# Úřední věstník C 27/2018

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| České vydání | Informace a oznámení | Ročník 6125. ledna 2018 |

ISSN 1977-0863

Úřední věstník

Evropské unie

C 27

České vydání

Informace a oznámení

Ročník 6125. ledna 2018

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| Oznámeníč. | Obsah | Strana |
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| | II   Sdělení |
| | SDĚLENÍ ORGÁNŮ, INSTITUCÍ A JINÝCH SUBJEKTŮ EVROPSKÉ UNIE |
| | Evropská komise |
| 2018/C 27/01 | Bez námitek k navrhovanému spojení (Věc M.8672 – easyJet/Certain Air Berlin assets) (
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  ) | 1 |
| 2018/C 27/02 | Sdělení Komise | 1 |
| 2018/C 27/03 | Zahájení řízení (Věc M.8394 – Essilor/Luxottica) (
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  ) | 2 |

Oznámeníč.

Obsah

Strana

II   Sdělení

SDĚLENÍ ORGÁNŮ, INSTITUCÍ A JINÝCH SUBJEKTŮ EVROPSKÉ UNIE

Evropská komise

2018/C 27/01

Bez námitek k navrhovanému spojení (Věc M.8672 – easyJet/Certain Air Berlin assets) (
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  )

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1

2018/C 27/02

Sdělení Komise

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2018/C 27/03

Zahájení řízení (Věc M.8394 – Essilor/Luxottica) (
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  )

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2

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| | INFORMACE ORGÁNŮ, INSTITUCÍ A JINÝCH SUBJEKTŮ EVROPSKÉ UNIE |
| | Rada |
| 2018/C 27/04 | Rozhodnutí Rady ze dne 23. ledna 2018 o jmenování čtyř členů a pěti náhradníků správní rady Agentury pro spolupráci energetických regulačních orgánů | 3 |
| | Evropská komise |
| 2018/C 27/05 | Směnné kurzy vůči euru | 5 |
| | Úřad pro evropské politické strany a evropské politické nadace |
| 2018/C 27/06 | Rozhodnutí Úřadu pro evropské politické strany a evropské politické nadace ze dne 24. srpna 2017 o registraci Aliance konzervativců a reformistů v Evropě (AECR) | 6 |

IV   Informace

INFORMACE ORGÁNŮ, INSTITUCÍ A JINÝCH SUBJEKTŮ EVROPSKÉ UNIE

Rada

2018/C 27/04

Rozhodnutí Rady ze dne 23. ledna 2018 o jmenování čtyř členů a pěti náhradníků správní rady Agentury pro spolupráci energetických regulačních orgánů

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Evropská komise

2018/C 27/05

Směnné kurzy vůči euru

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Úřad pro evropské politické strany a evropské politické nadace

2018/C 27/06

Rozhodnutí Úřadu pro evropské politické strany a evropské politické nadace ze dne 24. srpna 2017 o registraci Aliance konzervativců a reformistů v Evropě (AECR)

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| | V   Oznámení |
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| | SPRÁVNÍ ŘÍZENÍ |
| | Evropská komise |
| 2018/C 27/07 | Výzva k podávání žádostí na rok 2018 – Třetí program činnosti Unie v oblasti zdraví (2014–2020) (
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  ) | 20 |
| | SOUDNÍ ŘÍZENÍ |
| | Soudní dvůr ESVO |
| 2018/C 27/08 | Usnesení Soudního dvora ze dne 11. října 2017 ve věci E-14/11 NÁKLADY – Schenker North AB, Schenker Privpak AB a Schenker Privpak AS v. Kontrolní úřad ESVO (Určení výše nákladů řízení – nahraditelné náklady – úroky z prodlení) | 21 |
| 2018/C 27/09 | Usnesení Soudního dvora ze dne 11. října 2017 ve věci E-7/12 NÁKLADY – Schenker North AB, Schenker Privpak AB a Schenker Privpak AS v. Kontrolní úřad ESVO (Určení výše nákladů řízení – nahraditelné náklady – úroky z prodlení) | 21 |
| 2018/C 27/10 | Žádost o poradní stanovisko Soudního dvora ESVO předložená soudem Oslo tingrett dne 25. září 2017 ve věci Henrik Kristoffersen v. Norská lyžařská federace (Věc E-8/17) | 22 |
| | ŘÍZENÍ TÝKAJÍCÍ SE PROVÁDĚNÍ POLITIKY HOSPODÁŘSKÉ SOUTĚŽE |
| | Evropská komise |
| 2018/C 27/11 | Předběžné oznámení o spojení podniků (Věc M.8688 – Northrop Grumman/Orbital ATK) – Věc, která může být posouzena zjednodušeným postupem (
  1
  ) | 23 |

V   Oznámení

SPRÁVNÍ ŘÍZENÍ

Evropská komise

2018/C 27/07

Výzva k podávání žádostí na rok 2018 – Třetí program činnosti Unie v oblasti zdraví (2014–2020) (
  1
  )

1

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SOUDNÍ ŘÍZENÍ

Soudní dvůr ESVO

2018/C 27/08

Usnesení Soudního dvora ze dne 11. října 2017 ve věci E-14/11 NÁKLADY – Schenker North AB, Schenker Privpak AB a Schenker Privpak AS v. Kontrolní úřad ESVO (Určení výše nákladů řízení – nahraditelné náklady – úroky z prodlení)

(Určení výše nákladů řízení – nahraditelné náklady – úroky z prodlení)

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2018/C 27/09

Usnesení Soudního dvora ze dne 11. října 2017 ve věci E-7/12 NÁKLADY – Schenker North AB, Schenker Privpak AB a Schenker Privpak AS v. Kontrolní úřad ESVO (Určení výše nákladů řízení – nahraditelné náklady – úroky z prodlení)

(Určení výše nákladů řízení – nahraditelné náklady – úroky z prodlení)

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2018/C 27/10

Žádost o poradní stanovisko Soudního dvora ESVO předložená soudem Oslo tingrett dne 25. září 2017 ve věci Henrik Kristoffersen v. Norská lyžařská federace (Věc E-8/17)

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ŘÍZENÍ TÝKAJÍCÍ SE PROVÁDĚNÍ POLITIKY HOSPODÁŘSKÉ SOUTĚŽE

Evropská komise

2018/C 27/11

Předběžné oznámení o spojení podniků (Věc M.8688 – Northrop Grumman/Orbital ATK) – Věc, která může být posouzena zjednodušeným postupem (
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(1)   Text s významem pro EHP.

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II Sdělení

SDĚLENÍ ORGÁNŮ, INSTITUCÍ A JINÝCH SUBJEKTŮ EVROPSKÉ UNIE

Evropská komise

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Bez námitek k navrhovanému spojení

(Věc M.8672 – easyJet/Certain Air Berlin assets)

(Text s významem pro EHP)

(2018/C 27/01)

Dne 12. prosince 2017 se Komise rozhodla nevznášet proti výše uvedenému oznámenému spojení námitky a prohlásit jej za slučitelné s vnitřním trhem. Základem tohoto rozhodnutí je ustanovení čl. 6 odst. 1 písm. b) nařízení Rady (ES) č. 139/2004 (1). Úplné znění rozhodnutí je k dispozici pouze v angličtině a bude zveřejněno poté, co z něj budou odstraněny případné skutečnosti, jež mají povahu obchodního tajemství. Znění tohoto rozhodnutí bude k dispozici:

| — | v oddílu týkajícím se spojení podniků na internetových stránkách Komise věnovaných hospodářské soutěži (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). Tato internetová stránka umožňuje vyhledávat jednotlivá rozhodnutí o spojení podniků, a to podle společnosti, čísla případu, data a indexu hospodářského odvětví, |
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v oddílu týkajícím se spojení podniků na internetových stránkách Komise věnovaných hospodářské soutěži (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). Tato internetová stránka umožňuje vyhledávat jednotlivá rozhodnutí o spojení podniků, a to podle společnosti, čísla případu, data a indexu hospodářského odvětví,

| — | v elektronické podobě na internetových stránkách EUR-Lex (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=cs) pod číslem 32017M8672. Stránky EUR-Lex umožňují přístup k evropskému právu po internetu. |
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v elektronické podobě na internetových stránkách EUR-Lex (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=cs) pod číslem 32017M8672. Stránky EUR-Lex umožňují přístup k evropskému právu po internetu.

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(1)  Úř. věst. L 24, 29.1.2004, s. 1.

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Sdělení Komise

(2018/C 27/02)

Evropskými hlavními městy kultury pro rok 2022 jsou litevský Kaunas a lucemburské Esch-sur-Alzette.

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Zahájení řízení

(Věc M.8394 – Essilor/Luxottica)

(Text s významem pro EHP)

(2018/C 27/03)

Komise dne 26. září 2017 rozhodla zahájit řízení ve výše uvedené věci poté, co dospěla k závěru, že oznámené spojení vyvolává vážné pochybnosti, pokud jde o jeho slučitelnost s vnitřním trhem. Zahájením řízení je otevřena druhá fáze šetření oznámeného spojení, aniž by bylo jakkoli předjímáno konečné rozhodnutí v této věci. Toto rozhodnutí vychází z čl. 6 odst. 1 písm. c) nařízení Rady (ES) č. 139/2004 (1).

Komise vyzývá zúčastněné třetí strany, aby jí předložily své případné připomínky k navrhovanému spojení.

Připomínky musí být Komisi doručeny nejpozději do 15 dnů ode dne zveřejnění tohoto oznámení, jinak nebudou plně vzaty v úvahu pro účely tohoto řízení. Připomínky lze Komisi zaslat faxem (+32 22964301), e-mailem na adresu COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu nebo poštou s uvedením čísla jednacího M.8394 – Essilor/Luxottica na adresu Generálního ředitelství pro hospodářskou soutěž:

| Evropská komise |
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| Generální ředitelství pro hospodářskou soutěž |
| Evidence fúzí |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

Evropská komise

Generální ředitelství pro hospodářskou soutěž

Evidence fúzí

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  Úř. věst. L 24, 29.1.2004, s. 1 („nařízení o spojování“).

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IV Informace

INFORMACE ORGÁNŮ, INSTITUCÍ A JINÝCH SUBJEKTŮ EVROPSKÉ UNIE

Rada

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ROZHODNUTÍ RADY

ze dne 23. ledna 2018

o jmenování čtyř členů a pěti náhradníků správní rady Agentury pro spolupráci energetických regulačních orgánů

(2018/C 27/04)

RADA EVROPSKÉ UNIE,

s ohledem na Smlouvu o fungování Evropské unie,

s ohledem na nařízení Evropského parlamentu a Rady (ES) č. 713/2009 ze dne 13. července 2009, kterým se zřizuje Agentura pro spolupráci energetických regulačních orgánů (1), a zejména na článek 12 uvedeného nařízení,

vzhledem k těmto důvodům:

| (1) | Nařízení (ES) č. 713/2009 stanoví, že Rada jmenuje pět členů správní rady Agentury pro spolupráci energetických regulačních orgánů a jejich náhradníky (dále jen „správní rada“). |
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Nařízení (ES) č. 713/2009 stanoví, že Rada jmenuje pět členů správní rady Agentury pro spolupráci energetických regulačních orgánů a jejich náhradníky (dále jen „správní rada“).

| (2) | V souladu s nařízením (ES) č. 713/2009 nemůže být člen správní rady členem rady regulačních orgánů a členové správní rady by měli jednat nezávisle a objektivně ve veřejném zájmu. |
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(2)

V souladu s nařízením (ES) č. 713/2009 nemůže být člen správní rady členem rady regulačních orgánů a členové správní rady by měli jednat nezávisle a objektivně ve veřejném zájmu.

| (3) | Rozhodnutím ze dne 22. prosince 2009 (2) Rada jmenovala tři členy a tři náhradníky správní rady na šest let a dva členy a dva náhradníky správní rady na čtyři roky ode dne zveřejnění uvedeného rozhodnutí. Rozhodnutím ze dne 15. listopadu 2013 (3) Rada jmenovala dva členy a tři náhradníky správní rady na dobu čtyř let ode dne 28. ledna 2014. Rozhodnutím ze dne 15. ledna 2016 (4) Rada jmenovala tři členy a dva náhradníky správní rady na dobu čtyř let ode dne 28. ledna 2016. Kromě toho Rada jmenovala jednoho náhradníka správní rady na dobu dvou let ode dne 28. ledna 2016. |
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Rozhodnutím ze dne 22. prosince 2009 (2) Rada jmenovala tři členy a tři náhradníky správní rady na šest let a dva členy a dva náhradníky správní rady na čtyři roky ode dne zveřejnění uvedeného rozhodnutí. Rozhodnutím ze dne 15. listopadu 2013 (3) Rada jmenovala dva členy a tři náhradníky správní rady na dobu čtyř let ode dne 28. ledna 2014. Rozhodnutím ze dne 15. ledna 2016 (4) Rada jmenovala tři členy a dva náhradníky správní rady na dobu čtyř let ode dne 28. ledna 2016. Kromě toho Rada jmenovala jednoho náhradníka správní rady na dobu dvou let ode dne 28. ledna 2016.

