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88/351/EEC: Decision of the Council and of representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council of 21 June 1988 adopting a 1988 to 1989 plan of action for an information and public awareness campaign in the context of the 'Europe against cancer' programme

Official Journal L 160 , 28/06/1988 P. 0052 - 0053

*****DECISION  OF THE COUNCIL AND OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL  of 21 June 1988  adopting a 1988 to 1989 plan of action for an information and public awareness campaign in the context of the 'Europe against cancer' programme  (88/351/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES AND THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,  Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),  Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2),  Whereas in June 1985 in Milan and in December 1985 in Luxembourg the European Council underlined the advantages of launching a European programme against cancer;  Whereas in December 1986 in London the European Council decided that 1989 should be designated 'European Cancer Information Year' and specified that the aim would be to develop a sustained and concerted information campaign in all the Member States on the prevention, early screening and treatment of cancer;  Whereas the prevention and reserach measures already undertaken in the context of the 'Europe against cancer' programme should be supplemented by measures to increase awareness among members of the health professions and by an information campaign;  Whereas this campaign should be especially designed to increase the awareness of the public, teachers and members of the health professions regarding the fight against cancer, which includes in particular the fight against tobacco, protection against carcinogenic agents and, for the purposes of health promotion in general, improvement in nutrition;  Whereas information campaigns against cancer are a matter for the competent private organizations and public authorities of the Member States, but Community action may give a major boost towards success in the fight against cancer;  Whereas duplication of effort should be avoided by developing common basic material for the information of the public and for the training of members of the health professions, as well as by promoting exchanges of experience,  HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Article 1  1. The Commission and the Member States shall implement, in the period 1988 to 1989, the measures set out in the Annex.  2. The estimated amount of the Community distribution necessary for these measures is 10 million ECU.  Article 2  1. At intervals, and at least once a year, the Commission shall consult the competent authorities of the Member States during the various stages of implementation of the measures provided for in this Decision.  2. The Commission shall keep the European Parliament and the Council informed of progress.  Done at Luxembourg, 21 June 1988.  For the Council  The President  J. WARNKE  (1) OJ No C 68, 14. 3. 1988, p. 84.  (2) OJ No C 105, 21. 4. 1987, p. 18.  ANNEX  MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN 1988 AND 1989  In 1988  A 1: Coordination, in 1988, of a 'European week' of information on the 'Europe against cancer' programme, with particular emphasis on the following aspects: 'Fight against tobacco', 'Improvement in nutrition' and 'Fight against carcinogenic agents', in preparation for the European Cancer Information Year.  In this context, organization of Community activities, encouragement of, and contribution to, the production of television information and health education programmes for the general public containing a European dimension in 1988 and in 1989 for the European Cancer Information Year.  A 2: Exchange of experience with teaching materials for health education on cancer for young people and on cancer awareness for the health professions and contributions to the dissemination and, if need be, adaptation of such materials in 1988 and 1989 for the European Cancer Information Year.  A 3: Campaign to interest teachers and the health professions in the 'Europe against cancer' programme.  In 1989  A 4: Organization and coordination at Community level in 1989 of an information campaign on the 'Europe against cancer' programme, designed to develop the campaign launched in 1988 and to fit into the framework of the European Cancer Information Year with regard to prevention, screening and treatment aspects.


title: Council Decision 2012/285/CFSP of 31 May 2012 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies threatening the peace, security or stability of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau and repealing Decision 2012/237/CFSP

text:
               1.6.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 142/36

         COUNCIL DECISION 2012/285/CFSP
   of 31 May 2012
   concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies threatening the peace, security or stability of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau and repealing Decision 2012/237/CFSP
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 3 May 2012, the Council adopted Decision 2012/237/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies threatening the peace, security or stability of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (1).

               (2)

               On 18 May 2012, the United Nations Security Council adopted a Resolution 2048 (2012), which imposed a travel ban on persons seeking to prevent the restoration of the constitutional order or taking action that undermines stability in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, in particular those who played a leading role in the coup d’état of 12 April 2012 and who aim, through their actions, at undermining the rule of law, curtailing the primacy of civilian power and furthering impunity and instability in the country.

               (3)

               In view of the gravity of the situation in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, additional persons should be included in the lists of persons and entities subject to the restrictive measures provided for in Decision 2012/237/CFSP.

               (4)

               Decision 2012/237/CFSP should therefore be repealed and replaced by this Decision,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   1.   Member States shall take the necessary measures to prevent the entry into, or transit through, their territories of:

               (a)

               persons listed in the Annex to UNSCR 2048 (2012), and additional persons designated by the Security Council or by the Committee established pursuant to paragraph 9 of UNSCR 2048 (2012) (‘the Committee’), in accordance with paragraph 6 of UNSCR 2048 (2012), as listed in Annex I;

               (b)

               persons not covered by Annex I engaging in or providing support for acts that threaten the peace, security or stability of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau and persons associated with them, as listed in Annex II.

         2.   Paragraph 1 shall not oblige a Member State to refuse its own nationals entry into its territory.
   3.   Paragraph 1(a) shall not apply where the Committee determines that:

               (a)

               travel is justified on the grounds of humanitarian need, including religious obligation; or

               (b)

               an exemption would further the objectives of peace and national reconciliation in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau and stability in the region.

         4.   Paragraph 1(a) shall not apply where entry or transit is necessary for the fulfilment of a judicial proceeding.
   5.   Paragraph 1(b) shall be without prejudice to the cases where a Member State is bound by an obligation of international law, namely:

               (a)

               as a host country of an international intergovernmental organisation;

               (b)

               as a host country to an international conference convened by, or under the auspices of, the United Nations;

               (c)

               under a multilateral agreement conferring privileges and immunities; or

               (d)

               under the 1929 Treaty of Conciliation (Lateran pact) concluded by the Holy See (State of the Vatican City) and Italy.

         6.   Paragraph 5 shall be considered as applying also in cases where a Member State is host country of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
   7.   The Council shall be duly informed in all cases where a Member State grants an exemption pursuant to paragraph 5 or 6.
   8.   Member States may grant exemptions from the measures imposed under paragraph 1(b) where travel is justified on the grounds of urgent humanitarian need, or on grounds of attending intergovernmental meetings, including those promoted by the Union, or hosted by a Member State holding the Chairmanship in office of the OSCE, where a political dialogue is conducted that directly promotes democracy, human rights and the rule of law in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau.
   9.   A Member State wishing to grant exemptions referred to in paragraph 8 shall notify the Council in writing. The exemption shall be deemed to be granted unless one or more of the Council members raise an objection in writing within two working days of receiving notification of the proposed exemption. Should one or more of the Council members raise an objection, the Council, acting by a qualified majority, may none the less decide to grant the proposed exemption.
   10.   In cases where, pursuant to paragraphs 5, 6, 8 and 9, a Member State authorises the entry into, or transit through, its territory of persons listed in Annex II, the authorisation shall be limited to the purpose for which it is given and to the persons concerned thereby.
   Article 2
   1.   All funds and economic resources belonging to, owned, held or controlled by natural or legal persons, entities or bodies engaging in or providing support for acts that threaten the peace, security or stability of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau and natural or legal persons, entities or bodies associated with them, as listed in Annex III, shall be frozen.
   2.   No funds or economic resources shall be made available, directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of the natural or legal persons, entities or bodies listed in Annex III.
   3.   The competent authority of a Member State may authorise the release of certain frozen funds or economic resources or the making available of certain funds or economic resources, under such conditions as it deems appropriate, after having determined that the funds or economic resources concerned are:

               (a)

               necessary to satisfy the basic needs of the persons listed in Annex III and their dependent family members, including payments for foodstuffs, rent or mortgage, medicines and medical treatment, taxes, insurance premiums, and public utility charges;

               (b)

               intended exclusively for payment of reasonable professional fees and reimbursement of incurred expenses associated with the provision of legal services;

               (c)

               intended exclusively for payment of fees or service charges for routine holding or maintenance of frozen funds and economic resources;

               (d)

               necessary for extraordinary expenses, provided that the competent authority has notified the grounds on which it considers that a specific authorisation should be granted to the other competent authorities and the Commission at least two weeks prior to the authorisation.

