title: Decision of the Management Board of Europol amending the Decision of the Europol Management Board of 16 November 1999 regarding taxes applicable to salaries and emoluments paid to Europol staff members for the benefit of Europol and agreeing to the conditions and procedures laid down by Europol adapting the amounts mentioned in the Annex thereto

text:
               5.2.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               C 37/8

         DECISION OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD OF EUROPOL
   amending the Decision of the Europol Management Board of 16 November 1999 regarding taxes applicable to salaries and emoluments paid to Europol staff members for the benefit of Europol and agreeing to the conditions and procedures laid down by Europol adapting the amounts mentioned in the Annex thereto
   2011/C 37/06
   THE MANAGEMENT BOARD OF EUROPOL,
   Having regard to the Council Decision establishing the European Police Office (hereafter ‘Europol’) of 6 April 2009 based on Article 30(1)(b), Article 30(2) and Article 34(2)(c) of the Treaty on European Union (1) (hereafter ‘Europol Decision’), and in particular Article 57(5), Article 62 and Article 63 thereof,
   Having regard to the Protocol drawn up on the basis of Article K.3 of the Treaty on European Union and Article 41(3) of the Europol Convention, on the privileges and immunities of Europol, the members of its organs, the Deputy Directors and employees of Europol (2) (hereafter ‘Protocol’), and in particular Article 10 thereof,
   Having regard to the Management Board Decision of 16 November 1999 agreeing to the conditions and procedures laid down by Europol regarding taxes applicable to salaries and emoluments paid to Europol staff members for the benefit of Europol (3),
   Whereas:

               (1)

               According to Article 57(5) of the Europol Decision, the Europol Staff Regulations (4) and other relevant instruments shall continue to apply to staff members who are not recruited in accordance with Article 57(2) of the Europol Decision.

               (2)

               Until 2009 the annual adjustment of salaries was done in accordance with Article 44 of the Europol Staff Regulations, applying a formula agreed by the Management Board taking into consideration two components:

                           —

                           the development of the cost of living in the Netherlands,

                           —

                           the changes in salaries in the public service in the EU Member States.

               (3)

               Article 57(5) of the Europol Decision provides that, by way of derogation from Chapter 5 of the Europol Staff Regulations, the percentage rate of the annual adjustment of remuneration decided by the Council in accordance with Article 65 of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities (5) shall apply to Europol staff.

               (4)

               Article 57(5) of the Europol Decision only concerns elements of staff remuneration as referred to in Chapter 5 (Articles 43 to 55) of the Europol Staff Regulations and does not extend to taxes applicable to salaries and emoluments paid to Europol staff members subject to the Europol Staff Regulations for the benefit of Europol.

               (5)

               In view of the amended procedure provided for in Article 57(5) of the Europol Decision concerning the adjustment of remuneration, it is desirable to adapt the conditions and procedure for applying the tax to salaries and emoluments paid by Europol to Europol staff subject to the Europol Staff Regulations, excluding local staff, in accordance with the abovementioned Article 10 of the Protocol.

               (6)

               The annual adjustment of remuneration provided for in Article 57(5) of the Europol Decision was implemented by Europol for the first time with retroactive effect as of 1 July 2009 according with the figures set in the Council Regulation (EU) No 1296/2009 of 23 December 2009 adjusting the remunerations and pensions of officials and other servants of the European Union and the correction coefficients applied thereto. The method of calculation for this annual adjustment for Europol staff members subject to the Europol Staff Regulations was presented to the Management Board in its meeting of 24 March 2010 (as reflected in the Annex to this Decision).

               (7)

               The tax applicable to Europol staff members subject to the Europol Staff Regulations should be amended in order to reflect the adjustment of remuneration applied pursuant to Article 57(5) of the Europol Decision.

               (8)

               The adjustment of the values mentioned in Article 4 of the Annex to the Decision of the Europol Management Board of 16 November 1999 is limited to a technical adaptation in line with the percentage used for the adjustment of remuneration pursuant to Article 57(5) of the Europol Decision.

               (9)

               The Director of Europol should be empowered to adapt, every year, the values mentioned in Article 4 of the Annex to the Decision of the Europol Management Board of 16 November 1999,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   With effect from 1 July 2009:

               —

               The value mentioned in the first sentence of Article 4 of the Annex to the Decision of the Europol Management Board of 16 November 1999 shall be replaced by EUR 119,16.

               —

               The values in euro unit mentioned in the table included in Article 4 of the Annex to the Decision of the Europol Management Board of 16 November 1999 shall be replaced by the following:

                           —

                           8 % to amounts between EUR 119,16 and EUR 2 099,02

                           —

                           10 % to amounts between EUR 2 099,03 and EUR 2 891,07

                           —

                           12,5 % to amounts between EUR 2 891,08 and EUR 3 313,31

                           —

                           15 % to amounts between EUR 3 313,32 and EUR 3 762,78

                           —

                           17,5 % to amounts between EUR 3 762,79 and EUR 4 185,06

                           —

                           20 % to amounts between EUR 4 185,07 and EUR 4 594,36

                           —

                           22,5 % to amounts between EUR 4 594,37 and EUR 5 016,62

                           —

                           25 % to amounts between EUR 5 016,63 and EUR 5 425,94

                           —

                           27,5 % to amounts between EUR 5 425,95 and EUR 5 848,19

                           —

                           30 % to amounts between EUR 5 848,20 and EUR 6 257,50

                           —

                           32,5 % to amounts between EUR 6 257,51 and EUR 6 679,76

                           —

                           35 % to amounts between EUR 6 679,77 and EUR 7 089,72

                           —

                           40 % to amounts between EUR 7 089,73 and EUR 7 512,00

                           —

                           45 % to amounts above EUR 7 512,01.

         Article 2
   The Management Board Decision of 16 November 1999 is hereby amended as follows:
   After Article 3, the following Article 3a shall be added:

      ‘Subsequent to the adjustment of remuneration decided every year by the Council in accordance with Article 65 of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Union, the Director of Europol shall, for the first time with effect from 1 July 2010 and on annual basis thereafter, adapt the amounts mentioned in Article 4 of the Annex to this Decision with the same percentage as applied pursuant to Article 57(5) of the Council Decision of 6 April 2009 establishing the European Police Office (6). The values established in accordance with this Article shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

   Article 3
   This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
   Article 4
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day following its adoption by the Management Board.

      Done at The Hague, 14 October 2010.

            For the Management Board

         Francisco José ARANDA

            The Chairperson

      (1)  OJ L 121, 15.5.2009, p. 37.

      (2)  OJ C 221, 19.7.1997, p. 2.

      (3)  OJ C 65, 28.2.2001, p. 6.

      (4)  Council Act of 3 December 1998 laying down the staff regulations applicable to Europol employees (OJ C 26, 30.1.1999, p. 23).

      (5)  Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68 of the Council (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 1).

      (6)  See footnote 1.’

