# Official Journal C 116/2020

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 638 April 2020 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 116

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 638 April 2020

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| Contents | page |
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| | I   Resolutions, recommendations and opinions |
| | RECOMMENDATIONS |
| | Council |
| 2020/C 116/01 | Council Recommendation of 3 April 2020 with a view to bringing an end to the situation of an excessive government deficit in Romania | 1 |

Contents

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I   Resolutions, recommendations and opinions

RECOMMENDATIONS

Council

2020/C 116/01

Council Recommendation of 3 April 2020 with a view to bringing an end to the situation of an excessive government deficit in Romania

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| | II   Information |
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| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2020/C 116/02 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.9747 — Lagardère Travel Retail/BTA/JV) (
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  ) | 4 |

II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2020/C 116/02

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.9747 — Lagardère Travel Retail/BTA/JV) (
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  )

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| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2020/C 116/03 | Euro exchange rates — 7 April 2020 | 5 |
| 2020/C 116/04 | Adoption of Commission Decision on the notification by the Czech Republic of a modified transitional national plan referred to in Article 32 of Directive 2010/75/EU on industrial emissions | 6 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2020/C 116/05 | Electronic identification schemes notified pursuant to Article 9(1) of Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market | 7 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2020/C 116/03

Euro exchange rates — 7 April 2020

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2020/C 116/04

Adoption of Commission Decision on the notification by the Czech Republic of a modified transitional national plan referred to in Article 32 of Directive 2010/75/EU on industrial emissions

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2020/C 116/05

Electronic identification schemes notified pursuant to Article 9(1) of Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | European Commission |
| 2020/C 116/06 | Call for expression of interest in the appointment as technically qualified member of the Board of Appeal of the European Chemicals Agency | 11 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2020/C 116/07 | Prior notification of a concentration Case M.9770 – Sun Life Financial/InfraRed Partners Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 16 |
| 2020/C 116/08 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9811 – Franklin Resources, INC./Legg Mason, INC.) Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 18 |
| 2020/C 116/09 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9763 – Bidvest Group/PHS Group) Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 19 |
| 2020/C 116/10 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9783 – EQT/OMERS/DGF/INEXIO) Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 20 |

V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Commission

2020/C 116/06

Call for expression of interest in the appointment as technically qualified member of the Board of Appeal of the European Chemicals Agency

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2020/C 116/07

Prior notification of a concentration Case M.9770 – Sun Life Financial/InfraRed Partners Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

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2020/C 116/08

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9811 – Franklin Resources, INC./Legg Mason, INC.) Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

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2020/C 116/09

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9763 – Bidvest Group/PHS Group) Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

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2020/C 116/10

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9783 – EQT/OMERS/DGF/INEXIO) Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

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(1)   Text with EEA relevance.

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I Resolutions, recommendations and opinions

RECOMMENDATIONS

Council

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COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION

of 3 April 2020

with a view to bringing an end to the situation of an excessive government deficit in Romania

(2020/C 116/01)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 126(7) thereof,

Having regard to the recommendation from the European Commission,

Whereas:

| (1) | According to Article 126 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) Member States are to avoid excessive government deficits. |
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(1)

According to Article 126 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) Member States are to avoid excessive government deficits.

| (2) | The Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) is based on the objective of sound government finances as a means of strengthening the conditions for price stability and for strong sustainable growth conducive to employment creation. |
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(2)

The Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) is based on the objective of sound government finances as a means of strengthening the conditions for price stability and for strong sustainable growth conducive to employment creation.

| (3) | On 3 April 2020, the Council decided, in accordance with Article 126(6) TFEU, that an excessive deficit existed in Romania. |
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(3)

On 3 April 2020, the Council decided, in accordance with Article 126(6) TFEU, that an excessive deficit existed in Romania.

| (4) | Article 126(7) TFEU and Article 3(4) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1467/97 (1) require the Council to make recommendations to the Member State concerned with a view to bringing the situation of excessive deficit to an end within a given period. Those recommendations have to establish a maximum deadline of six months for effective action to be taken by the Member State concerned to correct the excessive deficit. Furthermore, in a recommendation to correct an excessive deficit the Council is to request the achievement of annual budgetary targets which, on the basis of the forecast underpinning the recommendation, are consistent with a minimum annual improvement in the structural balance, i.e. a cyclically-adjusted balance, excluding one-off and other temporary measures, of at least 0,5 % of gross domestic product (GDP) as a benchmark. |
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(4)

Article 126(7) TFEU and Article 3(4) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1467/97 (1) require the Council to make recommendations to the Member State concerned with a view to bringing the situation of excessive deficit to an end within a given period. Those recommendations have to establish a maximum deadline of six months for effective action to be taken by the Member State concerned to correct the excessive deficit. Furthermore, in a recommendation to correct an excessive deficit the Council is to request the achievement of annual budgetary targets which, on the basis of the forecast underpinning the recommendation, are consistent with a minimum annual improvement in the structural balance, i.e. a cyclically-adjusted balance, excluding one-off and other temporary measures, of at least 0,5 % of gross domestic product (GDP) as a benchmark.

| (5) | According to the Commission’s 2020 winter forecast, extended with fiscal variables until 2022, real GDP growth is projected to have stood at 3,9 % in 2019. Based on a no-policy-change assumption, the Commission forecasts real GDP growth to moderate but remain robust at 3,8 % in 2020 and at 3,5 % in 2021 and 2022. On the one hand, the significant fiscal stimulus implied by current policies would continue to give some impetus to private consumption. On the other hand, the continued widening of the fiscal deficit would erode consumers’ and investors’ confidence in the sustainability of the economy’s growth trajectory. As a result, investment is expected to weaken as private investors take account of increasing macroeconomic imbalances. The contribution of net exports is expected to remain negative over the forecast horizon, as exports continue to be affected by weak external demand while imports are supported by private consumption. This in turn would further worsen the already high current account deficit. |
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(5)

According to the Commission’s 2020 winter forecast, extended with fiscal variables until 2022, real GDP growth is projected to have stood at 3,9 % in 2019. Based on a no-policy-change assumption, the Commission forecasts real GDP growth to moderate but remain robust at 3,8 % in 2020 and at 3,5 % in 2021 and 2022. On the one hand, the significant fiscal stimulus implied by current policies would continue to give some impetus to private consumption. On the other hand, the continued widening of the fiscal deficit would erode consumers’ and investors’ confidence in the sustainability of the economy’s growth trajectory. As a result, investment is expected to weaken as private investors take account of increasing macroeconomic imbalances. The contribution of net exports is expected to remain negative over the forecast horizon, as exports continue to be affected by weak external demand while imports are supported by private consumption. This in turn would further worsen the already high current account deficit.