         Member States shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisation granted under this paragraph.
   4.   By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the competent authority of a Member State may authorise the release of certain frozen funds or economic resources, if the following conditions are met:

               (a)

               the funds or economic resources in question are the subject of a judicial, administrative or arbitral lien established prior to the date on which the natural or legal person, entity or body referred to in paragraph 1 was included in Annex III or of a judicial, administrative or arbitral judgment rendered prior to that date;

               (b)

               the funds and economic resources will be used exclusively to satisfy claims secured by such a lien or recognised as valid in such a judgment, within the limits set by applicable laws and regulations governing the rights of persons having such claims;

               (c)

               the lien or judgment is not for the benefit of a natural or legal person, entity or body listed in Annex III;

               (d)

               recognising the lien or judgment is not contrary to public policy in the Member State concerned.

         Member States shall inform the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisation granted under this paragraph.
   5.   Paragraph 2 shall not apply to the addition to frozen accounts of:

               (a)

               interest or other earnings on those accounts; or

               (b)

               payments due under contracts, agreements or obligations that were concluded or arose prior to the date on which those accounts became subject to the provisions of this Decision;

         provided that any such interest, other earnings and payments continue to be subject to paragraph 1.
   Article 3
   1.   The Council shall implement modifications to Annex I on the basis of the determinations made by the Security Council or by the Committee.
   2.   The Council, acting upon a proposal by a Member State or the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, shall adopt amendments to the lists contained in Annexes II and III as required.
   3.   The Council shall communicate its decision, including the grounds for the listing, to the natural or legal person, entity or body concerned listed in Annex III, either directly, if the address is known, or through the publication of a notice, providing such natural or legal person, entity or body with an opportunity to present observations.
   4.   Where observations are submitted, or where substantial new evidence is presented, the Council shall review its decision and inform the natural or legal person, entity or body concerned listed in Annex III accordingly.
   Article 4
   In order to maximise the impact of the measures set out in this Decision, the Union shall encourage third States to adopt restrictive measures similar to those contained in this Decision.
   Article 5
   1.   This Decision shall be reviewed, amended or repealed as appropriate, notably in the light of relevant decisions by the Security Council.
   2.   The measures referred to in Articles 1(1)(b) and 2 shall be reviewed at regular intervals and at least every 12 months. They shall cease to apply in respect of the persons and entities concerned if the Council determines, in accordance with the procedure referred in Article 3(2), that the conditions for their application are no longer met.
   Article 6
   Decision 2012/237/CFSP is hereby repealed.
   Article 7
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Brussels, 31 May 2012.

            For the Council

            The President

         N. WAMMEN

      (1)  OJ L 119, 4.5.2012, p. 43.

      ANNEX I

         List of persons referred to in Article 1(1)(a)

                  Name

                  Identifying information
                  (date and place of birth (d.o.b. and p.o.b.), passport/ID card number, etc.)

                  Grounds for listing

                  1.

                  General António INJAI
                  (aka António INDJAI)

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  d.o.b.: 20.1.1955
                  p.o.b.: Encheia, Sector de Bissorá, Região de Oio, Guiné-Bissau
                  Parentage: Wasna Injai and Quiritche Cofte
                  Official function: Lieutenant-General — Chief of Staff to the Armed Forces
                  Passport: Diplomatic passport No AAID00435
                  Date of issue: 18.2.2010
                  Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of expiry: 18.2.2013

                  António Injai was personally involved in planning and leading the mutiny of 1 April 2010, culminating with the illegal apprehension of the Prime Minister, Carlo Gomes Junior, and the then Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, José Zamora Induta; during the 2012 electoral period, in his capacity as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Injai made statements threatening to overthrow the elected authorities and to put an end to the electoral process; António Injai has been involved in the operational planning of the coup d’état of 12 April 2012. In the aftermath of the coup, the first communiqué by the ‘Military Command’ was issued by the Armed Forces General Staff, which is led by General Injai.

                  2.

                  Major General Mamadu TURE (N'KRUMAH)

                  Nationality — Guinea-Bissau
                  d.o.b. 26.4.1947
                  Official function: Deputy Chief of Staff to the Armed Forces
                  Diplomatic Passport No DA0002186
                  Date of issue: 30.3.2007
                  Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of expiry: 26.8.2013

                  Member of the ‘Military Command’ which has assumed responsibility for the coup d’état of 12 April 2012.

                  3.

                  General Estêvão NA MENA

                  d.o.b. 7.3.1956
                  Official function: Inspector-General of the Armed Forces

                  Member of the ‘Military Command’ which has assumed responsibility for the coup d’état of 12 April 2012.

                  4.

                  Brigadier-General Ibraima CAMARÁ
                  (aka ‘Papa Camará’)

                  Nationality — Guinea-Bissau
                  d.o.b. 11.5.1964
                  Parentage: Suareba Camará and Sale Queita
                  Official function: Chief of Staff of the Air Force
                  Diplomatic Passport No AAID00437
                  Date of Issue: 18.2.2010
                  Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of expiry: 18.2.2013

                  Member of the ‘Military Command’ which has assumed responsibility for the coup d’état of 12 April 2012.

                  5.

                  Lieutenant-Colonel Daba NA WALNA
                  (aka ‘Daba Na Walna’)

                  Nationality — Guinea-Bissau
                  d.o.b. 6.6.1966
                  Parentage: Samba Naualna and In-Uasne Nanfafe
                  Official function: Spokesperson of the ‘Military Command’
                  Passport No SA 0000417
                  Date of issue: 29.10.2003
                  Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of expiry: 10.3.2013

                  Spokesperson of the ‘Military Command’ which has assumed responsibility for the coup d’état of 12 April 2012.

      ANNEX II

         List of persons referred to in Articles 1(1)(b)

                  Name

                  Identifying information
                  (date and place of birth (d.o.b. and p.o.b.), passport /ID card number, etc.)

                  Grounds for listing

                  Date of designation

                  1.

                  General Augusto MÁRIO CÓ

                  Official function: Army Chief of Staff

                  Member of the “Military Command” which has assumed responsibility for the coup d’état of 12 April 2012.

                  1.6.2012

                  2.

                  General Saya Braia Na NHAPKA

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  Official function: Chief of the Presidential Guard

                  Member of the “Military Command” which has assumed responsibility for the coup d’état of 12 April 2012.

                  1.6.2012

                  3.

                  Colonel Tomás DJASSI

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  D.o.b.: 18 September 1968
                  Official function: Commander of the National Guard
                  Passport: AAIS00820
                  Date of issue: 24.11.2010
                  Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of expiry: 27.04.2012

                  Member of the "Military Command" which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012. Close advisor to Armed Forces Chief of Staff António Injai.

