# Publicatieblad C 27/2018

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| Uitgave in de Nederlandse taal | Mededelingen en bekendmakingen | 61e jaargang25 januari 2018 |

ISSN 1977-0995

Publicatieblad

van de Europese Unie

C 27

Uitgave in de Nederlandse taal

Mededelingen en bekendmakingen

61e jaargang25 januari 2018

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| Nummer | Inhoud | Bladzijde |
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| | II   Mededelingen |
| | MEDEDELINGEN VAN DE INSTELLINGEN, ORGANEN EN INSTANTIES VAN DE EUROPESE UNIE |
| | Europese Commissie |
| 2018/C 27/01 | Besluit om geen bezwaar aan te tekenen tegen een aangemelde concentratie (Zaak M.8672 — easyJet/Certain Air Berlin assets) (
  1
  ) | 1 |
| 2018/C 27/02 | Mededeling van de Commissie | 1 |
| 2018/C 27/03 | Inleiding van een procedure (Zaak M.8394 — Essilor/Luxottica) (
  1
  ) | 2 |

Nummer

Inhoud

Bladzijde

II   Mededelingen

MEDEDELINGEN VAN DE INSTELLINGEN, ORGANEN EN INSTANTIES VAN DE EUROPESE UNIE

Europese Commissie

2018/C 27/01

Besluit om geen bezwaar aan te tekenen tegen een aangemelde concentratie (Zaak M.8672 — easyJet/Certain Air Berlin assets) (
  1
  )

1

1

2018/C 27/02

Mededeling van de Commissie

1

2018/C 27/03

Inleiding van een procedure (Zaak M.8394 — Essilor/Luxottica) (
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  )

1

2

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| | IV   Informatie |
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| | INFORMATIE AFKOMSTIG VAN DE INSTELLINGEN, ORGANEN EN INSTANTIES VAN DE EUROPESE UNIE |
| | Raad |
| 2018/C 27/04 | Besluit van de Raad van 23 januari 2018 houdende benoeming van vier leden en vijf plaatsvervangers van de raad van bestuur van het Agentschap voor de samenwerking tussen energieregulators | 3 |
| | Europese Commissie |
| 2018/C 27/05 | Wisselkoersen van de euro | 5 |
| | Autoriteit voor Europese politieke partijen en Europese politieke stichtingen |
| 2018/C 27/06 | Besluit van de Autoriteit voor Europese politieke partijen en Europese politieke stichtingen van 24 augustus 2017 tot registratie van de Alliantie van Conservatieven en Hervormers in Europa | 6 |

IV   Informatie

INFORMATIE AFKOMSTIG VAN DE INSTELLINGEN, ORGANEN EN INSTANTIES VAN DE EUROPESE UNIE

Raad

2018/C 27/04

Besluit van de Raad van 23 januari 2018 houdende benoeming van vier leden en vijf plaatsvervangers van de raad van bestuur van het Agentschap voor de samenwerking tussen energieregulators

3

Europese Commissie

2018/C 27/05

Wisselkoersen van de euro

5

Autoriteit voor Europese politieke partijen en Europese politieke stichtingen

2018/C 27/06

Besluit van de Autoriteit voor Europese politieke partijen en Europese politieke stichtingen van 24 augustus 2017 tot registratie van de Alliantie van Conservatieven en Hervormers in Europa

6

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| | V   Bekendmakingen |
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| | BESTUURLIJKE PROCEDURES |
| | Europese Commissie |
| 2018/C 27/07 | Oproep tot het indienen van aanvragen 2018 — Derde actieprogramma voor de Unie op het gebied van de gezondheid (2014-2020) (
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  ) | 20 |
| | GERECHTELIJKE PROCEDURES |
| | EVA-Hof |
| 2018/C 27/08 | Beschikking van het Hof van 11 oktober 2017 in zaak E-14/11 COSTS — Schenker North AB, Schenker Privpak AB en Schenker Privpak AS tegen Toezichthoudende Autoriteit van de EVA (Begroting van kosten — Invorderbare kosten — Achterstandsrente) | 21 |
| 2018/C 27/09 | Beschikking van het Hof van 11 oktober 2017 in zaak E-7/12 COSTS — Schenker North AB, Schenker Privpak AB en Schenker Privpak AS tegen Toezichthoudende Autoriteit van de EVA (Begroting van kosten — Invorderbare kosten — Achterstandsrente) | 21 |
| 2018/C 27/10 | Verzoek van de Oslo tingrett van 25 september 2017 om een advies van het EVA-Hof in de zaak Henrik Kristoffersen tegen de Noorse skifederatie (Zaak E-8/17) | 22 |
| | PROCEDURES IN VERBAND MET DE UITVOERING VAN HET GEMEENSCHAPPELIJK MEDEDINGINGSBELEID |
| | Europese Commissie |
| 2018/C 27/11 | Voorafgaande aanmelding van een concentratie (Zaak M.8688 — Northrop Grumman/Orbital ATK) — Voor de vereenvoudigde procedure in aanmerking komende zaak (
  1
  ) | 23 |

V   Bekendmakingen

BESTUURLIJKE PROCEDURES

Europese Commissie

2018/C 27/07

Oproep tot het indienen van aanvragen 2018 — Derde actieprogramma voor de Unie op het gebied van de gezondheid (2014-2020) (
  1
  )

1

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GERECHTELIJKE PROCEDURES

EVA-Hof

2018/C 27/08

Beschikking van het Hof van 11 oktober 2017 in zaak E-14/11 COSTS — Schenker North AB, Schenker Privpak AB en Schenker Privpak AS tegen Toezichthoudende Autoriteit van de EVA (Begroting van kosten — Invorderbare kosten — Achterstandsrente)

(Begroting van kosten — Invorderbare kosten — Achterstandsrente)

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2018/C 27/09

Beschikking van het Hof van 11 oktober 2017 in zaak E-7/12 COSTS — Schenker North AB, Schenker Privpak AB en Schenker Privpak AS tegen Toezichthoudende Autoriteit van de EVA (Begroting van kosten — Invorderbare kosten — Achterstandsrente)

(Begroting van kosten — Invorderbare kosten — Achterstandsrente)

21

2018/C 27/10

Verzoek van de Oslo tingrett van 25 september 2017 om een advies van het EVA-Hof in de zaak Henrik Kristoffersen tegen de Noorse skifederatie (Zaak E-8/17)

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PROCEDURES IN VERBAND MET DE UITVOERING VAN HET GEMEENSCHAPPELIJK MEDEDINGINGSBELEID

Europese Commissie

2018/C 27/11

Voorafgaande aanmelding van een concentratie (Zaak M.8688 — Northrop Grumman/Orbital ATK) — Voor de vereenvoudigde procedure in aanmerking komende zaak (
  1
  )

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(1)   Voor de EER relevante tekst.

