# Official Journal C 12/2011

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5415 January 2011 |

ISSN 1725-2423

doi:10.3000/17252423.C_2011.012.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 12

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5415 January 2011

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| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2011/C 012/01 | Communication from the Commission — Implementation of Article 260(3) of the Treaty | 1 |
| | European Central Bank |
| 2011/C 012/02 | Agreement of 31 December 2010 between Eesti Pank and the European Central Bank regarding the claim credited to Eesti Pank by the European Central Bank under Article 30.3 of the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank | 6 |

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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2011/C 012/01

Communication from the Commission — Implementation of Article 260(3) of the Treaty

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European Central Bank

2011/C 012/02

Agreement of 31 December 2010 between Eesti Pank and the European Central Bank regarding the claim credited to Eesti Pank by the European Central Bank under Article 30.3 of the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank

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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2011/C 012/03 | Euro exchange rates | 8 |
| 2011/C 012/04 | Decision of the President of the European Commission of 10 January 2011 on the appointment of the members of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies for its fourth mandate | 9 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2011/C 012/05 | Public holidays in 2011 | 10 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2011/C 012/03

Euro exchange rates

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2011/C 012/04

Decision of the President of the European Commission of 10 January 2011 on the appointment of the members of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies for its fourth mandate

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2011/C 012/05

Public holidays in 2011

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INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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Communication from the Commission — Implementation of Article 260(3) of the Treaty

2011/C 12/01

I.   INTRODUCTION

| 1. | The possibility of imposing financial sanctions on a Member State that has failed to implement a judgment establishing an infringement was introduced by the Maastricht Treaty which, for this purpose, amended Article 171 of the EEC Treaty, which later became Article 228 of the EC Treaty, and Article 143 of the Euratom Treaty (1). On 13 December 2005, the Commission adopted a communication on the application of Article 228 of the EC Treaty (2) (the 2005 communication), which replaced two previous communications in 1996 (3) and 1997 (4). |
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The possibility of imposing financial sanctions on a Member State that has failed to implement a judgment establishing an infringement was introduced by the Maastricht Treaty which, for this purpose, amended Article 171 of the EEC Treaty, which later became Article 228 of the EC Treaty, and Article 143 of the Euratom Treaty (1). On 13 December 2005, the Commission adopted a communication on the application of Article 228 of the EC Treaty (2) (the 2005 communication), which replaced two previous communications in 1996 (3) and 1997 (4).

| 2. | The Lisbon Treaty amended Article 228 of the EC Treaty, now Article 260 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (the Treaty), to strengthen two aspects of the mechanism. |
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The Lisbon Treaty amended Article 228 of the EC Treaty, now Article 260 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (the Treaty), to strengthen two aspects of the mechanism.

| 3. | First, as regards the procedure set out in Article 260(2) (ex Article 228(2) of the EC Treaty), the Lisbon Treaty removes the pre-litigation stage of issuing a reasoned opinion. Since the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, if the Commission considers that a Member State has not complied properly with a judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union, it has to carry out only one pre-litigation procedural step, namely the sending of a letter of formal notice requesting the Member State to submit its observations (5). Then, if the Commission is not satisfied with the Member State's observations or if the latter does not reply, it can refer the matter directly to the Court by virtue of Article 260(2). This will in practice speed up the procedure set out in Article 260(2), automatically reducing the average duration of the procedure proposed in the 2005 Communication to between eight and 18 months (6). This indicative duration does not exclude the possibility that a procedure might, exceptionally, take longer when warranted by specific circumstances. Nor does it stand in the way of the Commission's desire to seek the swiftest possible compliance by Member States. |
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First, as regards the procedure set out in Article 260(2) (ex Article 228(2) of the EC Treaty), the Lisbon Treaty removes the pre-litigation stage of issuing a reasoned opinion. Since the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, if the Commission considers that a Member State has not complied properly with a judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union, it has to carry out only one pre-litigation procedural step, namely the sending of a letter of formal notice requesting the Member State to submit its observations (5). Then, if the Commission is not satisfied with the Member State's observations or if the latter does not reply, it can refer the matter directly to the Court by virtue of Article 260(2). This will in practice speed up the procedure set out in Article 260(2), automatically reducing the average duration of the procedure proposed in the 2005 Communication to between eight and 18 months (6). This indicative duration does not exclude the possibility that a procedure might, exceptionally, take longer when warranted by specific circumstances. Nor does it stand in the way of the Commission's desire to seek the swiftest possible compliance by Member States.

| 4. | Otherwise, the mechanism in Article 260(2) of the Treaty corresponds fully to that in ex Article 228 of the EC Treaty. The 2005 Communication therefore remains fully applicable to the procedures governed by Article 260(2), since the removal of the reasoned opinion did not require any amendments to be made to it. |
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Otherwise, the mechanism in Article 260(2) of the Treaty corresponds fully to that in ex Article 228 of the EC Treaty. The 2005 Communication therefore remains fully applicable to the procedures governed by Article 260(2), since the removal of the reasoned opinion did not require any amendments to be made to it.

| 5. | The second, more substantial innovation introduced by the Lisbon Treaty concerns the new paragraph 3 of Article 260 of the Treaty, which reads as follows:






  ‘— | When the Commission brings a case before the Court pursuant to Article 258 on the grounds that the Member State concerned has failed to fulfil its obligation to notify measures transposing a directive adopted under a legislative procedure, it may, when it deems appropriate, specify the amount of the lump sum or penalty payment to be paid by the Member State concerned which it considers appropriate in the circumstances. |
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The second, more substantial innovation introduced by the Lisbon Treaty concerns the new paragraph 3 of Article 260 of the Treaty, which reads as follows:

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When the Commission brings a case before the Court pursuant to Article 258 on the grounds that the Member State concerned has failed to fulfil its obligation to notify measures transposing a directive adopted under a legislative procedure, it may, when it deems appropriate, specify the amount of the lump sum or penalty payment to be paid by the Member State concerned which it considers appropriate in the circumstances.

| — | If the Court finds that there is an infringement it may impose a lump sum or penalty payment on the Member State concerned not exceeding the amount specified by the Commission. The payment obligation shall take effect on the date set by the Court in its judgment.’ |
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If the Court finds that there is an infringement it may impose a lump sum or penalty payment on the Member State concerned not exceeding the amount specified by the Commission. The payment obligation shall take effect on the date set by the Court in its judgment.’

| 6. | This paragraph creates a completely new instrument: the Commission may suggest to the Court, even at the stage of the infringement proceedings pursuant to Article 258 (ex Article 226 of the EC Treaty), that it impose a lump sum or penalty payment in the same judgment which finds that a Member State has failed to fulfil its obligation to notify measures transposing a directive adopted under a legislative procedure. |
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This paragraph creates a completely new instrument: the Commission may suggest to the Court, even at the stage of the infringement proceedings pursuant to Article 258 (ex Article 226 of the EC Treaty), that it impose a lump sum or penalty payment in the same judgment which finds that a Member State has failed to fulfil its obligation to notify measures transposing a directive adopted under a legislative procedure.

| 7. | The purpose of this innovation in the Treaty is to give a stronger incentive to Member States to transpose directives within the deadlines laid down by the legislator and hence to ensure that Union legislation is genuinely effective. The Lisbon Treaty thereby takes account of the crucial importance of prompt transposition of directives by Member States: this is not only a matter of safeguarding the general interests pursued by Union legislation, where delays are unacceptable, but also and above all of protecting European citizens who enjoy individual rights under such legislation. Ultimately, it is the credibility of Union law as a whole which is undermined when acts take full legal effect in the Member States years later than they should |
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The purpose of this innovation in the Treaty is to give a stronger incentive to Member States to transpose directives within the deadlines laid down by the legislator and hence to ensure that Union legislation is genuinely effective. The Lisbon Treaty thereby takes account of the crucial importance of prompt transposition of directives by Member States: this is not only a matter of safeguarding the general interests pursued by Union legislation, where delays are unacceptable, but also and above all of protecting European citizens who enjoy individual rights under such legislation. Ultimately, it is the credibility of Union law as a whole which is undermined when acts take full legal effect in the Member States years later than they should

| 8. | In this communication, the Commission explains how it will make use of this new provision introduced by the Lisbon Treaty. |
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In this communication, the Commission explains how it will make use of this new provision introduced by the Lisbon Treaty.

| 9. | In relation to the new Article 260(3), the Commission, as the guardian of the Treaties, plays a decisive role upstream: it has the power to initiate the procedure laid down in Article 258, combining it with a request pursuant to Article 260(3), by suggesting the imposition of a lump sum and/or penalty payment for a specific amount. In such a case, unlike the procedure set out in Article 260(2), the penalty to be imposed by the Court must not exceed the amount specified by the Commission. |
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In relation to the new Article 260(3), the Commission, as the guardian of the Treaties, plays a decisive role upstream: it has the power to initiate the procedure laid down in Article 258, combining it with a request pursuant to Article 260(3), by suggesting the imposition of a lump sum and/or penalty payment for a specific amount. In such a case, unlike the procedure set out in Article 260(2), the penalty to be imposed by the Court must not exceed the amount specified by the Commission.

| 10. | The case-by-case application of the rules and general criteria explained below and developments in the case law of the Court will enable the Commission to develop its policy at a later stage after this Communication. As each financial sanction must always be tailored to the specific case, the Commission reserves the right to use its discretion and to depart from these general criteria, giving detailed reasons, where appropriate in particular cases. |
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The case-by-case application of the rules and general criteria explained below and developments in the case law of the Court will enable the Commission to develop its policy at a later stage after this Communication. As each financial sanction must always be tailored to the specific case, the Commission reserves the right to use its discretion and to depart from these general criteria, giving detailed reasons, where appropriate in particular cases.

| 11. | Article 260(3) is an innovative instrument offered by the Treaty with a view to providing an effective solution to the widespread problem of late transposition of directives, a problem that remains a source of concern. In its annual report on the application of Union law, the Commission will use the statistics available to it to examine in depth the Member States’ performance in transposing directives within the time limits. If the results show no significant improvement, the Commission will adjust its approach and review the policy set out in this communication. |
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Article 260(3) is an innovative instrument offered by the Treaty with a view to providing an effective solution to the widespread problem of late transposition of directives, a problem that remains a source of concern. In its annual report on the application of Union law, the Commission will use the statistics available to it to examine in depth the Member States’ performance in transposing directives within the time limits. If the results show no significant improvement, the Commission will adjust its approach and review the policy set out in this communication.