      ANNEX

         Adjustment of basic salaries and allowances applicable to Europol staff subject to the Europol Staff Regulations pursuant to Article 57(5) of the Council Decision with effect from 1 July 2009

      Pursuant to Article 57(5) of the Europol Decision by way of derogation from Chapter 5 of the Europol Staff Regulations, the percentage rate of the annual adjustment of remuneration decided by the Council in accordance with Article 65 of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities (1) shall be applicable to Europol staff; therefore with effect from 1 July 2009 for Europol staff subject to the Europol Staff Regulations:

                  (a)

                  Article 45 ESR, the table of basic monthly salaries is replaced by the following (1,85 % increase):

                              1

                              2

                              3

                              4

                              5

                              6

                              7

                              8

                              9

                              10

                              11

                              1

                              15 867,20

                              2

                              14 248,07

                              3

                              9 779,37

                              10 031,95

                              10 284,54

                              10 556,55

                              10 828,56

                              11 113,50

                              11 397,15

                              11 696,39

                              11 997,54

                              12 314,90

                              12 628,98

                              4

                              8 516,46

                              8 743,14

                              8 966,59

                              9 202,97

                              9 439,37

                              9 688,70

                              9 934,80

                              10 197,11

                              10 459,38

                              10 734,65

                              11 009,89

                              5

                              7 017,19

                              7 201,76

                              7 383,10

                              7 577,40

                              7 771,69

                              7 978,93

                              8 182,93

                              8 399,90

                              8 613,62

                              8 840,28

                              9 066,97

                              6

                              6 013,37

                              6 172,00

                              6 330,69

                              6 499,08

                              6 664,22

                              6 839,08

                              7 013,95

                              7 198,53

                              7 383,10

                              7 577,40

                              7 771,69

                              7

                              5 012,73

                              5 145,51

                              5 275,03

                              5 414,27

                              5 553,50

                              5 699,24

                              5 844,95

                              6 000,39

                              6 152,59

                              6 314,51

                              6 476,41

                              8

                              4 261,48

                              4 374,81

                              4 484,89

                              4 604,73

                              4 721,29

                              4 844,35

                              4 967,40

                              5 100,18

                              5 229,70

                              5 368,94

                              5 504,93

                              9

                              3 756,32

                              3 856,69

                              3 957,10

                              4 060,69

                              4 164,33

                              4 274,42

                              4 384,53

                              4 501,10

                              4 614,48

                              4 737,50

                              4 857,31

                              10

                              3 257,64

                              3 345,08

                              3 429,25

                              3 519,91

                              3 607,36

                              3 704,51

                              3 801,64

                              3 902,03

                              3 999,17

                              4 106,04

                              4 209,66

                              11

                              3 157,26

                              3 241,46

                              3 322,39

                              3 409,84

                              3 497,25

                              3 591,16

                              3 681,85

                              3 778,99

                              3 876,14

                              3 979,77

                              4 080,11

                              12

                              2 506,40

                              2 574,35

                              2 639,12

                              2 707,14

                              2 775,15

                              2 849,61

                              2 924,09

                              3 001,81

                              3 076,29

                              3 157,26

                              3 238,21

                              13

                              2 153,39

                              2 211,69

                              2 266,74

                              2 328,28

                              2 386,57

                              2 451,32

                              2 512,85

                              2 580,85

                              2 645,64

                              2 716,86

                              2 784,84

                  (b)

                  Article 59(3) ESR, the amount ‘EUR 1 049,20’ is replaced by ‘EUR 1 068,61’;

                  (c)

                  Article 59(3) ESR, the amount ‘EUR 2 098,39’ is replaced by ‘EUR 2 137,21’;

                  (d)

                  Article 60(1) ESR, the amount ‘EUR 279,80’ is replaced by ‘EUR 284,98’;

                  (e)

                  Article 2(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 292,50’ is replaced by ‘EUR 297,91’;

                  (f)

                  Article 3(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 12 717,53’ is replaced by ‘EUR 12 952,80’;

                  (g)

                  Article 3(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 2 861,45’ is replaced by ‘EUR 2 914,39’;

                  (h)

                  Article 3(2) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 17 168,67’ is replaced by ‘EUR 17 486,29’;

                  (i)

                  Article 4(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 1 271,76’ is replaced by ‘EUR 1 295,29’;

                  (j)

                  Article 4(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 953,84’ is replaced by ‘EUR 971,49’;

                  (k)

                  Article 4(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 635,87’ is replaced by ‘EUR 647,63’;

                  (l)

                  Article 4(1) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 508,69’ is replaced by ‘EUR 518,10’;

                  (m)

                  Article 5(3) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 1 794,70’ is replaced by ‘EUR 1 827,90’;

                  (n)

                  Article 5(3) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 2 392,94’ is replaced by ‘EUR 2 437,21’;

                  (o)

                  Article 5(3) of Appendix 5 to the ESR, the amount ‘EUR 2 991,17’ is replaced by ‘EUR 3 046,51’.

            The correction coefficient set in Article 3 of the Council Regulation (EC) No 1296/2009 for the Netherlands (109,3) is not applied in full to the salaries of staff remaining under the Europol Staff Regulations. Instead, only the ratio between this correction coefficient and the one set for the previous year (109,1) is applied to reflect the evolution of the cost of life in the Netherlands.
      To determine the correction coefficient for France and for the US (Washington) the difference between the weighting as of 1 July 2009 as determined in the Council Regulation (115,8 for France and 87,4 for the US (Washington)) (2) versus the weighting of the Netherlands on 1 July 2007 (109,1) is calculated. Therefore as from 1 July 2009 the correction coefficients are for:

                  —

                  the Netherlands 100,18

                  —

                  France 106,14

                  —

                  US (Washington) 80,11.

            The result of applying the correction coefficient is subject to the taxation as determined in Article 1 of this Decision.

         (1)  Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68 of the Council (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 1).

         (2)  Council Regulation (EC) No 613/2009 (OJ L 181, 14.7.2009, p. 1), and Council Regulation (EU) No 768/2010 (OJ L 228, 31.8.2010, p. 1).


title: Council Decision (EU) 2017/733 of 25 April 2017 on the application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis relating to the Schengen Information System in the Republic of Croatia

text:
               26.4.2017

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 108/31

         COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2017/733
   of 25 April 2017
   on the application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis relating to the Schengen Information System in the Republic of Croatia
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Act of Accession of Croatia, and in particular Article 4(2) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
   Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1),
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Article 4(2) of the Act of Accession of Croatia provides that the provisions of the Schengen acquis not referred to in Article 4(1) of that Act, shall only apply in Croatia pursuant to a Council decision to that effect, after verification, in accordance with the applicable Schengen evaluation procedures, that the necessary conditions for the application of all parts of the relevant acquis have been met in Croatia, including the effective application of all Schengen rules in accordance with the agreed common standards and with fundamental principles.

               (2)

               The applicable Schengen evaluation procedures are set out in Council Regulation (EU) No 1053/2013 (2).

               (3)

               The Schengen evaluation relating to data protection was carried out in Croatia in February 2016. The Commission adopted, by means of an implementing decision, an evaluation report confirming that the necessary conditions for the application of the Schengen acquis relating to data protection have been met in Croatia.

               (4)

               In accordance with Article 1(1) of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/450 (3) it has been verified that, from a technical point of view, the Croatian national system (N.SIS) is ready to integrate into the Schengen Information System (‘SIS’).

               (5)

               Croatia thus having made the necessary technical and legal arrangements to process SIS data and exchange supplementary information, it is now possible for the Council to set the date from which the Schengen acquis relating to the SIS shall apply in Croatia.

               (6)

               The entry into force of this Decision should allow for SIS data to be transferred to Croatia. The concrete use of these data should allow the Commission to verify the correct application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis relating to of the SIS in Croatia. Once it has been verified that the necessary conditions for the application of all parts of the Schengen acquis have been met in Croatia, the Council should decide on the lifting of checks at the internal borders.

               (7)

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

               (8)

               As regards Iceland and Norway, this Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Agreement concluded by the Council of the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the latters' association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis
                   (4) which fall within the area referred to in point G of Article 1 of Council Decision 1999/437/EC (5).

               (9)

               As regards Switzerland, this Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation's association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis
                   (6) which fall within the area referred to in point G of Article 1 of Decision 1999/437/EC read in conjunction with Article 3 of Council Decision 2008/146/EC (7) and with Article 3 of Council Decision 2008/149/JHA (8).