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II Mededelingen

MEDEDELINGEN VAN DE INSTELLINGEN, ORGANEN EN INSTANTIES VAN DE EUROPESE UNIE

Europese Commissie

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Besluit om geen bezwaar aan te tekenen tegen een aangemelde concentratie

(Zaak M.8672 — easyJet/Certain Air Berlin assets)

(Voor de EER relevante tekst)

(2018/C 27/01)

Op 12 december 2017 heeft de Commissie besloten zich niet te verzetten tegen bovenvermelde aangemelde concentratie en deze verenigbaar met de interne markt te verklaren. Dit besluit is gebaseerd op artikel 6, lid 1, onder b), van Verordening (EG) nr. 139/2004 van de Raad (1). De volledige tekst van het besluit is slechts beschikbaar in het Engels en zal openbaar worden gemaakt na verwijdering van eventuele bedrijfsgeheimen. De tekst is beschikbaar:

| — | op de website Concurrentie van de Commissie, afdeling Fusies (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). Deze website biedt verschillende hulpmiddelen om individuele concentratiebesluiten op te zoeken, onder meer op: naam van de onderneming, nummer van de zaak, datum en sector; |
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op de website Concurrentie van de Commissie, afdeling Fusies (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). Deze website biedt verschillende hulpmiddelen om individuele concentratiebesluiten op te zoeken, onder meer op: naam van de onderneming, nummer van de zaak, datum en sector;

| — | in elektronische vorm op de EUR-Lex-website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=nl) onder document nr. 32017M8672. EUR-Lex biedt onlinetoegang tot de communautaire wetgeving. |
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in elektronische vorm op de EUR-Lex-website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=nl) onder document nr. 32017M8672. EUR-Lex biedt onlinetoegang tot de communautaire wetgeving.

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(1)  PB L 24 van 29.1.2004, blz. 1.

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Mededeling van de Commissie

(2018/C 27/02)

De Europese culturele hoofdsteden van 2022 zijn Kaunas (Litouwen) en Esch-sur-Alzette (Luxemburg).

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Inleiding van een procedure

(Zaak M.8394 — Essilor/Luxottica)

(Voor de EER relevante tekst)

(2018/C 27/03)

Op 26 september 2017 heeft de Commissie besloten in bovengenoemde zaak de procedure in te leiden nadat zij heeft vastgesteld dat er ernstige twijfel bestaat over de verenigbaarheid van de aangemelde concentratie met de gemeenschappelijke markt. De inleiding van de procedure start een tweede fase in het onderzoek naar de aangemelde concentratie, en behoudens de definitieve beschikking in deze zaak. De beschikking is gebaseerd op artikel 6, lid 1, onder c), van Verordening (EG) nr. 139/2004 van de Raad (1).

De Commissie verzoekt belanghebbende derden haar hun eventuele opmerkingen ten aanzien van de voorgenomen concentratie kenbaar te maken.

Om met deze opmerkingen in de procedure rekening te kunnen houden dienen deze de Commissie uiterlijk vijftien dagen na dagtekening van deze bekendmaking te hebben bereikt. Zij kunnen de Commissie per fax (+32 22964301), per e-mail naar COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu of per post, onder vermelding van referentie nummer M.8394 — Essilor/Luxottica, aan onderstaand adres worden toegezonden:

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| Directoraat-generaal Concurrentie |
| Griffie voor concentraties |
| 1049 Brussel |
| BELGIË |

Europese Commissie

Directoraat-generaal Concurrentie

Griffie voor concentraties

1049 Brussel

BELGIË

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(1)  PB L 24 van 29.1.2004, blz. 1 („de concentratieverordening”).

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IV Informatie

INFORMATIE AFKOMSTIG VAN DE INSTELLINGEN, ORGANEN EN INSTANTIES VAN DE EUROPESE UNIE

Raad

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BESLUIT VAN DE RAAD

van 23 januari 2018

houdende benoeming van vier leden en vijf plaatsvervangers van de raad van bestuur van het Agentschap voor de samenwerking tussen energieregulators

(2018/C 27/04)

DE RAAD VAN DE EUROPESE UNIE,

Gezien het Verdrag betreffende de werking van de Europese Unie,

Gezien Verordening (EG) nr. 713/2009 van het Europees Parlement en de Raad van 13 juli 2009 tot oprichting van een Agentschap voor de samenwerking tussen energieregulators (1), en met name artikel 12,

Overwegende hetgeen volgt:

| (1) | Verordening (EG) nr. 713/2009 bepaalt dat de Raad vijf leden en hun plaatsvervangers van de raad van bestuur van het Agentschap voor de samenwerking tussen energieregulators moet benoemen (de „raad van bestuur”). |
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Verordening (EG) nr. 713/2009 bepaalt dat de Raad vijf leden en hun plaatsvervangers van de raad van bestuur van het Agentschap voor de samenwerking tussen energieregulators moet benoemen (de „raad van bestuur”).

| (2) | Overeenkomstig Verordening (EG) nr. 713/2009 kan een lid van de raad van bestuur geen lid van de raad van regulators zijn en moeten de leden van de raad van bestuur in het openbaar belang onafhankelijk en op objectieve wijze optreden. |
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(2)

Overeenkomstig Verordening (EG) nr. 713/2009 kan een lid van de raad van bestuur geen lid van de raad van regulators zijn en moeten de leden van de raad van bestuur in het openbaar belang onafhankelijk en op objectieve wijze optreden.

