# EUR-Lex - 32012B0070 - EN

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# 32012B0070

**Definitive adoption of the European Union's general budget for the financial year 2012 **

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Official Journal L 056 , 29/02/2012 P. 0001 - 0556 *

SECTION III

COMMISSION

CONTENTS — VOLUME II

SECTION III: COMMISSION

STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE BY SECTION

Revenue

— Title 4: Revenue accruing from persons working with the institutions and other Union bodies

— Title 5: Revenue accruing from the administrative operation of the institution

— Title 6: Contributions and refunds in connection with Union agreements and programmes

— Title 7: Interest on late payments and fines

— Title 8: Borrowing and lending operations

— Title 9: Miscellaneous revenue

GENERAL SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS (2012 AND 2011) AND OUTTURN (2010)

— Title XX: Administrative expenditure allocated to policy areas

— Chapter XX 01: Administrative expenditure allocated to policy areas

— Title 01: Economic and financial affairs

— Chapter 01 01: Administrative expenditure of the "economic and financial affairs" policy area

— Chapter 01 02: Economic and monetary union

— Chapter 01 03: International economic and financial affairs

— Chapter 01 04: Financial operations and instruments

— Title 02: Enterprise

— Chapter 02 01: Administrative expenditure of the "enterprise" policy area

— Chapter 02 02: Competitiveness, industrial policy, innovation and entrepreneurship

— Chapter 02 03: Internal market for goods and sectoral policies

— Chapter 02 04: Cooperation — space and security

— Chapter 02 05: European satellite navigation programmes (EGNOS and Galileo)

— Title 03: Competition

— Chapter 03 01: Administrative expenditure of the "competition" policy area

— Chapter 03 03: Cartels, anti-trust and liberalisation

— Title 04: Employment and social affairs

— Chapter 04 01: Administrative expenditure of the "employment and social affairs" policy area

— Chapter 04 02: European Social Fund

— Chapter 04 03: Working in Europe — social dialogue and mobility

— Chapter 04 04: Employment, social solidarity and gender equality

— Chapter 04 05: European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF)

— Chapter 04 06: Instrument for pre-accession assistance (IPA) — human resources development

— Title 05: Agriculture and rural development

— Chapter 05 01: Administrative expenditure of the "agriculture and rural development" policy area

— Chapter 05 02: Interventions in agricultural markets

— Chapter 05 03: Direct aids

— Chapter 05 04: Rural development

— Chapter 05 05: Pre-accession measures in the field of agriculture and rural development

— Chapter 05 06: International aspects of the "agriculture and rural development" policy area

— Chapter 05 07: Audit of agricultural expenditure

— Chapter 05 08: Policy strategy and coordination of the "agriculture and rural development" policy area

— Title 06: Mobility and transport

— Chapter 06 01: Administrative expenditure of the "mobility and transport" policy area

— Chapter 06 02: Inland, air and maritime transport

— Chapter 06 03: Trans-European networks

— Chapter 06 06: Research related to transport

— Title 07: Environment and climate action

— Chapter 07 01: Administrative expenditure of the "environment and climate action" policy area

— Chapter 07 02: Global environmental affairs

— Chapter 07 03: Development and implementation of Union environmental policy and legislation

— Chapter 07 11: Global climate action affairs

— Chapter 07 12: Implementation of Union policy and legislation on climate action

— Chapter 07 13: Climate mainstreaming and innovation

— Title 08: Research

— Chapter 08 01: Administrative expenditure of the "research" policy area

— Chapter 08 02: Cooperation — Health

— Chapter 08 03: Cooperation — Food, agriculture and fisheries, and biotechnology

— Chapter 08 04: Cooperation — Nanosciences, nanotechnologies, materials and new production technologies

— Chapter 08 05: Cooperation — Energy

— Chapter 08 06: Cooperation — Environment (including climate change)

— Chapter 08 07: Cooperation — Transport (including aeronautics)

— Chapter 08 08: Cooperation — Socioeconomic sciences and the humanities

— Chapter 08 09: Cooperation — Risk-sharing finance facility (RSFF)

— Chapter 08 10: Ideas

— Chapter 08 12: Capacities — Research infrastructures

— Chapter 08 13: Capacities — Research for the benefit of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

— Chapter 08 14: Capacities — Regions of knowledge

— Chapter 08 15: Capacities — Research potential

— Chapter 08 16: Capacities — Science in society

— Chapter 08 17: Capacities — International cooperation activities

— Chapter 08 18: Capacities — Risk-sharing finance facility (RSFF)

— Chapter 08 19: Capacities — Support for coherent development of research policies

— Chapter 08 20: Euratom — Fusion energy

— Chapter 08 21: Euratom — Nuclear fission and radiation protection

— Chapter 08 22: Completion of previous framework programmes and other activities

— Chapter 08 23: Research programme of the research fund for coal and steel

— Title 09: Information society and media

— Chapter 09 01: Administrative expenditure of the "information society and media" policy area

— Chapter 09 02: Regulatory framework for the digital agenda

— Chapter 09 03: Information and communication technologies take-up

— Chapter 09 04: Cooperation — Information and communication technologies (ICTs)

— Chapter 09 05: Capacities — Research infrastructures

— Title 10: Direct research

— Chapter 10 01: Administrative expenditure of the "direct research" policy area

— Chapter 10 02: Directly financed research operational appropriations — Seventh framework programme (2007 to 2013) — EU

— Chapter 10 03: Directly financed research operational appropriations — Seventh framework programme (2007 to 2011 and 2012 to 2013) — Euratom

— Chapter 10 04: Completion of previous framework programmes and other activities

— Chapter 10 05: Historical liabilities resulting from nuclear activities carried out by the Joint Research Centre pursuant to the Euratom Treaty

— Title 11: Maritime affairs and fisheries

— Chapter 11 01: Administrative expenditure of the "maritime affairs and fisheries" policy area

— Chapter 11 02: Fisheries markets

— Chapter 11 03: International fisheries and law of the sea

— Chapter 11 04: Governance of the common fisheries policy

— Chapter 11 06: European Fisheries Fund (EFF)

— Chapter 11 07: Conservation, management and exploitation of living aquatic resources

— Chapter 11 08: Control and enforcement of the common fisheries policy

— Chapter 11 09: Maritime policy

— Title 12: Internal market

— Chapter 12 01: Administrative expenditure of the "internal market" policy area

— Chapter 12 02: Internal market policy

— Chapter 12 04: Free movement of capital, company law and corporate governance

— Title 13: Regional policy

— Chapter 13 01: Administrative expenditure of the "regional policy" policy area

— Chapter 13 03: European Regional Development Fund and other regional operations

— Chapter 13 04: Cohesion Fund

— Chapter 13 05: Pre-accession operations related to the structural policies

— Chapter 13 06: Solidarity Fund

— Title 14: Taxation and customs union

— Chapter 14 01: Administrative expenditure of the "taxation and customs union" policy area

— Chapter 14 02: Policy strategy and coordination for the Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union

— Chapter 14 03: International aspects of taxation and customs

— Chapter 14 04: Customs policy

— Chapter 14 05: Taxation policy

— Title 15: Education and culture

— Chapter 15 01: Administrative expenditure of the "education and culture" policy area

— Chapter 15 02: Lifelong learning, including multilingualism

— Chapter 15 04: Developing cultural and audiovisual cooperation in Europe

— Chapter 15 05: Encouraging and promoting cooperation in the field of youth and sports

— Chapter 15 07: People — Programme for the mobility of researchers

— Title 16: Communication

— Chapter 16 01: Administrative expenditure of the "communication" policy area

— Chapter 16 02: Communication and the media

— Chapter 16 03: "Going local" communication

— Chapter 16 04: Analysis and communication tools

— Chapter 16 05: Fostering European citizenship

— Title 17: Health and consumer protection

— Chapter 17 01: Administrative expenditure of the "health and consumer protection" policy area

— Chapter 17 02: Consumer policy

— Chapter 17 03: Public health

— Chapter 17 04: Food and feed safety, animal health, animal welfare and plant health

— Title 18: Home affairs

— Chapter 18 01: Administrative expenditure of the "home affairs" policy area

— Chapter 18 02: Solidarity — External borders, return, visa policy and free movement of people

— Chapter 18 03: Migration flows — Common immigration and asylum policies

— Chapter 18 05: Security and safeguarding liberties

— Chapter 18 08: Policy strategy and coordination

— Title 19: External relations

— Chapter 19 01: Administrative expenditure of the "external relations" policy area

— Chapter 19 02: Cooperation with third countries in the area of migration and asylum

— Chapter 19 03: Common foreign and security policy (CFSP)

— Chapter 19 04: European instrument for democracy and human rights (EIDHR)

— Chapter 19 05: Relations and cooperation with industrialised third countries

— Chapter 19 06: Crisis response and global threats to security

— Chapter 19 08: European neighbourhood policy and relations with Russia

— Chapter 19 09: Relations with Latin America

— Chapter 19 10: Relations with Asia, central Asia and Middle East (Iraq, Iran, Yemen)

— Chapter 19 11: Policy strategy and coordination for the "external relations" policy area

— Chapter 19 49: Expenditure on administrative management of programmes committed in accordance with the former Financial Regulation

— Title 20: Trade

— Chapter 20 01: Administrative expenditure of the "trade" policy area

— Chapter 20 02: Trade policy

— Title 21: Development and relations with African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) States

— Chapter 21 01: Administrative expenditure of the "Development and relations with ACP States" policy area

— Chapter 21 02: Food security

— Chapter 21 03: Non-State actors in development

— Chapter 21 04: Environment and sustainable management of natural resources, including energy

— Chapter 21 05: Human and social development

— Chapter 21 06: Geographical cooperation with African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) States

— Chapter 21 07: Development cooperation actions and ad-hoc programmes

— Chapter 21 08: Policy strategy and coordination for the "development and relations with ACP States" policy area

— Chapter 21 49: Expenditure on administrative management of programmes committed in accordance with the former Financial Regulation

— Title 22: Enlargement

— Chapter 22 01: Administrative expenditure of the "enlargement" policy area

— Chapter 22 02: Enlargement process and strategy

— Title 23: Humanitarian aid

— Chapter 23 01: Administrative expenditure of the "humanitarian aid" policy area

— Chapter 23 02: Humanitarian aid including aid to uprooted people, food aid and disaster preparedness

— Chapter 23 03: Civil protection financial instrument

— Title 24: Fight against fraud

— Chapter 24 01: Administrative expenditure of the "fight against fraud" policy area

— Chapter 24 02: Fight against fraud

— Title 25: Commission's policy coordination and legal advice

— Chapter 25 01: Administrative expenditure of the "commission's policy coordination and legal advice" policy area

— Chapter 25 02: Relations with civil society, openness and information

— Title 26: Commission's administration

— Chapter 26 01: Administrative expenditure of the "Commission's administration" policy area

— Chapter 26 02: Multimedia production

— Chapter 26 03: Services to public administrations, businesses and citizens

— Title 27: Budget

— Chapter 27 01: Administrative expenditure of the "budget" policy area

— Chapter 27 02: Budget implementation, control and discharge

— Title 28: Audit

— Chapter 28 01: Administrative expenditure of the "audit" policy area

— Title 29: Statistics

— Chapter 29 01: Administrative expenditure of the "statistics" policy area

— Chapter 29 02: Production of statistical information

— Title 30: Pensions and related expenditure

— Chapter 30 01: Administrative expenditure of the "pensions and related expenditure" policy area

— Title 31: Language services

— Chapter 31 01: Administrative expenditure of the "language services" policy area

— Title 32: Energy

— Chapter 32 01: Administrative expenditure of the "energy" policy area

— Chapter 32 03: Trans-European networks

— Chapter 32 04: Conventional and renewable energies

— Chapter 32 05: Nuclear energy

— Chapter 32 06: Research related to energy

— Title 33: Justice

— Chapter 33 01: Administrative expenditure of the "justice" policy area

— Chapter 33 02: Fundamental rights and citizenship

— Chapter 33 03: Justice in criminal and civil matters

— Chapter 33 04: Drugs prevention and information

— Chapter 33 05: Policy strategy and coordination

— Chapter 33 06: Equality

— Title 40: Reserves

— Chapter 40 01: Reserves for administrative expenditure

— Chapter 40 02: Reserves for financial interventions

— Chapter 40 03: Negative reserve

Annexes

— European Economic Area

— List of budget headings open to candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries

— Borrowing-and-lending operations — borrowing-and-lending operations guaranteed by the general budget (by way of indication)

— Publications Office

— Revenue

— Expenditure

— European Anti-Fraud Office

— Revenue

— Expenditure

— European Personnel Selection Office

— Revenue

— Expenditure

— Office for Administration and Payment of Individual Entitlements

— Revenue

— Expenditure

— Office for Infrastructure and Logistics — Brussels

— Revenue

— Expenditure

— Office for Infrastructure and Logistics — Luxembourg

— Revenue

— Expenditure

— Staff

REVENUE

TITLE 4

REVENUE ACCRUING FROM PERSONS WORKING WITH THE INSTITUTIONS AND OTHER UNION BODIES

CHAPTER 4 0 — MISCELLANEOUS TAXES AND DEDUCTIONS

CHAPTER 4 1 — CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME

CHAPTER 4 2 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME

Article Item | Heading | Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

CHAPTER 4 0

4 0 0 | Proceeds from the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials, other servants and persons in receipt of a pension | 482956362 | 463244400 | 438499285,85 |

4 0 3 | Proceeds from the temporary contribution from the salaries of officials and other servants in active employment | p.m. | p.m. | 44947,98 |

4 0 4 | Proceeds from the special levy on the salaries of officials and other servants in active employment | 46545044 | 42428398 | 38170907,12 |

| CHAPTER 4 0 — TOTAL | 529501406 | 505672798 | 476715140,95 |

CHAPTER 4 1

4 1 0 | Staff contributions to the pension scheme | 330761736 | 305137702 | 288892326,84 |

4 1 1 | Transfer or purchase of pension rights by staff | 104666000 | 66779000 | 52108418,46 |

4 1 2 | Contributions to the pension scheme by officials and temporary staff on leave on personal grounds | 100000 | 100000 | 104856,18 |

| CHAPTER 4 1 — TOTAL | 435527736 | 372016702 | 341105601,48 |

CHAPTER 4 2

4 2 0 | Employer's contribution by decentralised agencies and international organisations to the pension scheme | 21575132 | 13123267 | 29919993,93 |

| CHAPTER 4 2 — TOTAL | 21575132 | 13123267 | 29919993,93 |

| Title 4 — Total | 986604274 | 890812767 | 847740736,36 |

CHAPTER 4 0 — MISCELLANEOUS TAXES AND DEDUCTIONS

4 0 0 Proceeds from the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials, other servants and persons in receipt of a pension

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

482956362 | 463244400 | 438499285,85 |

Remarks

This revenue represents all the tax levied on salaries, wages and emoluments of every type, with the exception of benefits and family allowances paid to Members of the Commission, officials, other servants and persons in receipt of the compensation payments on termination of employment referred to in Chapter 01 of each title of the statement of expenditure and to persons in receipt of a pension.

The estimated revenue also includes the amounts for the European Investment Bank, the European Central Bank and the European Investment Fund.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Union, and in particular Article 12 thereof.

Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of the Council of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the Commission, of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice, of the President, Members and Registrar of the Court of First Instance and of the President, Members and Registrar of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8).

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 1860/76 of 29 June 1976 laying down the Conditions of Employment of Staff of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (OJ L 214, 6.8.1976, p. 24).

4 0 3 Proceeds from the temporary contribution from the salaries of officials and other servants in active employment

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 44947,98 |

Remarks

The provisions concerning the temporary contribution applied until 30 June 2003. Therefore this article will cover any revenue resulting from the residual amount of the temporary contribution from the salaries of Members of the Commission, officials and other servants in active employment.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof in the version in force until 15 December 2003.

Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of the Council of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the Commission, of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice, of the President, Members and Registrar of the Court of First Instance and of the President, Members and Registrar of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1).

4 0 4 Proceeds from the special levy on the salaries of officials and other servants in active employment

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

46545044 | 42428398 | 38170907,12 |

Remarks

This article is intended to record the proceeds from the special levy on the salaries of officials and other servants in active employment according to Article 66a of the Staff Regulations.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Article 66a thereof.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of the Council of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the Commission, of the President, Judges, Advocates General and Registrar of the Court of Justice, of the President, Members and Registrar of the Court of First Instance and of the President, Members and Registrar of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1).

CHAPTER 4 1 — CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME

4 1 0 Staff contributions to the pension scheme

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

330761736 | 305137702 | 288892326,84 |

Remarks

This revenue represents staff contributions to the financing of the pension scheme.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Council Regulation (ECSC, EEC, Euratom) No 1860/76 of 29 June 1976 laying down the Conditions of Employment of Staff of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (OJ L 214, 6.8.1976, p. 24).

4 1 1 Transfer or purchase of pension rights by staff

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

104666000 | 66779000 | 52108418,46 |

Remarks

This revenue represents the payment to the Union of the actuarial equivalent or the flat-rate redemption value of pension rights acquired by officials in their previous jobs.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

4 1 2 Contributions to the pension scheme by officials and temporary staff on leave on personal grounds

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

100000 | 100000 | 104856,18 |

Remarks

Officials and other servants taking leave on personal grounds may continue to acquire pension rights provided that they also bear the cost of the employer's contribution.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

CHAPTER 4 2 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME

4 2 0 Employer's contribution by decentralised agencies and international organisations to the pension scheme

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

21575132 | 13123267 | 29919993,93 |

Remarks

This revenue represents the employer's contribution by decentralised agencies and international organisations to the pension scheme.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

TITLE 5

REVENUE ACCRUING FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION

CHAPTER 5 0 — PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE PROPERTY (SUPPLY OF GOODS) AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY

CHAPTER 5 1 — PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING

CHAPTER 5 2 — REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST

CHAPTER 5 5 — REVENUE FROM THE SUPPLY OF SERVICES AND WORK

CHAPTER 5 7 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION

CHAPTER 5 8 — MISCELLANEOUS COMPENSATION

CHAPTER 5 9 — OTHER REVENUE FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS

Article Item | Heading | Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

CHAPTER 5 0

5 0 0

Proceeds from the sale of movable property (supply of goods)

5 0 0 0 | Proceeds from the sale of vehicles — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 15072,83 |

5 0 0 1 | Proceeds from the sale of other movable property — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 25259,60 |

5 0 0 2 | Proceeds from the supply of goods to other institutions or bodies — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 966146,63 |

| Article 5 0 0 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 1006479,06 |

5 0 1 | Proceeds from the sale of immovable property | p.m. | p.m. | 1930837,77 |

5 0 2 | Proceeds from the sale of publications, printed works and films — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 1113317,83 |

| CHAPTER 5 0 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 4050634,66 |

CHAPTER 5 1

5 1 0 | Proceeds from the hiring-out of furniture and equipment — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

5 1 1

Proceeds from letting and subletting immovable property and reimbursement of charges connected with lettings

5 1 1 0 | Proceeds from letting and subletting immovable property — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 5972010,81 |

5 1 1 1 | Reimbursement of charges connected with lettings — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 434081,17 |

| Article 5 1 1 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 6406091,98 |

| CHAPTER 5 1 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 6406091,98 |

CHAPTER 5 2

5 2 0 | Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest on the institution’s accounts | 6500000 | 5600000 | 5430133,84 |

5 2 1 | Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest on the accounts of organisations receiving subsidies transferred to the Commission | 10000000 | 10000000 | 8741601,66 |

5 2 2 | Interest yielded by pre-financing | 40000000 | 40000000 | 41187994,03 |

5 2 3 | Revenue generated on Trust Accounts — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 27290700,07 |

| CHAPTER 5 2 — TOTAL | 56500000 | 55600000 | 82650429,60 |

CHAPTER 5 5

5 5 0 | Proceeds from the supply of services and work for other institutions or bodies, including refunds by other institutions or bodies of mission allowances paid on their behalf — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 10829030,67 |

5 5 1 | Revenue from third parties in respect of services or work supplied at their request — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | –264655,12 |

| CHAPTER 5 5 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 10564375,55 |

CHAPTER 5 7

5 7 0 | Revenue arising from the repayment of amounts wrongly paid — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 7604218,66 |

5 7 1 | Revenue earmarked for a specific purpose, such as income from foundations, subsidies, gifts and bequests, including the earmarked revenue specific to each institution — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

5 7 2 | Repayment of welfare expenditure incurred on behalf of another institution | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

5 7 3 | Other contributions and refunds in connection with the administrative operation of the institution — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 117546925,12 |

| CHAPTER 5 7 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 125151143,78 |

CHAPTER 5 8

5 8 0 | Revenue from payments connected with lettings — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 609046,68 |

5 8 1 | Revenue from insurance payments received — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 5094751,32 |

| CHAPTER 5 8 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 5703798,— |

CHAPTER 5 9

5 9 0 | Other revenue from administrative operations | 2000000 | 100000 | 4243998,29 |

| CHAPTER 5 9 — TOTAL | 2000000 | 100000 | 4243998,29 |

| Title 5 — Total | 58500000 | 55700000 | 238770471,86 |

CHAPTER 5 0 — PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF MOVABLE PROPERTY (SUPPLY OF GOODS) AND IMMOVABLE PROPERTY

5 0 0 Proceeds from the sale of movable property (supply of goods)

5 0 0 0 Proceeds from the sale of vehicles — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 15072,83 |

Remarks

This item is intended to record revenue from the sale or part-exchange of vehicles belonging to the institution. It records also the proceeds from the sale of vehicles that are being replaced or scrapped when the book value is fully depreciated.

In accordance with Article 18(1)(e) and (ea) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

5 0 0 1 Proceeds from the sale of other movable property — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 25259,60 |

Remarks

This item is intended to record revenue from the sale or part-exchange of movable property, other than vehicles, belonging to the institution. It records also the proceeds from the sale of equipment, installations, materials, and scientific and technical apparatus which are being replaced or scrapped when the book value is fully depreciated.

In accordance with Article 18(1)(e) and (ea) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

5 0 0 2 Proceeds from the supply of goods to other institutions or bodies — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 966146,63 |

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18(1)(g) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

5 0 1 Proceeds from the sale of immovable property

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 1930837,77 |

Remarks

This article is intended to record revenue from the sale of immovable property belonging to the institution.

5 0 2 Proceeds from the sale of publications, printed works and films — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 1113317,83 |

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18(1)(j) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

This article also contains revenue from the sale of such products on an electronic medium.

CHAPTER 5 1 — PROCEEDS FROM LETTING AND HIRING

5 1 0 Proceeds from the hiring-out of furniture and equipment — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18(1)(e) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

5 1 1 Proceeds from letting and subletting immovable property and reimbursement of charges connected with lettings

5 1 1 0 Proceeds from letting and subletting immovable property — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 5972010,81 |

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18(1)(e) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

5 1 1 1 Reimbursement of charges connected with lettings — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 434081,17 |

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18(1)(e) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

CHAPTER 5 2 — REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS OR LOANS GRANTED, BANK AND OTHER INTEREST

5 2 0 Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest on the institution’s accounts

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

6500000 | 5600000 | 5430133,84 |

Remarks

This revenue refers only to bank interest paid into the Commission's current accounts.

5 2 1 Revenue from investments or loans granted, bank and other interest on the accounts of organisations receiving subsidies transferred to the Commission

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

10000000 | 10000000 | 8741601,66 |

Remarks

This article is intended to record the revenue accruing from the repayment of interest by the subsidised organisations which have placed advances received from the Commission on interest-bearing accounts. If they remain unused, these advances and the interest on them have to be repaid to the Commission.

5 2 2 Interest yielded by pre-financing

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

40000000 | 40000000 | 41187994,03 |

Remarks

This article is intended to record revenue from the interest yielded by pre-financing.

In accordance with Article 5a of the Financial Regulation, the amounts booked to this article may be used to provide additional appropriations under the corresponding headings of the statement of expenditure in this section. Thus, interest generated by pre-financing payments shall be assigned to the programme or the action concerned and deducted from the payment of the balance of the amounts due to the beneficiary.

The Regulation laying down the rules for implementing the Financial Regulation also specifies the cases in which the authorising officer responsible shall, by way of exception, recover annually such interest.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), and in particular Article 5a thereof.

Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002 of 23 December 2002 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 1), and in particular Articles 4 and 4a thereof.

5 2 3 Revenue generated on Trust Accounts — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 27290700,07 |

Remarks

This article is intended to record interest and other revenue generated on Trust Accounts.

The Trust Accounts are kept on behalf of the Union by international financial institutions (European Investment Fund, European Investment Bank, Council of Europe Development Bank/Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) managing Union programmes and the amounts paid in by the Union remain on the account until they are made available to the beneficiaries under the single programme, such as small and medium-sized enterprises or institutions managing projects in accession countries.

In accordance with Article 18(2) of the Financial Regulation, interest generated by Trust Accounts used for Union programmes is used to provide additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), and in particular Article 18(2) thereof.

Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002 of 23 December 2002 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 5 5 — REVENUE FROM THE SUPPLY OF SERVICES AND WORK

5 5 0 Proceeds from the supply of services and work for other institutions or bodies, including refunds by other institutions or bodies of mission allowances paid on their behalf — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 10829030,67 |

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18(1)(g) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

5 5 1 Revenue from third parties in respect of services or work supplied at their request — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | –264655,12 |

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18(1)(e) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

CHAPTER 5 7 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATION OF THE INSTITUTION

5 7 0 Revenue arising from the repayment of amounts wrongly paid — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 7604218,66 |

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

5 7 1 Revenue earmarked for a specific purpose, such as income from foundations, subsidies, gifts and bequests, including the earmarked revenue specific to each institution — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18(1)(c) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

5 7 2 Repayment of welfare expenditure incurred on behalf of another institution

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This article is intended to record revenue from the repayment of welfare expenditure incurred on behalf of another institution.

5 7 3 Other contributions and refunds in connection with the administrative operation of the institution — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 117546925,12 |

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

CHAPTER 5 8 — MISCELLANEOUS COMPENSATION

5 8 0 Revenue from payments connected with lettings — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 609046,68 |

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18(1)(i) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

5 8 1 Revenue from insurance payments received — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 5094751,32 |

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18(1)(h) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

CHAPTER 5 9 — OTHER REVENUE FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS

5 9 0 Other revenue from administrative operations

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

2000000 | 100000 | 4243998,29 |

Remarks

This article is intended to record other revenue from administrative operations.

TITLE 6

CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH UNION AGREEMENTS AND PROGRAMMES

CHAPTER 6 0 — CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNION PROGRAMMES

CHAPTER 6 1 — REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE

CHAPTER 6 2 — REVENUE FROM SERVICES RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT

CHAPTER 6 3 — CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER SPECIFIC AGREEMENTS

CHAPTER 6 5 — FINANCIAL CORRECTIONS

CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS

CHAPTER 6 7 — REVENUE CONCERNING THE EUROPEAN AGRICULTURE GUARANTEE FUND AND THE EUROPEAN AGRICULTURAL FUND FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT

CHAPTER 6 8 — TEMPORARY RESTRUCTURING AMOUNTS

Article Item | Heading | Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

CHAPTER 6 0

6 0 1

Miscellaneous research programmes

6 0 1 1 | Switzerland-Euratom cooperation agreements on controlled thermonuclear fusion and plasma physics — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

6 0 1 2 | European fusion development agreements (EFDA) — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 21629907,— |

6 0 1 3 | Cooperation agreements with third countries under Union research programmes — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 265998325,78 |

6 0 1 5 | Cooperation agreements with institutes from third countries in connection with scientific and technological projects of Union interest (Eureka and others) — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

6 0 1 6 | Agreements for European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Article 6 0 1 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 287628232,78 |

6 0 2

Other programmes

6 0 2 1 | Miscellaneous revenue relating to humanitarian aid — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Article 6 0 2 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

6 0 3

Association agreements between the Union and third countries

6 0 3 1 | Revenue accruing from the participation of the candidate countries and the western Balkan potential candidate countries in Union programmes — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 172079517,20 |

6 0 3 2 | Revenue accruing from the participation of third countries, other than candidate countries and western Balkan potential candidate countries, in customs cooperation agreements — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 175239,— |

6 0 3 3 | Participation of outside bodies in Union activities — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 14942662,85 |

| Article 6 0 3 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 187197419,05 |

| CHAPTER 6 0 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 474825651,83 |

CHAPTER 6 1

6 1 1

Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of one or more Member States

6 1 1 3 | Revenue from the investments provided for in Article 4 of Decision 2003/76/EC — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 53100524,18 |

6 1 1 4 | Revenue accruing from amounts recovered under the research programme of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Article 6 1 1 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 53100524,18 |

6 1 2 | Repayment of expenditure incurred specifically as a result of work undertaken on request and against payment — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 4615,09 |

6 1 4

Repayment of Union support to commercially successful projects and activities

6 1 4 0 | Repayment of Union support to commercially successful projects and activities in the field of new energy technology — Assigned revenue | — | — | 0,— |

6 1 4 3 | Repayment of Union support to European risk capital activities in support of small and medium-sized enterprises — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Article 6 1 4 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

6 1 5

Repayment of unused Union aid

6 1 5 0 | Repayment of unused aid from European Social Fund, European Regional Development Fund, European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance, Cohesion Fund, Solidarity Fund, ISPA and IPA | p.m. | p.m. | 10852738,39 |

6 1 5 1 | Repayment of unused subsidies for balancing budgets — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

6 1 5 2 | Repayment of unused interest subsidies — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

6 1 5 3 | Repayment of unused sums paid under contracts concluded by the institution — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 26798,38 |

6 1 5 7 | Repayments of payments on account under the Structural Funds, the Cohesion Fund and the European Fisheries Fund | p.m. | p.m. | 8252242,29 |

6 1 5 8 | Repayment of miscellaneous unused Union aid — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 970217,81 |

| Article 6 1 5 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 20101996,87 |

6 1 6 | Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of the International Atomic Energy Agency — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

6 1 7

Repayment of amounts paid in connection with Union aid to third countries

6 1 7 0 | Repayments within the framework of cooperation with South Africa — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 704349,08 |

| Article 6 1 7 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 704349,08 |

6 1 8

Repayment of amounts paid in connection with food aid

6 1 8 0 | Repayments by tenderers or recipients of overpayments made in connection with food aid — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

6 1 8 1 | Repayment of additional costs caused by the recipients of food aid — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Article 6 1 8 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

6 1 9

Repayment of other expenditure incurred on behalf of outside bodies

6 1 9 1 | Repayment of other expenditure incurred on behalf of outside bodies pursuant to Council Decision 77/270/Euratom — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Article 6 1 9 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| CHAPTER 6 1 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 73911485,22 |

CHAPTER 6 2

6 2 0 | Supply against payment of source materials or special fissile materials (Article 6(b) of the Euratom Treaty) — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

6 2 2

Revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to outside bodies against payment

6 2 2 1 | Revenue from the operation of the high-flux reactor (HFR) to be used to provide additional appropriations — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 9293936,— |

6 2 2 3 | Other revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to outside bodies against payment to be used to provide additional appropriations — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 12198053,83 |

6 2 2 4 | Revenue from licences granted by the Commission on inventions resulting from Union research provided by the Joint Research Centre, irrespective of whether they can be patented — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 253531,27 |

6 2 2 5 | Other revenue for the Joint Research Centre — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

6 2 2 6 | Revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to other services of the Commission on a competitive basis, to be used to provide additional appropriations — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 50223620,58 |

| Article 6 2 2 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 71969141,68 |

6 2 4 | Revenue from licences granted by the Commission on inventions resulting from Union research, irrespective of whether they can be patented (indirect action) — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| CHAPTER 6 2 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 71969141,68 |

CHAPTER 6 3

6 3 0 | Contributions by the European Free Trade Association Member States under the Cooperation Agreement on the European Economic Area — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 229689661,— |

6 3 1

Contributions within the framework of the Schengen acquis

6 3 1 2 | Contributions for the development of large-scale information systems under the agreement concluded with Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 2051581,83 |

6 3 1 3 | Other contributions in connection with the Schengen acquis (Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein) — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 23355000,— |

| Article 6 3 1 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 25406581,83 |

6 3 2 | Contributions to common administrative support expenditure of the European Development Fund — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 289509,59 |

6 3 3

Contributions to certain external aid programmes

6 3 3 0 | Contributions from Member States to certain external aid programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 8891550,14 |

6 3 3 1 | Contributions from third countries to certain external aid programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

6 3 3 2 | Contributions from international organisations to certain external aid programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Article 6 3 3 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 8891550,14 |

| CHAPTER 6 3 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 264277302,56 |

CHAPTER 6 5

6 5 0

Financial corrections

6 5 0 0 | Financial corrections in connection with the Structural Funds, the Cohesion Fund and the European Fisheries Fund | p.m. | p.m. | 632043636,77 |

| Article 6 5 0 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 632043636,77 |

| CHAPTER 6 5 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 632043636,77 |

CHAPTER 6 6

6 6 0

Other contributions and refunds

6 6 0 0 | Other assigned contributions and refunds — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 302869998,57 |

6 6 0 1 | Other non-assigned contributions and refunds | 50000000 | 82000000 | 63430038,83 |

| Article 6 6 0 — Total | 50000000 | 82000000 | 366300037,40 |

| CHAPTER 6 6 — TOTAL | 50000000 | 82000000 | 366300037,40 |

CHAPTER 6 7

6 7 0

Revenue concerning the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund

6 7 0 1 | Clearance of European Agricultural Guarantee Fund accounts — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 735114995,57 |

6 7 0 2 | European Agricultural Guarantee Fund irregularities — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 172373829,43 |

6 7 0 3 | Superlevy from milk producers — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 103044369,90 |

| Article 6 7 0 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 1010533194,90 |

6 7 1

Revenue concerning the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development

6 7 1 1 | Clearance of accounts European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 321935,06 |

6 7 1 2 | European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development irregularities — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Article 6 7 1 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 321935,06 |

| CHAPTER 6 7 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 1010855129,96 |

CHAPTER 6 8

6 8 0

Temporary restructuring amounts — Assigned revenue

6 8 0 1 | Temporary restructuring amounts — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 606762831,87 |

6 8 0 2 | Irregularities concerning the temporary restructuring fund — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

6 8 0 3 | Clearance with regard to the temporary restructuring fund — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | |

| Article 6 8 0 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 606762831,87 |

| CHAPTER 6 8 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 606762831,87 |

| Title 6 — Total | 50000000 | 82000000 | 3500945217,29 |

CHAPTER 6 0 — CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNION PROGRAMMES

6 0 1 Miscellaneous research programmes

6 0 1 1 Switzerland-Euratom cooperation agreements on controlled thermonuclear fusion and plasma physics — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between Switzerland and the European Atomic Energy Community, in particular that of 14 September 1978.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Article 08 22 04 (indirect action) of the statement of expenditure in this section, depending on the expenditure to be covered.

6 0 1 2 European fusion development agreements (EFDA) — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 21629907,— |

Remarks

Revenue resulting from the multilateral EFDA agreements between the European Atomic Energy Community and its 26 fusion associates.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Article 08 22 04 (indirect action) of the statement of expenditure in this section, depending on the expenditure to be covered.

Such revenue covers the associates’ contribution to financing joint fund expenditure resulting from the use of the JET facilities, the High Performance Computer for Fusion and any other facility which may be set up for the purposes of the EFDA.

6 0 1 3 Cooperation agreements with third countries under Union research programmes — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 265998325,78 |

Remarks

Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between the Union and third countries, in particular those participating in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research (COST), in order to associate them with Union research programmes.

Any contributions received are to cover the costs of meetings, experts’ contracts and research expenditure under the programmes in question.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Articles 02 04 03, 06 06 04, 08 22 04, 09 04 02, 15 07 78, 32 06 03 (indirect action), 10 02 02 and 10 03 02 of the statement of expenditure in this section, depending on the expenditure to be covered.

Legal basis

Decision 2007/502/EC, Euratom of the Council and of the Commission of 25 June 2007 on the signing, on behalf of the European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, and provisional application of the Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation between the European Community and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and the Swiss Confederation, of the other part (OJ L 189, 20.7.2007, p. 24).

Decision 2007/585/EC of the Council of 10 July 2007 on the signing and provisional application of the Agreement on scientific and technical cooperation between the European Community and the State of Israel (OJ L 220, 25.8.2007, p. 3).

Council Decision 2010/558/EU of 12 March 2010 on the signing, on behalf of the Union, and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the Faroes on Scientific and Technological Cooperation, associating the Faroe Islands to the Union’s Seventh Framework Programme for Research, Technological Development and Demonstration Activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 245, 17.9.2010, p. 1).

Council Decision 2011/27/EU of 12 July 2010, concerning the signing and provisional application of a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a partnership between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Moldova, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Moldova in Union programmes (OJ L 14, 19.1.2011, p. 1).

Commission Decision C(2011)5803 of 18 August 2011, on the approval and signature of the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova on its association to the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013).

6 0 1 5 Cooperation agreements with institutes from third countries in connection with scientific and technological projects of Union interest (Eureka and others) — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between the Union and institutes from third countries in connection with scientific and technological projects of Union interest (Eureka and others).

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Articles 02 04 03, 06 06 04, 08 22 04 and 09 04 02 (indirect action) of the statement of expenditure in this section.

6 0 1 6 Agreements for European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

Revenue from States taking part in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Articles 02 04 03, 06 06 04, 08 22 04 and 09 04 02 (indirect action) of the statement of expenditure in this section.

Reference acts

Resolution of the Ministers of States participating in European Cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research (COST) (signed in Vienna on 21 November 1991) (OJ C 333, 24.12.1991, p. 1).

6 0 2 Other programmes

6 0 2 1 Miscellaneous revenue relating to humanitarian aid — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

Any contributions by outside bodies relating to humanitarian aid.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Title 23 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian aid (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 1).

6 0 3 Association agreements between the Union and third countries

6 0 3 1 Revenue accruing from the participation of the candidate countries and the western Balkan potential candidate countries in Union programmes — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 172079517,20 |

Remarks

Revenue accruing from the Association Agreements concluded between the Union and the countries listed below as a result of their participation in various Union programmes. Any revenue from countries that are already Member States relates to past operations.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

Reference acts

Framework Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Turkey on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Turkey in Community programmes (OJ L 61, 2.3.2002, p. 29).

Framework Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Albania on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Albania in Community programmes (OJ L 192, 22.7.2005, p. 2).

Framework Agreement between the European Community and Bosnia and Herzegovina on the general principles for the participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Community programmes (OJ L 192, 22.7.2005, p. 9).

Framework Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Croatia on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Croatia in Community programmes (OJ L 192, 22.7.2005, p. 16).

Framework Agreement between the European Community and Serbia and Montenegro on the general principles for the participation of Serbia and Montenegro in Community programmes (OJ L 192, 22.7.2005, p. 29).

Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on the general principles for the participation of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in Community programmes (OJ L 192, 22.7.2005, p. 23).

Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters concerning the provisional application of Protocol 8 to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Montenegro, of the other part, on the general principles for the participation of Montenegro in Community programmes (OJ L 43, 19.2.2008, p. 11).

Additional protocols to the Europe Agreements (Articles 228 and 238) opening up Community programmes to the candidate countries.

6 0 3 2 Revenue accruing from the participation of third countries, other than candidate countries and western Balkan potential candidate countries, in customs cooperation agreements — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 175239,— |

Remarks

This item is intended to record third country contributions to customs cooperation agreements, in particular under the Transit project and the project for the dissemination of tariff and other particulars (by computer).

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Articles 14 03 01, 14 04 01, 14 04 02 and 14 05 03 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

Convention of 20 May 1987 between the European Economic Community, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway, the Kingdom of Sweden and the Swiss Confederation, on a common transit procedure (OJ L 226, 13.8.1987, p. 2).

Council Decision 2000/305/EC of 30 March 2000 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Switzerland concerning the extension of the common communication network/common system interface (CCN/CSI) within the framework of the Convention on a common transit procedure (OJ L 102, 27.4.2000, p. 50).

Council Decision 2000/506/EC of 31 July 2000 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Norway concerning the extension of the common communication network/common system interface (CCN/CSI) within the framework of the Convention on a common transit procedure (OJ L 204, 11.8.2000, p. 35).

Council Decision of 19 March 2001 authorising the Commission to negotiate, on behalf of the European Community, an amendment to the Convention creating the Customs Cooperation Council signed in Brussels on 15 December 1950 allowing the European Community to become a member of that organisation.

Decision No 253/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2003 adopting an action programme for customs in the Community (Customs 2007) (OJ L 36, 12.2.2003, p. 1).

Decision No 624/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 May 2007 establishing an action programme for customs in the Community (Customs 2013) (OJ L 154, 14.6.2007, p. 25).

6 0 3 3 Participation of outside bodies in Union activities — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 14942662,85 |

Remarks

Any contributions by outside bodies to Union activities.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

CHAPTER 6 1 — REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE

6 1 1 Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of one or more Member States

6 1 1 3 Revenue from the investments provided for in Article 4 of Decision 2003/76/EC — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 53100524,18 |

Remarks

Council Decision 2003/76/EC stipulates that the Commission is entrusted with winding up the financial operations of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) which are still in progress upon expiry of the ECSC Treaty.

Pursuant to Article 4 of that Decision, net revenue from the investment of available assets will constitute revenue in the general budget of the European Union earmarked for a specific purpose, namely financing research projects in sectors related to the coal and steel industry by the Research Fund for Coal and Steel.

The net revenue available for financing research projects in year n + 2 appears in the balance sheet of the ECSC in liquidation for year n, and after the liquidation process has been completed will appear as assets in the balance sheet of the Coal and Steel Research Fund. This financing mechanism took effect in 2003. Revenue coming from 2010 will be used for research in 2012. In order to reduce as far as possible the fluctuations that movements in the financial markets could cause in the financing of research, a smoothing arrangement is applied. The amount of net revenue expected to be available for research in 2012 comes to EUR 58464875.

In accordance with Article 4 of Decision 2003/76/EC, 72,8 % of the fund’s appropriations will be for the steel-related sector and 27,2 % for the coal-related sector.

In accordance with Article 18 and Article 160(1a) of the Financial Regulation, revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Chapter 08 23 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2003/76/EC of 1 February 2003 establishing the measures necessary for the implementation of the Protocol, annexed to the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty and on the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (OJ L 29, 5.2.2003, p. 22).

6 1 1 4 Revenue accruing from amounts recovered under the research programme of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

Decision 2003/76/EC stipulates that the Commission is entrusted with winding up the financial operations of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) which are still in progress upon expiry of the ECSC Treaty.

Pursuant to Article 4(5) of that Decision, the amounts recovered return initially to the assets of the ECSC in liquidation and subsequently, on completion of the liquidation, to the assets of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2003/76/EC of 1 February 2003 establishing the measures necessary for the implementation of the Protocol, annexed to the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty and on the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (OJ L 29, 5.2.2003, p. 22).

6 1 2 Repayment of expenditure incurred specifically as a result of work undertaken on request and against payment — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 4615,09 |

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

6 1 4 Repayment of Union support to commercially successful projects and activities

6 1 4 0 Repayment of Union support to commercially successful projects and activities in the field of new energy technology — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

— | — | 0,— |

Remarks

Revenue from repayment of all or part of the financial support granted by the Union after the projects are commercially successful. As this type of activity no longer attracts financial support, only the payment appropriations necessary to clear outstanding commitments remain in Title 06 of the statement of expenditure.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

6 1 4 3 Repayment of Union support to European risk capital activities in support of small and medium-sized enterprises — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

Repayment of all or part of the support for commercially successful projects, with possible participation in profits resulting from grants awarded as part of European risk capital activities in support of small and medium-sized enterprises under the Venture Consort and Eurotech Capital instruments.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

6 1 5 Repayment of unused Union aid

6 1 5 0 Repayment of unused aid from European Social Fund, European Regional Development Fund, European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance, Cohesion Fund, Solidarity Fund, ISPA and IPA

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 10852738,39 |

Remarks

Repayment of unused aid from the European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund, the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance, the Cohesion Fund, the Solidarity Fund, the Instrument for Structural Policies for Pre-Accession (ISPA) and the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA).

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

6 1 5 1 Repayment of unused subsidies for balancing budgets — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

6 1 5 2 Repayment of unused interest subsidies — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

6 1 5 3 Repayment of unused sums paid under contracts concluded by the institution — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 26798,38 |

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

6 1 5 7 Repayments of payments on account under the Structural Funds, the Cohesion Fund and the European Fisheries Fund

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 8252242,29 |

Remarks

This item is intended to record the repayment of payments on account under the Structural Funds (European Regional Development Fund and European Social Fund), the Cohesion Fund and the European Fisheries Fund.

The amounts booked to this item will, in accordance with Articles 18 and 157 of the Financial Regulation, be used to provide additional appropriations on the corresponding headings of Titles 04, 11 and 13 of the statement of expenditure in this section, if they are required in order not to reduce the contribution of the Structural Funds and the Cohesion Fund to the operation concerned.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1164/1994 of 16 May 1994 establishing a Cohesion Fund (OJ L 130, 25.5.1994, p. 1), and in particular Article D of Annex II thereto.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25), and in particular Article 82(2) and Chapter II thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1).

6 1 5 8 Repayment of miscellaneous unused Union aid — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 970217,81 |

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

6 1 6 Repayment of expenditure incurred on behalf of the International Atomic Energy Agency — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

Repayment by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of sums which were advanced by the Commission to pay for controls carried out by the IAEA under the verification agreements (see Articles 32 05 01 and 32 05 02 of the statement of expenditure in this section).

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

Reference acts

Agreement between the Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Federal Republic of Germany, Ireland, the Italian Republic, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the European Atomic Energy Community and the International Atomic Energy Agency in implementation of Article III(1) and (4) of the Treaty on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons (OJ L 51, 22.2.1978, p. 1), and in particular Article 15 thereof.

Tripartite agreement between the Community, the United Kingdom and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Tripartite agreement between the Community, France and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

6 1 7 Repayment of amounts paid in connection with Union aid to third countries

6 1 7 0 Repayments within the framework of cooperation with South Africa — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 704349,08 |

Remarks

Repayments by tenderers or recipients of overpayments made in connection with development cooperation with South Africa.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Article 21 06 02 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41).

6 1 8 Repayment of amounts paid in connection with food aid

6 1 8 0 Repayments by tenderers or recipients of overpayments made in connection with food aid — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

Provisions contained in the invitations to tender or in the financial conditions attached to the Commission's letters setting out the conditions under which food aid is granted to recipients.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian aid (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 1).

6 1 8 1 Repayment of additional costs caused by the recipients of food aid — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

Provisions contained in the terms of delivery attached to the Commission's letters setting out the conditions under which food aid is granted to recipients.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian aid (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 1).

6 1 9 Repayment of other expenditure incurred on behalf of outside bodies

6 1 9 1 Repayment of other expenditure incurred on behalf of outside bodies pursuant to Council Decision 77/270/Euratom — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Items 22 02 05 01 and 19 06 04 01 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82).

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 300/2007 of 19 February 2007 establishing an Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation (OJ L 81, 22.3.2007, p. 1).

CHAPTER 6 2 — REVENUE FROM SERVICES RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT

6 2 0 Supply against payment of source materials or special fissile materials (Article 6(b) of the Euratom Treaty) — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

Revenue from the supply to Member States against payment of source materials or special fissile materials for their research programmes.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

Legal basis

Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 6(b) thereof.

6 2 2 Revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to outside bodies against payment

6 2 2 1 Revenue from the operation of the high-flux reactor (HFR) to be used to provide additional appropriations — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 9293936,— |

Remarks

Revenue resulting from the operation of the high-flux reactor (HFR) at the Petten establishment of the Joint Research Centre.

Payments by outside bodies to cover all types of expenditure involved in the operation of the HFR by the Joint Research Centre.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations for Articles 10 01 05 and 10 04 04 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

Completion of earlier programmes

The revenue is provided by Belgium, Germany, France and the Netherlands.

6 2 2 3 Other revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to outside bodies against payment to be used to provide additional appropriations — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 12198053,83 |

Remarks

Revenue from persons, firms and national bodies for which the Joint Research Centre will carry out work and/or provide services against payment.

In accordance with Article 18 and Article 161(2) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations for Articles 10 01 05, 10 02 01, 10 03 01, 10 04 01 and 10 04 02 of the statement of expenditure in this section, amounting to the expenditure under each contract with an outside body.

6 2 2 4 Revenue from licences granted by the Commission on inventions resulting from Union research provided by the Joint Research Centre, irrespective of whether they can be patented — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 253531,27 |

Remarks

The Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 12 thereof, gives Member States, persons and undertakings the right — against payment of a suitable remuneration — to obtain non-exclusive licences under patents, provisionally protected patent rights, utility models or patent applications owned by the European Atomic Energy Community.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations for Articles 10 01 05, 10 04 02, 10 04 03 and Chapters 10 02 and 10 03 in the statement of expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2380/74 of 17 September 1974 adopting provisions for the dissemination of information relating to research programmes for the European Economic Community (OJ L 255, 20.9.1974, p. 1).

6 2 2 5 Other revenue for the Joint Research Centre — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

Revenue from contributions, gifts or bequests from third parties for the various activities carried out by the Joint Research Centre.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations for Article 10 01 05 and Chapters 10 02, 10 03 and 10 04 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

6 2 2 6 Revenue from services provided by the Joint Research Centre to other services of the Commission on a competitive basis, to be used to provide additional appropriations — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 50223620,58 |

Remarks

Revenue from other services of the Commission for which the Joint Research Centre will carry out work and/or provide services against payment and revenue from participation in the activities of the framework programmes for research and technological development.

In accordance with Article 18 and Article 161(2) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations under Articles 10 01 05, 10 02 01, 10 03 01, 10 04 01 and 10 04 03 of the statement of expenditure in this section, amounting to the specific expenditure under each contract with other services of the Commission.

6 2 4 Revenue from licences granted by the Commission on inventions resulting from Union research, irrespective of whether they can be patented (indirect action) — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

The Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 12 thereof, gives Member States, persons and undertakings the right — against payment of a suitable remuneration — to obtain non-exclusive licences under patents, provisionally protected patent rights, utility models or patent applications owned by the European Atomic Energy Community.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

Legal basis

Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2380/74 of 17 September 1974 adopting provisions for the dissemination of information relating to research programmes for the European Economic Community (OJ L 255, 20.9.1974, p. 1).

CHAPTER 6 3 — CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER SPECIFIC AGREEMENTS

6 3 0 Contributions by the European Free Trade Association Member States under the Cooperation Agreement on the European Economic Area — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 229689661,— |

Remarks

This article is intended to record contributions from the European Free Trade Association Member States resulting from their financial participation in certain activities of the Union in accordance with Article 82 of and with Protocol 32 to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

The total contribution planned is shown in the summary presented for information in an annex to the statement of expenditure in this section.

The contributions by the European Free Trade Association Member States will be made available to the Commission in accordance with Articles 1, 2 and 3 of Protocol 32 to the Agreement on the European Economic Area.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

Reference acts

Agreement on the European Economic Area (OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 3).

6 3 1 Contributions within the framework of the Schengen acquis

6 3 1 2 Contributions for the development of large-scale information systems under the agreement concluded with Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 2051581,83 |

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations for Articles 18 02 04, 18 02 05, 18 02 11 and 18 03 11 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

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

Council Decision 1999/439/EC of 17 May 1999 on the conclusion of the Agreement with the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the latters’ association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 35).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2725/2000 of 11 December 2000 concerning the establishment of "Eurodac" for the comparison of fingerprints for the effective application of the Dublin Convention (OJ L 316, 15.12.2000, p. 1).

Council Decision 2001/258/EC of 15 March 2001 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the criteria and mechanisms for establishing the State responsible for examining a request for asylum lodged in a Member State or Iceland or Norway (OJ L 93, 3.4.2001, p. 38), and in particular Article 9 of that Agreement.

Council Decision 2001/886/JHA of 6 December 2001 on the development of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 328, 13.12.2001, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2424/2001 of 6 December 2001 on the development of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 328, 13.12.2001, p. 4).

Council Regulation (EC) No 343/2003 of 18 February 2003 establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the Member State responsible for examining an asylum application lodged in one of the Member States by a third-country national (OJ L 50, 25.2.2003, p. 1).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1560/2003 of 2 September 2003 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 343/2003 establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the Member State responsible for examining an asylum application lodged in one of the Member States by a third-country national (OJ L 222, 5.9.2003, p. 3).

Council Decision 2004/512/CE of 8 June 2004 establishing the Vis Information System (VIS) (OJ L 213, 15.6.2004, p. 5).

Regulation (EC) No 1986/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 regarding access to the Second Generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) by the services in the Member States responsible for issuing vehicle registration certificates (OJ L 381, 28.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on the establishment, operation and use of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 381, 28.12.2006, p. 4).

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

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

Council Decision 2008/147/EC of 28 January 2008 on the conclusion on behalf of the European Community of the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation concerning the criteria and mechanisms for establishing the State responsible for examining a request for asylum lodged in a Member State or in Switzerland (OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 3).

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

Council Decision 2008/261/EC of 28 February 2008 on the signature, on behalf of the European Community, and on the provisional application of certain provisions of the Protocol between the European Union, the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the accession of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation's association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 83, 26.3.2008, p. 3).

Council Decision 2008/262/EC of 28 February 2008 on the signature, on behalf of the European Union, and on the provisional application of certain provisions of the Protocol between the European Union, the European Community, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the accession of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the Agreement between the European Union, the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on the Swiss Confederation’s association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 83, 26.3.2008, p. 5).

Council Decision 2008/633/JHA of 23 June 2008 concerning access for consultation of the Visa Information System (VIS) by designated authorities of Member States and by Europol for the purposes of the prevention, detection and investigation of terrorist offences and of other serious criminal offences (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 129).

Regulation (EC) No 767/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008, concerning the Visa Information System (VIS) and the exchange of data between Member States on short-stay visas (VIS Regulation) (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 60).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1104/2008 of 24 October 2008 on migration from the Schengen Information System (SIS 1+) to the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 299, 8.11.2008, p. 1).

Council Decision 2008/839/JHA of 24 October 2008 on migration from the Schengen Information System (SIS 1+) to the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 299, 8.11.2008, p. 43).

Regulation (EU) No 1077/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 establishing a European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice (OJ L 286, 1.11.2011, p. 1).

6 3 1 3 Other contributions in connection with the Schengen acquis (Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein) — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 23355000,— |

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations for Articles 18 02 03, 18 02 06, 18 02 07 and 18 03 14 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

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

Council Decision 1999/439/EC of 17 May 1999 on the conclusion of the Agreement with the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the latters’ association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 176, 10.7.1999, p. 35).

Council Decision 2001/258/EC of 15 March 2001 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway concerning the criteria and mechanisms for establishing the State responsible for examining a request for asylum lodged in a Member State or Iceland or Norway (OJ L 93, 3.4.2001, p. 38), and in particular Article 9 of that Agreement.

Decision No 574/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 May 2007 establishing the External Borders Fund for the period 2007 to 2013 as part of the General programme Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows (OJ L 144, 6.6.2007, p. 22).

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

Council Decision 2008/147/EC of 28 January 2008 on the conclusion on behalf of the European Community of the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation concerning the criteria and mechanisms for establishing the State responsible for examining a request for asylum lodged in a Member State or in Switzerland (OJ L 53, 27.2.2008, p. 3).

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

Regulation (EU) No 439/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 establishing a European Asylum Support Office (OJ L 132, 29.5.2010, p. 11).

Council Decision 2011/305/EU of 21 March 2011 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on supplementary rules in relation to the External Borders Fund for the period 2007 to 2013 (OJ L 137, 25.5.2011, p. 1).

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

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

Reference acts

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 16 November 2010, on the establishment of an evaluation mechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquis (COM(2010) 624).

Proposal for Council Decisions, submitted by the Commission on 30 October 2009, on the signature and conclusion of the Arrangement between the European Union and the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Kingdom of Norway and the Swiss Confederation on the participation by those States in the work of the committees which assist the European Commission in the exercise of its executive powers as regards the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis (COM(2009) 605 and 606).

6 3 2 Contributions to common administrative support expenditure of the European Development Fund — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 289509,59 |

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue from the European Development Fund (EDF) contributing to the cost of support measures will be used to provide additional appropriations under Item 21 01 04 10 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

Reference acts

Internal Agreements between the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, on the financing of Community aid under the multiannual financial framework for the period 2008 to 2013 in accordance with the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement and on the allocation of financial assistance for the Overseas Countries and Territories to which Part Four of the EC Treaty applies (OJ L 247, 9.9.2006, p. 32).

6 3 3 Contributions to certain external aid programmes

6 3 3 0 Contributions from Member States to certain external aid programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 8891550,14 |

Remarks

This item is intended to record the financial contributions from Member States, including their public and parastatal agencies, to certain external aid programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act.

In accordance with Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

6 3 3 1 Contributions from third countries to certain external aid programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This item is intended to record the financial contributions from third countries, including their public and parastatal agencies, to certain external aid programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act.

In accordance with Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

6 3 3 2 Contributions from international organisations to certain external aid programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This item is intended to record the financial contributions from international organisations to certain external aid programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act.

In accordance with Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

CHAPTER 6 5 — FINANCIAL CORRECTIONS

6 5 0 Financial corrections

6 5 0 0 Financial corrections in connection with the Structural Funds, the Cohesion Fund and the European Fisheries Fund

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 632043636,77 |

Remarks

This item is intended to accommodate financial corrections in connection with the Structural Funds (European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance, European Regional Development Fund, European Social Fund), the Cohesion Fund and the European Fisheries Fund.

The amounts booked to this item may, in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, be used to provide additional appropriations on the corresponding headings of Titles 04, 05, 11 and 13 of the statement of expenditure in this section if they are required to cover the risk of corrections adopted earlier being cancelled or reduced.

Pursuant to Article 105(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006, that Regulation does not affect the continuation or modification, including the total or partial cancellation, of assistance co-financed by the Structural Funds or of a project co-financed by the Cohesion Fund approved by the Commission on the basis of Regulations (EEC) No 2052/88, (EEC) No 4253/88, (EC) No 1164/94 and (EC) No 1260/1999 or any other legislation which applied to that assistance on 31 December 2006, which shall consequently apply thereafter to that assistance or the projects concerned until their closure.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1), and in particular Article 24 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) and amending and repealing certain Regulations (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 39(2) thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1263/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 54).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 448/2001 of 2 March 2001 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 as regards the procedure for making financial corrections to assistance granted under the Structural Funds (OJ L 64, 6.3.2001, p. 13).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1828/2006 of 8 December 2006 setting out rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and of Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 371, 27.12.2006, p. 1).

CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS

6 6 0 Other contributions and refunds

6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 302869998,57 |

Remarks

This item is intended to accommodate, in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue not provided for in other parts of Title 6 which is used to provide additional appropriations to finance the expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

6 6 0 1 Other non-assigned contributions and refunds

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

50000000 | 82000000 | 63430038,83 |

Remarks

This item is intended to accommodate any revenue not provided for in other parts of Title 6 which is not used, in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

CHAPTER 6 7 — REVENUE CONCERNING THE EUROPEAN AGRICULTURE GUARANTEE FUND AND THE EUROPEAN AGRICULTURAL FUND FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT

6 7 0 Revenue concerning the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund

6 7 0 1 Clearance of European Agricultural Guarantee Fund accounts — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 735114995,57 |

Remarks

This item is intended to accommodate revenue resulting from conformity decisions of the clearance of accounts in favour of the Union budget concerning expenditure financed by the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (Guarantee section) under Heading 1 of the 2000 to 2006 Financial Perspectives and the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF). It is also intended to accommodate amounts resulting from accounting clearance of accounts decisions in favour of the Union budget concerning recorded assigned revenue related to it other than arising from the application of Article 32(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005.

In accordance with Articles 18 and 154 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue under this item will be used to provide additional appropriations to any budgetary item under EAGF of the statement of expenditure in this section.

The revenue under this item has been estimated at EUR 805000000, including EUR 205000000 carried over from 2011 to 2012 in accordance with Article 10 of the Financial Regulation.

When establishing the budget for 2012, an amount of EUR 495000000 was taken into account for financing the needs of measures under Article 05 03 01 and the remaining amount of EUR 310000000 was taken into account for financing the needs of measures under Article 05 02 08.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1).

6 7 0 2 European Agricultural Guarantee Fund irregularities — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 172373829,43 |

Remarks

This item is intended to accommodate amounts recovered following irregularities or negligence, including the related interest, in particular amounts recovered in cases of irregularities or fraud, penalties and interest received as well as securities forfeited, resulting from expenditure financed by the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (Guarantee section) under Heading 1 of the Financial Perspectives 2000 to 2006 and the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF). This item is also intended to accommodate the net amounts recovered for which Member States may retain 20 % as provided for in Article 32(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005. It also includes the amounts recovered resulting from clearance decisions in application of Article 32(5) of that Regulation.

In accordance with Articles 18 and 154 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue under this item will be used to provide additional appropriations to any budgetary item under EAGF of the statement of expenditure in this section.

The revenue under this item has been estimated at EUR 150000000.

When establishing the budget for 2012, this amount was taken into account for financing the needs of measures under Article 05 03 01.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1).

6 7 0 3 Superlevy from milk producers — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 103044369,90 |

Remarks

This item is intended to accommodate amounts collected or recovered in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1788/2003 and Article 78 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

In accordance with Articles 18 and 154 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue under this item will be used to provide additional appropriations to any budgetary item under European Agricultural Guarantee Fund of the statement of expenditure in this section.

The revenue under this item has been estimated at EUR 55000000.

When establishing the budget for 2012, this amount was taken into account for financing the needs of measures under Article 05 03 01.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1).

6 7 1 Revenue concerning the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development

6 7 1 1 Clearance of accounts European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 321935,06 |

Remarks

This item is intended to accommodate amounts resulting from conformity clearance of accounts decisions in favour of the Union budget within the context of rural development financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). It is also intended to accommodate amounts resulting from accounting clearance of accounts decisions in favour of the Union budget which can be considered as assigned revenue. Amounts in relation to the repayment of payments on account under the EAFRD are also recorded on this item.

In accordance with Articles 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue under this item will be used to provide additional appropriations to any budgetary item under the EAFRD.

When establishing the budget for 2012, no specific amount was earmarked for Article 05 04 05.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1).

6 7 1 2 European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development irregularities — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This item is intended to accommodate amounts recovered resulting from irregularities and negligence, including the related interest, in particular amounts recovered in cases of irregularities or fraud, penalties and interest received as well as securities forfeited in the context of rural development financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD).

In accordance with Articles 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue under this item will be used to provide additional appropriations to any budgetary item under the EAFRD.

When establishing the budget for 2012, no specific amount was earmarked for Article 05 04 05.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1).

CHAPTER 6 8 — TEMPORARY RESTRUCTURING AMOUNTS

6 8 0 Temporary restructuring amounts — Assigned revenue

6 8 0 1 Temporary restructuring amounts — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 606762831,87 |

Remarks

This item is intended to accommodate the temporary restructuring amounts in the Union sugar sector as set out in Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 320/2006.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation the amounts booked in this item are used to provide appropriations to Article 05 02 16 (Sugar Restructuring Fund) of the statement of expenditure in this section to finance restructuring aid and other aids fixed in Regulation (EC) No 320/2006.

When establishing the budget for 2012, an amount of EUR 832000000 was taken into account for this item (which concerns solely a carry-over from the previous budget years), of which an amount of EUR 193000000 is earmarked for Article 05 02 16.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 320/2006 of 20 February 2006 establishing a temporary scheme for the restructuring of the sugar industry in the Community and amending Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 58, 28.2.2006, p. 42).

6 8 0 2 Irregularities concerning the temporary restructuring fund — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This item is intended to accommodate amounts recovered following irregularities or oversight, including interest, penalties and securities acquired, resulting from expenditure financed by the temporary restructuring fund of the sugar industry in the Community established by Regulation (EC) No 320/2006. This item is also intended to accommodate the net amounts recovered for which Member States may retain 20 % as provided for in Article 32(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005. It also includes the amounts recovered resulting from clearance decisions in application of Article 32(5) of that Regulation.

In accordance with Articles 18 and 154 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue under this item will be used to provide appropriations for Article 05 02 16 (Sugar Restructuring Fund) of the statement of expenditure in this section to finance restructuring aid and other aids fixed in Regulation (EC) No 320/2006.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 320/2006 of 20 February 2006 establishing a temporary scheme for the restructuring of the sugar industry in the Community and amending Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 58, 28.2.2006, p. 42).

6 8 0 3 Clearance with regard to the temporary restructuring fund — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | |

Remarks

This item is intended to accommodate revenue resulting from conformity decisions of the clearance of accounts in favour of the Union budget concerning expenditure financed by the temporary restructuring fund for the sugar industry in the Community established by Regulation (EC) No 320/2006. It is also intended to accommodate amounts resulting from accounting clearance of accounts decisions in favour of the Union budget concerning recorded assigned revenue related to the Sugar Restructuring Fund other than arising from the application of Article 16 and Article 32(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005.

In accordance with Articles 18 and 154 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue under this item will be used to provide appropriations for Article 05 02 16 (Sugar Restructuring Fund) of the statement of expenditure in this section to finance restructuring aid and other aids fixed in Regulation (EC) No 320/2006.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 320/2006 of 20 February 2006 establishing a temporary scheme for the restructuring of the sugar industry in the Community and amending Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 58, 28.2.2006, p. 42).

TITLE 7

INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS AND FINES

CHAPTER 7 0 — INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS

CHAPTER 7 1 — FINES

CHAPTER 7 2 — INTEREST ON DEPOSITS AND FINES

Article Item | Heading | Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

CHAPTER 7 0

7 0 0

Interest on late payments

7 0 0 0 | Interest due on late payments into the accounts held with the treasuries of the Member States | 5000000 | 175000000 | 27696873,05 |

7 0 0 1 | Other interest on late payments | 3000000 | 3000000 | 1516680,83 |

| Article 7 0 0 — Total | 8000000 | 178000000 | 29213553,88 |

7 0 1 | Interest on late payments and other interest on fines | 15000000 | 20000000 | 185106649,05 |

| CHAPTER 7 0 — TOTAL | 23000000 | 198000000 | 214320202,93 |

CHAPTER 7 1

7 1 0 | Fines, periodic penalty payments and other penalties | 100000000 | 535000000 | 1193243165,94 |

7 1 2 | Penalty payments and lump sums imposed on a Member State for not complying with a judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union on its failure to fulfil an obligation under the Treaty | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| CHAPTER 7 1 — TOTAL | 100000000 | 535000000 | 1193243165,94 |

CHAPTER 7 2

7 2 0

Interest on deposits and fines

7 2 0 0 | Interest on deposits and fines resulting from implementation of the excessive deficit procedure — Assigned revenue | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Article 7 2 0 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| CHAPTER 7 2 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Title 7 — Total | 123000000 | 733000000 | 1407563368,87 |

CHAPTER 7 0 — INTEREST ON LATE PAYMENTS

7 0 0 Interest on late payments

7 0 0 0 Interest due on late payments into the accounts held with the treasuries of the Member States

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

5000000 | 175000000 | 27696873,05 |

Remarks

Any delay by a Member State in making the entry in the account opened in the name of the Commission referred to in Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 gives rise to the payment of interest by the Member State concerned.

In the case of Member States whose currency is the euro, the interest rate shall be equal to the rate as published in the Official Journal of the European Union, C series, which the European Central Bank applied to its refinancing operations, on the first day of the month in which the due date fell, increased by two percentage points. This rate shall be increased by 0,25 of a percentage point for each month of delay. The increased rate shall be applied to the entire period of delay.

In the case of Member States whose currency is not the euro, the rate shall be equal to the rate applied on the first day of the month in question by the Central Banks for their main refinancing operations, increased by two percentage points, or, for the Member States for which the Central Bank rate is not available, the most equivalent rate applied on the first day of the month in question on the Member State's money market, increased by two percentage points. This rate shall be increased by 0,25 of a percentage point for each month of delay. The increased rate shall be applied to the entire period of delay.

The interest rate applies to all entries of own resources enumerated under Article 10 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), and in particular Article 71(4) thereof.

7 0 0 1 Other interest on late payments

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

3000000 | 3000000 | 1516680,83 |

Remarks

This item is intended to record interest on the late payment of entitlements other than own resources.

Legal basis

Agreement on the European Economic Area (OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 3), and in particular Article 2(5) of Protocol 32 thereto.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), and in particular Article 71(4) thereof.

Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002 of 23 December 2002 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 1), and in particular Article 86 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25), and in particular Article 102 thereof.

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1828/2006 of 8 December 2006 setting out rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and of Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 371, 27.12.2006, p. 1).

7 0 1 Interest on late payments and other interest on fines

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

15000000 | 20000000 | 185106649,05 |

Remarks

This item is intended to record accrued interest on the special bank account for fines and interest on late payment connected with fines.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), and in particular Article 71(4) thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 of 16 December 2002 on the implementation of the rules on competition laid down in Articles 81 and 82 of the Treaty (OJ L 1, 4.1.2003, p. 1).

Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002 of 23 December 2002 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 1), and in particular Article 86 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of 20 January 2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1), and in particular Articles 14 and 15 thereof.

CHAPTER 7 1 — FINES

7 1 0 Fines, periodic penalty payments and other penalties

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

100000000 | 535000000 | 1193243165,94 |

Remarks

The Commission may impose fines, periodic penalty payments and other penalties on undertakings and associations of undertakings for not respecting bans or not carrying out their obligations under the Regulations enumerated below or under Articles 101 and 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

The fines must normally be paid within three months of the Commission decision being notified. However, the Commission will not collect the amount due when the undertaking has lodged an appeal with the Court of Justice of the European Union; the undertaking must accept that interest will be paid on the debt after the final date for payment and provide the Commission with a bank guarantee covering both the principal of the debt and interest or surcharges by the final date for payment.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 of 16 December 2002 on the implementation of the rules on competition laid down in Articles 81 and 82 of the Treaty (OJ L 1, 4.1.2003, p. 1).

Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002 of 23 December 2002 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of 20 January 2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (the EC Merger Regulation) (OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1), and in particular Articles 14 and 15 thereof.

7 1 2 Penalty payments and lump sums imposed on a Member State for not complying with a judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union on its failure to fulfil an obligation under the Treaty

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Legal basis

Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 260(2) thereof.

CHAPTER 7 2 — INTEREST ON DEPOSITS AND FINES

7 2 0 Interest on deposits and fines

7 2 0 0 Interest on deposits and fines resulting from implementation of the excessive deficit procedure — Assigned revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

Revenue arising from interest on deposits and fines resulting from implementation of the excessive deficit procedure.

In accordance with Article 18(1)(b) of the Financial Regulation, this revenue is to be considered as assigned revenue and gives rise to the entry of additional appropriations on the lines which bore the initial expenditure giving rise to the corresponding revenue.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1467/97 of 7 July 1997 on speeding up and clarifying the implementation of the excessive deficit procedure (OJ L 209, 2.8.1997, p. 6), and in particular Article 16 thereof.

TITLE 8

BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS

CHAPTER 8 0 — REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS IN THE MEMBER STATES

CHAPTER 8 1 — LOANS GRANTED BY THE COMMISSION

CHAPTER 8 2 — REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS FOR THIRD COUNTRIES

CHAPTER 8 3 — REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE FOR LOANS GRANTED BY FINANCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS IN THIRD COUNTRIES

CHAPTER 8 5 — REVENUE FROM CONTRIBUTIONS BY GUARANTEE BODIES

Article Item | Heading | Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

CHAPTER 8 0

8 0 0 | European Union guarantee for Union borrowings for balance of payments support | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

8 0 1 | European Union guarantee for Euratom borrowings | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

8 0 2 | European Union guarantee for Union borrowings for financial assistance under the European financial stabilisation mechanism | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| CHAPTER 8 0 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

CHAPTER 8 1

8 1 0 | Capital repayments and interest in respect of special loans and risk capital granted in the framework of financial cooperation with Mediterranean third countries | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

8 1 3 | Capital repayments and interest in respect of loans and risk capital granted by the Commission to developing countries in Latin America, Asia, the Mediterranean region and South Africa under the European Community Investment Partners operation | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| CHAPTER 8 1 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

CHAPTER 8 2

8 2 7 | European Union guarantee for the borrowing programmes contracted by the Union to provide macro-financial assistance to third countries | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

8 2 8 | Guarantee for Euratom borrowings to improve the degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations in the countries of central and eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| CHAPTER 8 2 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

CHAPTER 8 3

8 3 5 | European Union guarantee for European Investment Bank loans to third countries | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| CHAPTER 8 3 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

CHAPTER 8 5

8 5 0 | Dividends paid by the European Investment Fund | 384000 | 438717 | 0,— |

| CHAPTER 8 5 — TOTAL | 384000 | 438717 | 0,— |

| Title 8 — Total | 384000 | 438717 | 0,— |

CHAPTER 8 0 — REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS IN THE MEMBER STATES

8 0 0 European Union guarantee for Union borrowings for balance of payments support

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

The Union guarantee is for borrowings raised on the capital markets or from financial institutions. The amount in principal of loans which may then be granted to the Member States is limited to EUR 50000000000.

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 01, provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing and lending operations, including debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex Part II of the statement of expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

For the legal basis, see the remark for Item 01 04 01 01 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

8 0 1 European Union guarantee for Euratom borrowings

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 02, provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing and lending operations, including debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex Part II of the statement of expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

For the legal basis, see the remark for Item 01 04 01 02 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

8 0 2 European Union guarantee for Union borrowings for financial assistance under the European financial stabilisation mechanism

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

The Union guarantee is for borrowings raised on the capital markets or from financial institutions. The outstanding amount of loans or credit lines to be granted to Member States shall be in the limits set out in the legal basis.

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 03, provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing and lending operations, including debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex Part II of the statement of expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

For the legal basis, see the remark for Item 01 04 01 03 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

CHAPTER 8 1 — LOANS GRANTED BY THE COMMISSION

8 1 0 Capital repayments and interest in respect of special loans and risk capital granted in the framework of financial cooperation with Mediterranean third countries

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This article is intended to record capital repayments and interest payments on special loans and risk capital granted from the appropriations in Chapters 22 02 and 19 08 of the statement of expenditure in this section to Mediterranean third countries.

It also comprises capital repayments and interest payments on special loans and risk capital granted to certain Mediterranean Member States which, however, represent a very small proportion of the overall amount. These loans/risk capital were granted at a time the countries had not yet joined the Union.

The revenue obtained normally exceeds the amounts forecast in the budget because of the interest payments on special loans which may still be disbursed during the preceding financial year as well as during the current financial year. The interest on special loans and risk capital is charged from the moment the loans are disbursed; interest on special loans is paid in 6-monthly instalments and interest on risk capital generally in annual instalments.

Legal basis

For the legal basis, see remarks for Chapters 22 02 and 19 08 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

Reference acts

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 21 May 2008, amending Regulation (EC) No 1638/2006 laying down general provisions establishing a European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (COM(2008) 308), and in particular Article 23 thereof.

8 1 3 Capital repayments and interest in respect of loans and risk capital granted by the Commission to developing countries in Latin America, Asia, the Mediterranean region and South Africa under the European Community Investment Partners operation

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This article is intended to record capital repayments and interest payments on loans and risk capital granted from the appropriations in Item 19 08 01 01 under the European Community Investment Partners operation.

Legal basis

For the legal basis, see the remark for Item 19 08 01 01 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

CHAPTER 8 2 — REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS FOR THIRD COUNTRIES

8 2 7 European Union guarantee for the borrowing programmes contracted by the Union to provide macro-financial assistance to third countries

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 04, provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing and lending operations, including debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex Part II of the statement of expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

For the legal basis, see the remark for Item 01 04 01 04 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

8 2 8 Guarantee for Euratom borrowings to improve the degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations in the countries of central and eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 05, provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing and lending operations, including debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex Part II of the statement of expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

For the legal basis, see the remark for Item 01 04 01 05 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

CHAPTER 8 3 — REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE FOR LOANS GRANTED BY FINANCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS IN THIRD COUNTRIES

8 3 5 European Union guarantee for European Investment Bank loans to third countries

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This article is intended to record any revenue arising from exercise of rights in connection with a guarantee under Item 01 04 01 06, provided that this revenue has not been deducted from expenditure.

A summary of borrowing and lending operations, including debt management, in capital and interest, is given in Annex Part II of the statement of expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

For the legal basis, see the remark for Item 01 04 01 06 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

CHAPTER 8 5 — REVENUE FROM CONTRIBUTIONS BY GUARANTEE BODIES

8 5 0 Dividends paid by the European Investment Fund

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

384000 | 438717 | 0,— |

Remarks

This article is intended to record any dividends paid by the European Investment Fund in respect of this contribution.

Legal basis

Council Decision 94/375/EC of 6 June 1994 on Community membership of the European Investment Fund (OJ L 173, 7.7.1994, p. 12).

Council Decision 2007/247/EC of 19 April 2007 on the Community participation in the capital increase of the European Investment Fund (OJ L 107, 25.4.2007, p. 5).

TITLE 9

MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

CHAPTER 9 0 — MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

Article Item | Heading | Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

CHAPTER 9 0

9 0 0 | Miscellaneous revenue | 30000000 | 30000000 | 35658396,19 |

| CHAPTER 9 0 — TOTAL | 30000000 | 30000000 | 35658396,19 |

| Title 9 — Total | 30000000 | 30000000 | 35658396,19 |

| GRAND TOTAL | 1248488274 | 1791951484 | 6030678190,57 |

CHAPTER 9 0 — MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

9 0 0 Miscellaneous revenue

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

30000000 | 30000000 | 35658396,19 |

Remarks

This article is intended to record miscellaneous revenue.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS (2012 AND 2011) AND OUTTURN (2010)

Title | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

01 | ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS | 610876707 | 510674444 | 419958105 | 341387137 | 450801839,89 | 288944953,03 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 329267 | 329267 | 40929 | 40929 | | |

| 611205974 | 511003711 | 419999034 | 341428066 | 450801839,89 | 288944953,03 |

02 | ENTERPRISE | 1148387855 | 1078900247 | 1055561122 | 1209465022 | 1767272765,91 | 1097072030,32 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 52383 | 52383 | 52772 | 52772 | | |

| 1148440238 | 1078952630 | 1055613894 | 1209517794 | 1767272765,91 | 1097072030,32 |

03 | COMPETITION | 91734206 | 91734206 | 93403671 | 93403671 | 92332663,12 | 92330439,83 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 14967 | 14967 | 56917 | 56917 | | |

| 91749173 | 91749173 | 93460588 | 93460588 | 92332663,12 | 92330439,83 |

04 | EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS | 11581076153 | 9074731712 | 11360585162 | 9629407224 | 11332522520,04 | 7452305861,05 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 16966 | 16966 | 44335 | 44335 | | |

| 11581093119 | 9074748678 | 11360629497 | 9629451559 | 11332522520,04 | 7452305861,05 |

05 | AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT | 58586881323 | 55879670842 | 57291108786 | 54835524185 | 58880446432,04 | 55614492379,37 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 498392 | 498392 | 74532 | 74532 | | |

| 58587379715 | 55880169234 | 57291183318 | 54835598717 | 58880446432,04 | 55614492379,37 |

06 | MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT | 1664247628 | 1079420609 | 1546683351 | 1141803775 | 1425372420,59 | 1140749433,44 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 59867 | 59867 | 25609 | 25609 | | |

| 1664307495 | 1079480476 | 1546708960 | 1141829384 | 1425372420,59 | 1140749433,44 |

07 | ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | 488335603 | 388770703 | 468376422 | 389290122 | 437487061,18 | 345148162,22 |

Reserves (40 01 40, 40 02 41) | 4273840 | 4273840 | 44853 | 44853 | | |

| 492609443 | 393044543 | 468421275 | 389334975 | 437487061,18 | 345148162,22 |

08 | RESEARCH | 5396645910 | 4102440608 | 5334630545 | 4199083880 | 4909966511,31 | 4112142568,38 |

Reserves (40 01 40, 40 02 41) | 533383490 | 115154611 | 6884 | 6884 | | |

| 5930029400 | 4217595219 | 5334637429 | 4199090764 | 4909966511,31 | 4112142568,38 |

09 | INFORMATION SOCIETY AND MEDIA | 1677451177 | 1356450156 | 1538552441 | 1394275234 | 1568745883,39 | 1670967441,27 |

Reserves (40 01 40, 40 02 41) | 416680 | 416680 | 29384 | 29384 | | |

| 1677867857 | 1356866836 | 1538581825 | 1394304618 | 1568745883,39 | 1670967441,27 |

10 | DIRECT RESEARCH | 400998964 | 399772515 | 394978000 | 396209233 | 461664254,63 | 455197218,96 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | 9894900 | 4309036 | | | | |

| 410893864 | 404081551 | 394978000 | 396209233 | 461664254,63 | 455197218,96 |

11 | MARITIME AFFAIRS AND FISHERIES | 913773159 | 685524620 | 971732229 | 719026792 | 977113021,16 | 656140935,35 |

Reserves (40 01 40, 40 02 41) | 119319779 | 120919779 | 52021983 | 52021983 | | |

| 1033092938 | 806444399 | 1023754212 | 771048775 | 977113021,16 | 656140935,35 |

12 | INTERNAL MARKET | 101005521 | 97680011 | 94868629 | 93358064 | 76191484,21 | 71244065,79 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 97284 | 97284 | 35305 | 35305 | | |

| 101102805 | 97777295 | 94903934 | 93393369 | 76191484,21 | 71244065,79 |

13 | REGIONAL POLICY | 42045447275 | 35538190839 | 40622754787 | 33557127555 | 38979698572,12 | 30622566745,69 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 16463 | 16463 | 43816 | 43816 | | |

| 42045463738 | 35538207302 | 40622798603 | 33557171371 | 38979698572,12 | 30622566745,69 |

14 | TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION | 142810235 | 110215126 | 142100068 | 114783765 | 132762762,42 | 126419964,44 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 151912 | 151912 | 32492 | 32492 | | |

| 142962147 | 110367038 | 142132560 | 114816257 | 132762762,42 | 126419964,44 |

15 | EDUCATION AND CULTURE | 2696893431 | 2112018336 | 2422364866 | 1996401080 | 2356724505,11 | 2059922243,22 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 29933 | 29933 | 38857 | 38857 | | |

| 2696923364 | 2112048269 | 2422403723 | 1996439937 | 2356724505,11 | 2059922243,22 |

16 | COMMUNICATION | 254388869 | 245003869 | 273374552 | 253374552 | 259427334,71 | 238163461,95 |

Reserves (40 01 40, 40 02 41) | 7805987 | 7905987 | 46111 | 46111 | | |

| 262194856 | 252909856 | 273420663 | 253420663 | 259427334,71 | 238163461,95 |

17 | HEALTH AND CONSUMER PROTECTION | 686380880 | 591324297 | 669881626 | 596546062 | 723945165,97 | 640305350,96 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 280045 | 280045 | 57583 | 57583 | | |

| 686660925 | 591604342 | 669939209 | 596603645 | 723945165,97 | 640305350,96 |

18 | HOME AFFAIRS | 1249268924 | 740261722 | 1067582966 | 773033452 | 938071663,08 | 635252388,56 |

Reserves (40 01 40, 40 02 41) | 14779662 | 15699634 | 11007612 | 7623305 | | |

| 1264048586 | 755961356 | 1078590578 | 780656757 | 938071663,08 | 635252388,56 |

19 | EXTERNAL RELATIONS | 4817156439 | 3276409777 | 4414665587 | 3384691902 | 4351998935,— | 3682858427,60 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 16345 | 16345 | 5106 | 5106 | | |

| 4817172784 | 3276426122 | 4414670693 | 3384697008 | 4351998935,— | 3682858427,60 |

20 | TRADE | 104305507 | 101676083 | 105067905 | 104422321 | 78169246,23 | 76512749,54 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 37417 | 37417 | 34787 | 34787 | | |

| 104342924 | 101713500 | 105102692 | 104457108 | 78169246,23 | 76512749,54 |

21 | DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONS WITH AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC (ACP) STATES | 1497912576 | 1309859220 | 1488142991 | 1421777715 | 1686193045,06 | 1702872702,46 |

Reserves (40 01 40, 40 02 41) | 29933 | 29933 | 65058175 | 57885025 | | |

| 1497942509 | 1309889153 | 1553201166 | 1479662740 | 1686193045,06 | 1702872702,46 |

22 | ENLARGEMENT | 1087530479 | 921317913 | 1123357217 | 1012513363 | 1023429541,17 | 1130524912,15 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 8082 | 8082 | 17764 | 17764 | | |

| 1087538561 | 921325995 | 1123374981 | 1012531127 | 1023429541,17 | 1130524912,15 |

23 | HUMANITARIAN AID | 899720579 | 842147753 | 878195432 | 838516019 | 1086236098,11 | 989921912,56 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 13470 | 13470 | 14878 | 14878 | | |

| 899734049 | 842161223 | 878210310 | 838530897 | 1086236098,11 | 989921912,56 |

24 | FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD | 78842000 | 74068792 | 81749000 | 74805171 | 76725263,15 | 73944820,46 |

25 | COMMISSION’S POLICY COORDINATION AND LEGAL ADVICE | 194061667 | 193061667 | 190812414 | 190812414 | 192853660,18 | 191505144,19 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 565027 | 565027 | | |

| 194061667 | 193061667 | 191377441 | 191377441 | 192853660,18 | 191505144,19 |

26 | COMMISSION’S ADMINISTRATION | 1015969713 | 999321141 | 1018708134 | 1017153327 | 1070444771,04 | 1067928786,— |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 1502275 | 1502275 | 78381 | 78381 | | |

| 1017471988 | 1000823416 | 1018786515 | 1017231708 | 1070444771,04 | 1067928786,— |

27 | BUDGET | 68585186 | 68585186 | 69440094 | 69440094 | 63459972,57 | 63459972,57 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 100293 | 100293 | 30939 | 30939 | | |

| 68685479 | 68685479 | 69471033 | 69471033 | 63459972,57 | 63459972,57 |

28 | AUDIT | 11809925 | 11809925 | 11399202 | 11399202 | 11173886,62 | 11173886,62 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 7105 | 7105 | | |

| 11809925 | 11809925 | 11406307 | 11406307 | 11173886,62 | 11173886,62 |

29 | STATISTICS | 134296280 | 121927987 | 145143085 | 124373319 | 138697040,55 | 126580474,01 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 29933 | 29933 | 47443 | 47443 | | |

| 134326213 | 121957920 | 145190528 | 124420762 | 138697040,55 | 126580474,01 |

30 | PENSIONS AND RELATED EXPENDITURE | 1334531857 | 1334531857 | 1278009000 | 1278009000 | 1205173904,58 | 1205173904,58 |

31 | LANGUAGE SERVICES | 399036112 | 399036112 | 392908762 | 392908762 | 431219547,52 | 431219547,52 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 236399 | 236399 | | |

| 399036112 | 399036112 | 393145161 | 393145161 | 431219547,52 | 431219547,52 |

32 | ENERGY | 718266162 | 1338527629 | 701617012 | 1240252266 | 2468781821,85 | 1240952679,18 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 23947 | 23947 | 41299 | 41299 | | |

| 718290109 | 1338551576 | 701658311 | 1240293565 | 2468781821,85 | 1240952679,18 |

33 | JUSTICE | 217680614 | 187145069 | 213843825 | 184992740 | 177412087,08 | 145962177,72 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 6413 | 6413 | 21723 | 21723 | | |

| 217687027 | 187151482 | 213865548 | 185014463 | 177412087,08 | 145962177,72 |

40 | RESERVES | 1452126925 | 361995154 | 881845000 | 217427543 | 0,— | 0,— |

| Total | 144461625766 | 125896201281 | 138893220988 | 123416257506 | 139832515681,59 | 119459957740,99 |

Of which Reserves (40 01 40, 40 02 41) | 693189925 | 271995154 | 129819000 | 119261543 | | |

TITLE XX

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE ALLOCATED TO POLICY AREAS

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

XX 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE ALLOCATED TO POLICY AREAS

XX 01 01

Expenditure related to staff in active employment in policy areas

XX 01 01 01

Expenditure related to staff in active employment working with the institution

XX 01 01 01 01 | Remuneration and allowances | 5 | 1828502000 | 1783818989 | 1856236806,95 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 1355785 | |

| | 1828502000 | 1785174774 | 1856236806,95 |

XX 01 01 01 02 | Expenses and allowances related to recruitment, transfers and termination of service | 5 | 13104000 | 12475366 | 12952000,— |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 9482 | |

| | 13104000 | 12484848 | 12952000,— |

XX 01 01 01 03 | Adjustments to remuneration | 5 | 8158000 | 11490777 | |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 8733 | |

| | 8158000 | 11499510 | |

| Subtotal | | 1849764000 | 1807785132 | 1869188806,95 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 1374000 | |

| | 1849764000 | 1809159132 | 1869188806,95 |

XX 01 01 02

Expenditure related to Commission staff in active employment of the Union delegations

XX 01 01 02 01 | Remuneration and allowances | 5 | 102776000 | 106248871 | 177856297,41 |

XX 01 01 02 02 | Expenses and allowances related to recruitment, transfers and termination of service | 5 | 7484000 | 6485741 | 14147721,69 |

XX 01 01 02 03 | Appropriations to cover any adjustments to remuneration | 5 | 438000 | 643796 | |

| Subtotal | | 110698000 | 113378408 | 192004019,10 |

| Article XX 01 01 — Subtotal | | 1960462000 | 1921163540 | 2061192826,05 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 1374000 | |

| | 1960462000 | 1922537540 | 2061192826,05 |

XX 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure

XX 01 02 01

External staff working with the institution

XX 01 02 01 01 | Contract staff | 5 | 66268808 | 64723037 | 63682730,14 |

XX 01 02 01 02 | Agency staff and technical and administrative assistance in support of different activities | 5 | 23810000 | 24294530 | 28514089,82 |

XX 01 02 01 03 | National civil servants temporarily assigned to the institution | 5 | 40316000 | 42226161 | 38644684,25 |

| Subtotal | | 130394808 | 131243728 | 130841504,21 |

XX 01 02 02

External staff of the Commission in Union delegations

XX 01 02 02 01 | Remuneration of other staff | 5 | 6434000 | 5529652 | 55557419,73 |

XX 01 02 02 02 | Training of junior experts and seconded national experts | 5 | 3500000 | 3419673 | 5293387,84 |

XX 01 02 02 03 | Expenses of other staff and payment for other services | 5 | 256000 | 247251 | 2067270,46 |

| Subtotal | | 10190000 | 9196576 | 62918078,03 |

XX 01 02 11

Other management expenditure of the institution

XX 01 02 11 01 | Mission and representation expenses | 5 | 56891000 | 60964817 | 66495198,45 |

XX 01 02 11 02 | Conferences and meeting costs | 5 | 27508000 | 30057332 | 30424931,— |

XX 01 02 11 03 | Meetings of committees | 5 | 11363000 | 13362900 | 12989606,35 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 2000000 | | |

| | 13363000 | 13362900 | 12989606,35 |

XX 01 02 11 04 | Studies and consultations | 5 | 7900000 | 9368175 | 6604165,63 |

XX 01 02 11 05 | Information and management systems | 5 | 26985000 | 26989850 | 36508693,25 |

XX 01 02 11 06 | Further training and management training | 5 | 14368000 | 16488080 | 17750069,73 |

| Subtotal | | 145015000 | 157231154 | 170772664,41 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 2000000 | | |

| | 147015000 | 157231154 | 170772664,41 |

XX 01 02 12

Other management expenditure relating to Commission staff in Union delegations

XX 01 02 12 01 | Missions, conferences and representation expenses | 5 | 6541000 | 7051124 | 15769128,97 |

XX 01 02 12 02 | Further training of staff in delegations | 5 | 522000 | 574156 | 1521043,41 |

| Subtotal | | 7063000 | 7625280 | 17290172,38 |

| Article XX 01 02 — Subtotal | | 292662808 | 305296738 | 381822419,03 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 2000000 | | |

| | 294662808 | 305296738 | 381822419,03 |

XX 01 03

Expenditure related to equipment, furniture, services and buildings

XX 01 03 01

Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the Commission

XX 01 03 01 03 | Equipment and furniture | 5 | 72548000 | 78094402 | 86797475,76 |

XX 01 03 01 04 | Services and other operating expenditure | 5 | 51845000 | 52897887 | 59399777,02 |

| Subtotal | | 124393000 | 130992289 | 146197252,78 |

XX 01 03 02

Buildings and related expenditure relating to Commission staff in Union delegations

XX 01 03 02 01 | Acquisition, renting and related expenditure | 5 | 46690000 | 43837830 | 125777682,47 |

XX 01 03 02 02 | Equipment, furniture, supplies and services | 5 | 9694000 | 10507175 | 30123856,70 |

| Subtotal | | 56384000 | 54345005 | 155901539,17 |

| Article XX 01 03 — Subtotal | | 180777000 | 185337294 | 302098791,95 |

XX 01 05

Expenditure related to staff in active employment for indirect research

XX 01 05 01 | Remuneration and allowances related to staff in active employment for indirect research | 1.1 | 193701000 | 192900000 | 188920658,20 |

XX 01 05 02 | External staff for indirect research | 1.1 | 47262000 | 48557000 | 45147197,44 |

XX 01 05 03 | Other management expenditure for indirect research | 1.1 | 80233000 | 87718000 | 85434796,20 |

| Article XX 01 05 — Subtotal | | 321196000 | 329175000 | 319502651,84 |

| Chapter XX 01 — Total | | 2755097808 | 2740972572 | 3064616688,87 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 2000000 | 1374000 | |

| | 2757097808 | 2742346572 | 3064616688,87 |

CHAPTER XX 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE ALLOCATED TO POLICY AREAS

XX 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in policy areas

XX 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment working with the institution

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

XX 01 01 01

Expenditure related to staff in active employment working with the institution

XX 01 01 01 01 | Remuneration and allowances | 5 | 1828502000 | 1783818989 | 1856236806,95 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 1355785 | |

| | 1828502000 | 1785174774 | 1856236806,95 |

XX 01 01 01 02 | Expenses and allowances related to recruitment, transfers and termination of service | 5 | 13104000 | 12475366 | 12952000,— |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 9482 | |

| | 13104000 | 12484848 | 12952000,— |

XX 01 01 01 03 | Adjustments to remuneration | 5 | 8158000 | 11490777 | |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 8733 | |

| | 8158000 | 11499510 | |

| Item XX 01 01 01 — Total | | 1849764000 | 1807785132 | 1869188806,95 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 1374000 | |

| | 1849764000 | 1809159132 | 1869188806,95 |

Remarks

With the exception of staff serving in third countries, this appropriation is intended to cover, in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the establishment plan:

- salaries, allowances and other payments related to salaries,

- accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges,

- unemployment insurance for temporary staff and payments to be made by the Commission to temporary staff to constitute or maintain pension rights for them in their country of origin,

- miscellaneous allowances and grants,

- in respect of officials and temporary staff, allowances for shift work or standby duty at the official’s place of work or at home,

- allowances in the event of dismissal of a probationary official for obvious inadequacy,

- allowances in the event of cancellation by the institution of the contract of a temporary staff member,

- reimbursement of expenditure on security measures at the homes of officials working in offices of the Union and in Union delegations within the territory of the Union,

- flat-rate allowances and payments at hourly rates for overtime worked by officials in category AST which cannot be compensated, under the arrangements laid down, by free time,

- the cost of weightings applied to the remuneration of officials and temporary staff and the cost of weightings applied to the part of emoluments transferred to a country other than the country of employment,

- travel expenses due to officials and temporary staff (including their families) on taking up duty, leaving the institution or transfer to another place of employment,

- installation and resettlement allowances due to officials and temporary staff obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new place of employment and on finally leaving the institution and resettling elsewhere,

- removal expenses due to officials and temporary staff obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new place of employment and on finally leaving the institution and resettling elsewhere,

- daily subsistence allowance for officials and temporary staff who furnish evidence that they must change their place of residence on taking up duty or transferring to a new place of employment,

- transitional costs for officials assigned to posts in the new Member States prior to accession who are requested to remain in service in these Member States following the accession date, and who will be entitled, exceptionally, to the same financial and material conditions applied by the Commission before accession, in accordance with Annex X to the Staff Regulations of Officials and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union,

- the cost of any adjustments to remuneration approved by the Council during the financial year.

A general description of the officials’ salaries and other benefits is given on the "Working at the Commission" page of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Personnel and Administration website.

The Council Regulation updating the salary scales of officials and other servants of all the Union institutions, including increments and allowances, is published every year in the Official Journal (latest adjustment in OJ L 338, 22.12.2010, p. 1).

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 43200000.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

XX 01 01 02 Expenditure related to Commission staff in active employment of the Union delegations

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

XX 01 01 02

Expenditure related to Commission staff in active employment of the Union delegations

XX 01 01 02 01 | Remuneration and allowances | 5 | 102776000 | 106248871 | 177856297,41 |

XX 01 01 02 02 | Expenses and allowances related to recruitment, transfers and termination of service | 5 | 7484000 | 6485741 | 14147721,69 |

XX 01 01 02 03 | Appropriations to cover any adjustments to remuneration | 5 | 438000 | 643796 | |

| Item XX 01 01 02 — Total | | 110698000 | 113378408 | 192004019,10 |

Remarks

In respect of Items 19 01 01 02, 20 01 01 02, 21 01 01 02 and 22 01 01 02, relating to Union delegations in third countries and at international organisations, this appropriation is intended to cover, in respect of officials and temporary staff holding posts on the Commission establishment plan:

- salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries,

- accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges,

- unemployment insurance for temporary staff and payments to constitute or maintain pension rights for them in their country of origin,

- miscellaneous allowances and grants,

- overtime,

- the cost of weightings applied to the remuneration of officials and temporary staff,

- the cost of any adjustments to remuneration approved by the Council during the financial year,

- installation and resettlement allowances due to staff obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new place of employment and on finally leaving the institution and resettling elsewhere,

- travel expenses due to staff (including members of their family) on taking up duty, leaving the institution or transfer to another place of employment,

- removal expenses due to staff obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new place of employment and on finally leaving the institution and resettling elsewhere.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 50000.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Council Regulation No 6/66/Euratom, No 121/66/EEC of 28 July 1966 laying down the list of places for which a rent allowance may be granted, the maximum amount of that allowance and the rules for granting it (OJ 150, 12.8.1966, p. 2749/66).

Council Regulation No 7/66/Euratom, No 122/66/EEC of 28 July 1966 laying down the list of places for which a transport allowance may be granted, the maximum amount of that allowance and the rules for granting it (OJ 150, 12.8.1966, p. 2751/66).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002 of 23 December 2002 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 1).

XX 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure

XX 01 02 01 External staff working with the institution

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

XX 01 02 01

External staff working with the institution

XX 01 02 01 01 | Contract staff | 5 | 66268808 | 64723037 | 63682730,14 |

XX 01 02 01 02 | Agency staff and technical and administrative assistance in support of different activities | 5 | 23810000 | 24294530 | 28514089,82 |

XX 01 02 01 03 | National civil servants temporarily assigned to the institution | 5 | 40316000 | 42226161 | 38644684,25 |

| Item XX 01 02 01 — Total | | 130394808 | 131243728 | 130841504,21 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure incurred within the territory of the Union:

- the remuneration of contract staff (within the meaning of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union), employer’s contributions to social welfare for contract staff and the impact of weightings applicable to the remunerations of such staff,

- a sum to cover the remuneration of contract staff acting as guides for persons with disabilities,

- the employment of agency staff, particularly clerical staff and shorthand typists,

- expenditure on staff included in service contracts for technical and administrative work and the supply of intellectual services, and expenditure on buildings and equipment and operating costs relating to this type of staff,

- the cost of national civil servants or other experts on secondment or temporary assignment to the Commission or called for short consultations, particularly to draft legislation on harmonisation in various areas; exchanges are also organised to allow uniform application of Union legislation by the Member States,

- the cost of any adjustments to remuneration approved by the Council during the financial year.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Revenue from contributions from the EFTA States to the Union’s general costs under Articles 82 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area gives rise to the provision of supplementary appropriations to be entered in the budget headings concerned in accordance with the Financial Regulation. The amount of such revenue is estimated at EUR 194868.

Any revenue from the Swiss Confederation’s contribution for participation in Union programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

The amount of assigned revenue based on data available in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1527000.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Rules governing designation and remuneration and other financial conditions adopted by the Commission.

Council Directive 2000/78/EC of 27 November 2000 establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation (OJ L 303, 2.12.2000, p. 16).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Code of good practice for the employment of people with disabilities, adopted by European Parliament Bureau Decision of 22 June 2005.

XX 01 02 02 External staff of the Commission in Union delegations

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

XX 01 02 02

External staff of the Commission in Union delegations

XX 01 02 02 01 | Remuneration of other staff | 5 | 6434000 | 5529652 | 55557419,73 |

XX 01 02 02 02 | Training of junior experts and seconded national experts | 5 | 3500000 | 3419673 | 5293387,84 |

XX 01 02 02 03 | Expenses of other staff and payment for other services | 5 | 256000 | 247251 | 2067270,46 |

| Item XX 01 02 02 — Total | | 10190000 | 9196576 | 62918078,03 |

Remarks

In respect of Items 19 01 02 02, 20 01 02 02, 21 01 02 02 and 22 01 02 02, relating to external staff of the Commission posted in Union delegations in third countries and at international organisations, this appropriation is intended to cover:

- the remuneration of local and/or contract staff, and the social security charges and benefits to be met by the employer,

- employer’s contributions towards supplementary social security cover for local staff,

- services of agency and freelance staff.

As regards junior experts and seconded national experts in Union delegations, this appropriation is intended:

- to finance or co-finance the expenditure related to the posting of junior experts (university graduates) in Union delegations,

- to meet the costs of seminars organised for young diplomats from the Member States and third countries,

- to cover expenditure relating to the secondment or temporary assignment of officials from the Member States to Union delegations.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 45000.

Legal basis

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

XX 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of the institution

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

XX 01 02 11

Other management expenditure of the institution

XX 01 02 11 01 | Mission and representation expenses | 5 | 56891000 | 60964817 | 66495198,45 |

XX 01 02 11 02 | Conferences and meeting costs | 5 | 27508000 | 30057332 | 30424931,— |

XX 01 02 11 03 | Meetings of committees | 5 | 11363000 | 13362900 | 12989606,35 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 2000000 | | |

| | 13363000 | 13362900 | 12989606,35 |

XX 01 02 11 04 | Studies and consultations | 5 | 7900000 | 9368175 | 6604165,63 |

XX 01 02 11 05 | Information and management systems | 5 | 26985000 | 26989850 | 36508693,25 |

XX 01 02 11 06 | Further training and management training | 5 | 14368000 | 16488080 | 17750069,73 |

| Item XX 01 02 11 — Total | | 145015000 | 157231154 | 170772664,41 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 2000000 | | |

| | 147015000 | 157231154 | 170772664,41 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following decentralised operating expenditure:

Missions:

- travel expenses, including ancillary costs relating to tickets and reservations, daily subsistence allowances and additional or exceptional expenditure incurred in connection with missions by Commission staff covered by the Staff Regulations and by national or international experts or officials seconded to Commission departments (refunds of mission expenses paid for the account of other Union institutions or bodies and for third parties will constitute assigned expenditure).

Representation expenses:

- reimbursement of the costs incurred by persons officially representing the Commission (reimbursement is not possible for expenses incurred in the performance of representation duties vis-à-vis staff of the Commission or other Union institutions).

Meeting costs:

- reimbursement of the costs incurred for the functioning of the expert groups established or convened by the Commission: travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts participating in study groups and working parties, and the cost of organising such meetings where they are not covered by the existing infrastructure in the headquarters of the institutions or external offices (experts are reimbursed on the basis of decisions made by the Commission).

Conferences:

- expenditure relating to conferences, congresses and meetings organised by the Commission in support of its various policies, and expenditure for running a network for financial control organisations and bodies, including an annual meeting between such organisations and the members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Budgetary Control, as requested in paragraph 88 of Resolution 2006/809/EC, Euratom of the European Parliament of 27 April 2006 with comments forming an integral part of the decision on the discharge for implementation of the European Union general budget for the financial year 2004, Section III — Commission (OJ L 340, 6.12.2006, p. 5),

- expenditure relating to conferences, seminars, meetings, training courses and practical in-house training for officials of the Member States who manage or monitor operations financed by the Union funds or operations to collect revenue that constitutes Union own resources or cooperate in the Union statistics system, and expenditure of the same type for officials from the countries of central and eastern Europe managing or monitoring operations financed under Union programmes,

- expenditure on training third country officials who carry out management or control duties with a direct bearing on protecting the Union’s financial interest,

- the cost of the Commission’s participation in conferences, congresses and meetings,

- conference enrolment fees, excluding training expenses,

- subscriptions to trade and scientific associations,

- the cost of refreshments and food served on special occasions during internal meetings.

Meeting of Committees:

- travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts participating in committees set up by the Treaty and by regulations (Council or European Parliament and Council), and the cost of organising such meetings where they are not covered by the existing infrastructure (in the headquarters of the institutions or external offices) (experts are reimbursed on the basis of decisions made by the Commission).

Studies and consultations:

- expenditure on specialised studies and consultations contracted out to highly qualified experts (individuals or firms) if the Commission does not have suitable staff available to carry out such studies,

- the purchase of studies already carried out or subscriptions with specialist research institutions.

Information and management systems:

- the development and maintenance under contract of management and information systems,

- the acquisition and maintenance of complete (turnkey) information and management systems in the field of administrative management (staff, budget, finance, accounts, etc.),

- studies, documentation and training linked to those systems and project management,

- the acquisition of skills and expertise in the area of information technology for all departments: quality, security, technology, development methodology, information technology management, etc.,

- technical support for those systems, and the technical work needed to ensure that they operate satisfactorily.

Further training and management training:

- expenditure on general training designed to improve the skills of the staff and the performance and efficiency of the Commission:

- fees for experts employed to identify training needs, design, develop and hold courses and evaluate and monitor results,

- fees for consultants in various fields, in particular organisational methods, management, strategy, quality assurance and personnel management,

- expenditure incurred in designing, holding and evaluating the training organised by the Commission in the form of courses, seminars and conferences (course instructors/speakers and their travel and subsistence expenses, and teaching materials),

- the cost of attending external training and of joining the relevant professional organisations,

- expenditure related to the practical aspects of organising such courses and the use of premises and transport and the cost of food and accommodation for the participants of residential courses,

- training expenditure related to publications and information, associated Internet sites and the purchase of teaching equipment, subscriptions and licences for distance teaching, books, press and multimedia products,

- financing teaching aids.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Revenue from contributions from the EFTA States to the Union’s general costs under Article 82 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area gives rise to the provision of supplementary appropriations to be entered in the budget headings concerned in accordance with the Financial Regulation. The amount of such revenue is estimated at EUR 1027000.

Any revenue from the Swiss Confederation’s contribution for participation in Union programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

The amount of assigned revenue based on data available in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 6106200.

Part of this appropriation should be used for building a Union-wide methodology and robust measurement capacity per unit of production to fill in existing data gaps for sustainability indicators and to further develop evidence-based agricultural instruments that reward producers who deliver environmental public goods, notably by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, in view of the reform of the CAP towards 2020.

Part of this appropriation should cover investigation on every step from smart production with metals and minerals savings to substitution of potentially critical raw materials by less critical ones.

Another option is to investigate the reusability of parts containing scarce materials and whether they can be made more robust to allow them to be shifted from one product to another. The scarce resources and the functionalities they enable may not be the "weak point" and may not wear, so an option could be to design the component with scarce materials in such a way that it lasts longer. The target will be quick-turnover appliances and then a proposal for an appropriate incentives scheme to stimulate reusability.

The possibility of the data encoded in the product delivering information about where the scarce resources are should be explored, together with the way to handle them in order to maximise recycling, as well as information about chemical contents of the product making differentiated treatment possible (for example, depollution is not needed if there are no hazards, thus ensuring cost optimisation for recyclers).

Exploring the technical and economical feasibility of such individual identification is a key challenge for the future. This would also be a serious move towards real IPR and creating the conditions for increased competition towards optimised end-of-life management.

Conditions for releasing the reserve

The Commission shall modify the rules on expert groups in the following way:

(1) scrap exceptions to the obligation to have a balanced composition of expert groups (technical nature + experts in "personal capacity"); prohibit a single interest category (business, union or other) from having the majority of the non-government and non-Union seats in any expert group; provide safeguards against capture from special interests and corporate interests;

(2) ban lobbyists and corporate executives from sitting in expert groups in a "personal capacity". The Commission should clarify whether members of an expert group are there as stakeholders or as experts committed to acting in the public interest. The latter should be thoroughly checked for conflicts of interest and their "declaration of professional activities" should be in the public domain;

(3) establish common selection criteria throughout all Directorates-General, that guarantee balance among different categories of stakeholders and absence of conflict of interests for experts and establish an obligatory open selection process with a public call and a published mandate of each expert group which goes beyond a simple representation of Member State authorities;

(4) all membership information (including affiliations), agendas, minutes and participants’ submissions should be available online unless there is a clear and published reason for not providing such information; reports of groups should be published before adoption by the Commission.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

XX 01 02 12 Other management expenditure relating to Commission staff in Union delegations

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

XX 01 02 12

Other management expenditure relating to Commission staff in Union delegations

XX 01 02 12 01 | Missions, conferences and representation expenses | 5 | 6541000 | 7051124 | 15769128,97 |

XX 01 02 12 02 | Further training of staff in delegations | 5 | 522000 | 574156 | 1521043,41 |

| Item XX 01 02 12 — Total | | 7063000 | 7625280 | 17290172,38 |

Remarks

In respect of Items 19 01 02 12, 20 01 02 12, 21 01 02 12 and 22 01 02 12, relating to Commission staff posted in Union delegations in third countries and at international organisations, this appropriation is intended to cover:

- miscellaneous costs and allowances concerning other staff, including legal consultations,

- expenditure arising from recruitment procedures of officials, contract staff and local staff, including publication costs, travel and subsistence costs and accident insurance for candidates called for examinations and interviews, costs connected with the organisation of group recruitment tests and pre-recruitment medical examinations,

- the acquisition, replacement, conversion and maintenance of equipment of a medical nature installed in Union delegations,

- expenses related to the cost of annual medical examinations of officials, contract staff and local staff, including analyses and tests carried out as part of such examinations, cultural activities and initiatives for encouraging social contacts,

- expenses related to the medical costs of local staff employed under local law contracts, the cost of medical and dental advisers and the costs concerning the policy regarding AIDS at the workplace,

- the fixed allowance granted to officials who regularly incur representation expenses by reason of their duties, and the reimbursement of costs incurred by authorised officials to represent the Commission/Union in the interest of the service and by reason of their duties (in the case of Union delegations within the territory of the Union, part of the accommodation expenses will be covered by the fixed representation allowance),

- expenditure on travel expenses, daily subsistence allowances for missions and incidental or exceptional expenses incurred in connection with missions by officials and other staff,

- expenditure on travel expenses and daily subsistence allowances in connection with medical evacuations,

- expenditure arising from crisis situations, including travel, accommodation and daily subsistence allowances,

- expenditure on general and language training designed to improve the skills of the staff and the performance of the Commission:

- fees for experts employed to identify training needs, design, develop and hold courses and to evaluate and monitor results,

- fees for consultants in various fields, in particular organisational methods, planning, management, strategy, quality assurance and personnel management,

- expenditure incurred in designing, holding and evaluating training organised by the Commission or the EEAS in the form of courses, seminars and conferences (course instructors/speakers and their travel and subsistence expenses and teaching materials),

- expenditure related to the practical and logistical aspects of organising courses including premises, transport and equipment hire for training and local and regional seminars as well as miscellaneous connected costs such as refreshments and food,

- the cost of participation in conferences and symposiums, and subscriptions to professional and scientific associations,

- training expenditure related to publications and information, associated internet sites and the purchase of teaching equipment, subscriptions and licenses for distance teaching, books, press and multimedia products.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 14000.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

XX 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture, services and buildings

XX 01 03 01 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the Commission

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

XX 01 03 01

Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the Commission

XX 01 03 01 03 | Equipment and furniture | 5 | 72548000 | 78094402 | 86797475,76 |

XX 01 03 01 04 | Services and other operating expenditure | 5 | 51845000 | 52897887 | 59399777,02 |

| Item XX 01 03 01 — Total | | 124393000 | 130992289 | 146197252,78 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure incurred within the territory of the Union:

- the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of furniture, and in particular:

- the purchase of office furniture and specialised furniture, including ergonomic furniture, shelving for archives, etc.,

- the replacement of worn-out and broken furniture,

- supplies of special equipment for libraries (card indexes, shelving, catalogue units, etc.),

- the hire of furniture,

- furniture maintenance and repair costs (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- expenditure on working equipment, and in particular:

- purchase of uniforms for floor messengers and drivers,

- purchase and cleaning of working clothes for workshop staff and staff required to do work for which protection is necessary against bad or cold weather, abnormal wear and dirt,

- purchase or reimbursement of the cost of any equipment which might be necessary pursuant to Council Directives 89/391/EEC and 90/270/EEC,

- the cost of purchasing paper, envelopes, office supplies and supplies for the print shops, and of some printing carried out by outside service providers,

- other operating expenditure, such as:

- expenditure on equipping buildings with telecommunications facilities, notably purchase, hire, installation and maintenance of telephone switchboards and distributors, audio, videoconferencing, interphone and mobile phone systems, and expenditure on data networks (equipment and maintenance) and associated services (management, support, documentation, installation and removal),

- the purchase, hire or leasing of computers, terminals, mini-computers, peripherals, connection devices and the necessary software,

- the purchase, hire or leasing of equipment relating to the presentation of information in printed form, e.g. printers, fax machines, photocopiers, scanners and microcopiers,

- the purchase, hire or leasing of typewriters, word processors or any other electronic office equipment,

- installation, configuration, maintenance, studies, documentation and supplies related to this equipment,

- financing the development and use of the Europa site on the Internet: Europa is the joint server for all the European institutions and enables all citizens of Europe, wherever they live, to obtain full online information on the aims of the European Union, the structure of its institutions, current policies and those to be implemented. It is also intended to provide a letter box so that citizens can communicate with the various institutions. At an appropriate time, the departments concerned will send the European Parliament a report on the activity of the Europa site, including interinstitutional pages and the development of the letter box and the assistance it provides to Members of the European Parliament in their communications with the general public (factual information),

- expenditure on the creation and development of the Commission’s intranet site (Intracomm) and publication of the weekly Commission en direct,

- the cost of subscriptions and access to electronic information services and external databases and the acquisition of electronic media (CD-ROMs etc.),

- the training and support required for accessing this information,

- subscription charges and the cost of cable or radio communications (land and mobile telephones, telex, telegraph, television, teleconferencing and videoconferencing), expenditure on data-transmission networks, telematic services, etc., and the purchase of directories,

- the cost of interbuilding telephone and computer links and international transmission lines between sites of Union offices,

- technical and logistic support, training and other activities of general interest related to computer equipment and software, general computer training, subscriptions to technical documentation whether on paper or in electronic form, etc., external operating staff, office services, subscriptions to international organisations, etc., studies on safety and quality assurance relating to computer equipment and software,

- expenditure on the Computer Centre:

- the purchase, hire or leasing of computers, peripherals and software for the Computer Centre, and the costs of back-up facilities,

- maintenance, support, studies, documentation, training and supplies related to this equipment and outside operating personnel,

- the development and maintenance, under contract, of the necessary software for the operation of the Computer Centre.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of research are entered under various items in Article 01 05 of the titles concerned.

This appropriation covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Union, excluding offices in the Union for which expenditure is entered in Item 16 01 03 03.

Any revenue from the Swiss Confederation’s contributions for participation in Union programmes, entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 20810000.

Legal basis

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display-screen equipment (fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

XX 01 03 02 Buildings and related expenditure relating to Commission staff in Union delegations

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

XX 01 03 02

Buildings and related expenditure relating to Commission staff in Union delegations

XX 01 03 02 01 | Acquisition, renting and related expenditure | 5 | 46690000 | 43837830 | 125777682,47 |

XX 01 03 02 02 | Equipment, furniture, supplies and services | 5 | 9694000 | 10507175 | 30123856,70 |

| Item XX 01 03 02 — Total | | 56384000 | 54345005 | 155901539,17 |

Remarks

In respect of Items 19 01 03 02, 20 01 03 02, 21 01 03 02 and 22 01 03 02, relating to Commission staff posted in Union delegations in third countries and at international organisations, this appropriation is intended to cover:

- temporary accommodation allowances and daily allowances,

- as regards rent and other charges on buildings of Union delegations outside the Union:

- for all the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the offices of Union delegations or by officials posted outside the Union: rents (including temporary accommodation) and taxes, insurance premiums, refurbishments and major repairs, routine expenditure relating to the security of persons and goods (cipher machines, safes, window bars, etc.),

- for all the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the offices of Union delegations and delegates’ residences: water, gas, electricity and fuel charges, maintenance and repairs, handling, refurbishment and other routine expenses (local taxes for street maintenance and refuse collection and the purchase of signs and signposts),

- as regards rent and other charges on buildings of Union delegations within the territory of the Union:

- for all the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the offices of Union delegations: rent; water, gas, electricity and heating energy charges; insurance premiums; maintenance and repairs; refurbishment and major repairs; expenditure relating to security, particularly contracts for surveillance and the hiring and refilling of extinguishers; the purchase and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment and the replacement of equipment of voluntary fire-fighting officials; the cost of statutory inspections, etc.,

- for the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by officials: reimbursement of expenditure relating to the security of housing,

- expenditure incurred in the acquisition of building land and buildings (purchase or lease-purchase option) or construction of offices or other accommodation, including the costs of preliminary studies and various fees,

- the purchase, hire, leasing, maintenance and repair of furniture and equipment, in particular audiovisual, archive, printing, library, interpretation and specialised office equipment (photocopiers, reader-printers, fax machines, etc.) as well as the acquisition of documentation and supplies related to this equipment,

- the purchase, maintenance and repair of technical equipment such as generators, air conditioners, etc., and the installation of equipment for welfare facilities in the delegations,

- the purchase, replacement, hire, leasing, maintenance and repair of vehicles, including tools,

- insurance premiums for vehicles,

- the purchase of books, documents and other non-periodical publications, including updates, and subscriptions to newspapers, periodicals and various publications, and the cost of binding and other costs for the preservation of periodicals,

- subscriptions to news agencies,

- the purchase of paper, envelopes, office supplies and supplies for reproduction, and some printing contracted to outside service providers,

- the transport and customs clearance of equipment, the purchase and cleaning of uniforms for floor messengers, drivers, etc., various types of insurance (in particular third-party liability and theft), expenditure on internal meetings (drinks, food served on special occasions),

- the cost of studies, surveys and consultations connected with the administrative operation of Union delegations and any other operating expenses not specifically covered by the other items in this article,

- postal and delivery charges for mail, reports and publications, and for postal and other packages sent by air, land, sea or rail,

- the cost of the diplomatic bag,

- all expenditure on furniture and fittings for residential accommodation made available to officials,

- the purchase, hire or leasing of data-processing equipment (computers, terminals, mini-computers, peripherals, connection devices) with the requisite software,

- outsourced services, in particular for the development, maintenance and support of IT systems in the Union delegations,

- the purchase, hire or leasing of equipment for the reproduction of information on paper, such as printers and scanners,

- the purchase, hire or leasing of telephone exchanges and switchboards and equipment for data transmission with the requisite software,

- subscription charges and fixed costs for cable or radio communications (telephone, telegraph, telex, fax), expenditure on data-transmission networks, telematic services, etc., and the purchase of directories,

- the cost of installation, configuration, maintenance, support, assistance, documentation and supplies related to this equipment,

- any expenditure on active security operations in delegations in emergencies.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 380000.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

XX 01 05 Expenditure related to staff in active employment for indirect research

XX 01 05 01 Remuneration and allowances related to staff in active employment for indirect research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

193701000 | 192900000 | 188920658,20 |

Remarks

The following comments apply to all the policy areas (Enterprise and Industry, Mobility and Transport, Research, Information Society and Media, Education and Culture, Energy) involved in indirect actions under the Seventh Framework Programme for research.

This appropriation covers expenditure relating to staff covered by the Staff Regulations occupying posts on the authorised establishment plans engaged in indirect action under the nuclear and non-nuclear programmes, including staff posted in Union delegations.

The breakdown of these appropriations for staff expenditure is as follows:

Programme | Appropriation |

Framework programme (nuclear) | 23456000 |

Framework programme (non-nuclear) | 170245000 |

Total | 193701000 |

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/970/Euratom of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 60).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

Council Decision 2006/972/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 243).

Council Decision 2006/973/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme: "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 270).

Council Decision 2006/974/EC of 19 December 2006 on the specific programme: "Capacities" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 299).

Council Decision 2006/976/Euratom of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 404).

Reference acts

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, concerning the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 72).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (Euratom), submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in indirect actions under the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 71).

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, concerning the specific programme, to be carried out by means of indirect actions, implementing the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 73).

XX 01 05 02 External staff for indirect research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

47262000 | 48557000 | 45147197,44 |

Remarks

The following comments apply to all the policy areas (Enterprise and Industry, Mobility and Transport, Research, Information Society and Media, Education and Culture, Energy) involved in indirect actions under the Seventh Framework Programme for research.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on external staff for all management of research in the form of indirect action under the nuclear and non-nuclear programmes, including external staff posted in Union delegations.

The breakdown of these appropriations for staff expenditure is as follows:

Programme | Appropriation |

Framework programme (nuclear) | 1637000 |

Framework programme (non-nuclear) | 45625000 |

Total | 47262000 |

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/970/Euratom of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 60).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

Council Decision 2006/972/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 243).

Council Decision 2006/973/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme: "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 270).

Council Decision 2006/974/EC of 19 December 2006 on the specific programme: "Capacities" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 299).

Council Decision 2006/976/Euratom of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 404).

Reference acts

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, concerning the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 72).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (Euratom), submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in indirect actions under the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 71).

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, concerning the specific programme, to be carried out by means of indirect actions, implementing the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 73).

XX 01 05 03 Other management expenditure for indirect research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

80233000 | 87718000 | 85434796,20 |

Remarks

The following comments apply to all the policy areas (Enterprise and Industry, Mobility and Transport, Research, Information Society and Media, Education and Culture, Energy) involved in indirect actions under the Seventh Framework Programme for research.

This appropriation is intended to cover other administrative expenditure for all management of research in the form of indirect action under the nuclear and non-nuclear programmes, including other administrative expenditure incurred by staff posted in Union delegations.

The breakdown of these appropriations for staff expenditure is as follows:

Programme | Appropriation |

Framework programme (nuclear) | 9961000 |

Framework programme (non-nuclear) | 70272000 |

Total | 80233000 |

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/970/Euratom of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 60).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

Council Decision 2006/972/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 243).

Council Decision 2006/973/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme: "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 270).

Council Decision 2006/974/EC of 19 December 2006 on the specific programme: "Capacities" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 299).

Council Decision 2006/976/Euratom of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 404).

Reference acts

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, concerning the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 72).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (Euratom), submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in indirect actions under the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 71).

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, concerning the specific programme, to be carried out by means of indirect actions, implementing the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 73).

TITLE 01

ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

01 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS" POLICY AREA | 67646707 | 67646707 | 65966059 | 65966059 | 65794038,28 | 65794038,28 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 329267 | 329267 | 40929 | 40929 | | |

| 67975974 | 67975974 | 66006988 | 66006988 | 65794038,28 | 65794038,28 |

01 02 | ECONOMIC AND MONETARY UNION | 14500000 | 13082630 | 15108000 | 15321074 | 15216414,61 | 12795767,22 |

01 03 | INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS | 95550000 | 79050000 | 35004046 | 92654634 | 90103558,— | 101036091,74 |

01 04 | FINANCIAL OPERATIONS AND INSTRUMENTS | 433180000 | 350895107 | 303880000 | 167445370 | 279687829,— | 109319055,79 |

| Title 01 — Total | 610876707 | 510674444 | 419958105 | 341387137 | 450801839,89 | 288944953,03 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 329267 | 329267 | 40929 | 40929 | | |

| 611205974 | 511003711 | 419999034 | 341428066 | 450801839,89 | 288944953,03 |

CHAPTER 01 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

01 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS" POLICY AREA

01 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Economic and financial affairs" policy area | 5 | 54238966 | 53851820 | 52036042,60 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 40929 | |

| | 54238966 | 53892749 | 52036042,60 |

01 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Economic and financial affairs" policy area

01 01 02 01 | External staff | 5 | 4337593 | 3706415 | 3961894,67 |

01 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | 5 | 5127344 | 4260715 | 5536934,34 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 329267 | | |

| | 5456611 | 4260715 | 5536934,34 |

| Article 01 01 02 — Subtotal | | 9464937 | 7967130 | 9498829,01 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 329267 | | |

| | 9794204 | 7967130 | 9498829,01 |

01 01 03

Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services and other working expenditure of the "Economic and financial affairs" policy area

01 01 03 01 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Economic and financial affairs" policy area | 5 | 3642804 | 3902109 | 4037824,39 |

01 01 03 04 | Other working expenditure | 5 | 300000 | 245000 | 221342,28 |

| Article 01 01 03 — Subtotal | | 3942804 | 4147109 | 4259166,67 |

| Chapter 01 01 — Total | | 67646707 | 65966059 | 65794038,28 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 329267 | 40929 | |

| | 67975974 | 66006988 | 65794038,28 |

01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Economic and financial affairs" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

01 01 01 | 54238966 | 53851820 | 52036042,60 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 40929 | |

Total | 54238966 | 53892749 | 52036042,60 |

01 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Economic and financial affairs" policy area

01 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

4337593 | 3706415 | 3961894,67 |

01 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

01 01 02 11 | 5127344 | 4260715 | 5536934,34 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 329267 | | |

Total | 5456611 | 4260715 | 5536934,34 |

01 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services and other working expenditure of the "Economic and financial affairs" policy area

01 01 03 01 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Economic and financial affairs" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

3642804 | 3902109 | 4037824,39 |

01 01 03 04 Other working expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

300000 | 245000 | 221342,28 |

Remarks

Former Item 01 01 03 04 (in part)

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure incurred within the Union territory:

- expenditure on equipping buildings with telecommunications, in particular the purchase, hire, installation and maintenance of telephone switchboards and distributors, audio, videoconferencing, interphone and mobile phone systems, and expenditure on data networks (equipment and maintenance) and associated services (management, support, documentation, installation and removal),

- the purchase, hire or leasing, installation and maintenance of electronic office equipment, computers, terminals, mini-computers, peripherals, connection devices and the necessary software,

- the cost of subscriptions and access to electronic information services and external databases and the acquisition of electronic media (CD-ROMs etc.),

- the training and support required for accessing this information,

- subscription charges and the cost of cable or radio communications (land and mobile telephones, telex, telegraph, television, teleconferencing and videoconferencing), expenditure on data-transmission networks, telematic services, etc., and the purchase of directories,

- the cost of connection to telecommunication networks, for example SWIFT (interbank) and CoreNet (secure network set up by the ECB), and related infrastructure and services,

- installation, configuration, maintenance, studies, evaluations, documentation and supplies related to this equipment.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 01 02 — ECONOMIC AND MONETARY UNION

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

01 02

ECONOMIC AND MONETARY UNION

01 02 02 | Coordination and surveillance of the economic and monetary union | 5 | 9000000 | 9000000 | 9608000 | 9608000 | 8587980,01 | 7139998,87 |

01 02 04 | Prince — Communication on the economic and monetary union, including the euro | 1.1 | 5500000 | 4082630 | 5500000 | 5713074 | 6628434,60 | 5655768,35 |

| Chapter 01 02 — Total | | 14500000 | 13082630 | 15108000 | 15321074 | 15216414,61 | 12795767,22 |

01 02 02 Coordination and surveillance of the economic and monetary union

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

9000000 | 9000000 | 9608000 | 9608000 | 8587980,01 | 7139998,87 |

Remarks

Former Article 01 02 02 and Item 01 01 03 04 (in part)

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of carrying out or continuing the following surveys in the Member States and the cost of introducing the surveys in the applicant countries:

- decisions taken by the Commission on 15 November 1961:

- the monthly Community business survey (since 1962),

- the building industry survey (since 1963),

- the survey of capital investment (since 1966),

- the retail trade sector survey,

- the service sector survey,

- ad hoc survey on topical issues,

- Council Decision of 15 September 1970:

- the European Economic Community consumer survey (since 1972).

This appropriation is also intended to cover the cost of studies, workshops, conferences, analyses, evaluations, publications, technical assistance, the purchase and maintenance of databases and software and the part-financing and support of measures relating to:

- economic monitoring, analysis of the combination of measures and coordination of economic policies,

- the external aspects of the economic and monetary union (EMU),

- the macroeconomic developments in the euro area,

- monitoring structural reforms and improving the operation of markets in the EMU,

- coordination with financial institutions and analysis and development of financial markets, and borrowing and lending operations involving Member States,

- cooperation with economic operators and decision-makers in the abovementioned fields,

- expanding the EMU.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100000.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

01 02 04 Prince — Communication on the economic and monetary union, including the euro

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

5500000 | 4082630 | 5500000 | 5713074 | 6628434,60 | 5655768,35 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of priority information measures on Union policies on all aspects of the rules and functioning of EMU, as well as on the benefits of closer policy coordination and structural reforms, and to address information needs of citizens, local authorities and enterprises in relation to the euro.

This measure is designed to be an effective channel of communication and dialogue between the people of the European Union and the Union institutions and take account of specific national and regional characteristics, in close cooperation with the Member State authorities. Special emphasis is put on preparing citizens in the new Member States for the introduction of the euro.

It includes:

- partnership agreements with the Member States, which intend to communicate on the euro or on the economic and monetary union (EMU),

- close cooperation and networking with all Member States in the framework of the network of Directors of Communication on EMU-related issues,

- the development of communication activities at central level (brochures, leaflets, newsletters, Internet site design, development and maintenance, exhibitions, stands, conferences, seminars, audiovisual products, opinion polls, surveys, studies, promotional material, twinning programmes, etc.),

- communication initiatives in third countries, in particular to point out the international role of the euro and the value of financial integration.

The Commission, when implementing this budget line, should take duly into account the outcomes of the meetings of the Interinstitutional Group on Information (IGI).

The Commission has set out its communication strategy on the euro in the Communication on the implementation of an information and communication strategy on the euro and economic and monetary union (COM(2004) 552 final), adopted by the College on 11 August 2004. The implementation of the communication strategy takes place in close coordination with the Member States and the European Parliament.

The Commission reports regularly to the European Parliament’s relevant committee on the implementation of the programme and on planning for the coming year.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 01 03 — INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

01 03

INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

01 03 01

Participation in the capital of international financial institutions

01 03 01 01 | European Bank for Reconstruction and Development — Provision of paid-up shares of subscribed capital | 4 | — | — | 34460570 | 4101987 | 0,— | 0,— |

01 03 01 02 | European Bank for Reconstruction and Development — Callable portion of subscribed capital | 4 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | | |

| Article 01 03 01 — Subtotal | | p.m. | p.m. | 34460570 | 4101987 | 0,— | 0,— |

01 03 02 | Macroeconomic assistance | 4 | 95550000 | 79050000 | 543476 | 88552647 | 90103558,— | 101036091,74 |

| Chapter 01 03 — Total | | 95550000 | 79050000 | 35004046 | 92654634 | 90103558,— | 101036091,74 |

01 03 01 Participation in the capital of international financial institutions

01 03 01 01 European Bank for Reconstruction and Development — Provision of paid-up shares of subscribed capital

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | — | 34460570 | 4101987 | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This item is intended to cover the financing of the capital subscribed by the Union in the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

Legal basis

Council Decision 90/674/EEC of 19 November 1990 on the conclusion of the Agreement establishing the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (OJ L 372, 31.12.1990, p. 1).

Council Decision 97/135/EC of 17 February 1997 providing that the European Community should subscribe for extra shares as a result of the decision to double the capital of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (OJ L 52, 22.2.1997, p. 15).

01 03 01 02 European Bank for Reconstruction and Development — Callable portion of subscribed capital

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the capital subscribed by the Union in the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

The EBRD’s current capital base amounts to EUR 20000000000, while the total share capital subscribed by the Union accounts for EUR 600000000 (3 %). The paid-in shares of subscribed capital amounts to EUR 157500000, leaving a callable portion of subscribed capital amounting to EUR 442500000.

Legal basis

Council Decision 90/674/EEC of 19 November 1990 on the conclusion of the Agreement establishing the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (OJ L 372, 31.12.1990, p. 1).

Council Decision 97/135/EC of 17 February 1997 providing that the European Community should subscribe for extra shares as a result of the decision to double the capital of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (OJ L 52, 22.2.1997, p. 15).

Decision No 1219/2011/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 November 2011 concerning the subscription by the European Union to additional shares in the capital of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) as a result of the decision to increase this capital (OJ L 313, 26.11.2011, p. 1).

01 03 02 Macroeconomic assistance

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

95550000 | 79050000 | 543476 | 88552647 | 90103558,— | 101036091,74 |

Remarks

This exceptional assistance aims to ease financial constraints on certain third countries experiencing macroeconomic difficulties characterised by balance of payment deficits and/or serious budgetary imbalances.

It is directly linked to the implementation by the recipient countries of macroeconomic stabilisation and structural adjustment measures. Union action generally complements that of the International Monetary Fund, coordinated with other bilateral donors.

The Commission informs the budgetary authority twice a year of the macroeconomic situation of the beneficiary countries and reports extensively on the implementation of this assistance on a yearly basis.

Appropriations under this article will also be used to cover financial aid for the reconstruction in Georgia of the areas affected by the conflict with Russia. The actions should be primarily geared to the macroeconomic stabilisation of the country. The total financial allocation for the aid was decided at an international donors’ conference in 2008.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2006/880/EC of 30 November 2006 providing exceptional Community financial assistance to Kosovo (OJ L 339, 6.12.2006, p. 36).

Council Decision 2007/860/EC of 10 December 2007 providing Community macro-financial assistance to Lebanon (OJ L 337, 21.12.2007, p. 111).

Council Decision 2009/889/EC of 30 November 2009 providing macro-financial assistance to Georgia (OJ L 320, 5.12.2009, p. 1).

Council Decision 2009/890/EC of 30 November 2009 providing macro-financial assistance to Armenia (OJ L 320, 5.12.2009, p. 3).

CHAPTER 01 04 — FINANCIAL OPERATIONS AND INSTRUMENTS

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

01 04

FINANCIAL OPERATIONS AND INSTRUMENTS

01 04 01

European Union guarantees for Union and Euratom borrowing operations and for EIB lending operations

01 04 01 01 | European Union guarantee for Union borrowings for balance-of-payments support | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

01 04 01 02 | Guarantee for Euratom borrowings | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

01 04 01 03 | European Union guarantee for Union borrowings for financial assistance under the European financial stabilisation mechanism | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | | |

01 04 01 04 | European Union guarantee for Union borrowings for macro-financial assistance to third countries | 4 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

01 04 01 05 | Guarantee for Euratom borrowings to improve the degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations in the countries of central and eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States | 4 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

01 04 01 06 | European Union guarantee for European Investment Bank loans to third countries | 4 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

01 04 01 14 | Provisioning of the Guarantee Fund | 4 | 260170000 | 260170000 | 138880000 | 138880000 | 93810000,— | 93810000,— |

| Article 01 04 01 — Subtotal | | 260170000 | 260170000 | 138880000 | 138880000 | 93810000,— | 93810000,— |

01 04 04 | Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme | 1.1 | 173010000 | 90725107 | 165000000 | 28565370 | 170370130,05 | 1862579,05 |

01 04 05 | Completion of programme for enterprises: improvement of the financial environment for small and middle-sized enterprises (SMEs) | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

01 04 06 | Completion of the "Employment" initiative (1998 to 2000) | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

01 04 09

European Investment Fund

01 04 09 01 | European Investment Fund — Provision of paid-up shares of subscribed capital | 1.1 | — | — | — | — | 13507698,95 | 13646476,74 |

01 04 09 02 | European Investment Fund — Callable portion of subscribed capital | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

| Article 01 04 09 — Subtotal | | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 13507698,95 | 13646476,74 |

01 04 10 | Nuclear safety | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 2000000,— | 0,— |

| Chapter 01 04 — Total | | 433180000 | 350895107 | 303880000 | 167445370 | 279687829,— | 109319055,79 |

01 04 01 European Union guarantees for Union and Euratom borrowing operations and for EIB lending operations

01 04 01 01 European Union guarantee for Union borrowings for balance-of-payments support

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

The European Union guarantee is for borrowings raised on the capital markets or from financial institutions. The amount in principal of loans which may then be granted to the Member States is limited to EUR 50000000000.

This item constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the Union. It will enable the Commission to service the debt should debtors default.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom on the system of the European Communities own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) shall apply.

A specific annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing-and-lending operations guaranteed by the general budget, including debt management, in respect of capital and interest.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 332/2002 of 18 February 2002 establishing a facility providing medium-term financial assistance for Member States’ balances of payments (OJ L 53, 23.2.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2009/102/EC of 4 November 2008 providing Community medium-term financial assistance for Hungary (OJ L 37, 6.2.2009, p. 5).

Council Decision 2009/290/EC of 20 January 2009 providing Community medium-term financial assistance for Latvia (OJ L 79, 25.3.2009, p. 39).

Council Decision 2009/459/EC of 6 May 2009 providing Community medium-term financial assistance for Romania (OJ L 150, 13.6.2009, p. 8).

01 04 01 02 Guarantee for Euratom borrowings

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

The authorised borrowing ceiling is EUR 4000000000, of which EUR 500000000 is authorised pursuant to Decision 77/270/Euratom, EUR 500000000 pursuant to Decision 80/29/Euratom, EUR 1000000000 pursuant to Decision 82/170/Euratom, EUR 1000000000 pursuant to Decision 85/537/Euratom and EUR 1000000000 pursuant to Decision 90/212/Euratom.

This item constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the Union. It will enable the Commission to service the debt should debtors default.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom on the system of the European Communities own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) shall apply.

A specific annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing-and-lending operations guaranteed by the general budget, including debt management, in respect of capital and interest.

Legal basis

Council Decision 77/270/Euratom of 29 March 1977 empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 88, 6.4.1977, p. 9).

Council Decision 77/271/Euratom of 29 March 1977 on the implementation of Decision 77/270/Euratom empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 88, 6.4.1977, p. 11).

Council Decision 80/29/Euratom of 20 December 1979 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom on the implementation of Decision 77/270/Euratom empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 12, 17.1.1980, p. 28).

Council Decision 82/170/Euratom of 15 March 1982 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom as regards the total amount of Euratom loans which the Commission is empowered to contract for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 78, 24.3.1982, p. 21).

Council Decision 85/537/Euratom of 5 December 1985 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom as regards the total amount of Euratom loans which the Commission is empowered to contract for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 334, 12.12.1985, p. 23).

Council Decision 90/212/Euratom of 23 April 1990 amending Decision 77/271/Euratom on the implementation of Decision 77/270/Euratom empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 112, 3.5.1990, p. 26).

Reference acts

Proposal for a Council decision, submitted by the Commission on 6 November 2002, amending Decision 77/270/Euratom empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ C 45 E, 25.2.2003, p. 194).

Proposal for a Council decision, submitted by the Commission on 6 November 2002, amending Decision 77/271/Euratom on the implementation of Decision 77/270/Euratom empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ C 45 E, 25.2.2003, p. 201).

01 04 01 03 European Union guarantee for Union borrowings for financial assistance under the European financial stabilisation mechanism

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Remarks

Article 122(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provides for the possibility of granting Union financial assistance to a Member State in difficulties or seriously threatened with severe difficulties caused by exceptional occurrences beyond its control.

The guarantee provided by the Union is for borrowings raised on the capital markets or from financial institutions.

According to Article 2(2) of Council Regulation No 407/2010 of 11 May 2010, the outstanding amount of loans and credit lines granted to Member States under this stabilisation mechanism shall be limited to the margin available under the Union's own resources for payment appropriations.

This item constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the Union. It will enable the Commission to service the debt should debtors default.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. Article 12 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom on the system of the European Communities own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) shall apply.

A specific annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing-and-lending operations guaranteed by the general budget, including debt management, in respect of capital and interest.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EU) No 407/2010 of 11 May 2010 establishing a European financial stabilisation mechanism (OJ L 118, 12.5.2010, p. 1).

Council Implementing Decision 2011/77/EU of 7 December 2010 on granting Union financial assistance to Ireland (OJ L 30, 4.2.2011, p. 34).

Council Implementing Decision 2011/344/EU of 30 May 2011 on granting Union financial assistance to Portugal (OJ L 159, 17.6.2011, p. 88).

Council Implementing Decision 2011/682/EU of 11 October 2011 amending Implementing Decision 2011/77/EU on granting Union financial assistance to Ireland (OJ L 269, 14.10.2011, p. 31).

Council Implementing Decision 2011/683/EU of 11 October 2011 amending Implementing Decision 2011/344/EU on granting Union financial assistance to Portugal (OJ L 269, 14.10.2011, p. 32).

Reference acts

Article 122(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

01 04 01 04 European Union guarantee for Union borrowings for macro-financial assistance to third countries

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Remarks

This item constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the Union. It will enable the Commission, if necessary, to service the debt (repayment of principal, interest and other costs) should a debtor default on a loan granted under the Decisions referred to below.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom on the system of the European Communities own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) shall apply.

A specific annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing-and-lending operations guaranteed by the general budget, including debt management, in respect of capital and interest.

Legal basis

Council Decision 97/471/EC of 22 July 1997 providing macro-financial assistance for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (OJ L 200, 29.7.1997, p. 59) (a maximum amount of EUR 40000000 in principal).

Council Decision 97/787/EC of 17 November 1997 providing exceptional financial assistance for Armenia and Georgia (OJ L 322, 25.11.1997, p. 37).

Council Decision 98/592/EC of 15 October 1998 providing supplementary macro-financial assistance for Ukraine (OJ L 284, 22.10.1998, p. 45).

Council Decision 1999/325/EC of 10 May 1999 providing macro-financial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 123, 13.5.1999, p. 57) (a maximum amount of EUR 30000000 in principal in the form of a 15-year loan).

Council Decision 1999/731/EC of 8 November 1999 providing supplementary macro-financial assistance to Bulgaria (OJ L 294, 16.11.1999, p. 27) (a maximum amount of EUR 100000000 in principal).

Council Decision 1999/732/EC of 8 November 1999 providing supplementary macro-financial assistance to Romania (OJ L 294, 16.11.1999, p. 29) (a maximum amount of EUR 200000000 in principal).

Council Decision 1999/733/EC of 8 November 1999 providing supplementary macro-financial assistance to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (OJ L 294, 16.11.1999, p. 31) (a maximum amount of EUR 50000000 in principal).

Council Decision 2000/244/EC of 20 March 2000 amending Decision 97/787/EC providing exceptional financial assistance for Armenia and Georgia in order to extend it to Tajikistan (OJ L 77, 28.3.2000, p. 11) (a maximum amount of EUR 245000000 in principal).

Council Decision 2001/549/EC of 16 July 2001 providing macro-financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 197, 21.7.2001, p. 38).

Council Decision 2002/639/EC of 12 July 2002 providing supplementary macro-financial assistance to Ukraine (OJ L 209, 6.8.2002, p. 22).

Council Decision 2002/882/EC of 5 November 2002 providing further macro-financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 308, 9.11.2002, p. 25).

Council Decision 2002/883/EC of 5 November 2002 providing further macro-financial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 308, 9.11.2002, p. 28).

Council Decision 2003/825/EC of 25 November 2003 amending Decision 2002/882/EC providing further macro-financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia with regard to additional macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro (OJ L 311, 27.11.2003, p. 28).

Council Decision 2004/580/EC of 29 April 2004 providing macro-financial assistance to Albania and repealing Decision 1999/282/EC (OJ L 261, 6.8.2004, p. 116).

Council Decision 2004/861/EC of 7 December 2004 amending Council Decision 2002/883/EC providing further macro-financial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 370, 17.12.2004, p. 80).

Council Decision 2004/862/EC of 7 December 2004 on macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro and amending Decision 2002/882/EC providing further macro-financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 370, 17.12.2004, p. 81).

Council Decision 2007/860/EC of 10 December 2007 providing Community macro-financial assistance to Lebanon (OJ L 337, 21.12.2007, p. 111).

Council Decision 2009/889/EC of 30 November 2009 providing macro-financial assistance to Georgia (OJ L 320, 5.12.2009, p. 1).

Council Decision 2009/890/EC of 30 November 2009 providing macro-financial assistance for Armenia (OJ L 320, 5.12.2009, p. 3).

Council Decision 2009/891/EC of 30 November 2009 providing macro-financial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 320, 5.12.2009, p. 6).

Council Decision 2009/892/EC of 30 November 2009 providing macro-financial assistance to Serbia (OJ L 320, 5.12.2009, p. 9).

Decision No 388/2010/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2010 providing macro-financial assistance to Ukraine (OJ L 179, 14.7.2010, p. 1).

01 04 01 05 Guarantee for Euratom borrowings to improve the degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations in the countries of central and eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States

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Remarks

This item constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the Union. It will enable the Commission, if necessary, to service the debt (repayment of principal, interest and other costs) should a debtor default.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom on the system of the European Communities own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) shall apply.

The maximum amount of Euratom borrowings for the Member States and third countries remains fixed at EUR 4000000000, as indicated in Item 01 04 01 02.

A specific annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section gives a summary of borrowing-and-lending operations guaranteed by the general budget, including debt management, in respect of capital and interest.

Legal basis

Council Decision 77/270/Euratom of 29 March 1977 empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 88, 6.4.1977, p. 9).

For the legal basis for Euratom loans, see also Item 01 04 01 02.

01 04 01 06 European Union guarantee for European Investment Bank loans to third countries

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Remarks

Pursuant to the Council Decision of 8 March 1977, the Union guarantees loans made by the European Investment Bank (EIB) in the context of the Union’s financial commitments in respect of the Mediterranean countries.

That decision was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Economic Community and the EIB signed in Brussels on 30 October 1978 and in Luxembourg on 10 November 1978, setting up a comprehensive guarantee, equal to 75 % of all the funds available for loan operations in the following countries: Malta, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Portugal (Financial Protocol, emergency aid), Turkey, Cyprus, Syria, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, former Yugoslavia and Lebanon.

Decision 90/62/EEC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Economic Community and the EIB signed in Brussels on 24 April 1990 and in Luxembourg on 14 May 1990 as regards Hungary and Poland and for the extension of that contract to cover Czechoslovakia, Romania and Bulgaria, signed in Brussels and in Luxembourg on 31 July 1991.

Decision 93/696/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the EIB signed in Brussels on 22 July 1994 and in Luxembourg on 12 August 1994.

Pursuant to Decisions 93/115/EEC and 96/723/EC, the Union guarantees loans which may be made individually by the EIB in countries of Latin America and Asia with which the European Community has concluded cooperation agreements. Decision 93/115/EEC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the EIB signed in Brussels on 4 November 1993 and in Luxembourg on 17 November 1993. Decision 96/723/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the EIB signed in Brussels on 18 March 1997 and in Luxembourg on 26 March 1997.

Pursuant to Decision 95/207/EC, the Union guarantees loans which may be made individually by the EIB in South Africa. Decision 95/207/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the EIB signed in Brussels on 4 October 1995 and in Luxembourg on 16 October 1995.

Decision 97/256/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the EIB signed in Brussels on 25 July 1997 and in Luxembourg on 29 July 1997 setting up a guarantee restricted to 70 % of the aggregate amount of the appropriations opened, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the appropriations opened is equivalent to EUR 7105000000.

Decision 2000/24/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the EIB signed in Brussels on 24 January 2000 and in Luxembourg on 17 January 2000, last restated in 2005, setting up a guarantee restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of the appropriations opened, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the appropriations made available is equivalent to EUR 19460000000. The EIB is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 30 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees. This percentage is to be increased whenever possible, in so far as the market allows.

Decision 2001/777/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the EIB signed in Brussels on 6 May 2002 and in Luxembourg on 7 May 2002 setting up a guarantee at 100 % against losses under a special lending action for selected environment projects in the Baltic Sea basin of Russia under the Northern Dimension. The overall ceiling is EUR 100000000.

Decision 2005/48/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the EIB signed in Luxembourg on 9 December 2005 and in Brussels on 21 December 2005 setting up a guarantee at 100 % against losses under loans for certain types of projects in Russia, Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus. The overall ceiling is EUR 500000000. It covers a period ending on 31 January 2007. At the end of this period, the loans granted by the EIB not having attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period was automatically extended by six months.

Decision 2006/1016/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the EIB signed in Luxembourg on 1 August 2007 and in Brussels on 29 August 2007 setting up a guarantee restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of credits disbursed and guarantees provided in respect of EIB financing operations, less amounts reimbursed, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the appropriations made available for all countries under the Decision is equivalent to EUR 27800000000 and covers the period beginning on 1 February 2007 and ending on 31 December 2013 with a possible extension of six months. That Decision has been replaced by Decision No 633/2009/EC.

Decision 633/2009/EC was the basis for an amendment, signed on 28 October 2009, to the contract of guarantee between the European Community and the EIB which was signed in Luxembourg on 1 August 2007 and in Brussels on 29 August 2007. The Union guarantee is restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of credits disbursed and guarantees. The maximum ceiling of the EIB financing operations, less amounts cancelled, shall not exceed EUR 27800000000, broken down in a basic ceiling of EUR 25800000000 and an optional mandate of EUR 2000000000. It covers a period ending on 31 October 2011, without prejudice to an extension of this period until 30 April 2012 if a new decision of the European Parliament and the Council has not been adopted by 31 October 2011.

Decision 1080/2011/EU on 25 October 2011 was the basis for the guarantee agreement between the European Union and the EIB which was signed in Luxembourg and in Brussels on 22 November 2011. The Union guarantee is restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of credits disbursed and guarantees. The maximum ceiling of the EIB financing operations, less amounts cancelled, shall not exceed EUR 29484000000, broken down into a general mandate of EUR 27484000000 and a Climate Change mandate of EUR 2000000000. It covers the period beginning on 17 April 2007 and ending on 31 December 2013, although that period will be extended until 30 June 2014 if a new decision of the European Parliament and the Council has not been adopted by 31 December 2013.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom on the system of the European Communities own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) shall apply.

This item constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the Union. It will enable the Commission, if necessary, to service the debt (repayment of principal, interest and other costs) should a debtor default on the loans granted by the EIB.

Legal basis

Council Decision of 8 March 1977 (Mediterranean Protocols).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1273/80 of 23 May 1980 on the conclusion of the Interim Protocol between the European Economic Community and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia on the advance implementation of Protocol 2 to the Cooperation Agreement (OJ L 130, 27.5.1980, p. 98).

Council Decision of 19 July 1982 (further exceptional aid for the reconstruction of Lebanon).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3180/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 22).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3183/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 43).

Council Decision of 9 October 1984 (loan outside the Yugoslavia Protocol).

Council Decision 87/604/EEC of 21 December 1987 concerning the conclusion of the second Protocol on financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 389, 31.12.1987, p. 65).

Council Decision 88/33/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 25).

Council Decision 88/34/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 33).

Council Decision 88/453/EEC of 30 June 1988 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 224, 13.8.1988, p. 32).

Council Decision 90/62/EEC of 12 February 1990 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in Hungary, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria and Romania (OJ L 42, 16.2.1990, p. 68).

Council Decision 91/252/EEC of 14 May 1991 extending to Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria and Romania Decision 90/62/EEC granting the Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in Hungary and Poland (OJ L 123, 18.5.1991, p. 44).

Council Decision 92/44/EEC of 19 December 1991 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 18, 25.1.1992, p. 34).

Council Decision 92/207/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 21).

Council Decision 92/208/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 29).

Council Decision 92/209/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 37).

Council Decision 92/210/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol relating to financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the State of Israel (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 45).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1763/92 of 29 June 1992 concerning financial cooperation in respect of all the Mediterranean non-member countries (OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 5).

Council Decision 92/548/EEC of 16 November 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 13).

Council Decision 92/549/EEC of 16 November 1992 on the conclusion of the Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 21).

Council Decision 93/115/EEC of 15 February 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects of mutual interest in certain third countries (OJ L 45, 23.2.1993, p. 27).

Council Decision 93/166/EEC of 15 March 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for investment projects carried out in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 42).

Council Decision 93/408/EEC of 19 July 1993 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Slovenia (OJ L 189, 29.7.1993, p. 152).

Council Decision 93/696/EC of 13 December 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in central and eastern European countries (Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Albania) (OJ L 321, 23.12.1993, p. 27).

Council Decision 94/67/EC of 24 January 1994 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 32, 5.2.1994, p. 44).

Council Decision 95/207/EC of 1 June 1995 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in South Africa (OJ L 131, 15.6.1995, p. 31).

Council Decision 95/485/EC of 30 October 1995 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Community and the Republic of Cyprus (OJ L 278, 21.11.1995, p. 22).

Council Decision 96/723/EC of 12 December 1996 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects of mutual interest in Latin American and Asian countries with which the Community has concluded cooperation agreements (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, El Salvador, Uruguay and Venezuela; Bangladesh, Brunei, China, India, Indonesia, Macao, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam (OJ L 329, 19.12.1996, p. 45).

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (Central and Eastern Europe countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries, South Africa, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33).

Council Decision 98/348/EC of 19 May 1998 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and amending Decision 97/256/EC granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (Central and Eastern European countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries and South Africa) (OJ L 155, 29.5.1998, p. 53).

Council Decision 98/729/EC of 14 December 1998 amending Decision 97/256/EC so as to extend the Community guarantee granted to the European Investment Bank to cover loans for projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 346, 22.12.1998, p. 54).

Council Decision 1999/786/EC of 29 November 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank (EIB) against losses under loans for projects for the reconstruction of the earthquake-stricken areas of Turkey (OJ L 308, 3.12.1999, p. 35).

Council Decision 2000/24/EC of 22 December 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (Central and Eastern Europe, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia and the Republic of South Africa) (OJ L 9, 13.1.2000, p. 24).

Council Decision 2000/688/EC of 7 November 2000 amending Decision 2000/24/EC so as to extend the Community guarantee granted to the European Investment Bank to cover loans for projects in Croatia (OJ L 285, 10.11.2000, p. 20).

Council Decision 2000/788/EC of 4 December 2000 amending Decision 2000/24/EC so as to establish a European Investment Bank special action programme in support of the consolidation and intensification of the EC-Turkey customs union (OJ L 314, 14.12.2000, p. 27).

Council Decision 2001/777/EC of 6 November 2001 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under a special lending action for selected environmental projects in the Baltic Sea basin of Russia under the Northern Dimension (OJ L 292, 9.11.2001, p. 41).

Council Decision 2001/778/EC of 6 November 2001 amending Decision 2000/24/EC so as to extend the Community guarantee granted to the European Investment Bank to cover loans for projects in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 292, 9.11.2001, p. 43).

Council Decision 2005/47/EC of 22 December 2004 amending Decision 2000/24/EC to take into account the enlargement of the European Union and the European Neighbourhood Policy (OJ L 21, 25.1.2005, p. 9).

Council Decision 2005/48/EC of 22 December 2004 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for certain types of projects in Russia, Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus (OJ L 21, 25.1.2005, p. 11).

Council Decision 2006/174/EC of 27 February 2006 amending Decision 2000/24/EC in order to include the Maldives in the list of countries covered, following the Indian Ocean tsunamis of December 2004 (OJ L 62, 3.3.2006, p. 26).

Decision No 1080/2011/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 granting an EU guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans and loan guarantees for projects outside the Union and repealing Decision No 633/2009/EC (OJ L 280, 27.10.2011, p. 1).

01 04 01 14 Provisioning of the Guarantee Fund

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

260170000 | 138880000 | 93810000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to provide the financial resources for payments to the Guarantee Fund according to its provisioning mechanism and for payments of operational costs linked to the management of the fund and the external evaluation to be carried out in the context of the mid-term review of the EIB external mandate.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 480/2009 of 25 May 2009 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external actions (Codified version) (OJ L 145, 10.6.2009, p. 10).

01 04 04 Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

173010000 | 90725107 | 165000000 | 28565370 | 170370130,05 | 1862579,05 |

Remarks

Part of this appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on Union/Community financial instruments implemented in the framework of the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007 to 2013) (CIP), and to facilitate the access of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to finance.

Part of this appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the following measures:

- promoting the availability in Europe of mechanisms for securing access to credit for SMEs, such as credit guarantee consortia, and analysing credit market issues where necessary,

- supporting credit applications to financial institutions submitted by such consortia of SMEs, inter alia through the provision of secondary guarantees by the European Investment Fund (EIF),

- concluding agreements with financial institutions on subsidised loans to credit guarantee consortia.

Poor access to appropriate forms of finance is frequently quoted as a main barrier to entrepreneurship and enterprise innovation. This problem may be exacerbated by new accounting standards which will make banks more sensitive to risk and lead to a rating culture. The CIP addresses persistent recognised market gaps leading to poor access to equity, venture capital and loans for SMEs through Union financial instruments operated on behalf of the Commission by the EIF, the Union’s specialised institution for providing venture capital and guarantee instruments for SMEs.

Independent evaluations of the predecessor programme "Multiannual Programme for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship" identified the market-based approach and the implementation via the EIF of these instruments as a best practice. They are therefore continued and adapted in the CIP programme.

Union financial instruments facilitate access to finance by SMEs. The High Growth and Innovative SME Facility (GIF) shares risks and rewards with private equity investors providing important leverage for the supply of equity to innovative companies.

GIF targets innovative SMEs in their early stages and in the expansion phase, leveraging "follow-on" capital to help them bring their products and services to the market. Particular attention is paid to SMEs active in the field of eco-innovation.

The SME Guarantee Facility (SMEG) continues to provide counter-guarantees or co-guarantees to guarantee schemes operating in participating countries, and direct guarantees to financial intermediaries. It aims at addressing market failures experienced by SMEs with growth potential in accessing: (i) loans (or loan substitutes such as leasing); (ii) microcredit and (iii) equity or quasi-equity. A new securitisation window (iv) mobilises additional debt financing for SMEs under appropriate risk-sharing arrangements with the targeted institutions.

A Capacity Building Scheme (CBS) was intended to support the capacity of financial intermediaries to focus on additional investment and technology aspects. This instrument has, however, shown no response from the market. As a consequence, the budget initially reserved for CBS has been made available to the GIF to support mainly eco-innovation and technology transfer.

The contributions from the EFTA States [1] pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue generated on Trust Accounts entered in Article 5 2 3 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this article, in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

Up to EUR 400000 may be used for communication activities, including events, publications and Internet information.

The budgetary request made by the Commission is based on recent developments and should be seen as provisional. Therefore, there should be preparedness throughout the 2012 budget process to further increase the payments for this programme to more than EUR 100000000 if SME recovery proves stronger than forecast.

Legal basis

Decision No 1639/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing a Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 15).

01 04 05 Completion of programme for enterprises: improvement of the financial environment for small and middle-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

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p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on Union financial instruments implemented in the framework of the Multiannual Programme for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, and in particular for SMEs (MAP) and for facilitating their access to finance. Even though the end of the commitment period has been reached, the facilities have to be operated for several years, in which payments will be needed for investments and in order to honour guarantee obligations. Therefore reporting and monitoring requirements will continue until the end of the facility periods.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom on the system of the European Communities own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) shall apply.

The contributions from the EFTA States [1] pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2000/819/EC of 20 December 2000 on a multiannual programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, and in particular for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (2001-2005) (OJ L 333, 29.12.2000, p. 84).

Decision No 1776/2005/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 amending Council Decision 2000/819/EC on a multiannual programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, and in particular for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (2001 to 2005) (OJ L 289, 3.11.2005, p. 14).

01 04 06 Completion of the "Employment" initiative (1998 to 2000)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation covers the financing of:

- fees in respect of guarantees extended by the European Investment Fund (EIF) to facilitate the increase in the volume of lending made, and in the investment risk borne, by the European Investment Bank (EIB), commercial banks, investment funds or other appropriate intermediaries in connection with their SME operations,

- investment fund holdings in newly created enterprises and high-tech SMEs,

- part of the costs incurred by European SMEs in devising and setting up transnational joint ventures, as well as part of the total amount of the transnational investment.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. In this case, Article 12 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom on the system of the European Communities own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) shall apply.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Decision 98/347/EC of 19 May 1998 on measures of financial assistance for innovative and job-creating small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) — the growth and employment initiative (OJ L 155, 29.5.1998, p. 43).

01 04 09 European Investment Fund

01 04 09 01 European Investment Fund — Provision of paid-up shares of subscribed capital

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | — | — | — | 13507698,95 | 13646476,74 |

Remarks

This item is intended to cover the financing of the provision of paid-up shares of the capital subscribed by the Union.

The European Investment Fund (EIF) was created in 1994. Its founder members were the European Community, represented by the Commission, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and a number of financial institutions. The Union membership to the EIF is determined by Decision 94/375/EC.

Pursuant to Article 3 of Decision 94/375/EC, the position of the Union on a possible increase in the capital of the EIF and on its participation in that increase shall be decided unanimously by the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the European Parliament.

Legal basis

Council Decision 94/375/EC of 6 June 1994 on Community membership of the European Investment Fund (OJ L 173, 7.7.1994, p. 12).

Council Decision 2007/247/EC of 19 April 2007 on the Community participation in the capital increase of the European Investment Fund (OJ L 107, 25.4.2007, p. 5).

01 04 09 02 European Investment Fund — Callable portion of subscribed capital

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing in the event of a call for the amount of capital subscribed by the Union.

Legal basis

Council Decision 94/375/EC of 6 June 1994 on Community membership of the European Investment Fund (OJ L 173, 7.7.1994, p. 12).

Council Decision 2007/247/EC of 19 April 2007 on the Community participation in the capital increase of the European Investment Fund (OJ L 107, 25.4.2007, p. 5).

01 04 10 Nuclear safety

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 2000000,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the technical and legal assistance necessary for the evaluation of the safety, environmental, economic and financial aspects of the projects for which financing in the form of a Euratom loan has been requested, including studies undertaken by the European Investment Bank. The measures are also intended to enable loan contracts to be concluded and carried out.

Legal basis

Council Decision 77/270/Euratom of 29 March 1977 empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 88, 6.4.1977, p. 9).

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

TITLE 02

ENTERPRISE

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

02 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "ENTERPRISE" POLICY AREA | 126489335 | 126489335 | 124435322 | 124435322 | 123663601,69 | 123663601,69 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 52383 | 52383 | 52772 | 52772 | | |

| 126541718 | 126541718 | 124488094 | 124488094 | 123663601,69 | 123663601,69 |

02 02 | COMPETITIVENESS, INDUSTRIAL POLICY, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 203490000 | 120646802 | 168150000 | 133396402 | 154092650,07 | 75137804,07 |

02 03 | INTERNAL MARKET FOR GOODS AND SECTORAL POLICIES | 42050000 | 29893923 | 41550000 | 32374086 | 77433894,74 | 65654649,44 |

02 04 | COOPERATION — SPACE AND SECURITY | 599518520 | 429129757 | 521284000 | 387360763 | 483425309,87 | 372450306,08 |

02 05 | EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION PROGRAMMES (EGNOS AND GALILEO) | 176840000 | 372740430 | 200141800 | 531898449 | 928657309,54 | 460165669,04 |

| Title 02 — Total | 1148387855 | 1078900247 | 1055561122 | 1209465022 | 1767272765,91 | 1097072030,32 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 52383 | 52383 | 52772 | 52772 | | |

| 1148440238 | 1078952630 | 1055613894 | 1209517794 | 1767272765,91 | 1097072030,32 |

CHAPTER 02 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "ENTERPRISE" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

02 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "ENTERPRISE" POLICY AREA

02 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Enterprise" policy area | 5 | 71247993 | 69432816 | 70090941,66 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 52772 | |

| | 71247993 | 69485588 | 70090941,66 |

02 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Enterprise" policy area

02 01 02 01 | External staff | 5 | 5819863 | 5750379 | 6141539,93 |

02 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | 5 | 4881377 | 5362018 | 5695144,90 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 52383 | | |

| | 4933760 | 5362018 | 5695144,90 |

| Article 02 01 02 — Subtotal | | 10701240 | 11112397 | 11836684,83 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 52383 | | |

| | 10753623 | 11112397 | 11836684,83 |

02 01 03 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Enterprise" policy area | 5 | 4792102 | 5031109 | 5439289,48 |

02 01 04

Support expenditure for operations in the "Enterprise" policy area

02 01 04 01 | Operation and development of the internal market, particularly in the fields of notification, certification and sectoral approximation — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 1000000 | 1000000 | 864210,20 |

02 01 04 02 | Standardisation and approximation of legislation — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 160000 | 160000 | 159671,80 |

02 01 04 04 | Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 6000000 | 5500000 | 5383243,06 |

02 01 04 05 | European satellite navigation programmes (EGNOS and Galileo) — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 4000000 | 4000000 | 3573695,28 |

02 01 04 06 | European Earth monitoring programme (GMES) — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 1000000 | 1000000 | |

02 01 04 30 | Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation — Contribution from the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme | 1.1 | 7583000 | 7544000 | 8043466,84 |

| Article 02 01 04 — Subtotal | | 19743000 | 19204000 | 18024287,18 |

02 01 05

Support expenditure for research activities of the "Enterprise" policy area

02 01 05 01 | Expenditure related to research staff | 1.1 | 11730000 | 11700000 | 8652500,— |

02 01 05 02 | External staff for research | 1.1 | 3650000 | 3330000 | 3277392,50 |

02 01 05 03 | Other management expenditure for research | 1.1 | 4625000 | 4625000 | 6342506,04 |

| Article 02 01 05 — Subtotal | | 20005000 | 19655000 | 18272398,54 |

| Chapter 02 01 — Total | | 126489335 | 124435322 | 123663601,69 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 52383 | 52772 | |

| | 126541718 | 124488094 | 123663601,69 |

02 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Enterprise" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

02 01 01 | 71247993 | 69432816 | 70090941,66 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 52772 | |

Total | 71247993 | 69485588 | 70090941,66 |

02 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Enterprise" policy area

02 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

5819863 | 5750379 | 6141539,93 |

02 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

02 01 02 11 | 4881377 | 5362018 | 5695144,90 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 52383 | | |

Total | 4933760 | 5362018 | 5695144,90 |

02 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Enterprise" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

4792102 | 5031109 | 5439289,48 |

02 01 04 Support expenditure for operations in the "Enterprise" policy area

02 01 04 01 Operation and development of the internal market, particularly in the fields of notification, certification and sectoral approximation — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1000000 | 1000000 | 864210,20 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this budget heading, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

See Article 02 03 01.

02 01 04 02 Standardisation and approximation of legislation — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

160000 | 160000 | 159671,80 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this budget heading, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

Legal basis

See Article 02 03 04.

02 01 04 04 Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

6000000 | 5500000 | 5383243,06 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this budget heading, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from contributions from third parties entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this item in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Article 02 02 01.

02 01 04 05 European satellite navigation programmes (EGNOS and Galileo) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

4000000 | 4000000 | 3573695,28 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this budget heading, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad-hoc service contracts.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

See Article 02 05 01.

02 01 04 06 European Earth monitoring programme (GMES) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1000000 | 1000000 | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this budget heading, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts. Activities relating to the User Forum created by Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 911/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 on the European Earth monitoring programme (GMES) and its initial operations (2011-2013) (OJ L 276, 20.10.2010, p. 1) may also be covered.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from contributions from third parties entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this item in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Article 02 02 15.

02 01 04 30 Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation — Contribution from the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

7583000 | 7544000 | 8043466,84 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s expenditure on staff and administration incurred as a result of the Agency’s role in the management of measures forming part of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (EIP).

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from contributions from third parties entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this item in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

The establishment plan of the Agency is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1).

Decision No 1639/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing a Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 15).

Reference acts

Commission Decision 2004/20/EC of 23 December 2003 setting up an executive agency, the "Intelligent Energy Executive Agency", to manage Community action in the field of energy in application of Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (OJ L 5, 9.1.2004, p. 85).

Commission Decision 2007/372/EC of 31 May 2007 amending Decision 2004/20/EC in order to transform the "Intelligent Energy Executive Agency" into the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation (OJ L 140, 1.6.2007, p. 52).

02 01 05 Support expenditure for research activities of the "Enterprise" policy area

02 01 05 01 Expenditure related to research staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

11730000 | 11700000 | 8652500,— |

02 01 05 02 External staff for research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

3650000 | 3330000 | 3277392,50 |

02 01 05 03 Other management expenditure for research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

4625000 | 4625000 | 6342506,04 |

CHAPTER 02 02 — COMPETITIVENESS, INDUSTRIAL POLICY, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

02 02

COMPETITIVENESS, INDUSTRIAL POLICY, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

02 02 01 | Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme | 1.1 | 156100000 | 73215162 | 148000000 | 114261480 | 137576045,42 | 62996441,86 |

02 02 02

Supplementing the work on competitiveness, innovation and entrepreneurship

02 02 02 01 | Support to the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation and membership to international study groups | 1.1 | 2390000 | 1905227 | 2150000 | 1666313 | 2057594,05 | 2071594,05 |

02 02 02 02 | Completing and supplementing the work on the programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 23804 | 0,— | 121619,96 |

| Article 02 02 02 — Subtotal | | 2390000 | 1905227 | 2150000 | 1690117 | 2057594,05 | 2193214,01 |

02 02 03

Improving the business environment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

02 02 03 01 | Pilot project — Consolidation of the internal market — Pilot project for cooperation and cluster-building among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

02 02 03 02 | Preparatory action — Support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the new financial environment | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

02 02 03 04 | Pilot Project — Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 120000 | 0,— | 0,— |

02 02 03 05 | Preparatory action — Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs | 1.1 | p.m. | 3930000 | 5000000 | 4600000 | 4967155,11 | 3490516,58 |

02 02 03 06 | Preparatory action — Harmonised e-business processes and standards between European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) of interrelated industry sectors | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 670000 | 0,— | 334000,— |

| Article 02 02 03 — Subtotal | | p.m. | 3930000 | 5000000 | 5390000 | 4967155,11 | 3824516,58 |

02 02 04 | Small Business Act | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

02 02 05

Enlargement programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

02 02 05 05 | Pilot project — Measures to promote cooperation and partnerships between micro, small and medium-sized enterprises | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 622021,80 |

| Article 02 02 05 — Subtotal | | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 622021,80 |

02 02 06 | Pilot project — Regions of knowledge | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

02 02 07 | Pilot project — Actions in connection with the textile and footwear sector | 1.1 | p.m. | 632000 | p.m. | 400000 | 971370,— | 0,— |

02 02 08

Action related to tourism

02 02 08 01 | Preparatory action — European Destinations of Excellence | 1.1 | p.m. | 1036000 | p.m. | 2000000 | 2988056,60 | 1788268,42 |

02 02 08 02 | Preparatory action — Sustainable tourism | 1.1 | p.m. | 700000 | 1000000 | 400000 | 580725,65 | 150891,95 |

02 02 08 03 | Preparatory action — Social tourism in Europe | 1.1 | p.m. | 921000 | 1500000 | 700000 | 881269,24 | 735884,58 |

02 02 08 04 | Preparatory action — Promotion of European and transnational tourism products with special emphasis on cultural and industrial products | 1.1 | 2000000 | 1000000 | | | | |

02 02 08 05 | Preparatory action — Tourism and accessibility for all | 1.1 | 1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

| Article 02 02 08 — Subtotal | | 3000000 | 4157000 | 2500000 | 3100000 | 4450051,49 | 2675044,95 |

02 02 09 | Preparatory action — The European Union assuming its role in a globalised world | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 750000 | 0,— | 440290,90 |

02 02 10 | Preparatory action — Euromed innovation entrepreneurs for change | 1.1 | 2000000 | 1000000 | | | 0,— | 0,— |

02 02 11 | Preparatory action — GMES operational services | 1.1 | p.m. | 2500000 | p.m. | 2100000 | 4070434,— | 1490968,97 |

02 02 12 | Pilot project — Facilitating access to insurance by self-employed builders and small building firms so as to stimulate innovation and the promotion of eco-technologies in the European Union | 1.1 | p.m. | 600000 | 1500000 | 750000 | 0,— | 148515,— |

02 02 13 | Preparatory action — Opportunities for internationalisation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 670000 | 0,— | 746790,— |

02 02 15 | European Earth monitoring programme (GMES) | 1.1 | 39000000 | 32207413 | 9000000 | 4284805 | | |

02 02 16 | Pilot project — European rare earth competency network | 1.1 | 1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

| Chapter 02 02 — Total | | 203490000 | 120646802 | 168150000 | 133396402 | 154092650,07 | 75137804,07 |

02 02 01 Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

156100000 | 73215162 | 148000000 | 114261480 | 137576045,42 | 62996441,86 |

Remarks

The aim of this appropriation is to foster the competitiveness of enterprises and in particular small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to promote innovation, including eco-innovation, and to support enterprise and innovation-related economic and administrative reform.

The implemented measures shall be, in particular:

- networks bringing together a variety of stakeholders,

- market replication, projects and other measures to support the take-up of innovation,

- policy analyses, development and coordination with participating countries,

- information sharing, dissemination and awareness raising,

- support to joint actions of Member States or regions,

and other measures encompassed in the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme.

The Union will provide support to activities such as the Enterprise Europe Network, innovation and entrepreneurship promotion. It will also support eco-innovation projects concerned with the first applications or market replication of innovative or eco-innovative techniques, products or practices of Union relevance which have already been technically demonstrated with success but, owing to residual risk, have not yet significantly penetrated the market. These will be designed to promote their broader utilisation within the participating countries and facilitate their market uptake.

As the "Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs" preparatory action, expires in 2011 and will be integrated in the new multiannual financial framework only as of 2014, its continuation needs financing for the years 2012 and 2013. The programme aims at fostering European entrepreneurship, the sharing of knowledge and best practices as well as the creation of valuable networks and partnerships. Part of this appropriation should be used to ensure the smooth functioning and continuation of "Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs" through the CIP's Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme until the new financial framework is put in place.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The proposed action aims at developing and testing innovation support services for European knowledge-based start-up companies which make use of the extended networks of European expatriates in science and business in the Silicon Valley. Young companies shall thus realise faster market access and growth overseas while creating high-value added jobs in Europe. This requires coordinated action of European innovation support providers. The action shall therefore ultimately explore the feasibility of a joint "European Innovation Centre" in an innovation hot spot. This centre shall link official representations (chambers of commerce, consulates and industry representations), innovation support providers for European start-ups with European entrepreneurs and scientists that chose to live and work in the Silicon Valley for better coordinated support to potential high-growth companies.

Target groups

Central to this action is the development and piloting of novel services which facilitate fast growth and access to capital for young knowledge-based companies by combining the networks of European expatriate entrepreneurs and researchers in the Silicon Valley with the services of regional / national innovation support agencies in Europe.

One knowledge based young company from each Member State shall be invited to test the services, to establish own networks in the Silicon Valley ecosystem and to feed-back experience and advice on the future design of such services.

Innovation agencies in the Member States are invited to select the young companies and to accompany the project contributing their expertise in the support of young companies. Agencies with offices in the Silicon Valley shall be invited to contribute to the design and provision of services in particular the provision of office space for the European young companies.

Networks of expatriate entrepreneurs and researchers [2] shall be invited to contribute to the training and networking of European young companies and co-design innovation support services targeted at young knowledge-based companies.

Proposed activities

(1) Two workshops or conferences (one in the United States, one in Europe) which bring together European innovation support providers with expatriate scientists or entrepreneurs to further develop an approach for a joint delivery of support to young companies with growth potential.

(2) An accompanying study evaluating the expectations and experience of knowledge-based young companies as well as of expat networks participating.

(3) The design and delivery of specific support services for a group of 27 knowledge-based young companies with growth potential from all Member States. These services shall include the organisation of sector specific networking and training events in the Silicon Valley.

(4) A final conference with stakeholders from the European Parliament, the Commission services, young companies benefiting from pilot action, representatives of the expatriates’ networks and innovation support agencies.

(5) Specific communication actions related to the action.

A suitable platform for the proposed action is the ProInno Europe/Europe Innova initiative established by the Directorate-General for Enterprise and Industry to facilitate policy development and joint service provision of regional and national innovation agencies.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from contributions from third parties entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this item in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

In addition, part of this appropriation is intended to finance a Young Innovators Mobility (YIM) action. It is generally recognised that professional mobility is essential to the development of a versatile workforce, to a sense of European citizenship, and to reinforcing Europe’s competitiveness. Innovative ideas should not stop at national borders, they should grow through cross-fertilisation, testing and validation within the widest European pool of talent, facilities, infrastructure and financing. Just as European students benefit from the mobility experience of the Erasmus programme, young researchers from the Marie Curie actions, and young entrepreneurs from Erasmus for Entrepreneurs, young innovators too deserve the opportunity for cross-border mobility to the benefit of innovation in Europe. Existing mobility programmes do not match the scope covered by the YIM action, which focuses on the Innovation process of developing new early-stage ideas into demonstrators. For instance, this project differentiates itself from Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs which is mainly a business exchange programme focussed on the post-innovation stage, enabling new entrepreneurs to learn or improve their business-related skills. By combining the benefits of mobility, the need to narrow the innovation gap and the need to change the mindset to promote innovation, the proposal for a YIM action constitutes a concrete step towards the implementation of the Europe 2020 Strategy for growth and jobs and the "Innovation Union" as well as "Youth on the Move" flagship initiatives in particular.

The YIM action aims to support a minimum of 100 young innovators. YIM would operate as a borderless mobility and innovation residency programme, enabling young (25 to 36 years old) and potential innovators (18 to 24 years old) to work on their own early-stage idea as a "young innovator in residence" at a host organisation which could be a large or small company, start-up, laboratory, university, institute, government agency or NGO.

Legal basis

Decision No 1639/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing a Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 15).

02 02 02 Supplementing the work on competitiveness, innovation and entrepreneurship

02 02 02 01 Support to the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation and membership to international study groups

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2390000 | 1905227 | 2150000 | 1666313 | 2057594,05 | 2071594,05 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- Union participation in the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation,

- Union participation in several international study groups,

- the clearance of commitments made under former Item 02 02 01 01.

Legal basis

Council Decision 91/179/EEC of 25 March 1991 on acceptance of the terms of reference of the International Copper Study Group (OJ L 89, 10.4.1991, p. 39).

Council Decision 91/537/EEC of 14 October 1991 on acceptance of the terms of reference of the International Nickel Study Group (OJ L 293, 24.10.1991, p. 23).

Council Decision 92/278/EEC of 18 May 1992 confirming the consolidation of the EC-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation (OJ L 144, 26.5.1992, p. 19).

Council Decision 96/413/EC of 25 June 1996 on the implementation of a Community action programme to strengthen the competitiveness of European industry (OJ L 167, 6.7.1996, p. 55).

Council Decision 2001/221/EC of 12 March 2001 concerning the participation of the Community in the International Lead and Zinc Study Group (OJ L 82, 22.3.2001, p. 21).

Council Decision 2002/651/EC of 22 July 2002 concerning the participation of the Community in the International Rubber Study Group (OJ L 215, 10.8.2002, p. 13).

Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 laying down Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a European Medicines Agency (OJ L 136, 30.4.2004, p. 1).

Commission Decision 2006/77/EC of 23 December 2005 setting up a High Level Group on Competitiveness, Energy and the Environment (OJ L 36, 8.2.2006, p. 43).

02 02 02 02 Completing and supplementing the work on the programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 23804 | 0,— | 121619,96 |

Remarks

This appropriation in intended to cover the clearance of commitments made under the previous Multiannual Programme for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Decision 89/490/EEC of 28 July 1989 on the improvement of the business environment and the promotion of the development of enterprises, and in particular small and medium-sized enterprises, in the Community (OJ L 239, 16.8.1989, p. 33).

Council Decision 91/319/EEC of 18 June 1991 revising the programme for the improvement of the business environment and the promotion of the development of enterprises, and in particular small and medium-sized enterprises, in the Community (OJ L 175, 4.7.1991, p. 32).

Council Decision 93/379/EEC of 14 June 1993 on a multiannual programme of Community measures to intensify the priority areas and to ensure the continuity and consolidation of policy for enterprise, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises, in the Community (OJ L 161, 2.7.1993, p. 68).

Council Decision 97/15/EC of 9 December 1996 on a third multiannual programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the European Union (1997 to 2000) (OJ L 6, 10.1.1997, p. 25).

Council Decision 2000/819/EC of 20 December 2000 on a multiannual programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, and in particular for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (2001-2005) (OJ L 333, 29.12.2000, p. 84).

Decision No 593/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 July 2004 amending Council Decision 2000/819/EC on a multiannual programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, and in particular for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (2001-2005) (OJ L 268, 16.8.2004, p. 3).

Decision No 1776/2005/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 amending Council Decision 2000/819/EC on a multiannual programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, and in particular for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (2001-2005) (OJ L 289, 3.11.2005, p. 14).

02 02 03 Improving the business environment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

02 02 03 01 Pilot project — Consolidation of the internal market — Pilot project for cooperation and cluster-building among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover former contractual commitments related to this pilot project which is intended to promote actions in the field of cooperation and cluster-building among enterprises within the cross-border regions between old and new Member States.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

02 02 03 02 Preparatory action — Support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the new financial environment

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover former contractual commitments related to this preparatory action whose aim is to assist credit institutions to develop their credit operations vis-à-vis small and medium-sized enterprises.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

02 02 03 04 Pilot Project — Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 120000 | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover an action ensuring that experience is exchanged and reinforced at European level for the benefit of young entrepreneurs and potential young entrepreneurs by means of stays in another country within small and medium-sized enterprises in key or complementary sectors. The action should be based on preliminary analysis of the demand (i.e. young entrepreneurs and would-be entrepreneurs) and supply side (i.e. small and medium-sized enterprises) exploring existing needs. The traineeships for young entrepreneurs should seek to foster the pooling of experience and enhance the development, validation and exploitation of business ideas. It should promote the creation of networks among young entrepreneurs beyond borders and encourage the creation of partnerships allowing knowledge sharing in key sectors and increased internationalisation of companies. Provision should be made for ancillary activities (training and information in European contracts and commercial law, the common market, European standardisation, European support tools, as well as the local business environment). The intermediary organisations (chambers of commerce and industry, business incubators and other entities active in business promotion and support) are in charge of implementing the programme. A support office, chosen via a competitive call for proposals open for Europe-wide entities active in the field of business support, is in charge of the coordination, monitoring and support of the different intermediary organisations, being also the first contact point for questions and technical assistance for applicants. This support office is also in charge of the promotion of the programme at European level and of the design and maintenance of the programme's website.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

02 02 03 05 Preparatory action — Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 3930000 | 5000000 | 4600000 | 4967155,11 | 3490516,58 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover an action in the form of a European mobility programme for future and newly established entrepreneurs. The programme should help new Union entrepreneurs to enrich their experiences, learning and networking by spending periods in enterprises run by experienced entrepreneurs in other Member States. As such the programme will contribute to enhance entrepreneurship, the creation of networks among creative entrepreneurs beyond borders, encourage the creation of partnerships allowing knowledge and experience sharing and make European small and medium-sized enterprises more innovative and competitive on international markets.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

02 02 03 06 Preparatory action — Harmonised e-business processes and standards between European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) of interrelated industry sectors

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 670000 | 0,— | 334000,— |

Remarks

In order to answer the needs of the Union’s economy, this preparatory action aims to promote targeted actions of European scope for harmonising business processes and models, as well as data exchange architecture and standards between players along the supply chain of one or more interrelated specific industry sectors. The choice of the sectors will be made by the Member States representatives through the eBusiness Support Network for small and medium-sized enterprises with the involvement of the European Parliament.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

02 02 04 Small Business Act

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance the "Small Business Act" adopted in 2008. Small and medium-sized enterprises must be helped to access financing and participate in European initiatives. Their innovation capacities must be boosted as well.

02 02 05 Enlargement programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

02 02 05 05 Pilot project — Measures to promote cooperation and partnerships between micro, small and medium-sized enterprises

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 622021,80 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover former contractual commitments related to this pilot project whose aim is to promote cooperation and partnerships between micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in order to boost their negotiating capacity and market strength.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

02 02 06 Pilot project — Regions of knowledge

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover contracts resulting from the financing or part-financing of specific measures for implementing this pilot project for supporting experimental activities at territorial level with a view to establishing regions of knowledge in the field of technological development and cooperation between universities and regional-level research with a view to promoting the integration of the regions of Europe.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

02 02 07 Pilot project — Actions in connection with the textile and footwear sector

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 632000 | p.m. | 400000 | 971370,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover an assessment of the situation in the textile and footwear sector in the context of the abolition of the quota system with a view to the creation of a Union programme for the sector, in particular for the less-favoured regions, in order to support research and innovation, restructuring, vocational training and small and medium-sized enterprises.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

02 02 08 Action related to tourism

02 02 08 01 Preparatory action — European Destinations of Excellence

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 1036000 | p.m. | 2000000 | 2988056,60 | 1788268,42 |

Remarks

The aim of this initiative is to draw attention to the value, diversity and shared characteristics of European tourist destinations and to promote both within Europe and in third countries the European destinations where the economic growth objective is pursued in such a way as to ensure the social, cultural and environmental sustainability of tourism. The measure will also help European citizens to become better acquainted with one another.

The project’s aims are to:

- enhance visibility of the emerging European tourist destinations of excellence, especially the lesser known,

- create awareness of Europe’s tourist diversity and quality,

- promote all European countries and regions both within Europe and in the main third-country markets,

- help decongestion, combat seasonality, and rebalance the tourist flows towards the non-traditional destinations,

- present awards for sustainable forms of tourism,

- create a platform for the exchange of good practices at European level,

- promote networking between award-winning destinations which could persuade other destinations to adopt sustainable tourism development models.

Each year, destinations in the Member States will be designated European Destinations of Excellence according to the selected theme. Candidate countries will also be invited to participate in the process.

The project "European Destinations of Excellence" aims to enhance visibility of the emerging European tourist destinations of excellence, especially the lesser known; to create awareness of Europe's tourist diversity and quality; to promote all European countries and regions; to help decongestion, combat seasonality and rebalance the tourist flows towards the non-traditional destinations; to present awards for sustainable forms of tourism; to create a platform for the exchange of good practices at European level; and to promote networking between award-winning destinations which could persuade other destinations to adopt sustainable tourism development models.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

02 02 08 02 Preparatory action — Sustainable tourism

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 700000 | 1000000 | 400000 | 580725,65 | 150891,95 |

Remarks

Part of this appropriation may be used to promote environmentally sustainable tourism in the Danube river basin.

Following the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, which gives the Union new competencies in the tourism domain in order to complement Member States’ actions, and the Commission Communication of 30 June 2010 entitled "Europe, the world’s No 1 tourist destination — a new political framework for tourism in Europe" (COM(2010) 352 final) a preparatory action has been launched to prepare the ground for future legislative initiatives to promote new European tourism routes based on European cultural heritage. These routes will take the form of theme-based cross-national tourism products which reflect a common European cultural heritage and local traditions. The Council of Europe and its "European Cultural Routes" need to be supported as well as similar European (cultural routes) initiatives.

To this aim, it is required to better coordinate and cooperate with the Council of Europe in order to benefit from its long-standing experience and, thus, further developing and transforming the European Cultural Routes into comprehensive cross-national touristic packages.

The preparatory action has the following main objectives:

- raising awareness of the contribution of different cultures to a common European culture, through the understanding of Europe's history on the basis of its tangible, intangible and natural heritage,

- promoting the role of cultural tourism as a factor of sustainable economic development, European citizenship and intercultural dialog,

- promoting sustainable and responsible tourism within the Union and neighbouring countries,

- reinforcing the image and profile of Europe as a high-quality destination among European and third-country citizens,

- strengthening the capacity of tourism operators and small enterprises in remote and less known destinations to reach out to new publics, facilitating the exchange of experiences and their networking and clustering efforts,

- stimulating competitiveness and innovation of the tourism industry in the Union.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on rail passengers’ rights and obligations (OJ L 315, 3.12.2007, p. 14), and in particular Article 5 thereof.

Article 195 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

02 02 08 03 Preparatory action — Social tourism in Europe

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 921000 | 1500000 | 700000 | 881269,24 | 735884,58 |

Remarks

Society is facing major change regarding industry and recreation. The advent of new family structures and emergence of single-person households, increased free time, increased life expectancy and population ageing in general, and increasing insecurity for young people, whether or not they are in employment, are all factors profoundly altering the tourism environment. Ensuring universal access to holidays means, at Union level, taking account of the specific features of European society.

The Union must therefore equip itself to realise that objective. One response is based on developing social tourism.

Social tourism is known, firstly, for what it seeks to do: allowing as many people as possible to go on holiday. Accordingly, it aids mobility. Social tourism also has another purpose, however, which, to date, has been inadequately evaluated: regional development — many tourism association facilities are located in the countryside or in highland areas — and local development. Social tourism is therefore the proof that there is indeed an intermediate sector between the "leisure market" and the non-solvent economy. It proves that economic significance is not incompatible with accessibility for the greatest number.

Social desegregation must therefore be combined with local development. In promoting access for groups for which going on holiday has progressively been made a difficult or even impossible undertaking, social tourism strengthens the tourism industry's earnings capacity. It enables off-season tourism to be developed, particularly in regions where tourism is highly seasonal. Accordingly, social tourism encourages the creation of longer-lasting jobs in the tourism sector by making it possible to extend them beyond the tourist season.

Implementing this project (named Calypso) is a genuine opportunity to promote partnerships, spurred on by the Commission, between the public and private sectors and the social economy. Through exchanges between European citizens and, in particular, the creation of synergies, this project makes a very great contribution towards establishing European citizenship. It should be pointed out in this connection that nearly 40 % of all trips for more than four nights are made abroad.

The sector is therefore important in terms both of the economic impact resulting from the number of jobs and of civic resources.

The beneficiaries of this measure could therefore be private firms operating in the tourism sector and carrying out the tasks described above, social tourism associations, works councils, transport firms, local and regional authority tourism associations and solidarity associations, but also commercial operators too.

The measures could involve:

- cataloguing and disseminating measures helping to bring about deseasonalisation as a result of the social policy function of tourism,

- devising arrangements enabling particular target groups (e.g. senior citizens, young people and families in difficult social circumstances) to go on holiday on the basis of accommodation offers by public authorities (national, regional or local), charitable organisations or any not-for-profit association.

The Calypso 2011 programme objectives are based on the measures identified within the 2009 study (through a call for tender) following the discussions between the Commission, the Member States and the stakeholders during several Calypso meetings in 2010, which are to:

- catalogue the main (most representative) good practices as a means to encourage tourism activity particularly during the off-peak season, thus generating employment opportunities when tourism demand is traditionally low,

- identify the existing measures at European and national level allowing the exchanges of persons from the following target groups: senior citizens, young people, citizens with disabilities and families facing difficult social circumstances,

- examine the difficulties related to such exchanges whilst proposing the most appropriate solutions,

- propose one or several mechanisms in the tourist low season enabling particular target groups (senior citizens, young people, citizens with disabilities and families facing difficult social circumstances) to go on holiday in other Member States/candidate countries on the basis of themed programmes and accommodation offers coordinated by Member States/candidate countries authorities (national, regional or local public authorities), on the basis of initiatives from stakeholders that include municipalities, charitable organisations, parishes, unions, social partners, cooperatives or any not-for-profit association.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

02 02 08 04 Preparatory action — Promotion of European and transnational tourism products with special emphasis on cultural and industrial products

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2000000 | 1000000 | | | | |

Remarks

Under the Treaty of Lisbon, the Union was granted competence in the field of tourism for the first time. This preparatory action will seek to support cross-border thematic tourism products which reflect in particular common European cultural and industrial heritage and local traditions and will seek to draw on previous actions in this area and on the consolidated experience of other international partners and organisations, such as the Council of Europe, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the European Travel Commission (ETC), etc.

In particular, to help encourage the European tourism sector to become more competitive, this preparatory action will promote the diversification of the supply of tourism products. There is excellent potential for growth in a number of transnational thematic tourism products and services as, for example, in cultural and industrial itineraries crossing several regions or Member States. Those European and transnational tourism products should also be promoted in third countries in close cooperation with the ETC, in order to enhance the image of Europe as a unique destination on long-haul markets.

The preparatory action will have the following main objectives:

- by funding cross-border tourism projects, to help improve the quality of tourism products and destinations as a whole across the Union;

- to further develop cultural products and tourism as an integral part of a sustainable economy and to support regional economies;

- to promote tourism in regions in reconversion, in order to boost employment and growth in these regions;

- to establish a network of regional, national and Union-level stakeholders and decision-makers, in particular in the fields of cultural and industrial tourism;

- to promote the value of cultural products and cultural tourism within Europe and to reinforce the image of Europe as the number one destination for tourists worldwide;

- to support transnational cultural or industrial themes and products which help to foster a greater sense of European identity.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

02 02 08 05 Preparatory action — Tourism and accessibility for all

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

Remarks

Following the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, tourism has been added to the competences given to the Union, which can coordinate and complement Member States’ actions in this field. In order to foster this new important task of the Union, a preparatory action, to be launched in 2012, aimed at preparing the ground for future initiatives in the field of tourism and accessibility has been proposed. Its main aim is to develop a better awareness of accessibility in tourism, with a special focus on the disability issue and special needs of certain categories of people. In fact, despite the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, signed by all Member States, a large number of disabled persons are still facing problems in accessing services in the tourism and transport field.

The preparatory action will have the following main objectives:

- raising public awareness, including through information campaigns, to the accessibility of tourism products and services, as well as improving dialogue and collaboration between organisations representing disabled persons, people with special needs in general and the tourism industry, in order to favour a more inclusive society and guarantee high quality free movement of people in Europe;

- contributing to facilitatating the development of specific training for staff on disability awareness, in particular in the field of fire prevention and safety of accommodation in general;

- developing skilled, trained and well-informed citizens and professionals on the concept of hospitality in relation to accessibility, including through close cooperation and synergies with universities and schools;

- incentivising and rewarding European destinations which make accessibility a key priority in their promotional offers;

- incentivising better use of innovation in order to improve accessibility in tourism services for all;

- incentivising adaptation of tourist products to the needs of persons with reduced mobility and people with special needs in general;

- contributing to the creation of a favourable and accessible environment for disabled persons, persons with reduced mobility and people with special needs in all fields, notably in transport (mobility), accommodation, catering and tourism services in general;

- increasing campaigns and information actions with regard to the rights of persons with reduced mobility, and people with special needs when travelling abroad, in order to guarantee that customers have better information and better access;

- enhancing cross-border cooperation to develop accessible tourism within the industry in order to guarantee the exercise of rights for both European citizens and third-country visitors, in particular those with disabilities and special needs;

- contributing to the development, in the long term, of common minimum accessibility standards, based on quality, for all fields related to tourism and addressed to all citizens, including disabled persons, persons with reduced mobility and people with special needs.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

02 02 09 Preparatory action — The European Union assuming its role in a globalised world

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 750000 | 0,— | 440290,90 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover former contractual commitments related to this preparatory action whose aim is to finance initiatives to respond positively to the challenge of globalisation and to strengthen the capacity of the Union in key areas such as research, innovation, imagination, innovative measures for small and medium-sized enterprises, promotion of European standards and conformity marking, lifelong learning and education, as well as measures facilitating the implementation of Directive 2006/123/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on services in the internal market (OJ L 376, 27.12.2006, p. 36).

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

02 02 10 Preparatory action — Euromed innovation entrepreneurs for change

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2000000 | 1000000 | | | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This preparatory action aims to increase the growth and competitiveness of young entrepreneurs, investment and innovation networks from Europe and four associated Mediterranean countries (Egypt, Lebanon, Tunisia and Morocco), to develop leaders in high-potential markets.

Capacity building:

- training on the internationalisation of SMEs will be performed to empower more than 150 entrepreneurs and 500 incubators, investors or entrepreneurs networks followed up by online conferences ("webinars") and technical assistance — two specific mentoring networks will be created (to engage senior entrepreneurs to help other entrepreneurs): one women entrepreneurs mentoring programme and one involving entrepreneurs from the Mediterranean diasporas in Europe. Business development actions in three key sectors: IT/media, energy-environment and agro-food;

- business-to-business meetings during business events to connect the best start-ups with potential clients and investors with a follow-up on their presence;

- investment workshops will be held during major international fairs not only to connect start-ups and innovation clusters with top customers, but also to promote the Euro-Mediterranean integrated offer on innovation and build an international network of ambassadors with the support of Mediterranean diasporas;

- actions on access to finance will be developed to improve the impact and efficiency of European funding to Mediterranean SMEs;

- business-to-business meetings will be planned to connect the best start-ups with potential investors;

- tools will be developed to identify the risks and opportunities in the Mediterranean region for European investors;

- investment workshops will be organised putting together European and Mediterranean entrepreneurs, investors and coaching networks (incubators, senior entrepreneurs) to improve cost and general efficiency.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

02 02 11 Preparatory action — GMES operational services

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 2500000 | p.m. | 2100000 | 4070434,— | 1490968,97 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover former contractual commitments related to this preparatory action. In line with Article 49(6)(b) of the Financial Regulation, this preparatory action has been followed by the adoption on 22 September 2010 of the European Earth monitoring programme (see Article 02 02 15).

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

02 02 12 Pilot project — Facilitating access to insurance by self-employed builders and small building firms so as to stimulate innovation and the promotion of eco-technologies in the European Union

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 600000 | 1500000 | 750000 | 0,— | 148515,— |

Remarks

The development of energy-saving techniques and renewable energy use is an issue of major importance to the building industry. With 2,5 million firms, a turnover of more than EUR 1200 billion and a workforce of 12 million people, 9,7 million of whom are waged employees, the building industry generates 10 % of the Union’s GDP. 99 % of building firms are small and medium-sized enterprises (with fewer than 250 employees), which generate 78 % of the industry’s turnover. Increased use of eco-technologies and eco-innovations in the building trade is, however, dependent on a combination of factors, such as additional cost, product availability, consumer demand and skill levels within firms.

Another major problem hampering more widespread use of these new technologies is access to insurance by building firms, particularly the smaller firms which, in Europe, make up more than 90 % of the building industry. Owing in particular to their size and financial base, small firms find it difficult to insure construction or renovation work involving the use of new technologies (solar, photovoltaic, geothermal, etc.). In practice, this acts as a barrier to the spread of eco-technologies by small firms, which account for more than 60 % of production in Europe. The difficulties which self-employed builders and small building firms experience in obtaining insurance covering new eco-technologies is clearly acting as a barrier to more widespread use of those technologies.

The Union therefore needs to introduce an instrument that will provide effective support for small building firms, which are of central importance to the attainment of the Union’s targets for the use of renewable energy (20 % of gross internal consumption by 2020).

The aim of this project is therefore to create a Union financial instrument that will, over a limited period, make it easier for small building firms to gain access to construction insurance when using eco-technologies in building projects.

The budget heading, which could come under the operational management of the EIF, should be subject to strict conditions for the disbursement of funds for specific insurance companies in order to facilitate the provision of insurance cover to building firms using eco-technologies. The project would therefore be based on the same formula as existing Union schemes to foster the development of small and medium-sized enterprises and innovation (risk capital/loan guarantees).

Small firms would not, of course, receive Union funding directly; instead support would be provided through insurance cover, supplementary insurance cover or a reinsurance scheme. The scheme to facilitate access to construction insurance by small firms could be subject to various provisos, such as:

- only firms below a given size and turnover would be eligible,

- only specific types of work (involving eco-technologies) and specific contracts or projects of a limited size would be covered,

- only limited or flat-rate cover for claims would be provided.

The building industry is a key partner in the Union’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase renewable energies’ share of overall consumption and is currently playing an active part in the development, use and promotion of eco-technologies (solar, photovoltaic, geothermal, etc.).

However, this process is being hampered by the difficulties experienced by small companies and tradesmen working in the sector in obtaining the insurance cover they require at a price they can afford, owing to wariness on the part of insurers caused by the innovative nature of these technologies and a lack of understanding of the risks they entail.

The market survey initiated in 2008 under the earlier ELIOS project confirmed the complexity of the insurance systems currently in place in the Member Sates and the lack of a common approach to the assessment of the risks involved in using these new technologies.

This pilot project therefore seeks to take this process further by, in tandem to the start made by the Union authorities on establishing consistency between the various insurance systems in place in the Union, as envisaged in the earlier survey, testing out a scheme facilitating access to insurance cover, based on the concept already used in connection with European Investment Bank and European Investment Fund loan guarantee instruments and mutual guarantee instruments for small and medium-sized enterprises. The aim of the project is to demonstrate that it is possible to insure small companies that use eco-technologies at no extra cost.

This test would take the process beyond the comparative study stage into an operational stage leading to the convergence of national systems and to greater allowance being made for the needs of small companies working with eco-technologies.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

02 02 13 Preparatory action — Opportunities for internationalisation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 670000 | 0,— | 746790,— |

Remarks

The global economy is witnessing a qualitatively new form of international economic relations resulting in new opportunities for SMEs in an international environment. Some of the reasons for seeking new markets might be:

- local markets are smaller in scope,

- national markets stagnate at certain times,

- access to international markets in pursuing high-growth objectives.

In the context of the Small Business Act (SBA) providing for business support programmes and transnational research, SMEs should be involved in transnational projects to take advantage of the growth in markets outside the Union. The approach might lead to potential enhancing of the skills and innovative strategies giving a competitive edge to European SMEs. This preparatory action is aimed at testing the involvement of SMEs in such actions and providing the necessary information in order to develop a strategy at a later stage. The preparatory action will involve a detailed feasibility study to assess the market potential and appropriate business support measures for SMEs in key international markets. The study will examine the different options and tools available to better connect European SMEs to these markets, and propose country-specific measures to facilitate access to these markets by European SMEs in the future.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

02 02 15 European Earth monitoring programme (GMES)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

39000000 | 32207413 | 9000000 | 4284805 | | |

Remarks

The aim of this appropriation is to:

- enable initial operations of GMES services, tailored to the needs of users,

- contribute to ensuring availability of the observation infrastructure necessary to enable the GMES services,

- create opportunities for increased private sector usage of information sources, thereby facilitating innovation by value-adding service providers.

In particular, development of Earth monitoring-based services plays a key role in enhancing competitiveness and innovation in industries in this sector and in the downstream markets. Sustainable provision of Earth monitoring-related services in Europe still requires consistent public intervention. This is not only because of market failures in answering diverse public needs but also because the downstream market is a non-mature market relying heavily on public funding and whose development has, until today, been significantly curbed by uncertainties about the affordability and long-term availability of the basic services and the data they build upon. Achievement of the specific objectives outlined above will therefore contribute to growth and job creation in an innovative sector, the downstream segment which is composed mainly of small and medium-sized enterprises. These services will facilitate access to key data required in policy formulation at Union, national, regional and local level in fields such as agriculture, forest monitoring, water management, transport, urban planning, climate change and many others. This appropriation also covers implementation of delegation agreements, including the operating costs incurred by entities to which the Commission delegates tasks for the GMES programme, pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 911/2010 and Article 54 of the Financial Regulation.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from contributions from third parties entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this item in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Regulation (EU) No 911/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 on the European Earth monitoring programme (GMES) and its initial operations (2011 to 2013) (OJ L 276, 20.10.2010, p. 1).

Reference acts

Commission Decision 2010/67/EU of 5 February 2010 setting up the GMES Partners Board (OJ L 35, 6.2.2010, p. 23).

02 02 16 Pilot project — European rare earth competency network

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

Remarks

Rare earth elements have gained an increasing amount of political attention. These 17 elements are critical to European industry as they are essential in the production of high-tech, low-carbon goods such as electric vehicles and energy-efficient light bulbs. They are also indispensable in the defence sector (laser, night-vision goggles, radar equipment, etc.). With demand steadily growing, supply is struggling to keep up, particularly with regard to the heavy rare earths. This situation is worsened by the fact that rare earths are currently difficult to substitute or recycle. In this context, in order to help increase supply security of these much-coveted rare earths, substitution and recycling should become one of the focal points.

This pilot project aims to establish a European rare earth competency network that would bring all of the relevant European stakeholders (academia and research institutions, industry, policy-makers, think tanks, etc.) together to exchange best practice, increase understanding of the special properties of rare earths, undertake research and promote their recyclability and substitution. Bringing all of the different stakeholders together within such a network would also be particularly important as it could help disseminate new technologies and decrease the time to market.

The network would meet several times a year and would create a number of working packages under several working groups focusing on the different issues relating to rare earths (i.e. recycling, substitution, refining capacities, mining, etc.).

The network can be modelled on the "Concerted European Action on Magnets" (CEAM), which was founded in 1985 and which pioneered Europe-wide cooperation, involving more than 80 industrial and academic groups pooling their expertise and knowledge, in order to further the understanding of rare earth iron permanent magnets. Many other countries are already investing in the next-generation of recycling technologies to recover rare earths. Japan, for example, has already put forth a USD 1000000000 budget for a strategy in cooperation with industry on rare earths designed to increase supply security inter alia through ambitious recycling. The Japanese government has also put down a target of reducing rare earth imports by one-third in the upcoming years, and the Japanese National Institute for Materials Science, a government-affiliated research group, claims that used electronics in Japan hold an estimated 272000 tonnes of rare earth elements. Importing roughly 30000 tonnes a year, this would equal up to 10 years of Japan's imports. As such, a European rare earth competency network would ensure that the Union takes this issue seriously and endeavours to increase its own understanding of these resources in order to increase particularly their recycling and substitution. This would ensure that the Union is not left behind in the technological race for mastering these important minerals.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 02 03 — INTERNAL MARKET FOR GOODS AND SECTORAL POLICIES

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

02 03

INTERNAL MARKET FOR GOODS AND SECTORAL POLICIES

02 03 01 | Operation and development of the internal market, particularly in the fields of notification, certification and sectoral approximation | 1.1 | 18550000 | 14334567 | 18550000 | 15234864 | 16273635,08 | 13099344,36 |

02 03 03

Chemicals legislation and European Chemicals Agency

02 03 03 01 | Chemicals legislation and European Chemicals Agency — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 23451366,11 | 23451366,11 |

02 03 03 02 | Chemicals legislation and European Chemicals Agency — Contribution to Title 3 | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 12548633,89 | 12548633,89 |

| Article 02 03 03 — Subtotal | | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 36000000,— | 36000000,— |

02 03 04 | Standardisation and approximation of legislation | 1.1 | 23500000 | 15559356 | 23000000 | 17139222 | 25160259,66 | 16555305,08 |

| Chapter 02 03 — Total | | 42050000 | 29893923 | 41550000 | 32374086 | 77433894,74 | 65654649,44 |

02 03 01 Operation and development of the internal market, particularly in the fields of notification, certification and sectoral approximation

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

18550000 | 14334567 | 18550000 | 15234864 | 16273635,08 | 13099344,36 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on actions to improve the operation of the internal market:

- approximation of standards, and introduction of an information system for technical standards and regulations,

- financing of administrative and technical coordination and of cooperation between the notified bodies,

- examination of the rules notified by Member States and the EFTA States and translation of the draft technical regulations,

- application of Union legislation on medical devices, cosmetics, foodstuffs, textile products, medicinal products, chemicals, classification and labelling of substances and preparations, cars and safety, and the quality of the environment,

- greater sectoral approximation in the fields of application of the "new approach" directives, especially the extension of the "new approach" to other sectors,

- implementation measures for Regulation (EC) No 765/2008, both for the infrastructures and market surveillance,

- implementation measures for Regulation (EC) No 764/2008, for procedures relating to the application of certain national technical rules to products lawfully marketed in another Member State,

- implementation measures for Directive 2009/43/EC simplifying terms and conditions of transfers of defence-related products within the Union,

- organisation of partnerships with the Member States, support for administrative cooperation between the authorities responsible for implementing the legislation on the internal market and for market surveillance,

- grants in support of projects of Union interest undertaken by outside bodies,

- information and publicity measures, greater awareness of Union legislation,

- implementation of the strategic programme on the internal market and market monitoring,

- grants in support of the European Technical Approval Organisation (EOTA),

- grants to the Council of Europe in the framework of the Convention on the Elaboration of a European Pharmacopoeia,

- participation in the negotiation of agreements on mutual recognition and, under European agreements, support for the associate countries to allow them to adopt the acquis of the Union.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Council Directive 76/768/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products (OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 169).

Council Directive 85/374/EEC of 25 July 1985 on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning liability for defective products (OJ L 210, 7.8.1985, p. 29).

Council Directive 90/385/EEC of 20 June 1990 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to active implantable medical devices (OJ L 189, 20.7.1990, p. 17).

Council Directive 91/477/EEC of 18 June 1991 on control of the acquisition and possession of weapons (OJ L 256, 13.9.1991, p. 51).

Council Decision (8300/92) of 21 September 1992 authorising the Commission to negotiate agreements between the Community and certain non-member countries on mutual recognition.

Council Directive 93/5/EEC of 25 February 1993 on assistance to the Commission and cooperation by the Member States in the scientific examination of questions relating to food (OJ L 52, 4.3.1993, p. 18).