| (6) | On 10 December 2019 the government adopted and sent to the Parliament its Fiscal-Budgetary Strategy for 2020–2022 (the ‘Fiscal Strategy’), with a revised general government deficit target of 3,8 % of GDP in 2019, above the 3 % of GDP reference value. That revision, up from originally planned 2,8 % of GDP in 2019, was based on budget execution data for the year to date. The Fiscal Strategy was promulgated into law on 18 December 2019. |
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(6)

On 10 December 2019 the government adopted and sent to the Parliament its Fiscal-Budgetary Strategy for 2020–2022 (the ‘Fiscal Strategy’), with a revised general government deficit target of 3,8 % of GDP in 2019, above the 3 % of GDP reference value. That revision, up from originally planned 2,8 % of GDP in 2019, was based on budget execution data for the year to date. The Fiscal Strategy was promulgated into law on 18 December 2019.

| (7) | The Commission 2020 winter forecast, extended with fiscal variables until 2022, projects the general government deficit to remain above the 3 % of GDP reference value for the entire forecast period. The Commission projects a general government deficit of 4 % of GDP in 2019, 4,9 % in 2020, 6,9 % in 2021 and 7,7 % in 2022 under a no-policy-change assumption. The structural deficit is projected to deteriorate by 1 % of GDP in 2020, by a further 1,9 % of GDP in 2021 and by a further 0,8 % in 2022. The increase in the deficit projected by the Commission is mostly driven by significant pension increases enacted in summer 2019. The higher spending on pensions would contribute 0,9 percentage points of GDP to the deficit increase in 2020, 1,7 percentage points of GDP in 2021 and 1,1 percentage points of GDP in 2022. The doubling of the child allowance, due to enter into force in August 2020, is estimated to have an annualised budgetary cost of 0,6 % of GDP. In its Fiscal Strategy, the government projects a general government deficit of 3,6 % of GDP in 2020, 3,4 % in 2021 and 2,8 % in 2022. Based on government estimates, this would lead to a structural adjustment of 0,3 % in 2020, 0,2 % in 2021 and 0,6 % in 2022. The adjustment to the Fiscal Strategy is mostly expenditure-based. In particular, the expenditures on compensation of employees, on goods and services and on non-EU-cofinanced capital spending are projected to decrease as a share of GDP. The lower deficit projection in the Fiscal Strategy, compared with the Commission’s forecast, stems from more optimistic underlying macroeconomic projections in the Fiscal Strategy and from the fact that the Fiscal Strategy does not take into account the fiscal impact of some enacted measures, while the planned moderation of current expenditures is not fully supported by enacted, or credibly announced, measures and could therefore not be taken fully into account in the Commission forecast. |
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(7)

The Commission 2020 winter forecast, extended with fiscal variables until 2022, projects the general government deficit to remain above the 3 % of GDP reference value for the entire forecast period. The Commission projects a general government deficit of 4 % of GDP in 2019, 4,9 % in 2020, 6,9 % in 2021 and 7,7 % in 2022 under a no-policy-change assumption. The structural deficit is projected to deteriorate by 1 % of GDP in 2020, by a further 1,9 % of GDP in 2021 and by a further 0,8 % in 2022. The increase in the deficit projected by the Commission is mostly driven by significant pension increases enacted in summer 2019. The higher spending on pensions would contribute 0,9 percentage points of GDP to the deficit increase in 2020, 1,7 percentage points of GDP in 2021 and 1,1 percentage points of GDP in 2022. The doubling of the child allowance, due to enter into force in August 2020, is estimated to have an annualised budgetary cost of 0,6 % of GDP. In its Fiscal Strategy, the government projects a general government deficit of 3,6 % of GDP in 2020, 3,4 % in 2021 and 2,8 % in 2022. Based on government estimates, this would lead to a structural adjustment of 0,3 % in 2020, 0,2 % in 2021 and 0,6 % in 2022. The adjustment to the Fiscal Strategy is mostly expenditure-based. In particular, the expenditures on compensation of employees, on goods and services and on non-EU-cofinanced capital spending are projected to decrease as a share of GDP. The lower deficit projection in the Fiscal Strategy, compared with the Commission’s forecast, stems from more optimistic underlying macroeconomic projections in the Fiscal Strategy and from the fact that the Fiscal Strategy does not take into account the fiscal impact of some enacted measures, while the planned moderation of current expenditures is not fully supported by enacted, or credibly announced, measures and could therefore not be taken fully into account in the Commission forecast.

| (8) | General government debt in Romania amounted to 34,7 % of GDP in 2018. According to the Commission forecast, general government debt is projected to increase to 46,6 % of GDP in 2022, thus remaining below the Treaty reference value. |
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(8)

General government debt in Romania amounted to 34,7 % of GDP in 2018. According to the Commission forecast, general government debt is projected to increase to 46,6 % of GDP in 2022, thus remaining below the Treaty reference value.

| (9) | Under Article 3(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97, the correction of the excessive deficit is to be completed in the year following its identification (in this case 2021) unless there are special circumstances. The adjustment path should be determined in line with Regulation (EC) No 1467/97, taking into account the economic and fiscal position of the Member State. |
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(9)

Under Article 3(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97, the correction of the excessive deficit is to be completed in the year following its identification (in this case 2021) unless there are special circumstances. The adjustment path should be determined in line with Regulation (EC) No 1467/97, taking into account the economic and fiscal position of the Member State.

| (10) | In the present situation, such special circumstances exist in Romania. Correcting the excessive deficit by 2021 would require too sharp a fiscal adjustment and would result in a significant output loss. A longer adjustment path, while still requiring substantial annual adjustments, would have a more gradual impact on growth and would take into account the fact that the budgetary year 2020 has already started. Structural reforms pursued in parallel with fiscal consolidation will contribute to ensuring a lasting correction of the excessive deficit. In light of this, and taking into account the economic and fiscal situation in Romania, setting the deadline for the correction of the excessive deficit by 2022 is warranted. |
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(10)

In the present situation, such special circumstances exist in Romania. Correcting the excessive deficit by 2021 would require too sharp a fiscal adjustment and would result in a significant output loss. A longer adjustment path, while still requiring substantial annual adjustments, would have a more gradual impact on growth and would take into account the fact that the budgetary year 2020 has already started. Structural reforms pursued in parallel with fiscal consolidation will contribute to ensuring a lasting correction of the excessive deficit. In light of this, and taking into account the economic and fiscal situation in Romania, setting the deadline for the correction of the excessive deficit by 2022 is warranted.