| (3) | Bij besluit van 22 december 2009 (2) heeft de Raad binnen de raad van bestuur drie leden en drie plaatsvervangers voor zes jaar benoemd, en twee leden en twee plaatsvervangers voor vier jaar, met ingang van de datum van bekendmaking van dat besluit. Bij besluit van 15 november 2013 (3) heeft de Raad binnen de raad van bestuur twee leden en drie plaatsvervangers benoemd voor een periode van vier jaar met ingang van 28 januari 2014. Bij besluit van 15 januari 2016 (4) heeft de Raad binnen de raad van bestuur drie leden en twee plaatsvervangers benoemd voor een periode van vier jaar met ingang van 28 januari 2016. Bovendien heeft de Raad binnen de raad van bestuur één plaatsvervanger benoemd voor een periode van twee jaar met ingang van 28 januari 2016. |
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(3)

Bij besluit van 22 december 2009 (2) heeft de Raad binnen de raad van bestuur drie leden en drie plaatsvervangers voor zes jaar benoemd, en twee leden en twee plaatsvervangers voor vier jaar, met ingang van de datum van bekendmaking van dat besluit. Bij besluit van 15 november 2013 (3) heeft de Raad binnen de raad van bestuur twee leden en drie plaatsvervangers benoemd voor een periode van vier jaar met ingang van 28 januari 2014. Bij besluit van 15 januari 2016 (4) heeft de Raad binnen de raad van bestuur drie leden en twee plaatsvervangers benoemd voor een periode van vier jaar met ingang van 28 januari 2016. Bovendien heeft de Raad binnen de raad van bestuur één plaatsvervanger benoemd voor een periode van twee jaar met ingang van 28 januari 2016.

| (4) | Gelet op het verstrijken van de vierjarige ambtstermijnen van twee leden en twee plaatsvervangers, het verstrijken van de tweejarige ambtstermijn van één plaatsvervanger en het aftreden van één lid uit diens vierjarige ambtstermijn, moeten er drie leden en drie plaatsvervangers worden benoemd om hen te vervangen. Bovendien moet één kandidaat die momenteel het ambt van plaatsvervanger vervult worden benoemd tot lid voor een periode van vier jaar en moet bijgevolg een andere plaatsvervanger worden benoemd voor de rest van diens ambtstermijn. |
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Gelet op het verstrijken van de vierjarige ambtstermijnen van twee leden en twee plaatsvervangers, het verstrijken van de tweejarige ambtstermijn van één plaatsvervanger en het aftreden van één lid uit diens vierjarige ambtstermijn, moeten er drie leden en drie plaatsvervangers worden benoemd om hen te vervangen. Bovendien moet één kandidaat die momenteel het ambt van plaatsvervanger vervult worden benoemd tot lid voor een periode van vier jaar en moet bijgevolg een andere plaatsvervanger worden benoemd voor de rest van diens ambtstermijn.

| (5) | Gezien het aftreden van de heer Georgios SHAMMAS uit Cyprus en de heer Martin HANSEN uit Denemarken, uit hun vierjarige ambtstermijn als respectievelijk lid en plaatsvervanger, moet daarenboven, in overeenstemming met de gezamenlijke verklaring van Cyprus en Denemarken in het Coreper van 2 december 2015, de heer Martin HANSEN worden benoemd tot lid van de raad van bestuur voor een periode van twee jaar met ingang van 28 januari 2018 en moet de heer Georgios SHAMMAS worden benoemd tot plaatsvervanger in de raad van bestuur voor een periode van twee jaar met ingang van 28 januari 2018, |
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Gezien het aftreden van de heer Georgios SHAMMAS uit Cyprus en de heer Martin HANSEN uit Denemarken, uit hun vierjarige ambtstermijn als respectievelijk lid en plaatsvervanger, moet daarenboven, in overeenstemming met de gezamenlijke verklaring van Cyprus en Denemarken in het Coreper van 2 december 2015, de heer Martin HANSEN worden benoemd tot lid van de raad van bestuur voor een periode van twee jaar met ingang van 28 januari 2018 en moet de heer Georgios SHAMMAS worden benoemd tot plaatsvervanger in de raad van bestuur voor een periode van twee jaar met ingang van 28 januari 2018,

HEEFT HET VOLGENDE BESLUIT VASTGESTELD:

Artikel 1

Worden benoemd tot lid van de raad van bestuur voor een periode van vier jaar met ingang van 28 januari 2018:

| — | de heer Jochen PENKER, Oostenrijk, |
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de heer Jochen PENKER, Oostenrijk,

| — | de heer Jurijs SPIRIDONOVS, Letland. |
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de heer Jurijs SPIRIDONOVS, Letland.

Artikel 2

Worden benoemd tot lid van de raad van bestuur voor een periode van twee jaar met ingang van 28 januari 2018:

| — | de heer Michel THIOLLIÈRE, Frankrijk, |
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de heer Michel THIOLLIÈRE, Frankrijk,

| — | de heer Martin HANSEN, Denemarken. |
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de heer Martin HANSEN, Denemarken.

Artikel 3

Worden benoemd tot plaatsvervanger in de raad van bestuur voor een periode van vier jaar met ingang van 28 januari 2018:

| — | de heer Pál KOVÁCS, Hongarije, |
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de heer Pál KOVÁCS, Hongarije,

| — | de heer Paweł PIKUS, Polen, |
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de heer Paweł PIKUS, Polen,

| — | de heer Diego VÁZQUEZ TEIJEIRA, Spanje. |
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de heer Diego VÁZQUEZ TEIJEIRA, Spanje.

Artikel 4

Worden benoemd tot plaatsvervanger in de raad van bestuur voor een periode van twee jaar met ingang van 28 januari 2018:

| — | de heer Ľubomír KUCHTA, Slovakije, |
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de heer Ľubomír KUCHTA, Slovakije,

| — | de heer Georgios SHAMMAS, Cyprus. |
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de heer Georgios SHAMMAS, Cyprus.

Artikel 5

Dit besluit treedt in werking op de datum waarop het wordt vastgesteld.

Gedaan te Brussel, 23 januari 2018.

Voor de Raad

De voorzitter

V. GORANOV

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(1)  PB L 211 van 14.8.2009, blz. 1.