II.   GENERAL PRINCIPLES

| 12. | First of all, the Commission would recall the three general principles which must guide the implementation of Article 260(3), just as they already guide implementation of paragraph 2 of the same Article. |
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First of all, the Commission would recall the three general principles which must guide the implementation of Article 260(3), just as they already guide implementation of paragraph 2 of the same Article.

| 13. | First, the sanction must be geared to the instrument's essential objective, which is to ensure that Union law is transposed in good time and to prevent a repetition of this type of infringement. The Commission considers that three fundamental criteria should be taken into account:






  — | the seriousness of the infringement, |
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First, the sanction must be geared to the instrument's essential objective, which is to ensure that Union law is transposed in good time and to prevent a repetition of this type of infringement. The Commission considers that three fundamental criteria should be taken into account:

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the seriousness of the infringement,

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its duration,

| — | the need to ensure that the sanction itself is a deterrent to further infringements. |
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the need to ensure that the sanction itself is a deterrent to further infringements.

| 14. | Second, the penalties proposed to the Court by the Commission must be foreseeable for the Member States and fixed using a method that respects both the principle of proportionality and the principle of equal treatment of Member States. It is also important to have a clear and uniform method, because the Commission will have to justify the calculation of the suggested amount to the Court. |
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Second, the penalties proposed to the Court by the Commission must be foreseeable for the Member States and fixed using a method that respects both the principle of proportionality and the principle of equal treatment of Member States. It is also important to have a clear and uniform method, because the Commission will have to justify the calculation of the suggested amount to the Court.

| 15. | Third, from the point of view of the effectiveness of the penalty, it is important to fix amounts that are appropriate in order to ensure the deterrent effect of the sanction. The imposition of purely symbolic penalties would render this instrument useless and run counter to the objective of ensuring that directives are transposed within the time limits laid down. |
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Third, from the point of view of the effectiveness of the penalty, it is important to fix amounts that are appropriate in order to ensure the deterrent effect of the sanction. The imposition of purely symbolic penalties would render this instrument useless and run counter to the objective of ensuring that directives are transposed within the time limits laid down.

III.   USE OF THE NEW MEASURE

| 16. | In accordance with Article 260(3), the Commission can have recourse to the new possibility provided by this Article ‘when it deems appropriate’. This formula must be understood as conferring wide discretionary powers on the Commission, along the lines of the power — held by the Commission under settled case law — to decide whether to bring infringement proceedings under Article 258. |
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In accordance with Article 260(3), the Commission can have recourse to the new possibility provided by this Article ‘when it deems appropriate’. This formula must be understood as conferring wide discretionary powers on the Commission, along the lines of the power — held by the Commission under settled case law — to decide whether to bring infringement proceedings under Article 258.

| 17. | In exercising this discretionary power, the Commission considers that the Article 260(3) instrument should be used as a matter of principle in all cases of failure to fulfil an obligation covered by this provision, which concerns the transposition of directives adopted under a legislative procedure. The importance of ensuring transposition by Member States within the deadlines laid down applies equally to all legislative directives, there being in principle no reason to distinguish between them. The Commission nevertheless recognises that there might be special cases in which it would not deem it appropriate to seek penalties under Article 260(3). |
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In exercising this discretionary power, the Commission considers that the Article 260(3) instrument should be used as a matter of principle in all cases of failure to fulfil an obligation covered by this provision, which concerns the transposition of directives adopted under a legislative procedure. The importance of ensuring transposition by Member States within the deadlines laid down applies equally to all legislative directives, there being in principle no reason to distinguish between them. The Commission nevertheless recognises that there might be special cases in which it would not deem it appropriate to seek penalties under Article 260(3).

| 18. | Article 260(3) cannot be used when non-legislative directives are not transposed. The Commission will therefore have to continue referring matters to the Court first by virtue of a procedure under Article 258 and, in the event of failure to comply with a judgment, then by a second referral to the Court pursuant to Article 260(2). |
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Article 260(3) cannot be used when non-legislative directives are not transposed. The Commission will therefore have to continue referring matters to the Court first by virtue of a procedure under Article 258 and, in the event of failure to comply with a judgment, then by a second referral to the Court pursuant to Article 260(2).

| 19. | It must be pointed out that the failure covered by Article 260(3) concerns both the total failure to notify any measures to transpose a directive and cases in which there is only partial notification of transposition measures. Such a case might occur either where the transposition measures notified do not cover the whole territory of the Member State or where the notification is incomplete with respect to the transposition measures corresponding to a part of the directive. Where the Member State has provided all necessary explanations on how it believes it has transposed the entire directive, the Commission may consider that the Member State has not failed to meet its obligations to notify transposing measures, and therefore Article 260(3) does not apply. Any dispute regarding the sufficiency of the transposition measures notified or the rules of law existing in national law will be dealt with under the normal procedure on the correct transposition of the directive, under Article 258 of the Treaty. |
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It must be pointed out that the failure covered by Article 260(3) concerns both the total failure to notify any measures to transpose a directive and cases in which there is only partial notification of transposition measures. Such a case might occur either where the transposition measures notified do not cover the whole territory of the Member State or where the notification is incomplete with respect to the transposition measures corresponding to a part of the directive. Where the Member State has provided all necessary explanations on how it believes it has transposed the entire directive, the Commission may consider that the Member State has not failed to meet its obligations to notify transposing measures, and therefore Article 260(3) does not apply. Any dispute regarding the sufficiency of the transposition measures notified or the rules of law existing in national law will be dealt with under the normal procedure on the correct transposition of the directive, under Article 258 of the Treaty.

