and activities of the European Union and the Member States, having regard to their  respective powers. Article 3 Aims1. The programme shall support Member States' efforts in the area of equal  opportunities for men and women. 2. The programme has the following aims: (a) to promote integration of the equal opportunities for men and women dimension in all policies  and activities; (b) to mobilize all the actors in economic and social life to achieve equal opportunities for men  and women; (c) to promote equal opportunities for men and women in a changing economy, especially in the  fields of education, vocational training and the labour market; (d) to reconcile working and family life for men and women; (e) to promote a gender balance in decision-making; (f) to make conditions more conducive to exercising equality rights. Article 4 Community actions1. With a view to achieving the aims set out in Article 3, the  following actions shall be implemented, enhanced and/or supported under the programme using  existing structures, improving their operation and/or rationalizing them where necessary: (a) in order to allow the exchange of information and experience on good practice, methodological  and/or technical and/or financial support for projects to identify and develop good practice and  transfer information and experience thereon; (b) observing and monitoring relevant policies and conducting studies in this field; (c) rapid dissemination of the results of the initiatives embarked upon and any other relevant  information. 2. The provisions regarding the criteria for applying this Article are set out in the Annex. Article 5 Consistency and complementarityThe Commission and the Member States shall ensure  consistency and complementary between the initiatives undertaken under the programme and under the  Structural Funds and other Community policies or activities, including those relating to education  and vocational training, and those pursued by the Member States. Article 6 Participation of other countries1. The programme activities which may be opened up to  the participation of the countries of the European Economic Area, the associated countries of  central and eastern Europe (ACCEE), Cyprus and Malta and the European Union's partner countries in  the Mediterranean shall be defined in the context of the European Union's relations with those  countries. 2. The cost of the participation referred to in paragraph 1 shall be covered either by the  countries concerned out of their own budgets or by Community budget headings relating to the  implementation of the cooperation, association or partnership agreements with these countries in  the area concerned. Article 7 ImplementationThe Commission shall, in consultation with the Member States, implement  the programme in accordance with this Decision. Article 8 Determination of financial assistance1. For the actions referred to in Article 4 (1)  (a), the Community's financial contribution may amount to: - as a general rule, a maximum of 60 %; - in exceptional cases, in accordance with criteria established following the procedure laid down  in Article 9, a higher maximum rate. 2. The actions referred to in Article 4 (1) (b) and (c) shall be financed entirely by the  Community. Article 9 Committee1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee composed of  representatives of the Member States and chaired by a representative of Commission. 2. The following shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in paragraph 3: - the general guidelines for the support to be supplied by the Community; - the annual work programme and matters relating to the internal breakdown of the programme; - procedures for the selection of the actions supported by the Community, the criteria for the  follow-up and evaluation of these actions and of the programme as a whole, and the arrangements for  the dissemination and transfer of results. 3. The representative of the Commission shall submit to the committee a draft of the measures to be  taken. The committee shall deliver its opinion on the draft within a time limit which the chairman  may lay down according to the urgency of the matter. The opinion shall be delivered by the majority  laid down in Article 148 (2) of the Treaty in the case of decisions which the Council is required  to adopt on a proposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of the Member States  within the committee shall be weighted in the manner set out in that Article. The chairman shall  not vote. The Commission shall adopt measures which apply immediately. However, if these measures are not in  accordance with the opinion of the committee, they shall be communicated by the Commission to the  Council forthwith. In that event, the Commission shall defer application of the measures which it has decided for a  period of two months from the date of such communication. The Council, acting by a qualified majority, may take a different decision within the time limit  referred to in the previous subparagraph. Article 10 Financing1. The financial reference amount for the implementation of the programme  for the period 1 January 1996 to 31 December 2000 shall be ECU 30 million. 2. The annual appropriations shall be authorized by the budgetary authority within the limits of  the financial perspective. Article 11 Monitoring and evaluation1. The actions supported by the programme shall be  continuously monitored with a view to ensuring their effectiveness in accordance with the criteria  established following the procedure referred to in Article 9. 2. The programme shall be subject to regular objective external evaluations in accordance with  criteria laid down following the procedure referred to in Article 9. Article 12 Reports1. The Commission shall submit an interim report on the implementation of the  programme to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the  Committee of the Regions by 31 December 1998 at the latest. 2. The Commission shall submit a final report on the implementation of the programme to the  European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the  Regions by 31 December 2001 at the latest. Article 13 This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities. Done at Brussels, 22 December 1995. For the CouncilThe PresidentL. ATIENZA SERNA(1) OJ No C 306, 17. 11. 1995,  p. 2. (2) OJ No C 323, 4. 12. 1995. (3) Opinion delivered on 22 November 1995 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (4) Council Directive 75/117/EEC of 10 February 1975 on the approximation of the laws of the Member  States relating to the application of the principle of equal pay for men and women (OJ No L 45, 19.  2. 