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(2)  Besluit van de Raad van 22 december 2009 tot benoeming van vijf leden en hun plaatsvervangers van de raad van bestuur van het Agentschap voor de samenwerking tussen energieregulators (PB C 21 van 28.1.2010, blz. 1).

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(3)  Besluit van de Raad van 15 november 2013 houdende benoeming van twee leden en drie plaatsvervangers van de raad van bestuur van het Agentschap voor de samenwerking tussen energieregulators (PB C 337 van 19.11.2013, blz. 8).

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(4)  Besluit van de Raad van 15 januari 2016 houdende benoeming van drie leden en drie plaatsvervangers van de raad van bestuur van het Agentschap voor de samenwerking tussen energieregulators (PB C 19 van 20.1.2016, blz. 6).

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Europese Commissie

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Wisselkoersen van de euro (1)

24 januari 2018

(2018/C 27/05)

1 euro =

| | Munteenheid | Koers |
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| USD | US-dollar | 1,2352 |
| JPY | Japanse yen | 135,13 |
| DKK | Deense kroon | 7,4451 |
| GBP | Pond sterling | 0,87183 |
| SEK | Zweedse kroon | 9,8323 |
| CHF | Zwitserse frank | 1,1735 |
| ISK | IJslandse kroon | |
| NOK | Noorse kroon | 9,6275 |
| BGN | Bulgaarse lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Tsjechische koruna | 25,374 |
| HUF | Hongaarse forint | 309,01 |
| PLN | Poolse zloty | 4,1563 |
| RON | Roemeense leu | 4,6648 |
| TRY | Turkse lira | 4,6263 |
| AUD | Australische dollar | 1,5310 |
| CAD | Canadese dollar | 1,5229 |
| HKD | Hongkongse dollar | 9,6556 |
| NZD | Nieuw-Zeelandse dollar | 1,6677 |
| SGD | Singaporese dollar | 1,6181 |
| KRW | Zuid-Koreaanse won | 1 315,33 |
| ZAR | Zuid-Afrikaanse rand | 14,7803 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 7,8719 |
| HRK | Kroatische kuna | 7,4325 |
| IDR | Indonesische roepia | 16 450,39 |
| MYR | Maleisische ringgit | 4,8289 |
| PHP | Filipijnse peso | 62,790 |
| RUB | Russische roebel | 69,5725 |
| THB | Thaise baht | 39,032 |
| BRL | Braziliaanse real | 3,9437 |
| MXN | Mexicaanse peso | 22,9045 |
| INR | Indiase roepie | 78,6730 |

Munteenheid

Koers

USD

US-dollar

1,2352

JPY

Japanse yen

135,13

DKK

Deense kroon

7,4451

GBP

Pond sterling

0,87183

SEK

Zweedse kroon

9,8323

CHF

Zwitserse frank

1,1735

ISK

IJslandse kroon

NOK

Noorse kroon

9,6275

BGN

Bulgaarse lev

1,9558

CZK

Tsjechische koruna

25,374

HUF

Hongaarse forint

309,01

PLN

Poolse zloty

4,1563

RON

Roemeense leu

4,6648

TRY

Turkse lira

4,6263

AUD

Australische dollar

1,5310

CAD

Canadese dollar

1,5229

HKD

Hongkongse dollar

9,6556

NZD

Nieuw-Zeelandse dollar

1,6677

SGD

Singaporese dollar

1,6181

KRW

Zuid-Koreaanse won

1 315,33

ZAR

Zuid-Afrikaanse rand

14,7803

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

7,8719

HRK

Kroatische kuna

7,4325

IDR

Indonesische roepia

16 450,39

MYR

Maleisische ringgit

4,8289

PHP

Filipijnse peso

62,790

RUB

Russische roebel

69,5725

THB

Thaise baht

39,032

BRL

Braziliaanse real

3,9437

MXN

Mexicaanse peso

22,9045

INR

Indiase roepie

78,6730

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(1)  Bron: door de Europese Centrale Bank gepubliceerde referentiekoers.

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Autoriteit voor Europese politieke partijen en Europese politieke stichtingen

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Besluit van de Autoriteit voor Europese politieke partijen en Europese politieke stichtingen

van 24 augustus 2017

tot registratie van de Alliantie van Conservatieven en Hervormers in Europa

(Slechts de tekst in de Engelse taal is authentiek)

(2018/C 27/06)

DE AUTORITEIT VOOR EUROPESE POLITIEKE PARTIJEN EN EUROPESE POLITIEKE STICHTINGEN,

Gezien het Verdrag betreffende de werking van de Europese Unie,

Gezien Verordening (EU, Euratom) nr. 1141/2014 van het Europees Parlement en de Raad van 22 oktober 2014 betreffende het statuut en de financiering van Europese politieke partijen en Europese politieke stichtingen (1), en met name artikel 9,

Gezien de aanvraag van de Alliantie van Conservatieven en Hervormers in Europa,

Overwegende hetgeen volgt:

| (1) | De Autoriteit voor Europese politieke partijen en Europese politieke stichtingen („de Autoriteit”) heeft op 26 juli 2017 van de Alliantie van Conservatieven en Hervormers in Europa („verzoekende partij”) een aanvraag voor registratie als een Europese politieke partij overeenkomstig artikel 8, lid 1, van Verordening (EU, Euratom) nr. 1141/2014 en op 17 augustus 2017 en op 24 augustus 2017 een herziene versie van een deel van die aanvraag ontvangen. |
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De Autoriteit voor Europese politieke partijen en Europese politieke stichtingen („de Autoriteit”) heeft op 26 juli 2017 van de Alliantie van Conservatieven en Hervormers in Europa („verzoekende partij”) een aanvraag voor registratie als een Europese politieke partij overeenkomstig artikel 8, lid 1, van Verordening (EU, Euratom) nr. 1141/2014 en op 17 augustus 2017 en op 24 augustus 2017 een herziene versie van een deel van die aanvraag ontvangen.