               (10)

               As regards Liechtenstein, this Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis within the meaning of the Protocol between the European Union, the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the accession of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation's association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis
                   (9) which fall within the area referred to in point G of Article 1 of Decision 1999/437/EC read in conjunction with Article 3 of Council Decision 2011/349/EU (10) and Article 3 of Council Decision 2011/350/EU (11),

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   1.   Subject to the conditions specified in this Article, from 27 June 2017, the provisions of the Schengen acquis relating to the Schengen Information System (‘SIS’), set out in the Annex to this Decision, shall apply in the Republic of Croatia in its relations with:

               (a)

               the Kingdom of Belgium, the Republic of Bulgaria, 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, Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Poland, the Portuguese Republic, Romania, the Republic of Slovenia, the Slovak Republic, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden;

               (b)

               the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland with regard to the provisions referred to in Council Decision 2007/533/JHA (12); and

               (c)

               the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Kingdom of Norway and the Swiss Confederation.

         2.   From 2 May 2017, alerts covered by Decision 2007/533/JHA and Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (13), as defined in point (a) of Article 3(1) of that Decision and in point (a) of Article 3 of that Regulation, as well as supplementary information and additional data, as defined in points (b) and (c) of Article 3(1) of that Decision and points (b) and (c) of Article 3 of that Regulation, that are connected with those alerts, may be made available to Croatia in accordance with the provisions of that Decision and that Regulation.
   3.   From 27 June 2017 Croatia shall be able to enter alerts and additional data into the SIS, to use SIS data and to exchange supplementary information, subject to the provisions of paragraph 4.
   4.   Until checks at internal borders with Croatia are lifted, Croatia:

               (a)

               shall not be obliged to refuse entry into or stay on its territory to third-country nationals for whom an alert has been issued by another Member State for the purposes of refusing entry or stay in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006;

               (b)

               shall refrain from entering into the SIS alerts and additional data, as well as from exchanging supplementary information on third-country nationals, for the purposes of refusing entry or stay in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006.

         Article 2
   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, 25 April 2017.

            For the Council

            The President

         I. BORG

      (1)  Opinion of 5 April 2017 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

      (2)  Council Regulation (EU) No 1053/2013 of 7 October 2013 establishing an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquis and repealing the Decision of the Executive Committee of 16 September 1998 setting up a Standing Committee on the evaluation and implementation of Schengen (OJ L 295, 6.11.2013, p. 27).

      (3)  Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/450 of 16 March 2015 laying down test requirements for Member States integrating into the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) or changing substantially their directly related national systems (OJ L 74, 18.3.2015, p. 31).

      (4)  OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 36.

      (5)  Council Decision 1999/437/EC of 17 May 1999 on certain arrangements for the application of the Agreement concluded by the Council of the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the association of those two States with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 31).

      (6)  OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 52.

      (7)  Council Decision 2008/146/EC of 28 January 2008 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation's association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 1).

      (8)  Council Decision 2008/149/JHA of 28 January 2008 on the conclusion on behalf of the European Union of the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation's association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 50).

      (9)  OJ L 160, 18.6.2011, p. 21.

      (10)  Council Decision 2011/349/EU of 7 March 2011 on the conclusion on behalf of the European Union of the Protocol between the European Union, the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the accession of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation's association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis, relating in particular to judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation (OJ L 160, 18.6.2011, p. 1).

      (11)  Council Decision 2011/350/EU of 7 March 2011 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Protocol between the European Union, the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the accession of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation's association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis, relating to the abolition of checks at internal borders and movement of persons (OJ L 160, 18.6.2011, p. 19).

      (12)  Council Decision 2007/533/JHA of 12 June 2007 on the establishment, operation and use of the second generation Schengen Information Systems (SIS II) (OJ L 205, 7.8.2007, p. 63).

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

      ANNEX

         List of the provisions of the Schengen acquis relating to the Schengen Information System in accordance with Article 4(2) of the Act of Accession of Croatia

                  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.


title: Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/496 of 21 March 2017 amending Decision 2011/172/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Egypt

text:
               22.3.2017

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 76/22

         COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2017/496
   of 21 March 2017
   amending Decision 2011/172/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Egypt
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 21 March 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/172/CFSP (1) concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Egypt.

               (2)

               On the basis of a review of Decision 2011/172/CFSP, the restrictive measures should be renewed until 22 March 2018.

               (3)

               The statements of reasons for six persons listed in the Annex to Decision 2011/172/CFSP should be amended. The identifying information concerning one listed person should be updated.

               (4)

               Two persons should no longer be kept on the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies set out in the Annex to Decision 2011/172/CFSP.

               (5)

               Decision 2011/172/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Decision 2011/172/CFSP is amended as follows:

               (1)

               in Article 5, the second paragraph is replaced by the following:
               ‘This Decision shall apply until 22 March 2018.’;

               (2)

               the Annex is amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.

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

      Done at Brussels, 21 March 2017.

            For the Council

            The President

         E. SCICLUNA

      (1)  Council Decision 2011/172/CFSP of 21 March 2011 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Egypt (OJ L 76, 22.3.2011, p. 63).

      ANNEX

                  I.

                  In the Annex to Decision 2011/172/CFSP, the entries concerning the persons below are replaced by the following entries:

                              Name (and any aliases)

                              Identifying information

                              Grounds for designation

                              1.

                              Mohamed Hosni Elsayed Mubarak

                              Former President of the Arab Republic of Egypt
                              Date of birth: 4.5.1928
                              Male

                              Person subject to judicial proceedings or an asset recovery process by the Egyptian authorities following a final court ruling in respect of the misappropriation of State Funds on the basis of the United Nations Convention against corruption

                              2.

                              Suzanne Saleh Thabet

                              Spouse of Mr. Mohamed Hosni Elsayed Mubarak, former President of the Arab Republic of Egypt
                              Date of birth: 28.2.1941
                              Female

                              Person subject to judicial proceedings or an asset recovery process by the Egyptian authorities following a final court ruling in respect of the misappropriation of State Funds on the basis of the United Nations Convention against corruption

                              3.

                              Alaa Mohamed Hosni Elsayed Mubarak

                              Son of Mr. Mohamed Hosni Elsayed Mubarak, former President of the Arab Republic of Egypt
                              Date of birth: 26.11.1960
                              Male

                              Person subject to judicial proceedings or an asset recovery process by the Egyptian authorities following a final court ruling in respect of the misappropriation of State Funds on the basis of the United Nations Convention against corruption

                              4.

                              Heidy Mahmoud Magdy Hussein Rasekh

                              Spouse of Mr. Alaa Mohamed Hosni Elsayed Mubarak, son of former President of the Arab Republic of Egypt
                              Date of birth: 5.10.1971
                              Female

                              Person subject to judicial proceedings or an asset recovery process by the Egyptian authorities following a final court ruling in respect of the misappropriation of State Funds on the basis of the United Nations Convention against corruption

                              5.

                              Gamal Mohamed Hosni Elsayed Mubarak

                              Son of Mr. Mohamed Hosni Elsayed Mubarak, former President of the Arab Republic of Egypt
                              Date of birth: 28.12.1963
                              Male

                              Person subject to judicial proceedings or an asset recovery process by the Egyptian authorities following a final court ruling in respect of the misappropriation of State Funds on the basis of the United Nations Convention against corruption

                              6.