IV.   THE TWO TYPES OF SANCTION

| 20. | Article 260(3) allows the Court to impose, at the request of the Commission, a ‘lump sum or penalty payment’. The Commission considers that, given its objective, this formula (and the similar one in paragraph 2 of the same Article) does not preclude the possibility of combining both types of penalties in the same judgment (7). |
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Article 260(3) allows the Court to impose, at the request of the Commission, a ‘lump sum or penalty payment’. The Commission considers that, given its objective, this formula (and the similar one in paragraph 2 of the same Article) does not preclude the possibility of combining both types of penalties in the same judgment (7).

| 21. | Since this innovation of the Lisbon Treaty will make it possible to impose sanctions for failure to notify measures at a much earlier stage than in the past, the Commission hopes that the penalty payment will prove sufficient to achieve the innovation's objective, namely to give Member States a stronger incentive to transpose directives in good time. The Commission will, however, from now on also propose a lump sum payment, where warranted by the circumstances of a case. Furthermore, depending on what the Member States do, the Commission will not hesitate to adjust its approach by seeking a lump sum in all cases (see point 11). |
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Since this innovation of the Lisbon Treaty will make it possible to impose sanctions for failure to notify measures at a much earlier stage than in the past, the Commission hopes that the penalty payment will prove sufficient to achieve the innovation's objective, namely to give Member States a stronger incentive to transpose directives in good time. The Commission will, however, from now on also propose a lump sum payment, where warranted by the circumstances of a case. Furthermore, depending on what the Member States do, the Commission will not hesitate to adjust its approach by seeking a lump sum in all cases (see point 11).

| 22. | According to the logic underlying both types of sanction, in cases before the Court where it has proposed only a penalty payment, the Commission will withdraw its action if the Member State notifies the transposition measures required to put an end to the infringement. In contrast, in cases pending in which the Commission has also proposed a lump sum, it will not withdraw its action simply because the required notification has been made (8). |
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According to the logic underlying both types of sanction, in cases before the Court where it has proposed only a penalty payment, the Commission will withdraw its action if the Member State notifies the transposition measures required to put an end to the infringement. In contrast, in cases pending in which the Commission has also proposed a lump sum, it will not withdraw its action simply because the required notification has been made (8).

V.   DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF THE PENALTY PAYMENT AND, WHERE APPROPRIATE, OF THE LUMP SUM

| 23. | The penalty payment which the Commission will propose pursuant to Article 260(3) will be calculated by means of the same method used for referrals to the Court in line with Article 260(2), as set out in points 14 to 18 of the 2005 Communication. |
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The penalty payment which the Commission will propose pursuant to Article 260(3) will be calculated by means of the same method used for referrals to the Court in line with Article 260(2), as set out in points 14 to 18 of the 2005 Communication.

| 24. | The amount of the daily penalty is calculated by multiplying the standard flat-rate amount (paragraph 15 of the 2005 Communication (9)), first by coefficients for seriousness and duration, and then by the ‘n’ factor for the country, which takes account of the Member State's capacity to pay (point 18 of the 2005 Communication (10)). |
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The amount of the daily penalty is calculated by multiplying the standard flat-rate amount (paragraph 15 of the 2005 Communication (9)), first by coefficients for seriousness and duration, and then by the ‘n’ factor for the country, which takes account of the Member State's capacity to pay (point 18 of the 2005 Communication (10)).

| 25. | The coefficient for seriousness will be established in line with the rules and criteria set out in points 16 to 16.6 of the 2005 Communication. The Commission will continue to apply these rules and criteria in the same way as applied hitherto in cases brought under ex Article 228 of the EC Treaty concerning the non-notification of measures to transpose directives. In particular, when, in line with the principle of sincere cooperation and with current practice, a Member State indicates that it has partially failed to notify measures, this may constitute a mitigating circumstance leading to a lower coefficient for seriousness than in the case of complete failure to notify measures. |
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The coefficient for seriousness will be established in line with the rules and criteria set out in points 16 to 16.6 of the 2005 Communication. The Commission will continue to apply these rules and criteria in the same way as applied hitherto in cases brought under ex Article 228 of the EC Treaty concerning the non-notification of measures to transpose directives. In particular, when, in line with the principle of sincere cooperation and with current practice, a Member State indicates that it has partially failed to notify measures, this may constitute a mitigating circumstance leading to a lower coefficient for seriousness than in the case of complete failure to notify measures.

| 26. | If the Commission reviews its policy (see point 11), it will pay particular attention to the question of coefficients for seriousness, taking into account future developments in the case law of the Court. |
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If the Commission reviews its policy (see point 11), it will pay particular attention to the question of coefficients for seriousness, taking into account future developments in the case law of the Court.