| (11) | A credible and sustainable adjustment path under this deadline would require Romania to reach a headline general government deficit target of 3,6 % of GDP in 2020, 3,4 % of GDP in 2021 and 2,8 % of GDP in 2022, which, on the basis of the Commission forecast, is consistent with a nominal growth rate of net primary government expenditure (2) of 8,2 % in 2020, 5,5 % in 2021 and 5,5 % in 2022. Such rate of growth of net expenditure will be the primary indicator used to assess the fiscal effort if a careful analysis is needed. The corresponding annual adjustment to the structural balance is of 0,5 % of GDP in 2020, 0,8 % of GDP in 2021 and 0,8 % of GDP in 2022. On the basis of the current forecast, those targets still allow for annual increases in real net expenditure. Achieving those targets will likely require reconsidering the large legislated pension increases and other recent measures which drive the sharp deterioration of the deficit in the baseline scenario. |
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(11)

A credible and sustainable adjustment path under this deadline would require Romania to reach a headline general government deficit target of 3,6 % of GDP in 2020, 3,4 % of GDP in 2021 and 2,8 % of GDP in 2022, which, on the basis of the Commission forecast, is consistent with a nominal growth rate of net primary government expenditure (2) of 8,2 % in 2020, 5,5 % in 2021 and 5,5 % in 2022. Such rate of growth of net expenditure will be the primary indicator used to assess the fiscal effort if a careful analysis is needed. The corresponding annual adjustment to the structural balance is of 0,5 % of GDP in 2020, 0,8 % of GDP in 2021 and 0,8 % of GDP in 2022. On the basis of the current forecast, those targets still allow for annual increases in real net expenditure. Achieving those targets will likely require reconsidering the large legislated pension increases and other recent measures which drive the sharp deterioration of the deficit in the baseline scenario.

| (12) | Budgetary consolidation measures should secure a lasting correction while being geared towards enhancing the quality of public finances and reinforcing the growth potential of the economy. |
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(12)

Budgetary consolidation measures should secure a lasting correction while being geared towards enhancing the quality of public finances and reinforcing the growth potential of the economy.

| (13) | Since 2016, Romania has systematically and repeatedly derogated from fiscal rules enshrined in the national fiscal framework, thereby rendering them largely ineffective. It is crucial that, in the future, Romania ensure the full application of the national fiscal framework. |
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(13)

Since 2016, Romania has systematically and repeatedly derogated from fiscal rules enshrined in the national fiscal framework, thereby rendering them largely ineffective. It is crucial that, in the future, Romania ensure the full application of the national fiscal framework.

| (14) | In the medium and long term, risks to sound public finances appear high, driven by high fiscal deficits and costs of aging. The pension increases, enacted in summer 2019 and scheduled to enter into force over 2019–2021, play a large part in those risks. This confirms the urgent need to fully restore the long-term sustainability of public finances, |
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(14)

In the medium and long term, risks to sound public finances appear high, driven by high fiscal deficits and costs of aging. The pension increases, enacted in summer 2019 and scheduled to enter into force over 2019–2021, play a large part in those risks. This confirms the urgent need to fully restore the long-term sustainability of public finances,

HEREBY RECOMMENDS:

| (1) | Romania should put an end to the present excessive deficit situation by 2022 at the latest. |
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(1)

Romania should put an end to the present excessive deficit situation by 2022 at the latest.

| (2) | Romania should reach a headline general government deficit target of 3,6 % of GDP in 2020, 3,4 % of GDP in 2021 and 2,8 % of GDP in 2022, which is consistent with a nominal growth rate of net primary government expenditure of 8,2 % in 2020, 5,5 % in 2021 and 5,5 % in 2022, corresponding to an annual structural adjustment of 0,5 % of GDP in 2020, 0,8 % of GDP in 2021 and 0,8 % of GDP in 2022. |
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(2)

Romania should reach a headline general government deficit target of 3,6 % of GDP in 2020, 3,4 % of GDP in 2021 and 2,8 % of GDP in 2022, which is consistent with a nominal growth rate of net primary government expenditure of 8,2 % in 2020, 5,5 % in 2021 and 5,5 % in 2022, corresponding to an annual structural adjustment of 0,5 % of GDP in 2020, 0,8 % of GDP in 2021 and 0,8 % of GDP in 2022.

| (3) | Romania should specify and rigorously implement the measures that are necessary to achieve the correction of its excessive deficit by 2022. Budgetary consolidation measures should secure a lasting correction in a growth-friendly manner. Romania should use any windfall gains for deficit reduction. |
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(3)

Romania should specify and rigorously implement the measures that are necessary to achieve the correction of its excessive deficit by 2022. Budgetary consolidation measures should secure a lasting correction in a growth-friendly manner. Romania should use any windfall gains for deficit reduction.

| (4) | The Council establishes the deadline of 15 September 2020 for Romania to take effective action and, in accordance with Article 3(4a) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97, to report in detail the consolidation strategy that is envisaged to achieve the targets. Thereafter the Romanian authorities should report on progress made in the implementation of these recommendations at least every six months until the excessive deficit has been corrected. |
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(4)

The Council establishes the deadline of 15 September 2020 for Romania to take effective action and, in accordance with Article 3(4a) of Regulation (EC) No 1467/97, to report in detail the consolidation strategy that is envisaged to achieve the targets. Thereafter the Romanian authorities should report on progress made in the implementation of these recommendations at least every six months until the excessive deficit has been corrected.

Furthermore, the Romanian authorities should ensure the full application of its national fiscal framework. To ensure the success of the fiscal consolidation strategy, it will be also important to back the fiscal consolidation with comprehensive structural reforms, in line with the Council recommendations addressed to Romania in the context of the European Semester and in particular those related to the Macroeconomic Imbalance Procedure.

This Recommendation is addressed to Romania.

Done at Brussels, 3 April 2020.

For the Council

The President

G. GRLIĆ RADMAN

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(1)  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).

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(2)  Net primary government expenditure comprises total government expenditure excluding interest expenditure, expenditure on Union programmes fully matched by Union funds revenue and non-discretionary changes in unemployment benefit expenditure. Nationally financed gross fixed capital formation is smoothed over a 4-year period. Discretionary revenue measures or revenue increases mandated by law are factored in. One-off measures on both the revenue and expenditure sides are netted out.