Council Directive 93/7/EEC of 15 March 1993 on the return of cultural objects unlawfully removed from the territory of a Member State (OJ L 74, 27.3.1993, p. 74).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 of 23 March 1993 on the evaluation and control of the risks of existing substances (OJ L 84, 5.4.1993, p. 1).

Council Directive 93/15/EEC of 5 April 1993 on the harmonization of the provisions relating to the placing on the market and supervision of explosives for civil uses (OJ L 121, 15.5.1993, p. 20).

Council Directive 93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 concerning medical devices (OJ L 169, 12.7.1993, p. 1).

Council Decision 93/465/EEC of 22 July 1993 concerning the modules for the various phases of the conformity assessment procedures and the rules for the affixing and use of the CE conformity marking, which are intended to be used in the technical harmonisation directives (OJ L 220, 22.7.1993, p. 23).

Council Decision 94/358/EC of 16 June 1994 accepting, on behalf of the European Community, the Convention on the elaboration of a European Pharmacopoeia (OJ L 158, 25.6.1994, p. 17).

Directive 96/100/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 February 1997 amending the Annex to Directive 93/7/EEC on the return of cultural objects unlawfully removed from the territory of a Member State (OJ L 60, 1.3.1997, p. 59).

Council Decision (8453/97) confirming the Article 113 Committee’s interpretation of the Council decision of 21 September 1992 giving the Commission directives for the negotiation of European conformity assessment agreements.

Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 envisaging an information procedure in the field of the technical standards and regulations (OJ L 204, 21.7.1998, p. 37).

Directive 98/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 July 1998 amending Directive 98/34/EC laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations (OJ L 217, 5.8.1998, p. 18).

Directive 98/79/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 October 1998 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (OJ L 331, 7.12.1998, p. 1).

Directives of the European Parliament and of the Council implementing the new approach in certain sectors such as machinery, electromagnetic compatibility, radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment, low tension electrical equipment, personal protective equipment, lifts, explosive atmospheres, medical devices, toys, pressure equipment, gas appliances, construction, the interoperability of the rail system, recreational craft, tyres, motor vehicle emissions, explosives, pyrotechnic articles, etc.

Council Directives adopted for the removal of technical barriers to trade in areas not covered by the "new approach".

Council Regulation (EC) No 2679/98 of 7 December 1998 on the functioning of the internal market in relation to the free movement of goods among the Member States (OJ L 337, 12.12.1998, p. 8).

Directive 1999/4/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 February 1999 relating to coffee extracts and chicory extracts (OJ L 66, 13.3.1999, p. 26).

Council Directive 1999/36/EC of 29 April 1999 on transportable pressure equipment (OJ L 138, 1.6.1999, p. 20).

Directive 1999/45/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 31 May 1999 on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations (OJ L 200, 30.7.1999, p. 1).

Directive 2000/9/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 March 2000 relating to cableway installations designed to carry persons (OJ L 106, 3.5.2000, p. 21).

Directive 2000/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 May 2000 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors (OJ L 162, 3.7.2000, p. 1).

Directive 2000/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 June 2000 on combating late payment in commercial transactions (OJ L 200, 8.8.2000, p. 35).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2580/2000 of 20 November 2000 amending Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products (OJ L 298, 25.11.2000, p. 5).

Directive 2001/82/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to veterinary medicinal products (OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 1).

Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use (OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 67).

Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (OJ L 37, 13.2.2003, p. 19).

Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) (OJ L 37, 13.2.2003, p. 24).

Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 relating to fertilisers (OJ L 304, 21.11.2003, p. 1).

Directive 2003/102/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 November 2003 relating to the protection of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users before and in the event of a collision with a motor vehicle and amending Council Directive 70/156/EEC (OJ L 321, 6.12.2003, p. 15).

Regulation (EC) No 273/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004 on drug precursors (OJ L 47, 18.2.2004, p. 1).

Directive 2004/9/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004 on the inspection and verification of good laboratory practice (GLP) (codified version) (OJ L 50, 20.2.2004, p. 28).

Directive 2004/10/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004 on the harmonisation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the application of the principles of good laboratory practice and the verification of their applications for tests on chemical substances (codified version) (OJ L 50, 20.2.2004, p. 44).

Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 laying down Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a European Medicines Agency (OJ L 136, 30.4.2004, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on detergents (OJ L 104, 8.4.2004, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC (OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Directive 2007/23/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 May 2007 on the placing on the market of pyrotechnic articles (OJ L 154, 14.6.2007, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 764/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 laying down procedures relating to the application of certain national technical rules to products lawfully marketed in another Member State (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 21).

Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 30).

Decision No 768/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 on a common framework for the marketing of products and repealing Council Decision 93/465/EEC (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 82).

Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (OJ L 353, 31.12.2008, p. 1).

Directive 2008/121/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009 on textile names (Recast) (OJ L 19, 23.1.2009, p. 29).

Directive 2009/43/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 simplifying terms and conditions of transfers of defence-related products within the Community (OJ L 146, 10.6.2009, p. 1).

Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for the setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products (OJ L 285, 31.10.2009, p. 10).

02 03 03 Chemicals legislation and European Chemicals Agency

02 03 03 01 Chemicals legislation and European Chemicals Agency — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 23451366,11 | 23451366,11 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC (OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (OJ L 353, 31.12.2008, p. 1).

02 03 03 02 Chemicals legislation and European Chemicals Agency — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 12548633,89 | 12548633,89 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s operational expenditure in connection with the work programme (Title 3).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the Framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 of 19 November 2002 on the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 72) constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

No Union contribution is foreseen for 2012 as the Agency’s operations will be financed with "Revenue from fees and charges", which are assumed to be widely sufficient to cover for the expected expenditure. Surpluses will be carried over to the following year in order to ensure the continuity of the tasks of the Agency.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC (OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

02 03 04 Standardisation and approximation of legislation

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

23500000 | 15559356 | 23000000 | 17139222 | 25160259,66 | 16555305,08 |

Remarks

In accordance with the general aim of maintaining the proper functioning of the internal market and the competitiveness of European industry, in particular through the mutual recognition of standards and the establishment of European standards in suitable cases, this appropriation is intended to cover:

- financial obligations arising from contracts to be signed with the European standardisation organisations (such as ETSI, CEN and Cenelec), for the development of standards,

- checking and certifying conformity with the standards, and demonstration projects,

- contract expenditure for the execution of the programme and projects indicated above. The contracts in question cover the following: research, association, evaluation, technical operations, coordination, scholarships, grants, training and mobility of scientific staff, participation in international agreements and participation in expenditure on equipment,

- improving the performance of standards bodies,

- promoting quality in standardisation, and the verification thereof,

- supporting the transposition of European standards into national standards, particularly by having them translated,

- measures relating to information, promotion and profile-raising of standardisation and the promotion of European interests in international standardisation,

- secretarial services for the technical committees,

- technical projects in the field of tests for compliance with the standards,

- programmes of cooperation with and assistance to third countries,

- carrying out the work needed to apply international information technology standards uniformly throughout the Union,

- specifying methods of certification and laying down technical methods of certification,

- encouraging use of these standards in public procurement contracts,

- coordinating the various operations to prepare the standards and doing more to implement them (user guides, demonstrations, etc.).

Union finance is to be used to frame and implement the standardisation operation in consultation with the main participants: industry, workers’ representatives, consumers, small and medium-sized enterprises, the national and European standardisation institutions, the public procurement agencies in the Member States, all users and industrial policy makers at national and Union levels.

Legal basis

Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations and of rules on Information Society services (OJ L 204, 21.7.1998, p. 37).

Decision No 1673/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 on the financing of European standardisation (OJ L 315, 15.11.2006, p. 9).

CHAPTER 02 04 — COOPERATION — SPACE AND SECURITY

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

02 04

COOPERATION — SPACE AND SECURITY

02 04 01

Security and space research

02 04 01 01 | Space research | 1.1 | 251267503 | 235885279 | 232981000 | 219001169 | 217146053,78 | 202813272,53 |

02 04 01 02 | Security research | 1.1 | 242951017 | 136087661 | 225698000 | 114356698 | 221631194,97 | 120166710,46 |

02 04 01 03 | Research related to transport (Galileo) | 1.1 | 105300000 | 54435064 | 62605000 | 47608950 | 32168264,83 | 11260092,61 |

| Article 02 04 01 — Subtotal | | 599518520 | 426408004 | 521284000 | 380966817 | 470945513,58 | 334240075,60 |

02 04 02 | Preparatory action — Enhancement of European security research | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 300000 | 0,— | 2396783,47 |

02 04 03 | Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 12479796,29 | 13816499,96 |

02 04 04

Completion of previous research programmes

02 04 04 01 | Completion of programmes (prior to 2003) | 1.1 | — | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

02 04 04 02 | Completion of the sixth Community framework programme (2003 to 2006) | 1.1 | — | 2721753 | — | 6093946 | 0,— | 21996947,05 |

| Article 02 04 04 — Subtotal | | — | 2721753 | — | 6093946 | 0,— | 21996947,05 |

| Chapter 02 04 — Total | | 599518520 | 429129757 | 521284000 | 387360763 | 483425309,87 | 372450306,08 |

Remarks

These remarks are applicable to all the budget headings in this chapter.

These appropriations will be used for the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, which covers the period 2007 to 2013.

It will be carried out in order to pursue the general objectives set out in Article 179 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in order to contribute to the creation of a society of knowledge, based on the European Research Area, i.e. supporting transnational cooperation at all levels throughout the Union, taking the dynamism, creativity and the excellence of European research to the limits of knowledge, strengthening human resources for research and for technology in Europe, quantitatively and qualitatively and research and innovation capacities in the whole of Europe and ensuring optimum use thereof.

These appropriations will be used in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

The possibility of third countries or institutes from third countries taking part in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research is envisaged for some of these projects. Any financial contribution entered in Items 6 0 1 3 and 6 0 1 5 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from States taking part in the European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research entered in Item 6 0 1 6 of the of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the contributions by outside bodies to Union activities entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

Additional appropriations will be provided under Article 02 04 03.

02 04 01 Security and space research

02 04 01 01 Space research

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

251267503 | 235885279 | 232981000 | 219001169 | 217146053,78 | 202813272,53 |

Remarks

The aim of the actions carried out in this area is to support a European space programme focusing on applications such as GMES (Global Monitoring for Environment and Security) with benefits for citizens and competitiveness of European industry, as well as Strengthening Space Foundations with benefits for the competitiveness of the European space industry specifically. This will contribute to the development of a European space policy, complementing efforts by Member States and by other key players, including the European Space Agency. Space research is expected to contribute significantly to the priorities of the Europe 2020 Strategy, especially with regard to addressing major societal challenges, and contributing to smart and sustainable growth, and innovation.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

This appropriation will also cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development.

Any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

02 04 01 02 Security research

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

242951017 | 136087661 | 225698000 | 114356698 | 221631194,97 | 120166710,46 |

Remarks

The aim of the actions carried out in this area is to develop the technologies and knowledge for building capabilities with a civil application focus needed to ensure the security of citizens from threats such as terrorism and crime as well as from the impact and consequences of unintended incidents such as natural disasters or industrial accidents; to ensure optimal and concerted use of available and evolving technologies to the benefit of European security while respecting fundamental human rights; and to stimulate cooperation between providers and users of security solutions; through the activities at the same time to reinforce the technology basis of the European security industry and to strengthen its competitiveness. In this regard, special efforts should be made to work towards the development of a European Cyber Security Strategy.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

This appropriation will also cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development.

Any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

02 04 01 03 Research related to transport (Galileo)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

105300000 | 54435064 | 62605000 | 47608950 | 32168264,83 | 11260092,61 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover action aimed at developing the European Satellite Navigation System (Galileo) with a view to the next technology generation for all transport modes, including intermodality.

These research measures should aim to contribute to improve transport.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

This appropriation will also cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development.

Any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

02 04 02 Preparatory action — Enhancement of European security research

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 300000 | 0,— | 2396783,47 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover former contractual commitments related to this preparatory action, which constitutes the Commission’s contribution to the wider Union agenda for addressing key security challenges facing Europe today and focuses on increasing of security for citizens.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

02 04 03 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 12479796,29 | 13816499,96 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development.

Any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

02 04 04 Completion of previous research programmes

02 04 04 01 Completion of programmes (prior to 2003)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments related to the research programme prior to 2003.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Council Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC of 28 September 1987 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1987 to 1991) (OJ L 302, 24.10.1987, p. 1).

Council Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC of 23 April 1990 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 117, 8.5.1990, p. 28).

Council Decision 93/167/Euratom, EEC of 15 March 1993 adapting Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC concerning the Framework Programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 43).

Decision No 1110/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 1994 concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 126, 18.5.1994, p. 1).

Decision No 616/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 March 1996 adapting Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) following the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union (OJ L 86, 4.4.1996, p. 69).

Decision No 2535/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 December 1997 adapting for the second time Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 347, 18.12.1997, p. 1).

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

02 04 04 02 Completion of the sixth Community framework programme (2003 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 2721753 | — | 6093946 | 0,— | 21996947,05 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments related to the sixth Community framework programme.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: "structuring the European Research Area" (2002-2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 44).

CHAPTER 02 05 — EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION PROGRAMMES (EGNOS AND GALILEO)

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

02 05

EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION PROGRAMMES (EGNOS AND GALILEO)

02 05 01 | European satellite navigation programmes (EGNOS and Galileo) | 1.1 | 167000000 | 362900430 | 191941800 | 523698449 | 919987849,40 | 451386208,90 |

02 05 02

European GNSS Agency

02 05 02 01 | European GNSS Agency — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 1.1 | 7920676 | 7920676 | 5621000 | 5621000 | 5453817,75 | 5453817,75 |

02 05 02 02 | European GNSS Agency — Contribution to Title 3 | 1.1 | 1919324 | 1919324 | 2579000 | 2579000 | 3215642,39 | 3325642,39 |

| Article 02 05 02 — Subtotal | | 9840000 | 9840000 | 8200000 | 8200000 | 8669460,14 | 8779460,14 |

| Chapter 02 05 — Total | | 176840000 | 372740430 | 200141800 | 531898449 | 928657309,54 | 460165669,04 |

02 05 01 European satellite navigation programmes (EGNOS and Galileo)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

167000000 | 362900430 | 191941800 | 523698449 | 919987849,40 | 451386208,90 |

Remarks

The Union contribution to the European GNSS programmes is granted with a view to co-financing:

- activities related to the finalisation of the development phase,

- activities related to the deployment phase, covering the construction and the launch of the satellites as well as the complete setting up of the ground infrastructure,

- the first series of activities related to the launch of the commercial operating phase, which include management of the satellite and ground station infrastructure, on the one hand, and constant maintenance and updating of the system, on the other hand.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 683/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 on the further implementation of the European satellite navigation programmes (EGNOS and Galileo) (OJ L 196, 24.7.2008, p. 1).

02 05 02 European GNSS Agency

02 05 02 01 European GNSS Agency — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

7920676 | 7920676 | 5621000 | 5621000 | 5453817,75 | 5453817,75 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency's staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The establishment plan of the European GNSS Agency is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission.

Legal basis

Regulation (EU) No 912/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 setting up the European GNSS Agency (OJ L 276, 20.10.2010, p. 11).

02 05 02 02 European GNSS Agency — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1919324 | 1919324 | 2579000 | 2579000 | 3215642,39 | 3325642,39 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 10494000. An amount of EUR 654000, coming from the recovery of surplus, is added to the amount of EUR 9840000 entered in the budget.

Legal basis

Regulation (EU) No 912/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 setting up the European GNSS Agency (OJ L 276, 20.10.2010, p. 11).

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR ENTERPRISE

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR ENTERPRISE

TITLE 03

COMPETITION

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

03 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "COMPETITION" POLICY AREA | 91734206 | 91734206 | 93403671 | 93403671 | 92279663,12 | 92279663,12 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 14967 | 14967 | 56917 | 56917 | | |

| 91749173 | 91749173 | 93460588 | 93460588 | 92279663,12 | 92279663,12 |

03 03 | CARTELS, ANTI-TRUST AND LIBERALISATION | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 53000,— | 50776,71 |

| Title 03 — Total | 91734206 | 91734206 | 93403671 | 93403671 | 92332663,12 | 92330439,83 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 14967 | 14967 | 56917 | 56917 | | |

| 91749173 | 91749173 | 93460588 | 93460588 | 92332663,12 | 92330439,83 |

CHAPTER 03 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "COMPETITION" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

03 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "COMPETITION" POLICY AREA

03 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Competition" policy area | 5 | 75644783 | 74886165 | 74481744,64 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 56917 | |

| | 75644783 | 74943082 | 74481744,64 |

03 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Competition" policy area

03 01 02 01 | External staff | 5 | 5877977 | 6257550 | 5532195,87 |

03 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | 5 | 5123619 | 6833697 | 6484640,71 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 14967 | | |

| | 5138586 | 6833697 | 6484640,71 |

| Article 03 01 02 — Subtotal | | 11001596 | 13091247 | 12016836,58 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 14967 | | |

| | 11016563 | 13091247 | 12016836,58 |

03 01 03 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Competition" policy area | 5 | 5087827 | 5426259 | 5781081,90 |

| Chapter 03 01 — Total | | 91734206 | 93403671 | 92279663,12 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 14967 | 56917 | |

| | 91749173 | 93460588 | 92279663,12 |

03 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Competition" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

03 01 01 | 75644783 | 74886165 | 74481744,64 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 56917 | |

Total | 75644783 | 74943082 | 74481744,64 |

03 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Competition" policy area

03 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

5877977 | 6257550 | 5532195,87 |

03 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

03 01 02 11 | 5123619 | 6833697 | 6484640,71 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 14967 | | |

Total | 5138586 | 6833697 | 6484640,71 |

03 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Competition" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

5087827 | 5426259 | 5781081,90 |

CHAPTER 03 03 — CARTELS, ANTI-TRUST AND LIBERALISATION

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

03 03

CARTELS, ANTI-TRUST AND LIBERALISATION

03 03 02 | Requests for damages resulting from legal proceedings against the Commission’s decisions in the field of competition policy | 5 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 53000,— | 50776,71 |

| Chapter 03 03 — Total | | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 53000,— | 50776,71 |

03 03 02 Requests for damages resulting from legal proceedings against the Commission’s decisions in the field of competition policy

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 53000,— | 50776,71 |

Remarks

In order to ensure that the rules on competition concerning agreements, decisions by associations of undertakings and concerted practices (Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union), abuses of a dominant position (Article 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union), aids granted by States (Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union) and concentrations between undertakings (Regulation (EC) No 139/2004) are enforced, the Commission is empowered to take decisions, to conduct investigations and to impose penalties or order recovery.

The Commission’s decisions are subject to review by the Court of Justice of the European Union in accordance with the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

As a prudential measure, it is appropriate to take into account the possibility of budgetary implications stemming from rulings of the Court of Justice of the European Union.

This appropriation is intended to cover any expenditure arising from damages awarded by the Court of Justice of the European Union to claimants and resulting from legal proceedings against the Commission’s decisions in the field of competition.

Since a reasonable estimate of the financial impact on the general budget cannot be established beforehand, a token entry ("p.m.") appears in this article. If necessary, the Commission will propose to make available the appropriations related to actual needs by means of transfers or through a preliminary draft amending budget.

Legal basis

Articles 101 and 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (former Articles 81 and 82 of the Treaty establishing the European Community) and derived legislation, in particular:

- Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 of 16 December 2002 on the implementation of the rules on competition laid down in Articles 81 and 82 of the Treaty (OJ L 1, 4.1.2003, p. 1),

- Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of 20 January 2004 on the control of concentrations between undertakings (the EC Merger Regulation) (OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1).

Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (former Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty establishing the European Community) and derived legislation, in particular:

- Council Regulation (EC) No 659/1999 of 22 March 1999 laying down detailed rules for the application of Article 93 of the EC Treaty (OJ L 83, 27.3.1999, p. 1).

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR COMPETITION

- POLICY COORDINATION, EUROPEAN COMPETITION NETWORK AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

- CONTROL OF STATE AID

- MERGER CONTROL

TITLE 04

EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

04 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS" POLICY AREA | 95171614 | 95171614 | 94392690 | 94392690 | 102157787,93 | 102157787,93 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 16966 | 16966 | 44335 | 44335 | | |

| 95188580 | 95188580 | 94437025 | 94437025 | 102157787,93 | 102157787,93 |

04 02 | EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND | 11170793739 | 8696734564 | 10967063972 | 9196950522 | 10827004805,37 | 7065950831,71 |

04 03 | WORKING IN EUROPE — SOCIAL DIALOGUE AND MOBILITY | 78430000 | 61989703 | 79130000 | 64266181 | 70871142,78 | 56474663,96 |

04 04 | EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL SOLIDARITY AND GENDER EQUALITY | 124530800 | 111116710 | 117598500 | 116201604 | 140758768,96 | 120298487,65 |

04 05 | EUROPEAN GLOBALISATION ADJUSTMENT FUND (EGF) | p.m. | 50000000 | p.m. | 97608950 | 104230015,— | 104230015,— |

04 06 | INSTRUMENT FOR PRE-ACCESSION ASSISTANCE (IPA) — HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT | 112150000 | 59719121 | 102400000 | 59987277 | 87500000,— | 3194074,80 |

| Title 04 — Total | 11581076153 | 9074731712 | 11360585162 | 9629407224 | 11332522520,04 | 7452305861,05 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 16966 | 16966 | 44335 | 44335 | | |

| 11581093119 | 9074748678 | 11360629497 | 9629451559 | 11332522520,04 | 7452305861,05 |

CHAPTER 04 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

04 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS" POLICY AREA

04 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Employment and social affairs" policy area | 5 | 59956236 | 58331356 | 63559919,21 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 44335 | |

| | 59956236 | 58375691 | 63559919,21 |

04 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Employment and social affairs" policy area

04 01 02 01 | External staff | 5 | 4282694 | 4107915 | 5048423,34 |

04 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | 5 | 5101560 | 5501723 | 6863492,59 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 16966 | | |

| | 5118526 | 5501723 | 6863492,59 |

| Article 04 01 02 — Subtotal | | 9384254 | 9609638 | 11911915,93 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 16966 | | |

| | 9401220 | 9609638 | 11911915,93 |

04 01 03 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Employment and social affairs" policy area | 5 | 4032624 | 4226696 | 4933216,40 |

04 01 04

Support expenditure for operations in the "Employment and social affairs" policy area

04 01 04 01 | European Social Fund (ESF) and non-operational technical assistance — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.2 | 16000000 | 16500000 | 15323366,28 |

04 01 04 02 | Industrial relations and social dialogue — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 260000 | 260000 | 259675,32 |

04 01 04 04 | EURES (European Employment Services) — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 470000 | 470000 | 481844,— |

04 01 04 06 | Analysis of, studies on and awareness raising in connection with the social situation, demographics and the family — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 100000 | 100000 | 85866,97 |

04 01 04 08 | Free movement of workers, coordination of social security systems and measures for migrants, including migrants from third countries — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 400000 | 400000 | 400000,— |

04 01 04 10 | Progress programme — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 2847000 | 2847000 | 3350447,15 |

04 01 04 11 | European Progress Microfinance Facility — Administrative expenditure | 1.1 | 250000 | 250000 | 201566,51 |

04 01 04 13 | Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) — Human resources component — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | 1471500 | 1398000 | 849629,64 |

04 01 04 14 | European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | 800340,52 |

| Article 04 01 04 — Subtotal | | 21798500 | 22225000 | 21752736,39 |

| Chapter 04 01 — Total | | 95171614 | 94392690 | 102157787,93 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 16966 | 44335 | |

| | 95188580 | 94437025 | 102157787,93 |

04 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Employment and social affairs" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

04 01 01 | 59956236 | 58331356 | 63559919,21 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 44335 | |

Total | 59956236 | 58375691 | 63559919,21 |

04 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Employment and social affairs" policy area

04 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

4282694 | 4107915 | 5048423,34 |

04 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

04 01 02 11 | 5101560 | 5501723 | 6863492,59 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 16966 | | |

Total | 5118526 | 5501723 | 6863492,59 |

04 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Employment and social affairs" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

4032624 | 4226696 | 4933216,40 |

04 01 04 Support expenditure for operations in the "Employment and social affairs" policy area

04 01 04 01 European Social Fund (ESF) and non-operational technical assistance — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

16000000 | 16500000 | 15323366,28 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the ESF-funded technical assistance measures provided for in Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006. Technical assistance covers preparatory, monitoring, evaluation, supervision and management measures required for the implementation of the ESF by the Commission. This appropriation may, in particular, be used to cover:

- support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings, missions, translations),

- information and publishing expenditure,

- expenditure on information technology and telecommunications,

- expenditure on support for accessibility for disabled people within technical assistance measures,

- contracts for the provision of services,

- expenditure on external staff at headquarters (contract agents, seconded national experts or agency staff) up to EUR 5000000, as well as missions relating to this staff.

This appropriation is also intended to support administrative learning and cooperation with non-governmental organisations and social partners.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 12).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25).

04 01 04 02 Industrial relations and social dialogue — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

260000 | 260000 | 259675,32 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures falling under this budget heading, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Item 04 03 03 01.

04 01 04 04 EURES (European Employment Services) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

470000 | 470000 | 481844,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures falling under this budget heading, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

See Article 04 03 04.

04 01 04 06 Analysis of, studies on and awareness raising in connection with the social situation, demographics and the family — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

100000 | 100000 | 85866,97 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures falling under this budget heading, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Article 04 03 07.

04 01 04 08 Free movement of workers, coordination of social security systems and measures for migrants, including migrants from third countries — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

400000 | 400000 | 400000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures falling under this budget heading, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

See Article 04 03 05.

04 01 04 10 Progress programme — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

2847000 | 2847000 | 3350447,15 |

Remarks

Former Item 04 01 04 10 (in part)

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of measures to achieve equality between men and women and tackling the particular needs of disabled people,

- expenditure, limited to EUR 600000, to cover travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of members and experts, expenses related to the organisation of meetings, expenses related to the specific activities and the safety campaigns of the Committee for Safety and Health at Work,

- expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures falling under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Article 04 04 01.

04 01 04 11 European Progress Microfinance Facility — Administrative expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

250000 | 250000 | 201566,51 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of the measures related to the European Progress Microfinance Facility.

Legal basis

See Article 04 04 15.

04 01 04 13 Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) — Human resources component — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1471500 | 1398000 | 849629,64 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

- expenditure on external staff in delegations (contract agents, local agents or seconded national experts) for the purposes of devolved programme management in Union delegations in third countries or for internalisation of tasks of phased-out technical assistance offices, as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure cost, such as cost of training, meetings, missions, information technology and telecommunications and of renting directly caused by the presence in the delegation of the external staff remunerated from the appropriations of this item,

- expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme.

This appropriation covers administrative expenditure under Article 04 06 01.

04 01 04 14 European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 800340,52 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to be used, at the initiative of the Commission, subject to a ceiling of 0,35 % of the annual maximum amount of the EGF. The EGF may be used to finance the preparation, monitoring, information and creation of a knowledge base relevant to the implementation of the EGF. It may also be used to finance administrative and technical support, as well as audit, control and evaluation activities necessary to implement the operations of the EGF.

Legal basis

See Article 04 05 01.

CHAPTER 04 02 — EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

04 02

EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND

04 02 01 | Completion of the European Social Fund (ESF) — Objective 1 (2000 to 2006) | 1.2 | p.m. | 430000000 | p.m. | 550800000 | 0,— | 39436350,65 |

04 02 02 | Completion of the special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (2000 to 2006) | 1.2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 9700000 | 0,— | 0,— |

04 02 03 | Completion of the European Social Fund (ESF) — Objective 1 (prior to 2000) | 1.2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 2000000 | 1019121,57 | 4547596,12 |

04 02 04 | Completion of the European Social Fund (ESF) — Objective 2 (2000 to 2006) | 1.2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 48000000 | 0,— | 34336631,93 |

04 02 05 | Completion of the European Social Fund (ESF) — Objective 2 (prior to 2000) | 1.2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 1000000 | 0,— | 566600,— |

04 02 06 | Completion of the European Social Fund (ESF) — Objective 3 (2000 to 2006) | 1.2 | p.m. | 42822534 | p.m. | 360299039 | 0,— | 228674787,44 |

04 02 07 | Completion of the European Social Fund (ESF) — Objective 3 (prior to 2000) | 1.2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 2000000 | 0,— | 461849,49 |

04 02 08 | Completion of EQUAL (2000 to 2006) | 1.2 | p.m. | 10000000 | p.m. | 72000000 | 0,— | 15702455,11 |

04 02 09 | Completion of previous Community initiative programmes (prior to 2000) | 1.2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 1000000 | 0,— | 6842,31 |

04 02 10 | Completion of the European Social Fund (ESF) — Technical assistance and innovative measures (2000 to 2006) | 1.2 | — | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 603991,32 |

04 02 11 | Completion of the European Social Fund (ESF) — Technical assistance and innovative measures (prior to 2000) | 1.2 | — | — | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

04 02 17 | European Social Fund (ESF) — Convergence | 1.2 | 7904534226 | 5889000000 | 7748847361 | 5656350000 | 7473667217,— | 4340398868,08 |

04 02 18 | European Social Fund (ESF) — PEACE | 1.2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

04 02 19 | European Social Fund (ESF) — Regional competitiveness and employment | 1.2 | 3256259513 | 2318412030 | 3204966611 | 2486001483 | 3343826311,— | 2394451863,77 |

04 02 20 | European Social Fund (ESF) — Operational technical assistance (2007 to 2013) | 1.2 | 10000000 | 6500000 | 13250000 | 7800000 | 8492155,80 | 6762995,49 |

| Chapter 04 02 — Total | | 11170793739 | 8696734564 | 10967063972 | 9196950522 | 10827004805,37 | 7065950831,71 |

Remarks

Article 39 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 provides for financial corrections for which any revenue is entered in Item 6 5 0 0 of the statement of revenue. This revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation in specific cases where they are required to cover the risk of corrections adopted earlier being cancelled or reduced.

Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 provides for financial corrections for the period 2007 to 2013.

Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 lays down the conditions for the repayment of payments on account which does not have the effect of reducing the contribution from the Structural Funds to the operation concerned. Any revenue arising from the repayment of payments on account entered in Item 6 1 5 7 of the statement of revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations in accordance with Articles 18 and 157 of the Financial Regulation.

Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 lays down the conditions for reimbursement of pre-financing for the period 2007 to 2013.

The special programme for peace and reconciliation is being continued, in accordance with the decisions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999, to provide EUR 500000000 for the new period of validity of the programme. Additionality is to be fully observed. The Commission is to submit an annual report to the European Parliament on this measure.

Measures to combat fraud are funded under Article 24 02 01.

Legal basis

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 158, 159 and 161 thereof. Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 174, 175 and 177 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 12).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25).

Reference acts

Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999.

Conclusions of the Brussels European Council of 16 and 17 December 2005.

04 02 01 Completion of the European Social Fund (ESF) — Objective 1 (2000 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 430000000 | p.m. | 550800000 | 0,— | 39436350,65 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the ESF of commitments remaining to be settled from the programming period 2000 to 2006.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 5).

04 02 02 Completion of the special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (2000 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 9700000 | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the ESF of commitments remaining to be settled from the programming period 2000 to 2006.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1).

Commission Decision 1999/501/EC of 1 July 1999 fixing an indicative allocation by Member State of the commitment appropriations for Objective 1 of the Structural Funds for the period 2000 to 2006 (OJ L 194, 27.7.1999, p. 49).

Reference acts

Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999, and in particular paragraph 44(b) thereof.

Conclusions of the Brussels European Council of 17 and 18 June 2004, and in particular paragraph 49 thereof.

04 02 03 Completion of the European Social Fund (ESF) — Objective 1 (prior to 2000)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 2000000 | 1019121,57 | 4547596,12 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the ESF of commitments remaining to be settled from earlier programming periods in respect of former Objectives 1 and 6.

Legal basis

Council Decision 83/516/EEC of 17 October 1983 on the tasks of the European Social Fund (OJ L 289, 22.10.1983, p. 38).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2950/83 of 17 October 1983 on the implementation of Decision 83/516/EEC on the tasks of the European Social Fund (OJ L 289, 22.10.1983, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Social Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 21).

Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 5).

04 02 04 Completion of the European Social Fund (ESF) — Objective 2 (2000 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 48000000 | 0,— | 34336631,93 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the ESF of commitments remaining to be settled from the programming period 2000 to 2006.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 5).

04 02 05 Completion of the European Social Fund (ESF) — Objective 2 (prior to 2000)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 1000000 | 0,— | 566600,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the ESF of commitments remaining to be settled from earlier programming periods in respect of former Objectives 2 and 5(b).

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Social Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 21).

Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 5).

04 02 06 Completion of the European Social Fund (ESF) — Objective 3 (2000 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 42822534 | p.m. | 360299039 | 0,— | 228674787,44 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the ESF of commitments remaining to be settled from the programming period 2000 to 2006.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 5).

04 02 07 Completion of the European Social Fund (ESF) — Objective 3 (prior to 2000)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 2000000 | 0,— | 461849,49 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the ESF of commitments remaining to be settled from earlier programming periods in respect of former Objectives 3 and 4.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Social Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 21).

Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 5).

04 02 08 Completion of EQUAL (2000 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 10000000 | p.m. | 72000000 | 0,— | 15702455,11 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the ESF of commitments remaining to be settled from the programming period 2000 to 2006.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 5).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the Member States of 14 April 2000 establishing the guidelines for the Community initiative EQUAL concerning transnational cooperation to promote new means of combating all forms of discrimination and inequalities in connection with the labour market (OJ C 127, 5.5.2000, p. 2).

04 02 09 Completion of previous Community initiative programmes (prior to 2000)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 1000000 | 0,— | 6842,31 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the ESF of commitments remaining to be settled from Community initiatives preceding the programming period 2000 to 2006.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Social Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 21).

Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 5).

Reference acts

Commission communication to the Member States of 13 May 1992 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish within the framework of a Community initiative for regions heavily dependent on the textiles and clothing sector (RETEX) (OJ C 142, 4.6.1992, p. 5).

Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for global grants or integrated operational programmes for which Member States are invited to submit applications for assistance within the framework of a Community initiative concerning the restructuring of the fisheries sector (PESCA) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 1).

Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for the operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning urban areas (URBAN) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 6).

Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which they are invited to propose in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the adaptation of small and medium-sized enterprises to the single market (SMEs initiative) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 10).

Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for the RETEX initiative (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 17).

Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning defence conversion (Konver) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 18).

Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which they are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the economic conversion of steel areas (Resider II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 22).

Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which they are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the economic conversion of coal-mining areas (Rechar II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 26).

Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which Member States are invited to propose within the framework of the Community initiative "Adaptation of the workforce to industrial change" (ADAPT), aimed at promoting employment and the adaptation of the workforce to industrial change (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 30).

Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which Member States are invited to propose within the framework of a Community initiative "Employment and development of human resources" aimed at promoting employment growth mainly through the development of human resources (Employment) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 36).

Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the most remote regions (REGIS II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 44).

Commission communication to Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for global grants or integrated operational programmes for which Member States are invited to submit applications for assistance in the framework of a Community initiative for rural development (Leader II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 48).

Commission communication to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning border development, cross-border cooperation and selected energy networks (Interreg II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 60).

Commission notice to the Member States of 16 May 1995 laying down guidelines for an initiative in the framework of the special support programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (PEACE I) (OJ C 186, 20.7.1995, p. 3).

Commission communication to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning urban areas (URBAN) (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 4).

Commission communication to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which Member States are invited to propose within the framework of the Community initiative on adaptation of the workforce to industrial change (ADAPT) aimed at promoting employment growth and the adaptation of the workforce to industrial change (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 7).

Commission communication to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down amended guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which Member States are invited to propose within the framework of a Community initiative on employment and development of human resources aimed at promoting employment growth mainly through the development of human resources (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 13).

Commission communication to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community Interreg initiative concerning transnational cooperation on spatial planning (Interreg II C) (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 23).

Commission communication of 26 November 1997 to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the special support programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (1995 to 1999) (PEACE I) (COM(1997) 642 final).

04 02 10 Completion of the European Social Fund (ESF) — Technical assistance and innovative measures (2000 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 603991,32 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the ESF of commitments remaining to be settled from the programming period 2000 to 2006 for innovative measures and technical assistance as provided for in Articles 22 and 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. The innovative measures included studies, pilot projects and exchanges of experience. They were intended in particular to bring about a qualitative improvement in Structural Fund measures. Technical assistance covered preparatory, monitoring, evaluation, supervision and management measures required for implementation of the ESF. The appropriation was, in particular, used to cover:

- support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings, missions),

- information and publishing expenditure,

- expenditure on information technology and telecommunications,

- contracts for the provision of services and studies,

- grants.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 5).

04 02 11 Completion of the European Social Fund (ESF) — Technical assistance and innovative measures (prior to 2000)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | — | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This article is intended to cover the settlement of ESF commitments from previous programming periods for innovative measures or for preparatory, monitoring, evaluation, supervision and management measures or any other similar form of technical assistance provided for in the relevant Regulations.

It also funds the former multiannual measures, in particular those approved and implemented under the other abovementioned Regulations, which are not covered by the priority objectives of the Structural Funds.

Legal basis

Council Decision 83/516/EEC of 17 October 1983 on the tasks of the European Social Fund (OJ L 289, 22.10.1983, p. 38).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2950/83 of 17 October 1983 on the implementation of Decision 83/516/EEC on the tasks of the European Social Fund (OJ L 289, 22.10.1983, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2088/85 of 23 July 1985 concerning the integrated Mediterranean programmes (OJ L 197, 27.7.1985, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Social Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 21).

Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 5).

04 02 17 European Social Fund (ESF) — Convergence

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

7904534226 | 5889000000 | 7748847361 | 5656350000 | 7473667217,— | 4340398868,08 |

Remarks

The action taken by the Union pursuant to Article 174 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union shall be designed to strengthen the economic and social cohesion of the enlarged Union in order to promote the harmonious, balanced and sustainable development of the Union. This action shall be taken with the aid of the cohesion policy funds, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and other existing financial instruments. It shall aim to reduce the economic, social and territorial disparities which have arisen, particularly in countries and regions whose development is lagging behind, in connection with the speeding-up of economic and social restructuring and population ageing.

The action taken under the cohesion policy funds shall incorporate, at national and regional level, the Union’s priorities for sustainable development by strengthening growth, competitiveness, employment and social inclusion, as well as protecting and improving the quality of the environment.

The "Convergence" objective shall be geared to speeding up the convergence of the least-developed Member States and regions by improving conditions for growth and employment through increasing and improving the quality of investment in physical and human capital, the development of innovation and of the knowledge society, adaptability to economic and social changes, protection and improvement of the environment, as well as administrative efficiency. This objective shall constitute the cohesion policy funds’ priority. The actions taken under the cohesion policy funds will respect equal opportunities for women and men.

Part of this appropriation is intended to support improvements in child care to enable children to live in a family-type setting. This support includes:

- cooperation between and technical assistance to non-governmental organisations and local authorities, including assisting them in finding out which projects are eligible for Union funding,

- identification and exchange of best practices as well as the broader application of these practices, including thorough monitoring at child level.

Part of this appropriation is intended for financing sustainable and environmentally friendly actions (Green New Deal) that provide for reconciling economic, social and environmental development requirements and for recovery of European regions after the economic and financial crisis.

Part of this appropriation is intended to be used to address the problem of intra-regional disparities and provide specific assistance to people who live in disadvantaged territorial units that constitute pockets of poverty in European regions. This assistance should focus mainly on:

- integrating communities living in pockets of poverty into the mainstream regional population via civic education, promoting tolerance and cultural understanding,

- strengthening local authorities with regard to needs assessment, project planning and project implementation,

- reducing intra-regional economic and social disparities via a temporary set of affirmative actions, focusing on employment and education.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 12).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25).

04 02 18 European Social Fund (ESF) — PEACE

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

In recognition of the special effort for the peace process in Northern Ireland, a total of EUR 200000000 will be allocated for the PEACE Programme for the period 2007 to 2013. This programme will be implemented in full compliance with the principle of additionality of structural fund operations.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 12).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25).

Reference acts

Conclusions of the Brussels European Council of 16 and 17 December 2005.

04 02 19 European Social Fund (ESF) — Regional competitiveness and employment

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

3256259513 | 2318412030 | 3204966611 | 2486001483 | 3343826311,— | 2394451863,77 |

Remarks

The action taken by the Union pursuant to Article 174 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union shall be designed to strengthen the economic and social cohesion of the enlarged Union in order to promote the harmonious, balanced and sustainable development of the Union. This action shall be taken with the aid of the cohesion policy funds, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and other existing financial instruments. It shall aim to reduce the economic, social and territorial disparities which have arisen, particularly in countries and regions whose development is lagging behind, in connection with the speeding-up of economic and social restructuring and population ageing.

The action taken under the cohesion policy funds shall incorporate, at national and regional level, the Union’s priorities for sustainable development by strengthening growth, competitiveness and employment, social inclusion, as well as protecting and improving the quality of the environment.

The "Regional competitiveness and employment" objective shall, outside the least-developed regions, be geared to strengthening regions’ competitiveness and attractiveness as well as employment by anticipating economic and social changes, including those linked to the opening up of trade, through increasing and improving the quality of investment in human capital, innovation and the promotion of the knowledge society, entrepreneurship, the protection and improvement of the environment, and the improvement of accessibility, the adaptability of workers and businesses as well as the development of inclusive job markets. The actions taken under the cohesion policy funds shall respect equal opportunities for women and men.

Part of this appropriation is intended for financing sustainable and environmentally friendly actions (Green New Deal) that provide for reconciling economic, social and environmental development requirements and for recovery of European regions after the economic and financial crisis.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 12).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25).

04 02 20 European Social Fund (ESF) — Operational technical assistance (2007 to 2013)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

10000000 | 6500000 | 13250000 | 7800000 | 8492155,80 | 6762995,49 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover technical assistance as provided for in Articles 45 and 46 of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 and in Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006.

Technical assistance covers preparatory, monitoring, evaluation, supervision and management measures required for implementation of the ESF. The appropriation may, in particular, be used to meet:

- support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings and missions),

- information and publishing expenditure,

- expenditure on information technology and telecommunications,

- expenditure on support for accessibility for people with disabilities within technical assistance measures,

- expenditure on a high level group to ensure the implementation of overarching principles such as equality between men and women, accessibility for disabled people and sustainable development,

- contracts for the provision of services, evaluation studies (including the ex-post evaluation for the period 2000 to 2006) and studies,

- grants.

Technical assistance also includes exchanges of experience, awareness-raising activities, seminars, networking and peer reviews serving to identify and disseminate good practice and encourage mutual learning and transnational and inter-regional cooperation with the aim of enhancing the policy dimension and contribution of the ESF to the Union objectives in relation to employment and social inclusion.

This appropriation is also intended to support administrative learning and cooperation with non-governmental organisations and social partners in the context of the preparation of the next programming period.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Social Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 12).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25).

CHAPTER 04 03 — WORKING IN EUROPE — SOCIAL DIALOGUE AND MOBILITY

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

04 03

WORKING IN EUROPE — SOCIAL DIALOGUE AND MOBILITY

04 03 02 | Cost of preliminary consultation meetings with trade union representatives | 1.1 | 450000 | 317538 | 500000 | 428481 | 450000,— | 209851,29 |

04 03 03

Social dialogue and the Union’s social dimension

04 03 03 01 | Industrial relations and social dialogue | 1.1 | 16500000 | 13155141 | 16500000 | 13806595 | 14212918,79 | 11307225,45 |

04 03 03 02 | Information and training measures for workers’ organisations | 1.1 | 17000000 | 14062392 | 17000000 | 15234864 | 16979402,27 | 15896413,08 |

04 03 03 03 | Information, consultation and participation of representatives of undertakings | 1.1 | 7500000 | 5443506 | 7500000 | 5713074 | 6220820,11 | 4448130,70 |

| Article 04 03 03 — Subtotal | | 41000000 | 32661039 | 41000000 | 34754533 | 37413141,17 | 31651769,23 |

04 03 04 | EURES (European Employment Services) | 1.1 | 20600000 | 14969643 | 20500000 | 16187043 | 20140937,31 | 16079366,11 |

04 03 05 | Free movement of workers, coordination of social security systems and measures for migrants, including migrants from third countries | 1.1 | 6270000 | 4989881 | 6270000 | 3618280 | 5374000,— | 4198105,41 |

04 03 06 | ENEA preparatory action on active ageing and mobility of elderly people | 1.1 | — | p.m. | — | 250000 | 0,— | 717378,96 |

04 03 07 | Analysis of, studies on and awareness raising in connection with the social situation, demographics and the family | 1.1 | 2160000 | 1451602 | 2560000 | 2557844 | 3917554,25 | 2764687,99 |

04 03 08 | Pilot project — Promoting protection of the right to housing | 1.1 | 1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

04 03 09 | Pilot project — Working and living conditions of posted workers | 1.1 | — | 75000 | — | 700000 | 914097,91 | 766633,90 |

04 03 10 | Pilot project — Measures for employment maintenance | 1.1 | — | 450000 | — | 700000 | 984970,— | 0,— |

04 03 11 | Pilot project — Enhancing mobility and integration of workers within the Union | 1.1 | — | 50000 | — | 700000 | 176442,14 | 86871,07 |

04 03 12 | Pilot project — All-inclusive cooperation between public authorities, commercial firms and not-for-profit enterprises on integrating people into society and employment | 1.1 | — | 1000000 | 1000000 | 1000000 | 1500000,— | 0,— |

04 03 13 | Preparatory action — Your first EURES Job | 1.1 | 3250000 | 2125000 | 4000000 | 2000000 | | |

04 03 14 | Pilot project — Social solidarity for social integration | 1.1 | 1000000 | 1000000 | 1000000 | 500000 | | |

04 03 15 | European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations (2012) | 1.1 | 2700000 | 2400000 | 2300000 | 870000 | 0,— | 0,— |

| Chapter 04 03 — Total | | 78430000 | 61989703 | 79130000 | 64266181 | 70871142,78 | 56474663,96 |

04 03 02 Cost of preliminary consultation meetings with trade union representatives

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

450000 | 317538 | 500000 | 428481 | 450000,— | 209851,29 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on preliminary consultation meetings between European trade union representatives with a view to helping them form their opinions and harmonise their positions regarding the development of Union policies.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

04 03 03 Social dialogue and the Union’s social dimension

04 03 03 01 Industrial relations and social dialogue

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

16500000 | 13155141 | 16500000 | 13806595 | 14212918,79 | 11307225,45 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the social partners’ participation in the European employment strategy and of the social partners’ contribution to addressing the overarching challenges facing European employment and social policy as laid down in the Europe 2020 Strategy and the Social Agenda and within the context of Union initiatives to address the consequences of the economic crisis. It is intended to cover grants for promoting social dialogue at cross-industry and sectoral level in accordance with Article 154 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The appropriations shall therefore be used to finance consultations, meetings, negotiations and other operations designed to achieve these objectives.

In addition, this appropriation is intended to cover support for industrial relations measures, in particular those designed to develop expertise and the exchange of Union-relevant information.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the funding of measures involving representatives of the social partners in the candidate countries with the specific purpose of promoting social dialogue at Union level. It is also intended to promote equal participation of women and men in the decision-making bodies of both trade unions and employers’ organisations. These last two components are cross-cutting.

On the basis of these objectives, two sub-programmes have been established:

- support for European social dialogue

- improvement of expertise in industrial relations.

Reference acts

Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union pursuant to Articles 154 and 155.

04 03 03 02 Information and training measures for workers’ organisations

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

17000000 | 14062392 | 17000000 | 15234864 | 16979402,27 | 15896413,08 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on information and training measures for workers’ organisations, including representatives of workers’ organisations in the candidate countries, deriving from the implementation of Union action in the framework of the implementation of the Union social dimension. These measures should help workers’ organisations to contribute to addressing the overarching challenges facing European employment and social policy as laid down in the Europe 2020 Strategy and the Social Agenda and within the context of Union initiatives to address the consequences of the economic crisis.

In addition, this appropriation is intended to cover support for the work programmes of the two specific trade union institutes, ETUI (European Trade Union Institute) and EZA (European Centre for Workers’ Questions), which have been established to facilitate capacity-building through training and research at European level, as well as to improve the degree of involvement of workers’ representatives in European governance.

Part of this appropriation is intended to finance measures involving representatives of workers’ organisations in the candidate countries with the specific purpose of promoting social dialogue at Union level. It is also intended to promote equal participation of women and men in the decision-making bodies of workers’ organisations.

Legal basis

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1), and the associated individual Directives.

Council Directive 92/29/EEC of 31 March 1992 on the minimum safety and health requirements for improved medical treatment on board vessels (OJ L 113, 30.4.1992, p. 19).

Reference acts

Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union pursuant to Article 154.

Convention concluded in 1959 between the ECSC High Authority and the International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre (CIS) of the International Labour Office.

04 03 03 03 Information, consultation and participation of representatives of undertakings

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

7500000 | 5443506 | 7500000 | 5713074 | 6220820,11 | 4448130,70 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover funding operations in order to ensure the conditions for fostering the development of employee involvement in undertakings by promoting Directives 94/45/EC and 97/74/EC on European Works Councils, Directives 2001/86/EC and 2003/72/EC on employees’ involvement in the European Company and in the European Cooperative Society, respectively, Directive 2002/14/EC establishing a general framework for informing and consulting employees in the European Community and Article 16 of Directive 2005/56/EC on cross-border mergers of limited liability companies.

This appropriation covers, in particular, the funding of measures aimed at strengthening transnational cooperation between workers’ and employers’ representatives in respect of information, consultation and participation within undertakings operating in more than one Member State.

In this context part of this appropriation is also intended to cover the setting-up of information and observation points to inform and help the social partners and undertakings to set up transnational consultation, participation and information structures, and to foster relations with the Union institutions.

This appropriation is also intended to be used to finance short training actions for negotiators and representatives working with the transnational information, consultation and participation bodies as well as actions involving representatives of social partners in candidate countries.

It may also be used to finance measures aiming to enable the social partners to exercise their rights and their duties as regards information, consultation and participation in Union-scale undertakings, especially within the framework of their European Work Councils and to familiarise the actors represented at company level with transnational company agreements and strengthen their cooperation within the Union framework.

Moreover this appropriation may be used to promote innovative actions relating to the management of information, consultation and participation, with the view of supporting the anticipation of change and the prevention and resolution of disputes in the context of corporate restructuring, mergers, take-overs and relocation in Union-scale undertakings and Union-scale groups of undertakings.

Additionally, this appropriation may be used for cooperation between the social partners for the development of solutions addressing the consequences of the economic crisis, such as mass redundancies, or the need for a shift towards an inclusive, sustainable and low-carbon economy.

Legal basis

Council Directive 94/45/EC of 22 September 1994 on the establishment of a European Works Council or a procedure in Community-scale undertakings and Community-scale groups of undertakings for the purposes of informing and consulting employees (OJ L 254, 30.9.1994, p. 64), and in particular Article 15 thereof on a review by the Commission.

Council Directive 97/74/EC of 15 December 1997 extending to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Directive 94/45/EC on the establishment of a European Works Council or a procedure in Community-scale undertakings and Community-scale groups of undertakings for the purposes of informing and consulting employees (OJ L 10, 16.1.1998, p. 22).

Council Directive 2001/86/EC of 8 October 2001 supplementing the Statute for a European Company with regard to the involvement of employees (OJ L 294, 10.11.2001, p. 22).

Directive 2002/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2002 establishing a general framework for informing and consulting employees in the European Community (OJ L 80, 23.3.2002, p. 29).

Council Directive 2003/72/EC of 22 July 2003 supplementing the Statute for a European Cooperative Society with regard to the involvement of employees (OJ L 207, 18.8.2003, p. 25).

Directive 2005/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 October 2005 on cross-border mergers of limited liability companies (OJ L 310, 25.11.2005, p. 1).

Reference acts

Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union under Articles 154 and 155.

04 03 04 EURES (European Employment Services)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

20600000 | 14969643 | 20500000 | 16187043 | 20140937,31 | 16079366,11 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended, for completion of the internal market and implementation of the European employment strategy, to cover the implementation and operation of the EURES network.

This network is aimed at developing cooperation between the Commission and the Member States, and in particular their employment services, with a view to:

- the provision of placement, advice and information services for workers as regards employment in another Member State and for employers wishing to recruit in another Member State,

- the exchange of job vacancies and applications at Union level and across borders,

- the exchange of information between Member States concerning labour-market trends and living and working conditions.

The EURES network may include special cooperation and service structures at the initiative of border regions.

The EURES network has close operational links with the relevant activities in the Commission Directorates-General for Education and Culture and Justice, such as Europass and Ploteus.

The network will ensure that the principle of freedom of movement is respected and that it operates in a transparent and non-discriminatory fashion, with particular regard to access to employment for Union nationals in a country other than that of their origin.

This appropriation covers measures that are essential to the smooth running of the EURES network, in particular the following support measures:

- subsidies for national and cross-border support activities organised by EURES partners,

- initial and further training of EURES advisers in the Member States,

- contacts between EURES advisers and cooperation between government employment services, including those of candidate countries,

- promotion of EURES among firms and the general public,

- development of special structures for cooperation and services in border areas pursuant to Article 17(b) of Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68,

- measures to help remove mobility obstacles, particularly in the field of work-related social security,

- participation in the maintenance, enhancement and continuous development of computerised systems linking the EURES network and its stakeholders. This includes a one-stop web portal, also accessible for disabled people, providing multilingual access to information on job vacancies, CVs of potential candidates, living and working conditions, labour market trends, education and training opportunities as well as other job mobility related contents. This portal should also address the information needs of nationals of third countries, in particular from countries falling under the European Neighbourhood Policy.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 of 15 October 1968 on freedom of movement for workers within the Community (OJ L 257, 19.10.1968, p. 2).

Regulation (EU) No 492/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2011 on freedom of movement for workers within the Union (OJ L 141, 27.5.2011, p. 1).

Commission Decision 2003/8/EC of 23 December 2002 implementing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 as regards the clearance of vacancies and applications for employment (OJ L 5, 10.1.2003, p. 16).

04 03 05 Free movement of workers, coordination of social security systems and measures for migrants, including migrants from third countries

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

6270000 | 4989881 | 6270000 | 3618280 | 5374000,— | 4198105,41 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the analysis and evaluation of the major trends in legislation in the Member States with regard to the free movement of persons, and coordination of social security systems, as well as the financing of networks of experts in those fields,

- the analysis and research on new policy developments in the domain of free movement of workers linked for example to the end of transitional periods and modernisation of social security coordination provisions,

- support to the work of the Administrative Commission and its sub-groups and follow-up of the decisions taken, as well as support to the work of the Technical and Advisory Committees on free movement of workers,

- support to actions preparing for the application of the new regulations on social security, including transnational exchanges of experience and information and training initiatives developed at national level,

- the financing of actions aimed at providing a better service and raising awareness to the public, including measures aimed at identifying migrant workers’ social security problems and measures speeding up and simplifying administrative procedures, analysis of the barriers to free movement and lack of coordination of social security systems and their impact on disabled people, including adaptation of administrative procedures to new information processing techniques, in order to improve the system for acquiring rights and the calculation and payment of benefits pursuant to Regulations (EEC) No 1408/71, (EEC) No 574/72 and (EC) No 859/2003 as well as Regulation (EC) No 883/2004, its implementing Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 and Regulation (EU) No 1231/2010,

- the development of information and actions to make members of the public aware of their rights on free movement and coordination of social security schemes,

- the support of the administrative exchange of social security information among Member States, with a view to assisting them in their implementation of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 and its implementing Regulation (EC) No 987/2009. This includes the maintenance of the central node of the EESSI (Electronic Exchange of Social Security Information) system, testing system components, help desk activities, support for further development of the system and training actions.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 45 and 48 thereof.

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 of 15 October 1968 on freedom of movement of workers within the Community (OJ L 257, 19.10.1968, p. 2).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 of 14 June 1971 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community (OJ L 149, 5.7.1971, p. 2).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 of 21 March 1972 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to their families moving within the Community (OJ L 74, 27.3.1972, p. 1).

Council Directive 98/49/EC of 29 June 1998 on safeguarding the supplementary pension rights of employed and self-employed persons moving within the Community (OJ L 209, 25.7.1998, p. 46).

Council Regulation (EC) No 859/2003 of 14 May 2003 extending the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 and Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 to nationals of third countries who are not already covered by those provisions solely on the ground of their nationality (OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the coordination of social security systems (OJ L 166, 30.4.2004, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 on the coordination of social security systems (OJ L 284, 30.10.2009, p. 1).

Regulation (EU) No 1231/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 extending Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 and Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 to nationals of third countries who are not already covered by these Regulations solely on the ground of their nationality (OJ L 344, 29.12.2010, p. 1).

04 03 06 ENEA preparatory action on active ageing and mobility of elderly people

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | 250000 | 0,— | 717378,96 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to fund initiatives to promote active ageing, including access to the labour market in accordance with the goals of:

- the Lisbon European Council of 23 and 24 March 2000, which set up the strategic goal for the next decade of becoming the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy in the world capable of sustainable economic growth with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion,

- the Barcelona European Council of 15 and 16 March 2002, which called for a progressive increase in the effective average age at which people stop working in the Union,

- the Stockholm European Council of 23 and 24 March 2001, which called upon the Council and the Commission to report jointly on how to increase labour force participation and promote active ageing,

- Article 3 of the Treaty on European Union, which calls for a high level of employment, the raising of the standard of living and quality of life as well as economic and social cohesion and solidarity among Member States,

- Council Decision 2003/578/EC of 22 July 2003 on guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States (OJ L 197, 5.8.2003, p. 13), which recalls the Lisbon and Stockholm targets and the demographic challenge for the employment rate for older women and men. Guideline 5 specifically refers to increasing the labour supply and promoting active ageing,

- Council Recommendation 2003/579/EC of 22 July 2003 on the implementation of Member States’ employment policies (OJ L 197, 5.8.2003, p. 22), which identifies certain actions to be taken with regard to the labour supply and active ageing.

It is also intended to finance measures to encourage the establishment of exchange programmes for the elderly through specialised organisations tasked with developing, inter alia, resources for mobility and adapting infrastructures, including within travel, in accordance with the contents of the following resolutions:

- European Parliament resolution of 11 April 2002 on the second United Nations World Assembly on Ageing (Madrid, 8 to 12 April 2002) (OJ C 127 E, 29.5.2003, p. 675), which stressed the importance of promoting programmes encouraging mobility for the elderly, and in particular paragraphs 13 and 14 thereof,

- European Parliament resolution of 15 December 2000 on the Commission communication "Towards a Europe for all ages — Promoting prosperity and intergenerational solidarity" (OJ C 232, 17.8.2001, p. 381).

High-quality health services and increased longevity in the Member States is shifting the focus in economic policy from social protection issues to the involvement of elderly people in different activities. Preparatory actions are needed to find the most efficient policy tools for solving this problem.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

04 03 07 Analysis of, studies on and awareness raising in connection with the social situation, demographics and the family

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2160000 | 1451602 | 2560000 | 2557844 | 3917554,25 | 2764687,99 |

Remarks

Each year, in accordance with Article 159 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the Commission presents a report on the social situation. Every two years, it presents a report on demographic change and its implications. Pursuant to Article 161 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the European Parliament can ask the Commission to draw up reports on problems concerning the social situation. This appropriation will be used to carry out the required analysis for the reporting referred to in the Treaty, as well as for the dissemination of knowledge on major social and demographic challenges and ways of tackling them.

In particular, the following aims can be pursued with due consideration of the gender aspect:

- analysis of the impact of population ageing in the context of a society for all ages, in terms of trends in care and social protection needs, behaviour and flanking policies, including research on elderly minorities/migrants and the situation of informal carers,

- analysis of the impact of demographic change on Union and Member State policies, measures and programmes, and formulation of recommendations for adjustments to economic and other policies, measures and programmes at European and national levels in order to prevent the ageing of society from having a negative impact,

- analysis of the links between family units and demographic trends,

- analysis of trends in poverty, income and wealth distribution and their broader societal impact,

- identification of the existing relations between technological development (impact on communication technologies, geographical and occupational mobility) and the consequences for households and society in general,

- analysis of the links between disability and demographic trends, analysis of the social situation of people with disabilities and their families and the needs of children with disabilities within their families and communities,

- analysis of trends in social objectives (in terms of safeguarding acquired rights or extending them) regarding both goods and services, taking account of new social challenges as well as demographic trends and changing the relationships between generations,

- development of appropriate methodological tools (sets of social indicators, simulation techniques, data collection on policy initiatives at all levels, etc.), so as to underpin the reports on the social situation, on social protection and social inclusion with a solid quantitative and scientific foundation,

- raising awareness and organising debates on the major demographic and social challenges with the aim of promoting better policy responses,

- the taking account of demographic trends, family life and childhood in the implementation of relevant Union policies, such as the free movement of persons and equality between men and women.

Reference acts

Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 159 and 161 thereof.

04 03 08 Pilot project — Promoting protection of the right to housing

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

Remarks

This pilot project is intended to support a Union active inclusion strategy, promoting common recognition of fundamental rights. In this context, protecting the main private residence against seizure and preventing the loss of rented housing by low-income families (where the property is mortgaged) should be seen in the framework of the wider right to housing assistance, as recognised by Article 34(3) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

The pilot project should provide for:

- an analysis of the law in force in the Member States to protect the main private residences of insolvent families against seizure where the property is mortgaged

- an analysis of the link between anti-eviction policies and the legally binding right to housing in the countries which recognise it,

- a study of the possibility of establishing a common minimum framework limiting seizure of the main private residence where this is the only housing occupied by the debtor.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

04 03 09 Pilot project — Working and living conditions of posted workers

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 75000 | — | 700000 | 914097,91 | 766633,90 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to fund initiatives which help to explore the real working and living conditions of posted workers and how the Member States, social partners and labour inspectorates work in practice. The pilot project focuses on few specific sectors with a high number of posted workers, e.g. construction, agriculture and healthcare sectors.

The purpose of the pilot project is to:

- promote the exchange of relevant information, establish best practices and publish an overview of the state of play in the Member States,

- examine any questions and difficulties which might arise in the practical application of the posting of workers legislation, as well as in its enforcement in practice.

Measures covered will include the exchange of information on posted workers with a focus on:

- discrepancies between their wages and the remuneration of those workers who are in a similar occupation in the host country,

- discrepancies between their working time spent at work and the working time defined in the contract,

- their real remunerated leave,

- their living conditions, including occupational health and safety conditions,

- their contractual arrangements and the duration of their posting,

- their trade union representation in the host country,

- how inspectorates work and the frequency of their control.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

04 03 10 Pilot project — Measures for employment maintenance

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 450000 | — | 700000 | 984970,— | 0,— |

Remarks

The appropriation is intended to finance initiatives to examine to what extent jobs which have been put at risk by the financial crisis can be preserved through short-time working and in-service training. The purpose of the pilot project is to:

- promote the exchange of relevant information and establish and publicise best practices,

- examine issues and problems potentially arising when such practices are applied.

Measures are to be financed to:

- examine to what extent the introduction of temporary short-time working, with government financial support, is a suitable means, in such a financial and economic situation, of preserving jobs without distorting competition,

- establish the prospects of success of sending workers at risk of being laid off to skills agencies,

- assess what tangible labour market measures ought to be taken, and at what level, in order to avoid rising youth unemployment in particular,

- examine how such labour policy measures change the living and working conditions of the individuals concerned.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

04 03 11 Pilot project — Enhancing mobility and integration of workers within the Union

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 50000 | — | 700000 | 176442,14 | 86871,07 |

Remarks

This appropriation is aimed at initiating a "Union mobility and integration scheme" in order to assist migrant workers and thus foster the positive effects of labour mobility within the Union. Particular attention will be paid to facilitating the mobility of vulnerable sections of the population, as called for by the European Parliament in its resolution of 18 December 2008 on the European Job Mobility Action Plan (2007-2010). Such a scheme will help overcome the unfavourable conditions for mobile workers to integrate into the host country, including various social difficulties which they encounter, and help them, possibly, to return to their country of origin. Two lines of action will be tested to that end:

- initiating networks and partnerships of actors working across the main trajectories of intra-Union worker migration, and

- creating advice structures (one-stop shops) to meet the multiplicity of needs of the most vulnerable Union migrants.

The scheme will thus support the Member States in developing integration and social inclusion policies in order to address the social difficulties and reap the overall economic and labour market benefits of mobility. The pilot phase of the scheme will also enable stakeholders to scale up their activity and prepare for possible future financing from the European Social Fund.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

04 03 12 Pilot project — All-inclusive cooperation between public authorities, commercial firms and not-for-profit enterprises on integrating people into society and employment

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 1000000 | 1000000 | 1000000 | 1500000,— | 0,— |

Remarks

The purpose of the pilot project is to:

- increase the number of employment sectors through which vulnerable sections of the population can be integrated into society and employment (agricultural, industrial, commercial sectors, etc.),

- create networks linking public institutions, commercial firms and not-for-profit enterprises capable of taking an innovative approach to governance and the formulation of welfare indicators which can be used to quantify the impact on the target groups.

The project includes:

- making the business world aware of social responsibilities through support for firms involved in integrating people into the labour market,

- proposals for efficient, effective solutions to the socio-economic problems suffered by each specific area and target group, stemming from cooperation between public authorities, commercial firms and not-for-profit enterprises,

- production of qualitative and quantitative results measured in terms of higher employment rates and more stable jobs, employment of women and integration of vulnerable groups into employment.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

04 03 13 Preparatory action — Your first EURES Job

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

3250000 | 2125000 | 4000000 | 2000000 | | |

Remarks

This preparatory action is intended to provide young people with access to more employment opportunities and to encourage and facilitate their work placement throughout the Member States. With the support of EURES work matching, work placement services will be provided, granting access to employment opportunities throughout the Union. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, will be encouraged to recruit more young people, including by financial support.

Target groups:

- young people up to 30 years of age, regardless of their qualifications and work experience as the scheme is not exclusively tailored for labour market entrants,

- all legally established businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, to assist with reducing the costs of international hiring that affect mostly smaller companies.

Eligible jobs:

"Your first EURES job" will offer young people apprenticeships, a first work experience or specialised jobs. The scheme will not support situations of job substitution or precarious employment, or in any circumstances be contrary to national labour law.

To be eligible for funding, jobs have also to comply with the following criteria:

- be located in a EURES member country other than the country of origin of the young job seeker (transnational vacancies),

- ensure a work placement for a minimum contractual period of six months.

The following costs will be covered:

- costs generated by the recruitment process and a recruitment allowance allocated by the EURES member of the country of destination,

- a financial incentive for the employer to cover the mobile worker's integration costs (e.g. induction training, language course, administrative support) after the recruitment process has been concluded,

- the job seeker's travel and subsistence costs for the first interview and the costs of moving abroad.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

04 03 14 Pilot project — Social solidarity for social integration

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1000000 | 1000000 | 1000000 | 500000 | | |

Remarks

This pilot project aims to support and promote the strengthening of an active inclusion Union strategy, ensuring that all people have the resources necessary to lead a life that is compatible with human dignity, in all Member States.

This pilot project should finance the creation of a network to facilitate the exchange of best practices between Member States, local and territorial administrations, trade unions and associations on national minimum income schemes. The information collected and exchanged should also facilitate the drawing up of a study on possible common measures for a minimum income.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

04 03 15 European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations (2012)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2700000 | 2400000 | 2300000 | 870000 | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

New article

The European Year of Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations is intended to raise general awareness of the value of active ageing, to stimulate debate, to exchange information and to develop mutual learning between Member States and stakeholders at all levels, to offer a framework for commitment and concrete action to enable the Union, Member States and stakeholders at all levels to develop innovative solutions, policies and long-term strategies through specific activities and to pursue specific objectives related to active ageing and intergenerational solidarity, and to promote activities which will help to combat age discrimination.

This appropriation is intended to support at Union-level activities in line with the European Year's objectives and to cover the costs relating to the organisation of the closing Union conference by the incumbent Presidency. Part of this appropriation will also cover the costs relating to the evaluation of the European Year.

Part of these appropriations should be devoted to developing a flexible ICT innovation concept to tackle the challenge of an ageing population in particular to support physical activity and psycho-social needs of ageing individuals and the training of medical doctors and care workers. It may serve as an example of good practice by generating practical and theoretical knowledge about prevention via the serious gaming concept, which targets older persons, promoting active and healthy ageing. This will enable older persons to live independently for a longer period of time. In Europe there is a current a lack of a productive approach to use the fundamental knowledge of fostering prevention actions in practice. This gap can be filled by creating a transnational European network of regions, universities, industry, citizens and public partners on innovative actions. Active and healthy ageing is at the core of this action. An integrated and multi-disciplinary approach is needed and aimed for. With a view to the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations (2012), this action can be of significant importance in pushing forward new ideas on prevention, active and healthy ageing. Serious gaming includes a significant amount of new and still unexplored possibilities in the context of an ageing population. For example, gaming can enhance safe and secure physical activity in elderly people's own familiar home environment. It also offers possibilities to monitor the negative and positive development of their physical and cognitive condition via game data. In addition, training of medical doctors and care workers through serious gaming can improve their work in hospitals and elderly homes. This can be done with simulation games through practicing surgery skills and other medical treatments.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation in accordance with Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 940/2011/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 September 2011 on the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations (2012) (OJ L 246, 23.9.2011, p. 5)

CHAPTER 04 04 — EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL SOLIDARITY AND GENDER EQUALITY

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

04 04

EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL SOLIDARITY AND GENDER EQUALITY

04 04 01

Progress

04 04 01 01 | Employment | 1.1 | 20558000 | 16330519 | 19787500 | 18091401 | 23768589,99 | 16640151,80 |

04 04 01 02 | Social protection and inclusion | 1.1 | 28485000 | 24042153 | 27755000 | 25232743 | 33513285,34 | 26327643,67 |

04 04 01 03 | Working conditions | 1.1 | 8525000 | 7711634 | 8425000 | 8093521 | 9834400,92 | 8006648,25 |

04 04 01 06 | Support for implementation | 1.1 | 1354000 | 907251 | 1355000 | 1142615 | 1785623,50 | 501762,57 |

| Article 04 04 01 — Subtotal | | 58922000 | 48991557 | 57322500 | 52560280 | 68901899,75 | 51476206,29 |

04 04 03

European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions

04 04 03 01 | European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 1.1 | 13265379 | 13265379 | 13040000 | 13040000 | 12900000,— | 12900000,— |

04 04 03 02 | European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions — Contribution to Title 3 | 1.1 | 7023721 | 7023721 | 7170000 | 7170000 | 6930000,— | 6930000,— |

| Article 04 04 03 — Subtotal | | 20289100 | 20289100 | 20210000 | 20210000 | 19830000,— | 19830000,— |

04 04 04

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work

04 04 04 02 | European Agency for Safety and Health at Work — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 1.1 | 6978964 | 6978964 | 6900000 | 6900000 | 6920100,— | 6739703,— |

04 04 04 03 | European Agency for Safety and Health at Work — Contribution to Title 3 | 1.1 | 7590736 | 7590736 | 7416000 | 7416000 | 7676235,— | 7026247,— |

| Article 04 04 04 — Subtotal | | 14569700 | 14569700 | 14316000 | 14316000 | 14596335,— | 13765950,— |

04 04 07 | Completion of previous programmes | 1.1 | — | 453626 | — | 816268 | 141381,01 | 2134485,98 |

04 04 08 | Pilot project — Encourage conversion of precarious work into work with rights | 1.1 | — | 450000 | 1000000 | 700000 | 998480,99 | 275465,19 |

04 04 10 | Pilot project — Accompanying workers during industrial change | 1.1 | — | — | — | p.m. | 0,— | 797165,08 |

04 04 11 | Pilot project — Preventing elder abuse | 1.1 | — | 500000 | — | 700000 | 945045,98 | 300000,— |

04 04 12 | European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion 2010 | 1.1 | p.m. | 408263 | p.m. | 3332626 | 10345626,23 | 10719215,11 |

04 04 15 | European Progress Microfinance Facility | 1.1 | 24750000 | 22454464 | 24750000 | 23566430 | 25000000,— | 21000000,— |

04 04 16 | Pilot project — Health and safety at work of older workers | 1.1 | 2000000 | 1000000 | | | | |

04 04 17 | Preparatory action — Activation measures targeting young people — implementing the "Youth on the Move" initiative | 1.1 | 4000000 | 2000000 | | | | |

| Chapter 04 04 — Total | | 124530800 | 111116710 | 117598500 | 116201604 | 140758768,96 | 120298487,65 |

04 04 01 Progress

04 04 01 01 Employment

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

20558000 | 16330519 | 19787500 | 18091401 | 23768589,99 | 16640151,80 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to support the Lisbon Strategy for growth and jobs and the implementation of the European Employment Strategy (EES) and contributing to reaching the Europe 2020 Strategy objectives by:

- improving understanding of the employment situation and prospects, in particular through analysis and studies and the development of statistics and common indicators in the framework of the EES,

- monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the European Employment Guidelines and Recommendations and their impact, notably through the Joint Employment Report, and analysing the interaction between the EES and general economic and social policy and other policy areas,

- organising exchanges on policies, good practice and innovative approaches, mainstreaming the needs of vulnerable groups, such as people with disabilities and informal carers, promoting the diffusion of microcredit practices to support the development of entrepreneurship among disadvantaged people, and promoting mutual learning in the context of the EES and Europe 2020,

- raising awareness, disseminating information and promoting the debate about employment challenges, policies, gender-sensitive and gender-budgeting approaches, and the implementation of national reform programmes, including among regional and local actors, social partners, civil society and other stakeholders,

- setting up and organising networks and regular exchange with international organisations active in the area of employment and social affairs, like the OECD and ILO, to ensure the coherence of internal and external policy of the Union in this field.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes, entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

In line with the Commission statement to Decision No 283/2010/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 March 2010 establishing a European Progress Microfinance Facility for employment and social inclusion (OJ L 87, 7.4.2010, p. 1), a sufficient unallocated margin under the expenditure ceiling of subheading 1a has been made available whereby the budgetary authority, i.e. the European Parliament and the Council, may decide to increase the amount of the Progress programme by a maximum of EUR 20000000 over the period 2011-2013 in conformity with point 37 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1).

Legal basis

Decision No 1672/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing a Community Programme for Employment and Social Solidarity — Progress (OJ L 315, 15.11.2006, p. 1).

04 04 01 02 Social protection and inclusion

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

28485000 | 24042153 | 27755000 | 25232743 | 33513285,34 | 26327643,67 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to support the implementation of the open method of coordination (OMC) in the field of social protection and inclusion by:

- improving the understanding of issues and policies concerning poverty and social exclusion, pensions, healthcare and long-term care (formal as well as informal), in particular through analyses and studies and the development of statistics and common indicators, in the context of the OMC in the field of social protection and inclusion,

- monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the OMC in the field of social protection and inclusion and its impact at national and Union level and analysing the interaction between this OMC and other policy areas,

- organising exchanges on policies, good practice and innovative approaches, mainstreaming the needs of vulnerable groups, such as people with disabilities and informal carers, and promoting mutual learning in the context of the social protection and inclusion strategy and also in the context of health inequalities,

- raising awareness, disseminating information and promoting debate about the key challenges and policy issues raised in the context of the Union coordination process in the field of social protection and social inclusion, including among national, regional and local actors, social partners, civil society and other stakeholders, as well as the wider public, with a view to enhancing the visibility of the process, encourage ambition in objective setting and increase the focus on policy implementation,

- strengthening the capacity of key Union networks to support and further enhance the development, implementation and coherence of the Union’s internal and external policy goals and strategies on social protection and inclusion, also in cooperation with international actors like the OECD, ILO and WTO.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes, entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

In line with the Commission statement to Decision No 283/2010/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 March 2010 establishing a European Progress Microfinance Facility for employment and social inclusion (OJ L 87, 7.4.2010, p. 1), a sufficient unallocated margin under the expenditure ceiling of subheading 1a has been made available whereby the budgetary authority, i.e. the European Parliament and the Council, may decide to increase the amount of the Progress programme by a maximum of EUR 20000000 over the period 2011-2013 in conformity with point 37 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1).

Legal basis

Decision No 1672/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing a Community Programme for Employment and Social Solidarity — Progress (OJ L 315, 15.11.2006, p. 1).

04 04 01 03 Working conditions

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

8525000 | 7711634 | 8425000 | 8093521 | 9834400,92 | 8006648,25 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to support the improvement of the working environment and conditions, including adaptability to change, health and safety at work, provision of reasonable accommodation for disabled workers and reconciling work and family life (e.g. for informal carers):

- improving the understanding of the situation in relation to working conditions, in particular through analysis and studies and, where appropriate, the development of statistics and indicators, as well as assessing the effectiveness and impact of existing legislation, policies and practices and the presentation of proposals for their improvement,

- supporting the implementation of Union labour law through effective monitoring, holding seminars for those working in the field, developing guides and networking among specialised bodies and legal experts, including social partners,

- initiating preventive actions and fostering health and safety at work, in particular with regard to an ageing workforce,

- raising awareness, exchanging good practice, disseminating information and promoting the debate on the key challenges and policy issues in relation to working conditions and the reconciliation of work and family life (e.g. the promotion of informal carers, family-friendly policies in the workplace, childcare, supportive infrastructures for expectant- and working-mothers and those trying to re-enter the labour market, etc.), including among social partners,

- strengthening the cooperation between actors of the internal and external dimension of employment and social policy in and outside the Union institutions to ensure better coherence of the internal and external policy of the Union in this field,

- establishing international cooperation networks for the dissemination of information on workers’ rights to governments, workers’ and employers’ organisations and citizens to improve the implementation of the core ILO conventions and the decent work agenda.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes, entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

In line with the Commission statement to Decision No 283/2010/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 March 2010 establishing a European Progress Microfinance Facility for employment and social inclusion (OJ L 87, 7.4.2010, p. 1), a sufficient unallocated margin under the expenditure ceiling of subheading 1a has been made available whereby the budgetary authority, i.e. the European Parliament and the Council, may decide to increase the amount of the Progress programme by a maximum of EUR 20000000 over the period 2011-2013 in conformity with point 37 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1).

Legal basis

Decision No 1672/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing a Community Programme for Employment and Social Solidarity — Progress (OJ L 315, 15.11.2006, p. 1).

04 04 01 06 Support for implementation

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1354000 | 907251 | 1355000 | 1142615 | 1785623,50 | 501762,57 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to support the implementation of the programme to cover, in particular, the expenditure related to the annual monitoring evaluation and the annual Forum on the Social Agenda (Progress), which promotes dialogue between all stakeholders from all levels, publicises the programme’s results and discusses future priorities, in particular in relation to the next programming cycle (2014-2020).

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes, entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

In line with the Commission statement to Decision No 283/2010/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 March 2010 establishing a European Progress Microfinance Facility for employment and social inclusion (OJ L 87, 7.4.2010, p. 1), a sufficient unallocated margin under the expenditure ceiling of subheading 1a has been made available whereby the budgetary authority, i.e. the European Parliament and the Council, may decide to increase the amount of the Progress programme by a maximum of EUR 20000000 over the period 2011-2013 in conformity with point 37 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1).

Legal basis

Decision No 1672/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing a Community Programme for Employment and Social Solidarity — Progress (OJ L 315, 15.11.2006, p. 1).

04 04 03 European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions

04 04 03 01 European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

13265379 | 13265379 | 13040000 | 13040000 | 12900000,— | 12900000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Foundation’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

EUR 1000000 is intended for the analytical work of the European Monitoring Centre on Change (EMCC), decided upon by the Nice European Council of 7 to 9 December 2000 with a view to identifying, anticipating and managing technological, social and economic trends.

The Foundation must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The Foundation’s establishment plan is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of the Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75 of 26 May 1975 on the creation of a European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (OJ L 139, 30.5.1975, p. 1).

04 04 03 02 European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

7023721 | 7023721 | 7170000 | 7170000 | 6930000,— | 6930000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover only the Foundation’s operational expenditure for the work programme (Title 3).

The Foundation must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

Part of this appropriation is intended for the work of the European Monitoring Centre for Change (EMCC), decided upon at the Nice European Council of 7 to 9 December 2000 with a view to identifying, anticipating and managing technological, social (in particular demographic) and economic trends. To this end, high-quality information must be collected, processed and analysed.

For this purpose, EUR 1000000 has been earmarked to finance the activities of the EMCC.

This appropriation will also cover studies on the impact of new technologies in the workplace and on occupational illnesses, such as, for example, the impact of repetitive movements when performing a task.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 20384100. An amount of EUR 95000 coming from the recovery of surplus is added to the amount of EUR 20289100 entered in the budget.

Part of this appropriation is intended to cover work on three topics of importance in relation to family policies:

- family-friendly policies in the workplace (balance between work and family life, working conditions, etc.),

- factors influencing the situation of families with regard to community housing (access to decent housing for families),

- lifelong family support concerning, for example, childcare and other issues that fall within the Foundation’s forms of reference.

Legal basis

Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75 of the Council of 26 May 1975 on the creation of a European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (OJ L 139, 30.5.1975, p. 1).

04 04 04 European Agency for Safety and Health at Work

04 04 04 02 European Agency for Safety and Health at Work — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

6978964 | 6978964 | 6900000 | 6900000 | 6920100,— | 6739703,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The Agency’s establishment plan is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of the Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2062/94 of 18 July 1994 establishing a European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (OJ L 216, 20.8.1994, p. 1).

04 04 04 03 European Agency for Safety and Health at Work — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

7590736 | 7590736 | 7416000 | 7416000 | 7676235,— | 7026247,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is only intended to cover the Agency’s operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The Agency’s objective is to provide the Union institutions, Member States and interested parties with technical, scientific and economic information of use in the area of health and safety at work.

EUR 1000000 is earmarked for a programme for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 14681700. An amount of EUR 112000 coming from the recovery of surplus is added to the amount of EUR 14569700 entered in the budget.

This appropriation covers the measures necessary to accomplish the Agency’s tasks as defined in Regulation (EC) No 2062/94, and in particular:

- awareness-building and risk anticipation measures, with special emphasis on small and medium-sized enterprises,

- setting up a "risk observatory" based on examples of good practice collected from firms or specific branches of activity,

- also in collaboration with the International Labour Organization, organising exchanges of experience, information and good practices,

- integrating the candidate countries into these information networks and devising working tools which are geared to their specific situation,

- organising the European week on health and safety, focusing on specific risks and needs of users and final beneficiaries.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2062/94 of 18 July 1994 establishing a European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (OJ L 216, 20.8.1994, p. 1).

04 04 07 Completion of previous programmes

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 453626 | — | 816268 | 141381,01 | 2134485,98 |

Remarks

Former Article 04 04 07 (in part)

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of commitments remaining to be settled from past years in respect of the former articles and items.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The candidate countries may make use of the Phare pre-accession instrument to cover the expenditure resulting from their participation in the programmes.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Decision of 9 July 1957 concerning the terms of reference and rules of procedure of the Mines Safety and Health Commission (OJ 28, 31.8.1957, p. 487/57).

Council Decision 74/325/EEC of 27 June 1974 on the setting up of an Advisory Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection at Work (OJ L 185, 9.7.1974, p. 15).

Council Decision 74/326/EEC of 27 June 1974 on the extension of the responsibilities of the Mines Safety and Health Commission to all mineral-extracting industries (OJ L 185, 9.7.1974, p. 18).

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1), and the associated individual directives.

Council Directive 92/29/EEC of 31 March 1992 on the minimum safety and health requirements for improved medical treatment on board vessels (OJ L 113, 30.4.1992, p. 19).

Council Decision 98/171/EC of 23 February 1998 on Community activities concerning analysis, research and cooperation in the field of employment and the labour market (OJ L 63, 4.3.1998, p. 26).

Council Decision 2000/750/EC of 27 November 2000 establishing a Community action programme to combat discrimination (2001 to 2006) (OJ L 303, 2.12.2000, p. 23).

Decision No 50/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 December 2001 establishing a programme of Community action to encourage cooperation between Member States to combat social exclusion (OJ L 10, 12.1.2002, p. 1).

Decision No 1145/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 June 2002 on Community incentive measures in the field of employment (OJ L 170, 29.6.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision of 22 July 2003 setting up an Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work (OJ C 218, 13.9.2003, p. 1).

Decision No 1554/2005/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 amending Council Decision 2001/51/EC establishing a Programme relating to the Community framework strategy on gender equality and Decision No 848/2004/EC establishing a Community action programme to promote organisations active at European level in the field of equality between men and women (OJ L 255, 30.9.2005, p. 9).

Reference acts

Convention concluded in 1959 between the ECSC High Authority and the International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre (CIS) of the International Labour Office.

Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Treaty establishing the European Community under Articles 136, 137 and 140 (Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union under Articles 151, 152 and 156).

04 04 08 Pilot project — Encourage conversion of precarious work into work with rights

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 450000 | 1000000 | 700000 | 998480,99 | 275465,19 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to support measures to encourage conversion of precarious work into work with rights.

Part of this appropriation is allocated for the closed partnership with the representatives of the poorest workers at any step of the pilot project.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

04 04 10 Pilot project — Accompanying workers during industrial change

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | — | — | p.m. | 0,— | 797165,08 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to fund initiatives which help workers to adapt to industrial change. Measures covered will include:

- examining how workers can be better prepared for industrial change and which industrial sectors may be concerned in the near future,

- analysing and promoting exchanges on policies and best practices with a view to coping with industrial changes through a socially responsible approach.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

04 04 11 Pilot project — Preventing elder abuse

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 500000 | — | 700000 | 945045,98 | 300000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to fund initiatives which help uncover the extent of abuse of older people in the Union as a follow-up to the European Parliament resolution of 21 February 2008 on the demographic future of Europe (OJ C 184 E, 6.8.2009, p. 75) and to the conference organised by the Commission on 17 March 2008 on the topic of elder abuse.

In particular, the pilot project will focus on:

- assessing the scale of elder abuse according to the WHO definition (physical, psychological and financial abuse),

- gaining a better understanding of the causes of elder abuse,

- measuring the effectiveness of policy responses in the Member States.

To achieve this aim, measures covered will include:

- collecting data on the incidence of elder abuse across the Union, including risk and protective factors,

- mapping existing policy approaches and policy frameworks in the Union in order to identify good practices and present a reference framework comprising measures and instruments needed for effective prevention of elder abuse.

Best practices in policy approaches and policy frameworks will be established through an assessment of which instruments work and which are less effective in the prevention of elder abuse.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

04 04 12 European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion 2010

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 408263 | p.m. | 3332626 | 10345626,23 | 10719215,11 |

Remarks

The European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion was intended to reaffirm and strengthen the initial political commitment of the Union at the start of the Lisbon Strategy to making a "decisive impact on the eradication of poverty".

In accordance with Decision No 1098/2008/EC, this appropriation was intended to support the national activities that were put in place by the Member States in line with their European Year’s national strategy and priorities. Part of this appropriation also covered the costs relating to the organisation of the closing Union conference by the incumbent Presidency and reinforcing the communication and information activities at European and national levels.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 1098/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2008 on the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion (2010) (OJ L 298, 7.11.2008, p. 20).

04 04 15 European Progress Microfinance Facility

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

24750000 | 22454464 | 24750000 | 23566430 | 25000000,— | 21000000,— |

Legal basis

Decision No 283/2010/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 March 2010 establishing a European Progress Microfinance Facility for employment and social inclusion (OJ L 87, 7.4.2010, p. 1).

04 04 16 Pilot project — Health and safety at work of older workers

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2000000 | 1000000 | | | | |

Remarks

Based on the European Parliament’s study on new forms of physical and psychosocial health risks at work (IP/A/EMPL/FWC/2006-205/C1-SC1) and its resolution on the Community strategy 2007-2013 on health and safety at work (OJ C 41 E, 19.2.2009, p. 14), this pilot project should enhance the implementation of the recommendations and the exchange of best practice with the assistance of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (OSHA). An assessment should be made as to the appropriateness of a preparatory action with a view to putting in place a Union instrument to reach the objective of ensuring that 75 % of the population aged from 20 to 64 is in employment, as set out in the Europe 2020 Strategy, and of promoting the physical and psychological health of older workers. This pilot project should further investigate possible ways of improving the health and safety of older people at work and meet the need to further develop the work already done by OSHA as the ageing workforce will have a serious financial impact on workers, employers and taxpayers. In particular, the pilot project should:

- promote a European work-force with a balance of youth and maturity which is regarded as being best able to respond to the rapidly changing circumstances associated with globalisation and to encourage throughout the Union human resource management with an effective long-term strategy that permits appropriate adjustments in careers and training by focussing on developing skills and attenuating the process of decline,

- encourage and support the activities of the Member States regarding the gender dimension, among which information on the impact of the menopause, and the needs of all workers independent of good working conditions, in particular as they relate to health and safety, flexible working arrangements and care services,

- support, at Union level, the development and dissemination of data regarding typical problems of older workers, such the decline of physical capacity and fitness and of some psychophysical capabilities (e.g. perceptiveness, response rate, efficiency of the sense organs), the increased incidence rate of many diseases of older workers, for example cardiovascular, respiratory and musculoskeletal diseases and hormonal and metabolic disorders, as well as of the corresponding preventive and therapeutic actions, including corresponding training of the responsible human resource management,

- increase identification, exchange and sharing of good practices (e.g. case studies) on occupational safety and health of older workers,

- encourage the development of initiatives aimed at opening access to technical advice on the health risks facing older workers, for SMEs in particular,

- ensure that existing legal requirements for the prevention of harm to workers are applied, where necessary specifically for older workers, among which the consideration of diversity in risk assessment,

- ensure the integration, or mainstreaming, of occupational safety and health into general employment policies in areas such as equality actions, retirement/pension options, human resources and training issues,

- ensure the integration, or mainstreaming, of issues relating to the changing demographic structure of Europe’s workforce into labour inspection activities and other prevention activities,

- facilitate development in areas such as return-to-work and rehabilitation for older workers, including individualised training, for example after an occupational musculoskeletal disorder.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

04 04 17 Preparatory action — Activation measures targeting young people — implementing the "Youth on the Move" initiative

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

4000000 | 2000000 | | | | |

Remarks

Youth unemployment is a major challenge in Europe. Around 5,5 million young people within the Union are currently unemployed, one in five persons under the age of 25 is out of a job and 15 % leave school without graduating. This has severe economic and social consequences for society, as well as for individuals. Studies show that people who are unemployed while young are more likely to fall into long-term unemployment later in life and they are more likely to end up in precarious work. It is consequently of the utmost importance that Member States help all young people to find a job or to pursue their education when unemployed, no matter their level of education. In this sense, the Europe 2020 Strategy sets clear targets for the Member States to reduce the share of early school leavers to 10 % and raise the employment rate to 75 % and addresses these problems by means of the flagship initiative "Youth on the Move" calling upon Member States to provide a so-called "Youth Guarantee" to ensure that all young people are in a job, in further education or that activation measures are taken within four months of leaving school.

On this backdrop, the objectives of the preparatory action are the following:

- target young people including those who are not in education, nor in apprenticeship, nor employed (so-called NEETs),

- explore how the Youth Guarantee would work in practice in the Member States,

- aim at establishing innovative action as regards the transition from unemployment to employment of young people and at spreading this knowledge to all Member States,

- ensure a job or further education or activation measures for young people within four months of unemployment.

The project would therefore include the following measures:

- supporting investigation and collecting the experience of existing projects in Member States where a scheme comparable to the European Youth Guarantee is in force,

- based on the best practices collected, launching two or three pilot measures in Member States to establish a Youth Guarantee locally. This means that relevant stakeholders locally would be supported in providing counselling and help regarding the implementation of a Youth Guarantee,

- designing alternative programmes at local level for early school leavers to develop their skills and, in this context, putting a special focus on networking between relevant stakeholders (companies, schools, youth welfare services) as one important measure to improve the integration of young people into the labour market,

- making use of this experience with a view to the future Union funding schemes relevant to young people and labour market integration.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 04 05 — EUROPEAN GLOBALISATION ADJUSTMENT FUND (EGF)

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

04 05

EUROPEAN GLOBALISATION ADJUSTMENT FUND (EGF)

04 05 01 | European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) | 1.1 | p.m. | 50000000 | p.m. | 97608950 | 104230015,— | 104230015,— |

| Chapter 04 05 — Total | | p.m. | 50000000 | p.m. | 97608950 | 104230015,— | 104230015,— |

04 05 01 European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 50000000 | p.m. | 97608950 | 104230015,— | 104230015,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) so as to enable the Union to provide temporary and targeted support for workers made redundant as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation where these redundancies have a significant adverse impact on the regional or local economy. For applications submitted before 31 December 2011, it may also be used to provide support to workers made redundant as a direct result of the global financial and economic crisis.

The maximum amount of expenditure from the Fund shall be EUR 500000000 per year.

The aim of this reserve, in accordance with point 28 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006, is to provide additional temporary support for workers who suffer from the consequences of major structural changes in world trade patterns and to assist them with their reintegration into the labour market.

The actions undertaken by the EGF should be complementary to those of the European Social Fund, without creating double structures.

The rules for entering the appropriations in this reserve and for mobilising the Fund are laid down in point 28 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 and in Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (OJ L 406, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 546/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 on establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (OJ L 167, 29.6.2009, p. 26).

Reference acts

Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1).

CHAPTER 04 06 — INSTRUMENT FOR PRE-ACCESSION ASSISTANCE (IPA) — HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

04 06

INSTRUMENT FOR PRE-ACCESSION ASSISTANCE (IPA) — HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

04 06 01 | Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) — Human resources development | 4 | 112150000 | 59719121 | 102400000 | 59987277 | 87500000,— | 3194074,80 |

| Chapter 04 06 — Total | | 112150000 | 59719121 | 102400000 | 59987277 | 87500000,— | 3194074,80 |

04 06 01 Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) — Human resources development

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

112150000 | 59719121 | 102400000 | 59987277 | 87500000,— | 3194074,80 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover Union assistance to the candidate countries covered by IPA in progressive alignment with the standards and policies of the Union, including where appropriate the acquis of the Union, with a view to membership. The human resources development component shall support countries in policy development as well as preparation for the implementation and management of the Union’s cohesion policy, in particular in their preparation for the European Social Fund.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82).

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR "EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND INCLUSION"

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR "EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND INCLUSION"

TITLE 05

AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

05 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT" POLICY AREA | 134298344 | 134298344 | 133430679 | 133430679 | 133002005,43 | 133002005,43 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 498392 | 498392 | 74532 | 74532 | | |

| 134796736 | 134796736 | 133505211 | 133505211 | 133002005,43 | 133002005,43 |

05 02 | INTERVENTIONS IN AGRICULTURAL MARKETS | 3233310000 | 3232963891 | 2968410000 | 2966242495 | 4315517162,13 | 4313849112,48 |

05 03 | DIRECT AIDS | 40510700000 | 40510700000 | 39771100000 | 39771100000 | 39675730609,10 | 39675730609,10 |

05 04 | RURAL DEVELOPMENT | 14613144442 | 12088893741 | 14432151552 | 12125180513 | 14585362353,73 | 11483422454,38 |

05 05 | PRE-ACCESSION MEASURES IN THE FIELD OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT | 234458000 | 54586457 | 215000000 | 71318207 | 169800000,— | 14385000,— |

05 06 | INTERNATIONAL ASPECTS OF THE "AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT" POLICY AREA | 6360000 | 5780674 | 6284023 | 6055858 | 5232618,34 | 5232618,34 |

05 07 | AUDIT OF AGRICULTURAL EXPENDITURE | –192700000 | –192700000 | –262500000 | –262500000 | –42586222,86 | –42586222,86 |

05 08 | POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION OF THE "AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT" POLICY AREA | 47310537 | 45147735 | 27232532 | 24696433 | 38387906,17 | 31456802,50 |

| Title 05 — Total | 58586881323 | 55879670842 | 57291108786 | 54835524185 | 58880446432,04 | 55614492379,37 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 498392 | 498392 | 74532 | 74532 | | |

| 58587379715 | 55880169234 | 57291183318 | 54835598717 | 58880446432,04 | 55614492379,37 |

CHAPTER 05 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

05 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT" POLICY AREA

05 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Agriculture and rural development" policy area | 5 | 100726475 | 98062897 | 98755902,34 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 74532 | |

| | 100726475 | 98137429 | 98755902,34 |

05 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Agriculture and rural development" policy area

05 01 02 01 | External staff | 5 | 3883348 | 3510571 | 3166079,12 |

05 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | 5 | 8528713 | 9703964 | 10586624,66 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 498392 | | |

| | 9027105 | 9703964 | 10586624,66 |

| Article 05 01 02 — Subtotal | | 12412061 | 13214535 | 13752703,78 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 498392 | | |

| | 12910453 | 13214535 | 13752703,78 |

05 01 03 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Agriculture and rural development" policy area | 5 | 6774808 | 7105647 | 7665149,79 |

05 01 04

Support expenditure for operations in the "Agriculture and rural development" policy area

05 01 04 01 | European Agriculture Guarantee Fund (EAGF) — Non-operational technical assistance | 2 | 8750000 | 9062600 | 7555847,67 |

05 01 04 03 | Pre-accession assistance in the field of agriculture and rural development (IPARD) — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | 110000 | 220000 | 196602,— |

05 01 04 04 | European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) — Non-operational technical assistance | 2 | 5255000 | 5465000 | 4819794,43 |

| Article 05 01 04 — Subtotal | | 14115000 | 14747600 | 12572244,10 |

05 01 06 | Expenditure on agricultural analysis, inspection, communication and the Conciliation Body in connection with the clearance of accounts of the EAGGF Guarantee Section, the EAGF and the EAFRD | 5 | 270000 | 300000 | 256005,42 |

| Chapter 05 01 — Total | | 134298344 | 133430679 | 133002005,43 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 498392 | 74532 | |

| | 134796736 | 133505211 | 133002005,43 |

Remarks

The following legal basis applies to all articles of this chapter unless otherwise stated.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1).

05 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Agriculture and rural development" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

05 01 01 | 100726475 | 98062897 | 98755902,34 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 74532 | |

Total | 100726475 | 98137429 | 98755902,34 |

05 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Agriculture and rural development" policy area

05 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

3883348 | 3510571 | 3166079,12 |

05 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

05 01 02 11 | 8528713 | 9703964 | 10586624,66 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 498392 | | |

Total | 9027105 | 9703964 | 10586624,66 |

05 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Agriculture and rural development" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

6774808 | 7105647 | 7665149,79 |

05 01 04 Support expenditure for operations in the "Agriculture and rural development" policy area

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 of 21 June 1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the pre-accession period (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 87).

Council Regulation (EC) No 870/2004 of 24 April 2004 establishing a Community programme on the conservation, characterisation, collection and utilisation of genetic resources in agriculture (OJ L 162, 30.4.2004, p. 18).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 of 20 September 2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (OJ L 277, 21.10.2005, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA), (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1).

05 01 04 01 European Agriculture Guarantee Fund (EAGF) — Non-operational technical assistance

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

8750000 | 9062600 | 7555847,67 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical support, evaluation, audit and inspection measures required to implement the common agricultural policy and in particular the measures as stipulated in Article 5(a) to (d) of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005.

It is also intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the genetic resources programme laid down by Regulation (EC) No 870/2004.

Any revenue entered in Article 6 7 0 of the general statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Articles 18 and 154 of the Financial Regulation.

05 01 04 03 Pre-accession assistance in the field of agriculture and rural development (IPARD) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

110000 | 220000 | 196602,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

- expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance.

This appropriation covers administrative expenditure under Articles 05 05 01 and 05 05 02.

05 01 04 04 European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) — Non-operational technical assistance

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

5255000 | 5465000 | 4819794,43 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the EAFRD-funded technical assistance provided for in Article 66(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005. Technical assistance covers preparatory, monitoring, administrative support, evaluation and control measures. In this connection the appropriation can, in particular, be used to cover:

- support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings, missions, translations),

- information and publishing expenditure,

- expenditure on information technology and telecommunications,

- contracts for the provision of services,

- expenditure on external staff at headquarters (contract agents, seconded national experts or agency staff) up to EUR 1850000, as well as missions relating to such staff.

Any revenue entered in Article 6 7 1 of the general statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

05 01 06 Expenditure on agricultural analysis, inspection, communication and the Conciliation Body in connection with the clearance of accounts of the EAGGF Guarantee Section, the EAGF and the EAFRD

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

270000 | 300000 | 256005,42 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the Conciliation Body within the framework of EAGGF Guarantee Section and of EAGF clearance of accounts (fees, equipment, travel and meetings) and studies and other expenditure on communication and support for controls, such as assistance by audit firms.

Legal basis

Commission Regulation (EC) No 885/2006 of 21 June 2006 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 as regards the accreditation of paying agencies and other bodies and the clearance of the accounts of the EAGF and of the EAFRD (OJ L 171, 23.6.2006, p. 90).

Council Regulation (EC) No 485/2008 of 26 May 2008 on scrutiny by Member States of transactions forming part of the system of financing by the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (OJ L 143, 3.6.2008, p. 1).

CHAPTER 05 02 — INTERVENTIONS IN AGRICULTURAL MARKETS

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

05 02

INTERVENTIONS IN AGRICULTURAL MARKETS

05 02 01

Cereals

05 02 01 01 | Export refunds for cereals | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | –372455,47 | –372455,47 |

05 02 01 02 | Intervention storage of cereals | 2 | 2000000 | 2000000 | –23000000 | –23000000 | 95716642,90 | 95716642,90 |

05 02 01 03 | Intervention for starch | 2 | 41000000 | 41000000 | 41000000 | 41000000 | 39722677,88 | 39722677,88 |

05 02 01 99 | Other measures (cereals) | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | 100000 | 100000 | –48,36 | –48,36 |

| Article 05 02 01 — Subtotal | | 43000000 | 43000000 | 18100000 | 18100000 | 135066816,95 | 135066816,95 |

05 02 02

Rice

05 02 02 01 | Export refunds for rice | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

05 02 02 02 | Intervention storage of rice | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

05 02 02 99 | Other measures (rice) | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

| Article 05 02 02 — Subtotal | | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

05 02 03 | Refunds on non-Annex 1 products | 2 | 12000000 | 12000000 | 31000000 | 31000000 | 51349171,66 | 51349171,66 |

05 02 04

Food programmes

05 02 04 01 | Programmes for deprived persons | 2 | 500000000 | 500000000 | 500000000 | 500000000 | 465488740,26 | 465488740,26 |

05 02 04 99 | Other measures (food programmes) | 2 | 100000 | 100000 | 100000 | 100000 | 58355,73 | 58355,73 |

| Article 05 02 04 — Subtotal | | 500100000 | 500100000 | 500100000 | 500100000 | 465547095,99 | 465547095,99 |

05 02 05

Sugar

05 02 05 01 | Export refunds for sugar and isoglucose | 2 | 1000000 | 1000000 | 1000000 | 1000000 | 9795770,82 | 9795770,82 |

05 02 05 03 | Production refunds for sugar used in the chemical industry | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | –213156,80 | –213156,80 |

05 02 05 08 | Storage measures for sugar | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 431660,85 | 431660,85 |

05 02 05 99 | Other measures (sugar) | 2 | 200000 | 200000 | 200000 | 200000 | –28921,73 | –28921,73 |

| Article 05 02 05 — Subtotal | | 1200000 | 1200000 | 1200000 | 1200000 | 9985353,14 | 9985353,14 |

05 02 06

Olive oil

05 02 06 03 | Storage measures for olive oil | 2 | 23000000 | 23000000 | p.m. | p.m. | 7926565,73 | 7926565,73 |

05 02 06 05 | Quality improvement measures | 2 | 45000000 | 45000000 | 48000000 | 48000000 | 45160187,68 | 45160187,68 |

05 02 06 99 | Other measures (olive oil) | 2 | 500000 | 500000 | 1600000 | 1600000 | 87447,26 | 87447,26 |

| Article 05 02 06 — Subtotal | | 68500000 | 68500000 | 49600000 | 49600000 | 53174200,67 | 53174200,67 |

05 02 07

Textile plants

05 02 07 01 | Aid for fibre flax and hemp | 2 | 17000000 | 17000000 | 20000000 | 20000000 | 18847492,86 | 18847492,86 |

05 02 07 03 | Cotton — National restructuring programmes | 2 | 10000000 | 10000000 | 10000000 | 10000000 | 9967263,— | 9967263,— |

05 02 07 99 | Other measures (textile plants) | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | | | | |

| Article 05 02 07 — Subtotal | | 27000000 | 27000000 | 30000000 | 30000000 | 28814755,86 | 28814755,86 |

05 02 08

Fruit and vegetables

05 02 08 01 | Export refunds for fruit and vegetables | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 387696,58 | 387696,58 |

05 02 08 03 | Operational funds for producer organisations | 2 | 496000000 | 496000000 | 292000000 | 292000000 | 690009353,89 | 690009353,89 |

05 02 08 09 | Compensation to encourage processing of citrus fruit | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 149988,28 | 149988,28 |

05 02 08 11 | Aid to producer groups for preliminary recognition | 2 | 195000000 | 195000000 | 107000000 | 107000000 | 115196632,24 | 115196632,24 |

05 02 08 12 | School fruit scheme | 2 | 90000000 | 90000000 | 90000000 | 90000000 | 29360451,58 | 29360451,58 |

05 02 08 99 | Other measures (fruit and vegetables) | 2 | 7000000 | 7000000 | 2100000 | 2100000 | 1617748,04 | 1617748,04 |

| Article 05 02 08 — Subtotal | | 788000000 | 788000000 | 491100000 | 491100000 | 836721870,61 | 836721870,61 |

05 02 09

Products of the wine-growing sector

05 02 09 04 | Storage measures for alcohol | 2 | 200000 | 200000 | 1000000 | 1000000 | 12065603,08 | 12065603,08 |

05 02 09 08 | National support programmes for the wine sector | 2 | 1086700000 | 1086700000 | 862300000 | 862300000 | 976507083,06 | 976507083,06 |

05 02 09 09 | Grubbing-up scheme | 2 | 20000000 | 20000000 | 279000000 | 279000000 | 322685925,80 | 322685925,80 |

05 02 09 99 | Other measures (wine-growing sector) | 2 | 2000000 | 2000000 | 1400000 | 1400000 | –2018747,78 | –2018747,78 |

| Article 05 02 09 — Subtotal | | 1108900000 | 1108900000 | 1143700000 | 1143700000 | 1309239864,16 | 1309239864,16 |

05 02 10

Promotion

05 02 10 01 | Promotion measures — Payments by Member States | 2 | 54000000 | 54000000 | 58000000 | 58000000 | 46401866,88 | 46401866,88 |

05 02 10 02 | Promotion measures — Direct payments by the Union | 2 | 1410000 | 1118891 | 1110000 | 1692495 | 1208896,43 | 995149,78 |

05 02 10 99 | Other measures (promotion) | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

| Article 05 02 10 — Subtotal | | 55410000 | 55118891 | 59110000 | 59692495 | 47610763,31 | 47397016,66 |

05 02 11

Other plant products/measures

05 02 11 01 | Dried fodder | 2 | 97000000 | 97000000 | 129000000 | 129000000 | 121924158,95 | 121924158,95 |

05 02 11 03 | Hops — Aid to producer organisations | 2 | 2300000 | 2300000 | 2300000 | 2300000 | | |

05 02 11 04 | POSEI (excluding direct aids and Article 11 02 03) | 2 | 257000000 | 257000000 | 257000000 | 257000000 | 234172751,87 | 234172751,87 |

05 02 11 05 | Community Tobacco Fund (excluding Article 17 03 02) | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 716387,06 | 716387,06 |

05 02 11 99 | Other measures (other plant products/measures) | 2 | 200000 | 200000 | 600000 | 600000 | –346306,42 | –346306,42 |

| Article 05 02 11 — Subtotal | | 356500000 | 356500000 | 388900000 | 388900000 | 356466991,46 | 356466991,46 |

05 02 12

Milk and milk products

05 02 12 01 | Refunds for milk and milk products | 2 | 1000000 | 1000000 | 10000000 | 10000000 | 186443923,93 | 186443923,93 |

05 02 12 02 | Intervention storage of skimmed-milk powder | 2 | –10000000 | –10000000 | –12000000 | –12000000 | –5516068,96 | –5516068,96 |

05 02 12 03 | Aid for disposal of skimmed milk | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

05 02 12 04 | Intervention storage of butter and cream | 2 | 10000000 | 10000000 | 10000000 | 10000000 | –20412859,55 | –20412859,55 |

05 02 12 05 | Other measures relating to butterfat | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 699163,41 | 699163,41 |

05 02 12 06 | Intervention storage of cheese | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | 1000000 | 1000000 | 2640643,73 | 2640643,73 |

05 02 12 08 | School milk | 2 | 90000000 | 90000000 | 90000000 | 90000000 | 68945964,14 | 68945964,14 |

05 02 12 99 | Other measures (milk and milk products) | 2 | 100000 | 100000 | 1000000 | 1000000 | 296285051,93 | 296285051,93 |

| Article 05 02 12 — Subtotal | | 91100000 | 91100000 | 100000000 | 100000000 | 529085818,63 | 529085818,63 |

05 02 13

Beef and veal

05 02 13 01 | Refunds for beef and veal | 2 | 39000000 | 39000000 | 25000000 | 25000000 | 16666319,51 | 16666319,51 |

05 02 13 02 | Intervention storage of beef and veal | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

05 02 13 03 | Exceptional support measures | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | 1000000 | 1000000 | 6987468,05 | 6987468,05 |

05 02 13 04 | Refunds for live animals | 2 | 7000000 | 7000000 | 9000000 | 9000000 | 8682371,88 | 8682371,88 |

05 02 13 99 | Other measures (beef and veal) | 2 | 100000 | 100000 | 100000 | 100000 | –7780384,47 | –7780384,47 |

| Article 05 02 13 — Subtotal | | 46100000 | 46100000 | 35100000 | 35100000 | 24555774,97 | 24555774,97 |

05 02 14

Sheepmeat and goatmeat

05 02 14 01 | Intervention storage of sheepmeat and goatmeat | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

05 02 14 99 | Other measures (sheepmeat and goatmeat) | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

| Article 05 02 14 — Subtotal | | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

05 02 15

Pigmeat, eggs and poultry, bee-keeping and other animal products

05 02 15 01 | Refunds for pigmeat | 2 | 19000000 | 19000000 | 21000000 | 21000000 | 18755001,32 | 18755001,32 |

05 02 15 02 | Intervention storage of pigmeat | 2 | 13000000 | 13000000 | p.m. | p.m. | 489692,56 | 489692,56 |

05 02 15 03 | Exceptional market-support measures for pigmeat | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

05 02 15 04 | Refunds for eggs | 2 | 4000000 | 4000000 | 3000000 | 3000000 | 1972257,29 | 1972257,29 |

05 02 15 05 | Refunds for poultrymeat | 2 | 65000000 | 65000000 | 61000000 | 61000000 | 90668355,48 | 90668355,48 |

05 02 15 06 | Specific aid for bee-keeping | 2 | 32000000 | 32000000 | 32000000 | 32000000 | 24261608,10 | 24261608,10 |

05 02 15 07 | Exceptional market-support measures for the poultrymeat and eggs sector | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

05 02 15 99 | Other measures (pigmeat, poultry, eggs, bee-keeping, other animal products) | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

| Article 05 02 15 — Subtotal | | 133000000 | 133000000 | 117000000 | 117000000 | 136146914,75 | 136146914,75 |

05 02 16

Sugar Restructuring Fund

05 02 16 01 | Sugar Restructuring Fund | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 330297466,97 | 330297466,97 |

05 02 16 02 | Clearance with regard to the Sugar Restructuring Fund | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

| Article 05 02 16 — Subtotal | | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 330297466,97 | 330297466,97 |

05 02 17

Support for farmers

05 02 17 01 | Pilot project — Support for farmers’ cooperatives | 2 | p.m. | 1195000 | p.m. | p.m. | 1454303,— | 0,— |

05 02 17 02 | Pilot project — European farm prices and margins observatory | 2 | 1000000 | 500000 | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

05 02 17 03 | Pilot project — Support for farmers’ and consumers’ initiatives for low carbon emission, low energy consumption and locally marketed food production | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | 2000000 | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

05 02 17 07 | Pilot project — Measures to combat speculation in agricultural commodities | 2 | 1500000 | 750000 | 1500000 | 750000 | | |

| Article 05 02 17 — Subtotal | | 2500000 | 2445000 | 3500000 | 750000 | 1454303,— | 0,— |

| Chapter 05 02 — Total | | 3233310000 | 3232963891 | 2968410000 | 2966242495 | 4315517162,13 | 4313849112,48 |

Remarks

Any revenue entered in Article 6 7 0 of the general statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations on any line in this chapter in accordance with Articles 18 and 154 of the Financial Regulation.

In the framework of establishing the budgetary needs for this chapter, an amount of EUR 310000000 originating from Item 6 7 0 1 of the general statement of revenue was taken into account in establishing the budgetary needs concerning Article 05 02 08, and in particular for Item 05 02 08 03.

This appropriation is also intended to cover emergency measures carried out in accordance with Article 191 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

The following legal basis applies to all articles of this chapter unless otherwise stated.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1).

05 02 01 Cereals

05 02 01 01 Export refunds for cereals

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | –372455,47 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover export refunds for cereals granted in accordance with Articles 162 to 170 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 02 01 02 Intervention storage of cereals

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

2000000 | –23000000 | 95716642,90 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover technical and financial costs resulting from the buying-in of cereals for public storage, other public storage costs (this refers mainly to the difference between the book value and the sale value) as well as the financial depreciation of "recently constituted stocks" in accordance with Articles 10 to 13, 18, 25 and 27 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005.

05 02 01 03 Intervention for starch

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

41000000 | 41000000 | 39722677,88 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover premiums paid in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1868/94 and Article 95a of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as well as the production refunds provided for in Article 96 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1868/94 of 27 July 1994 establishing a quota system in relation to the production of potato starch (OJ L 197, 30.7.1994, p. 4).

05 02 01 99 Other measures (cereals)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | 100000 | –48,36 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other expenditure for cereals under Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, as well as any outstanding balances from the application of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003, not covered by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 02 01.

05 02 02 Rice

05 02 02 01 Export refunds for rice

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover export refunds for rice granted in accordance with Articles 162 to 170 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 02 02 02 Intervention storage of rice

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover technical and financial costs resulting from the buying-in of rice for public storage, other public storage costs (this refers mainly to the difference between the book value and the sale value), as well as the financial depreciation of "recently constituted stocks" in accordance with Articles 10 to 13, 18, 25 and 27 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005.

05 02 02 99 Other measures (rice)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure under other intervention schemes for rice under Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, as well as any outstanding balances from the application of Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003, not covered by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 02 02.

It is also intended to cover outstanding aid for the production of certain varieties of rice of the Indica type or profile, in accordance with Article 8a of Regulation (EEC) No 1418/76, as well as expenditure arising from the payment of aid to paddy rice producers in Portugal for the marketing years 1992/93 to 1997/98, in accordance with Article 1 of Regulation (EEC) No 738/93.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1418/76 of 21 June 1976 on the common organisation of the market in rice (OJ L 166, 25.6.1976, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 738/93 of 17 March 1993 amending the transitional measures governing common organisation of the market as provided for by Regulation (EEC) No 3653/90 (OJ L 77, 31.3.1993, p. 1).

05 02 03 Refunds on non-Annex 1 products

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

12000000 | 31000000 | 51349171,66 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover refunds on cereals exported in the form of certain spirits drinks, in accordance with Articles 13 to 18 of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 and Article 162 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, as well as refunds on goods resulting from the processing of cereals and rice, sugar and isoglucose, skimmed milk, butter and eggs, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 3448/93.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 of 6 December 1993 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products (OJ L 318, 20.12.1993, p. 18).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 78).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1216/2009 of 30 November 2009 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products (OJ L 328, 15.12.2009, p. 10).

05 02 04 Food programmes

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3730/87 of 10 December 1987 laying down the general rules for the supply of food from intervention stocks to designated organisations for distribution to the most deprived persons in the Community (OJ L 352, 15.12.1987, p. 1).

05 02 04 01 Programmes for deprived persons

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

500000000 | 500000000 | 465488740,26 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the expenditure for the supply of food from intervention stocks and products mobilised on the Union market to designated organisations for distribution to the most deprived persons in the Union, in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 3730/87 and Article 27 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

Legal basis

Regulation (EU) No .../2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... 2012 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 and Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards distribution of food products to the most deprived persons in the Union (OJ L ..., ..., p. ...).

Reference acts

Amended proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 and Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards distribution of food products to the most deprived persons in the Union (COM(2011) 634 final).

05 02 04 99 Other measures (food programmes)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

100000 | 100000 | 58355,73 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover in particular any outstanding balances resulting from the application of Regulation (EC) No 2802/98, financing for which was agreed on 24 November 1998 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, and from refunds in connection with food aid, particularly in the form of cereals, rice, sugar and milk products.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1292/96 of 27 June 1996 on food-aid policy and food-aid management and special operations in support of food security (OJ L 166, 5.7.1996, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2802/98 of 17 December 1998 on a programme to supply agricultural products to the Russian Federation (OJ L 349, 24.12.1998, p. 12).

05 02 05 Sugar

05 02 05 01 Export refunds for sugar and isoglucose

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1000000 | 1000000 | 9795770,82 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover export refunds for sugar and isoglucose granted in accordance with Articles 162 to 170 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and outstanding expenditure granted in accordance with Article 27 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001, including those relating to certain sugars incorporated into processed fruit and vegetables, in accordance with Articles 16 and 18 of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the markets in processed fruit and vegetable products (OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29).

05 02 05 03 Production refunds for sugar used in the chemical industry

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | –213156,80 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on production refunds for industrial sugar in accordance with Article 97 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and outstanding expenditure for refunds for use in the chemical industry, in accordance with Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001.

05 02 05 08 Storage measures for sugar

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 431660,85 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover technical and financial costs resulting from the buying-in of sugar for public storage, other public storage costs (this refers mainly to the difference between the book value and the sale value) as well as the financial depreciation of recently constituted stocks in accordance with Articles 10 to 13, 18 and 25 to 27 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005.

It is also intended to cover aid for the private storage of sugar in accordance with Articles 31 and 32 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005.

05 02 05 99 Other measures (sugar)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

200000 | 200000 | –28921,73 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover any other expenditure for sugar under Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, as well as any other outstanding balances from the application of Regulations (EC) No 1260/2001 and (EC) No 318/2006, not covered by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 02 05. These outstanding balances include, in particular, possible outstanding expenditure for measures to aid the disposal of raw sugar produced in the French Overseas Departments, in accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 (former Item 05 02 05 04) and for the adjustment aid for the refinery industry, in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 7(4), Article 33(2) and Article 38 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/2001 (former Item 05 02 05 07).

It is also intended to cover specific intervention measures carried out in accordance with Article 186 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 02 06 Olive oil

Legal basis

Regulation No 136/66/EEC of the Council of 22 September 1966 on the establishment of a common organisation of the market in oils and fats (OJ 172, 30.9.1966, p. 3025/66).

Council Regulation (EC) No 865/2004 of 29 April 2004 on the common organisation of the market in olive oil and table olives (OJ L 161, 30.4.2004, p. 97).

05 02 06 03 Storage measures for olive oil

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

23000000 | p.m. | 7926565,73 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other expenditure, particularly that incurred in accordance with Article 20d(3) of Regulation No 136/66/EEC (storage contracts), Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 865/2004 (disturbance of the market) and Articles 31 and 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 (optional aid).

05 02 06 05 Quality improvement measures

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

45000000 | 48000000 | 45160187,68 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover any outstanding expenditure of operations in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation No 136/66/EEC providing for measures to improve the quality of olive oil production and of operations of operators’ organisations in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 865/2004 and Article 103 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 (aids to operator organisations).

05 02 06 99 Other measures (olive oil)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

500000 | 1600000 | 87447,26 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover any other expenditure for olive oil under Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, as well as any other outstanding balances from the application of Regulation No 136/66/EEC and Regulation (EC) No 865/2004, not covered by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 02 06. These outstanding balances include, in particular, possible outstanding expenditure on consumption aid for Community olive oil (in accordance with Article 11(1) of Regulation No 136/66/EEC), technical, financial or other public storage costs (in accordance with Articles 12 and 13 of Regulation No 136/66/EEC), export refunds for olive oil (in accordance with Article 20 of Regulation No 136/66/EEC), the granting of a production refund for olive oil used in the manufacture of preserved fish and vegetables (in accordance with Article 20a of Regulation No 136/66/EEC).

It is also intended to cover specific intervention measures carried out in accordance with Article 186 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 02 07 Textile plants

05 02 07 01 Aid for fibre flax and hemp

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

17000000 | 20000000 | 18847492,86 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover processing aid for long and short flax fibre and hemp fibre in accordance with Article 2(3)(a) and (b) of Regulation (EC) No 1673/2000 and Articles 91 to 95 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

It also covers outstanding expenditure on production aid for fibre flax and hemp in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 1308/70, less the deductions made in accordance with Article 2 of that Regulation, as well as any outstanding balances on other measures, particularly private storage aid granted in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EEC) No 1308/70.

Legal basis

Regulation (EEC) No 1308/70 of the Council of 29 June 1970 on the common organisation of the market in flax and hemp (OJ L 146, 4.7.1970, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1673/2000 of 27 July 2000 on the common organisation of the market in flax and hemp grown for fibre (OJ L 193, 29.7.2000, p. 16).

05 02 07 03 Cotton — National restructuring programmes

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

10000000 | 10000000 | 9967263,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure in accordance with Chapter 2 of Regulation (EC) No 637/2008.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 637/2008 of 23 June 2008 establishing national restructuring programmes for the cotton sector (OJ L 178, 5.7.2008, p. 1).

05 02 07 99 Other measures (textile plants)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | | |

Remarks

New item

This appropriation is intended to cover any outstanding expenditure on aid for cotton which is not carded or combed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1051/2001 as well as any other expenditure for textile plants under Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, not covered by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 02 07.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1050/2001 of 22 May 2001 adjusting, for the sixth time, the system of aid for cotton introduced by Protocol 4 annexed to the Act of Accession of Greece (OJ L 148, 1.6.2001, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1051/2001 of 22 May 2001 on production aid for cotton (OJ L 148, 1.6.2001, p. 3).

05 02 08 Fruit and vegetables

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables (OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in processed fruit and vegetable products (OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 of 28 October 1996 introducing a Community aid scheme for producers of certain citrus fruits (OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 49).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1182/2007 of 26 September 2007 laying down specific rules as regards the fruit and vegetable sector (OJ L 273, 17.10.2007, p. 1).

05 02 08 01 Export refunds for fruit and vegetables

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 387696,58 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover outstanding expenditure on export refunds for:

- fresh fruit and vegetables in accordance with Article 35 of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96,

- products processed from fruit and vegetables, other than added sugar, in accordance with Articles 16 and 17 of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96.

05 02 08 03 Operational funds for producer organisations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

496000000 | 292000000 | 690009353,89 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Union's part-financing of expenditure connected with operational funds for producer organisations, in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 and Chapter II of Title III of Regulation (EC) No 1182/2007 and Subsection II of Section IVa of Chapter IV of Title I of Part II of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 02 08 09 Compensation to encourage processing of citrus fruit

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 149988,28 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover outstanding expenditure arising from the Union aid scheme for producers of certain citrus fruits, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 2202/96.

05 02 08 11 Aid to producer groups for preliminary recognition

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

195000000 | 107000000 | 115196632,24 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure related to aid for producer groups granted preliminary recognition in accordance with Chapter I of Title III of Regulation (EC) No 1182/2007 and Subsection I of Section IVa of Chapter IV of Title I of Part II of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 02 08 12 School fruit scheme

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

90000000 | 90000000 | 29360451,58 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditures related to the Union contribution to the school fruit scheme in accordance with Subsection IIa of Section IVa of Chapter IV of Title I of Part II of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 02 08 99 Other measures (fruit and vegetables)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

7000000 | 2100000 | 1617748,04 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover any other expenditure for fruit and vegetables under Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 not covered by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 02 08.

It is also intended to cover:

- other intervention measures under Regulations (EC) No 2200/96, (EC) No 2201/96, (EC) No 2202/96 and (EC) No 1782/2003 not financed by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 02 08 and in particular specific measures,

- aid to encourage the establishment, and to assist the administrative operation, of the recognised banana producers’ organisations,

- outstanding expenditure of the cost of specific measures to finance, in particular, aid to hazelnut producers in accordance with Article 55 of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96, specific aid to producer organisations which set up a revolving fund and Union aid for quality improvement plans for nuts and locust beans.

This appropriation is intended to cover outstanding expenditure on financial compensation to producer organisations in accordance with Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96.

This appropriation is intended to cover outstanding expenditure on tomato-processing premiums in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96.

This appropriation is intended to cover outstanding expenditure on aid for processing peaches, pears, prunes and figs in accordance with Articles 5 and 9 of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96.

This appropriation is intended to cover outstanding expenditure on intervention for dried grapes in accordance with Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96, and intervention measures for non-processed figs (storage).

It is also intended to cover expenditure arising from Regulation (EC) No 399/94.

This appropriation is intended to cover outstanding expenditure on defraying transport, sorting and packaging costs in connection with the free distribution of fruit and vegetables in accordance with Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 789/89 of 20 March 1989 instituting specific measures for nuts and locust beans (OJ L 85, 30.3.1989, p. 3).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1991/92 of 13 July 1992 establishing a special scheme for raspberries intended for processing (OJ L 199, 18.7.1992, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3816/92 of 28 December 1992 providing for, in the fruit and vegetables sector, the abolition of the compensation mechanism in trade between Spain and the other Member States and allied measures (OJ L 387, 31.12.1992, p. 10).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organisation of the market in bananas (OJ L 47, 25.2.1993, p. 1), and in particular Article 6(1) thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 399/94 of 21 February 1994 concerning specific measures for dried grapes (OJ L 54, 25.2.1994, p. 3).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in processed fruit and vegetable products (OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/97 of 30 October 1997 on the improvement of the Community production of apples, pears, peaches and nectarines (OJ L 303, 6.11.1997, p. 3).

05 02 09 Products of the wine-growing sector

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the common organisation of the market in wine (OJ L 84, 27.3.1987, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine (OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 479/2008 of 29 April 2008 on the common organisation of the market in wine (OJ L 148, 6.6.2008, p. 1).

05 02 09 04 Storage measures for alcohol

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

200000 | 1000000 | 12065603,08 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover outstanding expenditure for:

- technical costs and financial costs resulting from the buying-in of alcohol for public storage in accordance with Articles 27 to 30 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999,

- other storage costs for alcohol in accordance with Article 31 of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999; this refers to the difference between the book value and the sale value.

It is also intended to cover the financial depreciation of "recently constituted stocks".

In addition, this appropriation covers the cost of the aid provided for in Article 29(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 for the private storage of alcohol (secondary aid).

05 02 09 08 National support programmes for the wine sector

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1086700000 | 862300000 | 976507083,06 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on support programmes for the wine sector in accordance with Subsections I and II of Section IVb of Chapter IV of Title I of Part II of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 02 09 09 Grubbing-up scheme

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

20000000 | 279000000 | 322685925,80 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the grubbing-up scheme in accordance with Subsection III of Section IVa of Chapter III of Title I of Part II of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 02 09 99 Other measures (wine-growing sector)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

2000000 | 1400000 | –2018747,78 |

Remarks

Former Items 05 02 09 01, 05 02 09 02, 05 02 09 03, 05 02 09 05, 05 02 09 06, 05 02 09 07 and 05 02 09 99

This appropriation is intended to cover any other expenditure for the wine-growing sector under Regulation (EC) No 479/2008, as well as any other outstanding balances from the application of Regulations (EEC) No 822/87 and (EC) No 1493/1999, not covered by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 02 09.

05 02 10 Promotion

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2702/1999 of 14 December 1999 on measures to provide information on, and to promote, agricultural products in third countries (OJ L 327, 21.12.1999, p. 7).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2826/2000 of 19 December 2000 on information and promotion actions for agricultural products on the internal market (OJ L 328, 23.12.2000, p. 2).

Council Regulation (EC) No 3/2008 of 17 December 2007 on information provision and promotion measures for agricultural products on the internal market and in third countries (OJ L 3, 5.1.2008, p. 1).

05 02 10 01 Promotion measures — Payments by Member States

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

54000000 | 58000000 | 46401866,88 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to co-finance promotion programmes implemented by the Member States in respect of agricultural products, their method of production and food products.

05 02 10 02 Promotion measures — Direct payments by the Union

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1410000 | 1118891 | 1110000 | 1692495 | 1208896,43 | 995149,78 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance promotion actions directly managed by the Commission as well as the technical assistance required for the implementation of the promotion programmes. Technical assistance covers preparatory, monitoring, evaluation, supervision and management measures.

05 02 10 99 Other measures (promotion)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance other measures in accordance with regulations on promotion interventions, not financed by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 02 10.

05 02 11 Other plant products/measures

05 02 11 01 Dried fodder

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

97000000 | 129000000 | 121924158,95 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the production aid of dried fodder in accordance with Article 87 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 02 11 03 Hops — Aid to producer organisations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

2300000 | 2300000 | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the aid to producer organisations in the hops sector in accordance with Article 102a of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 02 11 04 POSEI (excluding direct aids and Article 11 02 03)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

257000000 | 257000000 | 234172751,87 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure arising from the implementation of the POSEI and Aegean islands legislation,

- subsidies for Union rice supplied to the French overseas department of Réunion, in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93 of 19 July 1993 introducing specific measures for the smaller Aegean islands concerning certain agricultural products (OJ L 184, 27.7.1993, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1452/2001 of 28 June 2001 introducing specific measures for certain agricultural products for the French overseas departments (Poseidom) (OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1453/2001 of 28 June 2001 introducing specific measures for certain agricultural products for the Azores and Madeira (Poseima) (OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 26).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1454/2001 of 28 June 2001 introducing specific measures for certain agricultural products for the Canary Islands (Poseican) (OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 45).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 of 29 September 2003 establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers (OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in rice (OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 96).

Council Regulation (EC) No 247/2006 of 30 January 2006 laying down specific measures for agriculture in the outermost regions of the Union (OJ L 42, 14.2.2006, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1405/2006 of 18 September 2006 laying down specific measures for agriculture in favour of the smaller Aegean islands (OJ L 265, 26.9.2006, p. 1).

05 02 11 05 Community Tobacco Fund (excluding Article 17 03 02)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 716387,06 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred in accordance with Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 and Article 104 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in raw tobacco (OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 70).

05 02 11 99 Other measures (other plant products/measures)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

200000 | 600000 | –346306,42 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover any other expenditure for other plant products/measures under Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, as well as any other outstanding balances from the application of Article 14 of Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 as well as from the application of Regulations (EC) No 603/95 and (EC) No 1786/2003, not covered by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 02 11.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in raw tobacco (OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 70).

Council Regulation (EC) No 603/95 of 21 February 1995 on the common organisation of the market in dried fodder (OJ L 63, 21.3.1995, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1786/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in dried fodder (OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 114).

05 02 12 Milk and milk products

05 02 12 01 Refunds for milk and milk products

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1000000 | 10000000 | 186443923,93 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover export refunds for milk and milk products in accordance with Articles 162 to 170 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 02 12 02 Intervention storage of skimmed-milk powder

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

–10000000 | –12000000 | –5516068,96 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover technical costs, financial costs and other costs of public storage of skimmed-milk powder in accordance with Articles 10 to 13, 18, 25 and 27 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and the financial depreciation of "recently constituted stocks".

05 02 12 03 Aid for disposal of skimmed milk

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on:

- aid for partly skimmed milk powder for animal feed granted in accordance with Article 99 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007,

- aid for skimmed milk processed into casein in accordance with Article 100 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 02 12 04 Intervention storage of butter and cream

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

10000000 | 10000000 | –20412859,55 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on private storage aid granted in accordance with Articles 28 and 29 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

It is also intended to cover the costs of public storage of butter and cream in accordance with Articles 10 to 13, 18, 25 and 27 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and the financial depreciation of "recently constituted stocks".

05 02 12 05 Other measures relating to butterfat

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 699163,41 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover outstanding aid for specific uses in accordance with Article 101 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 02 12 06 Intervention storage of cheese

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | 1000000 | 2640643,73 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover outstanding expenditure on intervention storage of cheese in accordance with Articles 28, 31 and 36 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 02 12 08 School milk

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

90000000 | 90000000 | 68945964,14 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on Union aid granted for supplying to pupils in educational establishments certain milk products in accordance with Article 102 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 02 12 99 Other measures (milk and milk products)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

100000 | 1000000 | 296285051,93 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover any other expenditure for measures in the milk sector under Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, as well as any other outstanding balances from the application of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999, not covered by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 02 12. It is also intended to cover expenditure in accordance with Articles 44 and 186 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

It is also intended to cover expenditure on compensation for certain producers of milk or milk products, known as "SLOM".

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2330/98 of 22 October 1998 providing for an offer of compensation to certain producers of milk and milk products temporarily restricted in carrying out their trade (OJ L 291, 30.10.1998, p. 4).

Commission Regulation (EU) No 1233/2009 of 15 December 2009 laying down a specific market support measure in the dairy sector (OJ L 330, 16.12.2009, p. 70).

05 02 13 Beef and veal

05 02 13 01 Refunds for beef and veal

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

39000000 | 25000000 | 16666319,51 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover export refunds for beef and veal in accordance with Articles 162 to 170 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 02 13 02 Intervention storage of beef and veal

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover aid for the private storage of beef and veal in accordance with Articles 31 and 34 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

It is also intended to cover the costs of the public storage of beef and veal in accordance with Articles 10 to 12, 18, 25 and 27 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and the financial depreciation of "recently constituted stocks".

05 02 13 03 Exceptional support measures

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | 1000000 | 6987468,05 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the outstanding payments concerning the Community's contribution to the cost of the voluntary slaughter of cattle slaughtered before 23 January 2006 and more than 30 months old (OTMS). From 23 January 2006, it also covers the slaughter of cattle born before 1 August 1996 (OCDS). These schemes are financed jointly with the United Kingdom.

It is also intended to cover expenditure in accordance with Articles 44, 186 and 191 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

Reference acts

Commission Regulation (EC) No 716/96 of 19 April 1996 adopting exceptional support measures for the beef market in the United Kingdom (OJ L 99, 20.4.1996, p. 14).

05 02 13 04 Refunds for live animals

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

7000000 | 9000000 | 8682371,88 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover export refunds for live animals in accordance with Articles 162 to 170 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 02 13 99 Other measures (beef and veal)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

100000 | 100000 | –7780384,47 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover any other expenditure for measures in the beef and veal sector under Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, as well as any other outstanding balances from the application of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999, not covered by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 02 13.

05 02 14 Sheepmeat and goatmeat

05 02 14 01 Intervention storage of sheepmeat and goatmeat

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the private storage of sheepmeat and goatmeat in accordance with Articles 31 and 38 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 02 14 99 Other measures (sheepmeat and goatmeat)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover any other expenditure for measures in the sheepmeat and goatmeat sector under Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, as well as any other outstanding balances from the application of Regulation (EC) No 2529/2001, not covered by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 02 14.

It is also intended to cover specific intervention measures carried out in accordance with Article 186 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 02 15 Pigmeat, eggs and poultry, bee-keeping and other animal products

05 02 15 01 Refunds for pigmeat

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

19000000 | 21000000 | 18755001,32 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover export refunds for pigmeat in accordance with Articles 162 to 170 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 02 15 02 Intervention storage of pigmeat

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

13000000 | p.m. | 489692,56 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover costs related to the private storage of pigmeat in accordance with Articles 31 and 37 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 02 15 03 Exceptional market-support measures for pigmeat

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on other measures decided on in accordance with Articles 44, 186 and 191 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 02 15 04 Refunds for eggs

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

4000000 | 3000000 | 1972257,29 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on export refunds for eggs in accordance with Articles 162 to 170 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 02 15 05 Refunds for poultrymeat

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

65000000 | 61000000 | 90668355,48 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on export refunds for poultrymeat in accordance with Articles 162 to 170 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 02 15 06 Specific aid for bee-keeping

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

32000000 | 32000000 | 24261608,10 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to support, with specific measures, the bee-keeping sector, to compensate income losses and to improve consumer information and market transparency, as well as quality control in accordance with Articles 105 to 110 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 02 15 07 Exceptional market-support measures for the poultrymeat and eggs sector

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on other measures decided on in accordance with Articles 44, 45, 186 and 191 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 02 15 99 Other measures (pigmeat, poultry, eggs, bee-keeping, other animal products)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover any other expenditure for measures in the pigmeat, poultry, eggs, bee-keeping and other animal products sectors under Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, as well as any other outstanding balances from the application of Regulations (EEC) No 2759/75, (EEC) No 2771/75, (EEC) No 2777/75 and (EC) No 797/2004, not covered by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 02 15.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in pigmeat (OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2771/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in eggs (OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 49).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2777/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in poultrymeat (OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 77).

Council Regulation (EC) No 797/2004 of 26 April 2004 on measures improving general conditions for the production and marketing of apiculture products (OJ L 125, 28.4.2004, p. 1).

05 02 16 Sugar Restructuring Fund

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 320/2006 of 20 February 2006 establishing a temporary scheme for the restructuring of the sugar industry in the Community (OJ L 58, 28.2.2006, p. 42).

05 02 16 01 Sugar Restructuring Fund

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 330297466,97 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance restructuring aids and all the other aid granted in accordance with Articles 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9 of Regulation (EC) No 320/2006.

Any revenue under Article 6 8 0 of the general statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation and Article 1(3) of Regulation (EC) No 320/2006. When establishing the general budget for the financial year 2012, an amount of EUR 193000000 was earmarked for Article 05 02 16, out of a total revenue estimated at EUR 832000000 for the Sugar Restructuring Fund.

05 02 16 02 Clearance with regard to the Sugar Restructuring Fund

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the results of accounting clearance decisions according to Article 30(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 concerning the operations financed by the Sugar Restructuring Fund.

It is also intended to cover the results of conformity clearance decisions according to Article 31 of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 in favour of the Member States concerning the operations financed by the Sugar Restructuring Fund.

The principle of the clearance of accounts is provided for in Article 53b(4) of the Financial Regulation.

05 02 17 Support for farmers

05 02 17 01 Pilot project — Support for farmers’ cooperatives

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 1195000 | p.m. | p.m. | 1454303,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to help farmers organise themselves in cooperatives.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

05 02 17 02 Pilot project — European farm prices and margins observatory

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1000000 | 500000 | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to fund a European farm prices and margins observatory.

Its purpose will be, inter alia, to help improve the food price monitoring tool and make it more user-friendly, by including a multilingual interface, covering a greater number of food products and achieving better price comparability on each grade of the food supply chain within and among Member States so as to meet consumers’ and farmers’ need for more transparency in the setting of food prices.

It should also include a comparison of sustainable production costs and farm gate prices for conventional and ethical products in key farming sectors of Member States and socioeconomic situations.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

05 02 17 03 Pilot project — Support for farmers’ and consumers’ initiatives for low carbon emission, low energy consumption and locally marketed food production

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | 2000000 | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to support low carbon emission, low energy consumption and locally marketed food chains.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

05 02 17 07 Pilot project — Measures to combat speculation in agricultural commodities

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1500000 | 750000 | 1500000 | 750000 | | |

Remarks

The aim of this pilot project is to devise effective measures to combat speculation in agricultural commodities and the resulting price volatility.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 05 03 — DIRECT AIDS

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

05 03

DIRECT AIDS

05 03 01

Decoupled direct aids

05 03 01 01 | SPS (single payment scheme) | 2 | 30472000000 | 30389000000 | 29070901838,63 |

05 03 01 02 | SAPS (single area payment scheme) | 2 | 5963000000 | 5136000000 | 4460927777,32 |

05 03 01 03 | Separate sugar payment | 2 | 283000000 | 273000000 | 281033380,02 |

05 03 01 04 | Separate fruit and vegetables payment | 2 | 13000000 | 13000000 | 12175679,09 |

05 03 01 05 | Specific support (Article 68) — Decoupled direct aids | 2 | 458000000 | 513000000 | |

05 03 01 99 | Other (decoupled direct aids) | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Article 05 03 01 — Subtotal | | 37189000000 | 36324000000 | 33825038675,06 |

05 03 02

Other direct aids

05 03 02 01 | Crops area payments | 2 | 4000000 | 10000000 | 1434867120,52 |

05 03 02 04 | Supplementary aid for durum wheat: traditional production zones | 2 | 500000 | 1000000 | 47454611,42 |

05 03 02 05 | Production aid for seeds | 2 | 24000000 | 23000000 | 25127174,30 |

05 03 02 06 | Suckler-cow premium | 2 | 939000000 | 952000000 | 1139054190,86 |

05 03 02 07 | Additional suckler-cow premium | 2 | 51000000 | 51000000 | 51565649,95 |

05 03 02 08 | Beef special premium | 2 | 72000000 | 72000000 | 92118651,63 |

05 03 02 09 | Beef slaughter premium — Calves | 2 | 7000000 | 7000000 | 114699281,72 |

05 03 02 10 | Beef slaughter premium — Adults | 2 | 53000000 | 53000000 | 218049315,30 |

05 03 02 13 | Sheep and goat premium | 2 | 22000000 | 22000000 | 246946417,85 |

05 03 02 14 | Sheep and goat supplementary premium | 2 | 7000000 | 7000000 | 74766735,09 |

05 03 02 18 | Payments to starch potato producers | 2 | 102000000 | 102000000 | 103817583,42 |

05 03 02 19 | Area aid for rice | 2 | 153000000 | 158000000 | 168912482,22 |

05 03 02 21 | Aid for olive groves | 2 | 3000000 | 3000000 | 97345490,85 |

05 03 02 22 | Tobacco aid | 2 | 500000 | 1000000 | 295845465,23 |

05 03 02 23 | Hops area aid | 2 | 100000 | 100000 | 2515534,60 |

05 03 02 24 | Specific quality premium for durum wheat | 2 | 500000 | 300000 | 80676294,31 |

05 03 02 25 | Protein crop premium | 2 | 50000000 | 40000000 | 42670676,85 |

05 03 02 26 | Area payments for nuts | 2 | 88000000 | 89000000 | 94026345,26 |

05 03 02 27 | Aid for energy crops | 2 | 500000 | 1000000 | 73696137,35 |

05 03 02 28 | Aid for silkworms | 2 | 500000 | 500000 | 435590,19 |

05 03 02 36 | Payments for specific types of farming and quality production | 2 | 117000000 | 125000000 | 434091181,13 |

05 03 02 39 | Additional amount for sugar beet and cane producers | 2 | 30000000 | 50000000 | 51614467,68 |

05 03 02 40 | Area aid for cotton | 2 | 249000000 | 256000000 | 221736574,23 |

05 03 02 41 | Transitional fruit and vegetables payment — Tomatoes | 2 | 21000000 | 146000000 | 141447588,63 |

05 03 02 42 | Transitional fruit and vegetables payment — Other products than tomatoes | 2 | 35000000 | 54000000 | 157732788,50 |

05 03 02 43 | Transitional soft fruit payment | 2 | 11000000 | 9000000 | 9095822,16 |

05 03 02 44 | Specific support (Article 68) — Coupled direct aids | 2 | 866000000 | 805000000 | |

05 03 02 50 | POSEI — European Union support programmes | 2 | 395000000 | 389000000 | 386198380,71 |

05 03 02 51 | POSEI — Other direct aids and earlier regimes | 2 | 100000 | 100000 | 21024855,38 |

05 03 02 52 | POSEI — Aegean islands | 2 | 18000000 | 19000000 | 18487005,36 |

05 03 02 99 | Other (direct aids) | 2 | 1000000 | 1000000 | 1002274,59 |

| Article 05 03 02 — Subtotal | | 3320700000 | 3447000000 | 5847021687,29 |

05 03 03 | Additional amounts of aid | 2 | 1000000 | 100000 | 3670246,75 |

| Chapter 05 03 — Total | | 40510700000 | 39771100000 | 39675730609,10 |

Remarks

Any revenue entered in Article 6 7 0 of the general statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations on any line in this chapter in accordance with Articles 18 and 154 of the Financial Regulation.

When establishing the budgetary needs for this chapter, an amount of EUR 700000000 originating from Items 6 7 0 1, 6 7 0 2 and 6 7 0 3 of the general statement of revenue was taken into account in establishing the budgetary needs concerning Article 05 03 01, and in particular for Item 05 03 01 01. The following legal basis applies to all articles and items of the chapter unless otherwise stated.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 of 29 September 2003 establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers (OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 of 19 January 2009 establishing common rules for direct support schemes for farmers under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers (OJ L 30, 31.1.2009, p. 16).

05 03 01 Decoupled direct aids

05 03 01 01 SPS (single payment scheme)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

30472000000 | 30389000000 | 29070901838,63 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure under the single payment scheme in accordance with Title III of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Title III of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.

05 03 01 02 SAPS (single area payment scheme)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

5963000000 | 5136000000 | 4460927777,32 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure under the single area payment scheme, in accordance with the Acts of Accession of 2003 and 2005, Title IVa of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Title V of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.

Legal basis

2003 Act of Accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic, and in particular Annex II thereto "List referred to in Article 20 of the Act of Accession" point 6A(26), as adapted by Council Decision 2004/281/EC (OJ L 93, 30.3.2004, p. 1).

2005 Act of Accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania, and in particular Annex III thereto "List referred to in Article 19 of the Act of Accession".

05 03 01 03 Separate sugar payment

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

283000000 | 273000000 | 281033380,02 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure under the separate sugar payment for the Member States applying the single area payment scheme in accordance with Title IVa of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Title V of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.

05 03 01 04 Separate fruit and vegetables payment

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

13000000 | 13000000 | 12175679,09 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure under the separate fruit and vegetables payment for the Member States applying the single area payment scheme in accordance with Title IVa of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Title V of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.

05 03 01 05 Specific support (Article 68) — Decoupled direct aids

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

458000000 | 513000000 | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on decoupled specific support provided for in Article 68 of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009, and in particular those referred to in point (v) of paragraph 1(a) and in paragraphs 1(c) and (d).

05 03 01 99 Other (decoupled direct aids)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure for other decoupled direct aids not covered by the appropriations for the other items under Article 05 03 01 and to cover corrections arising from non-compliance with the net ceilings fixed in Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 or the national ceilings fixed in Annex VIII to the same Regulation which are not attributable to a specific budget line under Article 05 03 01.

05 03 02 Other direct aids

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 136/66 of 22 September 1966 on the establishment of a common organisation of the market in oils and fats (OJ 172, 30.9.1966, p. 3025/66).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1696/71 of 26 July 1971 on the common organisation of the market in hops (OJ L 175, 4.8.1971, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2358/71 of 26 October 1971 on the common organisation of the market in seeds (OJ L 246, 5.11.1971, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 154/75 of 21 January 1975 on the establishment of a register of olive cultivation in the Member States producing olive oil (OJ L 19, 24.1.1975, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in raw tobacco (OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 70).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2076/92 of 30 June 1992 fixing the premiums for leaf tobacco by group of tobacco varieties and the processing quotas allocated by group of varieties and by Member State (OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 77).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1868/94 of 27 July 1994 establishing a quota system in relation to the production of potato starch (OJ L 197, 30.7.1994, p. 4).

Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in rice (OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999 of 17 May 1999 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 21).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2529/2001 of 19 December 2001 on the common organisation of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat (OJ L 341, 22.12.2001, p. 3).

Council Regulation (EC) No 546/2002 of 25 March 2002 fixing the premiums and guarantee thresholds for leaf tobacco by variety group and Member State for the 2002, 2003 and 2004 harvests (OJ L 84, 28.3.2002, p. 4).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2323/2003 of 17 December 2003 setting aid rates in the seeds sector for the 2004/05 marketing year (OJ L 345, 31.12.2003, p. 21).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1544/2006 of 5 October 2006 laying down special measures to encourage silkworm rearing (OJ L 286, 17.10.2006, p. 1).

05 03 02 01 Crops area payments

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

4000000 | 10000000 | 1434867120,52 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover area payments for cereals, oilseeds, protein crops, grass silage and set-aside in accordance with Chapter 10 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003.

It is also intended to cover any outstanding payments under Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999.

05 03 02 04 Supplementary aid for durum wheat: traditional production zones

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

500000 | 1000000 | 47454611,42 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the supplements to the per hectare payments for durum wheat producers in traditional production zones in accordance with Chapter 10 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003.

It is also intended to cover any outstanding payments under Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999.

05 03 02 05 Production aid for seeds

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

24000000 | 23000000 | 25127174,30 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on production aid for seeds in accordance with Chapter 9 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Section 5 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.

It is also intended to cover any outstanding payments under Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2358/71.

05 03 02 06 Suckler-cow premium

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

939000000 | 952000000 | 1139054190,86 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the suckler-cow premiums in accordance with Chapter 12 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Section 11 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.

It is also intended to cover any outstanding payments under Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999, with the exception of the additional premiums resulting from the application of Article 6(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 (regions as defined in Articles 3 and 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 and Member States with a high proportion of suckler cows in the cattle population).

05 03 02 07 Additional suckler-cow premium

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

51000000 | 51000000 | 51565649,95 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the additional national suckler-cow premium in accordance with Chapter 12 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Section 11 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.

It is also intended to cover any outstanding payments under Article 6(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999, granted in the regions specified in Articles 3 and 6 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, and in Member States with a high proportion of suckler cows in the cattle population.

05 03 02 08 Beef special premium

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

72000000 | 72000000 | 92118651,63 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the beef special premiums in accordance with Chapter 12 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Section 11 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.

It is also intended to cover any outstanding payments under Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999.

05 03 02 09 Beef slaughter premium — Calves

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

7000000 | 7000000 | 114699281,72 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payments relating to the premium for the slaughter of bovine calves in accordance with Chapter 12 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Section 11 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.

It is also intended to cover any outstanding payments relating to the processing premiums for young male calves in accordance with Article 4i of Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (OJ L 148, 28.6.1968, p. 24) and Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999.

05 03 02 10 Beef slaughter premium — Adults

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

53000000 | 53000000 | 218049315,30 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payments relating to the premium for the slaughter of adult bovine animals in accordance with Chapter 12 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Section 11 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.

It is also intended to cover any outstanding payments relating to the processing premiums for young male calves in accordance with Article 4i of Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 and Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999.

05 03 02 13 Sheep and goat premium

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

22000000 | 22000000 | 246946417,85 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover headage payments in accordance with Chapter 11 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Section 10 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.

It is also intended to cover any outstanding payments under Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 2529/2001.

05 03 02 14 Sheep and goat supplementary premium

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

7000000 | 7000000 | 74766735,09 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure resulting from the grant of specific aid per ewe or she-goat for producers of sheepmeat or goatmeat in less favoured or mountain areas in accordance with Chapter 11 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Section 10 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.

It is also intended to cover any outstanding payments under Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 2529/2001.

05 03 02 18 Payments to starch potato producers

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

102000000 | 102000000 | 103817583,42 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover production aid paid to producers of potatoes intended for the manufacture of potato starch in accordance with Chapter 6 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Section 2 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.

05 03 02 19 Area aid for rice

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

153000000 | 158000000 | 168912482,22 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover area aid for rice granted in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Section 1 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.

It is also intended to cover any outstanding payments under Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95.

05 03 02 21 Aid for olive groves

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

3000000 | 3000000 | 97345490,85 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover aid for olive groves in accordance with Chapter 10b of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003.

It is also intended to cover any outstanding payments under Title II of Regulation (EEC) No 136/66 and Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 154/75.

05 03 02 22 Tobacco aid

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

500000 | 1000000 | 295845465,23 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover aid granted to farmers producing raw tobacco in accordance with Chapter 10c of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003.

It is also intended to cover any outstanding payments under Title I of Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92, Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2076/92 and Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 546/2002.

05 03 02 23 Hops area aid

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

100000 | 100000 | 2515534,60 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover hops area aid granted to producers in accordance with Chapter 10d of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003.

It is also intended to cover any outstanding payments under Article 12 of Regulation (EEC) No 1696/71.

05 03 02 24 Specific quality premium for durum wheat

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

500000 | 300000 | 80676294,31 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the specific quality premium for durum wheat in accordance with Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003.

05 03 02 25 Protein crop premium

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

50000000 | 40000000 | 42670676,85 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover aid to producers of protein crops in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Section 3 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.

Protein crops will be supported as part of a sustainable crop rotation system.

05 03 02 26 Area payments for nuts

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

88000000 | 89000000 | 94026345,26 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover area aid to producers of nuts in accordance with Chapter 4 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Section 4 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.

05 03 02 27 Aid for energy crops

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

500000 | 1000000 | 73696137,35 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover area aid to producers of energy crops in accordance with Chapter 5 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003.

05 03 02 28 Aid for silkworms

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

500000 | 500000 | 435590,19 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover aid for silkworms granted in accordance with Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1544/2006 and Article 111 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

05 03 02 36 Payments for specific types of farming and quality production

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

117000000 | 125000000 | 434091181,13 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payments in accordance with Article 69 of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Article 72(3) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.

05 03 02 39 Additional amount for sugar beet and cane producers

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

30000000 | 50000000 | 51614467,68 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payments to sugar beet and cane producers in accordance with Chapter 10f of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Section 7 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009. This aid is provided to producers in Member States which have granted the restructuring aid provided for in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 320/2006 for at least 50 % of the sugar quota fixed in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 318/2006.

05 03 02 40 Area aid for cotton

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

249000000 | 256000000 | 221736574,23 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover area aid for cotton in accordance with Chapter 10a of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Section 6 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.

05 03 02 41 Transitional fruit and vegetables payment — Tomatoes

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

21000000 | 146000000 | 141447588,63 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover transitional payments to farmers producing tomatoes, in accordance with Article 68b(1) and Article 143bc(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Article 54(1) and Article 128(1) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.

05 03 02 42 Transitional fruit and vegetables payment — Other products than tomatoes

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

35000000 | 54000000 | 157732788,50 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover transitional payments to farmers producing one or more of the fruit and vegetables, other than tomatoes, in accordance with Article 68b(2) and Article 143bc(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Article 54(2) and Article 128(2) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.

05 03 02 43 Transitional soft fruit payment

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

11000000 | 9000000 | 9095822,16 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the aid related to the transitional soft fruit payment in accordance with Chapter 10h of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Section 9 of Chapter 1 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.

05 03 02 44 Specific support (Article 68) — Coupled direct aids

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

866000000 | 805000000 | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover coupled specific support provided for in Article 68 of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009, in particular those referred to in points (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) of paragraph 1(a) and in paragraphs 1(b) and (e) thereof.

05 03 02 50 POSEI — European Union support programmes

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

395000000 | 389000000 | 386198380,71 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover direct aids related to programmes containing specific measures to assist local agricultural production in accordance with Title III of Regulation (EC) No 247/2006.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 247/2006 of 30 January 2006 laying down specific measures for agriculture in the outermost regions of the Union (OJ L 42, 14.2.2006, p. 1).

05 03 02 51 POSEI — Other direct aids and earlier regimes

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

100000 | 100000 | 21024855,38 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover outstanding expenditure related to:

- COP area payments arising from the optional exclusion in the outermost regions in accordance with Article 70(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003,

- grain legumes aid arising from the optional exclusion in the outermost regions in accordance with Article 70(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003,

- area aid for rice arising from the optional exclusion in the outermost regions in accordance with Article 70(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003,

- tobacco aid arising from the optional exclusion in the outermost regions in accordance with Article 70(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003,

- dairy premiums and additional payments to milk producers arising from the optional exclusion in the outermost regions in accordance with Article 70(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003,

- direct aids before 2006.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1452/2001 of 28 June 2001 introducing specific measures for certain agricultural products for the French overseas departments (Poseidom) (OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1453/2001 of 28 June 2001 introducing specific measures for certain agricultural products for the Azores and Madeira (Poseima) (OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 26).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1454/2001 of 28 June 2001 introducing specific measures for certain agricultural products for the Canary Islands (Poseican) (OJ L 198, 21.7.2001, p. 45).

Council Regulation (EC) No 247/2006 of 30 January 2006 laying down specific measures for agriculture in the outermost regions of the Union (OJ L 42, 14.2.2006, p. 1).

05 03 02 52 POSEI — Aegean islands

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

18000000 | 19000000 | 18487005,36 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other expenditure for direct aid arising from the implementation of the Aegean islands legislation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93 of 19 July 1993 introducing specific measures for the smaller Aegean islands concerning certain agricultural products (OJ L 184, 27.7.1993, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1405/2006 of 18 September 2006 laying down specific measures for agriculture in favour of the smaller Aegean islands (OJ L 265, 26.9.2006, p. 1).

05 03 02 99 Other (direct aids)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1000000 | 1000000 | 1002274,59 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure for other direct aids not covered by the appropriations of the other items under Article 05 03 02 and to cover corrections which are not attributable to a specific budget line. It is also intended to cover corrections arising from non-compliance with the net ceilings fixed in Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 or the national ceilings fixed in Annex VIII to that Regulation which are not attributable to a specific budget line under Article 05 03 02. It may also finance outstanding expenditure linked to:

- the supplement to the area payment in accordance with Chapter 8 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003, and Article 4(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999,

- the per hectare aid to maintain crops of chickpeas, lentils and vetches in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Regulation (EC) No 1577/96,

- the transitional regime for dried fodder in accordance with Regulations (EC) No 603/95, No 1782/2003 and No 1786/2003,

- the supplement for durum wheat in non-traditional production zones in accordance with Chapter 10 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999,

- the beef deseasonalisation premium in accordance with Chapter 12 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999,

- the beef extensification premium in accordance with Chapter 12 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999,

- the additional payments to beef producers in accordance with Article 133 of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999,

- the additional payments in the sheep and goat sector in accordance with Chapter 11 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 and Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 2519/2001,

- the dairy premium to milk producers in accordance with Chapter 7 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003,

- the additional premiums to milk producers in accordance with Chapter 7 of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003,

- the compensatory aid for bananas in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93,

- the transitional aid for sugar beet growers in accordance with Chapter 10e of Title IV of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003,

- the establishment of the agrimonetary arrangements for the euro,

- the area aid for dried grapes in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organisation of the market in bananas (OJ L 47, 25.2.1993, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1577/96 of 30 July 1996 introducing a specific measure in respect of certain grain legumes (OJ L 206, 16.8.1996, p. 4).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the markets in processed fruit and vegetable products (OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 29).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2799/98 of 15 December 1998 establishing agrimonetary arrangements for the euro (OJ L 349, 24.12.1998, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2800/98 of 15 December 1998 on transitional measures to be applied under the common agricultural policy with a view to the introduction of the euro (OJ L 349, 24.12.1998, p. 8).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1259/1999 of 17 May 1999 establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 113).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1786/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in dried fodder (OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 114).

05 03 03 Additional amounts of aid

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1000000 | 100000 | 3670246,75 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the outstanding payments in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003.

CHAPTER 05 04 — RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

05 04

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

05 04 01

Rural development financed by the EAGGF Guarantee Section — Programming period 2000 to 2006

05 04 01 14 | Rural development financed by the EAGGF Guarantee Section — Programming period 2000 to 2006 | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | –7136210,60 | –7136210,60 |

| Article 05 04 01 — Subtotal | | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | –7136210,60 | –7136210,60 |

05 04 02

Rural development financed by the EAGGF Guidance Section — Completion of earlier programmes

05 04 02 01 | Completion of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section — Objective 1 regions (2000 to 2006) | 2 | p.m. | 85339148 | p.m. | 568790562 | 0,— | 153003095,62 |

05 04 02 02 | Completion of the special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (2000 to 2006) | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

05 04 02 03 | Completion of earlier programmes in Objectives 1 and 6 regions (prior to 2000) | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

05 04 02 04 | Completion of earlier programmes in Objective 5b regions (prior to 2000) | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

05 04 02 05 | Completion of earlier programmes outside Objective 1 regions (prior to 2000) | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

05 04 02 06 | Completion of Leader (2000 to 2006) | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 77775316 | 0,— | 15273597,21 |

05 04 02 07 | Completion of earlier Community initiatives (prior to 2000) | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

05 04 02 08 | Completion of earlier innovative measures (prior to 2000) | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

05 04 02 09 | Completion of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section — Operational technical assistance (2000 to 2006) | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

| Article 05 04 02 — Subtotal | | p.m. | 85339148 | p.m. | 646565878 | 0,— | 168276692,83 |

05 04 03

Other measures

05 04 03 02 | Plant and animal genetic resources — Completion of earlier measures | 2 | p.m. | 412933 | p.m. | 1944383 | 0,— | 2346951,79 |

| Article 05 04 03 — Subtotal | | p.m. | 412933 | p.m. | 1944383 | 0,— | 2346951,79 |

05 04 04 | Transitional instrument for the financing of rural development by the EAGGF Guarantee Section for the new Member States — Completion of programmes (2004 to 2006) | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 199348292,50 |

05 04 05

Rural development financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (2007 to 2013)

05 04 05 01 | Rural development programmes | 2 | 14589123242 | 11994891297 | 14408211311 | 11467580489 | 14587565939,— | 11116180325,86 |

05 04 05 02 | Operational technical assistance | 2 | 22521200 | 7500363 | 22440241 | 8339763 | 4932625,33 | 4406402,— |

05 04 05 03 | Pilot project — Exchange programme for young farmers | 2 | 1500000 | 750000 | 1500000 | 750000 | | |

| Article 05 04 05 — Subtotal | | 14613144442 | 12003141660 | 14432151552 | 11476670252 | 14592498564,33 | 11120586727,86 |

| Chapter 05 04 — Total | | 14613144442 | 12088893741 | 14432151552 | 12125180513 | 14585362353,73 | 11483422454,38 |

05 04 01 Rural development financed by the EAGGF Guarantee Section — Programming period 2000 to 2006

Remarks

Any revenue entered in Article 6 7 0 of the general statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations on any item in this article in accordance with Articles 18 and 154 of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 of 21 June 1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the pre-accession period (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 87).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1), and in particular Article 39 thereof.

05 04 01 14 Rural development financed by the EAGGF Guarantee Section — Programming period 2000 to 2006

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | –7136210,60 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover sums recovered by the Member States that cannot be considered to constitute an irregularity or negligence under Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005. These sums will be booked as corrections regarding expenditure previously financed from Items 05 04 01 01 to 05 04 01 13 and cannot be reused by the Member States.

It is also intended to cover the payment of outstanding amounts declared by Member States subsequent to the application of Article 39(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1).

05 04 02 Rural development financed by the EAGGF Guidance Section — Completion of earlier programmes

Remarks

Article 39 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 provides for financial corrections, any revenue from which is entered in Item 6 5 0 0 of the statement of revenue. That revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, in specific instances where they are necessary to cover risks of cancellation or of reductions in corrections previously decided upon.

Legal basis

The following legal basis applies to all lines of this article unless otherwise stated.

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 158, 159 and 161 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1), and in particular Article 39 thereof.

Reference acts

Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999.

05 04 02 01 Completion of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section — Objective 1 regions (2000 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 85339148 | p.m. | 568790562 | 0,— | 153003095,62 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover EAGGF Guidance Section Objective 1 commitments to be settled from the programming period 2000 to 2006.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

05 04 02 02 Completion of the special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (2000 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

The special programme for peace and reconciliation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from the programming period 2000 to 2006.

Legal basis

Commission Decision 1999/501/EC of 1 July 1999 fixing an indicative allocation by Member State of the commitment appropriations for Objective 1 of the Structural Funds for the period 2000 to 2006 (OJ L 194, 27.7.1999, p. 49), and in particular recital 5 thereof.

Reference acts

Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999, and in particular paragraph 44(b) thereof.

05 04 02 03 Completion of earlier programmes in Objectives 1 and 6 regions (prior to 2000)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of commitments remaining to be settled from previous programming periods in respect of former Objectives 1 and 6.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

05 04 02 04 Completion of earlier programmes in Objective 5b regions (prior to 2000)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing, by the EAGGF Guidance Section, of commitments remaining to be settled from previous programming periods in respect of former Objective 5b.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

05 04 02 05 Completion of earlier programmes outside Objective 1 regions (prior to 2000)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding, by the EAGGF Guidance Section, of commitments remaining to be settled from earlier programming periods in respect of former Objective 5a.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

05 04 02 06 Completion of Leader (2000 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 77775316 | 0,— | 15273597,21 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding, by the Leader+ Community initiative, of commitments remaining to be settled from the programming period 2000 to 2006.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

Reference acts

Commission notice to the Member States of 14 April 2000 laying down guidelines for the Community initiative for rural development (Leader+) (OJ C 139, 18.5.2000, p. 5).

05 04 02 07 Completion of earlier Community initiatives (prior to 2000)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to fund commitments remaining to be settled in respect of Community initiatives which preceded the programming period 2000 to 2006.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

Reference acts

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the most remote regions (REGIS II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 44).

Commission notice to Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for global grants or integrated operational programmes for which Member States are invited to submit applications for assistance in the framework of a Community initiative for rural development (Leader II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 48).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning border development, cross-border cooperation and selected energy networks (Interreg II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 60).

Commission notice to the Member States of 16 May 1995 laying down guidelines for an initiative in the framework of the special support programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (PEACE I) (OJ C 186, 20.7.1995, p. 3).

Commission notice to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community Interreg initiative concerning transnational cooperation on spatial planning (Interreg II C) (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 23).

Commission communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 26 November 1997 on the special support programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (1995 to 1999) (PEACE I) (COM(97) 642 final).

05 04 02 08 Completion of earlier innovative measures (prior to 2000)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments entered into, in the course of earlier programming periods, in respect of innovative, preparatory, monitoring or evaluation measures, and any similar technical assistance measures provided for in the regulations concerned.

It also funds amounts outstanding from former multiannual measures, in particular those approved and implemented under the other abovementioned regulations, which are not covered by the priority objectives of the Funds.

This appropriation will where applicable also be used to cover amounts payable in respect of the EAGGF Guidance Section for measures for which the corresponding commitment appropriations are neither available nor provided for in the programming for 2000 to 2006.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

05 04 02 09 Completion of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guidance Section — Operational technical assistance (2000 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding by the EAGGF Guidance Section of commitments remaining to be settled from the programming period 2000 to 2006 for technical assistance measures as provided for by Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. Technical assistance covered the preparation, monitoring, evaluation, inspection and management required to implement assistance from the EAGGF Guidance Section. It was in particular used for:

- support expenditure (representation allowances, training, meetings, missions),

- expenditure on information and publications,

- expenditure on information and telecommunications technology,

- contracts for the provision of services,

- grants.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

05 04 03 Other measures

05 04 03 02 Plant and animal genetic resources — Completion of earlier measures

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 412933 | p.m. | 1944383 | 0,— | 2346951,79 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments entered in respect of the Community programme on the conservation, characterisation, collection and utilisation of genetic resources in agriculture.

This appropriation is to be used as a matter of priority for the sustainable use and further development of biodiversity through the interaction of farmers, established nongovernmental organisations in the area and public and private-sector institutes. Consumer awareness in this field should also be fostered.

Any revenue entered in Article 6 7 0 of the general statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Articles 18 and 180 of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 870/2004 of 24 April 2004 establishing a Community programme on the conservation, characterisation, collection and utilisation of genetic resources in agriculture (OJ L 162, 30.4.2004, p. 18).

05 04 04 Transitional instrument for the financing of rural development by the EAGGF Guarantee Section for the new Member States — Completion of programmes (2004 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 199348292,50 |

Remarks

The appropriations entered are intended to pay commitments of the 2004 to 2006 programming period.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80).

2003 Act of Accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic, and in particular Annex II thereto: "List referred to in Article 20 of the Act of Accession", point 6A(26), as adapted by Council Decision 2004/281/EC (OJ L 93, 30.3.2004, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1), and in particular Article 39 thereof.

05 04 05 Rural development financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (2007 to 2013)

Remarks

Any revenue entered in Article 6 7 1 of the general statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations on any line in this article in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 of 20 September 2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (OJ L 277, 21.10.2005, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 378/2007 of 27 March 2007 laying down rules for voluntary modulation of direct payments provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 (OJ L 95, 5.4.2007, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 of 19 January 2009 establishing common rules for direct support schemes for farmers under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers (OJ L 30, 31.1.2009, p. 16).

05 04 05 01 Rural development programmes

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

14589123242 | 11994891297 | 14408211311 | 11467580489 | 14587565939,— | 11116180325,86 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the 2007 to 2013 rural development programmes funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD).

Of the total commitment appropriations in this item, an amount of EUR 2355300000 results from the compulsory modulation in conformity with Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009. In addition, an amount of EUR 347900000 results from the voluntary modulation in conformity with Regulation (EC) No 378/2007. Rural development measures under all axes will be measured against more refined performance indicators for farming systems and production methods so as to respond to the challenges related to climate change, water protection, biodiversity and renewable energies. Member States shall report on action taken on the new challenges in rural development measures, including the milk sector.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 of 20 September 2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (OJ L 277, 21.10.2005, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 378/2007 of 27 March 2007 laying down rules for voluntary modulation of direct payments provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers (OJ L 95, 5.4.2007, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 of 19 January 2009 establishing common rules for direct support schemes for farmers under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers (OJ L 30, 31.1.2009, p. 16).

05 04 05 02 Operational technical assistance

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

22521200 | 7500363 | 22440241 | 8339763 | 4932625,33 | 4406402,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover technical assistance measures as provided for by Article 66(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 and in particular the European Network for Rural Development.

Part of this appropriation is intended to steadily expand the European Rural Solidarity Network, which has been in operation for two years now.

1. Aim: to create a European area of solidarity, prevention and research

- Phase 1: consolidating the current solidarity network.

- Phase 2: expanding the network to offer other European countries the benefits of its expertise in taking preventive action to safeguard agricultural employment and maintain the economic vitality of rural areas. There is an urgent need to share and standardise the comprehensive support schemes already in use and to exchange views on exactly what being "in difficulty" means, with a view to detecting people who are in this situation, using common criteria referred to as "alarm signals". These prevention tools will help newly established support groups to address the problems faced in rural areas more effectively.

2. Action to be taken: dissemination of prevention tools

The following tools need to be disseminated as widely as possible among European farmers:

- "alarm signals": the basic preventive self-assessment tool to be used by farmers to assess the difficulties they face. This tool will enable farmers to determine exactly how bad their situation is, so that they can seek the assistance of agencies able to help them out of their difficulties at the earliest possible stage,

- "simplified management tool": this financial self-assessment tool will enable farmers to assess the financial situation of their farms and to anticipate difficulties, determine how much scope they have for investment or diversification and keep to a pre-established recovery plan. Training in the use of the simplified management tool will be provided by the individual support groups at national level. The training will be targeted at people looking after and supporting farmers in difficulty.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 of 20 September 2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) (OJ L 277, 21.10.2005, p. 1).

05 04 05 03 Pilot project — Exchange programme for young farmers

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1500000 | 750000 | 1500000 | 750000 | | |

Remarks

This pilot project is intended to establish an exchange programme for young farmers, which would allow for cross-border exchanges of best practice in farm management, in particular in relation to the challenges facing European agriculture, in order to aid in the development of Europe’s rural areas.

This programme would provide an invaluable opportunity for young farmers to experience at first hand the diverse agricultural realities in the Union by spending time on farms based in a different Member State. This exchange of knowledge and experience among Europe’s young farmers would further equip them to meet the demands of European consumers, to contribute to food security and to address other challenges facing European agriculture such as the use of renewable energies, biodiversity loss and carbon storage.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 05 05 — PRE-ACCESSION MEASURES IN THE FIELD OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

05 05

PRE-ACCESSION MEASURES IN THE FIELD OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

05 05 01

Special Accession Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development (Sapard) — Completion of earlier measures

05 05 01 01 | The Sapard pre-accession instrument — Completion of the programme (2000 to 2006) | 4 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

05 05 01 02 | The Sapard pre-accession instrument — Completion of the pre-accession assistance related to eight applicant countries | 4 | p.m. | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

| Article 05 05 01 — Subtotal | | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

05 05 02 | Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance for Rural Development (IPARD) | 4 | 234458000 | 54586457 | 215000000 | 71318207 | 169800000,— | 14385000,— |

| Chapter 05 05 — Total | | 234458000 | 54586457 | 215000000 | 71318207 | 169800000,— | 14385000,— |

05 05 01 Special Accession Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development (Sapard) — Completion of earlier measures

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1268/1999 of 21 June 1999 on Community support for pre-accession measures for agriculture and rural development in the applicant countries of central and eastern Europe in the pre-accession period (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 87).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2257/2004 of 20 December 2004 amending Regulations (EEC) No 3906/89, (EC) No 1267/1999, (EC) No 1268/1999 and (EC) No 2666/2000, to take into account Croatia’s candidate status (OJ L 389, 30.12.2004, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA), (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82).

05 05 01 01 The Sapard pre-accession instrument — Completion of the programme (2000 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments made up to 31 December 2006 in Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia for support measures relating to agriculture and rural development under Sapard.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

05 05 01 02 The Sapard pre-accession instrument — Completion of the pre-accession assistance related to eight applicant countries

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments made up to 31 December 2003 for support measures relating to agriculture and rural development under Sapard in the eight candidate countries which became Member States in 2004.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

05 05 02 Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance for Rural Development (IPARD)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

234458000 | 54586457 | 215000000 | 71318207 | 169800000,— | 14385000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Union assistance to the candidate countries covered by the IPA in progressive alignment with the standards and policies of the Union, including where appropriate the acquis of the Union, with a view to membership. The rural development component shall support countries in their preparations for the implementation and management of the common agricultural policy, alignment to Union structures and post-accession Union-funded rural development programmes.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82)

CHAPTER 05 06 — INTERNATIONAL ASPECTS OF THE "AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT" POLICY AREA

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

05 06

INTERNATIONAL ASPECTS OF THE "AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT" POLICY AREA

05 06 01 | International agricultural agreements | 4 | 6360000 | 5780674 | 6284023 | 6055858 | 5232618,34 | 5232618,34 |

| Chapter 05 06 — Total | | 6360000 | 5780674 | 6284023 | 6055858 | 5232618,34 | 5232618,34 |

05 06 01 International agricultural agreements

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

6360000 | 5780674 | 6284023 | 6055858 | 5232618,34 | 5232618,34 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Union’s contribution to the international agreements mentioned below.

Legal basis

Council Decision 92/580/EEC of 13 November 1992 on the signing and conclusion of the International Sugar Agreement 1992 (OJ L 379, 23.12.1992, p. 15).

Council Decision 96/88/ΕC of 19 December 1995 concerning the approval by the European Community of the Grains Trade Convention and the Food Aid Convention, constituting the International Grains Agreement 1995 (OJ L 21, 27.1.1996, p. 47).

Council Decision 2000/421/EC of 13 June 2000 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Food Aid Convention 1999 (OJ L 163, 4.7.2000, p. 37).

Council Decision 2005/800/EC of 14 November 2005 concerning the conclusion of the International Agreement on olive oil and table olives 2005 (OJ L 302, 19.11.2005, p. 47).

CHAPTER 05 07 — AUDIT OF AGRICULTURAL EXPENDITURE

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

05 07

AUDIT OF AGRICULTURAL EXPENDITURE

05 07 01

Control of agricultural expenditure

05 07 01 02 | Monitoring and preventive measures — Direct payments by the Union | 2 | 6500000 | 6500000 | 6500000 | 6500000 | 6486029,44 | 6486029,44 |

05 07 01 06 | Accounting clearance of previous years’ accounts with regard to shared management expenditure under the EAGGF Guarantee Section (previous measures) and under the EAGF | 2 | –200000000 | –200000000 | –272000000 | –272000000 | –54218242,57 | –54218242,57 |

05 07 01 07 | Conformity clearance of previous years’ accounts with regard to shared management expenditure under the EAGGF Guarantee Section (previous measures) and under the EAGF | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 5145990,27 | 5145990,27 |

05 07 01 10 | Accounting clearance of previous years’ accounts with regard to rural development under the EAFRD | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

05 07 01 11 | Conformity clearance of previous years’ accounts with regard to rural development under the EAFRD | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

| Article 05 07 01 — Subtotal | | –193500000 | –193500000 | –265500000 | –265500000 | –42586222,86 | –42586222,86 |

05 07 02 | Settlement of disputes | 2 | 800000 | 800000 | 3000000 | 3000000 | 0,— | 0,— |

| Chapter 05 07 — Total | | –192700000 | –192700000 | –262500000 | –262500000 | –42586222,86 | –42586222,86 |

Remarks

Any revenue entered in Article 6 7 0 of the general statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations on any item in this chapter in accordance with Articles 18 and 154 of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1).

05 07 01 Control of agricultural expenditure

05 07 01 02 Monitoring and preventive measures — Direct payments by the Union

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

6500000 | 6500000 | 6486029,44 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure for carrying out remote-sensing checks.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 165/94 of 24 January 1994 concerning the co-financing by the Community of remote sensing checks (OJ L 24, 29.1.1994, p. 6).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 of 29 September 2003 establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers (OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 of 19 January 2009 establishing common rules for direct support schemes for farmers under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers (OJ L 30, 31.1.2009, p. 16).

05 07 01 06 Accounting clearance of previous years’ accounts with regard to shared management expenditure under the EAGGF Guarantee Section (previous measures) and under the EAGF

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

–200000000 | –272000000 | –54218242,57 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the results of decisions in accordance with Article 17, concerning reduction of monthly payments due to non-compliance with payment deadlines, Article 17a and Article 30(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005. The principle of the clearance of accounts is provided for in Article 53b(4) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

05 07 01 07 Conformity clearance of previous years’ accounts with regard to shared management expenditure under the EAGGF Guarantee Section (previous measures) and under the EAGF

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 5145990,27 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the results of decisions in accordance with Article 31 of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 when these are in favour of Member States. The principle of the clearance of accounts is provided for in Article 53b(4) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

05 07 01 10 Accounting clearance of previous years’ accounts with regard to rural development under the EAFRD

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the results of decisions in accordance with Article 30(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005. The principle of the clearance of accounts is provided for in Article 53b(4) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

05 07 01 11 Conformity clearance of previous years’ accounts with regard to rural development under the EAFRD

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the results of decisions in accordance with Article 31 of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 when these are in favour of Member States. The principle of the clearance of accounts is provided for in Article 53b(4) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

05 07 02 Settlement of disputes

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

800000 | 3000000 | 0,— |

Remarks

This article is intended to accommodate, if necessary, an appropriation to cover expenditure (positive or negative) for which the Commission may be made responsible by a decision of a court of justice, including the cost of settling claims for damages and interest.

It is also intended to cover any expenditure that the Commission may incur pursuant to Article 7(2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 of 4 March 1991 concerning irregularities and the recovery of sums wrongly paid in connection with the financing of the common agricultural policy and the organisation of an information system in this field (OJ L 67, 14.3.1991, p. 11).

CHAPTER 05 08 — POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION OF THE "AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT" POLICY AREA

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

05 08

POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION OF THE "AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT" POLICY AREA

05 08 01 | Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) | 2 | 14410160 | 12574403 | 14232532 | 12435305 | 13769068,67 | 11761801,74 |

05 08 02 | Surveys on the structure of agricultural holdings | 2 | 20235377 | 20031352 | 550000 | 515379 | 14998022,48 | 10012660,19 |

05 08 03 | Restructuring of systems for agricultural surveys | 2 | 1460000 | 1336980 | 1460000 | 1505749 | 1459511,60 | 1521037,15 |

05 08 06 | Enhancing public awareness of the common agricultural policy | 2 | 8000000 | 8000000 | 8000000 | 8000000 | 7021460,72 | 7021460,72 |

05 08 09 | European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) — Operational technical assistance | 2 | 1705000 | 1705000 | 1490000 | 1490000 | 1139842,70 | 1139842,70 |

05 08 10 | Pilot project — Assessing end-user costs of compliance with Union legislation in the fields of environment, animal welfare and food safety | 2 | p.m. | 750000 | 1500000 | 750000 | 0,— | 0,— |

05 08 11 | Pilot project — Exchanging best practice for cross compliance simplification | 2 | 1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

05 08 12 | Pilot project — Coordinate research on the use of homeopathy and phytotherapy in livestock farming | 2 | 500000 | 250000 | | | | |

| Chapter 05 08 — Total | | 47310537 | 45147735 | 27232532 | 24696433 | 38387906,17 | 31456802,50 |

Remarks

Any revenue entered in Article 6 7 0 of the general statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Articles 18 and 154 of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1).

05 08 01 Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

14410160 | 12574403 | 14232532 | 12435305 | 13769068,67 | 11761801,74 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the standard fees and the development of facilities for the collection, processing, analysis, publication and dissemination of farm accountancy data and analysis of results.

Legal basis

Regulation No 79/65/EEC of the Council of 15 June 1965 setting up a network for the collection of accountancy data on the incomes and business operation of agricultural holdings in the European Economic Community (OJ 109, 23.6.1965, p. 1859/65).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1217/2009 of 30 November 2009 setting up a network for the collection of accountancy data on the incomes and business operation of agricultural holdings in the European Community (OJ L 328, 15.12.2009, p. 27).

05 08 02 Surveys on the structure of agricultural holdings

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

20235377 | 20031352 | 550000 | 515379 | 14998022,48 | 10012660,19 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover contributions to financing statistical surveys needed to monitor structures in the Union, including the Eurofarm database.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 571/88 of 29 February 1988 on the organisation of Community surveys on the structure of agricultural holdings (OJ L 56, 2.3.1988, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1166/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on farm structure surveys and the survey on agricultural production methods (OJ L 321, 1.12.2008, p. 14).

05 08 03 Restructuring of systems for agricultural surveys

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1460000 | 1336980 | 1460000 | 1505749 | 1459511,60 | 1521037,15 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure on the improvement of systems of agricultural statistics in the Union,

- subsidies, contractual expenditure and expenditure involving payments for services connected with the purchasing and the consulting of databases,

- subsidies, contractual expenditure and expenditure involving payments for services connected with agricultural sector modelling and short- and medium-term forecasts of market and agricultural structure trends, and with the dissemination of results,

- subsidies, contractual expenditure and expenditure involving payments for services connected with the implementation of operations for applying remote sensing, area sampling and agrometeorological models to agricultural statistics,

- subsidies, contractual expenditure and expenditure involving payments for services connected with the carrying out of economic analyses and development of indicators in the field of the agricultural policy.

Legal basis

Tasks arising from the prerogatives of the Commission at the institutional level under the terms of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 96/411/EC of 25 June 1996 on improving Community agricultural statistics (OJ L 162, 1.7.1996, p. 14).

Decision No 1445/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2000 on the application of aerial-survey and remote-sensing techniques to the agricultural statistics for 1999 to 2003 (OJ L 163, 4.7.2000, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 78/2008 of 21 January 2008 on the measures to be undertaken by the Commission in 2008-2013 making use of the remote-sensing applications developed within the framework of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 25, 30.1.2008, p. 1).

05 08 06 Enhancing public awareness of the common agricultural policy

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

8000000 | 8000000 | 7021460,72 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of measures for enhancing public awareness of the common agricultural policy by the Union, as provided for in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 814/2000.

The measures may take the form of:

- annual work programmes submitted, in particular, by farmers’ or rural development organisations, consumers’ associations and environmental protection associations,

- specific measures submitted, in particular, by the public authorities of the Member States, the media and universities,

- activities implemented at the Commission's initiative,

- activities for the promotion of family farming.

Part of this appropriation is intended to finance information in schools, at points of sale and at other consumer contact points on the high-quality, food-safety, environmental and animal-welfare standards that European farmers have to meet, as compared with those required in third countries. It should highlight the important contribution made by the common agricultural policy in achieving these high standards and include explanations of the various quality schemes in force, such as denominations of origin and geographical indications.

Part of this appropriation is intended to finance an information campaign to consumers on causes and consequences of waste in food and advice on ways of reducing it, as well as the promotion of benchmarking practices within the different sectors of the food chain.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 814/2000 of 17 April 2000 on information measures relating to the common agricultural policy (OJ L 100, 20.4.2000, p. 7).

05 08 09 European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) — Operational technical assistance

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1705000 | 1490000 | 1139842,70 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the expenditure in conformity with Article 5(a) to (d) of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005.

This includes the financing of the establishment of a Union control system, based on DNA analysis at Union borders as provided by the following international agreements:

- Council Decision 2004/617/EC of 11 August 2004 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and India pursuant to Article XXVIII of the GATT 1994 relating to the modification of concessions with respect to rice provided for in EC Schedule CXL annexed to the GATT 1994 (OJ L 279, 28.8.2004, p. 17),

- Council Decision 2004/618/EC of 11 August 2004 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Pakistan pursuant to Article XXVIII of the GATT 1994 relating to the modification of concessions with respect to rice provided for in EC Schedule CXL annexed to the GATT 1994 (OJ L 279, 28.8.2004, p. 23).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (single CMO Regulation) (OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1) provides in Article 138 that only Basmati rice which belongs to the varieties specified in the abovementioned Agreements may be imported at zero import duty.

This appropriation may also be used to cover:

- expenditure for analysing and inspecting third countries’ standards for organic products in accordance with Title VI of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007,

- expenditure on a study on "Assessing end-user costs of compliance with EU legislation in the fields of environment, animal welfare and food safety".

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 of 28 June 2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products (OJ L 189, 20.7.2007, p. 1).

05 08 10 Pilot project — Assessing end-user costs of compliance with Union legislation in the fields of environment, animal welfare and food safety

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 750000 | 1500000 | 750000 | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to set up a pilot project for assessing the actual costs to farmers of complying with Union legislation in the fields of the environment, animal welfare and food safety which goes beyond the standards to which import products are subject. This legislation concerns inter alia the 18 regulations and directives underpinning the cross-compliance system, as well as the standards defined as Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC) which is also part of the cross-compliance requirements.

It will be used to conduct a broad study assessing the compliance costs as described above in all Member States, which might differ between Member States and even between regions within Member States because of differing climatic, geological, production, economic and social features. The study should be conducted by a well established scientific institute or a consortium of such institutes.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

05 08 11 Pilot project — Exchanging best practice for cross compliance simplification

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to fund a platform through which national and local control agencies can exchange best practice and find common solutions to simplification for farmers of cross-compliance controls, particularly through interoperable databases and "one-stop checks".

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

05 08 12 Pilot project — Coordinate research on the use of homeopathy and phytotherapy in livestock farming

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

500000 | 250000 | | | | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the establishment of a pilot project to coordinate research on the use of homeopathy and phytotherapy in livestock farming, in line with the European Parliament resolution of 12 May 2011 on antibiotic resistance in which the European Parliament called for the use of antibiotics in livestock farming to be reduced and for alternative methods to be used. Such methods include the use of homeopathy and phytotherapy. The pilot project should involve collecting data on what research projects in the field of homeopathy and phytotherapy have already been set up by the various Member States’ universities and higher education institutions, and what findings they have made; the pilot project should also investigate whether, and in what framework, the universities involved cooperate.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

TITLE 06

MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

06 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT" POLICY AREA | 67834239 | 67834239 | 66401381 | 66401381 | 76284849,61 | 76284849,61 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 59867 | 59867 | 25609 | 25609 | | |

| 67894106 | 67894106 | 66426990 | 66426990 | 76284849,61 | 76284849,61 |

06 02 | INLAND, AIR AND MARITIME TRANSPORT | 209427270 | 157407105 | 190521970 | 154321562 | 195751349,31 | 151870367,97 |

06 03 | TRANS-EUROPEAN NETWORKS | 1325406119 | 791395112 | 1228200000 | 856961098 | 1054027227,05 | 837722619,63 |

06 06 | RESEARCH RELATED TO TRANSPORT | 61580000 | 62784153 | 61560000 | 64119734 | 99308994,62 | 74871596,23 |

| Title 06 — Total | 1664247628 | 1079420609 | 1546683351 | 1141803775 | 1425372420,59 | 1140749433,44 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 59867 | 59867 | 25609 | 25609 | | |

| 1664307495 | 1079480476 | 1546708960 | 1141829384 | 1425372420,59 | 1140749433,44 |

CHAPTER 06 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

06 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT" POLICY AREA

06 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Mobility and transport" policy area | 5 | 34374908 | 33693906 | 43538565,32 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 25609 | |

| | 34374908 | 33719515 | 43538565,32 |

06 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Mobility and transport" policy area

06 01 02 01 | External staff | 5 | 2522065 | 2412110 | 2826314,83 |

06 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | 5 | 2514628 | 2733901 | 3159749,58 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 59867 | | |

| | 2574495 | 2733901 | 3159749,58 |

| Article 06 01 02 — Subtotal | | 5036693 | 5146011 | 5986064,41 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 59867 | | |

| | 5096560 | 5146011 | 5986064,41 |

06 01 03 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Mobility and transport" policy area | 5 | 2312038 | 2441464 | 3376236,14 |

06 01 04

Support expenditure for operations in the "Mobility and transport" policy area

06 01 04 01 | Marco Polo II programme — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 109800 | 110000 | 175775,12 |

06 01 04 02 | Transport — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 799800 | 800000 | 885557,40 |

06 01 04 04 | Financial support for projects of common interest in the trans-European transport network — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 3000000 | 3300000 | 2090190,36 |

06 01 04 07 | Safety and protection of transport users — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | p.m. | 10000 | 15848,— |

06 01 04 09 | Information and communication — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 496000 | 500000 | 600000,— |

06 01 04 31 | Trans-European Transport Networks — Executive Agency | 1.1 | 9805000 | 9900000 | 9794000,— |

06 01 04 32 | Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation — Contribution from the Marco Polo II programme | 1.1 | 1555000 | 1555000 | 1460910,— |

| Article 06 01 04 — Subtotal | | 15765600 | 16175000 | 15022280,88 |

06 01 05

Support expenditure for research activities in the "Mobility and transport" policy area

06 01 05 01 | Expenditure related to research staff | 1.1 | 6000000 | 5200000 | 4743152,47 |

06 01 05 02 | External staff for research | 1.1 | 2900000 | 2900000 | 2317948,89 |

06 01 05 03 | Other management expenditure for research | 1.1 | 1445000 | 845000 | 1300601,50 |

| Article 06 01 05 — Subtotal | | 10345000 | 8945000 | 8361702,86 |

| Chapter 06 01 — Total | | 67834239 | 66401381 | 76284849,61 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 59867 | 25609 | |

| | 67894106 | 66426990 | 76284849,61 |

06 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Mobility and transport" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

06 01 01 | 34374908 | 33693906 | 43538565,32 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 25609 | |

Total | 34374908 | 33719515 | 43538565,32 |

06 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Mobility and transport" policy area

06 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

2522065 | 2412110 | 2826314,83 |

06 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

06 01 02 11 | 2514628 | 2733901 | 3159749,58 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 59867 | | |

Total | 2574495 | 2733901 | 3159749,58 |

06 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Mobility and transport" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

2312038 | 2441464 | 3376236,14 |

06 01 04 Support expenditure for operations in the "Mobility and transport" policy area

06 01 04 01 Marco Polo II programme — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

109800 | 110000 | 175775,12 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Articles 06 02 06 and 06 02 07.

06 01 04 02 Transport — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

799800 | 800000 | 885557,40 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies and meetings of experts directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Article 06 02 03.

06 01 04 04 Financial support for projects of common interest in the trans-European transport network — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

3000000 | 3300000 | 2090190,36 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Articles 06 03 01, 06 03 03 and 06 03 05.

06 01 04 07 Safety and protection of transport users — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | 10000 | 15848,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies and meetings of experts directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Article 06 02 11.

06 01 04 09 Information and communication — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

496000 | 500000 | 600000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of transport policy, as well as safety and protection of transport users.

Legal basis

See Articles 06 02 03 and 06 02 11.

06 01 04 31 Trans-European Transport Networks — Executive Agency

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

9805000 | 9900000 | 9794000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation constitutes the subsidy to cover expenditure on staff and administration by the Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency.

The establishment plan of the Executive Agency is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 680/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2007 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of the trans-European transport and energy networks (OJ L 162, 22.6.2007, p. 1).

Decision No 661/2010/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2010 on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (OJ L 204, 5.8.2010, p. 1).

Reference acts

Commission Decision 2007/60/EC of 26 October 2006 establishing the Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (OJ L 32, 6.2.2007, p. 88).

Commission Decision C(2007) 3874 of 17 August 2007 nominating five members of the TEN-TEA Steering Committee and one observer, as amended by Commission Decisions C(2009) 865 of 17 February 2009 and C(2010) 2959 of 5 October 2010.

Commission Decision C(2007) 5282 of 5 November 2007 delegating powers to the Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency with a view to the performance of tasks linked to implementation of the Community programmes for grants in the field of the trans-European transport network, comprising in particular implementation of appropriations entered in the Community budget.

06 01 04 32 Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation — Contribution from the Marco Polo II programme

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1555000 | 1555000 | 1460910,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the staff and operating expenditure incurred by the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation as a result of its participation in the management of measures under the Marco Polo II programme.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from contributions from third parties entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this item in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

The establishment plan of the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1692/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing the second Marco Polo programme for the granting of Community financial assistance to improve the environmental performance of the freight transport system (Marco Polo II) (OJ L 328, 24.11.2006, p. 1).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 651/2008 of 9 July 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 1653/2004 on a standard financial regulation for the executive agencies pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 181, 10.7.2008, p. 15).

Reference acts

Commission Decision 2004/20/EC of 23 December 2003 setting up an executive agency, the "Intelligent Energy Executive Agency", to manage Community action in the field of energy in application of Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (OJ L 5, 9.1.2004, p. 85).

Commission Decision 2007/372/EC of 31 May 2007 amending Decision 2004/20/EC in order to transform the "Intelligent Energy Executive Agency" into the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation (OJ L 140, 1.6.2007, p. 52).

Commission Decision C(2007) 3198 of 9 July 2007 delegating powers to the "Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation" with a view to performance of tasks linked to implementation of the Intelligent Energy-Europe Programme 2003-2006, the Marco Polo Programme 2003-2006, the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme 2007-2013 and the Marco Polo Programme 2007-2013 comprising in particular implementation of appropriations entered in the Community budget.

06 01 05 Support expenditure for research activities in the "Mobility and transport" policy area

06 01 05 01 Expenditure related to research staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

6000000 | 5200000 | 4743152,47 |

06 01 05 02 External staff for research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

2900000 | 2900000 | 2317948,89 |

06 01 05 03 Other management expenditure for research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1445000 | 845000 | 1300601,50 |

CHAPTER 06 02 — INLAND, AIR AND MARITIME TRANSPORT

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

06 02

INLAND, AIR AND MARITIME TRANSPORT

06 02 01

European Aviation Safety Agency

06 02 01 01 | European Aviation Safety Agency — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 1.1 | 26435440 | 26435440 | 26282390 | 26282390 | 27558199,— | 27558199,— |

06 02 01 02 | European Aviation Safety Agency — Contribution to Title 3 | 1.1 | 6861336 | 6861336 | 7033410 | 7033410 | 7467352,— | 7467352,— |

| Article 06 02 01 — Subtotal | | 33296776 | 33296776 | 33315800 | 33315800 | 35025551,— | 35025551,— |

06 02 02

European Maritime Safety Agency

06 02 02 01 | European Maritime Safety Agency — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 1.1 | 26167678 | 26167678 | 21734000 | 21734000 | 21989884,— | 21711278,60 |

06 02 02 02 | European Maritime Safety Agency — Contribution to Title 3 | 1.1 | 7061416 | 8870489 | 5962170 | 5962170 | 10764600,— | 10015431,43 |

06 02 02 03 | European Maritime Safety Agency — Anti-pollution measures | 1.1 | 20000000 | 20500000 | 23000000 | 23000000 | 21016600,— | 12597379,40 |

| Article 06 02 02 — Subtotal | | 53229094 | 55538167 | 50696170 | 50696170 | 53771084,— | 44324089,43 |

06 02 03 | Support activities to the European transport policy and passenger rights | 1.1 | 31770000 | 16307145 | 15735000 | 14949210 | 16929031,52 | 15128452,85 |

06 02 06 | Marco Polo II programme | 1.1 | 62844000 | 24187314 | 64200000 | 26661012 | 63814593,93 | 27382488,66 |

06 02 07 | Completion of Marco Polo programme | 1.1 | p.m. | 453626 | p.m. | 1904358 | 0,— | 3117313,04 |

06 02 08

European Railway Agency

06 02 08 01 | European Railway Agency — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 1.1 | 17459892 | 17459892 | 16537000 | 16537000 | 17083399,— | 17064240,— |

06 02 08 02 | European Railway Agency — Contribution to Title 3 | 1.1 | 7027508 | 7027508 | 7838000 | 7838000 | 6976753,— | 6968000,— |

| Article 06 02 08 — Subtotal | | 24487400 | 24487400 | 24375000 | 24375000 | 24060152,— | 24032240,— |

06 02 11 | Transport security | 1.1 | 2300000 | 2086677 | 2200000 | 2190012 | 2150936,86 | 1459624,56 |

06 02 12 | Pilot project — Security on the trans-European road network | 1.1 | — | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 825608,43 |

06 02 13 | Preparatory action — Facilitation of cross-border traffic at the north-east external border-crossing points of the Union (from a traffic safety and security aspect) | 1.1 | — | 300000 | — | 230000 | 0,— | 575000,— |

06 02 14 | Preparatory action — European transport information and booking interface across transport modes | 1.1 | 1500000 | 750000 | | | | |

| Chapter 06 02 — Total | | 209427270 | 157407105 | 190521970 | 154321562 | 195751349,31 | 151870367,97 |

06 02 01 European Aviation Safety Agency

06 02 01 01 European Aviation Safety Agency — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

26435440 | 26435440 | 26282390 | 26282390 | 27558199,— | 27558199,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The establishment plan of the Agency is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency (OJ L 79, 19.3.2008, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1108/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 amending regulation (EC) No 216/2008 in the field of aerodromes, air traffic management and air navigation services (OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p. 51).

Reference acts

Commission Regulation (EC) No 736/2006 of 16 May 2006 on working methods of the European Aviation Safety Agency for conducting standardisation inspections (OJ L 129, 17.5.2006, p. 10).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 768/2006 of 19 May 2006 implementing Directive 2004/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the collection and exchange of information on the safety of aircraft using Community airports and the management of the information system (OJ L 134, 20.5.2006, p. 16).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 593/2007 of 31 May 2007 on the fees and charges levied by the European Aviation Safety Agency (OJ L 140, 1.6.2007, p. 3).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1356/2008 of 23 December 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 593/2007 on the fees and charges levied by the European Aviation Safety Agency (OJ L 350, 30.12.2008, p. 46).

06 02 01 02 European Aviation Safety Agency — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

6861336 | 6861336 | 7033410 | 7033410 | 7467352,— | 7467352,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended only to cover the Agency’s operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 34862010. An amount of EUR 1565234, coming from the recovery of surplus, is added to the amount of EUR 33296776 entered in the budget.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency (OJ L 79, 19.3.2008, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1108/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 in the field of aerodromes, air traffic management and air navigation services (OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p. 51).

Reference acts

Commission Regulation (EC) No 736/2006 of 16 May 2006 on working methods of the European Aviation Safety Agency for conducting standardisation inspections (OJ L 129, 17.5.2006, p. 10).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 768/2006 of 19 May 2006 implementing Directive 2004/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the collection and exchange of information on the safety of aircraft using Community airports and the management of the information system (OJ L 134, 20.5.2006, p. 16).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 593/2007 of 31 May 2007 on the fees and charges levied by the European Aviation Safety Agency (OJ L 140, 1.6.2007, p. 3).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1356/2008 of 23 December 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 593/2007 on the fees and charges levied by the European Aviation Safety Agency (OJ L 350, 30.12.2008, p. 46).

06 02 02 European Maritime Safety Agency

06 02 02 01 European Maritime Safety Agency — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

26167678 | 26167678 | 21734000 | 21734000 | 21989884,— | 21711278,60 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The establishment plan of the Agency is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 establishing a European Maritime Safety Agency (OJ L 208, 5.8.2002, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 725/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on enhancing ship and port facility security (OJ L 129, 29.4.2004, p. 6).

Directive 2005/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties, including criminal penalties, for pollution offences (OJ L 255, 30.9.2005, p. 11).

Reference acts

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 28 October 2010, amending Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 establishing a European Maritime Safety Agency (COM(2010) 611).

06 02 02 02 European Maritime Safety Agency — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

7061416 | 8870489 | 5962170 | 5962170 | 10764600,— | 10015431,43 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3) with the exception of anti-pollution measures (see Item 06 02 02 03).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 establishing a European Maritime Safety Agency (OJ L 208, 5.8.2002, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 725/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on enhancing ship and port facility security (OJ L 129, 29.4.2004, p. 6).

Directive 2005/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties, including criminal penalties for pollution offences (OJ L 255, 30.9.2005, p. 11).

Reference acts

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 28 October 2010, amending Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 establishing a European Maritime Safety Agency (COM(2010) 611).

06 02 02 03 European Maritime Safety Agency — Anti-pollution measures

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

20000000 | 20500000 | 23000000 | 23000000 | 21016600,— | 12597379,40 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of chartering anti-pollution vessels (with their equipment) to combat accidental or deliberate pollution caused by ships, of specialised technical equipment, of setting up and of operating a satellite imagery service centre, of studies and of research projects to improve anti-pollution equipment and methods.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The global Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 53229094.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 establishing a European Maritime Safety Agency (OJ L 208, 5.8.2002, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 2038/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 on multiannual funding for the action of the European Maritime Safety Agency in the field of response to pollution caused by ships (OJ L 394, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Reference acts

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 28 October 2010, amending Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 establishing a European Maritime Safety Agency (COM(2010) 611).

06 02 03 Support activities to the European transport policy and passenger rights

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

31770000 | 16307145 | 15735000 | 14949210 | 16929031,52 | 15128452,85 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred by the Commission for collecting and processing information of all kinds needed for the analysis, definition, promotion, monitoring, evaluation and implementation of the Union’s common transport policy, for all transport modes (road, rail, air, sea and inland waterways) and for all transport sectors (transport safety, internal market of transport with its implementation rules, optimisation of transport network, passengers’ rights and protection in all transport modes as well as for all other sectors related to transport). The main endorsed actions and objectives are intended to support the Union’s common transport policy, including extension to third countries, technical assistance for all transport modes and sectors, specific training, definition of rules of transport safety, promotion of the common transport policy including establishment and implementation of trans-European network orientation endorsed by the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union as well as strengthening passengers’ rights and protection in all transport modes and to improve the application and enforcement of existing Regulations on passenger rights, in particular through awareness-raising activities about the content of those Regulations, targeted at both the transport industry as well as the travelling public.

These activities should promote and support intermodal barrier-free mobility for persons with reduced mobility (PRMs).

In connection with Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004 establishing common rules on compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long delay of flights, (OJ L 46, 17.2.2004, p. 1), the Commission needs to develop additional measures to make enforcement of the Regulation more efficient.

The implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on rail passengers’ rights and obligations (OJ L 315, 3.12.2007, p. 14) requires specific implementation action due to legal reporting requirements of the Commission and due to the complex interaction of regional, national and international (COTIF) administrative structures involved in the implementation. As an important implementation support measure the Commission will conduct a two year information campaign on passenger rights starting in 2010 and covering all Member States.

These actions and objectives could be supported at different levels (local, regional, national, European and international), for all transport modes and sectors and related to transport, as well as in technical, technological, regulatory, informative, environmental, climatic and political fields and for sustainable development.

Air transport has long been one of the sectors in which the consumer authorities receive most complaints in the Union. The increase in the number of commercial transactions performed electronically (using the Internet or a mobile telephone) has merely resulted in more breaches of European consumer legislation.

One of the main complaints by Union consumers is that there are no effective means of redress at airports themselves, particularly when disputes arise as a result of failure on the part of airlines and other service providers to meet their obligations. The European consumer and air transport authorities therefore need to work together to secure an immediate improvement in passenger support and information facilities at airports and, at the same time, step up co-regulation in the sector.

The full implementation of the single European sky package (four basic Regulations (EC) No 549/2004, (EC) No 550/2004, (EC) No 551/2004 and (EC) No 552/2004, and more than 20 implementing rules) is a key priority to improve the performance of air navigation services and hence of air transport in Europe. The main actions consist in the creation of a performance scheme imposing on air navigation service providers targets on safety, cost-efficiency, environment and capacity, the defragmentation of European airspace through the establishment of functional airspace blocks and the implementation of network functions centralised at European level, including support in the event of crisis at network level, the reinforcement of the capabilities of the oversight authorities, both at local (national supervisory authorities) and network level, the adoption of a total system approach integrating for instance the airports, safety, and security dimensions and the deployment of new technologies resulting from research and development.

The nomination of a functional airspace blocks systems coordinator is taking place in the context of the implementation of the single European sky.

Article 9b of Regulation (EC) No 550/2004 on the provision of air navigation services in the Single European Sky provides for the establishment of a functional airspace blocks systems coordinator and subsequent implementing acts.

Land transport security policy is to be developed in conjunction with the preparation of the communication on transport security in 2012 and its subsequent application.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of the Financial Regulation.

06 02 06 Marco Polo II programme

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

62844000 | 24187314 | 64200000 | 26661012 | 63814593,93 | 27382488,66 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the implementation of a programme to promote alternatives to international road haulage, designated "Marco Polo II".

The Marco Polo II programme proposes five kinds of measures to achieve its objectives:

- modal transfer actions to transfer, in the short term, a major share of road traffic to other less saturated transport modes,

- catalyst actions which enable structural market barriers to be overcome through the implementation of new innovative services,

- common learning actions with a view to improving cooperation, sharing know-how and developing knowledge in the logistics industry,

- actions to provide high-quality logistic services based on short sea shipping which will be comparable to motorways and therefore called "motorways of the sea",

- traffic avoidance actions involving an active role for manufacturing industry and logistics systems within one coherent strategy to develop sustainable operations.

The transport infrastructure networks of the newest Member States are not at this stage in a position to serve the increased post-enlargement trade flows; in such cases intermodal transport solutions constitute the best response and there is thus huge scope for Marco Polo II as a continuation and strengthening of the successful Marco Polo I programme.

The support for commercial action in the market for freight transport services is different from the support given through research and development programmes and the trans-European network programme. Marco Polo II will foster modal shift projects in all segments of the freight market, not only in combined transport.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Part of the appropriation will be used for the revised Marco Polo programme and for a specific inland waterway programme, taking into account its environmental benefits, its specific characteristics and the benefits it will bring to small and medium-sized enterprises.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1692/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing the second Marco Polo programme for the granting of Community financial assistance to improve the environmental performance of the freight transport system (Marco Polo II) (OJ L 328, 24.11.2006, p. 1).

06 02 07 Completion of Marco Polo programme

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 453626 | p.m. | 1904358 | 0,— | 3117313,04 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1382/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 July 2003 on the granting of Community financial assistance to improve the environmental performance of the freight transport system (Marco Polo programme) (OJ L 196, 2.8.2003, p. 1).

06 02 08 European Railway Agency

06 02 08 01 European Railway Agency — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

17459892 | 17459892 | 16537000 | 16537000 | 17083399,— | 17064240,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The establishment plan of the Agency is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 881/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 establishing a European Railway Agency (Agency Regulation) (OJ L 164, 30.4.2004, p. 1).

Directive 2004/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on safety on the Community’s railways (Railway Safety Directive) (OJ L 164, 30.4.2004, p. 44).

Directive 2007/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on the certification of train drivers operating locomotives and trains on the railway system in the Community (OJ L 315, 3.12.2007, p. 51).

Directive 2008/57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 on the interoperability of the rail system within the Community (OJ L 191, 18.7.2008, p. 1).

06 02 08 02 European Railway Agency — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

7027508 | 7027508 | 7838000 | 7838000 | 6976753,— | 6968000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended only to cover the Agency’s operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 25007000. An amount of EUR 520000, coming from the recovery of surplus, is added to the amount of EUR 24487400 entered in the budget.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 881/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 establishing a European Railway Agency (Agency Regulation) (OJ L 164, 30.4.2004, p. 1).

Directive 2004/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on safety on the Community’s railways (Railway Safety Directive) (OJ L 164, 30.4.2004, p. 44).

Directive 2007/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on the certification of train drivers operating locomotives and trains on the railway system in the Community (OJ L 315, 3.12.2007, p. 51).

Directive 2008/57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 on the interoperability of the rail system within the Community (OJ L 191, 18.7.2008, p. 1).

06 02 11 Transport security

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2300000 | 2086677 | 2200000 | 2190012 | 2150936,86 | 1459624,56 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred by the Commission for collecting and processing information of all kinds needed for the analysis, definition, promotion, monitoring, evaluation and implementation of the rules and measures required to improve the security of inland, air and sea transport, including extension to third countries, technical assistance and specific training.

The main objectives are to develop and apply security rules in the field of transport and in particular:

- measures to prevent malicious acts in the transport sector,

- approximation of legislation, technical standards and administrative monitoring practices relating to transport security,

- definition of common indicators, methods and security objectives for the transport sector and collection of the data necessary for such definition,

- monitoring of measures taken on transport security by the Member States, in all modes,

- international coordination on transport security,

- promoting research into transport security.