1975, p. 19). Council Directive 76/207/EEC of 9 February 1976 on the implementation of the principle of equal  treatment for men and women as regards access to employment, vocational training and promotion, and  working conditions (OJ No L 39, 14. 2. 1976, p. 40). Council Directive 79/7/EEC of 19 December 1978 on the progressive implementation of the principle  of equal treatment for men and women in matters of social security (OJ No L 6, 10. 1. 1979, p.  24). Council Directive 86/378/EEC of 24 July 1986 on the implementation of the principle of equal  treatment for men and women in occupational social security schemes (OJ No L 225, 12. 8. 1986, p.  40). Council Directive 86/313/EEC of 11 December 1986 on the application of the principle of equal  treatment between men and women engaged in an activity, including agriculture, in a self-employed  capacity, and on the protection of self-employed women during pregnancy and motherhood (OJ No L  359, 19. 12. 1986, p. 56). Council Directive 92/85/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the introduction of measures to encourage  improvements in the safety and health at work of pregnant workers and workers who have recently  given birth or are breastfeeding (OJ No L 348, 28. 11. 1992, p. 1). Council recommendation 84/635/EEC of 13 December 1984 on the promotion of positive action for women  (OJ No L 331, 19. 12. 1984, p. 34). Council recommendation 92/241/EEC of 31 March 1992 on child care (OJ No L 123, 8. 5. 1992, p. 16). Council resolution of 12 July 1982 on the promotion of equal opportunities for women (OJ No C 186,  21. 7. 1982, p. 3). Council resolution of 7 June 1984 on the action to combat unemployment amongst women (OJ No C 161,  21. 6. 1984, p. 4). Resolution of the Council and the Ministers for Education meeting within the Council of 3 June 1985  containing an action programme on equal opportunities for girls and boys in education (OJ No C 166,  5. 7. 1985, p. 1). 4. Whereas the Heads of State and of Government meeting within the European Council on 10 and 11  December 1994 at Essen and on 26 and 27 June 1995 at Cannes emphasized that equal opportunities for  men and women, and the fight against unemployment, are the priority tasks of the European Union and  its Member States; 5. Whereas, in their resolution of 6 December 1994 on equal participation by women in an  employment-intensive economic growth strategy within the European Union (1) (1) OJ No C 368, 23. 12. 1994, p. 3.  ANNEX PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE CRITERIA FOR APPLYING ARTICLE 4 I.  INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS The programme is intended to support effort to promote equal opportunities  for men and women at European Union, national, regional and local levels, having full regard to  their respective powers. The programme constitutes a significant addition to the action undertaken within the framework of  other Community policies, including the Structural Funds Accordingly, the programme is not intended  to support all measures in favour of women which can be undertaken locally and may, in some cases,  receive aid from those policies. The added value of the programme lies in the identification and exchange of information and  experience on good practice in the field of equal opportunities for men and women. II. AREAS OF ACTION Community actions which may receive support under the  programme are those referred to in Article 4 and must concern one or more of the following areas: 1. Integration of the equal opportunities for men and women dimension in all policies and  activities (mainstreaming): - promotion and development of methods, strategies, models and studies aimed at integrating the  equal opportunities dimension in all policies and activities. 2. Employment and working life: - education, training and continuing training and the promotion of equal opportunities for men and  women in employment, - access to employment and conditions of employment, - promotion of economic independence, - vertical and horizontal desegregation of the labour market, - equal pay for equal work and work of equal value, - organization and flexibility of working life, - aspects linked with the working environment, including sexual harassment, - entrepreneurism, - reconciliation of professional and parental responsibilities, including the role of men. 3. Decision-making: - development and monitoring of methods, strategies and actions to promote balanced participation  of men and women in decision-making, including in senior posts. 4. Information and research: - promotion of information, research, studies and other actions to increase knowledge and promote  favourable attitudes to equal opportunities for men and women. 5. Statistics: - better use and development of statistics broken down according to gender, in consultation with  the competent national bodies. III. SELECTION CRITERIA 1. To qualify for support under the programme, actions  must meet the following criteria: - present added value at European Union level, - aim to promote best practice in the area(s) concerned, - contribute to one or more of the aims set out in Article 3, - permit transitional exchanges, - target transferable results, - be submitted and implemented by public and private parties and organizations which have  appropriate qualifications and/or experience, - have clear and precise objectives and have a realistic time span give those objectives, - be evaluated objectively and regularly. 2. With regard to the actions referred to in Article 4 (1) (a), priority will be given to actions  which meet one or more of the following criteria: - make provision, where appropriate, for the participation of more than one partner, in particular  the social partners, non-governmental organizations and especially women's organizations and local  authorities, - involve practical measures aimed at promoting equal opportunities for men and women in the above  areas, - be innovatory, as far as possible, in terms of content and organization, - lend themselves to the broadest possible transfer opportunities within the European Union, - encourage co-financing. IV. METHOD OF PRESENTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUPPORT 1. Applications for support  under the programme must contain the following information: - exact particulars of the full identity of action promoters and partners, - detailed description of the proposed action, - detailed budget estimate covering the entire action and indicating all definite and/or expected  sources of financing, - summary of any application for financing. 2. Applications for support will be presented to the Commission and, at the same time, to the  Member States concerned, for information and, where appropriate, for an opinion, in line with  national practice.