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.9747 — Lagardère Travel Retail/BTA/JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 116/02)

On 31 March 2020, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32020M9747. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32020M9747. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Euro exchange rates (1)

7 April 2020

(2020/C 116/03)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,0885 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 118,55 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4675 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,88093 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 10,8788 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,0582 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 155,30 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 11,0945 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 27,215 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 357,62 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,5356 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,8315 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 7,3562 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,7578 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,5259 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 8,4381 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,8160 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,5501 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 319,39 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 19,9838 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 7,6802 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,6320 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 17 562,95 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,7268 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 54,915 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 82,5675 |
| THB | Thai baht | 35,665 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 5,6678 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 26,4166 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 82,2520 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,0885

JPY

Japanese yen

118,55

DKK

Danish krone

7,4675

GBP

Pound sterling

0,88093

SEK

Swedish krona

10,8788

CHF

Swiss franc

1,0582

ISK

Iceland króna

155,30

NOK

Norwegian krone

11,0945

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

27,215

HUF

Hungarian forint

357,62

PLN

Polish zloty

4,5356

RON

Romanian leu

4,8315

TRY

Turkish lira

7,3562

AUD

Australian dollar

1,7578

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5259

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

8,4381

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,8160

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,5501

KRW

South Korean won

1 319,39

ZAR

South African rand

19,9838

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

7,6802

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,6320

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

17 562,95

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,7268

PHP

Philippine peso

54,915

RUB

Russian rouble

82,5675

THB

Thai baht

35,665

BRL

Brazilian real

5,6678

MXN

Mexican peso

26,4166

INR

Indian rupee

82,2520

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(1)  Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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Adoption of Commission Decision on the notification by the Czech Republic of a modified transitional national plan referred to in Article 32 of Directive 2010/75/EU on industrial emissions

(2020/C 116/04)

On 6 April 2020, the Commission adopted Commission Decision C(2020) 2009 on the notification by the Czech Republic of a modified transitional national plan referred to in Article 32 of Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) on industrial emissions.

This document is available on the following internet site: https://circabc.europa.eu/ui/welcome

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(1)  OJ L 334, 17.12.2010, p. 17.

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

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Electronic identification schemes notified pursuant to Article 9(1) of Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market (1)

(2020/C 116/05)

| Title of the scheme | eID means under the notified scheme | Notifying Member State | Level of assurance | Authority responsible for the scheme | Date of publication in the Official Journal of the EU |
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| German eID based on Extended Access Control | National Identity Card
  Electronic Residence Permit | Federal Republic of Germany | High | Federal Ministry of the Interior |
| Alt-Moabit 140 |
| 10557 Berlin |
| DGI2@bmi.bund.de |
| +49 30186810 |

Title of the scheme

eID means under the notified scheme

Notifying Member State

Level of assurance

Authority responsible for the scheme

Date of publication in the Official Journal of the EU

German eID based on Extended Access Control

National Identity Card

Electronic Residence Permit

Federal Republic of Germany

High

Federal Ministry of the Interior

Alt-Moabit 140

10557 Berlin

DGI2@bmi.bund.de

+49 30186810

26.9.2017

SPID – Public System of Digital Identity

SPID eID means provided by:

| — | Aruba PEC S.p.A. |
| --- | --- |

—

Aruba PEC S.p.A.

| — | Namirial S.p.A. |
| --- | --- |

—

Namirial S.p.A.

| — | InfoCert S.p.A. |
| --- | --- |

—

InfoCert S.p.A.

| — | In.Te.S.A. S.p.A. |
| --- | --- |

—

In.Te.S.A. S.p.A.

| — | Poste Italiane S.p.A |
| --- | --- |

—

Poste Italiane S.p.A

| — | Register S.p.A. |
| --- | --- |

—

Register S.p.A.

| — | Sielte S.p.A. |
| --- | --- |

—

Sielte S.p.A.

| — | Telecom Italia |
| --- | --- |

—

Telecom Italia

Trust Technologies S.r.l.

Italy

High

Substantial

Low

| AgID ‐ Agency for Digital Italy |
| --- |
| Viale Liszt 21 |
| 00144 Roma |
| eidas-spid@agid.gov.it |
| +39 0685264407 |

AgID ‐ Agency for Digital Italy

Viale Liszt 21

00144 Roma

eidas-spid@agid.gov.it

+39 0685264407

10.9.2018

| — | Lepida S.p.A. |
| --- | --- |

—

Lepida S.p.A.

13.9.2019

National Identification and Authentication System (NIAS)

Personal Identity Card (eOI)

Republic of Croatia

High

| Ministry of Public |
| --- |
| Administration, Republic of Croatia |
| Maksimirska 63 |
| 10000 Zagreb |
| e-gradjani@uprava.hr |

Ministry of Public

Administration, Republic of Croatia

Maksimirska 63

10000 Zagreb

e-gradjani@uprava.hr

7.11.2018

Estonian eID scheme: ID card

Estonian eID scheme: RP card

Estonian eID scheme: Digi-ID

Estonian eID scheme: e-Residency Digi-ID

Estonian eID scheme: Mobiil-ID

Estonian eID scheme: diplomatic identity card

| — | ID card |
| --- | --- |

—

ID card

| — | RP card |
| --- | --- |

—

RP card

| — | Digi-ID |
| --- | --- |

—

Digi-ID

| — | e-Residency Digi-ID |
| --- | --- |

—

e-Residency Digi-ID

| — | Mobiil-ID |
| --- | --- |

—

Mobiil-ID

| — | Diplomatic identity card |
| --- | --- |

—

Diplomatic identity card

Republic of Estonia

High

| Police and Border Guard Board |
| --- |
| Pärnu mnt 139 |
| 15060 Tallinn |
| eid@politsei.ee |
| +372 6123000 |

Police and Border Guard Board

Pärnu mnt 139

15060 Tallinn

eid@politsei.ee

+372 6123000

7.11.2018

Documento Nacional de Identidad electrónico (DNIe)

Spanish ID card (DNIe)

Kingdom of Spain

High

| Ministry of Interior - |
| --- |
| Kingdom of Spain |
| C/Julián González Segador, s/n |
| 28043 Madrid |
| divisiondedocumentacion@policia.es |

Ministry of Interior -

Kingdom of Spain

C/Julián González Segador, s/n

28043 Madrid

divisiondedocumentacion@policia.es

7.11.2018

Luxembourg national identity card (eID card)

Luxembourg eID card

Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

High

| Ministry for Home Affairs |
| --- |
| BP 10 |
| L-2010 Luxembourg |
| minint@mi.etat.lu |
| secretariat@ctie.etat.lu |
| +352 24784600 |

Ministry for Home Affairs

BP 10

L-2010 Luxembourg

minint@mi.etat.lu

secretariat@ctie.etat.lu

+352 24784600

7.11.2018

Belgian eID scheme FAS/eCards

Belgian Citizen eCard

Foreigner eCard

Kingdom of Belgium

High

| Policy & Support Federal Public Service (BOSA)/Directorate-General Digital Transformation |
| --- |
| Simon Bolivarlaan 30 |
| 1000 Brussel |
| eidas@bosa.fgov.be |