                  1.6.2012

                  4.

                  Colonel Cranha DANFÁ

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  Official function: Head of Operations of the Armed Forces Joint Staff

                  Member of the "Military Command" which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012. Close advisor to Armed Forces Chief of Staff António Injai.

                  1.6.2012

                  5.

                  Colonel Celestino de CARVALHO

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  D.o.b.: 14.06.1955
                  Parentage: Domingos de Carvalho e Josefa Cabral
                  Official function: President of the National Defence Institute
                  Passport: Diplomatic passport DA0002166
                  Date of issue: 19.02.2007
                  Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of expiry: 15.04.2013

                  Member of the "Military Command" which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012. Former Air Force Chief of Staff. His presence in a delegation which met with ECOWAS on April 26th confirms his participation in the "Military Command".

                  1.6.2012

                  6.

                  Captain (Navy) Sanhá CLUSSÉ

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of Birth: 28 September 1965
                  Parentage: Clusse Mutcha and Dalu Imbungue
                  Official function: Acting Navy Chief of Staff
                  Passport: SA 0000515
                  Date of issue: 08.12.2003
                  Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of expiry: 29.08.2013

                  Member of the "Military Command" which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012. His presence in a delegation which met with ECOWAS on April 26th confirms his participation in the "Military Command".

                  1.6.2012

                  7.

                  Lieutenant-colonel Júlio NHATE

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  Year of Birth: 1972
                  Official function: Commander of the Paratroop Regiment

                  Member of the "Military Command" which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012. Lt Col Júlio Nhate conducted the military operation supporting the coup of 12 April 2012.

                  1.6.2012

                  8.

                  Lieutenant-colonel Tchipa NA BIDON

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of Birth: 28 May 1954
                  Parentage: “Nabidom”
                  Official function: Head of the Military Intelligence
                  Passport: Diplomatic Passport DA0001564
                  Date of issue: 30.11.2005
                  Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of expiry: 15.05.2011

                  Member of the "Military Command" which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012.

                  1.6.2012

                  9.

                  Lieutenant-colonel Tcham NA MAN (a.k.a. Namam)

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  D.o.b.: 27 February 1953
                  Parentage: Biute Naman and Ndjade Na Noa
                  Official function: Head of the Armed Forces Military Hospital
                  Passport: SA0002264
                  Date of issue: 24.07.2006
                  Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of expiry: 23.07.2009

                  Member of the "Military Command" which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012. Lieutenant-colonel Tcham Na Man is also a member of the Military High Command.

                  1.6.2012

                  10.

                  Major Samuel FERNANDES

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of Birth: 22 January 1965
                  Parentage: José Fernandes e Segunda Iamite
                  Official function: Assistant to the Chief of Operations of the National Guard
                  Passport: AAIS00048
                  Date of issue: 24.03.2009
                  Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of expiry: 24.03.2012

                  Member of the "Military Command" which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012.

                  1.6.2012

                  11.

                  Major Idrissa DJALÓ

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  D.o.b.: 06 January 1962
                  Official function: Protocol advisor to the Armed Forces Chief of Staff

                  Member of the “Military Command” which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012. He was one of the first officers to publicly assume his affiliation to the “Military Command”, having signed one of its first communiqués (no 5, dated April 13th). Major Djaló also serves in military intelligence.

                  1.6.2012

                  12.

                  Commander (Navy) Bion NA TCHONGO (a.k.a. Nan Tchongo

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  D.o.b: 8 April 1961
                  Parentage: Cunha Nan Tchongo and Bucha Natcham
                  Official function: Chief of the Naval Intelligence
                  Passport: Diplomatic passport DA0001565
                  Date of issue: 01.12.2005
                  Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of expiry: 30.11.2008

                  Member of the "Military Command" which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012.

                  1.6.2012

                  13.

                  Commander (Navy) Agostinho Sousa CORDEIRO

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  D.o.b.: 28 May 1962
                  Parentage: Luis Agostinho Cordeiro and Domingas Soares
                  Official function: Chief of Logistics of the Armed Forces Joint Staff
                  Passport: SA0000883
                  Date of issue: 14.04.2004
                  Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of expiry: 15.04.2013

                  Member of the "Military Command" which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012

                  1.6.2012

                  14.

                  Captain Paulo SUNSAI

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  Official function: Assistant to the North Region Military Commander

                  Member of the "Military Command" which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012.

                  1.6.2012

                  15.

                  Lieutenant Lassana CAMARÁ

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  Official function: Chief of the Financial Services of the Armed Forces

                  Member of the "Military Command" which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012. Responsible for Misappropriation of publics funds belonging to Customs, the Transports Directorate-General and the Border and Migration Directorate-General. These funds finance the “Military Command”.

                  1.6.2012

                  16.

                  Lieutenant Julio NA MAN

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  Official function: Aide-de-Camp of the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces

                  Member of the "Military Command" which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012. Lt Na Man was active in the operational command of the 12 April coup, under orders from António Injai. He has also taken part, on behalf of the “Military Command”, in meetings with political parties.

                  1.6.2012

      ANNEX III

         List of persons, entities or bodies referred to in Article 2

                  Name

                  Identifying information (date and place of birth (d.o.b. and p.o.b.), passport /ID card number, etc.)

                  Grounds for listing

                  Date of designation

                  1.

                  General António INJAI (a.k.a. António INDJAI)

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  d.o.b.: 20 January 1955
                  p.o.b.: Encheia, Sector de Bissorá, Região de Oio, Guiné-Bissau
                  Parentage: Wasna Injai and Quiritche Cofte
                  Official function: Lieutenant General Chief of Staff to the Armed Forces
                  Passport: Diplomatic passport AAID00435
                  Date of issue: 18/02/2010
                  Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of expiry: 18/02/2013

                  António Injai was personally involved in planning and leading the mutiny of 1 April 2010, culminating with the illegal apprehension of the Prime Minister, Carlo Gomes Junior, and the then Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, José Zamora Induta; during the 2012 electoral period, in his capacity as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Injai made statements threatening to overthrow the elected authorities and to put an end to the electoral process; António Injai has been involved in the operational planning of the coup d’état of 12 April 2012.
                  In the aftermath of the coup, the first communiqué by the “Military Command” was issued by the Armed Forces General Staff, which is led by General Injai.

                  3.5.2012

                  2.

                  Major General Mamadu TURE (N'KRUMAH)

                  Nationality – Guinea-Bissau
                  d.o.b. 26 April 1947
                  Official function: Deputy Chief of Staff to the Armed Forces
                  Diplomatic Passport no DA0002186
                  Date of issue: 30.03.2007
                  Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of expiry: 26.08.2013

                  Member of the “Military Command” which has assumed responsibility for the coup d’état of 12 April 2012.

                  3.5.2012

                  3.

                  General Estêvão NA MENA

                  d.o.b. 07 March 1956
                  Official function: Inspector-General of the Armed Forces

                  Member of the “Military Command” which has assumed responsibility for the coup d’état of 12 April 2012.

                  3.5.2012

                  4.

                  Brigadier General Ibraima CAMARA (a.k.a. “Papa Camara”)

                  Nationality – Guinea-Bissau
                  d.o.b. 11 May 1964
                  Parentage: Suareba Camara and Sale Queita
                  Official function: Chief of Staff of the Air Force
                  Diplomatic Passport no AAID00437
                  Date of Issue:18.02.2010
                  Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of expiry: 18.02.2013

                  Member of the “Military Command” which has assumed responsibility for the coup d’état of 12 April 2012.