                              Khadiga Mahmoud El Gammal

                              Spouse of Mr. Gamal Mohamed Hosni Elsayed Mubarak, son of former President of the Arab Republic of Egypt
                              Date of birth: 13.10.1982
                              Female

                              Person subject to judicial proceedings or an asset recovery process by the Egyptian authorities following a final court ruling in respect of the misappropriation of State Funds on the basis of the United Nations Convention against corruption

                              8.

                              Abla Mohamed Fawzi Ali Ahmed Salama

                              Spouse of Mr. Ahmed Abdelaziz Ezz
                              Date of birth: 31.1.1963
                              Female

                              Person subject to judicial proceedings by the Egyptian authorities in respect of the misappropriation of State Funds on the basis of the United Nations Convention against corruption

                  II.

                  In the Annex to Decision 2011/172/CFSP, the entries concerning the following persons are deleted:

                              16.

                              Jaylane Shawkat Hosni Galal Eldin,

                              17.

                              Amir Mohamed Zohir Mohamed Wahed Garrana.


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95/376/EC, ECSC, Euratom: Decision of the European Parliament of 12 July 1995 appointing the Ombudsman of the European Union

Official Journal L 225 , 22/09/1995 P. 0017 - 0017

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DECISION of 12 July 1995 appointing  the Ombudsman of the European Union (95/376/EC, Euratom, ECSC)THE EUROPEAN  PARLIAMENT, -  having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 8d,  second paragraph, and 138e thereof, -  having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, and in  particular Article 20d 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  (1), -  having regard to Rule 159 of its Rules of Procedure, -  having regard to the calls for nominations of 30 July 1994  (2) and 23 May 1995  (3), -  having regard to the nominations forwarded pursuant to Article 6 (2) of the regulations and  general conditions governing the performance of the Ombudsman's duties and Rule 159(3) of  Parliament's Rules of Procedure, -  having regard to the hearings of the nominees in the committee responsible, -  having regard to the list of admissible nominations, -  having regard to its votes of 11 and 12 July 1995, appoints Mr Jacob Magnus Soederman Ombudsman of the European Union. Done at Strasbourg, 12 July 1995. For the European Parliament The President Klaus HAENSCH


title: 2007/340/EC: Council Decision of 19 April 2007 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Russian Federation on the facilitation of issuance of short-stay visas

text:
                  17.5.2007

                  EN

                  Official Journal of the European Union

                  L 129/25

         COUNCIL DECISION
         of 19 April 2007
         on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Russian Federation on the facilitation of issuance of short-stay visas
         (2007/340/EC)
         THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
         Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular points 2(b)(i) and (ii) of Article 62 thereof, in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) and the first subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,
         Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
         Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament,
         Whereas:

                     (1)

                     The Commission has negotiated on behalf of the European Community an Agreement with the Russian Federation on the facilitation of the issuance of visas to the citizens of the European Union and the Russian Federation.

                     (2)

                     The Agreement was signed, on behalf of the European Community, on 25 May 2006 subject to its possible conclusion at a later date, in accordance with a Council Decision adopted on 22 May 2006.

                     (3)

                     The Agreement should be approved.

                     (4)

                     The Agreement establishes a Joint Committee for the management of the Agreement, which may adopt its rules of procedure. It is appropriate to provide for a simplified procedure for the establishment of the Community position in this case.

                     (5)

                     In accordance with the Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland and the Protocol integrating the Schengen acquis into the framework of the European Union, the United Kingdom and Ireland do not take part in the adoption of this Decision and are therefore not bound by it or subject to its application.

                     (6)

                     In accordance with the Protocol on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Denmark does not take part in the adoption of this Decision and is therefore not bound by it or subject to its application,

               HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

            Article 1
            The Agreement between the European Community and the Russian Federation on the facilitation of the issuance of visas to the citizens of the European Union and the Russian Federation is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.
            The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.

            Article 2
            The President of the Council shall give the notification provided for in Article 15(1) of the Agreement (1).

            Article 3
            The Commission, assisted by experts from Member States, shall represent the Community in the Joint Committee of experts established by Article 13 of the Agreement.

            Article 4
            The position of the Community within the Joint Committee of experts with regard to the adoption of its rules of procedure as required under Article 13(4) of the Agreement shall be taken by the Commission after consultation with a special committee designated by the Council.

            Article 5
            This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

            Done at Luxembourg, 19 April 2007.

                  For the Council

                  The President

               B. ZYPRIES

            (1)  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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31988D0029

88/29/Euratom: Council Decision of 21 December 1987 adopting a revision of the multiannual research and training programme for the European Atomic Energy Community in the field of radiation protection (1985 to 1989)

Official Journal L 016 , 21/01/1988 P. 0044 - 0045

*****COUNCIL  DECISION  of 21 December 1987  adopting a revision of the multiannual research and training programme for the European Atomic Energy Community in the field of radiation protection (1985 to 1989)  (88/29/Euratom)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 7 thereof,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, submitted after consulting the Scientific and Technical Committee (1),  Having regard the opinion of the European Parliament (2),  Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),  Considering that the Council, in its Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC (4), concerning the framework programme for Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1987 to 1991), recognized the importance of an activity dealing with radiation protection;  Whereas by Decision 85/200/Euratom (5), a multiannual research and training programme for the European Atomic Energy Community in the field of radiation protection (1985 to 1989) was adopted; whereas Article 3 of that Decision provides for a review of the programme;  Whereas, in view of the severe radiological consequences of the Chernobyl reactor accident, it is in the interests of the Community to carry out research on the effects of this accident, to carry out an evaluation of its hazards and to develop methods to control and reduce adverse consequences of radiation to the general public, workers and the environment;  Whereas the research covered by this Decision is an appropriate way of pursuing such action,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Article 1  The research and training programme for the European Atomic Energy Community in the field of radiation protection as adopted by Decision 85/200/Euratom is hereby revised.  Article 2  Supplementary research will be carried out as defined in the Annex hereto.  Article 3  The funds estimated as necessary for the execution of the programme will be increased from 58 million to 68 million ECU. This increase of 10 million ECU will be used to conclude research contracts and for operational expenditure.  Done at Brussels, 21 December 1987.  For the Council  The President  B. HAARDER  (1) OJ No C 302, 12. 11. 1987, p. 11.  (2) OJ No C 13, 18. 1. 1988.  (3) OJ No C 356, 31. 12. 1987.  (4) OJ No L 302, 24. 10. 1987, p. 1.  (5) OJ No L 83, 25. 3. 1985, p. 23.  ANNEX  Research on the radiation protection programme, as set out in Decision 85/200/Euratom, will be supplemented to strengthen existing and to include additional research associated with:  - the radiological consequences of the Chernobyl accident,  - the preparedness for possible future accidents,  and will concentrate on:  1. evaluation of the reliability and meaningfulness of long distance atmospheric transfer models;  2. evaluation of data on the transfer of radionuclides in the food chain;  3. feasibility of epidemiological studies on health effects in the population;  4. radiological aspects of nuclear accident scenarios;  5. underlying data for derived emergency reference levels;  6. improvement of practical countermeasures with respect to the agricultural and aquatic environment;  7. improvement of practical countermeasures with respect to the urban environment;  8. improvement of practical countermeasures with respect to preventive medication;  9. monitoring and surveillance in accidental situations;  10. treatment methodologies of exposed persons.  This research will be carried out by contracts with institutes and universities in Member States.


title: 2011/555/EU, Euratom: Decision of the European Parliament of 10 May 2011 on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Research Council Executive Agency for the financial year 2009

text:
               27.9.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 250/83

         DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
   of 10 May 2011
   on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Research Council Executive Agency for the financial year 2009
   (2011/555/EU, Euratom)
   THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

               —

               having regard to the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2009 (1),