Policy & Support Federal Public Service (BOSA)/Directorate-General Digital Transformation

Simon Bolivarlaan 30

1000 Brussel

eidas@bosa.fgov.be

27.12.2018

Cartão de Cidadão (CC)

Portuguese national identity card (eID card)

Portuguese Republic

High

| AMA – Administrative Modernisation Agency |
| --- |
| Rua de Santa Marta 55, 3° |
| 1150 – 294 Lisbon |
| ama@ama.pt |
| +351 217231200 |

AMA – Administrative Modernisation Agency

Rua de Santa Marta 55, 3°

1150 – 294 Lisbon

ama@ama.pt

+351 217231200

28.2.2019

GOV.UK Verify

| — | GOV.UK Verify eID means provided by: |
| --- | --- |

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GOV.UK Verify eID means provided by:

| — | Barclays |
| --- | --- |

—

Barclays

| — | Experian |
| --- | --- |

—

Experian

| — | Post Office |
| --- | --- |

—

Post Office

| — | SecureIdentity |
| --- | --- |

—

SecureIdentity

| — | Digidentity |
| --- | --- |

—

Digidentity

United Kingdom

Substantial

Low

| Government Digital Service |
| --- |
| The White Chapel Building |
| 10 Whitechapel High St |
| London E1 8QS |
| eidas-support@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk |
| +44 78585008654 |

Government Digital Service

The White Chapel Building

10 Whitechapel High St

London E1 8QS

eidas-support@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk

+44 78585008654

2.5.2019

Italian eID based on National ID card (CIE)

Carta di Identità Elettronica (CIE)

Italy

High

| Ministry of Interior |
| --- |
| Piazza del Viminale 1 |
| 00184 Roma |
| segreteriaservizidemografici@interno.it |
| +39 0646527751 |

Ministry of Interior

Piazza del Viminale 1

00184 Roma

segreteriaservizidemografici@interno.it

+39 0646527751

13.9.2019

National identification scheme of the Czech Republic

Czech eID card

Czech Republic

High

| Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic |
| --- |
| Nad Štolou 936/3 |
| P. O. BOX 21 |
| 170 34 Prague 7 |
| eidas@mvcr.cz |

Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic

Nad Štolou 936/3

P. O. BOX 21

170 34 Prague 7

eidas@mvcr.cz

13.9.2019

Dutch Trust Framework for Electronic Identification (Afsprakenstelsel Elektronische Toegangsdiensten)

Means issued under eHerkenning (for businesses)

Kingdom of the Netherlands

High

Substantial

| Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations – Logius |
| --- |
| Postbus 96810 |
| 2509 JE Den Haag |
| info@eherkenning.nl |

Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations – Logius

Postbus 96810

2509 JE Den Haag

info@eherkenning.nl

13.9.2019

Slovak eID scheme

Slovak eID card

Slovak Republic

High

| Office of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic for Investments and Informatization |
| --- |
| Štefánikova 15 |
| 811 05 Bratislava |
| eidas@vicepremier.gov.sk |
| +421 220928177 |

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic for Investments and Informatization

Štefánikova 15

811 05 Bratislava

eidas@vicepremier.gov.sk

+421 220928177

18.12.2019

Latvian eID scheme

eID karte

eParaksts karte

eParaksts karte+

eParaksts

Latvia

High

Substantial

| Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA) of the Ministry of Interior of Republic of Latvia |
| --- |
| Čiekurkalna 1. līnija 1 k-3 |
| LV-1026, Rīga |
| rigas.1.nodala@pmlp.gov.lv |
| Latvia State Radio and Television Centre (LVRTC) |
| Ērgļu iela 14 Rīga LV-1012 |
| eparaksts@eparaksts.lv |

Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA) of the Ministry of Interior of Republic of Latvia

Čiekurkalna 1. līnija 1 k-3

LV-1026, Rīga

rigas.1.nodala@pmlp.gov.lv

Latvia State Radio and Television Centre (LVRTC)

Ērgļu iela 14 Rīga LV-1012

eparaksts@eparaksts.lv

18.12.2019

Belgian eID Scheme FAS/itsme®

itsme® mobile App

Kingdom of Belgium

High

| Policy & Support Federal Public Service (BOSA)/Directorate-General Digital Transformation |
| --- |
| Simon Bolivarlaan 30 |
| 1000 Brussel |
| eidas@bosa.fgov.be |

Policy & Support Federal Public Service (BOSA)/Directorate-General Digital Transformation

Simon Bolivarlaan 30

1000 Brussel

eidas@bosa.fgov.be

18.12.2019

Danish eID Scheme (NemID)

NemID Key card

NemID mobile app

NemID token

NemID on hardware

NemID IVR

NemID Magna card (key card)

Kingdom of Denmark

Substantial

| Agency for Digitisation of the Ministry of Finance |
| --- |
| Landgreven 4 |
| 1017 Copenhagen K |
| digst@digst.dk |
| +45 33925200 |

Agency for Digitisation of the Ministry of Finance

Landgreven 4

1017 Copenhagen K

digst@digst.dk

+45 33925200

8.4.2020

Chave Móvel Digital (CMD)

Digital Mobile Key (mobile eID)

Portuguese Republic

High

| AMA – Administrative Modernisation Agency |
| --- |
| Rua de Santa Marta 55, 3° |
| 1150 – 294 Lisbon |
| ama@ama.pt |
| +351 217231200 |

AMA – Administrative Modernisation Agency

Rua de Santa Marta 55, 3°

1150 – 294 Lisbon

ama@ama.pt

+351 217231200

8.4.2020

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Commission

| 8.4.2020 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 116/11 |
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8.4.2020

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 116/11

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Call for expression of interest in the appointment as technically qualified member of the Board of Appeal of the European Chemicals Agency

(2020/C 116/06)

Description of the Agency

The European Chemicals Agency (the Agency) created on 1 June 2007 and located in Helsinki, Finland, plays a central role in the implementation of the REACH, CLP, BPR and PIC Regulations.

REACH (1) is the Regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. It entered into force on 1 June 2007. The provisions under Articles 75 to 111 of REACH regulate the functioning of the Agency and describe the tasks it shall perform.

CLP (2) is the Regulation on Classification and Labelling and Packaging of chemicals. It entered into force on 20 January 2009. Article 50 of the Regulation describes the tasks of the Agency.

BPR (3) is the Biocidal Product Regulation, which entered into force on 1 September 2013 and concerns the placing on the market and use of biocidal products. The provisions under Article 74 of BRP describe the role of the Agency.

PIC (4) is the Prior Informed Consent Regulation, which entered into force on 1 March 2014 and administers the import and export of certain hazardous chemicals and places obligations on companies who wish to export these chemicals to non-EU countries. The provisions under Article 6 of PIC describe the tasks to be performed by the Agency.