title: 2013/70/EU: Council Decision of 28 January 2013 appointing an Italian member of the Committee of the Regions

text:
               1.2.2013

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 32/18

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 28 January 2013
   appointing an Italian member of the Committee of the Regions
   (2013/70/EU)
   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 Italian Government,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 22 December 2009 and on 18 January 2010, the Council adopted Decisions 2009/1014/EU (1) and 2010/29/EU (2) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2010 to 25 January 2015.

               (2)

               A member’s seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following end of the term of office of Mr Francesco MUSOTTO,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The following is hereby appointed as member to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2015:

               —

               Mr Rosario CROCETTA, Presidente della Regione Siciliana.

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

      Done at Brussels, 28 January 2013.

            For the Council

            The President

         S. COVENEY

      (1)  OJ L 348, 29.12.2009, p. 22.

      (2)  OJ L 12, 19.1.2010, p. 11.


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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 1978 establishing supervision for imports of certain products originating in Austria (1979)

Official Journal L 377 , 30/12/1978 P. 0035 - 0036

++++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 1978  ESTABLISHING SUPERVISION FOR IMPORTS OF CERTAIN PRODUCTS ORIGINATING IN AUSTRIA ( 1979 )   ( 78/1039/ECSC )  THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY , MEETING WHITIN THE COUNCIL ,  IN AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMISSION ,  HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :  ARTICLE 1  1 . IMPORTS OF CERTAIN PRODUCTS ORIGINATING IN AUSTRIA AND INDICATED IN ARTICLES 1 AND 2 OF PROTOCOL 1 TO THE AGREEMENT 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 , OF THE OTHER PART , SHALL BE SUBJECT TO ANNUAL INDICATIVE CEILINGS AND TO COMMUNITY SUPERVISION FROM 1 JANUARY TO 31 DECEMBER 1979 .  THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCTS REFERRED TO IN THE PRECEDING SUBPARAGRAPH , THEIR TARIFF HEADINGS AND STATISTICAL NUMBERS AND THE LEVELS OF THE INDICATIVE CEILINGS ARE GIVEN IN COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 3172/78 OF 19 DECEMBER 1978 ESTABLISHING INDICATIVE CEILINGS AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION FOR IMPORTS OF CERTAIN PRODUCTS ORIGINATING IN AUSTRIA ( 1 ) .  2 . AMOUNTS SHALL BE SET OFF AGAINST THE INDICATIVE CEILINGS AS AND WHEN THE GOODS ARE ENTERED WITH CUSTOMS AUTHORITIES FOR HOME USE AND ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A MOVEMENT CERTIFICATE CONFORMING TO THE RULES CONTAINED IN THE AGREEMENT REFERRED TO IN PARAGRAPH 1 .  GOODS SHALL BE SET OFF AGAINST THE INDICATIVE CEILING ONLY IF THE MOVEMENT CERTIFICATE HAS BEEN SUBMITTED BEFORE THE DATE ON WHICH CUSTOMS DUTIES ARE REIMPOSED .  THE REACHING OF A CEILING SHALL BE DETERMINED AT COMMUNITY LEVEL ON THE BASIS OF IMPORTS SET OFF AGAINST IT IN THE MANNER DEFINED IN THE PRECEDING SUBPARAGRAPH .  THE MEMBER STATES SHALL PERIODICALLY INFORM THE COMMISSION OF IMPORTS EFFECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ABOVE RULES ; SUCH INFORMATION SHALL BE SUPPLIED UNDER THE CONDITIONS LAID DOWN IN PARAGRAPH 4 .  3 . AS SOON AS THE CEILINGS HAVE BEEN REACHED , THE MEMBER STATES MAY , AT THE REQUEST OF ONE OF THEM OR OF THE COMMISSION , REIMPOSE , UNTIL THE END OF THE CALENDAR YEAR , EACH IN RESPECT OF ITS OWN TERRITORY , THE CUSTOMS DUTIES APPLICABLE TO THIRD COUNTRIES , ADJUSTED , WHERE APPROPRIATE , BY THE PERCENTAGES LAID DOWN IN ARTICLE 2 ( E ) OF PROTOCOL 1 TO THE AGREEMENT REFERRED TO IN PARAGRAPH 1 .  WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE FIRST SUBPARAGRAPH THE COMMISSION SHALL COORDINATE THE PROCEDURES FOR REINTRODUCING CUSTOMS DUTIES APPLICABLE TO THIRD COUNTRIES , IN PARTICULAR , BY NOTIFYING THE DATE COMMON TO THE WHOLE OF THE COMMUNITY AND DIRECTLY APPLICABLE IN EACH MEMBER STATE . THIS NOTIFICATION SHALL BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES .  4 . MEMBER STATES SHALL FORWARD TO THE COMMISSION NOT LATER THAN THE 15TH DAY OF EACH MONTH STATEMENTS OF THE AMOUNTS SER OFF DURING THE PRECEDING MONTH . THEY SHALL , IF THE COMMISSION SO REQUESTS , MAKE UP SUCH STATEMENTS FOR PERIODS OF 10 DAYS AND FORWARD THEM WITHIN FIVE CLEAR DAYS OF EXPIRY OF THE PRECEDING 10-DAY PERIOD .  ARTICLE 2  1 . IMPORTS OF PRODUCTS ORIGINATING IN AUSTRIA WHICH ARE MENTIONED IN ARTICLES 1 AND 2 OF PROTOCOL 1 TO THE AGREEMENT AND INDICATED IN ANNEX II TO REGULATION ( EEC ) NO 3172/78 SHALL BE SUBJECT TO COMMUNITY SUPERVISION .  2 . MEMBER STATES SHALL FORWARD TO THE COMMISSION NOT LATER THAN THE 15TH DAY OF EACH MONTH STATEMENTS OF IMPORTS OF THE PRODUCTS IN QUESTION EFFECTED DURING THE PRECEDING MONTH ; ONLY PRODUCTS SUBMITTED TO THE CUSTOMS AUTHORITIES UNDER COVER OF AN ENTRY FOR HOME USE AND ACCOMPANIED BY A MOVEMENT CERTIFICATE CONFORMING TO THE RULES CONTAINED IN PROTOCOL 3 TO THE AGREEMENT SHALL BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION FOR THIS PURPOSE .  ARTICLE 3  FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS DECISION THE MEMBER STATES SHALL TAKE ALL NECESSARY MEASURES IN CLOSE COOPERATION WITH THE COMMISSION .  ARTICLE 4  THE MEMBER STATES SHALL TAKE ALL MEASURES REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT THIS DECISION .  DONE AT BRUSSELS , 19 DECEMBER 1978 .  THE PRESIDENT  H . -D . GENSCHER  ( 1 ) SEE PAGE 1 OF THIS OFFICIAL JOURNAL .