| (4) | S ohledem na konec čtyřletého mandátu dvou členů a dvou náhradníků, konec dvouletého mandátu jednoho náhradníka a na odstoupení jednoho člena v průběhu jeho čtyřletého mandátu by měli být na uvolněná místa jmenováni tři členové a tři náhradníci. Dále by s ohledem na skutečnost, že jeden kandidát, který v současnosti vykonává mandát náhradníka, by měl být jmenován členem na dobu čtyř let, měl být za účelem vykonávání jeho mandátu po zbytek funkčního období jmenován jiný náhradník. |
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S ohledem na konec čtyřletého mandátu dvou členů a dvou náhradníků, konec dvouletého mandátu jednoho náhradníka a na odstoupení jednoho člena v průběhu jeho čtyřletého mandátu by měli být na uvolněná místa jmenováni tři členové a tři náhradníci. Dále by s ohledem na skutečnost, že jeden kandidát, který v současnosti vykonává mandát náhradníka, by měl být jmenován členem na dobu čtyř let, měl být za účelem vykonávání jeho mandátu po zbytek funkčního období jmenován jiný náhradník.

| (5) | Kromě toho by s ohledem na skutečnost, že se pan Georgios SHAMMAS z Kypru vzdal svého čtyřletého mandátu člena a pan Martin HANSEN z Dánska svého čtyřletého mandátu náhradníka, měl být v souladu se společným prohlášením Kypru a Dánska učiněným na zasedání Coreperu dne 2. prosince 2015 pan Martin HANSEN jmenován členem správní rady na dobu dvou let ode dne 28. ledna 2018 a pan Georgios SHAMMAS náhradníkem správní rady na dobu dvou let ode dne 28. ledna 2018, |
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(5)

Kromě toho by s ohledem na skutečnost, že se pan Georgios SHAMMAS z Kypru vzdal svého čtyřletého mandátu člena a pan Martin HANSEN z Dánska svého čtyřletého mandátu náhradníka, měl být v souladu se společným prohlášením Kypru a Dánska učiněným na zasedání Coreperu dne 2. prosince 2015 pan Martin HANSEN jmenován členem správní rady na dobu dvou let ode dne 28. ledna 2018 a pan Georgios SHAMMAS náhradníkem správní rady na dobu dvou let ode dne 28. ledna 2018,

PŘIJALA TOTO ROZHODNUTÍ:

Článek 1

Členy správní rady jsou na dobu čtyř let ode dne 28. ledna 2018 jmenováni:

| — | pan Jochen PENKER, Rakousko, |
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pan Jochen PENKER, Rakousko,

| — | pan Jurijs SPIRIDONOVS, Lotyšsko. |
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pan Jurijs SPIRIDONOVS, Lotyšsko.

Článek 2

Členy správní rady jsou na dobu dvou let ode dne 28. ledna 2018 jmenováni:

| — | pan Michel THIOLLIÈRE, Francie, |
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pan Michel THIOLLIÈRE, Francie,

| — | pan Martin HANSEN, Dánsko. |
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pan Martin HANSEN, Dánsko.

Článek 3

Náhradníky správní rady jsou na dobu čtyř let ode dne 28. ledna 2018 jmenováni:

| — | pan Pál KOVÁCS, Maďarsko, |
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pan Pál KOVÁCS, Maďarsko,

| — | pan Paweł PIKUS, Polsko, |
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pan Paweł PIKUS, Polsko,

| — | pan Diego VÁZQUEZ TEIJEIRA, Španělsko. |
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pan Diego VÁZQUEZ TEIJEIRA, Španělsko.

Článek 4

Náhradníky správní rady jsou na dobu dvou let ode dne 28. ledna 2018 jmenováni:

| — | pan Ľubomír KUCHTA, Slovensko, |
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pan Ľubomír KUCHTA, Slovensko,

| — | pan Georgios SHAMMAS, Kypr. |
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pan Georgios SHAMMAS, Kypr.

Článek 5

Toto rozhodnutí vstupuje v platnost dnem přijetí.

V Bruselu dne 23. ledna 2018.

Za Radu

předseda

V. GORANOV

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(1)  Úř. věst. L 211, 14.8.2009, s. 1.

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(2)  Rozhodnutí Rady ze dne 22. prosince 2009 o jmenování pěti členů a pěti náhradníků správní rady Agentury pro spolupráci energetických regulačních orgánů (Úř. věst. C 21, 28.1.2010, s. 1).

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(3)  Rozhodnutí Rady ze dne 15. listopadu 2013 o jmenování dvou členů a tří náhradníků správní rady Agentury pro spolupráci energetických regulačních orgánů (Úř. věst. C 337, 19.11.2013, s. 8).

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(4)  Rozhodnutí Rady ze dne 15. ledna 2016 o jmenování tří členů a tří náhradníků správní rady Agentury pro spolupráci energetických regulačních orgánů (Úř. věst. C 19, 20.1.2016, s. 6).

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Směnné kurzy vůči euru (1)

24. ledna 2018

(2018/C 27/05)

1 euro =

| | měna | směnný kurz |
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| USD | americký dolar | 1,2352 |
| JPY | japonský jen | 135,13 |
| DKK | dánská koruna | 7,4451 |
| GBP | britská libra | 0,87183 |
| SEK | švédská koruna | 9,8323 |
| CHF | švýcarský frank | 1,1735 |
| ISK | islandská koruna | |
| NOK | norská koruna | 9,6275 |
| BGN | bulharský lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | česká koruna | 25,374 |
| HUF | maďarský forint | 309,01 |
| PLN | polský zlotý | 4,1563 |
| RON | rumunský lei | 4,6648 |
| TRY | turecká lira | 4,6263 |
| AUD | australský dolar | 1,5310 |
| CAD | kanadský dolar | 1,5229 |
| HKD | hongkongský dolar | 9,6556 |
| NZD | novozélandský dolar | 1,6677 |
| SGD | singapurský dolar | 1,6181 |
| KRW | jihokorejský won | 1 315,33 |
| ZAR | jihoafrický rand | 14,7803 |
| CNY | čínský juan | 7,8719 |
| HRK | chorvatská kuna | 7,4325 |
| IDR | indonéská rupie | 16 450,39 |
| MYR | malajsijský ringgit | 4,8289 |
| PHP | filipínské peso | 62,790 |
| RUB | ruský rubl | 69,5725 |
| THB | thajský baht | 39,032 |
| BRL | brazilský real | 3,9437 |
| MXN | mexické peso | 22,9045 |
| INR | indická rupie | 78,6730 |

měna

směnný kurz

USD

americký dolar

1,2352

JPY

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Úřad pro evropské politické strany a evropské politické nadace

| 25.1.2018 | CS | Úřední věstník Evropské unie | C 27/6 |
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25.1.2018

CS

Úřední věstník Evropské unie

C 27/6

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Rozhodnutí Úřadu pro evropské politické strany a evropské politické nadace

ze dne 24. srpna 2017

o registraci Aliance konzervativců a reformistů v Evropě (AECR)

(Pouze anglické znění je závazné)

(2018/C 27/06)

ÚŘAD PRO EVROPSKÉ POLITICKÉ STRANY A EVROPSKÉ POLITICKÉ NADACE,

s ohledem na Smlouvu o fungování Evropské unie,

s ohledem na nařízení Evropského parlamentu a Rady (EU, Euratom) č. 1141/2014 ze dne 22. října 2014 o statusu a financování evropských politických stran a evropských politických nadací (1), a zejména na článek 9 tohoto nařízení,

s ohledem na žádost obdrženou od Aliance konzervativců a reformistů v Evropě,

vzhledem k těmto důvodům:

| (1) | Úřad pro evropské politické strany a evropské politické nadace (dále jen „úřad“) obdržel dne 26. července 2017 žádost Aliance konzervativců a reformistů v Evropě (dále jen „žadatel“) o registraci jako evropská politická strana v souladu s čl. 8 odst. 1 nařízení (EU, Euratom) č. 1141/2014 a ve dnech 17. srpna 2017 a 24. srpna 2017 revidovaná znění části této žádosti, |
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(1)

Úřad pro evropské politické strany a evropské politické nadace (dále jen „úřad“) obdržel dne 26. července 2017 žádost Aliance konzervativců a reformistů v Evropě (dále jen „žadatel“) o registraci jako evropská politická strana v souladu s čl. 8 odst. 1 nařízení (EU, Euratom) č. 1141/2014 a ve dnech 17. srpna 2017 a 24. srpna 2017 revidovaná znění části této žádosti,

| (2) | žadatel předložil dokumenty potvrzující, že splňuje podmínky stanovené v článku 3 nařízení (EU, Euratom) č. 1141/2014, prohlášení v podobě uvedené v příloze k nařízení a stanovy žadatele obsahující ustanovení požadovaná v článku 4 nařízení, |
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(2)

žadatel předložil dokumenty potvrzující, že splňuje podmínky stanovené v článku 3 nařízení (EU, Euratom) č. 1141/2014, prohlášení v podobě uvedené v příloze k nařízení a stanovy žadatele obsahující ustanovení požadovaná v článku 4 nařízení,

| (3) | žádost je dále podpořena prohlášením notáře Benoita Rickera vydaným v souladu s čl. 15 odst. 2 nařízení (EU, Euratom) č. 1141/2014, které potvrzuje, že žadatel má své sídlo v Belgii a že jeho stanovy jsou v souladu s příslušnými ustanoveními vnitrostátního práva, |
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(3)

žádost je dále podpořena prohlášením notáře Benoita Rickera vydaným v souladu s čl. 15 odst. 2 nařízení (EU, Euratom) č. 1141/2014, které potvrzuje, že žadatel má své sídlo v Belgii a že jeho stanovy jsou v souladu s příslušnými ustanoveními vnitrostátního práva,

| (4) | žadatel předložil další dokumenty v souladu s články 1 a 2 nařízení Komise v přenesené pravomoci (EU, Euratom) 2015/2401 (2), |
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(4)

žadatel předložil další dokumenty v souladu s články 1 a 2 nařízení Komise v přenesené pravomoci (EU, Euratom) 2015/2401 (2),

| (5) | v souladu s článkem 9 nařízení (EU, Euratom) č. 1141/2014 úřad posoudil předloženou žádost a podpůrné dokumenty a domnívá se, že žadatel splňuje podmínky pro registraci stanovené v článku 3 nařízení a že stanovy obsahují ustanovení požadovaná podle článku 4 nařízení, |
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(5)

v souladu s článkem 9 nařízení (EU, Euratom) č. 1141/2014 úřad posoudil předloženou žádost a podpůrné dokumenty a domnívá se, že žadatel splňuje podmínky pro registraci stanovené v článku 3 nařízení a že stanovy obsahují ustanovení požadovaná podle článku 4 nařízení,

PŘIJAL TOTO ROZHODNUTÍ:

Článek 1

Aliance konzervativců a reformistů v Evropě se tímto registruje jako evropská politická strana.

Dnem zveřejnění tohoto rozhodnutí v Úředním věstníku Evropské unie nabývá evropskou právní subjektivitu.

Článek 2

Toto rozhodnutí nabývá účinku dnem oznámení.

Článek 3

Toto rozhodnutí je určeno pro:

| Aliance konzervativců a reformistů v Evropě |
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| Rue du Trône 4 |
| 1000 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

Aliance konzervativců a reformistů v Evropě

Rue du Trône 4

1000 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

V Bruselu dne 24. srpna 2017.

Za Úřad pro evropské politické strany a evropské politické nadace

ředitel

M. ADAM

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(1)  Úř. věst. L 317, 4.11.2014, s. 1.

1

(2)  Nařízení Komise v přenesené pravomoci (EU, Euratom) 2015/2401 ze dne 2. října 2015 o obsahu a fungování rejstříku evropských politických stran a evropských politických nadací (Úř. věst. L 333, 19.12.2015, s. 50).

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PŘÍLOHA

BY LAWS OF THE

Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe PPEU

Adopted in Brussels on 7 July 2017

PREAMBLE

The Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe PPEU (hereafter referred to as the ‘ACRE’) is a European political party (‘PPEU’) bringing together Euro-realist parties that believe in personal freedom, open markets, subsidiarity, limited government, parliamentary democracy and national sovereignty.

It has been established on 7 July 2017, following the transformation of the association Alliance of European Conservatives and Reformists VZW/ASBL (AECR), itself founded on October 1, 2009 by the founders mentioned in the incorporation act published on 12 November 2009 in the Annex to the Belgian Official Journal (‘Belgisch Staatsblad’/‘Moniteur Belge’).

These Bylaws replace and supersede all previous Bylaws of the Alliance of European Conservatives and Reformists published in the Belgian Official Journal. (‘Belgisch Staatsblad’/‘Moniteur Belge’)

Article 1

Definitions

| 1.1. | ‘Member Parties’ means the membership of the ACRE as specified in article 4.4.1 of the Bylaws. |
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1.1.

‘Member Parties’ means the membership of the ACRE as specified in article 4.4.1 of the Bylaws.

| 1.2. | The ‘Individual Member’ means the membership of the ACRE as specified in article 4.4.2 of the Bylaws. |
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1.2.

The ‘Individual Member’ means the membership of the ACRE as specified in article 4.4.2 of the Bylaws.

| 1.3. | ‘Affiliated Organisations’ means the membership of the ACRE as specified in article 4.4.3 of the Bylaws. |
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1.3.