| 27. | As regards establishing the coefficient for duration, to be calculated in line with point 17 of the 2005 Communication, the duration of the infringement to be taken into account is the period starting from the day following the expiry of the deadline for transposition in the directive in question (subject to point 31). |
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As regards establishing the coefficient for duration, to be calculated in line with point 17 of the 2005 Communication, the duration of the infringement to be taken into account is the period starting from the day following the expiry of the deadline for transposition in the directive in question (subject to point 31).

| 28. | In the cases in which the Commission decides also to propose a lump sum, the amount of the lump sum will be calculated using the method set out in points 19 to 24 of the 2005 Communication, the sole proviso being that the dies a quo
   (11) should be the day after the time limit for transposition set out in the directive expires. |
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In the cases in which the Commission decides also to propose a lump sum, the amount of the lump sum will be calculated using the method set out in points 19 to 24 of the 2005 Communication, the sole proviso being that the dies a quo
   (11) should be the day after the time limit for transposition set out in the directive expires.

VI.   DATE ON WHICH THE OBLIGATION TO PAY THE SANCTION TAKES EFFECT

| 29. | In accordance with Article 260(3), second subparagraph, when the Court imposes a sanction on a Member State, the payment obligation ‘shall take effect on the date set by the Court in its judgment’. This allows the Court to set the date of effect as either the day on which the judgment was handed down or a subsequent date. It should be noted that the Court had the same discretionary power under Article 228 of the EC Treaty, although there was no explicit provision in that Article. The Court rarely made use of it to set a date subsequent to the date of its judgment (12); in any case, it never did so in cases concerning failure to notify measures to transpose directives. |
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In accordance with Article 260(3), second subparagraph, when the Court imposes a sanction on a Member State, the payment obligation ‘shall take effect on the date set by the Court in its judgment’. This allows the Court to set the date of effect as either the day on which the judgment was handed down or a subsequent date. It should be noted that the Court had the same discretionary power under Article 228 of the EC Treaty, although there was no explicit provision in that Article. The Court rarely made use of it to set a date subsequent to the date of its judgment (12); in any case, it never did so in cases concerning failure to notify measures to transpose directives.

| 30. | In the Commission's view, in the context of Article 260(3), the day on which the judgment is handed down should generally be set as the date on which the obligation to pay the penalty payments takes effect. This would mean, notably, that the daily penalty payment would run from the day on which the judgment was handed down. |
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In the Commission's view, in the context of Article 260(3), the day on which the judgment is handed down should generally be set as the date on which the obligation to pay the penalty payments takes effect. This would mean, notably, that the daily penalty payment would run from the day on which the judgment was handed down.

VII.   TRANSITIONAL RULE

| 31. | The Commission will apply the new measure laid down in Article 260(3), and the principles and criteria for its implementation set out in this communication, to proceedings initiated pursuant to Article 258 following the publication of this communication and to proceedings initiated before its publication, except those which have already been referred to the Court. In proceedings where a reasoned opinion has already been issued, the Commission will issue a supplementary reasoned opinion warning the Member State concerned that it will lodge a request under Article 260(3) in the event that the matter is referred to the Court. When calculating the amount of the sanction and as regards the duration of the infringement, the Commission will not take into account the period before 1 December 2009, the date the Lisbon Treaty came into force. |
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The Commission will apply the new measure laid down in Article 260(3), and the principles and criteria for its implementation set out in this communication, to proceedings initiated pursuant to Article 258 following the publication of this communication and to proceedings initiated before its publication, except those which have already been referred to the Court. In proceedings where a reasoned opinion has already been issued, the Commission will issue a supplementary reasoned opinion warning the Member State concerned that it will lodge a request under Article 260(3) in the event that the matter is referred to the Court. When calculating the amount of the sanction and as regards the duration of the infringement, the Commission will not take into account the period before 1 December 2009, the date the Lisbon Treaty came into force.

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(1)  This communication also applies to the Euratom Treaty insofar as its new Article 106a makes Article 260 of the Treaty applicable to the Euratom Treaty.

(2)  SEC(2005) 1658.

(3)  OJ C 242, 21.8.1996, p. 6.

(4)  OJ C 63, 28.2.1997, p. 2.

(5)  In the interim, in cases where a letter of formal notice was sent before the Treaty entered into force, a supplementary letter of formal notice is sent to the Member State concerned notifying it that the next step will be an action before the Court and no longer a reasoned opinion.

(6)  Cf. point 3 of Communication COM(2007) 502 final (A Europe of Results — Applying Community Law), in which the Commission states in relation to the procedure under ex Article 228 TEC, that ‘subject to the specific circumstances of exceptional cases, the equivalent period in proceedings to ensure respect for an earlier judgment of the Court should be on average between 12 and 24 months’. Specific circumstances may include cases in which the enforcement of an earlier judgment involves measures to develop or reinforce infrastructure on the ground or meet obligations as to results.

(7)  Case C-304/02 Commission v France [2005] ECR I-6263.

(8)  See, similarly, point 11 of the 2005 Communication.

(9)  As updated by the Communication from the Commission of 20 July 2010 (SEC(2010) 923).

(10)  See footnote 9.

(11)  Day from which the period to be taken into account when calculating the lump sum starts running (see point 22 of the 2005 Communication).