This appropriation is also intended in particular to cover expenditure on the establishment and operation of a corps of inspectors to check compliance with the requirements of Union security legislation of airports, ports and port facilities in the Member States, including extension to third countries, and of ships flying the flag of a Member State. This expenditure includes the subsistence allowances and travel expenses of the Commission inspectors and the expenses of inspectors from the Member States, borne in accordance with the provisions laid down in that legislation. The costs of training inspectors, of preparatory meetings and of the supplies needed for inspections must, in particular, be added to that expenditure.

According to the Commission communication of 20 July 2010 entitled "Towards a European road safety area: policy orientations on road safety 2011-2020", enforcement of road traffic rules should be strongly present in the new road safety policy orientations. Part of these appropriations will help to strengthen the lack of enforcement on road safety rules at Union level by establishing a network of national authorities in charge of road safety with the purpose of advising, disseminating and sharing good practices, strengthening education and improving the visibility of progress in road safety. That network will promote the participation at Union level of, among others, associations of road accident victims, national prosecutors and members of the police in charge of road safety, Member States national road safety observatories, experts, universities. The dynamics of that network should also contribute to the establishment of a European association of prosecutors for road safety. The full potential of a European enforcement strategy was indeed not reached during the previous road safety programme, in particular with the lack of progress on the Commission's proposal concerning cross-border enforcement. An agreement has finally been reached with the Council and, in accordance with the text approved, the Commission "should consult the relevant stakeholders, such as road safety and law enforcement authorities or bodies, victims’ associations and other non-governmental organisations active in the field of road safety" in the forthcoming review scheduled in the relevant Union legislation.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 725/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on enhancing ship and port facility security (OJ L 129, 29.4.2004, p. 6).

Directive 2005/65/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 October 2005 on enhancing port security (OJ L 310, 25.11.2005, p. 28).

Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation security (OJ L 97, 9.4.2008, p. 72).

Directive 2008/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 September 2008 on the inland transport of dangerous goods (OJ L 260, 30.9.2008, p. 13).

06 02 12 Pilot project — Security on the trans-European road network

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 825608,43 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments for a pilot project on security on the trans-European road transport network, involving the creation of guarded truck parks along the major road transport routes throughout Europe and a certification mechanism, for instance involving "blue flags", for secure truck parks.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

06 02 13 Preparatory action — Facilitation of cross-border traffic at the north-east external border-crossing points of the Union (from a traffic safety and security aspect)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 300000 | — | 230000 | 0,— | 575000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended for the preparatory action for facilitating cross-border traffic security and safety at three north-east external border-crossing points of the Union by establishing up to three safe truck parking areas in order to improve road safety and driver and freight security and tackle environmental and social problems created by long queues of lorries at border-crossing points.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

06 02 14 Preparatory action — European transport information and booking interface across transport modes

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1500000 | 750000 | | | | |

Remarks

This preparatory action aims to connect existing local, regional, national and international traveller information systems as well as to offer the international public information and the possibility of purchasing tickets through a single, multilingual interface. This initiative should aim at:

- creating a European transport information interface which would be easy to access and provide passengers with real-time data for any trip in Europe and for any transport mode; this interface could also provide some information on passenger rights and the environmental footprint of each trip (CO2 emissions, fuel consumption, etc.) so as to allow a comparison between transport modes,

- creating an online booking tool which would facilitate travelling through Europe, as well as a journey planner, a journey pricing tool, an availability requests management tool and a ticket integration tool,

- connecting international traveller information systems.

The preparatory action should be based on Commission Regulation (EU) No 454/2011 of 5 May 2011 on the technical specification for interoperability relating to the subsystem "telematics applications for passenger services" of the trans-European rail system (OJ L 123, 12.5.2011, p. 11). In a first stage, the preparatory action should apply only to a limited number of countries, to a limited number of languages and to a limited set of data. It should be based on different scenarios presenting different combination of modes. Particular attention should be paid to the reservation of assistance for persons with reduced mobility (PRMs).

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 06 03 — TRANS-EUROPEAN NETWORKS

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

06 03

TRANS-EUROPEAN NETWORKS

06 03 01 | Completion of financial support for projects of common interest in the trans-European transport network | 1.1 | — | 36290043 | — | 38087160 | 154963,88 | 75095076,17 |

06 03 03 | Financial support for projects of common interest in the trans-European transport network | 1.1 | 1275406119 | 714278771 | 1178200000 | 771264988 | 1003872263,17 | 743627543,46 |

06 03 05 | SESAR Joint Undertaking | 1.1 | 50000000 | 40826298 | 50000000 | 47608950 | 50000000,— | 19000000,— |

| Chapter 06 03 — Total | | 1325406119 | 791395112 | 1228200000 | 856961098 | 1054027227,05 | 837722619,63 |

06 03 01 Completion of financial support for projects of common interest in the trans-European transport network

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 36290043 | — | 38087160 | 154963,88 | 75095076,17 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments under the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) programme.

It is intended to cover commitments entered into up to 31 December 2006.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 of 18 September 1995 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of trans-European networks (OJ L 228, 23.9.1995, p. 1).

Decision No 1692/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 1996 on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (OJ L 228, 9.9.1996, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 876/2002 of 21 May 2002 setting up the Galileo joint undertaking (OJ L 138, 28.5.2002, p. 1).

Reference acts

Commission Decision C(2001) 2654 of 19 September 2001 establishing an indicative multiannual programme for the granting of Community financial aid in the area of the trans-European transport network for the period 2001 to 2006.

06 03 03 Financial support for projects of common interest in the trans-European transport network

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1275406119 | 714278771 | 1178200000 | 771264988 | 1003872263,17 | 743627543,46 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the establishment and development of the trans-European transport network (TEN-T), which is held to be a key policy for the proper functioning of the internal market and for economic and social cohesion (Articles 170 to 172 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union). This contribution takes the form of co-financing of projects of common interest identified in Decision No 661/2010/EU.

The aim is:

- to help define projects of common interest, minimising unclear or contradictory provisions relating to declarations of common interest and the binding application of environmental legislation,

- to speed up the Member States’ implementation of TEN-T projects of common interest by focusing on existing infrastructure within TEN-T rail projects in the short term, in particular where the implementation of such projects has already started, in order to make the corridors more viable and efficient and without simply waiting for the long-term development of very large projects within these corridors,

- to overcome the financial obstacles which may hamper the start-up phase of a project, particularly by means of feasibility studies,

- to encourage the participation of private capital in project funding, as well as public-private partnerships (PPPs),

- to ensure better financial arrangements for projects, minimising the use of public funding, thanks to flexible means of intervention,

- to select examples of regional trans-border rail connections which have been dismantled or abandoned, with preference going to those which could interconnect with TEN-T.

Co-financing of the deployment of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) must be a high priority.

Special attention must be paid to cross-border rail projects that contribute to better connecting Europe.

The Commission should, in collaboration with the European Investment Bank, test the design of new financial instruments such as those based on a credit enhancement approach (portfolio first loss piece approach as for the RSFF in the research field) to stimulate the emergence of European project bonds market for the financing of strategic trans-European infrastructure. Like PPPs, project bonds do not offer an exclusive solution to Europe’s budgetary problems. In an environment where regulation and business strategies in the financial sector are rapidly changing, an early test of such instruments is needed to remain flexible and to adjust public policy instruments.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 680/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2007 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of the trans-European transport and energy networks (OJ L 162, 22.6.2007, p. 1).

Decision No 661/2010/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2010 on Union guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (OJ L 204, 5.8.2010, p. 1).

Reference acts

Commission Decision C(2007) 6382 of 17 December 2007 on the conclusion of a Cooperation Agreement between the Commission and the European Investment Bank in respect of the Loan Guarantee Instrument for TEN-T Projects.

06 03 05 SESAR Joint Undertaking

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

50000000 | 40826298 | 50000000 | 47608950 | 50000000,— | 19000000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover action aimed at implementing the technological component of the single European sky policy (SESAR) including the functioning of the SESAR Joint Undertaking.

Legal basis

Decision No 1692/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 1996 on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (OJ L 228, 9.9.1996, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 219/2007 of 27 February 2007 on the establishment of a Joint Undertaking to develop the new generation European air traffic management system (SESAR) (OJ L 64, 2.3.2007, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 680/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2007 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of the trans-European transport and energy networks (OJ L 162, 22.6.2007, p. 1).

Commission Decision C(2007) 3512 of 23 July 2007, establishing the multiannual work programme for grants in the field of trans-European network for the period 2007-2013.

CHAPTER 06 06 — RESEARCH RELATED TO TRANSPORT

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

06 06

RESEARCH RELATED TO TRANSPORT

06 06 02

Research related to transport (including aeronautics)

06 06 02 01 | Research related to transport (including aeronautics) | 1.1 | p.m. | 13608766 | p.m. | 7807868 | 38671340,61 | 13536411,70 |

06 06 02 02 | Research related to transport (including aeronautics) — Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking | 1.1 | 2980000 | 1680794 | 2960000 | 1656791 | 2973080,— | 1783848,— |

06 06 02 03 | SESAR Joint Undertaking | 1.1 | 58600000 | 40826298 | 58600000 | 47608950 | 55000000,— | 22000000,— |

| Article 06 06 02 — Subtotal | | 61580000 | 56115858 | 61560000 | 57073609 | 96644420,61 | 37320259,70 |

06 06 04 | Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 2419434,62 | 4093140,03 |

06 06 05

Completion of previous programmes

06 06 05 01 | Completion of programmes (prior to 2003) | 1.1 | — | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 304266,07 |

06 06 05 02 | Completion of the sixth EC framework programme (2003 to 2006) | 1.1 | — | 6668295 | — | 7046125 | 245139,39 | 33153930,43 |

| Article 06 06 05 — Subtotal | | — | 6668295 | — | 7046125 | 245139,39 | 33458196,50 |

| Chapter 06 06 — Total | | 61580000 | 62784153 | 61560000 | 64119734 | 99308994,62 | 74871596,23 |

Remarks

These remarks are applicable to all the budget headings in this chapter.

These appropriations will be used for the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, which covers the period 2007 to 2013.

The programme will be carried out in order to pursue the general objectives described in Article 179 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in order to contribute to the creation of a society of knowledge, based on the European Research Area, i.e. supporting transnational cooperation at all levels throughout the Union, taking the dynamism, creativity and the excellence of European research to the limits of knowledge, strengthening human resources for research and for technology in Europe, quantitatively and qualitatively and research and innovation capacities in the whole of Europe and ensuring optimum use thereof.

Also entered against these articles and items are the costs of high-level scientific and technological meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars of European interest organised by the Commission, the funding of high-level scientific and technological analyses and evaluations carried out on behalf of the Union to investigate new areas of research suitable for Union action, inter alia, in the context of the European Research Area, and measures to monitor and disseminate the results of the programmes, including measures under previous framework programmes.

These appropriations also cover administrative expenditure, including expenditure on staff, information, publications, administrative and technical operation, and certain other expenditure items relating to internal infrastructure to achieve the objective of the measure of which they form an integral part, including the action and measures necessary to prepare and monitor of the Union’s RTD strategy.

The possibility of third countries or institutes from third countries taking part in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research is envisaged for some of these projects. Any financial contribution will be entered in Items 6 0 1 3 and 6 0 1 5 of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

Revenue from States taking part in the European Cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research will be entered in Item 6 0 1 6 of the of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the contribution by outside bodies to Union activities will be entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

Additional appropriations will be made available under Article 06 06 04.

06 06 02 Research related to transport (including aeronautics)

06 06 02 01 Research related to transport (including aeronautics)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 13608766 | p.m. | 7807868 | 38671340,61 | 13536411,70 |

Remarks

These research measures should aim to contribute to a modal shift in favour of rail, collective/public transport, non-motorised mobility (cycling/walking) and waterways as well as transport safety. They should be based on an approach involving interoperability, intermodality, safety and integration of sustainable development into transport research (Article 11 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union). Similarly research measures aim at favouring innovative developments in the aviation mode and in the ATM management across Europe.

This appropriation is intended to cover action aimed at:

- developing means of transport and transport systems for all surface modes (rail, road and inland waterways) which are environmentally friendly and competitive (including intermodal sustainable mobility chains, walking-cycling-public/collective transport-car sharing-carpooling in the context of urban mobility),

- focusing on research in the areas of traffic congestion, the mitigation of transport-related climate change, methods of calculating more accurately the external costs of transport and access to means of transport and infrastructure for persons of reduced mobility,

- implementing the technological component of the single European sky policy (SESAR), in connection with the Clean Sky projects, integrating reduction of fuel consumption and climate change by aircraft, taking into account possible effects of vapour contrails on the climate,

- rebalancing and integrating the different modes of transport,

- making rail, road and maritime transport safer, more efficient and more competitive,

- supporting European sustainable transport policy, with priority given to achieving the Union’s CO2 and oil consumption targets of 20 % and 30 % respectively by 2020 within this sector,

- supporting alternative fuel and new engine developments through joint research with a focus on large demonstrations for all modes of transport.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

06 06 02 02 Research related to transport (including aeronautics) — Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2980000 | 1680794 | 2960000 | 1656791 | 2973080,— | 1783848,— |

Remarks

The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking shall contribute to the implementation of the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technology development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) and in particular the specific programme "Cooperation" themes for "Energy", "Nano-sciences, Nano-technologies, Materials and new Production Technologies", "Environment (including climate change)", and "Transport (including aeronautics)". It shall, in particular: aim at placing Europe at the forefront of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies worldwide and at enabling the market breakthrough of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, thereby allowing commercial market forces to drive the substantial potential public benefits; support research, technological development and demonstration (RTD) in the Member States and countries associated to the Seventh Framework Programme ("associated countries") in a coordinated manner to overcome the market failure and focus on developing market applications and thereby facilitate additional industrial efforts towards a rapid deployment of fuel cells and hydrogen technologies; support the implementation of the RTD priorities of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Technology Initiative, notably by awarding grants following competitive calls for proposals; and aim to encourage increased public and private research investment in fuel cells and hydrogen technologies in the Member States and associated countries.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

Council Regulation (EC) No 521/2008 of 30 May 2008 setting up the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (OJ L 153, 12.6.2008, p. 1).

06 06 02 03 SESAR Joint Undertaking

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

58600000 | 40826298 | 58600000 | 47608950 | 55000000,— | 22000000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the development phase of the SESAR programme for the implantation of the technological component of the single European sky policy (SESAR), including the functioning of the SESAR Joint Undertaking.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

Council Regulation (EC) No 219/2007 of 27 February 2007 on the establishment of a Joint Undertaking to develop the new generation European air traffic management system (SESAR) (OJ L 64, 2.3.2007, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1361/2008 of 16 December 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 219/2007 on the establishment of a joint undertaking to develop the new generation European air traffic management system (SESAR) (OJ L 352, 31.12.2008, p. 12).

06 06 04 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 2419434,62 | 4093140,03 |

Remarks

This article is intended to cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the making available of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

06 06 05 Completion of previous programmes

06 06 05 01 Completion of programmes (prior to 2003)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 304266,07 |

Remarks

This item is intended to cover earlier commitments.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Council Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC of 28 September 1987 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1987 to 1991) (OJ L 302, 24.10.1987, p. 1).

Council Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC of 23 April 1990 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 117, 8.5.1990, p. 28).

Council Decision 93/167/Euratom, EEC of 15 March 1993 adapting Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 43).

Decision No 1110/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 1994 concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 126, 18.5.1994, p. 1).

Decision No 616/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 March 1996 adapting Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) following the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union (OJ L 86, 4.4.1996, p. 69).

Decision No 2535/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 December 1997 adapting for the second time Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 347, 18.12.1997, p. 1).

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

06 06 05 02 Completion of the sixth EC framework programme (2003 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 6668295 | — | 7046125 | 245139,39 | 33153930,43 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: "Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area" (2002-2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR MOBILITY AND TRANSPORT

TITLE 07

ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

07 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION" POLICY AREA | 96003707 | 96003707 | 93845213 | 93845213 | 91932419,74 | 91932419,74 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 89800 | 89800 | 44853 | 44853 | | |

| 96093507 | 96093507 | 93890066 | 93890066 | 91932419,74 | 91932419,74 |

07 02 | GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS | 2150000 | 3364234 | 3150000 | 3785230 | 2463552,27 | 2970467,96 |

07 03 | DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF UNION ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND LEGISLATION | 364981896 | 269622255 | 347105327 | 273350327 | 331430848,58 | 240299095,98 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | 4184040 | 4184040 | | | | |

| 369165936 | 273806295 | 347105327 | 273350327 | 331430848,58 | 240299095,98 |

07 11 | GLOBAL CLIMATE ACTION AFFAIRS | 900000 | 859103 | 675882 | 809352 | 597602,86 | 769957,18 |

07 12 | IMPLEMENTATION OF UNION POLICY AND LEGISLATION ON CLIMATE ACTION | 19300000 | 15171404 | 17600000 | 15000000 | 11062637,73 | 9176221,36 |

07 13 | CLIMATE MAINSTREAMING AND INNOVATION | 5000000 | 3750000 | 6000000 | 2500000 | | |

| Title 07 — Total | 488335603 | 388770703 | 468376422 | 389290122 | 437487061,18 | 345148162,22 |

Reserves (40 01 40, 40 02 41) | 4273840 | 4273840 | 44853 | 44853 | | |

| 492609443 | 393044543 | 468421275 | 389334975 | 437487061,18 | 345148162,22 |

CHAPTER 07 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

07 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION" POLICY AREA

07 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Environment and climate action" policy area | 5 | 60955506 | 59013025 | 60245668,73 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 44853 | |

| | 60955506 | 59057878 | 60245668,73 |

07 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Environment and climate action" policy area

07 01 02 01 | External staff | 5 | 5521692 | 6363683 | 5310450,90 |

07 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | 5 | 5926675 | 6292416 | 6861000,74 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 89800 | | |

| | 6016475 | 6292416 | 6861000,74 |

| Article 07 01 02 — Subtotal | | 11448367 | 12656099 | 12171451,64 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 89800 | | |

| | 11538167 | 12656099 | 12171451,64 |

07 01 03 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Environment and climate action" policy area | 5 | 4099834 | 4276089 | 4675291,53 |

07 01 04

Support expenditure for operations of "Environment and climate action" policy area

07 01 04 01 | LIFE+ (Financial Instrument for the Environment — 2007 to 2013) — Expenditure on administrative management | 2 | 17200000 | 15800000 | 13391338,85 |

07 01 04 04 | Contribution to international environmental and climate activities — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | 300000 | 300000 | 284204,74 |

07 01 04 05 | Implementation of Union policy and legislation on Climate Actions — Expenditure on administrative management | 2 | 2000000 | 1800000 | 1164464,25 |

| Article 07 01 04 — Subtotal | | 19500000 | 17900000 | 14840007,84 |

| Chapter 07 01 — Total | | 96003707 | 93845213 | 91932419,74 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 89800 | 44853 | |

| | 96093507 | 93890066 | 91932419,74 |

07 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Environment and climate action" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

07 01 01 | 60955506 | 59013025 | 60245668,73 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 44853 | |

Total | 60955506 | 59057878 | 60245668,73 |

07 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Environment and climate action" policy area

07 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

5521692 | 6363683 | 5310450,90 |

07 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

07 01 02 11 | 5926675 | 6292416 | 6861000,74 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 89800 | | |

Total | 6016475 | 6292416 | 6861000,74 |

07 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Environment and climate action" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

4099834 | 4276089 | 4675291,53 |

07 01 04 Support expenditure for operations of "Environment and climate action" policy area

07 01 04 01 LIFE+ (Financial Instrument for the Environment — 2007 to 2013) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

17200000 | 15800000 | 13391338,85 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- costs of technical assistance for selecting projects and monitoring, evaluating and auditing projects selected under the LIFE+ programme (including non-governmental organisations supported via operating grants), as well as monitoring, evaluating and auditing ongoing LIFE III projects,

- publications and activities to disseminate results and best practices arising from LIFE and LIFE+ projects, thereby supporting their sustainability, and meetings of experts and project beneficiaries (advice on management of projects, networking, sharing results and best practices),

- development, maintenance, operation and support of adequate information technology (IT) systems for communication, selecting, monitoring, reporting on projects and disseminating results of projects,

- development, maintenance, operation and support (hardware, software and services) of IT systems directly linked to the achievement of the policy objectives of the programme, for the mutual benefit of the Commission and beneficiaries and stakeholders,

- expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, evaluation, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the LIFE+ programme or measures coming under this budget heading, as well as expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Article 07 03 07.

07 01 04 04 Contribution to international environmental and climate activities — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

300000 | 300000 | 284204,74 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information technology, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the activities covered by this item, and any other technical or administrative assistance expenditure not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Article 07 02 01 and 07 11 01.

07 01 04 05 Implementation of Union policy and legislation on Climate Actions — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

2000000 | 1800000 | 1164464,25 |

Remarks

This appropriation under the LIFE+ programme is intended to cover:

- maintenance, operation and support (hardware, software and services) of information technology (IT) systems directly linked to the achievement of the policy objectives of the LIFE+ programme in the area of climate action, in particular the Community Independent Transaction Log (CITL) and IT systems related to the implementation of legislation on the protection of the ozone layer,

- expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, evaluation, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the LIFE+ programme or measures coming under this budget heading in the area of climate action, as well as expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Article 07 12 01.

CHAPTER 07 02 — GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

07 02

GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS

07 02 01 | Contribution to multilateral and international environmental activities | 4 | 2150000 | 1825594 | 2150000 | 2047185 | 1963552,27 | 1854347,15 |

07 02 02 | Completion of LIFE (European Financial Instrument for the Environment — 2000 to 2006) — Operations outside Union territory | 4 | — | 238640 | — | 238045 | 0,— | 616120,81 |

07 02 03 | Pilot project — Environmental monitoring of the Black Sea Basin and a common European framework programme for the development of the Black Sea region | 4 | — | 700000 | — | 500000 | 0,— | 500000,— |

07 02 04 | Preparatory action — Environmental monitoring of the Black Sea Basin and a common European framework programme for development of the Black Sea region | 4 | p.m. | 600000 | 1000000 | 1000000 | 500000,— | 0,— |

| Chapter 07 02 — Total | | 2150000 | 3364234 | 3150000 | 3785230 | 2463552,27 | 2970467,96 |

07 02 01 Contribution to multilateral and international environmental activities

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2150000 | 1825594 | 2150000 | 2047185 | 1963552,27 | 1854347,15 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover obligatory and voluntary contributions to a number of international conventions, protocols and agreements to which the Union is party and preparatory work for future international agreements involving the Union.

Legal basis

Actions carried out by the Commission by virtue of tasks resulting from its prerogatives at institutional level pursuant to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community and pursuant to Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 77/585/EEC of 25 July 1977 concluding the Convention for the protection of the Mediterranean Sea against pollution and the Protocol for the prevention of the pollution of the Mediterranean Sea by dumping from ships and aircraft (OJ L 240, 19.9.1977, p. 1).

Council Decision 81/462/EEC of 11 June 1981 on the conclusion of the Convention on long-range transboundary air pollution (OJ L 171, 27.6.1981, p. 11).

Council Decision 82/72/EEC of 3 December 1981 on the conclusion of the Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural habitats (OJ L 38, 10.2.1982, p. 1).

Council Decision 82/461/EEC of 24 June 1982 on the conclusion of the Convention on the conservation of migratory species of wild animals (OJ L 210, 19.7.1982, p. 10) and related agreements.

Council Decision 84/358/EEC of 28 June 1984 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement for cooperation in dealing with pollution of the North Sea by oil and other harmful substances (OJ L 188, 16.7.1984, p. 7).

Council Decision 86/277/EEC of 12 June 1986 on the conclusion of the Protocol to the 1979 Convention on long-range transboundary air pollution on long-term financing of the cooperative programme for monitoring and evaluation of the long-range transmission of air pollutants in Europe (EMEP) (OJ L 181, 4.7.1986, p. 1).

Council Decision 93/98/EEC of 1 February 1993 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention on the control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal (Basel Convention) (OJ L 39, 16.2.1993, p. 1).

Council Decision 93/550/EEC of 20 October 1993 concerning the conclusion of the cooperation Agreement for the protection of the coasts and waters of the north-east Atlantic against pollution (OJ L 267, 28.10.1993, p. 20).

Council Decision 93/626/EEC of 25 October 1993 concerning the conclusion of the Convention on Biological Diversity (OJ L 309, 13.12.1993, p. 1).

Council Decision 94/156/EC of 21 February 1994 on the accession of the Community to the Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea Area 1974 (Helsinki Convention) (OJ L 73, 16.3.1994, p. 1).

Council Decision of 27 June 1997 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention on environmental impact assessment in a transboundary context (ESPOO Convention) (proposal OJ C 104, 24.4.1992, p. 5; decision not published).

Council Decision 97/825/EC of 24 November 1997 concerning the conclusion of the Convention on cooperation for the protection and sustainable use of the river Danube (OJ L 342, 12.12.1997, p. 18).

Council Decision 98/216/EC of 9 March 1998 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the United Nations Convention to combat desertification in countries seriously affected by drought and/or desertification, particularly in Africa (OJ L 83, 19.3.1998, p. 1).

Council Decision 98/249/EC of 7 October 1997 on the conclusion of the Convention for the protection of the marine environment of the north-east Atlantic (OJ L 104, 3.4.1998, p. 1).

Council Decision 98/685/EC of 23 March 1998 concerning the conclusion of the Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents (OJ L 326, 3.12.1998, p. 1).

Council Decision 2000/706/EC of 7 November 2000 concerning the conclusion, on behalf of the Community, of the Convention for the Protection of the Rhine (OJ L 289, 16.11.2000, p. 30).

Council Decision 2002/628/EC of 25 June 2002 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (OJ L 201, 31.7.2002, p. 48).

Council Decision 2003/106/EC of 19 December 2002 concerning the approval, on behalf of the European Community, of the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade (OJ L 63, 6.3.2003, p. 27).

Council Decision 2004/259/EC of 19 February 2004 concerning the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Protocol to the 1979 Convention on Long Range Transboundary Air Pollution on Persistent Organic Pollutants (OJ L 81, 19.3.2004, p. 35).

Council Decision 2005/370/EC of 17 February 2005 on the conclusion on behalf of the European Community of the Convention on access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters (OJ L 124, 17.5.2005, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/61/EC of 2 December 2005 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the UN-ECE Protocol on Pollutant Release and Transfer Registers (OJ L 32, 4.2.2006, p. 54).

Council Decision 2006/507/EC of 14 October 2004 concerning the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (OJ L 209, 31.7.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/871/EC of 18 July 2005 on the conclusion on behalf of the European Community of the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (OJ L 345, 8.12.2006, p. 24).

Council Decision 2008/871/EC of 20 October 2008 on the approval, on behalf of the European Community, of the Protocol on Strategic Environmental Assessment to the 1991 UN/ECE Espoo Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context (OJ L 308, 19.11.2008, p. 33).

Council Decision 2010/655/EU of 19 October 2010 concerning the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Additional Protocol to the Cooperation Agreement for the Protection of the Coasts and Waters of the North-East Atlantic against Pollution (OJ L 285, 30.10.2010, p. 1).

07 02 02 Completion of LIFE (European Financial Instrument for the Environment — 2000 to 2006) — Operations outside Union territory

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 238640 | — | 238045 | 0,— | 616120,81 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years and resulting from the general objectives of the LIFE III Programme — "LIFE-third countries".

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1655/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 concerning the Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE) (OJ L 192, 28.7.2000, p. 1).

07 02 03 Pilot project — Environmental monitoring of the Black Sea Basin and a common European framework programme for the development of the Black Sea region

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 700000 | — | 500000 | 0,— | 500000,— |

Remarks

This project is intended to promote measures for regular monitoring of the quality of the marine and coastline environment, and combating pollution in the Black Sea region. Its overall objectives are as follows:

- to provide a basis for research and to study pollution of the marine and coastline environment; to study the impact of pollution on biodiversity and on jobs supported by the marine and coastline environment,

- to develop new technologies for environmental protection and emergency pollution clean-up,

- to design and put in place an integrated marine and coastline monitoring system in the region,

- to establish a network of facilities for dynamic remote sensing monitoring of the "sea-coast-river" system,

- to train people and prepare staff for the actual implementation of monitoring-related activities.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

07 02 04 Preparatory action — Environmental monitoring of the Black Sea Basin and a common European framework programme for development of the Black Sea region

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 600000 | 1000000 | 1000000 | 500000,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This action is intended to promote measures for combating pollution and biodiversity decline in the Black Sea region and for addressing negative effects of environmental degradation.

Its overall objectives are as follows:

- to train people and prepare staff for the actual implementation of monitoring-related activities,

- to study pollution and biodiversity of the marine and coastline environment,

- to develop new technologies for environmental protection,

- to design and put in place an integrated marine and coastline monitoring system in the region,

- to determine and manage efficiently marine protected areas,

- to contribute to water management in the region including through innovative and cost effective ways to increase fresh water supply, in cooperation with other areas facing water scarcity, such as the Mediterranean.

Legal basis

Preparatory Action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 07 03 — DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF UNION ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND LEGISLATION

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

07 03

DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF UNION ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND LEGISLATION

07 03 01 | Completion of protection of forests | 2 | — | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 1102784,97 |

07 03 03 | Completion of LIFE III (Financial Instrument for the Environment — 2000 to 2006) — Projects on Union territory — Part I (nature protection) | 2 | — | 9482128 | — | 21000000 | 0,— | 23822303,18 |

07 03 04 | Completion of LIFE III (Financial Instrument for the Environment — 2000 to 2006) — Projects on Union territory — Part II (environmental protection) | 2 | — | 1896426 | — | 8500000 | 46814,30 | 11096924,15 |

07 03 05 | Completion of the Financial Instruments LIFE I (1991 to 1995) and LIFE II (1996 to 1999) — Projects on Union territory — Part I (nature protection) and Part II (environmental protection) | 2 | — | — | — | — | 0,— | 0,— |

07 03 06 | Completion of awareness-raising and other general actions based on the Community action programmes in the field of the environment | 2 | — | p.m. | — | 125000 | 0,— | 107408,— |

07 03 07 | LIFE+ (Financial Instrument for the Environment — 2007 to 2013) | 2 | 316255000 | 208606805 | 305000000 | 200000000 | 283256973,43 | 161093663,92 |

07 03 09

Contribution for the European Environment Agency

07 03 09 01 | European Environment Agency — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 2 | 22598731 | 22598731 | 21557000 | 21557000 | 22961423,33 | 22961423,33 |

07 03 09 02 | European Environment Agency — Contribution to Title 3 | 2 | 13128165 | 13128165 | 13548327 | 13548327 | 17617930,52 | 18237346,52 |

| Article 07 03 09 — Subtotal | | 35726896 | 35726896 | 35105327 | 35105327 | 40579353,85 | 41198769,85 |

07 03 10 | Preparatory action — Natura 2000 | 2 | — | — | — | 160000 | 0,— | 709248,10 |

07 03 11 | Pilot project — Forest protection and conservation | 2 | — | p.m. | — | 900000 | 0,— | 0,— |

07 03 12 | Preparatory action — Future legal basis on harmonised EU forest information | 2 | 1000000 | 500000 | | | 0,— | 0,— |

07 03 13 | Preparatory action — An integrated coastal communication and risk management system | 2 | — | 400000 | — | p.m. | 0,— | 298542,— |

07 03 15 | Pilot project — Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emission trading in the Baltic Sea | 2 | — | p.m. | — | 160000 | 0,— | 139895,— |

07 03 16 | Pilot project — Development of prevention activities to halt desertification in Europe | 2 | — | 900000 | p.m. | 800000 | 1477266,— | 0,— |

07 03 17 | Preparatory action — Climate of the Carpathian basin | 2 | — | 1400000 | p.m. | 1650000 | 2000000,— | 269875,— |

07 03 18 | Pilot project — Recovery of obsolete vessels not used in the fishing trade | 2 | — | 200000 | 1000000 | 200000 | 304120,— | 0,— |

07 03 19 | Pilot project — Economic loss due to high non-revenue water amounts in cities | 2 | — | 300000 | p.m. | 600000 | 1000000,— | 0,— |

07 03 21 | Pilot project — Certification of low-carbon farming practices | 2 | — | 400000 | p.m. | 300000 | 1000000,— | 0,— |

07 03 22 | Pilot project — Complex research on methods of controlling the spread of ragweed and pollen allergies | 2 | — | 700000 | p.m. | 750000 | 1500000,— | 0,— |

07 03 24 | Pilot project — A European refund system for aluminium beverage cans | 2 | — | 110000 | p.m. | 100000 | 266321,— | 79896,30 |

07 03 25 | Completion of development of new policy initiatives | 2 | — | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 379785,51 |

07 03 26 | Pilot project — Literature review on the potential effects of climate change on drinking water protection areas across the Union and the identification of priorities among different types of drinking water supplies | 2 | p.m. | 250000 | 500000 | 250000 | | |

07 03 27 | Preparatory action — BEST scheme (voluntary Scheme for biodiversity and ecosystem services in the territories of the Union’s outermost regions and overseas countries and territories) | 2 | 2000000 | 2000000 | 2000000 | 1000000 | | |

07 03 28 | Pilot project — Plastic recycling cycle and marine environmental impact | 2 | p.m. | 500000 | 1000000 | 500000 | | |

07 03 29 | Preparatory action — Development of prevention activities to halt desertification in Europe | 2 | 1000000 | 1000000 | 1000000 | 500000 | | |

07 03 30 | Pilot project — Atmospheric precipitation — Protection and efficient use of fresh water | 2 | 1500000 | 750000 | | | | |

07 03 31 | Pilot project — Comparative study of the pressures and measures in the major river basin management plans in the Union | 2 | p.m. | 750000 | 1500000 | 750000 | | |

07 03 32 | Pilot project — Long-term impact of carbon neutral housing on waste water systems | 2 | 1500000 | 750000 | | | | |

07 03 33 | Pilot project — Marine litter recovery | 2 | 1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

07 03 34 | Pilot project — Availability, use and sustainability of water for the production of nuclear and fossil energy | 2 | 500000 | 250000 | | | | |

07 03 35 | Pilot project — New knowledge for an integrated management of human activity in the sea | 2 | 2000000 | 1000000 | | | | |

07 03 60

European Chemicals Agency — Activities in the field of biocides legislation — Contribution from Heading 2

07 03 60 01 | European Chemicals Agency — Activities in the field of biocides legislation — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 from Heading 2 | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | | |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 1491930 | 1491930 | | | | |

| | 1491930 | 1491930 | p.m. | p.m. | | |

07 03 60 02 | European Chemicals Agency — Activities in the field of biocides legislation — Contribution to Title 3 from Heading 2 | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | | |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 1236510 | 1236510 | | | | |

| | 1236510 | 1236510 | p.m. | p.m. | | |

| Article 07 03 60 — Subtotal | | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | | |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 2728440 | 2728440 | | | | |

| | 2728440 | 2728440 | p.m. | p.m. | | |

07 03 70

European Chemicals Agency — Activities in the field of legislation on import and export of dangerous chemicals

07 03 70 01 | European Chemicals Agency — Activities in the field of legislation on import and export of dangerous chemicals — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | | | | |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 345214 | 345214 | | | | |

| | 345214 | 345214 | | | | |

07 03 70 02 | European Chemicals Agency — Activities in the field of legislation on import and export of dangerous chemicals — Contribution to Title 3 | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | | | | |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 1110386 | 1110386 | | | | |

| | 1110386 | 1110386 | | | | |

| Article 07 03 70 — Subtotal | | p.m. | p.m. | | | | |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 1455600 | 1455600 | | | | |

| | 1455600 | 1455600 | | | | |

07 03 71 | Preparatory action — RECAP: recycling at local scale of internal plastic scrap created by major Union polymer converting regions | 2 | 1500000 | 750000 | | | | |

07 03 72 | Pilot project — "Resource efficiency" in practice — Closing mineral cycles | 2 | 1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

| Chapter 07 03 — Total | | 364981896 | 269622255 | 347105327 | 273350327 | 331430848,58 | 240299095,98 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 4184040 | 4184040 | | | | |

| | 369165936 | 273806295 | 347105327 | 273350327 | 331430848,58 | 240299095,98 |

07 03 01 Completion of protection of forests

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 1102784,97 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years and resulting from measures and actions for the monitoring of the effects of atmospheric pollution on forests, for monitoring forest fires and for the collection of information and data on forest ecosystems.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 2152/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 November 2003 concerning monitoring of forests and environmental interactions in the Community (Forest focus) (OJ L 324, 11.12.2003, p. 1).

07 03 03 Completion of LIFE III (Financial Instrument for the Environment — 2000 to 2006) — Projects on Union territory — Part I (nature protection)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 9482128 | — | 21000000 | 0,— | 23822303,18 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years and resulting from the general objectives of LIFE III Programme — Nature Protection strand, relating to nature protection, and, in particular, targeting the conservation of natural habitats and of species of wild flora and fauna and including nature conservation projects and in particular the development of the European network "Natura 2000".

Legal basis

Council Directive 79/409/EEC of 2 April 1979 on the conservation of wild birds (OJ L 103, 25.4.1979, p. 1).

Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7).

Regulation (EC) No 1655/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 concerning the Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE) (OJ L 192, 28.7.2000, p. 1).

07 03 04 Completion of LIFE III (Financial Instrument for the Environment — 2000 to 2006) — Projects on Union territory — Part II (environmental protection)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 1896426 | — | 8500000 | 46814,30 | 11096924,15 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years and resulting from the general objectives of LIFE III Programme — Environment Protection strand, concerning the development of innovative and integrated techniques and methods for further development of the Union environment policy and actions and studies providing better coordination of the cross-border effects of environmental and weather conditions on landscape, waterways and water systems.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1655/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 concerning the Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE) (OJ L 192, 28.7.2000, p. 1).

07 03 05 Completion of the Financial Instruments LIFE I (1991 to 1995) and LIFE II (1996 to 1999) — Projects on Union territory — Part I (nature protection) and Part II (environmental protection)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | — | — | — | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This article is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years and resulting from the general objectives of LIFE I and LIFE II, concerning the development and implementation of Community environment policy and legislation and the protection of natural habitats and species.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1973/92 of 21 May 1992 establishing a financial instrument for the environment (LIFE) (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1404/96 of 15 July 1996 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1973/92 establishing a financial instrument for the environment (Life) (OJ L 181, 20.7.1996, p. 1).

07 03 06 Completion of awareness-raising and other general actions based on the Community action programmes in the field of the environment

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | 125000 | 0,— | 107408,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years and resulting from actions undertaken by the Commission to implement existing legislation, awareness-raising and other general actions based on the Community environmental action programme.

Those actions include grants to projects and service contracts, workshops and seminars, as well as preparation and production costs of audiovisual material, events and exhibitions, press visits, publication and other dissemination and website activities.

Legal basis

Actions carried out by the Commission by virtue of tasks resulting from its prerogatives at institutional level pursuant to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community and pursuant to Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Decision No 1600/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 July 2002 laying down the Sixth Community Environment Action Programme (OJ L 242, 10.9.2002, p. 1).

07 03 07 LIFE+ (Financial Instrument for the Environment — 2007 to 2013)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

316255000 | 208606805 | 305000000 | 200000000 | 283256973,43 | 161093663,92 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover financial support for measures and projects contributing to the implementation, updating and development of Union environmental policy and legislation, including the integration of the environment into other policies, thereby contributing to sustainable development. In particular, the LIFE+ programme shall support the implementation of the Sixth Environment Action Programme, including the thematic strategies, and finance measures and projects with European added value in three priority areas: nature and biodiversity, environment policy and governance, and information and communication.

This appropriation will cover in particular:

- action grants to innovative and/or demonstration projects via an annual call for proposals, and supporting:

- best practice or demonstration projects for the implementation of Directives 79/409/EEC and 2009/147/EC or Directive 92/43/EEC, including site and species management and site planning, including the improvement of the ecological coherence of the Natura 2000 network, the monitoring of conservation status, including setting up procedures and structures for such monitoring, the development and implementation of species and habitats conservation action plans, the extension of the Natura 2000 network in marine areas and, in limited cases, the purchase of land,

- innovative or demonstration projects relating to the environmental objectives of the Union, including the development or dissemination of best practice techniques, know-how and technologies,

- awareness-raising campaigns and special training for staff involved in fire prevention operations,

- projects for the development and implementation of Union objectives relating to the broad-based, harmonised, comprehensive and long-term monitoring of forests and environmental interactions;

- in line with the requirement of Regulation (EC) No 614/2007, projects supported through action grants shall represent at least 78 % of the budgetary resources of the programme, of which at least 50 % supporting the conservation of nature and biodiversity;

- support to the operational activities of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that are primarily active in protecting and enhancing the environment at Union level and involved in the development and implementation of Union policy and legislation,

- measures to support the Commission's role in initiating environment policy development and implementation, through:

- studies and evaluations,

- services with a view to the implementation and integration of environmental policy and legislation,

- seminars and workshops with experts and stakeholders,

- developing and maintaining networks, databases and information and computer systems directly linked to the implementation of Union environmental policy and legislation, in particular when improving public access to environmental information. The expenditure covered will include the costs of development, maintenance, operation and support (hardware, software and services) of information and communication systems. It will also cover the cost of project management, quality control, security, documentation and training linked to the implementation of these systems,

- information, publication and dissemination activities, including events, exhibitions and similar awareness-raising measures.

The projects and measures financed by LIFE+ may be implemented through grants or procurement procedures.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 614/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 May 2007 concerning the Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE+) (OJ L 149, 9.6.2007, p. 1).

07 03 09 Contribution for the European Environment Agency

07 03 09 01 European Environment Agency — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

22598731 | 22598731 | 21557000 | 21557000 | 22961423,33 | 22961423,33 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Commission, if requested by the Agency, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operational and administrative appropriations.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the Swiss Confederation’s contribution to participation in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 401/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the European Environment Agency and the European Environment Information and Observation Network (OJ L 126, 21.5.2009, p. 13).

07 03 09 02 European Environment Agency — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

13128165 | 13128165 | 13548327 | 13548327 | 17617930,52 | 18237346,52 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover a contribution to the European Environment Agency in Copenhagen. The mission of the Agency is to provide the Union and the Member States with objective, reliable and comparable information on the environment at European level, thus enabling them to take the requisite measures to protect the environment, to assess the results of such measures and to inform the public.

The EEA Strategy for the period 2009-2013 adopted by the Management Board on 26 November 2008 is built on three main activities:

- continuing to support the information needs set down in Union and international environmental legislation and especially the Sixth Environment Action Programme,

- providing more timely assessments on how and why the environment is changing and whether environmental policies, including the Sixth Environment Action Programme, the European Union Sustainable Development Strategy and those in related areas have been effective,

- improving the coordination and dissemination of environmental data and knowledge across Europe.

These activities are addressed through four project areas:

- environmental themes,

- cross-cutting themes,

- integrated environmental assessment,

- information services and communications.

Each of the thematic areas being addressed is influenced by a range of societal and sectoral processes in areas such as agriculture, chemicals, energy, transport or land-use development and planning, and needs to be seen in a wider international context.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the Swiss Confederation’s contribution to participation in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 36309240. An amount of EUR 582344, coming from the recovery of surplus, is added to the amount of EUR 35726896 entered in the budget.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 401/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the European Environment Agency and the European Environment Information and Observation Network (OJ L 126, 21.5.2009, p. 13).

07 03 10 Preparatory action — Natura 2000

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | — | — | 160000 | 0,— | 709248,10 |

Remarks

This article is intended to cover preparatory actions for the management of the Natura 2000 network (i.e. biodiversity maintenance and monitoring, species reintroduction, infrastructure, compensation for landowners), including pilot projects, communication and information activities, and the development of methodologies and management models for sites with different characteristics and ownership.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

07 03 11 Pilot project — Forest protection and conservation

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | 900000 | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years and related to measures and actions for monitoring the effects of atmospheric pollution on forests, monitoring and preventing forest fires and collecting information and data on forest ecosystems. Monitoring activities will address concerns relating to soil, biodiversity and forest sinks. These actions will involve grants and study and service contracts in addition to financial contributions to the costs of programmes submitted by Member States and local authorities for activities to:

- continue and further develop the network of observation plots providing information on forest ecosystems,

- continue and further develop a forest fire information system,

- promote measures to prevent and combat forest fires, especially in regions classified as high-risk, as an extension of measures provided for under Council Regulation (EEC) No 2158/92 of 23 July 1992 on protection of the Community’s forests against fire (OJ L 217, 31.7.1992, p. 3), expired on 31 December 2002,

- promote re-afforestation measures for areas destroyed by fire, especially in nature reserves and protected areas, respecting the relevant bioclimatic and environmental features and using species and varieties suited to local conditions,

- promote and further develop the monitoring scheme and the evaluation of information gathered and develop a platform for the exchange of data with and between Member States and other interested stakeholders,

- support re-afforestation programmes in fire-affected regions,

- investigate the causes and consequences of fires, which have been particularly serious in recent years, in particular for the European forestry sector,

- promote appropriate measures to prevent forest fires, such as firebreaks, forest tracks, access points, water points and forest management programmes.

Meetings of Member States’ experts may also be covered by this appropriation.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

07 03 12 Preparatory action — Future legal basis on harmonised EU forest information

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1000000 | 500000 | | | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

The preparatory action shall contribute to maintaining a Union level system and collection of comparable and harmonised forest information to serve as a basis for the provision of policy-relevant information on forests in the Union as required under international obligations and key action 8 of the Forest Action Plan (COM(2006) 302) in preparation for an upcoming regulation on harmonised Union forest information.

More specifically, this preparatory action will consist in collecting quantitative and qualitative forest data relating to climate change, air pollution, biodiversity and forest condition, including soil condition and carbon sequestration, based on existing transnationally harmonised monitoring methods and standards, preferably for large-scale and intensive monitoring plots, ensuring continuity of data series where possible. The action shall aim at collecting representative forest information throughout the Union.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

07 03 13 Preparatory action — An integrated coastal communication and risk management system

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 400000 | — | p.m. | 0,— | 298542,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to fund a project which will develop and establish (1) a complementary participatory coastal communication system and (2) a cooperative coastal risk protection and management system for Member States in the Baltic Sea region and in particular the Baltic States themselves, whose 50 years under occupation excluded them from normal development processes, as a result of which there is a disparity in terms of development with older Member States. Sustainable coastal development (including integrated applications) is to be actively re-enhanced and non-traditional innovations explored and fleshed out, tested and disseminated not only in relation to established implementation methods, i.e. not only vertically and horizontally across management levels, but also with particular attention being paid to developing new methodologies for participatory communication and cooperation, thus increasing coastal awareness and behaviour development among all stakeholders.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

07 03 15 Pilot project — Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emission trading in the Baltic Sea

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | 160000 | 0,— | 139895,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payments to fund a pilot project intended:

- to cut sulphur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in the Baltic Sea by launching a pilot emissions trading scheme between stakeholders willing to participate on a voluntary basis,

- to include shipping in research and preparatory work by the Commission for policy development for open trading with land-based resources, to be complementary to ongoing work undertaken by the Commission in order to identify and define the conditions for a possible trading system for both SO2 and NOx in future legislation.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

07 03 16 Pilot project — Development of prevention activities to halt desertification in Europe

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 900000 | p.m. | 800000 | 1477266,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance a pilot project to cover research, data collection, evaluation, field visits, and monitoring, consultations and networking for the development of prevention activities in order to halt desertification in Europe.

A number of Member States have taken measures individually in this respect; therefore, numerous examples both of good and of bad practice exist, alongside interdisciplinary studies and suggestions, based on but not limited to assessing damage caused by modern intensive agricultural practices and climate change-related issues.

According to reports from the secretariat of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, Malta, Latvia, Hungary, Romania, Turkey and Belarus, as well as other countries and regions in the Union and across Europe, are facing this major environmental and economic problem, and "business as usual" scenarios show that agricultural productivity is expected to drop even further in the next few years, thus threatening the security of food supply.

Moreover, desertification results not only in agricultural losses, but also in loss of biodiversity, reduction in soil fertility and reduction in the capacity of soil to retain water, increased erosion and reduced carbon capture. Furthermore, floods and droughts linked to climate change are becoming more frequent and more drastic in their effects, increasing to an even greater extent the risk and negative economic and social consequences of desertification (see paragraph 17 of the European Parliament resolution of 9 October 2008 on addressing the challenge of water scarcity and droughts in the European Union (OJ C 9 E, 15.1.2010, p. 33).

The pilot project will involve:

- best practice exchange,

- demonstration of innovative approaches, know-how, new technologies, new methods and instruments, e.g. for water conservation,

- development of a monitoring scheme for the evaluation of information gathered and development of a platform for exchange of data with and between Member States, candidate countries, and western Balkan and European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) countries which would be open for consultation by other stakeholders,

- awareness-raising campaigns with and between Member States, candidate countries, and western Balkan and ENP countries, as well as other stakeholders facing this environmental and economic problem, with the aim of helping to maintain vegetation cover and surface and underground moisture levels, thus decreasing aridity and halting desertification,

- development of concrete pilot projects at local level to support innovative local measures on the conservation of rainwater and surface water.

The pilot project could be improved in the future by addressing the issue of desertification on a Europe-wide basis in bilateral or multilateral agreements.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

07 03 17 Preparatory action — Climate of the Carpathian basin

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 1400000 | p.m. | 1650000 | 2000000,— | 269875,— |

Remarks

The main aim of this project is to investigate the detailed weather-related and spatial structure of the Carpathians and the Carpathian basin with integrated or at least comparable methods. The basic results will be a contribution to regional climate variability and change studies, and applied climatology. The climate of the region has not been described as a geographical unit for about 90 years.

National meteorological measurement networks have different instruments and often different regulations. Accurate climate field modelling needs larger areas, but smaller countries cannot be used as a model for reproducing the climate of neighbouring regions. These factors make comparison between national maps impossible. Additionally, some countries have national climate atlases already, while some do not. The project will collect information on the measurements and on the existing databases. The next step is the development of climate maps by exchanging data and information. In parallel with that, data quality and standardisation methods will be compared. It is suggested that a mapping method be used for which there is no need for large amounts of data to be exchanged between countries. The scale of the project will be enlarged to include the south-eastern Europe region at the next stage in collaboration with the parallel south-eastern Europe climate mapping project, the precursor of which was the "Summer School on Preparation of Climate Atlas" organised by the Hungarian Meteorological Service (http://www.met.hu/pages/seminars/seeera/index.htm) in 2007.

The climate of the Carpathians and the Carpathian basin is fundamental input information for weather and climate forecasting. The Carpathians Environment Outlook project (under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) umbrella), Danube (seventh European corridor) and the Carpathian basin cover a large part of the watershed area. What will be produced will be common maps and comparable national climate and meteorological maps, and there will be a possibility of enlarging the scope of the project, plus a database of gridded maps for other future large projects.

Project starting date: 1 January 2009.

Project end date: 31 December 2010.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

07 03 18 Pilot project — Recovery of obsolete vessels not used in the fishing trade

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 200000 | 1000000 | 200000 | 304120,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This pilot project is intended to step up action to protect the environment and manage environmental risks in coastal areas.

The aim is to foster best practice in the sustainable management of coastal areas by stepping up existing non-traditional measures in the sector and exploring the scope for new measures, raising awareness of the needs of coastal areas and ensuring better stakeholder behaviour.

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of measures put forward by Member States and local authorities with a view to:

- establishing an inventory of non-fishing vessels by analysing the life cycle of such vessels, the materials used to build them and what happens to them once they are taken out of service,

- looking into the feasibility of introducing rules governing the scrapping of obsolete vessels and/or the procedures for the disposal of such vessels,

- recycling vessels and the materials used therein — in particular resins and glass fibre — which are either wasted when disposed of in landfills or pollute the surrounding area when vessels are abandoned,

- the possible reuse of recyclable materials,

- proper management of hazardous waste, in particular fuel, oil and heavy metals, which need to be decontaminated,

- conducting public information and awareness campaigns fostering public debate and the pooling of ideas on environmental and social issues with a bearing on sustainable development and involving both maritime firms and private individuals.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

07 03 19 Pilot project — Economic loss due to high non-revenue water amounts in cities

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 300000 | p.m. | 600000 | 1000000,— | 0,— |

Remarks

The aim of the project is to assess non-revenue water and related economic loss in large cities throughout the Union. The proposed goals can be summarised as follows:

- evaluation and estimation of non-revenue water in various representative cities,

- analysis of the consequences, the related economic loss and environmental impact.

Project starting date: 1 January 2010.

Project end date: 31 December 2012.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

07 03 21 Pilot project — Certification of low-carbon farming practices

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 400000 | p.m. | 300000 | 1000000,— | 0,— |

Remarks

The aim of this pilot project is to develop a certification scheme for low-carbon farming practices in the Union. The scheme should target the whole farming sector and should aim to take into account all the main factors contributing to carbon emissions from farming, including the utilisation of fertilisers and other inputs, the handling of waste products, the production of renewable energy, the development of carbon sinks and the use of other climate mitigating practices and technologies. In order to ensure its relevance throughout the territory of the Union, the certification scheme to be developed in the pilot project should be tested through practical trials on a number of farming regions appropriately situated in various parts of the Union.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

07 03 22 Pilot project — Complex research on methods of controlling the spread of ragweed and pollen allergies

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 700000 | p.m. | 750000 | 1500000,— | 0,— |

Remarks

The aim of this project is to create the most effective method of controlling the spread of ragweed, as well as preventing and treating pollen allergies based on international scientific research, data collection and evaluation.

The objectives of the project are for the countries involved:

- to conduct scientific research on the feasibility and effectiveness of the various types of ragweed control (mechanical, biological, chemical, etc.),

- to develop the most effective method for controlling the spread of ragweed,

- to conduct studies on the impact of pollen contamination on society and public health, with special regard to children under the age of 10, a population group which is seriously affected by allergies,

- to assess the costs and damages incurred in connection with the treatment of patients suffering from ragweed-related allergies and their complications (medicines, sick leave, loss of earnings, etc.),

- to create allergy prevention and treatment methods in order to reduce allergic diseases and their complications,

- to develop an effective prevention mechanism for ensuring that contamination does not spread to Member States which are not yet affected.

Due to the allergenic properties of its pollen, the spread of common ragweed is of particular public concern in several European countries. The most contaminated areas in Europe are in France, Germany, Denmark, Italy, Austria, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Bulgaria. As the cross-border spread of ragweed pollen is widely acknowledged, eradication programmes limited to particular countries will not succeed and pan-European action is needed.

Project starting date: 1 January 2010.

Project end date: 31 December 2011.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

07 03 24 Pilot project — A European refund system for aluminium beverage cans

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 110000 | p.m. | 100000 | 266321,— | 79896,30 |

Remarks

The purpose of this pilot project will be to investigate how to harmonise the refund system for cans at Union level or, at least, develop further cooperation between Member States in order to ensure can recycling.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

07 03 25 Completion of development of new policy initiatives

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 379785,51 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments remaining to be settled from previous years and resulting from actions undertaken by the Commission to develop new policy initiatives including awareness-raising and other general actions based on the Community environment action programme.

Legal basis

Actions carried out by the Commission by virtue of tasks resulting from its prerogatives at institutional level pursuant to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community and pursuant to Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Decision No 1600/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 July 2002 laying down the Sixth Community Environment Action Programme (OJ L 242, 10.9.2002, p. 1).

07 03 26 Pilot project — Literature review on the potential effects of climate change on drinking water protection areas across the Union and the identification of priorities among different types of drinking water supplies

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 250000 | 500000 | 250000 | | |

Remarks

Project title: Literature review on the potential effects of climate change on drinking water protection areas across the Union and the identification of priorities among different types of drinking water supplies

Budget: EUR 500000.

Project starting date: 1 January 2011.

Project end date: 31 December 2011.

Aim of the project

Given climate change processes, long-term security of public drinking water supply can be achieved through the utilisation of vulnerable water reserves (e.g. bank-filtered water protection areas or other types of drinking water protection areas).

A literature review on the potential effects of climate change on drinking water protection areas across the Union will be a first step in a further analysis, alongside results from other projects, to identify with greater certainty prospective strategic drinking water reserves for the future.

Short description of the project

Within the scope of the project, a literature review will be carried out of operating and natural recharge mechanisms, under extreme climate conditions, for water resources for public drinking water supply (ground waters, surface waters, karstic waters, bank-filtered waters) across the Union. The review of the effects of climate change on different types of drinking water protection areas will involve identifying priority topics and areas. The outcomes of the literature review will be compared with the results of other projects, such as the "Preparatory action on climate in the Carpathian region" dealing with the effects of climate change on that area. The project will focus inter alia on assessing the vulnerability of sources of and facilities for drinking water supply and sanitation to climate change impacts.

The ultimate aim is to ensure the long-term preservation of vulnerable water protection areas so as to secure a safe public water supply regardless of the impact of climate change scenarios.

Without an analysis of the impacts of climate change, efforts to ensure security of supply would not have a proper basis and may even prove inadequate for keeping drinking water protection areas secure. In extreme cases, this may result in an inadequate supply of drinking water.

As the supply of safe water is one of the world’s major challenges, Europe will gain a competitive advantage if measures are planned before the impact of unfavourable processes is felt.

Countries concerned

All the countries whose water supply comes from vulnerable water protection areas (ground waters, surface waters, bank filtration, karstic systems), particularly those lying along large rivers and in upland areas. The countries most affected are:

Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Serbia, Poland, Italy, Austria and Germany.

Outcome of the project:

- literature review of potential impacts of climate change on different types of water protection areas across the Union,

- identification of priority topics and areas.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

07 03 27 Preparatory action — BEST scheme (voluntary Scheme for biodiversity and ecosystem services in the territories of the Union’s outermost regions and overseas countries and territories)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2000000 | 2000000 | 2000000 | 1000000 | | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance a scheme, encouraged by the Council, to promote the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystem services in Union's overseas countries and territories, drawing on the experience gained with Union nature conservation programmes such as Natura 2000, from which most outermost regions and overseas countries and territories are excluded.

The BEST scheme steps up the financial means to protect biodiversity and promote the sustainable use of ecosystem services in the Union's outermost regions and overseas countries and territories, with a view to reconciling the environmental and development needs of these specific areas.

Found in every ocean, from polar to tropical latitudes, the Union's outermost regions and overseas countries and territories are home to a unique diversity of species and ecosystems of global significance, which are highly vulnerable to human impact, invasive species and increasingly, climate change.

The voluntary scheme aims therefore to develop solutions that maintain healthy and resilient ecosystems and reduce the pressures on biodiversity. This appropriation supports the designation and management of protected areas and the restoration of degraded ecosystems, promoting natural solutions to fight climate change, including the restoration of mangroves and the protection of coral reefs. The scheme also aims to promote research in these areas, in particular by financing international research and educational programmes. The scheme encourages the development of frameworks and the creation of partnerships between local administrations, civil society, researchers, universities, land-owners and the private sector. It serves to reinforce cooperation on environment and climate change issues.

It is necessary to extend the preparatory action for one more year to enable the Commission to propose a more sustainable instrument dedicated to the protection of biodiversity in the Union's overseas countries and territories.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

07 03 28 Pilot project — Plastic recycling cycle and marine environmental impact

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 500000 | 1000000 | 500000 | | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover a pilot project assessing the effectiveness of the plastic recycling cycle at Union level and its potential loopholes, with a specific emphasis on water and marine environmental impacts. In-depth local or regional assessments, as well as studies focusing on coastal areas, could also be developed under this pilot project in order to identify concrete challenges, good practices and recommendations for action.

The assessment and study carried out under this pilot project would therefore aim at identifying technical loopholes and deficiencies in the plastic recycling chain in the Union, as well as potential legislative improvement in order to reduce the amount of land-based plastic reaching the marine environment.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

07 03 29 Preparatory action — Development of prevention activities to halt desertification in Europe

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1000000 | 1000000 | 1000000 | 500000 | | |

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

07 03 30 Pilot project — Atmospheric precipitation — Protection and efficient use of fresh water

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1500000 | 750000 | | | | |

Remarks

Project starting date: 1 January 2012.

Project end date: 31 December 2013.

Objectives of the project

The Carpathian basin is a unique geographic, climatic, ecological and economic region of Europe which spreads across eight countries of which five are Member States. The main water source of the region is the atmospheric precipitation — the other being the water import delivered by the Danube River. To retain, secure, regulate and use precipitation within the basin is highly influenced by land use patterns. Soil is a major factor of water storage with an ability to influence amount, dynamics, distribution, availability and quality of water. The aim of the project is to provide reliable scientific bases, plausible means of methodology for implementation, protection and efficient use of fresh water derived from atmospheric precipitation in the Carpathian basin.

Short description of the project and its key tasks

An inventory and analysing review of research results related to the fields listed above. The use of precipitation by means of appropriate and advanced land use patterns. The improvement of water storage and influencing amount, dynamics, distribution, availability and quality of water. The elaboration of patterns of protection and efficient use of fresh water in the Carpathian basin. A review of scientific results and implementation techniques in the field of sustainability, sustainable ecosystems, and also in relation to nature conservation and environmental protection. A review of climate change impacts on different water resources, reserves, surface and subsurface water bodies, their utility, vulnerability and future prospects; establishment of on site case studies in favour of testing various water retaining land use patterns under different ecological conditions representing various soil-climatic types and different cropping and management systems. Making recommendations for further use. Creating a compendium of adaptation actions in the Carpathian basin and across Europe. The proposed project does not only focus on the Carpathian region: the geographical focus of the project covers additional geographical areas within the Union, upstream and downstream regions of the Danube River, for which the implementation of natural water retention measures can be applied, in relation to climate change and socio-economic scenarios.

Countries involved

Hungary, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia and Austria.

Expected results

Short-term results: compilation and dissemination of research results in the field of atmospheric precipitation protection and use efficiency. Direct access to data, information and evaluations (common database).

Long-term results: elaborating a methodology on the assessment and management of atmospheric precipitation in relation to water availability. Contributing to decision makers in the field of fresh water use and management at local, regional and European level. Supporting of European policies, especially Environment for Europe (EfE) and Assessment of Assessments (AoA) tasks, with regard to environmental, social, health, economic and rural development issues.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

07 03 31 Pilot project — Comparative study of the pressures and measures in the major river basin management plans in the Union

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 750000 | 1500000 | 750000 | | |

Remarks

The river district authorities submit that the River Basin Management Plans (RBMP) will be operational by 2012 and they will deliver their results by 2015 or at a later stage. A comparison of the major River Basin Management Plans’ pressures and measures is necessary for the European Parliament to understand the different approaches and their relation with other policy areas.

The project will aim at scrutinising the RBMPs of the major districts in the Union. The project will use the same software to compare the pressures (load of pollutants, flows) and in the end the measures listed by the district authorities in order to restore good status. The expected outcome is a pan-European view on the pressures and concerns supported by a comparable geographical analysis, land occupations patterns, and economical perspectives. Specific areas of concern will be: source water protection measures, rural, urban and industrial pressures

Involved countries: Danube and Rhine riparian countries, Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom and Poland.

Outcome of the project: Homogenous perspective on pressures and solution throughout the Union on water management.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

07 03 32 Pilot project — Long-term impact of carbon neutral housing on waste water systems

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1500000 | 750000 | | | | |

Remarks

There is a call to minimise the energy consumption of housing, resulting in the design of "carbon-neutral" housing, rooting in better isolation and in energy consumption increase, inter alia by heat recovery. Close to 50 % of household water is heated for domestic purposes (cleaning, hygiene etc.), and this long-term tendency will impact water supply both quantitatively and qualitatively, and waste water services also in terms of quantity, quality and heat content.

Countries involved

Germany, Belgium, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Sweden, Austria and France.

Outcome of the project

The proposed amount would be used for several demonstration sites, which would provide a concrete example of the mid-term impact of current energy saving policies on the urban water cycle.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

07 03 33 Pilot project — Marine litter recovery

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

Remarks

This pilot project aims at assisting Member States in reaching the target laid down in Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive) (OJ L 164, 25.6.2008, p. 19) of achieving good environmental status ("GES") for EU coastal and inland waters by 2020 through environmental action using an innovative collection and recovery system. The project will engage the Union's fishing community along with Union's plastics producers, converters and recyclers in cleaning up floating marine litter on EU coastal and inland waters. Fishermen shall be funded through the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) to go on special trips to collect floating marine debris in their coastal regions. The project shall use an innovative trawl system which is capable of collecting between 2 and 8 tonnes of floating marine debris per trawl. This trawl system has been developed in cooperation with fishermen so as not to detrimentally affect marine life or collect anything but floating marine debris. Fishermen shall use this trawl in coastal waters whilst static trawls may be used on inland waters. Following the recovery of marine litter, recyclers shall then assess its recycling potential. Where the waste is not fit for recycling energy recovery shall be the solution. However the aim is to make a high percentage of recovered waste suitable for recycling. The project shall conduct tests for a period of two years (July 2012 to July 2014) in several Member States (to be defined following Member States initial assessment(s) — July 2012 under Directive 2008/56/EC). During this period, the project shall monitor the volumes, geographic location and consistency of marine litter collected by means of an online monitoring system, through which Member States may study problem areas and progress made on collection, recycling and the cleaning of coastal and inland waters. A benchmarking system will be set up to assist in better defining GES. The tests will take into account the initial assessment Member States must produce by July 2012 and the benchmarking system will be consistent with indicators that Member States will have defined (under Directive 2008/56/EC).

The intention is that following the pilot tests, Member States shall be able to take over the running of the trawls and recovery systems whilst continuing to record data on volumes, location, etc. of marine litter and recycling. By doing this Member States shall be provided with a valuable tool (depending on the outcome of the project, i.e. the quantities of marine litter recovered) which will contribute and anticipate on reaching the legal obligations set out in Directive 2008/56/EC, namely achieving GES for EU coastal and inland waters. Furthermore, following the expiry of the project and the potential taking over of these actions by regions, Member States shall be provided with a tool for maintaining this GES for EU waters. Through these environmental actions and the synergies created between the fishing community (EFF), industry and national authorities, marine litter may not only be tackled sufficiently to contribute towards GES, but also the marine litter may be avoided and the sustainability of EU waters and a healthy marine environment may be achieved.

If at the end of the tests the quantity of marine debris found in EU coastal waters is low or even negligible, this project will have demonstrated the success of Member States in reaching GES for coastal and inland waters. In this case it will make sense for Member States to continue to use primarily inland static trawls (which are placed on river weirs and other locations where they will not impede marine traffic) in order to avoid marine litter reaching coastal waters and becoming an even greater problem to the marine environment and potentially, to human health through the ingestion of micro plastics by marine organisms and their potential to enter the human food chain.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

07 03 34 Pilot project — Availability, use and sustainability of water for the production of nuclear and fossil energy

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

500000 | 250000 | | | | |

Remarks

This pilot project will take one year and is aimed at investigating the availability and use of cooling water for the production of nuclear and fossil energy. Energy produced from fossil and nuclear sources requires large quantities of cooling water. During the heat wave of 2003, several energy-generating plants across Europe were forced to halt energy production due to the lack of cooling water. The shutdown of nuclear power plants, e.g. in France, Germany and Spain did not affect domestic production, but caused energy exports to drop considerably. With climate change exacerbating weather conditions, water resources will very likely decrease further, thus making this resource even scarcer. It is necessary to conduct a study on the current need for cooling water for nuclear and fossil energy production while taking the location of existing and future power plants (and their proximity to water sources) into consideration. The project will build on finalised and current assessments (such as ClimWatAdapt) to provide a detailed picture of the vulnerability of the energy/water system, including an inventory of power plants and its vulnerability to floods, droughts, heatwaves, etc.

Involved countries

All Member States.

Outcome of the project

Guidelines for the location of future power plants, identification and quantification of the investments needed to decrease the vulnerability of existing power plants.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

07 03 35 Pilot project — New knowledge for an integrated management of human activity in the sea

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2000000 | 1000000 | | | | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure linked to the implementation of a pilot project for new knowledge for an integrated management of human activity in the sea. The purpose of this pilot project is to develop a new monitoring concept and new decision making tools for the integrated assessment of the ecosystem of the seas. This would entail the further development and the testing of measuring systems with the aim of creating a single European standard. The aim is to support the development of integrated monitoring strategies, based on existing sampling across various disciplines, scope potential for joint programmes and use of existing platforms for multiple purposes. The pilot project would demonstrate a practical way in which current effort could be redeployed to more efficiently use existing resources and thus facilitate improved management of human activities. Developing integrated monitoring tools at this scale would serve to meet the objectives of Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive) (OJ L 164, 25.6.2008, p. 19) and to potentially reduce Member States monitoring costs (e.g. multi-use of existing monitoring platforms) i.e. resource efficiency. However, the pilot project could help test strategic approaches to the integrated monitoring of human activities and their effects on the environment and thereby support upcoming requirements of Member States to develop monitoring programmes by 2014 under the Directive 2008/56/EC.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

07 03 60 European Chemicals Agency — Activities in the field of biocides legislation — Contribution from Heading 2

07 03 60 01 European Chemicals Agency — Activities in the field of biocides legislation — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 from Heading 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

07 03 60 01 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | | |

Reserves (40 02 41) | 1491930 | 1491930 | | | | |

Total | 1491930 | 1491930 | p.m. | p.m. | | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2) for the activities related to the implementation of the biocides legislation.

The Commission, if requested by the Agency, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operational and administrative appropriations.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Conditions for releasing the reserve

The reserve will be released once the corresponding basic act is adopted pursuant to the procedure laid down in Article 294 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Legal basis

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 June 2009, concerning the placing on the market and use of biocidal products (COM(2009) 267).

07 03 60 02 European Chemicals Agency — Activities in the field of biocides legislation — Contribution to Title 3 from Heading 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

07 03 60 02 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | | |

Reserves (40 02 41) | 1236510 | 1236510 | | | | |

Total | 1236510 | 1236510 | p.m. | p.m. | | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s operating expenditure (Title 3) for the activities related to the implementation of the biocides legislation.

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 2728440.

Conditions for releasing the reserve

The reserve will be released once the corresponding basic act is adopted pursuant to the procedure laid down in Article 294 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Legal basis

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 June 2009, concerning the placing on the market and use of biocidal products (COM(2009) 267).

07 03 70 European Chemicals Agency — Activities in the field of legislation on import and export of dangerous chemicals

07 03 70 01 European Chemicals Agency — Activities in the field of legislation on import and export of dangerous chemicals — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

07 03 70 01 | p.m. | p.m. | | | | |

Reserves (40 02 41) | 345214 | 345214 | | | | |

Total | 345214 | 345214 | | | | |

Remarks

New item

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2) for the activities related to the implementation of legislation on the export and import of dangerous chemicals (recast of Regulation (EC) No 689/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals (OJ L 204, 31.7.2008, p. 1)).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Conditions for releasing the reserve

The reserve will be released once the corresponding basic act is adopted pursuant to the procedure laid down in Article 294 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Reference acts

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 May 2011, concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals (COM(2011) 245).

07 03 70 02 European Chemicals Agency — Activities in the field of legislation on import and export of dangerous chemicals — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

07 03 70 02 | p.m. | p.m. | | | | |

Reserves (40 02 41) | 1110386 | 1110386 | | | | |

Total | 1110386 | 1110386 | | | | |

Remarks

New item

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s operating expenditure (Title 3) for activities related to the implementation of legislation on the export and import of dangerous chemicals (recast of Regulation (EC) No 689/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals (OJ L 204, 31.7.2008, p. 1)).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 1455600.

Conditions for releasing the reserve

The reserve will be released once the corresponding basic act is adopted pursuant to the procedure laid down in Article 294 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Reference acts

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 May 2011, concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals (COM(2011) 245).

07 03 71 Preparatory action — RECAP: recycling at local scale of internal plastic scrap created by major Union polymer converting regions

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1500000 | 750000 | | | | |

Remarks

The European polymer converting industry is a major European industry, comprising 50000 companies, of which 85 % are SMEs, and 1600000 employees. Its production reached 45000000 tons in 2009 with Germany (23 %), Italy (16 %), France (12 %), Spain (8,5 %), the United Kingdom (8 %) and Poland (5,5 %) being the top European producers of finished plastic parts. Almost two thirds of the plastic scrap created (1300000 tons of plastics) is considered as "final" waste and is either exported to the Far East (essentially China) or landfilled. Recycling 50 % of the current non-recycled plastic scrap would save around 650000 tons of plastic materials each year. By increasing recycle rates, this preparatory action reaches the target of the Europe 2020 Strategy on resource efficiency. RECAP aims to be a preparatory action for the improvement of internal plastic scrap recycling. It will pave the way for the development of new technological solutions to recycle plastic production scrap and for the implementation and structuring of recycling channels based on sustainable solutions and technologies. The project will create competitiveness and employment, extending the lifetime of plastic materials, save crude oil, make the plastics industry a more responsible industry. A roadmap will be established in order to specify the necessary steps to achieve a final sustainable solution: definition of R&D collaborative projects to overcome technological bottlenecks, organisation and structuring of recycling channels, transfer of best practices and technologies towards the community of the Union's plastic converters, demonstration of recycling technologies through pilot equipment and the creation of companies to exploit the intellectual property rights generated. The results are meant to be duplicated in several Union regions presenting a high density of plastic converting activity.

RECAP’s first sub-objective will be to carry out a benchmark on internal scrap management in several major Union regions from the plastic converting industry in France, Italy, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, Austria and Poland. Each of these regions presents the particularity to concentrate plastic converting activities in a reduced geographical perimeter.

From the analysis of the benchmark, RECAP’s second sub-objective will be to identify best practices and make recommendations for future actions that will be consolidated into a global methodology for internal scrap management. Several scenarios will be established. Each one will be split up into structuring (economical, financial and political organisation of recycling channels) and technological objectives (R&D bottlenecks to be overcome). RECAP’s third sub-objective will be to pre-implement a scenario in one of the regions studied within the project. Actions such as launching R&D projects to overcome the technological bottlenecks identified will be part of the pre-implementation phase.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

07 03 72 Pilot project — "Resource efficiency" in practice — Closing mineral cycles

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

Remarks

This pilot project seeks to investigate and promote improved techniques of resource efficiency on farms through the recycling of raw materials, processing animal manure into renewable energy and fine-tuning the fertilisation of plants and crops. The funding will be used to instigate on-farm projects in different Member States that will look at new and innovative ways of managing resources more efficiently and close the mineral cycles on farm. Sharing knowledge and best practices among the farming community is a central element in this approach. The main findings of these projects will be shared within all Member States and used for Union's policy making purposes with regard to goals of the EU-2020 Strategy. Examples of the projects that will be undertaken are: the increased use and production of renewable energies on farm, recycling of animal and crop waste, better water and soil management, more targeted use of fertilisers on arable crops and grassland, and uptake of new technologies in livestock production.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 07 11 — GLOBAL CLIMATE ACTION AFFAIRS

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

07 11

GLOBAL CLIMATE ACTION AFFAIRS

07 11 01 | Contribution to multilateral and international climate agreements | 4 | 900000 | 859103 | 675882 | 809352 | 597602,86 | 769957,18 |

| Chapter 07 11 — Total | | 900000 | 859103 | 675882 | 809352 | 597602,86 | 769957,18 |

07 11 01 Contribution to multilateral and international climate agreements

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

900000 | 859103 | 675882 | 809352 | 597602,86 | 769957,18 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover obligatory and voluntary contributions to a number of international conventions, protocols and agreements to which the Union is party and preparatory work for future international agreements involving the Union.

Legal basis

Actions carried out by the Commission by virtue of tasks resulting from its prerogatives at institutional level pursuant to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community and pursuant to Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 88/540/EEC of 14 October 1988 concerning the conclusion of the Vienna Convention for the protection of the ozone layer and the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer (OJ L 297, 31.10.1988, p. 8).

Council Decision 94/69/EC of 15 December 1993 concerning the conclusion of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (OJ L 33, 7.2.1994, p. 11).

Council Decision 2002/358/EC of 25 April 2002 concerning the approval, on behalf of the European Community, of the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the joint fulfilment of commitments thereunder (OJ L 130, 15.5.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 07 12 — IMPLEMENTATION OF UNION POLICY AND LEGISLATION ON CLIMATE ACTION

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

07 12

IMPLEMENTATION OF UNION POLICY AND LEGISLATION ON CLIMATE ACTION

07 12 01 | Implementation of Union policy and legislation on climate action | 2 | 19300000 | 15171404 | 17600000 | 15000000 | 11062637,73 | 9176221,36 |

| Chapter 07 12 — Total | | 19300000 | 15171404 | 17600000 | 15000000 | 11062637,73 | 9176221,36 |

07 12 01 Implementation of Union policy and legislation on climate action

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

19300000 | 15171404 | 17600000 | 15000000 | 11062637,73 | 9176221,36 |

Remarks

Under the LIFE+ programme, this appropriation is intended to finance measures to support the Commission’s role in initiating policy and legislation development and implementation in the area of climate action, taking into account the following priorities:

- ensuring the implementation of Union commitments under the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and developing a post-2012 strategy and implementation programme,

- ensuring the adaptation of the Union economy and society to the adverse impacts of climate change and mitigating such impacts,

- ensuring the implementation and use of market-based instruments, in particular greenhouse gas emission trading, in order to achieve a cost-efficient emission reduction in a post-2012 framework.

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred by the Commission through:

- studies and evaluations,

- services with a view to the implementation and integration of environmental policy and legislation in the area of climate action,

- seminars and workshops with experts and stakeholders,

- developing and maintaining networks, databases and information and computer systems directly linked to the implementation of Union climate policy and legislation, in particular when improving public access to environmental information. The expenditure covered will include the costs of development, maintenance, operation and support (hardware, software and services) of information and communication systems, in particular the Community Independent Transaction Log (CITL) and the Ozone Depleting Monitoring System (ODS). It will also cover the cost of project management, quality control, security, documentation and training linked to the implementation of these systems,

- information, publication and dissemination activities, including events, exhibitions and similar awareness-raising measures.

The measures financed by LIFE+ may be implemented through grants or procurement procedures.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 614/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 May 2007 concerning the Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE+) (OJ L 149, 9.6.2007, p. 1).

CHAPTER 07 13 — CLIMATE MAINSTREAMING AND INNOVATION

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

07 13

CLIMATE MAINSTREAMING AND INNOVATION

07 13 03 | Preparatory action — Mainstreaming climate action and adaptation | 2 | 5000000 | 3750000 | 5000000 | 2000000 | | |

07 13 04 | Preparatory action — Maritime policy | 2 | — | — | 1000000 | 500000 | | |

| Chapter 07 13 — Total | | 5000000 | 3750000 | 6000000 | 2500000 | | |

07 13 03 Preparatory action — Mainstreaming climate action and adaptation

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

5000000 | 3750000 | 5000000 | 2000000 | | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover work needed to underpin the Union’s developing policy on the mainstreaming of climate action and adaptation to climate change, as basis for impact assessment and the preparation of future policy decisions.

Climate action is put forward as one of the central pillars of the Europe 2020 Strategy. Achieving the Union climate goals means reducing emissions significantly more quickly in the next decades than in the last decade.

In addition, the move to a low carbon, resource efficient and climate resilient economy will require harnessing the contribution of many Union policies (in particular cohesion, agricultural, rural development, research and innovation, transport and energy programmes, external action, etc.) to climate action, in particular through mainstreaming and adaptation measures.

The preparatory action should therefore cover studies and preparatory work aimed at:

- identifying the structural and technological changes required to move to a low carbon, resource efficient and climate resilient economy by 2050 through a pathway and the intermediate milestones in 2030,

- identify actions, strategies and legal instruments to be undertaken at Union, national, regional and local levels to mitigate climate change and adapt to its impact (for instance through funding improvements in infrastructure and production methods in vulnerable sectors) and meet the climate objectives set by the Union,

- developing innovative support mechanisms to develop low carbon and adaptation policies and strategies, including possible new financial instruments to fully exploit the potential of new technologies, to reduce losses caused by climate-change-related events, such as severe drought and flooding and extreme climate events, as well as to develop the Union’s capacity for disaster prevention and response.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

07 13 04 Preparatory action — Maritime policy

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | — | 1000000 | 500000 | | |

Remarks

This article is intended to cover study work needed to underpin the developing maritime policy with sound facts and analyses, as far as there are gaps and as far as this is necessary as a basis for impact assessments and the preparation of future policy decisions. This is notably the case regarding socio-economic and legal matters in the maritime domain.

Three cross-cutting areas have been identified so far for potential future action: "Maritime spatial planning", "Integration and convergence of marine data collection systems" and "Maritime surveillance".

This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure for carrying out feasibility studies with a view to elaborating future proposals in these areas.

This appropriation is also intended to promote integration of various systems for the monitoring and surveillance of the seas, collate scientific data on the sea, and disseminate networks and best practices in the field of maritime policy and the coastal economy.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6)(b) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR ENVIRONMENT

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR ENVIRONMENT

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR CLIMATE ACTION

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR CLIMATE ACTION

TITLE 08

RESEARCH

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

08 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "RESEARCH" POLICY AREA | 341258900 | 341258900 | 333124545 | 333124545 | 310293454,32 | 310293454,32 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 4490 | 4490 | 6884 | 6884 | | |

| 341263390 | 341263390 | 333131429 | 333131429 | 310293454,32 | 310293454,32 |

08 02 | COOPERATION — HEALTH | 939533855 | 493934702 | 830789000 | 465567921 | 785414910,89 | 486062444,80 |

08 03 | COOPERATION — FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES, AND BIOTECHNOLOGY | 312784295 | 181450215 | 267892000 | 181125393 | 219170024,39 | 157931133,18 |

08 04 | COOPERATION — NANOSCIENCES, NANOTECHNOLOGIES, MATERIALS AND NEW PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES | 510906344 | 368666918 | 452444000 | 344572880 | 423568954,05 | 280660236,20 |

08 05 | COOPERATION — ENERGY | 189932521 | 144811788 | 157410000 | 114947049 | 154180846,39 | 122475399,38 |

08 06 | COOPERATION — ENVIRONMENT (INCLUDING CLIMATE CHANGE) | 285273359 | 214026879 | 252505000 | 236420332 | 230095221,17 | 212406939,48 |

08 07 | COOPERATION — TRANSPORT (INCLUDING AERONAUTICS) | 483484270 | 430934281 | 414351000 | 428450080 | 367821144,— | 327642626,68 |

08 08 | COOPERATION — SOCIOECONOMIC SCIENCES AND THE HUMANITIES | 92395240 | 54274481 | 84366000 | 61891635 | 76296132,64 | 80618627,81 |

08 09 | COOPERATION — RISK-SHARING FINANCE FACILITY (RSFF) | 198004478 | 181450215 | 200000000 | 190435799 | 51260000,— | 51260000,— |

08 10 | IDEAS | 1564948330 | 818082810 | 1298731000 | 714134248 | 1180018572,40 | 547578676,79 |

08 12 | CAPACITIES — RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURES | 50228387 | 126769285 | 156304000 | 200909768 | 217744278,— | 97436316,28 |

08 13 | CAPACITIES — RESEARCH FOR THE BENEFIT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (SMES) | 251176486 | 182498997 | 223099000 | 173296578 | 165555894,88 | 152596710,99 |

08 14 | CAPACITIES — REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE | 20078078 | 18299254 | 18856000 | 16192756 | 17384316,— | 15483642,— |

08 15 | CAPACITIES — RESEARCH POTENTIAL | 66609035 | 56521742 | 63802000 | 51589058 | 32075432,— | 36489978,— |

08 16 | CAPACITIES — SCIENCE IN SOCIETY | 44828259 | 27650291 | 44798000 | 30469728 | 51643082,76 | 34205978,76 |

08 17 | CAPACITIES — INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES | 32102471 | 31917093 | 28265000 | 19043580 | 18489482,— | 18364474,56 |

08 18 | CAPACITIES — RISK-SHARING FINANCE FACILITY (RSFF) | p.m. | p.m. | 50000000 | 47608950 | 30756000,— | 30756000,— |

08 19 | CAPACITIES — SUPPORT FOR COHERENT DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH POLICIES | 13101602 | 9434504 | 9804000 | 5713074 | 2685123,— | 3426612,92 |

08 20 | EURATOM — FUSION ENERGY | p.m. | 288090321 | 396090000 | 235092994 | 401369824,— | 248795824,— |

Reserves (40 02 41) | 479274000 | 83759234 | | | | |

| 479274000 | 371849555 | 396090000 | 235092994 | 401369824,— | 248795824,— |

08 21 | EURATOM — NUCLEAR FISSION AND RADIATION PROTECTION | p.m. | 18507922 | 52000000 | 24280564 | 50259000,— | 69035000,— |

Reserves (40 02 41) | 54105000 | 31390887 | | | | |

| 54105000 | 49898809 | 52000000 | 24280564 | 50259000,— | 69035000,— |

08 22 | COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS FRAMEWORK PROGRAMMES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES | p.m. | 113860010 | p.m. | 324216948 | 63191282,72 | 777310401,29 |

08 23 | RESEARCH PROGRAMME OF THE RESEARCH FUND FOR COAL AND STEEL | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 60693535,70 | 51312090,94 |

| Title 08 — Total | 5396645910 | 4102440608 | 5334630545 | 4199083880 | 4909966511,31 | 4112142568,38 |

Reserves (40 01 40, 40 02 41) | 533383490 | 115154611 | 6884 | 6884 | | |

| 5930029400 | 4217595219 | 5334637429 | 4199090764 | 4909966511,31 | 4112142568,38 |

Remarks

These remarks apply to all the budget headings in this title (with the exception of Chapter 08 22).

These appropriations will be used in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1) and Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1908/2006 of 19 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in action under the seventh framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

For all appropriations under this title the same definition of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as is used for the horizontal SME-specific programmes within the same framework programme shall apply. That definition reads as follows: "An eligible SME is a legal entity that complies with the SME definition set out in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC and is not a research centre, research institute, contract research organisation or consultancy firm". All research activities conducted pursuant to the Seventh Framework Programme will be carried out in compliance with fundamental ethical principles (in accordance with Article 6(1) of Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1)), including animal welfare requirements. This will include, in particular, the principles laid down in Article 6 of the Treaty on European Union and in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Particular account will be taken of the need to step up efforts to enhance the participation and role of women in science and research.

Also entered against these articles and items are the costs of high-level scientific and technological meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars of European interest organised by the Commission, the funding of high-level scientific and technological analyses and evaluations carried out on behalf of the Union to investigate new areas of research suitable for Union action, inter alia, in the context of the European Research Area, and measures to monitor and disseminate the results of the programmes, including measures under previous framework programmes.

These appropriations also cover administrative expenditure, including expenditure on staff, whether covered by the Staff Regulations or not, information, publications, administrative and technical operation, and certain other expenditure Items relating to internal infrastructure linked with the achievement of the objective of the measure of which they form an integral part, including the action and initiatives necessary for preparation and monitoring of the Union’s strategy on research, technological development and demonstration (RTD).

Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between the European Atomic Energy Community and Switzerland or the multilateral European Fusion Development Agreement (EFDA) will be entered in Items 6 0 1 1 and 6 0 1 2 of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

The possibility of third countries or institutes from third countries taking part in European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research is envisaged for some of these projects. Any financial contribution will be entered in Items 6 0 1 3 and 6 0 1 5 of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

Revenue from States taking part in the European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research will be entered in Item 6 0 1 6 of the of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the contribution by outside bodies to Union activities will be entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

Additional appropriations will be made available under Article 08 22 04.

In order to be able to meet the goal of 15 % SME participation in the projects financed by these appropriations, as laid down in Decision No 1982/2006/EC, more specific action is needed. Qualifying projects under the SME specific programmes should be made eligible for funding under the thematic programme when they fulfil the necessary (thematic) requirements.

CHAPTER 08 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "RESEARCH" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

08 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "RESEARCH" POLICY AREA

08 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Research" policy area | 5 | 9193290 | 9056454 | 9169370,55 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 6884 | |

| | 9193290 | 9063338 | 9169370,55 |

08 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure of the "Research" policy area

08 01 02 01 | External staff | 5 | 210031 | 219017 | 200655,55 |

08 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | 5 | 392244 | 440843 | 478247,— |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 4490 | | |

| | 396734 | 440843 | 478247,— |

| Article 08 01 02 — Subtotal | | 602275 | 659860 | 678902,55 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 4490 | | |

| | 606765 | 659860 | 678902,55 |

08 01 03 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Research" policy area | 5 | 618335 | 656231 | 711843,77 |

08 01 04

Support expenditure for operations of the "Research" policy area

08 01 04 30 | European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA) | 1.1 | 39000000 | 35115000 | 29287000,— |

08 01 04 31 | Research Executive Agency (REA) | 1.1 | 47339000 | 37602000 | 32799224,— |

08 01 04 40 | European Joint Undertaking for ITER — Fusion for Energy (F4E) — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 39000000 | 35900000 | 30900000,— |

| Article 08 01 04 — Subtotal | | 125339000 | 108617000 | 92986224,— |

08 01 05

Support expenditure for operations in the "Research" policy area

08 01 05 01 | Expenditure related to research staff | 1.1 | 124219000 | 125098000 | 124615126,03 |

08 01 05 02 | External staff for research | 1.1 | 26287000 | 27167000 | 26324460,74 |

08 01 05 03 | Other management expenditure for research | 1.1 | 55000000 | 61870000 | 55807526,68 |

| Article 08 01 05 — Subtotal | | 205506000 | 214135000 | 206747113,45 |

| Chapter 08 01 — Total | | 341258900 | 333124545 | 310293454,32 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 4490 | 6884 | |

| | 341263390 | 333131429 | 310293454,32 |

08 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Research" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

08 01 01 | 9193290 | 9056454 | 9169370,55 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 6884 | |

Total | 9193290 | 9063338 | 9169370,55 |

08 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure of the "Research" policy area

08 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

210031 | 219017 | 200655,55 |

08 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

08 01 02 11 | 392244 | 440843 | 478247,— |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 4490 | | |

Total | 396734 | 440843 | 478247,— |

08 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Research" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

618335 | 656231 | 711843,77 |

08 01 04 Support expenditure for operations of the "Research" policy area

08 01 04 30 European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

39000000 | 35115000 | 29287000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs of the European Research Council Executive Agency incurred as a result of the Agency’s role in the management of the specific "Ideas" programme in the field of frontier research.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The Agency’s establishment plan is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/972/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 243).

Reference acts

Commission Decision 2008/37/EC of 14 December 2007 setting up the "European Research Council Executive Agency" for the management of the specific Community programme "Ideas" in the field of frontier research in application of Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (OJ L 9, 12.1.2008, p. 15).

08 01 04 31 Research Executive Agency (REA)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

47339000 | 37602000 | 32799224,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs of the Research Executive Agency incurred as a result of the Agency’s role in the management of certain areas of the specific "People", "Capacities" and "Cooperation" programmes in the field of research.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The Agency’s establishment plan is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

Council Decision 2006/973/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 272).

Council Decision 2006/974/EC of 19 December 2006 on the specific programme "Capacities" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 299).

Reference acts

Commission Decision 2008/46/EC of 14 December 2007 setting up the "Research Executive Agency" for the management of certain areas of the specific Community programmes People, Capacities and Cooperation in the field of research in application of Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (OJ L 11, 15.1.2008, p. 9).

08 01 04 40 European Joint Undertaking for ITER — Fusion for Energy (F4E) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

39000000 | 35900000 | 30900000,— |

Remarks

Fusion offers the prospect of an almost limitless supply of clean energy, with ITER being the crucial next step in the progress towards this ultimate goal. To this end, the European Organisation for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy, in the form of a Joint Undertaking was established. This European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy (Fusion for Energy) has the following tasks:

(a) to provide the contribution of Euratom to the ITER International Fusion Energy Organization;

(b) to provide the contribution of Euratom to broader approach activities with Japan for the rapid realisation of fusion energy;

(c) to implement a programme of activities in preparation for the construction of a demonstration fusion reactor and related facilities including the International Fusion Materials Irradiation Facility (IFMIF).

Legal basis

Council Decision of 25 September 2006 concerning the conclusion, by the Commission, of the Agreement on the Establishment of the ITER International Fusion Energy Organization for the Joint Implementation of the ITER Project, of the Arrangement on Provisional Application of the Agreement on the Establishment of the ITER International Fusion Energy Organization for the Joint Implementation on the ITER Project and of the Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of the ITER International Fusion Energy Organization for the Joint Implementation of the ITER Project.

Commission Decision 2006/943/Euratom of 17 November 2006 on Provisional Application of the Agreement on the Establishment of the ITER International Fusion Energy Organization for the Joint Implementation of the ITER Project and of the Agreement on Privileges and Immunities of the ITER International Fusion Energy Organization for the Joint Implementation of the ITER Project (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 60).

Council Decision 2006/970/Euratom of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 60).

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1908/2006 of 19 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in action under the seventh framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/976/Euratom of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 404).

Council Decision 2007/198/Euratom of 27 March 2007 establishing the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy and conferring advantages upon it (OJ L 90, 30.3.2007, p. 58).

Reference acts

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, concerning the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 72).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (Euratom), submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in indirect actions under the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 71).

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, concerning the specific programme, to be carried out by means of indirect actions, implementing the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 73).

08 01 05 Support expenditure for operations in the "Research" policy area

08 01 05 01 Expenditure related to research staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

124219000 | 125098000 | 124615126,03 |

08 01 05 02 External staff for research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

26287000 | 27167000 | 26324460,74 |

08 01 05 03 Other management expenditure for research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

55000000 | 61870000 | 55807526,68 |

CHAPTER 08 02 — COOPERATION — HEALTH

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

08 02

COOPERATION — HEALTH

08 02 01 | Cooperation — Health | 1.1 | 639533855 | 398334028 | 670789000 | 447524129 | 682464326,89 | 461226527,12 |

08 02 02 | Cooperation — Health — Innovative Medicines Initiative Joint Undertaking | 1.1 | 294300000 | 90725107 | 155400000 | 14282685 | 98644744,— | 20503104,49 |

08 02 03 | Cooperation — Health — Support expenditure for Innovative Medicines Initiative Joint Undertaking | 1.1 | 5700000 | 4875567 | 4600000 | 3761107 | 4305840,— | 4332813,19 |

| Chapter 08 02 — Total | | 939533855 | 493934702 | 830789000 | 465567921 | 785414910,89 | 486062444,80 |

08 02 01 Cooperation — Health

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

639533855 | 398334028 | 670789000 | 447524129 | 682464326,89 | 461226527,12 |

Remarks

The actions carried out in the area of health are intended to improve the health of the European public and boost the competitiveness of industries and companies linked to the health sector in Europe, while at the same time addressing world health problems, including new epidemics. The emphasis will be on translational research (transposing basic findings into clinical applications), developing and validating new treatments, identifying ways of promoting health and preventing illness, diagnostic tools and technologies for making diagnoses, as well as sustainable and effective healthcare systems. Special attention will be given to communicating research findings and to the initiation of a dialogue with civil society, in particular patient groups, at as early a stage as possible in new developments produced by biomedical and genetics research.

Funding may be given to clinical research on many diseases, for instance HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, diabetes and other chronic diseases (e.g. arthritis, rheumatic diseases and musculo-skeletal diseases, as well as respiratory diseases), or rare diseases.

An increased share of funding should go to research on diseases related to ageing.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

Reference acts

European Parliament resolution of 12 July 2007 on the TRIPS Agreement and access to medicines (OJ C 175 E, 10.7.2008, p. 591).

08 02 02 Cooperation — Health — Innovative Medicines Initiative Joint Undertaking

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

294300000 | 90725107 | 155400000 | 14282685 | 98644744,— | 20503104,49 |

Remarks

The Innovative Medicines Initiative Joint Undertaking shall contribute to the implementation of the Seventh Framework Programme and in particular the "Health" theme of the specific "Cooperation" programme implementing the Seventh Framework Programme. It shall have the objective of significantly improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the drug development process with the long-term aim that the pharmaceutical sector produce more effective and safer innovative medicines. In particular it shall:

- support "pre-competitive pharmaceutical research and development" in the Member States and countries associated to the Seventh Framework Programme via a coordinated approach to overcome the identified research bottlenecks in the drug development process,

- support the implementation of the research priorities as set out by the Research Agenda of the Joint Technology Initiative on Innovative Medicines ("Research Activities"), notably by awarding grants following competitive calls for proposals,

- ensure complementarity with other activities of the Seventh Framework Programme,

- be a public-private partnership aiming at increasing the research investment in the biopharmaceutical sector in the Member States and countries associated to the Seventh Framework Programme by pooling resources and fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors,

- promote the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises in its activities, in line with the objectives of the Seventh Framework Programme.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2008 of 20 December 2007 setting up the Joint Undertaking for the implementation of the Joint Technology Initiative on Innovative Medicines (OJ L 30, 4.2.2008, p. 38).

08 02 03 Cooperation — Health — Support expenditure for Innovative Medicines Initiative Joint Undertaking

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

5700000 | 4875567 | 4600000 | 3761107 | 4305840,— | 4332813,19 |

Remarks

The Innovative Medicines Initiative Joint Undertaking shall contribute to the implementation of the Seventh Framework Programme and in particular the "Health" theme of the specific "Cooperation" programme implementing the Seventh Framework Programme. It shall have the objective of significantly improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the drug development process with the long-term aim that the pharmaceutical sector produce more effective and safer innovative medicines. In particular it shall:

- support "pre-competitive pharmaceutical research and development" in the Member States and countries associated to the Seventh Framework Programme via a coordinated approach to overcome the identified research bottlenecks in the drug development process,

- support the implementation of the research priorities as set out by the Research Agenda of the Joint Technology Initiative on Innovative Medicines ("Research Activities"), notably by awarding grants following competitive calls for proposals,

- ensure complementarity with other activities of the Seventh Framework Programme,

- be a public-private partnership aiming at increasing the research investment in the biopharmaceutical sector in the Member States and countries associated to the Seventh Framework Programme by pooling resources and fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors,

- promote the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises in its activities, in line with the objectives of the Seventh Framework Programme.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2008 of 20 December 2007 setting up the Joint Undertaking for the implementation of the Joint Technology Initiative on Innovative Medicines (OJ L 30, 4.2.2008, p. 38).

CHAPTER 08 03 — COOPERATION — FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES, AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

08 03

COOPERATION — FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES, AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

08 03 01 | Cooperation — Food, agriculture and fisheries, and biotechnology | 1.1 | 312784295 | 181450215 | 267892000 | 181125393 | 219170024,39 | 157931133,18 |

| Chapter 08 03 — Total | | 312784295 | 181450215 | 267892000 | 181125393 | 219170024,39 | 157931133,18 |

08 03 01 Cooperation — Food, agriculture and fisheries, and biotechnology

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

312784295 | 181450215 | 267892000 | 181125393 | 219170024,39 | 157931133,18 |

Remarks

The actions carried out in this area are intended to help establish the integrated scientific and technological bases needed to develop a European "knowledge-based bioeconomy" by bringing together science, industry and other stakeholders. Three pillars support this approach: (1) sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest, and aquatic environments; (2) farm to fork: food, health and well being, and (3) life sciences and biotechnology for sustainable non-food products and processes. This way new and emerging research opportunities can be exploited that address social and economic challenges, such as the growing demand for environmentally and animal friendly systems of production and distribution of safer, healthier and higher quality food in line with consumer requirements and control of food-related risks, relying in particular on biotechnology tools, as well as health risks associated with environmental changes.

This appropriation is also intended to fund the development and improvement of analysis methods (e.g. residue analysis in food and feedingstuffs).

Since, under current legislation, no specific funds are earmarked for fisheries research, at least the same percentage share will be maintained for fisheries research as under the previous budget. This appropriation is further intended to fund the development and improvement of the maximum sustainable yield (MSY) concept as a policy instrument for sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources and the development of a policy concept restricting discard of by catches.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

CHAPTER 08 04 — COOPERATION — NANOSCIENCES, NANOTECHNOLOGIES, MATERIALS AND NEW PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

08 04

COOPERATION — NANOSCIENCES, NANOTECHNOLOGIES, MATERIALS AND NEW PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES

08 04 01 | Cooperation — Nanosciences, nanotechnologies, materials and new production technologies | 1.1 | 501040344 | 362900430 | 442234000 | 339088329 | 413727034,05 | 274755084,20 |

08 04 02 | Cooperation — Nanosciences, nanotechnologies, materials and new production technologies — Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking | 1.1 | 9866000 | 5766488 | 10210000 | 5484551 | 9841920,— | 5905152,— |

| Chapter 08 04 — Total | | 510906344 | 368666918 | 452444000 | 344572880 | 423568954,05 | 280660236,20 |

08 04 01 Cooperation — Nanosciences, nanotechnologies, materials and new production technologies

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

501040344 | 362900430 | 442234000 | 339088329 | 413727034,05 | 274755084,20 |

Remarks

The actions carried out in this area are intended to help reach the critical mass of capacities needed to develop and exploit, in particular with a view to eco-efficiency and reducing the discharge of dangerous substances into the environment, state-of-the-art technologies which are the basis for products, services and manufacturing procedures in years to come, based mainly on knowledge and intelligence.

Sufficient appropriations must be provided for nano research in connection with environmental and health risk assessment, since only 5 to 10 % of global nano research is devoted to this today.

Sufficient budgetary appropriations must be provided for activities promoting research and the emergence of resource-efficiency processes and practices including eco-design, reusability, recyclability and research into substitution of hazardous or critical substances.

Expenditure on meetings, conferences, workshops and high-level scientific or technological seminars of European interest organised by the Commission, the funding of studies, grants, monitoring and assessment of specific programmes, funding the IMS secretariat, high-level scientific or technological assessments and evaluations, as well as actions carried out under the previous framework programmes will also be charged.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

08 04 02 Cooperation — Nanosciences, nanotechnologies, materials and new production technologies — Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

9866000 | 5766488 | 10210000 | 5484551 | 9841920,— | 5905152,— |

Remarks

The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking shall contribute to the implementation of the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technology development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) and in particular the "Energy", "Nano-sciences, Nano-technologies, Materials and new Production Technologies", "Environment (including climate change)", and "Transport (including Aeronautics)" themes of the specific "Cooperation" programme. It shall, in particular: aim at placing Europe at the forefront of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies worldwide and at enabling the market breakthrough of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, thereby allowing commercial market forces to drive the substantial potential public benefits; support research, technological development and demonstration (RTD) in the Member States and countries associated to the Seventh Framework Programme in a coordinated manner to overcome the market failure and focus on developing market applications and thereby facilitate additional industrial efforts towards the rapid deployment of fuel cells and hydrogen technologies; support the implementation of the RTD priorities of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Technology Initiatives, notably by awarding grants following competitive calls for proposals; and aim to encourage increased public and private research investment in fuel cells and hydrogen technologies in the Member States and countries associated to the Seventh Framework Programme.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

Council Regulation (EC) No 521/2008 of 30 May 2008 setting up the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (OJ L 153, 12.6.2008, p. 1).

CHAPTER 08 05 — COOPERATION — ENERGY

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

08 05

COOPERATION — ENERGY

08 05 01 | Cooperation — Energy | 1.1 | 178319521 | 112930985 | 101210000 | 80935215 | 97860234,39 | 100045755,67 |

08 05 02 | Cooperation — Energy — Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking | 1.1 | 10374000 | 30756719 | 54200000 | 32107476 | 53343206,— | 19007208,— |

08 05 03 | Support expenditure for the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking | 1.1 | 1239000 | 1124084 | 2000000 | 1904358 | 2977406,— | 3422435,71 |

| Chapter 08 05 — Total | | 189932521 | 144811788 | 157410000 | 114947049 | 154180846,39 | 122475399,38 |

08 05 01 Cooperation — Energy

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

178319521 | 112930985 | 101210000 | 80935215 | 97860234,39 | 100045755,67 |

Remarks

Efforts will focus on the following areas:

Renewable electricity generation

Technologies to increase overall conversion efficiency, driving down the cost of electricity production from indigenous renewable energy sources, and demonstration of technologies adapted to different regional conditions.

Renewable fuel production

Integrated conversion technologies to develop and drive down the unit cost of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels produced from renewable energy sources, aimed at the cost-effective production and use of carbon-neutral fuels, in particular liquid biofuels for transport.

CO2capture and storage technologies for near zero emission power generation

To drastically reduce the environmental impact of fossil fuel consumption in order to develop highly efficient near zero emission electricity production plants, based on CO2 capture and on storage technologies.

Clean coal technologies

To substantially improve the efficiency of plants, reliability and costs through developing and demonstrating clean coal conversion technologies. This includes also further action in developing and implementing efficient technologies on wood waste burning as production method of bio-coal as self-sustainable energy generation.

Smart energy networks

To increase the efficiency, safety and reliability of the European electricity networks, and their capability to manage the energy flows generated by the markets. Long-term planning of the development of the pan-European electricity network within the framework of the work of the European electricity grid initiative. To remove obstacles to the large-scale deployment and effective integration of distributed and renewable energy sources.

Energy efficiency and savings

New concepts and technologies to improve energy efficiency and savings for buildings, services and industry. This includes the integration of strategies and technologies for energy efficiency, the use of new and renewable energy technologies and energy demand management.

Recognising their important contribution to future sustainable energy systems, renewables and end-use energy efficiency will be the major part of this theme over the period 2007-2013 and will represent at least two-thirds of it from 2012 onwards. Focus will be placed on activities best supporting the development of the SET-Plan initiatives within the framework of the Technology Roadmaps.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Part of this appropriation is intended to foster common approaches to key global challenges, such as energy security and resource scarcity, by pooling resources and fostering the exchange of best practices for the advancement of research and development in the field of energy. Measures will aim at improving the efficacy of actions by the international community and will be complementary to existing mechanisms. The appropriations will be used to fund innovative ventures between European and third countries that are beyond the scope of a single country to undertake and beyond the scope of current tools available under existing legal instruments. In implementing this action the Commission will ensure a balanced distribution of subsidies. It will help actors at a global level to engage in research partnerships in order to foster innovation in the field of secure, clean and efficient energy.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

08 05 02 Cooperation — Energy — Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

10374000 | 30756719 | 54200000 | 32107476 | 53343206,— | 19007208,— |

Remarks

The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking shall contribute to the implementation of the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technology development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) and in particular the "Energy", "Nano-sciences, Nano-technologies, Materials and new Production Technologies", "Environment (including climate change)", and "Transport (including Aeronautics)" themes of the specific "Cooperation" programme. It shall, in particular: aim at placing Europe at the forefront of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies worldwide and at enabling the market breakthrough of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, thereby allowing commercial market forces to drive the substantial potential public benefits; support research, technological development and demonstration (RTD) in the Member States and countries associated to the Seventh Framework Programme in a coordinated manner to overcome the market failure and focus on developing market applications and thereby facilitate additional industrial efforts towards the rapid deployment of fuel cells and hydrogen technologies; support the implementation of the RTD priorities of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Technology Initiatives, notably by awarding grants following competitive calls for proposals; aim to encourage increased public and private research investment in fuel cells and hydrogen technologies in the Member States and countries associated to the Seventh Framework Programme.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

Council Regulation (EC) No 521/2008 of 30 May 2008 setting up the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (OJ L 153, 12.6.2008, p. 1).

08 05 03 Support expenditure for the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1239000 | 1124084 | 2000000 | 1904358 | 2977406,— | 3422435,71 |

Remarks

The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking shall contribute to the implementation of the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technology development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) and in particular the "Energy", "Nano-sciences, Nano-technologies, Materials and new Production Technologies", "Environment (including climate change)", and "Transport (including Aeronautics)" themes of the specific "Cooperation" programme. It shall, in particular: aim at placing Europe at the forefront of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies worldwide and at enabling the market breakthrough of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, thereby allowing commercial market forces to drive the substantial potential public benefits; support research, technological development and demonstration (RTD) in the Member States and countries associated to the Seventh Framework Programme in a coordinated manner to overcome the market failure and focus on developing market applications and thereby facilitate additional industrial efforts towards the rapid deployment of fuel cells and hydrogen technologies; support the implementation of the RTD priorities of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Technology Initiatives, particularly by awarding grants following competitive calls for proposals; aim to encourage increased public and private research investment in fuel cells and hydrogen technologies in the Member States and countries associated to the Seventh Framework Programme.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

Council Regulation (EC) No 521/2008 of 30 May 2008 setting up the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (OJ L 153, 12.6.2008, p. 1).

CHAPTER 08 06 — COOPERATION — ENVIRONMENT (INCLUDING CLIMATE CHANGE)

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

08 06

COOPERATION — ENVIRONMENT (INCLUDING CLIMATE CHANGE)

08 06 01 | Cooperation — Environment (including climate change) | 1.1 | 280840359 | 211873065 | 248580000 | 234477887 | 226609541,17 | 210623091,48 |

08 06 02 | Cooperation — Environment — Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking | 1.1 | 4433000 | 2153814 | 3925000 | 1942445 | 3485680,— | 1783848,— |

| Chapter 08 06 — Total | | 285273359 | 214026879 | 252505000 | 236420332 | 230095221,17 | 212406939,48 |

08 06 01 Cooperation — Environment (including climate change)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

280840359 | 211873065 | 248580000 | 234477887 | 226609541,17 | 210623091,48 |

Remarks

Environmental research within the Seventh Framework Programme will be implemented through the "Environment (including climate change)" theme. The objective is to promote sustainable management of the natural and human environment and its resources by advancing our knowledge of the interactions between the biosphere, ecosystems and human activities, and developing new technologies, tools and services, in order to address in an integrated way global environmental issues. Emphasis will be put on prediction of climate, ecological, earth and ocean systems changes and on tools and technologies, for monitoring, prevention and mitigation of environmental pressures and risks including on human health, and for the sustainability of the natural and man-made environment.

Research on this theme will contribute to the implementation of international commitments and initiatives such as Global Earth Observation (GEO). In addition, it will support the research needs arising from the existing and future Union legislation and policies, associated thematic strategies and the action plans on environmental technologies and on environment and health. Research will also contribute technological developments that will improve the market positioning of European enterprises, in particular of small and medium-sized enterprises, in areas such as environmental technologies.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

08 06 02 Cooperation — Environment — Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

4433000 | 2153814 | 3925000 | 1942445 | 3485680,— | 1783848,— |

Remarks

The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking shall contribute to the implementation of the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technology development and demonstration activities (2007-2013), and in particular the "Energy", "Nano-sciences, Nano-technologies, Materials and new Production Technologies", "Environment (including climate change)", and "Transport (including Aeronautics)" themes of the specific "Cooperation" programme. It shall, in particular: aim at placing Europe at the forefront of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies worldwide and at enabling the market breakthrough of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, thereby allowing commercial market forces to drive the substantial potential public benefits; support research, technological development and demonstration (RTD) in the Member States and countries associated to the Seventh Framework Programme in a coordinated manner to overcome the market failure and focus on developing market applications and thereby facilitate additional industrial efforts towards the rapid deployment of fuel cells and hydrogen technologies; support the implementation of the RTD priorities of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Technology Initiatives, notably by awarding grants following competitive calls for proposals; aim to encourage increased public and private research investment in fuel cells and hydrogen technologies in the Member States and countries associated to the Seventh Framework Programme.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

Council Regulation (EC) No 521/2008 of 30 May 2008 setting up the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (OJ L 153, 12.6.2008, p. 1).

CHAPTER 08 07 — COOPERATION — TRANSPORT (INCLUDING AERONAUTICS)

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

08 07

COOPERATION — TRANSPORT (INCLUDING AERONAUTICS)

08 07 01 | Cooperation — Transport (including aeronautics) | 1.1 | 323818270 | 289945649 | 247133000 | 261401700 | 234992131,— | 223816870,58 |

08 07 02 | Cooperation — Transport — Clean Sky Joint Undertaking | 1.1 | 137460000 | 131555035 | 149991000 | 161870430 | 125375703,— | 100000000,— |

08 07 03 | Cooperation — Transport — Support expenditure for Clean Sky Joint Undertaking | 1.1 | 2540000 | 2304418 | 2517000 | 2435674 | 2532350,— | 873180,10 |

08 07 04 | Cooperation — Transport — Fuel Cells and Hydrogen (FCH) Joint Undertaking | 1.1 | 19666000 | 7129179 | 14710000 | 2742276 | 4920960,— | 2952576,— |

| Chapter 08 07 — Total | | 483484270 | 430934281 | 414351000 | 428450080 | 367821144,— | 327642626,68 |

08 07 01 Cooperation — Transport (including aeronautics)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

323818270 | 289945649 | 247133000 | 261401700 | 234992131,— | 223816870,58 |

Remarks

For the Seventh Framework Programme for the period 2007 to 2013, an integrated approach has been proposed which links all transport modes (aeronautics, road, rail, waterborne), addresses the socio-economic and technological dimensions of research and knowledge development, and encapsulates both innovation and the policy framework. It is in line with the White Paper on transport and the updated versions of the strategic research agendas of the four technology platforms in the field of transport. Based on technological advances, the general objective is to develop integrated, "greener", "smarter" and safer pan-European transport systems for the benefit of citizens and society, respecting the environment and natural resources and securing and further developing the competitiveness and the leading role attained by the European industries in the global market.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

08 07 02 Cooperation — Transport — Clean Sky Joint Undertaking

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

137460000 | 131555035 | 149991000 | 161870430 | 125375703,— | 100000000,— |

Remarks

The Clean Sky Joint Undertaking shall contribute to the implementation of the Seventh Framework Programme, and in particular the "Transport (including Aeronautics)" theme of the specific "Cooperation" programme.

The objectives of the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking shall be the following:

- accelerating in the Union the development, validation and demonstration of clean air transport technologies for the earliest possible deployment,

- ensuring coherent implementation of European research efforts aiming at environmental improvements in the field of air transport,

- creating a radically innovative air transport system based on the integration of advanced technologies and full scale demonstrators, with the target of reducing the environmental impact of air transport through significant reduction of noise and gaseous emissions, and improvement of the fuel economy of aircrafts,

- accelerating the generation of new knowledge, innovation and the uptake of research proving the relevant technologies and fully integrated system of systems, in the appropriate operational environment, leading to strengthened industrial competitiveness.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

Council Regulation (EC) No 71/2008 of 20 December 2007 setting up the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking (OJ L 30, 4.2.2008, p. 1).

08 07 03 Cooperation — Transport — Support expenditure for Clean Sky Joint Undertaking

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2540000 | 2304418 | 2517000 | 2435674 | 2532350,— | 873180,10 |

Remarks

The Clean Sky Joint Undertaking shall contribute to the implementation of the Seventh Framework Programme and in particular the "Transport (including Aeronautics)" theme of the specific "Cooperation" programme.

The objectives of the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking shall be the following:

- accelerating in the Union the development, validation and demonstration of clean air transport technologies for earliest possible deployment,

- ensuring coherent implementation of European research efforts aiming at environmental improvements in the field of air transport,

- creating a radically innovative air transport system based on the integration of advanced technologies and full scale demonstrators, with the target of reducing the environmental impact of air transport through significant reduction of noise and gaseous emissions, and improvement of the fuel economy of aircrafts,

- accelerating the generation of new knowledge, innovation and the uptake of research proving the relevant technologies and fully integrated system of systems, in the appropriate operational environment, leading to strengthened industrial competitiveness.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

Council Regulation (EC) No 71/2008 of 20 December 2007 setting up the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking (OJ L 30, 4.2.2008, p. 1).

08 07 04 Cooperation — Transport — Fuel Cells and Hydrogen (FCH) Joint Undertaking

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

19666000 | 7129179 | 14710000 | 2742276 | 4920960,— | 2952576,— |

Remarks

The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking shall contribute to the implementation of the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technology development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) and in particular the "Energy", "Nano-sciences, Nano-technologies, Materials and new Production Technologies", "Environment (including climate change)", and "Transport (including Aeronautics)" themes of the specific "Cooperation" programme. It shall, in particular: aim at placing Europe at the forefront of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies worldwide and at enabling the market breakthrough of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, thereby allowing commercial market forces to drive the substantial potential public benefits; support research, technological development and demonstration (RTD) in the Member States and countries associated to the Seventh Framework Programme in a coordinated manner to overcome the market failure and focus on developing market applications and thereby facilitate additional industrial efforts towards the rapid deployment of fuel cells and hydrogen technologies; support the implementation of the RTD priorities of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Technology Initiatives, notably by awarding grants following competitive calls for proposals; aim to encourage increased public and private research investment in fuel cells and hydrogen technologies in the Member States and countries associated to the Seventh Framework Programme.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

Council Regulation (EC) No 521/2008 of 30 May 2008 setting up the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (OJ L 153, 12.6.2008, p. 1).

CHAPTER 08 08 — COOPERATION — SOCIOECONOMIC SCIENCES AND THE HUMANITIES

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

08 08

COOPERATION — SOCIOECONOMIC SCIENCES AND THE HUMANITIES

08 08 01 | Cooperation — Socioeconomic sciences and the humanities | 1.1 | 92395240 | 54274481 | 84366000 | 61891635 | 76296132,64 | 80618627,81 |

| Chapter 08 08 — Total | | 92395240 | 54274481 | 84366000 | 61891635 | 76296132,64 | 80618627,81 |

08 08 01 Cooperation — Socioeconomic sciences and the humanities

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

92395240 | 54274481 | 84366000 | 61891635 | 76296132,64 | 80618627,81 |

Remarks

The aim of actions carried out in this area is to mobilise, as part of a coherent effort, the wealth and diversity of research capacities in the economic, political, historical, social and human sciences that are necessary to understand and manage issues relating to the emergence of a knowledge-based society and new forms of interpersonal relations and relations between individuals and institutions.

Part of the actions should analyse, from a historical perspective, the legal, social, economic and political issues relating to the development of the European integration process (the constitutional cultures and the legal traditions of the Member States and the Union, the development of a European civil society, national economic policies and European economic governance, the national political cultures and Europe).

Part of the appropriations should be used to carry out research on the scope, scale and composition of volunteer work in the Union.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

CHAPTER 08 09 — COOPERATION — RISK-SHARING FINANCE FACILITY (RSFF)

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

08 09

COOPERATION — RISK-SHARING FINANCE FACILITY (RSFF)

08 09 01 | Cooperation — Risk-sharing finance facility (RSFF) | 1.1 | 198004478 | 181450215 | 200000000 | 190435799 | 51260000,— | 51260000,— |

| Chapter 08 09 — Total | | 198004478 | 181450215 | 200000000 | 190435799 | 51260000,— | 51260000,— |

08 09 01 Cooperation — Risk-sharing finance facility (RSFF)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

198004478 | 181450215 | 200000000 | 190435799 | 51260000,— | 51260000,— |

Remarks

The objective of the risk-sharing finance facility (RSFF) is to foster private investment in research by improving access to debt financing for participants in large European research projects. RSFF will enable the European Investment Bank to expand, directly and indirectly (via its network of intermediary banks), its portfolio of loans to participants in such projects.

RSFF will contribute to the implementation of the Europe 2020 Strategy, in particular to the achievement of the 3 % investment in research objective, by helping overcome market deficiencies, increasing the total amount of funds available for research and diversifying its sources.

In line with the outcome of the mid-term review of RSFF, the Commission is encouraged to test new risk-sharing models with the EIB Group, based on a portfolio first loss piece approach, allowing more risky research and innovation intensive projects to be supported. A dedicated instrument should also be introduced within RSFF, based on the same risk-sharing approach in order to support research-intensive and innovative SMEs and small mid-caps investing in research, development and innovation. This should facilitate access to finance to a key target group.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

CHAPTER 08 10 — IDEAS

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

08 10

IDEAS

08 10 01 | Ideas | 1.1 | 1564948330 | 818082810 | 1298731000 | 714134248 | 1180018572,40 | 547578676,79 |

| Chapter 08 10 — Total | | 1564948330 | 818082810 | 1298731000 | 714134248 | 1180018572,40 | 547578676,79 |

08 10 01 Ideas

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1564948330 | 818082810 | 1298731000 | 714134248 | 1180018572,40 | 547578676,79 |

Remarks

The general aim of the activities carried out as part of the specific "Ideas" programme, through the creation of the European Research Council, is to identify the best research teams in Europe and to stimulate research at the frontiers of knowledge by funding high-risk and multi-disciplinary projects evaluated according to the sole criteria of excellence as judged by peers at European level, while encouraging in particular the creation of networks among research groups in different countries in order to promote the development of a European scientific community.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

This appropriation will also cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/972/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 243).

CHAPTER 08 12 — CAPACITIES — RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURES

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

08 12

CAPACITIES — RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURES

08 12 01 | Capacities — Research infrastructures | 1.1 | 50228387 | 126769285 | 156304000 | 200909768 | 217744278,— | 97436316,28 |

| Chapter 08 12 — Total | | 50228387 | 126769285 | 156304000 | 200909768 | 217744278,— | 97436316,28 |

08 12 01 Capacities — Research infrastructures

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

50228387 | 126769285 | 156304000 | 200909768 | 217744278,— | 97436316,28 |

Remarks

The general aim of the activities carried out under this heading is to help establish a fabric of research infrastructures at the highest level in Europe and to promote their optimum use on a European scale.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/974/EC of 19 December 2006 on the specific programme’ Capacities’ implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 299).

CHAPTER 08 13 — CAPACITIES — RESEARCH FOR THE BENEFIT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (SMES)

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

08 13

CAPACITIES — RESEARCH FOR THE BENEFIT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (SMES)

08 13 01 | Capacities — Research for the benefit of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) | 1.1 | 251176486 | 182498997 | 223099000 | 173296578 | 165555894,88 | 152596710,99 |

| Chapter 08 13 — Total | | 251176486 | 182498997 | 223099000 | 173296578 | 165555894,88 | 152596710,99 |

08 13 01 Capacities — Research for the benefit of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

251176486 | 182498997 | 223099000 | 173296578 | 165555894,88 | 152596710,99 |

Remarks

The objective of the specific activities in favour of European small and medium-sized enterprises, carried out in order to support European competitiveness and enterprise and innovation policy, is to help them boost their technological capacities in conventional or new fields and develop their ability to operate at European and international level. These activities will supplement research in priority thematic areas.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

This appropriation will also cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/974/EC of 19 December 2006 on the specific programme "Capacities" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 299).

CHAPTER 08 14 — CAPACITIES — REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

08 14

CAPACITIES — REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE

08 14 01 | Capacities — Regions of knowledge | 1.1 | 20078078 | 18299254 | 18856000 | 16192756 | 17384316,— | 15483642,— |

| Chapter 08 14 — Total | | 20078078 | 18299254 | 18856000 | 16192756 | 17384316,— | 15483642,— |

08 14 01 Capacities — Regions of knowledge

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

20078078 | 18299254 | 18856000 | 16192756 | 17384316,— | 15483642,— |

Remarks

This amount is reserved for financing projects in order to strengthen the research potential of European regions, in particular by encouraging and supporting the development, across Europe, of regional "research-driven clusters" associating regional authorities, universities, research centres, enterprises and other relevant stakeholders.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/974/EC of 19 December 2006 on the specific programme "Capacities" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 299).

CHAPTER 08 15 — CAPACITIES — RESEARCH POTENTIAL

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

08 15

CAPACITIES — RESEARCH POTENTIAL

08 15 01 | Capacities — Research potential | 1.1 | 66609035 | 56521742 | 63802000 | 51589058 | 32075432,— | 36489978,— |

| Chapter 08 15 — Total | | 66609035 | 56521742 | 63802000 | 51589058 | 32075432,— | 36489978,— |

08 15 01 Capacities — Research potential

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

66609035 | 56521742 | 63802000 | 51589058 | 32075432,— | 36489978,— |

Remarks

In order to help researchers and institutions of the regions eligible for financing by the Structural Funds under the Convergence objective and outermost regions in the Union to contribute to the overall European research effort, while taking advantage of the knowledge and experience existing in other regions of Europe, this action aims at establishing the conditions that will allow them to exploit their potential and will help to fully realise the European Research Area in the enlarged Union.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/974/EC of 19 December 2006 on the specific programme "Capacities" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 299).

CHAPTER 08 16 — CAPACITIES — SCIENCE IN SOCIETY

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

08 16

CAPACITIES — SCIENCE IN SOCIETY

08 16 01 | Capacities — Science in society | 1.1 | 44828259 | 27650291 | 44798000 | 30469728 | 51643082,76 | 34205978,76 |

| Chapter 08 16 — Total | | 44828259 | 27650291 | 44798000 | 30469728 | 51643082,76 | 34205978,76 |

08 16 01 Capacities — Science in society

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

44828259 | 27650291 | 44798000 | 30469728 | 51643082,76 | 34205978,76 |

Remarks

With a view to building an effective and democratic European knowledge society, the aim of the actions carried out under this heading is to stimulate the harmonious integration of scientific and technological endeavour and associated research policies in the European social web.

Actions carried out under this heading will also support the coordination of national research policies and the monitoring and analysis of research related policies and industrial strategies.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/974/EC of 19 December 2006 on the specific programme "Capacities" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 299).

CHAPTER 08 17 — CAPACITIES — INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

08 17

CAPACITIES — INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES

08 17 01 | Capacities — International cooperation activities | 1.1 | 32102471 | 31917093 | 28265000 | 19043580 | 18489482,— | 18364474,56 |

| Chapter 08 17 — Total | | 32102471 | 31917093 | 28265000 | 19043580 | 18489482,— | 18364474,56 |

08 17 01 Capacities — International cooperation activities

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

32102471 | 31917093 | 28265000 | 19043580 | 18489482,— | 18364474,56 |

Remarks

The general objective of the international cooperation activities carried out under the "Capacities" heading of the Seventh Framework Programme is to help create a strong and coherent science and technology policy of the Union by developing strategic partnerships with third countries and by addressing the specific problems of third countries as well as global ones. These activities will involve the following groups of third countries: the candidate countries, associated and industrialised countries, as well as international cooperation partner countries (Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, African, Caribbean and Pacific countries, Mediterranean partner countries and countries in the western Balkans).

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Part of this appropriation is intended to foster common approaches to key global challenges, such as an ICT strategy that not only competes with rapidly emerging ICT markets, e.g. in Asia, but also sets standards for global ICT policy-making in the interest of European values, by pooling resources and fostering the exchange of best practices for the advancement of research, development and innovation in the field of ICT. Measures will aim at improving the efficacy of actions by the international community and be complementary to existing mechanisms and successful working relationships. Part of this appropriation is also intended to foster common approaches to key global challenges, such as energy security and resource scarcity, by pooling resources and fostering the exchange of best practices for the advancement of research and development in the field of energy. The appropriations will be used to fund innovative ventures between European and third countries that are beyond the scope of a single country to undertake and beyond the scope of current tools available under existing legal instruments. In implementing this action the Commission will ensure a balanced distribution of subsidies. It will help actors at a global level to engage in research partnerships in order to foster innovation in the field of ICT, prepare the Union and its partners for a leading role in setting future ICT standards and foster innovation in the field of secure, clean and efficient energy.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/974/EC of 19 December 2006 on the specific programme "Capacities" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 299).

CHAPTER 08 18 — CAPACITIES — RISK-SHARING FINANCE FACILITY (RSFF)

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

08 18

CAPACITIES — RISK-SHARING FINANCE FACILITY (RSFF)

08 18 01 | Capacities — Risk-sharing finance facility (RSFF) | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | 50000000 | 47608950 | 30756000,— | 30756000,— |

| Chapter 08 18 — Total | | p.m. | p.m. | 50000000 | 47608950 | 30756000,— | 30756000,— |

08 18 01 Capacities — Risk-sharing finance facility (RSFF)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | 50000000 | 47608950 | 30756000,— | 30756000,— |

Remarks

The objective of the risk-sharing finance facility (RSFF) is to foster private investment in research by improving access to debt financing for participants in European research infrastructures. RSFF will enable the European Investment Bank to expand, directly and indirectly (via its network of intermediary banks), its portfolio of loans to participants in such infrastructures.

RSFF will contribute to the implementation of the Europe 2020 Strategy, in particular to the achievement of the 3 % investment in research objective, by helping overcome market deficiencies, increasing the total amount of funds available for research and diversifying its sources.

In line with the outcome of the mid-term review of the RSFF, the Commission is encouraged to test new risk-sharing models with the EIB Group, based on a portfolio first-loss piece approach, facilitating access to debt financing for strategic Union research infrastructure

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/974/EC of 19 December 2006 on the specific programme "Capacities" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 299).

CHAPTER 08 19 — CAPACITIES — SUPPORT FOR COHERENT DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH POLICIES

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

08 19

CAPACITIES — SUPPORT FOR COHERENT DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH POLICIES

08 19 01 | Capacities — Support for coherent development of research policies | 1.1 | 13101602 | 9434504 | 9804000 | 5713074 | 2685123,— | 3426612,92 |

| Chapter 08 19 — Total | | 13101602 | 9434504 | 9804000 | 5713074 | 2685123,— | 3426612,92 |

08 19 01 Capacities — Support for coherent development of research policies

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

13101602 | 9434504 | 9804000 | 5713074 | 2685123,— | 3426612,92 |

Remarks

Increasing investment in research and development up to the 3 % objective and improving its effectiveness is a top priority under the Europe 2020 Strategy. Thus, the development of a coherent mix of policies to leverage public and private research investments is a major concern for public authorities. Actions under this heading will support the development of effective and coherent research policies at regional, national and Union level, through the provision of structured information, indicators and analyses, and through actions aimed at coordinating research policies, in particular application of the open method of coordination to research policy.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/974/EC of 19 December 2006 on the specific programme "Capacities" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 299).

CHAPTER 08 20 — EURATOM — FUSION ENERGY

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

08 20

EURATOM — FUSION ENERGY

08 20 01 | Euratom — Fusion energy | 1.1 | p.m. | 33152769 | 44330000 | 44657195 | 40934000,— | 55000000,— |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 61374000 | 26457256 | | | | |

| | 61374000 | 59610025 | 44330000 | 44657195 | 40934000,— | 55000000,— |

08 20 02 | Euratom — European Joint Undertaking for ITER — Fusion for Energy (F4E) | 1.1 | p.m. | 254937552 | 351760000 | 190435799 | 360435824,— | 193795824,— |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 417900000 | 57301978 | | | | |

| | 417900000 | 312239530 | 351760000 | 190435799 | 360435824,— | 193795824,— |

| Chapter 08 20 — Total | | p.m. | 288090321 | 396090000 | 235092994 | 401369824,— | 248795824,— |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 479274000 | 83759234 | | | | |

| | 479274000 | 371849555 | 396090000 | 235092994 | 401369824,— | 248795824,— |

08 20 01 Euratom — Fusion energy

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

08 20 01 | p.m. | 33152769 | 44330000 | 44657195 | 40934000,— | 55000000,— |

Reserves (40 02 41) | 61374000 | 26457256 | | | | |

Total | 61374000 | 59610025 | 44330000 | 44657195 | 40934000,— | 55000000,— |

Remarks

Fusion offers the prospect of an almost limitless supply of clean energy, with ITER being the crucial next step in the progress towards this ultimate goal. The realisation of the ITER project therefore lies at the heart of the present Union strategy. It must be accompanied by a strong and focused European research and development programme to prepare for the exploitation of ITER and to develop the technologies and knowledge base that will be needed during ITER operation and beyond.

Conditions for releasing the reserve

The reserve will be released once the corresponding basic act is adopted pursuant to the procedure laid down in Article 294 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2006/970/Euratom of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 60).

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1908/2006 of 19 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in action under the seventh framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/976/Euratom of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 404).

Reference acts

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, concerning the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 72).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (Euratom), submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in indirect actions under the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 71).

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, concerning the specific programme, to be carried out by means of indirect actions, implementing the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 73).

08 20 02 Euratom — European Joint Undertaking for ITER — Fusion for Energy (F4E)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

08 20 02 | p.m. | 254937552 | 351760000 | 190435799 | 360435824,— | 193795824,— |

Reserves (40 02 41) | 417900000 | 57301978 | | | | |

Total | 417900000 | 312239530 | 351760000 | 190435799 | 360435824,— | 193795824,— |

Remarks

Fusion offers the prospect of an almost limitless supply of clean energy, with ITER being the crucial next step in the progress towards this ultimate goal. To this end, the European Organisation for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy, in the form of a Joint Undertaking was established. This European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy (Fusion for Energy) has the following tasks:

(a) to provide the contribution of Euratom to the ITER International Fusion Energy Organization;

(b) to provide the contribution of Euratom to broader approach activities with Japan for the rapid realisation of fusion energy;

(c) to implement a programme of activities in preparation for the construction of a demonstration fusion reactor and related facilities including the International Fusion Materials Irradiation Facility (IFMIF).

Conditions for releasing the reserve

The reserve will be released once the corresponding basic act is adopted pursuant to the procedure laid down in Article 294 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Legal basis

Council Decision of 25 September 2006 concerning the conclusion, by the Commission, of the Agreement on the Establishment of the ITER International Fusion Energy Organization for the Joint Implementation of the ITER Project, of the Arrangement on Provisional Application of the Agreement on the Establishment of the ITER International Fusion Energy Organization for the Joint Implementation on the ITER Project and of the Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of the ITER International Fusion Energy Organization for the Joint Implementation of the ITER Project.

Commission Decision 2006/943/Euratom of 17 November 2006 on Provisional Application of the Agreement on the Establishment of the ITER International Fusion Energy Organization for the Joint Implementation of the ITER Project and of the Agreement on Privileges and Immunities of the ITER International Fusion Energy Organization for the Joint Implementation of the ITER Project (OJ L 358, 16.12.2006, p. 60).

Council Decision 2006/970/Euratom of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 60).

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1908/2006 of 19 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in action under the seventh framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/976/Euratom of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 404).

Council Decision 2007/198/Euratom of 27 March 2007 establishing the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy and conferring advantages upon it (OJ L 90, 30.3.2007, p. 58).

Reference acts

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, concerning the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 72).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (Euratom), submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in indirect actions under the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 71).

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, concerning the specific programme, to be carried out by means of indirect actions, implementing the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 73).

CHAPTER 08 21 — EURATOM — NUCLEAR FISSION AND RADIATION PROTECTION

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

08 21

EURATOM — NUCLEAR FISSION AND RADIATION PROTECTION

08 21 01 | Euratom — Nuclear fission and radiation protection | 1.1 | p.m. | 18507922 | 52000000 | 24280564 | 50259000,— | 69035000,— |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 54105000 | 31390887 | | | | |

| | 54105000 | 49898809 | 52000000 | 24280564 | 50259000,— | 69035000,— |

| Chapter 08 21 — Total | | p.m. | 18507922 | 52000000 | 24280564 | 50259000,— | 69035000,— |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 54105000 | 31390887 | | | | |

| | 54105000 | 49898809 | 52000000 | 24280564 | 50259000,— | 69035000,— |

08 21 01 Euratom — Nuclear fission and radiation protection

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

08 21 01 | p.m. | 18507922 | 52000000 | 24280564 | 50259000,— | 69035000,— |

Reserves (40 02 41) | 54105000 | 31390887 | | | | |

Total | 54105000 | 49898809 | 52000000 | 24280564 | 50259000,— | 69035000,— |

Remarks

The objective of this action is to establish a sound scientific and technical basis in order to accelerate practical developments for the safer management of long-lived radioactive waste, to promote safer, more resource-efficient and competitive exploitation of nuclear energy and to ensure a robust and socially acceptable system of protection of man and the environment against the effects of ionising radiation.

Conditions for releasing the reserve

The reserve will be released once the corresponding basic act is adopted pursuant to the procedure laid down in Article 294 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2006/970/Euratom of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 60).

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1908/2006 of 19 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in action under the seventh framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/976/Euratom of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 404).

Reference acts

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, concerning the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 72).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (Euratom), submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in indirect actions under the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 71).

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, concerning the specific programme, to be carried out by means of indirect actions, implementing the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 73).

CHAPTER 08 22 — COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS FRAMEWORK PROGRAMMES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

08 22

COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS FRAMEWORK PROGRAMMES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

08 22 01 | Completion of programmes (prior to 1999) | 1.1 | — | — | — | — | 0,— | 0,— |

08 22 02

Completion of the fifth framework programme (1998 to 2002)

08 22 02 01 | Completion of the fifth EC framework programme (1998 to 2002) | 1.1 | — | — | — | 476089 | 10686,84 | 4598004,02 |

08 22 02 02 | Completion of the fifth Euratom framework programme (1998 to 2002) | 1.1 | — | — | — | — | 0,— | 0,— |

| Article 08 22 02 — Subtotal | | — | — | — | 476089 | 10686,84 | 4598004,02 |

08 22 03

Completion of the sixth framework programme (2003 to 2006)

08 22 03 01 | Completion of the sixth EC framework programme (2003 to 2006) | 1.1 | — | 108870129 | — | 314219069 | 1423122,12 | 672900291,34 |

08 22 03 02 | Completion of the sixth Euratom framework programme (2003 to 2006) | 1.1 | — | 4989881 | — | 9521790 | 0,— | 28664056,54 |

| Article 08 22 03 — Subtotal | | — | 113860010 | — | 323740859 | 1423122,12 | 701564347,88 |

08 22 04 | Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 61757473,76 | 71148049,39 |

| Chapter 08 22 — Total | | p.m. | 113860010 | p.m. | 324216948 | 63191282,72 | 777310401,29 |

08 22 01 Completion of programmes (prior to 1999)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | — | — | — | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This article is intended to cover earlier commitments.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The contributions from EFTA States relate exclusively to their participation in the non-nuclear activities of the framework programme.

This article is also intended to cover other annual actions outside the framework programme.

Legal basis

Council Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC of 28 September 1987 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1987 to 1991) (OJ L 302, 24.10.1987, p. 1).

Council Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC of 23 April 1990 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 117, 8.5.1990, p. 28).

Council Decision 93/167/Euratom, EEC of 15 March 1993 adapting Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC concerning the Framework Programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 43).

Decision No 1110/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 1994 concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 126, 18.5.1994, p. 1).

Council Decision 94/268/Euratom of 26 April 1994 concerning a framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and training for the European Atomic Energy Community (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 115, 6.5.1994, p. 31).

Council Decision 96/253/Euratom of 4 March 1996 adapting Decision 94/268/Euratom concerning a framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and training for the European Atomic Energy Community (1994 to 1998), following the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union (OJ L 86, 4.4.1996, p. 72).

Decision No 616/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 March 1996 adapting Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) following the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union (OJ L 86, 4.4.1996, p. 69).

Decision No 2535/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 December 1997 adapting for the second time Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 347, 18.12.1997, p. 1).

08 22 02 Completion of the fifth framework programme (1998 to 2002)

08 22 02 01 Completion of the fifth EC framework programme (1998 to 2002)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | — | — | 476089 | 10686,84 | 4598004,02 |

Remarks

This item is intended to cover earlier commitments.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Council Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC of 28 September 1987 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1987 to 1991) (OJ L 302, 24.10.1987, p. 1).

Council Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC of 23 April 1990 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 117, 8.5.1990, p. 28).

Council Decision 93/167/Euratom, EEC of 15 March 1993 adapting Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 43).

Decision No 1110/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 1994 concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 126, 18.5.1994, p. 1).

Decision No 616/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 March 1996 adapting Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) following the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union (OJ L 86, 4.4.1996, p. 69).

Decision No 2535/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 December 1997 adapting for the second time Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 347, 18.12.1997, p. 1).

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

08 22 02 02 Completion of the fifth Euratom framework programme (1998 to 2002)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | — | — | — | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This item is intended to cover earlier commitments.

Legal basis

Council Decision 1999/64/Euratom of 22 December 1998 concerning the Fifth Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for research and training activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 34).

08 22 03 Completion of the sixth framework programme (2003 to 2006)

08 22 03 01 Completion of the sixth EC framework programme (2003 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 108870129 | — | 314219069 | 1423122,12 | 672900291,34 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: "Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area" (2002-2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: "structuring the European Research Area" (2002-2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 44).

Decision No 1209/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 June 2003 on Community participation in a research and development programme aimed at developing new clinical interventions to combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis through a long-term partnership between Europe and developing countries, undertaken by several Member States (OJ L 169, 8.7.2003, p. 1).

08 22 03 02 Completion of the sixth Euratom framework programme (2003 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 4989881 | — | 9521790 | 0,— | 28664056,54 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2002/668/Euratom of 3 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34).

Council Decision 2002/837/Euratom of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme (Euratom) for research and training on nuclear energy (2002-2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 74).

08 22 04 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 61757473,76 | 71148049,39 |

Remarks

This article is intended to cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

Revenue resulting from cooperation agreements between the European Atomic Energy Community and Switzerland or the multilateral European Fusion Development Agreement (EFDA) will be entered in Items 6 0 1 1 and 6 0 1 2 of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

CHAPTER 08 23 — RESEARCH PROGRAMME OF THE RESEARCH FUND FOR COAL AND STEEL

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

08 23

RESEARCH PROGRAMME OF THE RESEARCH FUND FOR COAL AND STEEL

08 23 01 | Research programme for steel | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 38292272,70 | 34549582,29 |

08 23 02 | Research programme for coal | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 22401263,— | 16762508,65 |

| Chapter 08 23 — Total | | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 60693535,70 | 51312090,94 |

08 23 01 Research programme for steel

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 38292272,70 | 34549582,29 |

Remarks

This article, in the framework of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel, is intended to cover the financing of steel research projects which are not covered by the framework programme for research and technological development activities.

The appropriations for 2012 will be determined according to the outturn for the ECSC in liquidation on 31 December 2010 and will be provisioned from the balance sheet for the ECSC in liquidation on 31 December 2010 (assigned revenue). In accordance with Article 4 of Decision 2003/76/EC, 72,8 % of the amount allotted from the Fund will go to the steel sector.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Item 6 1 1 3 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2003/76/EC of 1 February 2003 establishing the measures necessary for the implementation of the Protocol, annexed to the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty and on the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (OJ L 29, 5.2.2003, p. 22).

Council Decision 2003/77/EC of 1 February 2003 laying down multiannual financial guidelines for managing the assets of the ECSC in liquidation and, on completion of the liquidation, the Assets of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (OJ L 29, 5.2.2003, p. 25).

08 23 02 Research programme for coal

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 22401263,— | 16762508,65 |

Remarks

This article, in the framework of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel, is intended to cover the financing of coal research projects which are not covered by the framework programme for research and technological development activities.

The appropriations for 2012 will be determined according to the outturn for the ECSC in liquidation on 31 December 2010 and will be provisioned from the balance sheet for the ECSC in liquidation on 31 December 2010 (assigned revenue). In accordance with Article 4 of Decision 2003/76/EC, 27,2 % of the amount allotted from the Fund will go to the coal sector.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Item 6 1 1 3 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2003/76/EC of 1 February 2003 establishing the measures necessary for the implementation of the Protocol, annexed to the Treaty establishing the European Community, on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty and on the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (OJ L 29, 5.2.2003, p. 22).

Council Decision 2003/77/EC of 1 February 2003 laying down multiannual financial guidelines for managing the assets of the ECSC in liquidation and, on completion of the liquidation, the Assets of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (OJ L 29, 5.2.2003, p. 25).

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR "RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR "RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"

- EUROPEAN RESEARCH AREA DEVELOPMENT

- BUILDING AN INNOVATION UNION

TITLE 09

INFORMATION SOCIETY AND MEDIA

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

09 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "INFORMATION SOCIETY AND MEDIA" POLICY AREA | 128079620 | 128079620 | 127060941 | 127060941 | 131250545,19 | 131250545,19 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 24695 | 24695 | 29384 | 29384 | | |

| 128104315 | 128104315 | 127090325 | 127090325 | 131250545,19 | 131250545,19 |

09 02 | REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR THE DIGITAL AGENDA | 30200070 | 28279731 | 31116500 | 24540045 | 22904053,02 | 24217703,84 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | 391985 | 391985 | | | | |

| 30592055 | 28671716 | 31116500 | 24540045 | 22904053,02 | 24217703,84 |

09 03 | INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES TAKE-UP | 132850000 | 118848984 | 119120000 | 115285305 | 116413327,79 | 129032431,28 |

09 04 | COOPERATION — INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICTS) | 1354972225 | 1026806757 | 1170285000 | 1034075401 | 1187011397,39 | 1301202760,96 |

09 05 | CAPACITIES — RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURES | 31349262 | 54435064 | 90970000 | 93313542 | 111166560,— | 85264000,— |

| Title 09 — Total | 1677451177 | 1356450156 | 1538552441 | 1394275234 | 1568745883,39 | 1670967441,27 |

Reserves (40 01 40, 40 02 41) | 416680 | 416680 | 29384 | 29384 | | |

| 1677867857 | 1356866836 | 1538581825 | 1394304618 | 1568745883,39 | 1670967441,27 |

CHAPTER 09 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "INFORMATION SOCIETY AND MEDIA" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

09 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "INFORMATION SOCIETY AND MEDIA" POLICY AREA

09 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Information society and media" policy area | 5 | 39970823 | 38660348 | 42000109,34 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 29384 | |

| | 39970823 | 38689732 | 42000109,34 |

09 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Information society and media" policy area

09 01 02 01 | External staff | 5 | 2264044 | 2382696 | 2051607,96 |

09 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | 5 | 1856338 | 1866564 | 2188016,43 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 24695 | | |

| | 1881033 | 1866564 | 2188016,43 |

| Article 09 01 02 — Subtotal | | 4120382 | 4249260 | 4239624,39 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 24695 | | |

| | 4145077 | 4249260 | 4239624,39 |

09 01 03 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Information society and media" policy area | 5 | 2688415 | 2801333 | 3258634,92 |

09 01 04

Support expenditure for operations of the "Information society and media" policy area

09 01 04 01 | Definition and implementation of the Union’s policy in the field of electronic communication — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 690000 | 690000 | 550000,— |

09 01 04 03 | Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — Information and Communication Technologies policy support — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 1480000 | 1480000 | 1436280,— |

09 01 04 04 | Safer Internet programme — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 200000 | 200000 | 256000,— |

09 01 04 06 | Other measures in the audiovisual and media sector — Expenditure on administrative management | 3.2 | p.m. | 50000 | 0,— |

| Article 09 01 04 — Subtotal | | 2370000 | 2420000 | 2242280,— |

09 01 05

Support expenditure for research activities of the "Information society and media" policy area

09 01 05 01 | Expenditure related to research staff | 1.1 | 48100000 | 46400000 | 47072842,73 |

09 01 05 02 | External staff for research | 1.1 | 12875000 | 13460000 | 11847047,— |

09 01 05 03 | Other management expenditure for research | 1.1 | 17955000 | 19070000 | 20590006,81 |

| Article 09 01 05 — Subtotal | | 78930000 | 78930000 | 79509896,54 |

| Chapter 09 01 — Total | | 128079620 | 127060941 | 131250545,19 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 24695 | 29384 | |

| | 128104315 | 127090325 | 131250545,19 |

09 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Information society and media" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

09 01 01 | 39970823 | 38660348 | 42000109,34 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 29384 | |

Total | 39970823 | 38689732 | 42000109,34 |

09 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Information society and media" policy area

09 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

2264044 | 2382696 | 2051607,96 |

09 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

09 01 02 11 | 1856338 | 1866564 | 2188016,43 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 24695 | | |

Total | 1881033 | 1866564 | 2188016,43 |

09 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Information society and media" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

2688415 | 2801333 | 3258634,92 |

09 01 04 Support expenditure for operations of the "Information society and media" policy area

09 01 04 01 Definition and implementation of the Union’s policy in the field of electronic communication — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

690000 | 690000 | 550000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the policy or measures coming under this item, and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Article 09 02 01.

09 01 04 03 Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — Information and Communication Technologies policy support — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1480000 | 1480000 | 1436280,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the programme or measures coming under this item and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

It is also intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from contributions from third parties entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this item in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Articles 09 03 01 and 09 03 02.

09 01 04 04 Safer Internet programme — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

200000 | 200000 | 256000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Items 09 02 02 01 and 09 02 02 02.

09 01 04 06 Other measures in the audiovisual and media sector — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | 50000 | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Article 09 02 05.

09 01 05 Support expenditure for research activities of the "Information society and media" policy area

09 01 05 01 Expenditure related to research staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

48100000 | 46400000 | 47072842,73 |

09 01 05 02 External staff for research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

12875000 | 13460000 | 11847047,— |

09 01 05 03 Other management expenditure for research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

17955000 | 19070000 | 20590006,81 |

CHAPTER 09 02 — REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR THE DIGITAL AGENDA

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

09 02

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR THE DIGITAL AGENDA

09 02 01 | Definition and implementation of the Union’s policy in the field of electronic communication | 1.1 | 2405000 | 1814502 | 4000000 | 3808716 | 2415205,01 | 1429245,10 |

09 02 02

Promoting safer use of the Internet and new online technologies

09 02 02 01 | Safer Internet programme | 1.1 | 14700000 | 13294857 | 14800000 | 7331778 | 10663262,55 | 7173463,59 |

09 02 02 02 | Completion of Safer Internet plus — Promoting safer use of the Internet and new online technologies | 1.1 | — | 75302 | — | 1333051 | 0,— | 5920916,79 |

| Article 09 02 02 — Subtotal | | 14700000 | 13370159 | 14800000 | 8664829 | 10663262,55 | 13094380,38 |

09 02 03

European Network and Information Security Agency

09 02 03 01 | European Network and Information Security Agency — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 1.1 | 5502248 | 5502248 | 5258800 | 5258800 | 5758200,— | 5758200,— |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 391985 | 391985 | | | | |

| | 5894233 | 5894233 | 5258800 | 5258800 | 5758200,— | 5758200,— |

09 02 03 02 | European Network and Information Security Agency — Contribution to Title 3 | 1.1 | 2349885 | 2349885 | 1928700 | 1928700 | 2354987,93 | 2354987,93 |

| Article 09 02 03 — Subtotal | | 7852133 | 7852133 | 7187500 | 7187500 | 8113187,93 | 8113187,93 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 391985 | 391985 | | | | |

| | 8244118 | 8244118 | 7187500 | 7187500 | 8113187,93 | 8113187,93 |

09 02 04

Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) — Office

09 02 04 01 | Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) — Office — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 1.1 | 3620881 | 3620881 | 3029000 | 3029000 | 305487,03 | 252813,97 |

09 02 04 02 | Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) — Office — Contribution to Title 3 | 1.1 | 672056 | 672056 | 550000 | 550000 | 21200,— | 21200,— |

| Article 09 02 04 — Subtotal | | 4292937 | 4292937 | 3579000 | 3579000 | 326687,03 | 274013,97 |

09 02 05 | Other measures in the audiovisual and media sector | 3.2 | 950000 | 950000 | 950000 | 950000 | 906293,— | 1163051,21 |

09 02 06 | Preparatory action — Erasmus for Journalists | 3.2 | p.m. | p.m. | 600000 | 350000 | 479417,50 | 143825,25 |

| Chapter 09 02 — Total | | 30200070 | 28279731 | 31116500 | 24540045 | 22904053,02 | 24217703,84 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 391985 | 391985 | | | | |

| | 30592055 | 28671716 | 31116500 | 24540045 | 22904053,02 | 24217703,84 |

09 02 01 Definition and implementation of the Union’s policy in the field of electronic communication

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2405000 | 1814502 | 4000000 | 3808716 | 2415205,01 | 1429245,10 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on a set of measures designed to:

- carry out the Union’s policy on electronic communication networks and services with a view to launching initiatives designed to meet the challenges in this sector;

- promote and monitor the implementation of the regulatory framework for communication services (including the mechanism provided for in Article 7 of Directive 2002/21/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 March 2002 on a common regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services (Framework Directive) (OJ L 108, 24.4.2002, p. 33);

- facilitate the transition to the information society, in relation with electronic communications networks and services, particularly as a follow-up to the Lisbon summit;

- enable third countries to pursue a policy of opening up their markets to the same extent as in the Union.

The specific objectives of these measures are:

- the formulation of a Union policy and strategy in the field of communication services and networks (including convergence between electronic communications and audiovisual environments, aspects related to the Internet, etc.);

- the development of radio spectrum policy in the Union;

- the development of activities in the mobile and satellite communications sector, particularly as regards frequencies;

- an analysis of the situation and the legislation adopted in these areas;

- the coordination of these policies and initiatives as regards the international environment (e.g. WRC, CEPT, etc.);

- the development of activities and initiatives in relation to the information society.

These measures consist, inter alia, of preparing analyses and progress reports, consulting stakeholders and the public, preparing an information and communication technologies strategy for the future legislative proposals and monitoring the application of legislation.

This appropriation is intended to cover, in particular, contracts for analysis and expert reports, specific studies, evaluation reports, coordination activities, grants and the part-financing of certain measures.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level pursuant to Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

09 02 02 Promoting safer use of the Internet and new online technologies

09 02 02 01 Safer Internet programme

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

14700000 | 13294857 | 14800000 | 7331778 | 10663262,55 | 7173463,59 |

Remarks

This action is geared, in a balanced manner, to the implementation of operational and technical measures designed to promote safer use of the Internet and other communication technologies, particularly for children, and to fight against illegal content and harmful conduct online. In line with this objective, the programme will focus on practical help for the end user and in particular children, parents, carers, teachers and educators.

The specific objectives of this programme are:

- tackling illegal content and harmful conduct online by supporting actions aiming at reducing the amount of illegal content circulated online and dealing adequately with harmful conduct online, with particular focus on online distribution of child sexual abuse material, grooming and bullying;

- promoting a safer online environment by bringing together stakeholders to find ways to promote a safer online environment and to protect children from content and conduct that may be harmful for them. The aim is to encourage stakeholders to cooperate, take responsibility and develop and implement systems of self-regulation and foster privacy-by-design;

- ensuring public awareness by providing contact points where the public and in particular children, parents, carers, teachers and educators can be informed about opportunities and risks related to the use of online technologies and means of staying safe online;

- establishing a knowledge base in order to set up and continue to develop a base for dealing adequately both with existing and emerging uses, risks and consequences, and mapping both quantitative and qualitative aspects in this context. The acquired knowledge will feed into the implementation of the proposed programme as well as into the design of adequate and proportional actions for ensuring online safety for all users.

The programme will seek to involve and bring together the different stakeholders whose cooperation is essential, but who do not necessarily always come together unless the appropriate structures are put in place.

Those stakeholders include content providers, Internet service providers, mobile network operators, regulators, standards bodies, industry self-regulatory bodies, national, regional and local authorities responsible for industry, education, consumer protection, families, law enforcement, children’s rights and child welfare and non-governmental organisations active in consumer protection, families, children’s rights and child welfare.

These measures will be implemented by means of the following shared-cost actions:

- pilot projects and best practice actions; ad-hoc projects in areas relevant to the programme, including projects demonstrating best practice or involving innovative uses of existing technology, especially for data protection purposes and the protection of fundamental rights;

- networks and national actions bringing together a variety of stakeholders to ensure action throughout Europe and to facilitate coordination activities and the transfer of knowledge;

- Europe-wide investigation carried out on a comparable basis into the way adults and children use online technologies, the resulting risks for children and the effects of harmful practices on children, and behavioural and psychological aspects with emphasis on child sexual abuse related to the use of online technologies, investigation on upcoming risk situations due to transforming behaviours or technological developments, etc.

Accompanying measures will contribute to the implementation of the programme or the preparation of future activities. Those measures will include:

- benchmarking and opinion surveys to produce reliable data on safer use of online technologies for all Member States collected through comparable methodologies;

- technical assessment of technologies such as filtering designed to promote safer use of the Internet and new online technologies;

- studies in support of the programme and its actions;

- exchange of information through conferences, seminars, workshops or other meetings and the management of clustered activities;

- dissemination, information and communication activities.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 (1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Part of the appropriation under this budget item will be used to support projects for analysing and spreading good practices throughout the Union and reflecting on a framework for the assessment of media literacy levels and activities. Particular attention may be given to projects which analyse media representations and media values, encourage the production and distribution of media literacy related content, stimulate the use of media in order to improve participation in social and community life and concentrate on the implementation of media literacy initiatives bridging the media industry and the education world. Beneficiaries may be organisations from the public and private sectors which have expertise and European experience in media literacy issues.

Legal basis

Decision No 1351/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 establishing a multiannual Community programme on protecting children using the Internet and other communication technologies (OJ L 348, 24.12.2008, p. 118).

09 02 02 02 Completion of Safer Internet plus — Promoting safer use of the Internet and new online technologies

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 75302 | — | 1333051 | 0,— | 5920916,79 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments relating to the Safer Internet plus programme.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 854/2005/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2005 establishing a multiannual Community Programme on promoting safer use of the Internet and new online technologies (OJ L 149, 11.6.2005, p. 1).

09 02 03 European Network and Information Security Agency

09 02 03 01 European Network and Information Security Agency — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

09 02 03 01 | 5502248 | 5502248 | 5258800 | 5258800 | 5758200,— | 5758200,— |

Reserves (40 02 41) | 391985 | 391985 | | | | |

Total | 5894233 | 5894233 | 5258800 | 5258800 | 5758200,— | 5758200,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the staff and administrative expenditure of the European Network and Information Security Agency (Titles 1 and 2).

The Agency was set up to enhance the capability of the Union, the Member States and, as a consequence, the business community to prevent, address and respond to network and information security problems. In order to achieve this goal, the Agency will be developing a high level of expertise and stimulating broad cooperation between actors from the public and private sectors.

The Agency’s aim is to provide assistance and to deliver advice to the Commission and the Member States on issues related to network and information security falling within its competencies and to assist the Commission, where called upon, in the technical preparatory work for updating and developing Union legislation in the field of network and information security.

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The establishment plan of the Agency is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Discussions with the Greek government are on-going with regard to a possible agreement on a permanent liaison office in Athens.

The appropriations entered in the reserve will be released as soon as the new legal basis concerning the European Network and Information Security Agency is adopted.

Conditions for releasing the reserve

The reserve will be released once the corresponding basic act is adopted pursuant to the procedure laid down in Article 294 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 460/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2004 establishing the European Network and Information Security Agency (OJ L 77, 13.3.2004, p. 1).

Reference acts

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 30 September 2010, concerning the European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) (COM(2010) 521).

09 02 03 02 European Network and Information Security Agency — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2349885 | 2349885 | 1928700 | 1928700 | 2354987,93 | 2354987,93 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s operational expenditure relating to the work programme only (Title 3).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

Pursuant to Article 185 of the Financial Regulation and the corresponding Articles of the framework Financial Regulation for each of the bodies set up by the Communities, the role of the budgetary authority has been strengthened.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 8335800. An amount of EUR 91682 coming from the recovery of surplus is added to the amount of EUR 8244118 entered in the budget.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 460/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2004 establishing the European Network and Information Security Agency (OJ L 77, 13.3.2004, p. 1).

Reference acts

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 30 September 2010, concerning the European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) (COM(2010) 521).

09 02 04 Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) — Office

09 02 04 01 Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) — Office — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

3620881 | 3620881 | 3029000 | 3029000 | 305487,03 | 252813,97 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Office’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

BEREC acts as a specialised and independent expert advisory body assisting the Commission and the national regulatory authorities in the implementation of the Union regulatory framework for electronic communications in order to promote a consistent regulatory approach across the Union. BEREC is neither a Union body nor has legal personality.

The Office is established as a Union body with legal personality, providing BEREC with professional and administrative support in carrying out the tasks conferred on it by Regulation (EC) No 1211/2009.

The Office must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The establishment plan of the Office is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1211/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 establishing the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) and the Office (OJ L 337, 18.12.2009, p. 1).

09 02 04 02 Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) — Office — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

672056 | 672056 | 550000 | 550000 | 21200,— | 21200,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Office’s operational expenditure relating to the work programme only (Title 3).

The Office must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

Pursuant to Article 185 of the Financial Regulation and the corresponding Articles of the framework Financial Regulation for each of the bodies set up by the Communities, the role of the budgetary authority has been strengthened.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 4292937.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1211/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 establishing the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) and the Office (OJ L 337, 18.12.2009, p. 1).

09 02 05 Other measures in the audiovisual and media sector

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

950000 | 950000 | 950000 | 950000 | 906293,— | 1163051,21 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following measures:

- the implementation of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive,

- the monitoring of the evolution of the media sector, including pluralism, and

- the collection and dissemination of economic and legal information and analysis concerning the audiovisual sector.

Legal basis

Directive 89/552/EEC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 October 1989 on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in Member States concerning the provision of audiovisual media services (Audiovisual Media Services Directive) (OJ L 298, 17.10.1989, p. 23).

09 02 06 Preparatory action — Erasmus for Journalists

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | 600000 | 350000 | 479417,50 | 143825,25 |

Remarks

Ensuring pluralism in Europe is one of the most important goals of the Union’s media policies. An effective way to enhance pluralism is to give journalists access to pluralism. This could be achieved by financing exchanges of journalists between different countries and media within the Union. The goal is to enable journalists to gain a broader and more comprehensive understanding of the Union and its different media and cultures.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 09 03 — INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES TAKE-UP

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

09 03

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES TAKE-UP

09 03 01 | Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — Information and Communication Technologies Policy Support Programme (ICT PSP) | 1.1 | 132850000 | 108870129 | 119120000 | 95217900 | 116393760,22 | 90025946,36 |

09 03 02 | Completion of eContent plus — Promotion of European digital content | 1.1 | — | 8029172 | — | 17139222 | 0,— | 30716141,09 |

09 03 03 | Preparatory action — Internet-based system for better legislation and for public participation | 1.1 | — | p.m. | — | 1100000 | 257,22 | 1092625,53 |

09 03 04

Completion of previous programmes

09 03 04 01 | Completion of trans-European telecommunications networks (eTEN) | 1.1 | — | 1949683 | — | 1713922 | 0,— | 6891608,08 |

09 03 04 02 | Completion of the MODINIS programme | 1.1 | — | p.m. | — | 114261 | 19310,35 | 306110,22 |

| Article 09 03 04 — Subtotal | | — | 1949683 | — | 1828183 | 19310,35 | 7197718,30 |

| Chapter 09 03 — Total | | 132850000 | 118848984 | 119120000 | 115285305 | 116413327,79 | 129032431,28 |

09 03 01 Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — Information and Communication Technologies Policy Support Programme (ICT PSP)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

132850000 | 108870129 | 119120000 | 95217900 | 116393760,22 | 90025946,36 |

Remarks

The ICT PSP is one of the three specific programmes under the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP).

Actions will be stepped up at Union level for stimulating wider uptake of information and communication technologies (ICTs). Synergistic actions at Union level aim to reduce uncertainties and the risks of duplication by sharing and replicating experiences and lessons learned and foster the internal market dimension of services triggered by ICTs promoting interoperability and combating fragmentation. They aim also to stimulate the regulatory and technological environments necessary to promote innovation and to overcome potential barriers (e.g. cultural, linguistic, technical, legal and disability- or "dys" condition-related).

As indicated in the legal basis, the ICT PSP shall provide for the following actions:

(a) development of the single European information space and strengthening of the internal market for ICT products and services;

(b) stimulation of innovation through a wider adoption of and investment in ICTs;

(c) development of an inclusive information society and more efficient and effective services in areas of public interest, and improvement of the quality of life, particularly for persons with disabilities and persons suffering from "dys" conditions (dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysphasia, dyscalculia, etc.).

This will be done in particular by supporting the development of ICT-based services and the development and use of digital content in areas of public interest, including in the areas of ICT for health and inclusion; ICT for government and governance; ICT for energy efficiency, smart mobility and environment; digital libraries, and publicly accessible online Books in Print catalogues, better exploitation of public sector information, education and learning.

Part of ICT PSP appropriations in the CIP may be used to ensure testing, and support deployment across the Union, of the next-generation 112, innovative services for interoperable emergency services and 112 for all citizens, enabling quicker, more efficient reactions and life-saving, inter alia, through remodelling the traditional technical architecture for emergency calling and lowering its cost and complexity, with the ultimate aim of providing an optimum response to 112 calls made by all citizens, including users with disabilities. Furthermore, dissemination, information and education actions should promote the knowledge and appropriate use of "112". In addition, an SMS SOS service should be developed and tested to enable people with disabilities to send requests for help to the emergency services.

The ICT PSP in the CIP will stimulate wider uptake of ICT for improved services. It will also ensure that European businesses and in particular small and medium-sized enterprises can benefit from the new opportunities brought by the increasing demand for these ICT-based services. As indicated in the CIP legal basis, the support to the development and use of digital content is fully integrated in the ICT PSP from 2009 on. During a transition phase for 2007 and 2008, this has been done under the eContent plus programme (through its own legal basis).

The main part of the support will go to a limited number of high-impact pilot projects and best practice actions per year. Accompanying measures, such as thematic networks bringing together a variety of stakeholders around specific objectives, will also be launched. They will be complemented by the monitoring of the European information society, by measures providing the background knowledge that is needed for policy decision-making, and by actions for promoting and raising awareness of the benefits brought by ICT to citizens, businesses (in particular small and medium-sized enterprises) or public organisations.

The ICT PSP in the CIP should contribute to testing the design of new financial instruments such as the Project Bond Initiative in the area of ICT, and in particular high-speed broadband. It should contribute to the preparation of new financial instruments for the forthcoming multiannual financial framework 2014-2020. It should in particular, test how private and public long-term investors can invest in favour of the deployment of ICT broadband infrastructure. The Commission is invited to work with the EIB Group as well as other long-term investors to develop innovative ways of attracting funding for infrastructure.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this Article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from contributions from third parties, entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue, will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this item in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 1639/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing a Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 15).

09 03 02 Completion of eContent plus — Promotion of European digital content

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 8029172 | — | 17139222 | 0,— | 30716141,09 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments relating to the eContent plus programme.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this Article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Decision 96/339/EC of 20 May 1996 adopting a multiannual Community programme to stimulate the development of a European multimedia content industry and to encourage the use of multimedia content in the emerging information society (INFO 2000) (OJ L 129, 30.5.1996, p. 24).

Council Decision 96/664/EC of 21 November 1996 on the adoption of a multiannual programme to promote the linguistic diversity of the Community in the information society (OJ L 306, 28.11.1996, p. 40).

Council Decision 2001/48/EC of 22 December 2000 adopting a multiannual Community programme to stimulate the development and use of European digital content on the global networks and to promote linguistic diversity in the information society (OJ L 14, 18.1.2001, p. 32).

Decision No 456/2005/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2005 establishing a multiannual Community programme to make digital content in Europe more accessible, usable and exploitable (OJ L 79, 24.3.2005, p. 1).

09 03 03 Preparatory action — Internet-based system for better legislation and for public participation

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | 1100000 | 257,22 | 1092625,53 |

Remarks

This Article is intended to cover earlier commitments relating to the creation of an Internet-based system for better legislation and for public participation.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

09 03 04 Completion of previous programmes

09 03 04 01 Completion of trans-European telecommunications networks (eTEN)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 1949683 | — | 1713922 | 0,— | 6891608,08 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments related to networks in the telecommunications sectors.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 of 18 September 1995 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of trans-European networks (OJ L 228, 23.9.1995, p. 1).

Decision No 2717/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 November 1995 on a set of guidelines for the development of the EURO-ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) as a trans-European network (OJ L 282, 24.11.1995, p. 16).

Decision No 1336/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 1997 on a series of guidelines for trans-European telecommunications networks (OJ L 183, 11.7.1997, p. 12).

09 03 04 02 Completion of the MODINIS programme

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | 114261 | 19310,35 | 306110,22 |

Remarks

This item is intended to cover earlier commitments relating to the MODINIS multiannual programme.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Decision 98/253/EC of 30 March 1998 adopting a multiannual Community programme to stimulate the establishment of the Information Society in Europe (Information Society) (OJ L 107, 7.4.1998, p. 10).

Decision No 2256/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 November 2003 adopting a multiannual programme (2003-05) for the monitoring of the eEurope 2005 action plan, dissemination of good practices and the improvement of network and information security (MODINIS) (OJ L 336, 23.12.2003, p. 1).

CHAPTER 09 04 — COOPERATION — INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICTS)

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

09 04

COOPERATION — INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICTS)

09 04 01

Support for research cooperation in the area of information and communication technologies (ICTs — Cooperation)

09 04 01 01 | Support for research cooperation in the area of information and communication technologies (ICTs — Cooperation) | 1.1 | 1244472420 | 949891875 | 1081288900 | 912200203 | 1107010434,36 | 1054939833,39 |

09 04 01 02 | Cooperation — Information and communication technologies — ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking | 1.1 | 53721430 | 27217532 | 43000000 | 38087160 | 35000000,— | 18619020,59 |

09 04 01 03 | Cooperation — Information and communication technologies — Support expenditure for ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking | 1.1 | 1758156 | 1595089 | 1500000 | 1428268 | 910315,91 | 938526,27 |

09 04 01 04 | Cooperation — Information and communication technologies — ENIAC Joint Undertaking | 1.1 | 53721430 | 36290043 | 43000000 | 19043580 | 33613975,— | 27112877,43 |

09 04 01 05 | Cooperation — Information and communication technologies — Support expenditure for ENIAC Joint Undertaking | 1.1 | 1298789 | 1178328 | 1496100 | 1424555 | 1591766,— | 1736328,27 |

| Article 09 04 01 — Subtotal | | 1354972225 | 1016172867 | 1170285000 | 972183766 | 1178126491,27 | 1103346585,95 |

09 04 02 | Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 8410836,23 | 37488319,67 |

09 04 03 | Completion of previous European Community framework programmes (prior to 2007) | 1.1 | — | 10633890 | — | 61891635 | 474069,89 | 160367855,34 |

| Chapter 09 04 — Total | | 1354972225 | 1026806757 | 1170285000 | 1034075401 | 1187011397,39 | 1301202760,96 |

09 04 01 Support for research cooperation in the area of information and communication technologies (ICTs — Cooperation)

09 04 01 01 Support for research cooperation in the area of information and communication technologies (ICTs — Cooperation)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1244472420 | 949891875 | 1081288900 | 912200203 | 1107010434,36 | 1054939833,39 |

Remarks

The objective of the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) and the "Information and Communication Technologies" theme of the specific "Cooperation" programme is to improve the competitiveness of European industry and to enable Europe to master and shape the future developments in ICTs in accordance with a long-term European ICT strategy so that the demands of its society and economy are met and European standards help shape the global ICT developments rather than being overtaken by other growing global markets.

Activities will strengthen Europe’s scientific and technology base and ensure its global leadership in ICTs, help drive and stimulate innovation through ICT use and ensure that ICT progress is rapidly transformed into benefits for Europe’s citizens, businesses, industry and governments.

The ICT theme prioritises strategic research around key technology pillars, ensures end-to-end integration of technologies and provides the knowledge and the means to develop a wide range of innovative ICT applications.

The activities leverage industrial and technological advances in the ICT sector and improve the competitive edge of important ICT-intensive sectors — both through innovative high-value ICT-based products and services and from new or improved organisational processes in businesses and administrations alike. The ICT theme also supports other policies of the Union by mobilising ICTs to meet public and societal demands.

Activities cover collaboration and exchange of best practices with a view to setting common standards for the Union that are compatible with, or set, a global standard, networking actions and national programme coordination initiatives. This appropriation is also intended to cover the costs of independent experts assisting in proposal evaluations and project reviews, the costs of events, meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars of European interest organised by the Commission, the costs of studies, analyses and evaluations, the costs of monitoring and evaluation of the specific programmes and of the framework programmes and the costs of measures to monitor and disseminate the results of the programmes, including measures under previous framework programmes.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Part of these appropriations is intended to foster common approaches to key global challenges, such as an ICT strategy that is not only able to compete with rapidly emerging ICT markets (e.g. in Asia), but that can also set standards for global ICT policy-making in the interest of European values, by pooling resources and fostering the exchange of best practices for the advancement of research, development and innovation in the field of ICT. Measures will aim at improving the efficacy of actions by the international community and will be complementary to existing mechanisms and successful working relationships. The appropriations will be used to fund innovative ventures between European and third countries. The scope of such ventures will go beyond what could be undertaken by a single country and will benefit both the Union and its partners in preparing their leading role for setting future ICT standards. In implementing this action, the Commission will ensure a balanced distribution of subsidies. It will help actors at a global level to engage in research partnerships in order to foster innovation in the field of ICT.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the Specific Programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

09 04 01 02 Cooperation — Information and communication technologies — ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

53721430 | 27217532 | 43000000 | 38087160 | 35000000,— | 18619020,59 |

Remarks

The ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking shall contribute to the implementation of the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) and the "Information and Communication Technologies" theme of the specific "Cooperation" programme. It shall, in particular:

- define and implement a Research Agenda for the development of key technologies for Embedded Computing Systems across different application areas in order to strengthen European competitiveness and sustainability and allow the emergence of new markets and societal applications,

- support the implementation of research and development (R&D) activities in particular by awarding funding to participants in selected projects following competitive calls for proposals,

- promote a public-private partnership aiming at mobilising and pooling Union, national and private efforts, increasing overall R&D investments in the field of Embedded Computing Systems, and fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors,

- ensure the efficiency and durability of the Joint Technology Initiative on Embedded Computing Systems,

- achieve synergy and coordination of European R&D efforts in the field of Embedded Computing Systems including the progressive integration into the ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking of the related activities in this field currently implemented through intergovernmental R&D schemes (Eureka).

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the Specific Programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

Council Regulation (EC) No 74/2008 of 20 December 2007 on the establishment of the "ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking" to implement a Joint Technology Initiative in Embedded Computing Systems (OJ L 30, 4.2.2008, p. 52).

09 04 01 03 Cooperation — Information and communication technologies — Support expenditure for ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1758156 | 1595089 | 1500000 | 1428268 | 910315,91 | 938526,27 |

Remarks

The ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking shall contribute to the implementation of the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) and the "Information and Communication Technologies" theme of the specific "Cooperation" programme. It shall, in particular:

- define and implement a Research Agenda for the development of key technologies for Embedded Computing Systems across different application areas in order to strengthen European competitiveness and sustainability and allow the emergence of new markets and societal applications,

- support the implementation of R&D activities in particular by awarding funding to participants in selected projects following competitive calls for proposals,

- promote a public-private partnership aiming at mobilising and pooling Union, national and private efforts, increasing overall R&D investments in the field of Embedded Computing Systems, and fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors,

- ensure the efficiency and durability of the Joint Technology Initiative on Embedded Computing Systems,

- achieve synergy and coordination of European R&D efforts in the field of Embedded Computing Systems including the progressive integration into the ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking of the related activities in this field currently implemented through intergovernmental R&D schemes (Eureka).

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the Specific Programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

Council Regulation (EC) No 74/2008 of 20 December 2007 on the establishment of the "ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking" to implement a Joint Technology Initiative in Embedded Computing Systems (OJ L 30, 4.2.2008, p. 52).

09 04 01 04 Cooperation — Information and communication technologies — ENIAC Joint Undertaking

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

53721430 | 36290043 | 43000000 | 19043580 | 33613975,— | 27112877,43 |

Remarks

The ENIAC Joint Undertaking shall contribute to the implementation of the Seventh Framework Programme for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) and the "Information and Communication Technologies" theme of the specific "Cooperation" programme.

It shall, in particular:

- define and implement a Research Agenda for the development of key competences for nanoelectronics across different application areas in order to strengthen European competitiveness and sustainability and allow the emergence of new markets and societal applications;

- support the activities required for the implementation of the Research Agenda, in particular by awarding funding to participants in selected projects following competitive calls for proposals;

- promote a public-private partnership aiming at mobilising and pooling Union, national and private efforts, increasing overall R&D investments in the field of nanoelectronics, and fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors;

- achieve synergy and coordination of European R&D efforts in the field of nanoelectronics including, when added value can be created, the progressive integration into the ENIAC Joint Undertaking of the related activities in this field currently implemented through intergovernmental R&D schemes (Eureka);

- promote the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises in its activities in line with the objectives of the Seventh Framework Programme.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the Specific Programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

Council Regulation (EC) No 72/2008 of 20 December 2007 setting up the ENIAC Joint Undertaking (OJ L 30, 4.2.2008, p. 21).

09 04 01 05 Cooperation — Information and communication technologies — Support expenditure for ENIAC Joint Undertaking

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1298789 | 1178328 | 1496100 | 1424555 | 1591766,— | 1736328,27 |

Remarks

The ENIAC Joint Undertaking shall contribute to the implementation of the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) and the "Information and Communication Technologies" theme of the specific "Cooperation" programme.

It shall, in particular:

- define and implement a Research Agenda for the development of key competences for nanoelectronics across different application areas in order to strengthen European competitiveness and sustainability and allow the emergence of new markets and societal applications;

- support the activities required for the implementation of the Research Agenda, in particular by awarding funding to participants in selected projects following competitive calls for proposals;

- promote a public-private partnership aiming at mobilising and pooling Union, national and private efforts, increasing overall R&D investments in the field of nanoelectronics, and fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors;

- achieve synergy and coordination of European R&D efforts in the field of nanoelectronics including, when added value can be created, the progressive integration into the ENIAC Joint Undertaking of the related activities in this field currently implemented through intergovernmental R&D schemes (Eureka);

- promote the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises in its activities in line with the objectives of the Seventh Framework Programme.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the Specific Programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

Council Regulation (EC) No 72/2008 of 20 December 2007 setting up the ENIAC Joint Undertaking (OJ L 30, 4.2.2008, p. 21).

09 04 02 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 8410836,23 | 37488319,67 |

Remarks

This Article is intended to cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the accrual of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

09 04 03 Completion of previous European Community framework programmes (prior to 2007)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 10633890 | — | 61891635 | 474069,89 | 160367855,34 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments related to the completion of previous European Community framework programmes.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Council Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC of 28 September 1987 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1987 to 1991) (OJ L 302, 24.10.1987, p. 1).

Council Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC of 23 April 1990 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 117, 8.5.1990, p. 28).

Council Decision 93/167/Euratom, EEC of 15 March 1993 adapting Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC concerning the Framework Programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 43).

Decision No 1110/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 1994 concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 126, 18.5.1994, p. 1).

Decision No 616/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 March 1996 adapting Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) following the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union (OJ L 86, 4.4.1996, p. 69).

Decision No 2535/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 December 1997 adapting for the second time Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 347, 18.12.1997, p. 1).

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: "Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area" (2002-2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/835/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: "structuring the European Research Area" (2002-2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 44).

CHAPTER 09 05 — CAPACITIES — RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURES

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

09 05

CAPACITIES — RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURES

09 05 01 | Capacities — Research infrastructures | 1.1 | 31349262 | 54435064 | 90970000 | 93313542 | 111166560,— | 85264000,— |

| Chapter 09 05 — Total | | 31349262 | 54435064 | 90970000 | 93313542 | 111166560,— | 85264000,— |

09 05 01 Capacities — Research infrastructures

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

31349262 | 54435064 | 90970000 | 93313542 | 111166560,— | 85264000,— |

Remarks

Investing in knowledge is the best way for Europe to foster sustainable growth in a global economy and the research programme is the cornerstone of Europe’s knowledge policy. The specific "Capacities" programme under the Seventh Framework Programme for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) aims to enhance research and innovation capacity throughout Europe through the emergence and reinforcement of multidisciplinary European poles of excellence. In particular, research infrastructures play a key role in supporting the creation of knowledge, its dissemination, application and exploitation, thus fostering innovation.

This activity addresses more specifically the deployment of ICT-based infrastructures, or e-infrastructures. These infrastructures provide services to research communities by bringing the power of distributed ICT-based resources (computing, connectivity, storage, data and instrumentation) to virtual communities. The reinforcement of a European approach in this domain establishes synergies between national infrastructures or initiatives, ensures that critical masses are reached, rationalises new investments, and strives for world leadership. It can make a significant contribution to boosting European research potential and its exploitation, and consolidating e-infrastructures as a cornerstone of the European Research Area, a "forerunner" of cross-discipline innovation and a driver in changing the way science is conducted.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the costs of high-level scientific and technological meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars of European interest organised by the Commission, the costs of studies, grants, monitoring and evaluation of the specific programmes and of the framework programmes, the funding of high-level scientific and technological analyses and evaluations carried out on behalf of the Union to investigate new areas of research suitable for Union action, inter alia, in the context of the European Research Area, and measures to monitor and disseminate the results of the programmes, including measures under previous framework programmes.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this Article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/974/EC of 19 December 2006 on the Specific Programme: "Capacities" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 299).

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR INFORMATION SOCIETY AND MEDIA

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR INFORMATION SOCIETY AND MEDIA

TITLE 10

DIRECT RESEARCH

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

10 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "DIRECT RESEARCH" POLICY AREA | 340064100 | 340064100 | 327938000 | 327938000 | 361950203,17 | 361950203,17 |

10 02 | DIRECTLY FINANCED RESEARCH OPERATIONAL APPROPRIATIONS — SEVENTH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME (2007 TO 2013) — EU | 31531064 | 29032034 | 31226000 | 30469728 | 35045275,61 | 32735054,92 |

10 03 | DIRECTLY FINANCED RESEARCH OPERATIONAL APPROPRIATIONS — SEVENTH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME (2007 TO 2011 AND 2012 TO 2013) — EURATOM | p.m. | 4763475 | 9544000 | 9045700 | 11108227,75 | 11215455,52 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | 9894900 | 4309036 | | | | |

| 9894900 | 9072511 | 9544000 | 9045700 | 11108227,75 | 11215455,52 |

10 04 | COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS FRAMEWORK PROGRAMMES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES | p.m. | 56250 | p.m. | 190435 | 24630307,33 | 27348051,74 |

10 05 | HISTORICAL LIABILITIES RESULTING FROM NUCLEAR ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE PURSUANT TO THE EURATOM TREATY | 29403800 | 25856656 | 26270000 | 28565370 | 28930240,77 | 21948453,61 |

| Title 10 — Total | 400998964 | 399772515 | 394978000 | 396209233 | 461664254,63 | 455197218,96 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | 9894900 | 4309036 | | | | |

| 410893864 | 404081551 | 394978000 | 396209233 | 461664254,63 | 455197218,96 |

Remarks

These remarks apply to all the budget headings in the "Direct research" policy area (with the exception of Chapter 10 05).

The appropriations cover not only expenditure on operations and staff covered by the Staff Regulations, but also other expenditure on staff, contracting, infrastructure, information and publications and any other administrative expenditure arising from research and technological development operations, including exploratory research.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 2 2 4 and 6 2 2 5 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

Miscellaneous revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be used in Chapters 10 02, 10 03 or 10 04 or Article 10 01 05, depending on their purpose.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

The possibility of third countries or organisations from third countries taking part in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research is envisaged for some of these projects. Any financial contribution will be entered in Item 6 0 1 3 of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

The additional appropriations will be provided under Articles 10 02 02 and 10 03 02.

The appropriations in this title cover the cost of the staff working in the financial and administrative departments of the Joint Research Centre and of the support which they need (approximately 15 % of the cost).

CHAPTER 10 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "DIRECT RESEARCH" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

10 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "DIRECT RESEARCH" POLICY AREA

10 01 05

Support expenditure for operations in the "Direct research" policy area

10 01 05 01 | Expenditure related to research staff | 1.1 | 199141100 | 192313000 | 190623355,— |

10 01 05 02 | External staff for research | 1.1 | 42977100 | 41598000 | 59702931,13 |

10 01 05 03 | Other management expenditure for research | 1.1 | 97945900 | 94027000 | 111623917,04 |

| Article 10 01 05 — Subtotal | | 340064100 | 327938000 | 361950203,17 |

| Chapter 10 01 — Total | | 340064100 | 327938000 | 361950203,17 |

10 01 05 Support expenditure for operations in the "Direct research" policy area

Remarks

In accordance with Article 18 and Article 161(2) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 2 2 3 and 6 2 2 6 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 2 2 1, 6 2 2 4 and 6 2 2 5 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such revenue will be used to cover, inter alia, expenditure incurred on staff and resources in respect of work for third parties carried out by the Joint Research Centre.

The appropriations could be supplemented by Joint Research Centre’s participation on a competitive basis in indirect action and in scientific and technical activities in support of Union policies.

10 01 05 01 Expenditure related to research staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

199141100 | 192313000 | 190623355,— |

Remarks

This appropriation covers expenditure relating to staff covered by the Staff Regulations occupying posts on the authorised establishment plan of the Joint Research Centre for the execution of tasks entrusted to it, and in particular:

- direct action, consisting of scientific and technical support activities, research activities and exploratory research activities undertaken in the establishments of the Joint Research Centre,

- indirect action, consisting of programmes implemented as part of the Joint Research Centre’s activities conducted on a competitive basis.

The breakdown of appropriations for staff expenditure is as follows:

Programme | Appropriations |

Framework programme (nuclear) | 57444100 |

Framework programme (non-nuclear) | 141697000 |

Non-framework programme | p.m. |

Total | 199141100 |

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The contributions from EFTA States relate exclusively to their participation in the non-nuclear activities of the framework programme.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/970/Euratom of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 60).

Council Decision 2006/975/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre under the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 368).

Council Decision 2006/977/Euratom of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 434).

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1908/2006 of 19 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in action under the seventh framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Reference acts

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, concerning the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 72).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (Euratom), submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in indirect actions under the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 71).

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, concerning the specific programme, to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre, implementing the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 74).

10 01 05 02 External staff for research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

42977100 | 41598000 | 59702931,13 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all expenditure relating to staff occupying posts not on the establishment plan of the Joint Research Centre, i.e. agency staff, seconded national experts, visiting scientists, grant holders and contract staff, for the purposes of implementing the activities of the Centre.

The breakdown of appropriations for external research staff is as follows:

Programme | Appropriations |

Framework programme (nuclear) | 10577100 |

Framework programme (non-nuclear) | 32400000 |

Non-framework programme | p.m. |

Total | 42977100 |

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The contributions from EFTA States relate exclusively to their participation in the non-nuclear activities of the framework programme.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/970/Euratom of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 60).

Council Decision 2006/975/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre under the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 368).

Council Decision 2006/977/Euratom of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 434).

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1908/2006 of 19 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in action under the seventh framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Reference acts

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, concerning the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 72).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (Euratom), submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in indirect actions under the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 71).

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, concerning the specific programme, to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre, implementing the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 74).

10 01 05 03 Other management expenditure for research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

97945900 | 94027000 | 111623917,04 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all other staff expenditure not covered by Items 10 01 05 01 and 10 01 05 02. It is intended for expenditure not directly proportional to the staff present.

It also covers expenditure on organising competitions and interviewing candidates, vocational training, missions, receptions and representation, and expenditure on social and medical infrastructure.

This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure in respect of all resources used for the implementation of the Joint Research Centre activities.

This includes:

- expenditure on scientific and technical support for the institutes of the Joint Research Centre (workshops, computer centres, nuclear support activities, radiation protection, irradiation equipment (reactors, cyclotron, particle accelerators), hot cells, research departments, stores, etc.), including that directly associated with the operation of the scientific divisions,

- all expenditure on administrative and technical infrastructure, including that for the Directorate-General for Joint Research Centre, incurred in providing support for its institutes,

- specific expenditure relating to the units concerned at the Geel, Ispra, Karlsruhe, Seville and Petten sites, including the Directorate-General for Joint Research Centre divided between Brussels and Ispra (purchases of all types and contracts).

The breakdown of appropriations for other management expenditure (research) is as follows:

Programme | Appropriations |

Framework programme (nuclear) | 36626900 |

Framework programme (non-nuclear) | 61319000 |

Non-framework programme | p.m. |

Total | 97945900 |

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The contributions from EFTA States relate exclusively to their participation in the non-nuclear activities of the framework programme.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/970/Euratom of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 60).

Council Decision 2006/975/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre under the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 368).

Council Decision 2006/977/Euratom of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 434).

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1908/2006 of 19 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in action under the seventh framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Reference acts

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, concerning the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 72).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (Euratom), submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in indirect actions under the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 71).

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, concerning the specific programme, to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre, implementing the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 74).

CHAPTER 10 02 — DIRECTLY FINANCED RESEARCH OPERATIONAL APPROPRIATIONS — SEVENTH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME (2007 TO 2013) — EU

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

10 02

DIRECTLY FINANCED RESEARCH OPERATIONAL APPROPRIATIONS — SEVENTH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME (2007 TO 2013) — EU

10 02 01 | Non-nuclear activities of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) | 1.1 | 31531064 | 29032034 | 31226000 | 30469728 | 34079111,06 | 31930454,87 |

10 02 02 | Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 966164,55 | 804600,05 |

| Chapter 10 02 — Total | | 31531064 | 29032034 | 31226000 | 30469728 | 35045275,61 | 32735054,92 |

10 02 01 Non-nuclear activities of the Joint Research Centre (JRC)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

31531064 | 29032034 | 31226000 | 30469728 | 34079111,06 | 31930454,87 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the scientific and technical support and research activities carried out by the Joint Research Centre in accordance with the non-nuclear specific programme for the following themes:

- prosperity in a knowledge-intensive society,

- solidarity and the responsible management of resources,

- security and freedom,

- Europe as world partner.

It covers specific expenditure relating to the research and support activities in question (purchases of all types and contracts). This includes expenditure on scientific infrastructure directly incurred for the projects concerned.

This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure of any type concerning research activities relating to activities under this article entrusted to the Joint Research Centre within the framework of its participation on a competitive basis in indirect actions.

In accordance with Article 18 and Article 161(2) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 2 2 3 and 6 2 2 6 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/975/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre under the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 368).

10 02 02 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 966164,55 | 804600,05 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from third parties or States (non-European Economic Area) participating in projects in the field of non-nuclear research and technological development.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3 and 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

CHAPTER 10 03 — DIRECTLY FINANCED RESEARCH OPERATIONAL APPROPRIATIONS — SEVENTH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME (2007 TO 2011 AND 2012 TO 2013) — EURATOM

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

10 03

DIRECTLY FINANCED RESEARCH OPERATIONAL APPROPRIATIONS — SEVENTH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME (2007 TO 2011 AND 2012 TO 2013) — EURATOM

10 03 01 | Nuclear activities of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) | 1.1 | p.m. | 4763475 | 9544000 | 9045700 | 9533394,21 | 9444884,22 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 9894900 | 4309036 | | | | |

| | 9894900 | 9072511 | 9544000 | 9045700 | 9533394,21 | 9444884,22 |

10 03 02 | Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 1574833,54 | 1770571,30 |

| Chapter 10 03 — Total | | p.m. | 4763475 | 9544000 | 9045700 | 11108227,75 | 11215455,52 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 9894900 | 4309036 | | | | |

| | 9894900 | 9072511 | 9544000 | 9045700 | 11108227,75 | 11215455,52 |

10 03 01 Nuclear activities of the Joint Research Centre (JRC)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

10 03 01 | p.m. | 4763475 | 9544000 | 9045700 | 9533394,21 | 9444884,22 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | 9894900 | 4309036 | | | | |

Total | 9894900 | 9072511 | 9544000 | 9045700 | 9533394,21 | 9444884,22 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the scientific and technical support and research activities carried out by the Joint Research Centre in accordance with the nuclear specific programme for the following themes:

- nuclear waste management, environmental impact and basic knowledge,

- nuclear safety,

- nuclear security.

It covers the activities necessary for implementing safeguards pursuant to Chapter 7 of Title II of the Euratom Treaty and the obligations arising from the Non-Proliferation Treaty and implementation of the Commission’s programme to support the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

It covers specific expenditure relating to the research and support activities in question (purchases of all types and contracts). This includes expenditure on scientific infrastructure directly incurred for the projects concerned.

It is also intended to cover expenditure of any type concerning research activities relating to activities under this article entrusted to the Joint Research Centre within the framework of its participation on a competitive basis in indirect actions.

In accordance with Article 18 and Article 161(2) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 2 2 3 and 6 2 2 6 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

Conditions for releasing the reserve

The reserve will be released once the corresponding basic act is adopted pursuant to the procedure laid down in Article 294 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2006/970/Euratom of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 60).

Council Decision 2006/977/Euratom of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 434).

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1908/2006 of 19 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in action under the seventh framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2007 to 2011) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Reference acts

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, concerning the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 72).

Proposal for a Council Regulation (Euratom), submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in indirect actions under the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 71).

Proposal for a Council Decision, submitted by the Commission on 7 March 2011, concerning the specific programme, to be carried out by means of direct actions by the Joint Research Centre, implementing the Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for nuclear research and training activities (2012-2013) (COM(2011) 74).

10 03 02 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 1574833,54 | 1770571,30 |

Remarks

This article is intended to cover expenditure relating to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from third parties or states (non-European Economic Area) which take part in nuclear activities in the field of nuclear research and technological development.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3 and 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

CHAPTER 10 04 — COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS FRAMEWORK PROGRAMMES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

10 04

COMPLETION OF PREVIOUS FRAMEWORK PROGRAMMES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

10 04 01

Completion of previous joint programmes

10 04 01 01 | Completion of previous joint programmes — EC | 1.1 | — | 6351 | — | 114261 | 152197,65 | 694803,38 |

10 04 01 02 | Completion of previous joint programmes — Euratom | 1.1 | — | 49899 | — | 76174 | 168814,67 | 505069,21 |

| Article 10 04 01 — Subtotal | | — | 56250 | — | 190435 | 321012,32 | 1199872,59 |

10 04 02 | Provision of services and work on behalf of outside bodies | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 4173860,50 | 5139201,47 |

10 04 03 | RTD support for the Union's policies on a competitive basis | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 13071161,59 | 14482453,41 |

10 04 04

Operation of the high-flux reactor (HFR)

10 04 04 01 | Operation of the high-flux reactor (HFR) — Completion of previous supplementary HFR programmes | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 706092,24 | 509465,77 |

10 04 04 02 | Operation of the high-flux reactor (HFR) — Supplementary HFR programmes (2009 to 2011) | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 6358180,68 | 6017058,50 |

| Article 10 04 04 — Subtotal | | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 7064272,92 | 6526524,27 |

| Chapter 10 04 — Total | | p.m. | 56250 | p.m. | 190435 | 24630307,33 | 27348051,74 |

10 04 01 Completion of previous joint programmes

10 04 01 01 Completion of previous joint programmes — EC

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 6351 | — | 114261 | 152197,65 | 694803,38 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into prior to the Seventh Framework Programme concerning the non-nuclear activities of the JRC.

In accordance with Article 18 and Article 161(2) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Item 6 2 2 3 and 6 2 2 6 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item.. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1110/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 1994 concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 126, 18.5.1994, p. 1).

Decision No 616/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 March 1996 adapting Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) following the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union (OJ L 86, 4.4.1996, p. 69).

Decision No 2535/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 December 1997 adapting for the second time Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 347, 18.12.1997, p. 1).

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

10 04 01 02 Completion of previous joint programmes — Euratom

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 49899 | — | 76174 | 168814,67 | 505069,21 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments entered into prior to the Seventh Framework Programmes concerning the nuclear activities of the JRC.

In accordance with Article 18 and Article 161(2) of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 2 2 3 and 6 2 2 6 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

Legal basis

Council Decision 94/268/Euratom of 26 April 1994 concerning a framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and training for the European Atomic Energy Community (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 115, 6.5.1994, p. 31).

Council Decision 96/253/Euratom of 4 March 1996 adapting Decision 94/268/Euratom concerning a framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and training for the European Atomic Energy Community (1994 to 1998), following the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union (OJ L 86, 4.4.1996, p. 72).

Council Decision 1999/64/Euratom of 22 December 1998 concerning the Fifth Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for research and training activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 34).

Council Decision 2002/668/Euratom of 3 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 34).

10 04 02 Provision of services and work on behalf of outside bodies

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 4173860,50 | 5139201,47 |

Remarks

This article is intended to receive the appropriations required for the expenditure specific to the various tasks performed on behalf of outside bodies, which is evaluated jointly with the outside body in question in each individual case.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 2 2 3 and 6 2 2 4 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

Additional appropriations will be provided for this article, in accordance with Article 18 and Article 161(2) of the Financial Regulation, to cover specific expenditure for each contract with an outside body to the amount of the revenue to be entered in Item 6 2 2 3 of the statement of revenue.

The services planned are, in particular, the following:

- supplies, the provision of services and work carried out in general against payment,

- the operation, for the benefit of Member States, of facilities or the performance of research that is additional to the specific research programmes,

- the performance of research activities or the provision of services within the industrial clubs for which the partners from industry must pay an enrolment fee and annual subscriptions,

- in-cyclotron irradiation,

- chemical decontamination,

- radiation protection,

- metallography,

- cooperation contracts relating to radioactive waste,

- training,

- outside customers of the Ispra data-processing centre,

- certified reference materials,

- irradiation for outside bodies in the high-flux reactor (HFR) at the Petten establishment of the Joint Research Centre.

Legal basis

Council Decision 89/340/EEC of 3 May 1989 concerning work for third parties performed by the Joint Research Centre relevant to the European Economic Community (OJ L 142, 25.5.1989, p. 10).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), and in particular Articles 18 and 161 thereof.

10 04 03 RTD support for the Union's policies on a competitive basis

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 13071161,59 | 14482453,41 |

Remarks

This article is intended to receive the appropriations required for the expenditure specific to the various RTD tasks performed by the Joint Research Centre on a competitive basis in support of the Union's policies, outside the RTD Framework Programme. Additional appropriations will be provided for this article, in accordance with Article 18 and Article 161(2) of the Financial Regulation, to cover specific expenditure for each contract with Union services to the amount of the revenue to be entered in Item 6 2 2 6 of the statement of revenue.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Item 6 2 2 4 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

Legal basis

Council Decision 89/340/EEC of 3 May 1989 concerning work for third parties performed by the Joint Research Centre relevant to the European Economic Community (OJ L 142, 25.5.1989, p. 10).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), and in particular Articles 18 and 161 thereof.

10 04 04 Operation of the high-flux reactor (HFR)

10 04 04 01 Operation of the high-flux reactor (HFR) — Completion of previous supplementary HFR programmes

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 706092,24 | 509465,77 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover part of expenses of any kind incurred during the implementation of HFR programmes and not covered by the payment appropriations available for previous financial years.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Item 6 2 2 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

The main objectives of the programme are as follows:

- to ensure over 250 days’ operation of the HFR per annum in order to guarantee the availability of neutrons for experimental purposes,

- to ensure the rational use of this reactor according to the needs of research institutes requesting the assistance of the HFR in areas such as:

- improving the safety of existing nuclear reactors,

- health, and in particular the development of medical isotopes for medical research and the testing of therapeutic techniques,

- fusion,

- basic research and training,

- waste management, and in particular the possibility of developing nuclear fuels for the elimination of weapons-grade plutonium.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, this article will, in the course of the financial year, be provided with additional appropriations within the limits of the revenue from Member States concerned (currently the Netherlands, Belgium and France) to be entered in Item 6 2 2 1 of the statement of revenue.

Legal basis

Council Decision 84/1/Euratom, EEC of 22 December 1983 adopting a research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community and for the European Economic Community (1984 to 1987) (OJ L 3, 5.1.1984, p. 21).

Council Decision 88/523/Euratom of 14 October 1988 adopting a supplementary research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community (OJ L 286, 20.10.1988, p. 37).

Council Decision 92/275/Euratom of 29 April 1992 adopting a supplementary research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community (1992-1995) (OJ L 141, 23.5.1992, p. 27).

Council Decision 96/419/Euratom of 27 June 1996 adopting a supplementary research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community (1996-1999) (OJ L 172, 11.7.1996, p. 23).

Council Decision 2000/100/Euratom of 24 January 2000 adopting a supplementary research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community (OJ L 29, 4.2.2000, p. 24).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), and in particular Article 18 thereof.

Council Decision 2004/185/Euratom of 19 February 2004 concerning the adoption of a supplementary research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community (OJ L 57, 25.2.2004, p. 25).

Council Decision 2007/773/Euratom of 26 November 2007 on a one year extension of the supplementary research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community (OJ L 312, 30.11.2007, p. 29).

Council Decision 2009/410/Euratom of 25 May 2009 on the adoption of a supplementary research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community (OJ L 132, 29.5.2009, p. 13).

10 04 04 02 Operation of the high-flux reactor (HFR) — Supplementary HFR programmes (2009 to 2011)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 6358180,68 | 6017058,50 |

Remarks

The main objectives of the programme are primarily:

- to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the high flux reactor (HFR), in order to guarantee the availability of the neutron flux for experimental purposes,

- to allow an efficient use of HFR by research institutes in a broad range of disciplines: improvement of the safety of existing nuclear reactors, health including the development of medical isotopes to answer the questions of medical research, nuclear fusion, fundamental research and training, and waste management including the possibility to study the safety behaviour of nuclear fuels for the new generation of reactor systems.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, this item will, in the course of the financial year, be provided with additional appropriations within the limits of the revenue from, notably, the three Member States concerned (currently the Netherlands, Belgium and France) to be entered in Item 6 2 2 1 of the statement of revenue.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2009/410/Euratom of 25 May 2009 on the adoption of a supplementary research programme to be implemented by the Joint Research Centre for the European Atomic Energy Community (OJ L 132, 29.5.2009, p. 13).

CHAPTER 10 05 — HISTORICAL LIABILITIES RESULTING FROM NUCLEAR ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE PURSUANT TO THE EURATOM TREATY

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

10 05

HISTORICAL LIABILITIES RESULTING FROM NUCLEAR ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE PURSUANT TO THE EURATOM TREATY

10 05 01 | Decommissioning of nuclear installations and waste management | 1.1 | 29403800 | 25856656 | 26270000 | 28565370 | 28930240,77 | 21948453,61 |

| Chapter 10 05 — Total | | 29403800 | 25856656 | 26270000 | 28565370 | 28930240,77 | 21948453,61 |

10 05 01 Decommissioning of nuclear installations and waste management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

29403800 | 25856656 | 26270000 | 28565370 | 28930240,77 | 21948453,61 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance an action programme to reduce and dispose of nuclear liabilities resulting from activities conducted by the Joint Research Centre since its establishment.

It is intended to cover the decommissioning of plants that have been shut down and waste from such plants.

This appropriation is also intended to finance operations undertaken by the Commission on the basis of the powers conferred on it by Article 8 of the Euratom Treaty in conformity with the provisions of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and to the Council of 17 March 1999 on the historical liabilities resulting from nuclear activities carried out by the Joint Research Centre under the Euratom Treaty — Decommissioning of obsolete nuclear installations and waste management (COM(1999) 114).

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and to the Council of 19 May 2004 concerning the decommissioning of nuclear installations and waste management — Nuclear liabilities arising out of the activities of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) carried out under the Euratom Treaty (SEC(2004)0621).

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and to the Council of 12 January 2009 concerning the decommissioning of nuclear installations and management of radioactive waste — Management of nuclear liabilities arising out of the activities of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) carried out under the Euratom Treaty (COM(2008) 903).

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE

TITLE 11

MARITIME AFFAIRS AND FISHERIES

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

11 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "MARITIME AFFAIRS AND FISHERIES" POLICY AREA | 41079889 | 41079889 | 39895851 | 39895851 | 40180577,91 | 40180577,91 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 119779 | 119779 | 21983 | 21983 | | |

| 41199668 | 41199668 | 39917834 | 39917834 | 40180577,91 | 40180577,91 |

11 02 | FISHERIES MARKETS | 29996768 | 30370025 | 29996768 | 27485830 | 30440314,56 | 10838108,14 |

11 03 | INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES AND LAW OF THE SEA | 35600000 | 35776949 | 101770000 | 97364214 | 151663523,35 | 143231392,77 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | 119200000 | 120800000 | 52000000 | 52000000 | | |

| 154800000 | 156576949 | 153770000 | 149364214 | 151663523,35 | 143231392,77 |

11 04 | GOVERNANCE OF THE COMMON FISHERIES POLICY | 6400000 | 5641866 | 6400000 | 5434902 | 6086024,96 | 4060205,70 |

11 06 | EUROPEAN FISHERIES FUND (EFF) | 671875602 | 487002069 | 657435042 | 457255943 | 642288253,99 | 394752212,01 |

11 07 | CONSERVATION, MANAGEMENT AND EXPLOITATION OF LIVING AQUATIC RESOURCES | 53500000 | 42376540 | 52500000 | 42167340 | 48695931,36 | 27271926,79 |

11 08 | CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE COMMON FISHERIES POLICY | 58760900 | 36106750 | 60594568 | 43991428 | 53829028,41 | 31571664,19 |

11 09 | MARITIME POLICY | 16560000 | 7170532 | 23140000 | 5431284 | 3929366,62 | 4234847,84 |

| Title 11 — Total | 913773159 | 685524620 | 971732229 | 719026792 | 977113021,16 | 656140935,35 |

Reserves (40 01 40, 40 02 41) | 119319779 | 120919779 | 52021983 | 52021983 | | |

| 1033092938 | 806444399 | 1023754212 | 771048775 | 977113021,16 | 656140935,35 |

CHAPTER 11 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "MARITIME AFFAIRS AND FISHERIES" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

11 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "MARITIME AFFAIRS AND FISHERIES" POLICY AREA

11 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Maritime affairs and fisheries" policy area | 5 | 29678337 | 28922226 | 29063464,76 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 21983 | |

| | 29678337 | 28944209 | 29063464,76 |

11 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Maritime affairs and fisheries" policy area

11 01 02 01 | External staff | 5 | 2550747 | 2496674 | 2776979,76 |

11 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | 5 | 2779656 | 2956244 | 2889508,— |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 19779 | | |

| | 2799435 | 2956244 | 2889508,— |

| Article 11 01 02 — Subtotal | | 5330403 | 5452918 | 5666487,76 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 19779 | | |

| | 5350182 | 5452918 | 5666487,76 |

11 01 03 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Maritime affairs and fisheries" policy area | 5 | 1996149 | 2095707 | 2256375,61 |

11 01 04

Support expenditure for operations in the "Maritime affairs and fisheries" policy area

11 01 04 01 | Structural measures in the fisheries sector — Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) and European Fisheries Fund (EFF) — Non-operational technical assistance | 2 | 850000 | 850000 | 850000,— |

11 01 04 02 | Closer dialogue with the fishing industry and those affected by the common fisheries policy — Expenditure on administrative management | 2 | 200000 | 200000 | 135433,01 |

11 01 04 03 | Support for the management of fish resources (collection of basic data and improvement of scientific advice) — Expenditure on administrative management | 2 | 425000 | 425000 | 226683,— |

11 01 04 04 | International fisheries agreements — Expenditure on administrative management | 2 | 1700000 | 1600000 | 1585333,77 |

11 01 04 05 | Contributions to international organisations — Expenditure on administrative management | 2 | 400000 | 350000 | 396800,— |

11 01 04 06 | Inspection and surveillance of fishing activities in EU waters and elsewhere — Expenditure on administrative management | 2 | — | p.m. | 0,— |

11 01 04 07 | Programme to support the further development of an integrated maritime policy (IMP) — Expenditure on administrative management | 2 | p.m. | | |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 100000 | | |

| | 100000 | | |

11 01 04 08 | European Agriculture Guarantee Fund (EAGF) — Non-operational technical assistance | 2 | 500000 | | |

| Article 11 01 04 — Subtotal | | 4075000 | 3425000 | 3194249,78 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 100000 | | |

| | 4175000 | 3425000 | 3194249,78 |

| Chapter 11 01 — Total | | 41079889 | 39895851 | 40180577,91 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 119779 | 21983 | |

| | 41199668 | 39917834 | 40180577,91 |

11 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Maritime affairs and fisheries" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

11 01 01 | 29678337 | 28922226 | 29063464,76 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 21983 | |

Total | 29678337 | 28944209 | 29063464,76 |

11 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Maritime affairs and fisheries" policy area

11 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

2550747 | 2496674 | 2776979,76 |

11 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

11 01 02 11 | 2779656 | 2956244 | 2889508,— |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 19779 | | |

Total | 2799435 | 2956244 | 2889508,— |

11 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Maritime affairs and fisheries" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1996149 | 2095707 | 2256375,61 |

11 01 04 Support expenditure for operations in the "Maritime affairs and fisheries" policy area

11 01 04 01 Structural measures in the fisheries sector — Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) and European Fisheries Fund (EFF) — Non-operational technical assistance

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

850000 | 850000 | 850000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred on external staff at headquarters (contract agents, seconded national experts or agency staff) and support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings, missions relating to the external personnel financed under this line) required for the implementation of the EFF as provided for in Article 46 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 relating to technical assistance.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1263/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 54).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999 of 17 December 1999 laying down the detailed rules and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries sector (OJ L 337, 30.12.1999, p. 10).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1).

11 01 04 02 Closer dialogue with the fishing industry and those affected by the common fisheries policy — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

200000 | 200000 | 135433,01 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, the participation of stakeholders in ad hoc meetings, seminars and conferences pertaining to major topics in relation to the common fisheries policy and the integrated maritime policy, on information technology, information and publications directly linked to realising the objective of the programme or on activities covered by this item, and any other technical or administrative assistance expenditure not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Article 11 04 01.

11 01 04 03 Support for the management of fish resources (collection of basic data and improvement of scientific advice) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

425000 | 425000 | 226683,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information technology, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item and any other technical or administrative assistance expenditure not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Articles 11 07 01 and 11 07 02.

11 01 04 04 International fisheries agreements — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1700000 | 1600000 | 1585333,77 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

- expenditure on missions by third country delegations attending meetings to negotiate fisheries agreements and joint committees,

- expenditure on information technology (IT) covering both equipment and services,

- expenditure on external staff (contract agents, local agents or seconded national experts) in the Union’s delegations in third countries, as well as for additional logistical and infrastructure costs, such as the cost of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications and of renting directly caused by the presence in the delegation of the external staff remunerated from the appropriations of this item,

- expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the preparation and the implementation of international fisheries agreements.

Legal basis

See Article 11 03 01.

11 01 04 05 Contributions to international organisations — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

400000 | 350000 | 396800,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or on activities covered by this item and any other technical or administrative assistance expenditure not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Articles 11 03 02, 11 03 03 and 11 03 04.