‘Affiliated Organisations’ means the membership of the ACRE as specified in article 4.4.3 of the Bylaws.

| 1.4. | ‘Global Members’ means the membership of the ACRE as specified in article 4.4.4 of the Bylaws. |
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1.4.

‘Global Members’ means the membership of the ACRE as specified in article 4.4.4 of the Bylaws.

| 1.5. | ‘Internal Regulations’ means the detailed rules for the functioning, management and operations of the ACRE and the composition of its bodies adopted in accordance with these Bylaws. |
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1.5.

‘Internal Regulations’ means the detailed rules for the functioning, management and operations of the ACRE and the composition of its bodies adopted in accordance with these Bylaws.

| 1.6. | ‘Europe’ means the territory within the outer borders set by the Council of Europe. |
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1.6.

‘Europe’ means the territory within the outer borders set by the Council of Europe.

| 1.7. | ‘Parties’ means political parties registered or recognised as such in their home country, or movements or organisations with the intention of running in a future election or, if prohibited from participating in elections, organisations working for democratic change, including in particular the Political Parties as defined in article 1.10 of these Bylaws. |
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1.7.

‘Parties’ means political parties registered or recognised as such in their home country, or movements or organisations with the intention of running in a future election or, if prohibited from participating in elections, organisations working for democratic change, including in particular the Political Parties as defined in article 1.10 of these Bylaws.

| 1.8. | The ‘Delegates’ means representatives appointed by Member Parties and Affiliated Organisations to represent them on the ACRE Council and/or Conference, to voice their opinions and to vote. |
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1.8.

The ‘Delegates’ means representatives appointed by Member Parties and Affiliated Organisations to represent them on the ACRE Council and/or Conference, to voice their opinions and to vote.

| 1.9. | ‘Members’ means all members of the ACRE as defined in article 4.4 of present Bylaws; |
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1.9.

‘Members’ means all members of the ACRE as defined in article 4.4 of present Bylaws;

| 1.10. | ‘Regional Partners’ are third parties designated as such by the Board of Directors and acknowledged by the Council in accordance to article 8.4 of present Bylaws. |
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1.10.

‘Regional Partners’ are third parties designated as such by the Board of Directors and acknowledged by the Council in accordance to article 8.4 of present Bylaws.

| 1.11. | The ‘Political Parties’ designate associations of citizens (i) which pursue political objectives, and (ii) which are either recognized by, or established in accordance with, the legal order of at least one Member State. |
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1.11.

The ‘Political Parties’ designate associations of citizens (i) which pursue political objectives, and (ii) which are either recognized by, or established in accordance with, the legal order of at least one Member State.

Article 2

Name and general provisions

| 2.1. | ACRE is incorporated under the form of an European political party and is subject to (i) the provisions of Regulation no 1141/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the statute and funding of European political parties and European political foundations (the ‘Regulation’), and (ii) the provisions of Title I, Chapter I, and of Title IIIter of the Belgian law of 27 June 1921 regarding non-profit associations, international non-profit associations and foundations, European political parties and European political foundations (the ‘Law’).
  The party has legal personality in accordance with the Regulation and the ‘Law’. |
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2.1.

ACRE is incorporated under the form of an European political party and is subject to (i) the provisions of Regulation no 1141/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the statute and funding of European political parties and European political foundations (the ‘Regulation’), and (ii) the provisions of Title I, Chapter I, and of Title IIIter of the Belgian law of 27 June 1921 regarding non-profit associations, international non-profit associations and foundations, European political parties and European political foundations (the ‘Law’).

The party has legal personality in accordance with the Regulation and the ‘Law’.

| 2.2. | The party is incorporated under the official name ‘Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe’ or, abbreviated, ‘ACRE’. Both the full and abbreviated name of the organisation may be used. The unofficial name in the languages of the countries in which it has Members is published as Annex One of the Internal Regulations.
  The logo of ACRE is: |
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2.2.

The party is incorporated under the official name ‘Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe’ or, abbreviated, ‘ACRE’. Both the full and abbreviated name of the organisation may be used. The unofficial name in the languages of the countries in which it has Members is published as Annex One of the Internal Regulations.

The logo of ACRE is:

Image

| 2.3. | All acts, invoices, announcements, publicity, letters, orders and other documents issued by the ACRE, shall indicate the full (official) name or the abbreviated name of the party followed by the words ‘europese politieke partij’ or ‘parti politique européen’ or the abbreviation ‘PPEU’. |
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2.3.

All acts, invoices, announcements, publicity, letters, orders and other documents issued by the ACRE, shall indicate the full (official) name or the abbreviated name of the party followed by the words ‘europese politieke partij’ or ‘parti politique européen’ or the abbreviation ‘PPEU’.

| 2.4. | The official working language of the ACRE is English, except in acts and documents requiring other languages under Belgian law. |
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2.4.

The official working language of the ACRE is English, except in acts and documents requiring other languages under Belgian law.

| 2.5. | The registered office of the ACRE is established at rue du Trône 4, 1000 Brussels, in the legal arrondissement of Brussels. The ACRE may move to any other location on the decision of the Council and following the legal requirements for such a move. |
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2.5.

The registered office of the ACRE is established at rue du Trône 4, 1000 Brussels, in the legal arrondissement of Brussels. The ACRE may move to any other location on the decision of the Council and following the legal requirements for such a move.

| 2.6. | The ACRE is incorporated for an unlimited period of time. |
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2.6.

The ACRE is incorporated for an unlimited period of time.

Article 3

Aims and objectives

| 3.1. | ACRE does not pursue profit goals. |
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3.1.

ACRE does not pursue profit goals.

| 3.2. | ACRE's purpose is to advance the principles set out in its political program, i.e. the AECR Reykjavik Declaration of 10 May 2013 (the ‘Reykjavik Declaration’) and/or any other subsequent document approved by the Council to replace or supplement the Reykjavik Declaration. The Reykjavik Declaration as well as any other subsequent document is and will be attached to the Bylaws as an Annex.
  The activity of the ACRE in the context of its political program includes, among others, to:






  — | Promotes cooperation with and among its Member Parties, the European Conservatives and Reformists Group (ECR Group) in the European Parliament, New Direction – The Foundation for European Reform (ND), and the European Young Conservatives (EYC), their successors as well as other recognised partners and Affiliated Organisations. |
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3.2.

ACRE's purpose is to advance the principles set out in its political program, i.e. the AECR Reykjavik Declaration of 10 May 2013 (the ‘Reykjavik Declaration’) and/or any other subsequent document approved by the Council to replace or supplement the Reykjavik Declaration. The Reykjavik Declaration as well as any other subsequent document is and will be attached to the Bylaws as an Annex.

The activity of the ACRE in the context of its political program includes, among others, to:

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Promotes cooperation with and among its Member Parties, the European Conservatives and Reformists Group (ECR Group) in the European Parliament, New Direction – The Foundation for European Reform (ND), and the European Young Conservatives (EYC), their successors as well as other recognised partners and Affiliated Organisations.

| — | Liaises with other like-minded parties and organisations which share the principles set out in the Reykjavik Declaration |
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Liaises with other like-minded parties and organisations which share the principles set out in the Reykjavik Declaration

| — | Support its member Parties in the elections to the European Parliament |
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Support its member Parties in the elections to the European Parliament

| — | Seeks to establish ECR groups in all appropriate international parliamentary assemblies and to support such groups and the ACRE Member Parties in such international assemblies. |
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Seeks to establish ECR groups in all appropriate international parliamentary assemblies and to support such groups and the ACRE Member Parties in such international assemblies.

| — | Seeks reform of Europe and the European Union in accordance with the Reykjavik Declaration. |
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Seeks reform of Europe and the European Union in accordance with the Reykjavik Declaration.

| 3.3. | In all circumstances, the ACRE respects, i.a. in its program and activities, the values on which the European Union is founded, as expressed in article 2 of Treaty on European Union, namely respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. |
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3.3.

In all circumstances, the ACRE respects, i.a. in its program and activities, the values on which the European Union is founded, as expressed in article 2 of Treaty on European Union, namely respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities.

| 3.4. | The ACRE pursues these objectives by publication of literature and carrying out studies, organising meetings, conferences, disseminating information, and other activities to realise its purposes. |
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3.4.

The ACRE pursues these objectives by publication of literature and carrying out studies, organising meetings, conferences, disseminating information, and other activities to realise its purposes.

| 3.5. | The ACRE may carry out all operations and conduct all activities, both in Belgium and abroad, which are directly or indirectly useful or necessary for the realisation of the abovementioned non-profit activities and/or which directly or indirectly increase or promote its purpose and objectives, including secondary commercial and profitable activities within the limits of what is legally allowed and of which the profits will be, at any time, fully used for the realisation of the non-profit purposes. |
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3.5.

The ACRE may carry out all operations and conduct all activities, both in Belgium and abroad, which are directly or indirectly useful or necessary for the realisation of the abovementioned non-profit activities and/or which directly or indirectly increase or promote its purpose and objectives, including secondary commercial and profitable activities within the limits of what is legally allowed and of which the profits will be, at any time, fully used for the realisation of the non-profit purposes.

| 3.6. | The ACRE is authorised to execute all legal instruments, including property transactions, directly or indirectly useful or necessary for the promotion and achievement of the above-mentioned aims. |
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3.6.

The ACRE is authorised to execute all legal instruments, including property transactions, directly or indirectly useful or necessary for the promotion and achievement of the above-mentioned aims.

| 3.7. | All members, including the Member Parties, retain in full their own name, their identity and their freedom of action. |
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3.7.

All members, including the Member Parties, retain in full their own name, their identity and their freedom of action.

Article 4

Membership

| 4.1. | The ACRE is composed of at least three Members with an unlimited maximum. |
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4.1.

The ACRE is composed of at least three Members with an unlimited maximum.

| 4.2. | Members are individuals or legal entities validly incorporated in accordance with the laws and customs of their country of origin, who or which have been accepted as member by the Council and meet, at the least, the following criteria:






  — | they must approve the Reykjavik Declaration and any subsequent document approved by the Council in accordance to article 3.2 of these Bylaws; |
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4.2.

Members are individuals or legal entities validly incorporated in accordance with the laws and customs of their country of origin, who or which have been accepted as member by the Council and meet, at the least, the following criteria:

—

they must approve the Reykjavik Declaration and any subsequent document approved by the Council in accordance to article 3.2 of these Bylaws;

| — | they must approve and accept to be bound by these Bylaws and the Internal Regulation; |
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they must approve and accept to be bound by these Bylaws and the Internal Regulation;

| — | they must approve and support the political program of the ACRE as defined in article 3.2 of these Bylaws; |
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they must approve and support the political program of the ACRE as defined in article 3.2 of these Bylaws;

| — | they must accept and meet all their financial obligations towards the ACRE; |
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they must accept and meet all their financial obligations towards the ACRE;

Member Parties must in addition:

| — | commit themselves to ensuring that parliamentarians elected in their name to the European Parliament and any other appropriate international parliamentary assemblies, join the Affiliated Organisation constituted in the European Parliament (currently the ‘ECR Group’) and in the international parliament concerned, in as far as such Affiliated Organisation exists in said parliament or parliamentary assembly; |
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commit themselves to ensuring that parliamentarians elected in their name to the European Parliament and any other appropriate international parliamentary assemblies, join the Affiliated Organisation constituted in the European Parliament (currently the ‘ECR Group’) and in the international parliament concerned, in as far as such Affiliated Organisation exists in said parliament or parliamentary assembly;

| — | they must maintain either European, National or Regional Parliamentary Representation for continued membership of the Alliance. |
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they must maintain either European, National or Regional Parliamentary Representation for continued membership of the Alliance.

| 4.3. | If a candidate member (i.e. an association or group of individuals or Parties) does not enjoy a legal personality in accordance with the laws of its country of origin, it will designate, in its written application for membership, one or more individuals or legal entities who will act in name of and for the account of all members of the candidate (group or association) as a common proxy-holder. In the event such proxy would be revoked by such member, the member will inform in writing the ACRE immediately of any new proxy-holder. |
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4.3.

If a candidate member (i.e. an association or group of individuals or Parties) does not enjoy a legal personality in accordance with the laws of its country of origin, it will designate, in its written application for membership, one or more individuals or legal entities who will act in name of and for the account of all members of the candidate (group or association) as a common proxy-holder. In the event such proxy would be revoked by such member, the member will inform in writing the ACRE immediately of any new proxy-holder.

| 4.4. | The ACRE has 5 membership categories: (i) the Member Parties, (ii) the Individual Members, (iii) the Affiliated Organisations, (iv) Global Members, (v) the Members of the ACRE board of directors (the ‘Board’ and the ‘Directors’).