                  3.5.2012

                  5.

                  Lieutenant colonel Daba NA WALNA (a.k.a. “Daba Na Walna)

                  Nationality – Guinea-Bissau
                  d.o.b. 6 June 1966
                  Parentage: Samba Naualna and In-Uasne Nanfafe
                  Official function: Spokesperson of the “Military Command”
                  Passport no SA 0000417
                  Date of issue: 29.10.2003
                  Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of expiry: 10.03.2013

                  Spokesperson of the “Military Command” which has assumed responsibility for the coup d’état of 12 April 2012.

                  3.5.2012

                  6.

                  General Augusto MÁRIO CÓ

                  Official function: Army Chief of Staff.

                  Member of the “Military Command” which has assumed responsibility for the coup d’état of 12 April 2012.

                  3.5.2012

                  7.

                  General Saya Braia Na NHAPKA

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  Official function: Chief of the Presidential Guard

                  Member of the “Military Command” which has assumed responsibility for the coup d’état of 12 April 2012.

                  1.6.2012

                  8.

                  Colonel Tomás DJASSI

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  D.o.b.: 18 September 1968
                  Official function: Commander of the National Guard
                  Passport: AAIS00820
                  Date of issue: 24.11.2010
                  Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of expiry: 27.04.2012

                  Member of the "Military Command" which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012. Close advisor to Armed Forces Chief of Staff António Injai.

                  1.6.2012

                  9.

                  Colonel Cranha DANFÁ

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  Official function: Head of Operations of the Armed Forces Joint Staff

                  Member of the "Military Command" which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012. Close advisor to Armed Forces Chief of Staff António Injai.

                  1.6.2012

                  10.

                  Colonel Celestino de CARVALHO

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  D.o.b.: 14.06.1955
                  Parentage: Domingos de Carvalho e Josefa Cabral
                  Official function: President of the National Defence Institute
                  Passport: Diplomatic passport DA0002166
                  Date of issue: 19.02.2007
                  Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of expiry: 15.04.2013

                  Member of the "Military Command" which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012. Former Air Force Chief of Staff. His presence in a delegation which met with ECOWAS on April 26th confirms his participation in the "Military Command".

                  1.6.2012

                  11.

                  Captain (Navy) Sanhá CLUSSÉ

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of Birth: 28 September 1965
                  Parentage: Clusse Mutcha and Dalu Imbungue
                  Official function: Acting Navy Chief of Staff
                  Passport: SA 0000515
                  Date of issue: 08.12.2003
                  Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of expiry: 29.08.2013

                  Member of the "Military Command" which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012. His presence in a delegation which met with ECOWAS on April 26th confirms his participation in the "Military Command".

                  1.6.2012

                  12.

                  Lieutenant-colonel Júlio NHATE

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  Year of Birth: 1972
                  Official function: Commander of the Paratroop Regiment

                  Member of the "Military Command" which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012. Lt Col Júlio Nhate conducted the military operation supporting the coup of 12 April 2012.

                  1.6.2012

                  13.

                  Lieutenant-colonel Tchipa NA BIDON

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of Birth: 28 May 1954
                  Parentage: “Nabidom”
                  Official function: Head of the Military Intelligence
                  Passport: Diplomatic Passport DA0001564
                  Date of issue: 30.11.2005
                  Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of expiry: 15.05.2011

                  Member of the "Military Command" which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012.

                  1.6.2012

                  14.

                  Lieutenant-colonel Tcham NA MAN (a.k.a. Namam)

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  D.o.b.: 27 February 1953
                  Parentage: Biute Naman and Ndjade Na Noa
                  Official function: Head of the Armed Forces Military Hospital
                  Passport: SA0002264
                  Date of issue: 24.07.2006
                  Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of expiry: 23.07.2009

                  Member of the "Military Command" which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012. Lieutenant-colonel Tcham Na Man is also a member of the Military High Command.

                  1.6.2012

                  15.

                  Major Samuel FERNANDES

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of Birth: 22 January 1965
                  Parentage: José Fernandes e Segunda Iamite
                  Official function: Assistant to the Chief of Operations of the National Guard
                  Passport: AAIS00048
                  Date of issue: 24.03.2009
                  Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of expiry: 24.03.2012

                  Member of the "Military Command" which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012.

                  1.6.2012

                  16.

                  Major Idrissa DJALÓ

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  D.o.b.: 06 January 1962
                  Official function: Protocol advisor to the Armed Forces Chief of Staff

                  Member of the “Military Command” which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012. He was one of the first officers to publicly assume his affiliation to the “Military Command”, having signed one of its first communiqués (no5, dated April 13th). Major Djaló also serves in military intelligence.

                  1.6.2012

                  17.

                  Commander (Navy) Bion NA TCHONGO (a.k.a. Nan Tchongo

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  D.o.b: 8 April 1961
                  Parentage: Cunha Nan Tchongo and Bucha Natcham
                  Official function: Chief of the Naval Intelligence
                  Passport: Diplomatic passport DA0001565
                  Date of issue: 01.12.2005
                  Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of expiry: 30.11.2008

                  Member of the "Military Command" which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012.

                  1.6.2012

                  18.

                  Commander (Navy) Agostinho Sousa CORDEIRO

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  D.o.b.: 28 May 1962
                  Parentage: Luis Agostinho Cordeiro and Domingas Soares
                  Official function: Chief of Logistics of the Armed Forces Joint Staff
                  Passport: SA0000883
                  Date of issue: 14.04.2004
                  Place of issue: Guinea-Bissau
                  Date of expiry: 15.04.2013

                  Member of the "Military Command" which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012

                  1.6.2012

                  19.

                  Captain Paulo SUNSAI

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  Official function: Assistant to the North Region Military Commander

                  Member of the "Military Command" which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012.

                  1.6.2012

                  20.

                  Lieutenant Lassana CAMARÁ

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  Official function: Chief of the Financial Services of the Armed Forces

                  Member of the "Military Command" which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012. Responsible for Misappropriation of publics funds belonging to Customs, the Transports Directorate-General and the Border and Migration Directorate-General. These funds finance the “Military Command”.

                  1.6.2012

                  21.

                  Lieutenant Julio NA MAN

                  Nationality: Guinea-Bissau
                  Official function: Aide-de-Camp of the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces

                  Member of the "Military Command" which has assumed responsibility for the coup d'état of 12 April 2012. Lt Na Man was active in the operational command of the 12 April coup, under orders from António Injai. He has also taken part, on behalf of the “Military Command”, in meetings with political parties.