11 01 04 06 Inspection and surveillance of fishing activities in EU waters and elsewhere — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

— | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This item is intended to cover expenditure on external staff at headquarters (contract agents, seconded national experts or agency staff) in the context of control and surveillance of fisheries activities.

Legal basis

See Article 11 08 02.

11 01 04 07 Programme to support the further development of an integrated maritime policy (IMP) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

11 01 04 07 | p.m. | | |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 100000 | | |

Total | 100000 | | |

Remarks

New item

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, evaluation measures, expert meetings, information technology including informatics tools, systems and networks necessary for the effective and efficient implementation of the Programme and the achievement of its objectives and any other technical or administrative assistance expenditure as required by the Commission for the implementation of the Programme.

Legal basis

See Article 11 09 05.

11 01 04 08 European Agriculture Guarantee Fund (EAGF) — Non-operational technical assistance

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

500000 | | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical support, evaluation, audit and inspection measures necessary for the implementation of the common agricultural policy, in particular as regards fisheries products, in accordance with Article 5(a) to (d) of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005.

Legal basis

See Article 11 02 01.

CHAPTER 11 02 — FISHERIES MARKETS

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

11 02

FISHERIES MARKETS

11 02 01

Intervention in fishery products

11 02 01 01 | Intervention in fishery products — New measures | 2 | 15000000 | 14412834 | 15000000 | 11244624 | 15443546,56 | 10353608,14 |

11 02 01 03 | Preparatory action — Monitoring centre for fisheries market prices | 2 | — | 1734000 | — | 1716900 | 0,— | 484500,— |

| Article 11 02 01 — Subtotal | | 15000000 | 16146834 | 15000000 | 12961524 | 15443546,56 | 10838108,14 |

11 02 03

Fisheries programme for the outermost regions

11 02 03 01 | Fisheries programme for the outermost regions — New measures | 2 | 14996768 | 14223191 | 14996768 | 14524306 | 14996768,— | 0,— |

| Article 11 02 03 — Subtotal | | 14996768 | 14223191 | 14996768 | 14524306 | 14996768,— | 0,— |

| Chapter 11 02 — Total | | 29996768 | 30370025 | 29996768 | 27485830 | 30440314,56 | 10838108,14 |

Remarks

Any revenue entered in Article 6 7 0 of the general statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations on any line in this chapter, in accordance with Articles 18 and 154 of the Financial Regulation.

11 02 01 Intervention in fishery products

11 02 01 01 Intervention in fishery products — New measures

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

15000000 | 14412834 | 15000000 | 11244624 | 15443546,56 | 10353608,14 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the common organisation of the market in fishery products and, in particular, on the intervention mechanisms, on the allowance for producer organisations and on the systems for communication and the exchange of information between the Member States and the Commission.

It is also intended to cover expenditure on evaluations in accordance with Article 41 of Regulation (EC) No 104/2000.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 of 17 December 1999 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products (OJ L 17, 21.1.2000, p. 22).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1).

11 02 01 03 Preparatory action — Monitoring centre for fisheries market prices

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 1734000 | — | 1716900 | 0,— | 484500,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the introduction of a system to monitor and observe the price formation and evaluation process for fishery and aquaculture products.

The monitoring centre will partner and complement the monitoring system for food product prices which is being developed by the Union, ensuring that the large market for Union fishery products is not left outside the general price monitoring system.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

11 02 03 Fisheries programme for the outermost regions

11 02 03 01 Fisheries programme for the outermost regions — New measures

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

14996768 | 14223191 | 14996768 | 14524306 | 14996768,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the scheme to compensate for the additional costs incurred in the marketing of certain fishery products from the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands and the French departments of Guiana and Réunion as a result of remoteness of those regions.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2328/2003 of 22 December 2003 introducing a scheme to compensate for the additional costs incurred in the marketing of certain fishery products from the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands and the French departments of Guiana and Réunion, as a result of those regions’ remoteness (OJ L 345, 31.12.2003, p. 34).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 791/2007 of 21 May 2007 introducing a scheme to compensate for the additional costs incurred in the marketing of certain fishery products from the outermost regions the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands, French Guiana and Réunion (OJ L 176, 6.7.2007, p. 1).

CHAPTER 11 03 — INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES AND LAW OF THE SEA

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

11 03

INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES AND LAW OF THE SEA

11 03 01 | International fisheries agreements | 2 | 25500000 | 26200000 | 92000000 | 86683696 | 145329374,— | 136615179,— |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 119200000 | 120800000 | 52000000 | 52000000 | | |

| | 144700000 | 147000000 | 144000000 | 138683696 | 145329374,— | 136615179,— |

11 03 02 | Contributions to international organisations | 2 | 4400000 | 4172136 | 4400000 | 4123029 | 3007000,— | 2911669,72 |

11 03 03 | Preparatory work for new international fisheries organisations and other non-compulsory contributions to international organisations | 2 | 5500000 | 5215170 | 5170000 | 6370079 | 3249149,35 | 3636479,80 |

11 03 04 | European Union financial contribution to the bodies set up by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, 1982 | 2 | 200000 | 189643 | 200000 | 187410 | 78000,— | 68064,25 |

| Chapter 11 03 — Total | | 35600000 | 35776949 | 101770000 | 97364214 | 151663523,35 | 143231392,77 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 119200000 | 120800000 | 52000000 | 52000000 | | |

| | 154800000 | 156576949 | 153770000 | 149364214 | 151663523,35 | 143231392,77 |

11 03 01 International fisheries agreements

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

11 03 01 | 25500000 | 26200000 | 92000000 | 86683696 | 145329374,— | 136615179,— |

Reserves (40 02 41) | 119200000 | 120800000 | 52000000 | 52000000 | | |

Total | 144700000 | 147000000 | 144000000 | 138683696 | 145329374,— | 136615179,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the expenditure arising from the fisheries agreements which the Union/Community has negotiated or intends to renew or renegotiate with third countries.

In addition, the Union may negotiate new fisheries partnership agreements which would need to be financed under this budget line.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 861/2006 of 22 May 2006 establishing Community financial measures for the implementation of the common fisheries policy and in the area of the Law of the Sea (OJ L 160, 14.6.2006, p. 1).

Regulations and Decisions concerning the conclusion of agreements and/or protocols adopted with regard to fisheries between the Union/Community and the governments of the following countries:

Country | Regulation | Date | Official Journal | Duration |

Argentina (p.m.) | Regulation (EC) No 3447/93 | 28 September 1993 | L 318, 20.12.1993 | 24.5.1994 to 23.5.1999 |

| Currently no Protocol in force | | | |

Cape Verde | Regulation (EEC) No 2321/90 | 24 July 1990 | L 212, 9.8.1990 | |

| amended by Regulation (EC) No 1927/2004 | 21 October 2004 | L 332, 6.11.2004 | 1.7.2004 to 30.6.2005 |

| Regulation (EC) No 2027/2006 | 19 December 2006 | L 414, 30.12.2006 | 1.9.2006 to 31.8.2011 |

| Decision 2011/405/EU | 9 June 2011 | L 181, 9.7.2011 | 1.9.2011 to 31.8.2014 |

Comoros | Regulation (EEC) No 1494/88 | 3 May 1988 | L 137, 2.6.1988 | |

| Regulation (EC) No 1660/2005 | 6 October 2005 | L 267, 12.10.2005 | 1.1.2005 to 31.12.2010 |

| Decision 2011/294/EU | 13 May 2011 | L 134, 21.5.2011 | 1.1.2011 to 31.12.2013 |

Côte d’Ivoire | Regulation (EEC) No 3939/90 | 19 December 1990 | L 379, 31.12.1990 | |

| Regulation (EC) No 722/2001 | 4 April 2001 | L 102, 12.4.2001 | 1.7.2000 to 30.6.2003 |

| amended by Regulation (EC) No 154/2004 | 26 January 2004 | L 27, 30.1.2004 | 1.7.2003 to 30.6.2004 |

| amended by Regulation (EC) No 953/2005 | 25 June 2005 | L 164, 24.6.2005 | 1.7.2004 to 30.6.2007 |

| Regulation (EC) No 242/2008 | 17 March 2008 | L 75, 18.3.2008 | 1.7.2007 to 30.6.2013 |

Gabon | Regulation (EC) No 2469/98 | 9 November 1998 | L 308, 18.11.1998 | |

| Regulation (EC) No 580/2002 | 25 March 2002 | L 89, 5.4.2002 | 3.12.2001 to 2.12.2005 |

| Regulation (EC) No 450/2007 | 16 April 2007 | L 109, 26.4.2007 | 3.12.2005 to 2.12.2011 |

| Negotiations for the renewal of the protocol ongoing | | | |

Greenland | Regulation (EEC) No 223/85 and | 29 January 1985 | L 29, 1.2.1985 | |

| Regulation (EEC) No 224/85 | | | |

| amended by Regulation (EC) No 1575/2001 | 25 June 2001 | L 209, 2.8.2001 | 1.1.2001 to 31.12.2006 |

| Regulation (EC) 753/2007 | 28 June 2007 | L 172, 30.6.2007 | 1.1.2007 to 31.12.2012 |

Guinea-Bissau | Regulation (EEC) No 2213/80 | | | |

| amended by Regulation (EC) No 829/2004 | 26 April 2004 | L 127, 29.4.2004 | 16.6.2003 to 15.6.2006 |

| Decision 2001/179/EC | 26 February 2001 | L 66, 8.3.2001 | 16.6.2003 to 15.6.2006 |

| amended by Regulation (EC) No 829/2004 | 26 April 2004 | L 127, 29.4.2004 | 15.6.2006 to 14.6.2007 |

| amended by Regulation (EC) No 1491/2006 | 10 October 2006 | L 279, 11.10.2006 | |

| Regulation (EC) No 241/2008 | 17 March 2008 | L 75, 18.3.2008 | 16.6.2007 to 15.6.2011 |

| Decision 2011/885/EU | 14 November 2011 | L 344, 28.12.2011 | 16.6.2011 to 15.6.2012 |

Equatorial Guinea (p.m.) | Regulation (EEC) No 1966/84 | 28 June 1984 | L 188, 16.7.1984 | |

| (suspended since June 2001) | | | |

Republic of Guinea | Regulation (EEC) No 971/83 | 28 March 1983 | L 111, 27.4.1983 | |

| Regulation (EC) No 830/2004 | 26 April 2004 | L 127, 29.4.2004 | 1.1.2004 to 31.12.2008 |

| Decision 2009/473/EC repealed by Decision 2009/1016/EU Currently no protocol in force | 28 May 2009 22 December 2009 | L 156, 19.6.2009 L 348, 29.12.2009 | 1.1.2009 to 31.12.2012 |

Kiribati | Regulation (EC) No 874/2003 | 6 May 2003 | L 126, 22.5.2003 | 16.9.2003 to 15.9.2006 |

| Regulation (EC) No 893/2007 | 23 July 2007 | L 205, 7.8.2007 | 16.9.2006 to 15.9.2012 |

| Negotiations for a new protocol foreseen in 2012 | | | |

Madagascar | Regulation (EEC) No 780/86 | 24 February 1986 | | |

| amended by Regulation (EC) No 2562/2001 | 17 December 2001 | L 344, 28.12.2001 | 21.5.2001 to 20.5.2004 |

| extended by Regulation (EC) No 555/2005 | 17 February 2005 | L 94, 13.4.2005 | 1.1.2004 to 31.12.2006 |

| Regulation (EC) No 31/2008 Negotiations for renewal foreseen in 2012 | 15 November 2007 | L 15, 18.1.2008 | 1.1.2007 to 31.12.2012 |

Mauritius | Regulation (EEC) No 1616/89 | | | |

| amended by Regulation (EC) No 444/2001 | 26 February 2001 | L 64, 6.3.2001 | 3.12.1999 to 2.12.2002 |

| extended by Regulation (EC) No 2003/2004 | 21 October 2004 | L 348, 24.11.2004 | 3.12.2003 to 2.12.2007 |

| Currently no protocol in force. Negotiations for a new agreement and a new protocol foreseen in 2012 | | | |

Mauritania | Regulation (EC) No 408/97 | 24 February 1997 | L 62, 4.3.1997 | |

| amended by (EC) No 2528/2001 | 17 December 2001 | L 341, 22.12.2001 | 1.8.2001 to 31.7.2006 |

| Regulation (EC) No 1801/2006 | 30 November 2006 | L 343, 8.12.2006 | 1.8.2006 to 31.7.2008 |

| Regulation (EC) No 704/2008 Negotiations for renewal ongoing | 15 July 2008 | L 203, 31.7.2008 | 1.8.2008 to 31.7.2012 |

Federated States of Micronesia | Regulation (EC) No 805/2006 Decision 2011/116/EU | 25 April 2006 13 December 2010 | L 151, 6.6.2006 L 52, 25.2.2011 | 26.2.2007 to 25.2.2010 |

Morocco | Regulation (EC) No 764/2006 | 22 May 2006 | L 141, 29.5.2006 | 28.2.2007 to 27.2.2011 [3] |

| Decision 2011/491/EU Legislative procedure ongoing | 12 July 2011 | L 202, 5.8.2011 | 28.2.2011 to 28.2.2012 |

Mozambique | Regulation (EC) No 2329/2003 | 22 December 2003 | L 345, 31.12.2003 | 1.1.2004 to 31.12.2006 |

| Regulation (EC) No 1446/2007 | 22 November 2007 | L 331, 17.12.2007 | 1.1.2007 to 31.12.2011 |

| A new protocol was initialled on 2 June 2011 — Legislative procedure ongoing | | | |

São Tomé and Príncipe | Regulation (EEC) No 477/84 | 21 February 1984 | L 54, 25.2.1984 | |

| amended by Regulation (EC) No 2348/2002 | 9 December 2002 | L 351, 28.12.2002 | 1.6.2002 to 31.5.2005 |

| amended by Regulation (EC) No 1124/2006 | 11 July 2006 | L 200, 22.7.2006 | 1.6.2005 to 31.5.2006 |

| Regulation (EC) No 894/2007 | 23 July 2007 | L 205, 7.8.2007 and L 330, 15.12.2007 | 1.6.2006 to 31.5.2010 |

| Decision 2011/296/EU | 24 February 2011 | L 136, 24.5.2011 | 13.5.2011 to 12.5.2014 |

| Decision 2011/420/EU | 12 July 2011 | L 188, 19.7.2011 | |

Senegal (p.m.) | Regulation (EEC) No 2212/80 | 27 June 1980 | L 226, 29.8.1980 | |

| as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2323/2002 | 16 December 2002 | L 349, 24.12.2002 | 1.7.2002 to 30.6.2006 |

| Currently no protocol in force | | | |

Seychelles | Regulation (EEC) No 1708/87 | 15 June 1987 | L 160, 20.6.1987 | 18.1.2002 to 17.1.2005 |

| as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 923/2002 | 30 May 2002 | L 144, 1.6.2002 | |

| replaced by Regulation (EC) No 115/2006 | 23 January 2006 | L 21, 25.1.2006 | 18.1.2005 to 17.1.2011 |

| Regulation (EC) No 1562/2006 | 5 October 2006 | L 290, 20.10.2006 | |

| Regulation (EC) No 480/2008 | 26 May 2008 | L 141, 31.5.2008 | 18.1.2005 to 17.1.2011 |

| Decision 2010/814/EU | 20 December 2010 | L 345, 30.12.2010 | 18.1.2011 to 17.1.2014 |

| Decision 2011/474/EU | 12 July 2011 | L 196, 28.7.2011 | |

Solomon Islands | Regulation (EC) No 563/2006 Decision 2010/397/EU | 13 March 2006 3 June 2010 | L 105, 13.4.2006 L 190, 22.7.2010 | 9.10.2006 to 8.10.2009 9.10.2009 to 8.10.2012 |

| Decision 2010/763/EU | 6 December 2010 | L 324, 9.12.2010 | |

Tanzania (p.m.) | Proposed agreement withdrawn | | | |

11 03 02 Contributions to international organisations

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

4400000 | 4172136 | 4400000 | 4123029 | 3007000,— | 2911669,72 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance the Union’s active participation in international fisheries organisations responsible for the long-term conservation and sustainable exploitation of marine fisheries resources:

- CCAMLR (Council Decision 81/691/EEC of 4 September 1981 on the conclusion of the Convention on the conservation of Antarctic marine living resources (OJ L 252, 5.9.1981, p. 26)),

- NASCO (North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organisation) (Council Decision 82/886/EEC of 13 December 1982 concerning the conclusion of the Convention for the Conservation of Salmon in the North Atlantic Ocean (OJ L 378, 31.12.1982, p. 24)),

- ICCAT (Council Decision 86/238/EEC of 9 June 1986 on the accession of the Community to the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, as amended by the Protocol annexed to the Final Act of the Conference of Plenipotentiaries of the States Parties to the Convention signed in Paris on 10 July 1984 (OJ L 162, 18.6.1986, p. 33)),

- NEAFC (North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission) (Council Decision 81/608/EEC of 13 July 1981 concerning the conclusion of the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the North-East Atlantic Fisheries (OJ L 227, 12.8.1981, p. 21)),

- FAO (Council Decision of 25 November 1991 on the accession of the European Community to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of United Nations) and FAO bodies, the Fishery Committee for the Eastern Central Atlantic (CECAF) and the Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WECAFC),

- NAFO (Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation) (Council Regulation (EEC) No 3179/78 of 28 December 1978 concerning the conclusion by the European Economic Community of the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries (OJ L 378, 30.12.1978, p. 1)),

- IOTC (Council Decision 95/399/EC of 18 September 1995 on the accession of the Community to the Agreement for the establishment of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (OJ L 236, 5.10.1995, p. 24)),

- GFCM (Council Decision 98/416/EC of 16 June 1998 on the accession of the European Community to the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (OJ L 190, 4.7.1998, p. 34)),

- SEAFO (South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation) (Council Decision 2002/738/EC of 22 July 2002 on the conclusion by the European Community of the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Fishery Resources in the South-East Atlantic Ocean (OJ L 234, 31.8.2002, p. 39)),

- SWAFO (Multilateral Agreement for the Conservation of the Marine Fauna and Flora in the High Seas Waters of the South-West Atlantic, negotiating mandate No 13428/97),

- SIOFA (Council Decision 2008/780/EC of 29 September 2008 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (OJ L 268, 9.10.2008, p. 27)),

- WCPFC (Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission, ex-MHLC) (Council Decision 2005/75/EC of 26 April 2004 on the accession of the Community to the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (OJ L 32, 4.2.2005, p. 1)),

- (AIDCP) (Council Decision 2005/938/EC of 8 December 2005 on the approval on behalf of the European Community of the Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Programme (OJ L 348, 30.12.2005, p. 26)),

- (IATTC) (Council Decision 2006/539/EC of 22 May 2006 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community of the Convention for the Strengthening of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission established by the 1949 Convention between the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica (OJ L 224, 16.8.2006, p. 22)),

- arrangement for the conservation and management of swordfish stocks in the south-east Pacific, negotiating mandate in progress,

- South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation, negotiating mandate in progress,

- the Bering Sea Convention.

This appropriation is intended to cover, inter alia:

- expenditure arising from the Union’s compulsory contributions to the budgets of international fisheries organisations,

- Union membership and voluntary funding of FAO, fisheries section.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 861/2006 of 22 May 2006 establishing Community financial measures for the implementation of the common fisheries policy and in the area of the Law of the Sea (OJ L 160, 14.6.2006, p. 1).

11 03 03 Preparatory work for new international fisheries organisations and other non-compulsory contributions to international organisations

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

5500000 | 5215170 | 5170000 | 6370079 | 3249149,35 | 3636479,80 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to fund:

- preparatory work on new international fisheries organisations (South Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement, South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation, etc.),

- international fisheries organisations in which the Union has observer status (Article 217 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union):

- Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC),

- the International Whaling Commission (IWC),

- the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD),

- support for the follow-up and implementation of some regional projects, in particular by contributing to specific joint international control and inspection activities. This appropriation should also cover surveillance programmes to be negotiated in West Africa and the Western Pacific.

This appropriation is also intended to cover, inter alia:

- registration fees for meetings of international fisheries organisations in which the Union has observer status,

- financial contributions to preparations for new international fisheries organisations which are of interest to the Union,

- financial contributions to scientific work carried out by international fisheries organisations which is of special interest to the Union,

- financial contributions to activities (working, informal or extraordinary meetings of the contracting parties) which uphold the interests of the Union in international fisheries organisations and strengthen cooperation with its partners in these organisations with whom it has relations in the fisheries sector. In this connection, the costs of participation by representatives of third countries in negotiations and meetings within international forums and organisations, when their presence becomes necessary for Union interests, may also be charged to this article,

- grants to regional bodies in which coastal states are involved in the sub-region concerned.

This relates amongst others to the following organisations:

- CCAMLR (Council Decision 81/691/EEC of 4 September 1981 on the conclusion of the Convention on the conservation of Antarctic marine living resources (OJ L 252, 5.9.1981, p. 26)),

- NASCO (North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organisation) (Council Decision 82/886/EEC of 13 December 1982 concerning the conclusion of the Convention for the Conservation of Salmon in the North Atlantic Ocean (OJ L 378, 31.12.1982, p. 24)),

- ICCAT (Council Decision 86/238/EEC of 9 June 1986 on the accession of the Community to the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, as amended by the Protocol annexed to the Final Act of the Conference of Plenipotentiaries of the States Parties to the Convention signed in Paris on 10 July 1984 (OJ L 162, 18.6.1986, p. 33)),

- NEAFC (North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission) (Council Decision 81/608/EEC of 13 July 1981 concerning the conclusion of the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the North-East Atlantic Fisheries (OJ L 227, 12.8.1981, p. 21)),

- FAO (Council Decision of 25 November 1991 on the accession of the European Community to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations),

- NAFO (Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation) (Council Regulation (EEC) No 3179/78 of 28 December 1978 concerning the conclusion by the European Economic Community of the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries (OJ L 378, 30.12.1978, p. 1)),

- IOTC (Council Decision 95/399/EC of 18 September 1995 on the accession of the Community to the Agreement for the establishment of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (OJ L 236, 5.10.1995, p. 24)),

- GFCM (Council Decision 98/416/EC of 16 June 1998 on the accession of the European Community to the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (OJ L 190, 4.7.1998, p. 34)),

- Fishery Committee for the Eastern Central Atlantic (CECAF),

- Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WECAFC),

- SEAFO (South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation) (Council Decision 2002/738/EC of 22 July 2002 on the conclusion by the European Community of the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Fishery Resources in the South-East Atlantic Ocean (OJ L 234, 31.8.2002, p. 39)),

- SWAFO (Multilateral Agreement for the Conservation of the Marine Fauna and Flora in the High Seas Waters of the South-West Atlantic negotiating mandate No 13428/97),

- SIOFA (Council Decision 2008/780/EC of 29 September 2008 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (OJ L 268, 9.10.2008, p. 27)),

- WCPFC (Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission, ex-MHLC) (Council Decision 2005/75/EC of 26 April 2004 on the accession of the Community to the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (OJ L 32, 4.2.2005, p. 1)),

- AIDCP (Council Decision 2005/938/EC of 8 December 2005 on the approval on behalf of the European Community of the Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Programme (OJ L 348, 30.12.2005, p. 26)),

- IATTC (Council Decision 2006/539/EC of 22 May 2006 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community of the Convention for the Strengthening of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission established by the 1949 Convention between the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica (OJ L 224, 16.8.2006, p. 22)),

- arrangement for the conservation and management of swordfish stocks in the south-east Pacific, negotiating mandate in progress,

- South Pacific Regional Fisheries Organisation (negotiating mandate in progress),

- the Bering Sea Convention,

- COREP (Regional Fisheries Committee for the Gulf of Guinea),

- CSRP (West Africa Subregional Fisheries Commission),

- IOC (Indian Ocean Commission),

- other international organisations which could be identified in the context of the implementation of regional surveillance, fisheries and maritime governance programmes, in particular in West Africa and the Western Pacific.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6)(d) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 861/2006 of 22 May 2006 establishing Community financial measures for the implementation of the common fisheries policy and in the area of the Law of the Sea (OJ L 160, 14.6.2006, p. 1).

11 03 04 European Union financial contribution to the bodies set up by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, 1982

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

200000 | 189643 | 200000 | 187410 | 78000,— | 68064,25 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the European Union’s financial contributions to the bodies set up by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, in particular the International Seabed Authority and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea.

Legal basis

Council Decision 98/392/EC of 23 March 1998 concerning the conclusion by the European Community of the United Nations Convention of 10 December 1982 on the Law of the Sea and the Agreement of 28 July 1994 relating to the implementation of Part XI thereof (OJ L 179, 23.6.1998, p. 1).

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (OJ L 179, 23.6.1998, p. 3).

Council Regulation (EC) No 861/2006 of 22 May 2006 establishing Community financial measures for the implementation of the common fisheries policy and in the area of the Law of the Sea (OJ L 160, 14.6.2006, p. 1).

CHAPTER 11 04 — GOVERNANCE OF THE COMMON FISHERIES POLICY

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

11 04

GOVERNANCE OF THE COMMON FISHERIES POLICY

11 04 01 | Closer dialogue with the fishing industry and those affected by the common fisheries policy | 2 | 6400000 | 5641866 | 6400000 | 5434902 | 6086024,96 | 4060205,70 |

| Chapter 11 04 — Total | | 6400000 | 5641866 | 6400000 | 5434902 | 6086024,96 | 4060205,70 |

11 04 01 Closer dialogue with the fishing industry and those affected by the common fisheries policy

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

6400000 | 5641866 | 6400000 | 5434902 | 6086024,96 | 4060205,70 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance the following under the action plan for closer dialogue with the fishing industry and those affected by the common fisheries policy and the integrated maritime policy:

- grants to Regional Advisory Councils (RACs) to cover operational costs as well as interpretation and translation costs of RAC meetings,

- grants to European trade bodies for the organisation of internal coordination meetings in preparation for meetings of the Advisory Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (ACFA), including the participation of ACFA representatives in the meetings of the RACs in order to ensure coordination of the work of the RACs with that of the ACFA,

- the implementation of measures to provide documentation about and explain the common fisheries policy aimed at the fishing industry and those affected by the common fisheries policy, as well as the integrated maritime policy.

The Commission will continue supporting the functioning of the RACs with a financial contribution and by participating in meetings, preparing relevant documents and ensuring that all RAC opinions are included when drafting new legislation. If the Commission does not include the RAC opinion or only parts of the opinion, the Commission should state why and where it deviates from the RAC opinion. The involvement of people working in fisheries and other interest groups in the common fisheries policy process will be strengthened, so that greater account of specific regional characteristics is taken.

The Commission will furthermore introduce greater flexibility and make the rules governing the financial activities of RACs clearer and more transparent so that these shortcomings no longer prevent RACs from spending their budget allocations in full.

Part of the appropriation is earmarked also for information and communication activities linked to the common fisheries policy and the integrated maritime policy as well as for communication activities addressed to the interested parties. Efforts will continue to be made to inform the stakeholders and the specialised media in the new Member States as well as in the countries joining the European Union in the forthcoming enlargement about the common fisheries policy and the integrated maritime policy.

This appropriation may also cover funding for cooperation and training seminars for third countries in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Any revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59).

Council Decision 2004/585/EC of 19 July 2004 establishing Regional Advisory Councils under the Common Fisheries Policy (OJ L 256, 3.8.2004, p. 17).

Council Regulation (EC) No 861/2006 of 22 May 2006 establishing Community financial measures for the implementation of the common fisheries policy and in the area of the Law of the Sea (OJ L 160, 14.6.2006, p. 1).

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6)(d) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 11 06 — EUROPEAN FISHERIES FUND (EFF)

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

11 06

EUROPEAN FISHERIES FUND (EFF)

11 06 01 | Completion of the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) — Objective 1 (2000 to 2006) | 2 | p.m. | 21334787 | p.m. | 14899127 | 0,— | 9964609,21 |

11 06 02 | Completion of the special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (2000 to 2006) | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 161978 | 0,— | 0,— |

11 06 03 | Completion of earlier programmes — Former Objectives 1 and 6 (prior to 2000) | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

11 06 04 | Completion of the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) — Outside Objective 1 areas (2000 to 2006) | 2 | p.m. | 7111596 | p.m. | 4966376 | 0,— | 0,— |

11 06 05 | Completion of earlier programmes — Former Objective 5a (prior to 2000) | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

11 06 06 | Completion of earlier programmes — Initiatives prior to 2000 | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 721737,59 |

11 06 08 | Completion of earlier programmes — Former operational technical assistance and innovative measures (prior to 2000) | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

11 06 09 | Specific measure aiming to promote the conversion of vessels and of fishermen that were, up to 1999, dependent on the fishing agreement with Morocco | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

11 06 11 | European Fisheries Fund (EFF) — Operational technical assistance | 2 | 4346082 | 3413566 | 4230557 | 3279682 | 3226081,99 | 3269437,03 |

11 06 12 | European Fisheries Fund (EFF) — Convergence objective | 2 | 507543231 | 341356590 | 496297184 | 325438159 | 485174453,— | 254799278,44 |

11 06 13 | European Fisheries Fund (EFF) — Outside convergence objective | 2 | 159986289 | 113785530 | 156907301 | 108510621 | 153887719,— | 125997149,74 |

| Chapter 11 06 — Total | | 671875602 | 487002069 | 657435042 | 457255943 | 642288253,99 | 394752212,01 |

Remarks

Article 39 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 provides for financial corrections, any revenue from which is entered in Item 6 5 0 0 of the statement of revenue. That revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, in specific instances where they are necessary to cover risks of cancellation or of reductions in corrections previously decided upon.

Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 determines the conditions for repayment of an advance without having the effect of reducing the contribution from the Structural Funds towards the assistance concerned. Any revenue from the repayment of advances entered in Item 6 1 5 7 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Articles 18 and 157 of the Financial Regulation.

Measures to combat fraud are funded under Article 24 02 01.

Legal basis

Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in particular Articles 174, 175 and 177 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1).

Reference acts

Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999.

11 06 01 Completion of the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) — Objective 1 (2000 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 21334787 | p.m. | 14899127 | 0,— | 9964609,21 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing, by the FIFG, of Objective 1 commitments remaining to be settled from the 2000-2006 programming period.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1263/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 54).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999 of 17 December 1999 laying down the detailed rules and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries sector (OJ L 337, 30.12.1999, p. 10).

11 06 02 Completion of the special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (2000 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 161978 | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

The special programme for peace and reconciliation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled from the 2000-2006 programming period.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1), and in particular Article 2(4) thereof.

Reference acts

Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999, and in particular paragraph 44(b) thereof.

Commission Decision 1999/501/EC of 1 July 1999 fixing an indicative allocation by Member State of the commitment appropriations for Objective 1 of the Structural Funds for the period 2000 to 2006 (OJ L 194, 27.7.1999, p. 49), and in particular recital 5 thereof.

11 06 03 Completion of earlier programmes — Former Objectives 1 and 6 (prior to 2000)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing, by the FIFG of commitments remaining to be settled from previous programming periods in respect of former Objectives 1 and 6.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4028/86 of 18 December 1986 on Community measures to improve and adapt structures in the fisheries and aquaculture sector (OJ L 376, 31.12.1986, p. 7).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2468/98 of 3 November 1998 laying down the criteria and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and the processing and marketing of its products (OJ L 312, 20.11.1998, p. 19).

11 06 04 Completion of the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) — Outside Objective 1 areas (2000 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 7111596 | p.m. | 4966376 | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing, by the FIFG, of commitments remaining to be settled from the 2000-2006 programming period, in respect of areas falling outside the scope of Objective 1.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1263/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 54).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999 of 17 December 1999 laying down the detailed rules and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries sector (OJ L 337, 30.12.1999, p. 10).

11 06 05 Completion of earlier programmes — Former Objective 5a (prior to 2000)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing, by the FIFG, of commitments remaining to be settled from earlier programming periods in respect of former Objective 5a "Fisheries", including measures funded pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 2080/93.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2468/98 of 3 November 1998 laying down the criteria and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries and aquaculture sector and the processing and marketing of its products (OJ L 312, 20.11.1998, p. 19).

11 06 06 Completion of earlier programmes — Initiatives prior to 2000

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 721737,59 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing, by the FIFG, of the commitments remaining to be settled from Community initiatives preceding the 2000-2006 programming period.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1).

Reference acts

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for global grants or integrated operational programmes for which Member States are invited to submit applications for assistance within the framework of a Community initiative concerning the restructuring of the fisheries sector (Pesca) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 1).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the most remote regions (Regis II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 44).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning border development, cross-border cooperation and selected energy networks (Interreg II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 60).

Commission notice to the Member States of 16 May 1995 laying down guidelines for an initiative in the framework of the special support programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (Peace I) (OJ C 186, 20.7.1995, p. 3).

Commission communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 26 November 1997 on the special support programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (1995 to 1999) (Peace I) (COM(97) 642 final).

11 06 08 Completion of earlier programmes — Former operational technical assistance and innovative measures (prior to 2000)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments entered into, in earlier programming periods, by the FIFG in respect of innovative, preparatory, monitoring or evaluation measures, and any similar technical assistance measures provided for in the Regulations concerned. It also funds the former multiannual measures, in particular those approved and implemented under the other abovementioned regulations, which are not covered by the priority objectives of the Structural Funds. This appropriation will also be used if necessary to cover financing due under the FIFG for measures for which the corresponding commitment appropriations are not available or provided for in programming for 2000 to 2006.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2088/85 of 23 July 1985 concerning the integrated Mediterranean programmes (OJ L 197, 27.7.1985, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture (OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy (OJ L 261, 20.10.1993, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1263/1999 of 21 June 1999 on the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 54).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2792/1999 of 17 December 1999 laying down the detailed rules and arrangements regarding Community structural assistance in the fisheries sector (OJ L 337, 30.12.1999, p. 10).

11 06 09 Specific measure aiming to promote the conversion of vessels and of fishermen that were, up to 1999, dependent on the fishing agreement with Morocco

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the specific measure aimed at promoting the conversion of vessels and of fishermen that were, up to 1999, dependent on the fishing agreement with Morocco.

Following the sinking of the Prestige, EUR 30000000 was allocated to specific measures to compensate the fishermen and the shellfish culture and aquaculture industries affected by the oil spills.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2561/2001 of 17 December 2001 aiming to promote the conversion of fishing vessels and of fishermen that were, up to 1999, dependent on the fishing agreement with Morocco (OJ L 344, 28.12.2001, p. 17).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2372/2002 of 20 December 2002 instituting specific measures to compensate the Spanish fisheries, shellfish industry and aquaculture, affected by the oil spills from the Prestige (OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 81).

11 06 11 European Fisheries Fund (EFF) — Operational technical assistance

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

4346082 | 3413566 | 4230557 | 3279682 | 3226081,99 | 3269437,03 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover EFF technical assistance measures as provided for in Article 46 of Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006. The technical assistance measures include studies, evaluations, measures aimed at the partners, measures to disseminate information, installation, operation and interconnection of computerised systems for the management, monitoring, audit, inspection and evaluation, improvements in evaluation methods and the exchange of information on practices in this field and the establishment of trans-national and Union networks of actors in the sustainable development of coastal fishing zones.

Technical assistance covers preparatory, monitoring, audit, evaluation, supervision and management measures required to implement the EFF.

This appropriation may, in particular, be used to cover:

- support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings, missions),

- information and publishing expenditure,

- expenditure on information technology and telecommunications,

- contracts for the provision of services,

- support for networking and exchange of best practices.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1).

11 06 12 European Fisheries Fund (EFF) — Convergence objective

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

507543231 | 341356590 | 496297184 | 325438159 | 485174453,— | 254799278,44 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the operational programmes of the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) convergence objective for the 2007-2013 programming period.

Particular importance will be attached to the economic diversification of regions affected by a reduction in fishing activity, to the adjustment of fleet capacity and to fleet renewal, without involving an increase in fishing efforts, as well as to the sustainable development of the fishing zones.

Actions financed under this article should take into account the need to maintain a stable and enduring balance between the capacity of the fishing fleets and the resources available, and the need to promote a safety culture within fishing.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the financing of actions to improve fishing gear selectivity.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1).

11 06 13 European Fisheries Fund (EFF) — Outside convergence objective

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

159986289 | 113785530 | 156907301 | 108510621 | 153887719,— | 125997149,74 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover EFF measures without convergence objectives as regards commitments relating to the 2007-2013 programming period.

Particular importance will be attached to the economic diversification of regions affected by a reduction in fishing activity and to fleet renewal, without involving an increase in fishing efforts, as well as to the sustainable development of the fishing zones.

Actions financed under this article should take into account the need to promote a safety culture within fishing.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the financing of actions to improve fishing gear selectivity.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1).

CHAPTER 11 07 — CONSERVATION, MANAGEMENT AND EXPLOITATION OF LIVING AQUATIC RESOURCES

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

11 07

CONSERVATION, MANAGEMENT AND EXPLOITATION OF LIVING AQUATIC RESOURCES

11 07 01 | Support for the management of fishery resources (collection of basic data) | 2 | 47500000 | 38307795 | 48000000 | 38887658 | 45354658,36 | 24778687,91 |

11 07 02 | Support for the management of fishery resources (improvement of scientific advice) | 2 | 4500000 | 3318745 | 4500000 | 3279682 | 3341273,— | 2493238,88 |

11 07 03 | Pilot project — Tools for a common governance and sustainable fisheries management: fostering collaborative research between scientists and stakeholders | 2 | 1500000 | 750000 | | | | |

| Chapter 11 07 — Total | | 53500000 | 42376540 | 52500000 | 42167340 | 48695931,36 | 27271926,79 |

11 07 01 Support for the management of fishery resources (collection of basic data)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

47500000 | 38307795 | 48000000 | 38887658 | 45354658,36 | 24778687,91 |

Remarks

This appropriation covers:

- the Union financial contribution to the expenditure incurred by Member States for the collection, management and use of data in the framework of multiannual national programmes,

- the financing of studies and pilot projects carried out by the Commission, where appropriate in cooperation with the Member States, necessary for the conservation, management and exploitation of living aquatic resources in the framework of the common fisheries policy.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1543/2000 of 29 June 2000 establishing a Community framework for the collection and management of the data needed to conduct the common fisheries policy (OJ L 176, 15.7.2000, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 861/2006 of 22 May 2006 establishing Community financial measures for the implementation of the common fisheries policy and in the area of the Law of the Sea (OJ L 160, 14.6.2006, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 199/2008 of 25 February 2008 concerning the establishment of a Community framework for the collection, management and use of data in the fisheries sector and support for scientific advice regarding the Common Fisheries Policy (OJ L 60, 5.3.2008, p. 1).

Reference acts

Commission Regulation (EC) No 665/2008 of 14 July 2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 199/2008 concerning the establishment of a Community framework for the collection, management and use of data in the fisheries sector and support for scientific advice regarding the Common Fisheries Policy (OJ L 186, 15.7.2008, p. 3).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1078/2008 of 3 November 2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 861/2006 as regards the expenditure incurred by Member States for the collection and management of the basic fisheries data (OJ L 295, 4.11.2008, p. 24).

11 07 02 Support for the management of fishery resources (improvement of scientific advice)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

4500000 | 3318745 | 4500000 | 3279682 | 3341273,— | 2493238,88 |

Remarks

This appropriation covers:

- expenditure for partnership contracts with national research institutions for the provision of scientific advice,

- expenditure for administrative arrangements with the Joint Research Centre, or any other Union consultative body, to provide the secretariat for the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF), to conduct the pre-analysis of the data and to prepare the data to evaluate the situation of the fisheries resources,

- indemnities paid to the members of the STECF, and/or the experts invited by the STECF for their participation and work performed during the working groups and plenary sessions,

- indemnities paid to independent experts providing the Commission with scientific advice, or providing training to administrators or stakeholders in the interpretation of the scientific advice,

- contributions to international bodies in charge of stocks assessments and for providing scientific advice.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1543/2000 of 29 June 2000 establishing a Community framework for the collection and management of the data needed to conduct the common fisheries policy (OJ L 176, 15.7.2000, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59).

Council Regulation (EC) No 861/2006 of 22 May 2006 establishing Community financial measures for the implementation of the common fisheries policy and in the area of the Law of the Sea (OJ L 160, 14.6.2006, p. 1).

Reference acts

Commission Decision 2005/629/EC of 26 August 2005 establishing a Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (OJ L 225, 31.8.2005, p. 18).

11 07 03 Pilot project — Tools for a common governance and sustainable fisheries management: fostering collaborative research between scientists and stakeholders

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1500000 | 750000 | | | | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of a pilot project to develop collaborative research between scientists and stakeholders and tools for a common governance and sustainable fisheries management. The common fisheries policy reform presented in July 2011 identifies a number of priorities aimed at achieving ecological sustainability as well as orientating governance of fisheries towards a regionalised implementation of principles, defined at Union level. Regulations (EC) No 2371/2002 (OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59) and (EC) No 1967/2006 (OJ L 409, 30.12.2006, p. 11) set out the need to adopt management plans at national and Union levels. Those management plans should be focused mostly on basins with limited international waters and bordered by both Member States and third countries; basins where the exchange of information and experience among countries has already been undertaken, within multilateral operating entities, and basins where morphological, environmental and economic conditions allow a comparison of similar experiences, according to common parameters. As a good example, the north-central Adriatic area, corresponding to the geographical sub-area (GSA) 17 of FAO classification, demonstrates all three abovementioned basin characteristics.

The objective of this pilot project is to foster collaborative policy-oriented research in the fisheries sector involving scientists and stakeholders, particularly fishermen, at the geographical level of sea-basins and fisheries and aiming at improving the scientific knowledge underpinning decisions on fisheries management strategies and options.

The following tasks could be suitable for support under such a pilot framework:

- collecting, storing and analysing of qualitative and quantitative data and information which would appear to be necessary to carry out assessments on fish stock and fisheries and which would be complementary to those that are compulsory under the Data Collection Framework; to that end, creating an important tool to support decisions of the Union and national governments through the construction of a Geographic Informative System (GIS); with this tool it will be possible to develop models, which should represent best practice, hereby facilitating the activities of regional planning and governance of the basins; the project seeks to ensure the implementation and updating of the GIS, at various stages of acquisition, loading, processing and analysis of data, with definition of procedures for extraction and consultation of the basic components, using all data available from every level, nationally and regionally; the basic requirement of the GIS to unify existing databases held by different governments in order to improve the interconnection and the flow of information now and in the future; the dissemination and access to different levels and contents of the geodatabase will be determined and adjusted on indications of the European Commission: any authorised entity may have a series of information that allow evaluating the temporal variation of different parameters,

- building methodologies, models, approaches, etc. allowing improvements in assessment of fish stocks, assessment of fisheries and evaluation and assessment of management options, and/or further developments to make an ecosystem approach to fisheries management operational and operable,

- running evaluation and assessment processes, particularly when backing the design and the follow-up of multiannual management plans,

- building up of forums where scientists and fishermen can exchange knowledge in order to reduce the gap between their diverging approaches.

The pilot project should fulfil some specific conditions, such as:

- being built at sea-basin or fishery levels,

- favouring an integrated approach among scientific fields linked to ecology, biology, technology and humanities,

- favouring an inclusive, collaborative and iterative way of working,

- being oriented towards results that are likely to be directly usable in the scientific expertise process and allowing policymakers to make relevant and reliable choices in the decision-making process,

- not being duplicated with research projects or studies already funded by or eligible for funding by the Seventh Framework programme (FP7) or DG MARE's scientific studies programme.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 11 08 — CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE COMMON FISHERIES POLICY

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

11 08

CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE COMMON FISHERIES POLICY

11 08 01 | Financial contribution to the Member States for expenses in the field of control | 2 | 47430000 | 23894961 | 45630000 | 33452756 | 43575538,— | 20402781,59 |

11 08 02 | Inspection and surveillance of fishing activities in EU waters and elsewhere | 2 | 2300000 | 2180889 | 2300000 | 1874104 | 1843490,64 | 2758882,83 |

11 08 05

Community Fisheries Control Agency (CFCA)

11 08 05 01 | Community Fisheries Control Agency (CFCA) — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 2 | 7337359 | 7337359 | 7163153 | 7163153 | 7000000,— | 7000000,— |

11 08 05 02 | Community Fisheries Control Agency (CFCA) — Contribution to Title 3 | 2 | 1693541 | 2693541 | 5501415 | 1501415 | 1409999,77 | 1409999,77 |

| Article 11 08 05 — Subtotal | | 9030900 | 10030900 | 12664568 | 8664568 | 8409999,77 | 8409999,77 |

| Chapter 11 08 — Total | | 58760900 | 36106750 | 60594568 | 43991428 | 53829028,41 | 31571664,19 |

11 08 01 Financial contribution to the Member States for expenses in the field of control

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

47430000 | 23894961 | 45630000 | 33452756 | 43575538,— | 20402781,59 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred by Member States in implementing the monitoring and control systems applicable to the common fisheries policy for:

- investments relating to control activities carried out by administrative bodies or by the private sector including implementation of new control technologies such as electronic recording systems (ERS), vessel monitoring systems (VMS), automatic identification systems (AIS) connected with vessels detection systems (VDS) and the purchase and modernisation of control means,

- training and exchange programmes for civil servants responsible for monitoring control and surveillance tasks is the fisheries area,

- implementation of pilot inspection and observer schemes,

- cost/benefit analysis, assessment of expenditure and audits incurred by competent authorities in carrying out monitoring, control and surveillance,

- initiatives, including seminars and media tools, aimed at enhancing awareness both among fishermen and other players such as inspectors, public prosecutors and judges, and among the general public of the need to fight irresponsible and illegal fishing and on the implementation of the rules of the common fisheries policy,

- implementation of systems and procedures to enable traceability and instruments to control fleet capacity through the monitoring of engine power,

- pilot projects such as CCTV (closed circuit television).

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59).

Council Decision 2004/465/EC of 29 April 2004 on a Community financial contribution towards Member States fisheries control programmes (OJ L 157, 30.4.2004, p. 114).

Council Regulation (EC) No 861/2006 of 22 May 2006 establishing Community financial measures for the implementation of the common fisheries policy and in the area of the Law of the Sea (OJ L 160, 14.6.2006, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 of 29 September 2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, amending Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1936/2001 and (EC) No 601/2004 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1093/94 and (EC) No 1447/1999 (OJ L 286, 29.10.2008, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1).

Reference acts

Commission Regulation (EC) No 391/2007 of 11 April 2007 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 861/2006 as regards the expenditure incurred by Member States in implementing the monitoring and control systems applicable to the Common Fisheries Policy (OJ L 97, 12.4.2007, p. 30).

Commission implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011 of 8 April 2011 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy (OJ L 112, 30.4.2011, p. 1).

11 08 02 Inspection and surveillance of fishing activities in EU waters and elsewhere

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2300000 | 2180889 | 2300000 | 1874104 | 1843490,64 | 2758882,83 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred by the Commission in fulfilling its mandate to apply and verify the inspection arrangements applicable to the common fisheries policy.

It covers administrative expenditure, which includes the cost of verification, inspection and audit missions to control and evaluate the application of the rules of the common fisheries policy by the Member States, meetings of experts, inspectors’ equipment, information technology (including the setting-up and management of computerised databases) studies and training.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59).

Council Regulation (EC) No 861/2006 of 22 May 2006 establishing Community financial measures for the implementation of the common fisheries policy and in the area of the Law of the Sea (OJ L 160, 14.6.2006, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 of 29 September 2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (OJ L 286, 29.10.2008, p. 1).

Reference acts

Commission implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011 of 8 April 2011 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy (OJ L 112, 30.4.2011, p. 1).

11 08 05 Community Fisheries Control Agency (CFCA)

11 08 05 01 Community Fisheries Control Agency (CFCA) — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

7337359 | 7337359 | 7163153 | 7163153 | 7000000,— | 7000000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The Commission, if requested by the Agency, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operational and administrative appropriations.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the Framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The establishment plan of the Agency is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 768/2005 of 26 April 2005 establishing a Community Fisheries Control Agency (OJ L 128, 21.5.2005, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 of 29 September 2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (OJ L 286, 29.10.2008, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1).

Reference acts

Commission Decision 2009/988/EU of 18 December 2009 designating the Community Fisheries Control Agency as the body to carry out certain tasks under Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 (OJ L 338, 19.12.2009, p. 104).

11 08 05 02 Community Fisheries Control Agency (CFCA) — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1693541 | 2693541 | 5501415 | 1501415 | 1409999,77 | 1409999,77 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The Commission, if requested by the Agency, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operational and administrative appropriations.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the Framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1) (f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The European Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 9310000. An amount of EUR 186000, coming from the recovery of surplus, is added to the amount of EUR 9124000 entered in the budget.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 768/2005 of 26 April 2005 establishing a Community Fisheries Control Agency (OJ L 128, 21.5.2005, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 of 29 September 2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (OJ L 286, 29.10.2008, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1).

Reference acts

Commission Decision 2009/988/EU of 18 December 2009 designating the Community Fisheries Control Agency as the body to carry out certain tasks under Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 (OJ L 338, 19.12.2009, p. 104).

CHAPTER 11 09 — MARITIME POLICY

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

11 09

MARITIME POLICY

11 09 01 | Preparatory action — Maritime policy | 2 | — | 2600000 | — | 4609500 | 3929366,62 | 3443795,18 |

11 09 02 | Pilot project — Networking and best practices in maritime policy | 2 | — | 2200000 | — | 821784 | 0,— | 791052,66 |

11 09 05 | Programme to support the further development of an integrated maritime policy (IMP) | 2 | 16560000 | 2370532 | 23140000 | p.m. | | |

| Chapter 11 09 — Total | | 16560000 | 7170532 | 23140000 | 5431284 | 3929366,62 | 4234847,84 |

11 09 01 Preparatory action — Maritime policy

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 2600000 | — | 4609500 | 3929366,62 | 3443795,18 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover study work needed to underpin the developing maritime policy with sound facts and analyses, as far as there are gaps and as far as this is necessary as a basis for impact assessment and the preparation of future policy decisions. This is notably the case regarding socio-economic and legal matters in the maritime domain.

Three cross-cutting areas have been identified so far for potential future action: "Maritime spatial planning", "Integration and convergence of marine data collection systems" and "Maritime surveillance". This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure for carrying out feasibility studies with a view to elaborating future proposals in these areas.

This appropriation is also intended to promote integration of various systems for the monitoring and surveillance of the seas, collate scientific data on the sea, and disseminate networks and best practices in the field of maritime policy and the coastal economy.

Legal basis

Preparatory actions within the meaning of Article 49(6)(b) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

11 09 02 Pilot project — Networking and best practices in maritime policy

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 2200000 | — | 821784 | 0,— | 791052,66 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the promotion of pilot projects seeking to integrate various systems for the monitoring and surveillance of the seas, collate scientific data on the sea, and disseminate networks and best practices in the field of maritime policy and the coastal economy.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

11 09 05 Programme to support the further development of an integrated maritime policy (IMP)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

16560000 | 2370532 | 23140000 | p.m. | | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure arising from the programme to support the further development of the integrated maritime policy.

This appropriation is also intended to cover, inter alia:

- the European Marine Observation and Data Network,

- implementation of the road map for the Common Information Sharing Environment,

- pilot studies on cross-border maritime spatial planning,

- information technology applications such as the maritime forum and the European Atlas of the Seas,

- stakeholder platforms,

- events and conferences,

- studies, to be carried out at a European and sea-basin scale, in order to identify barriers to growth, assess new opportunities and determine human impact on the marine environment.

Legal basis

Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2011 establishing a Programme to support the further development of an Integrated Maritime Policy (OJ L 321, 5.12.2011, p. 1).

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR MARITIME AFFAIRS AND FISHERIES

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR MARITIME AFFAIRS AND FISHERIES

TITLE 12

INTERNAL MARKET

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

12 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "INTERNAL MARKET" POLICY AREA | 60574521 | 60574521 | 60494629 | 60494629 | 60473766,16 | 60473766,16 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 97284 | 97284 | 35305 | 35305 | | |

| 60671805 | 60671805 | 60529934 | 60529934 | 60473766,16 | 60473766,16 |

12 02 | INTERNAL MARKET POLICY | 11250000 | 9980984 | 10900000 | 9740919 | 9717718,05 | 8187925,82 |

12 04 | FREE MOVEMENT OF CAPITAL, COMPANY LAW AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE | 29181000 | 27124506 | 23474000 | 23122516 | 6000000,— | 2582373,81 |

| Title 12 — Total | 101005521 | 97680011 | 94868629 | 93358064 | 76191484,21 | 71244065,79 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 97284 | 97284 | 35305 | 35305 | | |

| 101102805 | 97777295 | 94903934 | 93393369 | 76191484,21 | 71244065,79 |

CHAPTER 12 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "INTERNAL MARKET" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

12 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "INTERNAL MARKET" POLICY AREA

12 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Internal market" policy area | 5 | 46765864 | 46450846 | 45994558,05 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 35305 | |

| | 46765864 | 46486151 | 45994558,05 |

12 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Internal market" policy area

12 01 02 01 | External staff | 5 | 6568336 | 6462815 | 6228393,90 |

12 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | 5 | 3394875 | 3515135 | 3861622,60 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 97284 | | |

| | 3492159 | 3515135 | 3861622,60 |

| Article 12 01 02 — Subtotal | | 9963211 | 9977950 | 10090016,50 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 97284 | | |

| | 10060495 | 9977950 | 10090016,50 |

12 01 03 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Internal market" policy area | 5 | 3145446 | 3365833 | 3569031,61 |

12 01 04

Support expenditure for operations in the "Internal market" policy area

12 01 04 01 | Implementation and development of the internal market — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 700000 | 700000 | 820160,— |

| Article 12 01 04 — Subtotal | | 700000 | 700000 | 820160,— |

| Chapter 12 01 — Total | | 60574521 | 60494629 | 60473766,16 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 97284 | 35305 | |

| | 60671805 | 60529934 | 60473766,16 |

12 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Internal market" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

12 01 01 | 46765864 | 46450846 | 45994558,05 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 35305 | |

Total | 46765864 | 46486151 | 45994558,05 |

12 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Internal market" policy area

12 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

6568336 | 6462815 | 6228393,90 |

12 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

12 01 02 11 | 3394875 | 3515135 | 3861622,60 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 97284 | | |

Total | 3492159 | 3515135 | 3861622,60 |

12 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Internal market" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

3145446 | 3365833 | 3569031,61 |

12 01 04 Support expenditure for operations in the "Internal market" policy area

12 01 04 01 Implementation and development of the internal market — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

700000 | 700000 | 820160,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, surveys, meetings of experts, information, activities and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

See Article 12 02 01.

CHAPTER 12 02 — INTERNAL MARKET POLICY

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

12 02

INTERNAL MARKET POLICY

12 02 01 | Implementation and development of the internal market | 1.1 | 8800000 | 7167283 | 8400000 | 7903086 | 8919121,10 | 7583069,53 |

12 02 02 | Solvit programme and Single Market Assistance Services action plan | 1.1 | p.m. | 1088701 | 1300000 | 1237833 | 798596,95 | 604856,29 |

12 02 03 | Pilot project — Single Market Forum | 1.1 | 1200000 | 600000 | 1200000 | 600000 | | |

12 02 04 | Pilot project — Capacity building of end-users and other non-industry stakeholders for Union policymaking in the area of financial services | 1.1 | 1250000 | 1125000 | | | | |

| Chapter 12 02 — Total | | 11250000 | 9980984 | 10900000 | 9740919 | 9717718,05 | 8187925,82 |

12 02 01 Implementation and development of the internal market

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

8800000 | 7167283 | 8400000 | 7903086 | 8919121,10 | 7583069,53 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure arising in connection with measures contributing to the completion of the internal market and its operation and development, and measures contributing, in particular, to:

- greater proximity to citizens and businesses, including the development and strengthening of dialogue with citizens and businesses: via measures intended to make the operation of the internal market more effective, and to ensure that citizens and businesses are able to gain access to the most extensive rights and opportunities resulting from the opening up and deepening of the internal market without borders and able to exercise those rights and opportunities in full; and via monitoring and evaluation measures relating to the practical exercise by citizens and businesses of their rights and opportunities with a view to identifying and facilitating the removal of any obstacles which may be preventing them from exercising those rights in full,

- implementing and monitoring the provisions governing public contracts with a view to ensuring their optimum operation and the genuine openness of tenders, including the awareness-raising and training of the various parties to these contracts; the introduction and use of new technologies in the various fields of operation of these contracts; the continuous adaptation of the legislative and regulatory framework in the light of developments arising from these contracts, particularly the globalisation of markets and existing or future international agreements,

- improvement, through the European business test panel (EBTP), of the legal environment for citizens and businesses, for which promotion activities, awareness-raising and training actions could be envisaged; fostering cooperation, development and coordination of legislation in the field of company law and assistance with the creation of European limited companies and European economic interest groupings,

- strengthening administrative cooperation through, inter alia, the Internal Market Information System (IMI), the deepening of knowledge of internal market legislation in the Member States and its sound application by them, and support for administrative cooperation between the authorities responsible for implementing legislation relating to the internal market with a view to achieving the Lisbon strategic goals as set out in the annual policy strategy,

- the setting-up of a system that can effectively and efficiently deal with problems faced by citizens or businesses, arising from the misapplication of internal market legislation by a public administration in another Member State; production of feedback information through the Solvit system by use of an online database system which is accessible to all coordination centres and which will also be made accessible to citizens and businesses; support for the initiative through training measures, promotion campaigns and targeted actions with a particular focus on the new Member States,

- interactive policymaking (IPM), in so far as it concerns the completion, development and operation of the internal market, makes up part of the Commission’s governance and of the regulatory policy initiatives to better respond to the demands of citizens, consumers and business. The appropriations entered under this item will also cover training, awareness-raising and network actions to the benefit of such participants with a view to making Union policymaking on the internal market more comprehensive and effective, and as part of the process of assessing the actual impact of internal market policies (or the lack of them) on the ground,

- a comprehensive review of regulations with a view to making necessary changes and producing an overall analysis of the effectiveness of the measures taken with a view to the sound operation of the internal market and the evaluation of the overall impact of the internal market on businesses and the economy, including the purchase of data and access by Commission departments to external databases, as well as targeted actions aimed at improving understanding of the functioning of the internal market and rewarding active participation in fostering the functioning of the internal market,

- guaranteeing the completion and management of the internal market, especially in the fields of pensions, free movement of services, recognition of professional qualifications, and intellectual and industrial property: the development of proposals for putting in place a Union patent,

- broadening the strategy regarding the development of statistics on service sectors and statistical development projects in cooperation with Eurostat and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD),

- monitoring the effects of removing obstacles to the internal market for services,

- the development of a unified area for security and defence, with action working towards the coordination of public procurement procedures for these products at Union level; appropriations may cover devising studies and awareness-raising measures regarding the application of the legislation adopted,

- strengthening and developing financial and capital markets and financial services provided to business and private individuals; adapting the market framework especially as regards the monitoring and regulation of the activities of operators and of transactions, so as to take account of changes at Union and world levels, of the reality of the euro and of new financial instruments, by putting forward new initiatives intended to consolidate, and provide a detailed analysis of, the results of the first Financial Services Action Plan,

- improvement of payment systems and retail financial services in the internal market; reduction in the cost of, and time needed for, such transactions, taking into account the internal market dimension; development of the technical aspects so as to establish one or more payment systems on the basis of the follow-up in respect of Commission communications; carrying out studies in this area,

- developing and strengthening the external aspects of the directives applicable in respect of financial institutions, the mutual recognition of financial instruments vis-à-vis third countries, international negotiations and assistance for third countries in establishing a market economy,

- implementing the many measures put forward in the Action Plan on Company Law and Corporate Governance which could lead to studies on a number of targeted subjects, with a view to drawing up the necessary legislative proposals,

- analysis of the effect of measures in place as part of the follow-up to the progressive liberalisation of postal services, coordination of Union policies on postal services with regard to international systems and in particular with regard to participants in Universal Postal Union (UPU) activities; cooperation with central and eastern European countries; practical implications of the application of the General Agreement on Trade (GATS) provisions to the postal sector and overlap with UPU regulations,

- implementing of the law of the Union and international provisions in the field of money laundering, including participation in intergovernmental or ad hoc measures in this field; contributions relating to Commission participation as a member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on money laundering created under the OECD,

- active participation in meetings held by international associations such as the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS/AICA) and the International Organisation of Securities Commission (IOSCO); this also comprises expenses related to the Commission’s participation as a member of the group,

- development of evaluations and impact studies on the various aspects of the policies covered by this chapter for the purpose of devising new measures or revising existing measures relating to them,

- creation and maintenance of systems directly linked to putting into place and monitoring policies launched within the framework of the internal market for services,

- support of activities which seek to contribute to the achievement of the Union’s policy objectives by enhancing supervisory convergence and cooperation, and in the field of financial reporting, both inside and outside the Union.

In order to achieve these objectives, this appropriation covers the costs of consultation, studies, surveys, evaluations, participation, production and the development of publicity, awareness-raising and training materials (printed matter, audiovisual material, assessments, computer tools, the collection and dissemination of information, information and advice measures for citizens and businesses).

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Part of this appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred by the Commission for ensuring the effective functioning of the European Counterfeiting and Piracy Observatory.

These appropriations are also intended for setting up a central coordination body assisting the Member States with market surveillance cooperation, building on existing structures and experience. This coordination body would support the cooperation, pooling of know-how and sharing of best practices between Member States to ensure the same high level of market surveillance throughout the European Union, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 30). To this end, regular joint trainings for representatives of national market surveillance authorities from all Member States will be organised, focusing on relevant practical aspects of market surveillance such as follow-up of complaints, monitoring accidents, verifying that corrective action has been taken, follow-up of scientific and technical knowledge concerning safety issues and coordination with customs authorities. Furthermore, exchanges of national officials and joint visit programmes will foster the exchange of experiences between Member States. In addition, comparative data on the resources dedicated to market surveillance in the different Member States will be collected and discussed at the appropriate level with national authorities. The aim is to create awareness for the adequate resources needed to guarantee efficient, comprehensive and consistent market surveillance throughout the internal market, and contribute to the upcoming revision of the Union product safety rules, particularly those concerning market surveillance, and the preparation of the follow-up to the Customs 2013 programme.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Reference acts

Commission Communication of 18 June 2002 entitled "A Methodological Note for the Horizontal Evaluation of Services of General Economic Interest" (COM(2002)0 331 final).

12 02 02 Solvit programme and Single Market Assistance Services action plan

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 1088701 | 1300000 | 1237833 | 798596,95 | 604856,29 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure arising in connection with measures for the management and development of Solvit and for the implementation of the single market assistance services action plan.

The Solvit system has proved to be one of the most effective out-of-court dispute settlement mechanisms.

It can effectively and efficiently deal with problems faced by citizens or businesses, arising as a result of the misapplication of internal market legislation by a public administration in another Member State. Furthermore, the Solvit system is able to produce feedback information by using an online database system which is accessible to all coordination centres and to which citizens and business can directly submit their problems.

However, Solvit like many other public assistance services relating to Union issues is still not widely known among potential users of the system. At the same time citizens and businesses are often very confused about the right address for their requests for information, assistance or problem solving. To remedy this, the Commission has announced, as part of the single market review, that it will endeavour to create a single web-based access point guiding citizens and business to the right service. In October 2010 the Commission launched a new website, Your Europe, which provides citizens and businesses with information, and sends them directly to relevant services such as Solvit in the event that they need help. Your Europe, together with the Europe Direct call centre, represents the single contact point for the Solvit system. The Commission shall inform the competent committee of the European Parliament in a yearly report about the frequency of use of the contact point and possible measures to further improve it.

Member States should be urged to take appropriate measures to notify their citizens about the provision of such a single contact point.

Moreover, in the Commission's action plan of 8 May 2008 on an integrated approach for providing Single Market Assistance Services to citizens and businesses, a range of actions was proposed to increase cooperation between the existing assistance services so that they can offer a better, faster and more streamlined overall service to citizens and businesses.

Promotion of all these services also needs to take place in a more coordinated way to avoid citizens and businesses being confused by too many brand names.

Additionally, the Commission shall inform the competent committee of the European Parliament about the concrete measures which have been undertaken in this field.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

12 02 03 Pilot project — Single Market Forum

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1200000 | 600000 | 1200000 | 600000 | | |

Remarks

The Single Market Forum (SMF) is an annual event organised by the Commission with the European Parliament, which takes place in the Member State holding the Union presidency, and brings together representatives of citizens, businesses and consumer organisations as well as representatives of the Member States and the Union institutions in order to improve coordination and better governance of the single market. The debates and workshops held during the SMF should deal with transposition, application and enforcement of single market legislation, and should allow for exchange of best practices between stakeholders and for informing citizens of their rights in the single market.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

12 02 04 Pilot project — Capacity building of end-users and other non-industry stakeholders for Union policymaking in the area of financial services

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1250000 | 1125000 | | | | |

Remarks

The financial and economic crisis has significantly shaken the confidence of consumers, retail investors and SMEs in the regulations that are meant to protect them from failings in the financial system. Therefore, it is more essential than ever that the concerns of end users and other non-industry stakeholders are taken into account in designing initiatives that aim to restore citizens’ confidence in the soundness of the financial sector and in the ability of financial integration to deliver concrete benefits to them.

This pilot project aims to enhance the capacity of civil society organisations to participate in Union policymaking in the area of financial services, with a view to providing policymakers with a counterweight to the lobbies of the financial services sector and inform the wider public of the issues at stake in the regulation of financial markets for consumers, end-users, retail investors and other non-industry stakeholders.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 12 04 — FREE MOVEMENT OF CAPITAL, COMPANY LAW AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

12 04

FREE MOVEMENT OF CAPITAL, COMPANY LAW AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

12 04 01 | Specific activities in the field of financial services, financial reporting and auditing | 1.1 | 7500000 | 5443506 | 7350000 | 6998516 | 6000000,— | 2582373,81 |

12 04 02

European Banking Authority

12 04 02 01 | European Banking Authority — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 1.1 | 7099000 | 7099000 | 3956600 | 3956600 | | |

12 04 02 02 | European Banking Authority — Contribution to Title 3 | 1.1 | 1200000 | 1200000 | 1116400 | 1116400 | | |

| Article 12 04 02 — Subtotal | | 8299000 | 8299000 | 5073000 | 5073000 | | |

12 04 03

European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority

12 04 03 01 | European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 1.1 | 5070000 | 5070000 | 3098600 | 3098600 | | |

12 04 03 02 | European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority — Contribution to Title 3 | 1.1 | 1192000 | 1192000 | 1168400 | 1168400 | | |

| Article 12 04 03 — Subtotal | | 6262000 | 6262000 | 4267000 | 4267000 | | |

12 04 04

European Securities and Markets Authority

12 04 04 01 | European Securities and Markets Authority — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 1.1 | 5838477 | 5838477 | 5264000 | 5264000 | | |

12 04 04 02 | European Securities and Markets Authority — Contribution to Title 3 | 1.1 | 1281523 | 1281523 | 1520000 | 1520000 | | |

| Article 12 04 04 — Subtotal | | 7120000 | 7120000 | 6784000 | 6784000 | | |

| Chapter 12 04 — Total | | 29181000 | 27124506 | 23474000 | 23122516 | 6000000,— | 2582373,81 |

12 04 01 Specific activities in the field of financial services, financial reporting and auditing

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

7500000 | 5443506 | 7350000 | 6998516 | 6000000,— | 2582373,81 |

Remarks

The general objective of this programme is to improve the conditions for the functioning of the internal market by supporting the operations, activities or actions of certain bodies in the fields of financial services, financial reporting and auditing.

Union funding is vital in order to ensure the efficient and effective supervision of the internal market in financial services, particularly in view of the recent financial crisis.

The following activities are covered by the programme:

(a) activities supporting the implementation of Union policies aimed at supervisory convergence, in particular by means of training of personnel of national supervisory authorities and management of information technology projects in the field of financial services;

(b) activities developing or providing input to the development of standards, applying, assessing or monitoring standards or overseeing standard setting processes in support of the implementation of Union policies in the field of financial reporting and auditing.

Legal basis

Decision No 716/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 establishing a Community programme to support specific activities in the field of financial services, financial reporting and auditing (OJ L 253, 25.9.2009, p. 8).

12 04 02 European Banking Authority

12 04 02 01 European Banking Authority — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

7099000 | 7099000 | 3956600 | 3956600 | | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Authority’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Authority must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 of 23 December 2002 on the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 72) constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The establishment plan of the European Banking Authority (EBA) is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 114 thereof, as well as to the European Supervisory Authority (European Banking Authority), established by Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010, the European Supervisory Authority is to form part of a European System of Financial Supervision (ESFS). The main objective of the ESFS is to ensure that the rules applicable to the financial sector are adequately implemented to preserve financial stability and to ensure confidence in the financial system as a whole and sufficient protection for the customers of financial services.

Legal basis

Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Banking Authority) (OJ L 331, 15.12.2010, p. 12).

12 04 02 02 European Banking Authority — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1200000 | 1200000 | 1116400 | 1116400 | | |

Remarks

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 114 thereof, as well as to the European Supervisory Authority (European Banking Authority), established by Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010, the European Supervisory Authority forms part of a European System of Financial Supervision (ESFS). The main objective of the ESFS is to ensure that the rules applicable to the financial sector are adequately implemented to preserve financial stability and to ensure confidence in the financial system as a whole and sufficient protection for the customers of financial services.

This appropriation is intended to cover the Authority’s operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

The Authority must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 8299000.

Legal basis

Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Banking Authority) (OJ L 331, 15.12.2010, p. 12).

12 04 03 European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority

12 04 03 01 European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

5070000 | 5070000 | 3098600 | 3098600 | | |

Remarks

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 114 thereof, as well as to the European Supervisory Authority (European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority) established by Regulation (EU) No 1094/2010, the European Supervisory Authority forms part of a European System of Financial Supervision (ESFS). The main objective of the ESFS is to ensure that the rules applicable to the financial sector are adequately implemented to preserve financial stability and to ensure confidence in the financial system as a whole and sufficient protection for the customers of financial services.

This appropriation is intended to cover the Authority’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Authority must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The establishment plan of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Whenever additional tasks are entrusted to the European Supervisory Authority, appropriate supplementary resources must be allocated promptly.

Legal basis

Regulation (EU) No 1094/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority) (OJ L 331, 15.12.2010, p. 48).

12 04 03 02 European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1192000 | 1192000 | 1168400 | 1168400 | | |

Remarks

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 114 thereof as well as to the European Supervisory Authority (European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority) established by Regulation (EU) No 1094/2010, the European Supervisory Authority forms part of a European System of Financial Supervision (ESFS). The main objective of the ESFS is to ensure that the rules applicable to the financial sector are adequately implemented to preserve financial stability and to ensure confidence in the financial system as a whole and sufficient protection for the customers of financial services.

This appropriation is intended to cover the Authority’s operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

The Authority must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 6262000.

Legal basis

Regulation (EU) No 1094/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority) (OJ L 331, 15.12.2010, p. 48).

12 04 04 European Securities and Markets Authority

12 04 04 01 European Securities and Markets Authority — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

5838477 | 5838477 | 5264000 | 5264000 | | |

Remarks

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 114 thereof, as well as to the European Supervisory Authority (European Securities and Markets Authority), established by Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010, the European Supervisory Authority forms part of a European System of Financial Supervision (ESFS). The main objective of the ESFS is to ensure that the rules applicable to the financial sector are adequately implemented to preserve financial stability and to ensure confidence in the financial system as a whole and sufficient protection for the customers of financial services.

This appropriation is intended to cover the Authority’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Authority must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The establishment plan of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Whenever additional tasks are entrusted to the European Supervisory Authority, appropriate supplementary resources must be allocated promptly. The new responsibilities planned for the ESMA in the areas of short-selling and derivatives must be reflected in the 2012 budget as soon as the legal bases are in place.

Legal basis

Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Securities and Markets Authority) (OJ L 331, 15.12.2010, p. 84).

12 04 04 02 European Securities and Markets Authority — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1281523 | 1281523 | 1520000 | 1520000 | | |

Remarks

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 114 thereof, as well as to the European Supervisory Authority (European Securities and Markets Authority), established by Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010, the European Supervisory Authority forms part of a European System of Financial Supervision (ESFS). The main objective of the ESFS is to ensure that the rules applicable to the financial sector are adequately implemented to preserve financial stability and to ensure confidence in the financial system as a whole and sufficient protection for the customers of financial services.

This appropriation is intended to cover the Authority’s operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

The Authority must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 7120000.

Legal basis

Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Securities and Markets Authority) (OJ L 331, 15.12.2010, p. 84).

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR THE INTERNAL MARKET

- PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

- FINANCIAL MARKETS

- FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

- KNOWLEDGE-BASED ECONOMY

- EXTERNAL DIMENSION OF THE INTERNAL MARKET

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE INTERNAL MARKET

- INTERNAL MARKET POLICY

TITLE 13

REGIONAL POLICY

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

13 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "REGIONAL POLICY" POLICY AREA | 89826606 | 89826606 | 88430098 | 88430098 | 83206526,03 | 83206526,03 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 16463 | 16463 | 43816 | 43816 | | |

| 89843069 | 89843069 | 88473914 | 88473914 | 83206526,03 | 83206526,03 |

13 03 | EUROPEAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND AND OTHER REGIONAL OPERATIONS | 29611464423 | 26235431887 | 28742233077 | 25165081196 | 28228334585,67 | 22090794421,10 |

13 04 | COHESION FUND | 11788814578 | 8757388636 | 11073646193 | 7625295593 | 10180113844,42 | 7956599298,56 |

13 05 | PRE-ACCESSION OPERATIONS RELATED TO THE STRUCTURAL POLICIES | 555341668 | 455543710 | 478530004 | 438405253 | 408129576,— | 478944000,— |

13 06 | SOLIDARITY FUND | p.m. | p.m. | 239915415 | 239915415 | 79914040,— | 13022500,— |

| Title 13 — Total | 42045447275 | 35538190839 | 40622754787 | 33557127555 | 38979698572,12 | 30622566745,69 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 16463 | 16463 | 43816 | 43816 | | |

| 42045463738 | 35538207302 | 40622798603 | 33557171371 | 38979698572,12 | 30622566745,69 |

CHAPTER 13 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "REGIONAL POLICY" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

13 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "REGIONAL POLICY" POLICY AREA

13 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Regional policy" policy area | 5 | 59156818 | 57649687 | 58491065,08 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 43816 | |

| | 59156818 | 57693503 | 58491065,08 |

13 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Regional policy" policy area

13 01 02 01 | External staff | 5 | 2137197 | 2112520 | 1762873,56 |

13 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | 5 | 3094285 | 3433689 | 3290619,41 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 16463 | | |

| | 3110748 | 3433689 | 3290619,41 |

| Article 13 01 02 — Subtotal | | 5231482 | 5546209 | 5053492,97 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 16463 | | |

| | 5247945 | 5546209 | 5053492,97 |

13 01 03 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Regional policy" policy area | 5 | 3978856 | 4177302 | 4539812,80 |

13 01 04

Support expenditure for operations in the "Regional policy" policy area

13 01 04 01 | European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.2 | 11600000 | 11600000 | 8870007,95 |

13 01 04 02 | Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) — Regional development component — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | 5659450 | 4506900 | 2468161,— |

13 01 04 03 | Cohesion Fund (CF) — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.2 | 4200000 | 4950000 | 3783986,23 |

| Article 13 01 04 — Subtotal | | 21459450 | 21056900 | 15122155,18 |

| Chapter 13 01 — Total | | 89826606 | 88430098 | 83206526,03 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 16463 | 43816 | |

| | 89843069 | 88473914 | 83206526,03 |

13 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Regional policy" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

13 01 01 | 59156818 | 57649687 | 58491065,08 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 43816 | |

Total | 59156818 | 57693503 | 58491065,08 |

13 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Regional policy" policy area

13 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

2137197 | 2112520 | 1762873,56 |

13 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

13 01 02 11 | 3094285 | 3433689 | 3290619,41 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 16463 | | |

Total | 3110748 | 3433689 | 3290619,41 |

13 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Regional policy" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

3978856 | 4177302 | 4539812,80 |

13 01 04 Support expenditure for operations in the "Regional policy" policy area

13 01 04 01 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

11600000 | 11600000 | 8870007,95 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the ERDF-funded technical assistance provided for in Article 45 of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006. Technical assistance may finance the preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical support, evaluation, audit and inspection measures necessary for implementing that Regulation.

It may, in particular, be used to cover:

- support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings, missions, translations),

- information and publishing expenditure,

- expenditure on information technology and telecommunications,

- contracts for the provision of services,

- expenditure on external staff at headquarters (contract agents, seconded national experts or agency staff) up to EUR 3060000, as well as missions relating to this staff.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25).

13 01 04 02 Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) — Regional development component — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

5659450 | 4506900 | 2468161,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the technical assistance measures for the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance provided for in Article 16 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82):

- expenditure linked to the preparation, appraisal, approval, follow-up, control, audit and evaluation of multiannual programmes and/or individual operations and projects under IPA regional development component. These actions may include technical assistance contracts, studies, short-term expertise, meetings, exchange of experience, networking, information and publicity and awareness creation events, training activities and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme and any other support measures carried out at the level of the Commission central services or the delegations in the beneficiary countries,

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the benefit of beneficiary countries and the Commission,

- expenditure on external staff in delegations (contract agents, local agents or seconded national experts) for the purposes of devolved programme management in the Union delegations in third countries or for internalisation of tasks of phased-out technical assistance offices, as well as for the additional logistical and infrastructure cost, such as cost of training, meetings, missions, information technology and telecommunications and of renting directly caused by the presence in the delegation of the external staff remunerated from the appropriations of this item,

- installation, operation and interconnection of computerised systems for management, inspection and evaluation,

- improvements in evaluation methods and the exchange of information on practices in this field.

This appropriation is also intended to support administrative learning and cooperation with non-governmental organisations and social partners.

This appropriation covers administrative expenditure under Chapter 13 05.

13 01 04 03 Cohesion Fund (CF) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

4200000 | 4950000 | 3783986,23 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the technical assistance measures in the Cohesion Fund provided for in Article 45 of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006. Technical assistance may finance the preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical support, evaluation, audit and inspection measures necessary for implementing that Regulation.

It may, in particular, be used to cover:

- support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings, missions, translations),

- information and publishing expenditure,

- expenditure on information technology and telecommunications,

- contracts for the provision of services,

- expenditure on external staff at headquarters (contract agents, seconded national experts or agency staff) up to EUR 1340000, as well as missions relating to such staff.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1084/2006 of 11 July 2006 establishing a Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 79).

CHAPTER 13 03 — EUROPEAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND AND OTHER REGIONAL OPERATIONS

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

13 03

EUROPEAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND AND OTHER REGIONAL OPERATIONS

13 03 01 | Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Objective 1 (2000 to 2006) | 1.2 | p.m. | 1200000000 | p.m. | 1838400000 | 758730,98 | 1347854751,04 |

13 03 02 | Completion of the special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (2000 to 2006) | 1.2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

13 03 03 | Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Objective 1 (prior to 2000) | 1.2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

13 03 04 | Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Objective 2 (2000 to 2006) | 1.2 | p.m. | 145596619 | p.m. | 410339019 | 0,— | 230456462,08 |

13 03 05 | Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Objective 2 (prior to 2000) | 1.2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

13 03 06 | Completion of Urban (2000 to 2006) | 1.2 | p.m. | 10000000 | p.m. | 15100000 | 0,— | 10062524,98 |

13 03 07 | Completion of earlier programmes — Community initiatives (prior to 2000) | 1.2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

13 03 08 | Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Technical assistance and innovative measures (2000 to 2006) | 1.2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 2300000 | 0,— | 14609597,65 |

13 03 09 | Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Technical assistance and innovation measures (prior to 2000) | 1.2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 249815,09 |

13 03 12 | Union contribution to the International Fund for Ireland | 1.1 | p.m. | 13608766 | p.m. | 14282685 | 15000000,— | 30000000,— |

13 03 13 | Completion of Interreg III Community initiative (2000 to 2006) | 1.2 | p.m. | 90000000 | p.m. | 108700000 | 0,— | 90305683,40 |

13 03 14 | Support for regions bordering candidate countries — Completion of earlier programmes (2000 to 2006) | 1.2 | — | — | — | — | 0,— | 0,— |

13 03 16 | European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Convergence | 1.2 | 24398779141 | 20603000000 | 23657525715 | 18000500000 | 22782329782,— | 15993351064,38 |

13 03 17 | European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — PEACE | 1.2 | 33392292 | 40000000 | 32737542 | 27200000 | 32095629,— | 27172505,76 |

13 03 18 | European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Regional competitiveness and employment | 1.2 | 3946682563 | 3400965947 | 3879856497 | 3984145386 | 4261005835,— | 3852705206,47 |

13 03 19 | European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — European territorial cooperation | 1.2 | 1168910427 | 685160555 | 1111613323 | 717067366 | 1085814482,— | 452760579,83 |

13 03 20 | European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Operational technical assistance | 1.2 | 50000000 | 35000000 | 50000000 | 35000000 | 42830126,69 | 36045424,65 |

13 03 21 | Pilot project — Pan-European coordination of Roma integration methods | 1.2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 2500000 | 0,— | 2018419,59 |

13 03 22 | Pilot project — Erasmus for elected local and regional representatives | 1.2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 129559,03 |

13 03 23 | Pilot project — Enhancing regional and local cooperation through the promotion of Union regional policy on a global scale | 1.2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 1546740 | 1500000,— | 1072827,15 |

13 03 24 | Preparatory action — Promoting a more favourable environment for micro-credit in Europe | 1.2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 4000000 | 7000000,— | 2000000,— |

13 03 26 | Pilot project — Suburbs sustainable regeneration | 1.2 | 500000 | 500000 | 500000 | 250000 | | |

13 03 27 | Preparatory action — RURBAN — Partnership for sustainable urban-rural development | 1.2 | p.m. | 1000000 | 2000000 | 1000000 | | |

13 03 28 | Preparatory action — Enhancing regional and local cooperation through the promotion of Union regional policy on a global scale | 1.2 | 2000000 | 2000000 | 2000000 | 1000000 | | |

13 03 29 | Preparatory action — The definition of governance model for the European Union Danube Region — better and effective coordination | 1.2 | 1500000 | 1500000 | 1500000 | 750000 | | |

13 03 30 | Pilot project — Towards a common regional identity, reconciliation of nations and economic and social cooperation including a Pan-European Expertise and Excellence Platform in the Danube macro-region | 1.2 | 2000000 | 2000000 | 2000000 | 1000000 | | |

13 03 31 | Technical assistance and dissemination of information on the European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region and an improved knowledge of macro-regions strategy | 1.2 | 2500000 | 2500000 | 2500000 | p.m. | | |

13 03 32 | Preparatory action on an Atlantic Forum for the European Union Atlantic Strategy | 1.2 | 1200000 | 600000 | | | | |

13 03 33 | Preparatory action — Supporting Mayotte, or any other territory potentially affected, with the switchover to outermost-region status | 1.2 | 2000000 | 1000000 | | | | |

13 03 34 | Preparatory action — Erasmus for elected local and regional representatives | 1.2 | 2000000 | 1000000 | | | | |

| Chapter 13 03 — Total | | 29611464423 | 26235431887 | 28742233077 | 25165081196 | 28228334585,67 | 22090794421,10 |

Remarks

Article 39 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 provides for financial corrections for which any revenue is entered in Item 6 5 0 0 of the statement of revenue. This revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation in specific cases where they are required to cover the risk of corrections adopted earlier being cancelled or reduced. Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 provides for financial corrections for the period 2007 to 2013.

Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 lays down the conditions for the repayment of payments on account which does not have the effect of reducing the contribution from the Structural Funds to the operation concerned. Any revenue arising from the repayment of payments on account entered in Item 6 1 5 7 of the statement of revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations in accordance with Articles 18 and 157 of the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 lays down the conditions for reimbursement of pre-financing for the period 2007 to 2013.

Measures to combat fraud are funded from Article 24 02 01.

Legal basis

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 158, 159 and 161 thereof.

Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 174, 175 and 177 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25).

Reference acts

Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999.

Conclusions of the Brussels European Council of 15 and 16 December 2005.

13 03 01 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Objective 1 (2000 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 1200000000 | p.m. | 1838400000 | 758730,98 | 1347854751,04 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover ERDF Objective 1 commitments remaining to be settled from the programming period 2000 to 2006.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 1).

13 03 02 Completion of the special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (2000 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of commitments remaining to be settled from the period 2000 to 2006 for the special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. The special programme for peace and reconciliation was continued, in accordance with the decisions of the Berlin European Council, mentioned below, to provide EUR 500000000 (1999 prices) for the new period of validity of the programme (2000 to 2004). Following the request in the conclusions of the Brussels European Council of 17 and 18 June 2004, an additional EUR 105000000, to be allocated in 2005 and 2006, was added to align operations under the programme with the other programmes under the Structural Funds that came to an end in 2006. Additionality is to be fully observed. The Commission is to submit an annual report to the European Parliament on this measure.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1).

Commission Decision 1999/501/EC of 1 July 1999 fixing an indicative allocation by Member State of the commitment appropriations for Objective 1 of the Structural Funds for the period 2000 to 2006 (OJ L 194, 27.7.1999, p. 49), and in particular recital 5 thereof.

Commission Decision C(2001) 638 on the approval of Community structural assistance for the EU operational programme for Peace and Reconciliation (PEACE II Programme) concerned by Objective 1 in Northern Ireland (United Kingdom) and in the Border Region (Ireland).

Reference acts

Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999, and in particular paragraph 44(b) thereof.

Conclusions of the Brussels European Council of 17 and 18 June 2004, and in particular paragraph 49 thereof.

13 03 03 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Objective 1 (prior to 2000)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing, by the ERDF, of commitments remaining to be settled from the programming period prior to 2000 for former Objectives 1 and 6.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 15).

Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 1).

13 03 04 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Objective 2 (2000 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 145596619 | p.m. | 410339019 | 0,— | 230456462,08 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover ERDF Objective 2 commitments remaining to be settled from the programming period 2000 to 2006.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 1).

13 03 05 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Objective 2 (prior to 2000)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing by the three Funds (ERDF, ESF and EAGGF Guidance Section) of commitments remaining to be settled from the programming periods prior to 2000 in respect of former Objectives 2 and 5(b).

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 15).

Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 1).

13 03 06 Completion of Urban (2000 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 10000000 | p.m. | 15100000 | 0,— | 10062524,98 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Community initiative Urban II commitments remaining to be settled from the programming period 2000 to 2006. This Community initiative was focused on the economic and social regeneration of cities and urban neighbourhoods in crisis with a view to promoting sustainable urban development.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 1).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the Member States of 28 April 2000 laying down guidelines for a Community initiative concerning economic and social regeneration of cities and of neighbourhoods in crisis in order to promote sustainable urban development (URBAN II) (OJ C 141, 19.5.2000, p. 8).

13 03 07 Completion of earlier programmes — Community initiatives (prior to 2000)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of commitments remaining to be settled from ERDF commitments relating to Community initiatives prior to 2000.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 15).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Social Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 21).

Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 1).

Reference acts

Commission notice to the Member States of 13 May 1992 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish within the framework of a Community initiative for regions heavily dependent on the textiles and clothing sector (RETEX) (OJ C 142, 4.6.1992, p. 5).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for global grants or integrated operational programmes for which Member States are invited to submit applications for assistance within the framework of a Community initiative concerning the restructuring of the fisheries sector (PESCA) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 1).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for the operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning urban areas (URBAN) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 6).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which they are invited to propose in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the adaptation of small and medium-sized enterprises to the single market (SMEs initiative) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 10).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for the RETEX initiative (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 17).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning defence conversion (Konver) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 18).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which they are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the economic conversion of steel areas (Resider II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 22).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which they are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the economic conversion of coal-mining areas (Rechar II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 26).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which Member States are invited to propose within the framework of the Community initiative "Adaptation of the workforce to industrial change" (Adapt), aimed at promoting employment and the adaptation of the workforce to industrial change (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 30).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which Member States are invited to propose within the framework of a Community initiative "Employment and development of human resources" aimed at promoting employment growth mainly through the development of human resources (Employment) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 36).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning the most remote regions (REGIS II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 44).

Commission notice to Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for global grants or integrated operational programmes for which Member States are invited to submit applications for assistance in the framework of a Community initiative for rural development (Leader II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 48).

Commission notice to the Member States of 15 June 1994 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning border development, cross-border cooperation and selected energy networks (Interreg II) (OJ C 180, 1.7.1994, p. 60).

Commission notice to the Member States of 16 May 1995 laying down guidelines for an initiative in the framework of the special support programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (Peace I) (OJ C 186, 20.7.1995, p. 3).

Commission communication to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community initiative concerning urban areas (Urban) (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 4).

Commission communication to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down amended guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which Member States are invited to propose within the framework of a Community initiative on employment and development of human resources aimed at promoting employment growth mainly through the development of human resources (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 13).

Commission communication to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down amended guidelines for operational programmes or global grants which Member States are invited to propose within the framework of the Community initiative on adaptation of the workforce to industrial change (Adapt) aimed at promoting employment and the adaptation of the workforce to industrial change (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 7).

Commission notice to the Member States of 8 May 1996 laying down guidelines for operational programmes which Member States are invited to establish in the framework of a Community Interreg initiative concerning transnational cooperation on spatial planning (Interreg II C) (OJ C 200, 10.7.1996, p. 23).

Commission communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 26 November 1997 on the special support programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (1995 to 1999) (Peace I) (COM(1997) 642).

13 03 08 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Technical assistance and innovative measures (2000 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 2300000 | 0,— | 14609597,65 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the ERDF commitments for the innovative measures and technical assistance remaining to be settled from the programming period 2000 to 2006 as provided for in Articles 22 and 23 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. The innovative measures include studies, pilot projects and exchanges of experience. They were intended in particular to bring about a qualitative improvement in Structural Fund measures. Technical assistance covers preparatory, monitoring, evaluation, supervision and management measures required for implementation the ERDF. The appropriation may, in particular, be used to meet:

- support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings, missions),

- information and publishing expenditure,

- expenditure on information technology and telecommunications,

- contracts for the provision of services and studies,

- grants.

This appropriation is also intended to fund measures taken by partners in preparation for the next programming period.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 1).

13 03 09 Completion of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Technical assistance and innovation measures (prior to 2000)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 249815,09 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments entered into, in earlier programming periods prior to 2000, by the ERDF in respect of innovative, preparatory, monitoring or evaluation measures, and any similar technical assistance measures provided for in the Regulations concerned. It also funds the former multiannual measures, in particular those approved and implemented under the other Regulations mentioned below, which are not covered by the priority objectives of the Funds. This appropriation will also be used if necessary to cover financing where the corresponding commitment appropriations are not available or provided for in programming for 2000 to 2006.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2088/85 of 23 July 1985 concerning the integrated Mediterranean programmes (OJ L 197, 27.7.1985, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 185, 15.7.1988, p. 9).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of the activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 374, 31.12.1988, p. 15).

Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 1).

13 03 12 Union contribution to the International Fund for Ireland

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 13608766 | p.m. | 14282685 | 15000000,— | 30000000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Union contribution to the financing of the International Fund for Ireland set up by the Anglo-Irish Agreement of 15 November 1985 with a view to promoting economic and social progress and encouraging contacts, dialogue and reconciliation between the peoples of Ireland.

The activities under the International Fund for Ireland may complement and support activities promoted by the initiative programme to aid the peace process in both parts of Ireland.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 177/2005 of 24 January 2005 concerning Community financial contributions to the International Fund for Ireland (2005-2006) (OJ L 30, 3.2.2005, p. 1).

Regulation (EU) No 1232/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2010 concerning European Union financial contributions to the International Fund for Ireland (2007 to 2010) (OJ L 346, 30.12.2010, p. 1).

13 03 13 Completion of Interreg III Community initiative (2000 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 90000000 | p.m. | 108700000 | 0,— | 90305683,40 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover commitments remaining to be settled under the Interreg III Community initiative relating to cross-border, transnational and interregional cooperation from the programming period 2000 to 2006.

Special attention will be paid to cross-border activities, in particular with a view to better coordination with the Phare, Tacis, ISPA and MEDA programmes.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the costs of coordinating activities in the field of cross-border labour mobility and skills. Suitable attention will be paid to cooperation with the outermost regions.

These appropriations can be combined with Phare cross-border cooperation appropriations for common projects at the external borders of the Union.

This appropriation is intended to cover, inter alia, preparatory operations for local and regional cooperation between the old and new Member States and the applicant countries in the fields of democracy and social and regional development.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 1999 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 213, 13.8.1999, p. 1).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the Member States of 2 September 2004 laying down guidelines for a Community initiative concerning trans-European cooperation intended to encourage harmonious and balanced development of the European territory — INTERREG III (OJ C 226, 10.9.2004, p. 2).

13 03 14 Support for regions bordering candidate countries — Completion of earlier programmes (2000 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | — | — | — | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This article is intended to cover the commitments remaining to be settled for projects from the programming period 2000 to 2006 in the regions bordering the candidate countries in accordance with the rules of the Interreg III Community initiative relating to cross-border, transnational and interregional cooperation. The measures take into account the communication from the Commission on the impact of enlargement on regions bordering candidate countries "Community action for border regions" (COM(2001) 437 final).

13 03 16 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Convergence

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

24398779141 | 20603000000 | 23657525715 | 18000500000 | 22782329782,— | 15993351064,38 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the programmes under the ERDF objective of the convergence in the programming period 2007 to 2013. This objective is aimed at speeding up the convergence of the least-developed Member States and regions by improving conditions for growth and employment.

Part of this appropriation is intended to be used to address intra-regional disparities so as to ensure that the overall state of development of a given region does not hide poverty loops and disadvantaged territorial units.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25).

13 03 17 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — PEACE

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

33392292 | 40000000 | 32737542 | 27200000 | 32095629,— | 27172505,76 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the PEACE programme under the European territorial cooperation objective of the ERDF.

The PEACE programme shall be implemented as a cross-border cooperation programme within the meaning of Article 3(2)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006.

The PEACE programme shall promote social and economic stability in the regions concerned, including notably actions to promote cohesion between communities. The eligible area shall be the whole of Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. This programme will be implemented in full compliance with the principle of additionality of structural fund operations.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25).

Reference acts

Conclusions of the Brussels European Council of 15 and 16 December 2005.

13 03 18 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Regional competitiveness and employment

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

3946682563 | 3400965947 | 3879856497 | 3984145386 | 4261005835,— | 3852705206,47 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the programmes under the ERDF objective of the regional competitiveness in the programming period 2007 to 2013. This objective shall, outside the least developed regions, be aimed at strengthening regions’ competitiveness and attractiveness as well as employment by taking into consideration the goals set in the Europe 2020 Strategy.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25).

13 03 19 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — European territorial cooperation

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1168910427 | 685160555 | 1111613323 | 717067366 | 1085814482,— | 452760579,83 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the programmes under the ERDF objective of European territorial cooperation in the programming period 2007 to 2013. This objective shall be aimed at strengthening territorial cooperation and macro-regional cooperation and exchange of experience at the appropriate level.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25).

13 03 20 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) — Operational technical assistance

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

50000000 | 35000000 | 50000000 | 35000000 | 42830126,69 | 36045424,65 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance the preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical support, evaluation, audit and inspection measures necessary for implementing Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006, as provided for in Article 45 of that Regulation. In particular, it may be used to cover:

- support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings, missions),

- information and publishing expenditure,

- development of "how-to guides" and toolkits regarding applications for grants and implementation of projects,

- expenditure on information technology and telecommunications,

- contract for the provision of services and studies,

- grants.

This appropriation is also intended to fund measures approved by the Commission in the context of the preparation of the next programming period.

This appropriation is also intended to support administrative learning and cooperation with non-governmental organisations and social partners.

In order to provide help and support for local actors in the Union involved in running Structural Funds and Cohesion Fund programmes — especially in the new Member States — the Commission should propose a training and mobility scheme which would allow them to strengthen their skills in running programmes and exchange best practices and ideas on the problems they encounter on a regular basis. This would improve overall governance and institutional capacity building for the management of programmes and territorial policies.

The lack of efficient on-the-spot training of local authority and local staff responsible for management of Union funds is a major cause of procedural error, poor control and low absorption rates. Establishing a network of trainers to work locally will increase cost effectiveness and the efficiency of the policy.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25).

13 03 21 Pilot project — Pan-European coordination of Roma integration methods

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 2500000 | 0,— | 2018419,59 |

Remarks

The aim of the pilot project is to produce a complex analysis based on current understanding of the Roma community’s situation in the Union, emphasising the entire complex and synergetic spectrum of education and training, beginning with pre-school children, through the further education of young mothers up to training for older people.

The pilot project should also reflect the proper preparation and implementation of the institutional process in terms of consultations, networking, data collection, evaluation, field visits, research, etc. A number of Member States have taken measures to promote Roma integration. Examples both of good and of bad practice are numerous, alongside a growing corpus of sociological, legal and policy-oriented research.

A Roma Unit could be set up to explore, from a Union policy implementation point of view, sectoral issues and propose appropriate actions and measures to be included in the proposals for a Roma Inclusion Action Plan.

It could also take on the task of examining cross-sector cooperation and use of the existing different financial instruments, proposing pilot projects and detecting transferable and sustainable good practice which can then contribute to producing concrete policy proposals.

In this context, reference can be made to the need for long-term proposals on the housing and urban development aspects (linked to issues of segregation, ghettoisation, etc., when badly prepared) in connection with innovative use of regional funds and EIB/EBRD support, or the huge issue of data collection (and protection), statistics, etc., but also the obviously related issues of combating crime and trafficking, as well as basic registration problems.

Particular attention has to be given to the issue of media coverage and communication in general.

As an essential prerequisite for success, a process of structured dialogue with Roma civil society has to be developed at local, national and Union level.

The European Parliament has been a pioneer in promoting Roma rights; its first resolution on the issue goes back to 1984. During the sixth parliamentary term, the European Parliament has adopted a number of resolutions on the specific situation of Roma in Europe. In particular, in its resolution of 31 January 2008 on a European strategy on the Roma (OJ C 68 E, 21.3.2009, p. 31), the European Parliament urged "the Commission to develop a European Framework Strategy on Roma Inclusion aimed at providing policy coherence at Union level as regards the social inclusion of Roma and urges the Commission at the same time to comprehensively shape a Community Action Plan on Roma Inclusion with the task of providing financial support for realising the objective of the European Framework Strategy on Roma Inclusion". Also, in its resolution of 10 July 2008 on the census of the Roma on the basis of ethnicity in Italy (OJ C 294 E, 3.12.2009, p. 54), the European Parliament reiterated those requests and again called on the Commission and the Member States, within the framework of a European Union Roma Strategy and in the context of the Decade of Roma Inclusion 2005-2015, to enact legislation and policies to support Roma communities while promoting their integration in all fields, to launch anti-racism and anti-discrimination programmes in schools, employment and the media and to enhance the exchange of expertise and best practices.

The European Parliament reiterates in this context the importance of developing strategies at Union and national level, making full use of the opportunities provided by Union funds, to abolish Roma segregation in education, to ensure equal access to quality education for Roma children (participation in mainstream education, introduction of special scholarship and trainee programmes, additional and concrete measures to promote pre-school education for Roma children and postgraduate studies at national and international level for Roma students as well as educating an effective group of "Roma diplomats" able to bridge the gap between Roma communities and public institutions), to ensure and improve Roma access to labour markets, to provide equal access to health care and social security benefits, to combat discriminatory practices in the provision of housing, and to increase the participation of the Roma in social, economic, cultural and political life.

The European Parliament reaffirms the need to set up a network of academic and civil experts with a clear mandate to propose specific pilot projects and elaborate projects triggering immediate changes.

The aim of the pilot project is also to ensure the integrated education of Roma families, focusing simultaneously on the early integration of children in pre-school education, the training of parents and the conducting of community activities for the whole family, also with a view to improving adults’ passive skills.

In its conclusions of 14 December 2007, the European Council, "conscious of the very specific situation faced by the Roma across the Union", invited "Member States and the Union to use all means to improve their inclusion". In its conclusions of 19 and 20 June 2008, it stated that "...it looks forward to the results (...) of the forthcoming conference on this issue to be held in September [2008]. It invites the Council to take this into account in its examination of the revised Social Agenda. The European Council will return to this issue before the end of the year".

13 03 22 Pilot project — Erasmus for elected local and regional representatives

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 129559,03 |

Remarks

The objective of this pilot project is to provide help and support for local and regional councils in the Union.

The first principle of the pilot project is to encourage and support the mobility of both elected local and regional representatives within the Union. The second principle of the pilot project is that the mobility element is included in an agreed programme of on-the-spot training and sharing of experience with focus on "economic and social cohesion".

Goals are:

- to encourage multilateral cooperation between territorial and local and regional institutions on a political level,

- to support the mobility of elected local and regional representatives,

- to stimulate common research and exchange of ideas on the problems they encounter on a regular basis by means of on-the-spot training and the sharing of experience,

- to promote the exchange of best practices.

The pilot project is thus a tool to enhance the learning and experience of elected local and regional representatives; and to increase the capacity of local and regional councils in regard to the application of concepts, democratic principles and strategies.

13 03 23 Pilot project — Enhancing regional and local cooperation through the promotion of Union regional policy on a global scale

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 1546740 | 1500000,— | 1072827,15 |

Remarks

This project aims to develop a comprehensive strategy that would promote knowledge of, and experience from, Union regional policy for third countries. This strategy should include the organisation of international events, information activities, network building between regional and local stakeholders, development of joint projects and new regional partnerships, as well as the exchange of good practices between regions. By promoting the Union cohesion policy model as a success story through a number of regional dialogues, the Union will use these actions to exemplify and advance its values, fundamental principles, organisational structures and policies on a global scale. Cooperation with international organisations active in this field (Forum of Global Associations of Regions (FOGAR) and United Cities and Local Government (UCLG) will prove to be particularly beneficial to that end.

13 03 24 Preparatory action — Promoting a more favourable environment for micro-credit in Europe

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 4000000 | 7000000,— | 2000000,— |

Remarks

The Council has on several occasions (in 2000 and in March 2003) acknowledged the advantages of micro-finance for small firms. The European Council has, for the first time, asked Member States to pay particular attention to using micro-credit to foster the establishment and growth of small firms. Micro-credit was one of the focuses of the European multiannual programme (MAP/2002 to 2006) financial instruments which the Council adopted in December 2001, defining "micro-loan" as a loan of less than EUR 25000.

The Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP), which has been in operation since 2006, also deals with micro-credit, including under the second facility (SME Guarantee Facility). This facility, which is administered by the European Investment Fund (EIF), seeks to encourage financial institutions to play a more important role in offering small loans, which normally carry with them proportionally high loan management costs for borrowers unable to provide adequate security. In addition to guarantees and counter-guarantees, financial intermediaries are entitled to subsidies to reduce the high administrative costs associated with micro-loans.

The aim of this preparatory action is to foster the development of micro-credit in Europe, in line with the Europe 2020 Strategy growth and employment targets and the recommendations set out in the European Parliament resolution of 11 July 2007 on financial services policy (2005 to 2010) — White Paper (OJ C 175 E, 10.7.2008, p. 392), with particular reference to the need for a micro-credit action plan.

The purpose of the preparatory action is to:

- ensure that the micro-credit business in Europe becomes self-financing in the medium term by building up the equity of micro-finance institutions, particularly non-banking institutions. The project could be administered by the EIF, the Union financial institution which specialises in small and medium-sized enterprise and micro-enterprise funding and which also administers the Union financial instruments,

- foster greater synergy between existing financial instruments covering inter-related areas (CIP, Joint European Resources for Micro to Medium Enterprises (Jeremie), ERDF, EDF),

- foster social inclusion through entrepreneurship and the economic growth it brings. Associations working with less-favoured groups may be recipients of the funding made available.

The purpose of the appropriation is to cover the implementation of the preparatory action adopted for 2008; it will be used, in particular, to develop a seed fund for non-banking institutions.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

13 03 26 Pilot project — Suburbs sustainable regeneration

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

500000 | 500000 | 500000 | 250000 | | |

Remarks

The pilot project aims to support the demolition and reconstruction of obsolete and deteriorated buildings within the suburbs of European cities, testing the introduction of innovative and advanced criteria for constructive safety, engineering quality, sustainability and energy efficiency. The main objective is to promote social integration in the suburbs through an intervention in housing policy.

The project should finance:

- the selection of at least five testing suburbs of European cities, highly populated, in which there is a strong need for building regeneration interventions,

- the definition of advanced safety requirements with a view to each specific context (i.e. anti-seismic measures) and of quality requirements for the residential structures, engineering and construction, including the design of private and common spaces, the selection of materials, technical solutions, etc.,

- the definition of energy saving targets and energy mix with a higher usage of renewable sources for the new residential buildings,

- the selection of the most effective mix of financial tools to promote the regeneration of deteriorated urban areas and the innovation in the construction industry (revolving funds, regional aid, tax rates bonification, public-private partnership, etc.),

- the definition of a set of measures to offer temporary housing alternatives to the residents of the testing sites areas and the involvement of them and of the local communities in the redesigning process,

- the definition of an evaluation model to monitor and evaluate the project outcome,

- the start-up of regeneration programmes in the testing areas.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

13 03 27 Preparatory action — RURBAN — Partnership for sustainable urban-rural development

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 1000000 | 2000000 | 1000000 | | |

Remarks

The aim of this preparatory action is to develop a partnership model(s) for towns or cities and rural areas surrounding them, to achieve better cooperation between different actors in developing and implementing common urban-rural initiatives based on the integrated approach. The model(s) could be used in the next programming period for urban-rural development projects co-funded by the Union.

More specifically, the preparatory action should aim to:

- identify common challenges and potentials of urban and rural areas,

- review existing urban-rural partnerships in the Member States, identify areas of cooperation and local/regional actors involved (public, private, non-governmental organisations, etc.),

- identify innovative good practice examples of urban-rural cooperation in existing partnerships,

- create a model/models for an urban-rural partnership and elaborate a practical guide for this partnership to be possibly used in the Commission's Strategic Guidelines on cohesion for the next programming period after 2013.

The preparatory action should be implemented in the years 2011-2012.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

13 03 28 Preparatory action — Enhancing regional and local cooperation through the promotion of Union regional policy on a global scale

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2000000 | 2000000 | 2000000 | 1000000 | | |

Remarks

This preparatory action aims to develop a comprehensive strategy that would promote knowledge of, and disseminate experience gained from, Union regional policy for third countries, on the basis of the successful implementation of the earlier pilot project, as well as to address the specific needs of the Union’s ultra-peripheral territories, which do not have the status of outermost regions. The international dimension of cohesion policy matured considerably in 2009 and 2010 as a result, largely, of the additional opportunities afforded by the resources provided under the pilot project. This preparatory action aims to widen the scope of activities to the Union’s ultra-peripheral regions and focus more particularly on developing regional governance, running training programmes in place-based policy design and strategic planning, as well as on procedural questions regarding control mechanisms and good financial management.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

13 03 29 Preparatory action — The definition of governance model for the European Union Danube Region — better and effective coordination

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1500000 | 1500000 | 1500000 | 750000 | | |

Remarks

Starting date of the project: 1 January 2011.

End date of the project: 31 December 2013.

The European Council of 19 June 2009 has formally asked the Commission to present a European Union Strategy for the Danube Region before the end of 2010. The strategy, which will be launched under the Hungarian Presidency of the European Union, at the beginning of 2011, will be accompanied by an action plan, which will be permanently developed and updated taking into account the proposal from the Member States. Article 3 of the Treaty on European Union improves the Union's ability to promote economic, social and territorial cohesion, and solidarity among Member States. This preparatory action is needed in order to develop the necessary capacity building and to speed up the coordination process to ensure the right governance model for the implementation of the European Union Strategy for the Danube Region.

The Danube Region has an established history of networking and co-operation in many policy areas. The strategy and its action plan will offer the opportunity to move from words to action and to deliver real benefits for the region as a whole. There is a need for a common strategic vision to guide future territorial development for the Danube Region. It is clear that no one acting alone can apply the range of measures necessary to confront the challenges and exploit the opportunities of the region. A strategy for the Danube Region, consisting of detailed and consistent actions, with an appropriate financial support are essential to develop the Danube Region and to fully exploit the opportunities open to the region.

The Danube links ten European countries — Germany, Austria, the Slovak Republic, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine — six of which are Member States, and in a broader territorial context the region also comprises the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro.

The Danube region is an important crossover point between the Union's Cohesion Policy programmes, programmes for countries covered by the European Neighbourhood Policy and potential candidates for accession, and therefore represents an area where enhanced synergies between different Union policies can be developed: cohesion, transport, tourism, agriculture, fisheries, economic and social development, energy, environment, enlargement and neighbourhood policy and the European Union Strategy for the Danube Region is to be developed in the following cooperation areas: social development and protection, sustainable economic development, transport and energy infrastructure, environmental protection, culture and education.

The European Union Strategy for the Danube Region should be implemented by making use of all available funding resources, from the Union, Member States and other riparian countries, International Financial Institutions (IFI), as well as private capital. The focus should be on improved, more efficient and effective ways to coordinate the different funding instruments and the proposed specific actions. It is expected that the European Union Strategy for the Danube Region through a better cooperation between Member States and Danube riparian countries, will boost the social and economic development of the region. This will create new business opportunities, will accelerate the development of sustainable, more efficient and intermodal transport system as well as for a sustainable transport and tourism and will improve the quality of life of all citizens living in the Danube river basin with full respect of the environment.

The preparatory action thus shall promote or create a governance model to be implemented in the specific areas concerning the Danube Region.

The funding is intended to finance activities related to the definition of the governance model required by the development and implementation of the European Union Strategy for the Danube Region. The governance model will improve the cooperation between all participant countries and regions to common flagship projects in the field of:

- environmentally friendly use of the Danube by inland navigation, intermodality with other transport modes along the Danube through the improvement of all infrastructures (with priority for the better use of existing infrastructure) and by creating a multi-modal transport system all along the river, environmentally-friendly use of water power along the Danube, preservation and improvement of Danube water quality in accordance with the Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy (OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 1), stringent vessel safety requirements,

- sustainable tourism: ecotourism, the development of the cycle routes along almost the entire Danube, development of the conventional mass cultural tourism, urban and rural tourism, business and cruise tourism, sports tourism,

- joint projects (to promote and implement) in order to increase cooperation in the field of energy, especially on energy efficiency and renewable energy resources, in the light of the region's potential as a source of bioenergy, and to encourage the use of biomass, solar, wind and hydro energy,

- promoting research infrastructure tailored to the specific strengths of the regions and of specific clusters of excellence for product innovation and marketing,

- a common research and development programme in, and for, the Danube Region and which is aimed at supporting scientific development and innovation by ensuring cooperation between Danube states in fields of environmental research, fisheries, agriculture, infrastructure (including the energy field), transport, training and mobility for researchers and socioeconomic aspects,

- university exchange programmes within the region and university networks in order to foster centres of excellence capable of competing at international level and to strengthen the Danube identity through training and improving governance, life long learning,

- ensuring the security of the region.

The European Union Strategy for the Danube Region — Not just a strategy

There must be — concrete, visible actions — to overcome the challenges facing the region. In its action plan, the Commission should insist that Member States and other stakeholders take responsibility as lead partners for specific priority areas and flagship projects, for example, by developing a specific and integrated governance in line with a common and integrated approach to the European Union Strategy for the Danube Region adopted by the Commission on 8 December 2010.

The Commission will fulfil the need for an independent, multi-sector body/approach that can guarantee the necessary co-ordination, monitoring and follow-up of the action plan, as well as a regular updating of the plan and strategy as necessary. The Commission is not proposing additional funding or other resources at this time. However, some of the specific actions and projects will require financial support. A major source is the Structural Funds available in the region — most programmes already allow actions envisaged in the strategy. Programming authorities can review the allocation criteria and facilitate the selection of projects aligned with the strategy. In addition, Member States will examine funding projects and actions aligned with the strategy priorities from their own resources. The European Investment Bank and other international and regional financial institutions could also contribute.

Enhanced efforts through the action plan should be carried out in close coordination with any such ongoing developments (in particular new regulations), including at Union level, to ensure coherence and efficiency.

The on-going economic crisis implies a less-favourable climate for investment, affecting both public sectors and private business generally. This makes it all the more essential that the European Union Strategy for the Danube Region allows the partners in the region to take a longer perspective, recognising that when this crisis has passed the regions that have best prepared will be those best equipped to take advantage of the new opportunities and innovations.

This preparatory action, established on the initiative of the European Parliament, is to have a duration of three years, from January 2011 to December 2013, and the amount to be allocated is EUR 1500000 per year.

The above projects will require time-intensive preparations with the Member States concerned and with relevant authorities of the third countries. First disbursements took place in 2011.

Based upon the existing legal framework, this preparatory action, presents solutions for the sustainable cooperation between Member States and other riparian countries. It substantiates the development of the European Union Strategy for the Danube Region and its integration into the overall policy of the Union.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

13 03 30 Pilot project — Towards a common regional identity, reconciliation of nations and economic and social cooperation including a Pan-European Expertise and Excellence Platform in the Danube macro-region

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2000000 | 2000000 | 2000000 | 1000000 | | |

Remarks

This appropriation should be used to organise or develop:

- training programmes, seminars for young people with the aim of emphasising the common regional identity of the nations living in the Danube macro-region; the programmes should stress civic education and opportunities for cultural exchanges which will contribute to a progressive, sustainable European future-oriented dimension of coexistence by addressing the questions of understanding each other's regional presence, togetherness and the need for cooperation; and by providing scope for dialogues and reconciliation,

- the improvement and development of new solutions for handling expertise by means of accessible common platforms and project information as well as building networks.

The pilot project will promote social and economic stability in the regions concerned, including actions to develop cohesion between communities by means of opening space for familiarising with, and giving due acknowledgement to, each other's cultures and histories and will also highlight the added value of transnational cooperation. This should create a sustainable basis for a common platform giving access to regional expertise and increasing regional cooperation and should in addition allow lessons to be drawn from the experience of a macro-region strategy. The eligible area shall be the Danube macro-region and the surrounding countries in line with the European Neighbourhood Policy. The programmes eligible for funds shall involve participants from at least three Member States from the region.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

13 03 31 Technical assistance and dissemination of information on the European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region and an improved knowledge of macro-regions strategy

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2500000 | 2500000 | 2500000 | p.m. | | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to ensure:

- the proper circulation of information through newsletters (including on-line), reports and conferences, and specifically an annual forum,

- the organisation of on-site events to familiarise all interested European regions with the Baltic Sea approach and the principles of macro-regions,

- successful governance of the strategy through the decentralised system that has been established and, in particular, the operation of the system of priority area coordinators and flagship project leaders,

- technical and administrative support for planning and coordination of activities related to the European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region,

- availability of seed money for planning and preparing projects supporting the strategy,

- support for civil society participation,

- the continued helping of priority area coordinators in their coordination activity,

- participation in an implementation facility with the EIB, if requested by Baltic Member States,

- the development of a more ambitious communication strategy on the European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Regional Development Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25).

13 03 32 Preparatory action on an Atlantic Forum for the European Union Atlantic Strategy

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1200000 | 600000 | | | | |

Remarks

Union institutions support the drafting of a European strategy for the Atlantic area. A cross-cutting action plan with concrete priorities needs to be defined in order to implement this strategy from 2014 onwards. Atlantic stakeholders should be involved in the drafting of this action plan.

The action plan should be closely linked to regional policy and the Integrated Maritime Policy, and should also facilitate synergies with other Union policy areas such as trans-European transport networks, the common fisheries policy, climate and environment actions, the research and development framework programme, and energy policy, etc.

The preparatory action will finance a stakeholder dialogue platform, called the Atlantic Forum, to define the priority projects and governance of the Atlantic Strategy.

Funding for the preparatory action will serve to:

- put in place the Atlantic Forum, encouraging key stakeholders to work together within workshops and ensuring adequate publicity and broad participation,

- engage forum members in a process leading to the adoption of the cross-cutting action plan for the Atlantic Strategy in accordance with the needs of the regions concerned and a clear focus on sustainable growth in Atlantic coastal regions and maritime sectors,

- support the technical work necessary to identify, and test the feasibility of, concrete priority actions to be included in the action plan.

A subcontractor will assist stakeholders in drafting the action plan. The subcontractor will be in charge of implementing the preparatory action and will work under the supervision of the Commission.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

13 03 33 Preparatory action — Supporting Mayotte, or any other territory potentially affected, with the switchover to outermost-region status

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2000000 | 1000000 | | | | |

Remarks

The plan to change Mayotte’s status from overseas country or territory to outermost region is the first of its kind for the Union. The process of making this status change has been simplified by the entry into force of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Article 355(6) of which provides for a unanimous vote on the matter in the European Council. The French Government is currently drawing up an application for Mayotte to be granted outermost region status from 2014. This places Mayotte in a similar situation to that of pre-accession countries, which are required to carry out essential structural reforms in connection with which the Union provides various types of support intended to facilitate the transposition of the acquis and the implementation of Union policies. As a result of the change of status, the local authorities in Mayotte will be required to handle new types of Union funding involving different amounts and different procedures from those applying under the European Development Fund (EDF), their current source of funding. This preparatory action will focus primarily on technical assistance measures for the training of Mayotte administrative staff who will be responsible for drawing up, managing, following up and monitoring future operational programmes. As a territory of a Member State, Mayotte is not entitled to pre-accession instrument funding; at the same time, given that it is not yet a region as referred to in the general provisions on the Structural Funds, it is not entitled to technical assistance either.

The aim of the preparatory action is to provide the department of Mayotte with support with its changeover to the status of outermost region.

A number of measures are needed:

- the training of local staff who will be responsible for drawing up, managing, following up and monitoring future operational programmes,

- carrying out of studies prior to drawing up future operational programmes, plus ex-ante evaluation so as to produce an analysis of the area and provide support for local actors in order to lay down a regional strategy and programme priorities,

- organising of general information meetings for elected representatives, local actors and officials on the consequences of the changeover to outermost-region status, and institutional notification arrangements concerning the launch of programmes,

- setting up of a Europe unit within Mayotte’s economic and regional affairs secretariat for information gathering and circulation to public partners, for setting up and implementing operational programmes and for informing and supporting project promoters.

This preparatory action may apply to any other territory in a similar position.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

13 03 34 Preparatory action — Erasmus for elected local and regional representatives

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2000000 | 1000000 | | | | |

Remarks

The objective of this preparatory action is to provide help and support for local and regional councils in the Union.

The first principle of the preparatory action is to encourage and support the mobility of both elected local and regional representatives within the Union. The second principle of the preparatory action is that the mobility element is included in an agreed programme of on-the-spot training and sharing of experience with focus on "economic and social cohesion".

Goals are:

- to encourage multilateral cooperation between territorial and local and regional institutions on a political level,

- to support the mobility of elected local and regional representatives,

- to stimulate common research and exchange of ideas on the problems they encounter on a regular basis by means of on-the-spot training and the sharing of experience,

- to promote the exchange of best practices.

The preparatory action is thus a tool to enhance the learning and experience of elected local and regional representatives, and to increase the capacity of local and regional councils in regard to the application of concepts, democratic principles and strategies.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 13 04 — COHESION FUND

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

13 04

COHESION FUND

13 04 01 | Cohesion Fund — Completion of previous projects (prior to 2007) | 1.2 | p.m. | 950388636 | p.m. | 1377495593 | 0,— | 2320616283,07 |

13 04 02 | Cohesion Fund | 1.2 | 11788814578 | 7807000000 | 11073646193 | 6247800000 | 10180113844,42 | 5635983015,49 |

| Chapter 13 04 — Total | | 11788814578 | 8757388636 | 11073646193 | 7625295593 | 10180113844,42 | 7956599298,56 |

Remarks

Annex II to Council Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 of 16 May 1994 establishing a Cohesion Fund (OJ L 130, 25.5.1994, p. 1) determines the conditions under which advances which do not have the effect of reducing the contribution of the Fund to the operation concerned are to be repaid. Any revenue resulting from such repayments of advances entered in Item 6 1 5 7 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Articles 18 and 157 of the Financial Regulation. Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 lays down the conditions for reimbursement of pre-financing for the period 2007 to 2013.

13 04 01 Cohesion Fund — Completion of previous projects (prior to 2007)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 950388636 | p.m. | 1377495593 | 0,— | 2320616283,07 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the commitments of the Cohesion Fund remaining to be settled before 2000 and completion of the programming period 2000 to 2006.

Anti-fraud operations will be financed under Article 24 02 01.

This appropriation is also intended to fund measures taken by partners for the next programming period.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 792/93 of 30 March 1993 establishing a cohesion financial instrument (OJ L 79, 1.4.1993, p. 74).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 of 16 May 1994 establishing a Cohesion Fund (OJ L 130, 25.5.1994, p. 1).

Reference acts

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 158 and 161 thereof.

13 04 02 Cohesion Fund

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

11788814578 | 7807000000 | 11073646193 | 6247800000 | 10180113844,42 | 5635983015,49 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the commitments for the Cohesion Fund in the programming period 2007 to 2013.

Anti-fraud operations will be financed under Article 24 02 01.

This appropriation is also intended to finance the preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical support, evaluation, audit and inspection measures necessary for implementing Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006, as provided for in Article 45 of that Regulation. In particular, it may be used to cover:

- support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings),

- information and publishing expenditure,

- expenditure on information technology and telecommunications,

- contract for the provision of services and studies,

- grants.

This appropriation is also intended to fund measures approved by the Commission in the context of the preparation of the next programming period.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1084/2006 of 11 July 2006 establishing the Cohesion Fund (EC) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 79).

Reference acts

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 158 and 161 thereof.

Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 174 and 177 thereof.

CHAPTER 13 05 — PRE-ACCESSION OPERATIONS RELATED TO THE STRUCTURAL POLICIES

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

13 05

PRE-ACCESSION OPERATIONS RELATED TO THE STRUCTURAL POLICIES

13 05 01

Instrument for Structural Policies for Pre-accession (ISPA) — Completion of previous projects (2000 to 2006)

13 05 01 01 | Instrument for Structural Policies for Pre-accession (ISPA) — Completion of other previous projects (2000 to 2006) | 4 | p.m. | 235009566 | p.m. | 329949308 | 0,— | 343029203,64 |

13 05 01 02 | Instrument for Structural Policies for Pre-accession — Closure of pre-accession assistance relating to eight applicant countries | 4 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 39752011,59 |

| Article 13 05 01 — Subtotal | | p.m. | 235009566 | p.m. | 329949308 | 0,— | 382781215,23 |

13 05 02 | Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) — Regional development component | 4 | 462453000 | 141897374 | 390900000 | 85696110 | 324300000,— | 60376403,68 |

13 05 03

Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) — Cross-border cooperation (CBC) component

13 05 03 01 | Cross-border cooperation (CBC) — Contribution from Subheading 1-b | 1.2 | 50481765 | 50000000 | 51615763 | 13000000 | 48521497,— | 20817029,19 |

13 05 03 02 | Cross-border cooperation (CBC) and participation of candidate and potential candidate countries in Structural Funds’ transnational and interregional cooperation programmes — Contribution from Heading 4 | 4 | 42406903 | 28636770 | 36014241 | 9759835 | 35308079,— | 14969351,90 |

| Article 13 05 03 — Subtotal | | 92888668 | 78636770 | 87630004 | 22759835 | 83829576,— | 35786381,09 |

| Chapter 13 05 — Total | | 555341668 | 455543710 | 478530004 | 438405253 | 408129576,— | 478944000,— |

13 05 01 Instrument for Structural Policies for Pre-accession (ISPA) — Completion of previous projects (2000 to 2006)

Remarks

Aid provided by the Instrument for Structural Policies for Pre-accession (ISPA) was intended to help the candidate countries of Central and Eastern Europe in their accession to the Union. ISPA was used to help the beneficiary countries to comply with the acquis of the Union in the environment and transport fields.

13 05 01 01 Instrument for Structural Policies for Pre-accession (ISPA) — Completion of other previous projects (2000 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 235009566 | p.m. | 329949308 | 0,— | 343029203,64 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover assistance under ISPA and the technical assistance provided outside the Commission which is required for implementation in the candidate countries of Central and Eastern Europe.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1266/1999 of 21 June 1999 on coordinating aid to the applicant countries in the framework of the pre-accession strategy (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 68).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1267/1999 of 21 June 1999 establishing an Instrument for Structural Policies for Pre-accession (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 73).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2257/2004 of 20 December 2004 amending Regulations (EEC) No 3906/89, (EC) No 1267/1999, (EC) No 1268/1999 and (EC) No 2666/2000, to take into account Croatia’s candidate status (OJ L 389, 30.12.2004, p. 1).

13 05 01 02 Instrument for Structural Policies for Pre-accession — Closure of pre-accession assistance relating to eight applicant countries

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 39752011,59 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover assistance under ISPA and the technical assistance provided outside the Commission which is required for implementation in the candidate countries which became Member States on 1 May 2004.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1266/1999 of 21 June 1999 on coordinating aid to the applicant countries in the framework of the pre-accession strategy (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 68).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1267/1999 of 21 June 1999 establishing an Instrument for Structural Policies for Pre-accession (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 73).

13 05 02 Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) — Regional development component

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

462453000 | 141897374 | 390900000 | 85696110 | 324300000,— | 60376403,68 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover Union assistance to the candidate countries covered by IPA in progressive alignment with Union standards and policies, including where appropriate the acquis of the Union, with a view to membership.

The regional development component shall support countries in policy development and preparation for the implementation and management of Union cohesion policy, in particular in their preparation for the Structural Funds. This appropriation is also intended to support administrative learning and cooperation with NGOs and social partners.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82).

13 05 03 Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) — Cross-border cooperation (CBC) component

13 05 03 01 Cross-border cooperation (CBC) — Contribution from Subheading 1-b

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

50481765 | 50000000 | 51615763 | 13000000 | 48521497,— | 20817029,19 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to provide the European Regional Development Fund contribution for cross-border cooperation and the technical assistance provided outside the Commission which is required for the implementation in the Member States.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82).

13 05 03 02 Cross-border cooperation (CBC) and participation of candidate and potential candidate countries in Structural Funds’ transnational and interregional cooperation programmes — Contribution from Heading 4

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

42406903 | 28636770 | 36014241 | 9759835 | 35308079,— | 14969351,90 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to provide the contribution from the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) for cross-border cooperation projects and technical assistance provided outside the Commission which is required for implementation in the candidate and potential candidate countries.

This appropriation is also intended to provide the IPA contribution for the participation of candidate and potential candidate countries in the relevant transnational and interregional cooperation programmes.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82).

CHAPTER 13 06 — SOLIDARITY FUND

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

13 06

SOLIDARITY FUND

13 06 01 | European Union Solidarity Fund — Member States | 3.2 | p.m. | p.m. | 234914361 | 234914361 | 79914040,— | 13022500,— |

13 06 02 | European Union Solidarity Fund — Countries negotiating for accession | 4 | p.m. | p.m. | 5001054 | 5001054 | 0,— | 0,— |

| Chapter 13 06 — Total | | p.m. | p.m. | 239915415 | 239915415 | 79914040,— | 13022500,— |

13 06 01 European Union Solidarity Fund — Member States

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | 234914361 | 234914361 | 79914040,— | 13022500,— |

Remarks

This article is intended to record appropriations resulting from the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund in the event of major disasters in the Member States. Assistance should be provided mainly in connection with natural disasters, but may also be provided, where warranted by the urgency of the situation, to the Member States concerned, with a deadline being laid down for use of the financial assistance awarded and provision being made for beneficiary states to substantiate the use made of the assistance they receive. Assistance received which is subsequently offset by third-party payments, under the "polluter pays" principle, for example, or received in excess of the final valuation of damage should be recovered.

Allocation of the appropriations will be decided on in an amending budget with the sole purpose of mobilising the European Union Solidarity Fund.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 of 11 November 2002 establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund (OJ L 311, 14.11.2002, p. 3).

Reference acts

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 6 April 2005, establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund (COM(2005) 108 final).

Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1).

13 06 02 European Union Solidarity Fund — Countries negotiating for accession

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | 5001054 | 5001054 | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This article is intended to record appropriations resulting from the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund in the event of major disasters in countries involved in accession negotiations with the Union. Assistance should be provided mainly in connection with natural disasters, but may also be provided, where warranted by the urgency of the situation, to the countries concerned, with a deadline being laid down for use of the financial assistance awarded and provision being made for beneficiary states to substantiate the use made of the assistance they receive. Assistance received which is subsequently offset by third-party payments, under the "polluter pays" principle, for example, or received in excess of the final valuation of damage should be recovered.

Allocation of the appropriations will be decided on in an amending budget with the sole purpose of mobilising the European Union Solidarity Fund.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 of 11 November 2002 establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund (OJ L 311, 14.11.2002, p. 3).

Reference acts

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 6 April 2005, establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund (COM(2005) 108 final).

Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1).

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR REGIONAL POLICY

- CONTROL RELATED TO COHESION POLICY PRE-ACCESSION

- POLICY STRATEGY, COORDINATION AND EVALUATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR REGIONAL POLICY

TITLE 14

TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

14 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION" POLICY AREA | 56910235 | 56910235 | 56129539 | 56129539 | 57636399,88 | 57636399,88 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 151912 | 151912 | 32492 | 32492 | | |

| 57062147 | 57062147 | 56162031 | 56162031 | 57636399,88 | 57636399,88 |

14 02 | POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION | 3400000 | 2404215 | 3000000 | 2380447 | 2474413,01 | 2650313,81 |

14 03 | INTERNATIONAL ASPECTS OF TAXATION AND CUSTOMS | 1300000 | 1909118 | 2170529 | 1237833 | 1950897,36 | 1352780,69 |

14 04 | CUSTOMS POLICY | 53000000 | 31753788 | 53000000 | 35801930 | 48623910,73 | 44175602,99 |

14 05 | TAXATION POLICY | 28200000 | 17237770 | 27800000 | 19234016 | 22077141,44 | 20604867,07 |

| Title 14 — Total | 142810235 | 110215126 | 142100068 | 114783765 | 132762762,42 | 126419964,44 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 151912 | 151912 | 32492 | 32492 | | |

| 142962147 | 110367038 | 142132560 | 114816257 | 132762762,42 | 126419964,44 |

CHAPTER 14 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

14 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION" POLICY AREA

14 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Taxation and customs union" policy area | 5 | 44067833 | 42750359 | 43379836,18 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 32492 | |

| | 44067833 | 42782851 | 43379836,18 |

14 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Taxation and customs union" policy area

14 01 02 01 | External staff | 5 | 5852798 | 5853335 | 6113349,80 |

14 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | 5 | 2773625 | 3176150 | 3544316,— |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 151912 | | |

| | 2925537 | 3176150 | 3544316,— |

| Article 14 01 02 — Subtotal | | 8626423 | 9029485 | 9657665,80 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 151912 | | |

| | 8778335 | 9029485 | 9657665,80 |

14 01 03 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Taxation and customs union" policy area | 5 | 2963979 | 3097695 | 3366897,90 |

14 01 04

Support expenditure for operations in the "Taxation and customs union" policy area

14 01 04 01 | Implementation and development of the internal market — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 120000 | 120000 | 100000,— |

14 01 04 02 | Customs 2013 and Fiscalis 2013 — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 1132000 | 1132000 | 1132000,— |

| Article 14 01 04 — Subtotal | | 1252000 | 1252000 | 1232000,— |

| Chapter 14 01 — Total | | 56910235 | 56129539 | 57636399,88 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 151912 | 32492 | |

| | 57062147 | 56162031 | 57636399,88 |

14 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Taxation and customs union" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

14 01 01 | 44067833 | 42750359 | 43379836,18 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 32492 | |

Total | 44067833 | 42782851 | 43379836,18 |

14 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Taxation and customs union" policy area

14 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

5852798 | 5853335 | 6113349,80 |

14 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

14 01 02 11 | 2773625 | 3176150 | 3544316,— |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 151912 | | |

Total | 2925537 | 3176150 | 3544316,— |

14 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Taxation and customs union" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

2963979 | 3097695 | 3366897,90 |

14 01 04 Support expenditure for operations in the "Taxation and customs union" policy area

14 01 04 01 Implementation and development of the internal market — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

120000 | 120000 | 100000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

Legal basis

See Article 14 02 01.

14 01 04 02 Customs 2013 and Fiscalis 2013 — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1132000 | 1132000 | 1132000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as exists between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Articles 14 04 02 and 14 05 03.

CHAPTER 14 02 — POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

14 02

POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION

14 02 01 | Implementation and development of the internal market | 1.1 | 3400000 | 2404215 | 3000000 | 2380447 | 2474413,01 | 2650313,81 |

| Chapter 14 02 — Total | | 3400000 | 2404215 | 3000000 | 2380447 | 2474413,01 | 2650313,81 |

14 02 01 Implementation and development of the internal market

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

3400000 | 2404215 | 3000000 | 2380447 | 2474413,01 | 2650313,81 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure arising in connection with measures contributing to the completion, operation and development of the internal market.

It supports Union customs policy and taxation policy and includes actions which cannot be financed by the Customs 2013 and Fiscalis 2013 programmes.

In the field of taxation and customs, this appropriation is intended primarily to cover:

- the costs of consultations, studies, analyses and impact assessments,

- activities in customs classification, and the acquisition of data,

- investment in software,

- the production and development of publicity, awareness-raising and training materials.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 14 03 — INTERNATIONAL ASPECTS OF TAXATION AND CUSTOMS

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

14 03

INTERNATIONAL ASPECTS OF TAXATION AND CUSTOMS

14 03 01 | Customs cooperation and international assistance — Finalisation of previous programmes | 4 | — | — | — | — | 0,— | 0,— |

14 03 03 | Membership of international organisations in the field of customs and tax | 4 | 1300000 | 1240927 | 1170529 | 1237833 | 1203073,45 | 1203073,45 |

14 03 04 | Good governance in the area of tax | 4 | p.m. | 668191 | 1000000 | p.m. | 747823,91 | 149707,24 |

| Chapter 14 03 — Total | | 1300000 | 1909118 | 2170529 | 1237833 | 1950897,36 | 1352780,69 |

14 03 01 Customs cooperation and international assistance — Finalisation of previous programmes

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | — | — | — | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This article is intended to cover the finalisation of commitments remaining to be settled from the Customs 2002 and Customs 2007 programmes.

The actions financed include conferences and seminars, technical assistance and information technology support to coordinate the training and technical assistance and cooperation actions carried out by the Community and the Member States with third countries’ administrations in order to ensure the consistency of Community actions, both external and internal.

The operating expenditure covers training, technical assistance and cooperation actions for the benefit of:

- candidate countries to enable them to comply with Community customs legislation in the context of the enlargement process; the appropriation is intended in this respect to meet the costs of assistance, conformity tests and interconnecting national systems with Community systems,

- third countries to support them in the modernisation of their administrations.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the participation of third countries, other than candidate countries and western Balkan potential candidate countries, in customs cooperation agreements entered in Item 6 0 3 2 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this article in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Decision of 19 March 2001 authorising the Commission to negotiate on behalf of the European Community an amendment to the Convention creating the Customs Cooperation Council signed in Brussels on 15 December 1950, with a view to European Community membership of the organisation.

Decision No 253/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2003 adopting an action programme for customs in the Community (Customs 2007) (OJ L 36, 12.2.2003, p. 1).

The legal basis of technical assistance measures is found in the various cooperation, free trade, customs union and association agreements between the Community and numerous third countries, in particular the applicant countries.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82).

14 03 03 Membership of international organisations in the field of customs and tax

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1300000 | 1240927 | 1170529 | 1237833 | 1203073,45 | 1203073,45 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the contributions of the Union to:

- the World Customs Organisation (WCO),

- the International Tax Dialogue (ITD).

Legal basis

Council Decision 2007/668/EC of 25 June 2007 on the exercise of rights and obligations akin to membership ad interim by the European Community in the World Customs Organisation (OJ L 274, 18.10.2007, p. 11).

Reference acts

Commission Decision of 4 June 2008 on the Community’s participation in the work of the International Tax Dialogue.

14 03 04 Good governance in the area of tax

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 668191 | 1000000 | p.m. | 747823,91 | 149707,24 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, consultations, workshops, trainings, conferences, expenditure on technical and administrative assistance, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the promotion of good governance in tax matters.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 14 04 — CUSTOMS POLICY

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

14 04

CUSTOMS POLICY

14 04 01 | Completion of previous Customs programmes | 1.1 | — | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 244809,— |

14 04 02 | Customs 2013 | 1.1 | 53000000 | 31753788 | 53000000 | 35801930 | 48623910,73 | 43930793,99 |

| Chapter 14 04 — Total | | 53000000 | 31753788 | 53000000 | 35801930 | 48623910,73 | 44175602,99 |

14 04 01 Completion of previous Customs programmes

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 244809,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the implementation of the Community customs action programme, and in particular the financing of joint actions, information technology actions as well as other actions.

It covers in particular:

- the travel and subsistence expenses of people from participating countries attending seminars and workshops, exchanges of officials, training, follow-up and comparative analysis operations,

- costs involved in organising seminars, workshops and other similar meetings,

- the cost of purchasing and developing any material required for training,

- the maintenance, development and running costs of current information exchange and communication systems, the operating costs of the network and the running costs of Community components installed on Commission premises (or on the premises of a designated subcontractor). The systems and networks concerned are: the common communications network/common systems interface (CCN/CSI) to the extent necessary to support the functioning of the systems listed here, the data dissemination system (DDS), the new computerised transit system (NCTS/NSTI), the information system on the integrated tariff of the Community (TARIC), the information system for transfer of origin stamps and the transmission of transit stamps (TCO/TCT), the European customs inventory of chemical substances (ECICS), the European binding tariff information system (EBTI/RTCE), the tariff quota surveillance management system (TQS), the inward-processing relief system (IPR), the unit values system, the suspensions information system and actions connected with customs computerisation (eCustoms and customs modernisation),

- as regards the communication and information exchange systems, set up by the management procedure laid down in Article 4 of Decision 1999/468/EC: the costs of design, installation, operation and development, principally the hardware, software and network connections which must be common to all Member States to ensure the interconnection and interoperability of the systems,

- the cost of user assistance, maintenance, operation and development of the anti-fraud information system (AFIS),

- costs connected with other actions which may be necessary to meet the objectives of the programme.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the participation of third countries, other than candidate countries and western Balkan potential candidate countries, in customs cooperation agreements entered in Item 6 0 3 2 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this article in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23).

Decision No 253/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2003 adopting an action programme for customs in the Community (Customs 2007) (OJ L 36, 12.2.2003, p. 1).

14 04 02 Customs 2013

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

53000000 | 31753788 | 53000000 | 35801930 | 48623910,73 | 43930793,99 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the implementation of the Customs 2013 programme, and in particular the financing of joint actions, information technology (IT) actions and other actions.

It covers in particular:

- the cost of the acquisition, development, installation, maintenance and day-to-day operation of the Union components of the communication and information exchange systems, which comprise: the common communications network/common systems interface (CCN/CSI), including communication costs relating to the anti-fraud information system (AFIS); the computerised transit system (CTS); the tariff systems, in particular the data dissemination system (DDS), the combined nomenclature (CN), the information system on the integrated tariff of the Community (TARIC), the European binding tariff information system (EBTI), the tariff quota and surveillance system (TQS), the suspensions information system (Suspensions), the specimen management system (SMS), the information system for processing procedures (ISPP), the European customs inventory of chemical substances (ECICS) and the registered exporters system (REX); the system for increasing security set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1), including the Union's risk management system, the export control system (ECS), the import control system (ICS) and the system for authorised economic operators (AEO); and any new customs-related communication and information exchange systems, including electronic customs systems, established under the legislation of the Union and provided for in the work programme,

- expenses relating to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities which are required directly for the management of the programme and the achievement of its objectives, and in particular studies, meetings, information and publication actions, and expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information exchange,

- the travel and living expenses incurred by officials from the participating countries relating to benchmarking activities, working visits, seminars, workshops, project and steering groups, training, and monitoring actions,

- the organisational costs of seminars, workshops, and other similar meetings,

- the travel and living expenses incurred due to the participation of ad hoc experts and participants,

- the cost of the acquisition, development, installation, maintenance of training systems and modules in so far as they are common to all participating countries,

- the costs of any other activity required in order to achieve the objectives of the programme.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the participation of third countries, other than candidate countries and western Balkan potential candidate countries, in customs cooperation agreements entered in Item 6 0 3 2 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this article in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23).

Council Decision 2000/305/EC of 30 March 2000 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Switzerland concerning the extension of the common communication network/common system interface (CCN/CSI) within the framework of the Convention on a common transit procedure (OJ L 102, 27.4.2000, p. 50).

Council Decision 2000/506/EC of 31 July 2000 on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Norway concerning the extension of the common communication network/common system interface (CCN/CSI) within the framework of the Convention on a common transit procedure (OJ L 204, 11.8.2000, p. 35).

Decision No 624/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 May 2007 establishing an action programme for customs in the Community (Customs 2013) (OJ L 154, 14.6.2007, p. 25).

Decision No 70/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2008 on a paperless environment for customs and trade (OJ L 23, 26.1.2008, p. 21).

Regulation (EC) No 450/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2008 laying down the Community Customs Code (Modernised Customs Code) (OJ L 145, 4.6.2008, p. 1).

CHAPTER 14 05 — TAXATION POLICY

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

14 05

TAXATION POLICY

14 05 01 | Completion of previous Fiscalis programmes | 1.1 | — | — | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

14 05 02 | Computerisation of the excise system (EMCS) | 1.1 | — | p.m. | — | 190436 | 0,— | 743549,18 |

14 05 03 | Fiscalis 2013 | 1.1 | 28200000 | 17237770 | 27800000 | 19043580 | 22077141,44 | 19861317,89 |

| Chapter 14 05 — Total | | 28200000 | 17237770 | 27800000 | 19234016 | 22077141,44 | 20604867,07 |

14 05 01 Completion of previous Fiscalis programmes

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | — | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This article is intended to cover expenditure incurred for the implementation of the action programme to improve the operation of taxation systems in the internal market (Fiscalis 2007), more specifically the financing of communication and information exchange systems, joint actions and any other activity agreed under the management procedure laid down in Article 4 of Decision 1999/468/EC.

This appropriation covers in particular:

- the costs involved in keeping existing systems operational, in particular FITS (Fiscalis information system), composed of VIES (VAT information-exchange system), EWSE (the early-warning system for excise) and the excise duty table, and the CCN/CSI (common communications network/common systems interface), consisting mainly of the costs of maintaining, upgrading and running these systems and network operating costs,

- the costs of developing, purchasing, installing, running and upgrading planned new systems, including the excise movement verification system, e-commerce and the Eighth Council Directive 79/1072/EEC of 6 December 1979 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes — Arrangements for the refund of value added tax to taxable persons not established in the territory of the country (OJ L 331, 27.12.1979, p. 11) (eighth VAT Directive): mainly the common hardware, software and networks to be used by all participating countries to ensure the interconnection and interoperability of systems,

- the cost of feasibility studies for the new systems planned in the field of direct taxation,

- the travel and subsistence expenses of participating countries’ officials responsible for indirect taxation taking part in exchanges, seminars or multilateral controls,

- travel and subsistence expenses, and the cost of purchasing and developing any material required for training,

- the organisational costs of seminars and other similar meetings,

- the costs of other activities which will be adopted under the management procedure laid down in Article 4 of Decision 1999/468/EC.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 2235/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 December 2002 adopting a Community programme to improve the operation of taxation systems in the internal market (Fiscalis programme 2003-2007) (OJ L 341, 17.12.2002, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1798/2003 of 7 October 2003 on administrative cooperation in the field of value added tax (OJ L 264, 15.10.2003, p. 1).

14 05 02 Computerisation of the excise system (EMCS)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | 190436 | 0,— | 743549,18 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the expenses incurred in putting in place a multiannual programme for computerising the excise system, and will cover in particular:

- the development, support and testing of the system, management and quality control for the products developed and installed, coordination, the hardware included in the definition of the Union components of the system and its functional and technical specifications,

- establishing information and training activities,

- the security plan for the system.

Legal basis

Decision No 1152/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 June 2003 on computerising the movement and surveillance of excisable products (OJ L 162, 1.7.2003, p. 5).

14 05 03 Fiscalis 2013

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

28200000 | 17237770 | 27800000 | 19043580 | 22077141,44 | 19861317,89 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the implementation of the Fiscalis 2013 programme, and in particular the financing of joint actions, information technology (IT) actions and other actions.

It covers in particular:

- the cost of the acquisition, development, installation, maintenance and day-to-day operation of the Union components of the communication and information exchange systems, which comprise: the common communications network/common systems interface (CCN/CSI); the VAT information exchange system (VIES); excise systems; the excise movement control system (EMCS); and any new tax-related communication and information exchange systems set up under the legislation of the Union and provided for in the work programme,

- expenses relating to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities which are required directly for the management of the programme and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings, information and publication actions, and expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information exchange,

- the travel and living expenses incurred by officials from the participating countries relating to multilateral controls, working visits, seminars and project groups,

- the organisational costs relating to seminars and other similar meetings,

- the travel and living expenses incurred for the participation of ad hoc experts and participants,

- the cost of the acquisition, development, installation, and maintenance of training systems and modules in so far as they are common to all participating countries,

- the costs of any other activity required in order to achieve the objectives of the programme.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the participation of third countries, other than candidate countries and western Balkan potential candidate countries, in customs cooperation agreements entered in Item 6 0 3 2 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this article in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1798/2003 of 7 October 2003 on administrative cooperation in the field of value added tax and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 218/92 (OJ L 264, 15.10.2003, p. 1).

Decision No 1482/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2007 establishing a Community programme to improve the operation of taxation systems in the internal market (Fiscalis 2013) (OJ L 330, 15.12.2007, p. 1).

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION

TITLE 15

EDUCATION AND CULTURE

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

15 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "EDUCATION AND CULTURE" POLICY AREA | 125335933 | 125335933 | 126032266 | 126032266 | 130950404,19 | 130950404,19 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 29933 | 29933 | 38857 | 38857 | | |

| 125365866 | 125365866 | 126071123 | 126071123 | 130950404,19 | 130950404,19 |

15 02 | LIFELONG LEARNING, INCLUDING MULTILINGUALISM | 1345007430 | 1109141456 | 1228660600 | 1104727525 | 1265482323,94 | 1222520218,50 |

15 04 | DEVELOPING CULTURAL AND AUDIOVISUAL COOPERATION IN EUROPE | 174780000 | 157985000 | 166157000 | 151390000 | 171302211,47 | 156143781,85 |

15 05 | ENCOURAGING AND PROMOTING COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF YOUTH AND SPORTS | 145108000 | 130000000 | 136108000 | 128140000 | 156372903,08 | 153636818,79 |

15 07 | PEOPLE — PROGRAMME FOR THE MOBILITY OF RESEARCHERS | 906662068 | 589555947 | 765407000 | 486111289 | 632616662,43 | 396671019,89 |

| Title 15 — Total | 2696893431 | 2112018336 | 2422364866 | 1996401080 | 2356724505,11 | 2059922243,22 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 29933 | 29933 | 38857 | 38857 | | |

| 2696923364 | 2112048269 | 2422403723 | 1996439937 | 2356724505,11 | 2059922243,22 |

CHAPTER 15 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "EDUCATION AND CULTURE" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

15 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "EDUCATION AND CULTURE" POLICY AREA

15 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Education and culture" policy area | 5 | 52261852 | 51125145 | 52372259,24 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 38857 | |

| | 52261852 | 51164002 | 52372259,24 |

15 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Education and culture" policy area

15 01 02 01 | External staff | 5 | 3973490 | 3901014 | 4116253,19 |

15 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | 5 | 3361487 | 4486448 | 6206282,84 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 29933 | | |

| | 3391420 | 4486448 | 6206282,84 |

| Article 15 01 02 — Subtotal | | 7334977 | 8387462 | 10322536,03 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 29933 | | |

| | 7364910 | 8387462 | 10322536,03 |

15 01 03 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Education and culture" policy area | 5 | 3515104 | 3704533 | 4060847,60 |

15 01 04

Support expenditure for operations in the "Education and culture" policy area

15 01 04 14 | Erasmus Mundus — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 914000 | 996000 | 799868,65 |

15 01 04 17 | Cooperation with third countries on education and vocational training — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | 80000 | 80000 | 64828,08 |

15 01 04 22 | Lifelong learning — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 8750000 | 9000000 | 9029811,83 |

15 01 04 30 | Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency — Contribution from programmes under Heading 1a | 1.1 | 21444000 | 21444000 | 22965318,— |

15 01 04 31 | Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency — Contribution from programmes under Heading 3b | 3.2 | 15572000 | 15644000 | 16313469,34 |

15 01 04 32 | Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency — Contribution from programmes under Heading 4 | 4 | 600000 | 600000 | 597000,— |

15 01 04 44 | Culture Programme (2007 to 2013) — Expenditure on administrative management | 3.2 | 550000 | 550000 | 459023,31 |

15 01 04 55 | Youth in Action — Expenditure on administrative management | 3.2 | 780000 | 780000 | 1234193,95 |

15 01 04 60 | MEDIA 2007 — Support programme for the European audiovisual sector — Expenditure on administrative management | 3.2 | 725000 | 725000 | 719624,80 |

15 01 04 68 | MEDIA Mundus — Expenditure on administrative management | 3.2 | 75000 | 175000 | |

| Article 15 01 04 — Subtotal | | 49490000 | 49994000 | 52183137,96 |

15 01 05

Support expenditure for research activities of the "Education and culture" policy area

15 01 05 01 | Expenditure related to research staff | 1.1 | 1952000 | 1952000 | 1434689,44 |

15 01 05 02 | External staff for research | 1.1 | 700000 | 700000 | 232966,70 |

15 01 05 03 | Other management expenditure for research | 1.1 | 348000 | 348000 | 341263,11 |

| Article 15 01 05 — Subtotal | | 3000000 | 3000000 | 2008919,25 |

15 01 60

Purchasing of information

15 01 60 01 | Library stocks, subscriptions and purchase and preservation of books | 5 | 2734000 | 2734000 | 2759713,75 |

| Article 15 01 60 — Subtotal | | 2734000 | 2734000 | 2759713,75 |

15 01 61 | Cost of organising graduate traineeships with the institution | 5 | 7000000 | 7087126 | 7242990,36 |

| Chapter 15 01 — Total | | 125335933 | 126032266 | 130950404,19 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 29933 | 38857 | |

| | 125365866 | 126071123 | 130950404,19 |

15 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Education and culture" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

15 01 01 | 52261852 | 51125145 | 52372259,24 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 38857 | |

Total | 52261852 | 51164002 | 52372259,24 |

15 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Education and culture" policy area

15 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

3973490 | 3901014 | 4116253,19 |

15 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

15 01 02 11 | 3361487 | 4486448 | 6206282,84 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 29933 | | |

Total | 3391420 | 4486448 | 6206282,84 |

15 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Education and culture" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

3515104 | 3704533 | 4060847,60 |

15 01 04 Support expenditure for operations in the "Education and culture" policy area

15 01 04 14 Erasmus Mundus — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

914000 | 996000 | 799868,65 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the programme or measures coming under this budget heading, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the contribution from the Swiss Confederation for participating in Union programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may be used for additional expenditure, applying the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Article 15 02 02.

15 01 04 17 Cooperation with third countries on education and vocational training — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

80000 | 80000 | 64828,08 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the programme or measures coming under this budget heading, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Article 15 02 03.

15 01 04 22 Lifelong learning — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

8750000 | 9000000 | 9029811,83 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the programme or measures coming under this budget heading, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the contribution from the Swiss Confederation for participating in Union programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may be used for additional expenditure, applying the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Article 15 02 22.

15 01 04 30 Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency — Contribution from programmes under Heading 1a

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

21444000 | 21444000 | 22965318,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency incurred because of the Agency’s participation in managing the programmes under Heading 1a of the 2007 to 2013 financial framework and the completion of actions supported before 2007.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the contribution from the Swiss Confederation for participating in Union/Community programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may be used for additional expenditure, applying the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

The Agency’s establishment plan is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Legal basis

Council Decision 1999/382/EC of 26 April 1999 establishing the second phase of the Community vocational training action programme "Leonardo da Vinci" (OJ L 146, 11.6.1999, p. 33).

Decision No 253/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 January 2000 establishing the second phase of the Community action programme in the field of education "Socrates" (OJ L 28, 3.2.2000, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1).

Decision No 2317/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 December 2003 establishing a programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the promotion of intercultural understanding through cooperation with third countries (Erasmus Mundus) (2004 to 2008) (OJ L 345, 31.12.2003, p. 1).

Decision No 2318/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 December 2003 adopting a multiannual programme (2004 to 2006) for the effective integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) in education and training systems in Europe (eLearning Programme) (OJ L 345, 31.12.2003, p. 9).

Decision No 791/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 establishing a Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level and support specific activities in the field of education and training (OJ L 138, 30.4.2004, p. 31).

Decision No 1720/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 establishing an action programme in the field of lifelong learning (OJ L 327, 24.11.2006, p. 45).

Decision No 1298/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 establishing the Erasmus Mundus 2009-2013 action programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the promotion of intercultural understanding through cooperation with third countries (OJ L 340, 19.12.2008, p. 83).

Reference acts

Commission Decision 2009/336/EC of 20 April 2009 setting up the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency for the management of Community action in the fields of education, audiovisual and culture in application of Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (OJ L 101, 21.4.2009, p. 26).

15 01 04 31 Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency — Contribution from programmes under Heading 3b

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

15572000 | 15644000 | 16313469,34 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency incurred because of the Agency’s participation in managing the programmes under Heading 3b of the 2007 to 2013 financial framework and the completion of actions supported before 2007.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the contribution from the Swiss Confederation for participating in Union programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may be used for additional expenditure, applying the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

The Agency’s establishment plan is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Legal basis

Council Decision 95/563/EC of 10 July 1995 on the implementation of a programme encouraging the development and distribution of European audiovisual works (Media II — Development and distribution) (1996-2000) (OJ L 321, 30.12.1995, p. 25).

Council Decision 95/564/EC of 22 December 1995 on the implementation of a training programme for professionals in the European audiovisual programme industry (Media II — Training) (OJ L 321, 30.12.1995, p. 33).

Decision No 508/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 February 2000 establishing the Culture 2000 programme (OJ L 63, 10.3.2000, p. 1).

Decision No 1031/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 April 2000 establishing the "Youth" Community action programme (OJ L 117, 18.5.2000, p. 1).

Council Decision 2000/821/EC of 20 December 2000 on the implementation of a programme to encourage the development, distribution and promotion of European audiovisual works (MEDIA Plus — Development, Distribution and Promotion) (2001-2005) (OJ L 336, 30.12.2000, p. 82).

Decision No 163/2001/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 January 2001 on the implementation of a training programme for professionals in the European audiovisual programme industry (MEDIA-Training) (2001-2005) (OJ L 26, 27.1.2001, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1).

Decision No 790/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 establishing a Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level in the field of youth (OJ L 138, 30.4.2004, p. 24).

Decision No 792/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 establishing a Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level in the field of culture (OJ L 138, 30.4.2004, p. 40).

Decision No 1718/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 concerning the implementation of a programme of support for the European audiovisual sector (MEDIA 2007) (OJ L 327, 24.11.2006, p. 12).

Decision No 1719/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 establishing the "Youth in Action" programme for the period 2007 to 2013 (OJ L 327, 24.11.2006, p. 30).

Decision No 1855/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 establishing the Culture Programme (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 372, 27.12.2006, p. 1).

Reference acts

Commission Decision 2009/336/EC of 20 April 2009 setting up the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency for the management of Community action in the fields of education, audiovisual and culture in application of Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (OJ L 101, 21.4.2009, p. 26).

15 01 04 32 Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency — Contribution from programmes under Heading 4

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

600000 | 600000 | 597000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency incurred because of the Agency’s participation in managing the programmes under Heading 4 of the 2007 to 2013 financial framework and the completion of actions supported before 2007.

The Agency’s establishment plan is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Legal basis

Council Decision 2001/196/EC of 26 February 2001 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the United States of America renewing a programme of cooperation in higher education and vocational education and training (OJ L 71, 13.3.2001, p. 7).

Council Decision 2001/197/EC of 26 February 2001 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the Government of Canada renewing a cooperation programme in higher education and training (OJ L 71, 13.3.2001, p. 15).

Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/910/EC of 4 December 2006 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the United States of America renewing the cooperation programme in higher education and vocational education and training (OJ L 346, 9.12.2006, p. 33).

Council Decision 2006/964/EC of 18 December 2006 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Government of Canada establishing a framework for cooperation in higher education, training and youth (OJ L 397, 30.12.2006, p. 14).

Reference acts

Commission Decision 2009/336/EC of 20 April 2009 setting up the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency for the management of Community action in the fields of education, audiovisual and culture in application of Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (OJ L 101, 21.4.2009, p. 26).

15 01 04 44 Culture Programme (2007 to 2013) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

550000 | 550000 | 459023,31 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the programme or measures coming under this budget heading, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Article 15 04 44.

15 01 04 55 Youth in Action — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

780000 | 780000 | 1234193,95 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the programme or measures coming under this budget heading, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the contribution from the Swiss Confederation for participating in Union programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may be used for additional expenditure, applying the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Article 15 05 55.

15 01 04 60 MEDIA 2007 — Support programme for the European audiovisual sector — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

725000 | 725000 | 719624,80 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the Swiss Confederation’s contribution for participation in Union programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may be used for additional expenditure, applying the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Item 15 04 66 01.

15 01 04 68 MEDIA Mundus — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

75000 | 175000 | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the Swiss Confederation’s contribution for participation in Union programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may be used for additional expenditure, applying the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See new Article 15 04 68.

15 01 05 Support expenditure for research activities of the "Education and culture" policy area

15 01 05 01 Expenditure related to research staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1952000 | 1952000 | 1434689,44 |

15 01 05 02 External staff for research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

700000 | 700000 | 232966,70 |

15 01 05 03 Other management expenditure for research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

348000 | 348000 | 341263,11 |

15 01 60 Purchasing of information

15 01 60 01 Library stocks, subscriptions and purchase and preservation of books

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

2734000 | 2734000 | 2759713,75 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the purchase of books and other publications, the updating of existing volumes,

- the cost of binding and other expenditure necessary for the preservation of books and publications,

- expenditure on subscriptions to newspapers, specialist periodicals, and

- other specialised publications on paper and/or electronic form.

It does not cover expenditure incurred by:

- Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Article 01 05 of each title concerned,

- Commission Representations in the Union, for which expenditure is entered in Item 16 01 03 03,

- similar expenditure incurred outside the Union entered in Item 01 03 02 of each title concerned.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 30000 per year.

15 01 61 Cost of organising graduate traineeships with the institution

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

7000000 | 7087126 | 7242990,36 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of in-service traineeships intended for graduates and is designed to provide them with an overview of the objectives set and the challenges faced by the Union, an insight into how its institutions work and an opportunity to enhance their knowledge through work experience at the Commission.

This appropriation covers the payment of grants and other related costs (supplement for dependent persons or for trainees, persons with disabilities, accident and sickness insurance, etc.; reimbursement of travelling costs arising from the traineeship, particularly at the start and the close of the traineeship, as well as the costs of organising events stemming from the traineeship programme, e.g. visits, hosting and reception costs). It also covers the costs of evaluation in order to optimise the programme of traineeships and communication and information campaigns.

The selection of trainees is based on objective, transparent criteria and reflects a geographical balance.

The amount of related assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 870000 per year.

CHAPTER 15 02 — LIFELONG LEARNING, INCLUDING MULTILINGUALISM

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

15 02

LIFELONG LEARNING, INCLUDING MULTILINGUALISM

15 02 02 | Erasmus Mundus | 1.1 | 105654000 | 86188852 | 96540000 | 85696110 | 97358092,54 | 88354693,10 |

15 02 03 | Cooperation with third countries on education and vocational training | 4 | 9000000 | 7636472 | 2673600 | 4760895 | 7813548,30 | 6475061,92 |

15 02 09 | Completion of previous programmes in the field of education and training | 1.1 | — | p.m. | — | 761743 | 0,— | 6881923,93 |

15 02 11

European Institute of Innovation and Technology

15 02 11 01 | European Institute of Innovation and Technology — Governing structure | 1.1 | 4493000 | 3169028 | 6200000 | 5903510 | 3419899,56 | 3076119,48 |

15 02 11 02 | European Institute of Innovation and Technology — Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KIC) | 1.1 | 74831000 | 65512600 | 56600000 | 42790924 | 27229381,50 | 17971195,94 |

| Article 15 02 11 — Subtotal | | 79324000 | 68681628 | 62800000 | 48694434 | 30649281,06 | 21047315,42 |

15 02 22 | Lifelong learning programme | 1.1 | 1110476000 | 907251074 | 1027655000 | 927422343 | 1091420456,04 | 1060295083,70 |

15 02 23 | Preparatory action — Erasmus-style programme for apprentices | 1.1 | — | p.m. | — | 300000 | 0,— | 3169,99 |

15 02 25

European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

15 02 25 01 | European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 1.1 | 12668834 | 12668834 | 12850000 | 12850000 | 12265000,— | 12265000,— |

15 02 25 02 | European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training — Contribution to Title 3 | 1.1 | 4340066 | 4340066 | 2892000 | 2892000 | 4655000,— | 4655000,— |

| Article 15 02 25 — Subtotal | | 17008900 | 17008900 | 15742000 | 15742000 | 16920000,— | 16920000,— |

15 02 27

European Training Foundation

15 02 27 01 | European Training Foundation — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 4 | 14468414 | 14468414 | 14328000 | 14328000 | 15000000,— | 15839873,58 |

15 02 27 02 | European Training Foundation — Contribution to Title 3 | 4 | 5576116 | 5576116 | 6022000 | 5522000 | 3832000,— | 3457948,42 |

| Article 15 02 27 — Subtotal | | 20044530 | 20044530 | 20350000 | 19850000 | 18832000,— | 19297822,— |

15 02 29 | Pilot project — Cooperation between European Institutes of Technology | 1.1 | — | — | — | p.m. | 0,— | 1202566,97 |

15 02 30 | Pilot project — European Neighbourhood Policy — Enhance education through scholarships and exchanges | 1.1 | — | — | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 81978,20 |

15 02 31 | Pilot project to cover costs of studies for specialising in European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) and for related academic activities, including setting-up the ENP Chair in the College of Europe Natolin Campus | 1.1 | p.m. | 580000 | 2900000 | 1500000 | 1500000,— | 1200000,— |

15 02 32 | Pilot project — European Neighbourhood Policy — Enhance education through scholarships and exchanges | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 988946,— | 760603,27 |

15 02 33 | Preparatory action to cover the costs of studies for persons specialising in the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) and for related academic activities and other educational modules including the functioning of the ENP Chair in the College of Europe (Natolin Campus) | 1.1 | 3500000 | 1750000 | | | | |

| Chapter 15 02 — Total | | 1345007430 | 1109141456 | 1228660600 | 1104727525 | 1265482323,94 | 1222520218,50 |

15 02 02 Erasmus Mundus

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

105654000 | 86188852 | 96540000 | 85696110 | 97358092,54 | 88354693,10 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Erasmus Mundus II programme (2009-2013), as well as the completion of actions started during the previous phase of the Erasmus Mundus programme 2004-2008. The objectives of the Erasmus Mundus II programme are:

- to foster structured cooperation between higher education institutions and academic staff in Europe and third countries with a view to creating poles of excellence and providing highly trained human resources,

- to contribute to the mutual enrichment of societies by developing a pool of well-qualified, open-minded and internationally experienced women and men through promoting mobility in order for the most talented students and academics from third countries to obtain qualifications and/or experience in the Union and for the most talented European students and academics to do the same in third countries,

- to contribute to the development of human resources and the international cooperation capacity of higher education institutions in third countries through increased mobility streams between the Union and third countries,

- to improve accessibility and enhance the profile and visibility of European higher education in the world as well as its attractiveness for third-country nationals,

- to foster cooperation between higher education institutions and to improve exchanges of academic staff and students in Europe and European Neighbourhood Policy countries — equally from the South and East.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this Article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the contribution from the Swiss Confederation for participating in Union programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may be used for additional expenditure, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 2317/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 December 2003 establishing a programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the promotion of intercultural understanding through cooperation with third countries (Erasmus Mundus) (2004 to 2008) (OJ L 345, 31.12.2003, p. 1).

Decision No 1298/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 establishing the Erasmus Mundus 2009-2013 action programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the promotion of intercultural understanding through cooperation with third countries (OJ L 340, 19.12.2008, p. 83).

15 02 03 Cooperation with third countries on education and vocational training

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

9000000 | 7636472 | 2673600 | 4760895 | 7813548,30 | 6475061,92 |

Remarks

On the basis of the cooperation agreements between the Union/Community and the United States of America and Canada, this appropriation is in particular intended to cover:

- comparative studies on respective education policies, qualifications and skills,

- establishment of exchange programmes for students, learners, teachers and administrators,

- promotion of interinstitutional cooperation,

- aid for the establishment of links between the industrial sectors concerned and universities,

- promotion of cooperation with the private sector in developing and broadening the programmes,

- development of policy dialogue; complementary measures and prompt dissemination of results.

Assistance is to be increased for European students for studying in the United States and Canada, in particular at universities.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2001/196/EC of 26 February 2001 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the United States of America renewing a programme of cooperation in higher education and vocational education and training (OJ L 71, 13.3.2001, p. 7).

Council Decision 2001/197/EC of 26 February 2001 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the Government of Canada renewing a cooperation programme in higher education and training (OJ L 71, 13.3.2001, p. 15).

Council Decision 2006/910/EC of 4 December 2006 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the United States of America renewing the cooperation programme in higher education and vocational education and training (OJ L 346, 9.12.2006, p. 33).

Council Decision 2006/964/EC of 18 December 2006 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Government of Canada establishing a framework for cooperation in higher education, training and youth (OJ L 397, 30.12.2006, p. 14).

15 02 09 Completion of previous programmes in the field of education and training

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | 761743 | 0,— | 6881923,93 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the completion of actions supported before 2007 under the following budget headings:

- European integration in universities,

- College of Europe,

- European University Institute, Florence,

- European Law Academy (Trier),

- European Institute of Public Administration, Maastricht,

- Study and Research Centre,

- International Centre for European Training,

- European Agency for Development in Special Needs Education,

- strengthening of Community actions in the field of education,

- Socrates,

- Connect,

- e-Learning,

- promotion of European pathways in work-linked training, including apprenticeship,

- Leonardo da Vinci.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Decision 1999/382/EC of 26 April 1999 establishing the second phase of the Community vocational training action programme "Leonardo da Vinci" (OJ L 146, 11.6.1999, p. 33).

Decision No 253/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 January 2000 establishing the second phase of the Community action programme in the field of education "Socrates" (OJ L 28, 3.2.2000, p. 1).

Decision No 2318/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 December 2003 adopting a multiannual programme (2004 to 2006) for the effective integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) in education and training systems in Europe (eLearning Programme) (OJ L 345, 31.12.2003, p. 9).

Decision No 791/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 establishing a Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level and support specific activities in the field of education and training (OJ L 138, 30.4.2004, p. 31).

Decision No 2241/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004 on a single Community framework for the transparency of qualifications and competences (Europass) (OJ L 390, 31.12.2004, p. 6).

15 02 11 European Institute of Innovation and Technology

15 02 11 01 European Institute of Innovation and Technology — Governing structure

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

4493000 | 3169028 | 6200000 | 5903510 | 3419899,56 | 3076119,48 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2) of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).

The EIT must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The Commission, if requested by the EIT, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operational and administrative appropriations.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The establishment plan of the EIT is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 294/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2008 establishing the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (OJ L 97, 9.4.2008, p. 1).

15 02 11 02 European Institute of Innovation and Technology — Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KIC)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

74831000 | 65512600 | 56600000 | 42790924 | 27229381,50 | 17971195,94 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the EIT’s operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3) including the Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KIC) designated by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 294/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2008 establishing the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (OJ L 97, 9.4.2008, p. 1).

15 02 22 Lifelong learning programme

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1110476000 | 907251074 | 1027655000 | 927422343 | 1091420456,04 | 1060295083,70 |

Remarks

In accordance with the decision for an integrated programme in the field of lifelong learning, this appropriation is intended to cover the following specific programmes and horizontal actions:

- Comenius: for general education activities concerning schools up to and including upper-secondary level,

- Erasmus: for education and advanced training activities at higher education level, increase in the number of scholarships and funding for them under the Erasmus programmes,

- Leonardo da Vinci: for all aspects of vocational education and training,

- Grundtvig: for adult education,

- Jean Monnet: projects stimulating teaching, research and debate on the European integration process at higher education institutions and operating grants to certain key institutions and associations,

- a cross-cutting programme: incorporating four key activities to cover policy issues, to make specific provision for language learning and activity related to information and communication technologies where these fall outside the specific programmes, and to provide a better dissemination service.

Special education needs for persons suffering from disabilities or "dys" conditions can be addressed in all the abovementioned sectoral programmes.

Part of this appropriation is intended to cover, inter alia, supplementary expenditures relating to the activities of the European University Institute (EUI) in accordance with Article 36(2)(b) of Decision No 1720/2006/EC. A complementary contribution should be allocated to the Global Governance programme. This increase will improve and broaden the PhD training with respect to global governance and world affairs at the EUI; further develop the European Academy of Global Governance devoted to top-level training, discussion and debates; enlarge the community of junior and senior post-doctoral fellows specialised in these areas; attract a significant number of senior scholars to the EUI from the faculties of other Member States’ universities and research centres, and from international institutions; continue development of the different strands of basic and applied research on issues of global governance; promote and support a variety of events, conferences and seminars on issues of global governance, and create a European network of Global Governance. This represents an extension and enhancement of an action already covered in the general budget for the year 2010.

In addition, part of this appropriation is intended to finance a Young Innovators Mobility (YIM) action. It is generally recognised that professional mobility is essential to the development of a versatile workforce, to a sense of European citizenship, and to reinforcing Europe’s competitiveness. Innovative ideas should not stop at national borders, they should grow through cross-fertilisation, testing and validation within the widest European pool of talent, facilities, infrastructure and financing. Just as European students benefit from the mobility experience of the Erasmus programme, young researchers from the Marie Curie actions, and young entrepreneurs from Erasmus for Entrepreneurs, young innovators too deserve the opportunity for cross-border mobility to the benefit of innovation in Europe. Existing mobility programmes do not match the scope covered by the YIM, which focuses on the Innovation process of developing new early-stage ideas into demonstrators. For instance, this project differentiates itself from Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs which is mainly a business exchange programme focussed on the post-innovation stage, enabling new entrepreneurs to learn or improve their business-related skills. By combining the benefits of mobility, the need to narrow the innovation gap and the need to change the mindset to promote innovation, the proposal for a YIM constitutes a concrete step towards the implementation of the Europe 2020 Strategy for growth and jobs and the "Innovation Union" as well as "Youth on the Move" flagship initiatives in particular. The YIM action aims to support a minimum of 100 young innovators. YIM would operate as a borderless mobility and innovation residency programme, enabling young (25 to 36 years old) and potential innovators (18 to 24 years old) to work on their own early-stage idea as a "young innovator in residence" at a host organisation which could be a large or small company, start-up, laboratory, university, institute, government agency or NGO.

Part of these appropriations should go to improved educational models for tackling early school leaving. The Europe 2020 Strategy aims to address the issue of early school leaving by setting it as one of the headline targets for Member States to follow so as to reduce the average rate of early school leavers to no more than 10 %. Within this framework, Member States are also encouraged to exchange best practices in order to solve this issue at national and European level. This matter links closely with another objective of the Europe 2020 Strategy which places improving the quality of education in all Member States at the heart of the Union’s journey towards creating a smart, sustainable and inclusive economy.

For this reason, European partnerships should be set up and best practices exchanged in the area of early school leaving with the main objectives of:

- impacting directly upon the early school leaving rate by identifying and targeting children from disadvantaged social and economic backgrounds from a very early stage in their education,

- by exchanging best practices and, using different educational models, offering children that are most likely to be affected by this phenomenon, the necessary incentives to stay in school,

- providing a platform for teachers and school administrators to share ideas and experiences with the goal of developing improved policies and stimulating new innovative education practices,

- supporting children from an ethnic minorities background (including Roma) throughout their early education years so as to prevent school drop-outs later on,

- improving the educational outcomes and increase performance in both the less performing and better performing countries within the Union, since it is anticipated that all participants stand to gain considerably from this process of cooperation.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the contribution from the Swiss Confederation for participating in Union programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may be used for additional expenditure in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 1720/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 establishing an action programme in the field of lifelong learning (OJ L 327, 24.11.2006, p. 45).

15 02 23 Preparatory action — Erasmus-style programme for apprentices

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | 300000 | 0,— | 3169,99 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs for the completion of the preparatory action "Erasmus-style programme for apprentices".

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

15 02 25 European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

15 02 25 01 European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

12668834 | 12668834 | 12850000 | 12850000 | 12265000,— | 12265000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Centre’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Centre must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The Commission, if requested by the Centre, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operational and administrative appropriations.

The Centre’s establishment plan is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Legal basis

Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of the Council of 10 February 1975 establishing a European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (OJ L 39, 13.2.1975, p. 1).

15 02 25 02 European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

4340066 | 4340066 | 2892000 | 2892000 | 4655000,— | 4655000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Centre’s operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

The Centre must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The Commission, if requested by the Centre, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operational and administrative appropriations.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 17433900. An amount of EUR 425000 coming from the recovery of surplus is added to the amount of EUR 17008900 entered in the budget.

Legal basis

Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of the Council of 10 February 1975 establishing a European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (OJ L 39, 13.2.1975, p. 1).

15 02 27 European Training Foundation

15 02 27 01 European Training Foundation — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

14468414 | 14468414 | 14328000 | 14328000 | 15000000,— | 15839873,58 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Foundation’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

Pursuant to its financial regulation, the Foundation must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The Commission, if requested by the Foundation, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operational and administrative appropriations.

The establishment plan for the Foundation is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

This appropriation is intended to cover the support of partner countries in the Mediterranean region in reforming their labour markets and vocational training systems, promoting social dialogue and supporting entrepreneurship.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1339/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 establishing a European Training Foundation (OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 82).

15 02 27 02 European Training Foundation — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

5576116 | 5576116 | 6022000 | 5522000 | 3832000,— | 3457948,42 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Foundation’s operational expenditure regarding its work programme (Title 3).

Pursuant to its financial regulation the Foundation must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure. The Commission, if requested by the Foundation, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operational and administrative appropriations.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 20044530. An amount of EUR 101000 coming from the recovery of surplus is added to the amount of EUR 19943530 entered in the budget.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1339/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 establishing a European Training Foundation (OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 82).

15 02 29 Pilot project — Cooperation between European Institutes of Technology

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | — | — | p.m. | 0,— | 1202566,97 |

Remarks

This article is intended to cover the costs of completing the pilot project for cooperation between European Institutes of Technology.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

15 02 30 Pilot project — European Neighbourhood Policy — Enhance education through scholarships and exchanges

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | — | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 81978,20 |

Remarks

This article is intended to cover the costs of completing the pilot project for scholarships and exchanges for graduate students from European Neighbourhood Policy countries.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

15 02 31 Pilot project to cover costs of studies for specialising in European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) and for related academic activities, including setting-up the ENP Chair in the College of Europe Natolin Campus

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 580000 | 2900000 | 1500000 | 1500000,— | 1200000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of studies for students coming from the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) countries and for the related academic activities.

The new enhanced ENP, as projected by the Council and the European Parliament in their respective decisions and resolutions, especially in the light of the two major neighbourhood political projects, the Union for the Mediterranean and the Eastern Partnership, necessitates preparing future European and neighbouring countries interlocutors, i.e. personnel for EU-ENP-related jobs. They should be fully and professionally acquainted with the substance and spirit of Union policies, law and institutions and the acquis of the Union. That requires a focused and sophisticated offer, which can be delivered only by a highly recognised academic institution already specialising in this field that is the College of Europe. The two campuses of the College of Europe — one in Bruges, Belgium, close to the Brussels institutions and expertise, the other in Natolin/Warsaw, Poland, specialising in non-Union neighbourhood and border policies (the Frontex Agency being based in Warsaw) — are best-placed to offer tailor-made programmes.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

15 02 32 Pilot project — European Neighbourhood Policy — Enhance education through scholarships and exchanges

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 988946,— | 760603,27 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of completing the pilot project for scholarships for students from European Neighbourhood Policy countries who are following courses leading to a Master’s degree in European Studies.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

15 02 33 Preparatory action to cover the costs of studies for persons specialising in the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) and for related academic activities and other educational modules including the functioning of the ENP Chair in the College of Europe (Natolin Campus)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

3500000 | 1750000 | | | | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of studies for persons specialising in the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) and for related academic activities and other educational modules including the functioning of the ENP Chair.

The new enhanced European Neighbourhood Policy, as projected by the Council and the European Parliament in their respective decisions and resolutions, especially in the light of the two major neighbourhood political projects, the Union for the Mediterranean and the Eastern Partnership, necessitates preparing future interlocutors coming from European and neighbouring countries, i.e. personnel for EU-ENP-related jobs. They should be fully and professionally acquainted with the substance and spirit of Union policies, law and institutions and the Union acquis. That requires a focused and sophisticated offer, which can be delivered only by a highly recognised academic institution such as the College of Europe which already specialises in this field. The two campuses of the College of Europe — one in Bruges, Belgium, close to the Brussels institutions and expertise, the other in Natolin/Warsaw, Poland, specialising in neighbourhood and border policies (the Frontex agency being based in Warsaw) — are best placed to offer tailor-made programmes and other educational modules.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 15 04 — DEVELOPING CULTURAL AND AUDIOVISUAL COOPERATION IN EUROPE

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

15 04

DEVELOPING CULTURAL AND AUDIOVISUAL COOPERATION IN EUROPE

15 04 09

Completion of previous programmes/actions

15 04 09 01 | Completion of previous programmes/actions in the field of culture and language | 3.2 | — | p.m. | — | p.m. | 298379,10 | 2070814,50 |

15 04 09 02 | Completion of previous MEDIA programmes | 3.2 | — | p.m. | — | 300000 | 0,— | 655263,40 |

| Article 15 04 09 — Subtotal | | — | p.m. | — | 300000 | 298379,10 | 2726077,90 |

15 04 10 | Pilot project — Economy of cultural diversity | 3.2 | 750000 | 375000 | | | | |

15 04 44 | Culture Programme (2007 to 2013) | 3.2 | 58503000 | 50500000 | 57022000 | 49000000 | 57586694,08 | 44542204,92 |

15 04 45 | Pilot project — Artist mobility | 3.2 | — | 350000 | p.m. | 350000 | 0,— | 61350,— |

15 04 46 | Preparatory action — Culture in external relations | 3.2 | 500000 | 250000 | | | 0,— | 0,— |

15 04 50 | European Heritage Label | 3.2 | 350000 | 250000 | | | | |

15 04 51 | Pilot project — Development of the European "creative districts" | 3.2 | 1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

15 04 66

MEDIA 2007 — Support programme for the European audiovisual sector

15 04 66 01 | MEDIA 2007 — Support programme for the European audiovisual sector | 3.2 | 106752000 | 100000000 | 104310000 | 96500000 | 112418481,03 | 107105982,82 |

15 04 66 02 | Preparatory action — Implementation of the MEDIA 2007 programmes in third countries | 4 | — | p.m. | p.m. | 1730000 | 998657,26 | 1708166,21 |

15 04 66 03 | Preparatory action — Circulation of audiovisual works in a digital environment | 3.2 | 2000000 | 1000000 | | | | |

| Article 15 04 66 — Subtotal | | 108752000 | 101000000 | 104310000 | 98230000 | 113417138,29 | 108814149,03 |

15 04 68 | MEDIA Mundus | 3.2 | 4925000 | 4760000 | 4825000 | 3510000 | | |

| Chapter 15 04 — Total | | 174780000 | 157985000 | 166157000 | 151390000 | 171302211,47 | 156143781,85 |

15 04 09 Completion of previous programmes/actions

15 04 09 01 Completion of previous programmes/actions in the field of culture and language

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | p.m. | 298379,10 | 2070814,50 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the completion of measures supported before 2007 under the following budget headings:

- European Bureau for Lesser-Used Languages and Mercator,

- subsidies for European interest organisations,

- framework programme in support of culture,

- completion of previous programmes and measures,

- preparatory actions for cooperation in cultural matters,

- promotion and safeguarding of regional and minority languages and cultures.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this Item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 508/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 February 2000 establishing the Culture 2000 programme (OJ L 63, 10.3.2000, p. 1).

Preparatory actions within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Decision No 792/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 establishing a Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level in the field of culture (OJ L 138, 30.4.2004, p. 40).

15 04 09 02 Completion of previous MEDIA programmes

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | 300000 | 0,— | 655263,40 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments related to MEDIA programmes.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this Item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 (1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Decision 95/563/EC of 10 July 1995 on the implementation of a programme encouraging the development and distribution of European audiovisual works (Media II — Development and distribution) (1996-2000) (OJ L 321, 30.12.1995, p. 25).

Council Decision 95/564/EC of 22 December 1995 on the implementation of a training programme for professionals in the European audiovisual programme industry (Media II — Training) (OJ L 321, 30.12.1995, p. 33).

Council Decision 2000/821/EC of 20 December 2000 on the implementation of a programme to encourage the development, distribution and promotion of European audiovisual works (MEDIA Plus — Development, Distribution and Promotion) (2001-2005) (OJ L 336, 30.12.2000, p. 82).

Decision No 163/2001/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 January 2001 on the implementation of a training programme for professionals in the European audiovisual programme industry (MEDIA-Training) (2001-2005) (OJ L 26, 27.1.2001, p. 1).

15 04 10 Pilot project — Economy of cultural diversity

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

750000 | 375000 | | | | |

Remarks

This pilot project would aim to create an "open laboratory" to test innovative approaches to deal with content for innovation and digital sharing and distribution. It would therefore be a way to explore new business models respecting "diversity" in the production and distribution chain.

It seeks to answer the questions posed by the Digital Agenda for Europe, namely how, in a "globalised" digital environment where the trend is to simplify, unify and reduce the diversity of innovative potential to one main line (linguistic for example), to ensure and maintain a diversity of approaches and creative processes, creative industries on small scales, while exploiting in full the potential of digital communication technologies for economic and social development in the framework of the Europe 2020 Strategy.

This "laboratory" would also provide a larger scale of skills and tools for young people to be actively included in the innovation trend.

A certain number of partners from different Member States should be associated and provide a broad scale of results at European level.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

15 04 44 Culture Programme (2007 to 2013)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

58503000 | 50500000 | 57022000 | 49000000 | 57586694,08 | 44542204,92 |

Remarks

In accordance with the "Culture programme 2007-2013", this appropriation is intended to cover the following measures:

- support for cultural cooperation projects in all artistic and cultural fields including those by young people (performing arts, plastic and visual arts, literature, heritage, cultural history),

- support for projects in the area of intercultural dialogue,

- support for work to analyse, collect and disseminate information in the field of cultural cooperation,

- support for European endangered languages, regardless of whether these languages are considered official languages by the Union, such as projects and networks providing educational material, teacher training, use of endangered languages as education media, language regeneration and exchange of best practice, etc.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 1855/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 establishing the Culture Programme (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 372, 27.12.2006, p. 1).

15 04 45 Pilot project — Artist mobility

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 350000 | p.m. | 350000 | 0,— | 61350,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of completing the pilot project for artist mobility.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

15 04 46 Preparatory action — Culture in external relations

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

500000 | 250000 | | | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This preparatory action would prepare a proposal for a strategy of actions for culture in European external relations involving a higher level of stakeholders in Europe and representatives of third countries, cultural institutes and NGOs.

Work sessions therefore aim at mobilising resources for cultural cooperation and building up a Union definition of its potential cultural impact.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

15 04 50 European Heritage Label

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

350000 | 250000 | | | | |

Remarks

New article

The European Heritage Label will be awarded to sites which have strong symbolic value for the Union and which highlight European history, the building of Union and European values and human rights that underpin the process of European integration. The aim is to bring citizens, especially young people, closer to the Union. However, the Label is also expected to act as an incentive to increase cultural tourism, bringing possible economic benefits.

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of:

- the attribution of the Label through a selection procedure by a European panel of independent experts,

- the promotion of the Label.

Legal basis

Decision No 1194/2011/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 November 2011 establishing a European Union action for the European Heritage Label (OJ L 303, 22.11.2011, p. 1).

15 04 51 Pilot project — Development of the European "creative districts"

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

Remarks

"Creative districts" is an expression which seeks to merge the traditional meaning of "industrial district" with the sense of "creative industries" as defined in the Commission’s Green Paper on unlocking the potential of cultural and creative industries of 27 April 2010: a local territorial area, characterised by an intense concentration of medium, small and micro-enterprises characterised by their particular specialised production and the close linkage with the resident population, where their outputs, although mainly functional, have a cultural or creative dimension.

The "creative districts" are industrial districts in which:

- products and connected services are deeply linked with the enhancement of creative potential of the involved human capital, via close linkage with products and connected services throughout the production process;

- products and connected services are characterised by their high added value;

- enterprises, civil society, educational system, and institutions have traditionally experienced and developed strong cohesion and interrelationship;

- both dimensions of aesthetics and working ethics meet in a continuous and dynamic dialectic, depending on economic needs of the social context to which they relate;

- the established unique "know-how" expresses itself in "crafts of beauty" — i.e. related to wood products, ceramics, leather manufacturing, etc. — and its long life is based on tradition and the chance of becoming a heritage;

- cultural, craft and manufacturing traditions need to find new forms of transmission so as to preserve the cultural and material heritage of excellence and to ensure sustainable economic and social development.

The project aims at realising a set of coordinated actions:

- definition of common parameters valuable in showing a specific culture and the common features of creative districts’ products or services, through the research and the analysis of all experiences;

- creation of a network of European creative districts, in order to define the exchange of information and best practices;

- creation of a common brand to represent and communicate the originality of the creative districts and their "crafts of beauty";

- development of innovative intervention plans focused on the protection of creative districts’ products and services against the risk of counterfeiting;

- promotion of the partnership between creative districts in order to develop the exchange of young students and trainees within Member States to mix experiences and to value differences;

- enhancement of social cohesion and know-how communication between generations through innovative actions of exchange and sharing;

- strengthening of network building capability of creative districts, through the development of synergies between companies, institutions and social bodies of their working area.

European creative districts represent one of the clearest examples of the excellence of European productive culture. The development of human capital’s creativity, high quality products and the strong interaction between all players involved — economic system, society and institutions — are their specific features.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

15 04 66 MEDIA 2007 — Support programme for the European audiovisual sector

15 04 66 01 MEDIA 2007 — Support programme for the European audiovisual sector

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

106752000 | 100000000 | 104310000 | 96500000 | 112418481,03 | 107105982,82 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following measures:

- support for the pre-production phase:

- favour the acquisition of skills and qualifications for audiovisual professionals in the fields of scriptwriting, management and new technologies. For example: support the mobility of trainers; scholarships for professionals from the new Member States,

- support the development of audiovisual works, in respect of the creative (scripts) as well as economical aspects (production strategies, distribution and promotion). For example: support the development of individual projects or catalogues of projects; support intended to facilitate access to financing by small and medium-sized enterprises, including the MEDIA Production Guarantee Fund,

- support for the post-production phase:

- support the transnational distribution of European works, to improve the circulation of non-national European works. For example: support cinema and video distribution of non-national European films; automatic and selective support for distributors of non-national European films, support for promotion kits, support to digitisation,

- improve the promotion of European works. For example: ensuring access by professionals to European and international markets; ensuring access by the audience to works reflecting European cultural diversity,

- support innovation and enable the programme to adapt to technological changes. Action: support pilot projects, notably in respect of digital technologies, including support to the digitisation of cinema theatres,

- support a network of information offices (MEDIA desks) throughout Europe,

- support for the European Audiovisual Observatory.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 (1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the Swiss Confederation’s contribution for participation in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation.

In accordance with the MEDIA 2007 legal basis, part of the appropriation under this budget line will be used to encourage and support initiatives for image education organised by festivals for young people, in particular in close cooperation with schools and other institutions. Beneficiaries may be organisations from the public and private sectors which have expertise and European experience in media literacy issues.

Legal basis

Decision No 1718/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 concerning the implementation of a programme of support for the European audiovisual sector (MEDIA 2007) (OJ L 327, 24.11.2006, p. 12).

See also Item 15 01 04 31.

15 04 66 02 Preparatory action — Implementation of the MEDIA 2007 programmes in third countries

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | p.m. | 1730000 | 998657,26 | 1708166,21 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of completing the MEDIA International preparatory action.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

15 04 66 03 Preparatory action — Circulation of audiovisual works in a digital environment

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2000000 | 1000000 | | | | |

Remarks

This item is intended to finance a preparatory action that will have as its objective the provision of information on the degree of complementarity between the different platforms of distribution available to European films: cinema release, VOD, DVD and, potentially, television.

This preparatory action will test the impact of a simultaneous, or semi-simultaneous release on all available platforms of distribution and in several territories. In order for this type of experiment to be useful, two criteria must be respected:

- focus on films where the release windows are ill-adapted, that is, works for which cinema release appears problematic (absence of a distributor, release on a limited number of prints, first film, etc.),

- involvement of a minimum number of films (at least 30 films) and a significant number of territories. This dimensional criterion is essential if meaningful conclusions are to be drawn from this preparatory action.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

15 04 68 MEDIA Mundus

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

4925000 | 4760000 | 4825000 | 3510000 | | |

Remarks

In accordance with the decision creating the "MEDIA Mundus" programme, this appropriation is intended to cover actions in order to:

- strengthen the skills of European and third-country professionals and improve their level of information and knowledge,

- facilitate the search for partners for co-productions and encourage international sales and promotion of audiovisual work,

- encourage cinema operators in European and third countries to reciprocally increase the programming and exhibition conditions of exclusive first releases of audiovisual works,

- increase the supply of audiovisual content and improve broadcasting and distribution conditions for third countries’ audiovisual works on European distribution channels and European works on third countries’ distribution channels,

- facilitate the organisation of events and film literacy initiatives.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this Article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 (1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the Swiss Confederation’s contribution for participation in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 1041/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing an audiovisual cooperation programme with professionals from third countries (MEDIA Mundus) (OJ L 288, 4.11.2009, p. 10).

CHAPTER 15 05 — ENCOURAGING AND PROMOTING COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF YOUTH AND SPORTS

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

15 05

ENCOURAGING AND PROMOTING COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF YOUTH AND SPORTS

15 05 06 | Special annual events | 3.2 | 1500000 | 2700000 | 4000000 | 6940000 | 9800000,— | 7253731,40 |

15 05 09 | Completion of previous programmes/actions in the field of youth | 3.2 | — | p.m. | — | 500000 | 35004,30 | 981407,04 |

15 05 10 | Preparatory action — Amicus — Association of Member States Implementing a Community Universal Service | 3.2 | — | p.m. | — | 400000 | 0,— | 752685,76 |

15 05 11 | Preparatory action in the field of sport | 3.2 | p.m. | 2300000 | 3000000 | 1800000 | 3189972,80 | 2383210,02 |

15 05 20 | Preparatory action — European partnerships on sport | 3.2 | 4000000 | 2000000 | | | | |

15 05 55 | Youth in Action | 3.2 | 139608000 | 123000000 | 129108000 | 118500000 | 143347925,98 | 142265784,57 |

| Chapter 15 05 — Total | | 145108000 | 130000000 | 136108000 | 128140000 | 156372903,08 | 153636818,79 |

15 05 06 Special annual events

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1500000 | 2700000 | 4000000 | 6940000 | 9800000,— | 7253731,40 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover completion costs of measures supported as special annual events.

Special annual events supported are the following:

- the 5th Tafisa World Sport for All Games 2012

The 5th Tafisa World Sport for All Games 2012 will be held in Šiauliai, Lithuania, from 5 to 11 July 2012. The first Tafisa World Sport for All Games were organised in Bonn (Germany) in 1992 and this is the second time that this remarkable sports event has been organised in the Union, which also provides a great opportunity for promoting European values worldwide. The 5th Tafisa World Sport for All Games 2012 encompasses the education of children and youth, programmes for strengthening family values, promoting healthy lifestyle, multisectoral cooperation, cultural heritage and sports in general. It truly is a unique opportunity for the public to discover both the traditional and modern games, and sports from different cultural backgrounds. As mentioned above, the sports programme involves not only traditional sports and games, but also demonstration sports, sports for disabled people, day of nations and mass sports events such as cycling, Nordic walking, gymnastics for all and many others.

The European Union Committee of the Regions, the Unesco, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are official patrons of the 5th Tafisa World Sport for All Games 2012.

The 5th Tafisa World Sport for All Games 2012 will contribute substantially to broader European objectives. First and foremost, this event will contribute to the implementation of the "Europe-2020" Strategy and to the aims set out in the Commission’s 2007 White Paper on Sport, as well as to the European Council’s Nice Declaration on Sport in 2000. It will also promote social mobility and inclusion within Europe as well as worldwide. More than 30000 guests — including roughly 10000 participants — are expected to attend the 5th Tafisa World Sport for All Games 2012, representing sports enthusiasts from various social groups. The sports for disabled people is one of the key elements of the Games’ programme as it promotes social inclusion, which is one of the key values of the event. In addition, voluntary activities in sports will also be promoted: it is estimated that approximately 1500 volunteers will be involved in the event, which encourages active citizenship at local and European level.

Finally, Tafisa World Sport for All Games 2012 will create wider possibilities for the promotion and exchange of the values of the Union, as participants from nearly 100 States of the world will gather together in the event.

- European Youth Olympic Winter Festival 2013 Romania (EYOWH)

The importance of sport has become more widely recognised at the European level, and the Union has gained more competence with the Lisbon Treaty. However, in terms of funding, there are still very few opportunities available at Union level for this field. Consequently, the European Youth Olympic Winter Festival 2013 Romania, the largest European multisport winter competition yet, is in need of funding for the event organisation aspect. Based on previous experiences where countries such as the Czech Republic, Spain or Poland have received funding through the European Parliament budget proposals in the special events line, the current proposal aims to help support all aspects relating to the organisational matters linked to the European Youth Olympic Winter Festival 2013 Romania (EYOWH). The host city and main action centre for this event will be Brasov.

As such, for the event, the following measures would be necessary:

- taking care of the logistical aspects that are linked to the EYOWH by providing offices, transport facilities, equipment for volunteers, necessary electronics systems, real time reporting electronics system, medical insurances for participants;

- providing support for the organisation of the opening and closing ceremonies of the festival, including all logistical and advertising matters linked to them;

- providing the marketing and advertising for the event, including an advertising campaign, a website, media centres, advertising material, such as publications, gadgets, leaflets and brochures.

- The European Games of Disabled Youth 2012 (Brno, Czech Republic)

The European Games of Disabled Youth take place in June 2012 in Brno, Czech Republic. This is a special annual event which importance goes far beyond the borders of South Moravia and Czech Republic. The European Games of Disabled Youth are organised in cooperation with European Paralympics Committee. The main goal of this special event is to encourage and promote the integration of disable youth via the sports activities into major society. Youth from 30 countries around Europe are expected to participate. These sports will be conducted on the games: swimming, athletics, boccia, tennis, table tennis, basketball, cycling and archery. The competition is divided into three categories: masters, open and mixed. The mixed category is meant for disabled and non-disabled youth and this combination provides a huge field for social inclusion.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

15 05 09 Completion of previous programmes/actions in the field of youth

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | 500000 | 35004,30 | 981407,04 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the completion of measures supported before 2007 under the following budget headings:

- Youth;

- pilot projects for participation by young people;

- sport: preparatory measures for a Community policy in the field of sport;

- European Year of Education through Sport;

- European Youth Forum;

- support for international non-governmental youth organisations.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Pilot project and preparatory measures within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Decision No 1031/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 April 2000 establishing the "Youth" Community action programme (OJ L 117, 18.5.2000, p. 1).

Decision No 291/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 February 2003 establishing the European Year of Education through Sport 2004 (OJ L 43, 18.2.2003, p. 1).

Decision No 790/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 establishing a Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level in the field of youth (OJ L 138, 30.4.2004, p. 24).

Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1), and in particular point 37 thereof.

15 05 10 Preparatory action — Amicus — Association of Member States Implementing a Community Universal Service

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | 400000 | 0,— | 752685,76 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover completion costs of the preparatory action Amicus — Association of Member States Implementing a Community Universal Service.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

15 05 11 Preparatory action in the field of sport

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 2300000 | 3000000 | 1800000 | 3189972,80 | 2383210,02 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover completion costs of preparatory actions in the field of sport.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

15 05 20 Preparatory action — European partnerships on sport

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

4000000 | 2000000 | | | | |

Remarks

This preparatory action will prepare for a programme in the field of sport for post-2013. It will test the feasibility and usefulness of existing ideas and concepts, aiming at creating a European dimension in sport.

The objective of this preparatory action is to test European partnerships, networks and the exchange of good practices. It will, in particular, focus on the following:

- fairness in sport competitions by supporting measures that prevent phenomena such as match-fixing;

- physical and moral integrity of sportsmen and sportswomen, and training conditions of minors;

- the role of sport as health-enhancing physical activity, in particular for elderly people;

- awareness-raising activities on the social and educational function of sport through different events and initiatives such as the European Capital of Sport;

- trans-border joint sport competitions in neighbouring regions and the Member States;

- awareness-raising and gathering information on "indigenous sports" that form part of the shared cultural heritage in Europe;

- social inclusion and projects that support the local community; a sport organisation can prove its added value also outside sport-related issues.

In all of these areas, local needs with regard to population and age structure, inclusion, integration, accessibility, social isolation, fitness and health need to be taken into consideration.

This preparatory action will also include a feasibility study on a possible mobility programme "Erasmus for sports", facilitating the exchange of athletes enrolled at universities and other institutes. Opportunities to train in foreign teams, sport academies and sports club would not only give the students the possibility to learn new training methods but also help them improve their language skills and cultural awareness.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

15 05 55 Youth in Action

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

139608000 | 123000000 | 129108000 | 118500000 | 143347925,98 | 142265784,57 |

Remarks

In accordance with the "Youth in Action programme 2007-2013", this appropriation is intended to cover the following measures:

- Youth for Europe: the aim of this action is to support exchanges between young people in order to increase their mobility and youth initiatives, projects and activities concerning participation in democratic life, in order to develop young people’s citizenship and mutual understanding,

- European Voluntary Service: the aim of this action is to boost young people’s participation in various forms of voluntary activities, both within and outside the Union,

- Youth of the World: the aim of this action is to support projects with the partner countries mentioned in Article 5 of Decision No 1719/2006/EC, in particular exchanges of young people and youth workers, and to support initiatives that reinforce young people’s mutual understanding, sense of solidarity and the development of cooperation in the field of youth and civil society in these countries,

- youth workers and support systems: the aim of this action is to support bodies active at European level in the field of youth, in particular the operation of youth non-governmental organisations, their networking, the exchange, training and networking of youth workers, encouraging innovation and quality in the action undertaken, providing young people with information and developing the structures and activities needed for the programme to meet these goals,

- support for policy cooperation: the aim of this action is to organise dialogue between the various actors in the field of youth, in particular the young people themselves, youth workers and policymakers, to contribute to the development of policy cooperation in the youth field and to take the necessary steps and establish the networks necessary to better understand youth,

- addressing the special needs of youth in the European Neighbourhood Policy countries, both to the south and to the east, in order to boost mutual understanding, cooperation and exchanges and to build networks enhancing the capacity of youth NGOs.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the contribution from the Swiss Confederation for participating in Union programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 1719/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 establishing the "Youth in Action" programme for the period 2007 to 2013 (OJ L 327, 24.11.2006, p. 30).

CHAPTER 15 07 — PEOPLE — PROGRAMME FOR THE MOBILITY OF RESEARCHERS

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

15 07

PEOPLE — PROGRAMME FOR THE MOBILITY OF RESEARCHERS

15 07 77 | People | 1.1 | 905662068 | 588805947 | 764407000 | 485611289 | 570859188,68 | 325522970,50 |

15 07 78 | Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 61757473,75 | 71148049,39 |

15 07 79 | Pilot project — Knowledge partnerships | 1.1 | 1000000 | 750000 | 1000000 | 500000 | | |

| Chapter 15 07 — Total | | 906662068 | 589555947 | 765407000 | 486111289 | 632616662,43 | 396671019,89 |

15 07 77 People

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

905662068 | 588805947 | 764407000 | 485611289 | 570859188,68 | 325522970,50 |

Remarks

Europe needs to become more attractive to researchers, in order to increase Europe’s capacity and performance in research and technological development and to consolidate and further develop the European Research Area. Against the background of growing competition at world level, the development of an open and competitive European labour market for researchers with diversified, attractive career prospects is needed.

The added value of the support provided by the specific "People" programme is the promotion of the international and intersectoral mobility of researchers as a key driver for European Innovation. Marie Curie Actions also foster stronger cooperation between education, research and businesses from different countries in the training and career development of researchers to broaden their skills and prepare them for the jobs of tomorrow. A closer partnership between education and businesses should be further reinforced in order to increase knowledge transfers and enhance PhD training adapted to the needs of industry. By promoting employment conditions in line with the European researcher’s charter and code, they contribute to making a career in research in Europe more attractive.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

This appropriation will also cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the making available of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development.

Any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

In addition, part of this appropriation is intended to finance a Young Innovators Mobility (YIM) action. It is generally recognised that professional mobility is essential to the development of a versatile workforce, to a sense of European citizenship, and to reinforcing Europe’s competitiveness. Innovative ideas should not stop at national borders, they should grow through cross-fertilisation, testing and validation within the widest European pool of talent, facilities, infrastructure and financing. Just as European students benefit from the mobility experience of the Erasmus programme, young researchers from the Marie Curie actions, and young entrepreneurs from Erasmus for Entrepreneurs, young innovators too deserve the opportunity of cross-border mobility to the benefit of innovation in Europe. Existing mobility programmes do not match the scope covered by the YIM, which focuses on the Innovation process of developing new early-stage ideas into demonstrators. For instance, this project differentiates itself from Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs which is mainly a business exchange programme focussed on the post-innovation stage, enabling new entrepreneurs to learn or improve their business-related skills. By combining the benefits of mobility, the need to narrow the innovation gap and the need to change the mindset to promote innovation, the proposal for a YIM constitutes a concrete step towards the implementation of the Europe 2020 Strategy for growth and jobs and the "Innovation Union" as well as "Youth on the Move" flagship initiatives in particular.

The YIM action aims to support a minimum of 100 young innovators. YIM would operate as a borderless mobility and innovation residency programme, enabling young (25 to 36 years old) and potential innovators (18 to 24 years old) to work on their own early-stage idea as a "young innovator in residence" at a host organisation which could be a large or small company, start-up, laboratory, university, institute, government agency or NGO.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/973/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 272).

15 07 78 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 61757473,75 | 71148049,39 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the making available of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development.

Any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

15 07 79 Pilot project — Knowledge partnerships

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1000000 | 750000 | 1000000 | 500000 | | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover completion costs of the pilot project on knowledge partnerships.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR EDUCATION AND CULTURE

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR EDUCATION AND CULTURE

TITLE 16

COMMUNICATION

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

16 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "COMMUNICATION" POLICY AREA | 126543869 | 126543869 | 125694552 | 125694552 | 119262013,75 | 119262013,75 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 5987 | 5987 | 46111 | 46111 | | |

| 126549856 | 126549856 | 125740663 | 125740663 | 119262013,75 | 119262013,75 |

16 02 | COMMUNICATION AND THE MEDIA | 40665000 | 35000000 | 44715000 | 36500000 | 40341052,66 | 33564353,30 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | 4500000 | 4500000 | | | | |

| 45165000 | 39500000 | 44715000 | 36500000 | 40341052,66 | 33564353,30 |

16 03 | "GOING LOCAL" COMMUNICATION | 31760000 | 29200000 | 36305000 | 35130000 | 35060817,93 | 34665911,32 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | 3300000 | 3400000 | | | | |

| 35060000 | 32600000 | 36305000 | 35130000 | 35060817,93 | 34665911,32 |

16 04 | ANALYSIS AND COMMUNICATION TOOLS | 23230000 | 22260000 | 23740000 | 23400000 | 26984671,22 | 23109585,22 |

16 05 | FOSTERING EUROPEAN CITIZENSHIP | 32190000 | 32000000 | 42920000 | 32650000 | 37778779,15 | 27561598,36 |

| Title 16 — Total | 254388869 | 245003869 | 273374552 | 253374552 | 259427334,71 | 238163461,95 |

Reserves (40 01 40, 40 02 41) | 7805987 | 7905987 | 46111 | 46111 | | |

| 262194856 | 252909856 | 273420663 | 253420663 | 259427334,71 | 238163461,95 |

CHAPTER 16 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "COMMUNICATION" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

16 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "COMMUNICATION" POLICY AREA

16 01 01

Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Communication" policy area

16 01 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Communication policy" area: Headquarters | 5 | 61854849 | 60668506 | 54152636,04 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 46111 | |

| | 61854849 | 60714617 | 54152636,04 |

| Article 16 01 01 — Subtotal | | 61854849 | 60668506 | 54152636,04 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 46111 | |

| | 61854849 | 60714617 | 54152636,04 |

16 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Communication" policy area

16 01 02 01 | External staff of the Directorate-General for Communication: Headquarters | 5 | 7276540 | 7147632 | 6825521,12 |

16 01 02 03 | Local staff of the Directorate-General for Communication: Commission Representations | 5 | 15749000 | 15699000 | 16205850,23 |

16 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure of the Directorate-General for Communication: Headquarters | 5 | 3299156 | 3663472 | 4002138,43 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 5987 | | |

| | 3305143 | 3663472 | 4002138,43 |

| Article 16 01 02 — Subtotal | | 26324696 | 26510104 | 27033509,78 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 5987 | | |

| | 26330683 | 26510104 | 27033509,78 |

16 01 03

Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services, buildings and other working expenditure of the "Communication" policy area

16 01 03 01 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the Directorate-General for Communication: Headquarters | 5 | 4160324 | 4396046 | 4200796,30 |

16 01 03 03 | Buildings and related expenditure of the Directorate-General for Communication: Commission Representations | 5 | 25404000 | 25100000 | 25387828,17 |

16 01 03 04 | Other working expenditure | 5 | 1350000 | 1549896 | 1245491,96 |

| Article 16 01 03 — Subtotal | | 30914324 | 31045942 | 30834116,43 |

16 01 04

Support expenditure for operations in the "Communication" policy area

16 01 04 01 | Communication actions — Expenditure on administrative management | 3.2 | 3200000 | 3200000 | 2861096,14 |

16 01 04 02 | Visits to the Commission — Expenditure on administrative management | 3.2 | 650000 | 650000 | 649711,90 |

16 01 04 03 | Europe for Citizens — Expenditure on administrative management | 3.2 | 230000 | 250000 | 209857,80 |

16 01 04 30 | Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency | 3.2 | 3370000 | 3370000 | 3521085,66 |

| Article 16 01 04 — Subtotal | | 7450000 | 7470000 | 7241751,50 |

| Chapter 16 01 — Total | | 126543869 | 125694552 | 119262013,75 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 5987 | 46111 | |

| | 126549856 | 125740663 | 119262013,75 |

16 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Communication" policy area

16 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Communication policy" area: Headquarters

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

16 01 01 01 | 61854849 | 60668506 | 54152636,04 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 46111 | |

Total | 61854849 | 60714617 | 54152636,04 |

16 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Communication" policy area

16 01 02 01 External staff of the Directorate-General for Communication: Headquarters

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

7276540 | 7147632 | 6825521,12 |

16 01 02 03 Local staff of the Directorate-General for Communication: Commission Representations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

15749000 | 15699000 | 16205850,23 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover remuneration, flat-rate overtime, and the institution’s social security contributions in respect of local staff, contract staff and agency staff employed in the Commission Representations in the Union.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 5000.

Legal basis

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

16 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of the Directorate-General for Communication: Headquarters

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

16 01 02 11 | 3299156 | 3663472 | 4002138,43 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 5987 | | |

Total | 3305143 | 3663472 | 4002138,43 |

Remarks

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 3000.