| (2) | Verzoekende partij heeft documenten overgelegd waaruit blijkt dat zij voldoet aan de voorwaarden van artikel 3 van Verordening (EU, Euratom) nr. 1141/2014, met een verklaring opgesteld volgens het standaardformulier in de bijlage bij die verordening, alsmede haar statuten met daarin de bepalingen zoals voorgeschreven in artikel 4 van die verordening. |
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Verzoekende partij heeft documenten overgelegd waaruit blijkt dat zij voldoet aan de voorwaarden van artikel 3 van Verordening (EU, Euratom) nr. 1141/2014, met een verklaring opgesteld volgens het standaardformulier in de bijlage bij die verordening, alsmede haar statuten met daarin de bepalingen zoals voorgeschreven in artikel 4 van die verordening.

| (3) | De aanvraag gaat verder vergezeld van een verklaring van notaris Benoit Ricker krachtens artikel 15, lid 2, van Verordening (EU, Euratom) nr. 1141/2014, waarin deze verklaart dat verzoekende partij gevestigd is in België en dat de statuten van verzoekende partij conform de relevante bepalingen van de nationale wetgeving zijn. |
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De aanvraag gaat verder vergezeld van een verklaring van notaris Benoit Ricker krachtens artikel 15, lid 2, van Verordening (EU, Euratom) nr. 1141/2014, waarin deze verklaart dat verzoekende partij gevestigd is in België en dat de statuten van verzoekende partij conform de relevante bepalingen van de nationale wetgeving zijn.

| (4) | Verzoekende partij heeft nog aanvullende documenten overgelegd conform de artikelen 1 en 2 van Gedelegeerde Verordening (EU, Euratom) 2015/2401 van de Commissie (2). |
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Verzoekende partij heeft nog aanvullende documenten overgelegd conform de artikelen 1 en 2 van Gedelegeerde Verordening (EU, Euratom) 2015/2401 van de Commissie (2).

| (5) | Overeenkomstig artikel 9 van Verordening (EU, Euratom) nr. 1141/2014 heeft de Autoriteit de aanvraag en ondersteunende documentatie onderzocht en vastgesteld dat verzoekende partij voldoet aan de in artikel 3 vastgelegde voorwaarden voor registratie en dat de statuten de in artikel 4 van die verordening voorgeschreven bepalingen bevatten, |
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Overeenkomstig artikel 9 van Verordening (EU, Euratom) nr. 1141/2014 heeft de Autoriteit de aanvraag en ondersteunende documentatie onderzocht en vastgesteld dat verzoekende partij voldoet aan de in artikel 3 vastgelegde voorwaarden voor registratie en dat de statuten de in artikel 4 van die verordening voorgeschreven bepalingen bevatten,

HEEFT HET VOLGENDE BESLUIT VASTGESTELD:

Artikel 1

De Alliantie van Conservatieven en Hervormers in Europa wordt hierbij geregistreerd als Europese politieke partij.

Zij verkrijgt Europese rechtspersoonlijkheid op de dag van de bekendmaking van dit besluit in het Publicatieblad van de Europese Unie.

Artikel 2

Dit besluit wordt van kracht op de dag van kennisgeving.

Artikel 3

Dit besluit is gericht tot:

| Alliantie van Conservatieven en Hervormers in Europa |
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| Troonstraat 4 |
| 1000 Brussel |
| BELGIË |

Alliantie van Conservatieven en Hervormers in Europa

Troonstraat 4

1000 Brussel

BELGIË

Gedaan te Brussel, 24 augustus 2017.

Voor de Autoriteit voor Europese politieke partijen en Europese politieke stichtingen

De directeur

M. ADAM

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(1)  PB L 317 van 4.11.2014, blz. 1.

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(2)  Gedelegeerde Verordening (EU, Euratom) 2015/2401 van de Commissie van 2 oktober 2015 betreffende de inhoud en de werking van het register van Europese politieke partijen en Europese politieke stichtingen (PB L 333 van 19.12.2015, blz. 50).

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BIJLAGE

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:

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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’. |
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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:

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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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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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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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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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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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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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BESTUURLIJKE PROCEDURES

Europese Commissie

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Oproep tot het indienen van aanvragen 2018

Derde actieprogramma voor de Unie op het gebied van de gezondheid (2014-2020)

(Voor de EER relevante tekst)

(2018/C 27/07)

Een oproep tot het indienen van aanvragen „Gezondheid — 2018” wordt vandaag bekendgemaakt in het kader van het derde actieprogramma voor de Unie op het gebied van de gezondheid (2014-2020) (1)

Deze oproep tot het indienen van aanvragen bestaat uit:

| — | een oproep tot het indienen van voorstellen voor de toekenning van een financiële bijdrage voor specifieke acties in de vorm van projectsubsidies. |
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een oproep tot het indienen van voorstellen voor de toekenning van een financiële bijdrage voor specifieke acties in de vorm van projectsubsidies.

Uiterste termijnen voor het online indienen van voorstellen is 26 april 2018.

Alle informatie, waaronder het besluit van de Commissie van 13 december 2017 tot vaststelling van het werkprogramma voor 2018 voor de uitvoering van het derde actieprogramma voor de Unie op het gebied van de gezondheid (2014-2020), en tot vaststelling van de selectie-, toekennings- en andere criteria voor de financiering van de acties van dit programma, is te vinden op de website van het Uitvoerend Agentschap voor consumenten, gezondheid, landbouw en voeding (Chafea) op het volgende adres:

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

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GERECHTELIJKE PROCEDURES

EVA-Hof

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BESCHIKKING VAN HET HOF

van 11 oktober 2017

in zaak E-14/11 COSTS

Schenker North AB, Schenker Privpak AB en Schenker Privpak AS tegen Toezichthoudende Autoriteit van de EVA

(Begroting van kosten — Invorderbare kosten — Achterstandsrente)

(2018/C 27/08)