                  1.6.2012


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Decision No 99 of 13 March 1975 concerning the interpretation of Article 107 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 with regard to the obligation to recalculate current benefits

Official Journal C 150 , 05/07/1975 P. 0002 - 0002 Spanish special edition: Chapter 05 Volume 2 P. 0057  Portuguese special edition Chapter 05 Volume 2 P. 0057

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ON SOCIAL SECURITY FOR MIGRANT WORKERS DECISION No 99 of 13 March 1975 concerning the interpretation of Article 107 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 with regard to the obligation to recalculate current benefits > THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ON SOCIAL SECURITY FOR MIGRANT WORKERS,  Having regard to Article 81 (a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71, under which it is made responsible for dealing with all questions of interpretation arising from Council Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71 and (EEC) No 574/72;  Having regard to Article 107 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2639/74;  Whereas Article 107 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 gives the rate of conversion into a national currency of amounts shown in another national currency for the award or recalculation of benefits referred to in the Articles listed therein;  Whereas the introduction of a reference period referred to in Article 107 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 does not mean that all benefits need to be recalculated once every quarter, which would be difficult to implement, in particular in the case of pensions, and would lead to delays in payment;  Acting in accordance with the provisions of Article 80 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: "1. Article 107 (1) shall be interpreted asdetermining the rate of conversion applicable whenbenefits are fixed or when they are recalculated inaccordance with Article 51 (2) of Regulation (EEC)No 1408/71.  On the other hand, Article 107 (1) involves noobligation to recalculate current benefits (especiallypensions) every three months by applying the rate ofconversion specified in Article 107 (1) (a) and (b).  2. This Decision shall be published in the OfficialJournal of the European Communities. It shall enterinto force from 1 January 1975. " The Chairman of the Administrative Commission  F. HYNES


title: 2008/421/EC: Council Decision of 5 June 2008 on the application of the provisions of the Schengen acqui s relating to the Schengen Information System in the Swiss Confederation

text:
               7.6.2008

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 149/74

      COUNCIL DECISION

   of 5 June 2008
   on the application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis relating to the Schengen Information System in the Swiss Confederation
   (2008/421/EC)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation concerning the Swiss Confederation's association with the implementation, application, and development of the Schengen acquis (hereinafter referred to as the Agreement) (1), which was signed on 26 October 2004 (2) and entered into force on 1 March 2008 (3), and in particular Article 15(1) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Article 15(1) of the Agreement provides that the provisions of the Schengen acquis shall apply in the Swiss Confederation only pursuant to a Council Decision to that effect after verification that the necessary conditions for the application of that acquis have been met;

               (2)

               The Council has verified that the Swiss Confederation ensures satisfactory levels of data protection by taking the following steps:
               A full questionnaire was forwarded to the Swiss Confederation, whose replies were recorded, and verification and evaluation visits were made to the Swiss Confederation, in accordance with the applicable Schengen evaluation procedures as set out in the Decision of the Executive Committee setting up a Standing Committee on the evaluation and implementation of Schengen (hereinafter referred to as SCH/Com-ex (98) 26 def.) (4), in the area of Data Protection.

               (3)

               On 5 June 2008, the Council concluded that the Swiss Confederation had fulfilled the conditions in this area. It is therefore possible to set a date from which the Schengen acquis relating to the Schengen Information System (hereinafter referred to as the SIS) may apply to it.

               (4)

               The entry into force of this Decision should allow for real SIS data to be transferred to the Swiss Confederation. The concrete use of that data should allow the Council, through the applicable Schengen evaluation procedures as set out in SCH/Com-ex (98) 26 def., to verify the correct application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis relating to the SIS in the Swiss Confederation. Once those evaluations have been carried out, the Council should decide on the lifting of checks at internal borders with the Swiss Confederation.

               (5)

               The Agreement between the Swiss Confederation, the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis and concerning the criteria and mechanisms for establishing the State responsible for examining a request for asylum lodged in Switzerland, Iceland or Norway stipulates that it shall be put into effect in respect of the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis on the same date as the Agreement is put into effect.

               (6)

               A separate Council Decision should be taken setting a date for the lifting of checks on persons at internal borders. Until the date of the lifting of checks set out in that Decision, certain restrictions on the use of the SIS should be imposed,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   1.   The provisions of the Schengen acquis relating to the SIS, as referred to in Annex I, shall apply to the Swiss Confederation in its relations with the Kingdom of Belgium, the Czech Republic, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Estonia, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Italian Republic, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Poland, the Portuguese Republic, the Republic of Slovenia, the Slovak Republic, the Republic of Finland, and the Kingdom of Sweden from 14 August 2008.
   2.   The provisions of the Schengen acquis relating to the SIS, as referred to in Annex II, shall apply to the Swiss Confederation in its relations with the Kingdom of Belgium, the Czech Republic, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Estonia, the Hellenic Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Italian Republic, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Poland, the Portuguese Republic, the Republic of Slovenia, the Slovak Republic, the Republic of Finland, and the Kingdom of Sweden from the date laid down in those provisions.
   3.   From 9 June 2008 real SIS data may be transferred to the Swiss Confederation.
   From 14 August 2008, the Swiss Confederation will be able to enter data into the SIS and use SIS data, subject to paragraph 4.
   4.   Until the date of the lifting of checks at internal borders with the Swiss Confederation, the Swiss Confederation:

               (a)

               shall not be obliged to refuse entry to its territory to or to expel nationals of third States for whom an SIS alert has been issued by a Member State for the purpose of refusing entry;

               (b)

               shall refrain from entering the data covered by Article 96 of the Convention of 19 June 1990 implementing the Schengen Agreement of 14 June 1985 between the Governments of the States of Benelux Economic Union, the Federal Republic of Germany and the French Republic on the gradual abolition of checks at their common borders (5) (hereinafter referred to as the Schengen Convention).

         Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      Done at Luxembourg, 5 June 2008.

            For the Council

            The President

         D. MATE

      (1)  OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 52.

      (2)  Council Decisions 2004/849/EC (OJ L 368, 15.12.2004, p. 26) and 2004/860/EC (OJ L 370, 17.12.2004, p. 78).

      (3)  Council Decisions 2008/146/EC (OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 1) and 2008/149/JHA (OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 50).

      (4)  OJ L 239, 22.9.2000, p. 138.

      (5)  OJ L 239, 22.9.2000, p. 19. Convention as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 381, 28.12.2006, p. 4).

      ANNEX I
      List of the provisions of the Schengen acquis relating to the SIS to be rendered applicable to the Swiss Confederation

                  1.

                  In respect of the provisions of the Schengen Convention:
                  Article 64 and Articles 92 to 119 of the Schengen Convention.

                  2.

                  Other provisions concerning SIS:

                              (a)

                              in respect of the provisions of the following Decision of the Executive Committee established by the Schengen Convention:
                              Decision of the Executive Committee of 15 December 1997 amending the Financial Regulation on C. SIS (SCH/Com-ex (97) 35) (1);

                              (b)

                              in respect of the provisions of the following Declaration of the Executive Committee established by the Schengen Convention:
                              Declaration of the Executive Committee of 18 April 1996 defining the concept of an alien (SCH/Com-ex (96) decl. 5) (2);

                              (c)

                              other instruments:

                                          (i)

                                          Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (3) in so far as it applies in relation to the processing of data within the SIS;

                                          (ii)

                                          Council Decision 2000/265/EC of 27 March 2000 on the establishment of a financial regulation governing the budgetary aspects of the management by the Deputy Secretary-General of the Council, of contracts concluded in his name, on behalf of certain Member States, relating to the installation and the functioning of the communication infrastructure for the Schengen environment, ‘Sisnet’ (4);

                                          (iii)

                                          Council Regulation (EC) 2424/2001 of 6 December 2001 on the development of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (5);

                                          (iv)

                                          Council Decision No 2001/886/JHA of 6 December 2001 on the development of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (6);

                                          (v)

                                          the SIRENE Manual (7);

                                          (vi)

                                          Council Regulation (EC) No 871/2004 of 29 April 2004 concerning the introduction of some new functions for the Schengen Information System, including in the fight against terrorism (8), and any subsequent decisions on the date of application of those functions;

                                          (vii)

                                          Council Decision 2005/211/JHA of 24 February 2005 concerning the introduction of some new functions for the Schengen Information System, including in the fight against terrorism (9), and any subsequent decisions on the date of application of those functions;

                                          (viii)

                                          Regulation (EC) No 1160/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2005 amending the Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement of 14 June 1985 on the gradual abolition of checks at common borders, as regards access to the Schengen Information System by the services in the Member States responsible for issuing registration certificates for vehicles (10).