               —

               having regard to the annual accounts of the European Union for the financial year 2009 (SEC(2010) 963 — C7-0211/2010) (2),

               —

               having regard to the final annual accounts of the European Research Council Executive Agency for the financial year 2009,

               —

               having regard to the Commission’s report on the follow-up to the discharge for the financial year (COM(2010) 650), and to the Commission staff working documents accompanying that report (SEC(2010) 1437 and SEC(2010) 1438),

               —

               having regard to the Commission communication of 2 June 2010 entitled ‘Synthesis of the Commission’s management achievements in 2009’ (COM(2010) 281),

               —

               having regard to the Commission’s annual report to the discharge authority on internal audits carried out in 2009 (COM(2010) 447), and to the Commission staff working document accompanying that report (SEC(2010) 994),

               —

               having regard to the Court of Auditors’ report on the annual accounts of the European Research Council Executive Agency for the financial year 2009, together with the Agency’s replies (3),

               —

               having regard to the statement of assurance as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions, provided by the Court of Auditors pursuant to Article 287 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (4),

               —

               having regard to the Council’s recommendation of 15 February 2011 on discharge to be given to the executive agencies in respect of the implementation of the budget for the financial year 2009 (05893/2011 — C7-0054/2011),

               —

               having regard to Articles 274, 275 and 276 of the EC Treaty, Article 17(1) of the Treaty on European Union, Articles 317, 318 and 319 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Articles 179a and 180b of the Euratom Treaty,

               —

               having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (5) as amended by Council Regulations (EC, Euratom) No 1995/2006 (6) and (EC) No 1525/2007 (7), and in particular Articles 55, 145, 146 and 147 thereof,

               —

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

               —

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

               —

               having regard to Commission Decision 2008/37/EC of 14 December 2007 setting up the European Research Council Executive Agency for the management of the specific Community programme Ideas in the field of frontier research in application of Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (10),

               —

               having regard to Rule 76 of, and Annex VI to, its Rules of Procedure,

               —

               having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinions of the other committees concerned (A7-0134/2011),

               A.

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

               1.

               Grants the Director of the European Research Council Executive Agency discharge in respect of the implementation of the Agency’s budget for the financial year 2009;

               2.

               Sets out its observations in the resolution that forms an integral part of the Decisions on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2009, Section III — Commission and executive agencies;

               3.

               Instructs its President to forward this Decision, together with the Decision on discharge in respect of the implementation of the European Union general budget for the financial year 2009, Section III — Commission and the resolution that forms an integral part of those Decisions, to the Director of the European Research Council Executive Agency, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice of the European Union and the Court of Auditors, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).

            The President

         Jerzy BUZEK

            The Secretary-General

         Klaus WELLE

      (1)  OJ L 69, 13.3.2009.

      (2)  OJ C 308, 12.11.2010, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ C 338, 14.12.2010, p. 71.

      (4)  OJ C 308, 12.11.2010, p. 129.

      (5)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      (6)  OJ L 390, 30.12.2006, p. 1.

      (7)  OJ L 343, 27.12.2007, p. 9.

      (8)  OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1.

      (9)  OJ L 297, 22.9.2004, p. 6.

      (10)  OJ L 9, 12.1.2008, p. 15.


title: 2006/499/CFSP Political and Security Committee Decision MONUC SPT/1/2006 of  30 May 2006  on the acceptance of third States’ contributions to the European Union military operation in support of the United Nations Organisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) during the election process

text:
               19.7.2006

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 197/14

      POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION MONUC SPT/1/2006
   of 30 May 2006
   on the acceptance of third States’ contributions to the European Union military operation in support of the United Nations Organisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) during the election process
   (2006/499/CFSP)
   THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular third subparagraph of Article 25 thereof,
   Having regard to Council Joint Action 2006/319/CFSP of 27 April 2006 on the European Union military operation in support of the United Nations Organisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) during the election process (1) (Operation EUFOR RD Congo), and in particular Article 10(2) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               At the request of the Political and Security Committee and in accordance with the tasking by the European Union Military Committee (EUMC), the EU Operation Commander and EU Force Commander held the Force Generation and Manning Conferences on 3 and 10 May 2006.

               (2)

               Following recommendations on a contribution from Turkey by the EU Operation Commander and the EUMC, the contribution from Turkey should be accepted.

               (3)

               In accordance with Article 6 of the Protocol on the position of Denmark annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and implementation of decisions and actions of the European Union which have defence implications,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   Third States’ contributions
   Following the Force Generation and Manning Conferences, the contribution from Turkey shall be accepted for the EU military operation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in support of MONUC during the election process.
   Article 2
   Entry into force
   This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 30 May 2006.

            For the Political and Security Committee

            The Chairperson

         F.J. KUGLITSCH

      (1)  OJ L 116, 29.4.2006, p. 98.


title: 2012/405/EU: Council Decision of 16 July 2012 appointing three Italian members and an Italian alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

text:
               19.7.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 189/9

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 16 July 2012
   appointing three Italian members and an Italian alternate member of the Committee of the Regions
   (2012/405/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)

               Three members’ seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Mr Graziano MILIA, Mr Riccardo VENTRE and Ms Marta VINCENZI. An alternate member’s seat has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Ms Laura ARDITO,

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

               (a)

               as members:

                           —

                           Mr Piero LACORAZZA, Presidente della Provincia di Potenza,

                           —

                           Mr Piero FASSINO, Sindaco del Comune di Torino,

                           —

                           Mr Mauro D’ATTIS, Consigliere del Comune di Brindisi;

                     and

               (b)

               as alternate member:

                           —

                           Ms Lucia LIBERTINO, Consigliere del Comune di Formicola.

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

      Done at Brussels, 16 July 2012.

            For the Council

            The President

         S. ALETRARIS

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

      (2)  OJ L 12, 19.1.2010, p. 11.


title: 2012/407/EU: Council Decision of 16 July 2012 appointing a Slovenian member of the Committee of the Regions

text:
               19.7.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 189/11

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 16 July 2012
   appointing a Slovenian member of the Committee of the Regions
   (2012/407/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 Slovenian 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 the end of the term of office of Ms Barbara ŽGAJNER TAVŠ,

         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:

               —

               Ms Jasna GABRIČ, podžupanja občine Trbovlje.

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

      Done at Brussels, 16 July 2012.

            For the Council

            The President

         S. ALETRARIS

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

      (2)  OJ L 12, 19.1.2010, p. 11.


title: 2011/139/EU: Council Decision of 28 February 2011 adjusting the allowances provided for in Decision 2007/829/EC concerning the rules applicable to national experts and military staff on secondment to the General Secretariat of the Council

text:
               4.3.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 59/43

         COUNCIL DECISION
   of 28 February 2011
   adjusting the allowances provided for in Decision 2007/829/EC concerning the rules applicable to national experts and military staff on secondment to the General Secretariat of the Council
   (2011/139/EU)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 41(1) thereof,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 240(2) thereof,
   Having regard to Council Decision 2007/829/EC (1), and in particular Article 15(6) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Article 15(6) of Decision 2007/829/EC provides that the daily and monthly allowances of national experts and military staff on secondment to the General Secretariat of the Council are to be adjusted each year without retroactive effect on the basis of the adaptation of the basic salaries of Union officials in Brussels and Luxembourg.