In zaak E-14/11 COSTS, Schenker North AB, Schenker Privpak AB en Schenker Privpak AS tegen Toezichthoudende Autoriteit van de EVA — VERZOEK om begroting van de kosten die door het Hof zijn toegewezen in zijn arrest van 21 december 2012 in zaak E-14/11, Schenker North e.a. tegen Toezichthoudende Autoriteit van de EVA, Jurispr. EVA-Hof 2012, blz. 1178, heeft het Hof, samengesteld uit Carl Baudenbacher, voorzitter en rechter-rapporteur, Per Christiansen en Ása Ólafsdóttir (ad hoc), rechters, op 11 oktober 2017 een beschikking gegeven, waarvan het dictum als volgt luidt:

| 1. | De totale resterende kosten die door de Toezichthoudende Autoriteit van de EVA aan de verzoekers moeten worden betaald, worden vastgesteld op 95 944 EUR. |
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De totale resterende kosten die door de Toezichthoudende Autoriteit van de EVA aan de verzoekers moeten worden betaald, worden vastgesteld op 95 944 EUR.

| 2. | Op dit bedrag is vanaf de betekening van deze beschikking tot de datum van betaling achterstandsrente verschuldigd; het toepasselijke rentepercentage wordt berekend op basis van de rentevoet die door de Europese Centrale Bank wordt gehanteerd voor haar basisherfinancieringstransacties op de eerste kalenderdag van de maand waarin de betaling verschuldigd is, verhoogd met drie en een half procentpunt. |
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Op dit bedrag is vanaf de betekening van deze beschikking tot de datum van betaling achterstandsrente verschuldigd; het toepasselijke rentepercentage wordt berekend op basis van de rentevoet die door de Europese Centrale Bank wordt gehanteerd voor haar basisherfinancieringstransacties op de eerste kalenderdag van de maand waarin de betaling verschuldigd is, verhoogd met drie en een half procentpunt.

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BESCHIKKING VAN HET HOF

van 11 oktober 2017

in zaak E-7/12 COSTS

Schenker North AB, Schenker Privpak AB en Schenker Privpak AS tegen Toezichthoudende Autoriteit van de EVA

(Begroting van kosten — Invorderbare kosten — Achterstandsrente)

(2018/C 27/09)

In zaak E-7/11 COSTS, Schenker North AB, Schenker Privpak AB en Schenker Privpak AS tegen Toezichthoudende Autoriteit van de EVA — VERZOEK om begroting van de kosten die door het Hof zijn toegewezen in zijn arrest van 9 juli 2013 in zaak E-7/12, Schenker North e.a. tegen Toezichthoudende Autoriteit van de EVA, Jurispr. EVA-Hof 2013, blz. 356, heeft het Hof, samengesteld uit Carl Baudenbacher, voorzitter en rechter-rapporteur, Per Christiansen en Ása Ólafsdóttir (ad hoc), rechters, op 11 oktober 2017 een beschikking gegeven, waarvan het dictum als volgt luidt:

| 1. | De totale resterende kosten die door de Toezichthoudende Autoriteit van de EVA aan de verzoekers moeten worden betaald, worden vastgesteld op 63 095 EUR. |
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1.

De totale resterende kosten die door de Toezichthoudende Autoriteit van de EVA aan de verzoekers moeten worden betaald, worden vastgesteld op 63 095 EUR.

| 2. | Op dit bedrag is vanaf de betekening van deze beschikking tot de datum van betaling achterstandsrente verschuldigd; het toepasselijke rentepercentage wordt berekend op basis van de rentevoet die door de Europese Centrale Bank wordt gehanteerd voor haar basisherfinancieringstransacties op de eerste kalenderdag van de maand waarin de betaling verschuldigd is, verhoogd met drie en een half procentpunt. |
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Op dit bedrag is vanaf de betekening van deze beschikking tot de datum van betaling achterstandsrente verschuldigd; het toepasselijke rentepercentage wordt berekend op basis van de rentevoet die door de Europese Centrale Bank wordt gehanteerd voor haar basisherfinancieringstransacties op de eerste kalenderdag van de maand waarin de betaling verschuldigd is, verhoogd met drie en een half procentpunt.

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Verzoek van de Oslo tingrett van 25 september 2017 om een advies van het EVA-Hof in de zaak Henrik Kristoffersen tegen de Noorse skifederatie

(Zaak E-8/17)

(2018/C 27/10)

Bij schrijven van 25 september 2017 van de Oslo tingrett (districtsrechtbank van Oslo) is bij het EVA-Hof een verzoek ingediend dat bij de griffie van het Hof is binnengekomen op 25 september 2017, om een advies in de zaak Henrik Kristoffersen tegen de Noorse skifederatie, betreffende onderstaande vragen:

| 1. | Welke juridische criteria verdienen bijzondere aandacht bij de beoordeling of een systeem van voorafgaande controle en toestemming van een nationale sportvereniging voor individuele sponsorcontracten van dit type — vóór de overdracht van de aan dergelijke merken verbonden rechten door de federatie — moet worden beschouwd als een beperking op de vrijheid van de atleet om diensten te verlenen krachtens van artikel 36 EER of Richtlijn 2006/123/EG (de dienstenrichtlijn)?






  a) | In hoeverre is de beperkingstoets, zoals die eerder door het Hof van Justitie van de Europese Unie (onder andere in zaak C-51/96) is beschreven voor het regelgevingskader voor sport, van toepassing? Brengen artikel 16 van de dienstenrichtlijn of andere bepalingen van die richtlijn veranderingen mee voor de beperkingstoets? |
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1.

Welke juridische criteria verdienen bijzondere aandacht bij de beoordeling of een systeem van voorafgaande controle en toestemming van een nationale sportvereniging voor individuele sponsorcontracten van dit type — vóór de overdracht van de aan dergelijke merken verbonden rechten door de federatie — moet worden beschouwd als een beperking op de vrijheid van de atleet om diensten te verlenen krachtens van artikel 36 EER of Richtlijn 2006/123/EG (de dienstenrichtlijn)?

a)

In hoeverre is de beperkingstoets, zoals die eerder door het Hof van Justitie van de Europese Unie (onder andere in zaak C-51/96) is beschreven voor het regelgevingskader voor sport, van toepassing? Brengen artikel 16 van de dienstenrichtlijn of andere bepalingen van die richtlijn veranderingen mee voor de beperkingstoets?

| 2. | Welke juridische criteria verdienen bijzondere aandacht bij de beoordeling of de concrete weigering van een nationale sportfederatie om individuele sponsorcontracten van atleten van een professionele nationale ploeg goed te keuren — zodat de aan die merken verbonden rechten bij de federatie blijven — moet worden beschouwd als een beperking op de vrijheid van de atleet om diensten te verrichten krachtens artikel 36 EER of Richtlijn 2006/123/EG (de dienstenrichtlijn)?






  a) | Welke gevolgen zal dit hebben voor de beoordeling dat de nationale sportfederatie reeds een geldig contract had gesloten met de belangrijkste sponsor van de nationale ploeg voor het aanbrengen van het logo van het betrokken merk op helmen/hoofddeksels? Is dit van belang bij de beoordeling of er sprake is van een beperking, of, subsidiair, bij de beoordeling of er objectieve en voldoende redenen zijn voor de weigering? |
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2.