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The Schengen acquis - Decision of the Executive Committee of 22 December 1994 on the exchange of statistical information on the issuing of uniform visas (SCH/Com-ex (94) 25)

Official Journal L 239 , 22/09/2000 P. 0173 - 0174

DECISION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEof 22 December 1994on the exchange of statistical information on the issuing of uniform visas(SCH/Com-ex (94)25)THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,Having regard to Article 132 of the Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement,Having regard to Article 12(3) of the abovementioned Convention,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:1. The Contracting Parties shall exchange statistical information with each other on the issuing of uniform visas. The table attached hereto indicates what information is to be gathered and the intervals at which these exchanges are to take place.2. The Contracting Parties shall transmit the statistical information to the Schengen General Secretariat. The Secretariat shall collate this information and compile global tables giving an overview of each period, which it shall make available to the Contracting Parties.3. Notwithstanding the above exchanges, statistical information may also be exchanged locally within the framework of consular cooperation in accordance with a procedure agreed on by the Representations concerned.Bonn, 22 December 1994.The ChairmanBernd SchmidbauerExchange of statistics on the issuing of visasSCH/II-Visa (94)33 rev.>TABLE>


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2001/549/EC: Council Decision of 16 July 2001 providing macro-financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia

Official Journal L 197 , 21/07/2001 P. 0038 - 0040

Council Decisionof 16 July 2001providing macro-financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia(2001/549/EC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 308 thereof,Having regard to the proposal of the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(1),Whereas:(1) The Commission consulted the Economic and Financial Committee before submitting its proposal.(2) Political changes in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Republic of Serbia have taken place leading to new democratic governments and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia is making efforts to establish a well-functioning market economy.(3) Within the Stabilisation and Association process, constituting the framework for EU relations with the region, it is desirable to support efforts made to ensure a stable political and economic environment in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, with a view to evolving towards the development of a full cooperation relationship with the Community.(4) The Community provided an emergency assistance package of approximately EUR 200 million comprising food aid and medical and energy supplies to provide for the basic needs of the population during the winter of 2000/01.(5) Financial assistance from the Community shall be instrumental in bringing the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia closer to the Community.(6) The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia has reached an understanding with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a comprehensive set of economic stabilisation and reform measures. The IMF approved a one-year stand-by arrangement on 11 June 2001.(7) The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia has reached an understanding with the World Bank on a set of structural adjustment measures to be backed by Structural Adjustment Loans and Credits in the areas of public finance reform, enterprise privatisation and banking restructuring.(8) The authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia have requested financial assistance from the international financial institutions, the Community, and other bilateral donors.(9) Over and above the estimated financing which could be provided by the IMF and the World Bank, an important residual financing gap remains to be covered in the coming months in order to strengthen the country's reserve position and to support the policy objectives attached to that country's authorities' reform efforts.(10) The authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia have committed themselves to fully discharge all outstanding financial obligations of all public entities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia towards the European Community and the European Investment Bank, and to accept the responsibility by way of guarantee for those obligations that are not yet due.(11) Community macro-financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in the form of a combination of a long-term loan and a straight grant is an appropriate measure to help, with other donors, ease the country's external financial constraints, supporting the balance of payments and strengthening the reserve position.(12) The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia is temporarily eligible for highly concessional loans and facilities from the World Bank.(13) The inclusion of a grant component in this assistance is without prejudice to the powers of the budgetary authority.(14) This macro-financial assistance should be managed by the Commission in consultation with the Economic and Financial Committee.(15) The Treaty does not provide, for the adoption of this Decision, powers other than those of Article 308,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 11. The Community shall make available to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia macro-financial assistance in the form of a long-term loan and a straight grant with a view to ensuring a sustainable balance-of-payments situation and strengthening the country's reserve position.2. The loan component of this assistance shall amount to a maximum principal of EUR 225 million with a maximum maturity of 15 years to be released in the first instalment. To this end, the Commission is empowered to borrow, on behalf of the European Community, the necessary resources that will be placed at the disposal of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in the form of a loan.3. The grant component of this assistance shall amount to a maximum of EUR 75 million.4. The Community financial assistance shall be managed by the Commission in close consultation with the Economic and Financial Committee and in a manner consistent with any agreement reached between the IMF and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.5. The implementation of this assistance is conditional upon clearance in full by the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia of the outstanding due financial obligations of all public entities towards the Community and the European Investment Bank and upon the acceptance by the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia of responsibility by way of guarantee for those obligations that are not yet due.Article 21. The Commission is empowered to agree with the authorities of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, after consultation with the Economic and Financial Committee, the economic policy conditions attached to the Community macro-financial assistance. These conditions shall be consistent with the agreements referred to in Article 1(4).2. The Commission shall verify at regular intervals, in collaboration with the Economic and Financial Committee and in co-ordination with the IMF, that economic policies in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia are in accordance with the objectives of this macro-financial assistance and that its conditions are being fulfilled.Article 31. The loan and grant components of this assistance shall be made available to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in at least two instalments. Subject to the provisions of Article 2, the first instalment is to be released after the full settlement of the outstanding financial obligations of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia towards the Community and the European Investment Bank and on the basis of an agreement between the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the IMF on a macro-economic programme that is supported by an upper credit tranche arrangement.2. Subject to the provisions of Article 2, the second and any further instalments shall be released on the basis of a satisfactory track record in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia's adjustment and reform programme and not earlier than three months after the release of the previous instalment.3. The funds shall be paid to the National Bank of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.Article 41. The borrowing and lending operations referred to in Article 1 shall be carried out using the same value date and must not involve the Community in the transformation of maturities, in any exchange or interest rate risks, or in any other commercial risk.2. The Commission shall take the necessary steps, if the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia so requests, to ensure that an early repayment clause is included in the loan terms and conditions and that it may be exercised.3. At the request of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, and where circumstances permit an improvement in the interest rate of the loan, the Commission may refinance all or part of its initial borrowings or restructure the corresponding financial conditions. Refinancing or restructuring operations shall be carried out in accordance with the conditions set out in paragraph 1 and shall not have the effect of extending the average maturity of the borrowing concerned or increasing the amount, expressed at the current exchange rate, of capital outstanding at the date of the refinancing or restructuring.4. All related costs incurred by the Community in concluding and carrying out the operation under this Decision shall be borne by the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, if appropriate.5. The Economic and Financial Committee shall be kept informed of developments in the operations referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 at least once a year.Article 5At least once a year, and before September, the Commission shall address to the European Parliament and to the Council a report, which will include an evaluation on the implementation of this Decision in the previous year.Article 6This Decision shall take effect on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall expire two years after the date of its publication.Done at Brussels, 16 July 2001.For the CouncilThe PresidentL. Michel(1) Opinion delivered on 5 July 2001 (not yet published in the Official Journal).