               (2)

               The Council, by means of Regulation (EU) No 1239/2010 of 20 December 2010 adjusting with effect from 1 July 2010 the remuneration and pensions of officials and other servants of the European Union and the correction coefficients applied thereto (2), adopted an adjustment of 0,1 % to the remuneration and pensions of Union officials,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Decision 2007/829/EC is hereby amended as follows:

               1.

               in Article 15(1), the amounts EUR 31,89 and EUR 127,52 respectively shall be replaced by the following:
               ‘EUR 31,92 and EUR 127,65’;

               2.

               the table in Article 15(2) shall be replaced by the following:

                           ‘Distance between place of origin and place of secondment
                           (in km)

                           Amount in EUR

                           0 - 150

                           0,00

                           > 150

                           82,05

                           > 300

                           145,86

                           > 500

                           237,05

                           > 800

                           382,92

                           > 1 300

                           601,73

                           > 2 000

                           720,27’.

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

      Done at Brussels, 28 February 2011.

            For the Council

            The President

         FELLEGI T.

      (1)  OJ L 327, 13.12.2007, p. 10.

      (2)  OJ L 338, 22.12.2010, p. 1.


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Decision of the Management Board of Europol of 25 June 2001 agreeing to the conditions and procedures laid down by Europol adapting the amounts mentioned in the Appendix to the Decision of the Europol Management Board of 16 November 1999 regarding taxes applicable to salaries and emoluments paid to Europol staff members for the benefit of Europol

Official Journal C 222 , 08/08/2001 P. 0003 - 0004

Decision of the Management Board of Europolof 25 June 2001agreeing to the conditions and procedures laid down by Europol adapting the amounts mentioned in the Appendix to the Decision of the Europol Management Board of 16 November 1999 regarding taxes applicable to salaries and emoluments paid to Europol staff members for the benefit of Europol(2001/C 222/02)THE MANAGEMENT BOARD OF EUROPOL,Having regard to the Protocol drawn up on the basis of Article K.3 of the Treaty on European Union and Article 41(3) of the Europol Convention, on the privileges and immunities of Europol, the members of its organs, the deputy directors and employees of Europol(1), and in particular Article 10 thereof,Whereas:1. The Council decided on 28 May 2001 to adapt the salaries and emoluments for Europol officials with 2,5 % with retroactive effect as of 1 July 2000.2. The Management Board decided at its meeting of 7 June 2001 to effect an increase in the amounts mentioned in Article 4 of the Appendix to the Decision of the Management Board of 16 November 1999(2) by the same percentage and as of the same date as determined by the Council Decision of 28 May 2001 mentioned under point 1.3. In accordance with the same decision of the Management Board of 7 June 2001 the values thus established should be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:Article 1With effect from 1 July 2000:1. The value mentioned in the first sentence of Article 4 of the Appendix to the Decision of the Europol Management Board of 16 November 1999 shall be replaced by EUR 96,28.2. The values in euro units of the table included in Article 4 of the Appendix to the Decision of the Europol Management Board of 16 November 1999 shall be replaced by the following:8 % to amounts between EUR 96,29 and EUR 1696,1210 % to amounts between EUR 1696,13 and EUR 2336,1612,50 % to amounts between EUR 2336,17 and EUR 2677,3715 % to amounts between EUR 2677,38 and EUR 3040,5617,50 % to amounts between EUR 3040,57 and EUR 3381,7820 % to amounts between EUR 3381,79 and EUR 3712,5222,50 % to amounts between EUR 3712,53 and EUR 4053,7325 % to amounts between EUR 4053,74 and EUR 4384,4827,50 to amounts between EUR 4384,49 and EUR 4725,6930 % to amounts between EUR 4725,70 and EUR 5056,4432,50 % to amounts between EUR 5056,45 and EUR 5397,6535 % to amounts between EUR 5397,66 and EUR 5728,9240 % to amounts between EUR 5728,93 and EUR 6070,1445 % to amounts above EUR 6070,15Article 2This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.Article 3This Decision shall enter into force the day following that of its adoption.Done at Stockholm, 25 June 2001.S. HeckscherChairman of the Management Board(1) OJ C 221, 19.7.1997, p. 2.(2) OJ C 65, 28.2.2001, p. 6.


title: Council Decision 2014/922/CFSP of 17 December 2014 amending and extending Decision 2010/279/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL AFGHANISTAN)

text:
               18.12.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 363/152

         COUNCIL DECISION 2014/922/CFSP
   of 17 December 2014
   amending and extending Decision 2010/279/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL AFGHANISTAN)
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28, Article 42(4) and Article 43(2) thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 18 May 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/279/CFSP (1) on the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL AFGHANISTAN). That Decision expires on 31 December 2014.

               (2)

               Following the Strategic Review in February 2014, EUPOL AFGHANISTAN should be extended until 31 December 2016.

               (3)

               EUPOL AFGHANISTAN will be conducted in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union's external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Decision 2010/279/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:

               (1)

               in Article 1, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
               ‘1.   The European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (“EUPOL AFGHANISTAN” or the “Mission”), established by Joint Action 2007/369/CFSP, shall be extended as from 31 May 2010 until 31 December 2016.’;

               (2)

               Article 2 is replaced by the following:
               ‘Article 2
               Objectives
               EUPOL AFGHANISTAN shall support Afghan authorities in the further development towards an effective and accountable civilian police service that has developed efficient interactions with the wider justice sector and respect for human rights, including the rights of women. EUPOL AFGHANISTAN shall work on a gradual and sustainable transition, safeguarding achievements already made.’;

               (3)

               Article 3 is amended as follows:

                           (a)

                           in paragraph 1, point (a) is replaced by the following:

                                       ‘(a)

                                       assist the Government of Afghanistan in advancing the institutional reform of the Ministry of the Interior and in developing and coherently implementing policies and a strategy towards sustainable and effective civilian policing arrangements including gender mainstreaming, especially with regard to the Afghan Uniform (Civilian) Police and the Afghan Anti-Crime Police;’

                                 ;

                           (b)

                           in paragraph 1, point (b) is replaced by the following:

                                       ‘(b)

                                       assist the Government of Afghanistan in further professionalising the Afghan National Police (ANP), in particular by supporting the sustainable recruitment, retention and integration of female police officers, the development of training infrastructure and by enhancing Afghan abilities to develop and deliver training;’

                                 ;

                           (c)

                           in paragraph 1, point (d) is replaced by the following:

                                       ‘(d)

                                       improve cohesion and coordination among international actors and further work on strategy development on police reform, especially through the International Police Coordination Board (IPCB), in close coordination with the international community and through continued cooperation with key partners, including with the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission and other contributors.’

                                 ;

                           (d)

                           paragraph 3 is deleted;

               (4)

               Article 4 is replaced by the following:
               ‘Article 4
               Structure of the Mission
               1.   EUPOL AFGHANISTAN shall have its Headquarters in Kabul.
               2.   EUPOL AFGHANISTAN shall be structured in accordance with its planning documents.’;

               (5)

               Article 6 is amended as follows:

                           (a)

                           the following paragraph is inserted:
                           ‘1a.   The Head of Mission shall be the representative of EUPOL AFGHANISTAN in its area of responsibility. The Head of Mission may delegate management tasks relating to staff and financial matters to staff members of EUPOL Afghanistan under his overall responsibility.’;

                           (b)

                           paragraph 4 is deleted;

                           (c)

                           paragraph 8 is replaced by the following:
                           ‘8.   The Head of Mission shall ensure that EUPOL AFGHANISTAN works closely, coordinates and cooperates with the Government of Afghanistan and relevant international actors, as appropriate, including the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission, the United Nations Assistance Mission Afghanistan (UNAMA), and third States currently involved in police reform in Afghanistan.’;

               (6)

               in Article 7, paragraph 5 is replaced by the following:
               ‘5.   All staff shall carry out their duties and act in the interest of the Mission. All staff shall respect the security principles and minimum standards established by Council Decision 2013/488/EU (2).;