The Agency has been also entrusted recently with specific tasks within the Waste Framework Directive (5) and the Regulation on persistent organic pollutants (6).

For further information please consult the following website: http://www.echa.europa.eu/

The Board of Appeal

Articles 89 to 94 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (7) set out the relevant provisions in relation to appeals. Article 89 provides for the establishment of a Board of Appeal. The Board is responsible for deciding on appeals against certain individual decisions of the Agency, as defined in Article 91 of REACH.

The Board of Appeal is also responsible for deciding on appeals against decisions of the Agency as defined in Article 77 of the Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 (8).

The Board of Appeal consists of a Chair and two other members. They are staff of the Agency. They shall have alternates, who are not staff of the Agency, to replace them in their absence. The qualifications of the members are defined in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1238/2007 of 23 October 2007 laying down rules on qualifications of the members of the Board of Appeal of the European Chemicals Agency (9). According to this Regulation, the Board of Appeal shall consist of technically and legally qualified members.

The Chair and the other members of the Board of Appeal shall be independent. In making their decisions, they shall not be bound by any instructions. They shall not perform any other duties in the Agency.

The Chair and the other members of the Board of Appeal, when deciding on appeals, will observe the rules on organisation established in, and follow the procedure set up by, Commission Regulation (EC) No 771/2008 (10) as modified by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/823 (11).

To ensure that the Board of Appeal can operate smoothly, the Board of Appeal is assisted in the exercise of its duties by a Registry, which is led by a Registrar.

We propose

The task of the Technically Qualified Member of the Board of Appeal shall include the following:

| — | examine and decide on appeals in an independent and impartial manner; |
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examine and decide on appeals in an independent and impartial manner;

| — | respect legal principles and rules in the proceedings; |
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respect legal principles and rules in the proceedings;

| — | act as rapporteur for appeals as designated by the Chair; |
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act as rapporteur for appeals as designated by the Chair;

| — | carry out the initial analysis of appeals; |
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carry out the initial analysis of appeals;

| — | participate in adoption of procedural decisions (e.g. interventions, stay of proceedings); |
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participate in adoption of procedural decisions (e.g. interventions, stay of proceedings);

| — | propose procedural measures (e.g. requesting parties to provide additional information in relation to certain aspects of the case; putting questions to the parties); |
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propose procedural measures (e.g. requesting parties to provide additional information in relation to certain aspects of the case; putting questions to the parties);

| — | participate in oral hearings; |
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participate in oral hearings;

| — | draft final decisions on appeals in a timely and thorough manner. |
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draft final decisions on appeals in a timely and thorough manner.

Candidates must (eligibility criteria)

In order to be considered for the selection phase, candidates must fulfil the following formal criteria by closing date for applications:

| — | be a national of a Member State of the European Union (12) or a national of the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway); |
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be a national of a Member State of the European Union (12) or a national of the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway);

| — | have a recognised degree, either:






  — | following successful completion of university studies where the normal duration of university education is four years or more giving access to postgraduate studies; or |
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have a recognised degree, either:

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following successful completion of university studies where the normal duration of university education is four years or more giving access to postgraduate studies; or

| — | following successful completion of university studies attested by a degree where the normal duration of university education is three years, and an additional year of relevant professional experience (this one year's professional experience cannot be included in the postgraduate professional experience required below); |
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following successful completion of university studies attested by a degree where the normal duration of university education is three years, and an additional year of relevant professional experience (this one year's professional experience cannot be included in the postgraduate professional experience required below);

| — | have a minimum of 12 years' professional experience in scientific or technical fields relevant to REACH and/or Biocidal Products Regulations, including hazard assessment, exposure assessment or risk management with regard to human health or environment risks of chemical substances or related fields (acquired following the award of the university degree or the degree and the experience or equivalent qualification mentioned above). The required professional experience shall include at least five years in the regulatory management of chemicals or analogous regulatory systems (13); |
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have a minimum of 12 years' professional experience in scientific or technical fields relevant to REACH and/or Biocidal Products Regulations, including hazard assessment, exposure assessment or risk management with regard to human health or environment risks of chemical substances or related fields (acquired following the award of the university degree or the degree and the experience or equivalent qualification mentioned above). The required professional experience shall include at least five years in the regulatory management of chemicals or analogous regulatory systems (13);

| — | have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union (14) and a satisfactory knowledge of at least one other official language of the European Union to the extent necessary for the performance of their duties. |
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have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union (14) and a satisfactory knowledge of at least one other official language of the European Union to the extent necessary for the performance of their duties.

| — | At the deadline for applications, candidates must be able to complete the full five-year mandate in accordance with Article 47(a) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union before reaching retirement age. For temporary staff of the EU entering the service as from 1 January 2014, retirement age is defined as being the end of the month in which the person reaches the age of 66 (15). |
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At the deadline for applications, candidates must be able to complete the full five-year mandate in accordance with Article 47(a) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union before reaching retirement age. For temporary staff of the EU entering the service as from 1 January 2014, retirement age is defined as being the end of the month in which the person reaches the age of 66 (15).

In addition, candidates must fulfil the following formal criteria on the closing date for applications:

| — | enjoy their full rights as a citizen; |
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enjoy their full rights as a citizen;

| — | have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the laws concerning military service; |
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have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the laws concerning military service;

| — | produce appropriate character references as to their suitability for the performance of their duties (16); |
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produce appropriate character references as to their suitability for the performance of their duties (16);

| — | be physically fit to perform their duties (17). |
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be physically fit to perform their duties (17).

We look for (selection criteria)

The candidates should have:

| — | the ability to make decisions and work collegially with others; |
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the ability to make decisions and work collegially with others;

| — | strong communication and inter-personal skills, being able to have effective and efficient discussions within a collegial body; |
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strong communication and inter-personal skills, being able to have effective and efficient discussions within a collegial body;

| — | proven knowledge and experience of the subject matters under the competence of the Board of Appeal; |
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proven knowledge and experience of the subject matters under the competence of the Board of Appeal;

| — | a very good command of English (the predominant language of communication within the Agency), both oral and written communication skills; |
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a very good command of English (the predominant language of communication within the Agency), both oral and written communication skills;

| — | a good knowledge and understanding of the technical aspects of REACH and EU legislation on biocides or analogous regulatory systems (18). |
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a good knowledge and understanding of the technical aspects of REACH and EU legislation on biocides or analogous regulatory systems (18).