  4.4.1. | Member Parties: Member Parties are Parties, as defined in Art 1.6 of the present Bylaws from countries that are members of the Council of Europe, which have applied for ACRE membership and been duly approved by the ACRE Council. Member Parties have a voting right as defined in article 6.5 of present Bylaws and count towards quorum.
  National confederations of Parties that fight European elections on a joint list or a common programme shall be treated as a single Member Party and will appoint, in accordance with article 4.3 of the Bylaws, one or more representative(s) who will act as proxy-holder(s) for the Parties which are members of the confederation concerned.
  In the event a Party or national confederation of Parties having been accepted as a Member Party, is divided for any reason (e.g. an internal division or other reasons), in various distinct Parties (whether or not legal successors of the original Party), the Parties resulting from such division will, pending Council approval within a period of 12 months after notification of the division by (one of) the Parties concerned to the Board, be automatically accepted as a Member Party on their own upon condition that they continue to meet the membership criteria (including the financial obligations) and it being understood that the voting rights of the original Member Party will be divided amongst the new Member Parties whereby each Party will have at the least one vote, the remaining votes, if any, being divided by the President on the basis of an equitable division between the Parties concerned using the number of Individual Members as the primary though not only criterion. In case the Parties concerned dispute the decision of the President, all Parties will be deemed having only one vote until the next meeting of the Council which will allocate the votes to the Parties. The Council's decision does not have to be motivated nor explained and this decision will be final. |
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4.4.

The ACRE has 5 membership categories: (i) the Member Parties, (ii) the Individual Members, (iii) the Affiliated Organisations, (iv) Global Members, (v) the Members of the ACRE board of directors (the ‘Board’ and the ‘Directors’).

4.4.1.

Member Parties: Member Parties are Parties, as defined in Art 1.6 of the present Bylaws from countries that are members of the Council of Europe, which have applied for ACRE membership and been duly approved by the ACRE Council. Member Parties have a voting right as defined in article 6.5 of present Bylaws and count towards quorum.

National confederations of Parties that fight European elections on a joint list or a common programme shall be treated as a single Member Party and will appoint, in accordance with article 4.3 of the Bylaws, one or more representative(s) who will act as proxy-holder(s) for the Parties which are members of the confederation concerned.

In the event a Party or national confederation of Parties having been accepted as a Member Party, is divided for any reason (e.g. an internal division or other reasons), in various distinct Parties (whether or not legal successors of the original Party), the Parties resulting from such division will, pending Council approval within a period of 12 months after notification of the division by (one of) the Parties concerned to the Board, be automatically accepted as a Member Party on their own upon condition that they continue to meet the membership criteria (including the financial obligations) and it being understood that the voting rights of the original Member Party will be divided amongst the new Member Parties whereby each Party will have at the least one vote, the remaining votes, if any, being divided by the President on the basis of an equitable division between the Parties concerned using the number of Individual Members as the primary though not only criterion. In case the Parties concerned dispute the decision of the President, all Parties will be deemed having only one vote until the next meeting of the Council which will allocate the votes to the Parties. The Council's decision does not have to be motivated nor explained and this decision will be final.

| 4.4.2. | Individual Members: The Council can grant an ‘Individual Membership’ among others, to (i) elected Members of the European Parliament (‘MEPs’) without national party affiliation or belonging to a national party that is not a Member Party of the ACRE, to (ii) European Commissioners or to (iii) national or regional parliamentarians and similarly situated individuals, who meet the membership criteria.
  The Individual Membership is granted for a period of one year at the time and, in any event, it automatically comes to an end if the individual concerned ceases to be a member of the European Parliament or, if granted on other grounds, if the reason or reasons for granting the Individual Membership as mentioned in the decision of the Council granting such membership, come to an end.
  Individual Members have a voting right as defined in article 6.5 of present Bylaws and count towards quorum. |
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4.4.2.

Individual Members: The Council can grant an ‘Individual Membership’ among others, to (i) elected Members of the European Parliament (‘MEPs’) without national party affiliation or belonging to a national party that is not a Member Party of the ACRE, to (ii) European Commissioners or to (iii) national or regional parliamentarians and similarly situated individuals, who meet the membership criteria.

The Individual Membership is granted for a period of one year at the time and, in any event, it automatically comes to an end if the individual concerned ceases to be a member of the European Parliament or, if granted on other grounds, if the reason or reasons for granting the Individual Membership as mentioned in the decision of the Council granting such membership, come to an end.

Individual Members have a voting right as defined in article 6.5 of present Bylaws and count towards quorum.

| 4.4.3. | Affiliated Organisations: The ACRE Council may accept and recognize foundations, groups in parliamentary assemblies, international youth groups and similar organisations and movements as Affiliated Organisations. Affiliated Organisations have a voting right as defined in article 6.5 of present Bylaws and count towards quorum.
  Notwithstanding article 4.5 of the Bylaws, the following organisations are automatically considered as Affiliated Organisations, unless they resign from such membership or are excluded by the Council:






  a) | The European Conservative and Reformists Group in the European Parliament or any successor thereof (the ‘ECR Group’). The ACRE is exclusively represented in the European Parliament by the ECR Group or its successors. The Chairman of the ECR Group or its successors, in turn, represents the ECR Group and its members on the Council and the Conference and will act as the Delegate of the ECR Group or its successors. |
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4.4.3.

Affiliated Organisations: The ACRE Council may accept and recognize foundations, groups in parliamentary assemblies, international youth groups and similar organisations and movements as Affiliated Organisations. Affiliated Organisations have a voting right as defined in article 6.5 of present Bylaws and count towards quorum.

Notwithstanding article 4.5 of the Bylaws, the following organisations are automatically considered as Affiliated Organisations, unless they resign from such membership or are excluded by the Council:

a)

The European Conservative and Reformists Group in the European Parliament or any successor thereof (the ‘ECR Group’). The ACRE is exclusively represented in the European Parliament by the ECR Group or its successors. The Chairman of the ECR Group or its successors, in turn, represents the ECR Group and its members on the Council and the Conference and will act as the Delegate of the ECR Group or its successors.

| b) | New Direction – Foundation for European Reform ASBL, a not for profit organisation, with registered seat at rue du Trône 4, 1000 Brussels, CBO 0820.210.719., which, as soon as possible, will convert to a European political foundation within the meaning of the Regulation. The ACRE works closely with its think-tank New Direction — Foundation for European Reform. New Direction – Foundation for European Reform is represented on the Council and the Conference by the Chairman of its board of directors who will act as its Delegate. |
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b)

New Direction – Foundation for European Reform ASBL, a not for profit organisation, with registered seat at rue du Trône 4, 1000 Brussels, CBO 0820.210.719., which, as soon as possible, will convert to a European political foundation within the meaning of the Regulation. The ACRE works closely with its think-tank New Direction — Foundation for European Reform. New Direction – Foundation for European Reform is represented on the Council and the Conference by the Chairman of its board of directors who will act as its Delegate.

| c) | The European Young Conservatives (EYC). The ACRE recognizes as its youth organisation the European Young Conservatives (EYC). The EYC is represented on the Council and the Conference by the Chairman of its board of directors who will act as its Delegate. |
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c)

The European Young Conservatives (EYC). The ACRE recognizes as its youth organisation the European Young Conservatives (EYC). The EYC is represented on the Council and the Conference by the Chairman of its board of directors who will act as its Delegate.

| 4.4.4. | The Global Members: The Council can grant a ‘Global Membership’ to private individuals, companies or organisations from outside the European Union, who meet the membership criteria. The Global Membership is granted for a period of one year. Global Members have the right to attend the Council meetings. However they have no voting rights and do not count towards quorum. |
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4.4.4.

The Global Members: The Council can grant a ‘Global Membership’ to private individuals, companies or organisations from outside the European Union, who meet the membership criteria. The Global Membership is granted for a period of one year. Global Members have the right to attend the Council meetings. However they have no voting rights and do not count towards quorum.

| 4.4.5. | The Directors. The Directors are automatically granted ACRE's membership upon their appointment as member of the Board. They have a voting right as defined in article 6.5 of present Bylaws and count towards quorum. Their Membership ends automatically and immediately when their mandate of Director ends. |
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4.4.5.

The Directors. The Directors are automatically granted ACRE's membership upon their appointment as member of the Board. They have a voting right as defined in article 6.5 of present Bylaws and count towards quorum. Their Membership ends automatically and immediately when their mandate of Director ends.

| 4.5. | Any application for membership of any type shall be addressed to the Board in writing together with all required documentation indicating that the candidate meets the relevant membership criteria. The Board will verify the candidacy and documentation submitted and it will render a preliminary report to the Council. The Council will verify whether the membership criteria are met and it will take its decision with a majority of two-third of the votes cast. The decision of the Council to accept a member or not is discretionary and final and does not have to be motivated nor explained.. This process can be further defined by the Council in the Internal Regulations. |
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4.5.

Any application for membership of any type shall be addressed to the Board in writing together with all required documentation indicating that the candidate meets the relevant membership criteria. The Board will verify the candidacy and documentation submitted and it will render a preliminary report to the Council. The Council will verify whether the membership criteria are met and it will take its decision with a majority of two-third of the votes cast. The decision of the Council to accept a member or not is discretionary and final and does not have to be motivated nor explained.. This process can be further defined by the Council in the Internal Regulations.

| 4.6. | Affiliation fees for each category of Members shall be determined annually by the Council following a recommendation from the Board. The amount of the fee and the due date shall be communicated to the Members. The amount cannot exceed 150,000.00 Euro. |
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4.6.

Affiliation fees for each category of Members shall be determined annually by the Council following a recommendation from the Board. The amount of the fee and the due date shall be communicated to the Members. The amount cannot exceed 150,000.00 Euro.

| 4.7. | All Members may resign their membership with the ACRE at any time by giving three months' notice by registered letter addressed to the Board. |
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4.7.

All Members may resign their membership with the ACRE at any time by giving three months' notice by registered letter addressed to the Board.

| 4.8. | A Member can be excluded or suspended by the Council. The Council decides on suspension or exclusion of Members by a majority of 2/3 of the votes of the Members present or represented. The Member object of an exclusion or suspension proposal, can attend the Council meeting deciding on such proposal and request to be heard at this meeting, upon condition that such Member addresses this request in writing to the President prior to the Council's meeting. The decision of the Council is final and does not have to be motivated nor explained. The exclusion or suspension enters into effect immediately. The exclusion or suspension does not affect the liability for payment of Membership fees or any indebtedness. The rules governing suspensions or expulsions may be further detailed by the Council in the Internal Regulations. |
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4.8.

A Member can be excluded or suspended by the Council. The Council decides on suspension or exclusion of Members by a majority of 2/3 of the votes of the Members present or represented. The Member object of an exclusion or suspension proposal, can attend the Council meeting deciding on such proposal and request to be heard at this meeting, upon condition that such Member addresses this request in writing to the President prior to the Council's meeting. The decision of the Council is final and does not have to be motivated nor explained. The exclusion or suspension enters into effect immediately. The exclusion or suspension does not affect the liability for payment of Membership fees or any indebtedness. The rules governing suspensions or expulsions may be further detailed by the Council in the Internal Regulations.

| 4.9. | If a Member fails to meet its financial obligations towards ACRE for 12 months from the date of invoice, it will be considered as having resigned its membership from the first day of the financial year following the considered 12 months term, unless the Council decides otherwise by a simple majority. |
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4.9.

If a Member fails to meet its financial obligations towards ACRE for 12 months from the date of invoice, it will be considered as having resigned its membership from the first day of the financial year following the considered 12 months term, unless the Council decides otherwise by a simple majority.

| 4.10. | A Member who has resigned or has been excluded, has no claim against the assets of ACRE and will not be reimbursed for dues paid, contributions or any other payments made to the Association. Such resignation or exclusion does not affect the liability for payment of Membership fees of the year during which the membership ends or any indebtedness. |
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4.10.

A Member who has resigned or has been excluded, has no claim against the assets of ACRE and will not be reimbursed for dues paid, contributions or any other payments made to the Association. Such resignation or exclusion does not affect the liability for payment of Membership fees of the year during which the membership ends or any indebtedness.

| 4.11. | An up-to-date register of all Members shall be held at the ACRE's registered office. This register contains the date of adherence, the first name, name and domicile/official address and, if applicable, the legal form, address of the registered office, name of the representative(s) and/or Delegates. All decisions of admission, resignation or exclusion of Members must also be inscribed in the register by the Board within 8 (eight) calendar days after the acknowledgement of the decision. Furthermore, the list of the Political Parties that are Members is attached to the Bylaws. |
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4.11.

An up-to-date register of all Members shall be held at the ACRE's registered office. This register contains the date of adherence, the first name, name and domicile/official address and, if applicable, the legal form, address of the registered office, name of the representative(s) and/or Delegates. All decisions of admission, resignation or exclusion of Members must also be inscribed in the register by the Board within 8 (eight) calendar days after the acknowledgement of the decision. Furthermore, the list of the Political Parties that are Members is attached to the Bylaws.

Article 5

Bodies of the ACRE

| 5.1. | The bodies of the ACRE are:






  — | the Council; |
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5.1.

The bodies of the ACRE are:

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the Council;

| — | the Conference; |
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the Conference;

| — | the Board of Directors. |
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the Board of Directors.

Article 6

The Council

| 6.1. | The Council is the supreme policy-making body of the ACRE. In as far as possible the policy is set within the general guidelines and aims set by the Conference. It is composed of all Members. |
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6.1.

The Council is the supreme policy-making body of the ACRE. In as far as possible the policy is set within the general guidelines and aims set by the Conference. It is composed of all Members.

| 6.2. | The Council shall meet at least once per year and as often as the Board deems necessary. The Board will in any event convene the Council upon request of not less than 1/5th of the Members. |
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6.2.