(12)  Of the nine judgments handed down pursuant to Article 228 which imposed a sanction, in only three cases did the Court decide to set the first deadline for the penalty payment on a date following its judgment. See cases C-278/01 Commission v Spain [2003] ECR I-14141, C-304/02 Commission v France [2005] ECR I-6263 and C-369/07 Commission v Hellenic Republic ECR [2009] I-05703.

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AGREEMENT

of 31 December 2010

between Eesti Pank and the European Central Bank regarding the claim credited to Eesti Pank by the European Central Bank under Article 30.3 of the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank

2011/C 12/02

EESTI PANK AND THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK,

Whereas:

| (1) | Pursuant to Article 3(1) of Decision 2011/23/EU of 31 December 2010 on the paying-up of capital, transfer of foreign reserve assets and contributions by Eesti Pank to the European Central Bank’s reserves and provisions (ECB/2010/34) (1), the aggregate euro-equivalent amount of foreign reserve assets that Eesti Pank is required to transfer to the European Central Bank (ECB) with effect from 1 January 2011 in accordance with Article 48.1 of the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank (hereinafter the ‘Statute of the ESCB’) is EUR 145 853 596,60. |
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(1)

Pursuant to Article 3(1) of Decision 2011/23/EU of 31 December 2010 on the paying-up of capital, transfer of foreign reserve assets and contributions by Eesti Pank to the European Central Bank’s reserves and provisions (ECB/2010/34) (1), the aggregate euro-equivalent amount of foreign reserve assets that Eesti Pank is required to transfer to the European Central Bank (ECB) with effect from 1 January 2011 in accordance with Article 48.1 of the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank (hereinafter the ‘Statute of the ESCB’) is EUR 145 853 596,60.

| (2) | Pursuant to Article 30.3 of the Statute of the ESCB and Article 4(1) of Decision 2011/23/EU (ECB/2010/34), with effect from 1 January 2011 the ECB is required to credit Eesti Pank with a euro-denominated claim equivalent to the aggregate euro amount of Eesti Pank’s contribution of foreign reserve assets, subject to the specifications provided for in Article 3 of that Decision. The ECB and Eesti Pank agree to set Eesti Pank’s claim at EUR 103 115 678,01 in order to ensure that the ratio between the amount in euro of Eesti Pank’s claim and the aggregate amount in euro of the claims credited to the other national central banks of Member States whose currency is the euro (hereinafter the ‘other NCBs’) will be equal to the ratio between Eesti Pank’s weighting in the ECB’s capital key and the other NCBs’ aggregate weighting in this key. |
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(2)

Pursuant to Article 30.3 of the Statute of the ESCB and Article 4(1) of Decision 2011/23/EU (ECB/2010/34), with effect from 1 January 2011 the ECB is required to credit Eesti Pank with a euro-denominated claim equivalent to the aggregate euro amount of Eesti Pank’s contribution of foreign reserve assets, subject to the specifications provided for in Article 3 of that Decision. The ECB and Eesti Pank agree to set Eesti Pank’s claim at EUR 103 115 678,01 in order to ensure that the ratio between the amount in euro of Eesti Pank’s claim and the aggregate amount in euro of the claims credited to the other national central banks of Member States whose currency is the euro (hereinafter the ‘other NCBs’) will be equal to the ratio between Eesti Pank’s weighting in the ECB’s capital key and the other NCBs’ aggregate weighting in this key.

| (3) | The difference between the amounts mentioned in recitals 1 and 2 results from: (a) the application to the value of foreign reserve assets already transferred by Eesti Pank pursuant to Article 30.1 of the Statute of the ESCBof the ‘current exchange rates’ referred to in Article 48.1 of the Statute of the ESCB; and (b) the effect on the claims pursuant to Article 30.3 of the Statute of the ESCB held by the other NCBs of the ECB’s capital key adjustments on 1 January 2004 and 1 January 2009 pursuant to Article 29.3 of the Statute of the ESCB and the ECB’s capital key expansions on 1 May 2004 and on 1 January 2007 pursuant to Article 48.3 of the Statute of the ESCB. |
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(3)

The difference between the amounts mentioned in recitals 1 and 2 results from: (a) the application to the value of foreign reserve assets already transferred by Eesti Pank pursuant to Article 30.1 of the Statute of the ESCBof the ‘current exchange rates’ referred to in Article 48.1 of the Statute of the ESCB; and (b) the effect on the claims pursuant to Article 30.3 of the Statute of the ESCB held by the other NCBs of the ECB’s capital key adjustments on 1 January 2004 and 1 January 2009 pursuant to Article 29.3 of the Statute of the ESCB and the ECB’s capital key expansions on 1 May 2004 and on 1 January 2007 pursuant to Article 48.3 of the Statute of the ESCB.

| (4) | In view of the above mentioned difference, the ECB and Eesti Pank agree that Eesti Pank’s claim may be reduced by offsetting against it the amount that Eesti Pank is required to contribute to the ECB’s reserves and provisions pursuant to Article 48.2 of the Statute of the ESCB and Article 5(1) of Decision 2011/23/EU (ECB/2010/34), in the event that Eesti Pank’s claim is larger than the amount of EUR 103 115 678,01. |
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(4)