title: 2014/252/EU: Council Decision of 14 April 2014 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Turkey on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation

text:
               7.5.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 134/1

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 14 April 2014
   on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Turkey on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation

      (2014/252/EU)

   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 79(3), in conjunction with Article 218(6)(a) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               In accordance with Council Decision 2012/499/EU (1), the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Turkey on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation (the ’Agreement’) was signed on 16 December 2013, subject to its conclusion.

               (2)

               The Agreement is to establish a Joint Readmission Committee which will adopt its rules of procedure. It is appropriate to provide for a simplified procedure for the establishment of the Union position in this case.

               (3)

               In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the Protocol (No 21) on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and without prejudice to Article 4 of the said Protocol, the United Kingdom is not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application.

               (4)

               In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the Protocol (No 21) on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and without prejudice to Article 4 of the said Protocol, Ireland is not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application.

               (5)

               In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the Protocol (No 22) on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark does not take part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application.

               (6)

               The Agreement should be approved,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   The Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Turkey on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation 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, on behalf of the Union, give the notification provided for in Article 24(2) of the Agreement, in order to express the consent of the European Union to be bound by the Agreement (2).
   Article 3
   The Commission, assisted by experts from Member States, shall represent the Union in the Joint Readmission Committee established by Article 19 of the Agreement.
   Article 4
   The position of the Union within the Joint Readmission Committee with regard to the adoption of its rules of procedure as required under Article 19(5) of the Agreement shall be taken by the Commission after consultation with a special committee designated by the Council.
   Article 5
   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)  OJ L 244, 8.9.2012, p. 4.

      (2)  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.


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97/187/EC: Council Decision of 11 March 1997 appointing three members and six alternate members of the Committee of the Regions

Official Journal L 078 , 20/03/1997 P. 0031 - 0031

COUNCIL DECISION of 11 March 1997 appointing three members and six alternate members of the Committee of the Regions (97/187/EC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 198a thereof,Having regard to Council Decision 94/65/EC, of 26 January 1994 (1) and 95/15/EC of 23 January 1995 (2) appointing members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions,Whereas three seats as members and six seats as alternate members of the Committee have become vacant following the resignations of Mr Wolter Lemstra, Mr Jan C. Terlouw and Ms Christina Bührmann, members, and Mr Michel Jager, Mr Antoine Kessen, Mr Edgar F. L. Peer, Mr Bert Westerink, Ms Nathalie de T'Serclaes and Mr Helmut Holl, alternate members, notified to the Council on 3 September 1996, 23 January 1997, 27 January 1997, 28 February 1997, 28 February 1997, 29 January 1997, 10 February 1997, 24 October 1996 and 28 February 1997 respectively;Having regard to the proposals from the Netherlands, German and Belgian governments,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Sole Article 1. Mr Antoine Kessen is hereby appointed a member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr Wolter Lemstra for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which runs until 25 January 1998.2. Ms M. J. Loupen-Laurant is hereby appointed a member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr Jan C. Terlouw for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which runs until 25 January 1998.3. Mrs Heidrun Alm-Merk is hereby appointed a member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Ms Christina Bührmann for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which runs until 25 January 1998.4. Ms M. M. Van Den Brink is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr Michel Jager for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which runs until 25 January 1998.5. Mr M. Verbeek is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr Antoine Kessen for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which runs until 25 January 1998.6. Ms P. C. Krikke is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr Edgar Peer for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which runs until 25 January 1998.7. Mr A. G. J. M. Rombouts is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr Bert Westerink for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which runs until 25 January 1998.8. Mr Michel Lebrun is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Ms Nathalie de T'Serclaes for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which runs until 25 January 1998.9. Mr Werner Litten is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions in place of Mr Helmut Holl for the remainder of the latter's term of office, which runs until 25 January 1998.Done at Brussels, 11 March 1997.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. JORRITSMA-LEBBINK(1) OJ No L 31, 4. 2. 1994, p. 29.(2) OJ No L 25, 2. 2. 1995, p. 20.


title: EFTA Surveillance Authority Decision No 186/16/COL of 12 October 2016 on the compliance of Norway's unit rate for 2016 under Article 17 of the Act referred to at point 66wm of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 391/2013 of 3 May 2013 laying down a common charging scheme for air navigation services) [2016/2052]

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               24.11.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 318/52

         EFTA SURVEILLANCE AUTHORITY DECISION
   No 186/16/COL
   of 12 October 2016
   on the compliance of Norway's unit rate for 2016 under Article 17 of the Act referred to at point 66wm of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 391/2013 of 3 May 2013 laying down a common charging scheme for air navigation services) [2016/2052]
   THE EFTA SURVEILLANCE AUTHORITY,
   Having regard to the Act referred to at points 66u of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement (Regulation (EC) No 550/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2004 on the provision of air navigation services in the single European sky
       (1)), and in particular Article 16(1) thereof, and the Act referred to at point 66wm of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 391/2013 of 3 May 2013 laying down a common charging scheme for air navigation services
       (2)) (‘Implementing Regulation (EU) No 391/2013’), and in particular Article 17(1)(d) thereof, both as adapted to the EEA Agreement by Protocol 1 thereto,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Implementing Regulation (EU) No 391/2013 lays down a common charging scheme for air navigation services. The common charging scheme is an integral element in reaching the objectives of the performance scheme as established under Article 11 of the Act referred to at point 66t of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement (Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2004 laying down the framework for the creation of the single European sky (the framework Regulation)
                   (3)) and the act mentioned at point 66xf of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 390/2013 of 3 May 2013 laying down a performance scheme for air navigation services and network functions
                   (4)) (‘Implementing Regulation (EU) No 390/2013’).