Welke juridische criteria verdienen bijzondere aandacht bij de beoordeling of de concrete weigering van een nationale sportfederatie om individuele sponsorcontracten van atleten van een professionele nationale ploeg goed te keuren — zodat de aan die merken verbonden rechten bij de federatie blijven — moet worden beschouwd als een beperking op de vrijheid van de atleet om diensten te verrichten krachtens artikel 36 EER of Richtlijn 2006/123/EG (de dienstenrichtlijn)?

a)

Welke gevolgen zal dit hebben voor de beoordeling dat de nationale sportfederatie reeds een geldig contract had gesloten met de belangrijkste sponsor van de nationale ploeg voor het aanbrengen van het logo van het betrokken merk op helmen/hoofddeksels? Is dit van belang bij de beoordeling of er sprake is van een beperking, of, subsidiair, bij de beoordeling of er objectieve en voldoende redenen zijn voor de weigering?

Voor zover wordt geacht dat er sprake is van een beperking:

| 3. | Kunnen de gemeenschappelijke stelsels van de nationale sportfederatie (vergunningsstelsel) voor het mogelijke gebruik van het merk door atleten in een individueel contract dan een vergunningsstelsel in de zin van artikel 4, lid 6, van Richtlijn 2006/123/EG (de dienstenrichtlijn) vormen?






  a) | Zo ja, wordt het vergunningsstelsel dan geregeld bij de artikelen 9 en 10 van hoofdstuk III — vrijheid van vestiging van dienstverrichters — in het geval van een Noorse burger die is geselecteerd voor de nationale ploeg en die financiële activiteiten in verband met zijn deelname in de nationale ploeg verricht die onder het regelgevend kader van de nationale sportfederatie vallen? Of wordt het stelsel geregeld bij artikel 16? En wat is in dat geval het juridische criterium voor de bepaling van het toepasselijke artikel? |
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3.

Kunnen de gemeenschappelijke stelsels van de nationale sportfederatie (vergunningsstelsel) voor het mogelijke gebruik van het merk door atleten in een individueel contract dan een vergunningsstelsel in de zin van artikel 4, lid 6, van Richtlijn 2006/123/EG (de dienstenrichtlijn) vormen?

a)

Zo ja, wordt het vergunningsstelsel dan geregeld bij de artikelen 9 en 10 van hoofdstuk III — vrijheid van vestiging van dienstverrichters — in het geval van een Noorse burger die is geselecteerd voor de nationale ploeg en die financiële activiteiten in verband met zijn deelname in de nationale ploeg verricht die onder het regelgevend kader van de nationale sportfederatie vallen? Of wordt het stelsel geregeld bij artikel 16? En wat is in dat geval het juridische criterium voor de bepaling van het toepasselijke artikel?

| 4. | Moet de nationale rechter bij de beoordeling van de rechtmatigheid van het stelsel — op grond van artikel 36 EER of van de artikelen 9, 10 of 16 van de dienstenrichtlijn — rekening houden met de bepalingen van de regelgeving en de weigering als losstaand element, of dient hij ook rekening te houden met:






  — | de redenen van de federatie om de marketingrechten te behouden, zoals de financiering van de nationale ploegen of het gebruik van de inkomsten voor andere doeleinden? |
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4.

Moet de nationale rechter bij de beoordeling van de rechtmatigheid van het stelsel — op grond van artikel 36 EER of van de artikelen 9, 10 of 16 van de dienstenrichtlijn — rekening houden met de bepalingen van de regelgeving en de weigering als losstaand element, of dient hij ook rekening te houden met:

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de redenen van de federatie om de marketingrechten te behouden, zoals de financiering van de nationale ploegen of het gebruik van de inkomsten voor andere doeleinden?

| — | de mogelijkheden voor de atleet om een financiële activiteit te verrichten, inclusief de rechten om sponsorcontracten met fabrikanten van uitrusting en eventuele andere marketingcontracten te sluiten? |
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de mogelijkheden voor de atleet om een financiële activiteit te verrichten, inclusief de rechten om sponsorcontracten met fabrikanten van uitrusting en eventuele andere marketingcontracten te sluiten?

| — | de vraag of in het licht hiervan het vergunningsstelsel of de weigering om toestemming te verlenen, gerechtvaardigd en evenredig lijkt? |
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de vraag of in het licht hiervan het vergunningsstelsel of de weigering om toestemming te verlenen, gerechtvaardigd en evenredig lijkt?

| 5. | Welke gevolgen heeft dit voor de juridische beoordeling dat de goedkeuring van individuele contracten betreffende die merken wordt overgelaten aan de vrije beoordeling van de federatie? |
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5.

Welke gevolgen heeft dit voor de juridische beoordeling dat de goedkeuring van individuele contracten betreffende die merken wordt overgelaten aan de vrije beoordeling van de federatie?

| 6. | In welke eventuele procedurele vereisten voorziet artikel 13 van Richtlijn 2006/123/EG of artikel 36 EER voor de procedures en de besluiten in het kader van een vergunningsstelsel voor individuele marketingcontracten (sponsorcontracten) van een nationale sportfederatie voor commerciële merken, en wat zijn de gevolgen op grond van het EER-recht in geval van niet-naleving van die procedurele vereisten? |
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6.

In welke eventuele procedurele vereisten voorziet artikel 13 van Richtlijn 2006/123/EG of artikel 36 EER voor de procedures en de besluiten in het kader van een vergunningsstelsel voor individuele marketingcontracten (sponsorcontracten) van een nationale sportfederatie voor commerciële merken, en wat zijn de gevolgen op grond van het EER-recht in geval van niet-naleving van die procedurele vereisten?