In view of the above mentioned difference, the ECB and Eesti Pank agree that Eesti Pank’s claim may be reduced by offsetting against it the amount that Eesti Pank is required to contribute to the ECB’s reserves and provisions pursuant to Article 48.2 of the Statute of the ESCB and Article 5(1) of Decision 2011/23/EU (ECB/2010/34), in the event that Eesti Pank’s claim is larger than the amount of EUR 103 115 678,01.

| (5) | The ECB and Eesti Pank should agree on other modalities for crediting Eesti Pank’s claim, taking into account that, depending on exchange rate movements, it may be necessary to increase rather than reduce the claim to the amount referred to in recital 2. |
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(5)

The ECB and Eesti Pank should agree on other modalities for crediting Eesti Pank’s claim, taking into account that, depending on exchange rate movements, it may be necessary to increase rather than reduce the claim to the amount referred to in recital 2.

| (6) | The Governing Council has approved the ECB’s entry into this Agreement, which concerns a decision to be taken under Article 30 of the Statute of the ESCB, in accordance with Article 10.3 of the Statute of the ESCB and the procedure specified therein, |
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(6)

The Governing Council has approved the ECB’s entry into this Agreement, which concerns a decision to be taken under Article 30 of the Statute of the ESCB, in accordance with Article 10.3 of the Statute of the ESCB and the procedure specified therein,

HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Modalities for crediting Eesti Pank’s claim

1.   If the amount of the claim that the ECB is required to credit to Eesti Pank pursuant to Article 30.3 of the Statute of the ESCB and Article 4(1) of Decision 2011/23/EU (ECB/2010/34) (hereinafter the ‘claim’) is greater than EUR 103 115 678,01 on the final date on which the ECB receives foreign reserve assets from Eesti Pank pursuant to Article 3 of Decision 2011/23/EU (ECB/2010/34), then the amount of the claim shall be reduced with effect from that date to EUR 103 115 678,01. Such reduction shall be made by offsetting against the claim the amount that Eesti Pank is required to contribute to the ECB’s reserves and provisions with effect from 1 January 2011 pursuant to Article 48.2 of the Statute of the ESCB and Article 5(1) of Decision 2011/23/EU (ECB/2010/34). The offset amount shall be treated as an advance contribution to the ECB’s reserves and provisions pursuant to Article 48.2 of the Statute of the ESCB and Article 5(1) of Decision 2011/23/EU (ECB/2010/34), which shall be deemed to have been made on the date on which the offset occurs.

2.   If the amount required to be contributed by Eesti Pank to the ECB’s reserves and provisions pursuant to Article 48.2 of the Statute of the ESCB and Article 5(1) of Decision 2011/23/EU (ECB/2010/34) is less than the difference between the amount of Eesti Pank’s claim and EUR 103 115 678,01, then the amount of the claim shall be reduced to EUR 103 115 678,01: (a) by offsetting in accordance with paragraph 1 above; and (b) by the ECB paying Eesti Pank an amount in euro equal to the amount of the shortfall remaining after such offset. Any amount required to be paid by the ECB in accordance with this paragraph shall be due on 1 January 2011. The ECB shall, in due course, give instructions for the transfer of such an amount, and of net accrued interest thereon, through the Trans-European Automated Real-time Gross settlement Express Transfer system (TARGET 2). Accrued interest shall be calculated on a daily basis, using the actual over-360-day method of calculation at a rate equal to the marginal interest rate used by the Eurosystem in its most recent main refinancing operation.

3.   If the amount of Eesti Pank’s claim is less than EUR 103 115 678,01 on the final date on which the ECB receives foreign reserve assets from Eesti Pank pursuant to Article 3 of Decision 2011/23/EU (ECB/2010/34), then the amount of the claim shall be increased on that date to EUR 103 115 678,01 and Eesti Pank shall pay the ECB an amount in euro equal to the difference. Any amount required to be paid by Eesti Pank in accordance with this paragraph shall be due from 1 January 2011, and shall be paid in accordance with the procedures specified in Article 5(4) and (5) of Decision 2011/23/EU (ECB/2010/34).

Article 2

Final provisions

1.   This Agreement shall enter into force on 1 January 2011.

2.   This Agreement shall be drawn up in two duly signed originals in the English language. The ECB and Eesti Pank shall each retain one original hereof.

Done at Frankfurt am Main, 31 December 2010.

For Eesti Pank

Andres LIPSTOK

Governor

For the European Central Bank

Jean-Claude TRICHET

President

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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Euro exchange rates (1)

14 January 2011

2011/C 12/03

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,3349 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 110,71 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4498 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,84220 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 8,9765 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,2915 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,8500 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 24,384 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 276,60 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7019 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,8800 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,2652 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,0730 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,3528 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,3300 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,3796 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,7396 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,7222 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 493,78 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 9,2959 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 8,7970 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,3985 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 12 030,62 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,0886 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 59,202 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 40,1143 |
| THB | Thai baht | 40,687 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,2524 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 16,2500 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 60,6595 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,3349