               (2)

               The Act referred to at point 66xe of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement (Commission Implementing Decision 2014/132/EU of 11 March 2014 setting the Union-wide performance targets for the air traffic management network and alert thresholds for the second reference period 2015-19
                   (5)) sets the Union-wide performance targets, including a cost-efficiency target for en route air navigation services expressed in determined unit costs for the provision of those services, for the second reference period, which covers the years 2015 to 2019 inclusive.

               (3)

               Pursuant to Article 17(1)(b) and (c) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 391/2013, the EFTA Surveillance Authority is to assess the unit rates for charging zones for 2016 submitted by Norway to the Authority by 1 June 2015 following the requirements of Article 9(1) and 9(2) of that Regulation. That assessment concerns the compliance of those unit rates with Implementing Regulations (EU) No 390/2013 and (EU) No 391/2013.

               (4)

               The EFTA Surveillance Authority has carried out its assessment of the unit rates with the support of Eurocontrol's Performance Review Unit and Central Route Charges Office, using the data and additional information provided by Norway as well as the report of the national supervisory authority on the assessment of costs exempt from the cost-sharing mechanism.

               (5)

               On the basis of that assessment, the Authority has found, in accordance with Article 17(1)(d) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 391/2013, that the unit rate for charging zones for 2016 submitted by Norway is in compliance with Implementing Regulations (EU) No 390/2013 and (EU) No 391/2013.

               (6)

               Pursuant to Article 17(1)(d) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 391/2013, Norway should be notified of that finding,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Norway's submitted en route unit rate for 2016 of 381,42 NOK is in compliance with the Act referred to at point 66xf of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 390/2013 of 3 May 2013 laying down a performance scheme for air navigation services and network functions) and the Act referred to at point 66wm of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 391/2013 of 3 May 2013 laying down a common charging scheme for air navigation services).
   Article 2
   This Decision is addressed to Norway.

      Done at Brussels, 12 October 2016.

            For the EFTA Surveillance Authority

         Sven Erik SVEDMAN

            President

         Helga JÓNSDÓTTIR

            College Member

      (1)  OJ L 96, 31.3.2004, p. 10.

      (2)  OJ L 128, 9.5.2013, p. 31.

      (3)  OJ L 96, 31.3.2004, p. 1.

      (4)  OJ L 128, 9.5.2013, p. 1.

      (5)  OJ L 71, 12.3.2014, p. 20.


title: 2005/695/EC: Council Decision of 20 September 2005 on the conclusion of a Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union

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               11.10.2005

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 266/59

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 20 September 2005
   on the conclusion of a Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union
   (2005/695/EC)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 310 in conjunction with the second sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) and the second subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,
   Having regard to the 2003 Act of Accession, and in particular to Article 6(2) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
   Having regard to the assent of the European Parliament (1),
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part, was signed on behalf of the European Community and its Member States on 31 May 2005.

               (2)

               The Protocol should be approved,

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

      Done at Brussels, 20 September 2005.

            For the Council

            The President

         M. BECKETT

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

      (2)  OJ L 242, 19.9.2005, p. 2.


title: 2009/210/EC: Decision of the European Parliament of 22 April 2008 on the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (formerly the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia) for the financial year 2006

text:
               31.3.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 88/149

      DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

   of 22 April 2008
   on the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (formerly the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia) for the financial year 2006
   (2009/210/EC)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,
   having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for the financial year 2006 (1),
   having regard to the Court of Auditors' report on the final annual accounts of the European Union Fundamental Rights Agency (formerly the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia) for the financial year 2006, together with the Agency's replies (2),
   having regard to the Council's recommendation of 12 February 2008 (5843/2008 — C6-0084/2008),
   having regard to the EC Treaty, and in particular Article 276 thereof,
   having regard to the Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (3), and in particular Article 185 thereof,
   having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 168/2007 of 15 February 2007 establishing a European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (4), and in particular Article 21 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 (5), and in particular Article 94 thereof,
   having regard to Rule 71 of and Annex V to its Rules of Procedure,
   having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinion of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (A6-0113/2008),

               1.

               Notes that the final annual accounts of the European Union Fundamental Rights Agency (formerly the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia) are as annexed to the Court of Auditors' report;

               2.

               Approves the closure of the accounts of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (formerly the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia) for the financial year 2006;

               3.

               Instructs its President to forward this Decision to the Director of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, 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

         Hans-Gert PÖTTERING

            The Secretary-General

         Harald RØMER

      (1)  OJ C 261, 31.10.2007, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ C 309, 19.12.2007, p. 6.

      (3)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (4)  OJ L 53, 22.2.2007, p. 1.