The following will be considered an asset:

| — | knowledge and understanding of procedures in the context of regulatory appeal and/or arbitration procedures; |
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knowledge and understanding of procedures in the context of regulatory appeal and/or arbitration procedures;

| — | experience in European Union law, related to chemicals, or in another analogous regulatory field; |
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experience in European Union law, related to chemicals, or in another analogous regulatory field;

| — | experience of working in a collegial body; |
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experience of working in a collegial body;

| — | experience of working in a multicultural environment. |
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experience of working in a multicultural environment.

Selection, appointment and conditions of employment

Under the terms of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the Management Board will decide on the appointment of the Technically Qualified Member on the basis of a list of qualified candidates proposed by the European Commission. The purpose of this call for expression of interest is to allow the Commission to establish a list of candidates to be proposed to the Management Board. Candidates should note that inclusion on the list of the European Commission does not guarantee appointment.

The European Commission will organise the selection of the Technically Qualified Member of the Board of Appeal. To this end, it will set up a selection panel which will invite candidates fulfilling all eligibility requirements listed above and having the best profile for the specific requirements based on their merits and the criteria set out above for an interview.

Following this interview, this selection panel draws up a list of the most suitable candidates. This list will be adopted by the European Commission and communicated to the Management Board of the Agency. Before the interview by the Management Board of the Agency, the candidates in the list will have to undergo testing by an assessment centre run by external recruitment consultants.

The Management Board will interview the candidates on the European Commission shortlist and appoint the member of the Board of Appeal.

For practical reasons and in order to complete the selection procedure as quickly as possible in the interest of the candidates as well as that of the Agency, the selection procedure will be carried out in English only. Nevertheless, selection panels will verify during the interview(s) whether candidates comply with the requirement of a satisfactory knowledge of another official EU language.

The Technically Qualified Member will be appointed as a member of the temporary staff at grade AD 11 in accordance with the Agency’s general implementing provisions on the procedure governing the engagement and use of temporary staff under Article 2(f) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union for a term of five years that may be extended once for a further period of five years.

The Technically Qualified Member will be required to declare any interests which may conflict with his/her duty to the Board of Appeal in compliance with Article 90(5) and (6) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.

The reserve list for this position will be valid for a period of five years from the date of the decision of the Management Board on the appointment of a member.

The place of employment is at the Agency in Helsinki.

Submission of applications

Before submitting your application, you should carefully check whether you meet all the eligibility criteria (‘Candidates must’), particularly concerning the required types of diploma and professional experience as well as your linguistic capacity. Failure to possess any of these eligibility requirements means an automatic exclusion from the selection procedure.

You must have a valid email address. This will be used to identify your registration as well as to remain in contact with you during the different stages of the selection process. Therefore, please keep the European Commission informed about any change in your email address.

To complete the application, the candidates need to send a CV and a letter of motivation to the following email address:GROW-ECHA-BOA-TQM@ec.europa.eu

You will receive an electronic mail confirming that your application has been registered.

If you require more information and/or encounter technical problems, please send an email to: grow-d1@ec.europa.eu

Closing date

The closing date for submissions of applications is 11 May 2020, 12.00 noon Brussels time. It is your responsibility to complete your application and send it on time. We strongly advise you not to wait until the last few days before applying. Late submissions of applications are not accepted.

Important information for candidates

Candidates are reminded that the work of the selection committees is confidential. It is forbidden for applicants to make direct or indirect contact with members of these committees, or for anybody to do so, on their behalf.

For the applications to be valid, interested persons must send a curriculum vitae and a letter of motivation (maximum 8 000 characters) in PDF format.

The curriculum vitae should preferably be drafted using the European CV format. If any of these documents is not in English, then an English translation must be provided. Certified copies of degrees/diplomas, references, proof of experience, etc. should not be sent at this point but must be submitted at a later stage of the procedure if requested.

Independence and declaration of interests

Members of the Board of Appeal act independently in the public interest and must declare any interests that might be considered prejudicial to his/her independence. Candidates must confirm their willingness to do so in their application.

Due to the particular nature of the function, candidates invited to selection interviews will be required to sign a declaration relating to their past, current or future interests that might be considered prejudicial to their independence.

The candidates must also meet the eligibility criteria to safeguard the independence of the Board of Appeal, established by the Management Board of the ECHA in Annex 2 to the Procedure for the Prevention and Management of potential Conflict of Interest (19).

In accordance with Article 16 of the Staff Regulations (20), whose provisions apply by analogy to temporary Agents, the Technically Qualified Member of the Board of Appeal shall, after leaving the service, continue to be bound by the duty to behave with integrity and discretion as regards the acceptance of certain appointments or benefits.

This includes the obligation to inform the Management Board of ECHA sufficiently in advance of the intention to engage in an occupational activity, whether gainful or not, during a period of two years after having left the service. If that activity is related to the work carried out during the last three years in service and could lead to a conflict with the legitimate interests of the Agency, the Management Board of the Agency may, having regard to the interests of the service, either forbid the ex-member from undertaking it or give its approval subject to any conditions it considers fit.

Equal opportunities

The European Union applies a policy of equal opportunities and non-discrimination in accordance with Article 1d of the Staff Regulations (21). It takes great care to avoid any form of discrimination in its recruitment procedures and actively encourages applications from women.

Protection of personal data

The Commission and ECHA will ensure that candidates’ personal data are processed as required by Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC (22). This applies in particular to the confidentiality and security of such data.

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(1)  OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1.

(2)  OJ L 353, 31.12.2008, p. 1.

(3)  OJ L 167, 27.6.2012, p. 1.

(4)  OJ L 201, 27.7.2012, p. 60.

(5)  OJ L 150, 14.6.2018, p. 109.

(6)  OJ L 169, 25.6.2019, p. 45.

(7)  OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1.

(8)  Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products (OJ L 167, 27.6.2012, p. 1).

(9)  OJ L 280, 24.10.2007, p. 10.

(10)  OJ L 206, 2.8.2008. p.5

(11)  OJ L 137, 26.5.2016, p. 4

(12)  The Member States of the European Union are: Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland and Sweden.

(13)  This means regulatory systems such as those governing plant protection products, biocides, food additive es, pharmaceuticals or cosmetics, the Water Framework Directive, the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive, the Seveso Directive, or regulatory provisions on occupational safety and health in relation to chemicals.

(14)  The official languages of the European Union are Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Irish, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish and Swedish.

(15)  Staff Regulation of Officials and Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A01962R0031-20140501.

(16)  Before the appointment, successful applicants will be required to produce an official document showing that they do not have a criminal record.

(17)  Before the appointment, successful applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination to ensure that they fulfil the requirements of Article 28(e) of the Staff Regulations of the Officials of the European Communities.

(18)  OJ L 206, 2.8.2008. p. 5.