         (1)  OJ L 239, 22.9.2000, p. 444. Decision as last amended by Council Decision 2008/328/EC (OJ L 113, 25.4.2008, p. 21).

         (2)  OJ L 239, 22.9.2000, p. 458.

         (3)  OJ L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 31. Directive as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 (OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1).

         (4)  OJ L 85, 6.4.2000, p. 12. Decision as last amended by Decision 2008/319/EC (OJ L 109, 19.4.2008, p. 30).

         (5)  OJ L 328, 13.12.2001, p. 4. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1988/2006 (OJ L 411, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

         (6)  OJ L 328, 13.12.2001, p. 1. Decision as last amended by Council Decision 2006/1007/JHA (OJ L 411, 30.12.2006, p. 78).

         (7)  Parts of the SIRENE manual were published in OJ C 38, 17.2.2003, p. 1. The manual was amended by Commission Decisions 2008/333/EC (OJ L 123, 8.5.2008, p. 1) and 2008/334/JHA (OJ L 123, 8.5.2008, p. 39).

         (8)  OJ L 162, 30.4.2004, p. 29.

         (9)  OJ L 68, 15.3.2005, p. 44.

         (10)  OJ L 191, 22.7.2005, p. 18.

      ANNEX II
      List of the provisions of the Schengen acquis relating to the SIS to be rendered applicable to the Swiss Confederation from the date laid down in those provisions

                  1.

                  Regulation (EC) No 1986/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 regarding access to the Second Generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) by the services in the Member States responsible for issuing vehicle registration certificates (1);

                  2.

                  Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on the establishment, operation and use of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (2);

                  3.

                  Council Decision 2007/533/JHA of 12 June 2007 on the establishment, operation and use of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (3).

         (1)  OJ L 381, 28.12.2006, p. 1.

         (2)  OJ L 381, 28.12.2006, p. 4.

         (3)  OJ L 205, 7.8.2007, p. 63.


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96/201/ECSC: Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, of 11 March 1996 suspending Decision 93/235/ECSC and repealing Decision 95/510/ECSC, concerning the interruption of economic relations with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), the United Nations Protected Areas in the Republic of Croatia and those areas of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina under the control of Bosnian Serb forces

Official Journal L 065 , 15/03/1996 P. 0038 - 0038

DECISION OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL,of 11 March 1996 suspending Decision 93/235/ECSC and repealing Decision 95/510/ECSC, concerning the interruption of economic relations with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), the United Nations Protected Areas in the Republic of Croatia and those areas of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina under the control of Bosnian Serb forces (96/201/ECSC) THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY, MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL,Having regard to the common position of 4 December 1995 defined by the Council on the basis of Article J.2 of the Treaty on European Union, with regard to the suspension of the restrictions on trade with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) and with the Bosnian Serbs (1), decided on by the United Nations Security Council in its Resolution 1022 (1995),Whereas the United Nations Security Council, in view of the agreement reached between the parties concerned with regard to the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has decided, in its Resolution 1022 (1995) to suspend the restrictions concerning economic and financial relations with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), the United Nations Protected Areas in the Republic of Croatia and, when certain conditions are fulfilled, those areas of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina under the control of Bosnian Serb forces;Whereas the Security Council has been informed that the aforementioned conditions are fulfilled;Whereas Decision 95/510/ECSC (2) was taken suspending Decision 93/235/ECSC (3) with regard to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro);Whereas, for reasons of transparency, the Community legislation, implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1022 (1995), should be incorporated in an all-embracing Community instrument, and, therefore, Decision 95/510/ECSC should be repealed;In agreement with the Commission,HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1 1. Decision 93/235/ECSC is hereby suspended.2. Decision 95/510/ECSC is hereby repealed.Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.It shall apply with effect from 27 February 1996.Done at Brussels, 11 March 1996.The PresidentL. DINI(1) OJ No L 297, 9. 12. 1995, p. 4.(2) OJ No L 297, 9. 12. 1995, p. 3.(3) OJ No L 102, 28. 4. 1993, p. 17.


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2001/407/EC: Commission Decision of 16 May 2001 adjusting the weightings applicable from 1 August, 1 September, 1 October, 1 November and 1 December 2000 to the remuneration of officials of the European Communities serving in non-member countries (notified under document number C(2001) 1231)

Official Journal L 144 , 30/05/2001 P. 0029 - 0031

Commission Decisionof 16 May 2001adjusting the weightings applicable from 1 August, 1 September, 1 October, 1 November and 1 December 2000 to the remuneration of officials of the European Communities serving in non-member countries(notified under document number C(2001) 1231)(2001/407/EC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities and the conditions of employment of other servants of the Communities laid down by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2804/2000(2), and in particular the second paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X,Whereas:(1) Pursuant to the first paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X to the Staff Regulations, Council Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 106/2001(3) laid down the weightings to be applied from 1 July 2000 to the remuneration of officials serving in third countries, payable in the currency of their country of employment.(2) The Commission has made a number of adjustments to these weightings(4) in recent months, pursuant to the second paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X to the Staff Regulations.(3) Some of these weightings should be adjusted with effect from 1 August, 1 September, 1 October, 1 November and 1 December 2000 given that the statistics available to the Commission show that in certain third countries the variation in the cost of living measured on the basis of the weighting and the corresponding exchange rate has exceeded 5 % since weightings were last laid down or adjusted,DECIDES:Sole ArticleWith effect from 1 August, 1 September, 1 October, 1 November and 1 December 2000 the weightings applicable to the remuneration of officials serving in third countries payable in the currency of their country of employment are adjusted as shown in the Annex.The exchange rates for the calculation of such remuneration shall be those used for implementation of the general budget of the European Communities for the month preceding the dates referred to in the first paragraph.Done at Brussels, 16 May 2001.For the CommissionChristopher PattenMember of the Commission(1) OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 1.(2) OJ L 326, 22.12.2000, p. 3.(3) OJ L 19, 20.1.2001, p. 1.(4) OJ L 11, 16.1.2001, p. 50.ANNEX>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>>TABLE>


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89/657/EEC: Council Decision of 18 December 1989 establishing an action programme to promote innovation in the field of vocational training resulting from technological change in the European Community (Eurotecnet)

Official Journal L 393 , 30/12/1989 P. 0029 - 0034 Finnish special edition: Chapter 16 Volume 1 P. 0089  Swedish special edition: Chapter 16 Volume 1 P. 0089