16 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services, buildings and other working expenditure of the "Communication" policy area

16 01 03 01 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the Directorate-General for Communication: Headquarters

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

4160324 | 4396046 | 4200796,30 |

16 01 03 03 Buildings and related expenditure of the Directorate-General for Communication: Commission Representations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

25404000 | 25100000 | 25387828,17 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the payment of rents and ground rent relating to buildings or parts of occupied buildings, and the hire of conference rooms, storerooms, garages and parking facilities,

- the payment of insurance premiums on the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the institution,

- water, gas, electricity and heating charges,

- maintenance costs, calculated on the basis of current contracts, for premises, lifts, central heating, air-conditioning equipment, etc.; the expenditure is occasioned by regular cleaning operations, the purchase of maintenance, washing, laundry and dry-cleaning products, etc., and by repainting, repairs and supplies used by the maintenance workshops,

- the fitting-out of buildings, e.g. alterations to partitioning, alterations to technical installations and other specialist work on locks, electrical equipment, plumbing, painting, floor coverings, etc.,

- the cost of the necessary equipment,

- expenses relating to the security of persons and buildings, both as regards the health and safety of individuals and the physical and material security of persons and property. These expenses include, for example, the purchase, hire and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment, the replacement of equipment for fire pickets and statutory inspection costs as well as contracts for guarding buildings, contracts for the maintenance of security installations and the purchase of minor items of equipment,

- expenditure on buildings, in particular management fees for multiple-tenanted buildings, costs of surveys of premises and charges for utilities (refuse collection etc.),

- technical assistance fees relating to major fitting-out operations for premises,

- the cost of the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of technical equipment and fittings, furniture and vehicles,

- the purchase of books, documents and other non-periodical publications, the updating of existing volumes, binding costs and the purchase of electronic identification equipment,

- expenditure on subscriptions to newspapers, specialist periodicals, official journals, parliamentary papers, foreign trade statistics, news agency reports and various other specialised publications,

- the cost of subscriptions and access to electronic information services and external databases and the acquisition of electronic media (CD-ROMs etc.),

- the training and support required for accessing this information,

- copyright fees,

- the cost of stationery and office supplies,

- insurance,

- the cost of work materials,

- expenses relating to internal meetings,

- the cost of maintenance work and of departmental removals,

- medical expenses arising as a result of the provisions of the Staff Regulations,

- the cost of the installation, upkeep and operation of catering areas,

- other operating expenditure,

- postal and delivery charges,

- telecommunications subscriptions and charges,

- the cost of purchasing and installing telecommunications equipment,

- information technology (IT) expenditure for offices within the Union, in particular expenditure on information and management systems, office automation infrastructure, personal computers, servers and related infrastructure, peripherals (printers, scanners, etc.), office equipment (photocopiers, fax machines, typewriters, dictaphones, etc.) and general expenditure on networks, support, assistance to users, IT training and removals,

- any expenditure to cover the cost of purchase or rental with purchase option of buildings.

This appropriation covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Union, excluding Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Article 01 05 of the titles concerned. Similar expenditure incurred outside the Union is entered in Item 01 03 02 of the titles concerned.

16 01 03 04 Other working expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1350000 | 1549896 | 1245491,96 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure incurred within the Union:

- the cost of subscriptions and access to electronic information services and external databases and the acquisition of electronic media (CD-ROMs etc.),

- the training and support required for accessing this information.

It covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Union with the exception of offices in the Union.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 55000.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

16 01 04 Support expenditure for operations in the "Communication" policy area

16 01 04 01 Communication actions — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

3200000 | 3200000 | 2861096,14 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, evaluations, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to achieving the objectives of the activities coming under the articles mentioned below, together with technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

This appropriation also covers the repayment of travel and related expenses of persons invited to follow the work of the Commission.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 10000.

Legal basis

See Articles 16 02 02, 16 02 03, 16 03 01, 16 03 02, 16 03 04 and 16 04 01 and Item 16 04 02 01.

16 01 04 02 Visits to the Commission — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

650000 | 650000 | 649711,90 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover administrative expenditure related to the visits, such as hostess services to assist in the organisation of visits, promotional material for distribution to visiting groups, information material/publications communicating Union actions and policies, ad hoc studies and pilot actions related to the visits, and other general administrative expenditure of a technical or administrative nature.

Legal basis

See Article 16 05 02.

16 01 04 03 Europe for Citizens — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

230000 | 250000 | 209857,80 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this budget heading, as well as any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Item 16 05 01 01.

16 01 04 30 Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

3370000 | 3370000 | 3521085,66 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency, incurred because of the Agency’s participation in managing the "Europe for Citizens" programme under Heading 3b of the 2007 to 2013 financial framework.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

The Agency’s establishment plan is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1).

Council Decision 2004/100/EC of 26 January 2004 establishing a Community action programme to promote active European citizenship (civic participation) (OJ L 30, 4.2.2004, p. 6).

Decision No 1904/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 establishing for the period 2007 to 2013 the programme Europe for Citizens to promote active European citizenship (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 32).

Reference acts

Commission Decision 2009/336/EC of 20 April 2009 setting up the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency for the management of Community action in the fields of education, audiovisual and culture in application of Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (OJ L 101, 21.4.2009, p. 26).

CHAPTER 16 02 — COMMUNICATION AND THE MEDIA

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

16 02

COMMUNICATION AND THE MEDIA

16 02 02 | Multimedia actions | 3.2 | 26960000 | 23500000 | 31600000 | 26000000 | 24011620,31 | 22227478,04 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 4500000 | 4500000 | | | | |

| | 31460000 | 28000000 | 31600000 | 26000000 | 24011620,31 | 22227478,04 |

16 02 03 | Information for the media | 3.2 | 4950000 | 4000000 | 4860000 | 4000000 | 9574466,01 | 5507225,32 |

16 02 04 | Operation of radio and television studios and audiovisual equipment | 5 | 6755000 | 6500000 | 6755000 | 6500000 | 6754966,34 | 5829649,94 |

16 02 05 | Pilot project for European research grants for cross-border investigative journalism | 5 | — | — | 1500000 | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

16 02 06 | Preparatory action — European research grants for cross-border investigative journalism | 5 | 1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

16 02 07 | Pilot project — Connecting Europe | 5 | 1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

| Chapter 16 02 — Total | | 40665000 | 35000000 | 44715000 | 36500000 | 40341052,66 | 33564353,30 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 4500000 | 4500000 | | | | |

| | 45165000 | 39500000 | 44715000 | 36500000 | 40341052,66 | 33564353,30 |

16 02 02 Multimedia actions

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

16 02 02 | 26960000 | 23500000 | 31600000 | 26000000 | 24011620,31 | 22227478,04 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | 4500000 | 4500000 | | | | |

Total | 31460000 | 28000000 | 31600000 | 26000000 | 24011620,31 | 22227478,04 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to fund general information operations concerning the Union, for the purpose of increasing the visibility of the work of the Union institutions, the decisions taken and the stages in the building of Europe. It concerns essentially the funding or co-funding of the production and/or dissemination of multimedia (radio, TV, Internet, etc.), information products, including pan-European networks made of local and national media, as well as the tools necessary to develop such a policy.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 30000.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

The Commission, when implementing this budget line, should take duly into account the outcome of the meetings of the Interinstitutional Group on Information (IGI).

Conditions for releasing the reserve

An amount of EUR 4500000 in commitments and payments has been placed in the reserve pending the following conditions: (1) the insurance of the Commission that it will re-establish the Pan-European TV network and preserve Euranet and PressEurop; (2) the disclosure of all contracts as well as internal and external evaluations related to these three networks; and (3) the presentation by the Commission of a comprehensive communication strategy.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Reference acts

Commission Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 3 October 2007 entitled "Communicating Europe in Partnership" (COM(2007) 568 final).

Communication to the Commission of 24 April 2008: Communicating Europe through audiovisual media (SEC(2008) 506 final).

Declaration of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of 22 October 2008 on "Communicating Europe in Partnership" (OJ C 13, 20.1.2009, p. 3).

16 02 03 Information for the media

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

4950000 | 4000000 | 4860000 | 4000000 | 9574466,01 | 5507225,32 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Union’s communication-related expenditure, focusing mainly on the media. The tools developed for better understanding and reporting of topical issues covers mainly:

- multimedia (photo, video, etc.) information material to feed the media and other platforms, including their publication/broadcasting,

- seminars and support for journalists organised by the Commission Representations or central services.

The Commission, when implementing this budget line, should take duly into account the outcome of the meetings of the Interinstitutional Group on Information (IGI).

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 5000.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Reference acts

Commission Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 3 October 2007 entitled "Communicating Europe in Partnership" (COM(2007) 568 final).

Communication to the Commission of 24 April 2008: Communicating Europe through audiovisual media (SEC(2008) 506 final).

Declaration of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of 22 October 2008 on "Communicating Europe in Partnership" (OJ C 13, 20.1.2009, p. 3).

16 02 04 Operation of radio and television studios and audiovisual equipment

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

6755000 | 6500000 | 6755000 | 6500000 | 6754966,34 | 5829649,94 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all the costs of operating the Commission’s studios and other audiovisual information facilities: staff and the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of the necessary equipment and material.

It also covers satellite rental to provide information on the Union’s activities to television channels. These appropriations must be managed in compliance with the principles of interinstitutional cooperation in order to ensure the dissemination of all information concerning the Union.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 5000.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Reference acts

Commission Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 3 October 2007 entitled "Communicating Europe in Partnership" (COM(2007) 568 final).

Communication to the Commission of 24 April 2008: Communicating Europe through audiovisual media (SEC(2008) 506 final).

Declaration of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of 22 October 2008 on "Communicating Europe in Partnership" (OJ C 13, 20.1.2009, p. 3).

16 02 05 Pilot project for European research grants for cross-border investigative journalism

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | — | 1500000 | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This pilot project for European research grants for journalists is intended to facilitate and develop serious cross-border journalistic research at Union level. Calls for tenders will be organised with a view to selecting common investigation projects involving journalists from at least two Member States, with a cross-border or European dimension resulting from a national, regional or local perspective. The results of the journalistic investigation selected will be published in at least all the Member States involved.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

16 02 06 Preparatory action — European research grants for cross-border investigative journalism

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

Remarks

This preparatory action for European research grants for journalists is intended to facilitate and develop serious cross-border journalistic research at Union level. Calls for tenders will be organised with a view to selecting common investigation projects involving journalists from at least two Member States, with a cross-border or European dimension resulting from a national, regional or local perspective. The results of the journalistic investigation selected will be published in at least all the Member States involved.

For this purpose, a feasibility study will be set-up in order to find new ways to launch this project. The study must look at ways in which independent, critical journalism can be funded by the EU, while ensuring the independence of information.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

16 02 07 Pilot project — Connecting Europe

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

Remarks

Social media and the internet have drastically changed access to information and communication between people. The Union institutions should improve the way they use these groundbreaking tools. The Union institutions are not, as yet, very present on social media networks such as Twitter and Facebook (all Members of Parliament together have 900000 fans on Facebook while President Obama alone has around 21000000 fans) and there is no joint communication policy between the various institutions on the use of these tools. Moreover these tools are still too often used as a way to simply spread a message, while these tools offer the opportunity of horizontal conversation between politicians and the people they serve. In contrast to other communication tools such as traditional media (TV, radio, newspapers), the internet (and social media in particular) should be used to allow citizens to interact: to provide policymakers with ideas and to prompt discussion on the different visions on policy proposals or projects.

The Union must adapt to the 2.0 social web reality in its communication strategy. The Union must allow its citizens to interact and to contribute. Regrettably, Union communication is currently still very much a top-down process that lacks interaction and adaptation to the possibilities offered by new media. Despite the user rate of social networks in Europe being 84,4 % (among internet users), the Union's communication strategy is not yet embracing social networks, internet and mobile services to improve access to information on Union policies or to involve European citizens in sharing their Union experience and to involve European citizens in the Union's decision making process. Some Members of Parliament and Commissioners may be using social networks very actively, yet the main Union institutions can do a lot to open up, to better include citizens and to make information available, searchable and sharable. With the pilot project "Connecting Europe", budget will be invested in a joint new media strategy on access to information and communication by the three main Union institutions: the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission. The strategy should be implemented with the involvement of people within the Union institutions as well as outside experts, civil society and grass roots. The rise of social networks has led businesses to create the job of "community manager". Community managers act as an interface between a company and its clients, they "spread the good word about the company in a language that is specific to social networks, they manage virtual communities and understand and respond to their needs". With this pilot project, the Union "community managers" could be introduced to make information about the Union accessible and to represent the various Union institutions or disseminate independent knowledge about the Union on the web. Such a strategy will allow the Union to be more efficient, to save on budgets, to better reach out to young citizens and to be better informed about what citizens of the Union expect or want. Through the increase of interaction, a dialogue will be fostered not only between the Union and its citizens but also between the citizens themselves. It would connect the Union's institutions to citizens and make the Union more accessible to the rest of the world. Such a strategy must also include the release and use of open data. Open data is information that was acquired with public funds and that can be released back to the public so that new ways of using it can be developed. Information that is public should be digitised, machine readable and searchable. By making information about the Union more accessible, the EU could reach out to a much larger public and broaden the public sphere. The Union should recognise that citizens themselves are now able to use data effectively to hold elected leaders accountable. In many cases citizens can even collect data from the civic environment themselves and build new tools, techniques, and platforms that go beyond simple e-government interaction but herald a new era of "we-government" innovation.

"Connecting Europe" should integrate (parts of) existing programmes such as Europe Direct, Euronews, the various web platforms, communication strategies and archives of Union information.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 16 03 — "GOING LOCAL" COMMUNICATION

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

16 03

"GOING LOCAL" COMMUNICATION

16 03 01 | Information outlets | 3.2 | 13750000 | 12000000 | 13580000 | 12490000 | 13434588,89 | 12769547,57 |

16 03 02

Communication of the Commission Representations

16 03 02 01 | Communication of the Commission Representations | 3.2 | 5870000 | 5560000 | 8285000 | 8200000 | 8038119,14 | 7863894,46 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 1000000 | 1000000 | | | | |

| | 6870000 | 6560000 | 8285000 | 8200000 | 8038119,14 | 7863894,46 |

16 03 02 02 | European Public Spaces | 5 | 1440000 | 1440000 | 1440000 | 1440000 | 1420661,77 | 661412,05 |

| Article 16 03 02 — Subtotal | | 7310000 | 7000000 | 9725000 | 9640000 | 9458780,91 | 8525306,51 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 1000000 | 1000000 | | | | |

| | 8310000 | 8000000 | 9725000 | 9640000 | 9458780,91 | 8525306,51 |

16 03 04 | Communicating Europe in Partnership | 3.2 | 10700000 | 10200000 | 13000000 | 13000000 | 12167448,13 | 12596855,64 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 2300000 | 2400000 | | | | |

| | 13000000 | 12600000 | 13000000 | 13000000 | 12167448,13 | 12596855,64 |

16 03 05

EuroGlobe

16 03 05 01 | Preparatory action — EuroGlobe | 3.2 | — | — | — | p.m. | 0,— | 239976,— |

16 03 05 02 | Completion of pilot project EuroGlobe | 3.2 | — | — | — | p.m. | 0,— | 534225,60 |

| Article 16 03 05 — Subtotal | | — | — | — | p.m. | 0,— | 774201,60 |

| Chapter 16 03 — Total | | 31760000 | 29200000 | 36305000 | 35130000 | 35060817,93 | 34665911,32 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 3300000 | 3400000 | | | | |

| | 35060000 | 32600000 | 36305000 | 35130000 | 35060817,93 | 34665911,32 |

16 03 01 Information outlets

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

13750000 | 12000000 | 13580000 | 12490000 | 13434588,89 | 12769547,57 |

Remarks

These appropriations are intended to cover:

- the financing of information and documentation outlets/network throughout Europe (Europe Direct relays, European documentation centre, Team Europe, etc.); these outlets supplement the work of the Commission Representations and the European Parliament Information Offices in the Member States,

- support, training, coordination and assistance for information networks,

- the financing of production, storage and distribution of information material and communication products by/for these outlets.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 50000.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Reference acts

Communication to the Commission of 20 July 2005: Action Plan to improve communicating Europe by the Commission (SEC(2005) 985 final).

White Paper of 1 February 2006 on a European Communication policy (COM(2006) 35 final).

Commission Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 3 October 2007 entitled "Communicating Europe in Partnership" (COM(2007) 568 final).

Declaration of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of 22 October 2008 on "Communicating Europe in Partnership" (OJ C 13, 20.1.2009, p. 3).

16 03 02 Communication of the Commission Representations

16 03 02 01 Communication of the Commission Representations

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

16 03 02 01 | 5870000 | 5560000 | 8285000 | 8200000 | 8038119,14 | 7863894,46 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | 1000000 | 1000000 | | | | |

Total | 6870000 | 6560000 | 8285000 | 8200000 | 8038119,14 | 7863894,46 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Union’s expenditure on decentralised communication. The aim of local communication activities is in particular to provide target groups with the tools to gain a better understanding of burning topical issues.

These activities are implemented mainly via the Commission Representations in the Member States through:

- seminars and conferences,

- organisation of or participation in European events, exhibitions and public-relations activities, organisation of individual visits, etc.,

- direct communication measures targeted at the general public (e.g. citizens’ advice services),

- direct communication measures targeted at opinion multipliers, in particular stepped-up measures involving the regional daily press, which is a major information outlet for a large number of European citizens,

- the management of information centres for the general public in the Commission Representations.

This appropriation also covers the repayment of travel and related expenses of persons invited to follow the work of the Commission.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 5000.

Conditions for releasing the reserve

The amount in the reserve will be released once the Commission submits the assessment report on the management and functioning of the European Public Spaces (EPS), together with the working programme for the year to come, as referred to in the budgetary remarks on the EPS, and makes a clear commitment to effectively improve interinstitutional cooperation as regards the EPS.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Reference acts

Commission Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 3 October 2007 entitled "Communicating Europe in Partnership" (COM(2007) 568 final).

Declaration of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of 22 October 2008 on "Communicating Europe in Partnership" (OJ C 13, 20.1.2009, p. 3).

16 03 02 02 European Public Spaces

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1440000 | 1440000 | 1440000 | 1440000 | 1420661,77 | 661412,05 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover specifically the opening and management of "European Public Spaces" (EPS) in the Europe Houses that are formally hosting the EPS. The Commission is to manage the logistical arrangements for the EPS for the benefit of both institutions (the European Parliament and the Commission), including operational costs and the organisation of contracted services. The EPS must be run jointly by the two institutions on the basis of an assessment report on the management and the functioning of the EPS, as well as of a working programme for the year to come. Both these documents, which are drafted jointly by the two institutions and constitute the fundamental elements for allocation of funds for the following year, are to be presented to the budgetary authorities in time to be taken into account in the budgetary procedure.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Reference acts

Commission Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 3 October 2007 entitled "Communicating Europe in Partnership" (COM(2007) 568 final).

Declaration of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of 22 October 2008 on "Communicating Europe in Partnership" (OJ C 13, 20.1.2009, p. 3).

16 03 04 Communicating Europe in Partnership

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

16 03 04 | 10700000 | 10200000 | 13000000 | 13000000 | 12167448,13 | 12596855,64 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | 2300000 | 2400000 | | | | |

Total | 13000000 | 12600000 | 13000000 | 13000000 | 12167448,13 | 12596855,64 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to fund communication activities mainly around communication priorities at Commission level and at Union level.

This appropriation is intended primarily to cover the provision of information to citizens, as far as possible in their mother tongue, about the Union’s present and future options and involving them in a debate on this subject.

It covers in particular activities such as:

- communication operations linked to specific annual or multiannual communication priorities,

- ad hoc communication operations on a national or international scale that fit in with the communication priorities,

- communication operations organised in partnership with the European Parliament and/or the Member States in order to create synergies between the means of each partner and to coordinate their information and communication activities on the European Union. One of the privileged tools to address this approach is the management partnership.

This appropriation also covers the repayment of travel and related expenses of persons invited to follow the work of the Commission.

Implemented in close cooperation between the Union institutions and the authorities in the Member States and/or civil society, these activities take account of specific national and regional features.

The Interinstitutional Group on Information (IGI), co-chaired by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, lays down common guidelines for interinstitutional cooperation in matters of the Union's information and communication policy. It coordinates the central and decentralised public information activities on European topics. Each year the IGI gives its opinion on the priorities for the following years based on a report drawn up by the Commission.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 40000.

Conditions for releasing the reserve

To release the reserve, the Commission must submit a communication to the European Parliament and the Council on interinstitutional cooperation on communication with a view to the 2014 European elections. The communication will outline the Commission's views on how interinstitutional cooperation could be organised as regards budget funding and key activities in Brussels and the Member States. The Commissioner must give an undertaking in writing that the communication will be submitted in the first half of 2012.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Reference acts

Commission Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 3 October 2007 entitled "Communicating Europe in Partnership" (COM(2007) 568 final).

Declaration of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of 22 October 2008 on "Communicating Europe in Partnership" (OJ C 13, 20.1.2009, p. 3).

16 03 05 EuroGlobe

16 03 05 01 Preparatory action — EuroGlobe

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | — | — | p.m. | 0,— | 239976,— |

Remarks

This item is intended to cover the preparatory action started in 2007 for a mobile Globe theatre aiming to foster a European public space for debate, culture and learning.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

16 03 05 02 Completion of pilot project EuroGlobe

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | — | — | p.m. | 0,— | 534225,60 |

Remarks

This item is intended to cover the closure of the pilot project started in 2007 for a mobile Globe theatre aiming to foster a European public space for debate, culture and learning.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 16 04 — ANALYSIS AND COMMUNICATION TOOLS

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

16 04

ANALYSIS AND COMMUNICATION TOOLS

16 04 01 | Public opinion analysis | 3.2 | 6150000 | 6000000 | 6030000 | 6000000 | 6778727,35 | 4885373,79 |

16 04 02

Online and written information and communication tools

16 04 02 01 | Online and written information and communication tools | 3.2 | 14380000 | 13760000 | 14110000 | 14000000 | 16929871,86 | 15022863,65 |

16 04 02 02 | Online summary of legislation (SCAD+) | 5 | — | p.m. | 600000 | 600000 | | |

| Article 16 04 02 — Subtotal | | 14380000 | 13760000 | 14710000 | 14600000 | 16929871,86 | 15022863,65 |

16 04 04 | Written publications for general use | 5 | 2700000 | 2500000 | 3000000 | 2800000 | 3276072,01 | 3201347,78 |

| Chapter 16 04 — Total | | 23230000 | 22260000 | 23740000 | 23400000 | 26984671,22 | 23109585,22 |

16 04 01 Public opinion analysis

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

6150000 | 6000000 | 6030000 | 6000000 | 6778727,35 | 4885373,79 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the analysis of trends in public opinion, mainly by means of opinion polls (e.g. general-public "Eurobarometer" surveys, "flash" surveys, by telephone, of specific populations on particular subjects, at regional, national, or European level, or qualitative surveys), together with quality control of these surveys.

It also covers qualitative media monitoring analysis.

The Commission, when implementing this budget line, should take duly into account the outcome of the meetings of the Interinstitutional Group on Information (IGI).

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 5000.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Reference acts

Commission Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 3 October 2007 entitled "Communicating Europe in Partnership" (COM(2007) 568 final).

Declaration of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of 22 October 2008 on "Communicating Europe in Partnership" (OJ C 13, 20.1.2009, p. 3).

16 04 02 Online and written information and communication tools

16 04 02 01 Online and written information and communication tools

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

14380000 | 13760000 | 14110000 | 14000000 | 16929871,86 | 15022863,65 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover online multimedia and written information and communication tools concerning the European Union, for the purpose of providing all citizens with general information on the work of the Union institutions, the decisions taken and the stages in the building of Europe. Online tools make it possible to gather citizens’ questions or reactions on European issues. This is a public service task. The information covers all the Union institutions. These tools must be made accessible to people with disabilities, in accordance with Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) guidelines.

The main types of tool concerned are:

- the Europa site, which must constitute the main point of access to the existing information and websites concerning the administrative information which European citizens might need in their daily lives and which therefore must be better structured and made more user-friendly,

- the Europe Direct contact centre (00800-67891011),

- the Internet sites, multimedia and written products of the Commission Representations in the Member States,

- online press releases, speeches, memos, etc. (RAPID).

This appropriation is intended to fund the restructuring of the Europa site in a more coherent way. It is also intended to cover information campaigns for facilitating access to these sources of information, especially for the Europe Direct telephone number.

This appropriation also covers the expenditure relating to the production for various target groups of written publications concerning the Union's activities that are often distributed through a decentralised network, mainly:

- the Representations’ publications (paper newsletters and periodicals): each Representation produces one or more publications that are distributed among multipliers and cover various fields (social, economic and political),

- the dissemination (also through a decentralised network) of specific basic information on the Union (in all the official Union languages) for the general public, coordinated from headquarters, and promotion of the publications.

Publishing costs cover, among other things, preparation and drafting (including authors’ fees), freelance editing, use of documentation, reproduction of documents, data purchase or management, editing, translation, revision (including checking the concordance of texts), printing, posting on the Internet or installation in any other electronic medium, distribution, storage, dissemination and promotion of the publications.

The Commission, when implementing this budget line, should take duly into account the outcomes of the meetings of the Interinstitutional Group on Information (IGI).

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 5000.

Irrespective of the beneficiary, no administrative expenditure against this item is authorised.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Reference acts

Commission Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 3 October 2007 entitled "Communicating Europe in Partnership" (COM(2007) 568 final).

Communication to the Commission of 21 December 2007: Communicating about Europe via the Internet — Engaging the citizens (SEC(2007) 1742).

Declaration of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of 22 October 2008 on "Communicating Europe in Partnership" (OJ C 13, 20.1.2009, p. 3).

16 04 02 02 Online summary of legislation (SCAD+)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | 600000 | 600000 | | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payments from previous years related to the production of online summaries of Union legislation (SCAD+).

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Reference acts

Commission Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 3 October 2007 entitled "Communicating Europe in Partnership" (COM(2007) 568 final).

Communication to the Commission of 21 December 2007: Communicating about Europe via the Internet — Engaging the citizens (SEC(2007) 1742).

Declaration of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of 22 October 2008 on "Communicating Europe in Partnership" (OJ C 13, 20.1.2009, p. 3).

16 04 04 Written publications for general use

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2700000 | 2500000 | 3000000 | 2800000 | 3276072,01 | 3201347,78 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on issuing, in whatever medium, publications on matters of major topical importance relating to Commission activities and the work of the Union, selected under the priority publications programme, as well as the publications provided for in the Treaties and other institutional or reference publications. The publications may be targeted at the teaching profession, opinion leaders and the general public.

Publishing costs cover, among other things, preparation and drafting (including authors’ contracts), freelance editing, use of documentation, reproduction of documents, data purchase or management, editing, translation, revision (including checking the concordance of texts), printing, posting on the Internet or installation in any other electronic medium, distribution, storage, dissemination and promotion of the publications, including in formats accessible to citizens with disabilities. These publications must also include alternative material.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 5000.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 249(2) thereof.

Reference acts

Commission Communication to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 3 October 2007 entitled "Communicating Europe in Partnership" (COM(2007) 568 final).

Declaration of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of 22 October 2008 on "Communicating Europe in Partnership" (OJ C 13, 20.1.2009, p. 3).

CHAPTER 16 05 — FOSTERING EUROPEAN CITIZENSHIP

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

16 05

FOSTERING EUROPEAN CITIZENSHIP

16 05 01

Europe for Citizens

16 05 01 01 | Europe for Citizens | 3.2 | 28220000 | 28000000 | 28280000 | 21450000 | 32395020,07 | 23332701,61 |

16 05 01 02 | Preparatory action for the preservation of commemorative sites in Europe | 3.2 | p.m. | p.m. | 4000000 | 1000000 | | |

| Article 16 05 01 — Subtotal | | 28220000 | 28000000 | 32280000 | 22450000 | 32395020,07 | 23332701,61 |

16 05 02 | Visits to the Commission | 3.2 | 2970000 | 2500000 | 2640000 | 2300000 | 2390000,— | 2113265,41 |

16 05 03

European Year of Volunteering 2011

16 05 03 01 | Preparatory action — European Year of Volunteering 2011 | 3.2 | — | — | — | 800000 | 2993759,08 | 2115631,34 |

16 05 03 02 | European Year of Volunteering 2011 | 3.2 | — | 900000 | 8000000 | 7100000 | | |

| Article 16 05 03 — Subtotal | | — | 900000 | 8000000 | 7900000 | 2993759,08 | 2115631,34 |

16 05 04 | Completion of previous programmes/actions in the field of civic participation | 3.2 | — | — | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

16 05 06 | European Civil Society House | 3.2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

16 05 07

European Year of Citizens 2013

16 05 07 01 | Preparatory action — European Year of Citizens 2013 | 3.2 | 1000000 | 600000 | | | | |

| Article 16 05 07 — Subtotal | | 1000000 | 600000 | | | | |

| Chapter 16 05 — Total | | 32190000 | 32000000 | 42920000 | 32650000 | 37778779,15 | 27561598,36 |

16 05 01 Europe for Citizens

16 05 01 01 Europe for Citizens

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

28220000 | 28000000 | 28280000 | 21450000 | 32395020,07 | 23332701,61 |

Remarks

In accordance with the programme "Europe for citizens 2007-2013" programme this appropriation is intended to cover the following measures:

- "Active citizens for Europe", consisting of:

- town-twinning,

- citizens’ projects and support measures;

- "Active civil society in Europe", consisting of:

- structural support for European public policy research organisations (think-tanks),

- structural support for civil society organisations at European level, etc.,

- support for projects initiated by civil society organisations;

- "Together for Europe", consisting of:

- high-visibility events such as commemorations, awards and Europe-wide conferences, etc.,

- studies, surveys and opinion polls,

- information and dissemination tools;

- "Active European Remembrance", consisting of the commemoration of the victims of mass exterminations and mass deportations associated with Nazism and Stalinism, as well as the preservation of the related memorials and archives.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 1904/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 establishing for the period 2007 to 2013 the programme Europe for Citizens to promote active European citizenship (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 32).

16 05 01 02 Preparatory action for the preservation of commemorative sites in Europe

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | 4000000 | 1000000 | | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover costs related to the long-term conservation works of sites such as the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp which is currently facing serious deterioration due to climatic conditions and time.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

16 05 02 Visits to the Commission

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2970000 | 2500000 | 2640000 | 2300000 | 2390000,— | 2113265,41 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of organising visits to the Commission.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

16 05 03 European Year of Volunteering 2011

16 05 03 01 Preparatory action — European Year of Volunteering 2011

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | — | — | 800000 | 2993759,08 | 2115631,34 |

Remarks

This item is intended to cover the following measures at Union and national level:

- information and promotion campaigns to disseminate key messages of the foreseen European Year of Volunteering,

- dissemination of results of studies and research in the field,

- exchange of experience and good practices,

- conferences, events and initiatives to promote debate and raise awareness of the importance and value of volunteering and to celebrate the efforts of volunteers,

- support to adequate structures at national level to coordinate and to organise the implementation of the European Year of Volunteering in the Member States,

- mobilisation and coordination of the work of the key stakeholders at Union level.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

16 05 03 02 European Year of Volunteering 2011

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 900000 | 8000000 | 7100000 | | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following initiatives organised at Union, national, regional or local level linked to the objectives of the European Year:

- information and promotion campaigns,

- exchange of experience and good practices,

- undertaking of studies and research as well as dissemination of their results,

- conferences and events to promote debate and raise awareness of the importance and value of voluntary activities stimulating the engagement of citizens and to celebrate the efforts of volunteers and their organisations,

- support to adequate structures at national level to coordinate and to organise the implementation of the European Year of Volunteering in the Member States,

- concrete initiatives in the Member States aimed at promoting the objectives of the European Year and selected further to a call for projects managed at Union level (maximum Union co-financing is set at 80 % of the total eligible cost),

- mobilisation and coordination of the work of the key stakeholders at Union level.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2010/37/EC of 27 November 2009 on the European Year of Voluntary Activities Promoting Active Citizenship (2011) (OJ L 17, 22.1.2010, p. 43).

16 05 04 Completion of previous programmes/actions in the field of civic participation

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | — | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This article is intended to cover the completion of measures supported before 2007 under the following budget headings:

- preservation of Nazi concentration camp sites as historical monuments,

- measures for civil society,

- "Our Europe" associations,

- grants to organisations advancing the idea of Europe,

- associations and federations of European interest,

- European think-tanks,

- support for the Jean Monnet House and the Robert Schuman House,

- town-twinning schemes in the Union.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes, entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2004/100/EC of 26 January 2004 establishing a Community action programme to promote active European citizenship (civic participation) (OJ L 30, 4.2.2004, p. 6).

Decision No 792/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 establishing a Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level in the field of culture (OJ L 138, 30.4.2004, p. 40).

16 05 06 European Civil Society House

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to fund a scoping study and the first steps in setting up a facility for a European Civil Society House.

No appropriations are foreseen in 2011 and 2012.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

16 05 07 European Year of Citizens 2013

16 05 07 01 Preparatory action — European Year of Citizens 2013

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1000000 | 600000 | | | | |

Remarks

New item

This appropriation is intended to cover the following measures at European level:

- an information and communication campaign to disseminate the key messages of the upcoming European Year of Citizens,

- the drawing up of horizontal and group specific communication strategies,

- the production of print, AV and web-based materials to sustain the political key messages of the upcoming European Year of Citizens,

- conferences and seminars to mobilise the institutional actors and stakeholders.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR COMMUNICATION

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR COMMUNICATION

TITLE 17

HEALTH AND CONSUMER PROTECTION

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

17 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "HEALTH AND CONSUMER PROTECTION" POLICY AREA | 116768100 | 116768100 | 115975626 | 115975626 | 113519870,29 | 113519870,29 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 280045 | 280045 | 57583 | 57583 | | |

| 117048145 | 117048145 | 116033209 | 116033209 | 113519870,29 | 113519870,29 |

17 02 | CONSUMER POLICY | 21090000 | 20185400 | 20640000 | 19900000 | 21819080,56 | 20166240,19 |

17 03 | PUBLIC HEALTH | 214272780 | 210542692 | 206106000 | 207248000 | 245464604,60 | 237961045,54 |

17 04 | FOOD AND FEED SAFETY, ANIMAL HEALTH, ANIMAL WELFARE AND PLANT HEALTH | 334250000 | 243828105 | 327160000 | 253422436 | 343141610,52 | 268658194,94 |

| Title 17 — Total | 686380880 | 591324297 | 669881626 | 596546062 | 723945165,97 | 640305350,96 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 280045 | 280045 | 57583 | 57583 | | |

| 686660925 | 591604342 | 669939209 | 596603645 | 723945165,97 | 640305350,96 |

CHAPTER 17 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "HEALTH AND CONSUMER PROTECTION" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

17 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "HEALTH AND CONSUMER PROTECTION" POLICY AREA

17 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Health and consumer protection" policy area | 5 | 77743252 | 75762596 | 73324897,59 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 57583 | |

| | 77743252 | 75820179 | 73324897,59 |

17 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Health and consumer protection" policy area

17 01 02 01 | External staff | 5 | 7776354 | 7723972 | 7453382,73 |

17 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | 5 | 9661525 | 10564293 | 11038371,19 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 280045 | | |

| | 9941570 | 10564293 | 11038371,19 |

| Article 17 01 02 — Subtotal | | 17437879 | 18288265 | 18491753,92 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 280045 | | |

| | 17717924 | 18288265 | 18491753,92 |

17 01 03

Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services, buildings and related expenditure of the "Health and consumer protection" policy area

17 01 03 01 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Health and consumer protection" policy area: Headquarters | 5 | 5228969 | 5489765 | 5691037,29 |

17 01 03 03 | Buildings and related expenditure of the "Health and consumer protection" policy area: Grange | 5 | 5338000 | 5485000 | 5406239,34 |

| Article 17 01 03 — Subtotal | | 10566969 | 10974765 | 11097276,63 |

17 01 04

Support expenditure for operations of the "Health and consumer protection" policy area

17 01 04 01 | Plant-health measures — Expenditure on administrative management | 2 | 600000 | 700000 | 150160,— |

17 01 04 02 | Programme of the European Union action in the field of health — Expenditure on administrative management | 3.2 | 1400000 | 1400000 | 1732716,52 |

17 01 04 03 | Programme of the Union action in the field of consumer policy — Expenditure on administrative management | 3.2 | 950000 | 950000 | 1065184,98 |

17 01 04 05 | Feed and food safety and related activities — Expenditure on administrative management | 2 | 700000 | 700000 | 581368,65 |

17 01 04 06 | Pilot project — Improved methods for animal-friendly production | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | 83529,— |

17 01 04 07 | Animal disease eradication and emergency fund — Expenditure on administrative management | 2 | 300000 | 300000 | 211283,— |

17 01 04 30 | Executive Agency for Health and Consumers — Contribution from programmes under Heading 3b | 3.2 | 5900000 | 5800000 | 5708878,— |

17 01 04 31 | Executive Agency for Health and Consumers — Contribution from programmes under Heading 2 | 2 | 1170000 | 1100000 | 1072822,— |

| Article 17 01 04 — Subtotal | | 11020000 | 10950000 | 10605942,15 |

| Chapter 17 01 — Total | | 116768100 | 115975626 | 113519870,29 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 280045 | 57583 | |

| | 117048145 | 116033209 | 113519870,29 |

17 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Health and consumer protection" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

17 01 01 | 77743252 | 75762596 | 73324897,59 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 57583 | |

Total | 77743252 | 75820179 | 73324897,59 |

17 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Health and consumer protection" policy area

17 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

7776354 | 7723972 | 7453382,73 |

17 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

17 01 02 11 | 9661525 | 10564293 | 11038371,19 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 280045 | | |

Total | 9941570 | 10564293 | 11038371,19 |

17 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services, buildings and related expenditure of the "Health and consumer protection" policy area

17 01 03 01 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Health and consumer protection" policy area: Headquarters

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

5228969 | 5489765 | 5691037,29 |

17 01 03 03 Buildings and related expenditure of the "Health and consumer protection" policy area: Grange

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

5338000 | 5485000 | 5406239,34 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure incurred within Union territory:

- the payment of rent, ground rent and municipal charges relating to occupied buildings or parts of buildings, and the hire of conference rooms, storerooms, garages and parking facilities,

- the costs of purchase or lease-purchase of buildings,

- the construction of buildings,

- the payment of insurance premiums on the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the institution,

- water, gas, electricity and heating charges,

- maintenance costs, calculated on the basis of current contracts, for premises, lifts, central heating, air-conditioning equipment, etc.; the expenditure incurred by regular cleaning operations, including the purchase of maintenance, washing, laundry and dry-cleaning products, etc., and by repainting, repairs and supplies used by the maintenance shops (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- expenditure on the selective treatment, storage and removal of waste,

- the refurbishment of buildings, e.g. alterations to partitioning, alterations to technical installations and other specialist work on locks, electrical equipment, plumbing, painting, floor coverings etc., the cost of changes to the cabling associated with fixtures, and the cost of the necessary equipment,

- expenses relating to the physical and material security of persons and property, in particular contracts for the guarding of buildings, contracts for the maintenance and upgrade of security installations and the purchase of items of equipment,

- expenses relating to the health and safety of individuals at work, in particular the purchase, hire and maintenance of firefighting equipment, the replacement of equipment for fire pickets and statutory inspection costs,

- the cost of legal, financial and technical consultancy fees prior to the acquisition, rental or construction of buildings,

- other expenditure on buildings, in particular management fees for multiple-tenanted buildings, costs of surveys of premises and charges for utilities (street cleaning and maintenance, refuse collection, etc.),

- technical assistance fees relating to major repair, fitting-out or remodelling operations for premises,

- the purchase, hire or leasing, maintenance, repair, installation and renewal of technical equipment and installations, and in particular:

- equipment (including photocopiers) for producing, reproducing and archiving documents in any form (paper, electronic media, etc.),

- audiovisual, library and interpreting equipment (booths, headsets and switching units for simultaneous interpreting facilities, etc.),

- kitchen fittings and restaurant equipment,

- various tools for building-maintenance shops,

- facilities required for officials with disabilities,

- studies, documentation and training relating to such equipment,

- the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of furniture, and in particular:

- the purchase of office furniture and specialised furniture, including ergonomic furniture, shelving for archives, etc.,

- the replacement of worn-out and broken furniture,

- supplies of special equipment for libraries (card indexes, shelving, catalogue units, etc.),

- fittings specific to canteens and restaurants,

- the hire of furniture,

- furniture maintenance and repair costs (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of vehicles, and in particular:

- new purchases of vehicles, including all associated costs,

- the replacement of vehicles which, during the year, reach a total mileage such as to justify replacement,

- the cost of hiring cars for short or long periods when demand exceeds the capacity of the vehicle fleet,

- the cost of maintaining, repairing and insuring official vehicles (fuel, lubricants, tyres, inner tubes, miscellaneous supplies, spare parts, tools, etc.), including annual national car test,

- various types of insurance (in particular third-party liability and insurance against theft) and national taxes where payable and insurance costs,

- expenditure on working equipment, and in particular:

- purchase of uniforms for floor messengers and drivers,

- purchase and cleaning of working clothes for workshop staff and staff required to do work for which protection is necessary against bad or cold weather, abnormal wear and dirt,

- purchase or reimbursement of the cost of any equipment which might be necessary pursuant to Directives 89/391/EEC and 90/270/EEC,

- departmental removals, reorganisations and handling (taking delivery, storing, delivering) in respect of equipment, furniture and office supplies,

- other operating expenditure, such as:

- expenditure on equipping buildings with telecommunications, notably the purchase, hire, installation and maintenance of telephone switchboards and distributors, audio, videoconferencing, interphone and mobile phone systems, and expenditure on data networks (equipment and maintenance) and associated services (management, support, documentation, installation and removal),

- the purchase, hire or leasing of computers, terminals, mini-computers, peripherals, connection devices and the necessary software,

- the purchase, hire or leasing of equipment relating to the presentation of information in printed form, e.g. printers, fax machines, photocopiers, scanners and microcopiers,

- the purchase, hire or leasing of typewriters, word processors or any other electronic office equipment,

- installation, configuration, maintenance, studies, documentation and supplies related to this equipment,

- expenditure on the operation of restaurants, cafeterias and canteens, in particular the costs of maintaining equipment and purchasing various supplies, expenditure on current conversions and the renewal of equipment, and substantial expenditure on conversion and renewal which should be clearly distinguished from current conversions, repairs and renewal of equipment and supplies,

- the cost of subscriptions and access to electronic information services and external databases and the acquisition of electronic media (CD-ROMs etc.),

- the training and support required for accessing this information,

- the cost of purchasing paper, envelopes, office supplies and supplies for the print shops, and of some printing carried out by outside service providers,

- expenditure on postal and delivery charges for ordinary mail, on reports and publications, on postal and other packages sent by air, sea or rail, and on the Commission’s internal mail,

- licences, subscription charges and the cost of cable or radio communications (land and mobile telephones, telex, telegraph, television, teleconferencing and videoconferencing), expenditure on data-transmission networks, telematic services, etc., and the purchase of directories,

- the cost of interbuilding telephone and computer links and international transmission lines between sites of Union offices,

- technical and logistic support, training and associated costs and other activities of general interest related to computer equipment and software, general computer training, subscriptions to technical documentation whether on paper or in electronic form, etc., external operating staff, office services, subscriptions to international organisations, etc., studies on safety and quality assurance relating to computer equipment and software.

Legal basis

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display screen equipment (fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

17 01 04 Support expenditure for operations of the "Health and consumer protection" policy area

17 01 04 01 Plant-health measures — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

600000 | 700000 | 150160,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, evaluating, auditing and control of programmes or projects.

It also covers the cost of studies, meetings of experts, information measures and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures covered by this item.

Furthermore, the measures provided for by Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p. 1) may be operational in 2010.

Legal basis

See Article 17 04 04.

17 01 04 02 Programme of the European Union action in the field of health — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1400000 | 1400000 | 1732716,52 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information measures and publications directly linked to achievement of the objective of the programme or measures covered by this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Article 17 03 06.

17 01 04 03 Programme of the Union action in the field of consumer policy — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

950000 | 950000 | 1065184,98 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information measures and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures covered by this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Article 17 02 02.

17 01 04 05 Feed and food safety and related activities — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

700000 | 700000 | 581368,65 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, auditing and control of programmes or projects.

It also covers the cost of studies, meetings of experts, information measures and publications directly linked to achievement of the objectives of the programme or measures covered by this item.

It is intended, in particular, to cover expenditure resulting from the application of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules (OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1332/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on food enzymes (OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 7).

Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on food additives (OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 16).

Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods (OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 34).

See Article 17 04 07.

17 01 04 06 Pilot project — Improved methods for animal-friendly production

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 83529,— |

Remarks

This appropriation was intended to cover a pilot project for developing improved methods for animal-friendly production focused on alternatives to the castration of pigs and alternatives to the dehorning of cows.

No new appropriations as from 2009, the action launched in 2008 was pursued till its completion.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

17 01 04 07 Animal disease eradication and emergency fund — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

300000 | 300000 | 211283,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on administrative assistance relating to the audit of claims to be presented by the Member States according to Article 3(2), Articles 4 and 14 and Article 27(8) of Decision 2009/470/EC.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2009/470/EC of 25 May 2009 on expenditure in the veterinary field (OJ L 155, 18.6.2009, p. 30).

See Articles 17 04 01 and 17 04 03 01.

17 01 04 30 Executive Agency for Health and Consumers — Contribution from programmes under Heading 3b

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

5900000 | 5800000 | 5708878,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the contribution for expenditure on the Agency’s staff and administration.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1).

Decision No 1926/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a programme of Community action in the field of consumer policy (2007-2013) (OJ L 404, 30.12.2006, p. 39).

Decision No 1350/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 establishing a second programme of Community action in the field of health (2008-2013) (OJ L 301, 20.11.2007, p. 3).

See Articles 17 02 02, 17 03 01 and 17 03 06.

Reference acts

Commission Decision 2004/858/EC of 15 December 2004 setting up an executive agency, the "Executive Agency for the Public Health Programme", for the management of Community action in the field of public health — pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (OJ L 369, 16.12.2004, p. 73).

17 01 04 31 Executive Agency for Health and Consumers — Contribution from programmes under Heading 2

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1170000 | 1100000 | 1072822,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the contribution from the Union training strategy in the areas of food law, feed law, animal health and animal welfare rules as well as plant rules for expenditure on the Agency’s staff and administration.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Directive 2000/29/EC of 8 May 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (OJ L 169, 10.7.2000, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules (OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1), and in particular Article 51 thereof.

See Articles 17 04 04 and 17 04 07.

Reference acts

Commission Decision 2004/858/EC of 15 December 2004 setting up an executive agency, the "Executive Agency for the Public Health Programme", for the management of Community action in the field of public health — pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (OJ L 369, 16.12.2004, p. 73).

CHAPTER 17 02 — CONSUMER POLICY

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

17 02

CONSUMER POLICY

17 02 01 | Completion of Union activities in favour of consumers | 3.2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 1225178,14 |

17 02 02 | Union action in the field of consumer policy | 3.2 | 21090000 | 19000000 | 20140000 | 19000000 | 19819080,56 | 17320806,98 |

17 02 03 | Preparatory action — Monitoring measures in the field of consumer policy | 3.2 | p.m. | 860400 | 500000 | 900000 | 1000000,— | 1542542,15 |

17 02 04 | Pilot project — Transparency and stability in the financial markets | 1.1 | p.m. | 325000 | p.m. | p.m. | 1000000,— | 77712,92 |

| Chapter 17 02 — Total | | 21090000 | 20185400 | 20640000 | 19900000 | 21819080,56 | 20166240,19 |

17 02 01 Completion of Union activities in favour of consumers

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 1225178,14 |

Remarks

This payment appropriation is intended to cover commitments relating to previous years under Decision No 20/2004/EC. That Decision was repealed by Decision No 1926/2006/EC (see Article 17 02 02).

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 20/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 December 2003 establishing a general framework for financing Community actions in support of consumer policy for the years 2004 to 2007 (OJ L 5, 9.1.2004, p. 1).

17 02 02 Union action in the field of consumer policy

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

21090000 | 19000000 | 20140000 | 19000000 | 19819080,56 | 17320806,98 |

Remarks

Decision No 1926/2006/EC establishes a general framework for financing Union action in support of consumer policy (2007-2013) as defined in the multiannual strategy. The decision and the strategy entail two strategic objectives in the medium term:

- ensuring a high level of consumer protection, notably through improved evidence, better consultation and better representation of consumers’ interests, and

- ensuring the effective application of consumer protection rules notably through enforcement cooperation, information, education and redress.

The consumer programme consolidates and expands the action areas of the 2002-2006 consumer programmes. It considerably expands Union activities on developing the knowledge and evidence base, enforcement cooperation, market surveillance and product safety, consumer education and capacity building for consumer organisations.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 1926/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a programme of Community action in the field of consumer policy (2007-2013) (OJ L 404, 30.12.2006, p. 39).

17 02 03 Preparatory action — Monitoring measures in the field of consumer policy

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 860400 | 500000 | 900000 | 1000000,— | 1542542,15 |

Remarks

The overall objective of this pilot project is to better understand the functioning of the internal market from a consumer and demand-side perspective. This will be pursued through the collection of data and analysis of consumer behaviour.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

17 02 04 Pilot project — Transparency and stability in the financial markets

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 325000 | p.m. | p.m. | 1000000,— | 77712,92 |

Remarks

The purpose of the pilot project is to promote consumer empowerment, efficiency and stability of European financial markets, notably through consumer empowerment in financial services via training actions and the provision of advice to consumers.

The project includes:

- the mapping in each Member State of the non-profit entities that provide general advice on financial services to consumers, including the assessment of best practices for the provision of general financial advice,

- the identification of training needs relating to the financial advice of those entities,

- training courses in financial services for consumer associations and other interested non-profit parties who provide information and advice to end users of financial services.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 17 03 — PUBLIC HEALTH

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

17 03

PUBLIC HEALTH

17 03 01

Measures in the field of public health protection

17 03 01 01 | Completion of public health programme (2003-2008) | 3.2 | p.m. | 10500000 | p.m. | 11000000 | 0,— | 17541103,55 |

| Article 17 03 01 — Subtotal | | p.m. | 10500000 | p.m. | 11000000 | 0,— | 17541103,55 |

17 03 02 | Community Tobacco Fund — Direct payments by the Union | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 16900000,— | 16900000,— |

17 03 03

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

17 03 03 01 | European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 3.2 | 36936900 | 36936900 | 32430000 | 32430000 | 33330900,— | 32454334,— |

17 03 03 02 | European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control — Contribution to Title 3 | 3.2 | 19790100 | 19790100 | 20340000 | 20340000 | 24489000,24 | 15800000,— |

| Article 17 03 03 — Subtotal | | 56727000 | 56727000 | 52770000 | 52770000 | 57819900,24 | 48254334,— |

17 03 04 | Preparatory action — Public health | 3.2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

17 03 05 | International agreements and membership of international organisations in the field of public health and tobacco control | 4 | 200000 | 190912 | p.m. | p.m. | 210000,— | 210000,— |

17 03 06 | Union action in the field of health | 3.2 | 48300000 | 37000000 | 47060000 | 35700000 | 47635446,81 | 32987873,74 |

17 03 07

European Food Safety Authority

17 03 07 01 | European Food Safety Authority — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 3.2 | 48266209 | 48266209 | 49845000 | 49845000 | 49111815,58 | 49111470,— |

17 03 07 02 | European Food Safety Authority — Contribution to Title 3 | 3.2 | 26813571 | 23992571 | 22488000 | 22690000 | 25603542,72 | 23703130,— |

| Article 17 03 07 — Subtotal | | 75079780 | 72258780 | 72333000 | 72535000 | 74715358,30 | 72814600,— |

17 03 08 | Pilot project — New employment situation in the health sector: best practices for improving professional training and qualifications of healthcare workers and their remuneration | 1.1 | p.m. | 300000 | p.m. | 300000 | 0,— | 174875,— |

17 03 09 | Pilot project — Complex research on Health, Environment, Transport and Climate Change (HETC) — Improvement of indoor and outdoor air quality | 2 | p.m. | 1600000 | p.m. | 1500000 | 0,— | 1200000,— |

17 03 10

European Medicines Agency

17 03 10 01 | European Medicines Agency — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 1.1 | 7655333 | 7655333 | 9347000 | 9347000 | 13894203,93 | 13894203,93 |

17 03 10 02 | European Medicines Agency — Contribution to Title 3 | 1.1 | 15310667 | 15310667 | 18695000 | 18695000 | 25976295,32 | 25883055,32 |

17 03 10 03 | Special contribution for orphan medicinal products | 1.1 | 6000000 | 6000000 | 4901000 | 4901000 | 8313400,— | 8101000,— |

| Article 17 03 10 — Subtotal | | 28966000 | 28966000 | 32943000 | 32943000 | 48183899,25 | 47878259,25 |

17 03 11 | Pilot project — Fruit and vegetable consumption | 2 | 1000000 | 1000000 | 1000000 | 500000 | | |

17 03 12 | Pilot project — Healthy diet: early years and ageing population | 2 | 1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

17 03 13 | Pilot project — Developing and implementing successful prevention strategies for type 2 diabetes | 2 | 1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

17 03 14 | Preparatory action — Antimicrobial resistance (AMR): Research on the causes of high and improper antibiotic usage | 2 | 1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

17 03 15 | Preparatory action — Creation of a Union network of experts in the field of adapted care for adolescents with psychological problems | 3.2 | 1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

| Chapter 17 03 — Total | | 214272780 | 210542692 | 206106000 | 207248000 | 245464604,60 | 237961045,54 |

17 03 01 Measures in the field of public health protection

17 03 01 01 Completion of public health programme (2003-2008)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 10500000 | p.m. | 11000000 | 0,— | 17541103,55 |

Remarks

This payment appropriation is intended to cover commitments relating to previous years under Decision No 1786/2002/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 23 September 2002 adopting a programme of Community action in the field of public health for the years 2003-2008.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 1786/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 September 2002 adopting a programme of Community action in the field of public health (2003-2008) (OJ L 271, 9.10.2002, p. 1).

17 03 02 Community Tobacco Fund — Direct payments by the Union

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 16900000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance information activities against smoking under the Community Tobacco Fund. The amount corresponds to a percentage of the direct support paid to tobacco producers. This direct support ended in 2009, and 2010 was the last year during which such a contribution was available.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organization of the market in raw tobacco (OJ L 215, 30.7.1992, p. 70), and in particular Article 13 thereof.

Commission Regulation (EC) No 2182/2002 of 6 December 2002 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2075/92 with regard to the Community Tobacco Fund (OJ L 331, 7.12.2002, p. 16), and in particular Article 3 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 of 29 September 2003 establishing common rules for direct support schemes under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers (OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 1), and in particular Article 110 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1), and in particular Article 104 thereof.

17 03 03 European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

17 03 03 01 European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

36936900 | 36936900 | 32430000 | 32430000 | 33330900,— | 32454334,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Centre’s personnel and administrative expenditure. In particular, Title 1 covers the salaries of permanent staff and seconded experts, the costs relating to recruitment, interim services, staff training and mission expenses. Title 2 "Expenditure" relates to the renting of the ECDC office facilities, the fitting-out of premises, information and communication technology, technical installations, logistics and other administrative costs.

The Centre must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

During the budgetary procedure and even during the financial year, when an amending letter or an amending budget is submitted, the Commission shall inform the budgetary authority beforehand of any changes in the Centre’s budget, in particular concerning the establishment plans published in the budget, for which the budgetary authority’s prior agreement is required. Such a procedure is in accordance with the provisions on transparency set out in the Interinstitutional Declaration of 17 November 1995 and implemented in the form of a code of conduct agreed by the European Parliament, the Commission and the agencies.

The Centre’s establishment plan is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the Framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 851/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 establishing a European Centre for disease prevention and control (OJ L 142, 30.4.2004, p. 1).

17 03 03 02 European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

19790100 | 19790100 | 20340000 | 20340000 | 24489000,24 | 15800000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover operational expenditure relating to the following target areas:

- improving surveillance of communicable diseases in the Member States,

- strengthening the scientific support provided by the Member States and the Commission,

- enhancing the preparedness of the Union against emerging threats from communicable diseases, especially hepatitis B, including threats related to intentional release of biological agents, and diseases of unknown origin, and coordinating the response,

- strengthening the relevant capacity in the Member States through training,

- communicating information and building partnerships.

It is also intended to cover the maintenance of the emergency facility (Emergency Operations Centre) linking the Centre online with national communicable disease centres and reference laboratories in Member States in the event of major outbreaks of communicable diseases or other illnesses of unknown origin.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 56727000. The Centre must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

During the budgetary procedure and even during the financial year, when an amending letter or an amending budget is submitted, the Commission shall inform the budgetary authority beforehand of any changes in the Centre’s budget, in particular concerning the establishment plans published in the budget, for which the budgetary authority’s prior agreement is required. Such a procedure is in accordance with the provisions on transparency set out in the Interinstitutional Declaration of 17 November 1995 and implemented in the form of a code of conduct agreed by the European Parliament, the Commission and the agencies.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the Framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 851/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 establishing a European Centre for disease prevention and control (OJ L 142, 30.4.2004, p. 1).

17 03 04 Preparatory action — Public health

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This article has no new allocations as from 2007. The relevant actions have been continued under the new programme for public health under Article 17 03 06.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

17 03 05 International agreements and membership of international organisations in the field of public health and tobacco control

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

200000 | 190912 | p.m. | p.m. | 210000,— | 210000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Union contribution to the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), which the Community ratified and to which the Union is a party.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2004/513/EC of 2 June 2004 concerning the conclusion of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (OJ L 213, 15.6.2004, p. 8).

17 03 06 Union action in the field of health

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

48300000 | 37000000 | 47060000 | 35700000 | 47635446,81 | 32987873,74 |

Remarks

The second health programme replaces the previous programme established by Decision No 1786/2002/EC and covers the period 2008-2013.

Since 2008, as far as the health area is concerned, the programme has been focusing on three pillars where action at Union level is essential:

(1) Health information

The objective of this pillar is to strengthen the collection, analysis, exchange and dissemination of health-related information in the Union — including on disabilities and "dys" conditions — which is necessary to provide a solid foundation for health policymaking and is also needed by professionals for their work and by citizens to enable them to make healthy lifestyle choices.

Actions will further include research into multiple sclerosis, with special attention being paid to identifying the factors behind the difference in the incidence of the disease between northern and southern parts of Europe.

Actions should also include measures to help boost research into the possible causes of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), with particular attention being paid to professional sports and the possible influence of substance abuse in the world of sport.

(2) Health security

The overall objective is to protect citizen against health threats.

An effective rapid response capability is needed to avoid threats to public health, for example arising from communicable diseases or chemical or biological attacks. Tackling such threats needs to be coordinated effectively at Union level. Union integration based on the principle of free movement increases the need for vigilance, in order to respond to major cross-border health threats such as avian flu, or bioterrorism.

(3) Promote health to improve prosperity and solidarity

The overall objective is to contribute to the prosperity of the Union by fostering healthy ageing and bridging inequalities as well as to enhance solidarity between national health systems.

Actions will include initiatives to increase healthy life years and promote healthy ageing, to explore health’s impact on productivity and labour participation, and to support the reduction of inequalities between Member States and investment in health, thus contributing to the Europe 2020 Strategy, and to productivity and growth. Actions will also enhance solidarity between health systems, including cooperation on shared challenges, thus facilitating the development of a Union framework for safe, high-quality and efficient health services. Actions should also include initiatives to evaluate, by independent organisations, the quality of service provided by emergency medical services from the moment an alert is launched by citizens (e.g. through emergency call numbers) until the victim is transferred to hospital care; the aim is to help improve emergency medical services on the basis of comparable data and the identification of best practices to be exchanged between Member States.

Actions will further include the promotion of health by tackling environmental, addiction and lifestyle determinants.

Non-governmental organisations are key players in the implementation of the programme. Therefore, they should be allocated adequate funds.

Actions will also include appropriate initiatives to follow up on the recommendations obtained through the Green Paper consultation on mental health, and in particular on strategies to prevent suicide across the lifespan.

The objective is also for the Commission to implement the Health In All Policies strategy under the Structural Funds. Such a project should cover proposals for methods on how health issues could be incorporated — in accordance with the Health In All Policies strategy — into regional development projects. The project aims to enhance overall health in the Union by means of capacity building in the context of regional development agencies.

The budget should cover training courses, international events, exchange of experiences, good practices, and international collaboration with a view to the practical use of Health Impact Assessment (HIA) both for local government and development agencies and for individuals or companies willing to apply for a grant provided by the Union.

With regard to the crucial importance of small and medium-sized enterprises in the Union, they should be provided with professional support for compliance with environmental health rules, and to help them make positive changes to environmental health affecting company operation.

A European database on health issues and a database on environment issues should be interconnected so that further research could be improved for analysing the link between environment quality and state of health.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 1350/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 establishing a second programme of Community action in the field of health (2008-2013) (OJ L 301, 20.11.2007, p. 3).

17 03 07 European Food Safety Authority

17 03 07 01 European Food Safety Authority — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

48266209 | 48266209 | 49845000 | 49845000 | 49111815,58 | 49111470,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Authority’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Authority must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

During the budgetary procedure and even during the financial year, when an amending letter or an amending budget is submitted, the Commission shall inform the budgetary authority beforehand of any changes in the budget of the agencies, in particular concerning the establishment plans published in the budget. Such a procedure is in accordance with the provisions on transparency set out in the Interinstitutional Declaration of 17 November 1995 and implemented in the form of a code of conduct agreed by the European Parliament, the Commission and the agencies.

The Authority’s establishment plan is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of the Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the Framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1).

17 03 07 02 European Food Safety Authority — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

26813571 | 23992571 | 22488000 | 22690000 | 25603542,72 | 23703130,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Authority’s operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

It covers in particular:

- costs associated with supporting and holding meetings of the scientific committee and the scientific groups, working groups, the advisory forum, the Management Board and meetings with the scientific partners or interested parties,

- costs associated with the establishment of scientific opinions using external resources (contracts and subsidies),

- costs associated with the creation of data collection networks and the integration of the existing information systems,

- costs associated with the scientific and technical assistance to the Commission (Article 31),

- costs associated with the identification of logistical support measures,

- costs associated with technical and scientific cooperation,

- costs associated with the dissemination of scientific opinions,

- costs associated with communication activities.

The Authority must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

During the budgetary procedure and even during the financial year, when an amending letter or an amending budget is submitted, the Commission shall inform the budgetary authority beforehand of any changes in the budget of the agencies, in particular concerning the establishment plans published in the budget. Such a procedure is in accordance with the provisions on transparency set out in the Interinstitutional Declaration of 17 November 1995 and implemented in the form of a code of conduct agreed by the European Parliament, the Commission and the agencies.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 76350875. An amount of EUR 1271095 coming from the recovery of surplus is added to the amount of EUR 75079780 entered in the budget.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the Framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1).

17 03 08 Pilot project — New employment situation in the health sector: best practices for improving professional training and qualifications of healthcare workers and their remuneration

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 300000 | p.m. | 300000 | 0,— | 174875,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to fund initiatives which help deal with the new employment situation in the health sector, particularly in relation to professional qualifications and duties carried out by healthcare workers, healthcare assistants and lower-skilled nurses and which help examine the effects of cross-border mobility both in the host country and the country of origin. Measures covered will include:

- analysing factors and policies with a view to better meeting the need for measures to increase the supply and improve the qualifications of health care staff in the long run,

- promoting exchanges on policies and best practices with a view to coping with the increase in care consumption due to demographic change,

- funding initiatives which help examine cross-border effects on health services,

- paying attention to the effects of different levels of remuneration, which may come to light in this context,

- studies, meetings with experts and information campaigns; a solution should also be found to maintain the level of care in national healthcare systems,

- analysing the relationship between healthcare and social care and work on producing comparable data. A solid database, which also includes gender and diversity aspects, will be crucial to enhance the open method of coordination when it has been extended to healthcare.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

17 03 09 Pilot project — Complex research on Health, Environment, Transport and Climate Change (HETC) — Improvement of indoor and outdoor air quality

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 1600000 | p.m. | 1500000 | 0,— | 1200000,— |

Remarks

Environment and health are important cross-sector fields in the European Environment and Health process connecting environmental policies and approaches. This process is vital for good quality of life and sustainable development. The objectives of the project are that the nine countries involved (Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Finland, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Serbia and Slovakia) should:

- assess the associations between the school environment and children’s (respiratory) health,

- assess the associations between the impact of transport on the school environment and children’s (respiratory) health,

- assess the associations between the impact of climate change on the school environment and children’s (respiratory) health,

- issue recommendations for improving the quality of the school environment for the better health of children and a Guideline for Healthy European Schools.

This article has had no new commitment allocations since 2009. The funded initiatives are currently ongoing and completion is expected by the end of 2012.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

17 03 10 European Medicines Agency

17 03 10 01 European Medicines Agency — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

7655333 | 7655333 | 9347000 | 9347000 | 13894203,93 | 13894203,93 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2), including expenditure following the adoption of Regulation (EC) No 1901/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on medicinal products for paediatric use (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 1).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

During the budgetary procedure and even during the financial year, when an amending letter or an amending budget is submitted, the Commission shall inform the budgetary authority beforehand of any changes in the budget of the agencies, in particular concerning the establishment plans published in the budget. Such a procedure is in accordance with the provisions on transparency set out in the Interinstitutional Declaration of 17 November 1995 and implemented in the form of a code of conduct agreed by the European Parliament, the Commission and the agencies.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The Agency’s establishment plan is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of the Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 297/95 of 10 February 1995 on fees payable to the European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (OJ L 35, 15.2.1995, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 141/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1999 on orphan medicinal products (OJ L 18, 22.1.2000, p. 1).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 494/2003 of 18 March 2003 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 297/95 on the fees payable to the European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (OJ L 73, 19.3.2003, p. 6).

Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 laying down Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a European Medicines Agency (OJ L 136, 30.4.2004, p. 1).

Reference acts

Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use (OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 67).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 2049/2005 of 15 December 2005 laying down, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council, rules regarding the payment of fees to, and the receipt of administrative assistance from, the European Medicines Agency by micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (OJ L 329, 16.12.2005, p. 4).

Regulation (EC) No 1901/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on medicinal products for paediatric use and amending Regulation (EEC) No 1768/92, Directive 2001/20/EC, Directive 2001/83/EC and Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1394/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 November 2007 on advanced therapy medicinal products and amending Directive 2001/83/EC and Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 (OJ L 324, 10.12.2007, p. 121).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1234/2008 of 24 November 2008 concerning the examination of variations to the terms of marketing authorisations for medicinal products for human use and veterinary medicinal products (OJ L 334, 12.12.2008, p. 7).

Regulation (EU) No 1235/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2010 amending, as regards pharmacovigilance of medicinal products for human use, Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 laying down Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a European Medicines Agency, and Regulation (EC) No 1394/2007 on advanced therapy medicinal products (OJ L 348, 31.12.2010, p. 1).

17 03 10 02 European Medicines Agency — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

15310667 | 15310667 | 18695000 | 18695000 | 25976295,32 | 25883055,32 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover only the Agency’s operational expenditure in connection with the work programme (Title 3), including the tasks relating to the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1901/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on medicinal products for paediatric use (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 1).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

During the budgetary procedure and even during the financial year, when an amending letter or an amending budget is submitted, the Commission shall inform the budgetary authority beforehand of any changes in the budgets of the agencies, in particular concerning the establishment plans published in the budget. Such a procedure is in accordance with the provisions on transparency set out in the Interinstitutional Declaration of 17 November 1995 and implemented in the form of a code of conduct agreed by the European Parliament, the Commission and the agencies.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the Framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 32841107. An amount of EUR 9875107, coming from the recovery of surplus, is added to the amount of EUR 22966000 entered in the budget.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 297/95 of 10 February 1995 on fees payable to the European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (OJ L 35, 15.2.1995, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 141/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1999 on orphan medicinal products (OJ L 18, 22.1.2000, p. 1).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 494/2003 of 18 March 2003 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 297/95 on the fees payable to the European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (OJ L 73, 19.3.2003, p. 6).

Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 laying down Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a European Medicines Agency (OJ L 136, 30.4.2004, p. 1).

17 03 10 03 Special contribution for orphan medicinal products

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

6000000 | 6000000 | 4901000 | 4901000 | 8313400,— | 8101000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the special contribution provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 141/2000, as opposed to the one provided for in Article 67 of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 laying down Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a European Medicines Agency (OJ L 136, 30.4.2004, p. 1). It is used by the Agency exclusively to compensate for the total or partial non-recovery of payments due for an orphan medicinal product.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the Framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 141/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1999 on orphan medicinal products (OJ L 18, 22.1.2000, p. 1).

17 03 11 Pilot project — Fruit and vegetable consumption

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1000000 | 1000000 | 1000000 | 500000 | | |

Remarks

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This appropriation is intended to cover a pilot project aimed at increasing the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables in vulnerable population groups (low-income pregnant women and their children, the elderly, etc.), in order to improve public health and stimulate demand in the fruit and vegetables market.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

17 03 12 Pilot project — Healthy diet: early years and ageing population

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

Remarks

The pilot project aims at underlining the importance of a correct and healthy diet with a focus on the ageing population.

The ageing of the population of Europe is a demographic phenomenon that is due to a decrease in fertility and to an increase of life expectancy among European citizens.

The population of Europe is expected to age over the next 40 years and this phenomenon is closely related to nutrition issues.

As recognised in various studies, nutrition has a strong and important impact in the treatment and prevention of several diseases and in maintaining good health and quality of life in an ageing population.

With advancing age, there is a high incidence of chronic diseases. Evidence points to the important effect of nutrition and, in particular, of a balanced and healthy diet based on fruit and vegetables, and on one's susceptibility to such diseases and their development and outcome.

This project also seeks to provide parents and children with information on nutrition. It will focus on the early years of life, and could therefore cover prenatal nutrition, breastfeeding, and childhood nutrition. The project has two main objectives, namely to educate parents on the importance of good nutrition for their children, and to educate children so they consciously make healthy lifestyle choices throughout their lives. The project will operate within the framework of the Health Programme and will specifically address two of the programme's overarching objectives: that of promoting health and reducing health inequalities, and that of disseminating health information.

This pilot project will try to reach its target audiences through a range of channels, such as pre-natal classes, hospitals, nurseries and pre-school establishments, and schools. It should involve appropriate civil society organisations, such as health-orientated NGOs, as well as healthcare professionals such as, for instance, paediatric doctors and midwives, and national and regional health authorities. Cooperation between these different actors should aim to deliver targeted education about nutrition, independently of the food industry, to both parents and children. Information campaigns could be launched in the form of leaflets (to be given, for example, to pregnant mothers by midwives, or to parents by paediatric doctors) or presentations in schools.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

17 03 13 Pilot project — Developing and implementing successful prevention strategies for type 2 diabetes

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

Remarks

Diabetes mellitus type 2 is a chronic disease and one of Europe’s biggest public health challenges. Over 30000000 European citizens are living with diabetes and this number clearly indicates that diabetes has reached the dimensions of a social and economic disaster. The average Union prevalence rate in the adult population of the Union is of 8,6 % and it is expected to grow to over 10 % by 2025. Diabetes is one of the top ten causes of disability, and leads to devastating complications such as cardiovascular disease, blindness and renal failure. As a result, a large proportion of healthcare budgets in the Union is currently spent on treating and managing diabetes and its complications. For example in 2010, an average of 10 % of the healthcare budgets in the Union was spent on diabetes.

Both the occurrence and consequences of type 2 diabetes have been shown to be preventable through various measures, such as timely identification of people at risk, development of awareness campaigns and educational programmes focused on encouraging healthy living habits and good quality preventive care. However, to ensure success in preventing diabetes, the burden of this growing epidemic must be addressed in a collaborative manner by all relevant stakeholders — healthcare professionals, people with diabetes, the general population, the media, the food industry, local market chains, and policymakers.

This pilot project proposes a two-phase innovative approach for diabetes prevention. The first phase will include the development of systematic approaches to the early diagnosis of people who already have diabetes and for the identification of those at risk, such as those with the metabolic syndrome. The second phase will consist of the development and evaluation of structured action programmes for diabetes prevention for those at risk.

1. Population screening will be carried out on a small scale (3000 to 10000 people), meaning that screening will involve the whole population living in a certain village or town within five selected Member States. This innovative approach is proposed in order to:

- ensure maximum precision of the data evaluation,

- avoid the burden of administrative approvals that may be necessary for population screening at national level,

- efficiently manage the data acquired via screening and the impact of the implemented prevention measures,

- generate local enthusiasm towards the project’s objectives and engage the attention of all relevant stakeholders.

2. All relevant local stakeholders will be involved in the project and will work together in a coordinated manner:

- healthcare professionals will be involved in screening, monitoring/data collection, and in the development of educational programmes,

- the local population will be encouraged to develop a collaborative and an open attitude towards the screening programmes and to actively participate in educational activities on diabetes,

- the media will be involved in developing awareness campaigns and will help to disseminate the information about the objectives and status of the project,

- the food industry and local market chains will promote and encourage the consumption of food products with low content of saturated fats, trans-fats, salt and sugar,

- local government policymakers will translate the results of the project into guidelines and strategies for the prevention of diabetes.

Objectives:

- to establish a coordinated collaboration between physicians and other healthcare professionals (nurses, nutritionists, psychologists, researchers), the general population, the food industry, local market chains, the media and local policymakers with a view to preventing type 2 diabetes,

- to develop small-scale screening programmes for the early diagnosis of people with diabetes and for the timely identification of people at risk. Population screening will be divided into four groups:

- new-born screening for babies at risk (e.g. blood tests if one or both parents have diabetes),

- screening of all school children and teenagers (e.g. blood tests, clinical examinations, evaluation of dietary habits, evaluation of physical activity, smoking, alcohol consumption, excess of fast-food, and others to be determined),

- screening of the whole adult population (e.g. blood tests, clinical examinations, evaluation of food habits and relevant lifestyle factors),

- screening of elderly people,

- to identify innovative approaches in order to involve the food industry and local public administration in the educational programmes,

- to develop educational programmes for the general population and especially for people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, for those at risk and for the parents of new-borns or children suffering from diabetes or who are at risk,

- to establish standard screening programmes by identifying and selecting the best indicators/parameters to be measured, such as blood tests, food habits, physical activity, and others to be determined,

- to create a local food market which contribute to preventing the consumption of foods and drinks with high levels of sugar, salt, saturated fats and trans-fats,

- to organise workshops and seminars in order to educate the local population on the importance of food quality and food content. The activities of the workshops and seminars can be linked to campaigns promoting the consumption of fruit and vegetables. For instance, local market chains could sponsor such events by offering fruit and vegetables to participants.

Involved regions or countries: a selection of five towns or villages (3000 to 10000 citizens) from five Member States.

Expected outcomes

The overall project goal is to identify and develop best practices for the prevention of type 2 diabetes. It is expected that some of the villages or towns participating in the project will be able to develop and implement a successful local strategy for preventing type 2 diabetes. The most successful strategies may be then translated or incorporated into future Union and national initiatives on diabetes (e.g. guidelines or recommendation on diabetes, National Diabetes Plans). The impact of the prevention measures developed during the project can be only assessed after a period of approximately two years from the beginning of the project. This impact assessment will be done by closely monitoring the health status of the local population participating in the project.

Starting date of the project: June 2012.

End date of the project: June 2014.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

17 03 14 Preparatory action — Antimicrobial resistance (AMR): Research on the causes of high and improper antibiotic usage

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

Remarks

In 2009, based on bacteria most frequently isolated from blood cultures in Europe, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control estimated that each year these selected multidrug-resistant bacteria resulted in about 25000 patient deaths and in extra healthcare costs and productivity losses of at least EUR 1,5 billion each year. Over the past few decades, the irresponsible and incorrect use of antibiotics has accelerated this trend. Antimicrobial resistance is therefore a phenomenon which clearly has cross-border implications and the occurrence of an outlier effect, which would most probably not be manageable with the current resources and knowledge, cannot be excluded.

Aims of the preparatory action:

- to study the issue of the inappropriate use and sale of antimicrobial agents with or without prescription throughout the chain — from the doctor and the pharmacist to the patient — in terms of behaviour of all actors involved, by choosing as study-cases the key Member States with the highest degree of access to antibiotics without prescription. The action will seek to better evaluate the reasons for the inappropriate use of antibiotics, assess the level of antibiotics sold without prescription in the target countries (including the countries where the enforcement of legislation is poor), identify the reasons for such high levels of sales without prescription, assess whether there is enough information reaching the relevant actors, identifying their motives, incentives, practices and the perception of the overall threat of antimicrobial resistance and make recommendations on how to best address this situation,

- to contribute and lead to a comprehensive and integrated Union policy against AMR.

Specific actions:

- thorough surveys in the groups to which this preparatory action is addressed,

- in-depth discussions,

- identification of study-cases in each key Member State.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

17 03 15 Preparatory action — Creation of a Union network of experts in the field of adapted care for adolescents with psychological problems

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the creation of a Union network of experts that will promote and sustain innovative and adapted care structures for adolescents with psychological problems (houses for teens). It will collect, exchange, develop and share experience, knowledge and best practices in this field. The network must be seen as a follow-up action to the European Mental Health Pact and the series of conferences organised by the Commission in this field (on the agenda of the interministerial meeting of employment, social policy, health and consumers affairs of 6 and 7 June 2011).

The objectives of the Union network are:

- to collect, exchange, develop and share expertise, experience, knowledge and best practices,

- to promote, support and offer practical help for the creation of adapted care structures for adolescents,

- to facilitate reciprocal staff training, including study visits and traineeships,

- to raise the awareness of the general public and of national and European authorities,

- to promote a medical specialisation in adolescentology,

- to provide representation of its members in the European and international institutions.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 17 04 — FOOD AND FEED SAFETY, ANIMAL HEALTH, ANIMAL WELFARE AND PLANT HEALTH

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

17 04

FOOD AND FEED SAFETY, ANIMAL HEALTH, ANIMAL WELFARE AND PLANT HEALTH

17 04 01

Animal disease eradication and monitoring programmes and monitoring of the physical conditions of animals that could pose a public health risk linked to an external factor

17 04 01 01 | Animal disease eradication and monitoring programmes and monitoring of the physical conditions of animals that could pose a public health risk linked to an external factor — New measures | 2 | 259000000 | 184901486 | 250190000 | 170885000 | 274082000,— | 187533769,47 |

17 04 01 02 | Pilot project — Coordinated European Animal Welfare Network | 2 | 1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

| Article 17 04 01 — Subtotal | | 260000000 | 185401486 | 250190000 | 170885000 | 274082000,— | 187533769,47 |

17 04 02

Other measures in the veterinary, animal welfare and public health field

17 04 02 01 | Other measures in the veterinary, animal welfare and public health field — New measures | 2 | 18000000 | 12326766 | 14770000 | 13000000 | 12528635,44 | 6941141,93 |

| Article 17 04 02 — Subtotal | | 18000000 | 12326766 | 14770000 | 13000000 | 12528635,44 | 6941141,93 |

17 04 03

Emergency fund for veterinary complaints and other animal contaminations which are a risk to public health

17 04 03 01 | Emergency fund for veterinary complaints and other animal contaminations which are a risk to public health — New measures | 2 | 10000000 | 9482128 | 20000000 | 30000000 | 15089083,28 | 50944783,56 |

17 04 03 03 | Preparatory action — Control posts (resting points) in relation to transport of animals | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 2000000 | 2000000,— | 134163,53 |

| Article 17 04 03 — Subtotal | | 10000000 | 9482128 | 20000000 | 32000000 | 17089083,28 | 51078947,09 |

17 04 04

Plant-health measures

17 04 04 01 | Plant-health measures — New measures | 2 | 14000000 | 9482128 | 12000000 | 12000000 | 8287161,— | 1164408,74 |

| Article 17 04 04 — Subtotal | | 14000000 | 9482128 | 12000000 | 12000000 | 8287161,— | 1164408,74 |

17 04 06 | Completion of earlier veterinary and plant-health measures | 3.2 | p.m. | 347000 | p.m. | 347000 | 0,— | 299216,53 |

17 04 07

Feed and food safety and related activities

17 04 07 01 | Feed and food safety and related activities — New measures | 2 | 32000000 | 26549957 | 30000000 | 25000000 | 30954730,80 | 21458568,57 |

| Article 17 04 07 — Subtotal | | 32000000 | 26549957 | 30000000 | 25000000 | 30954730,80 | 21458568,57 |

17 04 09 | International agreements and membership of international organisations in the fields of food safety, animal health, animal welfare and plant health | 4 | 250000 | 238640 | 200000 | 190436 | 200000,— | 182142,61 |

| Chapter 17 04 — Total | | 334250000 | 243828105 | 327160000 | 253422436 | 343141610,52 | 268658194,94 |

17 04 01 Animal disease eradication and monitoring programmes and monitoring of the physical conditions of animals that could pose a public health risk linked to an external factor

17 04 01 01 Animal disease eradication and monitoring programmes and monitoring of the physical conditions of animals that could pose a public health risk linked to an external factor — New measures

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

259000000 | 184901486 | 250190000 | 170885000 | 274082000,— | 187533769,47 |

Remarks

The Union’s financial assistance helps accelerate the eradication or control of animal diseases by providing funds to supplement national financial resources and contributes to harmonising measures at Union level. The bulk of these diseases or infections are zoonoses communicable to man (BSE, brucellosis, avian influenza, salmonellosis, tuberculosis, etc.). Moreover, the persistence of the diseases in question hampers the smooth operation of the internal market; fighting them helps to improve the level of public health and to boost food safety in the Union.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2009/470/EC of 25 May 2009 on expenditure in the veterinary field (OJ L 155, 18.6.2009, p. 30).

17 04 01 02 Pilot project — Coordinated European Animal Welfare Network

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the setting up of a European coordinated network for animal welfare, as called for by the Paulsen report on the evaluation and assessment of the Animal Welfare Action Plan 2006-2010 (PE 430.922 v02-00, A7-0053/2010). It should perform the tasks referred to in the Commission communication of 28 October 2009 on options for animal welfare labelling and the establishment of a European Network of Reference Centres for the protection and welfare of animals (COM(2009) 584).

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

17 04 02 Other measures in the veterinary, animal welfare and public health field

17 04 02 01 Other measures in the veterinary, animal welfare and public health field — New measures

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

18000000 | 12326766 | 14770000 | 13000000 | 12528635,44 | 6941141,93 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Union’s contribution to measures for eliminating obstacles to the free movement of goods in these sectors, for veterinary support and as back-up action.

It consists in providing financial assistance:

- for the purchase, storage and formulation of foot-and-mouth antigens and of different vaccines,

- for an information policy in the field of animal protection, including information campaigns and programmes to inform the public about the harmlessness of consumption of meat from vaccinated animals, as well as information campaigns and programmes emphasising the humane aspects of vaccination strategies in the fight against contagious animal diseases,

- for the monitoring of compliance with animal-protection provisions during the transport of animals for slaughter,

- for the development of marker vaccines or tests that can distinguish between sick and vaccinated animals,

- for the establishment and maintenance of a rapid alert system, including a worldwide rapid alert system, for the notification of direct or indirect risks to human and animal health deriving from food or feed,

- for technical and scientific measures necessary to develop Union veterinary legislation and for the development of veterinary education or training,

- for information technology tools, including TRACES and the Animal Disease Notification System,

- for measures to combat illegal imports of dog and cat furs.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1), and in particular Article 50 thereof.

Council Decision 2009/470/EC of 25 May 2009 on expenditure in the veterinary field (Codified version) (OJ L 155, 18.6.2009, p. 30).

17 04 03 Emergency fund for veterinary complaints and other animal contaminations which are a risk to public health

17 04 03 01 Emergency fund for veterinary complaints and other animal contaminations which are a risk to public health — New measures

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

10000000 | 9482128 | 20000000 | 30000000 | 15089083,28 | 50944783,56 |

Remarks

The outbreak of some animal diseases in the Union could possibly have a major impact on the operation of the internal market and on the Union’s commercial relations with third countries. Thus, it is important for the Union to make a financial contribution in order to allow the fastest eradication possible of any outbreak of a serious infectious disease in Member States by deploying Union resources to fight these diseases.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2009/470/EC of 25 May 2009 on expenditure in the veterinary field (Codified version) (OJ L 155, 18.6.2009, p. 30).

17 04 03 03 Preparatory action — Control posts (resting points) in relation to transport of animals

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 2000000 | 2000000,— | 134163,53 |

Remarks

This preparatory action was launched in 2008 to cover the costs of developing improved control posts (resting points) for animals during long journeys. In the interests of animal health and welfare, it has been necessary to introduce specific measures to avoid stress, for example, when animals are unloaded and reloaded, and to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

The budgetary authority allocated new credits to pursue this action in 2009 and 2010.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

17 04 04 Plant-health measures

17 04 04 01 Plant-health measures — New measures

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

14000000 | 9482128 | 12000000 | 12000000 | 8287161,— | 1164408,74 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Union contribution to the implementation, by the Commission and/or the Member States, of the measures provided for in the legal basis below, in particular the provisions eliminating obstacles to the free movement of goods in these sectors.

Legal basis

Council Directive 66/401/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of fodder plant seed (OJ 125, 11.7.1966, p. 2298/66).

Council Directive 66/402/EEC of 14 June 1966 on the marketing of cereal seed (OJ 125, 11.7.1966, p. 2309/66).

Council Directive 68/193/EEC of 9 April 1968 on the marketing of material for the vegetative propagation of the vine (OJ L 93, 17.4.1968, p. 15).

Council Decision 94/800/EC of 22 December 1994 concerning the conclusion on behalf of the European Community, as regards matters within its competence, of the agreements reached in the Uruguay Round multilateral negotiations (1986-1994) (OJ L 336, 23.12.1994, p. 1), and in particular Article 5, Assessment of Risk and Determination of the Appropriate Level of Sanitary or Phytosanitary Protection, of the chapter "Agreement on the application of sanitary and phytosanitary measures" thereof.

Council Directive 98/56/EC of 20 July 1998 on the marketing of propagating material of ornamental plants (OJ L 226, 13.8.1998, p. 16).

Council Directive 1999/105/EC of 22 December 1999 on the marketing of forest reproductive material (OJ L 11, 15.1.2000, p. 17), and in particular Article 11(1) thereof.

Council Directive 2000/29/EC of 8 May 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (OJ L 169, 10.7.2000, p. 1).

Council Directive 2002/53/EC of 13 June 2002 on the common catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant species (OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 1), and in particular Article 17 thereof.

Council Directive 2002/54/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of beet seed (OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 12).

Council Directive 2002/55/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of vegetable seed (OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 33).

Council Directive 2002/56/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of seed potatoes (OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 60).

Council Directive 2002/57/EC of 13 June 2002 on the marketing of seed of oil and fibre plants (OJ L 193, 20.7.2002, p. 74).

Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 February 2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin (OJ L 70, 16.3.2005, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 247/2006 of 30 January 2006 laying down specific measures for agriculture in the outermost regions of the Union (OJ L 42, 14.2.2006, p. 1).

Council Directive 2008/72/EC of 15 July 2008 on the marketing of vegetable propagating and planting material, other than seed (OJ L 205, 1.8.2008, p. 28).

Council Directive 2008/90/EC of 29 September 2008 on the marketing of fruit plant propagating material and fruit plants intended for fruit production (Recast version) (OJ L 267, 8.10.2008, p. 8).

17 04 06 Completion of earlier veterinary and plant-health measures

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 347000 | p.m. | 347000 | 0,— | 299216,53 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments contracted previously against Items B2-5 1 0 0, B2-5 1 0 1, B2-5 1 0 2, B2-5 1 0 3, B2-5 1 0 5, B2-5 1 0 6, B2-5 1 2 2 and B2-5 1 9 0.

This appropriation will be used, in the event of an emergency, to cover the reformulation of foot-and-mouth antigens for emergency vaccination to tackle the disease. The amount of EUR 347000 is the balance, at the end of 2009, of the amount of EUR 3900000 allocated in 1997 for the purchase and reformulation of antigens. Until the reformulation in question has taken place, payment appropriations totalling EUR 347000 are required.

17 04 07 Feed and food safety and related activities

17 04 07 01 Feed and food safety and related activities — New measures

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

32000000 | 26549957 | 30000000 | 25000000 | 30954730,80 | 21458568,57 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the implementation of the initial measures resulting from Regulation (EC) No 882/2004, in particular:

- training on feed and food control,

- the activities of the Union laboratories,

- IT tools, communication and information on feed and food control, development of Union strategy for safer food,

- travel and subsistence expenses for national experts participating in Food and Veterinary Office missions.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, animal health and animal welfare rules (OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1332/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on food enzymes (OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 7).

Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on food additives (OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 16).

Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods (OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 34).

17 04 09 International agreements and membership of international organisations in the fields of food safety, animal health, animal welfare and plant health

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

250000 | 238640 | 200000 | 190436 | 200000,— | 182142,61 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Union contribution to the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV), established by the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants as last amended on 19 March 1991, which provides for an exclusive property right for breeders of new plant varieties.

Legal basis

Council Decision No 2005/523/EC of 30 May 2005 approving the accession of the European Community to the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants, as revised at Geneva on 19 March 1991 (OJ L 192, 22.7.2005, p. 63).

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR HEALTH AND CONSUMER PROTECTION

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR HEALTH AND CONSUMER PROTECTION

TITLE 18

HOME AFFAIRS

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

18 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "HOME AFFAIRS" POLICY AREA | 40168364 | 40168364 | 38913443 | 38913443 | 64089239,01 | 64089239,01 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 39662 | 39662 | 22612 | 22612 | | |

| 40208026 | 40208026 | 38936055 | 38936055 | 64089239,01 | 64089239,01 |

18 02 | SOLIDARITY — EXTERNAL BORDERS, RETURN, VISA POLICY AND FREE MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE | 660000000 | 390060911 | 531880000 | 380665447 | 435582891,11 | 274645639,61 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | 14740000 | 15659972 | 10560000 | 7175693 | | |

| 674740000 | 405720883 | 542440000 | 387841140 | 435582891,11 | 274645639,61 |

18 03 | MIGRATION FLOWS — COMMON IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM POLICIES | 299330000 | 163246661 | 264225523 | 186777196 | 227425146,16 | 156522958,02 |

18 05 | SECURITY AND SAFEGUARDING LIBERTIES | 246370560 | 144970803 | 229314000 | 164773008 | 208921660,66 | 138740487,18 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | | 425000 | 425000 | | |

| 246370560 | 144970803 | 229739000 | 165198008 | 208921660,66 | 138740487,18 |

18 08 | POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION | 3400000 | 1814983 | 3250000 | 1904358 | 2052726,14 | 1254064,74 |

| Title 18 — Total | 1249268924 | 740261722 | 1067582966 | 773033452 | 938071663,08 | 635252388,56 |

Reserves (40 01 40, 40 02 41) | 14779662 | 15699634 | 11007612 | 7623305 | | |

| 1264048586 | 755961356 | 1078590578 | 780656757 | 938071663,08 | 635252388,56 |

CHAPTER 18 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "HOME AFFAIRS" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

18 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "HOME AFFAIRS" POLICY AREA

18 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Home affairs" policy area | 5 | 30477753 | 29750942 | 49531685,31 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 22612 | |

| | 30477753 | 29773554 | 49531685,31 |

18 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Home affairs" policy area

18 01 02 01 | External staff | 5 | 2830564 | 2494980 | 4673596,62 |

18 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | 5 | 1810130 | 1461765 | 3489822,85 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 39662 | | |

| | 1849792 | 1461765 | 3489822,85 |

| Article 18 01 02 — Subtotal | | 4640694 | 3956745 | 8163419,47 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 39662 | | |

| | 4680356 | 3956745 | 8163419,47 |

18 01 03 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Home affairs" policy area | 5 | 2049917 | 2155756 | 3844856,71 |

18 01 04

Support expenditure for operations in the "Home affairs" policy area

18 01 04 02 | European Refugee Fund — Expenditure on administrative management | 3.1 | 500000 | 500000 | 393062,90 |

18 01 04 03 | Emergency measures in the event of mass influxes of refugees — Expenditure on administrative management | 3.1 | 200000 | 150000 | 200000,— |

18 01 04 08 | External Borders Fund — Expenditure on administrative management | 3.1 | 500000 | 500000 | 491194,52 |

18 01 04 09 | European Fund for the Integration of third-country nationals — Expenditure on administrative management | 3.1 | 500000 | 500000 | 377598,12 |

18 01 04 10 | European Return Fund — Expenditure on administrative management | 3.1 | 500000 | 500000 | 490947,98 |

18 01 04 16 | Prevention, preparedness and consequences management of terrorism — Expenditure on administrative management | 3.1 | 200000 | 300000 | 99397,40 |

18 01 04 17 | Prevention of and fight against crime — Expenditure on administrative management | 3.1 | 600000 | 600000 | 497076,60 |

| Article 18 01 04 — Subtotal | | 3000000 | 3050000 | 2549277,52 |

| Chapter 18 01 — Total | | 40168364 | 38913443 | 64089239,01 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 39662 | 22612 | |

| | 40208026 | 38936055 | 64089239,01 |

18 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Home affairs" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

18 01 01 | 30477753 | 29750942 | 49531685,31 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 22612 | |

Total | 30477753 | 29773554 | 49531685,31 |

18 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Home affairs" policy area

18 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

2830564 | 2494980 | 4673596,62 |

18 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

18 01 02 11 | 1810130 | 1461765 | 3489822,85 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 39662 | | |

Total | 1849792 | 1461765 | 3489822,85 |

Remarks

Part of this appropriation should be used to ensure adequate support for the Article 29 Working Party.

18 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Home affairs" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

2049917 | 2155756 | 3844856,71 |

18 01 04 Support expenditure for operations in the "Home affairs" policy area

18 01 04 02 European Refugee Fund — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

500000 | 500000 | 393062,90 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Article 18 03 03.

18 01 04 03 Emergency measures in the event of mass influxes of refugees — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

200000 | 150000 | 200000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Article 18 03 04.

18 01 04 08 External Borders Fund — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

500000 | 500000 | 491194,52 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

In accordance with Article 11(7) of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Iceland, the Kingdom of Norway, the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein on supplementary rules in relation to the External Borders Fund for the period 2007 to 2013 (OJ L 169, 3.7.2010, p. 24), the Commission may use up to EUR 300000 of the payments made by the associated States each year to finance the administrative expenditure related to staff or external staff necessary for supporting the implementation by the associated States of Decision No 574/2007/EC and that Agreement.

Legal basis

See Article 18 02 06.

18 01 04 09 European Fund for the Integration of third-country nationals — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

500000 | 500000 | 377598,12 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Article 18 03 09.

18 01 04 10 European Return Fund — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

500000 | 500000 | 490947,98 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Article 18 02 09.

18 01 04 16 Prevention, preparedness and consequences management of terrorism — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

200000 | 300000 | 99397,40 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Article 18 05 08.

18 01 04 17 Prevention of and fight against crime — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

600000 | 600000 | 497076,60 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Article 18 05 09.

CHAPTER 18 02 — SOLIDARITY — EXTERNAL BORDERS, RETURN, VISA POLICY AND FREE MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

18 02

SOLIDARITY — EXTERNAL BORDERS, RETURN, VISA POLICY AND FREE MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE

18 02 03

European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders

18 02 03 01 | European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 3.1 | 29000000 | 29000000 | 21000000 | 21000000 | 23633000,— | 23484273,— |

18 02 03 02 | European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders — Contribution to Title 3 | 3.1 | 50500000 | 40500000 | 87000000 | 71000000 | 65417000,— | 56515727,— |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 9000000 | 9000000 | | | | |

| | 59500000 | 49500000 | 87000000 | 71000000 | 65417000,— | 56515727,— |

| Article 18 02 03 — Subtotal | | 79500000 | 69500000 | 108000000 | 92000000 | 89050000,— | 80000000,— |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 9000000 | 9000000 | | | | |

| | 88500000 | 78500000 | 108000000 | 92000000 | 89050000,— | 80000000,— |

18 02 04 | Schengen information system (SIS II) | 3.1 | 10360000 | 13678411 | 20000000 | 13353286 | 35553086,— | 17982199,12 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 5180000 | 6131702 | 10000000 | 6642473 | | |

| | 15540000 | 19810113 | 30000000 | 19995759 | 35553086,— | 17982199,12 |

18 02 05 | Visa Information System (VIS) | 3.1 | 38740000 | 27356823 | 21200000 | 20186195 | 19202495,42 | 23503936,98 |

18 02 06 | External Borders Fund | 3.1 | 349100000 | 187482911 | 260030000 | 176289720 | 204703470,— | 103899040,23 |

18 02 07 | Schengen evaluation | 3.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 560000 | 528270 | 560000 | 533220 | | |

| | 560000 | 528270 | 560000 | 533220 | 0,— | 0,— |

18 02 08 | Preparatory action — Completion of return management in the area of migration | 3.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 9986,— | 970341,94 |

18 02 09 | European Return Fund | 3.1 | 162500000 | 72242766 | 117200000 | 73236246 | 87043881,69 | 47006192,30 |

18 02 10 | Preparatory action — Migration management — Solidarity in action | 3.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 240000 | 19972,— | 1283929,04 |

18 02 11

Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice

18 02 11 01 | Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 3.1 | 13860000 | 13860000 | 5150000 | 5150000 | | |

18 02 11 02 | Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice — Contribution to Title 3 | 3.1 | 5940000 | 5940000 | 300000 | 210000 | | |

| Article 18 02 11 — Subtotal | | 19800000 | 19800000 | 5450000 | 5360000 | | |

| Chapter 18 02 — Total | | 660000000 | 390060911 | 531880000 | 380665447 | 435582891,11 | 274645639,61 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | 14740000 | 15659972 | 10560000 | 7175693 | | |

| | 674740000 | 405720883 | 542440000 | 387841140 | 435582891,11 | 274645639,61 |

18 02 03 European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders

18 02 03 01 European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

29000000 | 29000000 | 21000000 | 21000000 | 23633000,— | 23484273,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2), including those stemming from the revision of the Agency's mandate, notably the establishment of the European Border Guard Teams, the task of providing fundamental rights training, the creation of a post of Fundamental Rights Officer and the setting up of a consultative forum.

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

During the first half of 2012 the budget of the Agency shall be subject to an amendment in order to provide sufficient resources for the Agency to fulfil its new tasks under the new Regulation which will be coming into force and also for the possible establishment of Frontex operational offices.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

Any revenue from the contributions of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein entered in Item 6 3 1 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

The Agency’s establishment plan is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2007/2004 of 26 October 2004 establishing a European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union (OJ L 349, 25.11.2004, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 863/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 July 2007 establishing a mechanism for the creation of Rapid Border Intervention Teams and amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2007/2004 as regards that mechanism and regulating the tasks and powers of guest officers (OJ L 199, 31.7.2007, p. 30).

18 02 03 02 European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

18 02 03 02 | 50500000 | 40500000 | 87000000 | 71000000 | 65417000,— | 56515727,— |

Reserves (40 02 41) | 9000000 | 9000000 | | | | |

Total | 59500000 | 49500000 | 87000000 | 71000000 | 65417000,— | 56515727,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3), including those stemming from the revision of the Agency's mandate, notably the establishment of the European Border Guard Teams, the task of providing fundamental rights training, the creation of a post of Fundamental Rights Officer and the setting up of a consultative forum.

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

During the first half of 2012 the budget of the Agency shall be subject to an amendment in order to provide sufficient resources for the Agency to fulfil its new tasks under the new Regulation which will be coming into force and also for the possible establishment of Frontex operational offices.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

Any revenue from the contributions of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein entered in Item 6 3 1 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 88500000.

The appropriations foreseen in the operational budget would enable the Agency to sustain the commitment to permanent missions, notably at the southern borders of the Union (Hera, Nautilus and Poseidon), as from 2010 and to assist Member States with implementing the operational aspects of external border management, including return of third-country nationals illegally present in the Member States in accordance with common standards guaranteeing that they are returned with dignity and full respect for their human rights.

Conditions for releasing the reserve

The appropriations put into the reserve or parts of it shall be released in case this is necessary for the Agency to ensure the continuation of operations in the Mediterranean and at the border between Turkey and Greece.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2007/2004 of 26 October 2004 establishing a European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union (OJ L 349, 25.11.2004, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 863/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 July 2007 establishing a mechanism for the creation of Rapid Border Intervention Teams and amending Council Regulation (EC) No 2007/2004 as regards that mechanism and regulating the tasks and powers of guest officers (OJ L 199, 31.7.2007, p. 30).

18 02 04 Schengen information system (SIS II)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

18 02 04 | 10360000 | 13678411 | 20000000 | 13353286 | 35553086,— | 17982199,12 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | 5180000 | 6131702 | 10000000 | 6642473 | | |

Total | 15540000 | 19810113 | 30000000 | 19995759 | 35553086,— | 17982199,12 |

Remarks

Former Item 18 02 04 01

This appropriation is intended to finance the following:

- operating expenditure of the Schengen information system (SIS),

- other operating expenditure which may result from this incorporation.

Any revenue from the contributions of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein entered in Item 6 3 1 2 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Conditions for releasing the reserve

The appropriations entered in the reserve will be released when the Commission submits a concrete and realistic schedule for the further development of SIS II in the financial year 2012, specifying in detail the further technical steps, the content and objective of each step, the corresponding costs and the responsibilities for each development step.

Legal basis

Protocol (No 19) on the Schengen acquis integrated into the framework of the European Union.

Council Decision 2001/886/JHA of 6 December 2001 on the development of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 328, 13.12.2001, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2424/2001 of 6 December 2001 on the development of the second-generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 328, 13.12.2001, p. 4).

Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006, on the establishment, operation and use of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 381, 28.12.2006, p. 4).

Regulation (EC) No 1986/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 regarding access to the Second Generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) by the services in the Member States responsible for issuing vehicle registration certificates (OJ L 381, 28.12.2006, p. 1).

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

Council Decision 2008/839/JHA of 24 October 2008 on migration from the Schengen Information System (SIS 1+) to the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 299, 8.11.2008, p. 43).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1104/2008 of 24 October 2008 on migration from the Schengen Information System (SIS 1+) to the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 299, 8.11.2008, p. 1).

Reference acts

Council Regulation (EU) No 541/2010 of 3 June 2010 amending Regulation (EC) No 1104/2008 on migration from the Schengen Information System (SIS 1+) to the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) (OJ L 155, 22.6.2010, p. 19).

18 02 05 Visa Information System (VIS)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

38740000 | 27356823 | 21200000 | 20186195 | 19202495,42 | 23503936,98 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure related to the analysis development, delivery and installation of a Europe-wide large-scale information system "VIS" (Visa Information System).

Any revenue from the contributions of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein entered in Item 6 3 1 2 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2004/512/EC of 8 June 2004 establishing the Visa Information System (VIS) (OJ L 213, 15.6.2004, p. 5).

Regulation (EC) No 767/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 concerning the Visa Information System (VIS) and the exchange of data between Member States on short-stay visas (VIS Regulation) (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 60).

Council Decision 2008/633/JHA of 23 June 2008 concerning access for consultation of the Visa Information System (VIS) by designated authorities of Member States and by Europol for the purposes of the prevention, detection and investigation of terrorist offences and of other serious criminal offences (OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 129).

18 02 06 External Borders Fund

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

349100000 | 187482911 | 260030000 | 176289720 | 204703470,— | 103899040,23 |

Remarks

This appropriation will provide support for Member State measures in the following areas:

- efficient organisation of control covering both checks and surveillance tasks relating to external borders,

- efficient management by the Member States of the flow of persons at the external borders, in order to ensure both a high level of border protection and smooth crossing of external borders in accordance with the Schengen acquis, including the principle of respectful treatment and dignity,

- uniform application by the border guards of Union law on the crossing of external borders,

- improvement of the management of activities organised by the consular and other services of the Member States in third countries as regards the flow of third-country nationals into the territory of the Member States and cooperation between Member States in this regard.

In particular, this appropriation is intended to support the following actions in the Member States:

- border crossing infrastructures and related buildings, such as border stations, helicopter landing places or lanes or booths for the queuing of vehicles and persons at border crossing points,

- infrastructure, buildings and systems required for surveillance between border crossing points and for protection against illegal crossing of the external border,

- operating equipment,

- means of transport for the surveillance of external borders, such as vehicles, vessels, helicopters, and light aircraft, specially equipped with electronic equipment for the surveillance of the border and the detection of persons in means of transport,

- equipment for the real-time exchange of information between relevant authorities,

- information and communication technology systems,

- programmes for the detachment and exchange between Member States of staff such as border guards, immigration officers and consular officers,

- training and education of staff in relevant authorities, including language training,

- investments in the development, testing and instalment of state of the art technology,

- studies and pilot projects implementing recommendations, operational standards and best practices resulting from operational cooperation between Member States in the field of border control,

- studies and pilot projects designed to stimulate innovation, facilitate exchanges of experience and good practice and improve the quality of the management of activities organised by the consular and other services of the Member States in third countries as regards the flow of third-country nationals in the territory of the Member States and cooperation between Member States in this regard,

- create a common Schengen visa Internet site in order to improve the visibility and uniform image of the common visa policy.

In the framework of the Kaliningrad Transit Scheme, this appropriation is intended to cover foregone fees from transit visas and additional costs (investment in infrastructures, training of border guards and rail staff, additional operational costs) incurred in implementing the Facilitated Transit Document and Facilitated Rail Transit Document scheme in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 693/2003 (OJ L 99, 17.4.2003, p. 8) and Council Regulation (EC) No 694/2003 (OJ L 99, 17.4.2003, p. 15).

At the Commission’s initiative, it is also intended to cover transnational actions or actions of interest to the Union as a whole (Union actions) serving the general objective of contributing to the improvement of the activities organised by the consular and other services of the Member States in third countries as regards the flow of third-country nationals into the territory of the Member States and cooperation between Member States in this regard, including the activities of Asylum Liaison Officers and Immigration Liaison Officers, and the objective of promoting the progressive inclusion of customs, veterinary and phytosanitary controls in integrated border management activities according to policy developments in this field. These actions can also be used to provide supporting services to Member States in duly substantiated emergency situations requiring urgent action at the external borders of the Member States.

Moreover, each year the Commission will draw up a list of specific actions to be implemented by the Member States and, where appropriate, in cooperation with the Agency, that contribute to the development of the common integrated border management system by addressing weaknesses at strategic border points identified in risk analyses carried out by the Agency.

Any revenue from the contributions of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein entered in Item 6 3 1 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 574/2007/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 23 May 2007 establishing the External Borders Fund for the period 2007 to 2013 as part of the General programme "Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows" (OJ L 144, 6.6.2007, p. 22).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 2 May 2005 establishing a framework programme on Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows for the period 2007-2013 (COM(2005) 123).

Commission Decision 2007/599/EC of 27 August 2007 implementing Decision No 574/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the adoption of strategic guidelines for 2007 to 2013 (OJ L 233, 5.9.2007, p. 3).

Commission Decision 2008/456/EC of 5 March 2008 laying down rules for the implementation of Decision No 574/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the External Border Fund for the period 2007 to 2013 as part of the general programme "Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows" as regards Member States’ management and control systems, the rules for administrative and financial management and the eligibility of expenditure on projects co-financed by the Fund (OJ L 167, 27.6.2008, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code) (OJ L 243, 15.9.2009, p. 1).

18 02 07 Schengen evaluation

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

18 02 07 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Reserves (40 02 41) | 560000 | 528270 | 560000 | 533220 | | |

Total | 560000 | 528270 | 560000 | 533220 | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation will provide for reimbursement of the costs incurred by the Commission and Member States experts for the on-the-spot evaluation visits (travel cost and accommodation) regarding the application of the Schengen acquis. The cost of supplies and equipment needed for the on-the-spot evaluation visits and for their preparation and follow-up must be added to these costs.

Conditions for releasing the reserve

The reserve will be released once the corresponding basic act is adopted pursuant to the procedure laid down in Article 294 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Reference acts

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 16 November 2010, on the establishment of an evaluation mechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquis (COM(2010) 624).

18 02 08 Preparatory action — Completion of return management in the area of migration

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 9986,— | 970341,94 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

18 02 09 European Return Fund

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

162500000 | 72242766 | 117200000 | 73236246 | 87043881,69 | 47006192,30 |

Remarks

This appropriation will provide support for Member State measures to improve the management of return in all its dimensions while respecting fundamental rights through the use of the concept of integrated management, taking account of Union legislation in this field, in the following areas:

- the introduction and improvement of the organisation and implementation of integrated return management by Member States,

- the enhancement of the cooperation between Member States in the framework of integrated return management and its implementation,

- the promotion of an effective and uniform application of common standards on return according to the policy development in the field, with priority for voluntary return schemes,

- the organisation of information campaigns in countries of origin and of transit for prospective displaced persons, refugees and asylum seekers. These campaigns can take place in the framework of better cooperation with third countries that combat irregular migration and promote legal migration.

At the Commission’s initiative, this appropriation is also intended to cover transnational actions or actions of interest to the Union as a whole (Union actions) concerning return policy. Studies to determine the existence of and evaluate mechanisms to support reintegration in selected third countries and examine the patterns of social and professional reintegration in the most relevant countries of origin, specifically in immediate eastern and southern neighbourhoods, are also covered.

This appropriation is also intended to finance a Union action to compile data for collaboration and exchange of best practices among childcare workers in closed detention centres for asylum seekers and immigrants.

Legal basis

Directive 2008/115/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on common standards and procedures in Member States for returning illegally staying third-country nationals (OJ L 348, 24.12.2008, p. 98).

Decision No 575/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 May 2007 establishing the European Return Fund for the period 2008 to 2013 as part of the General Programme "Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows" (OJ L 144, 6.6.2007, p. 45).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 2 May 2005 establishing a framework programme on Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows for the period 2007-2013 (COM(2005) 123).

Commission Decision 2007/837/EC of 30 November 2007 implementing Decision No 575/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the adoption of strategic guidelines for 2008 to 2013 (OJ L 330, 15.12.2007, p. 48).

Commission Decision 2008/458/EC of 5 March 2008 laying down rules for the implementation of Decision No 575/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Return Fund for the period 2008 to 2013 as part of the General programme "Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows" as regards Member States’ management and control systems, the rules for administrative and financial management and the eligibility of expenditure on projects co-financed by the Fund (OJ L 167, 27.6.2008, p. 135).

18 02 10 Preparatory action — Migration management — Solidarity in action

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 240000 | 19972,— | 1283929,04 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

The purpose of the action is to test hypotheses in the field of migration management. On the basis of its evaluation, it could lead to the development of a global approach, an objective set by the Union. The action will be based on three related components.

Component 1: Financial assistance for the employment of immigrants returning to their countries of origin with which there are readmission agreements.

Component 2: Organising information campaigns, in countries of origin, for applicants for immigration into the Union so as to inform them in particular about the dangers of illegal immigration.

Component 3: Reception in dignity and solidarity — Assistance to Member States in coping with the reception of irregular migrants arriving by sea. Measures would:

- assist Member States affected by sudden arrivals of migrants, e.g. by improving and exchanging good/best practices and providing interpreters and medical and legal teams,

- assist Member States to enhance reception quality and capacity, including temporary capacity, reception of irregular migrants at arrival points, e.g. by providing first aid and transport to adequate reception centres and improving/increasing reception facilities and conditions at those facilities,

- assist Member States in pooling resources to address particular pressures on their asylum systems, in particular through activities where specific expertise is needed, sharing knowledge and promoting joint approaches to address mass arrivals of asylum seekers at the external border of the Union.

For component 3, recipients of funding should be national authorities. Projects may include partnerships with other Member State authorities, international organisations and non-governmental organisations.

For all components, part of the appropriations should be used by the Commission to help in the management of this action (external experts, studies, etc.).

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

18 02 11 Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice

18 02 11 01 Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

13860000 | 13860000 | 5150000 | 5150000 | | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 of 19 November 2002 on the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

Any revenue from the contributions of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein entered in Item 6 3 1 2 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

The Agency’s establishment plan is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Reference acts

Amended proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 19 March 2010, establishing an Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice (COM(2010) 93).

18 02 11 02 Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

5940000 | 5940000 | 300000 | 210000 | | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 of 19 November 2002 on the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

Any revenue from the contributions of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein entered in Item 6 3 1 2 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 19800000.

Reference acts

Amended proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 19 March 2010, establishing an Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice (COM(2010) 93).

CHAPTER 18 03 — MIGRATION FLOWS — COMMON IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM POLICIES

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

18 03

MIGRATION FLOWS — COMMON IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM POLICIES

18 03 03 | European Refugee Fund | 3.1 | 102530000 | 57682805 | 92375523 | 70937335 | 94436247,— | 70469736,23 |

18 03 04 | Emergency measures in the event of mass influxes of refugees | 3.1 | 9800000 | 5037429 | 21850000 | 17486984 | 9800000,— | 7840000,— |

18 03 05 | European Migration Network | 3.1 | 8000000 | 4150690 | 7500000 | 4189588 | 7503000,— | 4983527,38 |

18 03 06 | Preparatory action — Completion of integration of third-country nationals | 3.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 1298223,35 |

18 03 07 | Completion of ARGO | 3.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 650638,90 |

18 03 09 | European Fund for the Integration of third-country nationals | 3.1 | 162500000 | 85018402 | 131500000 | 85696110 | 110499999,17 | 66946696,69 |

18 03 11 | Eurodac | 3.1 | 500000 | 377335 | 1500000 | 952179 | 1999999,92 | 2115056,61 |

18 03 14

European Asylum Support Office (EASO)

18 03 14 01 | European Asylum Support Office — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 3.1 | 5058000 | 5058000 | 5565000 | 5565000 | 3185900,07 | 2219078,86 |

18 03 14 02 | European Asylum Support Office — Contribution to Title 3 | 3.1 | 4942000 | 2422000 | 2435000 | 1200000 | 0,— | 0,— |

| Article 18 03 14 — Subtotal | | 10000000 | 7480000 | 8000000 | 6765000 | 3185900,07 | 2219078,86 |

18 03 15 | Pilot project — Network of contacts and discussion between targeted municipalities and local authorities on experiences and best practices in the resettlement and integration of refugees | 3.1 | p.m. | 500000 | 1500000 | 750000 | | |

18 03 16 | Pilot project — Funding for victims of torture | 3.1 | 2000000 | 1000000 | | | | |

18 03 17 | Preparatory action — Enable the resettlement of refugees during emergency situations | 3.1 | 3000000 | 1500000 | | | | |

18 03 18 | Pilot project — Analysis of reception, protection and integration policies for unaccompanied minors in the Union | 3.1 | 1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

| Chapter 18 03 — Total | | 299330000 | 163246661 | 264225523 | 186777196 | 227425146,16 | 156522958,02 |

18 03 03 European Refugee Fund

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

102530000 | 57682805 | 92375523 | 70937335 | 94436247,— | 70469736,23 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance, as regards structural measures, projects and measures concerning the reception of refugees, displaced persons and asylum seekers which meet the conditions governing eligibility for Union financial aid.

It is intended to support Member States’ efforts to integrate refugees and other persons granted supplementary support, and to allow displaced persons to lead a life for which they themselves are responsible, through measures taken chiefly in the following areas:

- facilitating access to employment, including vocational training,

- acquisition of knowledge of the language, society, culture and institutions of the host country,

- facilitating access to housing and to the medical and social infrastructure of the host country,

- support for persons in particular need of protection, such as women refugees, unaccompanied minors and torture victims, including victims of forced abortion, female genital mutilation or coerced sterilisation and rape victims,

- integration into local structures and activities,

- improvement in public awareness and understanding of refugees’ situation,

- analysis of the situation of refugees in the Union,

- training on gender issues and child protection for officials, healthcare workers and police officers at reception centres,

- separate accommodation for single women and girls.

Moreover, it is intended to support efforts of the voluntary burden sharing operations by Member States, such as the resettlement, reception and integration by Member States of refugees coming from third countries and recognised by UNHCR and transfers of applicants and beneficiaries of international protection from one Member State to another which grants them equivalent protection.

Part of this appropriation will be used for supporting the Member States in direct cooperation with United Nations humanitarian and other agencies which on a voluntary basis extend resettlement in a flexible manner in acute refugee situations. The focus will be on the most vulnerable groups and cases where other durable solutions are regarded as having been ruled out.

Particular attention should be given to when the appropriation can be used to demonstrate a significant and tangible act of solidarity at European level which can produce added value as part of a broader approach on delivery of humanitarian support to a country or region.

At the Commission’s initiative, this appropriation is also intended to cover transnational actions or actions of interest to the Union as a whole (Union actions) concerning asylum policy and measures applicable to the target population of the Fund, in particular to offer adequate support to joint efforts by Member States to identify, share and promote best practices and establish effective cooperation structures in order to enhance the quality of decision making.

This appropriation is also intended to cover earlier commitments from ERF I and II, including those regarding voluntary repatriation.

It is also intended to finance a Union action to compile data for collaboration and exchange of best practices among childcare workers in closed detention centres for asylum seekers and immigrants.

A solidarity mechanism will be established to facilitate the voluntary reallocation of refugees and beneficiaries of international protection from Member States which are facing severe pressure from immigration flows to other Member States. The mechanism would be established at Union level and brought into operation on a trial basis so that it may eventually be continued under a Common European Asylum System. Member States would freely determine all aspects of the selection process on a voluntary basis. The Commission would set the framework, issue guidelines, encourage participation and facilitate management and coordination.

The mechanism should be established in line with the European Council Conclusions of 18 and 19 June 2009. The conclusions note that, in view of the present humanitarian emergency, concrete measures need to be quickly put in place and implemented. The European Council called for the coordination of voluntary measures for internal reallocation of beneficiaries of international protection present in the Member States exposed to specific and disproportionate pressures and highly vulnerable persons and welcomed the intention of the Commission to take initiatives in this respect, starting with a pilot project.

Legal basis

Decision No 573/2007/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 23 May 2007 establishing the European Refugee Fund for the period 2008 to 2013 as part of the General programme "Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows" (OJ L 144, 6.6.2007, p. 1).

Decision No 458/2010/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 amending Decision No 573/2007/EC establishing the European Refugee Fund for the period 2008 to 2013 by removing funding for certain Community actions and altering the limit for funding such actions (OJ L 129, 28.5.2010, p. 1).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 2 May 2005 establishing a framework programme on Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows for the period 2007-2013 (COM(2005) 123).

Commission Decision 2007/815/EC of 29 November 2007 implementing Decision No 573/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the adoption of strategic guidelines 2008 to 2013 (OJ L 326, 12.12.2007, p. 29).

Commission Decision 2008/22/EC of 19 December 2007 laying down rules for the implementation of Decision No 573/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Refugee Fund for the period 2008 to 2013 as part of the General programme "Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows" as regards Member States’ management and control systems, the rules for administrative and financial management and the eligibility of expenditure on projects co-financed by the Fund (OJ L 7, 10.1.2008, p. 1).

18 03 04 Emergency measures in the event of mass influxes of refugees

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

9800000 | 5037429 | 21850000 | 17486984 | 9800000,— | 7840000,— |

Remarks

In the event of mass influxes of refugees or displaced persons, emergency measures in the following areas can be taken under this article:

- reception and accommodation,

- provision of subsistence funds,

- medical, psychological and other assistance, aimed in particular at minors and including specialised assistance to women and girls who have fallen victim to harassment in any form or to criminal acts (rape, violence or specific forms of torture such as forced abortion, female genital mutilation or coerced sterilisation) or have suffered because of poor conditions as refugees,

- necessary staffing and administrative costs in connection with reception and carrying out the measures,

- expert missions and ancillary technical assistance for the identification of displaced persons,

- logistical and transport costs.

Under this provision, emergency measures can also be taken to address situations of particular pressure, characterised by the sudden arrival at particular points on the borders of a large number of third-country nationals who may be in need of international protection, where this places exceptionally heavy and urgent demands on the reception facilities, the asylum system or the infrastructure of the Member State(s) concerned and may give rise to risks to human life, well-being or access to protection provided for under Union legislation.

The duration of such measures must not exceed six months. Besides the measures listed above, emergency measures may include legal aid and language assistance and the provision of translation and interpretation services, country of origin information or expertise and other measures contributing to the rapid identification of persons who may be in need of international protection and to the fair and efficient processing of asylum applications.

Legal basis

Council Directive 2001/55/EC of 20 July 2001 on minimum standards for giving temporary protection in the event of a mass influx of displaced persons and on measures promoting a balance of effort between Member States in receiving such persons and bearing the consequences thereof (OJ L 212, 7.8.2001, p. 12).

Decision No 573/2007/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 23 May 2007 establishing the European Refugee Fund for the period 2008 to 2013 as part of the General programme "Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows" (OJ L 144, 6.6.2007, p. 1).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 2 May 2005 establishing a framework programme on Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows for the period 2007-2013 (COM(2005) 123).

18 03 05 European Migration Network

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

8000000 | 4150690 | 7500000 | 4189588 | 7503000,— | 4983527,38 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance the establishment of the European Migration Network in order to provide the Union and the Member States with objective, reliable and comparable information on migration and asylum.

Such information will contain statistical material on the number of asylum seekers coming to Member States, broken down by Member State, the number of successful applications, the number of unsuccessful applications, the reasons for rejection, etc.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2008/381/EC of 14 May 2008 establishing a European Migration Network (OJ L 131, 21.5.2008, p. 7).

18 03 06 Preparatory action — Completion of integration of third-country nationals

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 1298223,35 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

18 03 07 Completion of ARGO

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 650638,90 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2002/463/EC of 13 June 2002 adopting an action programme for administrative cooperation in the fields of external borders, visas, asylum and immigration (ARGO programme) (OJ L 161, 19.6.2002, p. 11).

18 03 09 European Fund for the Integration of third-country nationals

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

162500000 | 85018402 | 131500000 | 85696110 | 110499999,17 | 66946696,69 |

Remarks

In view of the general objective of supporting the efforts of Member States to enable third-country nationals to fulfil the conditions of residence and to facilitate their integration into European societies, in accordance with the Common Basic Principles for immigrant integration policy in the European Union as adopted by the Council in November 2004 and with Parliament’s resolution of 6 July 2006 on strategies and means for the integration of immigrants in the European Union, this appropriation will support measures in the following areas:

- facilitating the development and implementation of admission procedures relevant to and supportive of the integration process of third-country nationals,

- developing and implementing the integration process for third-country nationals in Member States,

- increasing the capacity of Member States to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate policies and measures for the integration of third-country nationals,

- exchanging information, best practice and cooperation in and between Member States in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating policies and measures for the integration of third-country nationals that will help, inter alia, to reduce the employment gap between immigrants and others, improve immigrant participation and performance in education, advance the education and employment prospects of immigrant women, language and introductory programmes, health, housing and urban living and enhancing civic participation by immigrants.

At the Commission’s initiative, it is also intended to cover transnational actions or actions of interest to the Union as a whole (Union actions) concerning immigration and integration policy.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2007/435/EC of 25 June 2007 establishing the European Fund for the Integration of third-country nationals for the period 2007 to 2013 as part of the General programme "Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows" (OJ L 168, 28.6.2007, p. 18).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 2 May 2005, establishing a framework programme on Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows for the period 2007-2013 (COM(2005) 123).

Commission Decision 2008/457/EC of 5 March 2008 laying down rules for the implementation of Council Decision 2007/435/EC establishing the European Fund for the Integration of third-country nationals for the period 2007 to 2013 as part of the General programme "Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows" as regards Member States’ management and control systems, the rules for administrative and financial management and the eligibility of expenditure on projects co-financed by the Fund (OJ L 167, 27.6.2008, p. 69).

18 03 11 Eurodac

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

500000 | 377335 | 1500000 | 952179 | 1999999,92 | 2115056,61 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the establishment and operation of the central unit of the Eurodac system.

Any revenue from the contributions of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein entered in Item 6 3 1 2 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2725/2000 of 11 December 2000 concerning the establishment of "Eurodac" for the comparison of fingerprints for the effective application of the Dublin Convention (OJ L 316, 15.12.2000, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 343/2003 of 18 February 2003 establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the Member State responsible for examining an asylum application lodged in one of the Member States by a third-country national (OJ L 50, 25.2.2003, p. 1).

Reference acts

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1560/2003 of 2 September 2003 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 343/2003 establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the Member State responsible for examining an asylum application lodged in one of the Member States by a third-country national (OJ L 222, 5.9.2003, p. 3).

18 03 14 European Asylum Support Office (EASO)

18 03 14 01 European Asylum Support Office — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

5058000 | 5058000 | 5565000 | 5565000 | 3185900,07 | 2219078,86 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Office’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Office must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 of 19 November 2002 on the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

Any revenue from the contributions of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein entered in Item 6 3 1 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

The Office’s establishment plan is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Legal basis

Regulation (EU) No 439/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 establishing a European Asylum Support Office (OJ L 132, 29.5.2010, p. 11).

18 03 14 02 European Asylum Support Office — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

4942000 | 2422000 | 2435000 | 1200000 | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Office’s operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

The Office must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

Any revenue from the contributions of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein entered in Item 6 3 1 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 10000000.

Legal basis

Regulation (EU) No 439/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 establishing a European Asylum Support Office (OJ L 132, 29.5.2010, p. 11).

18 03 15 Pilot project — Network of contacts and discussion between targeted municipalities and local authorities on experiences and best practices in the resettlement and integration of refugees

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 500000 | 1500000 | 750000 | | |

Remarks

The main objective of this pilot project is to establish a network of contacts and discussion between targeted municipalities and local authorities in Member States which have just started a resettlement programme, or wish to participate in the near future, and Member States which are experienced in resettlement, drawing on UNHCR and non-governmental organisation (NGO) experiences and best practices in the resettlement and reintegration of refugees. The pilot project will cover the following actions:

- identifying municipalities or local authorities in Member States that have just started resettlement programmes (e.g. Portugal, Romania) or are about to do so (e.g. Spain) and arranging meetings with selected municipalities or local authorities in resettlement countries (e.g. the UK and the Netherlands) with a view to strengthening "new" resettlement programmes and ensuring that they are of a high quality and sustainable,

- identifying municipalities or local authorities or NGOs in Member States not yet participating in resettlement programmes, but wishing to join the network with a view to future participation in such programmes,

- holding meetings of representatives of the targeted local authorities and municipalities involved, along with the UNHCR, participating NGOs and representatives of resettled refugees, to lay down the activities to be developed jointly, including visits, exchanges of experience, training and thematic meetings focusing on issues such as housing, education and employment,

- designing a form for collecting information from the various stakeholders on procedures, types of monitoring prior to resettlement, types of information collected on the refugees to be resettled (including cultural, health and educational issues and diet), infrastructure, human resources, accommodation, reception, actions taken after resettlement for the integration of refugees, community participation in the process, any economic, legal or educational aid, the role of refugees already resettled in the integration process, and cooperation with NGOs,

- creating a task force, with the necessary human and technical resources, to make the practical arrangements for the project and in particular to provide for the necessary meetings, collect available information, create a website and content for it, thus increasing the exchange of information between the stakeholders in the resettlement process, and create links with existing resettlement-related projects and/or websites. This website will also allow information on past and future meetings between municipalities or local authorities to be made available to all interested parties on a systematic basis,

- collating the information gathered by the task force, which will then circulate it for discussion on the network, in order to draw conclusions on best practices.

The experience gained from the pilot project will be recorded and passed on to the Resettlement Unit in the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) once it has been set up.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

18 03 16 Pilot project — Funding for victims of torture

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2000000 | 1000000 | | | | |

Remarks

The main objective of this pilot project is to create a new line of funding for the final benefit of victims of torture (EU or non-EU citizens) present in the Union. The pilot project will cover the following actions:

- to create rehabilitation centres for victims of torture or to support the existing ones by providing funds for their rehabilitation costs (premises, therapeutical staff, administrative staff, etc.) and their other activities (prevention, advocacy, training, legal support, etc.),

- to provide access to multidisciplinary support and counselling, including physical and psychotherapeutic treatment, psycho-social counselling, legal services, and socio-economic support to the victims,

- to support international networking between rehabilitation centres (within and outside the Union) in order to build capacities, support the exchange of good practices among specialists, allow peer supervision as a means of prevention of vicarious trauma, etc.,

- to support activities which aim to empower torture victims themselves and, in general, to support the ability of torture victims to integrate into society in European countries.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

18 03 17 Preparatory action — Enable the resettlement of refugees during emergency situations

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

3000000 | 1500000 | | | | |

Remarks

This preparatory action aims to create a new line of funding to support the resettlement of refugees in emergency conditions that are not covered by the current European Refugee Fund (ERF) rules, and will not be covered in the near future as the current Fund, in its third iteration (ERF III), lapses in 2014. The activities carried out in the framework of this preparatory action, and the experiences collected within that framework, could then be integrated in the revision of the ERF planned for 2014.

The following actions are covered by this preparatory action:

- to support persons already recognised as refugees by UNHCR and ERF falling victim to natural disasters, armed attacks, etc.,

- to support emergency action in the case of groups of refugees, identified as priorities according to ERF and UNHCR rules, who are under armed attack, that have been victims of a natural disaster, or that face other conjunctures of extreme vulnerability and of a life-threatening nature,

- to fund rapid resettlement procedures of the Member States in conditions replicated from the routine resettlement activities funded by the ERF,

- to guarantee financing for emergency procedures without disruption of the ongoing ERF resettlement procedures,

- to provide, where needed, extra financial support during emergencies to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and to its liaison organisations in the Member States and at Union level,

- to strengthen the activities of the European Asylum Support Office, whose Resettlement Unit is expected to become operational during 2012, as a focal point during these emergency procedures.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

18 03 18 Pilot project — Analysis of reception, protection and integration policies for unaccompanied minors in the Union

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

Remarks

The aim of this pilot project is to identify good practices on prevention, reception, protection and integration policies for unaccompanied minors. The child may be returned to his or her country of origin where it will be necessary to guarantee reintegration or may be given the status of international protection or other legal status that allows the child to integrate in the Member State of residence; alternatively, the child may be resettled in the Union. In all these cases it is important that the interests of the child will be guaranteed. The pilot project should contribute to the implementation of the 2010 Commission action plan on unaccompanied minors (2010-2014) and actions specified thereof:

- identifying prevention actions and policies vis-à-vis the group to which the unaccompanied minors belong (e.g., asylum seekers, victims of trafficking, children who enter illegally into the Union) and/or the country or region of origin,

- identifying best practices on child reception and protection, and in particular on issues such as procedures at first encounter, legal representation, appointment of a guardian, access to and adequacy of reception facilities, initial interviews, education and medical care,

- identifying good practices in specific measures and procedural guarantees for unaccompanied minors in the Union,

- evaluating the various experiences of combating the phenomenon of missing children and identifying best practices,

- identifying best practices on restoring family unity and reintegration of unaccompanied minors in their countries of origin.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 18 05 — SECURITY AND SAFEGUARDING LIBERTIES

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

18 05

SECURITY AND SAFEGUARDING LIBERTIES

18 05 01

Cooperation programmes in the fields of justice and home affairs — Title VI

18 05 01 01 | Completion of cooperation programmes in the fields of justice and home affairs, and AGIS | 3.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 31391,42 | 1298833,91 |

18 05 01 03 | Completion of Erasmus for judges (exchange programme for judicial authorities) | 3.1 | — | — | — | — | 0,— | 0,— |

| Article 18 05 01 — Subtotal | | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 31391,42 | 1298833,91 |

18 05 02

European Police Office (Europol)

18 05 02 01 | European Police Office — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 3.1 | 61635739 | 61635739 | 63712000 | 63712000 | 59989000,— | 59989000,— |

18 05 02 02 | European Police Office — Contribution to Title 3 | 3.1 | 20869261 | 17869261 | 19757000 | 19757000 | 19735150,— | 19735150,— |

| Article 18 05 02 — Subtotal | | 82505000 | 79505000 | 83469000 | 83469000 | 79724150,— | 79724150,— |

18 05 04 | Preparatory action — Completion of preparatory actions for the victims of terrorist acts | 3.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 319250,74 |

18 05 05

European Police College

18 05 05 01 | European Police College — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 3.1 | 3917430 | 3917430 | 3502000 | 3502000 | 3634352,54 | 3505000,— |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | | | 425000 | 425000 | | |

| | 3917430 | 3917430 | 3927000 | 3927000 | 3634352,54 | 3505000,— |

18 05 05 02 | European Police College — Contribution to Title 3 | 3.1 | 4533210 | 4533210 | 4073000 | 4073000 | 4165647,46 | 4002000,— |

| Article 18 05 05 — Subtotal | | 8450640 | 8450640 | 7575000 | 7575000 | 7800000,— | 7507000,— |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | | | 425000 | 425000 | | |

| | 8450640 | 8450640 | 8000000 | 8000000 | 7800000,— | 7507000,— |

18 05 06 | Pilot project — Completion of the fight against terrorism | 3.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 1001659,78 |

18 05 07 | Completion of crisis management capacity | 3.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 62227,— |

18 05 08 | Prevention, preparedness and consequence management of terrorism | 3.1 | 23280000 | 7546710 | 24100000 | 10950058 | 20420000,— | 5637110,89 |

18 05 09 | Prevention of and fight against crime | 3.1 | 117570000 | 34903533 | 99000000 | 47608950 | 85946119,24 | 27828254,86 |

18 05 11

European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction

18 05 11 01 | European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 3.1 | 10629367 | 10629367 | 10920558 | 10920558 | 11003028,— | 11255922,59 |

18 05 11 02 | European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction — Contribution to Title 3 | 3.1 | 3935553 | 3935553 | 4249442 | 4249442 | 3996972,— | 4106077,41 |

| Article 18 05 11 — Subtotal | | 14564920 | 14564920 | 15170000 | 15170000 | 15000000,— | 15362000,— |

| Chapter 18 05 — Total | | 246370560 | 144970803 | 229314000 | 164773008 | 208921660,66 | 138740487,18 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | | | 425000 | 425000 | | |

| | 246370560 | 144970803 | 229739000 | 165198008 | 208921660,66 | 138740487,18 |

18 05 01 Cooperation programmes in the fields of justice and home affairs — Title VI

18 05 01 01 Completion of cooperation programmes in the fields of justice and home affairs, and AGIS

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 31391,42 | 1298833,91 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

Legal basis

Joint Action 98/245/JHA of 19 March 1998 adopted by the Council, on the basis of Article K.3 of the Treaty on European Union, establishing a programme of exchanges, training and cooperation for persons responsible for action to combat organised crime (Falcone programme) (OJ L 99, 31.3.1998, p. 8).

Council Decision 2001/512/JHA of 28 June 2001 establishing a second phase of the programme of incentives and exchanges, training and cooperation for legal practitioners (Grotius II — Criminal) (OJ L 186, 7.7.2001, p. 1).

Council Decision 2001/513/JHA of 28 June 2001 establishing a second phase of the programme of incentives, exchanges, training and cooperation for law enforcement authorities (Oisin II) (OJ L 186, 7.7.2001, p. 4).

Council Decision 2001/514/JHA of 28 June 2001 establishing a second phase of the programme of incentives, exchanges, training and cooperation for persons responsible for combating trade in human beings and the sexual exploitation of children (Stop II) (OJ L 186, 7.7.2001, p. 7).

Council Decision 2001/515/JHA of 28 June 2001 establishing a programme of incentives and exchanges, training and cooperation for the prevention of crime (Hippokrates) (OJ L 186, 7.7.2001, p. 11).

Council Decision 2002/630/JHA of 22 July 2002 establishing a framework programme on police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters (AGIS) (OJ L 203, 1.8.2002, p. 5).

18 05 01 03 Completion of Erasmus for judges (exchange programme for judicial authorities)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | — | — | — | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This item is intended to cover earlier commitments.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

18 05 02 European Police Office (Europol)

18 05 02 01 European Police Office — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

61635739 | 61635739 | 63712000 | 63712000 | 59989000,— | 59989000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Office’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Office must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The Office’s establishment plan is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Legal basis

Council Decision 2009/371/JHA of 6 April 2009 establishing the European Police Office (Europol) (OJ L 121, 15.5.2009, p. 37).

18 05 02 02 European Police Office — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

20869261 | 17869261 | 19757000 | 19757000 | 19735150,— | 19735150,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Office’s operational expenditure (Title 3).

The Office must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 83655000. An amount of EUR 1150000 coming from the recovery of surplus is added to the amount of EUR 82505000 entered in the budget.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2009/371/JHA of 6 April 2009 establishing the European Police Office (Europol) (OJ L 121, 15.5.2009, p. 37).

18 05 04 Preparatory action — Completion of preparatory actions for the victims of terrorist acts

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 319250,74 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

18 05 05 European Police College

18 05 05 01 European Police College — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

18 05 05 01 | 3917430 | 3917430 | 3502000 | 3502000 | 3634352,54 | 3505000,— |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | | 425000 | 425000 | | |

Total | 3917430 | 3917430 | 3927000 | 3927000 | 3634352,54 | 3505000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the College’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The College must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The College’s establishment plan is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Legal basis

Council Decision 2005/681/JHA of 20 September 2005 establishing the European Police College (CEPOL) and repealing Decision 2000/820/JHA (OJ L 256, 1.10.2005, p. 63).

18 05 05 02 European Police College — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

4533210 | 4533210 | 4073000 | 4073000 | 4165647,46 | 4002000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the College’s operational expenditure (Title 3).

The College must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 8450640.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2005/681/JHA of 20 September 2005 establishing the European Police College (CEPOL) and repealing Decision 2000/820/JHA (OJ L 256, 1.10.2005, p. 63).

18 05 06 Pilot project — Completion of the fight against terrorism

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 1001659,78 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

18 05 07 Completion of crisis management capacity

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 62227,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s administrative autonomy, as provided for in Article 49(6) of the Financial Regulation.

18 05 08 Prevention, preparedness and consequence management of terrorism

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

23280000 | 7546710 | 24100000 | 10950058 | 20420000,— | 5637110,89 |

Remarks

Regarding the prevention and preparedness to terrorist attacks, this appropriation is intended to support the following areas:

- to stimulate, promote, and support risk and threat assessments on critical infrastructure, including evaluations on site, to identify possible targets of terrorist attacks and the possible need for upgrading their security,

- to promote and support the development of common security standards including cyber security, and an exchange of know-how and experience on protection of critical infrastructure,

- to promote and support Union wide coordination and cooperation on critical infrastructure protection.

Regarding the consequence management in case of terrorist attacks, this appropriation is intended to support the following areas:

- to stimulate, promote and support the exchange of know-how, experience and technology on the potential consequences of terrorist attacks,

- to stimulate, promote and support the development of relevant methodology and contingency plans, including with regard to a European cyber security strategy,

- to ensure real-time input of specific expertise on terrorism matters within overall crisis management, rapid alert and civil protection mechanisms.

In particular, this appropriation is intended to cover the following actions:

- actions on operational cooperation and coordination (strengthening networking, mutual confidence and understanding, development of contingency plans, exchange and dissemination of information, experience and best practice),

- analytical, monitoring, evaluation, audit and inspection activities,

- development and transfer of technology and methodology, particularly regarding information sharing and interoperability,

- training, exchange of staff and experts,

- awareness and dissemination activities, and

- provision of financial support for projects to help victims of terrorism and/or their families recover from their ordeal by availing themselves of social or psychological support offered by organisations and/or networks, and for projects to mobilise public opinion against all forms of terrorism. Part of the appropriation will be used primarily to improve the legal assistance and advice provided to victims and their families.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2007/124/EC, Euratom of 12 February 2007 establishing for the period 2007-2013, as part of General Programme on Security and Safeguarding Liberties, the Specific Programme "Prevention, Preparedness and Consequence Management of Terrorism and other Security related risks" (OJ L 58, 24.2.2007, p. 1).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 6 April 2005 establishing a framework programme on "Security and Safeguarding Liberties" for the period 2007-2013 (COM(2005) 124).

18 05 09 Prevention of and fight against crime

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

117570000 | 34903533 | 99000000 | 47608950 | 85946119,24 | 27828254,86 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to support the following areas:

- to promote and develop coordination, cooperation and mutual understanding among law enforcement agencies, and other institutions (in particular organisations active in preventing violence and crime), other national authorities and related Union bodies,

- to stimulate, promote and develop horizontal methods and tools necessary for strategically preventing and fighting crime and cybercrime, such as prevention of urban violence, in particular urban violence affecting minors, or measures to prevent and combat juvenile delinquency through exchanges of best practice, networking of the authorities responsible and the implementation of pilot projects, also in the field of rehabilitation of minors former prisoners, public-private partnerships, best practices in crime prevention, comparable statistics and applied criminology,

- to improve cooperation as regards the confiscation and seizure of assets and of proceeds from illegal activities of criminal organisations between the national agencies competent for the recovery of assets, and

- to promote and develop best practices for the protection of crime victims and witnesses.

In particular, this appropriation is intended to cover the following actions:

- actions on operational cooperation and coordination (strengthening networking, mutual confidence and understanding, exchange and dissemination of information, experience and best practices),

- analytical, monitoring and evaluation activities,

- development and transfer of technology and methodology,

- training, exchange of staff and experts, and

- awareness and dissemination activities.

Part of the appropriation will cover the costs of creating a Union telephone hotline for the victims of human trafficking, with a view to establishing a single common telephone number across Member States, to provide equal standards of social, psychological and legal assistance to the victims of human trafficking and if possible to respond to a request for shelter. This project will involve a variety of stakeholders: national regulatory authorities to provide telephone lines, telecommunication companies, specialised non-governmental organisations, local and professional staff, enforcement authorities (to exchange information on the smugglers and actors involved in human trafficking).

Part of this appropriation will be used to improve the prevention of criminal activities of mobile criminal groups in border areas.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2007/125/JHA of 12 February 2007 establishing for the period 2007 to 2013, as part of General Programme on Security and Safeguarding Liberties, the Specific Programme "Prevention of and Fight against Crime" (OJ L 58, 24.2.2007, p. 7).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 6 April 2005 establishing a framework programme on "Security and Safeguarding Liberties" for the period 2007-2013 (COM(2005) 124).

18 05 11 European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction

18 05 11 01 European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

10629367 | 10629367 | 10920558 | 10920558 | 11003028,— | 11255922,59 |

Remarks

Former Item 18 07 01 01

This appropriation is intended to cover the Centre’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Centre must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The Centre’s establishment plan is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1920/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (OJ L 376, 27.12.2006, p. 1).

18 05 11 02 European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

3935553 | 3935553 | 4249442 | 4249442 | 3996972,— | 4106077,41 |

Remarks

Former Item 18 07 01 02

This appropriation is intended to cover the Centre’s operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

The Centre must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 15708000. An amount of EUR 986000 coming from the recovery of surplus is added to the amount of EUR 14722000 entered in the budget.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1920/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (OJ L 376, 27.12.2006, p. 1).

CHAPTER 18 08 — POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

18 08

POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION

18 08 01 | Prince — Area of freedom, security and justice | 3.1 | 2800000 | 1437648 | 2700000 | 1523486 | 1583100,92 | 568202,67 |

18 08 05 | Evaluation and impact assessment | 3.1 | 600000 | 377335 | 550000 | 380872 | 469625,22 | 685862,07 |

| Chapter 18 08 — Total | | 3400000 | 1814983 | 3250000 | 1904358 | 2052726,14 | 1254064,74 |

18 08 01 Prince — Area of freedom, security and justice

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2800000 | 1437648 | 2700000 | 1523486 | 1583100,92 | 568202,67 |

Remarks

Former Article 18 08 01 (in part)

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of priority information measures in the field of justice and home affairs.

It covers information and communication measures in the field of justice and home affairs in relation to the establishment of an area of freedom, security and justice (internal web sites, public events, communication products, Eurobarometer surveys, etc.). These measures are designed to be an effective channel of communication and dialogue between the people of the Union, stakeholders, and the Union institutions and take account of specific national, regional and local characteristics, in close cooperation with the Member State authorities.

The Commission has adopted a series of communications to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on a new framework for cooperation in activities concerning the information and communication policy of the European Union (COM(2001) 354 and COM(2002) 350). These communications propose an interinstitutional framework for cooperation extended to Member States for the development of a communication and information policy strategy for the Union.

The Interinstitutional Group on Information (IGI), co-chaired by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, lays down common guidelines for interinstitutional cooperation in matters of Union information and communication policy. It coordinates the central and decentralised public information activities on European topics. Each year the IGI gives its opinion on the priorities for the following years on the basis of information provided by the Commission.

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of an awareness-raising campaign by the Commission, in cooperation with civil society, on Union citizens’ rights under Articles 18 to 25 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

It is also intended to cover the funding of the information campaigns with regards to new transparency measures based on Article 15 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43).

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of the Financial Regulation.

18 08 05 Evaluation and impact assessment

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

600000 | 377335 | 550000 | 380872 | 469625,22 | 685862,07 |

Remarks

Former Article 18 08 05 (in part)

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure:

- to extend evaluation to all activities (policies and legislation),

- to better integrate evaluation in strategic planning and programming,

- to complete the methodological work needed to develop policy evaluation,

- to apply the policy evaluation framework to all of the major policy areas covered by Tampere,

- to prepare for the implementation of pilot projects and preparatory actions.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s administrative autonomy, as provided for in Article 49(6) of the Financial Regulation.

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR HOME AFFAIRS

TITLE 19

EXTERNAL RELATIONS

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

19 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "EXTERNAL RELATIONS" POLICY AREA | 165501593 | 165501593 | 153043968 | 153043968 | 447588200,66 | 447588200,66 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 16345 | 16345 | 5106 | 5106 | | |

| 165517938 | 165517938 | 153049074 | 153049074 | 447588200,66 | 447588200,66 |

19 02 | COOPERATION WITH THIRD COUNTRIES IN THE AREA OF MIGRATION AND ASYLUM | 57648000 | 57684001 | 54000000 | 47608950 | 53075627,86 | 50226396,28 |

19 03 | COMMON FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICY (CFSP) | 362464000 | 302277340 | 326624000 | 271643337 | 287048471,87 | 255930484,51 |

19 04 | EUROPEAN INSTRUMENT FOR DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS (EIDHR) | 165065000 | 142748116 | 157710000 | 132678814 | 156712047,54 | 151757849,50 |

19 05 | RELATIONS AND COOPERATION WITH INDUSTRIALISED THIRD COUNTRIES | 24021000 | 20154828 | 25021000 | 19843580 | 23724456,77 | 20239109,12 |

19 06 | CRISIS RESPONSE AND GLOBAL THREATS TO SECURITY | 377189700 | 258779119 | 357444700 | 257199807 | 289747627,— | 237420587,73 |

19 08 | EUROPEAN NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICY AND RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA | 2365742646 | 1341926745 | 1999135179 | 1405163553 | 1839801681,83 | 1519249086,44 |

19 09 | RELATIONS WITH LATIN AMERICA | 374323000 | 280953257 | 393286000 | 299079847 | 355186297,50 | 287150562,69 |

19 10 | RELATIONS WITH ASIA, CENTRAL ASIA AND MIDDLE EAST (IRAQ, IRAN, YEMEN) | 896201500 | 677438920 | 917900740 | 769864676 | 867903271,14 | 678206442,41 |

19 11 | POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE "EXTERNAL RELATIONS" POLICY AREA | 29000000 | 28945858 | 30500000 | 28565370 | 31211252,83 | 35089708,26 |

19 49 | EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION | — | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

| Title 19 — Total | 4817156439 | 3276409777 | 4414665587 | 3384691902 | 4351998935,— | 3682858427,60 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 16345 | 16345 | 5106 | 5106 | | |

| 4817172784 | 3276426122 | 4414670693 | 3384697008 | 4351998935,— | 3682858427,60 |

CHAPTER 19 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "EXTERNAL RELATIONS" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

19 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "EXTERNAL RELATIONS" POLICY AREA

19 01 01

Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "External relations" policy area

19 01 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Service for Foreign Policy Instruments" | 5 | 7394602 | 6719305 | 92714127,68 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 5106 | |

| | 7394602 | 6724411 | 92714127,68 |

19 01 01 02 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "External relations" policy area in Union delegations | 5 | 6376989 | 7148492 | 93959341,94 |

| Article 19 01 01 — Subtotal | | 13771591 | 13867797 | 186673469,62 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 5106 | |

| | 13771591 | 13872903 | 186673469,62 |

19 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "External relations" policy area

19 01 02 01 | External staff of the "Service for Foreign Policy Instruments" | 5 | 1685884 | 1203544 | 7634874,86 |

19 01 02 02 | External staff of the "External relations" policy area in Union delegations | 5 | 817380 | 505306 | 30243547,94 |

19 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure of the "Service for Foreign Policy Instruments" | 5 | 567077 | 640622 | 8586656,02 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 16345 | | |

| | 583422 | 640622 | 8586656,02 |

19 01 02 12 | Other management expenditure of the "External relations" policy area in Union delegations | 5 | 441438 | 467754 | 8328631,99 |

| Article 19 01 02 — Subtotal | | 3511779 | 2817226 | 54793710,81 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 16345 | | |

| | 3528124 | 2817226 | 54793710,81 |

19 01 03

Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services, buildings and related expenditure of the "External relations" policy area

19 01 03 01 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Service for Foreign Policy Instruments" | 5 | 497357 | 486882 | 8324258,63 |

19 01 03 02 | Buildings and related expenditure of the "External relations" policy area in Union delegations | 5 | 3524000 | 3333663 | 76463107,38 |

| Article 19 01 03 — Subtotal | | 4021357 | 3820545 | 84787366,01 |

19 01 04

Support expenditure for operations in the "External relations" policy area

19 01 04 01 | Financing instrument for development cooperation (DCI) — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | 59632000 | 60145500 | 56262746,14 |

19 01 04 02 | European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | 58507566 | 45092600 | 42990321,55 |

19 01 04 03 | Instrument for Stability (IfS) — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | 8144000 | 8288000 | 5614621,84 |

19 01 04 04 | Common foreign and security policy (CFSP) — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | 500000 | 750000 | 207671,65 |

19 01 04 05 | Evaluation of the results of Union aid and follow-up and audit measures — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | p.m. | 1600000 | 1500000,— |

19 01 04 06 | Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation (INSC) — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | 1274300 | 1268300 | 1299744,07 |

19 01 04 07 | European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | 11460000 | 10673000 | 9279841,50 |

19 01 04 08 | Industrialised Countries Instrument (ICI) — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | 100000 | 100000 | 11165,47 |

19 01 04 20 | Administrative support expenditure for the "External relations" policy area | 4 | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

19 01 04 30 | Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency — Contribution from external relations programmes | 4 | 4579000 | 4621000 | 4167542,— |

| Article 19 01 04 — Subtotal | | 144196866 | 132538400 | 121333654,22 |

| Chapter 19 01 — Total | | 165501593 | 153043968 | 447588200,66 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 16345 | 5106 | |

| | 165517938 | 153049074 | 447588200,66 |

19 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "External relations" policy area

19 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Service for Foreign Policy Instruments"

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

19 01 01 01 | 7394602 | 6719305 | 92714127,68 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 5106 | |

Total | 7394602 | 6724411 | 92714127,68 |

Remarks

More Commission personnel will be assigned to crisis response management in order to allow for enough capacity for the follow-up of civil society organisation proposals for crisis response.

19 01 01 02 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "External relations" policy area in Union delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

6376989 | 7148492 | 93959341,94 |

Remarks

The Commission will recruit highly qualified, stable and specialised personnel for human rights questions.

Sufficient staff will be assigned to crisis response management for the follow-up of Civil Society Organisation proposals for crisis response.

19 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "External relations" policy area

19 01 02 01 External staff of the "Service for Foreign Policy Instruments"

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1685884 | 1203544 | 7634874,86 |

19 01 02 02 External staff of the "External relations" policy area in Union delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

817380 | 505306 | 30243547,94 |

19 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of the "Service for Foreign Policy Instruments"

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

19 01 02 11 | 567077 | 640622 | 8586656,02 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 16345 | | |

Total | 583422 | 640622 | 8586656,02 |

19 01 02 12 Other management expenditure of the "External relations" policy area in Union delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

441438 | 467754 | 8328631,99 |

19 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services, buildings and related expenditure of the "External relations" policy area

19 01 03 01 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Service for Foreign Policy Instruments"

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

497357 | 486882 | 8324258,63 |

19 01 03 02 Buildings and related expenditure of the "External relations" policy area in Union delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

3524000 | 3333663 | 76463107,38 |

19 01 04 Support expenditure for operations in the "External relations" policy area

19 01 04 01 Financing instrument for development cooperation (DCI) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

59632000 | 60145500 | 56262746,14 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission may delegate to an implementing agency governed by Union law,

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

- expenditure on external staff at headquarters (contract agents, seconded national experts or agency staff) intended to take over the tasks previously conferred on dismantled technical assistance offices; expenditure on external staff at headquarters is limited to EUR 4558500; this estimate is based on a provisional annual unit cost per man-year, of which 93 % is accounted for by remuneration for the staff concerned and 7 % by the additional cost of training, meetings, missions, information technology (IT) and telecommunications relating to those staff members,

- expenditure on external staff in Union delegations (contract agents, local agents or seconded national experts) for the purposes of devolved programme management in the Union delegations in third countries or for internalisation of tasks of phased-out technical assistance offices, as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure cost, such as the cost of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications and of renting directly caused by the presence in the delegation of the external staff remunerated from the appropriations in this item,

- expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information systems and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

This appropriation covers administrative expenditure under Chapters 19 02, 19 09 and 19 10.

19 01 04 02 European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

58507566 | 45092600 | 42990321,55 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission may delegate to an implementing agency governed by Union law,

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

- expenditure on external staff at headquarters (contract agents, seconded national experts or agency staff) intended to take over the tasks previously conferred on dismantled technical assistance offices. Expenditure on external staff at headquarters is limited to EUR 5233566. This estimate is based on a provisional annual unit cost per man-year, of which 93 % is accounted for by remuneration for the staff concerned and 7 % by the additional cost of training, meetings, missions, information technology (IT) and telecommunications relating to those staff members,

- expenditure on external staff in Union delegations (contract agents, local agents or seconded national experts) for the purposes of devolved programme management in the Union delegations in third countries or for internalisation of tasks of phased-out technical assistance offices, as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure cost, such as cost of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications and of renting directly caused by the presence in the delegation of the external staff remunerated from the appropriations in this item,

- expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information systems and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

This appropriation covers administrative expenditure under Chapter 19 08.

19 01 04 03 Instrument for Stability (IfS) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

8144000 | 8288000 | 5614621,84 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission may delegate to an implementing agency governed by Union law,

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

- expenditure on external staff in Union delegations (contract agents, local agents or seconded national experts) for the purposes of devolved programme management in the Union delegations in third countries or for internalisation of tasks of phased out technical assistance offices, as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure cost, such as cost of training, meetings, missions, information technology and telecommunications and of renting directly caused by the presence in the delegation of the external staff remunerated from the appropriations of this item,

- expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

This appropriation covers expenditure on administrative management under Articles 19 05 02, 19 06 01, 19 06 02 and 19 06 03.

19 01 04 04 Common foreign and security policy (CFSP) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

500000 | 750000 | 207671,65 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover support for implementation of CFSP’s measures for which the Commission lacks the required experience or needs additional support. The appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance, which the Commission may delegate to an implementing agency governed by Union law,

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

- expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme.

This appropriation covers administrative expenditure under Articles 19 03 01, 19 03 02 and 19 03 06.

19 01 04 05 Evaluation of the results of Union aid and follow-up and audit measures — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | 1600000 | 1500000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as technical assistance offices’ contracts expire during subsequent years.

This appropriation is also intended to cover capacity building and training activities targeting key stakeholders involved in the design and implementation of external assistance programmes.

This appropriation covers administrative expenditure under Article 19 11 01.

19 01 04 06 Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation (INSC) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1274300 | 1268300 | 1299744,07 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission may delegate to an implementing agency governed by Union law,

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

- expenditure on external staff (contract agents, seconded national experts or agency staff) at headquarters intended to take over the tasks previously conferred on dismantled technical assistance offices. Expenditure on external staff at headquarters is limited to EUR 968300. This estimate is based on a provisional annual unit cost per man-year, of which 93 % is accounted for by remuneration for the staff concerned and 7 % by the additional cost of training, meetings, missions, information technology and telecommunications relating to those staff members,

- expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information systems and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

This appropriation covers administrative expenditure under Article 19 05 02 and Items 19 06 04 01 and 19 06 04 02.

19 01 04 07 European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

11460000 | 10673000 | 9279841,50 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission may delegate to an implementing agency governed by Union law,

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

- expenditure on external staff (contract agents, seconded national experts or agency staff) at headquarters intended to take over the tasks previously conferred on dismantled technical assistance offices. Expenditure on external staff at headquarters is limited to EUR 1950000. This estimate is based on a provisional annual unit cost per man-year, of which 95 % is accounted for by remuneration for the staff concerned and 5 % by the additional cost of training, meetings, missions, information technology (IT) and telecommunications relating to those staff members,

- expenditure on external staff in Union delegations (contract agents, local agents or seconded national experts), for the purposes of devolved programme management in the Union delegations in third countries or for internalisation of tasks of phased-out technical assistance offices, as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure cost, such as cost of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications and of renting directly caused by the presence in the delegation of the external staff remunerated from the appropriations in this item,

- expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information systems and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme.

This appropriation covers administrative expenditure under Chapter 19 04.

19 01 04 08 Industrialised Countries Instrument (ICI) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

100000 | 100000 | 11165,47 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

- expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme.

This appropriation covers administrative expenditure under Article 19 05 01.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

19 01 04 20 Administrative support expenditure for the "External relations" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission may delegate to an implementing agency governed by Union law,

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

- expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme.

This appropriation covers administrative expenditure under Chapters 19 02, 19 04, 19 06, 19 08, 19 09 and 19 10.

19 01 04 30 Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency — Contribution from external relations programmes

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

4579000 | 4621000 | 4167542,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency incurred as a result of the management of "external relations" operational programmes (Heading 4) entrusted to the Agency under Chapters 19 05, 19 06, 19 08, 19 09 and 19 10.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1638/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 laying down general provisions establishing a European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1717/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 establishing an Instrument for Stability (OJ L 327, 24.11.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1934/2006 of 21 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for cooperation with industrialised and other high-income countries and territories (OJ L 405, 30.12.2006, p. 41).

Commission Decision 2009/336/EC of 20 April 2009 setting up the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency for the management of Community action in the fields of education, audiovisual and culture in application of Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (OJ L 101, 21.4.2009, p. 26).

CHAPTER 19 02 — COOPERATION WITH THIRD COUNTRIES IN THE AREA OF MIGRATION AND ASYLUM

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

19 02

COOPERATION WITH THIRD COUNTRIES IN THE AREA OF MIGRATION AND ASYLUM

19 02 01 | Cooperation with third countries in the areas of migration and asylum | 4 | 57648000 | 57684001 | 54000000 | 47608950 | 53075627,86 | 50226396,28 |

| Chapter 19 02 — Total | | 57648000 | 57684001 | 54000000 | 47608950 | 53075627,86 | 50226396,28 |

19 02 01 Cooperation with third countries in the areas of migration and asylum

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

57648000 | 57684001 | 54000000 | 47608950 | 53075627,86 | 50226396,28 |

Remarks

As part of the rationalisation and simplification of the instruments for external actions for the Financial Framework 2007-2013, the Aeneas programme, which provides for financial and technical assistance to third countries in the areas of migration and asylum, and was adopted on 10 March 2004 — and which followed the preparatory actions for 2001 to 2003 and the Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 3 December 2002 entitled "Integrating migration issues in the European Union’s relations with third countries" (COM(2002) 703 final) — was replaced by a thematic programme for cooperation with third countries in these fields under the financing instrument for development cooperation (DCI) (Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006).

The general aim of the DCI is to make the Union’s external assistance more effective. Under this programme, the objective of the thematic programme on cooperation with third countries in the areas of migration and asylum is to support third countries in their efforts to ensure better management of migratory flows in all their dimensions. Appropriations are used to provide, in a specific and complementary way, technical and financial assistance for third countries to support them in these efforts.

The Union programme for the cooperation with third countries and regions of origin and transit has the objective of fostering the links between migration and development, as well as to mitigate the brain drain from south to north in the process, to promote well-managed labour migration, to fight illegal migration, to fight smuggling and the trafficking of human beings and facilitate re-admission, to protect migrants and to help third countries to improve their capacities to fulfil their international obligations in the field of asylum and migration.

This Union cooperation programme will finance appropriate actions which will join in a coherent way national and regional Union cooperation and development strategies regarding the third countries concerned and complete the actions — in particular in the fields of migration, asylum, border control, refugees and displaced people — provided for in the implementation of these strategies and financed from other Union instruments in the field of cooperation and development.

This thematic programme will, in the context of its new strategy, also take into account migration that results from climate change. The respect of democratic principles and the rule of law, as well as of human rights and of fundamental freedoms, will constitute an essential element for the application of this instrument. If necessary, and as far as possible, the actions financed will be associated with measures aimed at strengthening democracy and the rule of law and compliance with international instruments in this field, including the 1951 Geneva Convention relating to the status of refugees.

Partners eligible for financial support under this appropriation may include regional and international organisations and agencies (in particular, United Nations agencies), non-governmental organisations or other non-State actors, federal, national, provincial and local governments of third countries, their departments and agencies, institutes, associations and public and private operators.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Appropriations under this article are subject to evaluations as established in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006. These evaluations shall include aspects of input activities and chain of results (output, outcome, impact). The findings of the evaluations shall be used in the formulation of subsequent measures financed with these appropriations.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 491/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2004 establishing a programme for financial and technical assistance to third countries in the areas of migration and asylum (AENEAS) (OJ L 80, 18.3.2004, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 3 August 2005 entitled "External Actions through Thematic Programmes under the Future Financial Perspectives 2007-2013" (COM(2005) 324 final).

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council of 25 January 2006 entitled "Thematic programme for the cooperation with third countries in the areas of migration and asylum" (COM(2006) 26 final).

CHAPTER 19 03 — COMMON FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICY (CFSP)

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

19 03

COMMON FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICY (CFSP)

19 03 01

Crisis management operations, conflict prevention, resolution and stabilisation, monitoring and security processes

19 03 01 01 | Monitoring mission in Georgia | 4 | 31000000 | 26632197 | 30000000 | 27422755 | 29944485,— | 26619342,27 |

19 03 01 02 | EULEX Kosovo | 4 | 155000000 | 133160983 | 144000000 | 124247247 | 105120066,99 | 126228458,31 |

19 03 01 03 | EUPOL Afghanistan | 4 | 53000000 | 42955156 | 48000000 | 41007028 | 50144683,74 | 31994162,08 |

19 03 01 04 | Other crisis management measures and operations | 4 | 61714000 | 51586278 | 52524000 | 42293133 | 48225659,39 | 37209249,79 |

| Article 19 03 01 — Subtotal | | 300714000 | 254334614 | 274524000 | 234970163 | 233434895,12 | 222051212,45 |

19 03 02 | Non-proliferation and disarmament | 4 | 20000000 | 14557025 | 15000000 | 11426148 | 22235000,— | 10290381,06 |

19 03 04 | Emergency measures | 4 | 35000000 | 28636770 | 30550000 | 19043580 | 0,— | 0,— |

19 03 05 | Preparatory and follow-up measures | 4 | 6750000 | 4510291 | 6550000 | 5965401 | 327964,75 | 308788,63 |

19 03 06 | European Union Special Representatives | 4 | p.m. | 238640 | p.m. | 238045 | 31050612,— | 23280102,37 |

| Chapter 19 03 — Total | | 362464000 | 302277340 | 326624000 | 271643337 | 287048471,87 | 255930484,51 |

Remarks

The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy must ensure that the European Parliament is closely involved in all stages of the decision-making process. The joint consultation meetings provided for under point 43 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1), which are to be further intensified on the basis of the Declaration by the High Representative on political accountability (OJ C 210, 3.8.2010, p. 1), must enhance a continuous dialogue between the High Representative and the European Parliament on the main choices for and aspects of the Union’s CFSP, including consultations prior to the adoption of mandates and strategies.

19 03 01 Crisis management operations, conflict prevention, resolution and stabilisation, monitoring and security processes

Remarks

Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) crisis management measures and operations in the area of monitoring and verification of peace processes, conflict resolution and other stabilisation activities, rule of law and police missions fall under this article. Operations may be established to monitor border crossings, peace or cease-fire agreements or more generally political and security developments. As with all actions financed under the budget chapter, relevant measures must be civilian in nature.

19 03 01 01 Monitoring mission in Georgia

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

31000000 | 26632197 | 30000000 | 27422755 | 29944485,— | 26619342,27 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, in line with the relevant legal basis adopted by the Council.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2010/452/CFSP of 12 August 2010 on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia (OJ L 213, 13.8.2010, p. 43); EUR 26600000.

19 03 01 02 EULEX Kosovo

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

155000000 | 133160983 | 144000000 | 124247247 | 105120066,99 | 126228458,31 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, in line with the relevant legal basis adopted by the Council.

Legal basis

Council Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP of 4 February 2008 on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX Kosovo (OJ L 42, 16.2.2008, p. 92).

Council Joint Action 2009/445/CFSP of 9 June 2009 amending Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX Kosovo (OJ L 148, 11.6.2009, p. 33); EUR 265000000.

Council Decision 2010/619/CFSP of 15 October 2010 amending Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX Kosovo (OJ L 272, 16.10.2010, p. 19); EUR 165000000. (Committed in 2010: EUR 70000000).

19 03 01 03 EUPOL Afghanistan

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

53000000 | 42955156 | 48000000 | 41007028 | 50144683,74 | 31994162,08 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan, in line with the relevant legal basis adopted by the Council.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2010/279/CFSP of 18 May 2010 on the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL Afghanistan) (OJ L 123, 19.5.2010, p. 4); EUR 54600000.

19 03 01 04 Other crisis management measures and operations

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

61714000 | 51586278 | 52524000 | 42293133 | 48225659,39 | 37209249,79 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover other crisis management measures and operations other than EULEX Kosovo, EUMM Georgia and EUPOL Afghanistan. It is also intended to provide for the running of the European Security and Defence College Secretariat and its Internet-based advanced distance learning system. This appropriation will also cover the cost of running a warehouse for civilian CFSP missions, should the Council decide to establish such warehouse on the basis of a feasibility study conducted in 2010.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the costs of increasing the capacity of EUPOL RD Congo and EUSEC RD Congo in the fields of human rights and women's rights.

Legal basis

Council Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP of 12 December 2005 on establishing a European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah) (OJ L 327, 14.12.2005, p. 28); EUR 1950000.

Council Decision 2010/330/CFSP of 14 June 2010 on European Union Rule of Law Mission for Iraq, EUJUST LEX-IRAQ (OJ L 149, 15.6.2010, p. 12); EUR 17500000.

Council Decision 2010/565/CFSP of 21 September 2010 on the European Union mission to provide advice and assistance for security sector reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUSEC RD Congo) (OJ L 248, 22.9.2010, p. 59); EUR 12600000.

Council Decision 2010/576/CFSP of 23 September 2010 on the European Union police mission undertaken in the framework of reform of the security sector (SSR) and its interface with the system of justice in the Democratic Republic of Congo (EUPOL RD Congo) (OJ L 254, 29.9.2010, p. 33); EUR 6430000.

Council Decision 2009/906/CFSP of 8 December 2009 on the European Union Police Mission (EUPM) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) (OJ L 322, 9.12.2009, p. 22); EUR 17600000.

Council Decision 2010/784/CFSP of 17 December 2010 on the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (OJ L 335, 18.12.2010, p. 60); EUR 8250000.

19 03 02 Non-proliferation and disarmament

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

20000000 | 14557025 | 15000000 | 11426148 | 22235000,— | 10290381,06 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance measures which contribute to the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (nuclear, chemical and biological), primarily in the framework of the EU Strategy against the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction of December 2003. This includes support for measures implemented by international organisations in this field. It is also intended to finance operations to combat the destabilising accumulation and trafficking of small arms and light weapons (SALW).

Legal basis

Council Joint Action 2004/796/CFSP of 22 November 2004 for the support of the physical protection of a nuclear site in the Russian Federation (OJ L 349, 25.11.2004, p. 57); EUR 7730000.

Council Joint Action 2006/243/CFSP of 20 March 2006 on support for activities of the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) in the area of training and capacity building for verification and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ L 88, 25.3.2006, p. 68); EUR 1133000.

Council Joint Action 2007/753/CFSP of 19 November 2007 on support for IAEA monitoring and verification activities in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ L 304, 22.11.2007, p. 38); EUR 1780000.

Council Joint Action 2008/314/CFSP of 14 April 2008 on support for IAEA activities in the areas of nuclear security and verification and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ L 107, 17.4.2008, p. 62); EUR 7703000.

Council Joint Action 2008/368/CFSP of 14 May 2008 in support of the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) and in the framework of the implementation of the EU strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (OJ L 127, 15.5.2008, p. 78); EUR 475000.

Council Joint Action 2008/487/CFSP of 23 June 2008 in support of the universalisation and implementation of the 1997 Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction, in the framework of the European Security Strategy (OJ L 165, 26.6.2008, p. 41); EUR 1070000.

Council Joint Action 2008/588/CFSP of 15 July 2008 on support for activities of the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) in order to strengthen its monitoring and verification capabilities and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ L 189, 17.7.2008, p. 28); EUR 2136000.

Council Joint Action 2008/858/CFSP of 10 November 2008 in support of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC), in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ L 302, 13.11.2008, p. 29); EUR 1400000.

Council Decision 2008/974/CFSP of 18 December 2008 in support of the Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ L 345, 23.12.2008, p. 91); EUR 1015000.

Council Decision 2009/42/CFSP of 19 January 2009 on support for EU activities in order to promote among third countries the process leading towards an Arms Trade Treaty, in the framework of the European Security Strategy (OJ L 17, 22.1.2009, p. 39); EUR 836260.

Council Decision 2009/569/CFSP of 27 July 2009 on support for OPCW activities in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ L 197, 29.7.2009, p. 96); EUR 2110000.

Council Decision 2009/1012/CFSP of 22 December 2009 on support of EU activities in order to promote the control of arms exports and the principles and criteria of Common Position 2008/944/CFSP among third countries (OJ L 348, 29.12.2009, p. 16); EUR 787000.

Council Decision 2010/179/CFSP of 11 March 2010 in support of SEESAC arms control activities in the Western Balkans, in the framework of the EU Strategy to combat illicit accumulation and trafficking of SALW and their ammunition (OJ L 80, 26.3.2010, p. 48); EUR 1600000.

Council Decision 2010/336/CFSP of 14 June 2010 on EU activities in support of the Arms Trade Treaty, in the framework of the European Security Strategy (OJ L 152, 18.6.2010, p. 14); EUR 1520000.

Council Decision 2010/461/CFSP of 26 July 2010 on support for activities of the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) in order to strengthen its monitoring and verification capabilities and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ L 219, 20.8.2010, p. 7); EUR 5280000.

Council Decision 2010/430/CFSP of 26 July 2010 establishing a European network of independent non-proliferation think tanks in support of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ L 202, 4.8.2010, p. 5); EUR 2182000.

Council Decision 2010/585/CFSP of 27 September 2010 on support for IAEA activities in the areas of nuclear security and verification and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ L 259, 1.10.2010, p. 10); EUR 9966000.

Council Decision 2010/765/CFSP of 2 December 2010 on EU action to counter the illicit trade of small arms and light weapons (SALW) by air (OJ L 327, 11.12.2010, p. 44); EUR 900000.

Council Decision 2010/799/CFSP of 13 December 2010 in support of a process of confidence-building leading to the establishment of a zone free of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery in the Middle East in support of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (OJ L 341, 23.12.2010, p. 27); EUR 347700.

19 03 04 Emergency measures

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

35000000 | 28636770 | 30550000 | 19043580 | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of any unforeseen measures under Articles 19 03 01, 19 03 02 and 19 03 06 decided on in the course of the financial year, which have to be implemented urgently.

This article is also intended as an element of flexibility in the CFSP budget, as described in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1).

19 03 05 Preparatory and follow-up measures

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

6750000 | 4510291 | 6550000 | 5965401 | 327964,75 | 308788,63 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of preparatory measures to establish the conditions for Union actions in the field of the CFSP and the adoption of the necessary legal instruments. It may cover evaluation and analysis measures (ex ante evaluation of means, specific studies, organisation of meetings, fact-finding on the ground). In the field of Union crisis management operations and for European Union Special Representatives (EUSRs), in particular, preparatory measures may, inter alia, serve to assess the operational requirements for an envisaged action, to provide for a rapid initial deployment of personnel and resources (e.g. mission expenses, purchase of equipment, pre-financing of running and insurance costs in the start-up phase), or to take the necessary measures on the ground to prepare for the launching of the operation. It may also cover experts supporting Union crisis management operations on specific technical issues (e.g. identification and assessment of procurement needs) or security training for staff to be deployed to a CFSP mission/EUSR team.

It also covers follow-up measures and audits of common foreign and security policy measures and the financing of any expenditure on the regularisation of previously closed measures.

This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the measures coming under Articles 19 03 01, 19 03 02 and 19 03 06.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

19 03 06 European Union Special Representatives

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 238640 | p.m. | 238045 | 31050612,— | 23280102,37 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all the expenditure connected with the appointment of European Union Special Representatives (EUSRs) in accordance with Article 33 of the Treaty on European Union.

EUSRs should be appointed with due regard for gender equality and gender mainstreaming policies, and the appointment of women EUSRs should therefore be promoted.

It covers expenditure on the salaries of EUSRs and on setting up their teams and/or support structures, including staff costs other than those relating to staff seconded by Member States or Union institutions. It also covers the costs of any projects implemented under the direct responsibility of an EUSR.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2010/441/CFSP of 11 August 2010 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative to the African Union (OJ L 211, 12.8.2010, p. 23); EUR 1280000.

Council Decision 2010/445/CFSP of 11 August 2010 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the crisis in Georgia (OJ L 211, 12.8.2010, p. 33); EUR 700000.

Council Decision 2010/447/CFSP of 11 August 2010 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Middle East peace process (OJ L 211, 12.8.2010, p. 39); EUR 585000.

Council Decision 2010/448/CFSP of 11 August 2010 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in the Republic of Moldova (OJ L 211, 12.8.2010, p. 40); EUR 830000.

Council Decision 2010/449/CFSP of 11 August 2010 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus (OJ L 211, 12.8.2010, p. 41); EUR 1410000.

Council Decision 2010/450/CFSP of 11 August 2010 appointing the European Union Special Representative for Sudan (OJ L 211, 12.8.2010, p. 42); EUR 1820000.

Council Decision 2010/442/CFSP of 11 August 2010 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 211, 12.8.2010, p. 26); EUR 3700000.

Council Decision 2010/443/CFSP of 11 August 2010 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for Central Asia (OJ L 211, 12.8.2010, p. 29); EUR 1250000.

Council Decision 2010/440/CFSP of 11 August 2010 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the African Great Lakes Region (OJ L 211, 12.8.2010, p. 20); EUR 1520000.

Council Decision 2010/446/CFSP of 11 August 2010 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in Kosovo (OJ L 211, 12.8.2010, p. 36); EUR 1230000.

Council Decision 2010/444/CFSP of 11 August 2010 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) (OJ L 211, 12.8.2010, p. 32); EUR 310000.

Council Decision 2010/439/CFSP of 11 August 2010 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in Afghanistan (OJ L 211, 12.8.2010, p. 17); EUR 4515000.

CHAPTER 19 04 — EUROPEAN INSTRUMENT FOR DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS (EIDHR)

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

19 04

EUROPEAN INSTRUMENT FOR DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS (EIDHR)

19 04 01 | European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) | 4 | 126665000 | 103411196 | 118310000 | 85696110 | 116549651,— | 101451751,45 |

19 04 03 | Electoral observation | 4 | 38000000 | 33409566 | 38000000 | 33326265 | 38889535,46 | 41515449,20 |

19 04 04 | Preparatory action — Establish a conflict-prevention network | 4 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 578112 | 0,— | 0,— |

19 04 05 | Completion of former cooperation | 4 | p.m. | 5727354 | p.m. | 12378327 | 1272861,08 | 8790648,85 |

19 04 06 | Pilot project — Civil Society Forum EU-Russia | 4 | 400000 | 200000 | 400000 | 200000 | | |

19 04 07 | Pilot project — Funding for victims of torture | 4 | p.m. | p.m. | 1000000 | 500000 | | |

| Chapter 19 04 — Total | | 165065000 | 142748116 | 157710000 | 132678814 | 156712047,54 | 151757849,50 |

19 04 01 European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

126665000 | 103411196 | 118310000 | 85696110 | 116549651,— | 101451751,45 |

Remarks

The general objective will be to contribute to the development and consolidation of democracy and respect for human rights, in accordance with Union policies and guidelines and in close cooperation with civil society.

Key areas of activity will include:

- enhancing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in countries and regions where they are most at risk, as well as promoting the rule of law,

- strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform, while ensuring the protection of human rights defenders and defenders of freedom of speech and freedom of the press, in supporting the peaceful conciliation of group interests and in consolidating political participation and representation,

- supporting actions on human rights and democracy issues in areas covered by Union guidelines, including on human rights dialogues, on human rights defenders, on the death penalty, on torture, including forced abortion, female genital mutilation or coerced sterilisation and on childhood and armed conflicts,

- strengthening the international framework for the protection of human rights, the rule of law and the promotion of democracy, in particular international criminal justice mechanisms and core legal instruments, with part of this support being provided to give legal advice and investigate the murders of human rights defenders and defenders of freedom of speech.

In order to ensure full financial transparency under Articles 53 to 56 of the Financial Regulation, the Commission, when entering into joint management with international organisations, will — upon request — undertake to make available to its Internal Auditor as well as to the European Court of Auditors all internal and external audits which concern the use of Union funds.

Part of this appropriation will be devoted to the European Inter-University Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation, providing a European Master’s Degree in Human Rights and Democratisation and an EU-UN Fellowship Programme, beyond the expiry by the end of 2006 of Decision No 791/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 establishing a Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level and support specific activities in the field of education and training (OJ L 138, 30.4.2004, p. 31).

Part of this appropriation will be devoted to fund independent initiatives promoting Internet freedom, including the development of circumvention technologies and software to distribute to (online) human rights defenders with the goal of protecting themselves; to fund training for human rights defenders about technologies and human rights, and to organise regular and systematic contacts between Union politicians, the business community and civil society members to share knowledge and discuss policy plans related to technologies and human rights.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

This appropriation is also intended to finance support for non-governmental organisations and human rights defenders working in the North Caucasus.

It is also intended to support organisations which, like the Club of Madrid, actively engage in fostering democratic leadership and values through high-level dialogue and peer-to-peer counsel with leaders in countries undergoing reform and transition towards democracy, as well as by addressing issues of global concern from a democratic perspective.

Part of this appropriation will be used for reinforced support for neighbouring countries that are members of the Council of Europe to meet Council of Europe standards on democracy and the rule of law, including support on strengthening the organisation of free and fair elections.

Part of this appropriation will be used to assist neighbouring countries that are members of the Council of Europe to abide by and adjust their legal and judicial systems in line with rulings of the European Court of Human Rights.

Part of this appropriation is intended to finance a European Union Global Internet Freedom Fund which would aim:

- to foster recognition that new communication technologies are used to advance tolerance and freedom of expression but can also be instrumental in repression or violence. To highlight that Internet freedom is a major force in international affairs and should become an integral and mainstreamed part of the Union's foreign and security, trade and other relevant policy areas,

- to fund successful independent initiatives which develop circumvention technologies and software to distribute to human rights defenders with the goal of protecting themselves,

- to fund training for human rights defenders on technologies and human rights,

- to organise regular and systematic contacts between Union politicians, the business community and civil society members to share knowledge and discuss policy plans related to technologies and human rights.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1889/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on establishing a financing instrument for the promotion of democracy and human rights worldwide (OJ L 386, 29.12.2006, p. 1).

19 04 03 Electoral observation

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

38000000 | 33409566 | 38000000 | 33326265 | 38889535,46 | 41515449,20 |

Remarks

Key areas of activity will include: building confidence in and enhancing the reliability and transparency of democratic electoral processes, through further development of Union electoral observation and support for observation capacity at regional and national level.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1889/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on establishing a financing instrument for the promotion of democracy and human rights worldwide (OJ L 386, 29.12.2006, p. 1).

Reference acts

Commission statement on EU Election Observation Missions (EU EOM) related to the adoption of the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights confirming its intention to keep EU EOM related expenditure within 25 % of the EIDHR budget over the seven-year period of the 2007 to 2013 Financial Framework.

19 04 04 Preparatory action — Establish a conflict-prevention network

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 578112 | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance a conflict-prevention network to carry out analytical groundwork for, and underpin, decision-taking in the external relations field, as provided for in the resolution of the European Parliament of 13 December 2001 on the Commission communication on conflict prevention (OJ C 177 E, 25.7.2002, p. 291).

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Reference acts

This appropriation is intended to finance a preparatory action within the meaning of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1) and the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1).

19 04 05 Completion of former cooperation

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 5727354 | p.m. | 12378327 | 1272861,08 | 8790648,85 |

Remarks

This appropriation covers completion of former cooperation under the European Initiative for Democracy and Human Rights.

This appropriation covers support for the establishment and maintenance of rehabilitation centres for torture victims — taking into account the gender-specific aspects of torture against women and girls — and their families and for other organisations offering concrete help to victims of human rights abuses. Support for the rehabilitation of torture victims must remain a priority. Projects may also include prevention activities when relevant.

This appropriation is intended to cover grant aid to projects undertaken in third countries and in the Union with the following objectives:

- the promotion and defence of human rights and fundamental freedoms,

- support for the democratisation process, strengthening of the rule of law and good governance,

- support for measures promoting respect for human rights and democratisation,

- support for efforts to foster the establishment of groupings of democratic countries within United Nations bodies, specialised agencies and regional organisations.

This appropriation covers financial support for building confidence in, and enhancing the reliability and transparency of, democratic electoral processes through deployment of European Union Election Observation Missions and support for observation capacity at regional and national level.

It is also intended to enable, in the Staff Regulations, the use of external staff providing support to electoral observation missions, including the financing of the chief observer contract with the Commission as special adviser under Articles 5 and 82 of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Communities.

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of measures designed to improve the functioning of the United Nations International Court for the former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Court for Rwanda, as well as support to the Special International Court for Sierra Leone.

It is also intended to cover funding for the operation of the International Criminal Court, including support for international, regional or local organisations, including non-governmental organisations, in order to promote further ratifications of the Statute of the Court, to provide legal expertise to transpose the Statute into national legislation, to enhance public support for the Court and to provide training regarding the Court’s developments.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 975/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of development cooperation operations which contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 976/1999 of 29 April 1999 laying down the requirements for the implementation of Community operations, other than those of development cooperation, which, within the framework of Community cooperation policy, contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law and to that of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms in third countries (OJ L 120, 8.5.1999, p. 8).

Regulation (EC) No 1889/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on establishing a financing instrument for the promotion of democracy and human rights worldwide (OJ L 386, 29.12.2006, p. 1).

19 04 06 Pilot project — Civil Society Forum EU-Russia

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

400000 | 200000 | 400000 | 200000 | | |

Remarks

The aim of the EU-Russia Civil Society Forum is to establish regular and systematic contacts between civil society and non-governmental organisations in Russia and counterparts in the Member States. The forum will give the European and Russian civil society actors an opportunity to make their voice heard on topics of common interest. Forum meetings are to be held on the fringes of the biannual EU-Russia summits. The pilot project is intended to enhance a bottom-up approach in European and Russian policy processes.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

19 04 07 Pilot project — Funding for victims of torture

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | 1000000 | 500000 | | |

Remarks

The main objective of this pilot project is to create a new line of funding for victims of torture.

The pilot project will cover the following actions:

- creation of rehabilitation centres for victims of torture or to support the existing ones,

- provision of access to multi-disciplinary support and counselling, including physical and psychotherapeutic treatment, psycho-social counselling, legal services, and socioeconomic support to the victims.

Legal basis

Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (OJ C 83, 30.3.2010, p. 389).

Council Directive 2003/9/EC of 27 January 2003 laying down minimum standards for the reception of asylum seekers (OJ L 31, 6.2.2003, p. 18).

Conclusions of the Council of the European Union, 2865th External Relations Council meeting, Luxembourg, 29 April 2009.

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 19 05 — RELATIONS AND COOPERATION WITH INDUSTRIALISED THIRD COUNTRIES

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

19 05

RELATIONS AND COOPERATION WITH INDUSTRIALISED THIRD COUNTRIES

19 05 01 | Cooperation with industrialised third countries | 4 | 24021000 | 19854828 | 25021000 | 19043580 | 23724456,77 | 20038340,51 |

19 05 02 | Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organisation (KEDO) | 4 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

19 05 03 | Pilot project — Transatlantic methods for handling global challenges | 4 | p.m. | 300000 | p.m. | 800000 | 0,— | 200768,61 |

| Chapter 19 05 — Total | | 24021000 | 20154828 | 25021000 | 19843580 | 23724456,77 | 20239109,12 |

19 05 01 Cooperation with industrialised third countries

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

24021000 | 19854828 | 25021000 | 19043580 | 23724456,77 | 20038340,51 |

Remarks

Cooperation with industrialised and other high-income countries and territories is aimed at engaging with partners which share similar political, economic and institutional structures and values to the Union and which are important bilateral partners and players in multilateral fora and in global governance. The cooperation also covers newly industrialised or high-income countries and territories with whom the Union has a strategic interest in promoting links.

Specific attention shall be paid to measures, which may include a regional dimension, in the following areas of cooperation:

- the promotion of cooperation, partnerships and joint undertakings between economic, academic and scientific actors in the Union and partner countries,

- the stimulation of bilateral trade, investment flows and economic partnerships,

- the promotion of dialogue between political, economic and social actors and other non-governmental organisations in relevant sectors in the Union and partner countries,

- the promotion of people-to-people links, education and training programmes and intellectual exchanges and the enhancement of mutual understanding between cultures and civilisations,

- the promotion of cooperative projects in areas such as research, science and technology, energy, transport and environmental matters — including climate change, customs and financial issues and any other matter of mutual interest between the Union and the partner countries,

- the enhancement of awareness about and understanding of the Union and of its visibility in partner countries,

- support for specific initiatives, including research work, studies, pilot schemes or joint projects destined to respond in an effective and flexible manner to cooperation objectives arising from developments in the Union’s bilateral relationship with the partner countries or aiming to provide impetus to the further deepening and broadening of bilateral relationships with them.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Part of this appropriation will be used to organise a "Bridge to Europe Day" in 2012 in Silicon Valley, as a first one-time event, to be repeated, if successful. For decades, thousands of entrepreneurs have been attracted to Silicon Valley, a region with a unique innovation ecosystem building on world-class universities, the abundance of capital and a spirit of networking and entrepreneurship. Many European entrepreneurs have established their own successful companies there, have generated knowledge and invested worldwide. A mechanism to bring back and share the knowledge and experience acquired in Silicon Valley should be established at Union level. This initiative should benefit both entrepreneurs as well as decision-makers in exploring how to further foster innovation opportunities in Europe.

Overall objective:

- to build a stronger bridge between European experts and Europe by bringing European expats, who have founded new businesses or who work as researchers in Silicon Valley, together with representatives from European institutions and companies to exchange experience and practices.

The specific objectives include:

- providing knowledge-exchange platforms for European entrepreneurs and researchers on their experience in entrepreneurship and innovation in Silicon Valley,

- providing a forum for entrepreneurs to present and advertise their business ideas and open up ways and means to share their ideas in Europe,

- engaging the European and the Member States’ umbrella organisations present in Silicon Valley and national representatives organisation into a European-wide initiative.

Participants to the activities:

- European and Member States’ umbrella organisations established in Silicon Valley aimed at supporting European businesses play an active role,

- European consulates in California should be included in the event,

- the Commission including via its Representation in Washington, which should be instrumental to the organisation,

- European companies located in Silicon Valley should contribute and invite leading European entrepreneurs from Europe.

India organises a similar conference (TiECon Conference), which takes place every year in Silicon Valley, in order to build a stronger bridge between Indian experts (based in Silicon Valley) and their homeland. Thousands of Indian entrepreneurs and CEOs from important Indian players regularly visit TiECon. The implementation should involve the appropriate directorates in Directorate-General for Enterprise and Industry and Directorate-General for Research and Innovation and should be organised in collaboration with the Union Delegation to the United States.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1934/2006 of 21 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for cooperation with industrialised and other high-income countries and territories (OJ L 405, 30.12.2006, p. 41).

19 05 02 Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organisation (KEDO)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

No appropriations for a contribution to the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organisation have been entered as it is expected that KEDO will continue in a much reduced form.

Legal basis

Agreement of 24 March 2006 between the European Atomic Energy Community and the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organisation.

European Atomic Energy Community participation in the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organisation.

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 300/2007 of 19 February 2007 establishing an Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation (OJ L 81, 22.3.2007, p. 1).

19 05 03 Pilot project — Transatlantic methods for handling global challenges

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 300000 | p.m. | 800000 | 0,— | 200768,61 |

Remarks

This pilot project is intended to foster common transatlantic approaches to key international policy challenges. Measures under this pilot project will aim at improving the efficacy of actions by the international community and be complementary to existing mechanisms. The pilot project will be used to fund innovative ventures between European and US policymakers that are beyond the scope of the current tools available under existing legal instruments. In implementing this action the Commission will ensure a balanced distribution of subsidies. It will also help engage the US administration to strengthen the transatlantic partnership. Finally, it will provide an opportunity for presenting Union thinking to US academics.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Reference acts

European Parliament resolution of 18 May 2006 on the 2007 budget: the Commission’s Annual Policy Strategy report (APS) (OJ C 297 E, 7.12.2006, p. 357) and European Parliament resolutions of 1 June 2006 on improving EU-US relations in the framework of a Transatlantic Partnership Agreement (OJ C 298 E, 8.12.2006, p. 226) and on EU-US transatlantic economic relations (OJ C 298 E, 8.12.2006, p. 235).

CHAPTER 19 06 — CRISIS RESPONSE AND GLOBAL THREATS TO SECURITY

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

19 06

CRISIS RESPONSE AND GLOBAL THREATS TO SECURITY

19 06 01

Crisis response and preparedness

19 06 01 01 | Crisis response and preparedness (Instrument for Stability) | 4 | 232834000 | 150772596 | 202900000 | 152348640 | 155920000,— | 116547667,85 |

19 06 01 02 | Completion of former cooperation | 4 | p.m. | 238640 | p.m. | 2856537 | 0,— | 1584879,75 |

| Article 19 06 01 — Subtotal | | 232834000 | 151011236 | 202900000 | 155205177 | 155920000,— | 118132547,60 |

19 06 02

Actions to protect countries and their populations against critical technological threats

19 06 02 01 | Actions in the area of risk mitigation and preparedness relating to chemical, nuclear and biological materials or agents (Instrument for Stability) | 4 | 46300000 | 28636770 | 49000000 | 24566218 | 41000000,— | 23800000,— |

19 06 02 03 | Union policy on combating the proliferation of light arms | 4 | p.m. | 820921 | p.m. | 914092 | 0,— | 540000,— |

| Article 19 06 02 — Subtotal | | 46300000 | 29457691 | 49000000 | 25480310 | 41000000,— | 24340000,— |

19 06 03 | Trans-regional actions in the areas of organised crime, trafficking, protection of critical infrastructure, threats to public health and the fight against terrorism (Instrument for Stability) | 4 | 22000000 | 12600179 | 30000000 | 9521790 | 21000000,— | 6847508,80 |

19 06 04

Assistance in the nuclear sector

19 06 04 01 | Assistance in the nuclear sector | 4 | 48055700 | 38182361 | 49544700 | 42848055 | 52327627,— | 70760531,33 |

19 06 04 02 | Union contribution to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the Chernobyl Shelter Fund | 4 | 28000000 | 26727652 | 25000000 | 23804475 | 17000000,— | 17000000,— |

| Article 19 06 04 — Subtotal | | 76055700 | 64910013 | 74544700 | 66652530 | 69327627,— | 87760531,33 |

19 06 06 | Consular cooperation | 4 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

19 06 07 | Pilot project — Support for surveillance and protection measures for Union vessels sailing through areas where piracy is a threat | 4 | p.m. | 600000 | p.m. | 340000 | 1000000,— | 340000,— |

19 06 08 | Preparatory action — Emergency response to the financial and economic crisis in developing countries | 4 | p.m. | 200000 | p.m. | p.m. | 500000,— | 0,— |

19 06 09 | Pilot project — Programme for NGO-led peacebuilding activities | 4 | p.m. | p.m. | 1000000 | p.m. | 1000000,— | 0,— |

| Chapter 19 06 — Total | | 377189700 | 258779119 | 357444700 | 257199807 | 289747627,— | 237420587,73 |

19 06 01 Crisis response and preparedness

19 06 01 01 Crisis response and preparedness (Instrument for Stability)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

232834000 | 150772596 | 202900000 | 152348640 | 155920000,— | 116547667,85 |

Remarks

The quick release of financing through the Instrument for Stability is designed to address situations of urgency, crisis or emerging crisis, a situation posing a threat to democracy, law and order, to the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, to the security and safety of individuals, situations threatening to escalate into armed conflict or to destabilise the country concerned and where such situations are likely to jeopardise the beneficial effects of assistance and cooperation policies and programmes, their effectiveness and/or conditions for their proper implementation.

This appropriation is intended to cover an integrated programme of response measures designed to re-establish the minimum conditions necessary for the conduct of assistance under the Union’s long-term assistance instruments. Such programmes will ensure a smooth link between relief, rehabilitation and development. They shall also provide complementary measures falling under Community competence relating to measures adopted under the CFSP, as part of a comprehensive Union approach to crises.

Part of this appropriation is intended to cover activities to be organised in cooperation with the UN Under-Secretary-General, Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict and the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children.

The appropriation is also intended to cover response measures to prevent and reduce climate-change-induced hazards, in particular management of water resources, in cases where these hazards risk escalating into security threats.

Operations covered will include:

- technical and logistical support for the efforts of international and regional organisations, state and non-state actors in promoting confidence-building, mediation, dialogue and reconciliation,

- the relaunch of basic public services and economic activity,

- the initial physical and operational rehabilitation of basic infrastructure, including mine clearance,

- social reintegration, in particular of refugees, displaced persons and demobilised combatants,

- the restoration of the institutional capacities needed for good governance and ensuring the rule of law and democracy,

- assisting with the special needs of women and children affected by armed conflict, particularly rehabilitation of children affected by war, including child soldiers, also in cooperation with the UN under Under-Secretary-General, Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict,

- preparedness measures aimed at strengthening the capacity of international, regional and sub-regional organisations, state and non-state actors in relation to their efforts in promoting early warning, confidence-building, mediation and reconciliation and addressing emerging inter-community tensions, and in improving post-conflict and post-disaster recovery. In this regard, the Commission will also enhance the capacity of civil society organisations, building upon previous support under the conflict prevention network preparatory action, namely in cooperation with the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children,

- support for international criminal tribunals and ad hoc national tribunals, truth and reconciliation commissions, and mechanisms for the legal settlement of human rights claims,

- support for measures to address, in the context of Union cooperation policies and their objectives, the impact on the civilian population of the illicit use of and access to firearms,

- support for measures to promote and defend respect for human rights,

- support for measures to support the development and organisation of civil society.

Implementing partners may include authorities of the Member States or of beneficiary countries and their agencies, regional and international organisations and their agencies, non-governmental organisations, public and private operators and individual organisations or operators (including staff seconded from Member State administrations) with appropriate specialised expertise and experience.

Part of this appropriation will be used to improve the stability of South-Sudan.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1717/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 establishing an Instrument for Stability (OJ L 327, 24.11.2006, p. 1).

19 06 01 02 Completion of former cooperation

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 238640 | p.m. | 2856537 | 0,— | 1584879,75 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, in addition to the funding allocated to anti-personnel mine schemes under cooperation programmes with the beneficiary countries concerned, Community contribution to projects against anti-personnel landmines, in particular schemes relating to implementation of the Ottawa Treaty (Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction).

It is also intended to cover actions aimed at the rehabilitation of victims of anti-personnel mines.

It is intended to cover a whole range of actions such as mine clearance, stockpile destruction, mine risk education, survey of suspected areas and victim assistance.

It also includes financing of activities of non-governmental organisations to raise the issue of the landmine problem with non-State armed groups which are "part of the problem" and therefore should also be "part of the solution".

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1724/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2001 concerning action against anti-personnel landmines in developing countries (OJ L 234, 1.9.2001, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1725/2001 of 23 July 2001 concerning action against anti-personnel landmines in third countries other than developing countries (OJ L 234, 1.9.2001, p. 6).

Regulation (EC) No 1717/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 establishing an Instrument for Stability (OJ L 327, 24.11.2006, p. 1).

19 06 02 Actions to protect countries and their populations against critical technological threats

19 06 02 01 Actions in the area of risk mitigation and preparedness relating to chemical, nuclear and biological materials or agents (Instrument for Stability)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

46300000 | 28636770 | 49000000 | 24566218 | 41000000,— | 23800000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover actions aiming to help safeguard countries and populations against critical technological threats. This may, inter alia, include:

- the promotion of civilian research activities as an alternative to defence-related research, and support for the retraining and alternative employment of scientists and engineers having formerly been employed in weapons-related areas,

- support for measures to enhance safety practice related to civilian facilities where sensitive chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear materials or agents are stored, or are handled in the context of civilian research programmes,

- support, within the framework of Union cooperation policies and their objectives, for the establishment of civil infrastructure and relevant civilian studies necessary for the dismantlement, remediation or conversion of weapons-related facilities and sites where these are declared as no longer belonging to a defence programme,

- strengthening the capacity of the competent civilian authorities involved in the development and enforcement of effective control of the trafficking in chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear materials or agents (including the equipment for their production or delivery), including through the installation of modern logistical evaluation and control equipment,

- the development of the legal framework and institutional capacities for the establishment and enforcement of effective export controls on dual-use goods, including measures of regional cooperation,

- the development of effective civilian disaster preparedness, emergency planning, crisis response, and capabilities for clean-up measures in relation to possible major environmental incidents in this field.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1717/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 establishing an Instrument for Stability (OJ L 327, 24.11.2006, p. 1).

19 06 02 03 Union policy on combating the proliferation of light arms

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 820921 | p.m. | 914092 | 0,— | 540000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance operations to combat the proliferation of light arms and illicit arms trafficking.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1717/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 establishing an Instrument for Stability (OJ L 327, 24.11.2006, p. 1).

19 06 03 Trans-regional actions in the areas of organised crime, trafficking, protection of critical infrastructure, threats to public health and the fight against terrorism (Instrument for Stability)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

22000000 | 12600179 | 30000000 | 9521790 | 21000000,— | 6847508,80 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover new actions aimed at furthering cooperation between the Union and third countries in relation to global and regional trans-border challenges affecting the security and fundamental rights of the citizen.

Measures in the field of counter terrorism shall fully respect a third country's international human rights obligations and applicable humanitarian law in line with the Commission's declaration annexed to Regulation (EC) No 1717/2006.

Such measures will cover:

- strengthening the capacity of law enforcement and judicial and civil authorities involved in the fight against terrorism and organised crime, including illicit trafficking of people, drugs, firearms and explosive materials, and in the effective control of illegal trade and transit,

- support for measures to address threats to international transport, and critical infrastructure, including passenger and freight traffic,

- ensuring an adequate response to major threats to public health, such as epidemics with a potential trans-national impact,

- support for measures aimed at fostering the implementation of, and compliance with, the Ottawa Convention on Anti-Personnel Landmines (APL) and the Oslo Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM); part of this appropriation is to be used for actions to control and remove anti-personnel landmines, cluster munitions and explosive remnants of war (ERW), including research, education, training and assistance to victims.

Such measures may be adopted under this instrument in the context of stable conditions, where they aim to address specific global and trans-regional threats having a destabilising effect, and only to the extent that an adequate and effective response cannot be provided under related Union instruments for external assistance. This appropriation is also intended to cover completion of payments for measures funded under former budget line 19 02 11 "North-south cooperation schemes in the campaign against drugs and drug addiction".

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1717/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 establishing an Instrument for Stability (OJ L 327, 24.11.2006, p. 1).

19 06 04 Assistance in the nuclear sector

19 06 04 01 Assistance in the nuclear sector

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

48055700 | 38182361 | 49544700 | 42848055 | 52327627,— | 70760531,33 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of:

- the promotion of an effective nuclear safety culture at all levels, in particular through:

- continuous support for regulatory bodies, technical support organisations, and the reinforcement of the regulatory framework, notably concerning licensing activities,

- drawing notably on the experience of the operators, on site and external assistance programmes as well as consulting and related activities aiming at safety improvements of the design, operation and maintenance of nuclear power plants that are currently licensed and other existing nuclear installations so that high safety levels can be achieved,

- support for the safe transport, treatment and disposal of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste, and

- the development and implementation of strategies for decommissioning existing installations and the remediation of former nuclear sites,

- the promotion of effective regulatory frameworks, procedures and systems to ensure adequate protection against ionising radiations from radioactive materials, in particular from high activity radioactive sources, and their safe disposal,

- the establishment of the necessary regulatory framework and methodologies for the implementation of nuclear safeguards, including for the proper accounting and control of fissile materials at State and operators level,

- the establishment of effective arrangements for the prevention of accidents with radiological consequences as well as the mitigation of such consequences should they occur, and for emergency-planning, preparedness and response, civil protection and rehabilitation measures,

- measures to promote international cooperation (including in the framework of relevant international organisations, notably IAEA) in the abovementioned fields, including the implementation and monitoring of international conventions and treaties, exchange of information and training and research.

This appropriation is also intended for monitoring and investigating the consequences of the Chernobyl accident on human health and the environment in the neighbouring countries, especially Ukraine and Belarus, as well as its socioeconomic impact.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 300/2007 of 19 February 2007 establishing an Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation (OJ L 81, 22.3.2007, p. 1).

19 06 04 02 Union contribution to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the Chernobyl Shelter Fund

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

28000000 | 26727652 | 25000000 | 23804475 | 17000000,— | 17000000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover measures taken which are intended to cover the financing of the Commission’s further participation in the Chernobyl Shelter Fund.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2006/908/EC, Euratom of 4 December 2006 on the first instalment of the third Community contribution to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the Chernobyl Shelter Fund (OJ L 346, 9.12.2006, p. 28).

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 300/2007 of 19 February 2007 establishing an Instrument for Nuclear Safety Cooperation (OJ L 81, 22.3.2007, p. 1).

19 06 06 Consular cooperation

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover logistical support operations for Member States’ missions within the framework of consular cooperation, particularly in the event of a crisis. These operations are based on Article 20(2)(c) and Article 23 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, concerning the protection of Union citizens not represented in third countries by their Member State, and on Article 35 of the Treaty on the European Union, providing a role for Union delegations in the implementation of Article 20(2)(c) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union in cooperation with the Member States’ missions.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Treaties, in accordance with Article 49(6)(d) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

19 06 07 Pilot project — Support for surveillance and protection measures for Union vessels sailing through areas where piracy is a threat

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 600000 | p.m. | 340000 | 1000000,— | 340000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the study and analysis of possible means of providing support for the funding, management and coordination of surveillance and protection measures for Union vessels sailing through areas where international piracy is a threat.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

19 06 08 Preparatory action — Emergency response to the financial and economic crisis in developing countries

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 200000 | p.m. | p.m. | 500000,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover emergency and short-term actions to mitigate the impact of the global financial and economic crisis on the most vulnerable and least resilient of the countries covered by Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41).

Activities covered by this appropriation can include measures to mitigate the social consequences of the crisis, including social safety nets, employment-creating initiatives and actions ensuring adequate social service provision.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

19 06 09 Pilot project — Programme for NGO-led peacebuilding activities

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | 1000000 | p.m. | 1000000,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation, which is complementary to the capacity building activities as provided for by the Peacebuilding Partnership under the Instrument for Stability, is intended to finance a programme of NGO-led peacebuilding activities in order to support the Union’s commitments to prevent conflict and build peace outside its borders.

Activities to be financed under this pilot project will include: research on and analysis of specific conflicts; support for peace processes, mediation and dialogue; support to disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR) processes and broader post-conflict economic development; support to local actor participation in peace settlements; civil society involvement in security sector reform (SSR), justice sector reform and transitional justice processes; promotion of conflict-sensitive development practices; international and national-level advocacy work to encourage peacebuilding and the prevention of violent conflict; the development and management of early warning systems; the promotion of the role of women in peacebuilding; unarmed civilian peacekeeping; and the deployment of professionals to sustain local actors by reducing and preventing violence, and by supporting dialogue, sustainable peace and a conflict-resilient society.

The pilot project could also serve as a test case for Union support for NGO-led peacebuilding activities and could thus lead to the eventual establishment of a permanent mechanism for short-, medium- and long-term financing in this area.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 19 08 — EUROPEAN NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICY AND RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

19 08

EUROPEAN NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICY AND RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA

19 08 01

European Neighbourhood and Partnership financial cooperation

19 08 01 01 | European Neighbourhood and Partnership financial cooperation with Mediterranean countries | 4 | 1243861010 | 671552312 | 842950400 | 666525298 | 840500809,— | 672424838,23 |

19 08 01 02 | European Neighbourhood and Partnership financial assistance to Palestine, the peace process and UNRWA | 4 | 200000000 | 180000000 | 400000000 | 266610119 | 367900000,— | 323253072,06 |

19 08 01 03 | European Neighbourhood and Partnership financial cooperation with eastern Europe | 4 | 728385000 | 331699712 | 556421000 | 328501754 | 484885254,83 | 404957080,91 |

19 08 01 04 | Pilot project — Preventive and recovery actions for the Baltic seabed | 4 | p.m. | 500000 | p.m. | 200000 | 0,— | 998147,18 |

19 08 01 05 | Preparatory action — Minorities in Russia — Developing culture, media and civil society | 4 | p.m. | 2500000 | p.m. | 1600000 | 2000000,— | 1143492,34 |

19 08 01 06 | Preparatory action — New Euro-Mediterranean strategy for youth employment promotion | 4 | 1500000 | 750000 | | | | |

19 08 01 08 | Pilot project — ENP funding — Preparing staff for EU-ENP-related jobs | 4 | p.m. | 560000 | p.m. | 500000 | 0,— | 0,— |

| Article 19 08 01 — Subtotal | | 2173746010 | 1187562024 | 1799371400 | 1263937171 | 1695286063,83 | 1402776630,72 |

19 08 02

Cross-border cooperation (CBC) — European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI)

19 08 02 01 | Cross-border cooperation (CBC) contribution from Heading 4 | 4 | 92775000 | 76364721 | 83529000 | 55226382 | 68360307,— | 67179605,67 |

19 08 02 02 | Cross-border cooperation (CBC) contribution from Heading 1b (Regional Policy) | 1.2 | 99221636 | 78000000 | 116234779 | 86000000 | 76155311,— | 49271250,05 |

| Article 19 08 02 — Subtotal | | 191996636 | 154364721 | 199763779 | 141226382 | 144515618,— | 116450855,72 |

19 08 03 | Completion of the financial protocols with Mediterranean countries | 4 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 21600,— |

| Chapter 19 08 — Total | | 2365742646 | 1341926745 | 1999135179 | 1405163553 | 1839801681,83 | 1519249086,44 |

Remarks

The Union aims to establish an area of prosperity and friendly neighbourliness involving Member States and the neighbouring partner countries [4]. To that effect the Union has established agreements with most neighbouring countries as well as European Neighbourhood Policy Action Plans to implement such agreements. This negotiated framework is aimed at developing a stronger and deeper relation based on shared values and mutual interest and involving a significant degree of economic integration and political cooperation. The Union has also engaged with Russia in a genuine strategic partnership, founded on common interests and shared values and based on the creation of four "common spaces". The appropriations under this chapter are intended to cover cooperation measures aimed at supporting the implementation of such agreements. Cooperation with those countries with whom such agreements are not yet signed or do not exist — such as for Belarus, Libya or Syria — will be based on Union policy objectives.

19 08 01 European Neighbourhood and Partnership financial cooperation

19 08 01 01 European Neighbourhood and Partnership financial cooperation with Mediterranean countries

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1243861010 | 671552312 | 842950400 | 666525298 | 840500809,— | 672424838,23 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended in particular to finance cooperation measures aimed primarily at supporting the implementation of the Multi Annual Indicative Programmes covering periods 2007-2010 and 2011-2013 of the ENP Action Plans concluded with the Union’s Mediterranean neighbours. It will also be used to support the implementation of the Regional Indicative Programme for 2011-2012 as well as certain measures in the framework of the Union for the Mediterranean which was launched at the Paris summit on 13 July 2008. This will cover, inter alia, the following areas of cooperation:

- promoting political dialogue and reform,

- promoting legislative and regulatory approximation and encouraging the progressive participation of partner countries in the internal market and the intensification of trade,

- strengthening the national institutions responsible for the elaboration and implementation of policies in the areas covered by the association agreements,

- promoting respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and enhanced respect for minority rights, promoting gender equality and non-discrimination, and promoting good governance,

- promoting sustainable development and contributing to poverty reduction,

- supporting the modernisation of the economy, promoting investments in the region and strengthening small- and medium-sized enterprises,

- establishing better transport and energy interconnections between the Union and neighbouring countries and among neighbouring countries themselves and addressing threats to our common environment,

- promoting actions contributing to conflict resolution,

- fostering the development of civil society, inter alia, to promote social inclusion and encourage under-represented groups to gain a voice and participate in civil society and the political system,

- promoting people-to-people contacts and exchanges in the field of education, research and culture,

- contributing to the financing of the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Lebanon, Syria and Jordan, in particular its health, education and social services programmes,

- supporting regional integration within the context of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership and in particular the promotion of regional cooperation, the creation of networks and partnerships of public and private not-for-profit organisations with a view to exchanging knowledge and best practices in all the relevant fields,

- supporting actions in the field of migration, designed inter alia to promote links between migration and development, to combat illegal immigration and to facilitate readmission. These actions will be supplemented by actions financed from the ENPI allocation from Article 19 02 01 01 "Cooperation with third countries in the areas of migration and asylum".