(19)  PRO-0067.04, as adopted by the Management Board on 25 February 2019: https://echa.europa.eu/documents/10162/13608/pro_0067_04_coi_management_en.pdf/c4082 b12-5830-4647-abf7-47c4a0879c86

(20)  Staff Regulation of Officials and Conditions of Employment of `Other Servants of the European Union: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/%20LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CONSLEG:1962R0031:20140101:EN:PDF

(21)  Ibid.

(22)  OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 39.

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

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Prior notification of a concentration

Case M.9770 – Sun Life Financial/InfraRed Partners

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 116/07)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Sun Life Financial Inc. (‘Sun Life’, Canada), |
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Sun Life Financial Inc. (‘Sun Life’, Canada),

| — | InfraRed Partners LLP (‘InfraRed’, UK) |
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InfraRed Partners LLP (‘InfraRed’, UK)

Sun Life acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole InfraRed.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.

| — | Sun Life: financial services organisation providing insurance, wealth and asset management solutions to individual and corporate clients, primarily in Canada and the US, |
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Sun Life: financial services organisation providing insurance, wealth and asset management solutions to individual and corporate clients, primarily in Canada and the US,

| — | InfraRed: investment management firm. It currently manages USD 12 billion of equity capital in multiple private and listed funds, primarily for institutional investors across the globe. |
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InfraRed: investment management firm. It currently manages USD 12 billion of equity capital in multiple private and listed funds, primarily for institutional investors across the globe.

3.

Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

4.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.9770 – Sun Life Financial/InfraRed Partners

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

| European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9811 – Franklin Resources, INC./Legg Mason, INC.)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 116/08)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Franklin Resources, INC. (‘Franklin Resources’, USA), |
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Franklin Resources, INC. (‘Franklin Resources’, USA),

| — | Legg Mason, INC. (‘Legg Mason’, USA). |
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Legg Mason, INC. (‘Legg Mason’, USA).

Franklin Resources acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of Legg Mason.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.

| — | Franklin Resources provides investment management and related services to retail, institutional and high-net-worth investors. |
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Franklin Resources provides investment management and related services to retail, institutional and high-net-worth investors.

| — | Legg Mason provides investment management and related products and services to institutional and individual clients. |
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Legg Mason provides investment management and related products and services to institutional and individual clients.

3.

Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

4.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.9811 – Franklin Resources/Legg Mason

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

| European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9763 – Bidvest Group/PHS Group)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 116/09)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | The Bidvest Group Limited (‘Bidvest’, South Africa, |
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The Bidvest Group Limited (‘Bidvest’, South Africa,

| — | PHS Bidco Limited (together with its subsidiaries the ‘PHS Group’, United Kingdom). |
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PHS Bidco Limited (together with its subsidiaries the ‘PHS Group’, United Kingdom).

Bidvest acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the PHS Group.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.

| — | for Bidvest: provision of facilities management services in the United Kingdom and Ireland, |
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for Bidvest: provision of facilities management services in the United Kingdom and Ireland,

| — | for the PHS Group: provision of a range of hygiene and other specialist business services, including washroom solutions, garment supply and laundering services and equipment and plant rental services in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Spain. |
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for the PHS Group: provision of a range of hygiene and other specialist business services, including washroom solutions, garment supply and laundering services and equipment and plant rental services in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Spain.

3.

Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

4.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.9763 – Bidvest Group/PHS Group

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

| European Commission |
| --- |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

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(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9783 – EQT/OMERS/DGF/INEXIO)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 116/10)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | EQT Infrastructure IV (Luxembourg), controlled by EQT Fund Management S.à.r.l (Luxembourg, ‘EFMS’), |
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EQT Infrastructure IV (Luxembourg), controlled by EQT Fund Management S.à.r.l (Luxembourg, ‘EFMS’),

| — | OMERS Infrastructure European Holdings 2 B.V. (Netherlands, ‘OMERS Infrastructure’), controlled by OMERS Administration Corporation (Canada, ‘OMERS’), |
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OMERS Infrastructure European Holdings 2 B.V. (Netherlands, ‘OMERS Infrastructure’), controlled by OMERS Administration Corporation (Canada, ‘OMERS’),

| — | Entities belonging to the group Deutsche Glasfaser Group (Germany, ‘DGF’), controlled by Goethe Acquisition GmbH (Germany), |
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Entities belonging to the group Deutsche Glasfaser Group (Germany, ‘DGF’), controlled by Goethe Acquisition GmbH (Germany),

| — | inexio Beteiligungs GmbH & Co. KGaA and inexio Beteiligungs Geschaftsfuhrungs GmbH and its subsidiaries (Germany, ‘Inexio’), both solely controlled by EQT Infrastructure IV. |
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inexio Beteiligungs GmbH & Co. KGaA and inexio Beteiligungs Geschaftsfuhrungs GmbH and its subsidiaries (Germany, ‘Inexio’), both solely controlled by EQT Infrastructure IV.

EFMS and OMERS acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and Article 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of DGF and Inexio.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.

| — | for EQT Infrastructure IV: an investment fund part of the EQT group of private equity funds that has investment activities in infrastructure and infrastructure-related assets and businesses primarily in Europe and North America, |
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for EQT Infrastructure IV: an investment fund part of the EQT group of private equity funds that has investment activities in infrastructure and infrastructure-related assets and businesses primarily in Europe and North America,

| — | for OMERS Infrastructure: the European investment platform for infrastructure investments for OMERS, which is responsible for the investment and administration of pensions for active, deferred and retired employees of municipalities, school boards, libraries, police departments and other local agencies in Ontario, |
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for OMERS Infrastructure: the European investment platform for infrastructure investments for OMERS, which is responsible for the investment and administration of pensions for active, deferred and retired employees of municipalities, school boards, libraries, police departments and other local agencies in Ontario,

| — | for DGF: the provision of B2C and B2B fixed internet access services predominantly to retail and business customers in Germany, predominantly in the North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony areas, as well as the provision of IPTV services, |
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for DGF: the provision of B2C and B2B fixed internet access services predominantly to retail and business customers in Germany, predominantly in the North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony areas, as well as the provision of IPTV services,

| — | for Inexio: the provision of fixed internet access services in Germany, fibre optic network services, cloud technology and hosting solutions for B2B and B2C customers with the majority of customers in the Rhineland Palatinate and Saarland areas. |
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for Inexio: the provision of fixed internet access services in Germany, fibre optic network services, cloud technology and hosting solutions for B2B and B2C customers with the majority of customers in the Rhineland Palatinate and Saarland areas.

3.

Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

4.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.9783 – EQT/OMERS/DGF/INEXIO

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

| European Commission |
| --- |
| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

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(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

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