The Council shall meet at least once per year and as often as the Board deems necessary. The Board will in any event convene the Council upon request of not less than 1/5th of the Members.

| 6.3. | The Council may set up special functions, advisory and working groups for any purpose it thinks fit. The composition, terms of reference and the rules of procedure of such groups will be laid down by the Council at the time of appointment. |
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6.3.

The Council may set up special functions, advisory and working groups for any purpose it thinks fit. The composition, terms of reference and the rules of procedure of such groups will be laid down by the Council at the time of appointment.

| 6.4. | The following powers are reserved to the Council:






  — | Approval of the annual accounts, annual report, budget, membership fees and work programme; |
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6.4.

The following powers are reserved to the Council:

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Approval of the annual accounts, annual report, budget, membership fees and work programme;

| — | Admission, suspension and exclusion of Members; |
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Admission, suspension and exclusion of Members;

| — | Approval of and amendments to the Bylaws and the Internal Regulations; |
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Approval of and amendments to the Bylaws and the Internal Regulations;

| — | Interpretation of Bylaws and Internal Regulations; |
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Interpretation of Bylaws and Internal Regulations;

| — | Appointment, dismissal and discharge of the Directors (i.e. the President, the Vice-Presidents and the Secretary-General); |
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Appointment, dismissal and discharge of the Directors (i.e. the President, the Vice-Presidents and the Secretary-General);

| — | Dissolution and liquidation of the ACRE; |
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Dissolution and liquidation of the ACRE;

| — | Appointment upon proposal of the Board, of an external auditor and dismissal and discharge of the external auditor and determination of his remuneration where applicable; |
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Appointment upon proposal of the Board, of an external auditor and dismissal and discharge of the external auditor and determination of his remuneration where applicable;

| — | The acknowledgment of Regional Partners upon proposition of the Board; |
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The acknowledgment of Regional Partners upon proposition of the Board;

| — | Any matter expressly allocated to the Council by present Bylaws or by the Law. |
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Any matter expressly allocated to the Council by present Bylaws or by the Law.

| 6.5. | The voting rights of the Members are as follows:






  6.5.1. | Each Member Party has, at the least, one vote. A Member Party with representation in the European Parliament of up to 4 representatives has two votes. A Member Party with five or more representatives in the European Parliament has three votes. The exact number of votes will be set by the Council when accepting the membership of a candidate or whenever a change in circumstances justifies an adaptation of the voting rights according to the above-mentioned rules (and without prejudice to article 4.4.1 of the Bylaws). |
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6.5.

The voting rights of the Members are as follows:

6.5.1.

Each Member Party has, at the least, one vote. A Member Party with representation in the European Parliament of up to 4 representatives has two votes. A Member Party with five or more representatives in the European Parliament has three votes. The exact number of votes will be set by the Council when accepting the membership of a candidate or whenever a change in circumstances justifies an adaptation of the voting rights according to the above-mentioned rules (and without prejudice to article 4.4.1 of the Bylaws).

| 6.5.2. | Affiliated Organisations have one vote each. |
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6.5.2.

Affiliated Organisations have one vote each.

| 6.5.3. | The Individual Members have one vote each. |
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6.5.3.

The Individual Members have one vote each.

| 6.5.4. | The Global Members only have the right to attend the Council meetings and to express their opinion during these meetings, but will have no vote and do not count towards quorum. |
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6.5.4.

The Global Members only have the right to attend the Council meetings and to express their opinion during these meetings, but will have no vote and do not count towards quorum.

| 6.5.5. | The Directors have one vote each. |
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6.5.5.

The Directors have one vote each.

| 6.6. | The Member Parties and the Affiliated Organisations are represented in the Council by their Delegates, appointed by them in accordance with the rules set out by the Council in the Internal Regulations.
  Each Member Party and Affiliated Organisation has as many Delegates as it has voting rights. A Delegate cannot act for more than one Member.
  If a Delegate cannot attend a Council meeting he may appoint a proxy-holder which must be a third party (i.e. not a Delegate or Member).
  At a Council meeting, Member Parties can only exercise a number of votes equal to their Delegates that are present or represented.

  Inter alia for the calculation of the quorum, a Member Party or Affiliated Organisation will be considered present at a Council's meeting as soon as one of its Delegates is present or represented. |
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6.6.

The Member Parties and the Affiliated Organisations are represented in the Council by their Delegates, appointed by them in accordance with the rules set out by the Council in the Internal Regulations.

Each Member Party and Affiliated Organisation has as many Delegates as it has voting rights. A Delegate cannot act for more than one Member.

If a Delegate cannot attend a Council meeting he may appoint a proxy-holder which must be a third party (i.e. not a Delegate or Member).

At a Council meeting, Member Parties can only exercise a number of votes equal to their Delegates that are present or represented.

Inter alia for the calculation of the quorum, a Member Party or Affiliated Organisation will be considered present at a Council's meeting as soon as one of its Delegates is present or represented.

| 6.7. | Notice, indicating the date, time, place and agenda of a Council's meeting shall be sent by email, by fax or by ordinary mail, to all Members, at their last address as it appears from the register of Members, at least 28 (twenty-eight) days before the scheduled date of the Council's meeting. For Members represented in the Council by Delegates, the notice shall be sent to their Delegates at the address communicated to the ACRE in accordance with the Internal Regulations. |
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6.7.

Notice, indicating the date, time, place and agenda of a Council's meeting shall be sent by email, by fax or by ordinary mail, to all Members, at their last address as it appears from the register of Members, at least 28 (twenty-eight) days before the scheduled date of the Council's meeting. For Members represented in the Council by Delegates, the notice shall be sent to their Delegates at the address communicated to the ACRE in accordance with the Internal Regulations.

| 6.8. | Except in the cases where the Bylaws or the Law require a greater quorum, the Council shall be validly constituted when not less than one third (1/3) of the Members is present or represented.
  If, however, such a quorum is not reached at a given meeting of the Council, the Board may convene a second meeting with the same agenda and should do so within 15 calendar days after the first. The meeting will take place within a period of 3 (three) to 6 (six) weeks after the date of the first meeting. This meeting will be validly composed regardless of the number of Members present or represented.
  All resolutions shall be adopted by a simple majority of the votes cast, except in the cases where the Bylaws or the Law provide otherwise. Abstentions or when the vote is in writing, blank or irregular votes, are not taken into account in the vote count. In the event of a tie, the Chairman of the Council (appointed in accordance to article 6.12 of the Bylaws) shall have the casting vote. If the Chairman of the Council can be considered to have a conflict of interest, this task falls to the Secretary-General, and then to the elder of the Vice-Presidents.
  Items and proposals which have not been included in the agenda, may be considered by the Council upon approval by a majority vote of the Members which are present or represented. |
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6.8.

Except in the cases where the Bylaws or the Law require a greater quorum, the Council shall be validly constituted when not less than one third (1/3) of the Members is present or represented.

If, however, such a quorum is not reached at a given meeting of the Council, the Board may convene a second meeting with the same agenda and should do so within 15 calendar days after the first. The meeting will take place within a period of 3 (three) to 6 (six) weeks after the date of the first meeting. This meeting will be validly composed regardless of the number of Members present or represented.

All resolutions shall be adopted by a simple majority of the votes cast, except in the cases where the Bylaws or the Law provide otherwise. Abstentions or when the vote is in writing, blank or irregular votes, are not taken into account in the vote count. In the event of a tie, the Chairman of the Council (appointed in accordance to article 6.12 of the Bylaws) shall have the casting vote. If the Chairman of the Council can be considered to have a conflict of interest, this task falls to the Secretary-General, and then to the elder of the Vice-Presidents.

Items and proposals which have not been included in the agenda, may be considered by the Council upon approval by a majority vote of the Members which are present or represented.

| 6.9. | The meeting of the Council can be held by means of a teleconference, videoconference or circular letter. Decisions taken during such meetings are deemed to be taken at the registered office of the ACRE and come into force on the date of the teleconference or videoconference or the date set in the circular letter. |
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6.9.

The meeting of the Council can be held by means of a teleconference, videoconference or circular letter. Decisions taken during such meetings are deemed to be taken at the registered office of the ACRE and come into force on the date of the teleconference or videoconference or the date set in the circular letter.

| 6.10. | The resolutions of the Council shall be recorded in approved minutes and kept in a special ‘minutes book’ at the ACRE registered office and are available to all Members. |
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6.10.

The resolutions of the Council shall be recorded in approved minutes and kept in a special ‘minutes book’ at the ACRE registered office and are available to all Members.

| 6.11. | Resolutions of the Council are binding on all Members, including those absent or dissenting. |
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6.11.

Resolutions of the Council are binding on all Members, including those absent or dissenting.

| 6.12. | The Council shall be chaired by the President of the Board. He shall have all the usual powers and duties of a chairman of the Council. In his absence, the Council shall be presided by the Secretary-General, and in his absence by the longest serving Vice-President and in the case of a tie by the elder of the Vice-Presidents. |
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6.12.

The Council shall be chaired by the President of the Board. He shall have all the usual powers and duties of a chairman of the Council. In his absence, the Council shall be presided by the Secretary-General, and in his absence by the longest serving Vice-President and in the case of a tie by the elder of the Vice-Presidents.

| 6.13. | Additional rules relating to the practical organisation and conduct of the meetings of the Council may be laid down by the Council in the Internal Regulations. |
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6.13.

Additional rules relating to the practical organisation and conduct of the meetings of the Council may be laid down by the Council in the Internal Regulations.

Article 7

The Conference

| 7.1. | The Conference sets the general aims and objectives of the ACRE for the next period of two-and-a-half years and discusses the work and aims achieved of the last two-and-a-half years. The Conference has an advisory role. |
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7.1.

The Conference sets the general aims and objectives of the ACRE for the next period of two-and-a-half years and discusses the work and aims achieved of the last two-and-a-half years. The Conference has an advisory role.

| 7.2. | The length of mandate for one conference is two-and-a-half years. |
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7.2.

The length of mandate for one conference is two-and-a-half years.

| 7.3. | The composition of delegations for Conference meetings is based on the principle of a minimum of three delegates per Member Party and one vote each for the other Members. The allocation of votes for Members is based on their size and other criteria and is set by the Council in the Internal Regulations. |
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7.3.

The composition of delegations for Conference meetings is based on the principle of a minimum of three delegates per Member Party and one vote each for the other Members. The allocation of votes for Members is based on their size and other criteria and is set by the Council in the Internal Regulations.

| 7.4. | Additional rules relating to the agenda, timetable and conduct of the meetings of the Conference are determined by the Council in the Internal Regulations. |
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7.4.

Additional rules relating to the agenda, timetable and conduct of the meetings of the Conference are determined by the Council in the Internal Regulations.

Article 8

The Board of Directors

| 8.1. | The Party is managed by a Board of Directors (the ‘Board’), composed of a minimum number of 4 and a maximum number of 8 members (the ‘Directors’), i.e. the President, between two and six Vice-Presidents and/or the Secretary-General. The Council appoints the Directors and elects the President, Vice-Presidents and Secretary-General amongst them. When there are three Members, the Board will be composed of two Directors. In any event, the number of Directors must always be less than the number of Members. |
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8.1.

The Party is managed by a Board of Directors (the ‘Board’), composed of a minimum number of 4 and a maximum number of 8 members (the ‘Directors’), i.e. the President, between two and six Vice-Presidents and/or the Secretary-General. The Council appoints the Directors and elects the President, Vice-Presidents and Secretary-General amongst them. When there are three Members, the Board will be composed of two Directors. In any event, the number of Directors must always be less than the number of Members.

| 8.2. | The Directors are appointed for a maximum period of two-and-a half year. The term of office will take effect immediately after their appointment by the Council, unless otherwise stipulated by the Council. When the mandates come to the end of their term and are not renewed, the Directors continue to perform their mandate until their successors are appointed. They can be re-elected. The mandate of the Directors is not remunerated. |
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8.2.

The Directors are appointed for a maximum period of two-and-a half year. The term of office will take effect immediately after their appointment by the Council, unless otherwise stipulated by the Council. When the mandates come to the end of their term and are not renewed, the Directors continue to perform their mandate until their successors are appointed. They can be re-elected. The mandate of the Directors is not remunerated.

| 8.3. | The mandate of Director can be terminated at any time by the Council without motivation of this decision. Each director who desires to resign must inform the Board thereof in writing. The next Council's meeting will decide on replacement of the Director and until that date the other Directors will fulfil the duties of the resigning director. |
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8.3.