Horizontal visibility of Union assistance and information actions and measures directly linked to achievement of the objectives of Union action in Mediterranean third countries.

Should there be a serious deterioration in a given country in the field of liberty, democracy, respect for fundamental rights and fundamental freedoms and the rule of law, Union assistance may be scaled down and used primarily to support non-state actors for measures aimed at promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms. With the exception of humanitarian aid, and implementation aid by NGOs, the United Nations’ agencies or by impartial operators, assistance to governments should not be provided if the governments are responsible for a clear worsening of the situation in the field of democracy, the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights and freedoms.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the following expenditure:

- studying the effects of climate change on the quality of water in the Mediterranean,

- studying pollution along the Mediterranean coastline,

- examining the state of the underwater energy infrastructure (gas pipelines, oil pipelines, electricity cables, etc.),

- promoting the networking of public and private research centres engaged in monitoring the water of the Mediterranean and the condition of the coastline with a view to exchanging data, sharing research findings, and developing joint proposals for intervention and protection policies.

Part of this appropriation is intended to support the Euro-Mediterranean University.

Part of this appropriation is intended to be used, with due regard for the provisions of the Financial Regulation, for operations carried out by senior volunteer experts from the European Union who come under the ESSN (European Senior Services Network), including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public or private sector enterprises.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1638/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 laying down general provisions establishing a European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 1).

19 08 01 02 European Neighbourhood and Partnership financial assistance to Palestine, the peace process and UNRWA

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

200000000 | 180000000 | 400000000 | 266610119 | 367900000,— | 323253072,06 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover operations for the benefit of the Palestinian people and the occupied Palestinian territories of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, in the context of the Middle East peace process.

The operations are primarily aimed at:

- supporting State building and institutional development,

- promoting social and economic development,

- mitigating the effects on the Palestinian population of the deteriorating economic, fiscal and humanitarian conditions through the provision of essential services and other support,

- contributing to reconstruction efforts in Gaza,

- contributing to the financing of the operation of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and in particular its health, education and social services programmes,

- financing preparatory operations aimed at promoting cooperation between Israel and its neighbours in the context of the peace process, notably with regard to institutions, economic matters, water, the environment and energy,

- financing activities designed to create a public opinion favourable to the peace process,

- financing information, including in Arabic and Hebrew, and disseminating information on Israeli-Palestinian cooperation,

- promoting respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, promoting enhanced respect for minority rights, and promoting gender equality and non-discrimination,

- fostering the development of civil society, inter alia, to promote social inclusion.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1638/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 laying down general provisions establishing a European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 1).

19 08 01 03 European Neighbourhood and Partnership financial cooperation with eastern Europe

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

728385000 | 331699712 | 556421000 | 328501754 | 484885254,83 | 404957080,91 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended in particular to finance cooperation actions aimed primarily at supporting the implementation of the agreements and the ENP Action Plans concluded with the Union’s eastern neighbours as well as bilateral and multilateral actions in the framework of the Eastern Partnership. It will also be used to support the Strategic Partnership between the Union and Russia through implementation of the four common spaces covering economic cooperation; freedom, security and justice; external security; and research and education, including culture. This will entail, inter alia, the following areas of cooperation:

- promoting political dialogue and democratic reform,

- promoting legislative and regulatory approximation and encouraging the progressive participation of partner countries in the internal market and the intensification of trade,

- strengthening the national institutions responsible for the elaboration and implementation of policies in the areas covered by the association agreements for instance by twinning and technical assistance mechanisms such as TAIEX,

- promoting respect for human rights such as freedom of the media and freedom of expression,

- promoting good governance and the fight against corruption,

- promoting gender equality,

- supporting the transition to a market economy and the modernisation of the economy, promoting investments in the region and strengthening small- and medium-sized enterprises,

- promoting sustainable development and rural development and contributing to poverty reduction,

- establishing better transport and energy interconnections between the Union and neighbouring countries and among neighbouring countries themselves and addressing threats to our common environment,

- promoting actions contributing to conflict resolution and conflict prevention in areas of frozen conflict,

- fostering the development of civil society, inter alia, to promote social inclusion and encourage under-represented groups to gain a voice and participate in civil society and the political system,

- promoting people-to-people contacts and exchanges in the field of education, research and culture,

- supporting regional cooperation, including within the contexts of the "Black Sea Synergy" and the Eastern Partnership,

- supporting actions in the field of migration designed, inter alia, to promote links between migration and development, to combat illegal immigration and to facilitate readmission. These actions will be supplemented by actions financed from allocations under Article 19 02 01 "Cooperation with third countries in the areas of migration and asylum".

This appropriation is also intended to fund research on human health and the sustainable development of Ukraine and Belarus, especially as regards improving health conditions in the regions affected by the Chernobyl disaster.

This appropriation is also intended to finance confidence building measures in frozen conflict areas in Georgia, Transnistria, the breakaway territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, as well as local confidence-building and local economic rehabilitation projects in Nagorno-Karabakh.

Appropriations under this item will also be used for actions aimed at informing the general public and the potential beneficiaries of assistance and at increasing the visibility of Union assistance.

Should there be a serious deterioration in a given country in the field of liberty, democracy, respect for fundamental rights and fundamental freedoms and the rule of law, Union assistance may be scaled down and used primarily to support non-state actors for measures aimed at promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms. With the exception of humanitarian aid, and implementation aid by NGOs, the United Nations’ agencies or by impartial operators, assistance to governments should not be provided if the governments are responsible for a clear worsening of the situation in the field of democracy, the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights and freedoms.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Part of this appropriation will be allocated for additional support to Baltic Sea Strategy objectives. The support, committed in 2010 and 2011, is being implemented through support to the Northern Dimension in the framework of Regional East and Interregional Indicative Programmes. Other frameworks for implementing support to the Baltic Sea may include, where appropriate, the Baltic Sea Region Programme, the HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan, the BONUS-169 Joint Baltic Sea Research Programme, amongst others.

Part of this appropriation is intended to be used, with due regard for the provisions of the Financial Regulation, for operations carried out by senior volunteer experts from the Union who come under the ESSN (European Senior Services Network), including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public or private sector enterprises.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1638/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 laying down general provisions establishing a European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 1).

19 08 01 04 Pilot project — Preventive and recovery actions for the Baltic seabed

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 500000 | p.m. | 200000 | 0,— | 998147,18 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of a pilot project intended to study prevention of potential pollution from underwater waste landfills and to test methods to revive deep-water layers of the Baltic Sea.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

19 08 01 05 Preparatory action — Minorities in Russia — Developing culture, media and civil society

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 2500000 | p.m. | 1600000 | 2000000,— | 1143492,34 |

Remarks

The objective of this preparatory action is to establish effective partnership with the Russian Federation to promote the culture, education, media and civil society of Russia’s numerous ethnic and national minorities. Under this preparatory action, assistance will be provided for activities related to the promotion and development of native culture, education, media and civil society.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

19 08 01 06 Preparatory action — New Euro-Mediterranean strategy for youth employment promotion

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1500000 | 750000 | | | | |

Remarks

In the framework of the emerging democratisation in the Southern Mediterranean neighbours, the two-way flow of young professionals from both sides of the Mediterranean at professional level is an essential feature for the consolidation of democracy and the inclusion of young professionals in the job market.

The main aim of the preparatory action is to promote and enhance the mutual exchange of young professionals on both sides of the Mediterranean. The activities will also cover vocational traineeships.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

19 08 01 08 Pilot project — ENP funding — Preparing staff for EU-ENP-related jobs

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 560000 | p.m. | 500000 | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

The new enhanced European Neighbourhood Policy, as projected by the European Parliament and the Council in their respective decisions and resolutions, especially in the light of the two major neighbourhood political projects, namely the Union for the Mediterranean and the Eastern Partnership, makes it necessary to prepare future Union contact points, i.e. personnel for EU-ENP-related jobs in the neighbourhood countries from Morocco to Belarus. They should be made fully acquainted in a professional manner with the substance and spirit of Union policies and institutions and the acquis of the Union.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

19 08 02 Cross-border cooperation (CBC) — European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI)

Remarks

Cross-border cooperation on the Union’s external borders is a key priority both in the European Neighbourhood Policy and in the Union’s Strategic Partnership with Russia, as well as within the Black Sea Synergy. The adoption of the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) has considerably enhanced the scope for cross-border cooperation, both qualitatively and quantitatively. Under the new approach, cross-border cooperation programmes established on the Union’s external border will draw on funds from both the external and internal headings of the general budget of the Union and be implemented in accordance with a single set of rules, namely those established under Regulation (EC) No 1638/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 laying down general provisions establishing a European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 1). The global amounts of the contributions from the two headings are provided in the two budget Items presented under this article.

This appropriation is intended to fund a number of cross-border cooperation programmes, established along all the land and maritime borders. Such programmes will provide a tangible signal that the Union does not want to establish new dividing lines and they will also strengthen the partnership among border regions of the Union and neighbouring countries and help them to deal with common development problems. They will focus on the following five main objectives:

- promoting economic and social development in regions on both sides of common borders,

- working together to address common challenges, in fields such as the environment, public health and the prevention of and the fight against organised crime,

- ensuring efficient and secure borders,

- promoting local, cross-border "people-to-people" actions,

- fostering the development of civil society, inter alia, to promote social inclusion.

Appropriations under this article will also be used for actions aimed at improving the level and capacity of implementation as well as for actions aimed at informing the general public and the potential beneficiaries of assistance and at increasing the visibility of Union assistance.

Should there be a serious deterioration in a given country in the field of liberty, democracy, respect for fundamental rights and fundamental freedoms and the rule of law, Union assistance may be scaled down and used primarily to support non-state actors for measures aimed at promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms. With the exception of humanitarian aid, and implementation aid by NGOs, the United Nations’ agencies or by impartial operators, assistance to governments should not be provided if the governments are responsible for a clear worsening of the situation in the field of democracy, the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights and freedoms.

19 08 02 01 Cross-border cooperation (CBC) contribution from Heading 4

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

92775000 | 76364721 | 83529000 | 55226382 | 68360307,— | 67179605,67 |

Remarks

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25).

Regulation (EC) No 1638/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 laying down general provisions establishing a European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 1).

19 08 02 02 Cross-border cooperation (CBC) contribution from Heading 1b (Regional Policy)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

99221636 | 78000000 | 116234779 | 86000000 | 76155311,— | 49271250,05 |

Remarks

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25).

Regulation (EC) No 1638/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 laying down general provisions establishing a European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 1).

19 08 03 Completion of the financial protocols with Mediterranean countries

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 21600,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the completion of the financial protocols with Mediterranean countries. It includes, inter alia, support for the Euro-Mediterranean Investment Facility within the European Investment Bank and covers the execution of non-EIB financial aid provided for in the third and fourth generation of financial protocols with the southern Mediterranean countries. The protocols cover the period 1 November 1986 to 31 October 1991 for the third generation of financial protocols and the period 1 November 1991 to 31 October 1996 for the fourth generation of financial protocols.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2210/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 263, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2211/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 264, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2212/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 265, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2213/78 of 26 September 1978 on the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 266, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2214/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 267, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2215/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 268, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2216/78 of 26 September 1978 concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 269, 27.9.1978, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3177/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3178/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 8).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3179/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 15).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3180/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 22).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3181/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 29).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3182/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 36).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3183/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 43).

Council Decision 88/30/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 1).

Council Decision 88/31/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 9).

Council Decision 88/32/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 17).

Council Decision 88/33/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 25).

Council Decision 88/34/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 33).

Council Decision 88/453/EEC of 30 June 1988 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 224, 13.8.1988, p. 32).

Council Decision 92/44/EEC of 19 December 1991 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 18, 25.1.1992, p. 34).

Council Decision 92/206/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 13).

Council Decision 92/207/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 21).

Council Decision 92/208/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 29).

Council Decision 92/209/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 37).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1762/92 of 29 June 1992 on the implementation of the Protocols on financial and technical cooperation concluded by the Community with Mediterranean non-member countries (OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 1), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1638/2006 (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 92/548/EEC of 16 November 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 13).

Council Decision 92/549/EEC of 16 November 1992 on the conclusion of the Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 21).

Council Decision 94/67/EC of 24 January 1994 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 32, 5.2.1994, p. 44).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1734/94 of 11 July 1994 on financial and technical cooperation with the West Bank and the Gaza Strip (OJ L 182, 16.7.1994, p. 4), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1638/2006 (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 213/96 of 29 January 1996 on the implementation of the European Communities investment partners financial instrument for the countries of Latin America, Asia, the Mediterranean region and South Africa (OJ L 28, 6.2.1996, p. 2).

CHAPTER 19 09 — RELATIONS WITH LATIN AMERICA

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

19 09

RELATIONS WITH LATIN AMERICA

19 09 01 | Cooperation with developing countries in Latin America | 4 | 364323000 | 277589580 | 377286000 | 295175489 | 355186297,50 | 286581789,69 |

19 09 02 | Preparatory action — Cooperation with middle income group countries in Latin America | 4 | p.m. | 500000 | p.m. | 2000000 | 0,— | 568773,— |

19 09 03 | Cooperation activities other than Official Development Assistance (Latin America) | 4 | 10000000 | 2863677 | 16000000 | 1904358 | 0,— | 0,— |

| Chapter 19 09 — Total | | 374323000 | 280953257 | 393286000 | 299079847 | 355186297,50 | 287150562,69 |

Remarks

The purpose of development cooperation under this heading is primarily its contribution to support the promotion of democracy, good governance, respect for human rights and for the rule of law, and fostering sustainable development and economic integration, as well as to achieving the Millennium Development Goals.

In accordance with the Commission Declaration concerning Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41) (DCI), for countries defined as Official Development Assistance (ODA) recipients by the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), the Commission will continue to report annually on the benchmark, used in the past but now superseded, of 35 % of assistance to developing countries to be allocated to social infrastructure and services, recognising that the Union contribution must be seen as part of the overall donor support to the social sectors and that a degree of flexibility must be the norm. Moreover, also in accordance with that Commission Declaration, the Commission will endeavour to ensure that a benchmark of 20 % of its allocated assistance under country programmes covered by the DCI will be dedicated, by the end of 2009, to basic and secondary education and basic health, through project, programme or budget support linked to these sectors, taking an average across all geographical areas and recognising that a degree of flexibility must be the norm, such as in cases where exceptional assistance is involved.

Before July each year, the Commission will provide to the European Parliament and the Council an annual report on the Union’s development policy and external assistance, meeting all the Commission’s regulatory reporting requirements and giving full details of development cooperation, especially the extent to which it has met its objectives. In particular, the report will:

- present the strategic objectives of the Union’s development policy and its contribution towards the previous 35 % benchmark for social infrastructure and services and the current 20 % benchmark for basic and secondary education and basic health, in the context of the geographical cooperation under the DCI, and assess the efficiency and effectiveness of cooperation, including progress made in coordinating aid, in improving the coherence of the Union’s strategy in its external actions, and in integrating the cross-cutting issues such as gender, human rights, conflict prevention and the environment,

- present the main results of evaluation and monitoring reports, as an indication of the extent to which its actions are achieving their objectives,

- summarise the key features and events of cooperation in each geographical region, and

- provide financial information on the support given to each sector, in accordance with OECD reporting criteria.

19 09 01 Cooperation with developing countries in Latin America

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

364323000 | 277589580 | 377286000 | 295175489 | 355186297,50 | 286581789,69 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover cooperation schemes in developing countries in Latin America in order to:

- assist institutional support to good governance and help consolidate democracy, human rights and the rule of law,

- promote social cohesion, combat poverty and social exclusion, with particular attention being paid to the poverty trap faced by people with disabilities,

- promote an SME-friendly business climate through legal property rights, cutting red tape and improving access to credit as well as improving associations of small and medium-sized enterprises,

- support regional integration,

- improve the standard of education and health,

- promote the increased use of information and communications technologies,

- support capacity-building, in particular in the least-developed countries, to help them to integrate better into the multilateral trading system, including improving their ability to participate in the WTO,

- encourage the transfer of know-how and promote contact and collaboration between business players on both sides,

- promote a more favourable climate for economic expansion and hence development in the countries concerned,

- promote the sustainable use of natural resources, sustainable energy and the combating of climate change,

- support disaster prevention and risk reduction, including climate-change-related hazards,

- support trade unions, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and local initiatives to monitor the impact of European investments on the national economy, particularly codes of conduct and sector agreements incorporating respect for labour, environmental, social and human rights standards,

- foster the development of civil society, encourage less well represented groups to gain a voice and participate in civil society and the political system, combat all forms of discrimination, and strengthen the rights of women and children and other particularly vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities and older persons,

Part of this appropriation is intended to be used to fund international programmes in favour of gender equality and the empowerment of women, including through the framework of UN WOMEN.

With the exception of humanitarian aid, assistance to governments should not be provided if the governments are responsible for clear worsening of the situation in the field of democracy, the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights and freedoms.

This appropriation also covers capacity-building actions to assist agricultural producers in developing countries to meet Union sanitary and phytosanitary standards necessary for access to the Union market.

Where assistance is delivered via budget support, the Commission shall support efforts of partner countries to develop parliamentary oversight and audit capacities and transparency in line with Article 25(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006. Part of this appropriation is intended to support, amongst others, initiatives such as the EU-ALC Foundation (decided at the summit of EU-ALC Heads of States and Governments) and the Biarritz Forum.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Part of this appropriation is intended to be used, with due regard for the Financial Regulation, for operations carried out by senior volunteer experts from the Union who come under the European Senior Services Network (ESSN), including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public or private sector enterprises.

Appropriations under this article are subject to evaluations as established in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006. These evaluations shall include aspects of input activities and chain of results (output, outcome, impact). The findings of the evaluations shall be used in the formulation of subsequent measures financed with these appropriations.

With the exception of humanitarian aid, and implementation aid by NGOs or by the United Nations’ agencies or by impartial operators, assistance to governments should not be provided if the governments are responsible for clear worsening of the situation in the field of democracy, the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights and freedoms.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41).

Reference acts

European Parliament resolution of 1 June 2006 on small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries (OJ C 298 E, 8.12.2006, p. 171).

19 09 02 Preparatory action — Cooperation with middle income group countries in Latin America

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 500000 | p.m. | 2000000 | 0,— | 568773,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover cooperation measures for middle income countries and other developing countries in Latin America.

This appropriation is intended to finance cooperation measures which do not fulfil the criteria for Official Development Assistance (ODA) as established by the Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD/DAC) and which therefore fall outside the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41) (Article 2(4)), in particular measures for cooperation in sectors capable of developing independently, the result being that the investment from the general budget of the Union makes no contribution towards combating poverty in Latin American countries.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Reference acts

European Parliament resolution of 15 February 2007 on the Country Strategy Papers and indicative programmes for Malaysia, Brazil and Pakistan (OJ C 287 E, 29.11.2007, p. 374).

European Parliament resolution of 7 June 2007 on the Regional Strategy Papers and Regional Indicative Programmes for Mercosur and Latin America (OJ C 125 E, 22.5.2008, p. 26).

European Parliament resolution of 9 July 2008 on the draft Commission decision establishing Annual Action Programmes for Brazil for 2008 and for Argentina for 2008 (OJ C 294 E, 3.12.2009, p. 19).

19 09 03 Cooperation activities other than Official Development Assistance (Latin America)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

10000000 | 2863677 | 16000000 | 1904358 | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the support to activities, beyond development cooperation, aimed at engaging further with partners on a bilateral, regional or multilateral basis.

Legal basis

Regulation (EU) No 1338/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1934/2006 establishing a financing instrument for cooperation with industrialised and other high-income countries and territories (OJ L 347, 30.12.2011, p. 21).

CHAPTER 19 10 — RELATIONS WITH ASIA, CENTRAL ASIA AND MIDDLE EAST (IRAQ, IRAN, YEMEN)

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

19 10

RELATIONS WITH ASIA, CENTRAL ASIA AND MIDDLE EAST (IRAQ, IRAN, YEMEN)

19 10 01

Cooperation with developing countries in Asia

19 10 01 01 | Cooperation with developing countries in Asia | 4 | 520903500 | 403106931 | 543767740 | 490372184 | 506983321,50 | 434690794,52 |

19 10 01 02 | Aid for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Afghanistan | 4 | 198915000 | 152729442 | 200000000 | 147587745 | 170000000,— | 126083032,81 |

19 10 01 03 | Preparatory action — Business and scientific exchanges with India | 4 | p.m. | 2300000 | — | 2500000 | 0,— | 1362440,— |

19 10 01 04 | Preparatory action — Business and scientific exchanges with China | 4 | p.m. | 3300000 | — | 4200000 | 0,— | 3164817,19 |

19 10 01 05 | Preparatory action — Cooperation with middle income group countries in Asia | 4 | p.m. | 530000 | — | 1000000 | 0,— | 515736,— |

19 10 01 06 | Preparatory action — European Union-Asia — Integration of policy and practice | 4 | p.m. | 200000 | p.m. | 650000 | 1000000,— | 0,— |

| Article 19 10 01 — Subtotal | | 719818500 | 562166373 | 743767740 | 646309929 | 677983321,50 | 565816820,52 |

19 10 02 | Cooperation with developing countries in Central Asia | 4 | 105232000 | 72546485 | 107186000 | 76174320 | 142948425,91 | 61546273,43 |

19 10 03 | Cooperation with Iraq, Iran and Yemen | 4 | 52651000 | 38182361 | 38947000 | 42848055 | 46971523,73 | 50843348,46 |

19 10 04 | Cooperation activities other than Official Development Assistance (Asia, Central Asia, Iraq, Iran and Yemen) | 4 | 18500000 | 4543701 | 28000000 | 4532372 | 0,— | 0,— |

| Chapter 19 10 — Total | | 896201500 | 677438920 | 917900740 | 769864676 | 867903271,14 | 678206442,41 |

Remarks

The purpose of development cooperation under this heading is primarily its contribution to achieving the Millennium Development Goals as well as the promotion of democracy, good governance, respect for human rights and for the rule of law, fostering sustainable development and economic integration and promoting conflict prevention, conflict resolution and reconciliation. In accordance with the Commission Declaration concerning Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41) (DCI), for countries defined as Official Development Assistance (ODA) recipients‚ by the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), the Commission will continue to report annually on the benchmark, used in the past but now superseded, of 35 % of assistance to developing countries to be allocated to social infrastructure and services, recognising that the Union contribution must be seen as a part of the overall donor support to the social sectors and that a degree of flexibility must be the norm.

Moreover, also in accordance with that Commission Declaration, the Commission will endeavour to ensure that a benchmark of 20 % of its allocated assistance under country programmes covered by the DCI will be dedicated to basic and secondary education and basic health, through project, programme or budget support linked to these sectors, taking an average across all geographical areas and recognising that a degree of flexibility must be the norm, such as in cases where exceptional assistance is involved.

Before July each year, the Commission will provide to the European Parliament and the Council an annual report on the Union’s development policy and external assistance, meeting all the Commission’s regulatory reporting requirements and giving full details of development cooperation, especially the extent to which it has met its objectives. In particular, the report will:

- present the strategic objectives of the Union’s development policy and its contribution towards the previous 35 % benchmark for social infrastructure and services and the current 20 % benchmark for basic and secondary education and for basic health, in the context of geographical cooperation under the DCI, and assess the efficiency and effectiveness of cooperation, including progress made in coordinating aid, in improving the coherence of the Union’s strategy in its external actions, and in integrating cross-cutting issues such as gender, human rights, conflict prevention and the environment,

- present the main results of evaluation and monitoring reports, as an indication of the extent to which its actions are achieving their objectives,

- summarise the key features and events of cooperation in each geographical region, and

- provide financial information on the support given to each sector, in accordance with OECD reporting criteria.

19 10 01 Cooperation with developing countries in Asia

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover development schemes in Asian developing countries, in particular the poorest of them, aimed at improving human and social development as well as tackling macroeconomic and sectoral problems. Emphasis is placed on operations influencing economic organisation and institutional development, the strengthening of civil society, including operations concerning democratisation, education, vocational training, lifelong learning, academic and cultural exchange, scientific and technological exchange, the environment, tropical forests, anti-drugs campaigns, regional cooperation, disaster prevention and reconstruction measures, as well as the promotion of sustainable energy and information and communications technology.

The Commission produces an annual report covering all its external aid activities.

Also charged to this article is expenditure on operations and other measures of a horizontal nature to enhance the profile or increase awareness of Union cooperation with Asian developing countries.

It is also intended to cover support for the development of civil society and, in particular, support for the activities of non-governmental organisations promoting and defending the rights of vulnerable groups, such as women, children, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the promotion of an SME-friendly business climate through legal property rights, cutting red tape and improving access to credit as well as improving associations of small and medium-sized enterprises.

Utilisation of this appropriation is dependent on observance of the principles underpinning Union action.

The appropriation is also intended, with a view to the mutual interest of the Union and its partners, to cover various kinds of operation involving technical assistance, training, technology transfer and institutional back-up in the fields of trade promotion, energy (notably renewable energy), environment, management, etc., in order to:

- improve the economic, social, cultural, legal and regulatory context and facilitate economic relations and trade between the Union and Asia,

- foster regional integration,

- support capacity-building, in particular in the least developed countries, to help them to better integrate into the multilateral trading system, including their abilities to participate in the WTO,

- encourage the transfer of know-how and promote contact and collaboration between business players on both sides,

- promote a more favourable climate for economic expansion and hence development in the countries concerned,

- promote social development, social cohesion and fair income distribution,

- promote the increased use of information and communications technologies.

This appropriation is also intended to cover future Union initiatives to support and promote a continuous dialogue and cooperation between the private sector and research communities in the Union and India in a wide range of fields, by strengthening and encouraging partnership and exchanges and supporting joint initiatives and by improving the information flow with regard to market access in trade and investment, most notably in the context of a future EU-India free-trade agreement.

It also covers education for children affected by war or natural disasters.

These measures may be financed jointly with non-governmental organisations and international organisations.

This appropriation is also intended to support disaster prevention and risk reduction, including climate-change-related hazards.

This appropriation is intended to also cover Union operations in the framework of the Afghanistan reconstruction process.

The Commission will monitor compliance with the conditions for the Union contribution to this process, notably full implementation of the letter and the spirit of the Bonn-Petersberg Agreement. It will keep the budgetary authority informed about its findings and conclusions.

This appropriation is also intended to support the Afghanistan national drug control strategy, including halting the production of opium in Afghanistan, and the disruption and destruction of the opium networks and illegal export routes to European countries.

Part of this appropriation is intended to be used, with due regard for the Financial Regulation, to improve the situation of women, with priority for actions in the fields of health and education, and to support their active involvement in all areas and at all levels of decision-making.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Appropriations under this article are subject to evaluations as established in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006. These evaluations shall include aspects of input activities and chain of results (output, outcome, impact). The findings of the evaluations shall be used in the formulation of subsequent measures financed with these appropriations.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Part of this appropriation is intended to be used, with due regard for the Financial Regulation, for operations carried out by senior volunteer experts from the Union who come under European Senior Services Network (ESSN), including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public or private enterprises.

Part of this appropriation is intended to be used to fund international programmes in favour of gender equality and the empowerment of women, including through the framework of UN WOMEN.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41).

Reference acts

European Parliament resolution of 1 June 2006 on small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries (OJ C 298 E, 8.12.2006, p. 171).

19 10 01 01 Cooperation with developing countries in Asia

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

520903500 | 403106931 | 543767740 | 490372184 | 506983321,50 | 434690794,52 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover development schemes in Asian developing countries, in particular the poorest of them, aimed at improving human and social development as well as tackling macroeconomic and sectoral problems. In accordance with the Commission Declaration concerning Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41) (DCI), the Commission will endeavour to ensure that a benchmark of 20 % of its allocated assistance under country programmes covered by the DCI will be dedicated to basic and secondary education and basic health, through project, programme or budget support linked to these sectors, taking an average across all geographical areas and recognising that a degree of flexibility must be the norm, such as in cases where exceptional assistance is involved.

Emphasis is placed on operations influencing economic organisation and institutional development, the strengthening of civil society, including operations concerning democratisation, universal access for children of both sexes and women as well as children with disabilities to primary and secondary education, the environment, and the sustainable management of natural resources, including tropical forests, regional cooperation, disaster prevention and risk reduction, including climate-change-related hazards, and reconstruction measures, as well as the promotion of sustainable energy, the fight against climate change and information and communications technology.

This appropriation is also intended to cover measures promoting conflict prevention, conflict resolution and reconciliation.

This appropriation is also intended to cover expenditure on operations and other measures of a horizontal nature to enhance the profile or increase awareness of Union cooperation with Asian developing countries.

It is also intended to cover support for the development of civil society and, in particular, support for the activities of non-governmental organisations promoting and defending the rights of vulnerable groups, such as women, children, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities.

It is also intended to cover support for microcredit schemes.

This appropriation is also intended to cover capacity-building actions to assist agricultural producers in developing countries to meet Union sanitary and phytosanitary standards necessary for access to the Union market.

Utilisation of this appropriation is dependent on observance of the principles underpinning Union action.

It is also intended to cover measures influencing economic organisation and institutional development.

This appropriation is also intended to cover technical assistance, training, technology transfer and institutional back-up in the fields of trade promotion, energy (notably renewable energy), environment, management, etc., in order to:

- foster regional integration,

- support capacity-building, in particular in the least developed countries, to help them to better integrate into the multilateral trading system, including their abilities to participate in the WTO,

- encourage the transfer of know-how and promote contact and collaboration between business players on both sides,

- promote social development, social cohesion and fair income distribution,

- promote the increased use of information and communications technologies,

- foster the development of civil society, encouraging less well-represented groups to gain a voice and participate in civil society and the political system, combating all forms of discrimination, and strengthen the rights of women and children and other particularly vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities and older persons.

It is also intended to cover education for children affected by war or natural disasters.

These measures may be financed jointly with non-governmental organisations and international organisations.

Part of this appropriation is intended to be used, with due regard for the Financial Regulation, to improve the situation of women, with priority for actions in the fields of health and education, and to support their active involvement in all areas and at all levels of decision-making.

Part of this appropriation is intended to be used for actions to control and remove anti-personnel landmines (APL), explosive remnants of war (ERW) and illicit small arms and light weapons (SALW).

Where assistance is delivered via budget support, the Commission shall support efforts of partner countries to develop parliamentary oversight and audit capacities and transparency in line with Article 25(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Part of this appropriation is intended to be used on the improvement of the position of Christian and other religious minorities in Pakistan.

Part of this appropriation is intended to be used, with due regard for Financial Regulation, for operations carried out by senior volunteer experts from the Union who come under European Senior Services Network (ESSN), including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public or private enterprises.

Appropriations under this article are subject to evaluations as established in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006. These evaluations shall include aspects of input activities and chain of results (output, outcome, impact). The findings of the evaluations shall be used in the formulation of subsequent measures financed with these appropriations.

Part of this appropriation is intended to be used to fund international programmes in favour of gender equality and the empowerment of women, including through the framework of UN WOMEN.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41).

19 10 01 02 Aid for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Afghanistan

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

198915000 | 152729442 | 200000000 | 147587745 | 170000000,— | 126083032,81 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover Union operations in the framework of the Afghanistan reconstruction process. It is supplemented by expenditure from other chapters and articles, to which different procedures apply.

The Commission will monitor compliance with the conditions for the Union contribution to this process, notably full implementation of the post-Bonn process. It will keep the budgetary authority informed on its findings and conclusions.

This appropriation is intended to support basic social services and economic development in Afghanistan.

This appropriation is also intended to support the Afghanistan national drug control strategy, including halting the production of opium in Afghanistan, and the disruption and destruction of the opium networks and illegal export routes to European countries.

A relevant part of this appropriation must be exclusively devoted to fund the start up of the five-year plan for phasing out opium cultivation by replacing it with alternative production in order to obtain a verifiable outcome in this field, in line with the demands expressed by the European Parliament in its report "A new strategy for Afghanistan" approved on 16 December 2010.

This appropriation is also intended to support the Union contribution to the processes for the return of Afghan refugees and displaced persons to their country and regions of origin in accordance with the commitments entered into by the European Community at the Tokyo Conference in January 2002.

This appropriation is also intended to finance activities of women’s organisations which have worked for a long time for Afghan women’s rights.

The Union should increase its financial assistance in Afghanistan for areas such as health (construction and renovation of hospitals, prevention of child mortality) and small and medium-sized infrastructure projects (repairing of road network, embankments, etc.), as well as effectively implementing job security and food security schemes.

Part of this appropriation is intended to be used for mainstreaming of disaster risk reduction, based on ownership and national strategies of disaster-prone countries.

Part of this appropriation is intended to be used, with due regard for the Financial Regulation, to improve the situation of women, with priority for actions in the fields of health and education, and to support their active involvement in all areas and at all levels of decision-making.

Particular attention will also be paid to the situation of women and girls in all other actions and projects supported by this appropriation.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41).

19 10 01 03 Preparatory action — Business and scientific exchanges with India

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 2300000 | — | 2500000 | 0,— | 1362440,— |

Remarks

This preparatory action is intended to support exchanges between European and Indian businesses and industries, as well as research institutions. This is important in the context of improving links between Union businesses and researchers in fast-growing economies such as India. The action is in line with paragraph 4 of the European Parliament resolution of 18 May 2006 on the 2007 budget: the Commission’s Annual Policy Strategy report (APS) (OJ C 297 E, 7.12.2006, p. 357), which noted that "insufficient attention has been given ... to the vast and very rapid changes underway in the global economy, notably in emerging economies such as India and China".

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

19 10 01 04 Preparatory action — Business and scientific exchanges with China

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 3300000 | — | 4200000 | 0,— | 3164817,19 |

Remarks

This preparatory action is intended to support exchanges between European and Chinese business executives and scientists in universities and research institutions. This is important in the context of improving links between Union businesses and researchers in fast-growing economies such as China. The action is in line with paragraph 4 of the European Parliament resolution of 18 May 2006 on the 2007 budget: the Commission’s Annual Policy Strategy report (APS) (OJ C 297 E, 7.12.2006, p. 357), which noted that "insufficient attention has been given ... to the vast and very rapid changes underway in the global economy, notably in emerging economies such as India and China".

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

19 10 01 05 Preparatory action — Cooperation with middle income group countries in Asia

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 530000 | — | 1000000 | 0,— | 515736,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover cooperation measures, in middle income countries and other developing countries in Asia, which do not fulfil the criteria for Official Development Assistance (ODA) as established by the Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD/DAC) and which therefore fall outside the scope of Article 2(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41), in particular measures for cooperation in sectors capable of developing independently, the result being that the investment from the general budget of the Union makes no contribution towards combating poverty in Asian countries.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Reference acts

European Parliament resolution of 15 February 2007 on the Country Strategy Papers and indicative programmes for Malaysia, Brazil and Pakistan (OJ C 287 E, 29.11.2007, p. 374).

European Parliament resolution of 21 June 2007 on the Regional strategy and multiannual indicative programme for Asia (OJ C 146 E, 12.6.2008, p. 257).

European Parliament resolution of 25 October 2007 on the draft Commission decision establishing a Special Measure 2007 for Iraq (OJ C 263 E, 16.10.2008, p. 624).

19 10 01 06 Preparatory action — European Union-Asia — Integration of policy and practice

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 200000 | p.m. | 650000 | 1000000,— | 0,— |

Remarks

The preparatory action is intended to provide an integrative approach to the development and practice of policy for European Union-Asia. This holistic approach developed by the European Institute for Asian Studies relates to activities which are covered by several legal bases but which are compartmentalised across many budget lines.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

19 10 02 Cooperation with developing countries in Central Asia

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

105232000 | 72546485 | 107186000 | 76174320 | 142948425,91 | 61546273,43 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing or part-financing of assistance measures at government, institutional, non-governmental organisation and private sector level designed to support poverty reduction, promotion and protection of human rights, transition to a market economy, strengthen democracy and the rule of law and promoting conflict prevention, conflict resolution and reconciliation in the partner States.

The abovementioned measures cover, inter alia, support for institutional, legal and administrative reform, support to the private sector and assistance for economic development, support in addressing the social consequences of transition, including social sectors reforms, the development of infrastructure networks, the promotion of environmental protection and management of natural resources, sustainable energy, the combat against climate change, disaster prevention and risk reduction, including climate-change-related hazards and development of the rural economy.

This appropriation is also intended to cover actions in the areas of basic social services, including basic education, basic health, reproductive health, including HIV/AIDS, combating forced abortion, female genital mutilation and coerced sterilisation, basic drinking water supply and basic sanitation.

Part of this appropriation is to be used, with due regard for the Financial Regulation, for the promotion of democracy and the rule of law.

Part of this appropriation is to be used for actions to control and remove anti-personnel landmines (APL), explosive remnants of war (ERW) and illicit small arms and light weapons (SALW).

This appropriation also covers capacity-building actions to assist agricultural producers in developing countries to meet Union sanitary and phytosanitary standards necessary for access to the Union market.

Where assistance is delivered via budget support, the Commission shall support efforts of partner countries to develop parliamentary oversight, audit capacities and transparency in line with Article 25(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006. Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Appropriations under this article are subject to evaluations as established in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006. These evaluations shall include aspects of input activities and chain of results (output, outcome, impact). The findings of the evaluations shall be used in the formulation of subsequent measures financed with these appropriations.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Part of this appropriation is intended to be used, with due regard for the Financial Regulation, for operations carried out by senior volunteer experts from the Union who come under European Senior Services Network (ESSN), including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public or private enterprises.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41).

19 10 03 Cooperation with Iraq, Iran and Yemen

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

52651000 | 38182361 | 38947000 | 42848055 | 46971523,73 | 50843348,46 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover actions in Iraq, Yemen and further to the Commission’s current analysis into the area, potentially, targeted actions concerning human and social development in Iran. With regard to Iraq, this appropriation is intended to cover Union operations in the framework of the Iraqi reconstruction process. Concerning Yemen, actions will be centred on promoting good governance and the fight against poverty (support to social sectors and the private sector).

This appropriation also covers capacity-building actions to assist agricultural producers in developing countries to meet Union sanitary and phytosanitary standards necessary for access to the Union market.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue under Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

When implementing the appropriation, the European Parliament’s resolution on the EU's approach towards Iran (2010/2050 (INI)), adopted on 10 March 2011, is to be taken into consideration in order to prepare the conditions enabling the Union to set up a future delegation in Iran.

Appropriations under this article are subject to evaluations as established in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006. These evaluations shall include aspects of input activities and chain of results (output, outcome, impact). The findings of the evaluations shall be used in the formulation of subsequent measures financed with these appropriations.

Part of this appropriation is intended to be used, with due regard for the Financial Regulation, for operations carried out by senior volunteer experts from the Union who come under European Senior Services Network (ESSN), including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public or private enterprises.

Part of this appropriation is intended to be used to fund international programmes in favour of gender equality and the empowerment of women, including through the framework of UN WOMEN.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41).

Reference acts

European Parliament Resolution of 10 March 2011 on the Euopean Union's approach towards Iran (2010/2050(INI)).

19 10 04 Cooperation activities other than Official Development Assistance (Asia, Central Asia, Iraq, Iran and Yemen)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

18500000 | 4543701 | 28000000 | 4532372 | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to support activities, beyond development cooperation, aimed at engaging further with partners on a bilateral, regional or multilateral basis and to finance the activities of the Coordination Platform for the Internationalisation of EU Businesses.

Legal basis

Regulation (EU) No 1338/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1934/2006 establishing a financing instrument for cooperation with industrialised and other high-income countries and territories. (OJ L 347, 30.12.2011, p. 21).

CHAPTER 19 11 — POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE "EXTERNAL RELATIONS" POLICY AREA

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

19 11

POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE "EXTERNAL RELATIONS" POLICY AREA

19 11 01 | Evaluation of results of Union aid, follow-up and audit measures | 4 | 14000000 | 11454708 | 14000000 | 13330506 | 14000000,— | 12418392,72 |

19 11 02 | Information programmes for third countries | 4 | 11500000 | 13077458 | 12500000 | 12378327 | 13262412,73 | 18924159,67 |

19 11 03 | The European Union in the world | 4 | 2500000 | 3913692 | 4000000 | 2856537 | 3948840,10 | 3747155,87 |

19 11 05 | Preparatory action — Strategic environmental impact assessment on the development of the European Arctic | 4 | 1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

| Chapter 19 11 — Total | | 29000000 | 28945858 | 30500000 | 28565370 | 31211252,83 | 35089708,26 |

19 11 01 Evaluation of results of Union aid, follow-up and audit measures

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

14000000 | 11454708 | 14000000 | 13330506 | 14000000,— | 12418392,72 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of evaluations, monitoring and support measures during the programming, preparation, implementation and evaluation stages of development operations, strategies and policies, including the following:

- effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, impact and viability studies,

- monitoring of operations in the course of implementation and after their completion,

- support measures to improve the quality of the monitoring of ongoing operations and the preparation of future operations,

- feedback of and information activities on findings, conclusions and recommendations of evaluations into the decision making cycle,

- methodological advancements to improve the quality and utility of evaluations,

- feedback of and information activities on methodological advancements to improve the quality and utility of evaluations,

- research into possible ways of evaluating programmes based on non-structural measures, such as all measures relating to peace-making, education for peace, reconciliation, etc.

This appropriation also covers the financing of audit activities concerning the management of programmes and projects implemented by the Commission in the external aid field. It will also cover the financing of training activities, based on the special rules governing Union external aid and organised for external auditors.

Furthermore, this appropriation is also intended to support continued efforts to develop further development cooperation impact measurements and indicators.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

19 11 02 Information programmes for third countries

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

11500000 | 13077458 | 12500000 | 12378327 | 13262412,73 | 18924159,67 |

Remarks

The information activities to be carried out under this budget line fall into two broad categories: horizontal activities and logistical support from headquarters, and activities carried out by Union delegations in third countries and vis-à-vis international organisations.

Measures carried out from headquarters:

- the European Union visitors programme (EUVP), carried out jointly by the European Parliament and the Commission, provides some 170 participants a year, chosen by the Union delegations, with the opportunity of experiencing contact with the Union by visiting the European Parliament and the Commission as part of a made-to-measure individual programme of visits based on a theme,

- the production and distribution of publications on priority themes as part of an annual programme,

- the production and dissemination of audiovisual material,

- the development of information delivered via electronic media (the Internet and electronic message systems),

- the organisation of visits for groups of journalists,

- the support for the information activities of opinion leaders that are consistent with the Union’s priorities,

The Commission will continue to fund news broadcasts in Farsi.

Decentralised measures carried out by Union delegations in third countries and vis-à-vis international organisations

In accordance with the communication goals laid down for each region and each country, the Union delegations propose an annual communication plan, which, once approved by headquarters, is assigned a budgetary allocation covering the following activities:

- websites,

- relations with the media (press conferences, seminars, radio programmes, etc.),

- information products (other publications, graphic material, etc.),

- organisation of events, including cultural activities,

- newsletters,

- information campaigns.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

19 11 03 The European Union in the world

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2500000 | 3913692 | 4000000 | 2856537 | 3948840,10 | 3747155,87 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of priority information and communication activities directed towards the citizens of the Union and dealing with the Union’s external policies as a whole.

The areas which will be covered by information activities include those below, but may embrace other aspects of the Union’s external relations, particularly in relation to the future of the Union’s external policy:

- addressing the weak public perception of external assistance. The objective is to make clear that external assistance is an integral part of what the Union does and is one of the crucial policies that define the Union and its role in the world, and to raise awareness of the fact that the Union is delivering tangible results on behalf of Union citizens to fight poverty and to provide high-quality sustainable development worldwide,

- the "European Neighbourhood Policy" (ENP). The (ENP) was launched on the basis of a communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 11 March 2003 entitled "Wider Europe — Neighbourhood: A new framework for relations with our eastern and southern neighbours" (COM(2003) 104 final). The actions which are part of this activity will continue to provide information on the activities of the Union in the framework of its "European Neighbourhood Policy",

- information activities, to be carried out in cooperation with the Council, on the aims and development of the common foreign and security policy,

- the organisation of visits for groups of representatives of civil society.

The Commission has adopted two communications to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on a new framework for cooperation in activities concerning the information and communication policy of the European Union (COM(2001) 354 final and COM(2002) 350 final). They propose an interinstitutional framework for cooperation between the institutions and with the Member States for the development of a communication and information policy strategy for the Union.

The Interinstitutional Group on Information (IGI), co-chaired by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, lays down common guidelines for interinstitutional cooperation in matters of Union information and communication policy. It coordinates the central and decentralised public information activities on European topics. Each year the IGI gives its opinion on the priorities for the following years on the basis of information provided by the Commission.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43).

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

19 11 05 Preparatory action — Strategic environmental impact assessment on the development of the European Arctic

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1000000 | 500000 | | | | |

Remarks

This preparatory action concerns a strategic environmental impact assessment on the development of the European Arctic. Its aim is to increase awareness of the Arctic and its changing political, economic and environmental landscape, and the impact of Union policies. Its aim is also to increase awareness of impact assessments and their importance as a tool and a channel to put together information for the use of decision and policymakers and the related legal processes.

The strategic environmental impact assessment on the development of the European Arctic will be carried out as a networked undertaking, by leading Arctic communication and research centres and universities within and outside the Union creating a bridge that should facilitate a two-way information exchange between the Union institutions and the Arctic stakeholders and foster EU-civil society contacts. Furthermore, the work should facilitate dialogue within the Union, advance Agenda 21 as well as bring in the Union perspectives and contributions and be closely linked with the assessment activities of the Arctic Council, as laid down in its ministerial meeting in May 2011.

Finally, this preparatory action is intended to advance the future establishment of the EU Arctic Information Centre as expressed in the Commission's Communication on the European Union and the Arctic region of 20 November 2008 and in the European Parliament’s resolution of 20 January 2011 on a sustainable EU policy for the High North.

The Council expressed its support for expanded use of strategic impact assessments in its conclusions on Arctic issues of 8 December 2009.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 19 49 — EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

19 49

EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION

19 49 04

Support expenditure for operations in the "External relations" policy area

19 49 04 04 | Financial and technical cooperation with developing countries in Asia — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | — | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

19 49 04 05 | Financial and technical cooperation with developing countries in Latin America — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | — | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

19 49 04 06 | Assistance to partner countries in eastern Europe and Central Asia — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | — | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

19 49 04 12 | MEDA (measures to accompany the reforms to the economic and social structures in the Mediterranean third countries) — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | — | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

| Article 19 49 04 — Subtotal | | — | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

| Chapter 19 49 — Total | | — | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

19 49 04 Support expenditure for operations in the "External relations" policy area

19 49 04 04 Financial and technical cooperation with developing countries in Asia — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Item 19 01 04 04 (former Articles B7-3 0 0 A, B7-3 0 2 A, and B7-3 0 4 A) that previously carried differentiated appropriations.

19 49 04 05 Financial and technical cooperation with developing countries in Latin America — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Item 19 01 04 05 (former Articles B7-3 1 0 A, B7-3 1 2 A, and B7-3 1 3 A) that previously carried differentiated appropriations.

19 49 04 06 Assistance to partner countries in eastern Europe and Central Asia — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Item 19 01 04 07 (former Article B7-5 2 0 A) that previously carried differentiated appropriations.

19 49 04 12 MEDA (measures to accompany the reforms to the economic and social structures in the Mediterranean third countries) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Item 19 01 04 06 (former Article B7-4 1 0 A) that previously carried differentiated appropriations.

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL "FOREIGN POLICY INSTRUMENTS"

TITLE 20

TRADE

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

20 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "TRADE" POLICY AREA | 93180507 | 93180507 | 91567905 | 91567905 | 67140173,99 | 67140173,99 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 37417 | 37417 | 34787 | 34787 | | |

| 93217924 | 93217924 | 91602692 | 91602692 | 67140173,99 | 67140173,99 |

20 02 | TRADE POLICY | 11125000 | 8495576 | 13500000 | 12854416 | 11029072,24 | 9372575,55 |

| Title 20 — Total | 104305507 | 101676083 | 105067905 | 104422321 | 78169246,23 | 76512749,54 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 37417 | 37417 | 34787 | 34787 | | |

| 104342924 | 101713500 | 105102692 | 104457108 | 78169246,23 | 76512749,54 |

CHAPTER 20 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "TRADE" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

20 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "TRADE" POLICY AREA

20 01 01

Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Trade" policy area

20 01 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment of the Directorate-General for Trade | 5 | 47265499 | 45769177 | 46026775,65 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 34787 | |

| | 47265499 | 45803964 | 46026775,65 |

20 01 01 02 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment of Union delegations | 5 | 13244517 | 13465765 | 3685143,21 |

| Article 20 01 01 — Subtotal | | 60510016 | 59234942 | 49711918,86 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 34787 | |

| | 60510016 | 59269729 | 49711918,86 |

20 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Trade" policy area

20 01 02 01 | External staff of the Directorate-General for Trade | 5 | 3531000 | 3620337 | 3627209,27 |

20 01 02 02 | External staff of the Directorate-General for Trade in Union delegations | 5 | 6484544 | 5962614 | 1227422,38 |

20 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure of the Directorate-General for Trade | 5 | 4359091 | 4730324 | 5249066,64 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 37417 | | |

| | 4396508 | 4730324 | 5249066,64 |

20 01 02 12 | Other management expenditure of the Directorate-General for Trade in Union delegations | 5 | 1634953 | 1756286 | 336598,70 |

| Article 20 01 02 — Subtotal | | 16009588 | 16069561 | 10440296,99 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 37417 | | |

| | 16047005 | 16069561 | 10440296,99 |

20 01 03

Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services, buildings and related expenditure of the "Trade" policy area

20 01 03 01 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the Directorate-General for Trade | 5 | 3179052 | 3316439 | 3573032,71 |

20 01 03 02 | Buildings and related expenditure of the Directorate-General for Trade in Union delegations | 5 | 13051851 | 12516963 | 2985024,47 |

| Article 20 01 03 — Subtotal | | 16230903 | 15833402 | 6558057,18 |

20 01 04

Support expenditure for operations in the "Trade" policy area

20 01 04 01 | External trade relations, including access to the markets of third countries — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | 430000 | 430000 | 429900,96 |

| Article 20 01 04 — Subtotal | | 430000 | 430000 | 429900,96 |

| Chapter 20 01 — Total | | 93180507 | 91567905 | 67140173,99 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 37417 | 34787 | |

| | 93217924 | 91602692 | 67140173,99 |

20 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Trade" policy area

20 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of the Directorate-General for Trade

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

20 01 01 01 | 47265499 | 45769177 | 46026775,65 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 34787 | |

Total | 47265499 | 45803964 | 46026775,65 |

20 01 01 02 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of Union delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

13244517 | 13465765 | 3685143,21 |

20 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Trade" policy area

20 01 02 01 External staff of the Directorate-General for Trade

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

3531000 | 3620337 | 3627209,27 |

20 01 02 02 External staff of the Directorate-General for Trade in Union delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

6484544 | 5962614 | 1227422,38 |

20 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of the Directorate-General for Trade

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

20 01 02 11 | 4359091 | 4730324 | 5249066,64 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 37417 | | |

Total | 4396508 | 4730324 | 5249066,64 |

20 01 02 12 Other management expenditure of the Directorate-General for Trade in Union delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1634953 | 1756286 | 336598,70 |

20 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services, buildings and related expenditure of the "Trade" policy area

20 01 03 01 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the Directorate-General for Trade

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

3179052 | 3316439 | 3573032,71 |

20 01 03 02 Buildings and related expenditure of the Directorate-General for Trade in Union delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

13051851 | 12516963 | 2985024,47 |

20 01 04 Support expenditure for operations in the "Trade" policy area

20 01 04 01 External trade relations, including access to the markets of third countries — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

430000 | 430000 | 429900,96 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, such as the maintenance of the DG Trade Internet site.

It covers administrative expenditure under Article 20 02 01.

CHAPTER 20 02 — TRADE POLICY

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

20 02

TRADE POLICY

20 02 01 | External trade relations, including access to the markets of third countries | 4 | 7300000 | 7159193 | 9000000 | 8569611 | 7208072,24 | 7879632,55 |

20 02 03 | Aid for trade — Multilateral initiatives | 4 | 3825000 | 1336383 | 4500000 | 4284805 | 3821000,— | 1492943,— |

| Chapter 20 02 — Total | | 11125000 | 8495576 | 13500000 | 12854416 | 11029072,24 | 9372575,55 |

20 02 01 External trade relations, including access to the markets of third countries

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

7300000 | 7159193 | 9000000 | 8569611 | 7208072,24 | 7879632,55 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to support the following actions:

Activities supporting the conduct of ongoing and new multi- and bilateral trade negotiations

Actions aim to strengthen the Union's negotiating position in ongoing multilateral trade negotiations (in the context of the Doha Development Agenda) as well as ongoing and new bilateral and regional trade negotiations, to ensure that Union policy conception is based on comprehensive and up-to-date expert information and to build coalitions for their successful completion, including:

- expert studies and seminars in connection with the preparation of policy and negotiating positions and with the conduct of ongoing/new trade negotiations,

- development and implementation of a consistent and comprehensive communication and information strategy, promoting the Union's trade policy and raising awareness of the detail and objectives of the Union's trade policy and ongoing negotiation positions, both within and outside the Union.

Studies, evaluations and impact assessments in relation to trade agreements and policies

Actions to ensure that the Union's trade policy is underpinned by, and takes proper account of, ex-ante and ex-post evaluation results, including:

- impact assessments carried out in view of possible new legislative proposals and sustainable impact assessments carried out in support of ongoing negotiations and designed to assess the impact of trade negotiations on sustainable development and, where necessary, propose flanking measures to combat any negative outcomes for specific countries or sectors,

- evaluations of DG Trade's policies and practices to be carried out following the DG's multiannual evaluation plan.

Trade-related technical assistance, training and other capacity-building actions towards developing countries

Actions aiming to strengthen the capacity of developing countries to participate in international, bilateral or bi-regional trade negotiations, to implement international trade agreements and to participate in the world trading system, including:

- projects involving training and capacity-building actions aimed at developing country officials and operators, mainly in the field of sanitary and phytosanitary measures,

- expenditure incurred by Member State experts advising developing country officials and operators on compliance with sanitary, phytosanitary and other trade-related measures,

- reimbursement of the expenses of participants in forums and conferences designed to build awareness and expertise in trade affairs among developing country nationals,

- management, further development and promotion of the Exports helpdesk that provides industry in developing countries with information on access to Union markets, and facilitates efforts by such industry to take advantage of market access opportunities offered by the international trading system,

- trade-related technical assistance programmes arranged in the forum of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and other multilateral organisations, in particular WTO Trust Funds,

- information and promotion activities and seminars in developing countries for State and non-State actors (including civil society and business actors) to explain the state of play of ongoing negotiations and/or implementation of existing agreements,

- research on the impact of trade-related sustainability assurance schemes on producers and workers in developing countries (including comparative analysis of costs and benefits of certification schemes), as well as their perception by consumers,

- provision of technical assistance and capacity-building for producers and producer associations or cooperatives with a view to increasing market access (for instance with regard to compliance with standards and regulations),

- provision of advice to policymakers on how best to ensure that the specific interests of small producers and workers in developing countries are reflected across all policy areas and promotion of an enabling environment for producers’ access to trade-related sustainability assurance schemes.

Market access activities supporting the implementation of the Union's market access strategy

Actions in support of the Union's market access strategy, which aims at removing or lowering barriers to trade, identifying trade restrictions in third countries and, where appropriate, removing obstacles to trade. These actions may include:

- maintenance and further development of the market access database, available to economic operators via the Internet, listing trade barriers and other information affecting Union exports and Union exporters; purchase of the necessary information, data and documentation for this database,

- specific analysis of the various obstacles to trade in key markets, including analysis of the implementation by third countries of their obligations under international trade agreements in connection with the preparation of negotiations,

- conferences, seminars and other information activities (e.g. production and distribution of studies, information packs, publications and leaflets) to inform businesses, Member States officials and other actors about trade barriers and trade policy instruments aimed at protecting the Union against unfair trading practices such as dumping or export subsidies,

- support to the European industry for the organisation of activities specifically geared towards market access issues.

Activities related to the management of the SIGL system (Système Intégré de Gestion de Licences — Integrated system for the management of licences for imports of textiles, clothing, footwear and steel to the Union)

Actions relate to the implementation of the action programme for administering quantitative restrictions and surveillance measures, and in particular the financing of measures for monitoring licence management systems and the coordinated development of the use of computerised procedures (SIGL system). This support will take the form of the financing of expenditure on the implementation and operation of common systems and the definition of common guidelines for training and technical assistance for implementation. The operating expenditure also covers contributions to the functioning of systems (hardware, software, maintenance), the financing of information and training measures for system users, the financing of technical assistance as well as the provision of helpdesk facilities, which are mainly used by Member States.

Activities supporting the implementation of existing rules and monitoring of trade obligations

Actions to support the implementation of existing trade agreements and the enforcement of related systems that enable effective implementation of these agreements as well as the conduct of investigations and inspection visits to ensure third countries are respecting the rules, including:

- exchange of information, training, seminars and communication activities to support the implementation of existing Union legislation in the area of dual use export controls and in particular of the new rules introduced in Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 of 5 May 2009 setting up a Community regime for the control of exports, transfer, brokering and transit of dual-use items (OJ L 134, 29.5.2009, p. 1),

- activities to facilitate investigations carried out in the context of the trade defence investigations with the aim of defending Union producers against unfair trade practices by third countries (anti-dumping, anti-subsidy and safeguards instruments) that can be harmful to the economy of the Union. In particular, activities will focus on the development, maintenance and security of information technology systems supporting trade defence activities, the production of communications tools, the purchase of legal services in third countries and the conducting of expert studies.

Activities with a view to promoting the Union's external trade policy through a process of structured dialogue with key opinion formers, civil society and other stakeholders (including small and medium-sized enterprises)

Action to support the Union's trade policy by the organisation of specific forums and meetings with a view to promoting dialogue with key opinion formers, civil society and other stakeholders (including small and medium-sized enterprises) on external trade issues.

The Commission support for these actions may involve conference or event-related services, as well as the reimbursement of the travel expenses incurred by individuals taking part in these actions, especially in the context of DG Trade's Civil Society Dialogue as well as seminars and meetings with Member States, third countries, small and medium-sized enterprises and business stakeholders to exchange views on trade policy, in particular in the area of trade defence policy.

Legal and other expert assistance required in implementation of existing trade agreements

Actions to ensure that the Union's trading partners effectively adhere to and comply with obligations arising under the WTO and other multilateral and bilateral agreements, including:

- expert studies, including inspection visits, as well as specific investigations, and seminars on implementation by third countries of their obligations under international trade agreements,

- legal expertise, especially on questions of foreign law, required to facilitate defence by the Union of its position in WTO dispute-settlement cases, other expert studies necessary for the preparation, management and follow-up to WTO dispute settlement cases.

Legal basis

Council Decision 98/552/EC of 24 September 1998 on the implementation by the Commission of activities relating to the Community market access strategy (OJ L 265, 30.9.1998, p. 31).

Tasks resulting from the Commission's prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

20 02 03 Aid for trade — Multilateral initiatives

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

3825000 | 1336383 | 4500000 | 4284805 | 3821000,— | 1492943,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to fund multilateral programmes and initiatives in the field of trade-related assistance to strengthen the capacity of developing countries to participate effectively in the multilateral trading system and regional trading arrangements and to improve their trade performance.

Multilateral initiatives and programmes to be funded under this appropriation will support the following actions:

Assistance for trade policy, participation in negotiations and implementation of trade agreements

Actions to strengthen the capacity of developing countries to formulate their trade policy and to strengthen the institutions involved in trade policy, including comprehensive and updated trade reviews and assistance in integrating trade into their respective policies for economic growth and development.

Actions to strengthen the capacity of developing countries to participate effectively in international trade negotiations and to implement international trade agreements.

Research to advise policymakers how best to ensure that the specific interests of small producers and workers in developing countries are reflected across all policy areas and promote an enabling environment for producers’ access to trade-related sustainability assurance schemes.

This assistance is primarily targeted at the public sector.

Trade development

Actions to reduce supply-side constraints which impact directly on the ability of developing countries to exploit their international trading potential, including, in particular, private-sector development.

This appropriation complement the Union's geographical programmes and should only cover multilateral initiatives and programmes that offer real added value to the Union's geographical programmes, in particular the Integrated Framework for Least Developed Countries.

The Commission will provide a bi-annual report on implementation and results obtained and on the main outcomes and effects of aid for trade assistance. The Commission will provide information on a total figure for all aid for trade finance coming from within the general budget of the Union, and a total figure for aid for trade from within all "trade-related assistance" provided.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission's prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR TRADE

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR TRADE

TITLE 21

DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONS WITH AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC (ACP) STATES

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

21 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONS WITH ACP STATES" POLICY AREA | 259006432 | 259006432 | 267026234 | 267026234 | 380907640,50 | 380907640,50 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 29933 | 29933 | 58175 | 58175 | | |

| 259036365 | 259036365 | 267084409 | 267084409 | 380907640,50 | 380907640,50 |

21 02 | FOOD SECURITY | 246264700 | 216053058 | 243805700 | 356814945 | 388024702,25 | 536374011,39 |

21 03 | NON-STATE ACTORS IN DEVELOPMENT | 233018000 | 188093567 | 230954000 | 184722726 | 220344712,— | 250464401,69 |

21 04 | ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING ENERGY | 200713000 | 163775032 | 134172000 | 88800000 | 201064367,90 | 105052099,29 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | | 65000000 | 57826850 | | |

| 200713000 | 163775032 | 199172000 | 146626850 | 201064367,90 | 105052099,29 |

21 05 | HUMAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT | 161630000 | 112033699 | 169558000 | 152769777 | 150642290,57 | 131119873,12 |

21 06 | GEOGRAPHICAL COOPERATION WITH AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC (ACP) STATES | 345693444 | 324730039 | 391666221 | 321771754 | 295264329,63 | 253966144,23 |

21 07 | DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION ACTIONS AND AD-HOC PROGRAMMES | 32110000 | 29600874 | 31483836 | 31517125 | 30749083,03 | 29199368,22 |

21 08 | POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE "DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONS WITH ACP STATES" POLICY AREA | 19477000 | 16566519 | 19477000 | 18355154 | 19195919,18 | 15789164,02 |

21 49 | EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION | — | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

| Title 21 — Total | 1497912576 | 1309859220 | 1488142991 | 1421777715 | 1686193045,06 | 1702872702,46 |

Reserves (40 01 40, 40 02 41) | 29933 | 29933 | 65058175 | 57885025 | | |

| 1497942509 | 1309889153 | 1553201166 | 1479662740 | 1686193045,06 | 1702872702,46 |

Remarks

Union assistance should not be given to any authority, organisation or programme which supports or participates in the management of an action which involves such human rights abuses as coercive abortion, involuntary sterilisation or infanticide, especially where such actions apply their priorities though psychological, social, economic or legal pressure, thus finally implementing the specific Cairo International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) prohibition on coercion or compulsion in sexual and reproductive health matters. The Commission should present a report on the implementation of the Union's external assistance covering this programme.

CHAPTER 21 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONS WITH ACP STATES" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

21 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONS WITH ACP STATES" POLICY AREA

21 01 01

Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Development and relations with ACP States" policy area

21 01 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation — EuropeAid | 5 | 75944564 | 76541646 | 56647576,38 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 58175 | |

| | 75944564 | 76599821 | 56647576,38 |

21 01 01 02 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment of the Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation — EuropeAid in Union delegations | 5 | 82410328 | 83953219 | 85710728,68 |

| Article 21 01 01 — Subtotal | | 158354892 | 160494865 | 142358305,06 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 58175 | |

| | 158354892 | 160553040 | 142358305,06 |

21 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Development and relations with ACP States" policy area

21 01 02 01 | External staff of the Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation — EuropeAid | 5 | 4727382 | 7282337 | 4875557,92 |

21 01 02 02 | External staff of the Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation — EuropeAid in Union delegations | 5 | 1307808 | 1313797 | 28566423,62 |

21 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure of the Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation — EuropeAid | 5 | 6767892 | 7189816 | 5818101,63 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 29933 | | |

| | 6797825 | 7189816 | 5818101,63 |

21 01 02 12 | Other management expenditure of the Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation — EuropeAid in Union delegations | 5 | 4316278 | 4686370 | 7834964,67 |

| Article 21 01 02 — Subtotal | | 17119360 | 20472320 | 47095047,84 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 29933 | | |

| | 17149293 | 20472320 | 47095047,84 |

21 01 03

Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services, buildings and related expenditure of the "Development and relations with ACP States" policy area

21 01 03 01 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation — EuropeAid | 5 | 5107990 | 5546215 | 4397135,45 |

21 01 03 02 | Buildings and related expenditure of the Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation — EuropeAid in Union delegations | 5 | 34456890 | 33399534 | 69447736,16 |

| Article 21 01 03 — Subtotal | | 39564880 | 38945749 | 73844871,61 |

21 01 04

Support expenditure for operations in the "Development and relations with ACP States" policy area

21 01 04 01 | Financing instrument for development cooperation (DCI) — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | 43533300 | 44568300 | 36126942,84 |

21 01 04 03 | Evaluation of the results of Union aid, follow-up and audit measures — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | p.m. | 2111000 | 2070000,— |

21 01 04 04 | Coordination and promotion of awareness on development issues — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | 204000 | 204000 | 169533,12 |

21 01 04 05 | Facility for rapid response to soaring food prices in developing countries — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | — | — | 6935799,33 |

21 01 04 10 | European Development Fund (EDF) contribution to common administrative support expenditure | 4 | p.m. | p.m. | 72034396,83 |

21 01 04 20 | Administrative support expenditures for the "Development and relations with ACP States" policy area | 4 | 230000 | 230000 | 272743,87 |

| Article 21 01 04 — Subtotal | | 43967300 | 47113300 | 117609415,99 |

| Chapter 21 01 — Total | | 259006432 | 267026234 | 380907640,50 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 29933 | 58175 | |

| | 259036365 | 267084409 | 380907640,50 |

21 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Development and relations with ACP States" policy area

21 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation — EuropeAid

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

21 01 01 01 | 75944564 | 76541646 | 56647576,38 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 58175 | |

Total | 75944564 | 76599821 | 56647576,38 |

21 01 01 02 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of the Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation — EuropeAid in Union delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

82410328 | 83953219 | 85710728,68 |

21 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Development and relations with ACP States" policy area

21 01 02 01 External staff of the Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation — EuropeAid

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

4727382 | 7282337 | 4875557,92 |

21 01 02 02 External staff of the Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation — EuropeAid in Union delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1307808 | 1313797 | 28566423,62 |

21 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of the Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation — EuropeAid

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

21 01 02 11 | 6767892 | 7189816 | 5818101,63 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 29933 | | |

Total | 6797825 | 7189816 | 5818101,63 |

21 01 02 12 Other management expenditure of the Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation — EuropeAid in Union delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

4316278 | 4686370 | 7834964,67 |

21 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services, buildings and related expenditure of the "Development and relations with ACP States" policy area

21 01 03 01 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation — EuropeAid

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

5107990 | 5546215 | 4397135,45 |

21 01 03 02 Buildings and related expenditure of the Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation — EuropeAid in Union delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

34456890 | 33399534 | 69447736,16 |

21 01 04 Support expenditure for operations in the "Development and relations with ACP States" policy area

21 01 04 01 Financing instrument for development cooperation (DCI) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

43533300 | 44568300 | 36126942,84 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission may delegate to an implementing agency governed by Union law,

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

- expenditure on external staff at headquarters (contract agents, seconded national experts or agency staff) intended to take over the tasks previously conferred on dismantled technical assistance offices; expenditure on external staff at headquarters is limited to EUR 3653300. This estimate is based on a provisional annual unit cost per man-year of which 93 % is accounted for by remuneration for the staff concerned and 7 % by the additional cost of training, meetings, missions, information technology (IT) and telecommunications relating to those staff members,

- expenditure on external staff in Union delegations (contract agents, local agents or seconded national experts) for the purposes of devolved programme management in the Union delegations in third countries or for internalisation of tasks of phased-out technical assistance offices, as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure cost, such as cost of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications and of renting directly caused by the presence in the Union delegation of the external staff remunerated from the appropriations of this item,

- expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information systems and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions pursuant to Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

This appropriation covers administrative expenditure under Chapters 21 02, 21 03, 21 04, 21 05 and 21 06.

21 01 04 03 Evaluation of the results of Union aid, follow-up and audit measures — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | 2111000 | 2070000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

This appropriation is also intended to cover capacity-building and training activities for the principal players involved in the design and implementation of external aid programmes.

This appropriation covers administrative expenditure pursuant to Article 21 08 01.

21 01 04 04 Coordination and promotion of awareness on development issues — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

204000 | 204000 | 169533,12 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

- expenditure on printing, translation, studies, meetings of experts, information and the purchase of information material directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme.

It also covers the costs of publication, production, storage, distribution and dissemination of information material, in particular via the Publications Office of the European Union, and other administrative costs related to coordination.

This appropriation is intended to cover administrative expenditure pursuant to Article 21 08 02.

21 01 04 05 Facility for rapid response to soaring food prices in developing countries — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

— | — | 6935799,33 |

Remarks

This item is intended to cover:

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

- expenditure on external staff in Union delegations (contract agents, local agents or seconded national experts) for the purposes of devolved programme management in the Union delegations in third countries, as well as for the additional logistical and infrastructure cost, such as cost of training, meetings, missions, information technology and telecommunications and of renting directly caused by the presence in the Union delegation of the external staff remunerated from the appropriations in this item,

- expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. Such contributions pursuant to Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 2 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

This appropriation covers administrative expenditure pursuant to Article 21 02 03.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1337/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 establishing a facility for rapid response to soaring food prices in developing countries (OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 62).

21 01 04 10 European Development Fund (EDF) contribution to common administrative support expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 72034396,83 |

Remarks

This item is intended to cover administrative support expenditure as decided under the ninth and tenth European Development Funds.

Any revenue from the European Development Fund (EDF) contributing to the cost of support measures entered in Article 6 3 2 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation. Additional appropriations will be made available under Item 21 01 04 10.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 60000000.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), and in particular Article 18(1) thereof.

21 01 04 20 Administrative support expenditures for the "Development and relations with ACP States" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

230000 | 230000 | 272743,87 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission may delegate to an implementing agency governed by Union law,

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

- expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme.

This appropriation is intended to cover administrative expenditure pursuant to Article 21 07 02.

CHAPTER 21 02 — FOOD SECURITY

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

21 02

FOOD SECURITY

21 02 01 | Food security | 4 | 246264700 | 181366213 | 243805700 | 185674904 | 241724702,25 | 175329166,80 |

21 02 02 | Completion of the food aid convention | 4 | p.m. | 4772795 | p.m. | 14282685 | 0,— | 7269579,59 |

21 02 03 | Facility for rapid response to soaring food prices in developing countries | 4 | p.m. | 29114050 | — | 156157356 | 145300000,— | 353525265,— |

21 02 04 | Pilot project — Finance for agricultural production | 4 | p.m. | 800000 | p.m. | 700000 | 1000000,— | 250000,— |

| Chapter 21 02 — Total | | 246264700 | 216053058 | 243805700 | 356814945 | 388024702,25 | 536374011,39 |

21 02 01 Food security

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

246264700 | 181366213 | 243805700 | 185674904 | 241724702,25 | 175329166,80 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute:

- to poverty and food insecurity reduction in chronic food-insecure developing countries,

- to mitigate the effects of crisis on the most vulnerable population.

As a bridging instrument between the short-term (crisis situations) and the long-term (development), the scope of this article includes protracted crises, rehabilitation and tackling structural food insecurity as a first step towards long-term poverty reduction.

More specifically, this appropriation is intended to contribute to the strategic priorities of the food security thematic programme including:

- research, technology and innovation related to food security,

- research to collect data on the impact of Fair Trade for marginalised producers and workers in the South, share best practices and carry out supply chain analyses, traceability and accountability assessments,

- research to advise policy-makers how best to ensure that the specific interests of marginalised producers and poor workers in the South are reflected across all policy areas,

- food security governance at global, continental and regional levels, including linking information and decision-making to improve food security response strategies,

- addressing food security in exceptional situations of transition, and in fragile and failed states.

- support marginalised producers in developing countries to have access to prefinancing to help fund inputs and grants to work towards compliance with standards and regulations.

This programme is intended to benefit primarily the countries covered by the Financing instrument for development cooperation (DCI).

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. These contributions pursuant to Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Where assistance is delivered via budget support, the Commission shall support efforts of partner countries to develop parliamentary oversight, audit capacities and transparency in line with Article 25(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006. Appropriations pursuant to this article are subject to evaluations as established in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006. These evaluations shall include aspects of input activities and chain of results (output, outcome, impact). The findings of the evaluations shall be used in the formulation of subsequent measures financed with these appropriations.

In order to ensure full financial transparency pursuant to Articles 53 to 56 of the Financial Regulation, the Commission, when concluding or modifying agreements on the management and implementation of projects by international organisations, will make every effort to commit to sending all their internal and external audits to the European Court of Auditors and to the Internal Auditor of the Commission regarding the use of Union funds.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 3 August 2005 entitled "External Actions through Thematic programmes under the Future Financial Perspectives 2007-2013" (COM(2005) 324 final).

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 25 January 2006 entitled "External Actions: A thematic strategy for food security — Advancing the food security agenda to achieve the MDGs" (COM(2006) 21 final).

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 31 March 2010 entitled "An EU policy framework to assist developing countries in addressing food security challenges" (COM(2010) 127 final).

21 02 02 Completion of the food aid convention

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 4772795 | p.m. | 14282685 | 0,— | 7269579,59 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute:

- to reducing poverty and food insecurity in chronically food-insecure developing countries,

- to mitigating the effects of crisis on the most vulnerable population.

As a bridging instrument between the short-term (crisis situations) and the long-term (development), the scope of this article includes protracted crises, rehabilitation and tackling structural food insecurity as a first step towards long-term poverty reduction.

More specifically, this appropriation is intended to finalise payments for ongoing food aid programmes and for ongoing budget support programmes establishing a foreign currency facility.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 3 August 2005 entitled "External Actions through Thematic programmes under the Future Financial Perspectives 2007-2013" (COM(2005) 324 final).

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 25 January 2006 entitled "A thematic strategy for food security — Advancing the food security agenda to achieve the MDGs" (COM(2006) 21 final).

21 02 03 Facility for rapid response to soaring food prices in developing countries

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 29114050 | — | 156157356 | 145300000,— | 353525265,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to support a rapid and direct response to the increased food prices in developing countries, addressing the period between emergency aid and medium- to long-term development cooperation. The primary objectives of the assistance and cooperation shall be to encourage a positive supply response of the agricultural sector in targeted countries and regions, to support activities to respond rapidly and to mitigate directly the negative effects of high food prices in line with global food security objectives and to strengthen the productive capacities and the governance of the agricultural sector to enhance the sustainability of interventions.

Taking into account the specific country-level conditions, the eligible support measures are:

- measures to improve access to agricultural inputs and services, including fertilisers and seeds, paying special attention to local facilities and availability,

- safety net measures aiming at maintaining or improving the agricultural productive capacity, and at addressing the basic food needs of the most vulnerable populations, including children,

- other small-scale measures aiming at increasing production based on country needs: microcredit, investment, equipment, infrastructure and storage; developing and strengthening associations and cooperatives so that they can build institutional and productive capacities; support for marginalised producers in developing countries so that they have access to prefinancing to help fund inputs and grants to work towards compliance with standards and regulations; as well as vocational training and support to professional groups in the agricultural sector.

The assistance shall benefit developing countries and their populations. Resources are concentrated on a limited list of 50 high-priority target countries.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1337/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 establishing a facility for rapid response to soaring food prices in developing countries (OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 62).

21 02 04 Pilot project — Finance for agricultural production

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 800000 | p.m. | 700000 | 1000000,— | 250000,— |

Remarks

This pilot project is intended to facilitate access to smallholder farmers to financial resources which should be used to stimulate agricultural production in developing countries. These appropriations should be channelled through organisations specialised in microfinance, including local banks and associations, which conform to recognised international standards of transparency, accountability and financial probity.

Taking into account the worldwide economic crisis, microfinance is needed more than ever before. The Union should take responsibility and attach importance to facilitating microfinance in developing countries.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 21 03 — NON-STATE ACTORS IN DEVELOPMENT

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

21 03

NON-STATE ACTORS IN DEVELOPMENT

21 03 01 | Non-State actors in development | 4 | 198461980 | 175638859 | 193725000 | 171392220 | 184744712,— | 231784626,20 |

21 03 02 | Local authorities in development | 4 | 32556020 | 11454708 | 37229000 | 13330506 | 35600000,— | 18679775,49 |

21 03 03 | Preparatory action — Regional African CSO Network for Millennium Development Goal 5 | 4 | 2000000 | 1000000 | | | | |

| Chapter 21 03 — Total | | 233018000 | 188093567 | 230954000 | 184722726 | 220344712,— | 250464401,69 |

21 03 01 Non-State actors in development

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

198461980 | 175638859 | 193725000 | 171392220 | 184744712,— | 231784626,20 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to support initiatives in developing countries carried out by civil society organisations originating in the Union and partner countries in the area of development as well as to strengthen their capacity in contributing to the policymaking process, so as to:

- promote an inclusive and empowered society in order to (i) favour populations out of reach of mainstream services and resources and excluded from policymaking processes, (ii) strengthen the capacity of civil society organisations in partner countries, with a view to facilitating their participation in defining and implementing sustainable development strategies, (iii) facilitate interaction between state and non-state actors in different contexts,

- increase Europeans’ awareness of development issues and mobilise active public support in the Union and acceding countries for poverty reduction and sustainable development strategies in partner countries and for fairer relations between developed and developing countries, and reinforce civil society's role as a factor of progress and transformation,

- achieve more efficient cooperation, foster synergies and ensuring a structured dialogue between civil society networks, within their organisations and with Union institutions.

These initiatives may also include:

- support to advocacy activities to inform policy-makers at all levels on policies that best benefit marginalised producers and workers in developing countries,

- developing and strengthening associations and cooperatives in developing countries so that they can build institutional and productive capacities to be able to develop added value products and scale up,

- support to Southern Fair Trade producer networks which represent the voice of marginalised Fair Trade producers.

This programme is intended to benefit primarily the countries covered by the Financing instrument for development cooperation (DCI). However, in line with Article 38 of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 allocating an amount to finance activities that benefit the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) countries under the thematic programmes, an envelope equivalent to 3,9 % of this programme is foreseen for such countries.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. These contributions pursuant to Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitutes assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Where assistance is delivered via budget support, the Commission shall support efforts of partner countries to develop parliamentary oversight, audit capacities and transparency in line with Article 25(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006. Appropriations under this article are subject to evaluations as established in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006. These evaluations shall include aspects of input activities and chain of results (output, outcome, impact). The findings of the evaluations shall be used in the formulation of subsequent measures financed with these appropriations.

In order to ensure full financial transparency pursuant to Articles 53 to 56 of the Financial Regulation, the Commission, when concluding or modifying agreements on the management and implementation of projects by international organisations, will make all efforts that they commit to sending all their internal and external audits to the European Court of Auditors and to the Internal Auditor of the Commission regarding the use of Union funds.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 3 August 2005 entitled "External Actions through Thematic programmes under the Future Financial Perspectives 2007-2013" (COM(2005) 324 final).

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 25 January 2006 entitled "The thematic programme "Non-state Actors and Local Authorities in Development"" (COM(2006) 19 final).

21 03 02 Local authorities in development

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

32556020 | 11454708 | 37229000 | 13330506 | 35600000,— | 18679775,49 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to support initiatives in developing countries carried out by local authorities originating in the Union and partner countries in the area of development as well as to strengthen their capacity in the policymaking process, so as to:

- promote an inclusive and empowered society in order to: (i) favour populations out of reach of mainstream services and resources and excluded from policymaking processes; (ii) strengthen the capacity of local and regional authorities in partner countries, with a view to facilitating their participation in defining and implementing sustainable development strategies; and (iii) facilitate interaction between state and local and regional authorities in different contexts, and support an increased role for local authorities in decentralisation processes,

- increase Europeans’ awareness of development issues and mobilise active public support in the Union and acceding countries for poverty reduction and sustainable development strategies in partner countries and for fairer relations between developed and developing countries, including raising awareness of North-South trading relations and Union consumers’ purchasing decisions and their impact on sustainable development and poverty reduction, and reinforce the roles of local and regional authorities for these purposes,

- achieve more efficient cooperation, foster synergies and ensure structured dialogue among local and regional authorities associations and with civil society, within their organisations and with Union institutions.

This programme is intended to benefit primarily the countries covered by the Financing instrument for development cooperation (DCI). However, in line with Article 38 of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 allocating an amount to finance activities that benefit the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) countries under the thematic programmes, an envelope equivalent to 3,9 % of this programme is foreseen for such countries.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. These contributions pursuant to Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitutes assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Where assistance is delivered via budget support, the Commission shall support efforts of partner countries to develop parliamentary oversight, audit capacities and transparency in line with Article 25(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006. Appropriations under this article are subject to evaluations as established in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006. These evaluations shall include aspects of input activities and chain of results (output, outcome, impact). The findings of the evaluations shall be used in the formulation of subsequent measures financed with these appropriations.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 3 August 2005 entitled "External Actions through Thematic programmes under the Future Financial Perspectives 2007-2013" (COM(2005) 324 final).

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 25 January 2006 entitled "External Actions through the thematic programme "Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development"" (COM(2006) 19 final).

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, and the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 6 October 2008 entitled "Local authorities: actors for development" (COM(2008) 626 final).

21 03 03 Preparatory action — Regional African CSO Network for Millennium Development Goal 5

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2000000 | 1000000 | | | | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to fund the establishment of an East-African regional network of Millennium Development Goal 5 organisations, bringing together existing national CSO platforms of advocacy and service-delivery organisations from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi — all countries with some of the worst maternal and reproductive health indicators worldwide. This Millennium Development Goal 5 network will aim at providing an informal forum for the exchange of ideas, information and experience in the field of maternal and reproductive health and at providing opportunities for member organisations to explore possibilities for multi-country collaboration and cooperation to highlight the urgent need for increased political and financial attention on Millennium Development Goal 5.

Activities carried out under this project include the establishment of a network secretariat in one of the member organisations, the establishment of virtual platform to disseminate and share information and best practices as well as the organisation of regional events with the aim of improving maternal and reproductive health outcomes in the region.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 21 04 — ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING ENERGY

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

21 04

ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING ENERGY

21 04 01 | Environment and sustainable management of natural resources, including energy | 4 | 200713000 | 162275032 | 134172000 | 85000000 | 201064367,90 | 98217187,29 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | | | 65000000 | 57826850 | | |

| | 200713000 | 162275032 | 199172000 | 142826850 | 201064367,90 | 98217187,29 |

21 04 05 | Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund (GEEREF) | 4 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 500000 | 0,— | 2200000,— |

21 04 06 | Preparatory action — Water management in developing countries | 4 | p.m. | 1500000 | p.m. | 3300000 | 0,— | 4634912,— |

| Chapter 21 04 — Total | | 200713000 | 163775032 | 134172000 | 88800000 | 201064367,90 | 105052099,29 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | | | 65000000 | 57826850 | | |

| | 200713000 | 163775032 | 199172000 | 146626850 | 201064367,90 | 105052099,29 |

21 04 01 Environment and sustainable management of natural resources, including energy

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

21 04 01 | 200713000 | 162275032 | 134172000 | 85000000 | 201064367,90 | 98217187,29 |

Reserves (40 02 41) | | | 65000000 | 57826850 | | |

Total | 200713000 | 162275032 | 199172000 | 142826850 | 201064367,90 | 98217187,29 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to promote and implement the policy on the environment and on the sustainable management of natural resources, including energy, as it applies to the Union's relations with developing countries and with Europe's neighbours.

Financial support is provided to actions in five priority areas: (1) working upstream on Millennium Development Goal 7: promoting environmental sustainability; (2) promoting implementation of Union initiatives and helping developing countries to meet internationally agreed commitments; (3) improving expertise for integration and coherence; (4) strengthening environmental governance and Union leadership; and (5) supporting sustainable energy options in partner countries and regions.

Part of this appropriation is to be used for the mainstreaming of disaster risk reduction, based on ownership and national strategies of disaster-prone countries.

Support for sustainable energy options in partner countries and regions also includes appropriations to cover the Union contribution to the Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund (GEEREF). The objective of GEEREF is to mobilise public and private finance to help solve the financing gridlock for economic renewable energy projects and businesses, in developing countries and in (non-Union) economies in transition.

Support for climate change adaptation in partner countries and regions includes a contribution to further strengthen the implementation of the European Union's Action Plan on Climate Change and Development through the Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA). The GCCA is instrumental to enhance the cooperation between the Union and developing countries on climate change, particularly in the area of adaptation towards the impacts of climate change, which is most acute for many poor developing countries.

This programme is intended to benefit primarily the countries covered by the Financing instrument for development cooperation (DCI). However, in line with Article 38 of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 allocating an amount to finance activities that benefit the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) countries under the thematic programmes, an envelope of EUR 63000000 is foreseen for such countries. This appropriation is also intended to cover the completion of payments for actions funded under the former Article 21 02 05 "Environment in Developing Countries".

In order to ensure full financial transparency pursuant to Articles 53 to 56 of the Financial Regulation, the Commission, when concluding or modifying agreements on the management and implementation of projects by international organisations, will make all efforts that they commit to sending all their internal and external audits to the European Court of Auditors and to the Internal Auditor of the Commission regarding the use of Union funds.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. These contributions pursuant to Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitutes assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Where assistance is delivered via budget support, the Commission shall support efforts of partner countries to develop parliamentary oversight, audit capacities and transparency in line with Article 25(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006. Appropriations under this article are subject to evaluations as established in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006. These evaluations shall include aspects of input activities and chain of results (output, outcome, impact). The findings of the evaluations shall be used in the formulation of subsequent measures financed with these appropriations.

Millions of refugees around the world rely on direct Union and Union-sponsored aid in order to survive and build up a sustainable future. It is the Union's policy to ensure that refugees become self-reliant and are eventually able to leave the camp and start their lives again. In practice this self-reliance aim encounters various problems, one of them being that refugees need to travel in order to make a living outside of the camp and once they leave, they need to build up a new existence elsewhere. Decent lighting is crucial to facilitate this process. Traditional lighting in unelectrified areas is usually done with kerosene lights. People breathe toxic air, there is severe risk of burning accidents and kerosene lighting fuels are expensive. It makes people less mobile and consumes productive time when supplies need to be replenished. Supporting refugees in their self reliance will prevent them from returning to the refugee camp and asking for additional (financial) aid. Solar LED lights have a direct impact on expenditures (saving up to 20 % of their income) and they provide light all night long without any operational costs allowing people to work longer, study longer and to travel safely, thus improving their livelihoods. Various research projects have already determined the impact on school results and costs savings are evident. Distributed in the refugee camps, solar LED lights will decrease the reliance on diesel generators for electricity. Since the lights are mobile, they are expected to drastically increase the actual safety level and perceived safety in the camps. Solar LED lights will enhance livelihood and allow for safe, non-toxic light at night for various activities. With the action "Refugee self-reliance through sustainable lighting" budget will be invested in sustainable futures for refugees as well as refugee camp safety and livelihood. If results are satisfactory according to predetermined success variables, Union institutions should take measures to add sustainable lighting to the basic necessities in refugee camps. For this action, light weight, durable and low-cost solar lamps can be used. There is already an efficient solar lamp in the low-cost price category allowing for 16 hours of reading light, 80 hours of safety night light on a single charge and 8 hours of very bright light. It is mobile, compact and has a long battery life, exceeding two years. For this action it is proposed to start with two large refugee camps in different geographical locations. After a baseline study of monthly expenditures, refugee return ratios, camp livelihood and camp safety, solar LED lights will be distributed to facilitate the entire camp. Previously measured variables will be monitored and after a significant amount of time, conclusions will be drawn in order to support further Union policies in this field. With EUR 600000 approximately 75000 lights can be distributed, which will be shared by camp inhabitants. This budget includes monitoring and reporting.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 3 August 2005 entitled "External Actions through Thematic programmes under the Future Financial Perspectives 2007-2013" (COM(2005) 324 final).

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 9 March 2010 entitled "International climate policy post-Copenhagen: Acting now to reinvigorate global action on climate change" (COM(2010) 86 final).

21 04 05 Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund (GEEREF)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 500000 | 0,— | 2200000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation will be used to support the creation of the Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund (GEEREF), which aims at providing risk capital to different types of renewable energy and energy efficiency investment projects in developing countries, Europe and its neighbouring countries.

In the context of climate change, the Union needs to take the lead as regards measures to reduce the effects and causes of climate change. The exchange of good practices between the Member States in the area of energy efficiency will enable the Union to act in a coordinated fashion, thus helping to lay down joint energy policy strategies and actions. The Union should consider promoting energy efficiency as an instrument to combat the consequences of climate change and also stimulate the use of renewable energy resources in developing countries so as to make them less energy-dependent.

Appropriations under this article are subject to evaluations as established in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation.(OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41). These evaluations shall include aspects of input activities and chain of results (output, outcome, impact). The findings of the evaluations shall be used in the formulation of subsequent measures financed with these appropriations.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

21 04 06 Preparatory action — Water management in developing countries

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 1500000 | p.m. | 3300000 | 0,— | 4634912,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the promotion of water management in developing countries and, in particular, to enhance cooperation between developing countries sharing transboundary waters.

It is intended to cover the development and improvement of tools for water management and, in particular, to enhance cooperation between developing countries.

Part of this appropriation may be used to give technical assistance for the implementation of agreements on water management between developing countries.

It is also intended to cover multi-stakeholder dialogue and coordination to improve efficiency and effectiveness of water management and, in particular, with a view to cooperation between developing countries.

Measures include support to African regions suffering from acute water shortage.

This appropriation is also intended to cover measures to support the dissemination and exchange of results and best practices in developing countries.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 12 March 2002 entitled "Water management in developing countries policy and priorities for EU development cooperation" (COM(2002) 132 final).

Council resolution of 30 May 2002 on Water management in developing countries: Policy and priorities for EU Development Cooperation (document DEVGEN 83 ENV 309, 9696/02).

CHAPTER 21 05 — HUMAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

21 05

HUMAN AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

21 05 01

Human and social development

21 05 01 01 | Health | 4 | 38190000 | 15463856 | 32558000 | 22272909 | 45480565,68 | 9611200,84 |

21 05 01 02 | Education | 4 | p.m. | 8113752 | 35000000 | 21503929 | 15333105,95 | 17216000,— |

21 05 01 03 | Other aspects of human and social development | 4 | 71440000 | 17683206 | p.m. | 22942843 | 33226000,— | 18156108,20 |

21 05 01 04 | Gender equality | 4 | p.m. | 12958139 | 37000000 | 6534961 | 3602618,94 | 6431020,53 |

21 05 01 05 | Pilot project — Qualitative and quantitative monitoring of health and education expenditure | 4 | p.m. | 50000 | p.m. | 116538 | 0,— | 46873,— |

21 05 01 06 | Preparatory action — Pharmaceutical-related transfer of technology in favour of developing countries | 4 | p.m. | 1384000 | p.m. | 2805000 | 0,— | 2304209,— |

21 05 01 07 | Preparatory action — Research and development on poverty-related, tropical and neglected diseases | 4 | p.m. | 2800000 | p.m. | 2760172 | 3000000,— | 2119647,— |

21 05 01 08 | Pilot project — Enhanced health care for victims of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) | 4 | p.m. | 80000 | p.m. | 2420000 | 0,— | 0,— |

21 05 01 09 | Preparatory action — Enhanced health care for victims of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) | 4 | 2000000 | 1000000 | | | | |

| Article 21 05 01 — Subtotal | | 111630000 | 59532953 | 104558000 | 81356352 | 100642290,57 | 55885058,57 |

21 05 02 | Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) | 4 | 50000000 | 47727951 | 65000000 | 47608950 | 50000000,— | 50000000,— |

21 05 03 | Human and social development — Completion of former cooperation | 4 | p.m. | 4772795 | p.m. | 23804475 | 0,— | 25234814,55 |

| Chapter 21 05 — Total | | 161630000 | 112033699 | 169558000 | 152769777 | 150642290,57 | 131119873,12 |

21 05 01 Human and social development

21 05 01 01 Health

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

38190000 | 15463856 | 32558000 | 22272909 | 45480565,68 | 9611200,84 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to provide financial support to actions in developing countries and in Europe's neighbouring countries under the "Good health for all" component of the thematic programme "Investing in people".

Financial support is provided to actions in four priority areas: (1) combating poverty and neglected diseases, targeting communicable diseases and diseases that can be prevented by vaccination; (2) improving maternal health, reproductive and sexual health in developing countries; (3) improving equitable access to health providers, commodities and health services; and (4) keeping a balanced approach between prevention, treatment and care, with prevention as a key priority.

This appropriation may not be made available to the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM). Part of the appropriation will be provided for technical aid in recipient countries. This allocation will complement the financing role of the GFATM by ensuring that a coordinated and effective technical support mechanism is in place, resulting in effective implementation of Global Fund appropriations.

This programme is intended to benefit primarily the countries covered by the Development Cooperation Instrument (DCI). However, in line with Article 38 of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 allocating an amount to finance activities that benefit European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) countries under the thematic programmes, an envelope equivalent to 6 % of this programme over the period 2007-2013 is foreseen for such countries.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. These contributions under Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitutes assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter. This appropriation is also intended to cover zinc supplementation and other micronutrients for the treatment and prevention of diarrhoea and malnutrition in developing countries.

This appropriation is intended to provide financial support to actions in developing countries and in Europe's neighbouring countries under the "Good health for all" component of the thematic programme "Investing in people".

Appropriations under this title and within the second priority (improving reproductive and sexual health in developing countries) should specifically finance interventions in countries with critical indicators in maternal and reproductive health to reduce bottlenecks and promote good practices for the achievement of Millennium Development Goal 5 ("Improve maternal health") by 2015 and the advancement of the full implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action, notably by supporting capacity-building for the design and implementation of national maternal, reproductive health and family planning strategies within health systems strengthening.

Where assistance is delivered via budget support, the Commission shall support efforts of partner countries to develop parliamentary oversight, audit capacities and transparency in line with Article 25(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 25 January 2006 entitled "Investing in people. Communication on the thematic programme for human and social development and the financial perspectives for 2007-2013" (COM(2006) 18 final).

21 05 01 02 Education

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 8113752 | 35000000 | 21503929 | 15333105,95 | 17216000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to provide financial support to actions in developing countries and in Europe's neighbouring countries under the "Education, knowledge and skills" component of the thematic programme "Investing in people".

Financial support is provided to actions in seven priority areas: (1) the Millennium Development Goal of achieving universal primary education by 2015 and the Dakar Framework for Action on Education for All; (2) basic, secondary and higher education plus vocational education and training, to improve access to education for all children and, increasingly, for women and men of all ages; (3) promotion of high-quality basic education, with particular focus on access for girls, children in conflict-affected areas and children from marginalised and more vulnerable social groups including children with disabilities; (4) developing ways to measure learning outcomes in order to better assess the quality of education; (5) promoting donor harmonisation and alignment to promote universal, compulsory, free and high quality education through international or multi-country initiatives; (6) supporting an inclusive knowledge-based society and contributing to bridging the digital divide, and knowledge and information gaps; and (7) improving knowledge and innovation through science and technology together with the development of, and access to, electronic communication networks.

The measures should take into consideration the fact that migration is reduced as a result of improved education and hence life prospects in countries of origin.

This programme is intended to benefit primarily the poorest and least developed countries and the most disadvantaged sections of the population in countries covered by Article 1(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. These contributions pursuant to Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitutes assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Where assistance is delivered via budget support, the Commission shall support efforts of partner countries to develop parliamentary oversight, audit capacities and transparency in line with Article 25(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 3 August 2005 entitled "External Actions through Thematic programmes under the Future Financial Perspectives 2007-2013" (COM(2005) 324 final).

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 25 January 2006 entitled "Investing in people. Communication on the thematic programme for human and social development and the financial perspectives for 2007-2013" (COM(2006) 18 final).

21 05 01 03 Other aspects of human and social development

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

71440000 | 17683206 | p.m. | 22942843 | 33226000,— | 18156108,20 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to provide financial support to actions in developing countries and in Europe's neighbouring countries under the "Other aspects of human and social development" component of the thematic programme "Investing in people", which focuses on the core themes of good health for all, knowledge and skills, culture, employment and social cohesion, gender equality, children and youth. Action in the four areas should take into account cross-cutting issues such as gender equality, needs of people with disabilities and environmental protection.

Financial support is provided for actions in three priority areas: (1) culture; (2) employment and social cohesion; and (3) children and youth.

This appropriation is also intended to support Tibetan civil society in China and in exile and the revitalisation of Tibetan communities in exile.

This programme is intended to benefit the poorest and least developed and the most disadvantaged sections of the population in countries covered by Article 1(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006. In line with Article 38 of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 allocating an amount to finance activities that benefit the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) countries under the thematic programmes, a specific indicative envelope is foreseen under priorities (2) and (3) for such countries over the period 2007-2013.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. These contributions pursuant to Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitutes assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Where assistance is delivered via budget support, the Commission shall support efforts of partner countries to develop parliamentary oversight, audit capacities and transparency in line with Article 25(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 3 August 2005 entitled "External Actions through Thematic programmes under the Future Financial Perspectives 2007-2013" (COM(2005) 324 final).

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 25 January 2006 entitled "Investing in people — Communication on the thematic programme for human and social development and the financial perspectives for 2007-2013" (COM(2006) 18 final).

21 05 01 04 Gender equality

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 12958139 | 37000000 | 6534961 | 3602618,94 | 6431020,53 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to provide financial support to actions in developing countries and in Europe's neighbouring countries under the "Gender equality" component of the thematic programme "Investing in people", which focuses on the core themes of good health for all, knowledge and skills, culture, employment and social cohesion, gender equality, children and youth.

Financial support is provided for actions aiming at promoting gender equality and women's rights and implementing global commitments as detailed in the European Union Gender Action Plan, the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.

This programme is intended to benefit the poorest and least developed and the most disadvantaged sections of the population in countries covered by Article 1(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006. In line with Article 38 of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 allocating an amount to finance activities that benefit the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) countries under the thematic programmes, a specific indicative envelope is foreseen for such countries over the period 2007-2013.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. These contributions pursuant to Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitutes assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Where assistance is delivered via budget support, the Commission shall support efforts of partner countries to develop parliamentary oversight, audit capacities and transparency in line with Article 25(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 3 August 2005 entitled "External Actions through Thematic programmes under the Future Financial Perspectives 2007-2013" (COM(2005) 324 final).

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 25 January 2006 entitled "Investing in people. Communication on the thematic programme for human and social development and the financial perspectives for 2007-2013" (COM(2006) 18 final).

21 05 01 05 Pilot project — Qualitative and quantitative monitoring of health and education expenditure

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 50000 | p.m. | 116538 | 0,— | 46873,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to promote qualitative and quantitative monitoring of health and education expenditure and debate on health and education measures carried out by the Commission.

Implementation of specific projects is to be debated and monitored by experts and stakeholder groups so as to increase public awareness and knowledge of health and education measures.

Funding is also to cover measures to support the dissemination and exchange of results and best practices in developing countries.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

21 05 01 06 Preparatory action — Pharmaceutical-related transfer of technology in favour of developing countries

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 1384000 | p.m. | 2805000 | 0,— | 2304209,— |

Remarks

This preparatory action was launched in 2008 with the objective of establishing an action programme to:

- support the improvement of pharmaceutical research, development, and production capacity in developing countries,

- provide concrete financial support for pharmaceutical-related transfer of technology and capacity-building for developing countries and local production of pharmaceuticals in all developing countries, especially least developed countries, in line with the obligations established by Article 66(2) of the Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).

A study was launched in 2009 and a specific project was financed in 2010 to improve access to technology, develop capacity building and increase local production capacity (including in the area of traditional medicine).

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Reference acts

European Parliament Resolution of 12 July 2007 on the TRIPS Agreement and access to medicines (OJ C 175 E, 10.7.2008, p. 591).

21 05 01 07 Preparatory action — Research and development on poverty-related, tropical and neglected diseases

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 2800000 | p.m. | 2760172 | 3000000,— | 2119647,— |

Remarks

This preparatory action was launched in 2008 and intended to create an action programme to support research and development on poverty-related, tropical and neglected diseases and to support research institutes willing to cooperate with public health initiatives dedicated to these efforts. The research should primarily take place in developing countries in order to help them to develop local knowledge and locally adapted solutions to the lack of access to medicines.

A study was launched in 2009 involving a large consultation of stakeholders on priority-setting, with particular emphasis on the active participation and pivotal roles of developing country scientists, decision-makers and institutions in this process.

In addition, the appropriations have been dedicated in 2009 and 2010 to financing specific actions, such as support to research networks and capacity building in developing countries. In all these projects, the consultation of developing countries’ stakeholders (regional, national and local experts, scientists and institutions) and their leading role should be ensured.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Reference acts

European Parliament Resolution of 12 July 2007 on the TRIPS Agreement and access to medicines (OJ C 175 E, 10.7.2008, p. 591).

21 05 01 08 Pilot project — Enhanced health care for victims of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 80000 | p.m. | 2420000 | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to train Congolese physicians in both general gynaecological surgery and in critical procedures such as repairing fistulas and pelvic reconstruction.

It should support a surgical exchange and training programme open to staff in various hospitals in DRC, with a special focus on the eastern part of the country.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

21 05 01 09 Preparatory action — Enhanced health care for victims of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2000000 | 1000000 | | | | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to train Congolese physicians in both general gynaecological surgery and in critical procedures such as repairing fistulas and pelvic reconstruction.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

21 05 02 Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

50000000 | 47727951 | 65000000 | 47608950 | 50000000,— | 50000000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to provide financial support for actions under the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM).

Appropriations pursuant to this article are subject to evaluations as established in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006. These evaluations shall include aspects of input activities and chain of results (output, outcome, impact). The findings of the evaluations shall be used in the formulation of subsequent measures financed with these appropriations.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41).

21 05 03 Human and social development — Completion of former cooperation

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 4772795 | p.m. | 23804475 | 0,— | 25234814,55 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover completion of former cooperation under a number of programmes including health, basic education, cultural cooperation, additional contribution for the UN Millennium Development Goals, decentralised cooperation, information and communication technologies, sustainable energy and gender equality.

Health

This appropriation is intended to finance actions to improve reproductive and sexual health in developing countries and to secure respect for the rights related thereto.

Financial assistance shall be provided with a view to promoting the recognition of reproductive and sexual rights, safe motherhood and universal access to a comprehensive range of safe and reliable reproductive and sexual health services.

In the allocation of such funding and expertise, priority shall be given to the poorest and least developed countries and the most disadvantaged sections of the population within developing countries and to action that complements and reinforces both the policies and capacities of developing countries and the assistance provided through other instruments of development cooperation.

The purposes of the activities carried out shall be to:

- secure the right of women, men and adolescents to good reproductive and sexual health,

- enable women, men and adolescents to have access to a comprehensive range of safe and reliable reproductive and sexual healthcare services and products,

- reduce maternal mortality rates, with particular reference to the countries and populations where these are highest,

- combat female genital mutilation.

Financial support shall be given to projects or programmes specifically designed to attain the objectives described above.

This appropriation is intended to finance a preparatory action to combat poverty-related diseases other than HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis. It is in particular intended to contribute to immunisation programmes against illnesses such as measles, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, haemophilus influenzae B, yellow fever, meningitis and pneumococcus-induced diseases by complementing vaccination efforts under way in some developing countries.

The preparatory actions aim through targeted and innovative measures to identify and provide the conditions for better coordination between the Union, the Member States and the main international public-private partnerships involved in the field of public health and immunisation as well as to secure more effective investment in health systems (prevention, education, capacity-building) in developing countries.

This appropriation is intended to cover a Union contribution to the implementation of the Union action programme for targeting the three major communicable diseases, namely HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, in developing countries.

Under that programme, the Union shall provide financial assistance and appropriate expertise with a view to promoting investment in health, poverty reduction and equitable economic growth in developing countries.

In the allocation of such funding and expertise, priority shall be given to the poorest and least developed countries and the most disadvantaged sections of the population, especially women and girls, within developing countries, and also to action that complements and reinforces both the policies and capacities of developing countries and the assistance provided through other instruments of development cooperation. These activities ought to contribute to innovative solutions which will improve the performance of current practices related to the fight against poverty-related diseases.

The purpose of all the activities carried out shall be to:

- optimise the impact of existing interventions, services, commodities and information targeted at the major communicable diseases affecting the poorest populations,

- increase the affordability of key pharmaceuticals,

- increase research and development, including vaccines and clinical trials, microbiocides and innovative treatments,

- increase activities in the area of disease prevention, including VCCT testing, targeted information campaigns and counselling among high-risk groups,

- promote awareness-raising campaigns, education, information and communication efforts aimed at reducing risk-taking behaviour,

- integrate gender sensitivity in HIV/AIDS programming and the development of female-initiated and female-controlled prevention methods as well as to integrate men into programmes focusing on the impact on women and girls,

- promote leadership awareness training.

This appropriation is also intended to fund malaria vaccination programmes.

Union financial support shall be given to specific projects designed to further the objectives described above, including support for global initiatives targeting the major communicable diseases in the context of poverty reduction, notably the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria which came into operation on 29 January 2002.

Basic education

This appropriation is intended as a pilot project to support national programmes of aid for basic education in developing countries through relevant action and analyses.

Cultural cooperation

It is intended to promote cultural diversity by supporting cooperation in the field of culture, including:

- activities supporting mutual understanding between different cultures within partner countries,

- exchanges allowing for greater cultural understanding between developing countries and the Union.

Additional contribution for the UN Millennium Development Goals

This appropriation is intended to finance sectoral budget support targeted at ending school and uniform fees in primary education, especially for girls. The limited number of beneficiary countries will be chosen from the list of countries identified by the UN Millennium Project as potential candidates for Millennium Development Goal fast-tracking and in accordance with the rules applied by the Commission for the countries benefiting from budget support, with particular reference to their ability to fulfil criteria of good governance and sound financial management.

Part of this appropriation is intended to finance preparation of the beneficiary countries to offset the costs of ending the user fees by other means of public financing after the end of this temporary Union action.

This appropriation is intended to finance sectoral budget support targeted at school meals for children in primary schools. This measure complements the Quick Win action to end school and uniform fees and will be conducted with the same countries, chosen from the list of countries identified by the UN Millennium Project as potential candidates for Millennium Development Goal fast-tracking and in accordance with the rules applied by the Commission for the countries benefiting from budget support, in particular their ability to fulfil criteria of good governance and sound financial management.

Part of this appropriation is intended to finance preparation of the beneficiary countries to organise public financing for school meals after the end of this temporary Union action.

This appropriation is intended to finance aid to smallholder farmers for a massive replenishment of soil nutrients on land with nutrient-depleted soils, through free or subsidised distribution of chemical fertilisers and through agroforestry.

The countries benefiting from this action will be chosen from the list of countries identified by the UN Millennium Project as potential candidates for Millennium Development Goal fast-tracking.

Decentralised cooperation

This appropriation is intended to increase the capacity of civil society players and local authorities to act, mobilise and organise, to promote dialogue between government and non-governmental players. It is intended to cover the financing of social and economic development operations to benefit the poorest sections of the population in developing countries, in particular vulnerable groups. It supports sustainable development initiatives taken by the local public authorities, community-based organisations and associations or groupings in developing countries, possibly in association with their Union counterparts.

It is intended, in this context, mainly to cover information, educational, capitalisation and communication schemes so as to enable potential agents to better assimilate the decentralised cooperation approach and to take a more active role in consultations regarding Union programmes and in the implementation of decentralised cooperation.

Information and communication technologies and sustainable energy

This appropriation will fund information and communication technologies that can assist with the process of decentralised cooperation.

This appropriation was intended to enable the Commission to establish in 2002 a mechanism to support capacity-building in developing countries for information and communication technologies (ICT) and sustainable energy. The programme should be well coordinated with other donor initiatives on ICT and sustainable energy.

The sustainable energy component is addressed through Article 06 04 02, whereas the ICT component is addressed through national/regional programmes whenever relevant.

The Commission should also use this appropriation to work with the United Nations Development programme on joint pilot projects and ensure that the full benefits of ICT and sustainable energy technologies are explored and properly highlighted.

Gender equality

This appropriation is intended:

- to implement a catalyst role in promoting gender equality in Union development cooperation,

- to provide financial assistance and appropriate expertise, while at the same time reinforcing the gender mainstreaming strategy by supporting specific actions for the empowerment of women.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 443/92 of 25 February 1992 on financial and technical assistance to, and economic cooperation with, the developing countries in Asia and Latin America (OJ L 52, 27.2.1992, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1292/96 of 27 June 1996 on food aid policy and food aid management and special operations in support of food security (OJ L 166, 5.7.1996, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 955/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 May 2002 extending and amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1659/98 on decentralised cooperation (OJ L 148, 6.6.2002, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 625/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 extending and amending Regulation (EC) No 1659/98 on decentralised cooperation (OJ L 99, 3.4.2004, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41).

Reference acts

Pilot projects within the meaning of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1).

Preparatory action, within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

European Parliament resolution of 12 April 2005 on the role of the European Union in the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (OJ C 33 E, 9.2.2006, p. 311).

Conclusions of the General Affairs and External Relations Council meeting of 23 and 24 May 2005 on the Millennium Goals.

Presidency conclusions of the European Council meeting of 16 and 17 June 2005 in Brussels.

Conclusions of the General Affairs and External Relations Council meeting of 18 July 2005 on the UN summit.

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament and the European Economic and Social Committee of 12 April 2005 entitled "Policy Coherence for Development — Accelerating progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals" (COM(2005) 134 final).

CHAPTER 21 06 — GEOGRAPHICAL COOPERATION WITH AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC (ACP) STATES

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

21 06

GEOGRAPHICAL COOPERATION WITH AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC (ACP) STATES

21 06 02 | Relations with South Africa | 4 | 127869000 | 137456498 | 137632000 | 131050300 | 143710000,— | 112177727,21 |

21 06 03 | Adjustment support for sugar protocol countries | 4 | 174824444 | 130000000 | 196671000 | 123783270 | 151554000,— | 101508227,52 |

21 06 04 | Rehabilitation and reconstruction action in developing countries, particularly ACP States | 4 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

21 06 05 | Assistance to ACP banana producers | 4 | p.m. | 22909416 | p.m. | 38087160 | 329,63 | 40280189,50 |

21 06 06 | Cooperation activities other than Official Development Assistance (South Africa) | 4 | 2000000 | 954559 | 1000000 | 285654 | 0,— | 0,— |

21 06 07 | Banana accompanying measures | 4 | 41000000 | 33409566 | 56363221 | 28565370 | 0,— | 0,— |

| Chapter 21 06 — Total | | 345693444 | 324730039 | 391666221 | 321771754 | 295264329,63 | 253966144,23 |

Remarks

For countries defined as Official Development Assistance (ODA) recipients by the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), a benchmark of 35 % of annual commitments has in the past been allocated to social infrastructure, mainly education and health, but also including macroeconomic assistance with social sector conditionality, recognising that the Union contribution must be seen as part of the overall donor support to the social sectors and that a degree of flexibility should be the norm. The Commission will continue to report on this benchmark.

Moreover, in parallel with the Commission declaration concerning Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (DCI) (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41), the Commission will endeavour to ensure that a benchmark of 20 % of its allocated assistance under country programmes covered by the DCI will be dedicated, by 2009, to basic education and basic health through project programme or budget support linked to these sectors, taking an average across all geographical areas and recognising that a degree of flexibility must be the norm, such as in cases where exceptional assistance is involved.

Before July each year, the Commission will provide the European Parliament and the Council with an annual report on the Union's development policy and external assistance, meeting all the Commission's regulatory reporting requirements and giving full details of development cooperation, especially the extent to which it has met its objectives. In particular, the report will:

- present the strategic objectives of the Union's development policy and its contribution towards the previous 35 % benchmark for social infrastructure and services and the current 20 % benchmark for basic and secondary education and for basic health, in the context of the geographical cooperation under the DCI, and assess the efficiency and effectiveness of cooperation, including progress made in coordinating aid, in improving the coherence of the Union's strategy in its external actions, and in integrating the cross-cutting issues such as gender, human rights, conflict prevention and the environment,

- present the main results of evaluation and monitoring reports, as an indication of the extent to which its actions are achieving their objectives,

- summarise the key features and events of cooperation in each geographical region, and

- provide financial information on the support given to each sector, in accordance with OECD reporting criteria.

The report should also contain information on how budget support has contributed to the Millennium Development Goals. Budget support will depend on prior demonstration of sufficient institutional capacity and compliance with detailed criteria for the custody and use of funds in the recipient country. The criteria must be stated in the annual report, and compliance therewith must be assessed in the report.

After the report has been presented the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission will enter into a dialogue on the results and on how further progress can be made towards achieving the objectives.

21 06 02 Relations with South Africa

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

127869000 | 137456498 | 137632000 | 131050300 | 143710000,— | 112177727,21 |

Remarks

This appropriation is in accordance with the Trade, Development and Cooperation Agreement (TDCA) between the European Union and South Africa and Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41).

The programme is implemented through Country Strategy Papers (CSPs) and Multiannual Indicative Programmes (MIPs) under the TDCA in 2007-2013 and is financed from the general budget of the Union.

This appropriation is intended primarily to cover the financing of development cooperation projects and programmes with South Africa, which contribute:

- to South Africa's harmonious and sustainable economic and social development through programmes and measures designed to reduce poverty and encourage economic growth which benefits the poor,

- to its continued integration into the world economy,

- to consolidate the foundations laid for a democratic society and a State governed by the rule of law in which human rights and fundamental freedoms are fully respected,

- to improving social services and helping to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.

Programmes shall focus on the fight against poverty and achieving the Millennium Development Goals, taking into account the needs of the previously disadvantaged communities and integrate gender and environmental dimensions of development. Special attention shall be paid to the strengthening of institutional capacities.

Development cooperation focuses mainly on:

- strengthening capacity for and support to service delivery to the poor (including health, HIV/AIDS, education, housing, infrastructures such as water and sanitation, sustainable energy, communication, as well as public finance management reforms at all levels of government, capacity building and strengthened monitoring and evaluation),

- support to sustainable growth, with a specific view to employment generation (addressing both labour demand and supply issues, such as skills development), notably in the field of climate change adaptation and mitigation and, in general, in the green economy,

- support to governance (both in the public and non-public domains),

- regional and Pan-African support (including contributions to actions promoting peace and security, to intra-ACP programmes for science and technology and academic mobility, as well as support to regional interconnectivity through infrastructure and trade development.

Given South Africa's environmental challenges and the country's role as the twelfth largest greenhouse gas emitter in the world, development cooperation will include an increased focus on environmental protection and climate-change-related measures.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. These contributions pursuant to Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitutes assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Appropriations pursuant to this article are subject to evaluations as established in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006. These evaluations shall include aspects of input activities and chain of results (output, outcome, impact). The findings of the evaluations shall be used in the formulation of subsequent measures financed with these appropriations.

Where assistance is delivered via budget support, the Commission shall support efforts of partner countries to develop parliamentary oversight, audit capacities and transparency in line with Article 25(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41).

21 06 03 Adjustment support for sugar protocol countries

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

174824444 | 130000000 | 196671000 | 123783270 | 151554000,— | 101508227,52 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover measures to support the adjustment in ACP countries affected by the reform of the common organisation of the market in sugar.

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. These contributions pursuant to Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitutes assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Appropriations pursuant to this article are subject to evaluations as established in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006. These evaluations shall include aspects of input activities and chain of results (output, outcome, impact). The findings of the evaluations shall be used in the formulation of subsequent measures financed with these appropriations.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41).

21 06 04 Rehabilitation and reconstruction action in developing countries, particularly ACP States

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover measures to initiate the return to a normal life for people in developing countries, in particular the ACP States, in the aftermath of critical situations arising out of natural disasters, violent conflicts or other crises.

It also covers the collateral effects of those critical situations in neighbouring ACP countries, for example the Dominican Republic in the case of the earthquake in Haiti.

It covers, in particular, the following operations:

- the relaunch of production on a lasting basis,

- the physical and operational rehabilitation of basic infrastructure, including mine clearance,

- civil reconciliation through non-structural measures in societies which have been prey to a violent conflict,

- social reintegration, in particular of refugees, displaced persons and demobilised troops,

- the restoration of the institutional capacities needed in the rehabilitation period, especially at local level,

- assisting with the needs of children, particularly the rehabilitation of children affected by war, including child soldiers,

- raising awareness of the dangers posed by natural disasters and of measures designed to avoid them or to avoid or reduce their consequences,

- supporting people with disabilities and such people's organisations to further their human rights to ensure that older people benefit from disaster relief and reconstruction interventions and that adequate attention is paid to research and the collection of age-desegregated data to support programming and policies.

This appropriation also covers education for children affected by war or natural disasters.

In particular, operations should cover programmes and projects implemented by non-governmental development organisations and other civil society players favouring the participation of the beneficiary population at every level of the decision-making and implementation process.

Part of this appropriation is to be used for actions to control and remove anti-personnel landmines (APL), explosive remnants of war (ERW) and illicit small arms and light weapons (SALW).

Any income from financial contributions from Member States and other donor countries, including in both cases their public and parastatal agencies, or from international organisations to certain external aid projects or programmes financed by the Union and managed by the Commission on their behalf, pursuant to the relevant basic act, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations. These contributions pursuant to Article 6 3 3 of the statement of revenue constitutes assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(aa) of the Financial Regulation. The amounts entered on the line for administrative support expenditure will be determined by the contribution agreement for each operational programme with an average not exceeding 4 % of the contributions for the corresponding programme for each chapter.

Where assistance is delivered via budget support, the Commission shall support efforts of partner countries to develop parliamentary oversight, audit capacities and transparency in line with Article 25(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41).

21 06 05 Assistance to ACP banana producers

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 22909416 | p.m. | 38087160 | 329,63 | 40280189,50 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to enable the meeting of commitments which have been entered into in the context of technical assistance and income support for ACP producers following the introduction of the common organisation of the market in bananas.

It is also intended to support capacity-building in ACP producer States to help them to integrate better into the multilateral trading system, including improving their ability to participate in the WTO.

Also charged to this article from 1 January 1999 is a programme of assistance intended to help ACP banana producers adapt to the new market conditions brought about by changes in the common organisation of the market in bananas.

Appropriations pursuant to this article are subject to evaluations as established in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41). These evaluations shall include aspects of input activities and chain of results (output, outcome, impact). The findings of the evaluations shall be used in the formulation of subsequent measures financed with these appropriations.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 856/1999 of 22 April 1999 establishing a special framework of assistance for traditional ACP suppliers of bananas (OJ L 108, 27.4.1999, p. 2).

21 06 06 Cooperation activities other than Official Development Assistance (South Africa)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2000000 | 954559 | 1000000 | 285654 | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

Cooperation with Financing instrument for development cooperation (DCI) countries aimed at engaging with partners which share similar political, economic and institutional values to the Union and which are important bilateral partners and players in multilateral fora and in global governance.

Specifically, this allocation includes funding for Union academic mobility towards South Africa.

Legal basis

Regulation (EU) No 1338/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1934/2006 establishing a financing instrument for cooperation with industrialised and other high-income countries and territories. (OJ L 347, 30.12.2011, p. 21).

21 06 07 Banana accompanying measures

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

41000000 | 33409566 | 56363221 | 28565370 | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover measures to support the adjustment in main ACP banana-exporting countries in the context of changing trade arrangements, notably as a consequence of Most Favoured Nation (MFN) liberalisation in the framework of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41).

CHAPTER 21 07 — DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION ACTIONS AND AD-HOC PROGRAMMES

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

21 07

DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION ACTIONS AND AD-HOC PROGRAMMES

21 07 01 | Association agreements with the overseas countries and territories | 4 | p.m. | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

21 07 02 | Cooperation with Greenland | 4 | 28442000 | 26727652 | 28442000 | 26661012 | 27879000,— | 26329285,20 |

21 07 03 | Agreement with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and other United Nations bodies | 4 | 310000 | 295913 | 269000 | 285654 | 269546,50 | 269546,50 |

21 07 04 | Commodities agreements | 4 | 3358000 | 2577309 | 2772836 | 4570459 | 2600536,53 | 2600536,52 |

| Chapter 21 07 — Total | | 32110000 | 29600874 | 31483836 | 31517125 | 30749083,03 | 29199368,22 |

21 07 01 Association agreements with the overseas countries and territories

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the association of the overseas countries and territories with the Union.

To date, this expenditure is financed from the sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth European Development Fund (i.e. outside the general budget of the Union).

Legal basis

Council Decision 86/283/EEC of 30 June 1986 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Economic Community (OJ L 175, 1.7.1986, p. 1).

Council Decision 91/482/EEC of 25 July 1991 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Economic Community (OJ L 263, 19.9.1991, p. 1).

Council Decision 2001/822/EC of 27 November 2001 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Community ("Overseas Association Decision") (OJ L 314, 30.11.2001, p. 1).

21 07 02 Cooperation with Greenland

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

28442000 | 26727652 | 28442000 | 26661012 | 27879000,— | 26329285,20 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to fund cooperation for the sustainable development of Greenland in the framework of the partnership between the European Union and Greenland. Cooperation shall support sector policies and strategies that facilitate access to productive activities and resources, in particular: (a) education and training; (b) mineral resources; (c) energy; (d) tourism and culture; (e) research; (f) food safety.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2006/526/EC of 17 July 2006 on relations between the European Community on the one hand, and Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark on the other (OJ L 208, 29.7.2006, p. 28).

Reference acts

Joint Declaration by the European Community, on the one hand, and the Home Rule Government of Greenland and the Government of Denmark, on the other, on partnership between the European Community and Greenland, signed in Luxembourg on 27 June 2006 (OJ L 208, 29.7.2006, p. 32).

21 07 03 Agreement with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and other United Nations bodies

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

310000 | 295913 | 269000 | 285654 | 269546,50 | 269546,50 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Union's annual contribution to the FAO following its accession, as well as to the ITPGRFA (International Treaty on Plant Generic Resources for Food and Agriculture), following its ratification.

Legal basis

Council Decision of 25 November 1991 on the accession of the Community to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) (OJ C 326, 16.12.1991, p. 238).

Council Decision 2004/869/EC of 24 February 2004 concerning the conclusion on behalf of the European Community, of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (OJ L 378, 23.12.2004, p. 1).

21 07 04 Commodities agreements

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

3358000 | 2577309 | 2772836 | 4570459 | 2600536,53 | 2600536,52 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the annual membership fees which the Union must pay for its participation on the grounds of its exclusive competence in the field.

This appropriation currently covers the payment of:

- annual fee for membership of the International Coffee Organisation,

- annual fee for membership of the International Cocoa Organisation,

- annual fee for membership of the International Jute Organisation,

- annual fee for membership of the International Tropical Timber Agreement, after final approval,

- annual fee for membership of the International Cotton Advisory Committee.

Agreements on other tropical products are likely in the future depending on political and legal expediency.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2001/877/EC of 24 September 2001 on the signing and conclusion on behalf of the European Community of the International Coffee Agreement 2001 (OJ L 326, 11.12.2001, p. 22).

Council Decision 2002/312/EC of 15 April 2002 concerning the acceptance, on behalf of the European Community, of the Agreement establishing the Terms of Reference of the International Jute Study Group, 2001 (OJ L 112, 27.4.2002, p. 34).

Council Decision 2002/970/EC of 18 November 2002 concerning the conclusion on behalf of the European Community of the International Cocoa Agreement 2001 (OJ L 342, 17.12.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2007/648/EC of 26 September 2007 on the signing, on behalf of the European Community, and provisional application of the International Tropical Timber Agreement, 2006 (OJ L 262, 9.10.2007, p. 6)

Reference acts

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof, and Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 207 thereof.

International Coffee Agreement, renegotiated in 2000 and 2001: period of application from 1 October 2001 to 30 September 2007 with the possibility of extension for an additional period of no more than six years. The current 2001 Coffee Agreement has been extended for one year, until 1 October 2009, and a new Agreement replacing it was renegotiated in 2007. According to the number of signatures and ratifications, the latter may enter into force on 1 October 2009; otherwise an additional extension will be introduced.

International Cocoa Agreement, renegotiated in 2000 and 2001. The obligation entered into force as from 1 October 2003 for a period of five years, with the possibility of extension for an additional period of no more than four years. The Agreement has been extended for one period of two years, until 30 September 2010.

International Jute Agreement negotiated in 2001, setting up a new International Jute Organisation. Duration: eight years, with the possibility of extension for an additional period of no more than four years.

International Tropical Timber Agreement negotiated in 2006: Decision 2007/648/EC of 26 September 2007 on the signing, on behalf of the European Community, and provisional application of the International Tropical Timber Agreement, 2006 (OJ L 262, 9.10.2007, p. 6); European Community Declaration in accordance with Article 36(3) of the Agreement (OJ L 262, 9.10.2007, p. 26).

International Cotton Advisory Committee, Council Conclusions of 29 April 2004 (8972/04), Council Conclusions of 27 May 2008 (9986/08) and Council Conclusions of 30 April 2010 (8674/10).

CHAPTER 21 08 — POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE "DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONS WITH ACP STATES" POLICY AREA

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

21 08

POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE "DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONS WITH ACP STATES" POLICY AREA

21 08 01 | Evaluation of the results of Union aid and follow-up and audit measures | 4 | 9577000 | 8466001 | 9577000 | 9119018 | 9577000,— | 8845845,54 |

21 08 02 | Coordination and promotion of awareness on development issues | 4 | 9900000 | 8100518 | 9900000 | 9236136 | 9618919,18 | 6943318,48 |

| Chapter 21 08 — Total | | 19477000 | 16566519 | 19477000 | 18355154 | 19195919,18 | 15789164,02 |

21 08 01 Evaluation of the results of Union aid and follow-up and audit measures

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

9577000 | 8466001 | 9577000 | 9119018 | 9577000,— | 8845845,54 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of evaluations, monitoring and support measures during the programming, preparation, implementation and evaluation stages of development operations, strategies and policies, including the following:

- effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, impact and viability studies,

- monitoring of operations in the course of implementation and after their completion,

- support measures to improve the quality of the monitoring of ongoing operations and the preparation of future operations,

- feedback of information and information activities on findings, conclusions and recommendations of evaluations into the decision-making cycle,

- methodological advancements to improve the quality and utility of evaluations,

- feedback of information and information activities on methodological advancements to improve the quality and utility of evaluations,

- research into possible ways of evaluating programmes based on non-structural measures, such as all measures relating to peace-making, education for peace, reconciliation, etc.

This appropriation also covers the financing of audit activities concerning the management of programmes and projects implemented by the Commission in the external aid field. It will also cover the financing of training activities, based on the special rules governing Union external aid and organised for external auditors.

Furthermore, the appropriation must also support continued efforts to develop further development cooperation impact measurements and indicators.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission's prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

21 08 02 Coordination and promotion of awareness on development issues

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

9900000 | 8100518 | 9900000 | 9236136 | 9618919,18 | 6943318,48 |

Remarks

Action A: coordination

Budget financing provides the Commission with the means of support it needs to prepare, formulate and follow up coordination measures under its development policy. Policy coordination is crucial to the consistency, complementarity and effectiveness of aid.

Coordination measures are essential in defining and shaping the Union development policy at a strategic and programming level. The specific nature of the Union development policy is directly enshrined in the Treaties (Articles 208 and 210 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union). Union aid is complementary to the national policies of the Member States in the sphere of development cooperation and complementarity cannot work without coordination. Article 210 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union requires the Commission to act as coordinator of national policies and coordinator of Union objectives with national objectives in the area of development cooperation and assistance.

Coordination is not only a major factor in the Commission's value added vis-à-vis the policies of the Member States but also a priority in the work schedule at the point where the agendas of the Union and the international community intersect. It therefore reflects a steadily growing demand from the other European institutions, as recognised by the Member States and by the European Parliament at the European Council in Barcelona in March 2002.

This appropriation covers various forms of action:

- effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, impact and viability studies in the area of coordination,

- meetings of experts and exchanges between the Commission and Member States,

- monitoring of operations in the course of implementation,

- support measures to improve the quality of the monitoring of ongoing operations and the preparation of future operations,

- research to advise policy-makers how best to ensure that the specific interests of marginalised producers and poor workers in the South are reflected across all policy areas,

- measures to support external initiatives in the sphere of coordination,

- the preparation of common positions, statements and initiatives,

- the organisation of events relating to coordination,

- the dissemination of information through the production of publications and the development of information systems.

Action B: raising awareness

This appropriation covers the financing of activities designed to draw attention to action by the Union and the Member States in the development field and to raise public awareness of development issues. Every activity financed pursuant to this article must include the following two components, which are complementary in the Commission's view:

- an "information" component, designed to promote the various activities which the Union undertakes in the development aid field and the activities which it conducts in partnership with the Member States and other international institutions,

- an "awareness-raising" component, covering public opinion in the Union and in developing countries.

Part of these funds is intended for campaigns to raise public awareness of North-South trading relations and their impact on sustainable development and poverty reduction, linking in with Union consumers’ purchasing decisions.

These activities consist mainly, though not exclusively, of financial support for schemes in the audiovisual, publications, seminars and events fields as applied to development, the production of information material, the development of information systems, and also the Lorenzo Natali prize for journalism in the development field.

These activities are directed at public and private sector partners, and at the Union's representations and delegations in the Member States.

Moreover, the appropriation will cover the financing of actions within the initiative "Mobilising European Research on Development Policies". The main output of this initiative is the publication on an annual basis of a "European Report on Development" (ERD). This process will enhance synergies between European research and policymaking by bringing them together in one common project. The European Report on Development, together with other intermediary products (background papers, seminars and workshops), will play a catalytic role in strengthening and refining the European vision on development and its influence in the international development agenda. This initiative is financed jointly by the Commission and by Member States through contributions on voluntary basis.

Irrespective of the beneficiary of the measure, no administrative expenditure against this article is authorised.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission's prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Tasks resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission pursuant to Article 210 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

CHAPTER 21 49 — EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

21 49

EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION

21 49 04

Support expenditure for operations in the "Development and relations with ACP States" policy area

21 49 04 01 | Other aid in the form of products, support operations and transport, distribution, flanking measures and measures to monitor implementation — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | — | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

21 49 04 02 | Other cooperation measures and sectoral strategies — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | — | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

21 49 04 05 | European programme for reconstruction and development (EPRD) — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | — | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

| Article 21 49 04 — Subtotal | | — | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

| Chapter 21 49 — Total | | — | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

21 49 04 Support expenditure for operations in the "Development and relations with ACP States" policy area

21 49 04 01 Other aid in the form of products, support operations and transport, distribution, flanking measures and measures to monitor implementation — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Item 21 01 04 01 that previously carried differentiated appropriations.

21 49 04 02 Other cooperation measures and sectoral strategies — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Item 21 01 04 02 that previously carried differentiated appropriations.

21 49 04 05 European programme for reconstruction and development (EPRD) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the liquidation of commitments contracted under Item 21 01 04 05 that previously carried differentiated appropriations.

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION — EUROPEAID

TITLE 22

ENLARGEMENT

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

22 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "ENLARGEMENT" POLICY AREA | 91411769 | 91411769 | 92501361 | 92501361 | 91847125,22 | 91847125,22 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 8082 | 8082 | 17764 | 17764 | | |

| 91419851 | 91419851 | 92519125 | 92519125 | 91847125,22 | 91847125,22 |

22 02 | ENLARGEMENT PROCESS AND STRATEGY | 996118710 | 829906144 | 1030855856 | 920012002 | 931582415,95 | 1038677786,93 |

| Title 22 — Total | 1087530479 | 921317913 | 1123357217 | 1012513363 | 1023429541,17 | 1130524912,15 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 8082 | 8082 | 17764 | 17764 | | |

| 1087538561 | 921325995 | 1123374981 | 1012531127 | 1023429541,17 | 1130524912,15 |

CHAPTER 22 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "ENLARGEMENT" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

22 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "ENLARGEMENT" POLICY AREA

22 01 01

Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Enlargement" policy area

22 01 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment of the Directorate-General for "Enlargement" | 5 | 23382932 | 23371496 | 23028422,69 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 17764 | |

| | 23382932 | 23389260 | 23028422,69 |

22 01 01 02 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment of the Directorate-General for "Enlargement" in Union delegations | 5 | 8666166 | 8810932 | 8648805,27 |

| Article 22 01 01 — Subtotal | | 32049098 | 32182428 | 31677227,96 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 17764 | |

| | 32049098 | 32200192 | 31677227,96 |

22 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Enlargement" policy area

22 01 02 01 | External staff of the Directorate-General for "Enlargement" | 5 | 2912342 | 3336989 | 3203612,27 |

22 01 02 02 | External staff of the Directorate-General for "Enlargement" in Union delegations | 5 | 1580268 | 1414859 | 2880684,09 |

22 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure of the Directorate-General for "Enlargement" | 5 | 1769647 | 2004869 | 2914891,50 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 8082 | | |

| | 1777729 | 2004869 | 2914891,50 |

22 01 02 12 | Other management expenditure of the Directorate-General for "Enlargement" in Union delegations | 5 | 670331 | 714870 | 789977,02 |

| Article 22 01 02 — Subtotal | | 6932588 | 7471587 | 9789164,88 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 8082 | | |

| | 6940670 | 7471587 | 9789164,88 |

22 01 03

Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services, buildings and related expenditure of the "Enlargement" policy area

22 01 03 01 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the Directorate-General for "Enlargement" | 5 | 1572724 | 1693501 | 1788383,17 |

22 01 03 02 | Buildings and related expenditure of the Directorate-General for "Enlargement" in Union delegations | 5 | 5351259 | 5094845 | 7005671,16 |

| Article 22 01 03 — Subtotal | | 6923983 | 6788346 | 8794054,33 |

22 01 04

Support expenditure for operations of the "Enlargement" policy area

22 01 04 01 | Pre-accession assistance — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | 40237500 | 40800000 | 36012240,33 |

22 01 04 02 | Phasing-out of accession assistance for new Member States — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | 1040000 | 1040000 | 1300000,— |

22 01 04 04 | Technical Assistance and Information Exchange (TAIEX) facility for pre-accession — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | 3095600 | 3000000 | 2931437,72 |

22 01 04 30 | Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency — Contribution from programmes under heading 4 in the "Enlargement" policy area | 4 | 1133000 | 1219000 | 1343000,— |

| Article 22 01 04 — Subtotal | | 45506100 | 46059000 | 41586678,05 |

| Chapter 22 01 — Total | | 91411769 | 92501361 | 91847125,22 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 8082 | 17764 | |

| | 91419851 | 92519125 | 91847125,22 |

22 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Enlargement" policy area

22 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of the Directorate-General for "Enlargement"

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

22 01 01 01 | 23382932 | 23371496 | 23028422,69 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 17764 | |

Total | 23382932 | 23389260 | 23028422,69 |

22 01 01 02 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of the Directorate-General for "Enlargement" in Union delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

8666166 | 8810932 | 8648805,27 |

22 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Enlargement" policy area

22 01 02 01 External staff of the Directorate-General for "Enlargement"

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

2912342 | 3336989 | 3203612,27 |

22 01 02 02 External staff of the Directorate-General for "Enlargement" in Union delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1580268 | 1414859 | 2880684,09 |

22 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of the Directorate-General for "Enlargement"

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

22 01 02 11 | 1769647 | 2004869 | 2914891,50 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 8082 | | |

Total | 1777729 | 2004869 | 2914891,50 |

22 01 02 12 Other management expenditure of the Directorate-General for "Enlargement" in Union delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

670331 | 714870 | 789977,02 |

22 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services, buildings and related expenditure of the "Enlargement" policy area

22 01 03 01 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the Directorate-General for "Enlargement"

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1572724 | 1693501 | 1788383,17 |

22 01 03 02 Buildings and related expenditure of the Directorate-General for "Enlargement" in Union delegations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

5351259 | 5094845 | 7005671,16 |

22 01 04 Support expenditure for operations of the "Enlargement" policy area

22 01 04 01 Pre-accession assistance — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

40237500 | 40800000 | 36012240,33 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover administrative costs directly linked to the implementation of the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA), in particular:

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

- expenditure on external staff at headquarters (contract agents, seconded national experts or agency staff) intended to take over the tasks previously conferred on dismantled technical assistance offices; expenditure on external staff at headquarters is limited to EUR 1800000. This estimate is based on a provisional annual unit cost per man-year, of which 93 % is accounted for by remuneration for the staff concerned and 7 % by the additional cost of training, meetings, missions, information technology (IT) and telecommunications relating to those staff members,

- expenditure on external staff in Union delegations (contract agents, local agents or seconded national experts) for the purposes of devolved programme management in Union delegations in third countries or for internalisation of tasks of phased-out technical assistance offices, as well as the additional logistical and infrastructure cost, such as the cost of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications and of renting directly caused by the presence in the Union delegation of the external staff remunerated from the appropriations in this item,

- expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme.

This appropriation covers expenditure on administrative management under Articles 22 02 01, 22 02 02, 22 02 03, 22 02 04, 22 02 05 and 22 02 07, 22 02 08 and 22 04 02.

22 01 04 02 Phasing-out of accession assistance for new Member States — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1040000 | 1040000 | 1300000,— |

Remarks

After enlargement, the Commission remains responsible for ensuring that all legal and financial requirements are met, in particular with regard to sound and efficient financial management. In line with their Acts of Accession, all implementing agencies in the 12 new Member States that joined the Union in 2004 and 2007 must operate under the Extended Decentralised Implementation System (EDIS). In Bulgaria and Romania, EDIS was introduced in 2007.

The remaining tasks carried out at headquarters relating to the completion of pre-accession programmes notably concern project follow-up in the context of both monitoring of outcomes and financial management, including payment requests, supervision of implementation under EDIS, and follow-up to post-accession transitional financial aid. Requests to extend programmes and modify project fiches and/or financial allocations must also be duly assessed and an appropriate decision submitted to the Commission.

Due to the large volume of funds still under implementation in Bulgaria and Romania, sufficient capacities in headquarters are still required. Implementation in Bulgaria was highly problematic in 2008. This issue has created high political and public interest. This resulted in extra workload in terms of reporting, monitoring and missions, but also in a postponement of many transactions in 2009.

This appropriation is intended to cover the administrative costs of this remaining part of the phasing-out of the accession assistance programmes in the new Member States, namely:

- expenditure on short-term technical assistance, linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme (or measures coming under this item), as well as any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts,

- expenditure on external staff at headquarters (contract agents, seconded national experts or agency staff) working on tasks directly related to the completion of the accession programmes; expenditure on external staff at headquarters is limited to EUR 980 000. This estimate is based on a provisional annual unit cost per man/year, of which 93 % is accounted for by remuneration for the staff concerned and 7 % by the additional cost of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications relating to those staff members.

This appropriation covers expenditure on administrative management under Items 22 02 05 01, 22 02 05 04 and Article 22 03 01.

22 01 04 04 Technical Assistance and Information Exchange (TAIEX) facility for pre-accession — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

3095600 | 3000000 | 2931437,72 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure on technical administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiary countries and the Commission,

- expenditure on external staff at headquarters (contract agents, seconded national experts or agency staff) intended to take over the tasks previously conferred on dismantled technical assistance offices; expenditure on external staff at headquarters is limited to EUR 2945600. This estimate is based on a provisional annual unit cost per man/year, of which 93 % is accounted for by remuneration for the staff concerned and 7 % by the additional cost of training, meetings, missions, IT and telecommunications relating to those staff members,

- expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme.

This appropriation covers expenditure on administrative management under Article 22 02 06.

22 01 04 30 Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency — Contribution from programmes under heading 4 in the "Enlargement" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1133000 | 1219000 | 1343000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the operating costs of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency relating to the management of programmes in the "Enlargement" policy area. The mandate of the agency was extended to all the Youth, Tempus and Erasmus Mundus programmes in which IPA beneficiaries are involved.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1).

Commission Decision 2005/56/EC of 14 January 2005 setting up the Education, Audio-visual and Culture Executive Agency for the management of Community action in the fields of education, audio-visual and culture in application of Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (OJ L 24, 27.1.2005, p. 35).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82).

Commission Decision 2009/336/EC of 20 April 2009 setting up the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency for the management of Community action in the fields of education, audiovisual and culture in application of Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (OJ L 101, 21.4.2009, p. 26).

CHAPTER 22 02 — ENLARGEMENT PROCESS AND STRATEGY

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

22 02

ENLARGEMENT PROCESS AND STRATEGY

22 02 01 | Transition and institution-building assistance to candidate countries | 4 | 323026643 | 246827484 | 297383457 | 259334520 | 293350352,— | 162022483,49 |

22 02 02 | Transition and institution-building assistance to potential candidate countries | 4 | 442833982 | 343436015 | 486612206 | 317513608 | 450500975,87 | 328841178,04 |

22 02 03 | Interim civilian administrations in the western Balkans | 4 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 282797 | 5301301,— | 5836235,95 |

22 02 04

Cross-border and regional cooperation

22 02 04 01 | Cross-border cooperation (CBC) between IPA countries and participation in ERDF transnational / interregional programmes and ENPI sea basins programmes | 4 | 18729148 | 19053952 | 26898255 | 8606746 | 15400000,— | 7527230,19 |

22 02 04 02 | Cross-border cooperation (CBC) with Member States | 4 | 3282324 | 3379139 | 7131841 | 715086 | 3154868,— | 69695,20 |

| Article 22 02 04 — Subtotal | | 22011472 | 22433091 | 34030096 | 9321832 | 18554868,— | 7596925,39 |

22 02 05

Completion of former assistance

22 02 05 01 | Completion of Phare pre-accession assistance | 4 | — | p.m. | — | p.m. | 499527,92 | 94227208,02 |

22 02 05 02 | Completion of CARDS assistance | 4 | p.m. | 4118922 | p.m. | 32543574 | 422110,23 | 86397133,37 |

22 02 05 03 | Completion of former cooperation with Turkey | 4 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 1904358 | 110879,07 | 57028311,60 |

22 02 05 04 | Completion of cooperation with Malta and Cyprus | 4 | — | — | — | — | 0,— | 0,— |

22 02 05 05 | Completion of preparatory actions concerning the impact of enlargement in Union border regions | 3.2 | — | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

22 02 05 09 | Completion of transition facility for new Member States | 3.2 | — | p.m. | — | 6383000 | 0,— | 20465417,46 |

22 02 05 10 | Completion of Technical Assistance and Information Exchange (TAIEX) actions in connection with the transition facility | 3.2 | — | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 1357625,30 |

| Article 22 02 05 — Subtotal | | p.m. | 4118922 | p.m. | 40830932 | 1032517,22 | 259475695,75 |

22 02 06 | Technical Assistance and Information Exchange (TAIEX) facility for pre-accession | 4 | 12000000 | 10500149 | 12000000 | 17615311 | 17000000,— | 11664957,25 |

22 02 07

Regional, horizontal and ad hoc programmes

22 02 07 01 | Regional and horizontal programmes | 4 | 146656613 | 138263100 | 151883097 | 182597462 | 121942969,17 | 182089390,24 |

22 02 07 02 | Evaluation of results of Union aid, follow-up and audit measures | 4 | 3590000 | 4215333 | 4447000 | 4788508 | 3500701,90 | 5932446,06 |

22 02 07 03 | Financial support for encouraging the economic development of the Turkish Cypriot community | 4 | 28000000 | 48017182 | 28000000 | 74275199 | 3076958,73 | 62808986,41 |

| Article 22 02 07 — Subtotal | | 178246613 | 190495615 | 184330097 | 261661169 | 128520629,80 | 250830822,71 |

22 02 08 | Pilot project — Preserving and restoring cultural heritage in conflict areas | 4 | p.m. | 240000 | p.m. | 2334000 | 0,— | 244330,94 |

22 02 09 | Preparatory action — Preserving and restoring cultural heritage in conflict areas | 4 | 3000000 | 2000000 | 500000 | 900000 | 2250000,— | 0,— |

22 02 10

Information and communication

22 02 10 01 | Prince — Information and communication | 4 | 5000000 | 4416745 | 5000000 | 4036287 | 5071772,06 | 4711816,81 |

22 02 10 02 | Information and communication for third countries | 4 | 10000000 | 5438123 | 11000000 | 6181546 | 10000000,— | 7453340,60 |

| Article 22 02 10 — Subtotal | | 15000000 | 9854868 | 16000000 | 10217833 | 15071772,06 | 12165157,41 |

| Chapter 22 02 — Total | | 996118710 | 829906144 | 1030855856 | 920012002 | 931582415,95 | 1038677786,93 |

22 02 01 Transition and institution-building assistance to candidate countries

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

323026643 | 246827484 | 297383457 | 259334520 | 293350352,— | 162022483,49 |

Remarks

Under the IPA, this appropriation is intended to cover the component "transition and institution building" for candidate countries. The main objective is to develop an effective capacity to implement the acquis of the Union, in particular by means of:

- strengthening democratic institutions, as well as the rule of law, including its enforcement,

- the promotion and the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms and enhanced respect for minority rights, the promotion of gender equality and non-discrimination,

- public administration reform, including the establishment of a system enabling decentralisation of assistance management to the beneficiary country in accordance with the rules set down in the Financial Regulation,

- economic reform,

- the development of civil society and social inclusion, encouraging less well represented groups to gain a voice and participate in civil society, combating all forms of discrimination, and strengthening the rights of women and children and other particularly vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities and older persons,

- reconciliation, confidence-building measures and reconstruction.

This appropriation may cover any eligible cooperation measures that are not expressly covered by other components of Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 and for cooperation between the components.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA), (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82).

22 02 02 Transition and institution-building assistance to potential candidate countries

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

442833982 | 343436015 | 486612206 | 317513608 | 450500975,87 | 328841178,04 |

Remarks

Under the IPA, pre-accession financial assistance is available not only for candidate countries but is also extended to potential candidate countries. This appropriation is intended to cover the component "transition and institution building" for potential candidate countries. The main objective is to support the participation of the potential candidate countries in the stabilisation and association process and their progression towards candidate country status given their enhanced European perspective following the Thessaloniki European Council ( 19 to 20 June 2003). This will involve supporting the gradual introduction of the acquis of the Union for all countries and the implementation of obligations under the Interim Agreement/Stabilisation and Association Agreements, in particular by means of:

- strengthening democratic institutions, as well as the rule of law, including its enforcement,

- the promotion and the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms and enhanced respect for minority rights, the promotion of gender equality and non-discrimination,

- public administration reform, including the establishment of a system enabling decentralisation of assistance management to the beneficiary country in accordance with the rules set down in the Financial Regulation,

- economic reform,

- the development of civil society and social inclusion, encouraging less well represented groups to gain a voice and participate in civil society, combating all forms of discrimination, and strengthening the rights of women and children and other particularly vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities and older persons,

- reconciliation, confidence-building measures and reconstruction.

Part of the appropriations will be used for additional support to the authorities in Kosovo to swiftly proceed in meeting criteria and benchmarks for visa liberalisation with the Union, so visa-free travel can be established with Kosovo without undue delay.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA), (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82).

22 02 03 Interim civilian administrations in the western Balkans

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 282797 | 5301301,— | 5836235,95 |

Remarks

The Union is to finance part of the operation of the Office of the High Representative (OHR) in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The financing is in the form of a contribution to its budgets.

The OHR was expected to close down after Bosnia and Herzegovina had fulfilled some important benchmarks, but due to political uncertainty the closure was postponed.

The OHR will report to the European Parliament on the political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in particular as regards its impact on the implementation of Union financial assistance.

Part of this appropriation is intended to be used, with due regard for the provisions of the Financial Regulation, for operations carried out by senior volunteer experts from the Union who come under the ESSN (European Senior Services Network), including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public or private sector enterprises.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA), (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82).

22 02 04 Cross-border and regional cooperation

Remarks

The cross-border cooperation (CBC) component of IPA will support CBC programmes at both terrestrial and maritime borders between candidate or potential candidate countries and adjacent Member States and at borders among candidate or potential candidate countries through two budgetary items: "CBC with Member States" and "CBC between IPA countries and participation in ERDF transnational/interregional programmes and ENPI sea basins programmes".

22 02 04 01 Cross-border cooperation (CBC) between IPA countries and participation in ERDF transnational / interregional programmes and ENPI sea basins programmes

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

18729148 | 19053952 | 26898255 | 8606746 | 15400000,— | 7527230,19 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to support CBC programmes at borders between IPA beneficiaries.

It may also support, as appropriate, the participation of the eligible IPA beneficiaries in the relevant transnational and interregional programmes under the Structural Funds’ European territorial cooperation objective and in the relevant multilateral sea basins programmes under the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI).

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82).

22 02 04 02 Cross-border cooperation (CBC) with Member States

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

3282324 | 3379139 | 7131841 | 715086 | 3154868,— | 69695,20 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to support CBC programmes at borders between IPA countries and Member States.

For these programmes involving Member States, IPA funds are complemented by a contribution from Heading 1b (ERDF) which appears under Item 13 05 03 01: Regional policy.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA), (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82).

22 02 05 Completion of former assistance

Remarks

With the introduction of the IPA on 1 January 2007 as well as the accession of Bulgaria and Romania on the same date, this appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments contracted previously under the pre-accession assistance and the CARDS assistance.

Part of this appropriation is intended to be used, with due regard for the provisions of the Financial Regulation, for operations carried out by senior volunteer experts from the Union who come under the ESSN, including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public or private sector enterprises.

22 02 05 01 Completion of Phare pre-accession assistance

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | p.m. | 499527,92 | 94227208,02 |

Remarks

With the introduction of the IPA on 1 January 2007 as well as the accession of Bulgaria and Romania on the same date, this appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments contracted previously under the Phare pre-accession assistance for those countries, new Member States that joined the Union in 2004 and current candidate countries.

Part of this appropriation is intended to be used, with due regard for the provisions of the Financial Regulation, for operations carried out by senior volunteer experts from the Union who come under the ESSN, including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public or private sector enterprises.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3906/89 of 18 December 1989 on economic aid to certain countries of Central and Eastern Europe (OJ L 375, 23.12.1989, p. 11).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA), (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82).

22 02 05 02 Completion of CARDS assistance

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 4118922 | p.m. | 32543574 | 422110,23 | 86397133,37 |

Remarks

With the introduction of the IPA on 1 January 2007, this appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments contracted previously under the CARDS assistance for the western Balkans.

Part of this appropriation is intended to be used, with due regard for the provisions of the Financial Regulation, for operations carried out by senior volunteer experts from the Union who come under the ESSN, including technical assistance, advisory services and training in selected public or private sector enterprises.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2666/2000 of 5 December 2000 on assistance for Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (OJ L 306, 7.12.2000, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA), (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82).

22 02 05 03 Completion of former cooperation with Turkey

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 1904358 | 110879,07 | 57028311,60 |

Remarks

With the introduction of the IPA on 1 January 2007, this appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments contracted previously under pre-accession assistance for Turkey.

Any revenue generated on Trust Accounts entered in Article 5 2 3 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this item, in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1488/96 of 23 July 1996 on financial and technical measures to accompany (MEDA) the reform of economic and social structures in the framework of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership (OJ L 189, 30.7.1996, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 764/2000 of 10 April 2000 regarding the implementation of measures to intensify the EC-Turkey customs union (OJ L 94, 14.4.2000, p. 6).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2500/2001 of 17 December 2001 concerning pre-accession financial assistance for Turkey (OJ L 342, 27.12.2001, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA), (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82).

22 02 05 04 Completion of cooperation with Malta and Cyprus

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | — | — | — | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

With the accession of Cyprus and Malta to the Union in 2004, this item is intended to cover the clearance of commitments contracted previously against Articles B7-0 4 0, B7-0 4 1, B7-4 1 0 (in part) and against Items B7-4 0 1 0 and B7-4 0 1 1 for those countries.

Any revenue generated on Trust Accounts entered in Article 5 2 3 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this item, in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 555/2000 of 13 March 2000 on the implementation of operations in the framework of the pre-accession strategy for the Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of Malta (OJ L 68, 16.3.2000, p. 3).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA), (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82).

22 02 05 05 Completion of preparatory actions concerning the impact of enlargement in Union border regions

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments contracted previously under the "impact of enlargement in EU border regions" Article. These appropriations may give rise to commitments stemming from legal obligations related to the closure of the projects (such as legal settlements, penalties for late payments, regularisations, etc.).

Legal basis

Preparatory actions within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

22 02 05 09 Completion of transition facility for new Member States

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | 6383000 | 0,— | 20465417,46 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments contracted previously under the transition facility assistance for new Member States.

The purpose of the transition facility is to continue to assist the new Member States in their efforts to strengthen their administrative capacity to implement Union legislation and to foster the exchange of best practices.

The transition facility for the 10 new Member States which joined the Union on 1 May 2004 ran from 2004 to 2006. Another transition facility for Bulgaria and Romania was provided for in the Act of Accession of 2005, lasting one year following their accession to the Union.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the specific powers assigned directly to the Commission by Article 34 of the Act of Accession of 16 April 2003 and Article 31 of Title III of the Act of Accession of 25 April 2005.

22 02 05 10 Completion of Technical Assistance and Information Exchange (TAIEX) actions in connection with the transition facility

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 1357625,30 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover technical assistance in the field of approximation of legislation for the entire acquis of the Union, helping all bodies involved in the implementation and enforcement of the acquis, including non-governmental organisations, to achieve their objectives and to monitor their rate of achievement.

The objective is to provide as rapidly as possible short-term assistance by means of seminars, workshops, study visits and expert visits, training arrangements, provision of tools and products, notably for information gathering and dissemination, translation/interpretation, as well as any other forms of technical assistance in the context of the approximation to the acquis of the Union.

The range of beneficiaries comprises representatives from all public and semi-public-sector bodies such as national administrations, parliaments, legislative councils, regional governments, regulatory and supervisory authorities, as well as those from social partners and representatives of commercial, professional and economic groupings which are involved in the transposition, implementation and enforcement of the acquis of the Union.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the specific powers assigned directly to the Commission by Article 34 of the Act of Accession of 16 April 2003 and Article 31 of Title III of the Act of Accession of 25 April 2005 (part of the Treaty concerning the accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union).

22 02 06 Technical Assistance and Information Exchange (TAIEX) facility for pre-accession

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

12000000 | 10500149 | 12000000 | 17615311 | 17000000,— | 11664957,25 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover technical assistance in candidate and potential candidate countries as well as in European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) countries and in the field of approximation of legislation for the entire acquis of the Union, helping all bodies involved in the implementation and enforcement of the acquis, including non-governmental organisations, to achieve their objectives and to monitor their rate of achievement.

The objective is to provide as rapidly as possible short-term assistance by means of seminars, workshops, study visits and expert visits, training arrangements, provision of tools and products, notably for information gathering and dissemination, translation/interpretation, as well as any other forms of technical assistance in the context of the approximation of the acquis of the Union.

The range of beneficiaries comprises representatives from all public and semi-public-sector bodies such as national administrations, parliaments, legislative councils, regional governments, regulatory and supervisory authorities, as well as those from social partners and representatives of commercial, professional and economic groupings and other civil society actors which are involved or have to play a role in the transposition, implementation and enforcement of the acquis of the Union.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82).

22 02 07 Regional, horizontal and ad hoc programmes

22 02 07 01 Regional and horizontal programmes

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

146656613 | 138263100 | 151883097 | 182597462 | 121942969,17 | 182089390,24 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of pre-accession regional and multi-beneficiary programmes for all candidate and potential candidate countries.

Any revenue generated on Trust Accounts entered in Article 5 2 3 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this item, in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82).

22 02 07 02 Evaluation of results of Union aid, follow-up and audit measures

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

3590000 | 4215333 | 4447000 | 4788508 | 3500701,90 | 5932446,06 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of evaluations, audit and monitoring during the programming, implementation, evaluation and closure stages of the projects for both IPA and previous pre-accession financial instruments.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82).

22 02 07 03 Financial support for encouraging the economic development of the Turkish Cypriot community

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

28000000 | 48017182 | 28000000 | 74275199 | 3076958,73 | 62808986,41 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover financial support for encouraging the economic development of the Turkish Cypriot community in order to maintain and deepen results achieved with earlier Union assistance. The assistance will focus particularly on the economic integration of the island and on improving contacts between the two communities and with the Union in order to facilitate the reunification of Cyprus.

The assistance may be used to support:

- the promotion of social and economic development, in particular concerning rural development, human resources development and regional development,

- the development and restructuring of infrastructure,

- reconciliation, confidence-building measures, and support to civil society,

- bringing the Turkish Cypriot community closer to the Union through, inter alia, information on the Union’s political and legal order, promotion of youth exchanges and scholarships,

- progressive alignment with, and preparation for, implementation of the acquis of the Union,

- the implementation of the decisions of the bicommunal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, including projects of the minorities,

- the continuation of Union financial support and acceleration of the work of the Committee on Missing Persons.

Part of this appropriation is also intended to cover the support administrative expenditure necessary for implementation of the programme such as:

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance which the Commission may delegate to an implementing agency governed by Union law,

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts for the mutual benefit of the beneficiaries and the Commission,

- expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme.

The appropriations are to be used, in particular, to sustain the outcome of works, supplies and grants being funded under earlier allocations. In addition, grant schemes addressed to a large variety of beneficiaries within the civil society of the community (non-governmental organisations (NGOs), students and teachers, schools, farmers, small villages, the private sector) will continue. These activities are reunification driven. Priority should be given, where possible, to reconciliation projects which create bridges between the two communities and build confidence. These measures underline the strong desire and commitment of the Union to a Cyprus settlement and reunification.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 389/2006 of 27 February 2006 establishing an instrument of financial support for encouraging the economic development of the Turkish Cypriot community (OJ L 65, 7.3.2006, p. 5).

22 02 08 Pilot project — Preserving and restoring cultural heritage in conflict areas

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 240000 | p.m. | 2334000 | 0,— | 244330,94 |

Remarks

This appropriation will be used for supporting non-profit organisations (such as civil society organisations at a local and international level and public institutions) in conducting sustainable preservation, restoration and development of sites concerning valuable cultural objects (churches, mosques, libraries, museums, monuments, etc.) in candidate and potential candidate countries.

Whenever possible, particular attention should be given to projects that support confidence-building processes by involving different ethnic and religious groups in joint projects, as well as competence building and awareness creation on a local and national level.

In the future, experience gained under this pilot project could also serve to develop a permanent legal basis and a wider approach for preserving and restoring cultural heritage in conflict areas in other geographical regions.

The European Parliament resolution of 29 March 2007 on the future of Kosovo and the role of the EU (OJ C 27 E, 31.1.2008, p. 207) stated that a Kosovo settlement should cover "protection of all cultural and religious sites".

A huge number of damaged buildings in the Balkans stand as physical reminders of earlier conflicts, creating mistrust. Different ethnic groups and local authorities are today engaged by NGOs in joint restoration projects, thereby promoting respect for the cultural values of others, but no Union funding is available. The IPA programme broadly covers "reconstruction" and "cooperation between communities" but does not make specific reference to restoring cultural heritage.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

22 02 09 Preparatory action — Preserving and restoring cultural heritage in conflict areas

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

3000000 | 2000000 | 500000 | 900000 | 2250000,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation will be used for supporting preservation and restoration projects for valuable cultural and religious objects (churches, mosques, libraries, museums, monuments, etc.) damaged or destroyed by war or other political conflicts in the Western Balkans. Appropriations may be used to support public organisations as well as NGOs conducting projects in this field. In this context, however, it is important to recognise the key role that NGOs often play in these preservation and restoration projects.

Particular attention should be given to projects that support the confidence-building process by involving different ethnic and religious groups to take part in joint projects and that support local education and development of restoration knowledge and skills of high cultural quality.

Best restoration practice shall serve as a guideline when selecting objects and, in the selection and evaluation of proposals and contractors, restoration expertise shall be allowed to participate.

Experiences from the pilot project 2008/2009, and the preparatory action 2010/2011 should serve to develop a wider approach for preserving and restoring cultural heritage in conflict areas both in the Western Balkans and in other geographical areas.

The intention of this preparatory action is to serve as a basis for integrating preservation and restoration of cultural heritage in conflict areas into existing financial instruments, not only the IPA programme (for the Western Balkans, Turkey, etc.) but also the ENPI programmes (the Middle East, North Africa, etc.).

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

22 02 10 Information and communication

22 02 10 01 Prince — Information and communication

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

5000000 | 4416745 | 5000000 | 4036287 | 5071772,06 | 4711816,81 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of priority information and communication activities on enlargement, mainly regarding Member States, including evaluation actions.

The amount of the proposed appropriations reflects the information and communication priorities under the enlargement timetable. The aim of the information and communication strategy is to promote support for accession and to raise public awareness across Europe about the enlargement of the Union, but especially in those target countries where public opinion is more sensitive to future enlargement.

The appropriations will finance information and communication actions on priority Union policies such as: an effective dialogue on enlargement and pre-accession between citizens of the Union and the Union’s institutions, taking into account each country’s specificity and information needs; an informed debate on enlargement and pre-accession among civil society organisations and citizens in the Union and those of candidate countries and potential candidates; informing journalists and other multipliers on the enlargement process; commissioning studies and opinion polls; developing and updating dedicated websites; preparing printed and audiovisual material; organising public events as well as conferences and seminars; and evaluating the information programme.

The Commission, when implementing this budget line, should take duly into account the outcomes of the meetings of the Interinstitutional Group on Information (IGI).

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

22 02 10 02 Information and communication for third countries

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

10000000 | 5438123 | 11000000 | 6181546 | 10000000,0 | 7453340,60 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of priority information and communication activities on enlargement mainly regarding candidate and potential candidate countries, including evaluation actions.

The bulk of this appropriation will be allocated to cover information and communication activities devolved to Union liaison offices/delegations in candidate and potential candidate countries.

Information and communication actions will be directed at the general public, relevant specific audiences, especially youth, media and civil society organisations, and will seek to enhance support among opinion leaders for enlargement as well as the association and stabilisation process. The aim is also to strengthen the Union’s profile and political leverage in those countries and generate public support for the reform process during the accession and pre-accession periods.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA), (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 82).

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR "ENLARGEMENT"

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR "ENLARGEMENT"

- ENLARGEMENT PRE-ACCESSION NEGOTIATIONS

TITLE 23

HUMANITARIAN AID

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

23 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "HUMANITARIAN AID" POLICY AREA | 35092079 | 35092079 | 34902432 | 34902432 | 29076812,30 | 29076812,30 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 13470 | 13470 | 14878 | 14878 | | |

| 35105549 | 35105549 | 34917310 | 34917310 | 29076812,30 | 29076812,30 |

23 02 | HUMANITARIAN AID INCLUDING AID TO UPROOTED PEOPLE, FOOD AID AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS | 842628500 | 785737438 | 816293000 | 776804871 | 1029098519,19 | 941943982,95 |

23 03 | CIVIL PROTECTION FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT | 22000000 | 21318236 | 27000000 | 26808716 | 28060766,62 | 18901117,31 |

| Title 23 — Total | 899720579 | 842147753 | 878195432 | 838516019 | 1086236098,11 | 989921912,56 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 13470 | 13470 | 14878 | 14878 | | |

| 899734049 | 842161223 | 878210310 | 838530897 | 1086236098,11 | 989921912,56 |

CHAPTER 23 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "HUMANITARIAN AID" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

23 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "HUMANITARIAN AID" POLICY AREA

23 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Humanitarian aid" policy area | 5 | 20085339 | 19573627 | 16088157,90 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 14878 | |

| | 20085339 | 19588505 | 16088157,90 |

23 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Humanitarian aid" policy area

23 01 02 01 | External staff | 5 | 2044842 | 2099276 | 2206452,18 |

23 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | 5 | 2010969 | 2061222 | 1890186,49 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 13470 | | |

| | 2024439 | 2061222 | 1890186,49 |

| Article 23 01 02 — Subtotal | | 4055811 | 4160498 | 4096638,67 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 13470 | | |

| | 4069281 | 4160498 | 4096638,67 |

23 01 03 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Humanitarian aid" policy area | 5 | 1350929 | 1418307 | 1248835,57 |

23 01 04

Support expenditure for operations in the "Humanitarian aid" policy area

23 01 04 01 | Humanitarian aid — Expenditure on administrative management | 4 | 9350000 | 9400000 | 7461700,16 |

23 01 04 02 | Civil protection — Expenditure on administrative management | 3.2 | 250000 | 350000 | 181480,— |

| Article 23 01 04 — Subtotal | | 9600000 | 9750000 | 7643180,16 |

| Chapter 23 01 — Total | | 35092079 | 34902432 | 29076812,30 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 13470 | 14878 | |

| | 35105549 | 34917310 | 29076812,30 |

23 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Humanitarian aid" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

23 01 01 | 20085339 | 19573627 | 16088157,90 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 14878 | |

Total | 20085339 | 19588505 | 16088157,90 |

23 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Humanitarian aid" policy area

23 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

2044842 | 2099276 | 2206452,18 |

23 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

23 01 02 11 | 2010969 | 2061222 | 1890186,49 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 13470 | | |

Total | 2024439 | 2061222 | 1890186,49 |

23 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Humanitarian aid" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1350929 | 1418307 | 1248835,57 |

23 01 04 Support expenditure for operations in the "Humanitarian aid" policy area

23 01 04 01 Humanitarian aid — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

9350000 | 9400000 | 7461700,16 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover support expenditure directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the humanitarian aid policy. This covers, inter alia:

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts;

- fees and reimbursable expenses incurred through service contracts to undertake audits and evaluations of Directorate-General for Humanitarian Aid partners and actions;

- expenditure on studies, information and publications, on public awareness and information campaigns, and on any other measure highlighting the Union character of the aid;

- expenditure on external staff at headquarters (contract agents, seconded national experts or agency staff), limited to EUR 1800000. This staff is intended to take over the tasks that were entrusted to external contractors handling the administration of individual experts and to manage programmes in third countries. That amount, based on an estimated annual cost per person/year, is intended to cover the remuneration of the external staff in question and training, meetings, missions, information technology (IT) expenditure and telecommunications expenditure related to their tasks;

- expenditure on the development and operation of information systems, accessible via the Europa website or via a secured website at the Data Centre, intended to improve coordination between the Commission and other institutions, national administrations, agencies, non-governmental organisations, other partners in humanitarian aid, and Directorate-General for Humanitarian Aid experts in the field.

This appropriation covers administrative expenditure under Articles 23 02 01, 23 02 02 and 23 02 03.

23 01 04 02 Civil protection — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

250000 | 350000 | 181480,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit, supervision and evaluation of the Civil Protection Financial Instrument and the Community Civil Protection Mechanism;

- expenditure relating to the purchase and maintenance of security, IT and communication tools necessary to make the Monitoring and Information Centre (MIC), installed on Commission premises, fully operational (advanced information systems, including geographic information systems, and communication tools, linking the MIC to all existing disaster alert systems), and hosting of Common Emergency Communication and Information System (CECIS), including on dedicated infrastructure;

- expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objectives of the programme, and any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Article 23 03 01.

CHAPTER 23 02 — HUMANITARIAN AID INCLUDING AID TO UPROOTED PEOPLE, FOOD AID AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

23 02

HUMANITARIAN AID INCLUDING AID TO UPROOTED PEOPLE, FOOD AID AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

23 02 01 | Humanitarian aid | 4 | 553261000 | 518574685 | 536708000 | 511042085 | 761289181,07 | 629882280,91 |

23 02 02 | Food aid | 4 | 251580000 | 230602367 | 244168000 | 232491641 | 234513272,37 | 276588755,99 |

23 02 03 | Disaster preparedness | 4 | 34787500 | 33560386 | 34417000 | 32771145 | 33296065,75 | 35472946,05 |

23 02 04 | Preparatory action — European Voluntary Humanitarian Aid Corps | 4 | 3000000 | 3000000 | 1000000 | 500000 | | |

| Chapter 23 02 — Total | | 842628500 | 785737438 | 816293000 | 776804871 | 1029098519,19 | 941943982,95 |

23 02 01 Humanitarian aid

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

553261000 | 518574685 | 536708000 | 511042085 | 761289181,07 | 629882280,91 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of humanitarian assistance to help people in countries outside the Union who are the victims of conflicts or disasters, both natural and man-made (wars, outbreaks of fighting, etc.), or comparable emergencies, for as long as is necessary to meet the humanitarian needs that such situations give rise to.

The aid is granted to victims without discrimination on the grounds of race, ethnic origin, religion, disability, sex, age, nationality or political affiliation.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the purchase and delivery of any product or equipment needed for the implementation of humanitarian aid operations, including the building of homes or shelters for affected groups of people, short-term rehabilitation and reconstruction work, particularly of infrastructure and facilities, the costs associated with external, expatriate or local staff, storage, international or national shipment, logistic support and distribution of relief and any other action aimed at facilitating freedom of access to the recipients of the aid.

This appropriation may also cover any other costs directly linked to the implementation of humanitarian aid operations.

It covers, inter alia:

- feasibility studies on humanitarian operations, evaluations of humanitarian aid projects and plans, and visibility operations and information campaigns linked to humanitarian aid operations;

- the monitoring of humanitarian aid projects and plans, the promotion and development of initiatives intended to increase coordination and cooperation so as to make aid more effective and improve the monitoring of projects and plans;

- the supervision and coordination of the implementation of aid operations forming part of the aid concerned;

- measures to strengthen Union coordination with the Member States, other donor countries, international organisations and institutions (in particular those forming part of the United Nations), non-governmental organisations and organisations representing the latter;

- the technical assistance necessary for the preparation and implementation of humanitarian projects, in particular expenditure incurred covering the cost of contracts of individual experts in the field and the infrastructure and logistics costs, covered by imprest accounts and expenditure authorisations, of Directorate-General for Humanitarian Aid units deployed throughout the world;

- the financing of technical assistance contracts to facilitate the exchange of technical know-how and expertise between Union humanitarian organisations and agencies or between such bodies and those of third countries;

- studies and training linked to the achievement of the objectives of the humanitarian aid policy area;

- action grants and running cost grants in favour of humanitarian networks;

- humanitarian mine-clearance operations including public awareness campaigns for local communities on anti-personnel mines;

- expenditure incurred by the network on humanitarian assistance (NOHA), pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1257/96. This is a one-year multidisciplinary postgraduate diploma in the humanitarian field designed to promote greater professionalism amongst humanitarian workers and involving several participating universities.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian aid (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 1).

23 02 02 Food aid

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

251580000 | 230602367 | 244168000 | 232491641 | 234513272,37 | 276588755,99 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover food aid operations of a humanitarian nature and will be carried out in accordance with the rules on humanitarian aid under Regulation (EC) No 1257/96.

The Union’s humanitarian aid provides assistance and relief on a non-discriminatory basis to help people outside the Union, particularly the most vulnerable among them, and as a priority those in developing countries who are the victims of natural disasters, man-made crises, such as wars and outbreaks of fighting, or exceptional circumstances/circumstances comparable to natural or man-made disasters. That assistance is provided as long as it is necessary to meet the humanitarian needs to which such situations give rise.

This appropriation may be used to finance the purchase and delivery of food, seeds, livestock or any product or equipment needed for the implementation of the humanitarian food aid operations.

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of the measures that are essential for implementing food aid operations of a humanitarian nature within the requisite timescale and in a way which meets the needs of the recipients, satisfies the requirement to achieve the greatest possible degree of cost-effectiveness and provides greater transparency. This includes:

- the transport and distribution of aid, including any related operations such as insurance, loading, unloading, coordination, etc.;

- back-up measures that are essential for the programming, coordination and optimum implementation of the aid, the cost of which is not covered by other appropriations, e.g. exceptional transport and storage operations, processing or preparation of foodstuffs on the spot, disinfection, consultants’ services, technical assistance and equipment directly involved in providing the aid (tools, utensils, fuel, etc.);

- the supervision and coordination of food aid operations, notably the terms for the supply, delivery, distribution and use of the products involved, including the use of counterpart funds;

- pilot schemes concerning new forms of transport, packaging or storage, studies of food aid operations, visibility operations linked to the humanitarian operations, and information campaigns to increase public awareness;

- the storage of food (including administrative costs, future operations, with or without options, training of technicians, purchase of packaging and mobile storage units, cost of maintaining and repairing stores, etc.);

- the technical assistance necessary for the preparation and implementation of humanitarian food aid projects, in particular expenditure incurred covering the cost of contracts of individual experts in the field and the infrastructure and logistics costs, covered by imprest accounts and expenditure authorisations, of Directorate-General for Humanitarian Aid units deployed throughout the world.

In order to ensure full financial transparency under Articles 53 to 56 of the Financial Regulation, the Commission, when concluding or modifying agreements on the management and implementation of projects by international organisations, will make every effort to commit to sending all their internal and external audits regarding the use of Union funds to the European Court of Auditors and to the Internal Auditor of the Commission.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian aid (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 1).

23 02 03 Disaster preparedness

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

34787500 | 33560386 | 34417000 | 32771145 | 33296065,75 | 35472946,05 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of operations to prepare for or prevent disasters or comparable emergencies and ensure the development of early warning systems for all kind of natural disaster (floods, cyclones, volcanic eruptions, etc.), including the purchase and transport of any equipment required for that purpose.

This appropriation may also cover any other costs directly linked to the implementation of disaster preparedness operations, such as:

- the financing of scientific studies on the prevention of disasters;

- the constitution of emergency stocks of goods and equipments for use in connection with humanitarian aid operations;

- the technical assistance necessary for the preparation and implementation of disaster preparedness projects, in particular expenditure incurred covering the cost of contracts of individual experts in the field and the infrastructure and logistics costs, covered by imprest accounts and expenditure authorisations, of Directorate-General for Humanitarian Aid units deployed throughout the world.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian aid (OJ L 163, 2.7.1996, p. 1).

23 02 04 Preparatory action — European Voluntary Humanitarian Aid Corps

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

3000000 | 3000000 | 1000000 | 500000 | | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover a preparatory action on the establishment of a European Voluntary Humanitarian Aid Corps (EVHAC), which is foreseen by Article 214(5) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

In 2012, the Commission plans to adopt a legislative proposal setting up EVHAC. The aim of EVHAC is to create a framework for joint contributions from Europeans to humanitarian aid operations of the Union. It is a way of expressing the Union's solidarity with people in need. EVHAC will add visibility to Europe as a global player showing solidarity with the most vulnerable sections of the world population and ensuring involvement of a wide range of actors. An initial review of the European voluntary humanitarian aid sector identified gaps and areas where the EVHAC will add value. These include the identification and selection of volunteers, training through the development of common standards, good practices and possibly modules and deployment. In addition to giving a European form to the widely dispersed activities carried out by volunteers, the existence of EVHAC will also lead to a more efficient coordination of humanitarian activities, to the standardisation of procedures and practices applying to volunteers and to economies of scale.

This appropriation is intended to cover the following measures and items of expenditure:

- based on the 2011 preparatory work, the Commission will identify the areas requiring in-depth studies. Specific studies and evaluations further exploring issues linked to the establishment of EVHAC will be launched and will allow EVHAC's concrete features to be better defined;

- this work will be followed up by an extensive information and consultation process (publications, workshops, experts meetings, conferences) and the coordination and mobilisation of key stakeholders required by the legislative process. Seminars, working groups and conferences with stakeholders will facilitate the exchange of views on the future direction and structure of European volunteering in humanitarian aid;

- concrete "pilot" actions in fields not covered in 2011 (e.g. civil protection) will be implemented to test concrete options and to generate lessons learned that will feed into the legislative proposal process;

- follow-up of 2011 concrete actions will be implemented to work with more partners, thereby exploring other options and responding to the expectations raised in 2011.

The implementation of concrete projects will include the technical assistance necessary for the preparation and implementation of projects, in particular the cost of contracts of volunteers and individual experts in the field and, where appropriate, the infrastructure and logistics costs (e.g. security, health, lodgings, insurance, daily and travel allowances) information and awareness-raising activities, including the promotion of volunteering to organisations which are not traditionally associated with this type of activity.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 23 03 — CIVIL PROTECTION FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

23 03

CIVIL PROTECTION FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT

23 03 01 | Civil protection within the Union | 3.2 | 18000000 | 14000000 | 18000000 | 18000000 | 14406872,44 | 9216770,24 |

23 03 02 | Pilot project — Cross-border cooperation in the fight against natural disasters | 3.2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 656064,64 |

23 03 03 | Completion of previous programmes and actions in the field of civil protection and marine pollution | 3.2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 31930,09 |

23 03 04 | Pilot project — Step up cooperation between Member States on combating forest fires | 3.2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

23 03 05 | Preparatory action — Union rapid response capability | 2 | p.m. | 3500000 | p.m. | 5000000 | 6846100,70 | 3935395,28 |

23 03 06 | Civil protection interventions in third countries | 4 | 4000000 | 3818236 | 9000000 | 3808716 | 6807793,48 | 5060957,06 |

| Chapter 23 03 — Total | | 22000000 | 21318236 | 27000000 | 26808716 | 28060766,62 | 18901117,31 |

23 03 01 Civil protection within the Union

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

18000000 | 14000000 | 18000000 | 18000000 | 14406872,44 | 9216770,24 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on actions in the field of civil protection. It is aimed at supporting and complementing the efforts of the Member States, EFTA States and candidate countries having signed a memorandum of understanding with the Union on response, preparedness and prevention actions with regard to natural and man-made disasters, acts of terrorism and technological, radiological or environmental accidents. It also aims to facilitate closer cooperation between the Member States in the field of civil protection.

It covers, in particular:

- the creation of a "stand-by" capability for resources and equipment to be made available to a Member State in the event of an emergency;

- the identification of intervention experts, modules and other support available in Member States for assistance interventions in case of emergencies;

- the mobilisation of experts to assess assistance needs and facilitate Union assistance in Member States or third countries in the event of disasters, and the basic logistical support for such experts;

- a programme of lessons learnt from civil protection interventions and exercises in the framework of the Community Civil Protection Mechanism;

- a training programme for intervention teams, external staff and experts, to provide the knowledge and tools needed to participate effectively in Union interventions and to develop a common European intervention culture;

- command post exercises and full-scale exercises to test interoperability, train civil protection officials and create a common intervention culture;

- exchanges of experts to enhance understanding of Union civil protection and to share information and experience;

- information and communication (ICT) systems, in particular CECIS, facilitating the exchange of information with Member States during emergencies, to improve efficiency and to enable the exchange of "EU classified" information. This covers the costs of development, maintenance, operation and support (hardware, software and services) of the systems. It also covers the cost of project management, quality control, security, documentation and training linked to the implementation of such systems;

- the study and development of civil protection modules within the meaning of Article 3(5) of Decision 2007/779/EC, Euratom;

- the study and development of disaster detection and early warning systems;

- the provision of support to Member States in obtaining access to equipment and transport resources;

- the provision of additional transport resources and associated logistics, necessary for ensuring a rapid response to major emergencies and complementing the transport provided by the Member States, under the conditions laid down in Article 4(2)(c) of Decision 2007/162/EC, Euratom;

- support for consular assistance to the citizens of the Union in major emergencies in third countries regarding civil protection activities, upon request from the consular authorities of the Member States;

- workshops, seminars, projects, studies, surveys, modelling, scenario-building and contingency planning, capacity-building assistance, demonstration projects, technology transfer, awareness-raising, information, communication and monitoring, assessment and evaluation;

- other supporting and complementary actions necessary in the framework of the Community Civil Protection Mechanism.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2007/162/EC, Euratom of 5 March 2007 establishing a Civil Protection Financial Instrument (OJ L 71, 10.3.2007, p. 9).

Council Decision 2007/779/EC, Euratom of 8 November 2007 establishing a Community Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 314, 1.12.2007, p. 9).

23 03 02 Pilot project — Cross-border cooperation in the fight against natural disasters

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 656064,64 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments resulting from studies and grants supporting actions for cooperation and development of closer cooperation on civil protection measures with a view to preventing or at least minimising the consequences of natural disasters by developing cross-border early warning, coordination and logistical tools.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

23 03 03 Completion of previous programmes and actions in the field of civil protection and marine pollution

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 31930,09 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover payments in respect of commitments resulting from actions in the field of civil protection and from activities undertaken within the framework for the protection of the marine environment, coastlines and human health against the risks of accidental or deliberate marine pollution at sea.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, the EFTA amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Council Decision 1999/847/EC of 9 December 1999 establishing a Community action programme in the field of civil protection (OJ L 327, 21.12.1999, p. 53).

Decision No 2850/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2000 setting up a Community framework for cooperation in the field of accidental or deliberate marine pollution (OJ L 332, 28.12.2000, p. 1).

Council Decision 2001/792/EC, Euratom of 23 October 2001 establishing a Community mechanism to facilitate reinforced cooperation in civil protection assistance interventions (OJ L 297, 15.11.2001, p. 7).

23 03 04 Pilot project — Step up cooperation between Member States on combating forest fires

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

The aim of this pilot project is to improve mobilisation of operational resources and emergency support from Member States to assist a Member State in coping with forest fires too numerous and too intense to be handled by that Member State using its own logistical capacity and manpower.

The pilot project’s objectives are, in particular, to:

- draw up a schedule of Member State emergency teams and logistical resources which can be mobilised in a contingency situation;

- develop standardised communication and information mechanisms in order to make assistance more effective and exchange information on best practices and best equipment and on drawing up operation plans for using both technical and human contingency resources.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

23 03 05 Preparatory action — Union rapid response capability

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 3500000 | p.m. | 5000000 | 6846100,70 | 3935395,28 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover a preparatory action on a rapid response capability of the Union designed to respond immediately to critical needs arising from major disasters, including forest fires. It may consist of dedicated civil protection modules that Member States make available for European civil protection intervention and/or additional complementary capacities made available by the Monitoring and Information Centre (MIC) through standing arrangements with other parties.

The aim of this preparatory action is also to improve the mobilisation of additional operational resources and emergency support from Member States to assist other Member States or third countries in coping with forest fires too numerous and too intense to be handled within the constraints of national logistical capacity and manpower. It is designed to test innovative arrangements for making assistance available to Member States or third countries facing major forest fires. It covers in particular the setting-up by the Member States of a reserve of fire fighting capacities that may be made available in situations where Member States are unable to provide the assistance because they have engaged all their national fire fighting capacities to respond to forest fires or due to a high risk of forest fires on their territory.

By ensuring that key resources and essential equipment are on standby during relevant periods, in line with scenarios for responding to major disasters, this preparatory action is intended to enhance the collective preparedness of the Union for major disasters and paves the way for the European Union Civil Protection Force.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

23 03 06 Civil protection interventions in third countries

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

4000000 | 3818236 | 9000000 | 3808716 | 6807793,48 | 5060957,06 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure related to civil protection intervention in third countries under the Civil Protection Financial Instrument and the Community Civil Protection Mechanism:

- mobilisation of experts to assess assistance needs and facilitate European assistance in Member States or third countries in case of disasters;

- transportation of European civil protection assistance, including the provision of relevant information on transportation means, in the event of disaster as well as associated logistics.

Implementing partners may include authorities of the Member States or of beneficiary countries and their agencies, regional and international organisations and their agencies, non-governmental organisations, public and private operators and individual organisations or operators (including staff seconded from Member State administrations) with appropriate specialised expertise and experience.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes, entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2007/162/EC, Euratom of 5 March 2007 establishing a Civil Protection Financial Instrument (OJ L 71, 10.3.2007, p. 9).

Council Decision 2007/779/EC, Euratom of 8 November 2007 establishing a Community Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 314, 1.12.2007, p. 9).

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR HUMANITARIAN AID

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR HUMANITARIAN AID

TITLE 24

FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

24 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD" POLICY AREA | 57392000 | 57392000 | 58249000 | 58249000 | 56358754,98 | 56358754,98 |

24 02 | FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD | 21450000 | 16676792 | 23500000 | 16556171 | 20366508,17 | 17586065,48 |

| Title 24 — Total | 78842000 | 74068792 | 81749000 | 74805171 | 76725263,15 | 73944820,46 |

CHAPTER 24 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

24 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD" POLICY AREA

24 01 06 | European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF) | 5 | 57392000 | 58249000 | 56358754,98 |

| Chapter 24 01 — Total | | 57392000 | 58249000 | 56358754,98 |

24 01 06 European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

57392000 | 58249000 | 56358754,98 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF), including for OLAF staff posted in Union delegations, the objective of which is to combat fraud within an interinstitutional framework.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 65 000.

Legal basis

Commission Decision 1999/352/EC, ECSC, Euratom of 28 April 1999 establishing the European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 20), and in particular Article 4 and Article 6(3) thereof.

Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 8), and in particular Article 11 thereof.

CHAPTER 24 02 — FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

24 02

FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD

24 02 01 | Operational programmes in the fight against fraud | 1.1 | 14250000 | 10524112 | 15000000 | 10378751 | 14097526,74 | 11754172,70 |

24 02 02 | Pericles | 1.1 | 1000000 | 866425 | 1000000 | 666525 | 919689,68 | 953190,71 |

24 02 03 | Anti-fraud information system (AFIS) | 1.1 | 6200000 | 4536255 | 6000000 | 4760895 | 5349291,75 | 4878702,07 |

24 02 04 | Pilot project — Developing a Union evaluation mechanism in the area of anti-corruption with a particular focus on identifying and reducing the costs of corruption in public procurement involving Union funds | 5 | p.m. | 750000 | 1500000 | 750000 | | |

| Chapter 24 02 — Total | | 21450000 | 16676792 | 23500000 | 16556171 | 20366508,17 | 17586065,48 |

24 02 01 Operational programmes in the fight against fraud

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

14250000 | 10524112 | 15000000 | 10378751 | 14097526,74 | 11754172,70 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover actions or activities organised in the framework of the Hercule II programme in the field of the protection of the Union’s financial interests, including in the field of the prevention of and the fight against cigarette smuggling and counterfeiting.

This appropriation covers:

- development and improvement of investigative methods and technical resources in the fight against fraud, and improvement in the quality of technical and operational support for investigations, more particularly technical assistance to national authorities involved in the fight against fraud, including the fight against cigarette smuggling,

- promotion and improvement of cooperation between the Member States and the Union and between practitioners and academics,

- provision of information and support for activities relating to data access.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities’ financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 2).

Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 8).

Decision No 804/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 establishing a Community action programme to promote activities in the field of the protection of the Community's financial interests (Hercule programme) (OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 9).

24 02 02 Pericles

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1000000 | 866425 | 1000000 | 666525 | 919689,68 | 953190,71 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance the Pericles programme for training, exchange and assistance for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2001/923/EC of 17 December 2001 establishing an exchange, assistance and training programme for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting (the "Pericles" programme) (OJ L 339, 21.12.2001, p. 50).

Council Decision 2001/924/EC of 17 December 2001 extending the effects of the Decision establishing an exchange, assistance and training programme for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting ("Pericles" programme) to the Member States which have not adopted the euro as the single currency (OJ L 339, 21.12.2001, p. 55).

Reference acts

Commission Communication of 22 July 1998 to the Council, the European Parliament and the European Central Bank — "Protection of the euro — Combating counterfeiting" (COM(1998) 474).

Resolution of the European Parliament of 17 November 1998 on the communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament and the European Central Bank, "Protection of the euro — Combating counterfeiting" (OJ C 379, 7.12.1998, p. 39).

24 02 03 Anti-fraud information system (AFIS)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

6200000 | 4536255 | 6000000 | 4760895 | 5349291,75 | 4878702,07 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance the cost of feasibility studies and the development and production of new, dedicated anti-fraud computer applications forming the infrastructure of the Anti-fraud information system (AFIS). AFIS is intended to support competent authorities in preventing and combating fraudulent activities detrimental to the general budget of the Union by ensuring the fast and secure exchange of information among relevant authorities in the Member States and between them and the Commission.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 515/97 of 13 March 1997 on mutual assistance between the administrative authorities of the Member States and cooperation between the latter and the Commission to ensure the correct application of the law on customs and agricultural matters (OJ L 82, 22.3.1997, p. 1), and in particular Article 23 thereof.

24 02 04 Pilot project — Developing a Union evaluation mechanism in the area of anti-corruption with a particular focus on identifying and reducing the costs of corruption in public procurement involving Union funds

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 750000 | 1500000 | 750000 | | |

Remarks

As foreseen in the Action Plan implementing the Stockholm programme, the Commission envisages presenting a "Communication on a comprehensive policy against corruption in Member States, including the establishment of an evaluation mechanism as well as presenting modalities of cooperation with the Council of Europe’s Group of States against corruption (GRECO) for that purpose".

The anti-corruption policy and evaluation mechanism at the level of the Union would respond to: (i) the public perception across the Union (2007 and 2009 Eurobarometers: more than 75 % of the European citizens consider that corruption represents a major problem in their own Member State), and (ii) the high public expectation of strengthened Union action (public consultation for Stockholm programme: 88 % of consulted citizens required more Union action in the field of anti-corruption).

A concrete step towards establishing an evaluation mechanism is a pilot project with a particular focus on public procurement involving Union funds that could identify indicators of corruption in the field of public procurement, test them in a limited number of Member States and measure the costs of corruption in particular areas. This particular focus in the pilot project is required given the magnitude of Union funds involved across the Union and the fact that public procurement is a developed area of the acquis in which Union competence is well-established.

Considering that corruption has played an important role in the financial crisis and that it slows down the recovery, the pilot project and the action by the Union has become even more urgent.

As a prerequisite, a research component in the pilot project may advance common definitions of corruption in the area of public procurement, so that data in different Member States could be compared, and the costs of corruption could be identified based upon common criteria.

The pilot project could be implemented in a limited number of Member States, selected on the basis of whether the results would be relevant for follow-up at Union level and for future Union policy and legislative action. The findings of the pilot project could then be disseminated throughout the Union.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE EUROPEAN ANTI-FRAUD OFFICE

TITLE 25

COMMISSION’S POLICY COORDINATION AND LEGAL ADVICE

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

25 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "COMMISSION’S POLICY COORDINATION AND LEGAL ADVICE" POLICY AREA | 190108667 | 189108667 | 186373414 | 186373414 | 188684680,40 | 187684680,40 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 565027 | 565027 | | |

| 190108667 | 189108667 | 186938441 | 186938441 | 188684680,40 | 187684680,40 |

25 02 | RELATIONS WITH CIVIL SOCIETY, OPENNESS AND INFORMATION | 3953000 | 3953000 | 4439000 | 4439000 | 4168979,78 | 3820463,79 |

| Title 25 — Total | 194061667 | 193061667 | 190812414 | 190812414 | 192853660,18 | 191505144,19 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 565027 | 565027 | | |

| 194061667 | 193061667 | 191377441 | 191377441 | 192853660,18 | 191505144,19 |

CHAPTER 25 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "COMMISSION’S POLICY COORDINATION AND LEGAL ADVICE" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

25 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "COMMISSION’S POLICY COORDINATION AND LEGAL ADVICE" POLICY AREA

25 01 01

Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Commission’s policy coordination and legal advice" policy area

25 01 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Commission’s policy coordination and legal advice" policy area | 5 | 141332506 | 141332506 | 138183963 | 138183963 | 136798077,57 | 136798077,57 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | | 105027 | 105027 | | |

| | 141332506 | 141332506 | 138288990 | 138288990 | 136798077,57 | 136798077,57 |

25 01 01 03 | Salaries, allowances and payments of Members of the institution | 5 | 9248000 | 9248000 | 9039000 | 9039000 | 9275000,— | 9275000,— |

| Article 25 01 01 — Subtotal | | 150580506 | 150580506 | 147222963 | 147222963 | 146073077,57 | 146073077,57 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | | 105027 | 105027 | | |

| | 150580506 | 150580506 | 147327990 | 147327990 | 146073077,57 | 146073077,57 |

25 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Commission’s policy coordination and legal advice" policy area

25 01 02 01 | External staff of the "Commission’s policy coordination and legal advice" policy area | 5 | 6339934 | 6339934 | 6340020 | 6340020 | 5203350,75 | 5203350,75 |

25 01 02 03 | Special advisers | 5 | 609000 | 609000 | 627000 | 627000 | 651133,96 | 651133,96 |

25 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure of the "Commission’s policy coordination and legal advice" policy area | 5 | 12133119 | 12133119 | 12869896 | 12869896 | 14962116,12 | 14962116,12 |

25 01 02 13 | Other management expenditure of Members of the institution | 5 | 4325000 | 4325000 | 4171000 | 4171000 | 4340729,65 | 4340729,65 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | | 460000 | 460000 | | |

| | 4325000 | 4325000 | 4631000 | 4631000 | 4340729,65 | 4340729,65 |

| Article 25 01 02 — Subtotal | | 23407053 | 23407053 | 24007916 | 24007916 | 25157330,48 | 25157330,48 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | | 460000 | 460000 | | |

| | 23407053 | 23407053 | 24467916 | 24467916 | 25157330,48 | 25157330,48 |

25 01 03 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Commission policy coordination and legal advice" policy area | 5 | 9490108 | 9490108 | 10012824 | 10012824 | 10618881,27 | 10618881,27 |

25 01 06

Better regulation and institutional development

25 01 06 01 | Impact Assessment Board | 5 | 1000 | 1000 | 50000 | 50000 | 0,— | 0,— |

| Article 25 01 06 — Subtotal | | 1000 | 1000 | 50000 | 50000 | 0,— | 0,— |

25 01 07

Quality of legislation

25 01 07 01 | Codification of Union law | 5 | 930000 | 930000 | 1200000 | 1200000 | 1500000,— | 1500000,— |

| Article 25 01 07 — Subtotal | | 930000 | 930000 | 1200000 | 1200000 | 1500000,— | 1500000,— |

25 01 08

Legal advice, litigation and infringements

25 01 08 01 | Legal expenses | 5 | 3700000 | 3700000 | 3879711 | 3879711 | 4335391,08 | 4335391,08 |

| Article 25 01 08 — Subtotal | | 3700000 | 3700000 | 3879711 | 3879711 | 4335391,08 | 4335391,08 |

25 01 09 | Pilot project — Interinstitutional system identifying long-term trends | 5 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 1000000,— | 0,— |

25 01 10 | Preparatory action — Interinstitutional system identifying long-term trends | 5 | 2000000 | 1000000 | | | | |

| Chapter 25 01 — Total | | 190108667 | 189108667 | 186373414 | 186373414 | 188684680,40 | 187684680,40 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | | 565027 | 565027 | | |

| | 190108667 | 189108667 | 186938441 | 186938441 | 188684680,40 | 187684680,40 |

25 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Commission’s policy coordination and legal advice" policy area

25 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Commission’s policy coordination and legal advice" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

25 01 01 01 | 141332506 | 138183963 | 136798077,57 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 105027 | |

Total | 141332506 | 138288990 | 136798077,57 |

25 01 01 03 Salaries, allowances and payments of Members of the institution

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

9248000 | 9039000 | 9275000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the basic salaries of Members of the Commission,

- the residence allowances of Members of the Commission,

- the family allowances of Members of the Commission, comprising:

- household allowance,

- dependent child allowance,

- education allowance,

- the representation allowances of Members of the Commission,

- the employer’s contribution towards insurance against occupational disease and accident for Members of the Commission,

- the employer’s contribution towards sickness insurance for former Members of the Commission,

- birth grants,

- in the event of the death of a Member of the Commission:

- the deceased’s full remuneration until the end of the third month following that in which death occurred,

- the costs of transporting the body to the deceased’s place of origin,

- the cost of weightings applied to the emoluments and transitional allowances,

- the cost of the weighting applied to the part of emoluments transferred to a country other than the country of employment,

- the cost of any adjustments to remuneration, transitional allowances and pensions approved by the Council during the financial year.

This appropriation is also intended to take into account any appropriation which may be required to cover:

- travel expenses due to Members of the Commission (including their families) on taking up duty or leaving the institution,

- installation and resettlement allowances due to Members of the Commission on taking up duty or leaving the institution,

- removal expenses due to Members of the Commission on taking up duty or leaving the institution.

Legal basis

Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of the Council of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the Commission, of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice, of the President, Members and Registrar of the Court of First Instance and of the President, Members and Registrar of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), and in particular Articles 2, 3, 4, 4a, 4b, 5, 11 and 14 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

25 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Commission’s policy coordination and legal advice" policy area

25 01 02 01 External staff of the "Commission’s policy coordination and legal advice" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

6339934 | 6340020 | 5203350,75 |

25 01 02 03 Special advisers

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

609000 | 627000 | 651133,96 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the remuneration of special advisers, their mission expenses and the institution’s accident insurance contributions.

Legal basis

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

25 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of the "Commission’s policy coordination and legal advice" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

12133119 | 12869896 | 14962116,12 |

25 01 02 13 Other management expenditure of Members of the institution

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

25 01 02 13 | 4325000 | 4171000 | 4340729,65 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 460000 | |

Total | 4325000 | 4631000 | 4340729,65 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- travel expenses incurred, daily subsistence allowances and additional or exceptional expenditure incurred on mission,

- expenditure on the Commission’s obligations in respect of entertainment and representation (this expenditure may be incurred individually by the Members of the Commission in the fulfilment of their duties and as part of the institution’s activities).

Refunds of mission expenses paid for the account of other Union institutions or bodies and for third parties will be available as assigned revenue.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 20000.

Legal basis

Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of the Council of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the Commission, of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice, of the President, Members and Registrar of the Court of First Instance and of the President, Members and Registrar of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1), and in particular Article 6 thereof.

Communication of the President of the Commission concerning the Code of conduct for Commissioners (SEC(2004) 1487).

Commission Decision C(2007) 3494 of 18 July 2007 concerning the Regulation on representation and entertainment expenses made by the Commission, the President or the Commissioners.

25 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Commission policy coordination and legal advice" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

9490108 | 10012824 | 10618881,27 |

25 01 06 Better regulation and institutional development

25 01 06 01 Impact Assessment Board

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1000 | 50000 | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of specialist studies, consultations, meetings and other activities relating to the Impact Assessment Board.

25 01 07 Quality of legislation

25 01 07 01 Codification of Union law

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

930000 | 1200000 | 1500000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the codification and recasting of Union/Community instruments.

25 01 08 Legal advice, litigation and infringements

25 01 08 01 Legal expenses

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

3700000 | 3879711 | 4335391,08 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover pre-litigation and mediation costs, and the services of lawyers or other experts called in to advise the Commission.

It also covers costs awarded against the Commission by the Court of Justice of the European Union, or other courts.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 250000.

25 01 09 Pilot project — Interinstitutional system identifying long-term trends

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 1000000,— | 0,— |

Remarks

The purpose of this pilot project is to set up an interinstitutional system identifying long-term trends on major policy issues that the Union faces. This system should provide common analyses of probable outcomes on major issues to be available for policy-makers; this is to be coordinated between the Parliament (involving policy departments), the Council and the Commission, using the already well established European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS) as a core for the system. This system should be rapidly established to be in full operation by 2012.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

25 01 10 Preparatory action — Interinstitutional system identifying long-term trends

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2000000 | 1000000 | | | | |

Remarks

The purpose of this preparatory action is to set up an interinstitutional system identifying long-term trends on major policy issues that the Union faces. The intention is to provide common analyses of probable outcomes on major issues to be available for policymakers. Furthermore, to achieve this goal, it would now be appropriate to explore in detail the design of specific mechanisms for promoting closer working cooperation between the research departments of the various Union institutions and bodies which are devoted to the analysis of medium- and long-term policy trends.

The aim of this preparatory action will be to:

- create a european strategy and policy analysis system (ESPAS) with all Union institutions included by 2014 on the basis of a proposal from the Commission (Article 49 of the Financial Regulation). The European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS) could continue to provide facilities and technical back-up until such time as the system becomes operational,

- the system will be interinstitutional, focusing on global long-term trends, both external and internal, relating to the Union,

- the system should be designed to provide regular input to the Union institutions to nourish long-term and medium-term strategic thinking, including reaching out to academics and other stakeholders to provide a broad perspective:

- this input would include a detailed appraisal of long-term global trends and the submission of a report to the incoming presidents of the Union institutions looking at challenges options for the period 2014-2019,

- further reports could include documents for the Union institutions for debate on forward-looking topics, helping foster and deepen cooperation between the Union institutions,

- the system should develop links with other countries undertaking global trends work in order to benefit from their expertise and provide its own expertise to other countries trying to get a grip on strategic trends and changes,

- build and maintain an open website, as a global repository for all relevant information, to facilitate citizens’ access, and linked to other working websites on long-term trends across the globe.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 25 02 — RELATIONS WITH CIVIL SOCIETY, OPENNESS AND INFORMATION

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

25 02

RELATIONS WITH CIVIL SOCIETY, OPENNESS AND INFORMATION

25 02 01

Institutions of European interest

25 02 01 01 | Historical archives of the Union | 5 | 2215000 | 2215000 | 2176000 | 2176000 | 2020000,— | 1926515,94 |

| Article 25 02 01 — Subtotal | | 2215000 | 2215000 | 2176000 | 2176000 | 2020000,— | 1926515,94 |

25 02 04

Information and publications

25 02 04 01 | Documentary databases | 5 | 760000 | 760000 | 800000 | 800000 | 693962,78 | 685611,38 |

25 02 04 02 | Digital publications | 5 | 978000 | 978000 | 1463000 | 1463000 | 1455017,— | 1208336,47 |

| Article 25 02 04 — Subtotal | | 1738000 | 1738000 | 2263000 | 2263000 | 2148979,78 | 1893947,85 |

| Chapter 25 02 — Total | | 3953000 | 3953000 | 4439000 | 4439000 | 4168979,78 | 3820463,79 |

25 02 01 Institutions of European interest

25 02 01 01 Historical archives of the Union

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2215000 | 2215000 | 2176000 | 2176000 | 2020000,— | 1926515,94 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure of the European University Institute relating to the management (staff and operating costs) of the historical archives of the Union.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 354/83 of 1 February 1983 concerning the opening to the public of the historical archives of the European Economic Community and the European Atomic Energy Community (OJ L 43, 15.2.1983, p. 1).

Commission Decision No 359/83/ECSC of 8 February 1983 concerning the opening to the public of the historical archives of the European Coal and Steel Community (OJ L 43, 15.2.1983, p. 14).

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Reference acts

Contract between the Commission and the European University Institute, Florence, signed on 17 December 1984.

25 02 04 Information and publications

25 02 04 01 Documentary databases

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

760000 | 760000 | 800000 | 800000 | 693962,78 | 685611,38 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the Commission’s documentary databases on the progress of procedures and official documents, in particular expenditure relating to:

- collecting, preparing, methodically analysing and loading texts and procedures,

- developing, maintaining and operating an integrated system,

- disseminating the information via various electronic media.

It covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Union.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

25 02 04 02 Digital publications

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

978000 | 978000 | 1463000 | 1463000 | 1455017,— | 1208336,47 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on issuing, in whatever medium, the publications provided for in the Treaties and other institutional or reference publications.

Publishing costs cover, among other things, preparation and drafting (including authors’ contracts), freelance editing, use of documentation, reproduction of documents, data purchase or management, editing, translation, revision (including checking the consistency between texts), printing, posting on the Internet or installation in any other electronic medium, distribution, storage, dissemination and promotion of such documents.

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE SECRETARIAT-GENERAL

- COORDINATION WITHIN THE COMMISSION

- COORDINATION AND RELATIONS WITH THE OTHER INSTITUTIONS

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE BUREAU OF EUROPEAN POLICY ADVISERS

- POLICY ADVICE

- CABINETS

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE BUREAU OF EUROPEAN POLICY ADVISERS

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE SECRETARIAT-GENERAL

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE LEGAL SERVICE

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE LEGAL SERVICE

- LOGISTICAL SUPPORT FOR THE COMMISSION AND PROTOCOL

TITLE 26

COMMISSION’S ADMINISTRATION

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

26 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "COMMISSION’S ADMINISTRATION" POLICY AREA | 975069713 | 975069713 | 979508134 | 979508134 | 1029132642,94 | 1029132642,94 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 1502275 | 1502275 | 78381 | 78381 | | |

| 976571988 | 976571988 | 979586515 | 979586515 | 1029132642,94 | 1029132642,94 |

26 02 | MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION | 14800000 | 12157164 | 14400000 | 13711378 | 15030295,10 | 13352297,24 |

26 03 | SERVICES TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONS, BUSINESSES AND CITIZENS | 26100000 | 12094264 | 24800000 | 23933815 | 26281833,— | 25443845,82 |

| Title 26 — Total | 1015969713 | 999321141 | 1018708134 | 1017153327 | 1070444771,04 | 1067928786,— |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 1502275 | 1502275 | 78381 | 78381 | | |

| 1017471988 | 1000823416 | 1018786515 | 1017231708 | 1070444771,04 | 1067928786,— |

CHAPTER 26 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "COMMISSION’S ADMINISTRATION" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

26 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "COMMISSION’S ADMINISTRATION" POLICY AREA

26 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Commission’s administration" policy area | 5 | 105722828 | 103126721 | 103488540,90 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 78381 | |

| | 105722828 | 103205102 | 103488540,90 |

26 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Commission’s administration" policy area

26 01 02 01 | External staff | 5 | 5584921 | 5722091 | 5802847,57 |

26 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | 5 | 17676594 | 18948565 | 21079404,94 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 2275 | | |

| | 17678869 | 18948565 | 21079404,94 |

| Article 26 01 02 — Subtotal | | 23261515 | 24670656 | 26882252,51 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 2275 | | |

| | 23263790 | 24670656 | 26882252,51 |

26 01 03 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Commission’s administration" policy area | 5 | 7110860 | 7472572 | 8034960,22 |

26 01 04

Support expenditure for operations in the "Commission’s administration" policy area

26 01 04 01 | Interoperability Solutions for European Public Administrations (ISA) — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 560000 | 600000 | 561610,— |

| Article 26 01 04 — Subtotal | | 560000 | 600000 | 561610,— |

26 01 09

Administrative support of the Publications Office

26 01 09 01 | Publications Office | 5 | 83077750 | 84373000 | 90087978,66 |

| Article 26 01 09 — Subtotal | | 83077750 | 84373000 | 90087978,66 |

26 01 10

Consolidation of Union law

26 01 10 01 | Consolidation of Union law | 5 | 1000000 | 1500000 | 1557637,80 |

| Article 26 01 10 — Subtotal | | 1000000 | 1500000 | 1557637,80 |

26 01 11

Official Journal of the European Union (L and C)

26 01 11 01 | Official Journal of the European Union | 5 | 11806000 | 12178000 | 12267025,47 |

| Article 26 01 11 — Subtotal | | 11806000 | 12178000 | 12267025,47 |

26 01 20 | European Personnel Selection Office | 5 | 26728750 | 26776000 | 30988590,43 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 1500000 | | |

| | 28228750 | 26776000 | 30988590,43 |

26 01 21 | Office for the Administration and Payment of Individual Entitlements | 5 | 35879000 | 35102000 | 40011996,78 |

26 01 22

Office for Infrastructure and Logistics (Brussels)

26 01 22 01 | Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Brussels | 5 | 69711000 | 68880000 | 69585783,46 |

26 01 22 02 | Acquisition and renting of buildings in Brussels | 5 | 207983000 | 206758532 | 217617718,09 |

26 01 22 03 | Expenditure related to buildings in Brussels | 5 | 70272000 | 78589871 | 83134394,80 |

26 01 22 04 | Expenditure for equipment in Brussels | 5 | 6987000 | 7087432 | 7772604,07 |

26 01 22 05 | Services and other operating expenditure in Brussels | 5 | 5826000 | 5868045 | 7188608,12 |

| Article 26 01 22 — Subtotal | | 360779000 | 367183880 | 385299108,54 |

26 01 23

Office for Infrastructure and Logistics (Luxembourg)

26 01 23 01 | Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Luxembourg | 5 | 25266000 | 25072000 | 24058541,79 |

26 01 23 02 | Acquisition and renting of buildings in Luxembourg | 5 | 40319000 | 41108000 | 46155251,86 |

26 01 23 03 | Expenditure related to buildings in Luxembourg | 5 | 17357000 | 16897000 | 17288965,94 |

26 01 23 04 | Expenditure for equipment in Luxembourg | 5 | 629000 | 657000 | 510791,56 |

26 01 23 05 | Services and other operating expenditure in Luxembourg | 5 | 645000 | 718000 | 748000,— |

26 01 23 06 | Guarding of buildings in Luxembourg | 5 | 5640000 | 5600000 | 5663489,37 |

| Article 26 01 23 — Subtotal | | 89856000 | 90052000 | 94425040,52 |

26 01 40

Security

26 01 40 01 | Security and monitoring | 5 | 8321000 | 7685982 | 7905837,09 |

26 01 40 02 | Guarding of buildings in Brussels | 5 | 32788000 | 31276369 | 41570815,02 |

| Article 26 01 40 — Subtotal | | 41109000 | 38962351 | 49476652,11 |

26 01 50

Personnel policy and management

26 01 50 01 | Medical service | 5 | 5350000 | 6348512 | 7378151,62 |

26 01 50 02 | Competitions, selection and recruitment expenditure | 5 | 1850000 | 1950379 | 2127984,28 |

26 01 50 04 | Interinstitutional cooperation in the social sphere | 5 | 7537000 | 8078518 | 13208094,74 |

26 01 50 06 | Institution officials temporarily assigned to national civil services, to international organisations or to public or private institutions or undertakings | 5 | 264000 | 400000 | 236500,— |

26 01 50 07 | Damages | 5 | 150000 | 150000 | 5885240,72 |

26 01 50 08 | Miscellaneous insurances | 5 | 58000 | 58000 | 57483,36 |

26 01 50 09 | Language courses | 5 | 3744000 | 4062554 | 4802131,85 |

| Article 26 01 50 — Subtotal | | 18953000 | 21047963 | 33695586,57 |

26 01 51

European Schools

26 01 51 01 | Office of the Secretary-General of the European Schools (Brussels) | 5 | 7627207 | 8632000 | 7754389,— |

26 01 51 02 | Brussels I (Uccle) | 5 | 24446700 | 25332000 | 24068389,93 |

26 01 51 03 | Brussels II (Woluwe) | 5 | 22758847 | 22729000 | 21763767,— |

26 01 51 04 | Brussels III (Ixelles) | 5 | 22759039 | 23358000 | 21389422,— |

26 01 51 05 | Brussels IV (transition) | 5 | 9694355 | 6897000 | 5006914,33 |

26 01 51 11 | Luxembourg I | 5 | 24498581 | 27289000 | 25806975,— |

26 01 51 12 | Luxembourg II | 5 | 10007959 | 4938000 | 5061541,— |

26 01 51 21 | Mol (BE) | 5 | 5937428 | 6963000 | 7123677,— |

26 01 51 22 | Frankfurt am Main (DE) | 5 | 7346564 | 6554000 | 5707134,— |

26 01 51 23 | Karlsruhe (DE) | 5 | 3054845 | 2530991 | 2770903,50 |

26 01 51 24 | Munich (DE) | 5 | 344180 | 371000 | 494527,— |

26 01 51 25 | Alicante (ES) | 5 | 8097123 | 7762000 | 6171604,— |

26 01 51 26 | Varese (IT) | 5 | 9670615 | 11128000 | 9936233,— |

26 01 51 27 | Bergen (NL) | 5 | 4304020 | 4981000 | 4349750,— |

26 01 51 28 | Culham (UK) | 5 | 4828547 | 4498000 | 4950435,67 |

26 01 51 31 | Union contribution to the Type 2 European Schools | 5 | 3850000 | 2500000 | |

| Article 26 01 51 — Subtotal | | 169226010 | 166462991 | 152355662,43 |

| Chapter 26 01 — Total | | 975069713 | 979508134 | 1029132642,94 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 1502275 | 78381 | |

| | 976571988 | 979586515 | 1029132642,94 |

26 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Commission’s administration" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

26 01 01 | 105722828 | 103126721 | 103488540,90 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 78381 | |

Total | 105722828 | 103205102 | 103488540,90 |

26 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Commission’s administration" policy area

26 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

5584921 | 5722091 | 5802847,57 |

26 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

26 01 02 11 | 17676594 | 18948565 | 21079404,94 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 2275 | | |

Total | 17678869 | 18948565 | 21079404,94 |

26 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Commission’s administration" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

7110860 | 7472572 | 8034960,22 |

26 01 04 Support expenditure for operations in the "Commission’s administration" policy area

26 01 04 01 Interoperability Solutions for European Public Administrations (ISA) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

560000 | 600000 | 561610,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this budget heading, as well as any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts, as the contracts of technical assistance offices expire during subsequent years.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Item 26 03 01 01.