               (7)

               in Article 8, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:
               ‘3.   The conditions of employment and the rights and obligations of international and local staff shall be laid down in the contracts to be concluded between EUPOL Afghanistan and the staff members concerned.’;

               (8)

               in Article 11, paragraph 6 is replaced by the following:
               ‘6.   The Head of Mission shall ensure the protection of EU classified information in accordance with Decision 2013/488/EU.’;

               (9)

               the following Article is inserted:
               ‘Article 12b
               Legal arrangements
               EUPOL AFGHANISTAN shall have the capacity to procure services and supplies, enter into contracts and administrative arrangements, employ staff, hold bank accounts, acquire and dispose of assets and discharge its liabilities, and to be a party to legal proceedings, as required in order to implement this Decision.’;

               (10)

               Article 13 is replaced by the following:
               ‘Article 13
               Financial arrangements
               1.   The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPOL AFGHANISTAN for the period from 31 May 2010 to 31 July 2011 shall be EUR 54 600 000.
               The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPOL AFGHANISTAN for the period from 1 August 2011 to 31 July 2012 shall be EUR 60 500 000.
               The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPOL AFGHANISTAN for the period from 1 August 2012 to 31 May 2013 shall be EUR 56 870 000.
               The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPOL AFGHANISTAN for the period from 1 June 2013 to 31 December 2014 shall be EUR 108 050 000.
               The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPOL AFGHANISTAN for the period from 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2015 shall be EUR 57 750 000.
               2.   All expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the rules and procedures applicable to the general budget of the Union. Participation of natural and legal persons in the award of procurement contracts by EUPOL AFGHANISTAN shall be open without limitations. Moreover, no rule of origin for the goods purchased by EUPOL AFGHANISTAN shall apply. Subject to the Commission's approval, the Mission may conclude technical arrangements with Member States, the host State, participating third States and other international actors regarding the provision of equipment, services and premises to EUPOL AFGHANISTAN.
               3.   EUPOL AFGHANISTAN shall be responsible for the implementation of the Mission's budget. For that purpose, EUPOL AFGHANISTAN shall sign an agreement with the Commission.
               4.   Without prejudice to the provisions on the status of EUPOL AFGHANISTAN and its personnel, EUPOL AFGHANISTAN shall be responsible for any claims and obligations arising from the implementation of the mandate, starting from 1 January 2015, with the exception of any claims relating to serious misconduct by the Head of Mission, for which the Head of Mission shall bear responsibility.
               5.   The implementation of the financial arrangements shall be without prejudice to the chain of command as provided for in Articles 5, 6 and 9 and the operational requirements of EUPOL Afghanistan, including compatibility of equipment and interoperability of its teams.
               6.   Expenditure shall be eligible from the date when the agreement referred to in paragraph 3 is signed.’;

               (11)

               the following Article is inserted:
               ‘Article 13a
               Project Cell
               1.   EUPOL AFGHANISTAN shall have a Project Cell for identifying and implementing projects. EUPOL AFGHANISTAN shall, as appropriate, facilitate and provide advice on projects, implemented by Member States and third States, under their responsibility in areas related to EUPOL AFGHANISTAN and in support of its objectives.
               2.   Subject to paragraph 3, EUPOL AFGHANISTAN shall be authorised to seek recourse to financial contributions from Member States or third States to implement projects identified as supplementing in a consistent manner EUPOL AFGHANISTAN's other actions, if the projects are:

                           —

                           provided for in the financial statement relating to this Decision; or

                           —

                           integrated during the mandate by means of an amendment to the financial statement requested by the Head of Mission.

                     EUPOL AFGHANISTAN shall conclude an arrangement with those States, covering in particular the specific procedures for dealing with any complaint from third parties concerning damage caused as a result of acts or omissions by EUPOL AFGHANISTAN in the use of the funds provided by those States. Under no circumstances may the contributing States hold the Union or the HR liable for acts or omissions by EUPOL AFGHANISTAN in the use of the funds provided by those States.
               3.   Financial contributions from third States to the Project Cell shall be subject to acceptance by the PSC.’;

               (12)

               in Article 14, paragraphs 1 to 4 are replaced by the following:
               ‘1.   The HR shall be authorised to release to NATO, or to the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission, EU classified information and documents generated for the purposes of the Mission, in accordance with Decision 2013/488/EU. Local technical arrangements shall be drawn up to facilitate this.
               2.   The HR shall be authorised to release to third States associated with this Decision, as appropriate and in accordance with the needs of the Mission, EU classified information and documents up to the level “CONFIDENTIEL UE” generated for the purposes of the Mission, in accordance with Decision 2013/488/EU.
               3.   The HR shall be authorised to release to UNAMA, as appropriate and in accordance with the operational needs of the Mission, EU classified information and documents up to the level “RESTREINT UE” generated for the purposes of the Mission, in accordance with Decision 2013/488/EU. Local arrangements shall be drawn up for that purpose.
               4.   In the event of a specific and immediate operational need, the HR shall also be authorised to release to the host State EU classified information and documents up to the level “RESTREINT UE” generated for the purposes of the Mission, in accordance with Decision 2013/488/EU. Arrangements between the HR and the competent authorities of the host State shall be drawn up for that purpose.’;

               (13)

               Article 17 is replaced by the following:
               ‘Article 17
               Entry into force and duration
               This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
               It shall apply from 31 May 2010 until 31 December 2016.’.
         Article 2
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
   It shall apply from 1 January 2015.

      Done at Brussels, 17 December 2014.

            For the Council

            The President

         G. L. GALLETTI

      (1)  Council Decision 2010/279/CFSP of 18 May 2010 on the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL AFGHANISTAN) (OJ L 123, 19.5.2010, p. 4).

      (2)  Council Decision 2013/488/EU of 23 September 2013 on the security rules for protecting EU classified information (OJ L 274, 15.10.2013, p. 1).’


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74/72/EEC: Commission Decision of 9 January 1974 setting up a special Silkworm Section of the Advisory Committee on Flax and Hemp

Official Journal L 052 , 23/02/1974 P. 0015 - 0016 Greek special edition: Chapter 03 Volume 10 P. 0146  Spanish special edition: Chapter 03 Volume 7 P. 0161  Portuguese special edition Chapter 03 Volume 7 P. 0161