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


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98/169/EC, ECSC, Euratom: Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of 18 February 1998 appointing an Advocate-General to the Court of Justice of the European Communities

Official Journal L 063 , 04/03/1998 P. 0024 - 0024

DECISION OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES of 18 February 1998 appointing an Advocate-General to the Court of Justice of the European Communities (98/169/EC, ECSC, Euratom)THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 167 thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in particular Article 32b thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 139 thereof,Whereas, pursuant to Articles 7 and 8 of the Protocol on the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Community and to the corresponding provisions of the Protocols on the Statutes of the Court of Justice of the European Coal and Steel Community and of the European Atomic Energy Community and consequent on the resignation of Mr Guiseppe Tesauro, Advocate-General at the Court of Justice of the European Communities, an Advocate-General should be appointed to replace Mr Guiseppe Tesauro for the remainder of his term of office, which runs until 6 October 2000,HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1 Mr Antonio Saggio is hereby appointed an Advocate-General at the Court of Justice of the European Communities from the date of his swearing-in until 6 October 2000.Article 2 This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Done at Brussels, 18 February 1998.The PresidentS. WALL


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2003/158/EC,Euratom: Decision of the European Parliament of 15 January 2003 appointing the European Ombudsman

Official Journal L 065 , 08/03/2003 P. 0026 - 0026 Official Journal 038 E , 12/02/2004 P. 0280 - 0280

Decision of the European Parliamentof 15 January 2003appointing the European Ombudsman(1)(2003/158/EC, Euratom)THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 21, second paragraph, and Article 195 thereof,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 107d thereof,Having regard to its decision of 9 March 1994 on the regulations and general conditions governing the performance of the Ombudsman's duties(2), as amended by its decision of 14 March 2002(3),Having regard to Rule 177 of its Rules of Procedure,Having regard to the call for nominations(4),Having regard to its votes of 14 and 15 January 2003,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Mr Nikiforos DIAMANDOUROS has been appointed European Ombudsman with effect from 1 April 2003.Done at Strasbourg, 15 January 2003.For the European ParliamentThe PresidentP. Cox(1) This decision annuls and replaces Decision 2002/103/EC, Euratom of the European Parliament (OJ L 43, 18.2.2003, p. 43).(2) OJ L 113, 4.5.1994, p. 15.(3) OJ L 92, 9.4.2002, p. 13.(4) OJ C 213, 7.9.2002, p. 10.


title: Council Decision of 21 November 1977 giving a discharge to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the operations of the Development Fund for the overseas countries and territories (1st Fund) for the financial year 1975

text:
30 . 11 . 77                             Official Journal of the European Communities                             No L 306/29
                                                       COUNCIL DECISION
                                                        of 21 November 1977
              giving a discharge to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the
              operations of the Development Fund for the overseas countries and territories
                                               ( 1st Fund) for the financial year 1975
                                                             (77/730/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN                                           Fund for the overseas countries and territories ( 1st
COMMUNITIES,                                                          Fund), only the Council, acting by a qualified
                                                                      majority, shall give a discharge to the Commission in
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European                 respect of the financial administration of the Fund ;
Economic Community,
                                                                      Whereas an advance of 17 114 915-38 units of account
Having regard to the Implementing Convention on                       was paid to the European Development Fund ( 1969)
the Association of the overseas countries and territo
                                                                      (3rd EDF) ;
ries with the Community, annexed to the Treaty,
                                                                      Whereas the overall implementation by the Commis
Having regard to Regulation No 5 laying down                          sion of the operations of the first Development Fund
detailed provisions relating to the collection and                    during the financial year 1975 was such as to warrant
transfer of financial contributions, the budgeting and                its being given a discharge in respect of the implemen
administration of the resources of the Development                    tation of these operations,
Fund for the overseas countries and territories ( ! ), and
in particular Article 16 thereof,
                                                                      HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :
Having regard to Regulation No 6 relating to the
responsibility of authorizing and accounting officers                                          Article 1
for the resources of the Development Fund for the
overseas countries and territories (2),                               The Council closes the revenue and expenditure
                                                                      accounts of the Development Fund for the overseas
Having regard to the Council Decision of 30 May                       countries and territories ( 1st Fund) as at 31 December
1972 on the transfer and utilization of the unex                      1975 as follows :
pended balances of the Development Fund for the                       Revenue
overseas countries and territories set up by the Imple
                                                                      at the sum of 581 250 000-00 unit of account,
menting Convention annexed to the Treaty esta
blishing the European Economic Community,                             Expenditure (payments)
                                                                      at the sum of 564 135 084-62 units of account.
Having regard to the revenue and expenditure
accounts, the balance sheet and the summary of opera
tions of the Development Fund for the overseas coun                                           Article 2
tries and territories ( 1st Fund) as at 31 December                   The Council hereby gives a discharge to the Commis
1975 (3),                                                             sion in respect of the implementation of the opera
Having regard to the report of the Audit Board on the                 tions of the Development Fund for the overseas coun
accounts for the financial year 1975, to which report                 tries and territories ( 1st Fund) for the financial year
are annexed the Commission's replies to the                            1975 .
comments made by the Audit Board, and in particular
the second part of this report, which deals with the
Development Funds,                                                     Done at Brussels, 21 November 1977.
Having regard to the resolution of the European Parlia                                             For the Council
ment of 7 July 1977,
                                                                                The President
Recalling that, in accordance with the provisions appli
cable to the implementation of the Development                                                        H. SIMONET
(') OJ No 33 , 31 . 12 . 1958 , p . 681 / 58 .
 2 OJ No 33 , 31 . 12. 1958 , p. 686/58 .
(3) OJ No C 282, 29 . 11 . 1976, p. 1 .