26 01 09 Administrative support of the Publications Office

26 01 09 01 Publications Office

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

83077750 | 84373000 | 90087978,66 |

Remarks

The amount entered corresponds to the appropriations for the Publications Office set out in detail in a specific annex to this part of the statement of expenditure for this section.

On the basis of the Office’s cost-accounting forecasts, the cost of the services it will perform for each institution is estimated as follows:

European Parliament | 12935206 | 15,57 % |

Council | 4128964 | 4,97 % |

Commission | 53659919 | 64,59 % |

Court of Justice | 4029271 | 4,85 % |

Court of Auditors | 1005241 | 1,21 % |

European Economic and Social Committee | 623083 | 0,75 % |

Committee of the Regions | 390465 | 0,47 % |

Other | 6305601 | 7,59 % |

Total | 83077750 | 100,00 % |

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 5990700.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), and in particular Articles 171 to 175 thereof.

Decision 2009/496/EC, Euratom of the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 26 June 2009 on the organisation and operation of the Publications Office of the European Union (OJ L 168, 30.6.2009, p. 41).

26 01 10 Consolidation of Union law

26 01 10 01 Consolidation of Union law

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1000000 | 1500000 | 1557637,80 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the consolidation of Union instruments and on making available to the public, in all forms and on all publishing media, consolidated Union instruments in all the official languages of the Union.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100.

Legal basis

Conclusions of the Edinburgh European Council, December 1992 (SN/456/92), in particular Annex 3 to Part A, p. 5.

Declaration on the quality of the drafting of Community legislation, annexed to the Final Act of the Treaty of Amsterdam.

Decision 2009/496/EC, Euratom of the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 26 June 2009 on the organisation and operation of the Publications Office of the European Union (OJ L 168, 30.6.2009, p. 41).

26 01 11 Official Journal of the European Union (L and C)

26 01 11 01 Official Journal of the European Union

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

11806000 | 12178000 | 12267025,47 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the publication, in all forms — including distribution, cataloguing, indexation and archiving — of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 428000.

Legal basis

Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 297 thereof.

Council Regulation No 1 of 15 April 1958 determining the languages to be used by the European Economic Community (OJ 17, 6.10.1958, p. 385/58).

Council Decision of 15 September 1958 creating the Official Journal of the European Communities (OJ 17, 6.10.1958, p. 390/58).

Decision 2009/496/EC, Euratom of the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 26 June 2009 on the organisation and operation of the Publications Office of the European Union (OJ L 168, 30.6.2009, p. 41).

26 01 20 European Personnel Selection Office

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

26 01 20 | 26728750 | 26776000 | 30988590,43 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 1500000 | | |

Total | 28228750 | 26776000 | 30988590,43 |

Remarks

The amount entered corresponds to the appropriations for the European Personnel Selection Office set out in detail in a specific annex to this part of the statement of expenditure for this section.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 407000.

Conditions for releasing the reserve

The reserve will be released by the budgetary authority only if EPSO has fulfilled the following two conditions:

- the presentation, to the relevant committee of the European Parliament, of a thorough analysis and evaluation of the actual costs of EPSO's activities, describing the allocations and their exact use, including the cost of placing individual candidates on the reserve lists, and an evaluation of its projected costs for the next three years,

- EPSO guarantees full cooperation with the European Parliament, including the prompt addressing of Parliament requests, taking into account EPSO's particular needs in the planning of the open competition, as well as in the design of the open competition and its different phases. In addition, EPSO guarantees that all the members of the selection boards appointed by the European Parliament, for all selection procedures, participate fully at all stages of the given selection procedures. This includes participation in the drafting of all relevant documents for the open competition, access to all relevant documents (including the CBT questions and answers if requested by those members), free access to the EPSO buildings, permanent working space (including PC work stations) and information.

Legal basis

Decision 2002/620/EC of the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors, the Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Ombudsman of 25 July 2002 establishing a European Communities Personnel Selection Office (OJ L 197, 26.7.2002, p. 53).

26 01 21 Office for the Administration and Payment of Individual Entitlements

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

35879000 | 35102000 | 40011996,78 |

Remarks

The amount entered corresponds to the appropriations for the Office for the Administration and Payment of Individual Entitlements set out in detail in a specific annex to this part of the statement of expenditure for this section.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 4200000.

Legal basis

Commission Decision 2003/522/EC of 6 November 2002 establishing an Office for the administration and payment of individual entitlements (OJ L 183, 22.7.2003, p. 30).

26 01 22 Office for Infrastructure and Logistics (Brussels)

26 01 22 01 Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Brussels

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

69711000 | 68880000 | 69585783,46 |

Remarks

The amount entered corresponds to the appropriations for the Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Brussels set out in detail in a specific annex to this part of the statement of expenditure for this section.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 5990000.

Legal basis

Commission Decision 2003/523/EC of 6 November 2002 establishing the Office for infrastructure and logistics in Brussels (OJ L 183, 22.7.2003, p. 35).

26 01 22 02 Acquisition and renting of buildings in Brussels

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

207983000 | 206758532 | 217617718,09 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure incurred within the Union territory:

- rent and ground rent relating to occupied buildings or parts of buildings, and the hire of conference rooms, storerooms, garages and parking facilities,

- the costs of purchase or lease-purchase of buildings,

- the construction of buildings.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of research are entered under various items in Article 01 05 of the titles concerned.

This appropriation covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Union, excluding the Commission's Representations in the Union, for which expenditure is entered in Item 16 01 03 03.

Revenue from contributions from the EFTA States to the Union’s general costs under Articles 76 and 82 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area gives rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in the budget lines concerned in accordance with the Financial Regulation. The amount of such revenue is estimated at EUR 493800.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 7879000.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

26 01 22 03 Expenditure related to buildings in Brussels

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

70272000 | 78589871 | 83134394,80 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure incurred within Union territory:

- the payment of insurance premiums on the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the institution,

- water, gas, electricity and heating charges,

- maintenance costs, calculated on the basis of current contracts, for premises, lifts, central heating, air-conditioning equipment, etc.; the expenditure incurred by regular cleaning operations, including the purchase of maintenance, washing, laundry and dry-cleaning products, etc., and by repainting, repairs and supplies used by the maintenance shops (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- expenditure on the selective treatment, storage and removal of waste,

- the refurbishment of buildings, e.g. alterations to partitioning, alterations to technical installations and other specialist work on locks, electrical equipment, plumbing, painting, floor coverings, etc., and the cost of changes to the cabling associated with fixtures, and the cost of the necessary equipment (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- expenses concerned with the health and safety of individuals at work, in particular the purchase, hire and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment, the replacement of equipment for fire pickets and statutory inspection costs (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- expenses relating to conducting the audit of accessibility of buildings to persons with disabilities and/or reduced mobility and the introduction of necessary adaptations pursuant to such an audit so as to make buildings fully accessible to all visitors,

- the cost of legal, financial and technical consultancy fees prior to the acquisition, rental or construction of buildings,

- other expenditure on buildings, in particular management fees for multiple-tenanted buildings, costs of surveys of premises and charges for utilities (street cleaning and maintenance, refuse collection, etc.),

- technical assistance fees relating to major fitting-out operations for premises.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of research are entered under various items in Article 01 05 of the titles concerned.

This appropriation covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Union, excluding the Commission's Representations in the Union, for which expenditure is entered in Item 16 01 03 03.

Revenue from contributions from the EFTA States to the Union’s general costs under Articles 76 and 82 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area gives rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in the budget lines concerned in accordance with the Financial Regulation. The amount of such revenue is estimated at EUR 166841.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 6851000.

Legal basis

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display screen equipment (fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Decision of the European Ombudsman of 4 July 2007 on own-initiative inquiry OI/3/2003/JMA concerning the European Commission.

26 01 22 04 Expenditure for equipment in Brussels

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

6987000 | 7087432 | 7772604,07 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure incurred within Union territory:

- the purchase, hire or leasing, maintenance, repair, installation and renewal of technical equipment and installations, and in particular:

- equipment (including photocopiers) for producing, reproducing and archiving documents in any form (paper, electronic media, etc.),

- audiovisual, library and interpreting equipment (booths, headsets and switching units for simultaneous interpretation facilities, etc.),

- kitchen fittings and restaurant equipment,

- various tools for building-maintenance shops,

- facilities required for officials with disabilities,

- studies, documentation and training relating to such equipment (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of vehicles, and in particular:

- new purchases of vehicles, including at least one vehicle adapted for transporting persons with reduced mobility,

- the replacement of vehicles which, during the year, reach a total mileage such as to justify replacement,

- the cost of hiring cars for short or long periods when demand exceeds the capacity of the vehicle fleet, or when the vehicle fleet does not cater for needs of passengers with reduced mobility,

- the cost of maintaining, repairing and insuring official vehicles (fuel, lubricants, tyres, inner tubes, miscellaneous supplies, spare parts, tools, etc.),

- various types of insurance (in particular third-party liability and insurance against theft) and the insurance costs referred to in Article 75 of the Financial Regulation,

- purchase of tickets (one-way ticket and business pass), free access to public transport routes to facilitate mobility between Commission buildings or between Commission buildings and public buildings (e.g. airport), service bicycles and any other means encouraging the use of public transporting and Commission staff mobility, with the exception of service vehicles,

- expenditure on inputs for protocol restaurant services.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of research are entered under various items in Article 01 05 of the titles concerned.

This appropriation covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Union, excluding the Commission's Representations in the Union, for which expenditure is entered in Item 16 01 03 03.

Revenue from contributions from the EFTA States to the Union’s general costs under Articles 76 and 82 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area gives rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in the budget lines concerned in accordance with the Financial Regulation. The amount of such revenue is estimated at EUR 16589.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 2045000.

The creation of a specific appropriation for reimbursing public transport season tickets is a modest but crucial measure to confirm the commitment of the institutions of the Union to reducing their CO2 emissions in line with their Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) policy and the agreed climate change objectives.

Legal basis

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display screen equipment (fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Directive 2004/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors (OJ L 134, 30.4.2004, p. 1).

Directive 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts (OJ L 134, 30.4.2004, p. 114).

26 01 22 05 Services and other operating expenditure in Brussels

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

5826000 | 5868045 | 7188608,12 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure incurred within Union territory:

- departmental removals and reorganisations and handling (taking delivery, storing, delivering) in respect of equipment, furniture and office supplies,

- expenditure on postal and delivery charges for ordinary mail, on reports and publications, on postal and other packages sent by air, sea or rail, and on the Commission’s internal mail,

- expenditure relating to the provision of protocol restaurant services.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of research are entered under various items in Article 01 05 of the titles concerned.

This appropriation covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Union, excluding the Commission's Representations in the Union, for which expenditure is entered in Item 16 01 03 03.

Revenue from contributions from the EFTA States to the Union’s general costs under Articles 76 and 82 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area gives rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in the budget lines concerned in accordance with the Financial Regulation. The amount of such revenue is estimated at EUR 13832.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 410000.

Legal basis

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display screen equipment (fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

26 01 23 Office for Infrastructure and Logistics (Luxembourg)

26 01 23 01 Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Luxembourg

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

25266000 | 25072000 | 24058541,79 |

Remarks

The amount entered corresponds to the appropriations for the Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Luxembourg set out in detail in a specific annex to this part of the statement of expenditure for this section.

Legal basis

Commission Decision 2003/524/EC of 6 November 2002 establishing the Office for infrastructure and logistics in Luxembourg (OJ L 183, 22.7.2003, p. 40).

26 01 23 02 Acquisition and renting of buildings in Luxembourg

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

40319000 | 41108000 | 46155251,86 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure incurred within Union territory:

- rent and ground rent relating to occupied buildings or parts of buildings, and the hire of conference rooms, storerooms, garages and parking facilities,

- the costs of purchase or lease-purchase of buildings,

- the construction of buildings.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of research are entered under various items in Article 01 05 of the titles concerned.

This appropriation covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Union, excluding the Commission's Representations in the Union, for which expenditure is entered in Item 16 01 03 03.

Revenue from contributions from the EFTA States to the Union’s general costs under Articles 76 and 82 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area gives rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in the budget lines concerned in accordance with the Financial Regulation. The amount of such revenue is estimated at EUR 95728.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 587000.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

26 01 23 03 Expenditure related to buildings in Luxembourg

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

17357000 | 16897000 | 17288965,94 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure incurred within the Union territory:

- the payment of insurance premiums on the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the institution,

- water, gas, electricity and heating charges,

- maintenance costs, calculated on the basis of current contracts, for premises, lifts, central heating, air-conditioning equipment, etc.; the expenditure incurred by regular cleaning operations, including the purchase of maintenance, washing, laundry and dry-cleaning products, etc., and by repainting, repairs and supplies used by the maintenance shops (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- expenditure on the selective treatment, storage and removal of waste,

- the refurbishment of buildings, e.g. alterations to partitioning, alterations to technical installations and other specialist work on locks, electrical equipment, plumbing, painting, floor coverings, etc., and the cost of changes to the cabling associated with fixtures, and the cost of the necessary equipment (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- expenses concerned with the health and safety of individuals at work, in particular the purchase, hire and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment, the replacement of equipment for fire pickets, training courses and statutory inspection costs (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- expenses relating to conducting the audit of accessibility of buildings to persons with disabilities and/or reduced mobility and the introduction of necessary adaptations pursuant to such an audit so as to make buildings fully accessible to all visitors,

- the cost of legal, financial and technical consultancy fees prior to the acquisition, rental or construction of buildings,

- other expenditure on buildings, in particular management fees for multiple-tenanted buildings, costs of surveys of premises and charges for utilities (street cleaning and maintenance, refuse collection, etc.),

- technical assistance fees relating to major fitting-out operations for premises.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of research are entered under various items in Article 01 05 of the titles concerned.

This appropriation covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Union, excluding the Commission's Representations in the Union, for which expenditure is entered in Item 16 01 03 03.

Revenue from contributions from the EFTA States to the Union’s general costs under Articles 76 and 82 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area gives rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in the budget lines concerned in accordance with the Financial Regulation. The amount of such revenue is estimated at EUR 41210.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 260000.

Legal basis

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display screen equipment (fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Decision of the European Ombudsman of 4 July 2007 on own-initiative inquiry OI/3/2003/JMA concerning the European Commission.

26 01 23 04 Expenditure for equipment in Luxembourg

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

629000 | 657000 | 510791,56 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure incurred within the Union territory:

- the purchase, hire or leasing, maintenance, repair, installation and renewal of technical equipment and installations, and in particular:

- equipment (including photocopiers) for producing, reproducing and archiving documents in any form (paper, electronic media, etc.),

- audiovisual, library and interpreting equipment (booths, headsets and switching units for simultaneous interpretation facilities, etc.),

- kitchen fittings and restaurant equipment,

- various tools for building-maintenance shops,

- facilities required for officials with disabilities,

- studies, documentation and training relating to such equipment (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of vehicles, and in particular:

- new purchases of vehicles, including at least one vehicle adapted for transporting persons with reduced mobility,

- the replacement of vehicles which, during the year, reach a total mileage such as to justify replacement,

- the cost of hiring cars for short or long periods when demand exceeds the capacity of the vehicle fleet, or when the vehicle fleet does not cater for needs of passengers with reduced mobility,

- the cost of maintaining, repairing and insuring official vehicles (fuel, lubricants, tyres, inner tubes, miscellaneous supplies, spare parts, tools, etc.),

- various types of insurance (in particular third-party liability and insurance against theft) and the insurance costs referred to in Article 75 of the Financial Regulation.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of research are entered under various items in Article 01 05 of the titles concerned.

This appropriation covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Union, excluding the Commission's Representations in the Union, for which expenditure is entered in Item 16 01 03 03.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 33000.

Legal basis

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display screen equipment (fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

Directive 2004/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors (OJ L 134, 30.4.2004, p. 1).

Directive 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts (OJ L 134, 30.4.2004, p. 114).

26 01 23 05 Services and other operating expenditure in Luxembourg

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

645000 | 718000 | 748000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure incurred within the Union territory:

- departmental removals and reorganisations and handling (taking delivery, storing, delivering) in respect of equipment, furniture and office supplies,

- expenditure on postal and delivery charges for ordinary mail, on reports and publications, on postal and other packages sent by air, sea or rail, and on the Commission’s internal mail.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of research are entered under various items in Article 01 05 of the titles concerned.

This appropriation covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Union, excluding the Commission's Representations in the Union, for which expenditure is entered in Item 16 01 03 03.

Legal basis

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display screen equipment (fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

26 01 23 06 Guarding of buildings in Luxembourg

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

5640000 | 5600000 | 5663489,37 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure incurred within Union territory:

- expenses concerned with the physical and material security of persons and property, in particular contracts for the guarding of buildings, contracts for the maintenance of security installations, training courses and the purchase of minor items of equipment (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- expenses concerned with the health and safety of individuals at work, in particular the purchase, hire and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment, the replacement of equipment for fire pickets, training courses and statutory inspection costs (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract).

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of research are entered under various items in Article 01 05 of the titles concerned.

This appropriation covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Union, excluding the Commission's Representations in the Union, for which expenditure is entered in Item 16 01 03 03.

Legal basis

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display screen equipment (fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

26 01 40 Security

26 01 40 01 Security and monitoring

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

8321000 | 7685982 | 7905837,09 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenses concerned with:

- the physical and material security of persons and property, in particular the purchase, hiring or leasing, maintenance, repair, installation and replacement of technical security equipment,

- the health and safety of individuals at work, in particular statutory inspection costs (inspection of technical installations in buildings, safety coordinator and health and hygiene inspections of foodstuffs), the purchase, hire and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment and expenditure on training and equipment for leading fire fighters (ECI) and fire pickets (EPI), whose presence in the buildings is required by law.

Before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of research are entered under various items in Article 01 05 of the titles concerned.

This appropriation covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Union, excluding the Commission's Representations in the Union, for which expenditure is entered in Item 16 01 03 03.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 612000.

Legal basis

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display screen equipment (fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

26 01 40 02 Guarding of buildings in Brussels

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

32788000 | 31276369 | 41570815,02 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure for the guarding surveillance, access control and other related services for buildings occupied by the Commission (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract).

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of research are entered under various items in Article 01 05 of the titles concerned.

This appropriation covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Union, excluding the Commission's Representations in the Union, for which expenditure is entered in Item 16 01 03 03.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 2711575.

Legal basis

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display screen equipment (fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

26 01 50 Personnel policy and management

26 01 50 01 Medical service

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

5350000 | 6348512 | 7378151,62 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the cost of annual check-ups and pre-recruitment medical examinations, equipment and pharmaceutical products, working tools and special furniture required on medical grounds and the administrative costs of the Invalidity Committee,

- the cost of medical, paramedical and psycho-social personnel employed under local law contracts or as occasional replacements, and the cost of external services by medical specialists considered necessary by the medical officers,

- the cost of pre-recruitment medical examinations for assistants at the childminding centres,

- the cost of health checks for staff exposed to radiation,

- the purchase or reimbursement of equipment in connection with the application of Directives 89/391/EEC and 90/270/EEC.

This appropriation covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Union, excluding the Commission's Representations in the Union, for which expenditure is entered in Item 16 01 03 03.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1552800.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, in particular Chapter III thereof.

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display screen equipment (fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

National legislation on basic standards.

26 01 50 02 Competitions, selection and recruitment expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1850000 | 1950379 | 2127984,28 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- costs linked to recruitment and selection for management posts,

- expenditure on inviting successful candidates to employment interviews,

- expenditure on inviting officials and other staff in delegations to take part in competitions and selection procedures,

- the cost of organising the competitions and selection procedures provided for in Article 3 of Decision 2002/620/EC.

In cases duly substantiated on grounds of functional requirements and after the European Personnel Selection Office has been consulted, this appropriation can be used for competitions organised by the institution itself.

This appropriation does not cover expenditure on the personnel for whom appropriations are entered under Articles 01 04 and 01 05 of the titles concerned.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 67000.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Decision 2002/620/EC of the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors, the Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Ombudsman of 25 July 2002 establishing a European Communities Personnel Selection Office (OJ L 197, 26.7.2002, p. 53).

Decision 2002/621/EC of the Secretaries-General of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, the Registrar of the Court of Justice, the Secretaries-General of the Court of Auditors, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, and the Representative of the European Ombudsman of 25 July 2002 on the organisation and operation of the European Communities Personnel Selection Office (OJ L 197, 26.7.2002, p. 56).

26 01 50 04 Interinstitutional cooperation in the social sphere

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

7537000 | 8078518 | 13208094,74 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure on producing and developing the Commission’s intranet site (IntraComm) and the in-house weekly, Commission en direct,

- other expenditure on internal information and communication, including promotion campaigns,

- temporary staff working in the after-school childminding centres, holiday centres and open-air centres run by Commission departments,

- document reproduction work which cannot be handled in-house and has to be sent out,

- expenditure on private-law contracts with persons replacing the regular nurses and children’s nurses at the crèches,

- some of the costs of the recreation centre, cultural activities, subsidies to staff clubs, and the management of, and extra equipment for, sports centres,

- projects to promote social contact between staff of different nationalities and the integration of staff and their families and preventative projects to meet the needs of staff in service and their families,

- a contribution towards the expenses incurred by members of staff for activities such as home help, legal advice, open-air centres for children, and courses in languages and the arts,

- the cost of reception facilities for new officials and other staff and their families and assistance in accommodation matters for staff,

- expenditure on assistance in kind which may be provided to an official, a former official or survivors of a deceased official who are in particularly difficult circumstances,

- certain expenditure on the early childhood centres and other crèches and childcare facilities; the revenue from the parental contribution will be available for re-use,

- expenditure on recognition events for officials, and in particular the cost of medals for 20 years’ service and retirement gifts,

- specific payments to persons in receipt of Union pensions and those entitled under them and to any surviving dependents who are in particularly difficult circumstances,

- financing preventative projects to meet the specific needs of former staff in the various Member States and contributions to associations of former staff.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of research are entered under various items in Article 01 05 of the titles concerned.

In respect of the policy to assist disabled persons in the following categories:

- officials and other staff in active employment,

- spouses of officials and temporary staff in active employment,

- all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union,

within the limits of the amount entered in the budget and after any national entitlements granted in the country of residence or origin have been claimed, this appropriation covers any duly substantiated non-medical expenditure which is acknowledged to be necessary and arises from their disability.

This appropriation is intended to cover some of the expenditure on schooling children who for unavoidable educational reasons are not or are no longer admitted to European Schools, or cannot attend a European School because of the place of work of either parent (external offices).

This appropriation covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Union, excluding the Commission's Representations in the Union, for which expenditure is entered in Item 16 01 03 03.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 4714000.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

26 01 50 06 Institution officials temporarily assigned to national civil services, to international organisations or to public or private institutions or undertakings

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

264000 | 400000 | 236500,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover supplementary expenses arising from the secondment of Union officials, i.e. to pay the allowances and reimburse the expenditure to which secondment entitles them.

It is also intended to cover costs relating to special training schemes with authorities and bodies in Member States and third countries.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1000.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

26 01 50 07 Damages

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

150000 | 150000 | 5885240,72 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- damages and the cost of settling claims against the Commission (third-party liability) in connection with the institution’s own staff and administrative processes,

- expenditure relating to certain cases where, for reasons of equity, compensation has to be paid without any legal claim whatsoever arising therefrom.

26 01 50 08 Miscellaneous insurances

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

58000 | 58000 | 57483,36 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on civil liability for operations and other contracts managed by the Office for the Administration and Payment of Individual Entitlements on behalf of the Commission, agencies, the Joint Research Committee, delegations of the Union and Commission Representations, and indirect research.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1000.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

26 01 50 09 Language courses

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

3744000 | 4062554 | 4802131,85 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the cost of organising language courses for officials and other staff,

- the cost of organising language courses for the spouses of officials and other staff, with due regard for integration policy,

- the purchase of material and documentation,

- the consultation of experts.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 700000.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

26 01 51 European Schools

26 01 51 01 Office of the Secretary-General of the European Schools (Brussels)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

7627207 | 8632000 | 7754389,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to the financing of the Office of the Secretary-General of the European Schools (Brussels).

European Schools must comply with the principles of non-discrimination and equal opportunities.

Reference acts

Convention defining the Statute of the European Schools (OJ L 212, 17.8.1994, p. 3).

26 01 51 02 Brussels I (Uccle)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

24446700 | 25332000 | 24068389,93 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to the budget of the European School in Brussels-Uccle (Brussels I).

Reference acts

Convention defining the Statute of the European Schools (OJ L 212, 17.8.1994, p. 3).

26 01 51 03 Brussels II (Woluwe)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

22758847 | 22729000 | 21763767,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to the budget of the European School in Brussels-Woluwe (Brussels II).

Reference acts

Convention defining the Statute of the European Schools (OJ L 212, 17.8.1994, p. 3).

26 01 51 04 Brussels III (Ixelles)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

22759039 | 23358000 | 21389422,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to the budget of the European School in Brussels-Ixelles (Brussels III).

Reference acts

Convention defining the Statute of the European Schools (OJ L 212, 17.8.1994, p. 3).

26 01 51 05 Brussels IV (transition)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

9694355 | 6897000 | 5006914,33 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to the budget of the European School in Brussels IV (transition).

Reference acts

Convention defining the Statute of the European Schools (OJ L 212, 17.8.1994, p. 3).

26 01 51 11 Luxembourg I

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

24498581 | 27289000 | 25806975,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to the budget of the European School in Luxembourg I.

Reference acts

Convention defining the Statute of the European Schools (OJ L 212, 17.8.1994, p. 3).

26 01 51 12 Luxembourg II

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

10007959 | 4938000 | 5061541,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to the budget of the European School in Luxembourg II.

Reference acts

Convention defining the Statute of the European Schools (OJ L 212, 17.8.1994, p. 3).

26 01 51 21 Mol (BE)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

5937428 | 6963000 | 7123677,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to the budget of the European School in Mol.

Reference acts

Convention defining the Statute of the European Schools (OJ L 212, 17.8.1994, p. 3).

26 01 51 22 Frankfurt am Main (DE)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

7346564 | 6554000 | 5707134,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to the budget of the European School in Frankfurt am Main.

Reference acts

Convention defining the Statute of the European Schools (OJ L 212, 17.8.1994, p. 3).

26 01 51 23 Karlsruhe (DE)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

3054845 | 2530991 | 2770903,50 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to the budget of the European School in Karlsruhe.

Reference acts

Convention defining the Statute of the European Schools (OJ L 212, 17.8.1994, p. 3).

26 01 51 24 Munich (DE)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

344180 | 371000 | 494527,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to the budget of the European School in Munich.

Reference acts

Convention defining the Statute of the European Schools (OJ L 212, 17.8.1994, p. 3).

26 01 51 25 Alicante (ES)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

8097123 | 7762000 | 6171604,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to the budget of the European School in Alicante.

Reference acts

Convention defining the Statute of the European Schools (OJ L 212, 17.8.1994, p. 3).

26 01 51 26 Varese (IT)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

9670615 | 11128000 | 9936233,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to the budget of the European School in Varese.

Reference acts

Convention defining the Statute of the European Schools (OJ L 212, 17.8.1994, p. 3).

26 01 51 27 Bergen (NL)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

4304020 | 4981000 | 4349750,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to the budget of the European School in Bergen.

Reference acts

Convention defining the Statute of the European Schools (OJ L 212, 17.8.1994, p. 3).

26 01 51 28 Culham (UK)

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

4828547 | 4498000 | 4950435,67 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to contribute to the budget of the European School in Culham.

Reference acts

Convention defining the Statute of the European Schools (OJ L 212, 17.8.1994, p. 3).

26 01 51 31 Union contribution to the Type 2 European Schools

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

3850000 | 2500000 | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Commission contribution to the Type 2 European Schools accredited by the Board of Governors of the European Schools and who have signed the financial agreement with the Commission.

Reference acts

Commission Decision C(2009) 7719 of 14 October 2009.

CHAPTER 26 02 — MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

26 02

MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION

26 02 01 | Procedures for awarding and advertising public supply, works and service contracts | 1.1 | 14800000 | 12157164 | 14400000 | 13711378 | 15030295,10 | 13352297,24 |

| Chapter 26 02 — Total | | 14800000 | 12157164 | 14400000 | 13711378 | 15030295,10 | 13352297,24 |

26 02 01 Procedures for awarding and advertising public supply, works and service contracts

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

14800000 | 12157164 | 14400000 | 13711378 | 15030295,10 | 13352297,24 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of:

- collecting, processing, publishing and disseminating notices of public contracts put up for tender in the Union and third countries on various media, and of incorporating them in the eProcurement services offered by the institutions to firms and contracting authorities. This includes the cost of translating the notices of public contracts published by the institutions,

- promoting the use of new techniques for collecting and disseminating notices of public contracts by electronic means,

- developing and exploiting eProcurement services for the various contract award stages.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 420000.

Legal basis

Council Regulation No 1 of 15 April 1958 determining the languages to be used by the European Economic Community (OJ 17, 6.10.1958, p. 385/58).

Council Decision of 15 September 1958 to create the Official Journal of the European Communities (OJ 17, 6.10.1958, p. 390/58).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2137/85 of 25 July 1985 on the European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG) (OJ L 199, 31.7.1985, p. 1).

Council Directive 89/665/EEC of 21 December 1989 on the coordination of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the application of review procedures to the award of public supply and public works contracts (OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 33).

Council Directive 92/13/EEC of 25 February 1992 coordinating the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the application of Community rules on the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors (OJ L 76, 23.3.1992, p. 14).

Decision 94/1/ECSC, EC of the Council and of the Commission of 13 December 1993 on the conclusion of the Agreement on the European Economic Area between the European Communities, their Member States and the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Kingdom of Norway, the Kingdom of Sweden and the Swiss Confederation (OJ L 1, 3.1.1994, p. 1).

Council Decision 94/800/EC of 22 December 1994 concerning the conclusion on behalf of the European Community, as regards matters within its competence, of the agreements reached in the Uruguay Round multilateral negotiations (1986 to 1994) (OJ L 336, 23.12.1994, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 2157/2001 of 8 October 2001 on the Statute for a European company (SE) (OJ L 294, 10.11.2001, p. 1).

Decision 2002/309/EC, Euratom of the Council and of the Commission as regards the Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation, of 4 April 2002 on the conclusion of seven Agreements with the Swiss Confederation (OJ L 114, 30.4.2002, p. 1), and in particular the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on certain aspects of government procurement (OJ L 114, 30.4.2002, p. 430).

Regulation (EC) No 2195/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 November 2002 on the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) (OJ L 340, 16.12.2002, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1435/2003 of 22 July 2003 on the Statute for a European Cooperative Society (SCE) (OJ L 207, 18.8.2003, p. 1).

Directive 2004/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors (OJ L 134, 30.4.2004, p. 1).

Directive 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on the coordination of procedures for the award of public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts (OJ L 134, 30.4.2004, p. 114).

Decision 2005/15/EC of the Commission of 7 January 2005 on the detailed rules for the application of the procedure provided for in Article 30 of Directive 2004/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors (OJ L 7, 11.1.2005, p. 7).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1564/2005 of 7 September 2005 establishing standard forms for the publication of notices in the field of public procurement (OJ L 257, 1.10.2005, p. 1).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 2083/2005 of 19 December 2005 amending Directives 2004/17/EC and 2004/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council in respect of their application thresholds for the procedures for the award of contracts (OJ L 333, 20.12.2005, p. 28).

Regulation (EC) No 1082/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on a European grouping of territorial cooperation (EGTC) (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 19).

Decision 2007/497/EC of the European Central Bank of 3 July 2007 laying down the Rules on Procurement (ECB/2007/5) (OJ L 184, 14.7.2007, p. 34).

Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on public passenger transport services by rail and by road (OJ L 315, 3.12.2007, p. 1).

Directive 2009/81/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on the coordination of procedures for the award of certain works contracts, supply contracts and service contracts by contracting authorities or entities in the fields of defence and security (OJ L 216, 20.8.2009, p. 76).

Directive 2009/138/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 on the taking-up and pursuit of the business of Insurance and Reinsurance (Solvency II) (OJ L 335, 17.12.2009, p. 1).

CHAPTER 26 03 — SERVICES TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONS, BUSINESSES AND CITIZENS

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

26 03

SERVICES TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONS, BUSINESSES AND CITIZENS

26 03 01

Networks for the interchange of data between administrations

26 03 01 01 | Interoperability Solutions for European Public Administrations (ISA) | 1.1 | 25500000 | 11794264 | 24800000 | 12902025 | 25373833,— | 397488,91 |

26 03 01 02 | Completion of previous IDA and IDABC programmes | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 9521790 | 0,— | 24511231,12 |

| Article 26 03 01 — Subtotal | | 25500000 | 11794264 | 24800000 | 22423815 | 25373833,— | 24908720,03 |

26 03 02 | Pilot project — Erasmus public administration programme | 5 | p.m. | p.m. | — | 510000 | 0,— | 535125,79 |

26 03 03 | Preparatory action — Erasmus public administration programme | 5 | 600000 | 300000 | p.m. | 1000000 | 908000,— | 0,— |

| Chapter 26 03 — Total | | 26100000 | 12094264 | 24800000 | 23933815 | 26281833,— | 25443845,82 |

26 03 01 Networks for the interchange of data between administrations

26 03 01 01 Interoperability Solutions for European Public Administrations (ISA)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

25500000 | 11794264 | 24800000 | 12902025 | 25373833,— | 397488,91 |

Remarks

On 29 September 2008 the Commission proposed a programme on "Interoperability Solutions for European Public Administrations" (ISA) as a successor to the IDABC programme, which came to an end in December 2009.

The ISA programme aims at facilitating the efficient and effective electronic cross-border and cross-sector interaction between European public administrations in support of the delivery of electronic public services.

In order to do so, the ISA programme must contribute to establishing the related organisational, financial and operational framework by ensuring the availability of common frameworks, common services and generic tools and by increasing the awareness of information and communication technology aspects of Union legislation.

The ISA programme will thus contribute to the reinforcement and implementation of Union policies and legislation.

The programme is implemented in close cooperation and coordination with Member States and sectors, via studies, projects and accompanying measures.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 922/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 on interoperability solutions for European public administrations (ISA) (OJ L 260, 3.10.2009, p. 20).

26 03 01 02 Completion of previous IDA and IDABC programmes

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 9521790 | 0,— | 24511231,12 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the clearance of commitments made under the previous IDABC programme.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision 2004/387/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 on interoperable delivery of pan-European eGovernment services to public administrations, businesses and citizens (IDABC) (OJ L 181, 18.5.2004, p. 25).

26 03 02 Pilot project — Erasmus public administration programme

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | — | 510000 | 0,— | 535125,79 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover completion costs of the pilot project "Erasmus public administration programme".

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

26 03 03 Preparatory action — Erasmus public administration programme

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

600000 | 300000 | p.m. | 1000000 | 908000,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to ensure continued implementation of the measures funded by preparatory action under the Erasmus public administration programme.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE PUBLICATIONS OFFICE

- EU BOOKSHOP

- PUBLIC WEBSITES

- GENERAL PUBLICATIONS

- DISSEMINATION

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE OFFICE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS IN LUXEMBOURG

- MANAGEMENT OF BUILDINGS AND EXPENDITURE (LUXEMBOURG)

- MANAGEMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE (INTERINSTITUTIONAL, LUXEMBOURG)

- ACQUISITION, RENTING AND OTHER EXPENDITURE RELATED TO BUILDINGS

- EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE, SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

- ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT AND MANAGEMENT FOR THE OFFICE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS IN BRUSSELS

- ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT AND MANAGEMENT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR HUMAN RESOURCES AND SECURITY

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR HUMAN RESOURCES AND SECURITY

- POLICY STRATEGY COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR INFORMATICS

- CORPORATE ICT INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS

- INFORMATION SYSTEM GOVERNANCE — ICT CONSULTING, INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR INFORMATICS

- ICT INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES PROVISIONS

- EUROPEAN ADMINISTRATIVE SCHOOL

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE EUROPEAN PERSONNEL SELECTION OFFICE

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE OFFICE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND PAYMENT OF INDIVIDUAL ENTITLEMENTS

TITLE 27

BUDGET

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

27 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "BUDGET" POLICY AREA | 68585186 | 68585186 | 69440094 | 69440094 | 63459972,57 | 63459972,57 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 100293 | 100293 | 30939 | 30939 | | |

| 68685479 | 68685479 | 69471033 | 69471033 | 63459972,57 | 63459972,57 |

27 02 | BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION, CONTROL AND DISCHARGE | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

| Title 27 — Total | 68585186 | 68585186 | 69440094 | 69440094 | 63459972,57 | 63459972,57 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 100293 | 100293 | 30939 | 30939 | | |

| 68685479 | 68685479 | 69471033 | 69471033 | 63459972,57 | 63459972,57 |

CHAPTER 27 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "BUDGET" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

27 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "BUDGET" POLICY AREA

27 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Budget" policy area | 5 | 41769511 | 40705353 | 40767261,33 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 30939 | |

| | 41769511 | 40736292 | 40767261,33 |

27 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Budget" policy area

27 01 02 01 | External staff of the Directorate-General for Budget | 5 | 4461606 | 4421370 | 5500739,45 |

27 01 02 09 | External staff — Non-decentralised management | 5 | 1652723 | 2594709 | |

27 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure of the Directorate-General for Budget | 5 | 7758058 | 8237642 | 8378145,57 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 10028 | | |

| | 7768086 | 8237642 | 8378145,57 |

27 01 02 19 | Other management expenditure — Non-decentralised management | 5 | 9309894 | 9519506 | |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 90265 | | |

| | 9400159 | 9519506 | |

| Article 27 01 02 — Subtotal | | 23182281 | 24773227 | 13878885,02 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 100293 | | |

| | 23282574 | 24773227 | 13878885,02 |

27 01 03 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Budget" policy area | 5 | 2809394 | 2949514 | 3165031,11 |

27 01 04 | Support expenditure for operations in the "Budget" policy area | 5 | 204000 | 227000 | 214744,— |

27 01 11 | Exceptional crisis expenditure | 5 | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

27 01 12

Accountancy

27 01 12 01 | Financial charges | 5 | 420000 | 580000 | 1098146,08 |

27 01 12 02 | Coverage of expenditure incurred in connection with treasury management | 5 | p.m. | p.m. | 4173171,87 |

27 01 12 03 | Purchase of financial information on the solvency of beneficiaries of funds from the general budget of the Union and of Commission debtors | 5 | 200000 | 205000 | 162733,16 |

| Article 27 01 12 — Subtotal | | 620000 | 785000 | 5434051,11 |

| Chapter 27 01 — Total | | 68585186 | 69440094 | 63459972,57 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 100293 | 30939 | |

| | 68685479 | 69471033 | 63459972,57 |

27 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Budget" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

27 01 01 | 41769511 | 40705353 | 40767261,33 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 30939 | |

Total | 41769511 | 40736292 | 40767261,33 |

27 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Budget" policy area

27 01 02 01 External staff of the Directorate-General for Budget

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

4461606 | 4421370 | 5500739,45 |

27 01 02 09 External staff — Non-decentralised management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1652723 | 2594709 | |

Remarks

This appropriation is not allocated to a specific policy area at the start of the financial year and may be used to cover the requirements of all Commission departments. It will be transferred in the course of the year, in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Regulation, to the corresponding budget items of the policy areas for which it will be implemented.

27 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of the Directorate-General for Budget

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

27 01 02 11 | 7758058 | 8237642 | 8378145,57 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 10028 | | |

Total | 7768086 | 8237642 | 8378145,57 |

27 01 02 19 Other management expenditure — Non-decentralised management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

27 01 02 19 | 9309894 | 9519506 | |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 90265 | | |

Total | 9400159 | 9519506 | |

Remarks

This appropriation is not allocated to a specific policy area at the start of the financial year and may be used to cover the requirements of all Commission departments. It will not be used from this item but will be transferred in the course of the year, in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Regulation, to the corresponding budget item of the policy areas for which it will be implemented.

27 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Budget" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

2809394 | 2949514 | 3165031,11 |

27 01 04 Support expenditure for operations in the "Budget" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

204000 | 227000 | 214744,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover reproduction work on documents related to the general budget of the European Union which has to be sent out, in particular the annual brochure on the budget, the financial report on the implementation of the previous year’s budget, the summary of the annual accounts and one-off publications concerning different aspects of budget implementation.

It is also intended to cover expenditure on postal and delivery charges for ordinary mail, on reports and publications, on postal and other packages sent by air, sea or rail, and on the Commission’s internal mail.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of research are entered under Article 01 05 of the titles concerned.

27 01 11 Exceptional crisis expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover any expenditure incurred during a declared crisis which has activated one or more business continuity plans, and the nature and/or the amount of which has not made it possible to post it on the other administrative budget lines of the Commission.

The budgetary authority will be informed of the incurred expenditure at the latest three weeks after the crisis has ended.

Activities with no budget line:

- promotion of good financial management,

- administrative support and management of the Directorate-General for Budget,

- financial framework and budgetary procedure,

- policy strategy and coordination for the Directorate-General for Budget.

27 01 12 Accountancy

27 01 12 01 Financial charges

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

420000 | 580000 | 1098146,08 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover bank charges (commission, agios and miscellaneous expenditure) and the cost of connection to the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) network.

This item is also intended to accommodate, if necessary, an appropriation to cover any losses resulting from the liquidation or cessation of activities of a bank with which the Commission has accounts for the purposes of imprests.

27 01 12 02 Coverage of expenditure incurred in connection with treasury management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 4173171,87 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover budgetary adjustments:

- for imprest accounts, where all appropriate measures have been taken by the authorising officer to deal with the situation and where the adjustment expenditure cannot be booked to another specific budget line,

- in situations where a claim is cancelled in full or in part after it has been booked to the accounts as revenue (in particular in the event of offsetting against a debt),

- in cases where VAT has not been recovered and where it is no longer possible to book the amount to the line that covered the principal expenditure,

- for any interest relating to the above cases, where it cannot be booked to another specific budget line.

This item is also intended to accommodate, if necessary, an appropriation to cover any losses resulting from the liquidation or cessation of activities of a bank with which the Commission has accounts for the purposes of imprests.

27 01 12 03 Purchase of financial information on the solvency of beneficiaries of funds from the general budget of the Union and of Commission debtors

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

200000 | 205000 | 162733,16 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of subscriptions and access to electronic information services and external databases providing financial information on the solvency of beneficiaries of funds from the general budget of the Union and of Commission debtors, in order to protect the Commission’s financial interests at various levels of financial and accounting procedures.

It is also intended to ascertain information on the group structure, ownership and the management of beneficiaries of funds from the general budget of the Union and of Commission debtors.

CHAPTER 27 02 — BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION, CONTROL AND DISCHARGE

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

27 02

BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION, CONTROL AND DISCHARGE

27 02 01 | Deficit carried over from the previous financial year | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

27 02 02 | Temporary and lump-sum compensation for the new Member States | 6 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

| Chapter 27 02 — Total | | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

27 02 01 Deficit carried over from the previous financial year

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

In accordance with Article 15 of the Financial Regulation, the balance from each financial year is to be entered in the budget for the following financial year as revenue in the case of a surplus or as a payment appropriation in the case of a deficit.

The estimates of such revenue or payment appropriations are entered in the budget during the budgetary procedure and in a letter of amendment submitted pursuant to Article 34 of the Financial Regulation. They are drawn up in accordance with Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000.

After the close of accounts for each financial year, any discrepancy with the estimates is entered in the budget for the following financial year through an amending budget.

A surplus is entered in Article 3 0 0 of the statement of revenue.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom on the system of the European Communities’ own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

27 02 02 Temporary and lump-sum compensation for the new Member States

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover compensation for the new Member States as from the date of entry into force of any Act of Accession that foresees it in the provisions of the act.

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- PROMOTION OF GOOD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND MANAGEMENT OF THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR BUDGET

- FINANCIAL FRAMEWORK AND BUDGETARY PROCEDURE

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR BUDGET

TITLE 28

AUDIT

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

28 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "AUDIT" POLICY AREA | 11809925 | 11399202 | 11173886,62 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 7105 | |

| 11809925 | 11406307 | 11173886,62 |

| Title 28 — Total | 11809925 | 11399202 | 11173886,62 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 7105 | |

| 11809925 | 11406307 | 11173886,62 |

CHAPTER 28 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "AUDIT" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

28 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "AUDIT" POLICY AREA

28 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Audit" policy area | 5 | 9992705 | 9348598 | 8482729,92 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 7105 | |

| | 9992705 | 9355703 | 8482729,92 |

28 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Audit" policy area

28 01 02 01 | External staff | 5 | 638226 | 886134 | 1352080,55 |

28 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | 5 | 506890 | 487069 | 680614,32 |

| Article 28 01 02 — Subtotal | | 1145116 | 1373203 | 2032694,87 |

28 01 03 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Audit" policy area | 5 | 672104 | 677401 | 658461,83 |

| Chapter 28 01 — Total | | 11809925 | 11399202 | 11173886,62 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 7105 | |

| | 11809925 | 11406307 | 11173886,62 |

28 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Audit" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

28 01 01 | 9992705 | 9348598 | 8482729,92 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 7105 | |

Total | 9992705 | 9355703 | 8482729,92 |

28 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Audit" policy area

28 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

638226 | 886134 | 1352080,55 |

28 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

506890 | 487069 | 680614,32 |

28 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Audit" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

672104 | 677401 | 658461,83 |

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICE

- INTERNAL AUDIT OF THE COMMISSION

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICE

- INTERNAL AUDIT OF THE UNION AGENCIES AND OTHER BODIES

TITLE 29

STATISTICS

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

29 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "STATISTICS" POLICY AREA | 80886280 | 80886280 | 80573085 | 80573085 | 80483458,39 | 80483458,39 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 29933 | 29933 | 47443 | 47443 | | |

| 80916213 | 80916213 | 80620528 | 80620528 | 80483458,39 | 80483458,39 |

29 02 | PRODUCTION OF STATISTICAL INFORMATION | 53410000 | 41041707 | 64570000 | 43800234 | 58213582,16 | 46097015,62 |

| Title 29 — Total | 134296280 | 121927987 | 145143085 | 124373319 | 138697040,55 | 126580474,01 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 29933 | 29933 | 47443 | 47443 | | |

| 134326213 | 121957920 | 145190528 | 124420762 | 138697040,55 | 126580474,01 |

CHAPTER 29 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "STATISTICS" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

29 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "STATISTICS" POLICY AREA

29 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Statistics" policy area | 5 | 63953318 | 62421367 | 62292705,67 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 47443 | |

| | 63953318 | 62468810 | 62292705,67 |

29 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Statistics" policy area

29 01 02 01 | External staff | 5 | 5552910 | 5525464 | 5573682,90 |

29 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | 5 | 3928587 | 4723195 | 4253417,97 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 29933 | | |

| | 3958520 | 4723195 | 4253417,97 |

| Article 29 01 02 — Subtotal | | 9481497 | 10248659 | 9827100,87 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 29933 | | |

| | 9511430 | 10248659 | 9827100,87 |

29 01 03 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Statistics" policy area | 5 | 4301465 | 4523059 | 4834865,14 |

29 01 04

Support expenditure for operations in the "Statistics" policy area

29 01 04 01 | Union Statistical Programme 2008 to 2012 — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 2900000 | 2900000 | 3294786,71 |

29 01 04 04 | Modernisation of European Enterprise and Trade Statistics (MEETS) — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 250000 | 480000 | 234000,— |

| Article 29 01 04 — Subtotal | | 3150000 | 3380000 | 3528786,71 |

| Chapter 29 01 — Total | | 80886280 | 80573085 | 80483458,39 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 29933 | 47443 | |

| | 80916213 | 80620528 | 80483458,39 |

29 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Statistics" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

29 01 01 | 63953318 | 62421367 | 62292705,67 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 47443 | |

Total | 63953318 | 62468810 | 62292705,67 |

29 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Statistics" policy area

29 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

5552910 | 5525464 | 5573682,90 |

29 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

29 01 02 11 | 3928587 | 4723195 | 4253417,97 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 29933 | | |

Total | 3958520 | 4723195 | 4253417,97 |

29 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Statistics" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

4301465 | 4523059 | 4834865,14 |

29 01 04 Support expenditure for operations in the "Statistics" policy area

29 01 04 01 Union Statistical Programme 2008 to 2012 — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

2900000 | 2900000 | 3294786,71 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects,

- expenditure on external staff at headquarters (contract agents, seconded national experts or agency staff), up to EUR 2300000. This amount is calculated on the basis of a unit annual cost per person/year, 97 % of the total comprising the remuneration for the staff in question and 3 % the costs of training, meetings, missions, information technology and telecommunications in connection with such staff,

- expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the Swiss Confederation’s contribution for participation in Union programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Article 29 02 03.

29 01 04 04 Modernisation of European Enterprise and Trade Statistics (MEETS) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

250000 | 480000 | 234000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure on technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of the programme or projects,

- expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, missions, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the Swiss Confederation’s contribution for participation in Union programmes entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Article 29 02 04.

CHAPTER 29 02 — PRODUCTION OF STATISTICAL INFORMATION

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

29 02

PRODUCTION OF STATISTICAL INFORMATION

29 02 01 | Completion of statistical information policy | 1.1 | p.m. | 1360877 | p.m. | 2856537 | 0,— | 5880756,11 |

29 02 02 | Completion of networks for intra-Community statistics (Edicom) | 1.1 | — | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 60207,53 |

29 02 03 | Union Statistical Programme 2008 to 2012 | 1.1 | 45000000 | 34176556 | 54000000 | 38087160 | 51293578,43 | 38392648,20 |

29 02 04 | Modernisation of European Enterprise and Trade Statistics (MEETS) | 1.1 | 8410000 | 5504274 | 10570000 | 2856537 | 6920003,73 | 1763403,78 |

| Chapter 29 02 — Total | | 53410000 | 41041707 | 64570000 | 43800234 | 58213582,16 | 46097015,62 |

29 02 01 Completion of statistical information policy

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 1360877 | p.m. | 2856537 | 0,— | 5880756,11 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the completion of ongoing work under the budget lines for "Statistical information policy".

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the Swiss Confederation’s contribution for participation in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 322/97 of 17 February 1997 on Community statistics (OJ L 52, 22.2.1997, p. 1).

Decision No 2367/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2002 on the Community statistical programme 2003 to 2007 (OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 1).

29 02 02 Completion of networks for intra-Community statistics (Edicom)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 60207,53 |

Remarks

This article is intended to cover the completion of ongoing work under the budget lines for "Edicom (Electronic data interchange on commerce) operation".

Legal basis

Decision No 507/2001/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 March 2001 concerning a set of actions relating to the trans-European network for the collection, production and dissemination of statistics on the trading of goods within the Community and between the Community and non-member countries (Edicom) (OJ L 76, 16.3.2001, p. 1).

29 02 03 Union Statistical Programme 2008 to 2012

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

45000000 | 34176556 | 54000000 | 38087160 | 51293578,43 | 38392648,20 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following:

- statistical surveys, studies and development of indicators/benchmarks,

- quality studies and activities designed to improve the quality of statistics,

- subsidies to national statistical authorities,

- the processing, dissemination, promotion and marketing of statistical information,

- equipment, processing infrastructure and maintenance essential for statistical information systems,

- magnetically recorded statistical analysis and documentation,

- services rendered by external experts,

- joint-financing revenue for the public and private sectors,

- the financing of surveys by commercial undertakings,

- the organisation of advanced statistical technology training courses for statisticians,

- the cost of purchasing documentation,

- subsidies for the International Statistical Institute and subscriptions to other international statistical associations.

It is also intended to ensure the gathering of the information necessary to draw up annually a summary report on the economic and social state of the Union on the basis of economic data and structural indicators/benchmarks.

This appropriation is also intended to cover costs incurred in connection with the training of national statisticians and the policy of cooperation with developing countries, the countries of central and eastern Europe and southern Mediterranean countries; expenditure relating to exchanges of officials, the costs of information meetings, subsidies, and expenditure on payment for services rendered in connection with the adjustment of the remuneration of officials and other staff.

Also charged to this article is expenditure on the purchase of data and access for Commission departments to outside databanks. In addition, funding should be used to develop new, modular techniques.

It is also intended to cover the provision of the necessary statistical information, at the request of the Commission or of the other institutions of the Union, for the assessment, monitoring and evaluation of the Union’s expenditure. This will improve the implementation of financial and budgetary policy (drawing-up of the budget and periodic review of the financial perspective) and make it possible to compile medium and long-term data for the financing of the Union.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the Swiss Confederation’s contribution for participation in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 1578/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2007 on the Community Statistical Programme 2008 to 2012 (OJ L 344, 28.12.2007, p. 15).

Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2009 on European statistics (OJ L 87, 31.3.2009, p. 164).

29 02 04 Modernisation of European Enterprise and Trade Statistics (MEETS)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

8410000 | 5504274 | 10570000 | 2856537 | 6920003,73 | 1763403,78 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure relating to the implementation of the Programme for the Modernisation of European Enterprise and Trade Statistics (MEETS), the objectives of which are to develop target sets of indicators and a review of priorities, to streamline the framework of business-related statistics, to implement a smarter way of collecting data, and to modernise and simplify Intrastat.

This programme will cover the following actions:

- define priority areas and define target sets of indicators,

- identify areas of lesser importance,

- integrate concepts and methods within the legal framework,

- develop statistics on enterprise groups,

- conduct European surveys to minimise the burden on business,

- make better use of data that already exist in the statistical system including the possibility of estimations,

- make better use of data that already exist in the economy,

- develop tools for a more efficient extraction, transmission and treatment of data,

- harmonise methods to improve quality under a simplified Intrastat system,

- make better use of administrative data, and

- improve and facilitate the data exchange for Intrastat.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1297/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on a Programme for the Modernisation of European Enterprise and Trade Statistics (MEETS) (OJ L 340, 19.12.2008, p. 76).

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR EUROSTAT

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR EUROSTAT

TITLE 30

PENSIONS AND RELATED EXPENDITURE

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

30 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "PENSIONS AND RELATED EXPENDITURE" POLICY AREA | 1334531857 | 1278009000 | 1205173904,58 |

| Title 30 — Total | 1334531857 | 1278009000 | 1205173904,58 |

CHAPTER 30 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "PENSIONS AND RELATED EXPENDITURE" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

30 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "PENSIONS AND RELATED EXPENDITURE" POLICY AREA

30 01 13

Allowances and pensions of former Members and surviving dependants

30 01 13 01 | Temporary allowances | 5 | 2251000 | 2622000 | 2089900,84 |

30 01 13 02 | Pensions of former Members and surviving dependants | 5 | 4703000 | 4760000 | 4498112,29 |

30 01 13 03 | Weightings and adjustments to pensions and various allowances | 5 | 350000 | 455000 | 211232,72 |

| Article 30 01 13 — Subtotal | | 7304000 | 7837000 | 6799245,85 |

30 01 14

Allowances for staff assigned non-active status, retired in the interests of the service or dismissed

30 01 14 01 | Allowances for staff assigned non-active status, retired in the interests of the service or dismissed | 5 | 4393000 | 8034000 | 6785084,68 |

30 01 14 02 | Insurance against sickness | 5 | 149000 | 273000 | 159779,74 |

30 01 14 03 | Weightings and adjustments to allowances | 5 | 172000 | 251000 | 172871,64 |

| Article 30 01 14 — Subtotal | | 4714000 | 8558000 | 7117736,06 |

30 01 15

Pensions and allowances

30 01 15 01 | Pensions, invalidity allowances and severance grants | 5 | 1242559143 | 1182667000 | 1124246247,64 |

30 01 15 02 | Insurance against sickness | 5 | 41178571 | 39009000 | 36410778,90 |

30 01 15 03 | Weightings and adjustments to pensions and allowances | 5 | 38776143 | 39938000 | 30599896,13 |

| Article 30 01 15 — Subtotal | | 1322513857 | 1261614000 | 1191256922,67 |

| Chapter 30 01 — Total | | 1334531857 | 1278009000 | 1205173904,58 |

30 01 13 Allowances and pensions of former Members and surviving dependants

30 01 13 01 Temporary allowances

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

2251000 | 2622000 | 2089900,84 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- transitional allowances,

- family allowances,

of Members of the Commission after termination of service.

Legal basis

Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of the Council of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the Commission, of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice, and of the President, Members and Registrar of the Court of First Instance and of the President, Members and Registrar of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1).

30 01 13 02 Pensions of former Members and surviving dependants

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

4703000 | 4760000 | 4498112,29 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- retirement pensions of former Members of the Commission,

- invalidity pensions of former Members of the Commission,

- survivors’ pensions for surviving spouses and/or orphans of former Members of the Commission.

Legal basis

Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of the Council of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the Commission, of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice, of the President, Members and Registrar of the Court of First Instance and of the President, Members and Registrar of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1).

30 01 13 03 Weightings and adjustments to pensions and various allowances

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

350000 | 455000 | 211232,72 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of weightings applied to the temporary allowances, retirement pensions, invalidity pensions and survivors’ pensions of former Members of the Commission and other persons entitled to such payments.

Part of this appropriation is intended to cover the cost of any adjustments to pensions approved by the Council during the financial year. It is purely provisional and can only be used after its transfer to other items in this chapter in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Regulation No 422/67/EEC, No 5/67/Euratom of the Council of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and Members of the Commission, of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice, of the President, Members and Registrar of the Court of First Instance and of the President, Members and Registrar of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal (OJ 187, 8.8.1967, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

30 01 14 Allowances for staff assigned non-active status, retired in the interests of the service or dismissed

30 01 14 01 Allowances for staff assigned non-active status, retired in the interests of the service or dismissed

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

4393000 | 8034000 | 6785084,68 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover allowances for officials:

- assigned non-active status in connection with action to reduce the number of posts in the institution,

- holding an AD 16, AD 15 or AD 14 grade post who are retired in the interests of the service.

It also covers expenditure arising from the application of the Council Regulations on special and/or temporary measures to terminate the service of officials and/or temporary staff.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1746/2002 of 30 September 2002 introducing, in the context of the reform of the Commission, special measures to terminate the service of officials of the European Communities appointed to an established post in the Commission of the European Communities (OJ L 264, 2.10.2002, p. 1).

30 01 14 02 Insurance against sickness

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

149000 | 273000 | 159779,74 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the employer’s contribution towards sickness insurance for pensioners and persons in receipt of allowances for assignment of non-active status, retirement in the interests of the service and dismissal.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

30 01 14 03 Weightings and adjustments to allowances

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

172000 | 251000 | 172871,64 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the effect of weightings applicable to pensions and allowances in the event of assignment of non-active status, retirement in the interests of the service or dismissal.

Part of this appropriation is intended to cover the cost of any adjustments to allowances approved by the Council during the financial year. It is purely provisional and can only be used after its transfer to other items in this chapter in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

30 01 15 Pensions and allowances

30 01 15 01 Pensions, invalidity allowances and severance grants

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1242559143 | 1182667000 | 1124246247,64 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- retirement pensions of officials, temporary and contractual staff of all the institutions and agencies of the Union, including those paid from research and technological development appropriations,

- invalidity pensions of officials and temporary staff of all the institutions and agencies of the Union, including those paid from research and technological development appropriations,

- invalidity allowances of officials, temporary and contractual staff of all the institutions and agencies of the Union, including those paid from research and technological development appropriations,

- pensions of entitled survivors of former officials, temporary and contractual staff of all the institutions and agencies of the Union, including those paid from research and technological development appropriations,

- severance grants of officials, temporary and contractual staff of all the institutions and agencies of the Union, including those paid from research and technological development appropriations,

- payments of the actuarial equivalent of retirement pensions,

- payments (pension bonus) to former members of the Resistance (or to their survivors) who were deported or interned,

- payments of a financial aid to a surviving spouse who has a serious or protracted illness or who is disabled, for the duration of the illness or disability on the basis of an examination of the social and medical circumstances of the person concerned.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

30 01 15 02 Insurance against sickness

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

41178571 | 39009000 | 36410778,90 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the employer’s contribution towards sickness insurance for pensioners.

It also covers supplementary payments for reimbursement of medical expenses for former members of the Resistance who were deported or interned.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

30 01 15 03 Weightings and adjustments to pensions and allowances

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

38776143 | 39938000 | 30599896,13 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the effect of weightings applicable to pensions.

Part of this appropriation is intended to cover the cost of any adjustments to pensions approved by the Council during the financial year. It is purely provisional and may be used only after its transfer to other items in this chapter in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

TITLE 31

LANGUAGE SERVICES

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

31 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "LANGUAGE SERVICES" POLICY AREA | 399036112 | 392908762 | 431219547,52 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 236399 | |

| 399036112 | 393145161 | 431219547,52 |

| Title 31 — Total | 399036112 | 392908762 | 431219547,52 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 236399 | |

| 399036112 | 393145161 | 431219547,52 |

CHAPTER 31 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "LANGUAGE SERVICES" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

31 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "LANGUAGE SERVICES" POLICY AREA

31 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Language services" policy area | 5 | 319167022 | 311035645 | 311957362,68 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 236399 | |

| | 319167022 | 311272044 | 311957362,68 |

31 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Language services" policy area

31 01 02 01 | External staff | 5 | 11324662 | 9902815 | 8845268,81 |

31 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | 5 | 5240431 | 5545630 | 7623781,36 |

| Article 31 01 02 — Subtotal | | 16565093 | 15448445 | 16469050,17 |

31 01 03

Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services and other working expenditure of the "Language services" policy area

31 01 03 01 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Language services" policy area | 5 | 21466997 | 22537672 | 24212954,39 |

31 01 03 04 | Technical equipment and services for the Commission conference rooms | 5 | 1283000 | 1350000 | 2157495,82 |

| Article 31 01 03 — Subtotal | | 22749997 | 23887672 | 26370450,21 |

31 01 06

Interpretation expenditure

31 01 06 01 | Interpretation expenditure | 5 | 22923000 | 24000000 | 52108606,14 |

31 01 06 02 | Training and further training of conference interpreters | 5 | 457000 | 508000 | 1261468,73 |

31 01 06 03 | Information technology expenditure of the Directorate-General for Interpretation | 5 | 1242000 | 1308000 | 3164976,63 |

| Article 31 01 06 — Subtotal | | 24622000 | 25816000 | 56535051,50 |

31 01 07

Translation expenditure

31 01 07 01 | Translation expenditure | 5 | 13538000 | 14250000 | 17464760,31 |

31 01 07 02 | Support expenditure for operations of the Directorate-General for Translation | 5 | 1721000 | 1778000 | 1621704,17 |

| Article 31 01 07 — Subtotal | | 15259000 | 16028000 | 19086464,48 |

31 01 08

Interinstitutional cooperation activities

31 01 08 01 | Interinstitutional cooperation activities in the language field | 5 | 673000 | 693000 | 801168,48 |

| Article 31 01 08 — Subtotal | | 673000 | 693000 | 801168,48 |

31 01 09

Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union

31 01 09 01 | Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 5 | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

31 01 09 02 | Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union — Contribution to Title 3 | 5 | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Article 31 01 09 — Subtotal | | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Chapter 31 01 — Total | | 399036112 | 392908762 | 431219547,52 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 236399 | |

| | 399036112 | 393145161 | 431219547,52 |

31 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Language services" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

31 01 01 | 319167022 | 311035645 | 311957362,68 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 236399 | |

Total | 319167022 | 311272044 | 311957362,68 |

31 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Language services" policy area

31 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

11324662 | 9902815 | 8845268,81 |

31 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

5240431 | 5545630 | 7623781,36 |

31 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services and other working expenditure of the "Language services" policy area

31 01 03 01 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Language services" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

21466997 | 22537672 | 24212954,39 |

31 01 03 04 Technical equipment and services for the Commission conference rooms

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1283000 | 1350000 | 2157495,82 |

Remarks

This appropriation covers expenditure for:

- equipment needed for the operation of the Commission’s conference rooms with interpretation booths,

- technical services related to the operation of the Commission’s meetings and conferences in Brussels.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of research are entered under various items in Article 01 05 of the titles concerned.

This appropriation covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Union, excluding the Commission's representations in the Union.

Legal basis

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display screen equipment (fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

31 01 06 Interpretation expenditure

31 01 06 01 Interpretation expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

22923000 | 24000000 | 52108606,14 |

Remarks

This appropriation covers:

- remuneration of freelance interpreters (Auxiliary Conference Interpreters — ACIs) employed by DG Interpretation (SCIC), under Article 90 of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union, to allow SCIC to make available to the institutions for which it provides interpreting services a sufficient number of qualified conference interpreters,

- remuneration comprising, besides fees, the contributions to an old-age and life provident scheme and to sickness and accident insurance together, for interpreters whose professional domicile is not the place of assignment, with the reimbursement of travel expenses and the payment of flat-rate travel and subsistence allowances,

- services to the Commission provided by European Parliament interpreters (both officials and temporary staff),

- costs relating to the services provided by interpreters for the preparation of meetings and for training,

- contracts for interpreting services concluded by SCIC through the Commission’s delegations in connection with meetings organised by the Commission in third countries.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 34577000.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Rules governing designation and remuneration and other financial conditions adopted by the Commission.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

31 01 06 02 Training and further training of conference interpreters

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

457000 | 508000 | 1261468,73 |

Remarks

This appropriation covers expenditure relating to activities intended to enable DG Interpretation to employ a sufficient number of qualified conference interpreters, particularly for certain language combinations, and to specific training for conference interpreters.

This includes, in particular, grants to universities, training for trainers and educational support programmes, together with student scholarships.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 846000.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

31 01 06 03 Information technology expenditure of the Directorate-General for Interpretation

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1242000 | 1308000 | 3164976,63 |

Remarks

This appropriation covers all information technology expenditure of DG Interpretation (SCIC), including:

- the purchase or rental of PCs, servers and microcomputers, the costs of back-up facilities, terminals, peripherals, connection devices, photocopiers, fax machines, all electronic equipment in use in SCIC’s offices or interpreting booths, the software needed for the operation of such equipment, installation, configuration, maintenance, studies, documentation and associated supplies,

- the development and maintenance of information and message distribution systems for SCIC, including documentation, specific training for these systems, studies and the acquisition of knowledge and expertise in the field of information technology: quality, security, technology, Internet, development methodology, data management,

- technical and logistical support, training and documentation in connection with information technology equipment and software, general-interest information technology training and literature, external staff for operating and administering databases, office services and subscriptions,

- the purchase or rental, maintenance of and support for transmission and communication equipment and software as well as the associated training and charges.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1814000.

31 01 07 Translation expenditure

31 01 07 01 Translation expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

13538000 | 14250000 | 17464760,31 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure related to the services of freelance translators and expenditure related to the services of specialists and computational linguists and typing as well as other work outsourced by DG Translation.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1800000.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

31 01 07 02 Support expenditure for operations of the Directorate-General for Translation

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1721000 | 1778000 | 1621704,17 |

Remarks

In respect of terminology and linguistic databases, translation tools and documentary and library expenditure for DG Translation, this appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure on the acquisition, development and adaptation of software, translation tools and other multilingual tools or aids to translation and the acquisition, consolidation and extension of the contents of linguistic and terminological databases, translation memories and automatic translation dictionaries, particularly with a view to the more efficient treatment of multilingualism and enhanced interinstitutional cooperation,

- documentation and library expenditure to meet the needs of translators, in particular:

- to supply the libraries with monolingual books and subscriptions to selected newspapers and periodicals,

- to allocate individual endowments for the acquisition of a stock of dictionaries and language guides for new translators,

- to acquire dictionaries, encyclopaedias and vocabularies in electronic form or via web access to documentary databases,

- to constitute and keep up the basic stock of multilingual libraries by purchasing reference books.

It covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Union, excluding Joint Research Centre sites, for which expenditure is entered in Article 01 05 of the titles concerned.

31 01 08 Interinstitutional cooperation activities

31 01 08 01 Interinstitutional cooperation activities in the language field

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

673000 | 693000 | 801168,48 |

Remarks

This appropriation covers expenditure on cooperation activities organised by the Interinstitutional Committee for Translation and Interpretation (ICTI) to promote interinstitutional cooperation in the field of languages.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 279000.

31 01 09 Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union

Remarks

This article covers the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union.

31 01 09 01 Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This item is intended to cover the Translation Centre’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The budgetary resources of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union consist of financial contributions from the agencies for which it works and the institutions and bodies with which it cooperates, without prejudice to other revenue.

During the budgetary procedure and also during the financial year, when a letter of amendment or an amending budget is submitted, the Commission shall inform the budgetary authority beforehand of any changes in the agencies’ budget, in particular concerning the establishment plans published in the budget. Such a procedure is in accordance with the provisions on transparency set out in the Interinstitutional Declaration of 17 November 1995 and implemented in the form of a Code of Conduct agreed by the European Parliament, the Commission and the agencies.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 of 19 November 2002 on the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 72) constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The establishment plan of the Translation Centre is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2965/94 of 28 November 1994 setting up a Translation Centre for bodies of the European Union (OJ L 314, 7.12.1994, p. 1).

Reference acts

Declaration of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting in Brussels on 29 October 1993 at Head of State or Government level.

31 01 09 02 Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This item is intended to cover the Translation Centre’s operational expenditure (Title 3).

The budgetary resources of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union consist of financial contributions from the agencies for which it works and the institutions and bodies with which it cooperates, without prejudice to other revenue.

During the budgetary procedure and also during the financial year, when a letter of amendment or an amending budget is submitted, the Commission shall inform the budgetary authority beforehand of any changes in the agencies’ budget, in particular concerning the establishment plans published in the budget. Such a procedure is in accordance with the provisions on transparency set out in the Interinstitutional Declaration of 17 November 1995 and implemented in the form of a Code of Conduct agreed by the European Parliament, the Commission and the agencies.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 of 19 November 2002 on the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 72) constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2965/94 of 28 November 1994 setting up a Translation Centre for bodies of the European Union (OJ L 314, 7.12.1994, p. 1).

Reference acts

Declaration of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting in Brussels on 29 October 1993 at Head of State or Government level.

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR INTERPRETATION

- INTERPRETING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES

- LOGISTIC ASSISTANCE FOR COMMISSION EVENTS (LACE)

- CONFERENCE ORGANISATION AND ADVICE

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR INTERPRETATION

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR TRANSLATION

- TRANSLATIONS

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR TRANSLATION

TITLE 32

ENERGY

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

32 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "ENERGY" POLICY AREA | 78101468 | 78101468 | 77046009 | 77046009 | 74945990,58 | 74945990,58 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 23947 | 23947 | 41299 | 41299 | | |

| 78125415 | 78125415 | 77087308 | 77087308 | 74945990,58 | 74945990,58 |

32 03 | TRANS-EUROPEAN NETWORKS | 21129600 | 18145022 | 24150000 | 20471848 | 20760000,— | 18858316,40 |

32 04 | CONVENTIONAL AND RENEWABLE ENERGIES | 144450237 | 874516822 | 127688003 | 786124331 | 1947984659,80 | 773570019,18 |

32 05 | NUCLEAR ENERGY | 282496400 | 227357119 | 280578000 | 209479379 | 276526269,22 | 237478373,84 |

32 06 | RESEARCH RELATED TO ENERGY | 192088457 | 140407198 | 192155000 | 147130699 | 148564902,25 | 136099979,18 |

| Title 32 — Total | 718266162 | 1338527629 | 701617012 | 1240252266 | 2468781821,85 | 1240952679,18 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 23947 | 23947 | 41299 | 41299 | | |

| 718290109 | 1338551576 | 701658311 | 1240293565 | 2468781821,85 | 1240952679,18 |

CHAPTER 32 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "ENERGY" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

32 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "ENERGY" POLICY AREA

32 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Energy" policy area | 5 | 56159007 | 54338726 | 50708401,94 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 41299 | |

| | 56159007 | 54380025 | 50708401,94 |

32 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Energy" policy area

32 01 02 01 | External staff | 5 | 3119918 | 2427638 | 2826314,83 |

32 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | 5 | 1917719 | 2121256 | 3159749,58 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 23947 | | |

| | 1941666 | 2121256 | 3159749,58 |

| Article 32 01 02 — Subtotal | | 5037637 | 4548894 | 5986064,41 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 23947 | | |

| | 5061584 | 4548894 | 5986064,41 |

32 01 03 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Energy" policy area | 5 | 3777224 | 3937389 | 3932229,15 |

32 01 04

Support expenditure for operations in the "Energy" policy area

32 01 04 01 | Conventional energy — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 700000 | 900000 | 486111,12 |

32 01 04 02 | Financial support for projects of common interest in the trans-European energy network — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 694400 | 600000 | 570304,04 |

32 01 04 03 | Nuclear energy — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 195200 | 200000 | 280266,20 |

32 01 04 04 | Safety and protection of energy users — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | p.m. | 10000 | 15848,— |

32 01 04 05 | Information and communication — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 496000 | 500000 | 600000,— |

32 01 04 06 | Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — "Intelligent Energy — Europe" programme — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 992000 | 900000 | 684240,84 |

32 01 04 07 | Energy projects to aid economic recovery — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | 279444,68 |

32 01 04 30 | Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation — Contribution from the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — "Intelligent Energy — Europe" programme | 1.1 | 6542000 | 6601000 | 6800459,— |

| Article 32 01 04 — Subtotal | | 9619600 | 9711000 | 9716673,88 |

32 01 05

Support expenditure for research activities of the "Energy" policy area

32 01 05 01 | Expenditure related to research staff | 1.1 | 1700000 | 2550000 | 2402347,53 |

32 01 05 02 | External staff for research | 1.1 | 850000 | 1000000 | 1147381,61 |

32 01 05 03 | Other management expenditure for research | 1.1 | 860000 | 960000 | 1052892,06 |

| Article 32 01 05 — Subtotal | | 3410000 | 4510000 | 4602621,20 |

32 01 06 | Euratom contribution for operation of the Supply Agency | 5 | 98000 | — | 0,— |

| Chapter 32 01 — Total | | 78101468 | 77046009 | 74945990,58 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 23947 | 41299 | |

| | 78125415 | 77087308 | 74945990,58 |

32 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Energy" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

32 01 01 | 56159007 | 54338726 | 50708401,94 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 41299 | |

Total | 56159007 | 54380025 | 50708401,94 |

32 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Energy" policy area

32 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

3119918 | 2427638 | 2826314,83 |

32 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

32 01 02 11 | 1917719 | 2121256 | 3159749,58 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 23947 | | |

Total | 1941666 | 2121256 | 3159749,58 |

32 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Energy" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

3777224 | 3937389 | 3932229,15 |

32 01 04 Support expenditure for operations in the "Energy" policy area

32 01 04 01 Conventional energy — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

700000 | 900000 | 486111,12 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies and meetings of experts directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this budget heading, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Article 32 04 03.

32 01 04 02 Financial support for projects of common interest in the trans-European energy network — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

694400 | 600000 | 570304,04 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this budget heading, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Articles 32 03 01 and 32 03 02.

32 01 04 03 Nuclear energy — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

195200 | 200000 | 280266,20 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies and meetings of experts directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this budget heading, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Articles 32 05 01, 32 05 02 and 32 05 03.

32 01 04 04 Safety and protection of energy users — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | 10000 | 15848,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies and meetings of experts directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this budget heading, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Article 32 04 16.

32 01 04 05 Information and communication — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

496000 | 500000 | 600000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of energy and nuclear policies as well as safety and protection of energy users.

Legal basis

See Articles 32 04 03, 32 05 01, 32 05 02, 32 05 03 and 32 04 16.

32 01 04 06 Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — "Intelligent Energy — Europe" programme — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

992000 | 900000 | 684240,84 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this budget heading, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from contributions from third parties entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this item, in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Article 32 04 06.

32 01 04 07 Energy projects to aid economic recovery — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 279444,68 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on evaluations, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the energy projects to aid economic recovery or measures coming under this budget heading, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Article 32 04 14.

32 01 04 30 Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation — Contribution from the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — "Intelligent Energy — Europe" programme

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

6542000 | 6601000 | 6800459,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the staff and operating expenditure incurred by the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation as a result of its participation in the management of measures under the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — "Intelligent Energy — Europe" programme.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation in accordance with the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from contributions from third parties entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this item, in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

The establishment plan of the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 of 19 December 2002 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 11, 16.1.2003, p. 1).

Decision No 1230/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2003 adopting a multiannual programme for action in the field of energy: "Intelligent Energy — Europe" (2003-2006) (OJ L 176, 15.7.2003, p. 29).

Decision No 1639/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing a Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007-2013) (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 15).

Commission Regulation (EC) No 651/2008 of 9 July 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 1653/2004 on a standard financial regulation for the executive agencies pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 laying down the statute for executive agencies to be entrusted with certain tasks in the management of Community programmes (OJ L 181, 10.7.2008, p. 15).

Reference acts

Commission Decision 2004/20/EC of 23 December 2003 setting up an executive agency, the "Intelligent Energy Executive Agency", to manage Community action in the field of energy in application of Council Regulation (EC) No 58/2003 (OJ L 5, 9.1.2004, p. 85).

Commission Decision 2007/372/EC of 31 May 2007 amending Decision 2004/20/EC in order to transform the "Intelligent Energy Executive Agency" into the Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation (OJ L 140, 1.6.2007, p. 52).

Commission Decision C(2007) 3198 of 9 July 2007 delegating powers to the "Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation" with a view to performance of tasks linked to implementation of the Intelligent Energy — Europe Programme 2003-2006, the Marco Polo Programme 2003-2006, the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme 2007-2013 and the Marco Polo Programme 2007-2013 comprising in particular implementation of appropriations entered in the Community budget.

32 01 05 Support expenditure for research activities of the "Energy" policy area

32 01 05 01 Expenditure related to research staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1700000 | 2550000 | 2402347,53 |

32 01 05 02 External staff for research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

850000 | 1000000 | 1147381,61 |

32 01 05 03 Other management expenditure for research

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

860000 | 960000 | 1052892,06 |

32 01 06 Euratom contribution for operation of the Supply Agency

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

98000 | — | 0,— |

Remarks

Since expenditure on staff and buildings is included in the appropriations entered in Items XX 01 01 01, XX 01 03 01 and 26 01 23, the Commission contribution, together with the Agency’s own revenue, is intended to cover expenditure incurred by the Agency in its activities.

At its 23rd session on 1 and 2 February 1960, the Euratom Council proposed unanimously that the Commission postpone not only the levying of the charge (intended to cover the operating expenditure of the Euratom Supply Agency) but also the actual introduction of the said charge. Since then a subsidy has been included in the budget to balance the revenue side against the Agency expenditure figures shown in the statement of estimates.

Legal basis

Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Articles 52, 53 and 54 thereof.

Reference acts

Statutes of the Euratom Supply Agency, and in particular Articles 4, 6 and 7 thereof (Council Decision 2008/114/EC, Euratom, OJ L 41, 15.2.2008, p. 15).

CHAPTER 32 03 — TRANS-EUROPEAN NETWORKS

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

32 03

TRANS-EUROPEAN NETWORKS

32 03 01 | Completion of financial support for projects of common interest in the trans-European energy network | 1.1 | — | 5897132 | — | 9997879 | 0,— | 3987229,92 |

32 03 02 | Financial support for projects of common interest in the trans-European energy network | 1.1 | 21129600 | 12247890 | 24150000 | 10473969 | 20760000,— | 14871086,48 |

| Chapter 32 03 — Total | | 21129600 | 18145022 | 24150000 | 20471848 | 20760000,— | 18858316,40 |

32 03 01 Completion of financial support for projects of common interest in the trans-European energy network

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 5897132 | — | 9997879 | 0,— | 3987229,92 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments under the TEN-E programme.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 2236/95 of 18 September 1995 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of trans-European networks (OJ L 228, 23.9.1995, p. 1).

Decision No 1364/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 September 2006 laying down guidelines for trans-European energy networks (OJ L 262, 22.9.2006, p. 1).

32 03 02 Financial support for projects of common interest in the trans-European energy network

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

21129600 | 12247890 | 24150000 | 10473969 | 20760000,— | 14871086,48 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of economic and technical feasibility studies, preparatory and evaluation studies and interest rate subsidies, loan guarantees or direct subsidies, in duly justified cases, for projects of common interest identified under the guidelines laid down in Decision No 1364/2006/EC.

The objective of this measure is to contribute towards the competitive operation of the internal energy market and greater security of energy supply through the establishment of the network infrastructure required, and in particular through the establishment and development of trans-European energy networks, promoting the interconnection and interoperability of the national networks and access to such networks and extending them beyond the Union.

Legal basis

Decision No 1364/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 September 2006 laying down guidelines for trans-European energy networks (OJ L 262, 22.9.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 680/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2007 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of the trans-European transport and energy networks (OJ L 162, 22.6.2007, p. 1).

CHAPTER 32 04 — CONVENTIONAL AND RENEWABLE ENERGIES

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

32 04

CONVENTIONAL AND RENEWABLE ENERGIES

32 04 01 | Completion of the "Intelligent Energy — Europe" programme (2003 to 2006) | 1.1 | — | 453626 | — | 4570459 | 6940,40 | 11428855,37 |

32 04 02 | Completion of the "Intelligent Energy — Europe" programme (2003 to 2006): external strand — Coopener | 4 | — | p.m. | — | 95218 | 0,— | 916225,41 |

32 04 03 | Support activities to the European energy policy and internal energy market | 1.1 | 3720000 | 3765092 | 3000000 | 3332626 | 3517826,86 | 3963787,14 |

32 04 04 | Completion of the Energy framework programme (1999 to 2002) — Conventional and renewable energy | 1.1 | — | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 29980,23 |

32 04 05 | European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan) | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

32 04 06 | Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — "Intelligent Energy — Europe" programme | 1.1 | 129813600 | 71854285 | 114499000 | 39039339 | 106171455,— | 49496691,26 |

32 04 07 | Pilot project — Energy security — Biofuels | 1.1 | — | p.m. | p.m. | 1500000 | 0,— | 2000000,— |

32 04 10

Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

32 04 10 01 | Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 1.1 | 6864725 | 6864725 | 4017000 | 4017000 | 1885355,48 | 150716,74 |

32 04 10 02 | Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators — Contribution to Title 3 | 1.1 | 377125 | 377125 | 983000 | 983000 | 0,— | 0,— |

| Article 32 04 10 — Subtotal | | 7241850 | 7241850 | 5000000 | 5000000 | 1885355,48 | 150716,74 |

32 04 11 | Energy Community | 4 | 2724787 | 2600970 | 2939003 | 2798457 | 3188250,— | 3188250,— |

32 04 12 | Pilot project — European framework programme for the development and exchange of experience on sustainable urban development | 1.1 | — | p.m. | p.m. | 300000 | 0,— | 450000,— |

32 04 13 | Preparatory action — European islands for a common energy policy | 1.1 | — | 2000000 | p.m. | 500000 | 0,— | 500000,— |

32 04 14

Energy projects to aid economic recovery

32 04 14 01 | Energy projects to aid economic recovery — Energy networks | 1.1 | p.m. | 544350645 | p.m. | 437097549 | 1078759462,50 | 360855255,05 |

32 04 14 02 | Energy projects to aid economic recovery — Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) | 1.1 | p.m. | 124293397 | p.m. | 247566539 | 473415000,— | 193746614,74 |

32 04 14 03 | Energy projects to aid economic recovery — European offshore wind grid system | 1.1 | p.m. | 73487337 | p.m. | 42848055 | 280890893,— | 146307027,84 |

32 04 14 04 | Energy projects to aid economic recovery — Energy efficiency and renewable initiatives | 1.1 | p.m. | 43548052 | p.m. | p.m. | | |

| Article 32 04 14 — Subtotal | | p.m. | 785679431 | p.m. | 727512143 | 1833065355,50 | 700908897,63 |

32 04 16 | Security of energy installations and infrastructures | 1.1 | 250000 | 571568 | 250000 | 476089 | 149476,56 | 536615,40 |

32 04 17 | Pilot project — Supporting the preservation of natural resources and combating climate change through the increased use of solar energy (solar thermal and photovoltaic) | 2 | p.m. | p.m. | 2000000 | 1000000 | | |

32 04 18 | Pilot project — Energy security — Shale Gas | 1.1 | 200000 | 100000 | | | | |

32 04 19 | Preparatory action — Cooperation mechanisms implementing the renewable energy sources Directive 2009/28/EC | 2 | 500000 | 250000 | | | | |

| Chapter 32 04 — Total | | 144450237 | 874516822 | 127688003 | 786124331 | 1947984659,80 | 773570019,18 |

32 04 01 Completion of the "Intelligent Energy — Europe" programme (2003 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 453626 | — | 4570459 | 6940,40 | 11428855,37 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments of the "Intelligent Energy — Europe" programme (2003 to 2006).

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 1230/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2003 adopting a multiannual programme for action in the field of energy: "Intelligent Energy — Europe" (2003-2006) (OJ L 176, 15.7.2003, p. 29).

32 04 02 Completion of the "Intelligent Energy — Europe" programme (2003 to 2006): external strand — Coopener

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | 95218 | 0,— | 916225,41 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments under Coopener, the external strand of the "Intelligent Energy — Europe" programme.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 1230/2003/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2003 adopting a multiannual programme for action in the field of energy: "Intelligent Energy — Europe" (2003-2006) (OJ L 176, 15.7.2003, p. 29).

Regulation (EC) No 1905/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 41).

32 04 03 Support activities to the European energy policy and internal energy market

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

3720000 | 3765092 | 3000000 | 3332626 | 3517826,86 | 3963787,14 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred by the Commission for collecting and processing information of all kinds needed for the analysis, definition, promotion, monitoring, evaluation and implementation of a European competitive, safe and sustainable energy policy, of the internal energy market and its extension to third countries, of the energy supply security for all aspects in a European and global perspective as well as the strengthening of the rights and protection of energy users by supplying quality services at transparent and comparable prices.

The principal endorsed objectives are to set up a progressive common European policy ensuring continuous energy supply security, good functioning of the internal energy market and access to transport networks of energy, observation of energy market, analysis of modelling including scenarios on the impacts of considered policies and the strengthening of the rights and protection of energy users, based on general and particular knowledge of global and European energy markets for all energy types.

This appropriation is also intended to cover experts’ expenditure directly linked to the collection, validation and analysis of necessary information on energy market observation (peer review).

Legal basis

Regulation (EU) No 994/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2010 concerning measures to safeguard security of gas supply (OJ L 295, 12.11.2010, p. 1).

Decision No 1673/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 on the financing of European standardisation (OJ L 315, 15.11.2006, p. 9).

Regulation (EC) No 714/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on conditions for access to the network for cross-border exchanges in electricity (OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 15).

Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on conditions for access to the natural gas transmission networks (OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 36).

Directive 2009/72/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning common rules for the internal market in electricity (OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 55).

Directive 2009/73/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning common rules for the internal market in natural gas (OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 94).

Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 617/2010 of 24 June 2010 concerning the notification to the Commission of investment projects in energy infrastructure within the European Union (OJ L 180, 15.7.2010, p. 7).

Commission Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 833/2010 of 21 September 2010 implementing Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 617/2010 concerning the notification to the Commission of investment projects in energy infrastructure within the European Union (OJ L 248, 22.9.2010, p. 36).

32 04 04 Completion of the Energy framework programme (1999 to 2002) — Conventional and renewable energy

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 29980,23 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the settlement of commitments entered into under the regulations and decisions adopted.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Council Decision 91/565/EEC of 29 October 1991 concerning the promotion of energy efficiency in the Community (SAVE programme) (OJ L 307, 8.11.1991, p. 34).

Council Decision 1999/21/EC, Euratom of 14 December 1998 adopting a multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector (1998-2002) and connected measures (OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 16).

Council Decision 1999/22/EC of 14 December 1998 adopting a multiannual programme of studies, analyses, forecasts and other related work in the energy sector (1998-2002) (OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 20).

Council Decision 1999/23/EC of 14 December 1998 adopting a multiannual programme to promote international cooperation in the energy sector (1998-2002) (OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 23).

Council Decision 1999/24/EC of 14 December 1998 adopting a multiannual programme of technological actions promoting the clean and efficient use of solid fuels (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 7, 13.1.1999, p. 28).

Decision No 646/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 February 2000 adopting a multiannual programme for the promotion of renewable energy sources in the Community (Altener) (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 79, 30.3.2000, p. 1).

Decision No 647/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 February 2000 adopting a multiannual programme for the promotion of energy efficiency (SAVE) (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 79, 30.3.2000, p. 6).

Council Decision 2001/353/EC of 9 April 2001 laying down the new guidelines applicable to actions and measures to be taken under the multiannual programme to promote international cooperation in the energy sector (1998 to 2002) under the multiannual framework programme for actions in the energy sector and connected measures (OJ L 125, 5.5.2001, p. 24).

32 04 05 European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to provide funding for the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan), as announced in the Commission Communication entitled "A European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan): Towards a low carbon future" (COM(2007) 723 final). It aims to finance in particular support for low-carbon energy technologies in the research, development, demonstration and commercialisation phases.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Decision No 1639/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing a Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 15).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 22 November 2007 — A European strategic energy technology plan (SET-Plan): "Towards a low carbon future" (COM(2007) 723).

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 7 October 2009 — Investing in the Development of Low Carbon Technologies (SET-Plan) (COM(2009) 519).

32 04 06 Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — "Intelligent Energy — Europe" programme

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

129813600 | 71854285 | 114499000 | 39039339 | 106171455,— | 49496691,26 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance actions or measures concerning:

- promotion and dissemination projects:

- strategic studies on the basis of shared analysis and regular monitoring of market developments and energy trends for the preparation of future legislative measures or for the review of existing legislation, including as regards the functioning of the internal energy market, for the implementation of the medium and long-term strategy in the energy field to promote sustainable development, as well as for the preparation of long-term voluntary commitments with industry and other stakeholders and for the development of standards, labelling and certification systems, where appropriate also in cooperation with third countries and international organisations,

- creation, enlargement or reorganisation of structures and instruments for sustainable energy development, including local and regional energy management and saving measures, and the development of adequate financial products and market instruments; building on the experience from past and present networks,

- promotion of sustainable energy systems and equipment in order to further accelerate their penetration of the market and stimulate investment to facilitate the transition from demonstration to marketing of more efficient technologies, awareness campaigns and the creation of institutional capabilities,

- development of information, education and training structures, the utilisation of results, the promotion and dissemination of know-how and best practices involving all consumers, dissemination of results of the actions and projects and cooperation with the Member States through operational networks,

- monitoring of the implementation and the impact of Union legislative and support measures,

- market replication projects:

- support to projects concerned with the market replication of innovative techniques, processes, products or practices of Union relevance which have already been technically demonstrated with success. These will be designed to promote their broader utilisation within the participating countries and facilitate their market uptake.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from contributions from third parties entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this item, in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 1639/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing a Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 310, 9.11.2006, p. 15).

32 04 07 Pilot project — Energy security — Biofuels

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | p.m. | 1500000 | 0,— | 2000000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance actions or measures in the field of energy security to promote the Union’s self-sufficiency in renewable energy sources, inter alia, biofuels derived from waste and residues.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

32 04 10 Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

32 04 10 01 Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

6864725 | 6864725 | 4017000 | 4017000 | 1885355,48 | 150716,74 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The establishment plan of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 713/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing an Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 1).

Regulation (EU) No 1227/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency (OJ L 326, 8.12.2011, p. 1).

32 04 10 02 Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

377125 | 377125 | 983000 | 983000 | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended only to cover the Agency’s operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 7241850.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 713/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing an Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (OJ L 211, 14.8.2009, p. 1).

Regulation (EU) No 1227/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency (OJ L 326, 8.12.2011, p. 1).

32 04 11 Energy Community

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2724787 | 2600970 | 2939003 | 2798457 | 3188250,— | 3188250,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the contribution of the Union to the Energy Community budget. This budget relates to staff administrative and operational expenditure.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 3053642. An amount of EUR 328854, coming from the recovery of surplus, is added to the amount of EUR 2724788 entered in the budget.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2006/500/EC of 29 May 2006 on the conclusion by the European Community of the Energy Community Treaty (OJ L 198, 20.7.2006, p. 15).

32 04 12 Pilot project — European framework programme for the development and exchange of experience on sustainable urban development

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | p.m. | 300000 | 0,— | 450000,— |

Remarks

This article is intended to provide co-financing, inter alia, for:

- the European Knowledge Platform,

- exchange of experience and best practice on sustainable urban transport plans,

- the development and exchange of best practice on sustainable urban management plans, including measures to limit environmental risks and combat climate change,

- the exchange of experience and best practice on sustainable construction, the promotion of sustainable urban design and biodiversity,

- awareness-raising actions.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

32 04 13 Preparatory action — European islands for a common energy policy

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 2000000 | p.m. | 500000 | 0,— | 500000,— |

Remarks

To achieve the 20 % target put forward by the Commission, in its Communication of 10 January 2007 entitled "An energy policy for Europe" (COM(2007) 1), for renewables in the Union’s overall energy mix by 2020 — the current target is 12 % for 2010 — this preparatory action is intended to finance:

- projects to develop integrated renewable energy systems (marine, wind, solar, biomass and biogas) adapted to the climatic and specific socioeconomic conditions of island communities, including hybrid systems and desalination systems,

- projects to assess the social and economic impact of increased penetration and utilisation of renewable energies and energy efficiency measures on local island communities (economic development, employment, keeping young people in island communities, etc.),

- energy technology initiatives suitable for island communities, promoting research projects in the areas of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies to maximise renewable energy use and to adapt to local circumstances,

- projects to develop efficient and environmentally friendly ways to transport this energy to the mainland, including the interconnection of peripheral island electricity networks to mainland grids,

- the exchange of best practices between island regions in Europe.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

32 04 14 Energy projects to aid economic recovery

32 04 14 01 Energy projects to aid economic recovery — Energy networks

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 544350645 | p.m. | 437097549 | 1078759462,50 | 360855255,05 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of gas and electricity infrastructure projects having the highest Union added value.

It should serve to adapt and develop energy networks of particular importance to the Union in support of the operation of the internal energy market and, in particular, to increase interconnection capacity, security and diversification of supply and to overcome environmental, technical and financial obstacles. Special Union support is necessary to develop energy networks more intensively and to accelerate their construction, notably where the diversity of routes and sources of supply is low.

This appropriation should also serve to promote connection and integration of renewable energy resources and to strengthen economic and social cohesion with less-favoured and island regions of the Union.

It is intended to cover the financing of the second step of the economic recovery plan as agreed between the two arms of the budgetary authority on 2 April 2009. Its financing is conditional on an agreement by the budgetary authority and should be made available as provided for in points 21, 22 and 23 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1), without prejudice to the financial envelopes of the codecision programmes and the European Parliament’s priorities.

If the Commission's annual report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of the economic recovery plan identifies serious risks for implementing the priority projects, the Commission shall recommend measures to offset those risks, and shall where appropriate and consistent with the economic recovery plan, make additional proposals for the projects already referred to in Regulation (EC) No 663/2009.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 663/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing a programme to aid economic recovery by granting Community financial assistance to projects in the field of energy (OJ L 200, 31.7.2009, p. 31).

32 04 14 02 Energy projects to aid economic recovery — Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 124293397 | p.m. | 247566539 | 473415000,— | 193746614,74 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the promotion of projects for the capture of carbon dioxide (CO2) from industrial installations, its transport to a storage site and its injection into a suitable underground geological formation for the purposes of permanent storage.

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the second step of the economic recovery plan as agreed between the two arms of the budgetary authority on 2 April 2009. Its financing is conditional on an agreement by the budgetary authority and should be made available as provided for in points 21, 22 and 23 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1), without prejudice to the financial envelopes of the codecision programmes and the European Parliament’s priorities.

If the Commission's annual report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of the economic recovery plan identifies serious risks for implementing the priority projects, the Commission shall recommend measures to offset those risks, and shall where appropriate and consistent with the economic recovery plan, make additional proposals for the projects already referred to in Regulation (EC) No 663/2009.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 663/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing a programme to aid economic recovery by granting Community financial assistance to projects in the field of energy (OJ L 200, 31.7.2009, p. 31).

32 04 14 03 Energy projects to aid economic recovery — European offshore wind grid system

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 73487337 | p.m. | 42848055 | 280890893,— | 146307027,84 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the promotion of projects aiming at the Union’s offshore wind grid system development, with a particular focus on:

- balancing the variability of wind electricity through integrative systems,

- large-scale storage systems,

- management of wind farms as virtual power plants (more than 1 GW),

- turbines placed further from the shore or in deeper waters (20 to 50 m) than is currently standard,

- novel sub-structure designs,

- innovative features and the demonstration of its implementation,

- processes for assembly, installation, operation and decommissioning and testing of these processes in life-size projects.

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the second step of the economic recovery plan as agreed between the two arms of the budgetary authority on 2 April 2009. Its financing is conditional on an agreement by the budgetary authority and should be made available as provided for in points 21, 22 and 23 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1), without prejudice to the financial envelopes of the codecision programmes and the European Parliament’s priorities.

If the Commission's annual report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of the economic recovery plan identifies serious risks for implementing the priority projects, the Commission shall recommend measures to offset those risks, and shall where appropriate and consistent with the economic recovery plan, make additional proposals for the projects already referred to in Regulation (EC) No 663/2009.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 663/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing a programme to aid economic recovery by granting Community financial assistance to projects in the field of energy (OJ L 200, 31.7.2009, p. 31).

32 04 14 04 Energy projects to aid economic recovery — Energy efficiency and renewable initiatives

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 43548052 | p.m. | p.m. | | |

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 663/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing a programme to aid economic recovery by granting Community financial assistance to projects in the field of energy (OJ L 200, 31.7.2009, p. 31).

32 04 16 Security of energy installations and infrastructures

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

250000 | 571568 | 250000 | 476089 | 149476,56 | 536615,40 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred by the Commission for collecting and processing information of all kinds needed for the analysis, definition, promotion, monitoring, evaluation and implementation of the rules and measures required to improve the security of the energy sector, technical assistance and specific training.

The main objectives are to develop and apply security rules in the field of energy and in particular:

- measures to prevent malicious acts in the energy sector, with particular reference to the installations and infrastructures of the European system of energy generation and transmission,

- approximation of legislation, technical standards and administrative monitoring practices relating to energy security,

- definition of common indicators, methods and security objectives for the energy sector and collection of the data necessary for such definition,

- monitoring of measures taken on energy security by national authorities, operators and other key actors in the field,

- international coordination on energy security, including neighbouring supplier and transit countries and other world partners,

- promoting technology development in energy security.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of the Financial Regulation.

32 04 17 Pilot project — Supporting the preservation of natural resources and combating climate change through the increased use of solar energy (solar thermal and photovoltaic)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | 2000000 | 1000000 | | |

Remarks

Former Article 07 03 30

This project will have as a general objective the drawing up of proposals to prepare for future action for investment in Member States in small-scale solar energy demonstration installations for heating, cooling and electricity. The specific objective should be to set up residential installations in those Member States and regions where there are no subsidies or very limited subsidies, in order to allow the presentation to a large audience of different technologies and possibilities for the generation of heat, cooling and electricity from the sun. As these are new technologies and the majority of the Union population is not well-informed about their advantages, private residential solar investments can be boosted by creating such demonstration installations closer to their place of residence.

The outcome of the project should be several solar installations installed in residential houses and buildings which are made to be functional and to be visited.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

32 04 18 Pilot project — Energy security — Shale Gas

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

200000 | 100000 | | | | |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to fund pilot projects or other support activities aiming at analysing the public acceptance of the exploration and exploitation of shale gas and the introduction of a dialogue on it.

A public debate on shale gas, its merits and negative effects, has started in Europe, but it is not always based on concrete knowledge and information. It is important, therefore, to start a citizens’ dialogue and information campaign before industrial production begins.

This appropriation should support this public dialogue on the social, environmental and economic effects of such projects at local, national and European level. Such dialogues should include national authorities, local communities, the general public, businesses and NGOs. The content of planned activities could include public hearings, conciliations, or other new methods of public consultation in the areas of shale gas development and within national capitals.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

32 04 19 Preparatory action — Cooperation mechanisms implementing the renewable energy sources Directive 2009/28/EC

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

500000 | 250000 | | | | |

Remarks

In the framework of Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 16), which sets national targets for the share of renewable energy sources in gross final energy consumption, a new mechanism is proposed for achieving the national targets, under which Member States can make use of national support schemes and of the cooperation mechanisms provided in the context of Directive 2009/28/EC. These mechanisms, which introduce flexibility for Member States on a voluntary cooperation basis, refer to statistical transfers between Member States (Article 6), joint projects between Member States (Articles 7 and 8), joint projects between Member States and third parties (Articles 9 and 10) and joint support schemes between Member States (Article 11).

This preparatory action should aim to examine all the conditions for the successful implementation of these cooperation mechanisms and their interaction with other mechanisms or national support schemes, and to assess the need to develop a specific framework for the operation of this mechanism. Development of this operation framework should be given priority in Member States with limited cross-border network capacities as well as in areas that exhibit high potential for specific renewable energy sources projects.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 32 05 — NUCLEAR ENERGY

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

32 05

NUCLEAR ENERGY

32 05 01 | Nuclear safeguards | 1.1 | 20410000 | 17237770 | 20378000 | 17139222 | 19942357,22 | 17139866,05 |

32 05 02 | Nuclear safety and protection against radiation | 1.1 | 2182400 | 1451602 | 2200000 | 1904358 | 1583912,— | 1230682,14 |

32 05 03 | Nuclear safety — Transitional measures (decommissioning) | 1.1 | 259904000 | 208667747 | 258000000 | 190435799 | 255000000,— | 219107825,65 |

| Chapter 32 05 — Total | | 282496400 | 227357119 | 280578000 | 209479379 | 276526269,22 | 237478373,84 |

32 05 01 Nuclear safeguards

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

20410000 | 17237770 | 20378000 | 17139222 | 19942357,22 | 17139866,05 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance, in particular:

- expenses for missions by inspectors carried out in accordance with pre-established six-monthly programmes, short-notice inspections (daily subsistence allowances and travel expenses),

- training of inspectors, and meetings with Member States and nuclear operators,

- purchases of equipment for use in inspections, particularly purchases of monitoring equipment such as digital video systems, gamma, neutron and infrared measurement devices, electronic seals and seal reader systems,

- procurement and renewal of information technology hardware for inspections,

- specific information technology projects for inspections (development and maintenance),

- replacement of monitoring and measurement devices which have reached the end of their service life,

- maintenance of equipment, including insurance of specific equipment at the Canberra, Ametek, Fork and GBNS sites,

- technical infrastructure measures, including waste management and sample transport,

- on-site analyses (labour costs and mission expenses for analysts),

- agreements on working premises on site (laboratories, offices, etc.),

- day-to-day management of on-site installations and central laboratories (repairs, maintenance, information technology hardware, purchases of supplies and consumables, etc.),

- information technology support and tests for applications for inspections.

The following will also give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation:

- paid insurance claims,

- repayment of sums unduly paid by the Commission for goods, work or services.

Legal basis

Commission Regulation (Euratom) No 302/2005 of 8 February 2005 on the application of Euratom safeguards (OJ L 54, 28.2.2005, p. 1).

Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community under Chapter 7 of Title II and Article 174.

Reference acts

Tripartite agreement between the Community, the non-nuclear-weapon Member States and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Tripartite agreement between the Community, the United Kingdom and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Tripartite agreement between the Community, France and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Cooperation agreements between the Community and third countries such as the United States of America, Canada and Australia.

Commission communication of 24 March 1992 to the European Parliament and to the Council concerning a Commission decision on the implementation of on-site laboratories for verification analysis of safeguards samples (SEC(1992)0515).

32 05 02 Nuclear safety and protection against radiation

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2182400 | 1451602 | 2200000 | 1904358 | 1583912,— | 1230682,14 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure incurred by the Commission for collecting and processing information of all kinds needed for the analysis, definition, promotion, monitoring, evaluation and implementation of the common policy on nuclear safety and security, particularly in the new Member States and of the rules and measures in the field of radiation protection,

- expenditure on measures and actions relating to monitoring and protection against the effects of ionising radiation and aimed at ensuring the health protection of the population and the protection of the environment against the dangers of radiation and radioactive substances. These actions relate to specific tasks provided for under the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,

- expenditure on the establishment and operation of a corps of inspectors to check protection against ionising radiation in the Member States. This expenditure includes, in addition to subsistence allowances and travel (mission) expenses, costs for training, for preparatory meetings and for purchases of equipment to be used for inspections.

Legal basis

Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community under Chapter 3 of Title II and Article 174.

Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, in particular Article 31 thereof (collection of information and preparation of new legislation complementing the basic safety standards).

Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, in particular Article 33 thereof (implementation of directives, including in particular in the medical field (field C) Council Directive 96/29/Euratom of 13 May 1996 laying down basic safety standards for the protection of the health of workers and the general public against the dangers arising from ionizing radiation (OJ L 159, 29.6.1996, p. 1), Council Directive 97/43/Euratom of 30 June 1997 on health protection of individuals against the dangers of ionizing radiations in relation to medical exposure, and repealing Directive 84/466/Euratom (OJ L 180, 9.7.1997, p. 22) and Council Directive 2003/122/Euratom of 22 December 2003 on the control of high-activity sealed radioactive sources and orphan sources (OJ L 346, 31.12.2003, p. 57)).

Council Directive 2009/71/Euratom of 25 June 2009 establishing a Community framework for the nuclear safety of nuclear installations (OJ L 172, 2.7.2009, p. 18).

Implementation of the obligations placed on the Commission by the following specific legislation:

- Council Decision 87/600/Euratom of 14 December 1987 on Community arrangements for the early exchange of information in the event of a radiological emergency (OJ L 371, 30.12.1987, p. 76),

- Council Regulation (EC) No 733/2008 of 15 July 2008 on the conditions governing imports of agricultural products originating in third countries following the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power station (OJ L 201, 30.7.2008, p. 1),

- Article 35, second paragraph, of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community: verification of monitoring of environmental radioactivity.

32 05 03 Nuclear safety — Transitional measures (decommissioning)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

259904000 | 208667747 | 258000000 | 190435799 | 255000000,— | 219107825,65 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to finance the Ignalina (Lithuania), Bohunice (Slovakia) and the Kozloduy (Bulgaria) nuclear power plant decommissioning funds, in accordance with the agreements signed with the Member States concerned.

This expenditure also relates to the collection and processing of information of all kinds needed for the analysis, definition, promotion, monitoring and evaluation of the rules and measures in the field of decommissioning.

The Commission must submit, each year, a report on the implementation of funds committed under this article, as well as updated estimates of the costs and time schedules for operations to decommission the nuclear reactors concerned.

Legal basis

Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Accession Treaty of 2003 (Protocol No 4 on the Ignalina nuclear power plant in Lithuania and Protocol No 9 on Unit 1 and Unit 2 of the Bohunice V1 nuclear power plant in Slovakia, both annexed to the Accession Treaty of 2003).

Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community under Article 203.

The task for Bulgaria is similarly directly conferred upon the Commission by Article 30 of the 2005 Act of Accession.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1990/2006 of 21 December 2006 on the implementation of Protocol No 4 on the Ignalina nuclear power plant in Lithuania to the Act of accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia "Ignalina Programme" (OJ L 411, 30.12.2006, p. 10).

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 549/2007 of 14 May 2007 on the implementation of Protocol No 9 on Unit 1 and Unit 2 of the Bohunice V1 nuclear power plant in Slovakia to the Act concerning the conditions of accession to the European Union of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia (OJ L 131, 23.5.2007, p. 1).

Regulation (Euratom) No 647/2010 of the Council of 13 July 2010 on financial assistance of the Union with respect to the decommissioning of Units 1 to 4 of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant in Bulgaria (Kozloduy Programme) (OJ L 189, 22.7.2010, p. 9).

CHAPTER 32 06 — RESEARCH RELATED TO ENERGY

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

32 06

RESEARCH RELATED TO ENERGY

32 06 01 | Research related to energy | 1.1 | 162633457 | 104333874 | 167645000 | 104739690 | 126215762,35 | 86975946,33 |

32 06 02 | Research related to energy — Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking | 1.1 | 29455000 | 13392047 | 24510000 | 10969102 | 19683840,— | 11810304,— |

32 06 03 | Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development | 1.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 2420160,51 | 4094368,09 |

32 06 04

Completion of previous programmes

32 06 04 01 | Completion of programmes (prior to 2003) | 1.1 | — | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 708940,96 |

32 06 04 02 | Completion of the sixth framework programme (2003 to 2006) | 1.1 | p.m. | 22681277 | p.m. | 31421907 | 245139,39 | 32510419,80 |

| Article 32 06 04 — Subtotal | | p.m. | 22681277 | p.m. | 31421907 | 245139,39 | 33219360,76 |

| Chapter 32 06 — Total | | 192088457 | 140407198 | 192155000 | 147130699 | 148564902,25 | 136099979,18 |

Remarks

These remarks are applicable to all the budget headings in this chapter.

These appropriations will be used for the Seventh Framework Programme for research, technological development and demonstration activities, which covers the period 2007 to 2013.

The programme will be carried out in order to pursue the general objectives described in Article 179 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, in order to contribute to the creation of a society of knowledge, based on the European Research Area, i.e. supporting transnational cooperation at all levels throughout the Union, taking the dynamism, creativity and the excellence of European research to the limits of knowledge, strengthening human resources for research and for technology in Europe, quantitatively and qualitatively and research and innovation capacities in the whole of Europe and ensuring optimum use thereof.

Also entered against these articles and items are the costs of high-level scientific and technological meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars of European interest organised by the Commission, the funding of high-level scientific and technological analyses and evaluations carried out on behalf of the Union to investigate new areas of research suitable for Union action, inter alia, in the context of the European Research Area, and measures to monitor and disseminate the results of the programmes, including measures under previous framework programmes.

These appropriations also cover administrative expenditure, including expenditure on staff, information, publications, administrative and technical operation, and certain other expenditure items relating to internal infrastructure for achievement of the objective of the measure of which they form an integral part, including the action and measures necessary for the preparation and monitoring of the Union’s strategy for research, technological development and demonstration activities.

The possibility of third countries or institutes from third countries taking part in European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research is envisaged for some of these projects. Any financial contribution will be entered in Items 6 0 1 3 and 6 0 1 5 of the statement of revenue and may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from States taking part in the European cooperation in the field of scientific and technical research entered in Item 6 0 1 6 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes, entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the contribution by outside bodies to Union activities entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

Additional appropriations will be made available under Article 32 06 03.

32 06 01 Research related to energy

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

162633457 | 104333874 | 167645000 | 104739690 | 126215762,35 | 86975946,33 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to support the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan) objectives and initiatives. These are primarily: wind, solar, bioenergy, carbon capture and storage (CCS) and electricity grids. In recognition of their important contribution to future sustainable energy systems, two thirds of the budgetary appropriations will be allocated to the renewable and end-use energy efficiency policy areas from 2012 onwards.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (OJ L 391, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

32 06 02 Research related to energy — Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

29455000 | 13392047 | 24510000 | 10969102 | 19683840,— | 11810304,— |

Remarks

The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking shall contribute to the implementation of the Seventh Framework Programme for research, technology development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) and in particular the specific themes for "Energy", "Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies", "Environment (including climate change)", and "Transport (including Aeronautics)" in the "Cooperation" programme. It shall, in particular: aim at placing Europe at the forefront of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies worldwide and at enabling the market breakthrough of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, thereby allowing commercial market forces to drive the substantial potential public benefits; support research, technological development and demonstration (RTD) in the Member States and countries associated to the Seventh Framework Programme in a coordinated manner to overcome the market failure and focus on developing market applications and thereby facilitate additional industrial efforts towards a rapid deployment of fuel cells and hydrogen technologies; support the implementation of the RTD priorities of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Technology Initiatives, notably by awarding grants following competitive calls for proposals; and aim to encourage increased public and private research investment in fuel cells and hydrogen technologies in the Member States and countries associated to the Seventh Framework Programme.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Council Decision 2006/971/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme "Cooperation" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) (OJ L 400, 30.12.2006, p. 86).

Council Regulation (EC) No 521/2008 of 30 May 2008 setting up the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (OJ L 153, 12.6.2008, p. 1).

32 06 03 Appropriations accruing from contributions from (non-European Economic Area) third parties to research and technological development

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 2420160,51 | 4094368,09 |

Remarks

This article is intended to cover expenditure corresponding to revenue giving rise to the provision of additional appropriations from (non-European Economic Area) third parties or third countries participating in projects in the field of research and technological development.

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue entered in Items 6 0 1 3, 6 0 1 5, 6 0 1 6, 6 0 3 1 and 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations.

32 06 04 Completion of previous programmes

32 06 04 01 Completion of programmes (prior to 2003)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | — | p.m. | 0,— | 708940,96 |

Remarks

This article is intended to cover earlier commitments.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Council Decision 87/516/Euratom, EEC of 28 September 1987 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1987 to 1991) (OJ L 302, 24.10.1987, p. 1).

Council Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC of 23 April 1990 concerning the framework programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 117, 8.5.1990, p. 28).

Council Decision 93/167/Euratom, EEC of 15 March 1993 adapting Decision 90/221/Euratom, EEC concerning the Framework Programme of Community activities in the field of research and technological development (1990 to 1994) (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 43).

Decision No 1110/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 April 1994 concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 126, 18.5.1994, p. 1).

Decision No 616/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 March 1996 adapting Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) following the accession of the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden to the European Union (OJ L 86, 4.4.1996, p. 69).

Decision No 2535/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 December 1997 adapting for the second time Decision No 1110/94/EC concerning the fourth framework programme of the European Community activities in the field of research and technological development and demonstration (1994 to 1998) (OJ L 347, 18.12.1997, p. 1).

Decision No 182/1999/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 December 1998 concerning the fifth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (1998 to 2002) (OJ L 26, 1.2.1999, p. 1).

32 06 04 02 Completion of the sixth framework programme (2003 to 2006)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 22681277 | p.m. | 31421907 | 245139,39 | 32510419,80 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2002 concerning the sixth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) (OJ L 232, 29.8.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2002/834/EC of 30 September 2002 adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration: "Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area" (2002-2006) (OJ L 294, 29.10.2002, p. 1).

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR ENERGY

- POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR ENERGY

TITLE 33

JUSTICE

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

33 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "JUSTICE" POLICY AREA | 38705814 | 38705814 | 38360585 | 38360585 | 1094342,19 | 1094342,19 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 6413 | 6413 | 21723 | 21723 | | |

| 38712227 | 38712227 | 38382308 | 38382308 | 1094342,19 | 1094342,19 |

33 02 | FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND CITIZENSHIP | 54996000 | 48118826 | 55800000 | 48603101 | 52350126,01 | 51123264,54 |

33 03 | JUSTICE IN CRIMINAL AND CIVIL MATTERS | 78220000 | 61771157 | 72975740 | 56746316 | 72661639,92 | 54481173,72 |

33 04 | DRUGS PREVENTION AND INFORMATION | 3000000 | 2830016 | 4000000 | 3113625 | 3075600,— | 2158904,13 |

33 05 | POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION | 3400000 | 2754549 | 3250000 | 2666101 | 2697662,21 | 2756591,44 |

33 06 | EQUALITY | 39358800 | 32964707 | 39457500 | 35503012 | 45532716,75 | 34347901,70 |

| Title 33 — Total | 217680614 | 187145069 | 213843825 | 184992740 | 177412087,08 | 145962177,72 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 6413 | 6413 | 21723 | 21723 | | |

| 217687027 | 187151482 | 213865548 | 185014463 | 177412087,08 | 145962177,72 |

CHAPTER 33 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "JUSTICE" POLICY AREA

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

33 01

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF THE "JUSTICE" POLICY AREA

33 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Justice" policy area | 5 | 29278629 | 28580414 | |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | | 21723 | |

| | 29278629 | 28602137 | |

33 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Justice" policy area

33 01 02 01 | External staff | 5 | 3133125 | 2977726 | |

33 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | 5 | 1441795 | 1898505 | |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 6413 | | |

| | 1448208 | 1898505 | |

| Article 33 01 02 — Subtotal | | 4574920 | 4876231 | |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 6413 | | |

| | 4581333 | 4876231 | |

33 01 03 | Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Justice" policy area | 5 | 1969265 | 2070940 | |

33 01 04

Support expenditure for operations of the "Justice" policy area

33 01 04 01 | Fundamental rights and citizenship — Expenditure on administrative management | 3.1 | 300000 | 300000 | 197943,39 |

33 01 04 02 | Measures for combating violence (Daphne) — Expenditure on administrative management | 3.1 | 400000 | 350000 | 291543,03 |

33 01 04 03 | Criminal justice — Expenditure on administrative management | 3.1 | 350000 | 350000 | 286764,77 |

33 01 04 04 | Civil justice — Expenditure on administrative management | 3.1 | 250000 | 250000 | 271687,— |

33 01 04 05 | Drugs prevention and information — Expenditure on administrative management | 3.1 | 50000 | 50000 | 46404,— |

33 01 04 06 | Progress programme — Expenditure on administrative management | 1.1 | 1533000 | 1533000 | 0,— |

| Article 33 01 04 — Subtotal | | 2883000 | 2833000 | 1094342,19 |

| Chapter 33 01 — Total | | 38705814 | 38360585 | 1094342,19 |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 6413 | 21723 | |

| | 38712227 | 38382308 | 1094342,19 |

33 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in the "Justice" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

33 01 01 | 29278629 | 28580414 | |

Reserves (40 01 40) | | 21723 | |

Total | 29278629 | 28602137 | |

Remarks

Former Article 18 01 01 (in part)

33 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of the "Justice" policy area

33 01 02 01 External staff

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

3133125 | 2977726 | |

Remarks

Former Item 18 01 02 01 (in part)

33 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

33 01 02 11 | 1441795 | 1898505 | |

Reserves (40 01 40) | 6413 | | |

Total | 1448208 | 1898505 | |

Remarks

Former Item 18 01 02 11 (in part)

33 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment, furniture and services of the "Justice" policy area

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1969265 | 2070940 | |

Remarks

Former Article 18 01 03 (in part)

33 01 04 Support expenditure for operations of the "Justice" policy area

33 01 04 01 Fundamental rights and citizenship — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

300000 | 300000 | 197943,39 |

Remarks

Former Item 18 01 04 11

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Article 33 02 04.

33 01 04 02 Measures for combating violence (Daphne) — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

400000 | 350000 | 291543,03 |

Remarks

Former Item 18 01 04 12

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Article 33 02 05.

33 01 04 03 Criminal justice — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

350000 | 350000 | 286764,77 |

Remarks

Former Item 18 01 04 13

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Article 33 03 04.

33 01 04 04 Civil justice — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

250000 | 250000 | 271687,— |

Remarks

Former Item 18 01 04 14

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

Legal basis

See Article 33 03 05.

33 01 04 05 Drugs prevention and information — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

50000 | 50000 | 46404,— |

Remarks

Former Item 18 01 04 15

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

See Article 33 04 01.

33 01 04 06 Progress programme — Expenditure on administrative management

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1533000 | 1533000 | 0,— |

Remarks

Former Item 04 01 04 10 (in part)

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- expenditure on technical and administrative assistance for the implementation of measures to achieve equality between men and women and tackling the particular needs of disabled people;

- expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure in this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Article 33 06 01.

CHAPTER 33 02 — FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND CITIZENSHIP

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

33 02

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND CITIZENSHIP

33 02 01 | Completion of measures for combating violence against children, adolescents and women | 3.1 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 476089 | 0,— | 1262137,01 |

33 02 02 | Completion of preparatory action to support civil society in the new Member States | 3.1 | — | — | p.m. | p.m. | 6171,20 | 35589,74 |

33 02 03

European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights

33 02 03 01 | European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 3.1 | 13168151 | 13168151 | 14045000 | 14045000 | 14153102,97 | 14816352,97 |

33 02 03 02 | European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights — Contribution to Title 3 | 3.1 | 7027849 | 7027849 | 5955000 | 5955000 | 5936907,03 | 7273657,03 |

| Article 33 02 03 — Subtotal | | 20196000 | 20196000 | 20000000 | 20000000 | 20090010,— | 22090010,— |

33 02 04 | Fundamental rights and citizenship | 3.1 | 15300000 | 12263403 | 13800000 | 11426148 | 13800344,81 | 12388493,56 |

33 02 05 | Fight against violence (Daphne) | 3.1 | 19500000 | 14716084 | 20000000 | 15234864 | 18453600,— | 13806962,48 |

33 02 06 | European cooperation between national and international authorities with responsibility for children’s rights and civil society promoting and defending children’s rights | 3.1 | — | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 86347,32 |

33 02 07 | European-level introduction of a rapid alert mechanism for child abductions or disappearances | 3.1 | — | p.m. | p.m. | 280000 | 0,— | 492703,67 |

33 02 08 | Preparatory action — Standardisation of national legislation on gender violence and violence against children | 3.1 | — | p.m. | p.m. | 186000 | 0,— | 961020,76 |

33 02 09 | Europe-wide methodology for developing evidence based policies for children's rights | 3.1 | p.m. | 943339 | 2000000 | 1000000 | | |

| Chapter 33 02 — Total | | 54996000 | 48118826 | 55800000 | 48603101 | 52350126,01 | 51123264,54 |

33 02 01 Completion of measures for combating violence against children, adolescents and women

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 476089 | 0,— | 1262137,01 |

Remarks

Former Article 18 04 01

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 293/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 January 2000 adopting a programme of Community action (the Daphne programme) (2000 to 2003) on preventive measures to fight violence against children, young persons and women (OJ L 34, 9.2.2000, p. 1).

Decision No 803/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 adopting a programme of Community action (2004 to 2008) to prevent and combat violence against children, young people and women and to protect victims and groups at risk (the Daphne II programme) (OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 1).

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

33 02 02 Completion of preparatory action to support civil society in the new Member States

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | — | p.m. | p.m. | 6171,20 | 35589,74 |

Remarks

Former Article 18 04 04

This article is intended to cover earlier commitments.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

33 02 03 European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights

33 02 03 01 European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

13168151 | 13168151 | 14045000 | 14045000 | 14153102,97 | 14816352,97 |

Remarks

Former Item 18 04 05 03

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

The Agency’s establishment plan is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Regulation (EC) No 168/2007 entered into force on 1 March 2007. On that date, the Agency replaced the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia (EUMC) and legally succeeded it, assuming all the Centre’s legal rights and obligations, financial commitments, liabilities, and employment contracts, as laid down in Article 23(4) of Regulation (EC) No 168/2007.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1035/97 of 2 June 1997 establishing a European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia (OJ L 151, 10.6.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 168/2007 of 15 February 2007 establishing a European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (OJ L 53, 22.2.2007, p. 1).

33 02 03 02 European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

7027849 | 7027849 | 5955000 | 5955000 | 5936907,03 | 7273657,03 |

Remarks

Former Item 18 04 05 04

This appropriation is intended to cover the operational expenditure (Title 3) of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, which is responsible for providing the relevant Union institutions and authorities of the Member States when implementing Union law with assistance and expertise relating to fundamental rights in order to support them when they take measures or formulate courses of action within their respective spheres of competence to fully respect fundamental rights.

The Agency can be expected to achieve the following operational objectives/tasks:

- provision of assistance to Union institutions and the Member States;

- promotion of networking of stakeholders and dialogue at European level;

- promotion and dissemination of information and awareness-raising activities to enhance visibility on fundamental rights;

- effective functioning of the management structure and implementation of operations.

The Agency must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Regulation (EC) No 168/2007 entered into force on 1 March 2007. On that date, the Agency replaced the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia (EUMC) and legally succeeded it, assuming all the Centre’s legal rights and obligations, financial commitments, liabilities, and employment contracts, as laid down in Article 23(4) of Regulation (EC) No 168/2007.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 20196000.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1035/97 of 2 June 1997 establishing a European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia (OJ L 151, 10.6.1997, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 168/2007 of 15 February 2007 establishing a European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (OJ L 53, 22.2.2007, p. 1).

33 02 04 Fundamental rights and citizenship

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

15300000 | 12263403 | 13800000 | 11426148 | 13800344,81 | 12388493,56 |

Remarks

Former Article 18 04 06

This appropriation is intended to support the following areas:

- to promote the development of a European society based on respect for fundamental rights as recognised in Article 6 of the Treaty on European Union, including rights derived from citizenship of the Union;

- to strengthen civil society and to encourage an open, transparent and regular dialogue with it in respect of fundamental rights;

- to fight racism, xenophobia, anti-Romaism and anti-Semitism and to promote a better inter-faith and intercultural understanding and improved tolerance throughout the Union;

- to improve contacts, exchange of information and networking between legal, judicial and administrative authorities and the legal professions, including by way of support for judicial training, with the aim of better mutual understanding among such authorities and professionals.

In particular, this appropriation is intended to cover the following actions:

- specific actions taken by the Commission, such as studies and research, opinion polls and surveys, formulation of indicators and common methodologies, collection, development and dissemination of data and statistics, seminars, conferences and expert meetings, organisation of public campaigns and events; development and maintenance of websites, preparation and dissemination of information material, support for and management of networks of national experts, analytical, monitoring and evaluation activities;

- specific transnational projects of Union interest presented by at least three Member States under the conditions set out in the annual work programmes;

- support to the activities of non-governmental organisations or other entities pursuing an aim of general European interest in accordance with the general objectives of the programme under the conditions set out in the annual work programmes, including activities related to networking of non-governmental organisations promoting children’s rights;

- an operating grant to co-finance expenditure associated with the permanent work programme of the Conference of the European Constitutional Courts and the Association of the Councils of States and Supreme Administrative Jurisdictions of the European Union which maintain certain databases providing for a European-wide collection of national judgments relating to the implementation of Union law, in so far as the expenditure is incurred in pursuing an objective of general European interest by promoting exchanges of views and experience on matters concerning the jurisprudence, organisation and functioning of their members in the performance of their judicial and/or advisory functions with regard to Union law.

This appropriation is also intended to cover an awareness campaign concerning Union anti-discrimination legislation.

This appropriation is also intended to promote and support Union action on detention conditions, in response to the dilapidated state of many prisons in the Member States and the difficult conditions in which inmates are having to live, owing, in particular, to overcrowding.

Thus it is also intended to cover:

- pooling of good practice among public, private and non-profit organisations working in the sector in the Member States;

- support measures (e.g. comparative studies within the Union) for Union action in this crucial sector, in line with the measures to be taken by the Commission (submission, on 14 June 2011, of a Green Paper on the application of EU criminal justice legislation in the field of detention), as set out in the Stockholm Action Plan.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2007/252/EC of 19 April 2007 establishing for the period 2007-2013 the specific programme "Fundamental rights and citizenship" as part of the General programme "Fundamental Rights and Justice" (OJ L 110, 27.4.2007, p. 33).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 6 April 2005 establishing for the period 2007-2013 a framework programme on Fundamental Rights and Justice (COM(2005) 122 final).

33 02 05 Fight against violence (Daphne)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

19500000 | 14716084 | 20000000 | 15234864 | 18453600,— | 13806962,48 |

Remarks

Former Article 18 04 07

This appropriation is intended to support the following areas:

- to contribute to the protection of children, young people and women against all forms of violence and to attain a high level of health protection, well-being and social cohesion;

- to contribute, especially where children, young people and women are concerned, to the development of Union policies and, more specifically, to policies on public health, human rights and equality between men and women, to actions aimed at the protection of children’s rights, and to the fight against forced abortion, coerced sterilisation, sex-selective abortion, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, trafficking of human beings and sexual exploitation.

In particular, this appropriation is intended to cover the following actions:

- specific actions taken by the Commission, such as studies and research, opinion polls and surveys, formulation of indicators and common methodologies, collection, development and dissemination of data and statistics, seminars, conferences and experts meetings, organisation of public campaigns and events, development and maintenance of websites, preparation and dissemination of information materials, support to and animation of networks of national experts, analytical, monitoring and evaluation activities;

- specific transnational projects of Union interest presented by at least three Member States under the conditions set out in the annual work programmes;

- support to the activities of non-governmental organisations or other entities pursuing an aim of general European interest regarding the general objectives of the programme under the conditions set out in the annual work programmes;

- prevention of, and protection of children, adolescents and women from, all kinds of violence and commercial sexual exploitation, trafficking and other forms of abuse such as female genital mutilation, violence at school and juvenile delinquency, and promoting the rehabilitation of victims of such abuse;

- conducting information campaigns aimed at combating paedophilia, trafficking in human beings, sexual exploitation, forced abortion, female genital mutilation, or coerced sterilisation and forced marriage, and at preventing juvenile delinquency;

- promoting the introduction of instruments designed to encourage reporting of violence against women, children and adolescents and of forms of trafficking in women for the purpose of sexual exploitation;

- pilot projects and grants targeted at organisations which, as part of action to protect children and combat paedophilia on the internet, are involved in devising and/or adopting measures to prevent material and images that involve child pornography or constitute an offence against human dignity from being carried on the internet;

- exchange of best practices regarding action in response to violence at school, measures to prevent and combat juvenile delinquency, support for relevant non-governmental organisation initiatives and cross-border cooperation, pilot projects at local and regional level and the networking of the authorities responsible for dealing with cases of juvenile delinquency.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 779/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2007 establishing for the period 2007-2013 a specific programme to prevent and combat violence against children, young people and women and to protect victims and groups at risk (Daphne III programme), as part of the General Programme "Fundamental Rights and Justice" (OJ L 173, 3.7.2007, p. 19).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 6 April 2005 establishing for the period 2007-2013 a framework programme on Fundamental Rights and Justice (COM(2005) 122 final).

33 02 06 European cooperation between national and international authorities with responsibility for children’s rights and civil society promoting and defending children’s rights

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 86347,32 |

Remarks

Former Article 18 04 08

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

The appropriations intended for this action are to be used to implement the Union strategy on the rights of the child in line with the Commission communication "Towards an EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child" (COM(2006) 367 final), e.g.:

- coordination of measures taken in the Union to combat child poverty,

- any direct measure to prevent social exclusion of children, trafficking in children and paedophile pornography on the internet.

These appropriations may also be used for any preparatory measure needed to pursue the abovementioned objectives.

Legal basis

Commission communication of 4 July 2006"Towards an EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child" (COM(2006) 367 final).

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

33 02 07 European-level introduction of a rapid alert mechanism for child abductions or disappearances

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | p.m. | 280000 | 0,— | 492703,67 |

Remarks

Former Article 18 04 09

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

The aim of this article is to introduce throughout the Union a mechanism known as "Amber Alert" (in the United States of America and Greece) and "Alerte-Enlèvement" (in France), while stressing the need for cross-border interconnection.

Following the successful use, in France and Greece (and also in the USA and Canada), of systems alerting the public in cases of child abduction (or disappearance) and when children’s health or lives may be at serious risk, the Commission would like to help Member States to put similar mechanisms in place nationally. If all Member States adopt such mechanisms, and communication schemes are put in place, resolving cross-border cases will be possible and easier.

This article is intended to finance the additional costs which might arise as a result of putting this mechanism in place. Costs involved in setting up round-the-clock contact points, free phone lines and information technology networks would be typical costs.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

33 02 08 Preparatory action — Standardisation of national legislation on gender violence and violence against children

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | p.m. | 186000 | 0,— | 961020,76 |

Remarks

Former Article 18 04 10

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

This appropriation is intended to fund a preparatory action embodying the efforts which the Union has been making to promote preventive measures to combat violence against children and adolescents of both sexes and against women, with a view to standardising national legislation in this area. The objectives will be to:

- analyse the current national legislation on gender violence, with reference to all types of violence: domestic violence, sexual violence, prostitution and trafficking, female genital mutilation and crimes of honour;

- analyse shortcomings in applying legislation on gender violence in each Member State;

- implement the process of European-level harmonisation of legislation against gender violence by proposing provisions to combat and reduce gender violence within the Union.

Legal basis

Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

33 02 09 Europe-wide methodology for developing evidence based policies for children's rights

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 943339 | 2000000 | 1000000 | | |

Remarks

Former Article 18 04 11

At Union level, there are major deficiencies and obstacles with regard to the collection of reliable and comparable statistics on children. A methodology therefore needs to be developed for devising indicators relating specifically to children.

The objectives of the pilot project are:

- collection of statistics and best practices relating to children:

- promoting the exchange of information, establishing best practices and publishing an overview of the state of play in the 27 Member States;

- establishing a knowledge base on children's rights which will enable the Union institutions and Member States to adapt their policies on the basis of shared know-how;

- analysing Member States’ current legislation on safeguarding children's rights;

- devising indicators (quantitative and qualitative) and benchmarks so as to enhance the comparability, objectivity and reliability of child-related data at European level with regard to:

- child poverty and social exclusion;

- abuse, sexual exploitation of children and paedophile pornography;

- domestic violence;

- sex tourism;

- international abduction of children involved in disputes;

- children with disabilities: policies to support the differently-abled and criticalities;

- child trafficking;

- gender discrimination (female genital mutilation, crimes of honour, forced marriages);

- eating disorders;

- addictions (alcohol, tobacco, drugs, medicines);

- missing children;

- unaccompanied minors;

- risks associated with the behavioural and psychological aspects of using new technologies;

- juvenile delinquency;

- involving and consulting children:

- developing a methodology for involvement and consultation at European and national level which (a) enables children to be heard and (b) ensures the constructive and effective involvement of children in decisions affecting them, as set out in Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child;

- developing child-friendly communication and information systems for making Union measures known in a manner adapted to a younger audience.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 33 03 — JUSTICE IN CRIMINAL AND CIVIL MATTERS

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

33 03

JUSTICE IN CRIMINAL AND CIVIL MATTERS

33 03 01 | Completion of previous judicial cooperation programmes in civil matters | 3.1 | — | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

33 03 02

Eurojust

33 03 02 01 | Eurojust — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 3.1 | 23447325 | 23447325 | 21998698 | 21998698 | 21869637,— | 21869637,— |

33 03 02 02 | Eurojust — Contribution to Title 3 | 3.1 | 8222675 | 8222675 | 7777042 | 7777042 | 8293583,— | 8293583,— |

| Article 33 03 02 — Subtotal | | 31670000 | 31670000 | 29775740 | 29775740 | 30163220,— | 30163220,— |

33 03 04 | Criminal justice | 3.1 | 26950000 | 18017770 | 26500000 | 16948786 | 26000000,— | 16538403,02 |

33 03 05 | Civil justice | 3.1 | 16100000 | 9433387 | 15700000 | 9521790 | 15498419,92 | 7704712,70 |

33 03 06 | Pilot project — Impact assessment of legislative measures in contract law | 3.1 | p.m. | 400000 | p.m. | p.m. | 1000000,— | 74838,— |

33 03 07 | Pilot project — Rapid and efficient enforcement of outstanding claims by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating across borders | 3.1 | 2000000 | 1500000 | 1000000 | 500000 | | |

33 03 08 | Pilot project — European judicial training | 3.1 | 1500000 | 750000 | | | | |

| Chapter 33 03 — Total | | 78220000 | 61771157 | 72975740 | 56746316 | 72661639,92 | 54481173,72 |

33 03 01 Completion of previous judicial cooperation programmes in civil matters

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

Former Article 18 06 01

This appropriation is intended to cover earlier commitments.

Legal basis

Decision No 1496/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 establishing an action programme to improve awareness of Community law within the legal professions (Robert Schuman project) (OJ L 196, 14.7.1998, p. 24).

Council Regulation (EC) No 290/2001 of 12 February 2001 extending the programme of incentives and exchanges for legal practitioners in the area of civil law (Grotius — civil) (OJ L 43, 14.2.2001, p. 1).

Council Decision 2001/470/EC of 28 May 2001 establishing a European Judicial Network in civil and commercial matters (OJ L 174, 27.6.2001, p. 25).

Council Regulation (EC) No 743/2002 of 25 April 2002 establishing a general Community framework of activities to facilitate the implementation of judicial cooperation in civil matters (OJ L 115, 1.5.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision 2004/100/EC of 26 January 2004 establishing a Community action programme to promote active European citizenship (civic participation) (OJ L 30, 4.2.2004, p. 6).

33 03 02 Eurojust

33 03 02 01 Eurojust — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

23447325 | 23447325 | 21998698 | 21998698 | 21869637,— | 21869637,— |

Remarks

Former Item 18 06 04 01

This appropriation is intended to cover Eurojust’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

Eurojust must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

Eurojust’s establishment plan is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

Legal basis

Council Decision 2002/187/JHA of 28 February 2002 setting up Eurojust with a view to reinforcing the fight against serious crime (OJ L 63, 6.3.2002, p. 1).

33 03 02 02 Eurojust — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

8222675 | 8222675 | 7777042 | 7777042 | 8293583,— | 8293583,— |

Remarks

Former Item 18 06 04 02

This appropriation is intended to cover Eurojust’s operational expenditure relating to the work programme (Title 3).

Eurojust must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 32967000. An amount of EUR 1297000 coming from the recovery of surplus is added to the amount of EUR 31670000 entered in the budget.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2002/187/JHA of 28 February 2002 setting up Eurojust with a view to reinforcing the fight against serious crime (OJ L 63, 6.3.2002, p. 1).

33 03 04 Criminal justice

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

26950000 | 18017770 | 26500000 | 16948786 | 26000000,— | 16538403,02 |

Remarks

Former Article 18 06 06

This appropriation is intended to support the following areas:

- to promote judicial cooperation with the aim of contributing to the creation of a genuine European area of justice in criminal matters based on mutual recognition and mutual confidence;

- to promote the mutual recognition of judicial instruments in the Member States, with particular reference to orders of seizure and confiscation of assets derived from illegal activities of organised crime, taking into account the European Parliament recommendations;

- to promote the adjustment of the existing judicial systems in Member States to the Union being a territory without border controls, with a single currency, and with free movement of persons, services, goods and capital;

- to improve the daily life of individuals and businesses by enabling them to assert their rights throughout the Union, notably by fostering access to justice;

- to improve the contacts and exchange of information between legal, judicial and administrative authorities and the legal professions, and to foster the training of the members of the judiciary.

In particular, this appropriation is intended to cover the following actions:

- specific actions taken by the Commission, such as studies and research, creation and implementation of specific projects like the creation of a computerised system of exchange of information on criminal records, opinion polls and surveys, formulation of indicators and common methodologies, collection, development and dissemination of data and statistics, seminars, conferences and experts meetings, organisation of public campaigns and events, development and maintenance of websites, preparation and dissemination of information material, support to and animation of networks of national experts, analytical, monitoring and evaluation activities;

- specific transnational projects of Union interest presented by at least three Member States under the conditions set out in the annual work programmes;

- support to the activities of non-governmental organisations or other entities pursuing an aim of general European interest in accordance with the general objectives of the programme under the conditions set out in the annual work programmes;

- an operating grant to co-finance expenditure associated with the permanent work programme of the European Judicial Training Network which pursues an aim of general European interest in the field of training of the judiciary.

Part of this appropriation is also intended to cover the costs of a project to set up a body of European criminal lawyers (Eurorights). The body should function as an ombudsman, investigating problems encountered by the defence in the context of European police and judicial cooperation.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2007/126/JHA of 12 February 2007 establishing for the period 2007 to 2013, as part of the General Programme on Fundamental Rights and Justice, the Specific Programme "Criminal Justice" (OJ L 58, 24.2.2007, p. 13).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 6 April 2005 establishing for the period 2007-2013 a framework programme on Fundamental Rights and Justice (COM(2005) 122 final).

33 03 05 Civil justice

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

16100000 | 9433387 | 15700000 | 9521790 | 15498419,92 | 7704712,70 |

Remarks

Former Article 18 06 07

This appropriation is intended to support the following areas:

- promoting judicial cooperation with the aim of contributing to the creation of a genuine European area of justice in civil matters based on mutual recognition and mutual confidence;

- promoting the elimination of obstacles to the good functioning of cross-border civil proceedings in the Member States;

- improving the daily lives of individuals and businesses by enabling them to assert their rights throughout the Union, notably by fostering access to justice;

- improving the contacts, exchange of information and networking between legal, judicial and administrative authorities and the legal professions, including by way of support for judicial training, with the aim of better mutual understanding among such authorities and professionals.

In particular, this appropriation is intended to cover the following actions:

- specific actions taken by the Commission, such as studies and research, opinion polls and surveys, formulation of indicators and common methodologies, collection, development and dissemination of data and statistics, seminars, conferences and expert meetings, organisation of public campaigns and events, development and maintenance of websites, preparation and dissemination of information material, support for and management of networks of national experts, analytical, monitoring and evaluation activities;

- specific transnational projects of Union interest presented by at least three Member States under the conditions set out in the annual work programmes;

- support to the activities of non-governmental organisations or other entities pursuing an aim of general European interest in accordance with the general objectives of the programme under the conditions set out in the annual work programmes;

- operating grants to co-finance expenditure associated with the permanent work programme of the European Network of Councils for the Judiciary and the Network of the Presidents of the Supreme Judicial Courts of the European Union, in so far as it is incurred in pursuing an objective of general European interest by promoting exchanges of views and experience on matters concerning case-law, and the organisation and functioning of their members in the performance of their judicial and/or advisory functions with regard to Union law;

- measures supporting the creation of an online network of registers of wills for those Member States which have, or wish to have, a register of wills.

Legal basis

Council Decision 2001/470/EC of 28 May 2001 establishing a European Judicial Network in civil and commercial matters (OJ L 174, 27.6.2001, p. 25).

Decision No 1149/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 September 2007 establishing for the period 2007-2013 the Specific Programme "Civil Justice" as part of the General Programme "Fundamental Rights and Justice" (OJ L 257, 3.10.2007, p. 16).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 6 April 2005 establishing for the period 2007-2013 a framework programme on Fundamental Rights and Justice (COM(2005) 122 final).

33 03 06 Pilot project — Impact assessment of legislative measures in contract law

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | 400000 | p.m. | p.m. | 1000000,— | 74838,— |

Remarks

Former Article 18 06 09

This appropriation is intended to fund the following measures:

- conducting a legal and economic impact assessment of legislative measures in contract law;

- examining and developing the Common Frame of Reference (CFR) on the basis of the Draft Common Frame of Reference as well as other academic works in the field of European contract law.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

33 03 07 Pilot project — Rapid and efficient enforcement of outstanding claims by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating across borders

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2000000 | 1500000 | 1000000 | 500000 | | |

Remarks

Former Article 18 06 10

This appropriation is intended to improve the financial situation of SMEs that operate in their home Member State and across borders by supporting them in managing and enforcing outstanding claims. SMEs will be helped to optimise their business procedures by improving information access and dissemination in the area of credit and claims management instruments and options. The aim is also to improve the use, understanding and awareness of the legal instruments available. In this pilot project, multilingual practice-based guidelines will introduce the subject and methodology of credit and claims management and explain the application of existing legal instruments to the national and cross-border enforcement of claims (Regulation (EC) No 1896/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 creating a European order for payment procedure (OJ L 399, 30.12.2006, p. 1), Regulation (EC) No 861/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 July 2007 establishing a European Small Claims Procedure (OJ L 199, 31.7.2007, p. 1), Regulation (EC) No 805/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 creating a European Enforcement Order for uncontested claims (OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 15), Council Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 of 22 December 2000 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters (OJ L 12, 16.1.2001, p. 1), etc.). In addition, events will be arranged in a decentralised way throughout Europe, e.g. via the networks of chambers of commerce and industry, organisations representing SMEs or other facilities engaged in business promotion, to provide SMEs with information on credit and claims management and the available legal instruments available.

In 2012, events aiming to provide SMEs with information on credit and claims management and the legal instruments available will be continued and extended. There will also be events targeting students of professional training programmes and teaching modules will be developed whose content can be integrated and used in vocational advanced training and advanced training of young entrepreneurs. Furthermore, there will be awareness-raising activities to draw attention to information on credit and claims management and to familiarise SMEs with national and Union legal instruments and the possibilities offered by the e-Justice portal. This is supported by the dissemination of the multilingual practice-based guidelines that introduce the subject and methodology of credit and claims management and explain the application of existing legal instruments to the enforcement of claims. Moreover, this pilot project is extended to SMEs that operate in their home Member State.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

33 03 08 Pilot project — European judicial training

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

1500000 | 750000 | | | | |

Remarks

A specific pilot project on judicial training can help fulfil the goal of building a European judicial culture, as expressed in the Stockholm Programme and in several resolutions adopted by the European Parliament in 2009/2010. The resources of the pilot project will contribute to:

- identifying best practices in training of judges, prosecutors and professionals of justice in national legal systems and traditions as well as in Union law,

- identifying best practices to bring training in Union law as well as in national legal systems and traditions to judges, prosecutors and professionals of justice at local level and to promote the dialogue and coordination between Union judges and prosecutors,

- promoting exchanges of these best practices between the Union judicial training providers and disseminating them across the Union,

- improving cooperation between the European Judicial Training Network and the national judicial training institutions with judicial training providers such as the Academy of European Law and with the European level professional organisations such as the European Network of the Councils for the Judiciary, the Network of the Presidents of the Supreme Judicial Courts, the Association of the Councils of State and Supreme Administrative Jurisdictions and the Eurojustice network of European Prosecutors-General.

The pilot project could be coordinated by a minimum of three national judicial schools in cooperation with at least one European school of judicial training.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

CHAPTER 33 04 — DRUGS PREVENTION AND INFORMATION

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

33 04

DRUGS PREVENTION AND INFORMATION

33 04 01 | Drugs prevention and information | 3.1 | 3000000 | 2830016 | 4000000 | 3113625 | 3075600,— | 2158904,13 |

| Chapter 33 04 — Total | | 3000000 | 2830016 | 4000000 | 3113625 | 3075600,— | 2158904,13 |

33 04 01 Drugs prevention and information

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

3000000 | 2830016 | 4000000 | 3113625 | 3075600,— | 2158904,13 |

Remarks

Former Article 18 07 03

This appropriation is intended to support the following areas:

- to prevent and reduce drug use, dependence and drug-related harm;

- to contribute to the improvement of information on drug use;

- to support the implementation of the Union drugs strategy.

In particular, this appropriation is intended to cover the following actions:

- specific actions taken by the Commission, such as studies and research, opinion polls and surveys, formulation of indicators and common methodologies, collection, development and dissemination of data and statistics, seminars, conferences and experts meetings, organisation of public campaigns and events, development and maintenance of websites, preparation and dissemination of information materials, support to and animation of networks of national experts, analytical, monitoring and evaluation activities, or

- specific transnational projects of Union interest presented by at least two Member States, or at least one Member State and one other State which may either be an acceding or a candidate country under the conditions set out in the annual work programme, or

- support to the activities of non-governmental organisations or other entities pursuing an aim of general European interest regarding the general objectives of the programme under the conditions set out in the annual work programmes, or

- drug prevention and harm-reduction initiatives, and strategic activities to fight drug-related dependency.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Legal basis

Decision No 1150/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 September 2007 establishing for the period 2007-2013 the Specific Programme "Drugs prevention and information" as part of the General Programme "Fundamental Rights and Justice" (OJ L 257, 3.10.2007, p. 23).

Reference acts

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 6 April 2005, establishing for the period 2007-2013 a framework programme on Fundamental Rights and Justice (COM(2005) 122 final).

CHAPTER 33 05 — POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

33 05

POLICY STRATEGY AND COORDINATION

33 05 01 | Prince — Area of freedom, security and justice | 3.1 | 2800000 | 2377214 | 2700000 | 2285230 | 2133098,43 | 2113263,46 |

33 05 02 | Evaluation and impact assessment | 3.1 | 600000 | 377335 | 550000 | 380871 | 564563,78 | 643327,98 |

| Chapter 33 05 — Total | | 3400000 | 2754549 | 3250000 | 2666101 | 2697662,21 | 2756591,44 |

33 05 01 Prince — Area of freedom, security and justice

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2800000 | 2377214 | 2700000 | 2285230 | 2133098,43 | 2113263,46 |

Remarks

Former Article 18 08 01 (in part)

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of priority information measures in the field of justice and home affairs.

It covers information and communication measures in the field of justice and home affairs in relation to the establishment of an area of freedom, security and justice (internal web sites, public events, communication products, Eurobarometer surveys, etc.). These measures are designed to be an effective channel of communication and dialogue between the people of the Union, stakeholders, and the Union institutions and take account of specific national, regional and local characteristics, in close cooperation with the Member State authorities.

The Commission has adopted a series of communications to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on a new framework for cooperation in activities concerning the information and communication policy of the European Union (COM(2001) 354 final and COM(2002) 350 final). These communications propose an interinstitutional framework for cooperation extended to Member States for the development of a communication and information policy strategy for the Union.

The Interinstitutional Group on Information (IGI), co-chaired by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, lays down common guidelines for interinstitutional cooperation in matters of Union information and communication policy. It coordinates the central and decentralised public information activities on European topics. Each year the IGI gives its opinion on the priorities for the following years on the basis of information provided by the Commission.

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of an awareness-raising campaign by the Commission, in cooperation with civil society, on Union citizens’ rights under Articles 18 to 25 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the funding of the information campaigns with regards to new transparency measures based on Article 15 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43).

Legal basis

Tasks resulting from the Commission’s prerogatives at institutional level, as provided for in Article 49(6) of the Financial Regulation.

33 05 02 Evaluation and impact assessment

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

600000 | 377335 | 550000 | 380871 | 564563,78 | 643327,98 |

Remarks

Former Article 18 08 05 (in part)

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure:

- to extend evaluation to all activities (policies and legislation),

- to better integrate evaluation in strategic planning and programming,

- to complete the methodological work needed to develop policy evaluation,

- to apply the policy evaluation framework to all of the major policy areas covered by Tampere,

- to prepare for the implementation of pilot projects and preparatory actions.

Legal basis

Task resulting from the Commission’s administrative autonomy, as provided for in Article 49(6) of the Financial Regulation.

CHAPTER 33 06 — EQUALITY

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

33 06

EQUALITY

33 06 01 | Anti-discrimination and diversity | 1.1 | 21000000 | 17237770 | 20137500 | 17139222 | 24198773,74 | 19417150,48 |

33 06 02 | Gender equality | 1.1 | 12458000 | 9072511 | 11790000 | 9521790 | 13792728,51 | 7805660,88 |

33 06 03

European Institute for Gender Equality

33 06 03 01 | European Institute for Gender Equality — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 1.1 | 2318277 | 2318277 | 3390000 | 3390000 | 3440000,— | 3439885,06 |

33 06 03 02 | European Institute for Gender Equality — Contribution to Title 3 | 1.1 | 3582523 | 3582523 | 4140000 | 4140000 | 3085000,— | 3085000,— |

| Article 33 06 03 — Subtotal | | 5900800 | 5900800 | 7530000 | 7530000 | 6525000,— | 6524885,06 |

33 06 04 | European Year of Equal Opportunities for All in 2007 | 1.1 | — | — | — | — | 0,— | 0,— |

33 06 05 | Completion of previous programmes | 1.1 | — | 453626 | — | 612000 | 16214,50 | 466214,59 |

33 06 06 | Support for the running costs of the Platform of European Social Non-Governmental Organisations | 3.2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 133990,69 |

33 06 07 | Pilot project — Employment of people on the autistic spectrum | 1.1 | — | 300000 | — | 700000 | 1000000,— | 0,— |

| Chapter 33 06 — Total | | 39358800 | 32964707 | 39457500 | 35503012 | 45532716,75 | 34347901,70 |

33 06 01 Anti-discrimination and diversity

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

21000000 | 17237770 | 20137500 | 17139222 | 24198773,74 | 19417150,48 |

Remarks

Former Item 04 04 01 04

This appropriation is intended to support the effective implementation of the principle of non-discrimination and promote its mainstreaming in all Union policies by:

- improving the understanding of the situation in relation to discrimination in relation to all vulnerable groups, in particular through analyses and studies and, where appropriate, the development of statistics and indicators as well as assessing the effectiveness and impact of existing legislation, policies and practices;

- supporting the implementation of Union anti-discrimination legislation through effective monitoring, holding seminars for those working in the field and networking amongst specialised bodies dealing with anti-discrimination as well as public information campaigns on the Union anti-discrimination Directives 2000/43/EC, 2000/78/EC and 2004/113/EC;

- raising awareness, disseminating information and promoting the debate about the key challenges and policy issues in relation to discrimination and the mainstreaming of anti-discrimination in all Union policies, including among non-governmental organisations in the field of anti-discrimination, regional and local actors, social partners and other stakeholders;

- developing the capacity of key Union networks to promote and further develop Union policy goals and strategies.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

In line with the Commission statement concerning Decision No 283/2010/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 March 2010 establishing a European Progress Microfinance Facility for employment and social inclusion (OJ L 87, 7.4.2010, p. 1), a sufficient unallocated margin under the expenditure ceiling of subheading 1a has been made available whereby the budgetary authority, i.e. the European Parliament and the Council, may decide to increase the amount of the Progress programme by a maximum of EUR 20000000 over the period 2011-2013 in conformity with point 37 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1).

Legal basis

Decision No 1672/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing a Community Programme for Employment and Social Solidarity — Progress (OJ L 315, 15.11.2006, p. 1).

33 06 02 Gender equality

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

12458000 | 9072511 | 11790000 | 9521790 | 13792728,51 | 7805660,88 |

Remarks

Former Item 04 04 01 05

This appropriation is intended to support the effective implementation of the principle of gender equality and promote gender mainstreaming in all Union policies by:

- improving the understanding of the situation in relation to gender issues and gender mainstreaming, in particular through analyses and studies, exchanges of good practice and the development of statistics and, where appropriate, indicators, with a view inter alia to boosting work to promote equality, the aim being to promote pay equality between men and women, as well as assessing the effectiveness and impact of existing legislation, policies and practices;

- supporting the implementation of Union gender equality legislation through effective monitoring, holding seminars for those working in the field and networking amongst specialised equality bodies;

- raising awareness, disseminating information, strengthening communication and promoting the debate on the key challenges and policy issues in relation to gender equality, including the importance of reconciling work and family life (e.g. for informal carers), and gender mainstreaming in policies and gender budgeting as a good governance tool to improve efficiency and fairness;

- developing the capacity of key Union networks to support and further develop Union policy goals and strategies on gender equality.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this item. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

In line with the Commission statement to Decision No 283/2010/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 March 2010 establishing a European Progress Microfinance Facility for employment and social inclusion (OJ L 87, 7.4.2010, p. 1), a sufficient unallocated margin under the expenditure ceiling of subheading 1a has been made available whereby the budgetary authority, i.e. the European Parliament and the Council, may decide to increase the amount of the Progress programme by a maximum of EUR 20000000 over the period 2011-2013 in conformity with point 37 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1).

Legal basis

Decision No 1672/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing a Community Programme for Employment and Social Solidarity — Progress (OJ L 315, 15.11.2006, p. 1).

33 06 03 European Institute for Gender Equality

33 06 03 01 European Institute for Gender Equality — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

2318277 | 2318277 | 3390000 | 3390000 | 3440000,— | 3439885,06 |

Remarks

Former Item 04 04 02 01

This appropriation is intended to cover the Institute's staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Institute must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The Institute’s establishment plan is set out in the Part entitled "Establishment plan staff" of the Section III — Commission (Volume 3).

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue. In accordance with Decision 2006/996/EC taken by common agreement between the Representatives of the Governments of Member States of 11 December 2006 on the location of the seat of the European Institute for Gender Equality (OJ L 403, 30.12.2006, p. 61), the Institute has its seat in Vilnius.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1922/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on establishing a European Institute for Gender Equality (OJ L 403, 30.12.2006, p. 9).

33 06 03 02 European Institute for Gender Equality — Contribution to Title 3

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

3582523 | 3582523 | 4140000 | 4140000 | 3085000,— | 3085000,— |

Remarks

Former Item 04 04 02 02

This appropriation is intended to cover the Institute's operational expenditure (Title 3)

The Institute must inform the budgetary authority about transfers of appropriations between operational and administrative expenditure.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The European Union contribution for 2012 amounts to a total of EUR 7741800. An amount of EUR 1841000 coming from the recovery of surplus is added to the amount of EUR 5900800 entered in the budget.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1922/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on establishing a European Institute for Gender Equality (OJ L 403, 30.12.2006, p. 9).

33 06 04 European Year of Equal Opportunities for All in 2007

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | — | — | — | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

Former Article 04 04 06

The European Year of Equal Opportunities for All supported measures which were aimed at raising awareness of the need to work towards a more cohesive society that celebrates differences and respects the substantial acquis of the Union in equality and non-discrimination and at stimulating debate and dialogue on questions which are central to achieving a just society.

In accordance with Decision No 771/2006/EC, this article was intended to support the national activities that were put in place by the Member States in line with their European Year’s national strategy and priorities and to cover the costs related to the organisation of the closing Union conference by the incumbent Presidency. Part of this appropriation will also cover the costs related to the organisation of a Eurobarometer survey designed to measure trends and progress achieved by the European Year.

Legal basis

Decision No 771/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 establishing the European Year of Equal Opportunities for All (2007) — towards a just society (OJ L 146, 31.5.2006, p. 1).

33 06 05 Completion of previous programmes

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 453626 | — | 612000 | 16214,50 | 466214,59 |

Remarks

Former Article 04 04 07 (in part)

This appropriation is intended to cover the funding of commitments remaining to be settled from past years in respect of the former articles and items.

The contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto, must be added to the appropriations entered in this article. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to the "European Economic Area" Annex to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

The candidate countries may make use of the Phare pre-accession instrument to cover the expenditure resulting from their participation in the programmes.

Any revenue from the contributions from candidate countries and, if applicable, the western Balkan potential candidate countries for participating in Union programmes entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Decision of 9 July 1957 concerning the terms of reference and rules of procedure of the Mines Safety and Health Commission (OJ 28, 31.8.1957, p. 487).

Council Decision 74/325/EEC of 27 June 1974 on the setting up of an Advisory Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection at Work (OJ L 185, 9.7.1974, p. 15).

Council Decision 74/326/EEC of 27 June 1974 on the extension of the responsibilities of the Mines Safety and Health Commission to all mineral-extracting industries (OJ L 185, 9.7.1974, p. 18).

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1), and the associated individual directives.

Council Directive 92/29/EEC of 31 March 1992 on the minimum safety and health requirements for improved medical treatment on board vessels (OJ L 113, 30.4.1992, p. 19).

Council Decision 98/171/EC of 23 February 1998 on Community activities concerning analysis, research and cooperation in the field of employment and the labour market (OJ L 63, 4.3.1998, p. 26).

Council Decision 2000/750/EC of 27 November 2000 establishing a Community action programme to combat discrimination (2001 to 2006) (OJ L 303, 2.12.2000, p. 23).

Decision No 50/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 December 2001 establishing a programme of Community action to encourage cooperation between Member States to combat social exclusion (OJ L 10, 12.1.2002, p. 1).

Decision No 1145/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 June 2002 on Community incentive measures in the field of employment (OJ L 170, 29.6.2002, p. 1).

Council Decision of 22 July 2003 setting up an Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work (OJ C 218, 13.9.2003, p. 1).

Decision No 1554/2005/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 amending Council Decision 2001/51/EC establishing a Programme relating to the Community framework strategy on gender equality and Decision No 848/2004/EC establishing a Community action programme to promote organisations active at European level in the field of equality between men and women (OJ L 255, 30.9.2005, p. 9).

Reference acts

Convention concluded in 1959 between the ECSC High Authority and the International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre (CIS) of the International Labour Office.

Task resulting from specific powers directly conferred on the Commission by the Treaty establishing the European Community under Articles 136, 137 and 140 (Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union under Articles 151, 152 and 156).

33 06 06 Support for the running costs of the Platform of European Social Non-Governmental Organisations

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— | 133990,69 |

Remarks

Former Article 04 04 09

This appropriation is intended to cover the running costs of the Platform of European Social Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).

The Social Platform shall facilitate participatory democracy in the Union by promoting the consistent involvement of social non-governmental organisations within a structured civil dialogue with the Union institutions. It shall also provide added value to the Union social policy-making process and strengthen civil society within new Member States.

Legal basis

Decision No 1904/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 establishing for the period 2007 to 2013 the programme "Europe for Citizens" to promote active European citizenship (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 32).

33 06 07 Pilot project — Employment of people on the autistic spectrum

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

— | 300000 | — | 700000 | 1000000,— | 0,— |

Remarks

Former Article 04 04 13

The objective of the pilot project is to fund initiatives which help develop policies for employment and social integration of people suffering from autism. The pilot project should therefore support innovative and integrated projects, addressing multiple disadvantages faced by people on the autistic spectrum, while taking account of the strengths they offer, and promoting their inclusion in the labour market and social and economic activities.

Measures to be financed will focus on:

- gaining better understanding of autism and of challenges and obstacles faced by people suffering from autism in entering the labour market;

- assessing what tangible labour market measures ought to be taken in order to prevent unemployment and raise the employment levels of people suffering from autism (according to some sources, 62 % of adults with autism do not have any work at all, while others show that only 6 % of adults on the autistic spectrum have full-time paid employment);

- identifying existing policy approaches in the Member States, and mapping the types of measures aimed at developing employment opportunities for people with autism and helping them access and sustain employment;

- assessing the effectiveness of the measures undertaken;

- promoting exchange of best practices.

Legal basis

Pilot project within the meaning of Article 49(6) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

ACTIVITIES WITHOUT BUDGET LINES

- ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR JUSTICE

TITLE 40

RESERVES

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

40 01 | RESERVES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE | 3600000 | 3600000 | p.m. | p.m. | | |

40 02 | RESERVES FOR FINANCIAL INTERVENTIONS | 1448526925 | 358395154 | 881845000 | 217427543 | 0,— | 0,— |

40 03 | NEGATIVE RESERVE | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | | |

| Title 40 — Total | 1452126925 | 361995154 | 881845000 | 217427543 | 0,— | 0,— |

CHAPTER 40 01 — RESERVES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE

The detail of articles 1, 2, 3 and 5 can be found in Chapter XX 01

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

40 01

RESERVES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE

40 01 40 | Administrative reserve | | 3600000 | p.m. | |

40 01 42 | Contingency reserve | 5 | p.m. | p.m. | |

| Chapter 40 01 — Total | | 3600000 | p.m. | |

40 01 40 Administrative reserve

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

3600000 | p.m. | |

Remarks

The appropriations entered in this article are purely provisional and may only be used after their transfer to other budget headings in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

40 01 42 Contingency reserve

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | |

CHAPTER 40 02 — RESERVES FOR FINANCIAL INTERVENTIONS

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

40 02

RESERVES FOR FINANCIAL INTERVENTIONS

40 02 40 | Non-differentiated appropriations | | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | | |

40 02 41 | Differentiated appropriations | | 689589925 | 268395154 | 127985000 | 117427543 | | |

40 02 42 | Emergency aid reserve | 4 | 258937000 | 90000000 | 253860000 | 100000000 | 0,— | 0,— |

40 02 43 | Reserve for the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund | 1.1 | 500000000 | p.m. | 500000000 | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

| Chapter 40 02 — Total | | 1448526925 | 358395154 | 881845000 | 217427543 | 0,— | 0,— |

40 02 40 Non-differentiated appropriations

Figures (Non-differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | |

Remarks

The appropriations in the Title "Reserves" are intended for two circumstances only: (a) where no basic act exists for the action concerned when the budget is established; and (b) where there are serious grounds for doubting the adequacy of the appropriations or the possibility of implementing, under conditions consonant with sound financial management, the appropriations entered in the headings concerned. The appropriations entered in this article may be used only after transfer in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 24 of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

40 02 41 Differentiated appropriations

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

689589925 | 268395154 | 127985000 | 117427543 | | |

Remarks

The appropriations in the Title "Reserves" are intended for two circumstances only: (a) where no basic act exists for the action concerned when the budget is established; and (b) where there are serious grounds for doubting the adequacy of the appropriations or the possibility of implementing, under conditions consistent with sound financial management, the appropriations entered in the headings concerned. The appropriations entered in this article may be used only after transfer in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 24 of the Financial Regulation.

The breakdown is as follows (commitments, payments):

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

40 02 42 Emergency aid reserve

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

258937000 | 90000000 | 253860000 | 100000000 | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

The aim of this reserve, in accordance with point 25 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 on budgetary discipline and sound financial management, is to allow a rapid response to the specific aid requirements of third countries following events which could not be foreseen when the budget was established, first and foremost for humanitarian operations, but also for civil crisis management and protection where circumstances so require. The annual amount of this reserve is fixed at EUR 221000000 for the duration of the financial framework, in constant prices.

This reserve is entered in the general budget of the European Union as a provision. The corresponding commitment appropriations will be entered in the budget, if necessary, over and above the ceilings.

When the Commission considers that this reserve needs to be called on, it will present to the two arms of the budgetary authority a proposal for a transfer from this reserve to the relevant budget lines.

At the same time as it presents its proposal for a transfer, the Commission will initiate a trialogue procedure, if necessary in a simplified form, to secure agreement of the two arms of the budgetary authority on the need to use this reserve and on the amount required.

Reference acts

Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1).

40 02 43 Reserve for the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

500000000 | p.m. | 500000000 | p.m. | 0,— | 0,— |

Remarks

The aim of this reserve, in accordance with point 28 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 on budgetary discipline and sound financial management, is to provide additional support for workers who suffer from the consequences of major structural changes in world trade patterns and to assist them with their reintegration into the labour market.

The methods for entering the appropriations in this reserve and for mobilising the Fund are laid down in point 28 of the abovementioned Interinstitutional Agreement and in Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (OJ L 406, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

Reference acts

Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1).

CHAPTER 40 03 — NEGATIVE RESERVE

Title Chapter Article Item | Heading | FF | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

40 03

NEGATIVE RESERVE

40 03 01 | Negative reserve (Heading 3b — Citizenship) | 3.2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | | |

40 03 02 | Negative reserve (Heading 4 — EU as a global player) | 4 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | | |

| Chapter 40 03 — Total | | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | | |

40 03 01 Negative reserve (Heading 3b — Citizenship)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | | |

Remarks

The principle of a negative reserve is provided for in Article 44 of the Financial Regulation. This reserve must be drawn upon before the end of the financial year by means of transfer in accordance with the procedure laid down in Articles 23 and 24 of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

40 03 02 Negative reserve (Heading 4 — EU as a global player)

Figures (Differentiated appropriations)

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments | Commitments | Payments |

p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | | |

Remarks

The principle of a negative reserve is provided for in Article 44 of the Financial Regulation. This reserve must be drawn upon before the end of the financial year by means of transfer in accordance with the procedure laid down in Articles 23 and 24 of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

ANNEXES

EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA

Under the agreement establishing the European Economic Area the EFTA States (with the exception of Switzerland) take part in a wide range of Union policies covered by subheadings 1a, 3a and 3b, and headings 4 and 5 of the financial framework in exchange for a financial contribution to operating appropriations calculated by applying a "proportionality factor". This proportionality factor is equal to the sum of the ratios obtained by dividing the gross domestic product at market prices of each EFTA State by the gross domestic product at market prices of all the Member States plus that of the EFTA State concerned.

For 2012 the proportionality factor is estimated at 2,60 % (on the basis of 2010 figures).

These financial contributions will not be formally entered into the budget; each budget heading relating to activities in which the EFTA States take part will refer to the EFTA contribution as a memorandum item. A summary table, listing the budget headings concerned and the amounts of the EFTA contribution for each budget heading, is published as an Annex to the general budget of the Union. The total EFTA contribution for the operational part for 2012 is estimated at about EUR 312060230 in commitment appropriations. The EFTA States will also share in the administrative expenditure directly linked to the implementation of these policies. The figures and budget headings concerning the contributions by the EFTA States are still to be discussed with them and must therefore be regarded as provisional.

| Title | Budget 2012 | EFTA contribution |

Commitments [5] | Payments [5] | Commitments | Payments |

XX 01 02 01 | External staff | 130394808 | 130394808 | 194868 | 194868 |

XX 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | 147015000 | 147015000 | 1039500 | 1039500 |

26 01 22 02 | Acquisition and renting of buildings in Brussels | 207983000 | 207983000 | 507516 | 507516 |

26 01 22 03 | Expenditure related to buildings in Brussels | 70272000 | 70272000 | 171476 | 171476 |

26 01 22 04 | Expenditure for equipment in Brussels | 6987000 | 6987000 | 17050 | 17050 |

26 01 22 05 | Services and other operating expenditure in Brussels | 5826000 | 5826000 | 14217 | 14217 |

26 01 23 02 | Acquisition and renting of buildings in Luxembourg | 40319000 | 40319000 | 98387 | 98387 |

26 01 23 03 | Expenditure related to buildings in Luxembourg | 17357000 | 17357000 | 42354 | 42354 |

| SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE PART | 626153808 | 626153808 | 2085368 | 2085368 |

01 04 04 | Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme | 173010000 | 90725107 | 4498260 | 2358853 |

01 04 05 | Completion of programme for enterprises: improvement of the financial environment for small and middle-sized enterprises (SMEs) | p.m. | p.m | p.m. | p.m |

01 04 06 | Completion of the "Employment" initiative (1998 to 2000) | p.m. | p.m | p.m. | p.m |

02 01 04 01 | Operation and development of the internal market, particularly in the fields of notification, certification and sectoral approximation — Expenditure on administrative management [6] | 1000000 | 1000000 | p.m. | p.m. |

02 01 04 04 | Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme — Expenditure on administrative management | 6000000 | 6000000 | 156000 | 156000 |

02 01 04 05 | European satellite navigation programmes (EGNOS and Galileo) — Expenditure on administrative management [7] | 4000000 | 4000000 | 99600 | 99600 |

02 01 04 06 | European Earth monitoring Programme (GMES) — Expenditure on administrative management [6] | 1000000 | 1000000 | p.m. | p.m. |

02 01 04 30 | Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation — Contribution from the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme | 7583000 | 7583000 | 197158 | 197158 |

02 01 05 01 | Expenditure related to research staff | 11730000 | 11730000 | 304980 | 304980 |

02 01 05 02 | External staff for research | 3650000 | 3650000 | 94900 | 94900 |

02 01 05 03 | Other management expenditure for research | 4625000 | 4625000 | 120250 | 120250 |

02 02 01 | Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme | 156100000 | 73215162 | 4058600 | 1903594 |

02 02 02 02 | Completing and supplementing the work on the programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, particularly for small and middle-sized enterprises (SMEs) | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. |

02 02 15 | European Earth monitoring Programme (GMES) [6] | 39000000 | 32207413 | p.m. | p.m. |

02 03 01 | Operation and development of the internal market, particularly in the fields of notification, certification and sectoral approximation [6] | 18550000 | 14334567 | p.m. | p.m. |

02 03 03 01 | European Chemicals Agency — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. |

02 03 03 02 | European Chemicals Agency — Contribution to Title 3 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. |

02 04 01 01 | Space research | 251267503 | 235885279 | 6532955 | 6133017 |

02 04 01 02 | Security research | 242951017 | 136087661 | 6316726 | 3538279 |

02 04 01 03 | Research related to transport (Galileo) | 105300000 | 54435064 | 2737800 | 1415312 |

02 04 02 | Preparatory action — Enhancement of European security research | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. |

02 04 04 01 | Completion of programmes (prior to 2003) | — | p.m. | — | p.m. |

02 04 04 02 | Completion of the sixth Community EC framework programme (2003 to 2006) | — | 2721753 | — | 70766 |

02 05 01 | European satellite navigation programmes (EGNOS and Galileo) [7] | 167000000 | 324942827 | 4158300 | 18148076 |

02 05 02 01 | European GNSS Agency — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 [7] | 7920676 | 7920676 | 197225 | 197225 |

02 05 02 02 | European GNSS Agency — Contribution to Title 3 [7] | 1919324 | 1919324 | 47791 | 47791 |

04 01 04 04 | EURES (European Employment Services) — Expenditure on administrative management | 470000 | 470000 | 12220 | 12220 |

04 01 04 08 | Free movement of workers, coordination of social security systems and measures for migrants, including migrants from third countries — Expenditure on administrative management [6] | 400000 | 400000 | p.m. | p.m. |

04 01 04 10 | Progress programme — Expenditure on administrative management | 2847000 | 2847000 | 74022 | 74022 |

04 03 04 | EURES (European Employment Services) | 20600000 | 14969643 | 535600 | 389211 |

04 03 05 | Free movement of workers, coordination of social security systems and measures for migrants, including migrants from third countries [6] | 6270000 | 4989881 | p.m. | p.m. |

04 03 15 | European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations (2012) | 2700000 | 2400000 | 70200 | 62400 |

04 04 01 01 | Employment | 20558000 | 16330519 | 534508 | 424593 |

04 04 01 02 | Social protection and inclusion | 28485000 | 24042153 | 740610 | 625096 |

04 04 01 03 | Working conditions | 8525000 | 7711634 | 221650 | 200502 |

04 04 01 06 | Support for implementation | 1354000 | 907251 | 35204 | 23589 |

04 04 04 02 | European Agency for Safety and Health at Work — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 6978964 | 6978964 | 181453 | 181453 |

04 04 04 03 | European Agency for Safety and Health at Work — Contribution to Title 3 | 7590736 | 7590736 | 197359 | 197359 |

04 04 07 | Completion of previous programmes | — | 453626 | — | 11794 |

04 04 12 | European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion, 2010 | p.m. | 408263 | p.m. | 10615 |

06 01 04 01 | Marco Polo II programme — Expenditure on administrative management | 109800 | 109800 | 2855 | 2855 |

06 01 04 32 | Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation — Contribution from the Marco Polo II programme | 1555000 | 1555000 | 40430 | 40430 |

06 01 05 01 | Expenditure related to research staff | 6000000 | 6000000 | 156000 | 156000 |

06 01 05 02 | External staff for research | 2900000 | 2900000 | 75400 | 75400 |

06 01 05 03 | Other management expenditure for research | 1445000 | 1445000 | 37570 | 37570 |

06 02 01 01 | European Aviation Safety Agency — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 26435440 | 26435440 | 687321 | 687321 |

06 02 01 02 | European Aviation Safety Agency — Contribution to Title 3 | 6861336 | 6861336 | 178395 | 178395 |

06 02 02 01 | European Maritime Safety Agency — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 26167678 | 26167678 | 680360 | 680360 |

06 02 02 02 | European Maritime Safety Agency — Contribution to Title 3 | 7061416 | 8870489 | 183597 | 230633 |

06 02 02 03 | European Maritime Safety Agency — Anti-pollution measures | 20000000 | 20500000 | 520000 | 533000 |

06 02 06 | Marco Polo II programme | 62844000 | 24187314 | 1633944 | 628870 |

06 02 07 | Completion of Marco Polo programme | p.m. | 453626 | p.m. | 11794 |

06 02 08 01 | European Railway Agency — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 17459892 | 17459892 | 453957 | 453957 |

06 02 08 02 | European Railway Agency — Contribution to Title 3 | 7027508 | 7027508 | 182715 | 182715 |

06 06 02 01 | Research related to transport (including aeronautics) | p.m. | 13608766 | p.m. | 353828 |

06 06 02 02 | Research related to transport (including aeronautics) — Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking | 2980000 | 1680794 | 77480 | 43701 |

06 06 02 03 | SESAR Joint Undertaking | 58600000 | 40826298 | 1523600 | 1061484 |

06 06 05 01 | Completion of programmes (prior to 2003) | — | p.m. | — | p.m. |

06 06 05 02 | Completion of the sixth EC framework programme (2003 to 2006) | — | 6668295 | — | 173376 |

07 03 09 01 | European Environment Agency — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 22598731 | 22598731 | 587567 | 587567 |

07 03 09 02 | European Environment Agency — Contribution to Title 3 | 13128165 | 13128165 | 341332 | 341332 |

08 01 04 30 | European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA) | 39000000 | 39000000 | 1014000 | 1014000 |

08 01 04 31 | Research Executive Agency (REA) | 47339000 | 47339000 | 1230814 | 1230814 |

08 01 05 01 | Expenditure related to research staff | 100763000 | 100763000 | 2619838 | 2619838 |

08 01 05 02 | External staff for research | 24650000 | 24650000 | 640900 | 640900 |

08 01 05 03 | Other management expenditure for research | 45039000 | 45039000 | 1171014 | 1171014 |

08 02 01 | Cooperation — Health | 639533855 | 398334028 | 16627880 | 10356685 |

08 02 02 | Cooperation — Health — Innovative Medicines Initiative Joint Undertaking | 294300000 | 90725107 | 7651800 | 2358853 |

08 02 03 | Cooperation — Health — Support expenditure for the Innovative Medicines Initiative Joint Undertaking | 5700000 | 4875567 | 148200 | 126765 |

08 03 01 | Cooperation — Food, agriculture and fisheries, and biotechnology | 312784295 | 181450215 | 8132392 | 4717706 |

08 04 01 | Cooperation — Nanosciences, nanotechnologies, materials and new production technologies | 501040344 | 362900430 | 13027049 | 9435411 |

08 04 02 | Cooperation — Nanosciences, nanotechnologies, materials and new production technologies — Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking | 9866000 | 5766488 | 256516 | 149929 |

08 05 01 | Cooperation — Energy | 178319521 | 112930985 | 4636308 | 2936206 |

08 05 02 | Cooperation — Energy — Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking | 10374000 | 30756719 | 269724 | 799675 |

08 05 03 | Support expenditure for the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking | 1239000 | 1124084 | 32214 | 29226 |

08 06 01 | Cooperation — Environment (including climate change) | 280840359 | 211873065 | 7301849 | 5508700 |

08 06 02 | Cooperation — Environment — Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking | 4433000 | 2153814 | 115258 | 55999 |

08 07 01 | Cooperation — Transport (including aeronautics) | 323818270 | 289945649 | 8419275 | 7538587 |

08 07 02 | Cooperation — Transport — Clean Sky Joint Undertaking | 137460000 | 131555035 | 3573960 | 3420431 |

08 07 03 | Cooperation — Transport — Support expenditure for the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking | 2540000 | 2304418 | 66040 | 59915 |

08 07 04 | Cooperation — Transport — Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking | 19666000 | 7129179 | 511316 | 185359 |

08 08 01 | Cooperation — Socioeconomic sciences and the humanities | 92395240 | 54274481 | 2402276 | 1411137 |

08 09 01 | Cooperation — Risk-sharing finance facility (RSFF) | 198004478 | 181450215 | 5148116 | 4717706 |

08 10 01 | Ideas | 1564948330 | 818082810 | 40688657 | 21270153 |

08 12 01 | Capacities — Research infrastructures | 50228387 | 126769285 | 1305938 | 3296001 |

08 13 01 | Capacities — Research for the benefit of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) | 251176486 | 182498997 | 6530589 | 4744974 |

08 14 01 | Capacities — Regions of knowledge | 20078078 | 18229254 | 522030 | 475781 |

08 15 01 | Capacities — Research potential | 66609035 | 56521742 | 1731835 | 1469565 |

08 16 01 | Capacities — Science in society | 44828259 | 27650291 | 1165535 | 718908 |

08 17 01 | Capacities — International cooperation activities | 32102471 | 31917093 | 834664 | 829844 |

08 18 01 | Capacities — Risk-sharing finance facility (RSFF) | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. |

08 19 01 | Capacities — Support for coherent development of research policies | 13101602 | 9434504 | 340642 | 245297 |

08 22 01 | Completion of programmes (prior to 1999) | — | — | — | — |

08 22 02 01 | Completion of the fifth EC framework programme (1998 to 2002) | — | — | — | — |

08 22 03 01 | Completion of the sixth EC framework programme (2003 to 2006) | — | 108870129 | — | 2830623 |

09 01 04 03 | Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — Information and Communication Technologies policy support — Expenditure on administrative management | 1480000 | 1480000 | 38480 | 38480 |

09 01 04 04 | Safer Internet programme — Expenditure on administrative management | 200000 | 200000 | 5200 | 5200 |

09 01 05 01 | Expenditure related to research staff | 48100000 | 48100000 | 1250600 | 1250600 |

09 01 05 02 | External staff for research | 12875000 | 12875000 | 334750 | 334750 |

09 01 05 03 | Other management expenditure for research | 17955000 | 17955000 | 466830 | 466830 |

09 02 02 01 | Safer Internet programme | 14700000 | 13294857 | 382200 | 345666 |

09 02 02 02 | Completion of Safer Internet plus — Promoting safer use of the Internet and new online technologies | — | 75302 | — | 1958 |

09 02 03 01 | European Network and Information Security Agency — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 5894233 | 5894233 | 153250 | 153250 |

09 02 03 02 | European Network and Information Security Agency — Contribution to Title 3 | 2349885 | 2349885 | 61097 | 61097 |

09 02 04 01 | Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) — Office — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 [6] | 3620881 | 3620881 | p.m. | p.m. |

09 02 04 02 | Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) — Office — Contribution to Title 3 [6] | 672056 | 672056 | p.m. | p.m. |

09 03 01 | Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — Information and Communication Technologies Policy Support Programme (ICT PSP) | 132850000 | 108870129 | 3454100 | 2830623 |

09 03 02 | Completion of eContent plus — Promotion of European digital content | — | 8029172 | — | 208758 |

09 03 04 01 | Completion of trans-European telecommunications networks (eTEN) | — | 1949683 | — | 50692 |

09 03 04 02 | Completion of the MODINIS programme | — | p.m. | — | p.m. |

09 04 01 01 | Support for research cooperation in the area of information and communication technologies (ICTs — Cooperation) | 1244472420 | 949891875 | 32356283 | 24697189 |

09 04 01 02 | Cooperation — Information and communication technologies — ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking | 53721430 | 27217532 | 1396757 | 707656 |

09 04 01 03 | Cooperation — Information and communication technologies — Support expenditure for ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking | 1758156 | 1595089 | 45712 | 41472 |

09 04 01 04 | Cooperation — Information and communication technologies — ENIAC Joint Undertaking | 53721430 | 36290043 | 1396757 | 943541 |

09 04 01 05 | Cooperation — Information and communication technologies — Support expenditure for ENIAC Joint Undertaking | 1298789 | 1178328 | 33769 | 30637 |

09 04 03 | Completion of previous EC framework programmes (prior to 2007) | — | 10633890 | — | 276481 |

09 05 01 | Capacities — Research infrastructures | 31349262 | 54435064 | 815081 | 1415312 |

10 01 05 01 | Expenditure related to research staff | 141697000 | 141697000 | 3684122 | 3684122 |

10 01 05 02 | External staff for research | 32400000 | 32400000 | 842400 | 842400 |

10 01 05 03 | Other management expenditure for research | 61319000 | 61319000 | 1594294 | 1594294 |

10 02 01 | Non-nuclear activities of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) | 31531064 | 29032034 | 819808 | 754833 |

10 04 01 01 | Completion of previous joint programmes — EC | — | 6351 | — | 165 |

11 01 04 07 | Programme to support the further development of an integrated maritime Policy (IMP) — Expenditure on administrative management [6] | 100000 | 100000 | p.m. | p.m. |

11 09 05 | Programme to support the further development of an integrated maritime Policy (IMP) [6] | 16560000 | 2370532 | p.m. | p.m. |

12 01 04 01 | Implementation and development of the internal market — Expenditure on administrative management [6] | 700000 | 700000 | p.m. | p.m. |

12 02 01 | Implementation and development of the internal market [6] | 8800000 | 7167283 | p.m. | p.m. |

12 04 02 01 | European Banking Authority — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 [6] | 7099000 | 7099000 | p.m. | p.m. |

12 04 02 02 | European Banking Authority — Contribution to Title 3 [6] | 1200000 | 1200000 | p.m. | p.m. |

12 04 03 01 | European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 5070000 | 5070000 | p.m. | p.m. |

12 04 03 02 | European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority — Contribution to Title 3 | 1192000 | 1192000 | p.m. | p.m. |

12 04 04 01 | European Securities and Markets Authority — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 [6] | 5838477 | 5838477 | p.m. | p.m. |

12 04 04 02 | European Securities and Markets Authority — Contribution to Title 3 [6] | 1281523 | 1281523 | p.m. | p.m. |

15 01 04 14 | Erasmus Mundus — Expenditure on administrative management | 914000 | 914000 | 23764 | 23764 |

15 01 04 22 | Lifelong learning — Expenditure on administrative management | 8750000 | 8750000 | 227500 | 227500 |

15 01 04 30 | Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency — Contribution from programmes under Heading 1a | 21444000 | 21444000 | 557544 | 557544 |

15 01 04 31 | Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency — Contribution from programmes under Heading 3b | 15572000 | 15572000 | 404872 | 404872 |

15 01 04 44 | Culture Programme (2007 to 2013) — Expenditure on administrative management | 550000 | 550000 | 14300 | 14300 |

15 01 04 55 | Youth in Action — Expenditure on administrative management | 780000 | 780000 | 20280 | 20280 |

15 01 04 60 | MEDIA 2007 — Support programme for the European audiovisual sector — Expenditure on administrative management | 725000 | 725000 | 18850 | 18850 |

15 01 04 68 | MEDIA Mundus — Expenditure on administrative management [6] | 75000 | 75000 | 1950 | 1950 |

15 01 05 01 | Expenditure related to research staff | 1952000 | 1952000 | 50752 | 50752 |

15 01 05 02 | External staff for research | 700000 | 700000 | 18200 | 18200 |

15 01 05 03 | Other management expenditure for research | 348000 | 348000 | 9048 | 9048 |

15 02 02 | Erasmus Mundus | 105654000 | 86188852 | 2747004 | 2240910 |

15 02 09 | Completion of previous programmes in the field of education and training | — | p.m. | — | p.m. |

15 02 11 01 | European Institute of Innovation and Technology — Governing Structure | 4493000 | 3169028 | 116818 | 82395 |

15 02 11 02 | European Institute of Innovation and Technology — Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KIC) | 74831000 | 65512600 | 1945606 | 1703328 |

15 02 22 | Lifelong learning programme | 1110476000 | 907251074 | 28872376 | 23588528 |

15 04 09 01 | Completion of previous programmes/actions in the field of culture and language | — | p.m. | — | p.m. |

15 04 09 02 | Completion of previous MEDIA programmes | — | p.m. | — | p.m. |

15 04 44 | Culture Programme (2007 to 2013) | 58503000 | 50500000 | 1521078 | 1313000 |

15 04 66 01 | MEDIA 2007 — Support programme for the European audiovisual sector | 106752000 | 100000000 | 2775552 | 2600000 |

15 04 68 | MEDIA Mundus [6] | 4925000 | 4760000 | 128050 | 123760 |

15 05 09 | Completion of previous programmes/actions in the field of youth | — | p.m. | — | p.m. |

15 05 55 | Youth in Action | 139608000 | 123000000 | 3629808 | 3198000 |

15 07 77 | People | 905662068 | 588805947 | 23547214 | 15308955 |

17 01 04 02 | Programme of Union action in the field of health — Expenditure on administrative management | 1400000 | 1400000 | 36400 | 36400 |

17 01 04 03 | Programme of Union action in the field of consumer policy — Expenditure on administrative management | 950000 | 950000 | 24700 | 24700 |

17 01 04 30 | Executive Agency for Health and Consumers — Contribution from programmes under Heading 3b | 5900000 | 5900000 | 153400 | 153400 |

17 02 01 | Completion of Union activities in favour of consumers | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. |

17 02 02 | Union action in the field of consumer policy | 21090000 | 19000000 | 548340 | 494000 |

17 03 01 01 | Completion of public health programme (2003-2008) | p.m. | 10500000 | p.m. | 273000 |

17 03 03 01 | European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 36936900 | 36936900 | 960359 | 960359 |

17 03 03 02 | European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control — Contribution to Title 3 | 19790100 | 19790100 | 514543 | 514543 |

17 03 06 | Union action in the field of health | 48300000 | 37000000 | 1255800 | 962000 |

17 03 07 01 | European Food Safety Authority — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 [8] | 48266209 | 48266209 | 1240442 | 1240442 |

17 03 07 02 | European Food Safety Authority — Contribution to Title 3 [8] | 26813571 | 23992571 | 689109 | 616609 |

17 03 10 01 | European Medicines Agency — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 | 7655333 | 7655333 | 199039 | 199039 |

17 03 10 02 | European Medicines Agency — Contribution to Title 3 | 15310667 | 15310667 | 398077 | 398077 |

17 03 10 03 | Special contribution for orphan medicinal products | 6000000 | 6000000 | 156000 | 156000 |

23 01 04 02 | Civil protection — Expenditure on administrative management | 250000 | 250000 | 6500 | 6500 |

23 03 01 | Civil protection within the Union | 18000000 | 14000000 | 468000 | 364000 |

23 03 03 | Completion of previous programmes and actions in the field of civil protection and marine pollution | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. |

23 03 06 | Civil protection interventions in third countries | 4000000 | 3818236 | 104000 | 99274 |

26 01 04 01 | Interoperability Solutions for European Public Administrations (ISA) — Expenditure on administrative management | 560000 | 560000 | 14560 | 14560 |

26 03 01 01 | Interoperability Solutions for European Public Administrations (ISA) | 25500000 | 11794264 | 663000 | 306651 |

26 03 01 02 | Completion of previous IDA and IDABC programmes | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. |

29 01 04 01 | Union Statistical Programme 2008 to 2012 — Expenditure on administrative management [9] | 2900000 | 2900000 | 56550 | 56550 |

29 01 04 04 | Modernisation of European Enterprise and Trade Statistics (MEETS) — Expenditure on administrative management [9] | 250000 | 250000 | 4875 | 4875 |

29 02 01 | Completion of statistical information policy [9] | p.m. | 1360877 | p.m. | 26537 |

29 02 03 | Union Statistical Programme 2008 to 2012 [9] | 45000000 | 34176556 | 877500 | 666443 |

29 02 04 | Modernisation of European Enterprise and Trade Statistics (MEETS) [9] | 8410000 | 5504274 | 163995 | 107333 |

32 01 04 06 | Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme —"Intelligent energy — Europe" programme — Expenditure on administrative management | 992000 | 992000 | 25792 | 25792 |

32 01 04 30 | Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation — Contribution from the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — "Intelligent energy — Europe" programme | 6542000 | 6542000 | 170092 | 170092 |

32 01 05 01 | Expenditure related to research staff | 1700000 | 1700000 | 44200 | 44200 |

32 01 05 02 | External staff for research | 850000 | 850000 | 22100 | 22100 |

32 01 05 03 | Other management expenditure for research | 860000 | 860000 | 22360 | 22360 |

32 04 01 | Completion of the "Intelligent energy — Europe" programme (2003 to 2006) | — | 453626 | — | 11794 |

32 04 02 | Completion of the "Intelligent energy — Europe" programme (2003 to 2006): external strand — Coopener | — | p.m. | — | p.m. |

32 04 04 | Completion of the Energy framework programme (1999 to 2002) — Conventional and renewable energy | — | p.m. | — | p.m. |

32 04 06 | Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — "Intelligent Energy — Europe" programme | 129813600 | 71854285 | 3375154 | 1868211 |

32 04 10 01 | Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators — Contribution to Titles 1 and 2 [6] | 6864725 | 6864725 | p.m. | p.m. |

32 04 10 02 | Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators — Contribution to Title 3 [6] | 377125 | 377125 | p.m. | p.m. |

32 06 01 | Research related to energy | 162633457 | 104333874 | 4228470 | 2712681 |

32 06 02 | Research related to energy — Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking | 29455000 | 13392047 | 765830 | 348193 |

32 06 04 01 | Completion of programmes (prior to 2003) | — | p.m. | — | p.m. |

32 06 04 02 | Completion of the sixth EC framework programme (2003 to 2006) | p.m. | 22681277 | p.m. | 589713 |

33 01 04 02 | Measures for combating violence (Daphne) — Expenditure on administrative management | 400000 | 400000 | 10400 | 10400 |

33 01 04 05 | Drugs prevention and information — Expenditure on administrative management | 50000 | 50000 | 1300 | 1300 |

33 01 04 06 | Progress programme — Expenditure on administrative management | 1533000 | 1533000 | 39858 | 39858 |

33 02 | Fundamental rights and citizenship | | | | |

33 02 01 | Completion of measures for combating violence against children, adolescents and women | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. |

33 02 05 | Fight against violence (Daphne) | 19500000 | 14716084 | 507000 | 382618 |

33 04 01 | Drugs prevention and information | 3000000 | 2830016 | 78000 | 73580 |

33 06 01 | Anti-discrimination and diversity | 21000000 | 17237770 | 546000 | 448182 |

33 06 02 | Gender equality | 12458000 | 9072511 | 323908 | 235885 |

33 06 05 | Completion of previous programmes | — | 453626 | — | 11794 |

| SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL PART | 12150569557 | 9227939892 | 312060230 | 246767230 |

| TOTAL | 12776723365 | 9854093700 | 314145598 | 248852598 |

LIST OF BUDGET HEADINGS OPEN TO CANDIDATE COUNTRIES AND, IF APPLICABLE, THE WESTERN BALKAN POTENTIAL CANDIDATE COUNTRIES

(AL = Albania; BA = Bosnia and Herzegovina; HR = Croatia; MK = The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (provisional code which does not prejudge in any way the definitive nomenclature for this country, which will be agreed following the conclusion of negotiations currently taking place on this subject at the United Nations); ME = Montenegro; RS = Republic of Serbia; TR = Turkey; Kosovo* = Kosovo under UNSCR 1244)

Total third-country contribution

(EUR million) |

| Recipient States |

HR | MK | TR | AL | BA | ME | RS | Kosovo* | Total |

01 04 04 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. |

Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme |

02 02 01, 02 01 04 04 and 02 01 04 30 | 0,544 | 0,076 | 2,786 | 0,066 | p.m. | 0,034 | 0,377 | p.m. | 3,883 |

Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme |

04 04 01 and 04 01 04 10 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. |

Progress |

06 02 06, 06 01 04 01 and 06 01 04 32 | 0,206 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,206 |

Marco Polo II programme |

07 03 07 and 07 01 04 01 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. |

LIFE + (Financial instrument for the environment — 2007 to 2013) |

07 03 09 01 and 07 03 09 02 | p.m. | p.m. | 3,127 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 3,127 |

European Environment Agency |

09 02 02 01 and 09 01 04 04 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,160 | p.m. | 0,160 |

Safer Internet programme |

09 03 01 and 09 01 04 03 | 0,441 | p.m. | 2,425 | p.m. | p.m. | 0,022 | 0,347 | p.m. | 3,235 |

Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) |

14 04 02 and 14 01 04 02 (in part) | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. |

Customs 2013 |

14 05 03 and 14 01 04 02 (in part) | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. |

Fiscalis 2013 |

15 02 22, 15 01 04 22 and 15 01 04 30 (in part) | 7,925 | p.m. | 77,925 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 85,850 |

Lifelong Learning Programme |

15 04 44, 15 01 04 44 and 15 01 04 31 (in part) | 0,161 | 0,023 | 1,481 | p.m. | 0,041 | 0,011 | 0,098 | p.m. | 1,815 |

Culture programme (2007 to 2013) |

15 04 66 01, 15 01 04 60 and 15 01 04 31 (in part) | 0,137 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,137 |

MEDIA 2007 |

15 05 55, 15 01 04 55 and 15 01 04 31 (in part) | 1,980 | p.m. | 10,280 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 12,260 |

Youth in Action |

16 05 01, 16 01 04 03 and 16 01 04 30 (in part) | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. |

Europe for Citizens |

17 02 02, 17 01 04 03 and 17 01 04 30 (in part) | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. |

Union action in the field of consumer policy |

17 03 06, 17 01 04 02 and 17 01 04 30 (in part) | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. |

Union action in the field of health |

33 02 05 and 33 01 04 02 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. |

Fight against violence (Daphne) |

33 02 03 01 and 33 02 03 02 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. |

European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights |

23 03 01, 23 03 06 and 23 01 04 02 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. |

Civil protection |

24 02 01 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. |

Fight against fraud |

26 01 04 01 and 26 03 01 01 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. |

Interoperability Solutions for European Public Administrations (ISA) |

32 04 06, 32 01 04 06 and 32 01 04 30 | 0,73472 | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | 0,73472 |

Competitiveness and Innovation framework programme — Intelligent energy — Europe programme |

7th Framework programme Research — EC (non-nuclear) [10] | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. |

7th Framework programme Research — Euratom (nuclear) [11] | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. | p.m. |

BORROWING-AND-LENDING OPERATIONS — BORROWING-AND-LENDING OPERATIONS GUARANTEED BY THE GENERAL BUDGET (BY WAY OF INDICATION)

A. INTRODUCTION

This annex is drawn up in accordance with Article 30(1) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

It provides information on the amounts of the borrowing-and-lending operations guaranteed by the general budget: loans for balance-of-payments support, borrowing operations to provide macro-financial assistance to third countries, Euratom borrowings to contribute to the financing required for improving the degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations in certain third countries and European Investment Bank loans in certain third countries.

At 31 December 2010, outstanding operations covered by the general budget totalled EUR 31899000000; of that total EUR 12504000000 was inside the Union and EUR 19395000000 outside (rounded figures and exchange euro rate applicable at 31 December 2010).

B. BRIEF PRESENTATION OF THE VARIOUS CATEGORIES OF BORROWING-AND-LENDING OPERATIONS GUARANTEED BY THE GENERAL BUDGET

I. SINGLE FACILITY PROVIDING MEDIUM-TERM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBER STATES’ BALANCES OF PAYMENTS

1. Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 332/2002 of 18 February 2002 establishing a facility providing medium-term financial assistance for Member States’ balances of payments (OJ L 53, 23.2.2002, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1360/2008 of 2 December 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 332/2002 (OJ L 352, 31.12.2008, p. 11).

Council Decision 2009/102/EC of 4 November 2008 providing Community medium-term financial assistance for Hungary (OJ L 37, 6.2.2009, p. 5).

Council Decision 2009/290/EC of 20 January 2009 providing Community medium-term financial assistance for Latvia (OJ L 79, 25.3.2009, p. 39).

Council Decision 2009/459/EC of 6 May 2009 providing Community medium-term financial assistance for Romania (OJ L 150, 13.6.2009, p. 8).

Council Regulation (EC) No 431/2009 of 18 May 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 332/2002 (OJ L 128, 27.5.2009, p. 1)

2. Description

In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 332/2002, the European Union may grant loans to Member States which are experiencing, or are seriously threatened with, difficulties in their balance of current payments or capital movements. Only Member States which have not adopted the euro may benefit from this facility. The outstanding amount of loans is limited to EUR 12000000000 in principal.

On 2 December 2008, the Council decided to extend the facility to EUR 25000000000.

On 4 November 2008, the Council decided to provide a Community medium-term financial assistance for Hungary in the form of a medium-term loan of a principal of up to EUR 6500000000 for a maximum average maturity of 5 years.

On 20 January 2009, the Council decided to provide a Community medium-term financial assistance for Latvia in the form of a medium-term loan of a principal of up to EUR 3100000000 for a maximum average maturity of 7 years.

On 6 May 2009, the Council decided to provide a Community medium-term financial assistance for Romania in the form of a medium-term loan of a principal of up to EUR 5000000000 for a maximum average maturity of 5 years.

On 18 May 2009, the Council decided to extend the facility to EUR 50000000000.

3. Effect on the budget

Since both parts of these borrowing-and-lending operations are carried out on identical terms, they affect the budget only if the guarantee is activated in case of default. As at 31 December 2010 the outstanding amount under this instrument was EUR 12050000000.

II. EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE FOR UNION BORROWINGS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE EUROPEAN FINANCIAL STABILISATION MECHANISM

1. Legal basis

Council Regulation (EU) No 407/2010 of 11 May 2010 establishing a European financial stabilisation mechanism (OJ L 118, 12.5.2010, p. 1).

Article 122(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Council Implementing Decision 2011/77/EU of 7 December 2010 on granting Union financial assistance to Ireland (OJ L 30, 4.2.2011, p. 34).

Council Implementing Decision 2011/344/EU of 30 May 2011 on granting Union financial assistance to Portugal (OJ L 159, 17.6.2011, p. 88).

Council Implementing Decision 2011/682/EU of 11 October 2011 amending Implementing Decision 2011/77/EU on granting Union financial assistance to Ireland (OJ L 269, 14.10.2011, p. 31).

Council Implementing Decision 2011/683/EU of 11 October 2011 amending Implementing Decision 2011/344/EU on granting Union financial assistance to Portugal (OJ L 269, 14.10.2011, p. 32).

2. Description

Article 122(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provides for the possibility of the Union granting financial assistance to a Member State which is in difficulties or is seriously threatened with severe difficulties caused, inter alia, by exceptional occurrences beyond its control.

The guarantee provided by the Union is for borrowings raised on the capital markets or from financial institutions.

In accordance with Article 2(2) of Council Regulation (EU) No 407/2010, the outstanding amount of loans and credit lines granted to Member States under the European financial stabilisation mechanism shall be limited to the margin available under the Union's own resources for payment appropriations.

This item constitutes the structure for the guarantee provided by the Union. It will enable the Commission to service the debt should debtors default.

In order to honour its obligations, the Commission may draw on its cash resources to service the debt provisionally. Article 12 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 of 22 May 2000 implementing Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom on the system of the European Communities own resources (OJ L 130, 31.5.2000, p. 1) shall apply.

On 7 December 2010, the Union decided to make available to Ireland a loan amounting to a maximum of EUR 22500000000, with a maximum average maturity of 7,5 years (OJ L 30, 4.2.2011, p. 34).

On 30 May 2011, the Union decided to make available to Portugal a loan amounting to a maximum of EUR 26000000000 (OJ L 159, 17.6.2011, p. 88).

On 11 October 2011, the Council decided to amend Implementing Decisions 2011/77/EU and 2011/344/EU by extending the maturities and applying the reduction of the interest rate margin to all the tranches that have already been disbursed (OJ L 269, 14.10.2011, p. 31 regarding Ireland (2011/682/EU) and p. 32 for Portugal (2011/683/EU)).

At 31 October 2011 the outstanding amount under this instrument was EUR 28000000000 (Ireland: EUR 13900000000 and Portugal 14100000000).

3. Effect on the budget

On the expenditure side, the budget is affected if the guarantee is activated in the event of default.

On the revenue side, the provision on the interest income resulting from the interest differential between the loan and borrowing transactions paid by the beneficiary — initially made in the Council Decisions applying to each beneficiary country individually in Article 1(5) of those Decisions — has been repealed by Council Decisions of 11 October 2011.

III. EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING PROGRAMMES CONTRACTED BY THE UNION TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEDITERRANEAN THIRD COUNTRIES

1. Legal basis

Council Decision 2007/860/EC of 10 December 2007 providing macro-financial assistance to Lebanon (OJ L 337, 21.12.2007, p. 111).

2. Description

On 10 December 2007, the Council decided to grant a European Union guarantee for a borrowing-and-lending operation for Lebanon in the form of a long-term loan for a maximum amount of EUR 50000000 in principal for a maximum duration of 10 years. The first tranche of EUR 25000000 was disbursed in 2009.

3. Effect on the budget

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external actions (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

- one annual payment to or rather exceptionally from the Fund to maintain its target amount of 9 % of the guaranteed operations,

- activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default.

IV. EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING PROGRAMMES CONTRACTED BY THE UNION TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THIRD COUNTRIES IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE

1. Legal basis

Council Decision 1999/732/EC of 8 November 1999 providing supplementary macro-financial assistance to Romania (OJ L 294, 16.11.1999, p. 29).

2. Description

On 8 November 1999, the Council decided to grant Romania macro-financial assistance in the form of a long-term loan of a principal of up to EUR 200000000 for a maximum period of 10 years (ROMANIA IV). The first tranche of EUR 100000000 was paid on 29 June 2000. A second tranche of EUR 50000000 was paid on 17 July 2003.

3. Effect on the budget

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external actions (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

- one annual payment to or rather exceptionally from the Fund to maintain its target amount of 9 % of the guaranteed operations,

- activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default.

From 1 January 2007, loans with Bulgaria and Romania cease to be external actions (see Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2273/2004 (OJ L 396, 31.12.2004, p. 28)) and are therefore covered directly by the general budget and no longer by the Fund.

V. EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE FOR THE BORROWING PROGRAMMES CONTRACTED BY THE UNION TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE COUNTRIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF INDEPENDENT STATES AND MONGOLIA

1. Legal basis

Council Decision 97/787/EC of 17 November 1997 providing exceptional financial assistance for Armenia and Georgia (OJ L 322, 25.11.1997, p. 37).

Council Decision 98/592/EC of 15 October 1998 providing supplementary macro-financial assistance for Ukraine (OJ L 284, 22.10.1998, p. 45).

Council Decision 2000/244/EC of 20 March 2000 amending Decision 97/787/EC providing exceptional financial assistance for Armenia and Georgia in order to extend it to Tajikistan (OJ L 77, 28.3.2000, p. 11).

Council Decision 2009/890/EC of 30 November 2009 providing macro-financial assistance for Armenia (OJ L 320, 5.12.2009, p. 3).

2. Description

On 17 November 1997, the Council decided to grant a European Union guarantee for an exceptional borrowing-and-lending operation for Georgia and Armenia (a loan to Georgia for a maximum amount of EUR 142000000 in principal and a loan to Armenia for EUR 28000000), with a maximum duration of 15 years.

The first tranche of EUR 110000000 was paid to Georgia on 24 July 1998. The second tranche is no longer to be made.

On 15 October 1998, the Council decided to grant a European Union guarantee for a third borrowing-and-lending operation for Ukraine (UKRAINE III). The loan was initially for a maximum amount of EUR 150000000 in principal with a maximum duration of 10 years. The first tranche of EUR 58000000 was paid on 30 July 1999. Disbursement of the balance, under Council Decision 2002/639/EC of 12 July 2002 providing supplementary macro-financial assistance to Ukraine (OJ L 209, 6.8.2002, p. 22), of EUR 110000000 is no longer planned.

On 20 March 2000, the Council decided to grant a European Union guarantee for a borrowing-and-lending operation for Tajikistan. The loan is for a maximum amount of EUR 75000000 principal with a maximum duration of 15 years. A loan of EUR 60000000 was paid in 2001. The second tranche is no longer to be made.

On 30 November 2009, the Council decided to grant a European Union guarantee for a borrowing-and-lending operation for Armenia in the form of a long-term loan for a maximum amount of EUR 65000000 in principal for a maximum duration of 15 years. The first tranche of EUR 26000000 was disbursed in 2011.

3. Effect on the budget

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external actions (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

- one annual payment to or rather exceptionally from the Fund to maintain its target amount of 9 % of the guaranteed operations,

- activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default.