The mandate of Director can be terminated at any time by the Council without motivation of this decision. Each director who desires to resign must inform the Board thereof in writing. The next Council's meeting will decide on replacement of the Director and until that date the other Directors will fulfil the duties of the resigning director.

| 8.4. | The Board has the power to perform all lawful acts of management and administration useful or necessary for the realization of ACRE's purpose and objectives, with the exception of those specifically reserved for the Council. As such, the Board is, inter alia, responsible for the day-to-day management of the ACRE, its finances and the execution of the decisions of the Council.
  The Board may, without being limitative and without prejudice to all the other powers resulting from the Law or the Bylaws, perform and conclude all acts and contracts, make agreements, reach settlements, acquire, change or sell movable or immovable goods or mortgage immovable goods or rights, conclude loan agreements, accept all legacies, gifts, subsidies and transfers.
  The Board shall, inter alia, have the power to enter into agreements with employees, agents and consultants, fix their compensation and prescribe their duties, suspend and/or terminate such agreements.
  The Board may, under the conditions set by the Council in the Internal Regulations, designate Parties, movements and organisations from countries outside of Europe as Regional Partners and submit them for acknowledgement to the Council. The Board may revoke and the Regional Partner may renounce such designation at any time.
  The Board is entrusted with the task to gather support, a.o., within the European Parliament, for the ACRE and its purpose and objectives (including the Reykjavik Declaration and any subsequent document approved by the Council). In this respect, the Board may decide to establish and keep lists of signatories, comprising individuals deemed politically influential and who publicly support the principles of the Reykjavik Declaration (or any subsequent document approved by the ACRE) and undersign such lists, to be used for whatever purposes agreed upon with the signatories. |
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8.4.

The Board has the power to perform all lawful acts of management and administration useful or necessary for the realization of ACRE's purpose and objectives, with the exception of those specifically reserved for the Council. As such, the Board is, inter alia, responsible for the day-to-day management of the ACRE, its finances and the execution of the decisions of the Council.

The Board may, without being limitative and without prejudice to all the other powers resulting from the Law or the Bylaws, perform and conclude all acts and contracts, make agreements, reach settlements, acquire, change or sell movable or immovable goods or mortgage immovable goods or rights, conclude loan agreements, accept all legacies, gifts, subsidies and transfers.

The Board shall, inter alia, have the power to enter into agreements with employees, agents and consultants, fix their compensation and prescribe their duties, suspend and/or terminate such agreements.

The Board may, under the conditions set by the Council in the Internal Regulations, designate Parties, movements and organisations from countries outside of Europe as Regional Partners and submit them for acknowledgement to the Council. The Board may revoke and the Regional Partner may renounce such designation at any time.

The Board is entrusted with the task to gather support, a.o., within the European Parliament, for the ACRE and its purpose and objectives (including the Reykjavik Declaration and any subsequent document approved by the Council). In this respect, the Board may decide to establish and keep lists of signatories, comprising individuals deemed politically influential and who publicly support the principles of the Reykjavik Declaration (or any subsequent document approved by the ACRE) and undersign such lists, to be used for whatever purposes agreed upon with the signatories.

| 8.5. | Meetings of the Board are called and chaired by the President or any director designated by the President. Special meetings of the Board shall be held at the request of the Secretary-General or of not less than one-third of the Directors. |
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8.5.

Meetings of the Board are called and chaired by the President or any director designated by the President. Special meetings of the Board shall be held at the request of the Secretary-General or of not less than one-third of the Directors.

| 8.6. | Except in case of emergencies, Board of Directors' Meetings shall be called by a first notice précising the date and the general location or means of the meeting and sent at the least 28 days prior to such meeting. At the least 2 business days prior to the date of such meeting, a second notice will be sent including the agenda and all proposals for motions, papers for consideration and any other business for the Board's consideration. Notices shall be sent by fax, by mail or by email. Meetings may be held without notice if all Directors are present or represented or if those not present waive notice of the meeting before the meeting. |
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8.6.

Except in case of emergencies, Board of Directors' Meetings shall be called by a first notice précising the date and the general location or means of the meeting and sent at the least 28 days prior to such meeting. At the least 2 business days prior to the date of such meeting, a second notice will be sent including the agenda and all proposals for motions, papers for consideration and any other business for the Board's consideration. Notices shall be sent by fax, by mail or by email. Meetings may be held without notice if all Directors are present or represented or if those not present waive notice of the meeting before the meeting.

| 8.7. | Each Director may designate another Director who shall be given written proxy for the meeting of the Board and who shall have full authority to represent, vote and act for such Director in all matters on the agenda, provided that each Director may represent not more than one other Director. |
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8.7.

Each Director may designate another Director who shall be given written proxy for the meeting of the Board and who shall have full authority to represent, vote and act for such Director in all matters on the agenda, provided that each Director may represent not more than one other Director.

| 8.8. | The Board can deliberate validly only if at least half of the Directors are present or represented. If, however, such a quorum is not reached at a given meeting of the Board, a second meeting may be convened no earlier than eight calendar days after the first hearing (except in case of emergency in which case this term does not apply), which meeting shall be validly composed regardless of the number of Directors present or represented. |
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8.8.

The Board can deliberate validly only if at least half of the Directors are present or represented. If, however, such a quorum is not reached at a given meeting of the Board, a second meeting may be convened no earlier than eight calendar days after the first hearing (except in case of emergency in which case this term does not apply), which meeting shall be validly composed regardless of the number of Directors present or represented.

| 8.9. | The resolutions of the Board shall be adopted by a majority vote of the Directors present or represented. In case of a tie, the vote of the President shall be the deciding vote. |
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8.9.

The resolutions of the Board shall be adopted by a majority vote of the Directors present or represented. In case of a tie, the vote of the President shall be the deciding vote.

| 8.10. | The meeting of the Board may be held by conference call, videoconference or, after deliberation, by circular letter. |
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8.10.

The meeting of the Board may be held by conference call, videoconference or, after deliberation, by circular letter.

| 8.11. | The resolutions of the Board shall be recorded in approved minutes and kept in a special minute book. Copies of all minutes shall be provided to each Director. |
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8.11.

The resolutions of the Board shall be recorded in approved minutes and kept in a special minute book. Copies of all minutes shall be provided to each Director.

| 8.12. | The Board can delegate specific decision powers and/or trust specific mandates to a proxy or a specific (sub) committee. |
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8.12.

The Board can delegate specific decision powers and/or trust specific mandates to a proxy or a specific (sub) committee.

| 8.13. | Additional rules relating to the agenda, timetable and conduct of the meetings of the Board may be laid down by the Council in the Internal Regulations. |
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8.13.

Additional rules relating to the agenda, timetable and conduct of the meetings of the Board may be laid down by the Council in the Internal Regulations.

| 8.14. | The Board may delegate the daily management to the Secretary-General. The Secretary-General may delegate well defined and specific parts of his/her powers for particular or specific purposes to a third party. |
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8.14.

The Board may delegate the daily management to the Secretary-General. The Secretary-General may delegate well defined and specific parts of his/her powers for particular or specific purposes to a third party.

Article 9

Financial administration

| 9.1. | The ACRE will keep its accounts in accordance with the Regulation and, complementarily, the Law as well as the applicable regulations in execution thereof. |
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9.1.

The ACRE will keep its accounts in accordance with the Regulation and, complementarily, the Law as well as the applicable regulations in execution thereof.

| 9.2. | The financial year shall begin on January 1 and end on December 31 of each year. |
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9.2.

The financial year shall begin on January 1 and end on December 31 of each year.

| 9.3. | The Board must submit the accounts for the past financial year as well as the budget for the next financial year to the Council for approval. |
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9.3.

The Board must submit the accounts for the past financial year as well as the budget for the next financial year to the Council for approval.

| 9.4. | The accounts of the ACRE may be audited and certified at the end of each financial year by a firm of certified public accountants appointed by the Council. |
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9.4.

The accounts of the ACRE may be audited and certified at the end of each financial year by a firm of certified public accountants appointed by the Council.

| 9.5. | The Board can appoint a Treasurer and a Compliance Officer to assist with financial matters should it consider it necessary. If appropriate, the two positions can be filled by the same individual. |
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9.5.

The Board can appoint a Treasurer and a Compliance Officer to assist with financial matters should it consider it necessary. If appropriate, the two positions can be filled by the same individual.

| 9.6. | The mandate of the Treasurer and of the Compliance Officer can be revoked at any time by the Board. |
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9.6.

The mandate of the Treasurer and of the Compliance Officer can be revoked at any time by the Board.

Article 10

Legal liability and representation

| 10.1. | The Members as well as the Directors are not liable for the obligations of the ACRE. The liability of the Directors is limited to a proper performance of their mandate. |
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10.1.

The Members as well as the Directors are not liable for the obligations of the ACRE. The liability of the Directors is limited to a proper performance of their mandate.

| 10.2. | The ACRE may be validly represented with respect to all acts, including court proceedings, by either the President acting alone or the Vice-Presidents acting jointly, without being obliged to offer proof to third parties of a prior decision of the Board. The President may delegate his representation power to the Secretary-General for particular acts and purposes. The Secretary-General will act within the limits of his power-of-attorney. |
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10.2.

The ACRE may be validly represented with respect to all acts, including court proceedings, by either the President acting alone or the Vice-Presidents acting jointly, without being obliged to offer proof to third parties of a prior decision of the Board. The President may delegate his representation power to the Secretary-General for particular acts and purposes. The Secretary-General will act within the limits of his power-of-attorney.

| 10.3. | The Secretary-General may represent the ACRE with respect to acts, including court proceedings, within the limits of the daily management and shall not be obliged to offer proof to third parties of a prior decision of the Board. |
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10.3.

The Secretary-General may represent the ACRE with respect to acts, including court proceedings, within the limits of the daily management and shall not be obliged to offer proof to third parties of a prior decision of the Board.

| 10.4. | The ACRE is also validly represented by an attorney-in-fact, within the limits of his power-of-attorney. |
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10.4.

The ACRE is also validly represented by an attorney-in-fact, within the limits of his power-of-attorney.

Article 11

Changes to the Bylaws and liquidation of the ACRE

| 11.1. | Every proposal to amend the Bylaws, to proceed with a voluntary dissolution as European political party and/or to dissolve the ACRE must emanate from the Board or by Members representing one third of the votes in the Council. The proposed amendments to the Bylaws of the ACRE must be mentioned in the notice calling the meeting of the Council. The resolutions in relation to the amendments to the Bylaws, the voluntary dissolution as European political party and/or the decision to dissolve the ACRE shall be made with a majority of 2/3 of the votes of the Members present or represented. However, when the amendment concerns the purpose(s) of the ACRE, a decision of amendment can only be taken with a majority of 4/5 of the votes of the Members present or represented. Abstentions or, when the vote is in writing, blank or irregular votes will count as negative votes. |
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11.1.

Every proposal to amend the Bylaws, to proceed with a voluntary dissolution as European political party and/or to dissolve the ACRE must emanate from the Board or by Members representing one third of the votes in the Council. The proposed amendments to the Bylaws of the ACRE must be mentioned in the notice calling the meeting of the Council. The resolutions in relation to the amendments to the Bylaws, the voluntary dissolution as European political party and/or the decision to dissolve the ACRE shall be made with a majority of 2/3 of the votes of the Members present or represented. However, when the amendment concerns the purpose(s) of the ACRE, a decision of amendment can only be taken with a majority of 4/5 of the votes of the Members present or represented. Abstentions or, when the vote is in writing, blank or irregular votes will count as negative votes.

| 11.2. | An attendance quorum of at least 2/3 of the Members is required for decisions regarding amendments to the Bylaws or the voluntary dissolution as European political party and/or the liquidation of the ACRE. Where this quorum is not reached, a new meeting of the Council shall be called no earlier than 15 calendar days after the first meeting. The second meeting of the Council shall be entitled to take valid decisions irrespective of the number of Members present or represented. |
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11.2.

An attendance quorum of at least 2/3 of the Members is required for decisions regarding amendments to the Bylaws or the voluntary dissolution as European political party and/or the liquidation of the ACRE. Where this quorum is not reached, a new meeting of the Council shall be called no earlier than 15 calendar days after the first meeting. The second meeting of the Council shall be entitled to take valid decisions irrespective of the number of Members present or represented.

| 11.3. | All decisions regarding the amendment of the Statutes, the voluntary dissolution as European political party, the liquidation conditions, the appointment and resignation of liquidator(s), the closing of the liquidation and the disposition of the assets will be filed with the commercial court and will be published in the Annexes of the Belgian Official Journal, in accordance with the Law and the Regulation. |
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11.3.

All decisions regarding the amendment of the Statutes, the voluntary dissolution as European political party, the liquidation conditions, the appointment and resignation of liquidator(s), the closing of the liquidation and the disposition of the assets will be filed with the commercial court and will be published in the Annexes of the Belgian Official Journal, in accordance with the Law and the Regulation.

| 11.4. | In the event that the ACRE is dissolved, the Council shall decide by a simple majority of the votes cast on (i) the appointment, powers and remuneration of the liquidators, (ii) the methods and procedures for the liquidation of the ACRE and (iii) the destination to be given to the net assets of the ACRE. |
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11.4.

In the event that the ACRE is dissolved, the Council shall decide by a simple majority of the votes cast on (i) the appointment, powers and remuneration of the liquidators, (ii) the methods and procedures for the liquidation of the ACRE and (iii) the destination to be given to the net assets of the ACRE.

| 11.5. | Without prejudice to article 11.6 of the Bylaws, in the event of the final liquidation of the ACRE, after settlement of contractual obligations to staff and other obligations, the remaining net assets will be allocated to an organization with a similar non-profit purpose. |
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11.5.