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PROCEDURES IN VERBAND MET DE UITVOERING VAN HET GEMEENSCHAPPELIJK MEDEDINGINGSBELEID

Europese Commissie

| 25.1.2018 | NL | Publicatieblad van de Europese Unie | C 27/23 |
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25.1.2018

NL

Publicatieblad van de Europese Unie

C 27/23

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Voorafgaande aanmelding van een concentratie

(Zaak M.8688 — Northrop Grumman/Orbital ATK)

Voor de vereenvoudigde procedure in aanmerking komende zaak

(Voor de EER relevante tekst)

(2018/C 27/11)

| 1. | Op 18 januari 2018 heeft de Commissie een aanmelding van een voorgenomen concentratie in de zin van artikel 4 van Verordening (EG) nr. 139/2004 van de Raad (1) ontvangen.
  Deze aanmelding betreft de volgende ondernemingen:






  — | Northrop Grumman Corporation („Northrop Grumman”, Verenigde Staten), |
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1.

Op 18 januari 2018 heeft de Commissie een aanmelding van een voorgenomen concentratie in de zin van artikel 4 van Verordening (EG) nr. 139/2004 van de Raad (1) ontvangen.

Deze aanmelding betreft de volgende ondernemingen:

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Northrop Grumman Corporation („Northrop Grumman”, Verenigde Staten),

| — | Orbital ATK, Inc („Orbital ATK”, Verenigde Staten). |
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Orbital ATK, Inc („Orbital ATK”, Verenigde Staten).

Northrop Grumman verkrijgt zeggenschap in de zin van artikel 3, lid 1, onder b), van de concentratieverordening over het geheel van Orbital ATK.

De concentratie komt tot stand door de verwerving van aandelen.

| 2. | De activiteiten van de betrokken ondernemingen zijn:
  —   Northrop Grumman: ontwikkeling, vervaardiging en verkoop over de hele wereld van veiligheidssystemen waaronder autonome systemen, ruimtevaartsystemen, besturings-, controle- en communicatiesystemen en computers, ISR-systemen (inlichtingen-observatie-verkenning) en aanverwante diensten en logistieke dienstverlening;
  —   Orbital ATK: ontwikkeling, vervaardiging en verkoop over de hele wereld van lucht- en ruimtevaart- en defensiesystemen waaronder lanceervoertuigen, aandrijfsystemen, satellieten en onderdelen, tactische raketten, defensie-elektronica, precisiewapens, wapensystemen en munitie. |
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2.

De activiteiten van de betrokken ondernemingen zijn:

—   Northrop Grumman: ontwikkeling, vervaardiging en verkoop over de hele wereld van veiligheidssystemen waaronder autonome systemen, ruimtevaartsystemen, besturings-, controle- en communicatiesystemen en computers, ISR-systemen (inlichtingen-observatie-verkenning) en aanverwante diensten en logistieke dienstverlening;

—   Orbital ATK: ontwikkeling, vervaardiging en verkoop over de hele wereld van lucht- en ruimtevaart- en defensiesystemen waaronder lanceervoertuigen, aandrijfsystemen, satellieten en onderdelen, tactische raketten, defensie-elektronica, precisiewapens, wapensystemen en munitie.

| 3. | Op grond van een voorlopig onderzoek is de Commissie van oordeel dat de aangemelde transactie binnen het toepassingsgebied van de concentratieverordening kan vallen. Ten aanzien van dit punt wordt de definitieve beslissing echter aangehouden.
  Er zij op gewezen dat deze zaak in aanmerking komt voor de vereenvoudigde procedure zoals uiteengezet in de mededeling van de Commissie betreffende een vereenvoudigde procedure voor de behandeling van bepaalde concentraties krachtens Verordening (EG) nr. 139/2004 van de Raad (2). |
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3.

Op grond van een voorlopig onderzoek is de Commissie van oordeel dat de aangemelde transactie binnen het toepassingsgebied van de concentratieverordening kan vallen. Ten aanzien van dit punt wordt de definitieve beslissing echter aangehouden.

Er zij op gewezen dat deze zaak in aanmerking komt voor de vereenvoudigde procedure zoals uiteengezet in de mededeling van de Commissie betreffende een vereenvoudigde procedure voor de behandeling van bepaalde concentraties krachtens Verordening (EG) nr. 139/2004 van de Raad (2).

| 4. | De Commissie verzoekt belanghebbenden haar hun eventuele opmerkingen over de voorgenomen concentratie kenbaar te maken.
  Deze opmerkingen moeten de Commissie uiterlijk tien dagen na de datum van deze bekendmaking hebben bereikt. De volgende referentie moet altijd worden vermeld:
  M.8688 — Northrop Grumman/Orbital ATK
  Opmerkingen kunnen aan de Commissie worden toegezonden per e-mail, per fax of per post. Gelieve de onderstaande contactgegevens te gebruiken:





  E-mail: |
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| COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu |
| Fax |
| +32 22964301 |
| Postadres: |
| Europese Commissie |
| Directoraat-generaal Concurrentie |
| Griffie voor concentraties |
| 1049 Brussel |
| BELGIË |

4.

De Commissie verzoekt belanghebbenden haar hun eventuele opmerkingen over de voorgenomen concentratie kenbaar te maken.

Deze opmerkingen moeten de Commissie uiterlijk tien dagen na de datum van deze bekendmaking hebben bereikt. De volgende referentie moet altijd worden vermeld:

M.8688 — Northrop Grumman/Orbital ATK

Opmerkingen kunnen aan de Commissie worden toegezonden per e-mail, per fax of per post. Gelieve de onderstaande contactgegevens te gebruiken:

E-mail:

COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax

+32 22964301

Postadres:

Europese Commissie

Directoraat-generaal Concurrentie

Griffie voor concentraties

1049 Brussel

BELGIË

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(1)  PB L 24 van 29.1.2004, blz. 1 („de concentratieverordening”).

(2)  PB C 366 van 14.12.2013, blz. 5.

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