VI. EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE FOR THE BORROWING PROGRAMMES CONTRACTED BY THE UNION TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE COUNTRIES OF THE WESTERN BALKANS

1. Legal basis

Council Decision 97/471/EC of 22 July 1997 providing macro-financial assistance for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (OJ L 200, 29.7.1997, p. 59).

Council Decision 1999/325/EC of 10 May 1999 providing macro-financial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 123, 13.5.1999, p. 57).

Council Decision 1999/733/EC of 8 November 1999 providing supplementary macro-financial assistance to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (OJ L 294, 16.11.1999, p. 31).

Council Decision 2001/549/EC of 16 July 2001 providing macro-financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 197, 21.7.2001, p. 38).

Council Decision 2002/882/EC of 5 November 2002 providing further macro-financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 308, 9.11.2002, p. 25).

Council Decision 2002/883/EC of 5 November 2002 providing further macro-financial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 308, 9.11.2002, p. 28).

Council Decision 2004/580/EC of 29 April 2004 providing macro-financial assistance to Albania (OJ L 261, 6.8.2004, p. 116).

Council Decision 2008/784/EC of 2 October 2008 establishing a separate liability of Montenegro and reducing proportionally the liability of Serbia with regard to the long term loans granted by the Community to the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro (formerly the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia) pursuant to Decisions 2001/549/EC and 2002/882/EC (OJ L 269, 10.10.2008, p. 8).

Council Decision 2009/891/EC of 30 November 2009 providing macro-financial assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 320, 5.12.2009, p. 6).

Council Decision 2009/892/EC of 30 November 2009 providing macro-financial assistance to Serbia (OJ L 320, 5.12.2009, p. 9).

2. Description

On 22 July 1997, the Council decided to grant a European Union guarantee for a borrowing-and-lending operation for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM I).

The loan is for a maximum amount of EUR 40000000 in principal for a duration of 15 years.

The first tranche of EUR 25000000, for a maximum duration of 15 years, was paid to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on 30 September 1997. It will be repaid in five equal annual instalments from the 11th year.

The second tranche of EUR 15000000 was paid on 13 February 1998. It will be repaid in five equal annual payments from the 11th year.

On 10 May 1999, the Council decided to grant a European Union guarantee for a borrowing-and-lending operation for Bosnia and Herzegovina in the form of a long-term loan for a maximum amount of EUR 20000000 in principal for a maximum duration of 15 years (Bosnia I).

The first tranche of EUR 10000000, for a maximum duration of 15 years, was paid to Bosnia and Herzegovina on 21 December 1999. The second tranche of EUR 10000000 was paid in 2001.

On 8 November 1999, the Council again decided to grant a European Union guarantee for a borrowing-and-lending operation for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in the form of a long-term loan for a maximum amount of EUR 50000000 in principal for a maximum duration of 15 years (FYROM II).

The first tranche of EUR 10000000, for a maximum duration of 15 years, was paid to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in January 2001, the second tranche of EUR 12000000 in January 2002, the third tranche of EUR 10000000 in June 2003 and the fourth tranche of EUR 18000000 in December 2003.

On 16 July 2001, the Council decided to grant a European Union guarantee for a borrowing-and-lending operation for the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro I) in the form of a long-term loan for a maximum amount of EUR 225000000 in principal for a maximum duration of 15 years. The loan was paid in a single tranche in October 2001.

On 5 November 2002, the Council decided to grant a European Union guarantee for a borrowing-and-lending operation for Bosnia and Herzegovina in the form of a long-term loan for a maximum amount of EUR 20000000 in principal for a maximum duration of 15 years (Bosnia II).

The first tranche of EUR 10000000, for a maximum duration of 15 years, was paid to Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2004, and the second tranche of EUR 10000000 in 2006.

On 5 November 2002, the Council decided to grant a European Union guarantee for a borrowing-and-lending operation for Serbia and Montenegro (Serbia and Montenegro II) in the form of a long-term loan for a maximum amount of EUR 55000000 in principal for a maximum duration of 15 years.

The first tranche of EUR 10000000 and the second tranche of EUR 30000000, for a maximum duration of 15 years, were paid to Serbia and Montenegro in 2003, and the third tranche of EUR 15000000 in 2005.

The loan to Albania IV of EUR 9000000, for a maximum duration of 15 years, was fully disbursed in 2006.

On 30 November 2009, the Council decided to grant a European Union guarantee for a borrowing-and-lending operation for Serbia in the form of a long-term loan for a maximum amount of EUR 200000000 in principal for a maximum duration of 8 years. The first tranche of EUR 100000000 was paid in 2011.

3. Effect on the budget

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external actions (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

- one annual payment to or rather exceptionally from the Fund to maintain its target amount of 9 % of the guaranteed operations,

- activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default.

VII. EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE FOR EURATOM BORROWINGS TO IMPROVE THE DEGREE OF EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY OF NUCLEAR POWER STATIONS IN THE COUNTRIES OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF INDEPENDENT STATES

1. Legal basis

Council Decision 77/270/Euratom of 29 March 1977 empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (OJ L 88, 6.4.1977, p. 9).

2. Description

Pursuant to Decision 94/179/Euratom (OJ L 84, 29.3.1994, p. 41), the European Union extends the scope of Euratom borrowings under Decision 77/270/Euratom to the improvement of the degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations in the countries of central and eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States.

The maximum amount of Euratom borrowings for the Member States and third countries remains fixed at EUR 4000000000.

In 2000 the Commission decided on a loan for Kozloduy in Bulgaria (EUR 212500000) and the last instalment was in 2006. In 2000 the Commission granted a loan to K2R4 in Ukraine but reduced the loan amount to the EUR equivalent of USD 83000000 in 2004. K2R4 was granted a loan of EUR 39000000 (first tranche) in 2007, USD 22000000 in 2008, and USD 10335000 in 2009 under the 2004 Commission Decision. In 2004 the Commission decided on a loan for Cernavodă in Romania (EUR 223500000). A first instalment of EUR 100000000 and a second one of EUR 90000000 were disbursed in 2005 and the last one of EUR 33500000 in 2006.

3. Effect on the budget

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external actions (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

- one annual payment to or rather exceptionally from the Fund to maintain its target amount of 9 % of the guaranteed operations,

- activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default.

From 1 January 2007, loans with Bulgaria and Romania cease to be external actions (see Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2273/2004 (OJ L 396, 31.12.2004, p. 28)) and are therefore covered directly by the general budget and no longer by the Fund.

VIII. EUROPEAN GUARANTEE FOR EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK LOANS TO MEDITERRANEAN COUNTRIES

1. Legal basis

Some of the countries included in the legal bases below are now Member States or are considered to be pre-accession countries. Furthermore, the names of the countries may have changed since the relevant legal bases were adopted.

Council Decision of 8 March 1977 (Mediterranean Protocols).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1273/80 of 23 May 1980 on the conclusion of the interim Protocol between the European Economic Community and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia on the advance implementation of Protocol 2 to the Cooperation Agreement (OJ L 130, 27.5.1980, p. 98).

Council Decision of 19 July 1982 (further exceptional aid for the reconstruction of Lebanon).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3183/82 of 22 November 1982 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 337, 29.11.1982, p. 43).

Council Decision of 9 October 1984 (loan outside the Yugoslavia Protocol).

Council Decision 87/604/EEC of 21 December 1987 concerning the conclusion of the second Protocol on financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 389, 31.12.1987, p. 65).

Council Decision 88/33/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 25).

Council Decision 88/34/EEC of 21 December 1987 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 22, 27.1.1988, p. 33).

Council Decision 88/453/EEC of 30 June 1988 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 224, 13.8.1988, p. 32).

Council Decision 92/44/EEC of 19 December 1991 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Tunisia (OJ L 18, 25.1.1992, p. 34).

Council Decision 92/207/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Arab Republic of Egypt (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 21).

Council Decision 92/208/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 29).

Council Decision 92/209/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Lebanese Republic (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 37).

Council Decision 92/210/EEC of 16 March 1992 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the State of Israel (OJ L 94, 8.4.1992, p. 45).

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1763/92 of 29 June 1992 concerning financial cooperation in respect of all Mediterranean non-member countries (OJ L 181, 1.7.1992, p. 5), repealed by Regulation (EC) No 1488/96 (OJ L 189, 30.7.1996, p. 1)

Council Decision 92/548/EEC of 16 November 1992 concerning the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Morocco (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 13).

Council Decision 92/549/EEC of 16 November 1992 on the conclusion of the Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 352, 2.12.1992, p. 21).

Council Decision 93/408/EEC of 19 July 1993 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Slovenia (OJ L 189, 29.7.1993, p. 152).

Council Decision 94/67/EC of 24 January 1994 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Economic Community and the Syrian Arab Republic (OJ L 32, 5.2.1994, p. 44).

Council Decision 95/484/EC of 30 October 1995 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Community and the Republic of Malta (OJ L 278, 21.11.1995, p. 14).

Council Decision 95/485/EC of 30 October 1995 on the conclusion of a Protocol on financial and technical cooperation between the European Community and the Republic of Cyprus (OJ L 278, 21.11.1995, p. 22).

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (Central and Eastern Europe countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries, South Africa, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33).

Council Decision 1999/786/EC of 29 November 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank (EIB) against losses under loans for projects for the reconstruction of the earthquake-stricken areas of Turkey (OJ L 308, 3.12.1999, p. 35).

Council Decision 2000/24/EC of 22 December 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (Central and Eastern Europe, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia and the Republic of South Africa) (OJ L 9, 13.1.2000, p. 24).

Council Decision 2000/788/EC of 4 December 2000 amending Decision 2000/24/EC so as to establish a European Investment Bank special action programme in support of the consolidation and intensification of the EC-Turkey customs union (OJ L 314, 14.12.2000, p. 27).

Council Decision 2005/47/EC of 22 December 2004 amending Decision 2000/24/EC to take into account the enlargement of the European Union and the European Neighbourhood Policy (OJ L 21, 25.1.2005, p. 9).

Council Decision 2006/1016/EC of 19 December 2006 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans and loans guarantees for projects outside the Community (OJ L 414, 30.12.2006, p. 95), replaced by Decision No 633/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 190, 22.7.2009, p. 1).

Decision No 1080/2011/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 granting an EU guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans and loan guarantees for projects outside the Union and repealing Decision No 633/2009/EC (OJ L 280, 27.10.2011, p. 1).

2. General budget guarantee

Pursuant to the terms of the abovementioned Council Decision of 8 March 1977, the European Union guarantees loans to be granted by the European Investment Bank as part of the European Union’s financial commitments towards the Mediterranean countries.

This decision was the basis for the contract of guarantee signed by the European Economic Community and the European Investment Bank on 30 October 1978 in Brussels and 10 November 1978 in Luxembourg introducing a global guarantee of 75 % of all appropriations made available for loans in the following countries: Malta, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Portugal (Financial Protocol, emergency aid), Turkey, Cyprus, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Israel, Greece, former Yugoslavia and Lebanon.

The contract of guarantee is extended for each new Financial Protocol.

Decision 97/256/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 25 July 1997 and in Luxembourg on 29 July 1997 setting up a guarantee restricted to 70 % of the aggregate amount of the appropriations made available, plus all related sums.

Decision 1999/786/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 18 April 2000 and in Luxembourg on 23 May 2000 setting up a guarantee restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of the appropriations made available, plus all related sums.

Decision 2000/24/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 19 July 2000 and in Luxembourg on 24 July 2000 setting up a guarantee restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of the appropriations made available, plus all related sums.

Decision 2005/47/EC was the basis for a restated and amended contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 30 August 2005 and in Luxembourg on 2 September 2005 setting up a guarantee restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of the appropriations made available, plus all related sums.

Decision 2006/1016/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Luxembourg on 1 August 2007 and in Brussels on 29 August 2007 setting up a guarantee restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of credits disbursed and guarantees provided in respect of EIB Financing Operations less amounts reimbursed, plus all related sum. This Decision has been replaced by Decision No 633/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Decision No 1080/2011/EU, which entered into force on 30 October 2011, increased the aggregate amount of credits disbursed and guarantees provided under EIB Financing Operations from EUR 25800000000 to EUR 29484000000 (EUR 2000000000 for financing of climate change operations and EUR 1684000000 for enhancing EIB risk-operations).

3. Description

Under the Financial Protocols concluded with Mediterranean third countries, global amounts are laid down for loans to be granted by the European Investment Bank from its own funds. The European Investment Bank grants the loans for purposes which may contribute to the economic and social development of the countries in question (transport infrastructures, ports, water supply, production and distribution of energy, agricultural projects and promotion of small and medium-sized businesses).

On 14 April 1997, the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the European Parliament, decided to renew the Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank for loans for projects in the following Mediterranean countries: Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Gaza and the West Bank. The guarantee is restricted to 70 % of the aggregate amount of the appropriations made available, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the appropriations made available is equivalent to EUR 7105000000, of which EUR 2310000000 is for the abovementioned Mediterranean countries. It covered a period of three years beginning on 31 January 1997 (with a possible extension of six months).

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 25 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees.

On 29 November 1999, the Council decided to grant a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects for the reconstruction of the earthquake-stricken areas of Turkey. The guarantee is restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of the appropriations made available, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the appropriations made available is equivalent to EUR 600000000 and covered a period of three years beginning on 29 November 1999 (with a possible extension of six months).

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 30 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees. This percentage is to be increased whenever possible, in so far as the market allows.

On 22 December 1999, the Council, acting on the basis of a Commission proposal and after consulting the European Parliament, decided once again to grant the European Investment Bank the Community guarantee against losses resulting from loans for projects carried out in the following Mediterranean countries: Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Gaza and the West Bank. The overall ceiling of the appropriations made available for all countries under Decision 2000/24/EC is equivalent to EUR 19460000000. The guarantee is limited to 65 % of the total value of the appropriations made available plus all the related amounts. It covers a period of seven years from 1 February 2000 to 31 January 2007. As at the end of that period the loans granted by the European Investment Bank had not reached the abovementioned total values, the period has automatically been extended by six months.

On 4 December 2000, the Council decided to establish a European Investment Bank special action programme in support of the consolidation and intensification of the EC-Turkey Customs Union. The value of those loans is limited to an overall ceiling of EUR 450000000.

Decision 2005/47/EC restructured the Mediterranean regional mandate to exclude Cyprus, Malta and Turkey which were included in the South Eastern Neighbours mandate.

Decision 2006/1016/EC grants a Community guarantee to the EIB against losses under loans and loan guarantees for projects outside the Community for loans in the following Mediterranean countries: Algeria, Egypt, West Bank and Gaza, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya (eligibility to be decided by the Council), Morocco, Syria, Tunisia. The overall ceiling of the appropriations made available for all countries under Decision 2006/1016/EC is equivalent to EUR 27800000000 and covers the period beginning on 1 February 2007 and ending on 31 December 2013 with a possible extension of six months. The Community guarantee is restricted to 65 %.

Decision 2006/1016/EC has been replaced by Decision No 633/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Decision No 1080/2011/EU, which entered into force on 30 October 2011, increased the aggregate amount of credits disbursed and guarantees provided under EIB Financing Operations from EUR 25800000000 to EUR 29484000000 (EUR 2000000000 for financing of climate change operations and EUR 1684000000 for enhancing EIB risk operations).

4. Effect on the budget

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external actions (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

- one annual payment to or rather exceptionally from the Fund to maintain its target amount of 9 % of the guaranteed operations,

- activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default,

- the granting, in a series of cases, of interest-rate subsidies of 2 % in non-repayable aid, subject to the overall amounts laid down by the Financial Protocols.

Loans with new Member States cease to be external actions (see Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2273/2004 (OJ L 396, 31.12.2004, p. 28)) and are therefore covered directly by the general budget and no longer by the Fund.

Decision No 1080/2011/EU, which entered into force on 30 October 2011, increased the aggregate amount of credits disbursed and guarantees provided under EIB Financing Operations from EUR 25800000000 to EUR 29484000000 (EUR 2000000000 for financing of climate change operations and EUR 1684000000 for enhancing EIB risk operations).

IX. EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE FOR LOANS GRANTED BY THE EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK IN THIRD COUNTRIES OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE AND THE WESTERN BALKANS

1. Legal basis

Some of the countries included in the legal bases below are now Member States or are considered to be pre-accession countries. Furthermore, the names of the countries may have changed since the relevant legal bases were adopted.

Decision of 29 November 1989 by the Board of Governors of the European Investment Bank concerning Bank operations in Hungary and Poland.

Council Decision 90/62/EEC of 12 February 1990 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in Hungary and Poland (OJ L 42, 16.2.1990, p. 68).

Council Decision 91/252/EEC of 14 May 1991 extending to the Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria and Romania Decision 90/62/EEC granting the Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in Hungary and Poland (OJ L 123, 18.5.1991, p. 44).

Council Decision 93/166/EEC of 15 March 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for investment projects carried out in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (OJ L 69, 20.3.1993, p. 42).

Council Decision 93/696/EC of 13 December 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in central and east European countries (Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Albania) (OJ L 321, 23.12.1993, p. 27).

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (Central and Eastern Europe countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries, South Africa, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33).

Council Decision 98/348/EC of 19 May 1998 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (OJ L 155, 29.5.1998, p. 53).

Council Decision 98/729/EC of 14 December 1998 amending Decision 97/256/EC so as to extend the Community guarantee granted to the European Investment Bank to cover loans for projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina (OJ L 346, 22.12.1998, p. 54).

Council Decision 2000/24/EC of 22 December 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (Central and Eastern Europe, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia and the Republic of South Africa) (OJ L 9, 13.1.2000, p. 24).

Council Decision 2000/688/EC of 7 November 2000 amending Council Decision 2000/24/EC so as to extend the Community guarantee granted to the European Investment Bank to cover loans for projects in Croatia (OJ L 285, 10.11.2000, p. 20).

Council Decision 2001/778/EC of 6 November 2001 amending Decision 2000/24/EC so as to extend the Community guarantee granted to the European Investment Bank to cover loans for projects in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (OJ L 292, 9.11.2001, p. 43).

Council Decision 2005/47/EC of 22 December 2004 amending Decision 2000/24/EC to take into account the enlargement of the European Union and the European Neighbourhood Policy (OJ L 21, 25.1.2005, p. 9).

Council Decision 2006/1016/EC of 19 December 2006 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans and loans guarantees for projects outside the Community (OJ L 414, 30.12.2006, p. 95). This Decision has been replaced by Decision No 633/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 190, 22.7.2009, p. 1).

Decision No 1080/2011/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 granting an EU guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans and loan guarantees for projects outside the Union and repealing Decision No 633/2009/EC (OJ L 280, 27.10.2011, p. 1).

2. General budget guarantee

Decision 90/62/EEC is the basis for the contract of guarantee signed by the European Economic Community and the European Investment Bank on 24 April 1990 in Brussels and 14 May 1990 in Luxembourg concerning loans in Hungary and Poland, and the extension of this contract to loans in Czechoslovakia, Romania and Bulgaria signed on 31 July 1991 in Brussels and Luxembourg.

This contract of guarantee was the subject of an instrument signed in Brussels on 19 January 1993 and in Luxembourg on 4 February 1993 to replace the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic by the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic from 1 January 1993.

Decision 93/696/EC is the basis for a contract of guarantee signed by the European Community and the European Investment Bank in Brussels on 22 July 1994 and in Luxembourg on 12 August 1994.

Decision 97/256/EC is the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 25 July 1997 and in Luxembourg on 29 July 1997.

Decision 98/348/EC and Decision 98/729/EC are the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 25 July 1997 and in Luxembourg on 29 July 1997.

Decision 2000/24/EC is the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 19 July 2000 and in Luxembourg on 24 July 2000.

Decision 2005/47/EC is the basis for a restated and amended contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 30 August 2005 and in Luxembourg on 2 September 2005 setting up a guarantee restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of the appropriations made available, plus all related sums.

Decision 2006/1016/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Luxembourg on 1 August 2007 and in Brussels on 29 August 2007 setting up a guarantee restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of credits disbursed and guarantees provided in respect of EIB Financing Operations less amounts reimbursed, plus all related sum. This Decision has been replaced by Decision No 633/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Decision No 1080/2011/EU, which entered into force on 30 October 2011, increased the aggregate amount of credits disbursed and guarantees provided under EIB Financing Operations from EUR 25800000000 to EUR 29484000000 (EUR 2000000000 for financing of climate change operations and EUR 1684000000 for enhancing EIB risk operations).

3. Description

In response to a call made by the Council on 9 October 1989, the Board of Governors of the European Investment Bank decided on 29 November 1989 to authorise the Bank to provide loans from its own resources to finance investment projects in Hungary and Poland for a total amount not exceeding EUR 1000000000. These loans are granted to finance investment projects which satisfy the Bank’s usual requirements for loans from its own resources.

On 14 May 1991 and 15 March 1993, the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the European Parliament, decided that this guarantee should be extended to any loans that the European Investment Bank might make in the other countries of central and eastern Europe (Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria and Romania) over a period of 2 years up to a maximum of EUR 700000000.

On 13 December 1993, the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the European Parliament, decided to renew for 3 years the Community guarantee for EUR 3000000000 in European Investment Bank loans for projects in Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Albania.

The budget guarantee covers all aspects of debt-servicing (repayment of capital, interest, related costs) in connection with these loans.

On 14 April 1997, the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the European Parliament, decided to renew the Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank for loans for projects in Albania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia. The guarantee is restricted to 70 % of the aggregate amount of the appropriations made available, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the appropriations made available is equivalent to EUR 7105000000, of which EUR 3520000000 is for the abovementioned countries of central and eastern Europe. It covers a period of 3 years beginning on 31 January 1997. As at the end of that period, the loans granted by the European Investment Bank had not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period has been automatically extended by six months.

On 19 May 1998, the Council decided to grant a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. The guarantee is restricted to 70 % of the aggregate amount of the appropriations made available, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the appropriations made available is equivalent to EUR 150000000 for a period of 2 years beginning on 1 January 1998. As at the end of that period, the loans granted by the European Investment Bank had not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period has been automatically extended by six months.

On 14 December 1998, the Council decided to amend Decision 97/256/EC in order to extend the Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank to loans for projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The guarantee is restricted to 70 % of the aggregate amount of the appropriations made available, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the appropriations made available is EUR 100000000 for a period of two years beginning on 22 December 1998. As at the end of that period, the loans granted by the European Investment Bank had not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period has been automatically extended by six months.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 25 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees.

On 22 December 1999, the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the European Parliament, decided to renew the Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank for loans for projects in Albania, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia. The overall ceiling of the appropriations made available for all countries under Decision 2000/24/EC is equivalent to EUR 19460000000. The guarantee is restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of the appropriations made available, plus all related sums. It covers a period of seven years beginning on 1 February 2000 and ending on 31 January 2007. As at the end of that period, the loans granted by the European Investment Bank had not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period has been automatically extended by six months.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 30 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees. This percentage is to be increased whenever possible, in so far as the market allows.

On 7 November 2000, the Council decided to extend the guarantee granted by the Community to the European Investment Bank to loans for projects in Croatia.

On 6 November 2000, the Council decided to extend the guarantee granted by the Community to the European Investment Bank to loans for projects in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

Decision 2005/47/EC restructured the Mediterranean regional mandate to exclude Cyprus, Malta and Turkey which were included in the South Eastern Neighbours mandate.

Decision 2006/1016/EC grants a Community guarantee to the EIB against losses under loans and loan guarantees for projects outside the Community for loans in the following candidate countries: Croatia, Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and potential candidate countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo. The overall ceiling of the appropriations made available for all countries under Decision 2006/1016/EC is equivalent to EUR 27800000000 and covers the period beginning on 1 February 2007 and ending on 31 December 2013 with a possible extension of 6 months. The Community guarantee is restricted to 65 %. This Decision has been replaced by Decision No 633/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Decision No 1080/2011/EU, which entered into force on 30 October 2011, increased the aggregate amount of credits disbursed and guarantees provided under EIB Financing Operations from EUR 25800000000 to EUR 29484000000 (EUR 2000000000 for financing of climate change operations and EUR 1684000000 for enhancing EIB risk operations).

4. Effect on the budget

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external actions (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

- one annual payment to or rather exceptionally from the Fund to maintain its target amount of 9 % of the guaranteed operations,

- activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default.

Loans with new Member States cease to be external actions (see Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2273/2004 (OJ L 396, 31.12.2004, p. 28)) and are therefore covered directly by the general budget and no longer by the Fund.

Decision No 1080/2011/EU, which entered into force on 30 October 2011, increased the aggregate amount of credits disbursed and guarantees provided under EIB Financing Operations from EUR 25800000000 to EUR 29484000000 (EUR 2000000000 for financing of climate change operations and EUR 1684000000 for enhancing EIB risk operations).

X. EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE TO THE EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK AGAINST LOSSES UNDER LOANS FOR PROJECTS IN CERTAIN ASIAN AND LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES

1. Legal basis

Council Decision 93/115/EEC of 15 February 1993 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects of mutual interest in certain third countries (OJ L 45, 23.2.1993, p. 27).

Council Decision 96/723/EC of 12 December 1996 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects of mutual interest in Latin American and Asian countries with which the Community has concluded cooperation agreements (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, El Salvador, Uruguay and Venezuela; Bangladesh, Brunei, China, India, Indonesia, Macao, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam) (OJ L 329, 19.12.1996, p. 45).

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (Central and Eastern Europe countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries, South Africa, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33).

Council Decision 2000/24/EC of 22 December 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (Central and Eastern Europe, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia and the Republic of South Africa) (OJ L 9, 13.1.2000, p. 24).

Council Decision 2005/47/EC of 22 December 2004 amending Decision 2000/24/EC to take into account the enlargement of the European Union and the European Neighbourhood Policy (OJ L 21, 25.1.2005, p. 9).

Council Decision 2006/1016/EC of 19 December 2006 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans and loans guarantees for projects outside the Community (OJ L 414, 30.12.2006, p. 95). This Decision has been replaced by Decision No 633/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Decision No 1080/2011/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 granting an EU guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans and loan guarantees for projects outside the Union and repealing Decision No 633/2009/EC (OJ L 280, 27.10.2011, p. 1).

2. General budget guarantee

Decision 93/115/EEC is the basis for a contract of guarantee signed by the European Community and the European Investment Bank in Brussels on 4 November 1993 and in Luxembourg on 17 November 1993.

Decision 96/723/EC is the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 18 March 1997 and in Luxembourg on 26 March 1997.

Decision 97/256/EC is the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 25 July 1997 and in Luxembourg on 29 July 1997.

Decision 2000/24/EC is the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 19 July 2000 and in Luxembourg on 24 July 2000.

Decision 2005/47/EC is the basis for a restated and amended contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 30 August 2005 and in Luxembourg on 2 September 2005 setting up a guarantee restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of the appropriations made available, plus all related sums.

Decision 2006/1016/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Luxembourg on 1 August 2007 and in Brussels on 29 August 2007 setting up a guarantee restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of credits disbursed and guarantees provided in respect of EIB Financing Operations less amounts reimbursed, plus all related sum. This Decision has been replaced by Decision No 633/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Decision No 1080/2011/EU, which entered into force on 30 October 2011, increased the aggregate amount of credits disbursed and guarantees provided under EIB Financing Operations from EUR 25800000000 to EUR 29484000000 (EUR 2000000000 for financing of climate change operations and EUR 1684000000 for enhancing EIB risk operations).

3. Description

Pursuant to Decision 93/115/EEC the European Union guarantees, on a case-by-case basis, loans made by the European Investment Bank in third countries with which the European Union has concluded cooperation agreements.

Decision 93/115/EEC set an overall limit of EUR 250000000 a year for a period of 3 years.

On 12 December 1996 the Council granted the EIB a 100 % Community guarantee for loans for projects of mutual interest in certain third countries (Asian and Latin American developing countries) with which the Community has concluded cooperation agreements. This guarantee was restricted to an overall ceiling of EUR 275000000 to be granted in 1996 (with a possible extension of six months).

On 14 April 1997, the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the European Parliament, decided to renew the Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank for loans for projects in the following countries of Asia and Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Salvador, Uruguay, Venezuela, Bangladesh, Brunei, China, India, Indonesia, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. The guarantee is restricted to 70 % of the aggregate amount of the appropriations made available, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the appropriations made available is equivalent to EUR 7105000000, of which EUR 900000000 is for the abovementioned countries of Asia and Latin America. It covered a period of 3 years beginning on 31 January 1997 (with a possible extension of six months).

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 25 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees.

On 22 December 1999, the Council decided to renew the Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank for loans for projects in the following countries of Asia and Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Salvador, Uruguay, Venezuela, Bangladesh, Brunei, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam and Yemen. The guarantee is restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of the appropriations made available, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the appropriations made available for all countries under Decision 2000/24/EC is equivalent to EUR 19460000000. It covers a period of seven years beginning on 1 February 2000 and ending on 31 January 2007. As at the end of that period, the loans granted by the European Investment Bank had not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period has been automatically extended by six months.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 30 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees. This percentage is to be increased whenever possible, in so far as the market allows.

Decision 2005/47/EC was the basis for a restated and amended contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 30 August 2005 and in Luxembourg on 2 September 2005 setting up a guarantee restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of the appropriations made available, plus all related sums.

Decision 2006/1016/EC grants a Community guarantee to the EIB against losses under loans and loan guarantees for projects outside the Community for loans in the following Latin America countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela and in the following Asia countries: Afghanistan*, Bangladesh, Bhutan*, Brunei, Cambodia*, China, India, Indonesia, Iraq*, South Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan*, Thailand, Vietnam, Yemen and Central Asia countries: Kazakhstan*, Kyrgyzstan*, Turkmenistan*, Uzbekistan* (*: eligibility to be decided by the Council). The overall ceiling of the appropriations made available for all countries under Decision 2006/1016/EC is equivalent to EUR 27800000000 and covers the period beginning on 1 February 2007 and ending on 31 December 2013 with a possible extension of six months. The Community guarantee is restricted to 65 %. This Decision has been replaced by Decision No 633/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Decision No 1080/2011/EU, which entered into force on 30 October 2011, increased the aggregate amount of credits disbursed and guarantees provided under EIB Financing Operations from EUR 25800000000 to EUR 29484000000 (EUR 2000000000 for financing of climate change operations and EUR 1684000000 for enhancing EIB risk operations).

4. Effect on the budget

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external actions (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

- one annual payment to or rather exceptionally from the Fund to maintain its target amount of 9 % of the guaranteed operations,

- activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default.

Decision No 1080/2011/EU, which entered into force on 30 October 2011, increased the aggregate amount of credits disbursed and guarantees provided under EIB Financing Operations from EUR 25800000000 to EUR 29484000000 (EUR 2000000000 for financing of climate change operations and EUR 1684000000 for enhancing EIB risk operations).

XI. EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE TO THE EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK AGAINST LOSSES UNDER LOANS FOR PROJECTS IN SOUTHERN CAUCASUS, RUSSIA, BELARUS, REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA AND UKRAINE

1. Legal basis

Council Decision 2001/777/EC of 6 November 2001 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under a special lending action for selected environmental projects in the Baltic Sea basin of Russia under the Northern Dimension (OJ L 292, 9.11.2001, p. 41).

Council Decision 2005/48/EC of 22 December 2004 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for certain types of projects in Russia, Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Belarus (OJ L 21, 25.1.2005, p. 11). As of 31 December 2006 and in accordance with Commission Decision C(2005)1499, only Russia and Ukraine are eligible under Decision 2005/48/EC.

Council Decision 2006/1016/EC of 19 December 2006 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans and loans guarantees for projects outside the Community (OJ L 414, 30.12.2006, p. 95). This Decision has been replaced by Decision No 633/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 190, 22.7.2009, p. 1).

Decision No 1080/2011/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 granting an EU guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans and loan guarantees for projects outside the Union and repealing Decision No 633/2009/EC (OJ L 280, 27.10.2011, p. 1).

2. General budget guarantee

Decision 2001/777/EC is the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 6 May 2002 and in Luxembourg on 7 May 2002.

Decision 2005/48/EC is the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 21 December 2005 and in Luxembourg on 9 December 2005.

Decision 2006/1016/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Luxembourg on 1 August 2007 and in Brussels on 29 August 2007 setting up a guarantee restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of credits disbursed and guarantees provided in respect of EIB Financing Operations less amounts reimbursed, plus all related sum. This Decision has been replaced by Decision No 633/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Decision No 1080/2011/EU, which entered into force on 30 October 2011, increased the aggregate amount of credits disbursed and guarantees provided under EIB Financing Operations from EUR 25800000000 to EUR 29484000000 (EUR 2000000000 for financing of climate change operations and EUR 1684000000 for enhancing EIB risk operations).

3. Description

On 6 November 2001, the Council decided to grant a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under a special lending action for selected environmental projects in the Baltic Sea basin of Russia under the Northern Dimension. The overall ceiling of the credits is EUR 100000000. The EIB benefits from an exceptional Community guarantee of 100 %.

On 22 December 2004, the Council decided to grant a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for certain types of projects in Russia, Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus. The overall ceiling of the credits is EUR 500000000. The EIB benefits from an exceptional Community guarantee of 100 %.

Decision 2005/48/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 21 December 2005 and in Luxembourg on 9 December 2005 setting up a guarantee to 100 %.

Decision 2006/1016/EC grants a Community guarantee to the EIB against losses under loans and loan guarantees for projects outside the Community for loans in the following Eastern Europe countries: the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, Belarus (eligibility to be decided by the Council); in the Southern Caucasus countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and in Russia. The overall ceiling of the appropriations made available for all countries under Decision 2006/1016/EC is equivalent to EUR 27800000000 and covers the period beginning on 1 February 2007 and ending on 31 December 2013 with a possible extension of six months. The Community guarantee is restricted to 65 %. This Decision has been replaced by Decision No 633/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Decision No 1080/2011/EU, which entered into force on 30 October 2011, increased the aggregate amount of credits disbursed and guarantees provided under EIB Financing Operations from EUR 25800000000 to EUR 29484000000 (EUR 2000000000 for financing of climate change operations and EUR 1684000000 for enhancing EIB risk operations).

4. Effect on the budget

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external actions (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

- one annual payment to or rather exceptionally from the Fund of 9 % of the guaranteed operations,

- activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default.

XII. EUROPEAN UNION GUARANTEE FOR EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK LOANS TO SOUTH AFRICA

1. Legal basis

Council Decision 95/207/EC of 1 June 1995 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects in South Africa (OJ L 131, 15.6.1995, p. 31).

Council Decision 97/256/EC of 14 April 1997 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (Central and Eastern Europe countries, Mediterranean countries, Latin American and Asian countries, South Africa, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina) (OJ L 102, 19.4.1997, p. 33).

Council Decision 2000/24/EC of 22 December 1999 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans for projects outside the Community (Central and Eastern Europe, Mediterranean countries, Latin America and Asia and the Republic of South Africa) (OJ L 9, 13.1.2000, p. 24).

Council Decision 2005/47/EC of 22 December 2004 amending Decision 2000/24/EC to take into account the enlargement of the European Union and the European Neighbourhood Policy (OJ L 21, 25.1.2005, p. 9).

Council Decision 2006/1016/EC of 19 December 2006 granting a Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans and loans guarantees for projects outside the Community (OJ L 414, 30.12.2006, p. 95). This Decision has been replaced by Decision No 633/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 190, 22.7.2009, p. 1).

Decision No 1080/2011/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 granting an EU guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses under loans and loan guarantees for projects outside the Union and repealing Decision No 633/2009/EC (OJ L 280, 27.10.2011, p. 1).

2. General budget guarantee

Decision 95/207/EC is the basis of a contract of guarantee signed by the European Community and the European Investment Bank in Brussels on 4 October 1995 and in Luxembourg on 16 October 1995.

Decision 97/256/EC is the basis for a contract of guarantee between the EC and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 25 July 1997 and in Luxembourg on 29 July 1997.

Decision 2000/24/EC is the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 19 July 2000 and in Luxembourg on 24 July 2000.

Decision 2006/1016/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Luxembourg on 1 August 2007 and in Brussels on 29 August 2007 setting up a guarantee restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of credits disbursed and guarantees provided in respect of EIB Financing Operations less amounts reimbursed, plus all related sum. This Decision has been replaced by Decision No 633/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Decision No 1080/2011/EU, which entered into force on 30 October 2011, increased the aggregate amount of credits disbursed and guarantees provided under EIB Financing Operations from EUR 25800000000 to EUR 29484000000 (EUR 2000000000 for financing of climate change operations and EUR 1684000000 for enhancing EIB risk-operations).

3. Description

In accordance with the provisions of Decision 95/207/EC, the European Union will guarantee European Investment Bank loans to South Africa up to a maximum total amount of EUR 300000000.

The budget guarantee covers all the debt-servicing (repayment of principal, interest and ancillary costs) in connection with these loans.

On 14 April 1997, the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the European Parliament, decided to renew the Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank for loans for projects in the Republic of South Africa. The guarantee is restricted to 70 % of the aggregate amount of the appropriations made available, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the appropriations made available is equivalent to EUR 7105000000, of which EUR 375000000 is for the Republic of South Africa. It covered a period of three years beginning on 1 July 1997 (with a possible 6-month extension).

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 25 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees.

On 22 December 1999, the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the European Parliament, decided to renew the Community guarantee to the European Investment Bank for loans for projects in the Republic of South Africa. The guarantee is restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of the appropriations made available, plus all related sums. The overall ceiling of the appropriations made available for all countries under Decision 2000/24/EC is equivalent to EUR 19460000000. It covers a period beginning on 1 July 2000 and ending on 31 January 2007. As at the end of that period, the loans granted by the European Investment Bank had not attained the overall amounts referred to above, the period has been automatically extended by 6 months.

The European Investment Bank is invited to aim to cover the commercial risk on 30 % of its lending from non-sovereign guarantees. This percentage is to be increased whenever possible, in so far as the market allows.

Decision 2005/47/EC was the basis for a restated and amended contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 30 August 2005 and in Luxembourg on 2 September 2005 setting up a guarantee restricted to 65 % of the aggregate amount of the appropriations made available, plus all related sums.

Decision 2006/1016/EC grants a Community guarantee to the EIB against losses under loans and loan guarantees for projects outside the Community for loans. The overall ceiling of the appropriations made available for all countries under Decision 2006/1016/EC is equivalent to EUR 27800000000 and covers the period beginning on 1 February 2007 and ending on 31 December 2013 with a possible extension of 6 months. The Community guarantee is restricted to 65 %. This Decision has been replaced by Decision No 633/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.

Decision No 1080/2011/EU, which entered into force on 30 October 2011, increased the aggregate amount of credits disbursed and guarantees provided under EIB Financing Operations from EUR 25800000000 to EUR 29484000000 (EUR 2000000000 for financing of climate change operations and EUR 1684000000 for enhancing EIB risk operations).

4. Effect on the budget

Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2728/94 of 31 October 1994 establishing a Guarantee Fund for external actions (OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 1), any defaults are covered by this Fund within the limit of the amount available.

The effect on the budget is thus limited to:

- one annual payment to or rather exceptionally from the Fund of 9 % of the guaranteed operations,

- activation of the budget guarantee should the debtor default.

Decision No 1080/2011/EU, which entered into force on 30 October 2011, increased the aggregate amount of credits disbursed and guarantees provided under EIB Financing Operations from EUR 25800000000 to EUR 29484000000 (EUR 2000000000 for financing of climate change operations and EUR 1684000000 for enhancing EIB risk-operations).

C. FORECASTS FOR NEW BORROWING-AND-LENDING OPERATIONS IN 2012 AND 2013

The following table gives a rough indication of possible new borrowings and the disbursement of new loans (guaranteed by the general budget) in 2012 and 2013.

Borrowing-and-lending operations in 2012 and in 2013

(EUR million) |

Instrument | 2012 | 2013 |

A.Union and Euratom borrowing-and-lending operations with a general budget guarantee

1.Union macro-financial assistance for third countries | | No forecasts for 2013 |

Operations decided or scheduled: | | |

Armenia | 39 | |

Bosnia and Herzegovina | | |

Georgia | 23 | |

Kyrgyzistan | 15 | |

Serbia | 100 | |

Ukraine | 100 | |

Subtotal MFA | 277 | |

2.Euratom loans | 0 | 0 |

3.Balance of payments [12] | 200 | |

4.European Financial Stabilisation Mechanism (EFSM) [13]

Ireland | 5750 | 2500 |

Portugal | 7000 | 3200 |

Subtotal EFSM | 12750 | 5700 |

Subtotal A | 13227 | 5700 |

B.European Investment Bank loans with a general budget guarantee

1.Pre-Accession Countries | 1125 | 1115 |

2.Mediterranean | 910 | 1210 |

3.Eastern Europe, Southern Caucasus and Russia | 852 | 1048 |

4.Asia and Latin America | 475 | 453 |

5.Republic of South Africa | 110 | 100 |

Subtotal B | 3472 | 3926 |

Grand total | 16699 | 9626 |

D. CAPITAL OPERATIONS AND DEBT MANAGEMENT

TABLE 1 — LOANS GRANTED

Capital operations and management of funds lent

(EUR million) |

Instrument and year of signature | Equivalent at date of signature | Initial amount received up to 31 December 2011 | Amount outstanding at 31 December 2011 | Repayments | Amount outstanding at 31 December | Interest |

2012 | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 |

1.Euratom

1977 | 95,3 | 23,2 | | | | | | | | |

1978 | 70,8 | 45,3 | | | | | | | | |

1979 | 151,6 | 43,6 | | | | | | | | |

1980 | 183,5 | 74,3 | | | | | | | | |

1981 | 360,4 | 245,3 | | | | | | | | |

1982 | 354,6 | 249,5 | | | | | | | | |

1983 | 366,9 | 369,8 | | | | | | | | |

1984 | 183,7 | 207,1 | | | | | | | | |

1985 | 208,3 | 179,3 | | | | | | | | |

1986 | 575,0 | 445,8 | | | | | | | | |

1987 | 209,6 | 329,8 | | | | | | | | |

1988 | | | | | | | | | | |

1989 | | | | | | | | | | |

1990 | | | | | | | | | | |

1991 | | | | | | | | | | |

1992 | | | | | | | | | | |

1993 | | | | | | | | | | |

1994 | | | | | | | | | | |

1995 | | | | | | | | | | |

1996 | | | | | | | | | | |

1997 | | | | | | | | | | |

1998 | | | | | | | | | | |

1999 | | | | | | | | | | |

2000 | | | | | | | | | | |

2001 | 40,0 | 40,0 | 40,0 | 4,0 | 4,0 | 36,0 | 32,0 | 2,3 | 2,0 | 1,8 |

2002 | 40,0 | 40,0 | 28,3 | 4,0 | 4,0 | 24,3 | 20,3 | 0,5 | 0,4 | 0,4 |

2003 | 25,0 | 25,0 | 16,2 | 2,5 | 2,5 | 13,7 | 11,2 | 0,3 | 0,2 | 0,2 |

2004 | 65,0 | 65,0 | 53,2 | 6,5 | 6,5 | 46,7 | 40,2 | 1,0 | 0,8 | 0,7 |

2005 | 215,0 | 215,0 | 215,0 | | 11,6 | 215,0 | 203,4 | 4,0 | 3,8 | 3,6 |

2006 | 51,0 | 51,0 | 51,0 | | 1,3 | 51,0 | 49,7 | 0,9 | 0,9 | 0,9 |

2007 | 39,0 | 39,0 | 25,4 | 3,9 | 3,9 | 21,5 | 17,6 | 0,5 | 0,4 | 0,3 |

2008 | 15,8 | 15,8 | 10,7 | 1,7 | 1,7 | 9,0 | 7,3 | 0,1 | 0,1 | 0,1 |

2009 | 6,9 | 6,9 | 5,1 | 1,0 | 1,0 | 4,1 | 3,1 | 0,1 | 0,1 | 0,1 |

2010 | | | | | | | | | | |

2011 | | | | | | | | | | |

Total | 3257,4 | 2710,7 | 444,9 | 23,6 | 36,5 | 421,3 | 384,8 | 9,7 | 8,7 | 8,1 |

2.Balance of payments

2008 | 2000,0 | 2000,0 | 0 | | | | | | | |

2009 | 7200,0 | 7200,0 | 7200,0 | | | 7200,0 | 7200,0 | 235,0 | 235,0 | 235 |

2010 | 2850,0 | 2850,0 | 2850,0 | | | 2850,0 | 2850,0 | 83,7 | 83,7 | 83,7 |

2011 | 1350,0 | 1350,0 | 1350,0 | | | 1350,0 | 1350,0 | 46,2 | 43,7 | 43,7 |

Total | 13400,0 | 13400,0 | 11400,0 | | | 11400,0 | 11400,0 | 364,9 | 362,4 | 362,4 |

3.Macro-financial assistance (MFA) to third countries and food aid to the former Soviet Union

1990 | 350,0 | 350,0 | | | | | | | | |

1991 | 945,0 | 945,0 | | | | | | | | |

1992 | 1671,0 | 1671,0 | | | | | | | | |

1993 | 659,0 | 659,0 | | | | | | | | |

1994 | 400,0 | 400,0 | | | | | | | | |

1995 | 410,0 | 410,0 | | | | | | | | |

1996 | 155,0 | 155,0 | | | | | | | | |

1997 | 445,0 | 445,0 | 5,0 | 5,0 | | 0 | | 0,1 | 0 | 0 |

1998 | 153,0 | 153,0 | 6,0 | 3,0 | 3,0 | 3,0 | 0 | 0,1 | 0,1 | 0 |

1999 | 108,0 | 108,0 | 6,0 | 2,0 | 2,0 | 4,0 | 2,0 | 0,1 | 0,1 | 0,1 |

2000 | 160,0 | 160,0 | | | | | | | | |

2001 | 80,0 | 80,0 | 48,0 | 16,0 | 16,0 | 32,0 | 16 | 0,7 | 0,4 | 0,2 |

2002 | 12,0 | 12,0 | 12,0 | | 2,4 | 12,0 | 9,6 | 0,2 | 0,2 | 0,1 |

2003 | 78,0 | 78,0 | 53,0 | 12,5 | 12,5 | 40,5 | 28,0 | 0,9 | 0,7 | 0,5 |

2004 | 10,0 | 10,0 | 10,0 | | | 10,0 | 10,0 | 0,2 | 0,2 | 0,2 |

2005 | | | | | | | | | | |

2006 | 19,0 | 19,0 | 19,0 | | | 19,0 | 19,0 | 0,3 | 0,3 | 0,3 |

2009 | 25,0 | 25,0 | 25,0 | | | 25,0 | 25,0 | 0,8 | 0,8 | 0,8 |

2010 | | | | | | | | | | |

2011 | 406,0 | 406,0 | 406,0 | 45,0 | 45,0 | 360,9 | 315,9 | 10,4 | 9,6 | 8,8 |

Total | 5960,0 | 5960,0 | 590,0 | 83,5 | 80,9 | 506,5 | 425,6 | 13,8 | 12,2 | 10,9 |

4.EFSM

2011 | 28000,0 | 28000,0 | 28000,0 | | | 28000,0 | 28000,0 | 813,6 | 816,0 | 816,0 |

Total | 28000,0 | 28000,0 | 28000,0 | | | 28000,0 | 28000,0 | 813,6 | 816,0 | 816,0 |

TABLE 2 — LOANS RAISED

Capital operations and management of funds borrowed

(EUR million) |

Instrument and year of signature | Equivalent at date of signature | Initial amount paid up to 31 December 2011 | Amount outstanding at 31 December 2011 | Repayments | Amount outstanding at 31 December | Interest |

2012 | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 |

1.Euratom

1977 | 98,3 | 119,4 | | | | | | | | |

1978 | 72,7 | 95,9 | | | | | | | | |

1979 | 152,9 | 170,2 | | | | | | | | |

1980 | 183,5 | 200,7 | | | | | | | | |

1981 | 362,3 | 430,9 | | | | | | | | |

1982 | 355,4 | 438,5 | | | | | | | | |

1983 | 369,1 | 400,1 | | | | | | | | |

1984 | 205,0 | 248,7 | | | | | | | | |

1985 | 337,8 | 389,5 | | | | | | | | |

1986 | 594,4 | 500,9 | | | | | | | | |

1987 | 674,6 | 900,9 | | | | | | | | |

1988 | 88,0 | 70,2 | | | | | | | | |

1989 | | | | | | | | | | |

1990 | | | | | | | | | | |

1991 | | | | | | | | | | |

1992 | | | | | | | | | | |

1993 | | | | | | | | | | |

1994 | 48,5 | 47,4 | | | | | | | | |

1995 | | | | | | | | | | |

1996 | | | | | | | | | | |

1997 | | | | | | | | | | |

1998 | | | | | | | | | | |

1999 | | | | | | | | | | |

2000 | | | | | | | | | | |

2001 | 40,0 | 40,0 | 40,0 | 4,0 | 4,0 | 36,0 | 32,0 | 2,3 | 2,0 | 1,8 |

2002 | 40,0 | 40,0 | 28,3 | 4,0 | 4,0 | 24,3 | 20,3 | 0,5 | 0,4 | 0,3 |

2003 | 25,0 | 25,0 | 16,2 | 2,5 | 2,5 | 13,7 | 11,2 | 0,3 | 0,2 | 0,2 |

2004 | 65,0 | 65,0 | 53,2 | 6,5 | 6,5 | 46,7 | 40,2 | 0,9 | 0,8 | 0,7 |

2005 | 215,0 | 215,0 | 215,0 | | 11,6 | 215,0 | 203,4 | 3,8 | 3,7 | 3,5 |

2006 | 51,0 | 51,0 | 51,0 | | 1,3 | 51,0 | 49,7 | 0,9 | 0,9 | 0,9 |

2007 | 39,0 | 39,0 | 25,4 | 3,9 | 3,9 | 21,5 | 17,6 | 0,4 | 0,3 | 0,3 |

2008 | 15,8 | 15,8 | 10,7 | 1,7 | 1,7 | 9,0 | 7,3 | 1,0 | 1,0 | 1,0 |

2009 | 6,9 | 6,9 | 5,1 | 1,0 | 1,0 | 4,1 | 3,1 | 0,1 | 0,1 | 0,1 |

2010 | | | | | | | | | | |

2011 | | | | | | | | | | |

Total | 4040,2 | 4511,0 | 444,9 | 23,6 | 36,5 | 421,3 | 384,8 | 10,2 | 9,4 | 8,8 |

2.Balance of payments

2008 | 2000,0 | 2000,0 | 0 | | | | 0 | | | |

2009 | 7200,0 | 7200,0 | 7200,0 | | | 7200,0 | 7200,0 | 235,0 | 235,0 | 235,0 |

2010 | 2850,0 | 2850,0 | 2850,0 | | | 2850,0 | 2850,0 | 83,7 | 83,7 | 83,7 |

2011 | 1350,0 | 1350,0 | 1350,0 | | | 1350,0 | 1350,0 | 46,2 | 43,7 | 43,7 |

Total | 13400,0 | 13400,0 | 11400,0 | | | 11400,0 | 11400,0 | 364,9 | 362,4 | 362,4 |

3.Macro-financial assistance (MFA) to third countries and food aid to the former Soviet Union

1990 | 350,0 | 350,0 | | | | | | | | |

1991 | 945,0 | 945,0 | | | | | | | | |

1992 | 1671,0 | 1671,0 | | | | | | | | |

1993 | 659,0 | 659,0 | | | | | | | | |

1994 | 400,0 | 400,0 | | | | | | | | |

1995 | 410,0 | 410,0 | | | | | | | | |

1996 | 155,0 | 155,0 | | | | | | | | |

1997 | 445,0 | 195,0 | 5,0 | 5,0 | 0 | 0 | | 0,1 | 0 | 0 |

1998 | 153,0 | 403,0 | 6,0 | 3,0 | 3,0 | 3,0 | 0 | 0,1 | 0,1 | 0 |

1999 | 108,0 | 108,0 | 6,0 | 2,0 | 2,0 | 4,0 | 2,0 | 0,1 | 0,1 | 0,1 |

2000 | 160,0 | 160,0 | | | | | | | | |

2001 | 305,0 | 305,0 | 273,0 | 61,0 | 61,0 | 212,0 | 151,0 | 4,7 | 3,5 | 2,5 |

2002 | 12,0 | 12,0 | 12,0 | 0 | 2,4 | 12,0 | 9,6 | 0,2 | 0,2 | 0,1 |

2003 | 118,0 | 118,0 | 93,0 | 12,5 | 12,5 | 80,5 | 68,0 | 2,5 | 2,2 | 2,0 |

2004 | 10,0 | 10,0 | 10,0 | | | 10,0 | 10,0 | 0,2 | 0,2 | 0,2 |

2005 | 15,0 | 15,0 | 15,0 | | | 15,0 | 15,0 | 0,6 | 0,6 | 0,6 |

2006 | 19,0 | 19,0 | 19,0 | | | 19,0 | 19,0 | 0,3 | 0,3 | 0,3 |

2009 | 25,0 | 25,0 | 25,0 | | | 25,0 | 25,0 | 0,8 | 0,8 | 0,8 |

2010 | | | | | | | | | | |

2011 | 126,0 | 126,0 | 126,0 | | | 126,0 | 126,0 | 4,3 | 4,3 | 4,3 |

Total | 5960,0 | 5960,0 | 590,0 | 83,5 | 80,9 | 506,5 | 425,6 | 13,8 | 12,2 | 10,9 |

4.EFSM

2011 | 28000,0 | 28000,0 | 28000,0 | | | 28000,0 | 28000,0 | 813,6 | 816,0 | 816,0 |

Total | 28000,0 | 28000,0 | 28000,0 | | | 28000,0 | 28000,0 | 813,6 | 816,0 | 816,0 |

Technical notes on Tables

Exchange rate: the amounts in column 2 "Equivalent at date of signature" are converted at the rate applicable on the date of signature. As regards refinancing operations, Table 1 shows both the initial operation (e.g. in 1979) and the replacement operation (e.g. in 1986), the amount for the latter being converted at the rate of the initial operation. The resulting duplication affects the annual figures but is eliminated in the total.

All other amounts are converted at the rate applicable at 31 December 2011.

Column 3 "Initial amount received/paid up to 31 December 2011": with reference to 1986, for example, this column shows the cumulative total of all amounts received up to 31 December 2011 under loans signed in 1986 (Table 1), including refinancing (which produces some duplication).

Column 4 "Amount outstanding at 31 December 2011": these are net figures, with no duplication as a result of refinancing operations. They are obtained by subtracting from the column 3 figure the cumulative total of repayments made up to 31 December 2011, including repayments in respect of refinancing operations (total not given in the tables).

Column 7 = column 4 – column 5.

MFA 2011: following the Loan Agreement signed by Montenegro on 9 February 2010 pursuant to Council Decision 2008/784/EC of 2 October 2008 establishing a separate liability of Montenegro, the loans initially granted to Serbia and Montenegro have been re-initiated with a virtual starting date in 2001 in order to implement the splitting of the countries, which explains the different amounts between loans granted and loans raised, since the contract with the lending bank was unchanged.

PUBLICATIONS OFFICE

REVENUE

TITLE 4

MISCELLANEOUS UNION TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES

CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION

CHAPTER 4 1 — STAFF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME

Article Item | Heading | Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

CHAPTER 4 0

4 0 0 | Proceeds from the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants | 3102000 | 3109000 | 3067000,— |

4 0 3 | Proceeds from the temporary contribution from the salaries of Members of the institution, officials and other servants in active employment | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

4 0 4 | Proceeds from the special levy on the salaries of Members of the institution, officials and other servants in active employment | 576000 | 555000 | 498000,— |

| CHAPTER 4 0 — TOTAL | 3678000 | 3664000 | 3565000,— |

CHAPTER 4 1

4 1 0 | Staff contributions to the pension scheme | 4679000 | 4542678 | 4282000,— |

| CHAPTER 4 1 — TOTAL | 4679000 | 4542678 | 4282000,— |

| Title 4 — Total | 8357000 | 8206678 | 7847000,— |

CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION

4 0 0 Proceeds from the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

3102000 | 3109000 | 3067000,— |

Remarks

This revenue comprises all the proceeds from the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants deducted each month from the salaries of the staff of the Office.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8).

Reference acts

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Union, and in particular Article 12 thereof.

4 0 3 Proceeds from the temporary contribution from the salaries of Members of the institution, officials and other servants in active employment

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This revenue comprises all the proceeds from the temporary contribution from the remuneration of officials and other servants in active employment deducted each month from the salaries of the staff of the Office.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof in the version in force until 15 December 2003.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

4 0 4 Proceeds from the special levy on the salaries of Members of the institution, officials and other servants in active employment

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

576000 | 555000 | 498000,— |

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Article 66a thereof.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

CHAPTER 4 1 — STAFF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME

4 1 0 Staff contributions to the pension scheme

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

4679000 | 4542678 | 4282000,— |

Remarks

This revenue comprises all the contributions deducted each month from the salaries of the staff of the Office in accordance with Article 83(2) of the Staff Regulations and used to finance the pension scheme.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

TITLE 6

CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNION PROGRAMMES, REPAYMENT OF EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE

CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS

Article Item | Heading | Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

CHAPTER 6 6

6 6 0

Other contributions and refunds

6 6 6 0 | Other assigned contributions and refunds | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Article 6 6 0 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| CHAPTER 6 6 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Title 6 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| GRAND TOTAL | 8357000 | 8206678 | 7847000,— |

CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS

6 6 0 Other contributions and refunds

6 6 6 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This item is intended to receive, in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue not provided for in other parts of Title 6 which is used to provide additional appropriations to finance expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

EXPENDITURE

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

A2

PUBLICATIONS OFFICE

A2 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE | 74087250 | 74383000 | 72725956,46 |

A2 02 | SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES | 8990500 | 9990000 | 17362022,20 |

A2 10 | RESERVES | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Title A2 — Total | 83077750 | 84373000 | 90087978,66 |

| GRAND TOTAL | 83077750 | 84373000 | 90087978,66 |

TITLE A2

PUBLICATIONS OFFICE

CHAPTER A2 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE

CHAPTER A2 02 — SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES

CHAPTER A2 10 — RESERVES

Article Item | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

CHAPTER A2 01

A2 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 53240000 | 53929000 | 51363900,— |

A2 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure

A2 01 02 01 | External staff | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 3268000 | 2749000 | 2964000,— |

A2 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 766250 | 824000 | 879981,45 |

| Article A2 01 02 — Total | 4034250 | 3573000 | 3843981,45 |

A2 01 03 | Buildings and related expenditure | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 16514000 | 16600000 | 16967116,72 |

A2 01 50 | Personnel policy and management | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 270000 | 247000 | 524974,76 |

A2 01 51 | Infrastructure policy and management | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 19000 | 19000 | 17983,53 |

A2 01 60 | Documentation and library expenditure | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 10000 | 15000 | 8000,— |

| CHAPTER A2 01 — TOTAL | 74087250 | 74383000 | 72725956,46 |

CHAPTER A2 02

A2 02 01 | Production | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 1035000 | 1150000 | 2431213,17 |

A2 02 02 | Cataloguing and archiving | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 2578000 | 1865000 | 1920931,99 |

A2 02 03 | Physical distribution and promotion | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 3600000 | 5000000 | 8964545,09 |

A2 02 04 | Public websites | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 1777500 | 1975000 | 4045331,95 |

| CHAPTER A2 02 — TOTAL | 8990500 | 9990000 | 17362022,20 |

CHAPTER A2 10

A2 10 01 | Provisional appropriations | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

A2 10 02 | Contingency reserve | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| CHAPTER A2 10 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Title A2 — Total | 83077750 | 84373000 | 90087978,66 |

| GRAND TOTAL | 83077750 | 84373000 | 90087978,66 |

CHAPTER A2 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE

A2 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

53240000 | 53929000 | 51363900,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, for officials and temporary staff holding posts on the establishment plan:

- salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries,

- accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges,

- unemployment insurance for temporary staff and payments by the institution to constitute or maintain pension rights for them in their country of origin,

- miscellaneous allowances and grants,

- the cost of weightings applied to the remuneration of officials and temporary staff and the cost of weightings applied to the part of emoluments transferred to a country other than the country of employment,

- travel expenses due to officials and temporary staff (including their families) on taking up duty, leaving the institution or transfer to another place of employment,

- installation and resettlement allowances due to officials and temporary staff obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new place of employment and on finally leaving the institution and resettling elsewhere,

- removal expenses due to officials and temporary staff obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new place of employment and on finally leaving the institution and resettling elsewhere,

- the cost of any adjustments to remuneration approved by the Council during the financial year.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A2 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure

A2 01 02 01 External staff

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

3268000 | 2749000 | 2964000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

- the remuneration of contract staff (within the meaning of Title IV of the Conditions of Employment), the institution’s social insurance scheme covering contract staff, as described in Title IV, and the cost of weightings applicable to the remuneration of such staff,

- expenditure incurred (remuneration, insurance, etc.) through the use of private-law contract external staff and agency staff,

- the cost of national civil servants or other experts on secondment or temporary assignments to the Office and supplementary expenses arising from the secondment of officials to national civil services or international organisations,

- the cost of any adjustments to remuneration approved by the Council during the financial year,

- support services in the field of proofreading, expenditure connected with agency and freelance staff and related administrative expenditure.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Rules of appointment and payment and other financial terms laid down by the Commission.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A2 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

766250 | 824000 | 879981,45 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

- travel expenses, daily subsistence allowances and additional or exceptional expenditure incurred in connection with missions by staff covered by the Staff Regulations and by national or international seconded experts or officials,

- reimbursement of costs incurred by persons officially representing the Office (reimbursement is not possible for expenses incurred in the performance of representation duties vis-à-vis staff of the Commission or other Union institutions),

- travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts participating in study groups and working parties, and the cost of organising such meetings where they are not covered by the existing infrastructure in the headquarters of the institutions or external offices (experts are reimbursed on the basis of decisions made by the Commission),

- the cost of refreshments and food served on special occasions during internal meetings,

- the cost of conferences, congresses and meetings in which the Office takes part or which it organises,

- expenditure on training for improving staff skills, performance and efficiency to meet the Office’s specific needs,

- use of experts to identify training needs, design, develop and hold courses and evaluate and monitor results,

- use of consultants in various fields, in particular organisational methods, management, strategy, quality and personnel management,

- attending external training and joining the relevant professional organisations,

- expenditure related to the practical aspects of organising courses, the use of premises, transport, meals and accommodation for participants in residential courses,

- training expenditure related to publications and information, associated Internet sites and the purchase of teaching equipment, subscriptions and licences for distance teaching, books, press and multimedia products,

- financing of teaching aids,

- expenditure on studies and specialist consultancy contracted out to highly qualified experts (natural or legal persons) where the Office is not able, with the staff at its disposal, to carry this out directly, including the purchase of existing studies,

- the costs of the Office’s participation in the Bridge Forum Dialogue.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Rules of appointment and payment and other financial terms laid down by the Commission.

A2 01 03 Buildings and related expenditure

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

16514000 | 16600000 | 16967116,72 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the buildings of the Office and related expenditure, including in particular:

- the costs connected with the purchase or rental with purchase option of buildings or the construction of buildings,

- rent and ground rent, the various taxes, etc., in connection with purchase options on occupied buildings or parts of buildings, and the hire of conference rooms, storerooms, archive rooms, garages and parking facilities,

- insurance premiums on the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the Office,

- water, gas, electricity and heating charges in respect of the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the Office,

- expenditure on the maintenance of rooms, lifts, etc., and central heating and air conditioning installations, etc.; expenditure on certain periodical cleaning, and the purchase of maintenance, washing, bleaching and dry-cleaning products, etc.; and repainting, repairs, and supplies for the maintenance workshops,

- expenditure on the selective treatment, storage and removal of waste,

- the refurbishment of buildings, e.g. alterations to partitioning, alterations to technical installations and other specialist work on locks, electrical equipment, plumbing, painting, floor coverings, etc., and the cost of changes to the network equipments associated with the building by destination, and the cost of the necessary equipment (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Office must consult the Commission’s Offices for Infrastructure and Logistics with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- expenses concerned with the physical and material security of persons and property, in particular contracts for the guarding of buildings, contracts for the maintenance of security installations and the purchase of minor items of equipment (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Office must consult the Commission’s Offices for Infrastructure and Logistics with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- expenses concerned with the health and safety of individuals at work, in particular the purchase, hire and maintenance of firefighting equipment, the replacement of equipment for fire pickets and statutory inspection costs (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Office must consult the Commission’s Offices for Infrastructure and Logistics with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- the cost of financial and technical consultancy fees prior to the acquisition, rental or construction of buildings,

- other expenditure on buildings, in particular management fees for multiple-tenanted buildings, costs of surveys of premises and charges for utilities (street cleaning and maintenance, refuse collection, etc.),

- technical assistance fees relating to major refurbishment work on premises,

- purchase, hire or leasing, maintenance, repair, installation and renewal of technical equipment and installations,

- purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of furniture,

- purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of transport equipment,

- various types of insurance (in particular third-party liability and insurance against theft),

- expenditure on working equipment, etc., including in particular:

- purchase of uniforms (mainly for messengers, drivers and catering staff),

- purchase and cleaning of working clothes for workshop staff and staff required to do work for which protection is necessary against bad or cold weather, abnormal wear and dirt,

- purchase or reimbursement of the cost of any equipment which might be necessary pursuant to Directives 89/391/EEC and 90/270/EEC,

- departmental removals and reorganisations and handling (taking delivery, storing, delivering) in respect of equipment, furniture and office supplies,

- expenditure on equipping buildings with telecommunications, notably purchase, hire, installation and maintenance of cabling, telephone switchboards and distributors, audio, videoconferencing, interphone and mobile phone systems, and expenditure on data networks (equipment and maintenance) and associated services (management, support, documentation, installation and removal),

- the purchase, hire or leasing and maintenance of computers, terminals, servers, mini-computers, peripherals, connection devices and the necessary software,

- the purchase, hire or leasing and maintenance of equipment relating to the reproduction and archiving of information in any form, e.g. printers, fax machines, photocopiers, scanners and microcopiers,

- the purchase, hire or leasing of typewriters and word processors and any other electronic office equipment,

- installation, configuration, maintenance, studies, documentation and supplies related to this equipment,

- the cost of purchasing paper, envelopes, office supplies, etc.,

- postal and delivery charges for mail, reports and publications, and for postal and other packages sent by air, land, sea or rail, and the Office’s internal mail,

- subscription charges and the cost of cable or radio communications (land and mobile telephones, internet television, teleconferencing and videoconferencing), expenditure on data-transmission networks, telematic services, etc., and the purchase of directories,

- establishing telephone and computer links and international transmission lines between sites of Union offices,

- technical and logistical support and training and other general activities relating to computer hardware and software, general information-technology training, subscriptions to technical documentation in printed or electronic form, etc., outside operating personnel, office services, subscriptions to international organisations, etc., studies covering security aspects and quality control relating to information technology hardware and software, and utilisation, maintenance and software development costs, and undertaking of information technology projects,

- other operating expenditure not specifically provided for above.

This appropriation does not cover expenditure connected with the industrial activities of the distribution centre.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 50000.

Legal basis

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display-screen equipment (fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A2 01 50 Personnel policy and management

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

270000 | 247000 | 524974,76 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

- the contribution by the Office to the costs of the recreation centre and to other cultural and sports activities in Luxembourg, and any initiatives designed to encourage social contact between staff of different nationalities,

- the Office’s contribution to the cost of the Early Childhood Centre and other crèches and for transport of children,

- for the following categories of persons, as part of a policy to assist people with disabilities:

- officials and temporary staff in active employment,

- spouses of officials and temporary staff in active employment,

- all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

It covers, within the limits of the amount entered in the budget and after any national entitlements granted in the country of residence or origin have been claimed, any duly substantiated non-medical expenditure which is acknowledged to be necessary and arises from disablement.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

A2 01 51 Infrastructure policy and management

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

19000 | 19000 | 17983,53 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

- routine running and conversion costs for restaurants, cafeterias and canteens,

- damages to be borne by the Office and those arising from third-party liability, and expenditure relating to certain cases where, for reasons of equity, compensation has to be paid without any legal claim whatsoever arising therefrom.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100.

A2 01 60 Documentation and library expenditure

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

10000 | 15000 | 8000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

- subscriptions to view data services, subscriptions to newspapers, specialist periodicals, purchase of publications and technical works connected with the Office’s activities,

- the costs of subscriptions to press agencies (wire services and press and information bulletins).

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100.

CHAPTER A2 02 — SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES

A2 02 01 Production

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1035000 | 1150000 | 2431213,17 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all expenditure relating to production activities, including:

- production of publications in all forms (paper, electronic media), including co-publishing,

- reprinting publications and correcting errors for which the Office bears responsibility,

- the purchase or rental of equipment and infrastructure for the reproduction of documents in all forms, including the cost of paper and other consumables.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1340000.

Legal basis

Decision 2009/496/EC, Euratom of the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 26 June 2009 on the organisation and operation of the Publications Office of the European Union (OJ L 168, 30.6.2009, p. 41).

A2 02 02 Cataloguing and archiving

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

2578000 | 1865000 | 1920931,99 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all expenditure relating to cataloguing and archiving activities, in particular:

- cataloguing, comprising the costs of documentary and judicial analysis, indexing, specification and the drafting, record input and maintenance,

- annual subscriptions to international agencies in the field of cataloguing,

- electronic storage,

- long-term preservation of electronic documents and related services, digitisation.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 100.

Legal basis

Council Resolution of 26 November 1974 on the automation of legal documentation (OJ C 20, 28.1.1975, p. 2).

Council Resolution of 13 November 1991 on the reorganisation of operating structures of the CELEX system (automated documentation of Community law (OJ C 308, 28.11.1991, p. 2).

Council Resolution of 20 June 1994 on the electronic dissemination of Community law and national implementing laws and on improved access conditions (OJ C 179, 1.7.1994, p. 3).

Decision 2009/496/EC, Euratom of the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 26 June 2009 on the organisation and operation of the Publications Office of the European Union (OJ L 168, 30.6.2009, p. 41).

A2 02 03 Physical distribution and promotion

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

3600000 | 5000000 | 8964545,09 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all expenditure relating to physical distribution and promotion activities, in particular:

- storing activities for publications: placing in storage, entries/removals, etc.,

- packaging and addressing (machines, installations, consumables, handling, etc.),

- dispatch costs: mailing, transport, shuttles, etc.,

- acquisition and management of address lists: production, input/coding, updating, etc.,

- promotion and marketing: exhibitions, catalogues, prospectuses, advertising, market studies, etc.,

- information and assistance to the public,

- equipment for libraries: card indexes, shelving, furniture, catalogue units, etc.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 4300000.

Legal basis

Decision 2009/496/EC, Euratom of the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 26 June 2009 on the organisation and operation of the Publications Office of the European Union (OJ L 168, 30.6.2009, p. 41).

A2 02 04 Public websites

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1777500 | 1975000 | 4045331,95 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all expenditure relating to public websites (mainly publishing of EUR-Lex, EU Bookshop and Who's Who websites) activities, in particular:

- public websites maintenance and development,

- helpdesk for website users.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 300000.

Legal basis

Decision 2009/496/EC, Euratom of the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 26 June 2009 on the organisation and operation of the Publications Office of the European Union (OJ L 168, 30.6.2009, p. 41).

CHAPTER A2 10 — RESERVES

A2 10 01 Provisional appropriations

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

The appropriations entered in this article are purely provisional and may be used only after transfer to other budget heading in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A2 10 02 Contingency reserve

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

EUROPEAN ANTI-FRAUD OFFICE

REVENUE

TITLE 4

MISCELLANEOUS UNION TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES

CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION

CHAPTER 4 1 — CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME

Article Item | Heading | Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

CHAPTER 4 0

4 0 0 | Proceeds from the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants | 2828000 | 2761000 | 2754000,— |

4 0 3 | Proceeds from the temporary contribution from the salaries of Members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active employment | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

4 0 4 | Proceeds from the special levy on the salaries of Members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active employment | 530000 | 521000 | 473000,— |

| CHAPTER 4 0 — TOTAL | 3358000 | 3282000 | 3227000,— |

CHAPTER 4 1

4 1 0 | Staff contributions to the pension scheme | 3392000 | 3268319 | 3067000,— |

| CHAPTER 4 1 — TOTAL | 3392000 | 3268319 | 3067000,— |

| Title 4 — Total | 6750000 | 6550319 | 6294000,— |

CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION

4 0 0 Proceeds from the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

2828000 | 2761000 | 2754000,— |

Remarks

This revenue comprises all the proceeds from the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants deducted each month from the salaries of the staff of the Office.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

4 0 3 Proceeds from the temporary contribution from the salaries of Members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active employment

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This revenue comprises all the proceeds from the temporary contribution from the remuneration of officials and other servants in active employment deducted each month from the salaries of the staff of the Office.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof in the version in force until 15 December 2003.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

4 0 4 Proceeds from the special levy on the salaries of Members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active employment

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

530000 | 521000 | 473000,— |

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Article 66a thereof.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

CHAPTER 4 1 — CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME

4 1 0 Staff contributions to the pension scheme

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

3392000 | 3268319 | 3067000,— |

Remarks

This revenue comprises all the contributions deducted each month from the salaries of the staff of the Office in accordance with Article 83(2) of the Staff Regulations and used to finance the pension scheme.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

TITLE 6

CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNION PROGRAMMES, REPAYMENT OF EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE

CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS

Article Item | Heading | Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

CHAPTER 6 6

6 6 0

Other contributions and refunds

6 6 0 0 | Other assigned contributions and refunds | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Article 6 6 0 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| CHAPTER 6 6 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Title 6 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| GRAND TOTAL | 6750000 | 6550319 | 6294000,— |

CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS

6 6 0 Other contributions and refunds

6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This item is intended to receive, in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue not provided for in other parts of Title 6 which is used to provide additional appropriations to finance expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

EXPENDITURE

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

A3

EUROPEAN ANTI-FRAUD OFFICE

A3 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE | 55626000 | 56399000 | 54776751,95 |

A3 02 | FINANCING ANTI-FRAUD MEASURES | 1566000 | 1650000 | 1382003,03 |

A3 03 | EXPENDITURE RESULTING FROM THE MANDATE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE | 200000 | 200000 | 200000,— |

A3 10 | RESERVES | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Title A3 — Total | 57392000 | 58249000 | 56358754,98 |

| GRAND TOTAL | 57392000 | 58249000 | 56358754,98 |

TITLE A3

EUROPEAN ANTI-FRAUD OFFICE

CHAPTER A3 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE

CHAPTER A3 02 — FINANCING ANTI-FRAUD MEASURES

CHAPTER A3 03 — EXPENDITURE RESULTING FROM THE MANDATE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE

CHAPTER A3 10 — RESERVES

Article Item | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

CHAPTER A3 01

A3 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 38543000 | 38162000 | 36484170,81 |

A3 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure

A3 01 02 01 | External staff | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 2586000 | 2508000 | 2963357,42 |

A3 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 3184000 | 3362000 | 3364879,71 |

| Article A3 01 02 — Total | 5770000 | 5870000 | 6328237,13 |

A3 01 03 | Buildings and related expenditure | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 11295000 | 12349000 | 11953184,93 |

A3 01 50 | Personnel policy and management | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 3000 | 3000 | 0,— |

A3 01 51 | Infrastructure policy and management | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

A3 01 60 | Documentation and library expenditure | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 15000 | 15000 | 11159,08 |

| CHAPTER A3 01 — TOTAL | 55626000 | 56399000 | 54776751,95 |

CHAPTER A3 02

A3 02 01 | Controls, studies, analyses and activities specific to the European Anti-Fraud Office | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 1176000 | 1200000 | 1073045,01 |

A3 02 02 | Measures to protect the euro against counterfeiting | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 50000 | 50000 | 52457,52 |

A3 02 03 | Information and communication measures | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 340000 | 400000 | 256500,50 |

| CHAPTER A3 02 — TOTAL | 1566000 | 1650000 | 1382003,03 |

CHAPTER A3 03

A3 03 01 | Expenditure resulting from the mandate of the members of the Supervisory Committee | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 200000 | 200000 | 200000,— |

| CHAPTER A3 03 — TOTAL | 200000 | 200000 | 200000,— |

CHAPTER A3 10

A3 10 01 | Provisional appropriations | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

A3 10 02 | Contingency reserve | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| CHAPTER A3 10 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Title A3 — Total | 57392000 | 58249000 | 56358754,98 |

| GRAND TOTAL | 57392000 | 58249000 | 56358754,98 |

CHAPTER A3 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE

A3 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

38543000 | 38162000 | 36484170,81 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, for officials and temporary staff holding posts on the establishment plan:

- salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries,

- accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges,

- unemployment insurance for temporary staff and payments by the institution to constitute or maintain pension rights for them in their country of origin,

- miscellaneous allowances and grants,

- travel expenses due to officials and temporary staff (including their families) on taking up duty, leaving the institution or transfer to another place of employment,

- installation and resettlement allowances due to officials and temporary staff obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new place of employment and on finally leaving the institution and resettling elsewhere,

- removal expenses due to officials and temporary staff obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new place of employment and on finally leaving the institution and resettling elsewhere,

- the cost of weightings applied to the remuneration of officials and temporary staff and the cost of weightings applied to the part of emoluments transferred to a country other than the country of employment,

- the cost of any adjustments to remuneration approved by the Council during the financial year.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A3 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure

A3 01 02 01 External staff

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

2586000 | 2508000 | 2963357,42 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

- the remuneration of contract staff (within the meaning of Title IV of the Conditions of Employment), the institution’s social insurance scheme covering contract staff, as described in Title IV, and the cost of weightings applicable to the remuneration of such staff,

- expenditure incurred (remuneration, insurance, etc.) through the use of private-law contract external staff and agency staff,

- personnel costs included in service contracts for technical and administrative subcontracting,

- the cost of national civil servants or other experts on secondment or temporary assignment to the Office and supplementary expenses arising from the secondment of officials to national civil services or international organisations,

- the cost of any adjustments to remuneration approved by the Council during the financial year.

A3 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

3184000 | 3362000 | 3364879,71 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

- travel expenses, including ancillary costs relating to tickets and reservations, daily subsistence allowances and additional or exceptional expenditure incurred in connection with missions by Commission staff covered by the Staff Regulations and by national or international experts or officials seconded to Commission departments,

- reimbursement of costs incurred by persons officially representing the Office (reimbursement is not possible for expenses incurred in the performance of representation duties vis-à-vis staff of the Commission or other Union institutions),

- travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts participating in study groups and working parties, and the cost of organising such meetings where they are not covered by the existing infrastructure in the headquarters of the institutions or external offices (experts are reimbursed on the basis of decisions made by the Commission),

- the cost of refreshments and food served on special occasions during internal meetings,

- miscellaneous expenditure relating to conferences, congresses and meetings in which the Office participates or which it organises,

- the cost of attending external training and of joining the relevant professional organisations,

- general training for improving staff skills and the performance and efficiency of the Office:

- fees for experts employed to identify training needs, design, develop and hold courses and evaluate and monitor results,

- fees for consultants in various fields, in particular organisational methods, management, strategy, quality and personnel management,

- the cost of attending external training and of joining the relevant professional organisations,

- expenditure related to the practical aspects of organising courses, the use of premises, transport, meals and accommodation for participants in residential courses,

- training expenditure related to publications and information, associated Internet sites and the purchase of teaching equipment, subscriptions and licences for distance teaching, books, press and multimedia products,

- financing of teaching aids.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 65000.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Rules governing designation and remuneration and other financial conditions adopted by the Commission.

A3 01 03 Buildings and related expenditure

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

11295000 | 12349000 | 11953184,93 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on the buildings of the Office and other related expenditure, in particular:

- purchase or rental with purchase option of buildings or construction of buildings,

- the payment of rents and leasing charges, various taxes and the exercise of purchase options relating to occupied buildings or parts of buildings, and the hire of conference rooms, storerooms, garages and parking facilities,

- the payment of insurance premiums on the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the Office,

- water, gas, electricity and heating charges relating to the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the Office,

- maintenance costs for premises, lifts, central heating, air conditioning equipment, etc.; the expenditure is occasioned by regular cleaning operations, the purchase of maintenance, washing, laundry and dry-cleaning products, etc., and by repainting, repairs and supplies used by the maintenance shops,

- expenditure on the selective treatment, storage and removal of waste,

- the refurbishment of buildings, e.g. alterations to partitioning, alterations to technical installations and other specialist work on locks, electrical equipment, plumbing, painting, floor coverings, etc., and the cost of changes to the cabling associated with fixtures, and the cost of the necessary equipment (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Office must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- expenses concerning the physical and material security of persons and property, in particular contracts for the guarding of buildings, contracts for the maintenance of security installations and the purchase of minor items of equipment (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Office must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- expenses concerning the health and safety of individuals at work, in particular the purchase, hire and maintenance of firefighting equipment, the replacement of equipment for fire pickets and statutory inspection costs (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Office must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- the cost of legal, financial and technical consultancy fees prior to the acquisition, rental or construction of buildings,

- other expenditure on buildings, in particular management fees for multiple-tenanted buildings, costs of surveys of premises and charges for utilities (refuse collection, etc.),

- technical assistance fees relating to major refurbishment work on premises,

- the purchase, hire or leasing, maintenance, repair, installation and renewal of technical equipment and installations, and in particular:

- the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of furniture,

- the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of vehicles,

- various types of insurance (in particular third-party and theft),

- expenditure on working equipment, and in particular:

- purchase of uniforms for floor messengers and drivers,

- purchase and cleaning of working clothes for workshop staff and staff required to do work for which protection is necessary against bad or cold weather, abnormal wear and dirt,

- purchase or reimbursement of any equipment which might be necessary pursuant to Directives 89/391/EEC and 90/270/EEC,

- departmental removals and reorganisations and handling (taking delivery, storing, delivering) in respect of equipment, furniture and office supplies,

- expenditure on equipping buildings with telecommunications, notably purchase, hire, installation and maintenance of telephone switchboards and distributors, audio, videoconferencing, interphone and mobile phone systems, and expenditure on data networks (equipment and maintenance) and associated services (management, support, documentation, installation and removal),

- the purchase, hire or leasing of computers, terminals, mini-computers, peripherals, connection devices and the necessary software,

- the purchase, hire or leasing of equipment relating to the presentation of information in printed form, e.g. printers, fax machines, photocopiers, scanners and microcopiers,

- the purchase, hire or leasing of typewriters and word processors and any other electronic office equipment,

- installation, configuration, maintenance, studies, documentation and supplies related to this equipment,

- the cost of purchasing paper, envelopes, office supplies and supplies for the print shops, and of some printing carried out by outside service-providers,

- postal and delivery charges for ordinary mail, on reports and publications, on postal and other packages sent by air, sea or rail, and on the Commission's internal mail,

- subscription charges and the cost of cable or radio communications (land and mobile telephones, television, teleconferencing and videoconferencing), expenditure on data-transmission networks, telematic services, etc., and the purchase of directories,

- the cost of interbuilding telephone and computer links and international transmission lines between sites of Union offices,

- technical and logistical support and training and other general activities relating to computer equipment and software, general information-technology training, subscriptions to technical documentation in printed or electronic form, etc., outside operating personnel, service bureaux, subscriptions to international organisations, etc., studies covering security aspects and quality control relating to information technology equipment and software, and utilisation, maintenance and software development costs, and undertaking of information technology projects,

- other operating expenditure not specifically provided for above.

Legal basis

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display-screen equipment (fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A3 01 50 Personnel policy and management

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

3000 | 3000 | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the Office's contribution to the costs of the recreation centre and to other cultural and sports activities in Brussels and initiatives to promote social contact between staff of different nationalities in the Office,

- the Office's contribution to the cost of crèches and for school transport and expenditure for the following categories of persons, as part of a policy to assist people with disabilities:

- officials and temporary staff in active employment,

- spouses of officials and temporary staff in active employment,

- all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations.

It covers, within the limits of the amount entered in the budget and after any national entitlements granted in the country of residence or origin have been claimed, any duly substantiated non-medical expenditure which is acknowledged to be necessary and arises from disablement.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

A3 01 51 Infrastructure policy and management

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover routine running costs and the cost of conversion of equipment for restaurants, cafeterias and canteens.

A3 01 60 Documentation and library expenditure

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

15000 | 15000 | 11159,08 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on producing and developing the Commission's intranet site (Intracomm); subscriptions to view data services, the cost of binding and other expenditure necessary for the preservation of books and publications, expenditure on subscriptions to newspapers, specialist periodicals, and the purchase of publications and technical works connected with the Office's activities.

CHAPTER A3 02 — FINANCING ANTI-FRAUD MEASURES

A3 02 01 Controls, studies, analyses and activities specific to the European Anti-Fraud Office

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1176000 | 1200000 | 1073045,01 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all expenditure on measures to combat fraud which does not come under the Office's administrative operations.

It is intended, in particular, for:

- devising, developing, improving and managing information exchange systems and common infrastructures, while respecting confidentiality and security requirements,

- searching for, gathering, examining, utilising and passing on to national investigation departments all information which is useful for the detection and pursuit of fraud (e.g. via databases),

- supporting efforts by Member States, in particular in the case of international fraud, when action has to be taken at Union level,

- financing measures to increase the effectiveness of preventive measures, inspections and investigations,

- strengthening cooperation with national administrations, in particular to combat cigarette smuggling,

- organising and participating in monitoring and on-the-spot inspections,

- financing travel expenses and subsistence allowances for inspectors and national magistrates working abroad in connection with control visits, on-the-spot inspections, coordination meetings and for the purposes of an inspection in general,

- covering travel expenses, subsistence allowances and ancillary costs of experts employed by the Office in the course of its investigations to give a professional opinion on a specific matter,

- covering the costs of conferences, congresses and meetings that the Office organises in its anti-fraud work.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 4045/89 of 21 December 1989 on scrutiny by Member States of transactions forming part of the system of financing by the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund and repealing Directive 77/435/EEC (OJ L 388, 30.12.1989, p. 18).

Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 8).

Reference acts

Article 325 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

A3 02 02 Measures to protect the euro against counterfeiting

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

50000 | 50000 | 52457,52 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of initiatives and specific measures to protect the euro against counterfeiting.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 8).

A3 02 03 Information and communication measures

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

340000 | 400000 | 256500,50 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of information and communication measures undertaken by the Office.

The Office's external information and communication strategy is central to its work. The Office was set up as an independent investigative body and must therefore have its own communications strategy. The Office's work is often too technical to be immediately comprehensible to the general public. The Office has to inform its interlocutors and the public as a whole of its role and tasks. Public perception of the Office's work is of paramount importance.

As a Commission service, the Office also needs to take account of the democratic deficit existing between the Union institutions and the citizens of Europe. The Commission has recognised this deficit and drawn up an action plan to address it.

The communications strategy that the Office has developed and continues to implement must demonstrate its independence.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 1).

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 8).

CHAPTER A3 03 — EXPENDITURE RESULTING FROM THE MANDATE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE

A3 03 01 Expenditure resulting from the mandate of the members of the Supervisory Committee

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

200000 | 200000 | 200000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover all expenditure resulting from the mandate of the members of the Supervisory Committee, namely:

- allowances granted to the members of the Supervisory Committee for the time dedicated to the fulfilment of their functions, as well as their travel expenses and ancillary costs,

- costs incurred by members of the Supervisory Committee officially representing the Supervisory Committee,

- all operating expenditure, such as the cost of purchase of equipment, stationery and office supplies and expenditure arising from communications and telecommunications (postal charges, telephone, fax and telegraph charges), documentation and library expenditure, the purchase of books and subscriptions to information media,

- travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts, invited by the members of the Supervisory Committee to participate in study groups and working parties, and the cost of organising such meetings where they are not covered by the existing infrastructure (in the headquarters of the institutions or external offices),

- expenditure on specialised studies and consultations contracted out to highly qualified experts (individuals or firms) where the members of the Supervisory Committee are unable to entrust such studies to suitable staff of the Office.

Legal basis

Commission Decision 1999/352/EC, ECSC, Euratom of 28 April 1999 establishing the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 20) and in particular Articles 4 and 6(3) thereof.

Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 1) and in particular Article 11 thereof.

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1074/1999 of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) (OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 8) and in particular Article 11 thereof.

CHAPTER A3 10 — RESERVES

A3 10 01 Provisional appropriations

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

The appropriations entered in this chapter are purely provisional and may be used only after transfer to other chapters in accordance with the procedure laid down for that purpose in the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A3 10 02 Contingency reserve

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

EUROPEAN PERSONNEL SELECTION OFFICE

REVENUE

TITLE 4

MISCELLANEOUS UNION TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES

CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION

CHAPTER 4 1 — CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME

Article Item | Heading | Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

CHAPTER 4 0

4 0 0 | Proceeds from the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants | 606000 | 579000 | 588000,— |

4 0 3 | Proceeds from the temporary contribution from the salaries of Members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active employment | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

4 0 4 | Proceeds from the special levy on the salaries of Members of the institution, officials and other servants in active employment | 115000 | 110000 | 100000,— |

| CHAPTER 4 0 — TOTAL | 721000 | 689000 | 688000,— |

CHAPTER 4 1

4 1 0 | Staff contributions to the pension scheme | 1262000 | 996587 | 1142000,— |

| CHAPTER 4 1 — TOTAL | 1262000 | 996587 | 1142000,— |

| Title 4 — Total | 1983000 | 1685587 | 1830000,— |

CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION

4 0 0 Proceeds from the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

606000 | 579000 | 588000,— |

Remarks

This revenue comprises all the proceeds from the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants deducted each month from the salaries of the staff of the Office.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8).

Reference acts

Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Union, and in particular Article 12 thereof.

4 0 3 Proceeds from the temporary contribution from the salaries of Members of the institutions, officials and other servants in active employment

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This revenue comprises all the proceeds from the temporary contribution from the remuneration of officials and other servants in active employment deducted from the salaries of the staff of the Office.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof in the version in force until 15 December 2003.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Communities, and in particular Article 20(3) thereof in the version in force until 30 April 2004.

4 0 4 Proceeds from the special levy on the salaries of Members of the institution, officials and other servants in active employment

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

115000 | 110000 | 100000,— |

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Article 66a thereof.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union, and in particular Article 20(3) thereof.

CHAPTER 4 1 — CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME

4 1 0 Staff contributions to the pension scheme

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

1262000 | 996587 | 1142000,— |

Remarks

This revenue comprises all the contributions deducted each month from the salaries of the staff of the Office, in accordance with Article 83(2) of the Staff Regulations and used to finance the pension scheme.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

TITLE 6

CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNION/COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES, REPAYMENT OF EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE

CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS

Article Item | Heading | Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

CHAPTER 6 6

6 6 0

Other contributions and refunds

6 6 0 0 | Other assigned contributions and refunds | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Article 6 6 0 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| CHAPTER 6 6 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Title 6 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| GRAND TOTAL | 1983000 | 1685587 | 1830000,— |

CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS

6 6 0 Other contributions and refunds

6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This item is intended to receive, in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue not provided for in other parts of Title 6 which is used to provide additional appropriations to finance expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

EXPENDITURE

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

A4

EUROPEAN PERSONNEL SELECTION OFFICE

A4 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE | 17043950 | 15322000 | 18003583,74 |

Reserves (A4 10 01) | 500000 | | |

| 17543950 | 15322000 | 18003583,74 |

A4 02 | INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION, INTERINSTITUTIONAL SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES | 6147800 | 7524000 | 8970107,58 |

Reserves (A4 10 01) | 1000000 | | |

| 7147800 | 7524000 | 8970107,58 |

A4 03 | INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION FOR TRAINING | 3537000 | 3930000 | 4014899,11 |

A4 10 | RESERVES | 1500000 | p.m. | 0,— |

| Title A4 — Total | 28228750 | 26776000 | 30988590,43 |

Reserves (A4 10 01) | 1500000 | | |

| 29728750 | 26776000 | 30988590,43 |

| GRAND TOTAL | 28228750 | 26776000 | 30988590,43 |

TITLE A4

EUROPEAN PERSONNEL SELECTION OFFICE

CHAPTER A4 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE

CHAPTER A4 02 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION, INTERINSTITUTIONAL SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES

CHAPTER A4 03 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION FOR TRAINING

CHAPTER A4 10 — RESERVES

Article Item | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

CHAPTER A4 01

A4 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 10048000 | 10014000 | 9913400,— |

Reserves (A4 10 01) | 500000 | | |

| 10548000 | 10014000 | 9913400,— |

A4 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure

A4 01 02 01 | External staff | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 1560000 | 1563000 | 1517300,— |

A4 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 674950 | 729000 | 1050722,43 |

| Article A4 01 02 — Total | 2234950 | 2292000 | 2568022,43 |

A4 01 03 | Buildings and related expenditure | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 4754000 | 3001000 | 5517288,30 |

A4 01 50 | Personnel policy and management | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

A4 01 51 | Infrastructure policy and management | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

A4 01 60 | Library stocks, purchase of books | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 7000 | 15000 | 4873,01 |

| CHAPTER A4 01 — TOTAL | 17043950 | 15322000 | 18003583,74 |

Reserves (A4 10 01) | 500000 | | |

| 17543950 | 15322000 | 18003583,74 |

CHAPTER A4 02

A4 02 01

Interinstitutional cooperation, interinstitutional services and activities

A4 02 01 01 | Interinstitutional competitions | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 6038550 | 7409000 | 8911586,58 |

Reserves (A4 10 01) | 1000000 | | |

| 7038550 | 7409000 | 8911586,58 |

A4 02 01 02 | Limited consultations, studies and surveys | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 95000 | 100000 | 30521,— |

A4 02 01 03 | Costs of internal meetings | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 14250 | 15000 | 28000,— |

| Article A4 02 01 — Total | 6147800 | 7524000 | 8970107,58 |

Reserves (A4 10 01) | 1000000 | | |

| 7147800 | 7524000 | 8970107,58 |

| CHAPTER A4 02 — TOTAL | 6147800 | 7524000 | 8970107,58 |

Reserves (A4 10 01) | 1000000 | | |

| 7147800 | 7524000 | 8970107,58 |

CHAPTER A4 03

A4 03 01

European Administrative School (EAS)

A4 03 01 01 | Management training | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 1360000 | 1460000 | 1445941,79 |

A4 03 01 02 | Induction courses | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 1127000 | 1264000 | 1358158,43 |

A4 03 01 03 | Training for certification | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 1050000 | 1206000 | 1210798,89 |

| Article A4 03 01 — Total | 3537000 | 3930000 | 4014899,11 |

| CHAPTER A4 03 — TOTAL | 3537000 | 3930000 | 4014899,11 |

CHAPTER A4 10

A4 10 01 | Provisional appropriations | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 1500000 | p.m. | 0,— |

A4 10 02 | Contingency reserve | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| CHAPTER A4 10 — TOTAL | 1500000 | p.m. | 0,— |

| Title A4 — Total | 28228750 | 26776000 | 30988590,43 |

Reserves (A4 10 01) | 1500000 | | |

| 29728750 | 26776000 | 30988590,43 |

| GRAND TOTAL | 28228750 | 26776000 | 30988590,43 |

CHAPTER A4 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE

A4 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

A4 01 01 | 10048000 | 10014000 | 9913400,— |

Reserves (A4 10 01) | 500000 | | |

Total | 10548000 | 10014000 | 9913400,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, for officials and temporary staff holding posts on the establishment plan:

- salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries,

- accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges,

- unemployment insurance for temporary staff and payments to constitute or maintain pension rights for them in their country of origin,

- miscellaneous allowances and grants,

- the cost of weightings applied to the remuneration of officials and temporary staff and the cost of weightings applied to the part of emoluments transferred to a country other than the country of employment,

- travel expenses due to officials and temporary staff (including their families) on taking up duty, leaving the institution or transfer to another place of employment,

- installation and resettlement allowances due to officials and temporary staff obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new place of employment and on finally leaving the service and resettling elsewhere,

- removal expenses due to officials and temporary staff obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new place of employment and on finally leaving the service and resettling elsewhere,

- the cost of any adjustments to remunerations approved by the Council during the financial year,

- the flat-rate allowances and payments at hourly rates for overtime worked by officials in category AST and by local staff who could not be given compensatory leave in accordance with the procedures laid down,

- daily subsistence allowance for officials and temporary staff who furnish evidence that they must change their place of residence on taking up duty or transferring to a new place of employment,

- supplementary expenses arising from the secondment of Union officials, i.e. to pay the allowances and reimburse the expenditure to which secondment entitles them. It is also intended to cover costs relating to special training schemes with authorities and bodies in the Member States and third countries.

Conditions for releasing the reserve

The reserve will be released by the budgetary authority only if and after the Office fulfils the following two conditions:

- the presentation, to the relevant committee of the European Parliament, of a thorough analysis and evaluation of the actual costs of its activities, describing the allocations and their exact use, including the cost of placing individual candidates in the reserve lists, and an evaluation of its foreseen costs for the next three years,

- the Office guarantees full cooperation with the European Parliament, including attending promptly the requests of the European Parliament, taking into account its particular needs in the planning and design of the open competition and its different phases. In addition, the Office is also to guarantee that all the members of the selection boards appointed by the European Parliament, for all selection procedures, participate fully at all stages of the given selection procedures. This includes participation in the drafting of all relevant documents for the open competition, access to all relevant documents (including the CBT questions and answers if requested by them), free access to the Office's buildings, permanent working space (including PC working stations) and information.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A4 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure

A4 01 02 01 External staff

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1560000 | 1563000 | 1517300,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the remuneration of contract staff (within the meaning of Title IV of the Conditions of Employment), the institution’s social insurance scheme covering contract staff, as described in Title IV, and the cost of weightings applicable to the remuneration of such staff,

- expenditure incurred (remuneration, insurance, etc.) through the use of private-law contract external staff and agency staff,

- personnel costs included in service contracts for technical and administrative subcontracting, supplementary assistance and the supply of intellectual services,

- the cost of national civil servants or other experts on secondment or temporary assignments to the Office and supplementary expenses arising from the secondment of officials to national civil services or international organisations,

- the cost of any adjustments to remuneration approved by the Council during the financial year,

- the services of freelance translators and linguists and typing or other work outsourced by the translation service.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Rules governing designation and remuneration and other financial conditions adopted by the Commission.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A4 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

674950 | 729000 | 1050722,43 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- travel expenses, daily subsistence allowances and additional or exceptional expenditure incurred in connection with missions by staff covered by the Staff Regulations and by national or international experts or officials on secondment,

- reimbursement of costs incurred by persons officially representing the Office (reimbursement is not possible for expenses incurred in the performance of representation duties vis-à-vis staff of the Commission or other Union institutions),

- travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts participating in study groups and working parties, and the cost of organising such meetings where they are not covered by the existing infrastructure in the headquarters of the institutions or external offices (experts are reimbursed on the basis of decisions made by the Commission),

- miscellaneous expenditure relating to conferences, congresses and meetings in which the Office participates,

- expenditure on training for improving staff skills and the performance and efficiency of the Office:

- fees for experts employed to identify training needs, design, develop and hold courses and evaluate and monitor results,

- fees for consultants in various fields, in particular organisational methods, management, strategy, quality and personnel management,

- the cost of attending external training and of joining the relevant professional organisations,

- expenditure related to the practical aspects of organising courses, the use of premises, transport, meals and accommodation for participants of residential courses,

- training expenditure related to publications and information, associated Internet sites and the purchase of teaching equipment, subscriptions and licences for distance teaching, books, press and multimedia products,

- financing of teaching aids,

- the social security contributions, travel expenses and subsistence allowances of freelance and other non-permanent interpreters called in by the DG Interpretation to service meetings organised by the Office which cannot be serviced by Commission interpreters (officials or temporary staff).

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Rules governing designation and remuneration and other financial conditions adopted by the Commission.

A4 01 03 Buildings and related expenditure

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

4754000 | 3001000 | 5517288,30 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the building of the Office and related expenditure, including:

- the payment of rents and leasing charges relating to occupied buildings or parts of buildings, and the hire of conference rooms, storerooms, garages and parking facilities,

- insurance premiums on the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the Office,

- water, gas, electricity and heating charges in respect of the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the Office,

- maintenance costs, calculated on the basis of current contracts, for premises, lifts, central heating, air conditioning equipment, etc.; the expenditure is occasioned by regular cleaning operations, the purchase of maintenance, washing, laundry and dry-cleaning products, etc., and by repainting, repairs and supplies used by the maintenance shops,

- expenditure on the selective treatment, storage and removal of waste,

- the refurbishment of buildings, e.g. alterations to partitioning, alterations to technical installations and other specialist work on locks, electrical equipment, plumbing, painting, floor coverings, etc., and the cost of changes to the cabling associated with fixtures, and the cost of the necessary equipment (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Office must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- expenses concerning the physical and material security of persons and property, in particular contracts for the guarding of buildings, contracts for the maintenance of security installations and the purchase of minor items of equipment (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Office must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- expenses concerning the health and safety of individuals at work, in particular the purchase, hire and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment, the replacement of equipment for fire pickets and statutory inspection costs (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Office must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- the cost of legal, financial and technical consultancy fees prior to the acquisition, rental or construction of buildings,

- other expenditure on buildings, in particular management fees for multiple-tenanted buildings, costs of surveys of premises and charges for utilities (refuse collection, etc.),

- technical assistance fees relating to major refurbishment work on premises,

- the purchase, hire or leasing, maintenance, repair, installation and renewal of technical equipment and installations, and in particular:

- equipment (including photocopiers) for producing, reproducing and archiving documents in any form (paper, electronic media),

- audiovisual, library and interpreting equipment (booths, headsets and switching units for simultaneous interpreting facilities, etc.),

- kitchen fittings and restaurant equipment,

- various tools for building-maintenance shops,

- facilities required for officials with disabilities,

as well as studies, documentation and training relating to such equipment,

- the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of furniture, and in particular:

- the purchase of office furniture and specialised furniture, including ergonomic furniture, shelving for archives, etc.,

- the replacement of worn-out and broken furniture,

- supplies of special equipment for libraries (card indexes, shelving, catalogue units, etc.),

- fittings specific to canteens and restaurants,

- the hire of furniture,

- furniture maintenance and repair costs,

- the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of vehicles, and in particular:

- new purchases of vehicles,

- the replacement of vehicles which, during the year, reach a total mileage such as to justify replacement,

- the cost of hiring cars for short or long periods when demand exceeds the capacity of the vehicle fleet,

- the cost of maintaining, repairing and insuring official vehicles (fuel, lubricants, tyres, inner tubes, miscellaneous supplies, spare parts, tools, etc.),

- various types of insurance (in particular third-party and theft),

- expenditure on working equipment, and in particular:

- purchase of uniforms for floor messengers and drivers,

- purchase and cleaning of working clothes for workshop staff and staff required to do work for which protection is necessary against bad or cold weather, abnormal wear and dirt,

- purchase or reimbursement of any equipment which might be necessary pursuant to Directives 89/391/EEC and 90/270/EEC,

- departmental removals and reorganisations and handling (taking delivery, storing, delivering) in respect of equipment, furniture and office supplies,

- expenditure on equipping buildings with telecommunications, notably purchase, hire, installation and maintenance of telephone switchboards and distributors, audio, videoconferencing, interphone and mobile phone systems, and expenditure on data networks (equipment and maintenance) and associated services (management, support, documentation, installation and removal),

- the purchase, hire or leasing and maintenance of computers, terminals, mini-computers, peripherals, connection devices and the necessary software,

- the purchase, hire or leasing and maintenance of equipment relating to the reproduction of information in printed form, e.g. printers, fax machines, photocopiers, scanners and microcopiers,

- the purchase, hire or leasing of typewriters and word processors and any other electronic office equipment,

- installation, configuration, maintenance, studies, documentation and supplies related to this equipment,

- the cost of purchasing paper, envelopes, office supplies and supplies for the print shops, and of some printing carried out by outside service providers,

- postal and delivery charges for mail, reports and publications, and for postal and other packages sent by air, land, sea or rail, and the Office's internal mail,

- subscription charges and the cost of cable or radio communications (land and mobile telephones, television, teleconferencing and videoconferencing), expenditure on data-transmission networks, telematic services, etc., and the purchase of directories,

- interbuilding telephone and computer links and international transmission lines between sites of Union offices,

- technical and logistical support and training and other general activities relating to computer hardware and software, general information-technology training, subscriptions to technical documentation in printed or electronic form, etc., outside operating personnel, office services, subscriptions to international organisations, etc., studies covering security aspects and quality control relating to information technology hardware and software, and utilisation, maintenance and software development costs, and undertaking of IT projects.

This appropriation also covers other operating expenditure not specifically provided for above, such as conference enrolment fees (excluding training expenses), subscriptions to trade and scientific associations, the cost of entries in telephone directories.

Before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Office must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract.

Legal basis

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display screen equipment (fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A4 01 50 Personnel policy and management

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- assistance in kind which may be provided to an official, a former official or survivors of a deceased official who is/are in particularly difficult circumstances,

- the Office's contribution to the costs of the recreation centre and to other cultural and sports activities and initiatives to promote social contact between staff of different nationalities,

- the Office's contribution to the cost of the Early Childhood Centre and other crèches and for school transport,

- expenditure for the following categories of persons, as part of a policy to assist people with disabilities:

- officials and temporary staff in active employment,

- spouses of officials and temporary staff in active employment,

- all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

It covers, within the limits of the amount entered in the budget and after any national entitlements granted in the country of residence or origin have been claimed, any duly substantiated non-medical expenditure which is acknowledged to be necessary and arises from disablement.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

A4 01 51 Infrastructure policy and management

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- routine running and conversion costs for restaurants, cafeterias and canteens,

- damages to be borne by the Office and those arising from third-party liability, and expenditure relating to certain cases where, for reasons of equity, compensation has to be paid without any legal claim whatsoever arising therefrom.

A4 01 60 Library stocks, purchase of books

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

7000 | 15000 | 4873,01 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on producing and developing the Office's intranet site as part of the Commission's intranet site (Intracomm), subscriptions to view data services, the cost of binding and other expenditure necessary for the preservation of books and publications, expenditure on subscriptions to newspapers, specialist periodicals, and the purchase of publications and technical works connected with the Office's activities.

CHAPTER A4 02 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION, INTERINSTITUTIONAL SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES

A4 02 01 Interinstitutional cooperation, interinstitutional services and activities

Remarks

Within the framework of the EPSO Development Programme, the Office has modernised its selection methods with the aim of meeting the institutions’ current and future needs in a more cost-effective and efficient way by:

- improving the planning of competitions to select the right staff at the right time and to optimise the use of reserve lists,

- reducing the length of the selection process,

- considerably improving the quality of the selection process so that the institutions can recruit the best staff for a life-long career by selecting candidates on the basis of the competencies needed to do the job, and by professionalising the work of the selection boards,

- establishing a positive and modern image for the institutions as employers so as to enable them to attract the best staff in the context of an increasingly competitive employment market,

- providing all the necessary facilities to enable the participation of applicants with disabilities.

Legal basis

Council Directive 2000/78/EC of 27 November 2000 establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation (OJ L 303, 2.12.2000, p. 16).

A4 02 01 01 Interinstitutional competitions

| Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

A4 02 01 01 | 6038550 | 7409000 | 8911586,58 |

Reserves (A4 10 01) | 1000000 | | |

Total | 7038550 | 7409000 | 8911586,58 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure incurred by the procedures involved in organising various competitions.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 250000.

Conditions for releasing the reserve

The reserve will be released by the budgetary authority only if and after the Office fulfils the following two conditions:

- the presentation, to the relevant committee of the European Parliament, of a thorough analysis and evaluation of the actual costs of its activities, describing the allocations and their exact use, including the cost of placing individual candidates in the reserve lists, and an evaluation of its foreseen costs for the next three years,

- the Office guarantees full cooperation with the European Parliament, including attending promptly the requests of the European Parliament, taking into account its particular needs in the planning and design of the open competition and its different phases. In addition, the Office is also to guarantee that all the members of the selection boards appointed by the European Parliament, for all selection procedures, participate fully at all stages of the given selection procedures. This includes participation in the drafting of all relevant documents for the open competition, access to all relevant documents (including the CBT questions and answers if requested by them), free access to the Office's buildings, permanent working space (including PC working stations) and information.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Articles 27 to 31 and 33 thereof and Annex III thereto.

A4 02 01 02 Limited consultations, studies and surveys

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

95000 | 100000 | 30521,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on specialised studies and consultations contracted out to highly qualified experts (individuals or firms) if the Commission does not have suitable staff available to carry out such studies. It also covers the purchase of studies already carried out or subscriptions to specialist research institutions.

A4 02 01 03 Costs of internal meetings

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

14250 | 15000 | 28000,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the cost of refreshments and food served on special occasions during internal meetings, in particular meetings of selection boards and translators.

CHAPTER A4 03 — INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION FOR TRAINING

A4 03 01 European Administrative School (EAS)

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of the general training organised by the European Administrative School (EAS) for improving the staff skills and the performance and efficiency of the participating institutions, including:

- fees for experts employed to identify training needs, design, develop and hold courses and evaluate and monitor results,

- fees for consultants in various fields, in particular organisational methods, management, strategy, quality and personnel management,

- expenditure incurred in designing, coordinating and evaluating the training organised by the EAS in the form of courses, seminars and lectures (trainers/lecturers and their travel and subsistence costs together with teaching material),

- the cost of participating in outside training, and membership fees of the relevant professional organisations,

- the costs of networking the EAS, at European level, with national administration schools and university institutes active in the field, with a view to exchanging experiences, identifying examples of best practice and cooperating on the development of further training in European public administrations,

- expenditure related to the practical aspects of organising courses, the use of premises, transport, meals and accommodation for participants in residential courses,

- training expenditure related to publications and information, associated Internet sites and the purchase of teaching equipment, subscriptions and licences for distance teaching, books, press and multimedia products,

- the financing of teaching material.

Legal basis

Decision 2005/119/EC of the Secretaries-General of the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions and the Representative of the European Ombudsman of 26 January 2005 on the organisation and running of the European Administrative School (OJ L 37, 10.2.2005, p. 17).

A4 03 01 01 Management training

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1360000 | 1460000 | 1445941,79 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of training for officials and other staff in management techniques (quality and personnel management, strategy).

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 90000.

A4 03 01 02 Induction courses

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1127000 | 1264000 | 1358158,43 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of training for new officials and newly recruited staff in the working environment of the institutions.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 38000.

A4 03 01 03 Training for certification

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1050000 | 1206000 | 1210798,89 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the costs of preparatory training for officials in obtaining certification attesting to their capacity to perform the duties of administrator with a view to their possible transfer to a higher function group.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 29000.

CHAPTER A4 10 — RESERVES

A4 10 01 Provisional appropriations

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

1500000 | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

The appropriations entered in this chapter are purely provisional and may be used only after their transfer to other chapters in accordance with the procedure laid down for that purpose in the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A4 10 02 Contingency reserve

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

OFFICE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND PAYMENT OF INDIVIDUAL ENTITLEMENTS

REVENUE

TITLE 4

MISCELLANEOUS UNION TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES

CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION

CHAPTER 4 1 — CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME

Article Item | Heading | Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

CHAPTER 4 0

4 0 0 | Proceeds from the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants | 1191000 | 1157000 | 1134000,— |

4 0 3 | Proceeds from the temporary contribution from the salaries of officials and other servants in active employment | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

4 0 4 | Proceeds from the special levy on the salaries of officials and other servants in active employment | 223000 | 215000 | 191000,— |

| CHAPTER 4 0 — TOTAL | 1414000 | 1372000 | 1325000,— |

CHAPTER 4 1

4 1 0 | Staff contributions to the pension scheme | 2544000 | 2591181 | 2073000,— |

| CHAPTER 4 1 — TOTAL | 2544000 | 2591181 | 2073000,— |

| Title 4 — Total | 3958000 | 3963181 | 3398000,— |

CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION

4 0 0 Proceeds from the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

1191000 | 1157000 | 1134000,— |

Remarks

This revenue comprises all the proceeds from the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants deducted each month from the salaries of the staff of the Office.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of the Council of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8).

Reference acts

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Union, and in particular Article 12 thereof.

4 0 3 Proceeds from the temporary contribution from the salaries of officials and other servants in active employment

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This revenue comprises all the proceeds from the temporary contribution from the remuneration of officials and other servants in active employment deducted each month from the salaries of the staff of the Office.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof in the version in force until 15 December 2003.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

4 0 4 Proceeds from the special levy on the salaries of officials and other servants in active employment

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

223000 | 215000 | 191000,— |

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Article 66a thereof.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

CHAPTER 4 1 — CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME

4 1 0 Staff contributions to the pension scheme

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

2544000 | 2591181 | 2073000,— |

Remarks

This revenue comprises all the contributions deducted each month from the salaries of the staff of the Office in accordance with Article 83(2) of the Staff Regulations and used to finance the pension scheme.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

TITLE 6

CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNION PROGRAMMES, REPAYMENT OF EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE

CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS

Article Item | Heading | Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

CHAPTER 6 6

6 6 0

Other contributions and refunds

6 6 0 0 | Other assigned contributions and refunds | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Article 6 6 0 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| CHAPTER 6 6 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Title 6 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| GRAND TOTAL | 3958000 | 3963181 | 3398000,— |

CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS

6 6 0 Other contributions and refunds

6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This item is intended to receive, in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue not provided for in other parts of Title 6 which is used to provide additional appropriations to finance expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

EXPENDITURE

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

A5

OFFICE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND PAYMENT OF INDIVIDUAL ENTITLEMENTS

A5 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE | 35879000 | 35102000 | 40011996,78 |

A5 10 | RESERVES | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Title A5 — Total | 35879000 | 35102000 | 40011996,78 |

| GRAND TOTAL | 35879000 | 35102000 | 40011996,78 |

TITLE A5

OFFICE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND PAYMENT OF INDIVIDUAL ENTITLEMENTS

CHAPTER A5 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE

CHAPTER A5 10 — RESERVES

Article Item | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

CHAPTER A5 01

A5 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 16678000 | 16800000 | 16217746,27 |

A5 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure

A5 01 02 01 | External staff | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 9592000 | 8478000 | 13287443,28 |

A5 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 214000 | 231000 | 146404,10 |

| Article A5 01 02 — Total | 9806000 | 8709000 | 13433847,38 |

A5 01 03 | Buildings and related expenditure | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 9395000 | 9593000 | 10360403,13 |

A5 01 50 | Personnel policy and management | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

A5 01 51 | Infrastructure policy and management | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

A5 01 60 | Documentation and library expenditure | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| CHAPTER A5 01 — TOTAL | 35879000 | 35102000 | 40011996,78 |

CHAPTER A5 10

A5 10 01 | Provisional appropriations | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

A5 10 02 | Contingency reserve | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| CHAPTER A5 10 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Title A5 — Total | 35879000 | 35102000 | 40011996,78 |

| GRAND TOTAL | 35879000 | 35102000 | 40011996,78 |

CHAPTER A5 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE

A5 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

16678000 | 16800000 | 16217746,27 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, for officials and temporary staff holding posts on the establishment plan:

- salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries,

- accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges,

- unemployment insurance for temporary staff and payments to constitute or maintain pension rights for them in their country of origin,

- miscellaneous allowances and grants,

- the cost of weightings applied to the remuneration of officials and temporary staff and the cost of weightings applied to the part of emoluments transferred to a country other than the country of employment,

- travel expenses due to officials and temporary staff (including their families) on taking up duty, leaving the institution or transfer to another place of employment,

- installation and resettlement allowances due to officials obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new place of employment and on finally leaving the service and resettling elsewhere,

- removal expenses due to officials obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new place of employment and on finally leaving the service and resettling elsewhere,

- the cost of any adjustments to remuneration approved by the Council during the financial year.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A5 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure

A5 01 02 01 External staff

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

9592000 | 8478000 | 13287443,28 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

- the remuneration of contract staff (within the meaning of Title IV of the Conditions of Employment), the institution’s social insurance scheme covering contract staff, as described in Title IV, and the cost of weightings applicable to the remuneration of such staff,

- expenditure incurred (remuneration, insurance, etc.) through the use of private-law contract external staff and agency staff,

- personnel costs included in service contracts for technical and administrative subcontracting, supplementary assistance and the supply of intellectual services,

- the cost of national civil servants or other experts on secondment or temporary assignment to the Office and supplementary expenses arising from the secondment of officials to national civil services or international organisations,

- the cost of any adjustments to remuneration approved by the Council during the financial year.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 4200000.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Rules governing designation and remuneration and other financial conditions adopted by the Commission.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A5 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

214000 | 231000 | 146404,10 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

- travel expenses, daily subsistence allowances and additional or exceptional expenditure incurred in connection with missions by staff covered by the Staff Regulations and by national or international experts or officials on secondment,

- reimbursement of costs incurred by persons officially representing the Office (reimbursement is not possible for expenses incurred in the performance of representation duties vis-à-vis staff of the Commission or other Union institutions),

- travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts participating in study groups and working parties, and the cost of organising such meetings where they are not covered by the existing infrastructure in the headquarters of the institutions or external offices (experts are reimbursed on the basis of decisions made by the Commission),

- the cost of refreshments and food served on special occasions during internal meetings,

- miscellaneous expenditure relating to conferences, congresses and meetings in which the Office participates or which it organises,

- expenditure on specialised studies and consultations contracted out to highly qualified experts (natural or legal persons) if the Office does not have suitable staff available to carry out such studies, including the purchase of studies already conducted,

- expenditure on training for improving staff skills and the performance and efficiency of the Office:

- fees for experts employed to identify training needs, design, develop and hold courses, and evaluate and monitor results,

- fees for consultants in various fields, in particular organisational methods, management, strategy, quality and personnel management,

- the cost of attending external training and of joining the relevant professional organisations,

- expenditure related to the practical aspects of organising courses, the use of premises, transport, meals and accommodation for participants in residential courses,

- training expenditure related to publications and information, associated Internet sites and the purchase of teaching equipment, subscriptions and licences for distance teaching, books, press and multimedia products,

- financing of teaching aids.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Rules governing designation and remuneration and other financial conditions adopted by the Commission.

A5 01 03 Buildings and related expenditure

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

9395000 | 9593000 | 10360403,13 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the buildings of the Office and related expenditure, including in particular:

- the costs of purchase or lease-purchase of buildings or the construction of buildings,

- rent and ground rent, various taxes and the exercise of purchase options on buildings or parts of buildings occupied, as well as the hire of conference rooms, warehouses, storerooms, archives, garages and parking facilities,

- insurance premiums on the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the Office,

- water, gas, electricity and heating charges for the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the Office,

- maintenance costs for premises, lifts, central heating, air-conditioning equipment, etc.; the expenditure incurred by regular cleaning operations, including the purchase of maintenance, washing, laundry and dry-cleaning products, etc., and by repainting, repairs and supplies used by the maintenance shops,

- expenditure on the selective treatment, storage and removal of waste,

- the refurbishment of buildings, e.g. alterations to partitioning, alterations to technical installations and other specialist work on locks, electrical equipment, plumbing, painting, floor coverings, etc., and the cost of changes to the cabling associated with fixtures, and the cost of the necessary equipment (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Office must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- expenses concerning the physical and material security of persons and property, in particular contracts for the guarding of buildings, contracts for the maintenance of security installations and the purchase of minor items of equipment (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Office must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- expenses concerning the health and safety of individuals at work, in particular the purchase, hire and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment, the replacement of equipment for fire pickets and statutory inspection costs (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Office must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- the cost of legal, financial and technical consultancy fees prior to the acquisition, rental or construction of buildings,

- other expenditure on buildings, in particular management fees for multiple-tenanted buildings, costs of surveys of premises and charges for utilities (refuse collection, etc.),

- technical assistance fees relating to major fitting-out operations for premises,

- the purchase, hire or leasing, maintenance, repair, installation and renewal of technical equipment and installations,

- the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of furniture,

- the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of vehicles,

- various types of insurance (in particular third-party and theft),

- expenditure on working equipment, and in particular:

- purchase of uniforms (mainly for floor messengers, drivers and restaurant and cafeteria staff),

- purchase and cleaning of working clothes for workshop staff and staff required to do work for which protection is necessary against bad or cold weather, abnormal wear and dirt,

- purchase or reimbursement of the cost of any equipment which might be necessary pursuant to Directives 89/391/EEC and 90/270/EEC,

- departmental removals and reorganisations and handling (taking delivery, storing, delivering) in respect of equipment, furniture and office supplies,

- expenditure on equipping buildings with telecommunications, notably purchase, hire, installation and maintenance of telephone switchboards and distributors, audio, videoconferencing, interphone and mobile phone systems, and expenditure on data networks (equipment and maintenance) and associated services (management, support, documentation, installation and removal),

- the purchase, hire or leasing and maintenance of computers, terminals, mini-computers, peripherals, connection devices and the necessary software,

- the purchase, hire or leasing and maintenance of equipment relating to the presentation of information in printed form, e.g. printers, fax machines, photocopiers, scanners and microcopiers,

- the purchase, hire or leasing of typewriters, word processors and any other electronic office equipment,

- installation, configuration, maintenance, studies, documentation and supplies related to this equipment,

- the cost of purchasing paper, envelopes, office supplies and supplies for the print shops, and of some printing carried out by outside service providers,

- expenditure on postal and mail delivery charges, on postal and other packages sent by air, sea or rail, and on the Office’s internal mail,

- subscription charges and the cost of cable or radio communications (land and mobile telephones, television, teleconferencing and videoconferencing), expenditure on data-transmission networks, telematic services, etc., and the purchase of directories,

- the costs of interbuilding telephone and computer links and international transmission lines between sites of Union offices,

- technical and logistic support, training and other activities of general interest related to computer equipment and software, general computer training, subscriptions to technical documentation whether on paper or in electronic form, etc., external operating staff, office services, subscriptions to international organisations, etc., studies on safety and quality assurance relating to computer equipment and software, the cost of the use, maintenance, upkeep and development of software, and of carrying out computer projects,

- other operating expenditure not specially provided for above.

Legal basis

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display screen equipment (fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A5 01 50 Personnel policy and management

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the Office’s contribution to the costs of the recreation centre and to other cultural and sports activities and initiatives to promote social contact between staff of different nationalities,

- the Office’s contribution to the costs of the Early Childhood Centre and other childminding facilities,

- expenditure for the following categories of persons, as part of a policy to assist people with disabilities:

- officials and temporary staff in active employment,

- spouses of officials and temporary staff in active employment,

- all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations.

It covers, within the limits of the amount entered in the budget and after any national entitlements granted in the country of residence or origin have been claimed, any duly substantiated non-medical expenditure which is acknowledged to be necessary and arises from disablement.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

A5 01 51 Infrastructure policy and management

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- routine running and conversion costs for restaurants, cafeterias and canteens,

- damages to be borne by the Office and those arising from third-party liability, and expenditure relating to certain cases where, for reasons of equity, compensation has to be paid without any legal claim whatsoever arising therefrom.

A5 01 60 Documentation and library expenditure

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on producing and developing the Commission’s intranet site (IntraComm), subscriptions to view data services, the cost of binding and other expenditure necessary for the preservation of reference works and periodicals, expenditure on subscriptions to newspapers and specialist periodicals, and the purchase of publications and technical works connected with the Office’s activities.

CHAPTER A5 10 — RESERVES

A5 10 01 Provisional appropriations

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

The appropriations in this chapter are purely provisional and can only be used after transfer to other chapters in accordance with the relevant procedure laid down in the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A5 10 02 Contingency reserve

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

OFFICE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS — BRUSSELS

REVENUE

TITLE 4

MISCELLANEOUS UNION TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES

CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION

CHAPTER 4 1 — CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME

Article Item | Heading | Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

CHAPTER 4 0

4 0 0 | Proceeds from the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants | 2482000 | 2438000 | 1831000,— |

4 0 3 | Proceeds from the temporary contribution from the salaries of officials and other servants in active employment | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

4 0 4 | Proceeds from the special levy on the salaries of officials and other servants in active employment | 423000 | 410000 | 278000,— |

| CHAPTER 4 0 — TOTAL | 2905000 | 2848000 | 2109000,— |

CHAPTER 4 1

4 1 0 | Staff contributions to the pension scheme | 5224000 | 5052000 | 3422000,— |

| CHAPTER 4 1 — TOTAL | 5224000 | 5052000 | 3422000,— |

| Title 4 — Total | 8129000 | 7900000 | 5531000,— |

CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION

4 0 0 Proceeds from the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

2482000 | 2438000 | 1831000,— |

Remarks

This revenue comprises all the proceeds from the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants deducted each month from the salaries of the staff of the Office.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of the Council of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8).

Reference acts

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Union, and in particular Article 12 thereof.

4 0 3 Proceeds from the temporary contribution from the salaries of officials and other servants in active employment

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This revenue comprises all the proceeds from the temporary contribution from the remuneration of officials and other servants in active employment deducted each month from the salaries of the staff of the Office.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof in the version in force until 15 December 2003.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

4 0 4 Proceeds from the special levy on the salaries of officials and other servants in active employment

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

423000 | 410000 | 278000,— |

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Article 66a thereof.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

CHAPTER 4 1 — CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME

4 1 0 Staff contributions to the pension scheme

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

5224000 | 5052000 | 3422000,— |

Remarks

This revenue comprises all the contributions deducted each month from the salaries of the staff of the Office in accordance with Article 83(2) of the Staff Regulations and used to finance the pension scheme.

Reference acts

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

TITLE 6

CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNION PROGRAMMES, REPAYMENT OF EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE

CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS

Article Item | Heading | Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

CHAPTER 6 6

6 6 0

Other contributions and refunds

6 6 0 0 | Other assigned contributions and refunds | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Article 6 6 0 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| CHAPTER 6 6 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Title 6 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| GRAND TOTAL | 8129000 | 7900000 | 5531000,— |

CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS

6 6 0 Other contributions and refunds

6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This item is intended to accommodate, in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue not provided for in other parts of Title 6 which is used to provide additional appropriations to finance expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

EXPENDITURE

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

A6

OFFICE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS — BRUSSELS

A6 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE | 69711000 | 68880000 | 69585783,46 |

A6 10 | RESERVES | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Title A6 — Total | 69711000 | 68880000 | 69585783,46 |

| GRAND TOTAL | 69711000 | 68880000 | 69585783,46 |

TITLE A6

OFFICE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS — BRUSSELS

CHAPTER A6 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE

CHAPTER A6 10 — RESERVES

Article Item | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

CHAPTER A6 01

A6 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 34486000 | 34339000 | 33576888,91 |

A6 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure

A6 01 02 01 | External staff | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 22401000 | 21519000 | 22260186,63 |

A6 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 431000 | 466000 | 459026,— |

| Article A6 01 02 — Total | 22832000 | 21985000 | 22719212,63 |

A6 01 03 | Buildings and related expenditure | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 12393000 | 12556000 | 13289681,92 |

A6 01 50 | Personnel policy and management | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

A6 01 51 | Infrastructure policy and management | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

A6 01 60 | Documentation and library expenditure | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| CHAPTER A6 01 — TOTAL | 69711000 | 68880000 | 69585783,46 |

CHAPTER A6 10

A6 10 01 | Provisional appropriations | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

A6 10 02 | Contingency reserve | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| CHAPTER A6 10 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Title A6 — Total | 69711000 | 68880000 | 69585783,46 |

| GRAND TOTAL | 69711000 | 68880000 | 69585783,46 |

CHAPTER A6 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE

A6 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

34486000 | 34339000 | 33576888,91 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, for officials and temporary staff holding posts on the establishment plan:

- salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries,

- accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges,

- unemployment insurance for temporary staff and payments to constitute or maintain pension rights for them in their country of origin,

- miscellaneous allowances and grants,

- the cost of weightings applied to the remuneration of officials and temporary staff and the cost of weightings applied to the part of emoluments transferred to a country other than the country of employment,

- travel expenses due to officials and temporary staff (including their families) on taking up duty, leaving the institution or transfer to another place of employment,

- installation and resettlement allowances due to officials obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new place of employment and on finally leaving the service and resettling elsewhere,

- removal expenses due to officials obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new place of employment and on finally leaving the service and resettling elsewhere,

- the cost of any adjustments to remunerations approved by the Council during the financial year.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 750000.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A6 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure

A6 01 02 01 External staff

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

22401000 | 21519000 | 22260186,63 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the remuneration of contract staff (within the meaning of Title IV of the Conditions of Employment), the institution’s social insurance scheme covering contract staff, as described in Title IV, and the cost of weightings applicable to the remunerations of such staff,

- expenditure incurred (remuneration, insurance, etc.) through the use of private-law contract external staff and agency staff,

- personnel costs included in service contracts for technical and administrative subcontracting and the supply of intellectual services,

- the cost of national civil servants or other experts on secondment or temporary assignment to the Office and supplementary expenses arising from the secondment of officials to national civil services or international organisations,

- the cost of any adjustments to remuneration approved by the Council during the financial year.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 4950000.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Rules governing designation and remuneration and other financial conditions adopted by the Commission.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A6 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

431000 | 466000 | 459026,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- travel expenses, daily subsistence allowances and additional or exceptional expenditure incurred in connection with missions by staff covered by the Staff Regulations and by national or international experts or officials on secondment,

- reimbursement of costs incurred by persons officially representing the Office (reimbursement is not possible for expenses incurred in the performance of representation duties vis-à-vis staff of the Commission or other Union institutions),

- travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts participating in study groups and working parties, and the cost of organising such meetings where they are not covered by the existing infrastructure in the headquarters of the institutions or external offices (experts are reimbursed on the basis of decisions made by the Commission),

- the cost of refreshments and food served on special occasions during internal meetings,

- miscellaneous expenditure relating to conferences, congresses and meetings in which the Office participates,

- expenditure on specialised studies and consultations contracted out to highly qualified experts (natural or legal persons) if the Office does not have suitable staff available to carry out such studies,

- expenditure on training for improving staff skills and the performance and efficiency of the Office:

- fees for experts employed to identify training needs, design, develop and hold courses and evaluate and monitor results,

- fees for consultants in various fields, in particular organisational methods, management, strategy, quality and personnel management,

- the cost of attending external training and of joining the relevant professional organisations,

- expenditure related to the practical aspects of organising courses, the use of premises, transport, meals and accommodation for participants in residential courses,

- training expenditure related to publications and information, associated Internet sites and the purchase of teaching equipment, subscriptions and licences for distance teaching, books, press and multimedia products,

- financing of teaching aids.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Rules governing designation and remuneration and other financial conditions adopted by the Commission.

A6 01 03 Buildings and related expenditure

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

12393000 | 12556000 | 13289681,92 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the buildings of the Office and related expenditure, including in particular:

- the costs of purchase or lease-purchase of buildings or the construction of buildings,

- rent and ground rent, and the hire of conference rooms, storerooms, garages and parking facilities,

- insurance premiums on the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the Office,

- water, gas, electricity and heating charges for the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the Office,

- maintenance costs for premises, lifts, central heating, air-conditioning equipment, etc.; the expenditure incurred by regular cleaning operations, including the purchase of maintenance, washing, laundry and dry-cleaning products, etc., and by repainting, repairs and supplies used by the maintenance shops,

- expenditure on the selective treatment, storage and removal of waste,

- the refurbishment of buildings, e.g. alterations to partitioning, alterations to technical installations and other specialist work on locks, electrical equipment, plumbing, painting, floor coverings, etc., and the cost of changes to the cabling associated with fixtures, and the cost of the necessary equipment (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Office must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- expenses concerning the physical and material security of persons and property, in particular contracts for the guarding of buildings, contracts for the maintenance of security installations and the purchase of minor items of equipment (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Office must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- expenses concerning the health and safety of individuals at work, in particular the purchase, hire and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment, the replacement of equipment for fire pickets and statutory inspection costs (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Office must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- the cost of legal, financial and technical consultancy fees prior to the acquisition, rental or construction of buildings,

- other expenditure on buildings, in particular management fees for multiple-tenanted buildings, costs of surveys of premises and charges for utilities (refuse collection etc.),

- technical assistance fees relating to major fitting-out operations for premises,

- the purchase, hire or leasing, maintenance, repair, installation and renewal of technical equipment and installations,

- the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of furniture,

- the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of vehicles,

- various types of insurance,

- expenditure on working equipment, and in particular:

- purchase of uniforms (mainly for floor messengers, drivers and restaurant and cafeteria staff),

- purchase and cleaning of working clothes for workshop staff and staff required to do work for which protection is necessary against bad or cold weather, abnormal wear and dirt,

- purchase or reimbursement of the cost of any equipment which might be necessary pursuant to Directives 89/391/EEC and 90/270/EEC,

- departmental removals and reorganisations and handling (taking delivery, storing, delivering) in respect of equipment, furniture and office supplies,

- expenditure on equipping buildings with telecommunications, notably purchase, hire, installation and maintenance of telephone switchboards and distributors, audio, videoconferencing, interphone and mobile phone systems, and expenditure on data networks (equipment and maintenance) and associated services (management, support, documentation, installation and removal),

- the purchase, hire or leasing and maintenance of computers, terminals, mini-computers, peripherals, connection devices and the necessary software,

- the purchase, hire or leasing and maintenance of equipment relating to the presentation of information in printed form, e.g. printers, fax machines, photocopiers, scanners and microcopiers,

- the purchase, hire or leasing of typewriters, word processors and any other electronic office equipment,

- installation, configuration, maintenance, studies, documentation and supplies related to this equipment,

- the cost of purchasing paper, envelopes, office supplies and supplies for the print shops, and of some printing carried out by outside service providers,

- expenditure on postal and mail delivery charges, on postal and other packages sent by air, sea or rail, and on the Office’s internal mail,

- subscription charges and the cost of cable or radio communications (land and mobile telephones, television, teleconferencing and videoconferencing), expenditure on data-transmission networks, telematic services, etc., and the purchase of directories,

- the costs of establishing telephone and computer links and international transmission lines between sites of Union offices,

- technical and logistic support, training and other activities of general interest related to computer equipment and software, general computer training, subscriptions to technical documentation whether on paper or in electronic form, etc., external operating staff, office services, subscriptions to international organisations, etc., studies on safety and quality assurance relating to computer equipment and software, the cost of the use, maintenance, upkeep and development of software and of carrying out computer projects,

- other operating expenditure not specially provided for above.

The amount of assigned revenue pursuant to Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 290000.

Legal basis

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display screen equipment (fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A6 01 50 Personnel policy and management

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the Office’s contribution to the costs of the recreation centre and to other cultural and sports activities and initiatives to promote social contact between staff of different nationalities,

- the Office’s contribution to the costs of the Early Childhood Centre and other childminding facilities,

- expenditure for the following categories of persons, as part of a policy to assist people with disabilities:

- officials and temporary staff in active employment,

- spouses of officials and temporary staff in active employment,

- all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations.

It covers, within the limits of the amount entered in the budget and after any national entitlements granted in the country of residence or origin have been claimed, any duly substantiated non-medical expenditure which is acknowledged to be necessary and arises from disablement.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

A6 01 51 Infrastructure policy and management

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

- routine running and conversion costs for restaurants, cafeterias and canteens,

- damages to be borne by the Office and those arising from third-party liability, and expenditure relating to certain cases where, for reasons of equity, compensation has to be paid without any legal claim whatsoever arising therefrom.

A6 01 60 Documentation and library expenditure

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on producing and developing of the Commission’s intranet site (Intracomm), producing of the in-house weekly Commission en direct, subscriptions to view data services, the cost of binding and other expenditure necessary for the preservation of books and publications, expenditure on subscriptions to newspapers, specialist periodicals, official journals, parliamentary papers, foreign trade statistics, news agency reports and various other specialised publications, and the purchase of publications and technical works connected with the Office’s activities.

CHAPTER A6 10 — RESERVES

A6 10 01 Provisional appropriations

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

The appropriations in this article are purely provisional and can only be used after transfer to other budget headings in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A6 10 02 Contingency reserve

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

OFFICE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS — LUXEMBOURG

REVENUE

TITLE 4

MISCELLANEOUS UNION TAXES, LEVIES AND DUES

CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION

CHAPTER 4 1 — CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME

Article Item | Heading | Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

CHAPTER 4 0

4 0 0 | Proceeds from the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants | 887000 | 859000 | 819000,— |

4 0 3 | Proceeds from the temporary contribution from the salaries of officials and other servants in active employment | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

4 0 4 | Proceeds from the special levy on the salaries of officials and other servants in active employment | 145000 | 139000 | 120000,— |

| CHAPTER 4 0 — TOTAL | 1032000 | 998000 | 939000,— |

CHAPTER 4 1

4 1 0 | Staff contributions to the pension scheme | 1587000 | 1516000 | 1392000,— |

| CHAPTER 4 1 — TOTAL | 1587000 | 1516000 | 1392000,— |

| Title 4 — Total | 2619000 | 2514000 | 2331000,— |

CHAPTER 4 0 — DEDUCTIONS FROM REMUNERATION

4 0 0 Proceeds from the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

887000 | 859000 | 819000,— |

Remarks

This revenue comprises all the proceeds from the tax on the salaries, wages and allowances of officials and other servants deducted each month from the salaries of the staff of the Office.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 260/68 of the Council of 29 February 1968 laying down the conditions and procedure for applying the tax for the benefit of the European Communities (OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 8).

Reference acts

Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Union, and in particular Article 12 thereof.

4 0 3 Proceeds from the temporary contribution from the salaries of officials and other servants in active employment

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This revenue comprises all the proceeds from the temporary contribution from the remuneration of officials and other servants in active employment deducted each month from the salaries of the staff of the Office.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 66a thereof in the version in force until 15 December 2003.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

4 0 4 Proceeds from the special levy on the salaries of officials and other servants in active employment

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

145000 | 139000 | 120000,— |

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union, and in particular Article 66a thereof.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

CHAPTER 4 1 — CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PENSION SCHEME

4 1 0 Staff contributions to the pension scheme

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

1587000 | 1516000 | 1392000,— |

Remarks

This revenue comprises all the contributions deducted each month from the salaries of the staff of the Office, in accordance with Article 83(2) of the Staff Regulations and used to finance the pension scheme.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

TITLE 6

CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNION PROGRAMMES, REPAYMENT OF EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE

CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS

Article Item | Heading | Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

CHAPTER 6 6

6 6 0

Other contributions and refunds

6 6 0 0 | Other assigned contributions and refunds | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Article 6 6 0 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| CHAPTER 6 6 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Title 6 — Total | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| GRAND TOTAL | 2619000 | 2514000 | 2331000,— |

CHAPTER 6 6 — OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS

6 6 0 Other contributions and refunds

6 6 0 0 Other assigned contributions and refunds

Financial year 2012 | Financial year 2011 | Financial year 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This item is intended to receive, in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue not provided for in other parts of Title 6 which is used to provide additional appropriations to finance expenditure to which this revenue is assigned.

EXPENDITURE

General summary of appropriations (2012 and 2011) and outturn (2010)

Title Chapter | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

A7

OFFICE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS — LUXEMBOURG

A7 01 | ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE | 25266000 | 25072000 | 24058541,79 |

A7 10 | RESERVES | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Title A7 — Total | 25266000 | 25072000 | 24058541,79 |

| GRAND TOTAL | 25266000 | 25072000 | 24058541,79 |

TITLE A7

OFFICE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS — LUXEMBOURG

CHAPTER A7 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE

CHAPTER A7 10 — RESERVES

Article Item | Heading | Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

CHAPTER A7 01

A7 01 01 | Expenditure related to staff in active employment | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 12618000 | 12779000 | 11989041,03 |

A7 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure

A7 01 02 01 | External staff | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 6629000 | 6099000 | 5743989,71 |

A7 01 02 11 | Other management expenditure | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 385000 | 445000 | 427891,50 |

| Article A7 01 02 — Total | 7014000 | 6544000 | 6171881,21 |

A7 01 03 | Buildings and related expenditure | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | 5634000 | 5749000 | 5897619,55 |

A7 01 50 | Personnel policy and management | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

A7 01 51 | Infrastructure policy and management | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

A7 01 60 | Documentation and library expenditure | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| CHAPTER A7 01 — TOTAL | 25266000 | 25072000 | 24058541,79 |

CHAPTER A7 10

A7 10 01 | Provisional appropriations | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

A7 10 02 | Contingency reserve | | | |

Non-differentiated appropriations | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| CHAPTER A7 10 — TOTAL | p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

| Title A7 — Total | 25266000 | 25072000 | 24058541,79 |

| GRAND TOTAL | 25266000 | 25072000 | 24058541,79 |

CHAPTER A7 01 — ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE

A7 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

12618000 | 12779000 | 11989041,03 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover, for officials and temporary staff holding posts on the establishment plan:

- salaries, allowances and payments related to salaries,

- accident and sickness insurance and other social security charges,

- unemployment insurance for temporary staff and payments to constitute or maintain pension rights for them in their country of origin,

- miscellaneous allowances and grants,

- the cost of weightings applied to the remuneration of officials and temporary staff and the cost of weightings applied to the part of emoluments transferred to a country other than the country of employment,

- travel expenses due to officials and temporary staff (including their families) on taking up duty, leaving the institution or transfer to another place of employment,

- installation and resettlement allowances due to officials obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new place of employment and on finally leaving the service and resettling elsewhere,

- removal expenses due to officials obliged to change their place of residence on taking up duty, on transfer to a new place of employment and on finally leaving the service and resettling elsewhere,

- the cost of any adjustments to remuneration approved by the Council during the financial year.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A7 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure

A7 01 02 01 External staff

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

6629000 | 6099000 | 5743989,71 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

- the remuneration of contract staff (within the meaning of Title IV of the Conditions of Employment), the institution’s social insurance scheme covering contract staff, as described in Title IV, and the cost of weightings applicable to the remunerations of such staff,

- expenditure incurred (remuneration, insurance etc.) through the use of private-law contract external staff and agency staff,

- personnel costs included in service contracts for technical and administrative subcontracting, supplementary assistance and the supply of intellectual services,

- the cost of national civil servants or other experts on secondment or temporary assignment to the Office and supplementary expenses arising from the secondment of officials to national civil services or international organisations,

- the cost of any adjustments to remuneration approved by the Council during the financial year.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Rules governing designation and remuneration and other financial conditions adopted by the Commission.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A7 01 02 11 Other management expenditure

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

385000 | 445000 | 427891,50 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure:

- travel expenses, daily subsistence allowances and additional or exceptional expenditure incurred in connection with missions by staff covered by the Staff Regulations and by national or international experts or officials on secondment,

- reimbursement of costs incurred by persons officially representing the Office (reimbursement is not possible for expenses incurred in the performance of representation duties vis-à-vis staff of the Commission or other Union institutions),

- travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts participating in study groups and working parties, and the cost of organising such meetings where they are not covered by the existing infrastructure in the headquarters of the institutions or external offices (experts are reimbursed on the basis of decisions made by the Commission),

- the cost of refreshments and food served on special occasions during internal meetings,

- miscellaneous expenditure relating to conferences, congresses and meetings in which the Office participates,

- expenditure on specialised studies and consultation carried out by highly qualified experts (natural or legal persons) under contract, to the extent that the staff available to the Office does not enable it to carry out this work directly, including the purchase of studies already carried out,

- expenditure on training for improving staff skills and the performance and efficiency of the Office:

- fees for experts employed to identify training needs, design, develop and hold courses and evaluate and monitor results,

- fees for consultants in various fields, in particular organisational methods, management, strategy, quality and personnel management,

- the cost of attending external training and of joining the relevant professional organisations,

- expenditure related to the practical aspects of organising courses, the use of premises, transport, meals and accommodation for participants in residential courses,

- training expenditure related to publications and information, associated Internet sites and the purchase of teaching equipment, subscriptions and licences for distance teaching, books, press and multimedia products,

- financing of teaching aids.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

Rules governing designation and remuneration and other financial conditions adopted by the Commission.

A7 01 03 Buildings and related expenditure

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

5634000 | 5749000 | 5897619,55 |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the buildings of the Office and related expenditure, including in particular:

- the cost of purchase or rental with purchase option of buildings or the construction of buildings,

- the payment of rents and leasing charges relating to occupied buildings or parts of buildings, and the hire of conference rooms, storerooms, garages and parking facilities,

- insurance premiums on the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the Office,

- water, gas, electricity and heating charges in respect of the buildings or parts of buildings occupied by the Office,

- maintenance costs, calculated on the basis of current contracts, for premises, lifts, central heating, air-conditioning equipment, etc.; the expenditure is occasioned by regular cleaning operations, the purchase of maintenance, washing, laundry and dry-cleaning products, etc., and by repainting, repairs and supplies used by the maintenance shops,

- expenditure on the selective treatment, storage and removal of waste,

- the refurbishment of buildings, e.g. alterations to partitioning, alterations to technical installations and other specialist work on locks, electrical equipment, plumbing, painting, floor coverings, etc., and the cost of changes to the cabling associated with fixtures, and the cost of the necessary equipment (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Office must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- expenditure relating to the physical and material security of persons and property, in particular contracts for the guarding of buildings, contracts for the maintenance of security installations, training and the purchase of minor items of equipment (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Office must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- expenditure relating to the health and safety of individuals at work, in particular the purchase, hire and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment, the replacement of equipment for fire pickets, training and statutory inspection costs (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Office must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

- the cost of legal, financial and technical consultancy fees prior to the acquisition, rental or construction of buildings,

- other expenditure on buildings, in particular management fees for multiple-tenanted buildings, costs of surveys of premises and charges for utilities (refuse collection etc.),

- technical assistance fees relating to major refurbishment work on premises,

- the purchase, hire or leasing, maintenance, repair, installation and renewal of technical equipment and installations,

- the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of furniture,

- the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of vehicles,

- various types of insurance (in particular third-party and theft),

- expenditure on working equipment, and in particular:

- purchase of uniforms (mainly for messengers, drivers and catering staff),

- purchase and cleaning of working clothes for workshop staff and staff required to do work for which protection is necessary against bad or cold weather, abnormal wear and dirt,

- purchase or reimbursement of any equipment which might be necessary pursuant to Directives 89/391/EEC and 90/270/EEC,

- departmental removals and reorganisations and handling (taking delivery, storing, delivering) in respect of equipment, furniture and office supplies,

- expenditure on equipping buildings with telecommunications, notably purchase, hire, installation and maintenance of telephone switchboards and distributors, audio, videoconferencing, interphone and mobile phone systems, and expenditure on data networks (equipment and maintenance) and associated services (management, support, documentation, installation and removal),

- the purchase, hire or leasing and maintenance of computers, terminals, mini-computers, peripherals, connection devices and the necessary software,

- the purchase, hire or leasing and maintenance of equipment relating to the reproduction of information in paper form, e.g. printers, fax machines, photocopiers, scanners and microcopiers,

- the purchase, hire or leasing of typewriters and word processors and any other electronic office equipment,

- installation, configuration, maintenance, studies, documentation and supplies related to this equipment,

- the cost of purchasing paper, envelopes, office supplies and supplies for the print shops, and of some printing carried out by outside service providers,

- postal and delivery charges for mail, reports and publications, and for postal and other packages sent by air, land, sea or rail, and the Office’s internal mail,

- subscription charges and the cost of cable or radio communications (land and mobile telephones, television, teleconferencing and videoconferencing), expenditure on data-transmission networks, telematic services, etc., and the purchase of directories,

- establishing telephone and computer links and international transmission lines between sites of Union offices,

- technical and logistical support and training and other general activities relating to computer hardware and software, general information-technology training, subscriptions to technical documentation in printed or electronic form, etc., outside operating personnel, office services, subscriptions to international organisations, etc., studies covering security aspects and quality control relating to information technology (IT) hardware and software, and utilisation, maintenance and software development costs, and undertaking of IT projects,

- other operating expenditure not specifically provided for above.

Legal basis

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display screen equipment (fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A7 01 50 Personnel policy and management

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- the contribution by the Office to the costs of the recreation centre and to other cultural and sports activities, and any initiatives designed to encourage social contact between staff of different nationalities,

- the Office’s contribution to the cost of crèches and kindergartens,

- expenditure for the following categories of persons, as part of a policy to assist people with disabilities:

- officials and temporary staff in active employment,

- spouses of officials and temporary staff in active employment,

- all dependent children within the meaning of the Staff Regulations.

It covers, within the limits of the amount entered in the budget and after any national entitlements granted in the country of residence or origin have been claimed, any duly substantiated non-medical expenditure which is acknowledged to be necessary and arises from disablement.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union.

Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union.

A7 01 51 Infrastructure policy and management

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover:

- routine running and conversion costs for restaurants, cafeterias and canteens,

- damages to be borne by the Office and those arising from third-party liability, and expenditure relating to certain cases where, for reasons of equity, compensation has to be paid without any legal claim whatsoever arising therefrom.

A7 01 60 Documentation and library expenditure

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover expenditure on producing and developing the Commission’s intranet site (Intracomm), subscriptions to view data services, the cost of binding and other expenditure necessary for the preservation of books and publications, expenditure on subscriptions to newspapers, specialist periodicals, and the purchase of publications and technical works connected with the Office’s activities.

CHAPTER A7 10 — RESERVES

A7 10 01 Provisional appropriations

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

Remarks

The appropriations entered in this article are purely provisional and may be used only after transfer to other budget headings in accordance with the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1).

A7 10 02 Contingency reserve

Appropriations 2012 | Appropriations 2011 | Outturn 2010 |

p.m. | p.m. | 0,— |

STAFF

Commission

Administration

Function group and grade [14] [15] | 2012 | 2011 |

Permanent posts | Temporary posts | Permanent posts | Temporary posts |

AD 16 | 24 | | 24 | |

AD 15 | 190 | 22 | 190 | 22 |

AD 14 | 542 | 31 | 484 | 32 |

AD 13 | 1844 | | 1452 | |

AD 12 | 1648 | 53 | 2042 | 54 |

AD 11 | 442 | 62 | 456 | 62 |

AD 10 | 1166 | 11 | 1055 | 11 |

AD 9 | 514 | | 624 | |

AD 8 | 888 | 2 | 724 | 2 |

AD 7 | 1025 | | 913 | |

AD 6 | 1144 | | 905 | |

AD 5 | 1575 | | 1886 | |

AD total | 11002 | 181 | 10755 | 183 |

AST 11 | 181 | | 156 | |

AST 10 | 208 | 20 | 143 | 20 |

AST 9 | 612 | | 570 | |

AST 8 | 599 | 12 | 510 | 12 |

AST 7 | 1018 | 28 | 1129 | 28 |

AST 6 | 1014 | 39 | 939 | 39 |

AST 5 | 1228 | 42 | 1198 | 42 |

AST 4 | 647 | 20 | 807 | 20 |

AST 3 | 1121 | 9 | 950 | 9 |

AST 2 | 495 | 13 | 495 | 13 |

AST 1 | 801 | | 1238 | |

AST total | 7924 | 183 | 8135 | 183 |

Grand total | 18926 | 364 | 18890 | 366 |

Total staff | 19290 | 19256 |

Research and technological development — Joint Research Centre

Function group and grade | 2012 | 2011 |

Permanent posts | Temporary posts | Permanent posts | Temporary posts |

AD 16 [16] | 2 | | 2 | |

AD 15 | 10 | | 10 | |

AD 14 | 45 | | 38 | |

AD 13 | 223 | | 129 | |

AD 12 | 222 | | 306 | |

AD 11 | 21 | | 34 | |

AD 10 | 54 | | 54 | |

AD 9 | 50 | | 50 | |

AD 8 | 86 | | 86 | |

AD 7 | 93 | | 59 | |

AD 6 | 53 | | 91 | |

AD 5 | 53 | | 28 | |

AD total | 912 | | 887 | |

AST 11 | 35 | | 35 | |

AST 10 | 66 | | 48 | |

AST 9 | 129 | | 129 | |

AST 8 | 117 | | 117 | |

AST 7 | 127 | | 143 | |

AST 6 | 94 | | 119 | |

AST 5 | 127 | | 120 | |

AST 4 | 91 | | 79 | |

AST 3 | 155 | | 176 | |

AST 2 | 45 | | 35 | |

AST 1 | 58 | | 68 | |

AST total | 1044 | | 1069 | |

Grand total | 1956 | | 1956 | |

Total staff | 1956 | 1956 |

Research and technological development — Indirect action

Function group and grade | 2012 | 2011 |

Permanent posts | Temporary posts | Permanent posts | Temporary posts |

AD 16 | 1 | | 1 | |

AD 15 | 19 | | 19 | |

AD 14 | 74 | | 54 | |

AD 13 | 250 | | 131 | |

AD 12 | 279 | | 322 | |

AD 11 | 45 | | 202 | |

AD 10 | 61 | | 63 | |

AD 9 | 41 | | 51 | |

AD 8 | 88 | | 48 | |

AD 7 | 54 | | 38 | |

AD 6 | 114 | | 119 | |

AD 5 | 79 | | 41 | |

AD total | 1105 | | 1089 | |

AST 11 | 12 | | 6 | |

AST 10 | 11 | | 32 | |

AST 9 | 42 | | 27 | |

AST 8 | 79 | | 79 | |

AST 7 | 83 | | 98 | |

AST 6 | 92 | | 108 | |

AST 5 | 105 | | 90 | |

AST 4 | 163 | | 163 | |

AST 3 | 115 | | 115 | |

AST 2 | 29 | | 29 | |

AST 1 | 35 | | 35 | |

AST total | 766 | | 782 | |

Grand total | 1871 | | 1871 | |

Total staff [17] | 1871 | 1871 |

Offices

Publications Office (OP)

Function group and grade | Publications Office |

2012 | 2011 |

Permanent posts | Temporary posts | Permanent posts | Temporary posts |

AD 16 | 1 | | 1 | |

AD 15 | 3 | | 3 | |

AD 14 | 8 | | 8 | |

AD 13 | 1 | | 1 | |

AD 12 | 16 | | 14 | |

AD 11 | 9 | | 11 | |

AD 10 | 8 | | 8 | |

AD 9 | 5 | | 5 | |

AD 8 | 19 | | 19 | |

AD 7 | 4 | | 4 | |

AD 6 | 7 | | 3 | |

AD 5 | 29 | | 29 | |

AD total | 110 | | 106 | |

AST 11 | 10 | | 7 | |

AST 10 | 37 | | 40 | |

AST 9 | 24 | | 16 | |

AST 8 | 44 | | 47 | |

AST 7 | 51 | | 56 | |

AST 6 | 79 | | 83 | |

AST 5 | 72 | | 72 | |

AST 4 | 120 | | 83 | |

AST 3 | 91 | | 128 | |

AST 2 | 32 | | 32 | |

AST 1 | 2 | | 2 | |

AST total | 562 | | 566 | |

Grand total | 672 | | 672 | |

Total staff | 672 | 672 |

European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF)

Function group and grade | European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) |

2012 | 2011 |

Permanent posts | Temporary posts | Permanent posts | Temporary posts |

AD 16 | 1 | | 1 | |

AD 15 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |

AD 14 | 5 | | 5 | |

AD 13 | 11 | | 6 | |

AD 12 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 20 |

AD 11 | 18 | | 23 | |

AD 10 | 29 | 1 | 35 | 1 |

AD 9 | 9 | 19 | 10 | 19 |

AD 8 | 17 | 3 | 14 | 1 |

AD 7 | 10 | | 10 | |

AD 6 | 14 | | 11 | |

AD 5 | 18 | | 15 | |

AD total | 154 | 42 | 154 | 42 |

AST 11 | 4 | 5 | 1 | |

AST 10 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 16 |

AST 9 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 3 |

AST 8 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 14 |

AST 7 | 10 | 1 | 19 | 1 |

AST 6 | 14 | 4 | 14 | 4 |

AST 5 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 1 |

AST 4 | 19 | | 22 | |

AST 3 | 18 | | 10 | |

AST 2 | 23 | | 17 | |

AST 1 | 8 | | 8 | |

AST total | 149 | 39 | 149 | 39 |

Grand total | 303 | 81 | 303 | 81 |

Total staff | 384 | 384 |

European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO)

Function group and grade | European Personnel Selection Office |

2012 | 2011 |

Permanent posts | Temporary posts | Permanent posts | Temporary posts |

AD 16 | | | | |

AD 15 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 14 | 1 | | 1 | |

AD 13 | 3 | 1 | | |

AD 12 | 6 | | 6 | |

AD 11 | 2 | | 7 | |

AD 10 | 2 | | | |

AD 9 | 4 | | 2 | |

AD 8 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |

AD 7 | 1 | | 1 | |

AD 6 | 2 | | 1 | |

AD 5 | 1 | | 4 | |

AD total | 24 | 3 | 26 | 1 |

AST 11 | 1 | | 1 | |

AST 10 | 3 | | 2 | |

AST 9 | 8 | | 5 | |

AST 8 | 5 | | 9 | |

AST 7 | 10 | | 7 | |

AST 6 | 7 | | 9 | |

AST 5 | 19 | | 17 | |

AST 4 | 16 | | 11 | |

AST 3 | 7 | | 19 | |

AST 2 | 12 | | 7 | |

AST 1 | 10 | | 13 | |

AST total | 98 | | 100 | |

Grand total | 122 | 3 | 126 | 1 |

Total staff | 125 [18] | 127 [19] |

Office for the Administration and Payment of Individual Entitlements (PMO)

Function group and grade | Office for the Administration and Payment of Individual Entitlements |

2012 | 2011 |

Permanent posts | Temporary posts | Permanent posts | Temporary posts |

AD 16 | | | | |

AD 15 | 1 | | 1 | |

AD 14 | 4 | | 4 | |

AD 13 | 1 | | 1 | |

AD 12 | 11 | | 8 | |

AD 11 | 4 | | 4 | |

AD 10 | 3 | | 3 | |

AD 9 | 2 | | 2 | |

AD 8 | 1 | | 1 | |

AD 7 | 2 | | 2 | |

AD 6 | 2 | | 2 | |

AD 5 | 1 | | 4 | |

AD total | 32 | | 32 | |

AST 11 | 3 | | 3 | |

AST 10 | 18 | | 18 | |

AST 9 | 3 | | 3 | |

AST 8 | 22 | | 22 | |

AST 7 | 15 | | 15 | |

AST 6 | 46 | | 51 | |

AST 5 | 30 | | 31 | |

AST 4 | 7 | | 8 | |

AST 3 | 9 | | 5 | |

AST 2 | 3 | | 3 | |

AST 1 | | | | |

AST total | 156 | | 159 | |

Grand total | 188 | | 191 | |

Total staff | 188 | 191 |

Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Brussels (OIB)

Function group and grade | Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Brussels |

2012 | 2011 |

Permanent posts | Temporary posts | Permanent posts | Temporary posts |

AD 16 | | | | |

AD 15 | 1 | | 1 | |

AD 14 | 8 | | 8 | |

AD 13 | 2 | | 1 | |

AD 12 | 12 | | 12 | |

AD 11 | 11 | | 12 | |

AD 10 | 4 | | 2 | |

AD 9 | 7 | | 9 | |

AD 8 | 5 | | 3 | |

AD 7 | 3 | | 5 | |

AD 6 | 3 | | 2 | |

AD 5 | 15 | | 10 | |

AD total | 71 | | 65 | |

AST 11 | 4 | | 2 | |

AST 10 | 13 | | 16 | |

AST 9 | 9 | | 7 | |

AST 8 | 7 | | 14 | |

AST 7 | 30 | | 22 | |

AST 6 | 53 | | 57 | |

AST 5 | 76 | | 75 | |

AST 4 | 123 | | 134 | |

AST 3 | 39 | | 49 | |

AST 2 | 1 | | 1 | |

AST 1 | | | | |

AST total | 355 | | 377 | |

Grand total | 426 | | 442 | |

Total staff | 426 | 442 |

Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Luxembourg (OIL)

Function group and grade | Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Luxembourg |

2012 | 2011 |

Permanent posts | Temporary posts | Permanent posts | Temporary posts |

AD 16 | | | | |

AD 15 | 1 | | 1 | |

AD 14 | 3 | | 3 | |

AD 13 | 4 | | 2 | |

AD 12 | 5 | | 5 | |

AD 11 | 4 | | 4 | |

AD 10 | 4 | | 4 | |

AD 9 | | | | |

AD 8 | | | | |

AD 7 | 1 | | 1 | |

AD 6 | 3 | | 3 | |

AD 5 | 4 | | 4 | |

AD total | 29 | | 27 | |

AST 11 | 2 | | 2 | |

AST 10 | 6 | | 6 | |

AST 9 | | | | |

AST 8 | 7 | | 7 | |

AST 7 | 4 | | 4 | |

AST 6 | 14 | | 17 | |

AST 5 | 30 | | 32 | |

AST 4 | 38 | | 43 | |

AST 3 | 22 | | 23 | |

AST 2 | 1 | | 1 | |

AST 1 | | | | |

AST total | 124 | | 135 | |

Grand total | 153 | | 162 | |

Total staff | 153 | 162 |

Bodies set up by the European Union and having legal personality

Decentralised agencies

Decentralised agencies — Enterprise

European Chemicals Agency

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 14 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 13 | | 9 | | 6 | | 9 |

AD 12 | | 22 | | 14 | | 21 |

AD 11 | | 26 | | 19 | | 26 |

AD 10 | | 28 | | 21 | | 28 |

AD 9 | | 36 | | 31 | | 36 |

AD 8 | | 47 | | 30 | | 36 |

AD 7 | | 51 | | 42 | | 51 |

AD 6 | | 50 | | 39 | | 50 |

AD 5 | | 52 | | 56 | | 52 |

AD total | | 323 | | 260 | | 311 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AST 9 | | 5 | | 1 | | 4 |

AST 8 | | 7 | | 7 | | 7 |

AST 7 | | 12 | | 10 | | 12 |

AST 6 | | 19 | | 15 | | 19 |

AST 5 | | 22 | | 17 | | 22 |

AST 4 | | 29 | | 26 | | 28 |

AST 3 | | 25 | | 23 | | 25 |

AST 2 | | 15 | | 13 | | 15 |

AST 1 | | 12 | | 11 | | 12 |

AST total | | 147 | | 123 | | 145 |

Grand total | | 470 | | 383 | | 456 |

Total staff | 470 | 383 | 456 |

European GNSS Agency

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | | | | | |

AD 14 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 13 | | | | | | |

AD 12 | | | | | | |

AD 11 | | 3 | | 2 | | 2 |

AD 10 | | 3 | | 1 | | 3 |

AD 9 | | 4 | | 1 | | 3 |

AD 8 | | 6 | | 4 | | 6 |

AD 7 | | 17 | | 9 | | 7 |

AD 6 | | 4 | | 3 | | 2 |

AD 5 | | 1 | | 1 | | |

AD total | | 39 | | 22 | | 24 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | | | | | |

AST 8 | | | | | | |

AST 7 | | | | | | |

AST 6 | | | | | | |

AST 5 | | 2 | | 1 | | 2 |

AST 4 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AST 3 | | 2 | | | | 2 |

AST 2 | | | | 2 | | |

AST 1 | | | | | | |

AST total | | 5 | | 4 | | 5 |

Grand total | | 44 | | 26 | | 29 |

Total staff | 44 | 26 | 29 |

Decentralised agencies — Employment and social affairs

European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | | | | | 1 |

AD 14 | | 2 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 13 | | 2 | | 3 | | 2 |

AD 12 | 1 | 5 | | 3 | 1 | 5 |

AD 11 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 |

AD 10 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 |

AD 9 | | 3 | 1 | 1 | | 3 |

AD 8 | 1 | 5 | | 1 | 1 | 5 |

AD 7 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 7 |

AD 6 | 1 | 4 | | 2 | | 3 |

AD 5 | | 5 | | 10 | 1 | 6 |

AD total | 8 | 42 | 5 | 37 | 8 | 42 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | 2 | | | | 2 |

AST 9 | | 4 | | 4 | | 3 |

AST 8 | | 4 | | 2 | | 4 |

AST 7 | | 7 | | 5 | | 5 |

AST 6 | 1 | 8 | | 11 | 1 | 9 |

AST 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 |

AST 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 7 |

AST 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 3 |

AST 2 | | 1 | 1 | | | 2 |

AST 1 | 2 | | | 3 | 2 | |

AST total | 11 | 40 | 9 | 40 | 11 | 40 |

Grand total | 19 | 82 | 14 | 77 | 19 | 82 |

Total staff | 101 | 91 | 101 |

European Agency for Safety and Health at Work

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | | | | | |

AD 14 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 13 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 12 | | 1 | | 2 | | 2 |

AD 11 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 10 | | 3 | | 2 | | 3 |

AD 9 | | 1 | | 2 | | |

AD 8 | | 3 | | 1 | | 5 |

AD 7 | | 6 | | 6 | | 10 |

AD 6 | | 7 | | 6 | | 1 |

AD 5 | | | | | | |

AD total | | 24 | | 21 | | 24 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | 1 |

AST 9 | | 1 | | 1 | | |

AST 8 | | | | | | |

AST 7 | | 1 | | 1 | | 2 |

AST 6 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AST 5 | | 1 | | 2 | | 3 |

AST 4 | | 5 | | 2 | | 8 |

AST 3 | | 7 | | 10 | | 5 |

AST 2 | | 2 | | 1 | | |

AST 1 | | 2 | | 3 | | |

AST total | | 20 | | 20 | | 20 |

Grand total | | 44 | | 41 | | 44 |

Total staff | 44 | 41 | 44 |

Decentralised Agencies — Transport

European Aviation Safety Agency

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 15 | | 1 | | 2 | | 1 |

AD 14 | | 11 | | 3 | | 8 |

AD 13 | | 19 | | 3 | | 14 |

AD 12 | | 35 | | 27 | | 30 |

AD 11 | | 53 | | 15 | | 51 |

AD 10 | | 72 | | 28 | | 64 |

AD 9 | | 102 | | 93 | | 84 |

AD 8 | | 91 | | 71 | | 94 |

AD 7 | | 65 | | 75 | | 58 |

AD 6 | | 45 | | 68 | | 38 |

AD 5 | | 4 | | 19 | | 5 |

AD total | | 499 | | 404 | | 448 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | | | | | |

AST 8 | | 1 | | | | |

AST 7 | | 6 | | | | 5 |

AST 6 | | 15 | | | | 11 |

AST 5 | | 31 | | 8 | | 27 |

AST 4 | | 32 | | 16 | | 31 |

AST 3 | | 27 | | 45 | | 28 |

AST 2 | | 18 | | 33 | | 17 |

AST 1 | | 5 | | 17 | | 7 |

AST total | | 135 | | 119 | | 126 |

Grand total | | 634 | | 523 | | 574 |

Total staff | 634 [] | 523 | 574 |

European Maritime Safety Agency

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 14 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 13 | 1 | 3 | | 3 | 1 | 3 |

AD 12 | 1 | 9 | | 5 | 1 | 9 |

AD 11 | | 11 | 2 | 3 | | 11 |

AD 10 | 1 | 17 | | 9 | 1 | 17 |

AD 9 | | 25 | 1 | 15 | | 22 |

AD 8 | 1 | 23 | | 26 | | 22 |

AD 7 | | 24 | | 25 | | 22 |

AD 6 | | 19 | | 21 | | 19 |

AD 5 | | 9 | | 21 | | 10 |

AD total | 4 | 142 | 3 | 129 | 3 | 137 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AST 8 | | 1 | | | 1 | 1 |

AST 7 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AST 6 | | 3 | | 1 | | 3 |

AST 5 | | 11 | 1 | 3 | | 9 |

AST 4 | | 20 | | 17 | | 17 |

AST 3 | | 19 | | 23 | | 20 |

AST 2 | | 9 | | 12 | | 11 |

AST 1 | | 2 | | 6 | | 4 |

AST total | | 67 | 1 | 63 | 1 | 67 |

Grand total | 4 | 209 | 4 | 192 | 4 | 204 |

Total staff | 213 | 196 | 208 |

European Railway Agency

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 14 | | | | 1 | | |

AD 13 | | | | | | |

AD 12 | | | | | | |

AD 11 | | 4 | | | | 2 |

AD 10 | | 12 | | 6 | | 14 |

AD 9 | | 28 | | 28 | | 25 |

AD 8 | | 16 | | 23 | | 19 |

AD 7 | | 11 | | | | 9 |

AD 6 | | 27 | | 29 | | 27 |

AD 5 | | 2 | | 5 | | 4 |

AD total | | 101 | | 92 | | 101 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | 1 | | | | |

AST 8 | | 2 | | 2 | | 2 |

AST 7 | | 2 | | 1 | | 2 |

AST 6 | | 2 | | 1 | | 1 |

AST 5 | | 5 | | 4 | | 7 |

AST 4 | | 6 | | 5 | | 6 |

AST 3 | | 8 | | 7 | | 6 |

AST 2 | | 10 | | 10 | | 10 |

AST 1 | | 7 | | 11 | | 9 |

AST total | | 43 | | 41 | | 43 |

Grand total | | 144 | | 133 | | 144 |

Total staff | 144 | 133 | 144 |

Decentralised Agencies — Environment

European Environment Agency

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 14 | | 2 | | | | 2 |

AD 13 | | 2 | | | | 2 |

AD 12 | 1 | 9 | | | 1 | 9 |

AD 11 | | 11 | | | | 11 |

AD 10 | | 9 | | | | 9 |

AD 9 | | 8 | | | | 8 |

AD 8 | | 8 | | | | 7 |

AD 7 | | 8 | | | | 6 |

AD 6 | | 6 | | | | 7 |

AD 5 | | | | | | |

AD total | 1 | 64 | | | 1 | 62 |

AST 11 | | 1 | | | 1 | 1 |

AST 10 | 1 | 3 | | | | 3 |

AST 9 | 1 | 2 | | | 1 | 2 |

AST 8 | 1 | 8 | | | 1 | 8 |

AST 7 | | 6 | | | | 6 |

AST 6 | | 10 | | | | 8 |

AST 5 | | 10 | | | | 4 |

AST 4 | | 10 | | | | 14 |

AST 3 | | 9 | | | | 13 |

AST 2 | | 4 | | | | 4 |

AST 1 | | 5 | | | | 5 |

AST total | 3 | 68 | | | 3 | 68 |

Grand total | 4 | 132 | | | 4 | 130 |

Total staff | 136 | | 134 |

European Chemicals Agency — Activities in the field of biocides legislation

European Chemicals Agency — Activities in the field of Legislation on import and export of dangerous chemicals

Decentralised agencies — Information society and Media

European Network and Information Security Agency

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 14 | | | | 1 | | |

AD 13 | | | | | | |

AD 12 | | 3 | | | | 3 |

AD 11 | | | | 2 | | |

AD 10 | | 5 | | 1 | | 4 |

AD 9 | | 8 | | 4 | | 7 |

AD 8 | | 5 | | 4 | | 5 |

AD 7 | | 9 | | 6 | | 9 |

AD 6 | | | | 6 | | |

AD 5 | | | | 1 | | |

AD total | | 31 | | 25 | | 29 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | | | | | |

AST 8 | | | | | | |

AST 7 | | | | | | |

AST 6 | | 2 | | | | |

AST 5 | | 6 | | 1 | | 7 |

AST 4 | | 1 | | 4 | | 1 |

AST 3 | | 2 | | 5 | | 2 |

AST 2 | | 5 | | 2 | | 3 |

AST 1 | | | | 3 | | 2 |

AST total | | 16 | | 15 | | 15 |

Grand total | | 47 | | 40 | | 44 |

Total staff | 47 | 40 | 44 |

Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) — Office

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | | | | | |

AD 14 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 13 | | | | | | |

AD 12 | | | | | | |

AD 11 | | | | | | |

AD 10 | | | | | | |

AD 9 | | 2 | | | | 2 |

AD 8 | | | | | | |

AD 7 | | 3 | | | | 2 |

AD 6 | | | | | | |

AD 5 | | 5 | | | | 4 |

AD total | | 11 | | 1 | | 9 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | | | | | |

AST 8 | | | | | | |

AST 7 | | | | | | |

AST 6 | | | | | | |

AST 5 | | | | | | |

AST 4 | | | | | | |

AST 3 | | 4 | | | | 2 |

AST 2 | | | | | | |

AST 1 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AST total | | 5 | | | | 3 |

Grand total | | 16 | | 1 | | 12 |

Total staff | 16 | 1 | 12 |

Decentralised agencies — Maritime affairs and Fisheries

Community Fisheries Control Agency (CFCA)

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | 1 | | | | |

AD 14 | | | | | | 1 |

AD 13 | | 2 | | | | 1 |

AD 12 | | 2 | | | 1 | 2 |

AD 11 | | | | | | |

AD 10 | | 3 | | | | 1 |

AD 9 | | 6 | | | 2 | 6 |

AD 8 | | 5 | | | 1 | 2 |

AD 7 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 6 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 5 | | | | | | 1 |

AD total | | 21 | | | 4 | 16 |

AST 11 | | | | | | 1 |

AST 10 | | 7 | | | | 6 |

AST 9 | | 3 | | | | 3 |

AST 8 | | 3 | | | | 3 |

AST 7 | | 8 | | | | 8 |

AST 6 | | 3 | | | | 3 |

AST 5 | | 6 | | | | 6 |

AST 4 | | | | | | |

AST 3 | | 2 | | | | 1 |

AST 2 | | 1 | | | | 2 |

AST 1 | | | | | | |

AST total | | 33 | | | | 33 |

Grand total | | 54 | | | 4 | 49 |

Total staff | 54 | | 53 |

Decentralised agencies — Internal market

European Supervisory Authority (European Securities and Markets Authority)

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 14 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 13 | | 1 | | | | |

AD 12 | | 4 | | | | 3 |

AD 11 | | 4 | | | | 4 |

AD 10 | | 5 | | | | 4 |

AD 9 | | 5 | | | | 3 |

AD 8 | | 11 | | | | 7 |

AD 7 | | 11 | | | | 9 |

AD 6 | | 11 | | | | 9 |

AD 5 | | 9 | | | | 8 |

AD total | | 63 | | | | 49 |

AST 11 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AST 10 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AST 9 | | 2 | | | | 2 |

AST 8 | | 1 | | | | |

AST 7 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AST 6 | | | | | | |

AST 5 | | | | | | |

AST 4 | | 1 | | | | |

AST 3 | | 2 | | | | 2 |

AST 2 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AST 1 | | 2 | | | | 1 |

AST total | | 12 | | | | 9 |

Grand total | | 75 | | | | 58 |

Total staff | 75 | | 58 |

European Supervisory Authority (European Banking Authority)

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 14 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 13 | | 2 | | | | 1 |

AD 12 | | 4 | | | | 2 |

AD 11 | | 6 | | | | 4 |

AD 10 | | 7 | | | | 4 |

AD 9 | | 8 | | | | 6 |

AD 8 | | 10 | | | | 8 |

AD 7 | | 6 | | | | 4 |

AD 6 | | 7 | | | | 4 |

AD 5 | | 5 | | | | 3 |

AD total | | 57 | | | | 38 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AST 9 | | | | | | |

AST 8 | | | | | | |

AST 7 | | 1 | | | | |

AST 6 | | | | | | |

AST 5 | | 2 | | | | 2 |

AST 4 | | 2 | | | | 2 |

AST 3 | | 2 | | | | 1 |

AST 2 | | 2 | | | | 1 |

AST 1 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AST total | | 11 | | | | 8 |

Grand total | | 68 | | | | 46 |

Total staff | 68 | | 46 |

European Supervisory Authority (European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority)

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 14 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 13 | | 2 | | | | 1 |

AD 12 | | 4 | | | | 2 |

AD 11 | | 7 | | | | 4 |

AD 10 | | 8 | | | | 5 |

AD 9 | | 8 | | | | 5 |

AD 8 | | 6 | | | | 4 |

AD 7 | | 8 | | | | 5 |

AD 6 | | 5 | | | | 4 |

AD 5 | | 7 | | | | 6 |

AD total | | 57 | | | | 38 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | 1 |

AST 9 | | | | | | 1 |

AST 8 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AST 7 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AST 6 | | 3 | | | | |

AST 5 | | 2 | | | | |

AST 4 | | | | | | 1 |

AST 3 | | 2 | | | | 1 |

AST 2 | | 3 | | | | 1 |

AST 1 | | | | | | 1 |

AST total | | 12 | | | | 8 |

Grand total | | 69 | | | | 46 |

Total staff | 69 | | 46 |

Decentralised agencies — Education and culture

European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 14 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 13 | | 2 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 12 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 5 |

AD 11 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 |

AD 10 | | 9 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 6 |

AD 9 | | 2 | | 2 | | 2 |

AD 8 | | 2 | | 2 | | 2 |

AD 7 | | 7 | | 2 | | 5 |

AD 6 | | 7 | | 6 | | 6 |

AD 5 | | 1 | | 4 | | 3 |

AD total | 7 | 43 | 14 | 32 | 15 | 35 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |

AST 9 | | 1 | | | 2 | |

AST 8 | 3 | | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |

AST 7 | | 7 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 |

AST 6 | 5 | | 6 | 2 | 4 | |

AST 5 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 7 |

AST 4 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 9 | | 9 |

AST 3 | | 3 | | 6 | | 5 |

AST 2 | | 2 | | 3 | | 2 |

AST 1 | | | | | | |

AST total | 16 | 35 | 19 | 31 | 20 | 31 |

Grand total | 23 | 78 | 33 | 63 | 35 | 66 |

Total staff | 101 | 96 | 101 |

European Training Foundation

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | | | | | |

AD 14 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 13 | | 4 | | | | 4 |

AD 12 | | 9 | | | | 4 |

AD 11 | | 9 | | | | 12 |

AD 10 | | 4 | | | | 4 |

AD 9 | | 11 | | | | 11 |

AD 8 | | 4 | | | | 5 |

AD 7 | | 17 | | | | 18 |

AD 6 | | | | | | |

AD 5 | | 2 | | | | |

AD total | | 61 | | | | 59 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | 4 | | | | 4 |

AST 9 | | 6 | | | | 6 |

AST 8 | | 5 | | | | 1 |

AST 7 | | 6 | | | | 6 |

AST 6 | | 4 | | | | 7 |

AST 5 | | 3 | | | | 3 |

AST 4 | | 5 | | | | 5 |

AST 3 | | 2 | | | | 2 |

AST 2 | | | | | | 3 |

AST 1 | | | | | | |

AST total | | 35 | | | | 37 |

Grand total | | 96 | | | | 96 |

Total staff | 96 | | 96 |

Decentralised agencies — Health and consumer protection

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 14 | | 3 | | 2 | | 2 |

AD 13 | | 2 | | | | 1 |

AD 12 | | 5 | | 2 | | 5 |

AD 11 | | 9 | | 4 | | 8 |

AD 10 | | 15 | | 3 | | 12 |

AD 9 | | 26 | | 8 | | 22 |

AD 8 | | 22 | | 43 | | 29 |

AD 7 | | 12 | | | | 7 |

AD 6 | | 24 | | 4 | | 23 |

AD 5 | | 17 | | 47 | | 26 |

AD total | | 136 | | 113 | | 136 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | 1 | | | | |

AST 9 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AST 8 | | 3 | | | | 2 |

AST 7 | | 6 | | 2 | | 5 |

AST 6 | | 11 | | 4 | | 9 |

AST 5 | | 20 | | 6 | | 17 |

AST 4 | | 15 | | 34 | | 22 |

AST 3 | | 2 | | | | 1 |

AST 2 | | 3 | | 4 | | 4 |

AST 1 | | 2 | | 12 | | 3 |

AST total | | 64 | | 62 | | 64 |

Grand total | | 200 | | 175 | | 200 |

Total staff | 200 | 175 | 200 |

European Food Safety Authority

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 14 | | 2 | | | | 2 |

AD 13 | | 1 | | | | |

AD 12 | 1 | 14 | | 4 | 1 | 14 |

AD 11 | | 10 | | 11 | | 11 |

AD 10 | 1 | 8 | | 7 | 1 | 7 |

AD 9 | 1 | 32 | | 32 | 1 | 31 |

AD 8 | | 41 | | 42 | | 36 |

AD 7 | 1 | 57 | | 35 | 1 | 52 |

AD 6 | 1 | 25 | 4 | 39 | 1 | 27 |

AD 5 | | 17 | 1 | 24 | | 21 |

AD total | 5 | 208 | 5 | 195 | 5 | 202 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | | | | | |

AST 8 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AST 7 | | 5 | | 3 | | 5 |

AST 6 | | 5 | | | | 5 |

AST 5 | | 22 | | 8 | | 22 |

AST 4 | | 38 | | 41 | | 38 |

AST 3 | | 25 | | 22 | | 25 |

AST 2 | | 26 | | 45 | | 29 |

AST 1 | | 20 | | 26 | | 23 |

AST total | | 142 | | 145 | | 148 |

Grand total | 5 | 350 | 5 | 340 | 5 | 350 |

Total staff | 355 | 345 | 355 |

European Medicines Agency

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 15 | | 4 | | 4 | | 4 |

AD 14 | | 6 | | 5 | | 5 |

AD 13 | | 7 | | 6 | | 7 |

AD 12 | | 36 | | 35 | | 37 |

AD 11 | | 36 | | 34 | | 36 |

AD 10 | | 32 | | 32 | | 32 |

AD 9 | | 38 | | 32 | | 38 |

AD 8 | | 46 | | 42 | | 43 |

AD 7 | | 49 | | 36 | | 42 |

AD 6 | | 36 | | 35 | | 32 |

AD 5 | | 35 | | 34 | | 33 |

AD total | | 326 | | 296 | | 310 |

AST 11 | | 2 | | 2 | | 2 |

AST 10 | | 5 | | 4 | | 4 |

AST 9 | | 7 | | 8 | | 8 |

AST 8 | | 13 | | 13 | | 13 |

AST 7 | | 20 | | 18 | | 19 |

AST 6 | | 34 | | 33 | | 35 |

AST 5 | | 35 | | 35 | | 35 |

AST 4 | | 51 | | 45 | | 49 |

AST 3 | | 39 | | 34 | | 36 |

AST 2 | | 40 | | 38 | | 40 |

AST 1 | | 18 | | 20 | | 16 |

AST total | | 264 | | 250 | | 257 |

Grand total | | 590 | | 546 | | 567 |

Total staff | 590 | 546 | 567 |

Decentralised agencies — Home Affairs

European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders (Frontex)

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget [21] |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 14 | | 1 | | 1 | | 2 |

AD 13 | | 3 | | 3 | | 6 |

AD 12 | | 8 | | 8 | | 5 |

AD 11 | | 9 | | 8 | | 12 |

AD 10 | | 8 | | 7 | | 4 |

AD 9 | | 1 | | 1 | | 18 |

AD 8 | | 45 | | 43 | | 29 |

AD 7 | | 2 | | 2 | | 3 |

AD 6 | | 6 | | 6 | | 5 |

AD 5 | | 3 | | 3 | | 2 |

AD total | | 87 | | 83 | | 87 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | | | | | 1 |

AST 8 | | 5 | | 5 | | 8 |

AST 7 | | 12 | | 12 | | 11 |

AST 6 | | 10 | | 10 | | 14 |

AST 5 | | 20 | | 20 | | 14 |

AST 4 | | 5 | | 5 | | 5 |

AST 3 | | 4 | | 4 | | 3 |

AST 2 | | | | | | |

AST 1 | | | | | | |

AST total | | 56 | | 56 | | 56 |

Grand total | | 143 | | 139 | | 143 |

Total staff | 143 | 139 | 143 |

European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | | | | | |

AD 14 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 13 | | | | | | |

AD 12 | | 3 | | | | 3 |

AD 11 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 10 | | 2 | | | | 2 |

AD 9 | | 6 | | | | 6 |

AD 8 | | | | | | |

AD 7 | | 17 | | | | 17 |

AD 6 | | | | | | |

AD 5 | | 19 | | | | 19 |

AD total | | 49 | | | | 49 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | | | | | |

AST 8 | | | | | | |

AST 7 | | 2 | | | | 2 |

AST 6 | | | | | | |

AST 5 | | 10 | | | | 10 |

AST 4 | | | | | | |

AST 3 | | 14 | | | | 14 |

AST 2 | | | | | | |

AST 1 | | | | | | |

AST total | | 26 | | | | 26 |

Grand total | | 75 | | | | 75 |

Total staff | 75 | | 75 |

European Asylum Support Office (EASO)

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | | | | | |

AD 14 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 13 | | | | | | |

AD 12 | | | | | | |

AD 11 | | | | | | |

AD 10 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 9 | | 5 | | | | 5 |

AD 8 | | | | | | |

AD 7 | | 11 | | | | 11 |

AD 6 | | | | | | |

AD 5 | | 7 | | | | 7 |

AD total | | 25 | | | | 25 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | | | | | |

AST 8 | | | | | | |

AST 7 | | | | | | |

AST 6 | | | | | | |

AST 5 | | | | | | |

AST 4 | | | | | | |

AST 3 | | 4 | | | | 4 |

AST 2 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AST 1 | | 8 | | | | 8 |

AST total | | 13 | | | | 13 |

Grand total | | 38 | | | | 38 |

Total staff | 38 | | 38 |

European Police Office (Europol)

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | | | | | |

AD 14 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 13 | | 3 | | 3 | | 3 |

AD 12 | | 3 | | 3 | | 3 |

AD 11 | | 23 | | 22 | | 23 |

AD 10 | | | | | | |

AD 9 | | 71 | | 62 | | 71 |

AD 8 | | 80 | | 83 | | 80 |

AD 7 | | 125 | | 105 | | 125 |

AD 6 | | 53 | | 62 | | 53 |

AD 5 | | 36 | | 36 | | 36 |

AD total | | 395 | | 377 | | 395 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | | | | | |

AST 8 | | | | | | |

AST 7 | | 4 | | 2 | | 4 |

AST 6 | | 13 | | 15 | | 13 |

AST 5 | | 3 | | 4 | | 3 |

AST 4 | | 40 | | 38 | | 40 |

AST 3 | | 2 | | | | 2 |

AST 2 | | | | | | |

AST 1 | | | | | | |

AST total | | 62 | | 59 | | 62 |

Grand total | | 457 | | 436 | | 457 |

Total staff | 457 | 436 | 457 |

European Police College

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | | | | | |

AD 14 | | | | | | |

AD 13 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 12 | | | | | | |

AD 11 | | | | | | |

AD 10 | | 2 | | 2 | | 2 |

AD 9 | | 3 | | | | |

AD 8 | | | | | | |

AD 7 | | 1 | | 2 | | 2 |

AD 6 | | | | | | |

AD 5 | | 9 | | 8 | | 9 |

AD total | | 16 | | 13 | | 14 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | | | | | |

AST 8 | | | | | | |

AST 7 | | | | | | |

AST 6 | | | | | | |

AST 5 | | 2 | | 2 | | 2 |

AST 4 | | 2 | | 1 | | 2 |

AST 3 | | 8 | | 5 | | 8 |

AST 2 | | | | | | |

AST 1 | | | | | | |

AST total | | 12 | | 8 | | 12 |

Grand total | | 28 | | 21 | | 26 |

Total staff | 28 | 21 | 26 |

European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 14 | 1 | | 3 | | 1 | |

AD 13 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |

AD 12 | 4 | 10 | | 5 | 1 | 8 |

AD 11 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 8 |

AD 10 | 1 | 13 | | 5 | 2 | 15 |

AD 9 | | 7 | | 5 | | 7 |

AD 8 | | 4 | | 2 | 2 | 4 |

AD 7 | | | | 5 | | |

AD 6 | | | | 12 | | |

AD 5 | | | | | | |

AD total | 10 | 45 | 6 | 42 | 10 | 45 |

AST 11 | 1 | | 1 | | 1 | |

AST 10 | | 2 | | | | 2 |

AST 9 | | 5 | | 1 | | 4 |

AST 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 |

AST 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |

AST 6 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |

AST 5 | | 1 | | 2 | | 3 |

AST 4 | 2 | | 2 | 10 | 2 | |

AST 3 | | | | 4 | | |

AST 2 | | | | | | |

AST 1 | | | | | | |

AST total | 7 | 22 | 7 | 23 | 7 | 22 |

Grand total | 17 | 67 | 13 | 65 | 17 | 67 |

Total staff | 84 | 78 | 84 |

Decentralised agencies — Language services

Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 14 | 1 | | 1 | 1 | 1 | |

AD 13 | 1 | 1 | | | 1 | 2 |

AD 12 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 5 |

AD 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 12 |

AD 10 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 7 |

AD 9 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 11 |

AD 8 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 6 | | 9 |

AD 7 | 8 | 23 | 8 | 15 | 9 | 25 |

AD 6 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 23 | 2 | 17 |

AD 5 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 4 |

AD total | 47 | 91 | 42 | 87 | 45 | 93 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AST 8 | 5 | | 4 | | 6 | 1 |

AST 7 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |

AST 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 |

AST 5 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 6 |

AST 4 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 19 |

AST 3 | 2 | 22 | 5 | 18 | | 18 |

AST 2 | | 10 | | 7 | | 11 |

AST 1 | | | | 17 | | 1 |

AST total | 18 | 64 | 19 | 67 | 19 | 68 |

Grand total | 65 | 155 | 61 | 154 | 64 | 161 |

Total staff | 220 | 215 | 225 |

Decentralised agencies — Energy

European Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | | | | | |

AD 14 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 13 | | | | | | |

AD 12 | | | | | | |

AD 11 | | 4 | | 1 | | 3 |

AD 10 | | | | | | |

AD 9 | | 2 | | | | 2 |

AD 8 | | 5 | | | | 5 |

AD 7 | | 4 | | | | 4 |

AD 6 | | 4 | | | | 3 |

AD 5 | | 10 | | 4 | | 9 |

AD total | | 30 | | 6 | | 27 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | | | | | |

AST 8 | | | | | | |

AST 7 | | | | | | |

AST 6 | | | | | | |

AST 5 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AST 4 | | | | | | |

AST 3 | | 12 | | 1 | | 12 |

AST 2 | | | | | | |

AST 1 | | | | | | |

AST total | | 13 | | 1 | | 13 |

Grand total | | 43 | | 7 | | 40 |

Total staff | 43 | 7 | 40 |

Decentralised agencies — Justice

European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 14 | | | | | | |

AD 13 | | 3 | | | | 3 |

AD 12 | | 11 | | 2 | | 11 |

AD 11 | | | | 3 | | |

AD 10 | | 15 | | 4 | | 12 |

AD 9 | | 11 | | 5 | | 11 |

AD 8 | | 1 | | 4 | | 1 |

AD 7 | | 5 | | 12 | | 5 |

AD 6 | | | | 6 | | |

AD 5 | | | | | | |

AD total | | 47 | | 37 | | 44 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AST 9 | | | | | | |

AST 8 | | 3 | | | | 3 |

AST 7 | | 9 | | 6 | | 9 |

AST 6 | | 4 | | 2 | | 4 |

AST 5 | | 1 | | 8 | | 1 |

AST 4 | | 9 | | 2 | | 9 |

AST 3 | | | | 3 | | |

AST 2 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AST 1 | | | | | | |

AST total | | 28 | | 22 | | 28 |

Grand total | | 75 | | 59 | | 72 |

Total staff | 75 | 59 | 72 |

Eurojust

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget [22] |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | | | | | |

AD 14 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 13 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 12 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 11 | | | | | | |

AD 10 | | 6 | | | | 1 |

AD 9 | | 3 | | 6 | | 6 |

AD 8 | | 16 | | 4 | | 13 |

AD 7 | | 16 | | 4 | | 16 |

AD 6 | | 30 | | 19 | | 20 |

AD 5 | | 5 | | 6 | | 5 |

AD total | | 79 | | 40 | | 64 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AST 8 | | | | 1 | | |

AST 7 | | | | | | |

AST 6 | | | | | | |

AST 5 | | 2 | | | | 1 |

AST 4 | | 32 | | 4 | | 27 |

AST 3 | | 56 | | 58 | | 52 |

AST 2 | | 38 | | 14 | | 28 |

AST 1 | | 5 | | 46 | | 13 |

AST total | | 134 | | 123 | | 122 |

Grand total | | 213 | | 163 | | 186 |

Total staff | 213 | 163 | 186 |

European Institute for Gender Equality

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | | | | | |

AD 14 | | | | | | |

AD 13 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 12 | | | | | | |

AD 11 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 10 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 9 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 8 | | 6 | | 4 | | 4 |

AD 7 | | 4 | | 2 | | 3 |

AD 6 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 5 | | 8 | | 7 | | 8 |

AD total | | 23 | | 16 | | 20 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | | | | | |

AST 8 | | | | | | |

AST 7 | | | | | | |

AST 6 | | 2 | | 2 | | 2 |

AST 5 | | 3 | | | | 3 |

AST 4 | | 2 | | 5 | | 2 |

AST 3 | | | | | | |

AST 2 | | | | | | |

AST 1 | | | | | | |

AST total | | 7 | | 7 | | 7 |

Grand total | | 30 | | 23 | | 27 |

Total staff | 30 | 23 | 27 |

European Joint Undertakings

European Joint Undertaking for ITER — Fusion for Energy (F4E)

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 14 | | | | 1 | | |

AD 13 | 9 | 2 | | | 4 | 1 |

AD 12 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 17 | 8 |

AD 11 | 5 | 7 | 8 | | 5 | |

AD 10 | 6 | 26 | 1 | | 5 | 27 |

AD 9 | 5 | 26 | 4 | 35 | 7 | 21 |

AD 8 | 3 | 15 | 1 | | 4 | |

AD 7 | 1 | 45 | 1 | 1 | | 43 |

AD 6 | | 40 | | 82 | 2 | 50 |

AD 5 | | 2 | 3 | 2 | | 3 |

AD total | 44 | 174 | 33 | 123 | 44 | 154 |

AST 11 | 4 | | | | 3 | |

AST 10 | 2 | | 1 | | 2 | |

AST 9 | 3 | | 2 | | 3 | |

AST 8 | 1 | | 1 | | 2 | |

AST 7 | | | 1 | | | |

AST 6 | 1 | | 3 | | | |

AST 5 | 4 | 4 | | | 4 | |

AST 4 | 1 | 11 | 1 | | 1 | 11 |

AST 3 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 17 | 3 | 12 |

AST 2 | | | | | | |

AST 1 | | | 1 | | | |

AST total | 18 | 26 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 23 |

Grand total | 62 | 200 | 45 | 140 | 62 | 177 |

Total staff | 262 | 185 | 239 |

Cooperation — Health — Innovative Medicines Initiative Joint Undertaking (IMI)

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | | | | | |

AD 14 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 13 | | | | | | |

AD 12 | | 1 | | | | |

AD 11 | | 4 | | 4 | | 4 |

AD 10 | | | | | | |

AD 9 | | 5 | | | | 7 |

AD 8 | | 11 | | 8 | | 11 |

AD 7 | | 1 | | | | |

AD 6 | | | | | | |

AD 5 | | | | | | |

AD total | | 23 | | 13 | | 23 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | | | | | |

AST 8 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AST 7 | | | | | | |

AST 6 | | | | | | |

AST 5 | | | | | | |

AST 4 | | | | | | |

AST 3 | | 5 | | 4 | | 5 |

AST 2 | | | | | | |

AST 1 | | | | | | |

AST total | | 6 | | 5 | | 6 |

Grand total | | 29 | | 18 | | 29 |

Total staff | 29 | 18 | 29 |

Cooperation — Transport — Clean Sky Joint Undertaking

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | | | | | |

AD 14 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 13 | | | | | | |

AD 12 | | | | | | |

AD 11 | | | | | | |

AD 10 | | 3 | | 3 | | 3 |

AD 9 | | 7 | | 6 | | 7 |

AD 8 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 7 | | 2 | | 2 | | 2 |

AD 6 | | 3 | | 3 | | 3 |

AD 5 | | | | | | |

AD total | | 17 | | 16 | | 17 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | | | | | |

AST 8 | | | | | | |

AST 7 | | | | | | |

AST 6 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AST 5 | | | | | | |

AST 4 | | | | | | |

AST 3 | | | | | | |

AST 2 | | | | | | |

AST 1 | | | | | | |

AST total | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

Grand total | | 18 | | 17 | | 18 |

Total staff | 18 | 17 | 18 |

Cooperation — Information and communication technologies — ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | | | | | |

AD 14 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 13 | | | | | | |

AD 12 | | | | | | |

AD 11 | | 2 | | 2 | | 2 |

AD 10 | | | | | | |

AD 9 | | | | | | |

AD 8 | | 5 | | 4 | | 5 |

AD 7 | | | | | | |

AD 6 | | | | | | |

AD 5 | | | | | | |

AD total | | 8 | | 7 | | 8 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | | | | | |

AST 8 | | | | | | |

AST 7 | | | | | | |

AST 6 | | | | | | |

AST 5 | | | | | | |

AST 4 | | | | | | |

AST 3 | | | | | | |

AST 2 | | | | | | |

AST 1 | | | | | | |

AST total | | | | | | |

Grand total | | 8 | | 7 | | 8 |

Total staff | 8 | 7 | 8 |

Information and communication technologies — ENIAC Joint Undertaking

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | | | | | |

AD 14 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 13 | | | | | | |

AD 12 | | | | | | |

AD 11 | | 2 | | 2 | | 2 |

AD 10 | | | | | | |

AD 9 | | | | | | |

AD 8 | | 5 | | 2 | | 3 |

AD 7 | | | | | | |

AD 6 | | | | | | |

AD 5 | | | | | | |

AD total | | 8 | | 5 | | 6 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | | | | | |

AST 8 | | | | | | |

AST 7 | | | | | | |

AST 6 | | | | | | |

AST 5 | | | | | | |

AST 4 | | | | | | |

AST 3 | | | | | | |

AST 2 | | | | | | |

AST 1 | | | | | | |

AST total | | | | | | |

Grand total | | 8 | | 5 | | 6 |

Total staff | 8 | 5 | 6 |

Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH)

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | | | | | |

AD 14 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 13 | | | | | | |

AD 12 | | | | | | |

AD 11 | | 3 | | 1 | | 3 |

AD 10 | | | | | | |

AD 9 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 8 | | 4 | | 4 | | 4 |

AD 7 | | 2 | | 1 | | 2 |

AD 6 | | | | | | |

AD 5 | | | | | | |

AD total | | 11 | | 8 | | 11 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | | | | | |

AST 8 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AST 7 | | 3 | | 3 | | 3 |

AST 6 | | | | | | |

AST 5 | | | | | | |

AST 4 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AST 3 | | 2 | | 1 | | 2 |

AST 2 | | | | | | |

AST 1 | | | | | | |

AST total | | 7 | | 6 | | 7 |

Grand total | | 18 | | 14 | | 18 |

Total staff | 18 | 14 | 18 |

SESAR Joint Undertaking (SJU)

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | | | | | |

AD 14 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 13 | | | | | | |

AD 12 | | 4 | | 4 | | 4 |

AD 11 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 10 | | 3 | | 3 | | 3 |

AD 9 | | | | | | |

AD 8 | | 6 | | 2 | | 6 |

AD 7 | | 4 | | 4 | | 4 |

AD 6 | | 4 | | | | 4 |

AD 5 | | 10 | | 3 | | 10 |

AD total | | 33 | | 18 | | 33 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | | | | | |

AST 8 | | | | | | |

AST 7 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AST 6 | | | | | | |

AST 5 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AST 4 | | | | | | |

AST 3 | | 2 | | 1 | | 2 |

AST 2 | | | | | | |

AST 1 | | 2 | | 2 | | 2 |

AST total | | 6 | | 5 | | 6 |

Grand total | | 39 | | 23 | | 39 |

Total staff | 39 | 23 | 39 |

European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | | | | | |

AD 14 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 13 | | | | | | |

AD 12 | | 1 | | | | |

AD 11 | | | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 10 | | 1 | | | | |

AD 9 | | 3 | | 2 | | 3 |

AD 8 | | 8 | | 4 | | 8 |

AD 7 | | 2 | | 1 | | 2 |

AD 6 | | 4 | | 4 | | 5 |

AD 5 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD total | | 21 | | 13 | | 21 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | | | | | |

AST 8 | | | | | | |

AST 7 | | | | | | |

AST 6 | | | | | | |

AST 5 | | 1 | | | | |

AST 4 | | 3 | | 1 | | 4 |

AST 3 | | 3 | | 1 | | 3 |

AST 2 | | | | | | |

AST 1 | | | | | | |

AST total | | 7 | | 2 | | 7 |

Grand total | | 28 | | 15 | | 28 |

Total staff | 28 | 15 | 28 |

Executive Agencies

Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | | | | | |

AD 14 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 13 | | | | | | |

AD 12 | | | | | | |

AD 11 | | 5 | | | | 5 |

AD 10 | | 5 | | 7 | | 5 |

AD 9 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 8 | | 9 | | 1 | | 7 |

AD 7 | | 5 | | 13 | | 7 |

AD 6 | | 4 | | 2 | | 4 |

AD 5 | | 3 | | 5 | | 3 |

AD total | | 33 | | 30 | | 33 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | | | | | |

AST 8 | | | | | | |

AST 7 | | 2 | | | | 2 |

AST 6 | | | | | | |

AST 5 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AST 4 | | | | 1 | | |

AST 3 | | 1 | | 1 | | |

AST 2 | | | | 1 | | 1 |

AST 1 | | | | | | |

AST total | | 4 | | 3 | | 4 |

Grand total | | 37 | | 33 | | 37 |

Total staff | 37 | 33 | 37 |

Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | | | | | |

AD 14 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 13 | | 3 | | 2 | | 3 |

AD 12 | | 6 | | 5 | | 8 |

AD 11 | | 4 | | 4 | | 3 |

AD 10 | | 11 | | 7 | | 14 |

AD 9 | | 16 | | 15 | | 10 |

AD 8 | | 17 | | 19 | | 17 |

AD 7 | | 5 | | 3 | | 5 |

AD 6 | | 5 | | 3 | | 6 |

AD 5 | | 8 | | 11 | | 6 |

AD total | | 76 | | 70 | | 73 |

AST 11 | | | | | | 1 |

AST 10 | | | | 1 | | |

AST 9 | | 1 | | | | |

AST 8 | | 1 | | 1 | | 2 |

AST 7 | | 2 | | 2 | | 1 |

AST 6 | | 2 | | 2 | | 1 |

AST 5 | | 3 | | 1 | | 4 |

AST 4 | | 11 | | 13 | | 16 |

AST 3 | | 7 | | 7 | | 4 |

AST 2 | | | | | | |

AST 1 | | | | | | |

AST total | | 27 | | 27 | | 29 |

Grand total | | 103 | | 97 | | 102 |

Total staff | 103 | 97 | 102 |

Executive Agency for Health and Consumers

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | | | | | |

AD 14 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 13 | | | | | | |

AD 12 | | | | | | |

AD 11 | | 2 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 10 | | | | | | |

AD 9 | | 1 | | 2 | | 2 |

AD 8 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 7 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 6 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 5 | | 2 | | 3 | | 2 |

AD total | | 9 | | 8 | | 9 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | | | | | |

AST 8 | | | | | | |

AST 7 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AST 6 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AST 5 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AST 4 | | | | | | |

AST 3 | | | | | | |

AST 2 | | | | | | |

AST 1 | | | | | | |

AST total | | 3 | | 2 | | 3 |

Grand total | | 12 | | 10 | | 12 |

Total staff | 12 | 10 | 12 |

Trans-European Transport Network Executive Agency

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | | | | | |

AD 14 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 13 | | | | | | |

AD 12 | | 1 | | | | |

AD 11 | | 2 | | 2 | | 2 |

AD 10 | | 2 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 9 | | 4 | | 3 | | 4 |

AD 8 | | 4 | | 2 | | 2 |

AD 7 | | 7 | | 7 | | 7 |

AD 6 | | 7 | | 5 | | 9 |

AD 5 | | | | 5 | | 2 |

AD total | | 28 | | 26 | | 28 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | | | | | |

AST 8 | | | | | | |

AST 7 | | | | | | |

AST 6 | | | | | | |

AST 5 | | 2 | | | | 2 |

AST 4 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AST 3 | | 2 | | 4 | | 2 |

AST 2 | | | | | | |

AST 1 | | | | | | |

AST total | | 5 | | 5 | | 5 |

Grand total | | 33 | | 31 | | 33 |

Total staff | 33 | 31 | 33 |

European Research Council Executive Agency

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | | | | | |

AD 14 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AD 13 | | 3 | | 2 | | 3 |

AD 12 | | 5 | | 5 | | 5 |

AD 11 | | 2 | | 2 | | 2 |

AD 10 | | 3 | | 3 | | 3 |

AD 9 | | 3 | | 3 | | 3 |

AD 8 | | 27 | | 25 | | 27 |

AD 7 | | 40 | | 39 | | 40 |

AD 6 | | 10 | | 10 | | 10 |

AD 5 | | 6 | | 5 | | 6 |

AD total | | 100 | | 94 | | 100 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | | | | | |

AST 8 | | | | | | |

AST 7 | | | | | | |

AST 6 | | | | | | |

AST 5 | | | | | | |

AST 4 | | | | | | |

AST 3 | | | | | | |

AST 2 | | | | | | |

AST 1 | | | | | | |

AST total | | | | | | |

Grand total | | 100 | | 100 | | 100 |

Total staff | 100 | 100 | 100 |

Research Executive Agency

Function group and grade | Posts |

2012 | 2011 |

Authorised under the Union budget | Actually filled as at 31 December 2010 | Authorised under the Union budget |

Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary | Permanent | Temporary |

AD 16 | | | | | | |

AD 15 | | | | | | |

AD 14 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 13 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AD 12 | | 3 | | 1 | | 3 |

AD 11 | | 4 | | 2 | | 5 |

AD 10 | | 10 | | 12 | | 9 |

AD 9 | | 12 | | 7 | | 12 |

AD 8 | | 8 | | 3 | | 4 |

AD 7 | | 19 | | 13 | | 16 |

AD 6 | | 32 | | 22 | | 26 |

AD 5 | | 27 | | 28 | | 29 |

AD total | | 117 | | 90 | | 106 |

AST 11 | | | | | | |

AST 10 | | | | | | |

AST 9 | | 1 | | | | 1 |

AST 8 | | 2 | | | | 1 |

AST 7 | | | | 1 | | 2 |

AST 6 | | 1 | | 1 | | 1 |

AST 5 | | 3 | | 3 | | 2 |

AST 4 | | 3 | | 2 | | 2 |

AST 3 | | 1 | | 2 | | 2 |

AST 2 | | | | | | |

AST 1 | | | | | | |

AST total | | 11 | | 9 | | 11 |

Grand total | | 128 | | 99 | | 117 |

Total staff | 128 | 99 | 117 |

[1] With the exception of Switzerland.

[2] Examples of such networks present in the Silicon Valley are the German-American Business Association (GABA), Interfrench, Business Association Italy-America (BAIA), the Silicon Vikings and others.

[3] The protocol related to the agreement with Morocco was initially foreseen from 1 March 2006 to 28 February 2010. Due to a delay in the ratification process it entered into force on 27 February 2007 and was valid for four years from that date.

[4] This includes 17 countries, of which seven (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, the Russian Federation and Ukraine) located to the east of the Union and 10 (Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority, Syria and Tunisia) located to the south of the Union.

[5] Including appropriations entered in the reserve.

[6] Subject to agreement on the participation of the EFTA States.

[7] Without the participation of Liechtenstein and Iceland (proportionality factor 2,49 %).

[8] Without the participation of Liechtenstein (proportionality factor 2,57 %).

[9] Calculated on the basis of EFTA States’ participation amounting to 75 % of the appropriations.

[10] Budget headings concerned: Articles 08 22 04, 09 04 02, 02 04 01 03, 02 04 01 01, 02 04 01 02, 06 06 04, 10 02 02, 15 07 78 and 32 06 03.

[11] Budget headings concerned: Articles 08 22 04 and 10 03 02.

[12] Includes Hungary, Latvia and Romania.

[13] Council Regulation (EU) No 407/2010 of 11 May 2010 establishing a European financial stabilisation mechanism (OJ L 118, 12.5.2010, p. 1).Includes Ireland.

[14] The establishment plan includes, pursuant to Article 53 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, the following permanent posts for the Supply Agency: one ad personam AD 15 for the Director-General of the Agency, two AD 14 (of which one for the Deputy Director-General of the Agency), three AD 12, one AD 11, two AD 10, one AST 10, two AST 8, one AST 7, nine AST 6, one AST 5 and two AST 3.

[15] The establishment plan accepts the following ad personam appointments: up to 25 AD 15 may become AD 16; up to 21 AD 14 may become AD 15; up to 13 AD 11 may become AD 14 and one AST 8 may become AST 10.

[16] Of which one official benefiting from the advantages provided for in Article 93 of the Staff Regulations.

[17] The establishment plan accepts the following ad personam appointments: two AD 15 become AD 16; one AD 14 becomes AD 15.

[18] Of which permanent posts in the EAS: three AD 12, one AD 11, two AD 8, one AST 10, two AST 9, one AST 8, one AST 7, one AST 5, one AST 4, two AST 3.

[19] Of which permanent posts in the EAS: two AD 12, three AD 11, one AD 8, two AST 9, one AST 8, one AST 7, one AST 4, one AST 3 and three AST 1.

[] Out of 634 posts, the number of posts financed by the Union is 229 posts, i.e. an increase of two posts compared to 2011.

[21] Not including the modification of the 2010 establishment plan adopted by Frontex management board.

[22] Modification of the establishment plan adopted by Eurojust college decision.

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