COUNCIL DECISION of 18 December 1989 establishing an action programme to promote innovation in the field of vocational training resulting from technological change in the European Community (Eurotecnet) (89/657/EEC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 128 thereof,  Having regard to Council Decision 63/266/EEC of 2 April 1963 laying down general principles for implementing a common vocational training policy (1), and in particular the second, fifth, sixth, seventh, ninth and tenth principles set out therein,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (2), drawn up following consultation of the Advisory Committee on Vocational Training,  Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (3),  Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (4),  Whereas, at its meetings in London on 5 and 6 December 1986 and Madrid on 26 and 27 June 1989, the European Council emphasized both the importance of Community actions directed towards the improvement of training and the fundamental nature of the  upgrading of human resources through training for economic and social development;  Whereas the Council, in its resolution of 22 December 1986 on an action programme on employment growth (5), took the view that an indispensable element in employment growth was the upgrading of vocational training, an improvement in the level of  qualifications and the development of cooperation between the social partners;  Whereas the Council, in its resolution of 5 June 1989 on continuing vocational training (6), stressed the essential role of continuing vocational training in making full use of human resources with a view to completion of the internal market;  Whereas, in the context of the social dialogue, a joint opinion adopted on 6 March 1987 stressed the need for effective training for workers and managerial staff in the new technologies;   Whereas, in its Decision 87/569/EEC (7), the Council adopted an action programme for the vocational training of young people and their preparation for adult and working life, stressing the need to develop the capacity of vocational training systems to  adapt to rapid technological, economic and social change;  Whereas, in its Decision 89/27/EEC (Comett II) (8), the Council reiterated the importance it attached to cooperation between universities and industry regarding vocational training in the field of advanced technology;  Whereas technological and industrial cooperation in the field of research and development, was the subject of Decisions 88/279/EEC (Esprit) (9), 85/196/EEC (Brite/Euram) (10), 88/419/EEC (Science) (11), 88/417/EEC (Delta) (12) and 89/286/EEC (Sprint)  (13);  Whereas measures to supplement the instruments adopted by the Council should be adopted in order to promote the adaptability of vocational training systems to technological change and in order to contribute to the achievement of the principle of  economic and social cohesion;  Whereas the Commission work programme for 1985 to 1988, which was the subject of a Commission communication to the Council on 18 April 1985, made consequent to the Council resolution of 2 June 1983 concerning vocational training measures relating to new  information technologies (14) demonstrated the importance of developing cooperation between the Member States with a view to making full use of the possibilities offered by new technologies in vocational training systems;  Whereas the usefulness of technological development for industry depends on the adaptability of the qualifications and the spirit of enterprise of the workforce; whereas it is necessary to reinforce Community initiatives directed towards making optimum  use, within this programme, of ; ; ; human resources and investment in vocational training; whereas vocational training plays an important role in the strategy of achieving the internal market;  Whereas in extending the Council resolution of 3 November 1986 concerning the action programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (15), provision should be made for such enterprises to participate in the implementation of this programme and  in the dissemination of the results achieved;  Whereas both sides of industry at Community level have repeatedly asked to be fully associated in the implementation of such programmes.  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:    Article 1 Establishment of the Eurotecnet programme 1.  The European Community action programme to promote innovation in the field of vocational training resulting from technological change is hereby adopted.  2. The programme, hereinafter referred to as the 'Eurotecnet programme', shall be implemented with effect from 1 January 1990 for a period of five years.  Article 2 Objective The objective of the Eurotecnet programme shall be to promote innovation in the fields of basic and also of continuing vocational training with a view to taking account of current and future technological changes and their impact on employment, work and  necessary qualifications and skills.  Article 3 Content The Eurotecnet programme shall comprise:  (a)  a network of national or transnational innovatory projects which take account of a common framework of guidelines as set out in Article 4 and which are designed to develop and improve vocational training policies and systems for the new  technologies in the Member States;  (b)  a series of Community measures, as set out in Articles 5 and 6 and in the Annex, which are designed to support and supplement those measures taken by and within Member States.   Article 4 Common framework of guidelines 1.  The common framework of guidelines referred to in Article 3 (a) shall take account of the following objectives:  (a)  extending cooperation with public and private bodies at all levels;  (b) analysing the impact of technological change on the qualifications and skills of the groups of persons concerned, such as managerial staff, employees and the unemployed; specific account should be taken of the situation of small and medium-sized  undertakings as regards both managers and employees;  (c) implementing national or transnational demonstration projects making it possible to innovate in the provision for vocational training;  (d) providing for the entry into working life of young people and the unemployed, in particular those whose qualifications are inadequate or unsuitable, through measures which provide them with training both in the new technologies and in mastering  technological development;  (e) promoting equal opportunities for men and women, in particular the access of women to types of training with significant technological content, as well as the retraining or re-entry into employment of women, whose professional activities are affected by  technological change;  (f) developing the training and retraining of trainers in technical, educational and social skills;  (g) disseminating relevant information.  2.  Both sides of industry shall be fully associated in the implementation of the common framework of guidelines referred to in Article 3 (a), in accordance with national practices.  Article 5 Community measures The Community measures referred to in Article 3 (b) shall be aimed at:  (a)  setting up at Community level a network of innovatory projects in the fields of basic and also of continuing training;  (b) strengthening cooperation, the exchange and transfer of methodologies and the development of transnational projects;  (c) encouraging measures to ensure the basic and also continuing vocational training of trainers;  (d) launching research and analytical work concerning the qualification requirements created by technological change;  (e) developing the use of open and flexible methods of learning, paying, inter alia, attention to the promotion of self-training;  (f) disseminating relevant information within the Community.  Article 6 Support measures 1.  In order to support and supplement the efforts of Member States to improve the quality and level of vocational training and of the necessary qualifications and skills in line with technological change, the Commission shall implement various measures  as indicated in the Annex, taking account of the differing needs and situations which exist in the Member States, with particular regard to the level of technological advancement in each Member State and to the respective provisions for vocational  training.  2.  Both sides of industry shall be fully associated, according to the appropriate procedures, in the implementation of the measures referred to in paragraph 1.  Article 7 Financing 1.  The funds estimated as necessary for the financing of the Eurotecnet programme in the first three years of the five-year period referred to in Article 1 (2) amount to ECU 7,5 million.  2.  The necessary annual appropriations shall be authorized in the annual budgetary procedure in accordance with the financial outlook decided on jointly by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission and on the basis of the way it develops.   Article 8 Consistency and complementarity 1.  The Commission shall ensure that there is consistency and complementarity between the Community actions to be implemented under the Eurotecnet programme and other Community programmes involving vocational training and/or technological development.  2.  The Commission shall draw upon the assistance of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) in the implementation of the Eurotecnet programme, subject to the conditions laid down in Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of  10 February 1975 establishing a European centre for the development of vocational training (16).   Article 9 Briefing of the Advisory Committee on Vocational Training The Commission shall keep the Advisory Committee on Vocational Training regularly informed of the development of the Eurotecnet programme.  Article 10 Committee 1.  The Commission shall be assisted by a committee of an advisory nature composed of the representatives of the Member States and chaired by the representative of the Commission.  Three representatives of both sides of industry, appointed by the Commission on the basis of proposals from the organizations representing both sides of industry at Community level, shall participate in the work of the committee as observers.  2.  The representative of the Commission shall submit to the committee a draft of the measures concerning:  (a)  the general guidelines governing the Eurotecnet programme;  (b)  questions relating to the overall balance of the Eurotecnet programme, including the breakdown between the various actions.  3.  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, if necessary by taking a vote.  4.  The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes; in addition, each Member State shall have the right to ask to have its position recorded in the minutes.  5.  The Commission shall take the utmost account of the opinion delivered by the committee. It shall inform the committee of the manner in which its opinion has been taken into account.  Article 11 Assessment 1.  The results of the national or transnational projects undertaken by the Member States pursuant to Article 4 and of the measures taken by the Commission pursuant to Articles 5 and 6 and the Annex shall be subject to objective external assessment in  accordance with criteria established in consultation between the Commission and the Member States:  (a)  for the first time, during the first six months of 1992;  (b) for the second time, during the first six months of 1994.  2.  The Commission shall, in consultation with the Member States, coordinate the assessments referred to in paragraph 1 and report to the European Parliament, the Council and the Economic and Social Committee on the results of these assessments,  highlighting the financing procedures for the Eurotecnet programme.  (a)  in the case referred to in paragraph 1 (a), by 30 June 1992 at the latest;  (b) in the case referred to in paragraph 1 (b), by 30 June 1994 at the latest.  Article 12 Final report 1.  The Commission shall by 30 June 1995 submit to the European Parliament, the Council and the Economic and Social Committee a final report on the results of the Eurotecnet programme.  2.  By 31 December 1994 the Member States shall forward to the Commission the relevant information to enable it to draw up the final report referred to in paragraph 1.   Done at Brussels, 18 December 1989.  For the Council The President R. DUMAS  (1) OJ No 63, 20. 4. 1963, p. 1338/63. (2) OJ No C 242, 22. 9. 1989, p. 7. (3) OJ No C 323, 27. 12. 1989. (4) OJ No C 329, 30. 12. 1989. (5) OJ No C 340, 31. 12. 1986, p. 2. (6) OJ No C 148, 15. 6. 1989, p. 1.(7) OJ No L 346, 16. 12. 1987, p. 31.(8) OJ No L 13, 17. 1. 1989, p. 28.(9) OJ No L 118, 6. 5. 1988, p. 32. (10) OJ No L 83, 25. 3. 1985, p. 8. (11) OJ No L 206, 30. 7. 1988, p. 34. (12) OJ No L 206, 30. 7. 1988, p. 20. (13) OJ No L 112, 25. 4. 1989, p. 12. (14) OJ No C 166, 25. 6. 1983, p. 1.(15) OJ No C 287, 14. 11. 1986, p. 1.(16) OJ No L 39, 13. 2. 1975, p. 1.   ANNEX   Support measures  (Article 6) I 1.  Promoting the use of innovative approaches for adapting basic and also continuing vocational training to technological change:  (a)  The Eurotecnet programme brings together in a Community network innovative demonstration projects devised in the Member States and aimed at improving the definition and propagation of programmes for basic or continuing vocational training in order  to respond to technological change.  In addition the network will be used to support all possible forms of cooperation between the parties involved, at various levels, in order to seek solutions to issues of common concern.  Projects for possible inclusion in the network will be selected on the basis of the guidelines laid down in Article 4.  Cooperation between the public and private sectors, where they put new forms of vocational training into practice, and transnational cooperation to set up demonstration projects, will be especially encouraged.  The launching of demonstration projects will remain the responsibility of the Member States.  Community support measures will be aimed at improving the links at Community level between the various projects in order to back up and supplement the measures taken by and in the Member States, in particular by means of promotion, coordination and  dissemination activities.  Community support measures will cover the whole network and will be funded by the Community.  (b) In the light of technological change and its effect on vocational skills and qualifications, demonstration programmes for the vocational training of trainers will be developed.  Appropriate exchange instruments will be implemented in order to promote the transfer of the contents of the Eurotecnet programme.  (c) The setting up of European training and technology consortia will be encouraged, involving small and medium-sized undertakings and larger undertakings and vocational training bodies and, in accordance with national practice, both sides of industry to  develop and innovate vocational technology training for the undertakings and job seekers.  (d) A Community clearing house will be set up in close liaison with the network of demonstration projects to facilitate the exploitation and exchange of learning materials for basic or continuing vocational training, in order to respond to technological  change.  Those Member States that so wish may receive advice from the clearing house.  (e) At the Commission's request, Cedefop will organize transnational study visits for those involved in demonstration projects or other aspects of the programme.  It will develop its own study visits scheme for vocational training specialists.  (f) The Community will support the measures taken by the Member States pursuant to Article 4 by means of appropriate activities such as the dissemination of its results or support for transnational exchanges or transfers.  2.  Undertaking research and analysis, in order to adapt the provision of basic or continuing vocational training to the consequences of technological change:  (a)  in conjunction with the demonstration projects, research and analysis work will be initiated, to give scientific support to the programme;  (b) in this connection, the following topics will be given priority:  - developing new pedagogic approaches and models which may be integrated into schemes for basic or continuing vocational training, adapted in the light of technological change, meeting the necessary skill and qualification requirements, and drawing in  particular on multi-media learning approaches,  - improving methodologies and access to basic or continuing vocational training in the new technologies for disadvantaged or marginalized groups,  - analysing the results of research and technology development programmes, particularly those sponsored by the Community, in order to evaluate qualification and skill requirements, enabling the necessary measures to be taken in the fields of basic or  continuing vocational training.  3.  Organizing a series of information campaigns and activities:  (a)  conferences at Community level or in the Member States on key issues to study the links between vocational training and technology;  (b) European seminars, specialized colloquia, interproject exchange workshops and round tables;  (c) Community cooperation between the various Member States and the various information providers on types of qualification and the qualifications offered;  (d) preparation of publications in the official Community languages to provide information on the Eurotecnet programme and activities planned.  II The work undertaken within the framework of the Eurotecnet programme will receive the necessary technical assistance at Community level in order that it may proceed successfully, in particular as regards support and continuing evaluation of the  programme and dissemination and transfer of the results obtained.