++++COMMISSION DECISION  OF 9 JANUARY 1974  SETTING UP A SPECIAL SILKWORM SECTION OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON FLAX AND HEMP   ( 74/72/EEC )  THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY ;  WHEREAS UNDER POINT V OF ITS FINAL RESOLUTION THE AGRICULTURAL CONFERENCE OF MEMBER STATES , WHICH MET AT STRESA FROM 3 TO 12 JULY 1958 , NOTED WITH SATISFACTION " THE INTENTION EXPRESSED BY THE COMMISSION , OF MAINTAINING CLOSE AND CONTINUOUS COOPERATION WITH ... TRADE AND WORKERS' ORGANIZATIONS , IN PARTICULAR FOR THE PURPOSE OF CARRYING OUT THE TASKS PROVIDED FOR IN THIS RESOLUTION " ;  WHEREAS IN ITS OPINION OF 6 MAY 1960 THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE REQUESTED THE COMMISSION " TO SET UP ADVISORY COMMITTEES FOR THE PURPOSE OF INVOLVING AT COMMUNITY LEVEL IN THE WORK OF THESE VARIOUS OFFICES AND FUNDS THE PRODUCERS' , TRADERS' AND WORKERS' ORGANIZATIONS CONCERNED AND ALSO CONSUMERS' ;  WHEREAS IT IS NECESSARY THAT THE COMMISSION OBTAIN THE VIEWS OF THE VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE INDUSTRY AND OF CONSUMERS ON THE SPECIAL MEASURES TO BE TAKEN TO ENCOURAGE SILKWORM REARING ;  WHEREAS ALL SECTIONS OF THE INDUSTRY DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THOSE MEASURES , AND ALSO CONSUMERS , SHOULD HAVE THE POSSIBILITY OF PARTICIPATING IN THE FORMULATION OF OPINIONS REQUESTED BY THE COMMISSION ;  WHEREAS THE VARIOUS REPRESENTATIVE BODIES IN THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY AND CONSUMER ASSOCIATIONS IN THE MEMBER STATES HAVE FORMED ORGANIZATIONS AT COMMUNITY LEVEL ,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS :  ARTICLE 1  1 . THERE SHALL BE ATTACHED TO THE COMMISSION A SPECIAL SILKWORM SECTION OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON FLAX AND HEMP , HEREINAFTER CALLED THE " SECTION " .  2 . THE SECTION SHALL BE COMPOSED OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE FOLLOWING INTERESTS : SILKWORM REARERS AND COOPERATIVES , THE SILK INDUSTRY , THE SILK TRADE , WORKERS IN THE SECTORS CONCERNED , CONSUMERS .  ARTICLE 2  1 . THE SECTION MAY BE CONSULTED BY THE COMMISSION ON ANY PROBLEM CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF THE REGULATION LAYING DOWN SPECIAL MEASURES TO ENCOURAGE SILKWORM REARING AND IN PARTICULAR ON MEASURES TO BE ADOPTED BY THE COMMISSION UNDER THAT REGULATION .  2 . THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SECTION MAY INDICATE TO THE COMMISSION THE DESIRABILITY OF CONSULTING THE SECTION ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE LATTER'S COMPETENCE ON WHICH ITS OPINION HAS NOT BEEN SOUGHT . HE SHALL DO SO , IN PARTICULAR , AT THE REQUEST OF ONE OF THE INTERESTS REPRESENTED .  ARTICLE 3  1 . THE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF TWELVE MEMBERS .  2 . SEATS ON THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE APPORTIONED AS FOLLOWS :   - SIX TO REPRESENTATIVES OF SILKWORM REARERS AND COOPERATIVES ,   - TWO TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SILK INDUSTRY ,   - ONE TO A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SILK TRADE ,   - TWO TO REPRESENTATIVES OF AGRICULTURAL WORKERS AND OF WORKERS IN THE SILK INDUSTRY ,   - ONE TO A CONSUMERS' REPRESENTATIVE .  ARTICLE 4  1 . MEMBERS OF THE SECTION SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE COMMISSION ON PROPOSALS FROM THE TRADE AND WORKERS' ORGANIZATIONS SET UP AT COMMUNITY LEVEL WHICH ARE MOST REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INTERESTS SPECIFIED IN ARTICLE 1 ( 2 ) AND WHOSE ACTIVITIES COME WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE SPECIAL MEASURES TO ENCOURAGE SILKWORM REARING . CONSUMERS' REPRESENTATIVES SHALL BE APPOINTED ON PROPOSALS FROM THE CONSUMERS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE .  THOSE BODIES SHALL FOR EACH SEAT TO BE FILLED PUT FORWARD THE NAMES OF TWO CANDIDATES OF DIFFERENT NATIONALITY .  2 . THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR MEMBERS OF THE SECTION SHALL BE THREE YEARS . THEIR APPOINTMENTS MAY BE RENEWED . MEMBERS SHALL NOT BE REMUNERATED FOR THEIR SERVICES .  AFTER EXPIRY OF THE THREE YEARS MEMBERS OF THE SECTION SHALL REMAIN IN OFFICE UNTIL ARE REPLACED OR UNTIL THEIR APPOINTMENTS ARE RENEWED .  A MEMBER'S TERM OF OFFICE MAY BE TERMINATED BEFORE EXPIRY OF THE THREE YEARS BY DEATH OR RESIGNATION .  IT MAY ALSO BE TERMINATED WHERE THE BODY WHICH THE MEMBER REPRESENTS REQUESTS THAT HE BE REPLACED .  A PERSON SHALL BE APPOINTED , IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURE LAID DOWN IN PARAGRAPH 1 , TO REPLACE SUCH MEMBER FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TERM OF OFFICE .  3 . A LIST OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SECTION SHALL BE PUBLISHED BY THE COMMISSION , FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES , IN THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES .  ARTICLE 5  THE SECTION SHALL , BY A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT , ELECT A CHAIRMAN AND TWO VICECHAIRMEN FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS .  ARTICLE 6  AT THE REQUEST OF ANY OF THE INTERESTS REPRESENTED , THE CHAIRMAN MAY INVITE A PERSON DELEGATED BY THE INTEREST CONCERNED TO BE PRESENT AT MEETINGS OF THE SECTION . HE MAY LIKEWISE ON SUCH REQUEST INVITE ANY PERSON WITH SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS IN ANY SUBJECT ON THE AGENDA TO TAKE PART IN AN EXPERT CAPACITY IN THE DELIBERATIONS OF THE SECTION . EXPERTS SHALL TAKE PART ONLY IN DISCUSSIONS OF THOSE QUESTIONS ON ACCOUNT OF WHICH THEY WERE INVITED .  ARTICLE 7  1 . THE SECTION SHALL BE CONVENED BY THE COMMISSION AND SHALL MEET AT COMMISSION HEADQUARTERS .  2 . REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COMMISSION DEPARTMENTS CONCERNED SHALL TAKE PART IN MEETINGS OF THE SECTION .  3 . SECRETARIAL SERVICES FOR THE SECTION SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE COMMISSION .  ARTICLE 8  THE SECTION SHALL DISCUSS MATTERS ON WHICH THE COMMISSION HAS REQUESTED AN OPINION . NO VOTE SHALL BE TAKEN .  THE COMMISSION MAY , WHEN SEEKING THE OPINION OF THE SECTION , SET A TIME LIMIT WITHIN WHICH SUCH OPINION SHALL BE GIVEN .  THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY THE VARIOUS INTERESTS REPRESENTED SHALL BE INCLUDED IN A REPORT FORWARDED TO THE COMMISSION .  IN THE EVENT OF UNANIMOUS AGREEMENT BEING REACHED IN THE SECTION ON THE OPINION TO BE GIVEN , THE SECTION SHALL FORMULATE JOINT CONCLUSIONS AND ATTACH THEM TO THE REPORT .  THE OUTCOME OF THE SECTION DISCUSSIONS SHALL ON REQUEST BE COMMUNICATED BY THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL AND TO THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES .  ARTICLE 9  WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 214 OF THE TREATY , WHERE THE COMMISSION INFORMS THEM THAT THE OPINION REQUESTED OR THE QUESTION RAISED IS ON A MATTER OF A CONFIDENTIAL NATURE , MEMBERS OF THE SECTION SHALL BE UNDER AN OBLIGATION NOT TO DISCLOSE INFORMATION WHICH HAS COME TO THEIR KNOWLEDGE THROUGH THE WORK OF THE SECTION .  IN SUCH CASES , ONLY MEMBERS OF THE SECTION AND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COMMISSION DEPARTMENTS CONCERNED MAY BE PRESENT AT MEETINGS .  ARTICLE 10  THIS DECISION SHALL ENTER INTO FORCE ON 9 JANUARY 1974 .  DONE AT BRUSSELS , 9 JANUARY 1974 .  FOR THE COMMISSION  THE PRESIDENT  FRANCOIS-XAVIER ORTOLI