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2002/188/JHA: Council Decision of 28 February 2002 concerning control measures and criminal sanctions in respect of the new synthetic drug PMMA

Official Journal L 063 , 06/03/2002 P. 0014 - 0014

Council Decisionof 28 February 2002concerning control measures and criminal sanctions in respect of the new synthetic drug PMMA(2002/188/JHA)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty on European Union,Having regard to Joint Action 97/396/JHA of 16 June 1997 concerning the information exchange, risk assessment and the control of new synthetic drugs(1), and in particular Article 5(1) thereof,Having regard to the initiative of the Commission,Whereas:(1) A risk assessment report on PMMA (paramethoxymethylamphetamine or N-methyl-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-aminopropane) was drawn up, on the basis of Article 4(3) of Joint Action 97/396/JHA, at a meeting convened under the auspices of the Scientific Committee of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction.(2) At present, PMMA is controlled under the national drugs legislation in four Member States.(3) PMMA is not currently listed in any of the Schedules to the 1971 United Nations Convention on Psychotropic Substances. PMMA poses health risks for individuals and could pose a threat to public health. PMMA is an amphetamine analogue very close to PMA which is included in Schedule I to the 1971 United Nations Convention. PMMA has no therapeutic value.(4) Within the European Union, PMMA has always been consumed with PMA in tablets taken as "ecstasy" (MDMA). There is no explicit consumer market for either PMMA or PMA.(5) PMMA has been associated in combination with PMA with three deaths within the European Community. Experiments on animals indicate that there is a narrow margin between the behaviourally active and lethal dose of PMMA and therefore a high risk of acute toxicity exists. PMMA seems to have a similar toxicity to PMA and MDMA.(6) Trafficking and distribution of PMMA have taken place in four Member States and three of these have information on the role of organised crime in the trafficking of PMMA/PMA. 18870 tablets containing PMMA have been seized in 29 incidents. Large scale production of PMMA does not take place in the European Union. Two laboratories have been seized in countries of Eastern Europe and production is believed to continue there.(7) PMMA should be subjected by the Member States to control measures and criminal penalties, as provided for under their legislation complying with their obligations under the 1971 United Nations Convention on Psychotropic Substances with respect to substances listed in Schedules I or II thereto,HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1Member States shall take the necessary measures, in accordance with their national law, to submit PMMA (paramethoxymethylamphetamine or N-methyl-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-aminopropane), to control measures and criminal penalties, as provided for under their legislation complying with their obligations under the 1971 United Nations Convention on Psychotropic Substances with respect to substances listed in Schedules I or II thereto.Article 2Member States shall, in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 5(1) of Joint Action 97/396/JHA, take the measures referred to in Article 1 within three months of the date on which this Decision takes effect. Within six months of the date on which this Decision takes effect, Member States shall inform the Secretariat General of the Council and the Commission of the measures they have taken.Article 3This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal. It shall take effect on the day following its publication.Done at Brussels, 28 February 2002.For the CouncilThe PresidentA. Acebes Paniagua(1) OJ L 167, 25.6.1997, p. 1.


title: 2010/629/EU: Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of 20 October 2010 appointing a Judge to the General Court

text:
               22.10.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 278/29

         DECISION OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES
   of 20 October 2010
   appointing a Judge to the General Court
   (2010/629/EU)
   THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 19 thereof,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 254 and 255 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               In accordance with the provisions of the Treaties, every three years there should be a partial replacement of the Judges of the General Court. For the period from 1 September 2010 to 31 August 2016, fourteen Judges had to be appointed to the General Court.

               (2)

               By Decisions 2010/362/EU (1) and 2010/400/EU (2), the Conference of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States appointed twelve Judges to the General Court for the above period.

               (3)

               Pending completion of the process of appointment of Judges to the two posts remaining to be filled, in accordance with the provisions of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Mr Mihalis VILARAS and Mr Valeriu CIUCĂ, appointed as Judges on 1 September 2004 and 1 January 2007 respectively, remained in office after 31 August 2010.

               (4)

               The Government of Greece has nominated Mr Dimitrios GRATSIAS for the post of Judge of the General Court. The panel set up by Article 255 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union has given an opinion on the suitability of that candidate to perform the duties of Judge of the General Court.

               (5)

               A member of the General Court should therefore be appointed for the period from 25 October 2010 to 31 August 2016; a Judge for the vacancy still to be filled will be appointed at a later date,

         HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Mr Dimitrios GRATSIAS is hereby appointed a Judge of the General Court for the period from 25 October 2010 to 31 August 2016.
   Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 20 October 2010.

            For the Council

            The President

         J. De RUYT

      (1)  OJ L 163, 30.6.2010, p. 41.

      (2)  OJ L 186, 20.7.2010, p. 29.


title: Council Decision of 6 March 1970 on the procedure for economic and monetary cooperation

text:
30                                    Official Journal of the European Communities
No L59/44                             Official Journal of the European Communities                        14.3.70
                                                  COUNCIL DECISION
                                                      of 6 March 1970
                                 on the procedure for economic and monetary cooperation
                                                       ( 70/ 192/EEC)
            THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
            - in order to implement as rapidly as possible the Resolution concerning Economic and
          ,    Monetary Union in the Community taken at the Conference of Heads of State or Govern
               ment held at The Hague on 1 and 2 December 1969 (paragraph 8 of the Communique);
            - taking note of the proposals made by the Governments and of the communication from
               the Commission to the Council on the . preparation of a plan for the creation by stages of
               the Economic and Monetary Union,
            HAS DECIDED :
            to invite the Chairmen of the Monetary Committee, the Committee of Governors of Central
            Banks, the Medium-Term Economic Policy Committee, the Conjunctural Policy Committee
            and the Budgetary Policy Committee and also a representative of the Commission, to meet
            under the chairmanship of M Pierre Werner to draw up a report on the proposals which have
            been made so that the fundamental options concerning the attainment by stages of Economic
            and Monetary Union in the Community may be determined.
            A first report shall be placed before the Council and the Commission by the end of May 1970
            so that the Council may discuss it.
            Done at Brussels, 6 March 1970.
                                                                                For the Council
                                                                                The President
                                                                                P. HARMEL