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88/334/EEC: Decision of the European Parliament of 13 April 1988 granting a discharge to the Commission in respect of the financial management of the fourth European Development Fund during the 1986 financial year

Official Journal L 156 , 23/06/1988 P. 0049 - 0049

*****DECISION  OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT  of 13 April 1988  granting a discharge to the Commission in respect of the financial management of the fourth European Development Fund during the 1986 financial year  (88/334/EEC)  THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,  - having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  - having regard to the first ACP-EEC Lomé Convention (1),  - having regard to the balance sheets and accounts of the third, fourth, fifth and sixth European Development Funds for the 1986 financial year (COM(87) 192 final),  - having regard to the report of the Court of Auditors concerning the 1986 financial year, accompanied by the replies of the Institutions (2),  - having regard to the Council recommendation relating to the granting of this discharge (Doc. C 2-6/88),  - whereas the Treaty of 22 July 1975 authorizes the European Parliament to grant a discharge in respect of the Community's financial activities,  - having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinion of the Committee on Development and Cooperation (Doc. A 2-6/88),  1. Grants a discharge to the Commission in respect of the financial management of the fourth European Development Fund during the 1986 financial year on the basis of the following figures:  - payments: 108 447 891,60 ECU;  2. Records its observations in the resolution (3) accompanying this Decision;  3. Instructs its President to forward this Decision and the resolution containing its observations to the Commission, the Council, the Court of Auditors and the European Investment Bank and to ensure that they are published in the Official Journal of the European Communities (L series).  Done at Strasbourg, 13 April 1988.  1.2.3 // The Secretary-General Enrico VINCI   //   // The President PLUMB  (1) OJ No L 25, 30. 1. 1976, p. 1.  (2) OJ No C 336, 15. 12. 1987, p. 1.  (3) See page 52 of this Official Journal.