Without prejudice to article 11.6 of the Bylaws, in the event of the final liquidation of the ACRE, after settlement of contractual obligations to staff and other obligations, the remaining net assets will be allocated to an organization with a similar non-profit purpose.

Article 12

Additional provisions

| 12.1. | The Council shall adopt and may amend the Internal Regulations of the ACRE. The Internal Regulations regulate the functioning of the ACRE and of its bodies in general and may not conflict with the Bylaws. The Bylaws supersede the Internal Regulations. |
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12.1.

The Council shall adopt and may amend the Internal Regulations of the ACRE. The Internal Regulations regulate the functioning of the ACRE and of its bodies in general and may not conflict with the Bylaws. The Bylaws supersede the Internal Regulations.

| 12.2. | ACRE is governed by the Regulation. For the matters not governed by the Regulation or where a matter is only partially addressed, for the aspects not covered by the Regulation, ACRE shall be governed by the applicable provisions of Belgian law. For matters not governed by the Regulation or by the provisions of Belgian law, or where a matter is only partially addressed, for the aspects not covered by the Regulation and the Belgian law, ACRE is governed by the provisions of its Bylaws and, by default, by its Internal Regulations. |
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12.2.

ACRE is governed by the Regulation. For the matters not governed by the Regulation or where a matter is only partially addressed, for the aspects not covered by the Regulation, ACRE shall be governed by the applicable provisions of Belgian law. For matters not governed by the Regulation or by the provisions of Belgian law, or where a matter is only partially addressed, for the aspects not covered by the Regulation and the Belgian law, ACRE is governed by the provisions of its Bylaws and, by default, by its Internal Regulations.

| 12.3. | ACRE strictly complies with any transparency requirements imposed by the Regulation and the Belgian law, as well as any other statutory applicable provision, in particular as regards the bookkeeping, accounts and donations, privacy and the protection of personal data. |
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12.3.

ACRE strictly complies with any transparency requirements imposed by the Regulation and the Belgian law, as well as any other statutory applicable provision, in particular as regards the bookkeeping, accounts and donations, privacy and the protection of personal data.

| 12.4. | Any candidate for a governing body of ACRE will be selected on the bases of objective selection criteria including, at least, his/her relevant experience and his/her availability as well as, if necessary, any other criteria specified in the Internal Regulations. A candidate must also adhere to the political program set out in article 3.2 of the Bylaws. |
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12.4.

Any candidate for a governing body of ACRE will be selected on the bases of objective selection criteria including, at least, his/her relevant experience and his/her availability as well as, if necessary, any other criteria specified in the Internal Regulations. A candidate must also adhere to the political program set out in article 3.2 of the Bylaws.

Appendices:

| 1. | The Declaration of Reykjavik; |
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The Declaration of Reykjavik;

| 2. | The list of Members Parties; |
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The list of Members Parties;

ANNEX ONE

Reykjavik Declaration, signed May 2013

The Alliance of Conservatives and Reformists in Europe (ACRE) brings together parties committed to individual liberty, national sovereignty, parliamentary democracy, the rule of law, private property, low taxes, sound money, free trade, open competition, and the devolution of power.

| 1. | ACRE believes in a Europe of independent nations, working together for mutual gain while each retaining its identity and integrity. |
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1.

ACRE believes in a Europe of independent nations, working together for mutual gain while each retaining its identity and integrity.

| 2. | ACRE is committed to the equality of all European democracies, whatever their size, and regardless of which international associations they join. |
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2.

ACRE is committed to the equality of all European democracies, whatever their size, and regardless of which international associations they join.

| 3. | ACRE favours the exercise of power at the lowest practicable level – by the individual where possible, by local or national authorities in preference to supranational bodies. |
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3.

ACRE favours the exercise of power at the lowest practicable level – by the individual where possible, by local or national authorities in preference to supranational bodies.

| 4. | ACRE understands that open societies rest upon the dignity and autonomy of the individual, who should be as free as possible from state coercion. The liberty of the individual includes freedom of religion and worship, freedom of speech and expression, freedom of movement and association, freedom of contract and employment, and freedom from oppressive, arbitrary or punitive taxation. |
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4.

ACRE understands that open societies rest upon the dignity and autonomy of the individual, who should be as free as possible from state coercion. The liberty of the individual includes freedom of religion and worship, freedom of speech and expression, freedom of movement and association, freedom of contract and employment, and freedom from oppressive, arbitrary or punitive taxation.

| 5. | ACRE recognises the equality of all citizens before the law, regardless of ethnicity, sex or social class. It rejects all forms of extremism, authoritarianism and racism. |
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5.

ACRE recognises the equality of all citizens before the law, regardless of ethnicity, sex or social class. It rejects all forms of extremism, authoritarianism and racism.

| 6. | ACRE cherishes the important role of civil associations, families and other bodies that fill the space between the individual and the government. |
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6.

ACRE cherishes the important role of civil associations, families and other bodies that fill the space between the individual and the government.

| 7. | ACRE acknowledges the unique democratic legitimacy of the nation-state. |
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7.

ACRE acknowledges the unique democratic legitimacy of the nation-state.

| 8. | ACRE is committed to the spread of free commerce and open competition, in Europe and globally. |
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8.

ACRE is committed to the spread of free commerce and open competition, in Europe and globally.

| 9. | ACRE supports the principles of the Prague Declaration of March 2009 and the work of the European Conservatives and Reformists in the European Parliament and allied groups on the other European assemblies. |
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9.

ACRE supports the principles of the Prague Declaration of March 2009 and the work of the European Conservatives and Reformists in the European Parliament and allied groups on the other European assemblies.

ANNEX TWO

A.   
  List of all Member Parties

| — | Conservative Party (UK) |
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Conservative Party (UK)

| — | Ulster Unionist Party (UK) |
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Ulster Unionist Party (UK)

| — | Občanská demokratická strana (Czech Republic) |
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Občanská demokratická strana (Czech Republic)

| — | Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn (Iceland) |
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Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn (Iceland)

| — | Tēvzemei un Brīvībai/LNNK (Latvia) |
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Tēvzemei un Brīvībai/LNNK (Latvia)

| — | Hrvatska Konzervativna Stranka, HKS (Croatia) |
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Hrvatska Konzervativna Stranka, HKS (Croatia)

| — | Akcja Wyborcza Polaków na Litwie (Lithuania) |
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Akcja Wyborcza Polaków na Litwie (Lithuania)

| — | NOVA (Slovakia) |
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NOVA (Slovakia)

| — | Popular Front Party for the Whole of Azerbaijan, PFPWA (Azerbaijan) |
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Popular Front Party for the Whole of Azerbaijan, PFPWA (Azerbaijan)

| — | Pokret za Promjene, PzP (Montenegro) |
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Pokret za Promjene, PzP (Montenegro)

| — | M10 (Romania) |
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M10 (Romania)

| — | Alternativ Demokratesch Reformpartei (Luxembourg) |
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Alternativ Demokratesch Reformpartei (Luxembourg)

| — | Prawo i Sprawiedliwość (Poland) |
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Prawo i Sprawiedliwość (Poland)

| — | Občianska konzervatívna strana (Slovakia) |
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Občianska konzervatívna strana (Slovakia)

| — | Sloboda a Solidarita (Slovakia) |
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Sloboda a Solidarita (Slovakia)

| — | Georgian Conservative Party (Georgia) |
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Georgian Conservative Party (Georgia)

| — | Direzione Italia (Italy) |
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Direzione Italia (Italy)

| — | Hin føroyski fólkaflokkurin – radikalt sjálvstýri) (Faroe Islands) |
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Hin føroyski fólkaflokkurin – radikalt sjálvstýri) (Faroe Islands)

| — | Partidul Noua Republică (Romania) |
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Partidul Noua Republică (Romania)

| — | Finns Party (Finland) |
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Finns Party (Finland)

| — | Prosperous Armenia Party (Armenia) |
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Prosperous Armenia Party (Armenia)

| — | AK Party (Turkey) |
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AK Party (Turkey)

| — | BPF Party (Belarus) |
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BPF Party (Belarus)

| — | UBP Party (Northern Cyprus) |
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UBP Party (Northern Cyprus)

| — | Republican Party (Albania) |
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Republican Party (Albania)

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V Oznámení

SPRÁVNÍ ŘÍZENÍ

Evropská komise

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Výzva k podávání žádostí na rok 2018

Třetí program činnosti Unie v oblasti zdraví (2014–2020)

(Text s významem pro EHP)

(2018/C 27/07)

Dnes byla v rámci třetího programu činnosti Unie v oblasti zdraví (2014–2020) (1) zveřejněna výzva k podávání žádostí „Zdraví – 2018“.

Výzvu k podávání žádostí tvoří:

| — | výzva k předkládání návrhů za účelem udělení finančního příspěvku na jednotlivé akce ve formě grantů na projekty, |
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výzva k předkládání návrhů za účelem udělení finančního příspěvku na jednotlivé akce ve formě grantů na projekty,

Lhůta pro on-line předkládání návrhů je 26. dubna 2018.

Veškeré informace, včetně rozhodnutí Komise ze dne 13. prosince 2017 o přijetí pracovního programu na rok 2018 k provádění třetího programu činnosti Unie v oblasti zdraví (2014–2020) a o kritériích pro výběr a udělení a dalších kritériích týkajících se finančních příspěvků na akce tohoto programu, jsou k dispozici na webových stránkách Výkonné agentury pro spotřebitele, zdraví, zemědělství a potraviny (Chafea) na adrese

http://ec.europa.eu/chafea/

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(1)  Nařízení Evropského parlamentu a Rady (EU) č. 282/2014 ze dne 11. března 2014, kterým se zavádí třetí program činnosti Unie v oblasti zdraví (2014–2020) (Úř. věst. L 86, 21.3.2014, s. 1).

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SOUDNÍ ŘÍZENÍ

Soudní dvůr ESVO

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USNESENÍ SOUDNÍHO DVORA

ze dne 11. října 2017

ve věci E-14/11 NÁKLADY

Schenker North AB, Schenker Privpak AB a Schenker Privpak AS v. Kontrolní úřad ESVO

(Určení výše nákladů řízení – nahraditelné náklady – úroky z prodlení)

(2018/C 27/08)

Ve věci E-14/11 NÁKLADY, Schenker North AB, Schenker Privpak AB a Schenker Privpak AS v. Kontrolní úřad ESVO — ŽÁDOST o určení výše nákladů řízení, které byly přiznány Soudním dvorem v rozsudku ze dne 21. prosince 2012 ve věci E-14/11, Schenker North a další v. Kontrolní úřad ESVO, Sb. rozh. ESVO 2012, s. 1178, Soudní dvůr ve složení Carl Baudenbacher, předseda a soudce zpravodaj, Per Christiansen a Ása Ólafsdóttir (ad hoc), soudci, vydal dne 11. října 2017 usnesení, jehož výrok zní:

| 1. | Celkové zbývající náklady, které má Kontrolní úřad ESVO uhradit žalobcům, se stanoví na 95 944 EUR. |
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Celkové zbývající náklady, které má Kontrolní úřad ESVO uhradit žalobcům, se stanoví na 95 944 EUR.

| 2. | Od data oznámení tohoto usnesení až do dne splacení uvedené částky budou počítány úroky z prodlení; příslušná úroková sazba se vypočte na základě úrokové sazby uplatňované Evropskou centrální bankou na její hlavní refinanční operace a platné v první kalendářní den měsíce splatnosti, se zvýšením o tři a půl procentního bodu. |
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Od data oznámení tohoto usnesení až do dne splacení uvedené částky budou počítány úroky z prodlení; příslušná úroková sazba se vypočte na základě úrokové sazby uplatňované Evropskou centrální bankou na její hlavní refinanční operace a platné v první kalendářní den měsíce splatnosti, se zvýšením o tři a půl procentního bodu.

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USNESENÍ SOUDNÍHO DVORA

ze dne 11. října 2017

ve věci E-7/12 NÁKLADY

Schenker North AB, Schenker Privpak AB a Schenker Privpak AS v. Kontrolní úřad ESVO

(Určení výše nákladů řízení – nahraditelné náklady – úroky z prodlení)

(2018/C 27/09)

Ve věci E-7/12 NÁKLADY, Schenker North AB, Schenker Privpak AB a Schenker Privpak AS v. Kontrolní úřad ESVO — ŽÁDOST o určení výše nákladů řízení, které byly přiznány Soudním dvorem v rozsudku ze dne 9. července 2013 ve věci E-7/12, Schenker North a další v. Kontrolní úřad ESVO, Sb. rozh. ESVO 2013, s. 356, Soudní dvůr ve složení Carl Baudenbacher, předseda a soudce zpravodaj, Per Christiansen a Ása Ólafsdóttir (ad hoc), soudci, vydal dne 11. října 2017 usnesení, jehož výrok zní:

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Celkové zbývající náklady, které má Kontrolní úřad ESVO uhradit žalobcům, se stanoví na 63 095 EUR.

| 2. | Od data oznámení tohoto usnesení až do dne splacení uvedené částky budou počítány úroky z prodlení; příslušná úroková sazba se vypočte na základě úrokové sazby uplatňované Evropskou centrální bankou na její hlavní refinanční operace a platné v první kalendářní den měsíce splatnosti, se zvýšením o tři a půl procentního bodu. |
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Od data oznámení tohoto usnesení až do dne splacení uvedené částky budou počítány úroky z prodlení; příslušná úroková sazba se vypočte na základě úrokové sazby uplatňované Evropskou centrální bankou na její hlavní refinanční operace a platné v první kalendářní den měsíce splatnosti, se zvýšením o tři a půl procentního bodu.

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Žádost o poradní stanovisko Soudního dvora ESVO předložená soudem Oslo tingrett dne 25. září 2017 ve věci Henrik Kristoffersen v. Norská lyžařská federace

(Věc E-8/17)

(2018/C 27/10)

Dopisem ze dne 25. září 2017, který byl na podatelnu Soudního dvora ESVO doručen dne 25. září 2017, požádal okresní soud v Oslu (Oslo tingrett) Soudní dvůr ESVO ve věci Henrik Kristoffersen v. Norská lyžařská federace o poradní stanovisko k následujícím otázkám:

| 1. | Na která právní kritéria je třeba klást zvláštní důraz při posuzování toho, zda má být systém určité vnitrostátní sportovní federace, pokud jde o předchozí kontroly a odsouhlasení individuálních sponzorských smluv tohoto typu – před převodem práv k předmětnému označování z federace – považován za omezení volného pohybu služeb daného sportovce podle článku 36 Dohody o EHP nebo směrnice 2006/123/ES (směrnice o službách)?






  a) | Do jaké míry je použitelné kritérium omezení dříve popsané Soudním dvorem Evropské unie u regulačního rámce v oblasti sportu (mimo jiné ve věci C-51/96)? Vyplývají z článku 16 nebo jiných ustanovení směrnice o službách změny, pokud jde o kritérium omezení? |
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Na která právní kritéria je třeba klást zvláštní důraz při posuzování toho, zda má být systém určité vnitrostátní sportovní federace, pokud jde o předchozí kontroly a odsouhlasení individuálních sponzorských smluv tohoto typu – před převodem práv k předmětnému označování z federace – považován za omezení volného pohybu služeb daného sportovce podle článku 36 Dohody o EHP nebo směrnice 2006/123/ES (směrnice o službách)?

a)

Do jaké míry je použitelné kritérium omezení dříve popsané Soudním dvorem Evropské unie u regulačního rámce v oblasti sportu (mimo jiné ve věci C-51/96)? Vyplývají z článku 16 nebo jiných ustanovení směrnice o službách změny, pokud jde o kritérium omezení?

| 2. | Na která právní kritéria je třeba klást zvláštní důraz při posuzování toho, zda má být v případě předmětného označování konkrétní zamítnutí individuálních sponzorských smluv profesionálních sportovců národního týmu ze strany vnitrostátní sportovní federace tak, aby práva k takovému označování i nadále náležela federaci, považováno za omezení volného pohybu služeb daného sportovce podle článku 36 Dohody o EHP nebo směrnice 2006/123/ES (směrnice o službách)?






  a) | Jaký vliv bude mít na posouzení skutečnost, že vnitrostátní sportovní federace již uzavřela platnou smlouvu s hlavním sponzorem národního týmu týkající se vyobrazování loga předmětného označení na přilbách/pokrývkách hlavy? Má toto význam při posuzování, zda existuje omezení, nebo při posuzování, zda existují objektivní a dostatečné důvody k zamítnutí? |
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Na která právní kritéria je třeba klást zvláštní důraz při posuzování toho, zda má být v případě předmětného označování konkrétní zamítnutí individuálních sponzorských smluv profesionálních sportovců národního týmu ze strany vnitrostátní sportovní federace tak, aby práva k takovému označování i nadále náležela federaci, považováno za omezení volného pohybu služeb daného sportovce podle článku 36 Dohody o EHP nebo směrnice 2006/123/ES (směrnice o službách)?

a)

Jaký vliv bude mít na posouzení skutečnost, že vnitrostátní sportovní federace již uzavřela platnou smlouvu s hlavním sponzorem národního týmu týkající se vyobrazování loga předmětného označení na přilbách/pokrývkách hlavy? Má toto význam při posuzování, zda existuje omezení, nebo při posuzování, zda existují objektivní a dostatečné důvody k zamítnutí?

Pokud by se mělo za to, že omezení existuje:

| 3. | Mohou společná nařízení (schvalovací režim) vnitrostátní sportovní federace pro případné využívání označení v individuální smlouvě ze strany sportovců představovat povolovací režim ve smyslu čl. 4 odst. 6 směrnice 2006/123/ES (směrnice o službách)?






  a) | Podléhá v takovém případě daný schvalovací režim regulovaný články 9 a 10 kapitoly III o svobodě usazování pro poskytovatele služeb v případě norského občana, který byl vybrán do národního týmu a zapojuje se do finanční činnosti v souvislosti se svou účastí v národním týmu, regulačnímu rámci vnitrostátní sportovní federace? Nebo je režim regulován článkem 16; alternativně, jaké je právní kritérium pro správné zařazení? |
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Mohou společná nařízení (schvalovací režim) vnitrostátní sportovní federace pro případné využívání označení v individuální smlouvě ze strany sportovců představovat povolovací režim ve smyslu čl. 4 odst. 6 směrnice 2006/123/ES (směrnice o službách)?

a)

Podléhá v takovém případě daný schvalovací režim regulovaný články 9 a 10 kapitoly III o svobodě usazování pro poskytovatele služeb v případě norského občana, který byl vybrán do národního týmu a zapojuje se do finanční činnosti v souvislosti se svou účastí v národním týmu, regulačnímu rámci vnitrostátní sportovní federace? Nebo je režim regulován článkem 16; alternativně, jaké je právní kritérium pro správné zařazení?

| 4. | Musí při posuzování legality daného režimu – buď podle článku 36 Dohody o EHP nebo článků 9, 10 či 16 směrnice o službách – vnitrostátní soud brát v úvahu ustanovení daných nařízení a dané zamítnutí odděleně, nebo musí rovněž zohlednit:






  — | důvody, které federaci vedou k tomu, aby si marketingová práva ponechala, včetně aspektů financování národních týmů, a k čemu jsou jinak dané příjmy využívány? |
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Musí při posuzování legality daného režimu – buď podle článku 36 Dohody o EHP nebo článků 9, 10 či 16 směrnice o službách – vnitrostátní soud brát v úvahu ustanovení daných nařízení a dané zamítnutí odděleně, nebo musí rovněž zohlednit:

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důvody, které federaci vedou k tomu, aby si marketingová práva ponechala, včetně aspektů financování národních týmů, a k čemu jsou jinak dané příjmy využívány?

| — | celkové možnosti sportovce zapojovat se do finanční činnosti, včetně práv uzavírat sponzorské smlouvy s výrobci zařízení a jakékoli další marketingové smlouvy? |
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celkové možnosti sportovce zapojovat se do finanční činnosti, včetně práv uzavírat sponzorské smlouvy s výrobci zařízení a jakékoli další marketingové smlouvy?

| — | zda se s ohledem na výše uvedené skutečnosti schvalovací režim nebo odmítnutí udělit souhlas zdají být řádně odůvodněné a přiměřené? |
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zda se s ohledem na výše uvedené skutečnosti schvalovací režim nebo odmítnutí udělit souhlas zdají být řádně odůvodněné a přiměřené?

| 5. | Jaký vliv má na posouzení legality fakt, že schvalování individuálních smluv, pokud jde o takové označování, podléhá volnému uvážení federace? |
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Jaký vliv má na posouzení legality fakt, že schvalování individuálních smluv, pokud jde o takové označování, podléhá volnému uvážení federace?

| 6. | Jaké procedurální požadavky (pokud vůbec nějaké) stanoví článek 13 směrnice 2006/123/ES nebo článek 36 Dohody o EHP pro řízení a rozhodování v rámci schvalovacího režimu vnitrostátní sportovní federace u individuálních marketingových smluv (sponzorských smluv) v případě obchodních označení a jaké důsledky má podle práva EHP nedodržení těchto případných procedurálních požadavků? |
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Jaké procedurální požadavky (pokud vůbec nějaké) stanoví článek 13 směrnice 2006/123/ES nebo článek 36 Dohody o EHP pro řízení a rozhodování v rámci schvalovacího režimu vnitrostátní sportovní federace u individuálních marketingových smluv (sponzorských smluv) v případě obchodních označení a jaké důsledky má podle práva EHP nedodržení těchto případných procedurálních požadavků?

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Evropská komise

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Předběžné oznámení o spojení podniků

(Věc M.8688 – Northrop Grumman/Orbital ATK)

Věc, která může být posouzena zjednodušeným postupem

(Text s významem pro EHP)

(2018/C 27/11)

| 1. | Komise dne 18. ledna 2018 obdržela oznámení o navrhovaném spojení podle článku 4 nařízení Rady (ES) č. 139/2004 (1).
  Toto oznámení se týká těchto podniků:






  — | Northrop Grumman Corporation („Northrop Grumman“, Spojené státy americké), |
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1.

Komise dne 18. ledna 2018 obdržela oznámení o navrhovaném spojení podle článku 4 nařízení Rady (ES) č. 139/2004 (1).

Toto oznámení se týká těchto podniků:

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Northrop Grumman Corporation („Northrop Grumman“, Spojené státy americké),

| — | Orbital ATK, Inc („Orbital ATK“, Spojené státy americké). |
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Orbital ATK, Inc („Orbital ATK“, Spojené státy americké).

Podnik Northrop Grumman získává ve smyslu čl. 3 odst. 1 písm. b) nařízení o spojování kontrolu nad celým podnikem Orbital ATK.

Spojení se uskutečňuje nákupem podílů.

| 2. | Předmětem podnikání příslušných podniků je:
  —   podniku Northrop Grumman: vývoj, výroba a prodej bezpečnostních systémů v celosvětovém měřítku, včetně autonomních systémů, kosmických systémů, velicích, řídicích a komunikačních systémů a počítačů, ISR (sledování a průzkum zpravodajských informací) a související služby a logistika,
  —   podniku Orbital ATK: vývoj, výroba a prodej leteckých a obranných systémů v celosvětovém měřítku, včetně nosných prostředků, pohonných systémů, družic a komponentů, taktických raket, elektroniky pro oblast obrany, přesných zbraní, zbraňových systémů a střeliva. |
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Předmětem podnikání příslušných podniků je:

—   podniku Northrop Grumman: vývoj, výroba a prodej bezpečnostních systémů v celosvětovém měřítku, včetně autonomních systémů, kosmických systémů, velicích, řídicích a komunikačních systémů a počítačů, ISR (sledování a průzkum zpravodajských informací) a související služby a logistika,

—   podniku Orbital ATK: vývoj, výroba a prodej leteckých a obranných systémů v celosvětovém měřítku, včetně nosných prostředků, pohonných systémů, družic a komponentů, taktických raket, elektroniky pro oblast obrany, přesných zbraní, zbraňových systémů a střeliva.

| 3. | Komise po předběžném posouzení zjistila, že by oznamovaná transakce mohla spadat do působnosti nařízení o spojování. Konečné rozhodnutí v tomto ohledu však zůstává vyhrazeno.
  V souladu se sdělením Komise o zjednodušeném postupu ohledně některých spojování podle nařízení Rady (ES) č. 139/2004 (2) je třeba uvést, že tato věc může být posouzena podle postupu stanoveného sdělením. |
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Komise po předběžném posouzení zjistila, že by oznamovaná transakce mohla spadat do působnosti nařízení o spojování. Konečné rozhodnutí v tomto ohledu však zůstává vyhrazeno.

V souladu se sdělením Komise o zjednodušeném postupu ohledně některých spojování podle nařízení Rady (ES) č. 139/2004 (2) je třeba uvést, že tato věc může být posouzena podle postupu stanoveného sdělením.

| 4. | Komise vyzývá zúčastněné třetí strany, aby jí k navrhované transakci předložily své případné připomínky.
  Připomínky musí být Komisi doručeny nejpozději do deseti dnů po zveřejnění tohoto oznámení. Je třeba vždy uvést toto číslo jednací:
  M.8688 – Northrop Grumman/Orbital ATK
  Připomínky lze Komisi zaslat e-mailem, faxem nebo poštou. Použijte tyto kontaktní informace:





  E-mail: |
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| COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu |
| Fax |
| +32 22964301 |
| Poštovní adresa: |
| Commission européenne / Europese Commissie |
| Direction générale de la concurrence |
| Greffe des concentrations |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

4.

Komise vyzývá zúčastněné třetí strany, aby jí k navrhované transakci předložily své případné připomínky.

Připomínky musí být Komisi doručeny nejpozději do deseti dnů po zveřejnění tohoto oznámení. Je třeba vždy uvést toto číslo jednací:

M.8688 – Northrop Grumman/Orbital ATK

Připomínky lze Komisi zaslat e-mailem, faxem nebo poštou. Použijte tyto kontaktní informace:

E-mail:

COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax

+32 22964301

Poštovní adresa:

Commission européenne / Europese Commissie

Direction générale de la concurrence

Greffe des concentrations

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  Úř. věst. L 24, 29.1.2004, s. 1 („nařízení o spojování“).

(2)  Úř. věst. C 366, 14.12.2013, s. 5.

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