JPY

Japanese yen

110,71

DKK

Danish krone

7,4498

GBP

Pound sterling

0,84220

SEK

Swedish krona

8,9765

CHF

Swiss franc

1,2915

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,8500

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

24,384

HUF

Hungarian forint

276,60

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7019

PLN

Polish zloty

3,8800

RON

Romanian leu

4,2652

TRY

Turkish lira

2,0730

AUD

Australian dollar

1,3528

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,3300

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,3796

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,7396

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,7222

KRW

South Korean won

1 493,78

ZAR

South African rand

9,2959

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

8,7970

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,3985

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

12 030,62

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,0886

PHP

Philippine peso

59,202

RUB

Russian rouble

40,1143

THB

Thai baht

40,687

BRL

Brazilian real

2,2524

MXN

Mexican peso

16,2500

INR

Indian rupee

60,6595

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

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DECISION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

of 10 January 2011

on the appointment of the members of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies for its fourth mandate

2011/C 12/04

THE PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Commission Decision dated 16 December 1997 (SEC(97) 2404) creating the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies (EGE) and authorising the President of the European Commission to appoint the members;

Having regard to the Commission Decision dated 26 March 2001 (C(2001) 691) concerning the amendment to the remit of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies;

Having regard to the Commission Decision dated 11 May 2005 (2005/383/EC) concerning the renewal of the remit of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies, and extended by Commission Decision 2009/757/EC (1);

Having regard to the Commission Decision 2010/1/EU of 23 December 2009 on the renewal of the mandate of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies (2),

Whereas:

| (1) | The EGE is an independent and multidisciplinary consultative body to the European Commission, composed of up to 15 members; |
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(1)

The EGE is an independent and multidisciplinary consultative body to the European Commission, composed of up to 15 members;

| (2) | One hundred and fifty-two applications were received following the call for expressions of interest (3). Fourteen of the previous EGE members are eligible for re-election (4) and 12 of these wish to be considered; |
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(2)

One hundred and fifty-two applications were received following the call for expressions of interest (3). Fourteen of the previous EGE members are eligible for re-election (4) and 12 of these wish to be considered;

| (3) | It is necessary to ensure an appropriate range of professional skills and experience in the EGE membership; |
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(3)

It is necessary to ensure an appropriate range of professional skills and experience in the EGE membership;

| (4) | Members are appointed ad personam for their personal competences and qualities, |
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(4)

Members are appointed ad personam for their personal competences and qualities,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The mandate of the following outgoing EGE members is renewed for a period of five years:

| 1. | Emmanuel Agius |
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1.

Emmanuel Agius

| 2. | Inez de Beaufort |
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2.

Inez de Beaufort

| 3. | Hille Haker |
| --- | --- |

3.

Hille Haker

| 4. | Julian Kinderlerer |
| --- | --- |

4.

Julian Kinderlerer

| 5. | Linda Nielsen |
| --- | --- |

5.

Linda Nielsen

| 6. | Paula Martinho da Silva |
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6.

Paula Martinho da Silva

| 7. | Pere Puigdoménech Rosell |
| --- | --- |

7.

Pere Puigdoménech Rosell

| 8. | Günter Virt |
| --- | --- |

8.

Günter Virt

Article 2

The following individuals are appointed as EGE members for a period of five years:

| 1. | Peter Dabrock |
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1.

Peter Dabrock

| 2. | Andrzej Górski |
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2.

Andrzej Górski

| 3. | Ritva Tuulikki Halila |
| --- | --- |

3.

Ritva Tuulikki Halila

| 4. | Herman Nys |
| --- | --- |

4.

Herman Nys

| 5. | Siobhán Marie O'Sullivan |
| --- | --- |

5.

Siobhán Marie O'Sullivan

| 6. | Laura Palazzani |
| --- | --- |

6.

Laura Palazzani

| 7. | Marie-Jo Thiel |
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7.

Marie-Jo Thiel

Article 3

This Decision will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 10 January 2011.

For the Commission

The President

José Manuel BARROSO

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(2)  OJ L 1, 5.1.2010, p. 8.

2

(3)  See the fourth bullet of Article 3(2) of Decision 2010/1/EU: ‘The identification and selection of the EGE members will be made on the basis of an open call for expressions of interest.’

3

(4)  See the third bullet of Article 3(2) of Decision 2010/1/EU: ‘Each member of the EGE shall be appointed for a term of five years. Such appointment may be renewable for a maximum of two further terms.’

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

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PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN 2011

2011/C 12/05

| Belgique/België | 1.1, 24.4, 25.4, 1.5, 2.6, 3.6, 12.6, 13.6, 21.7, 22.7, 15.8, 31.10, 1.11, 2.11, 11.11, 15.11, 25.12, 26.12, 27.12, 28.12, 29.12, 30.12, 31.12 |
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| България | 1.1, 3.3, 22.4, 23.4, 24.4, 25.4, 1.5, 6.5, 24.5, 6.9, 22.9, 1.11, 24.12, 25.12, 26.12 |
| Česká republika | 1.1, 25.4, 1.5, 8.5, 5.7, 6.7, 28.9, 28.10, 17.11, 24.12, 25.12, 26.12 |
| Danmark | 1.1, 21.4, 22.4, 24.4, 25.4, 20.5, 2.6, 12.6, 13.6, 25.12, 26.12 |
| Deutschland | 1.1, 22.4, 25.4, 1.5, 2.6, 13.6, 3.10, 25.12, 26.12 |
| Eesti | 1.1, 24.2, 22.4, 1.5, 12.6, 23.6, 24.6, 20.8, 24.12, 25.12, 26.12 |
| Éire/Ireland | 3.1, 17.3, 22.4, 25.4, 2.5, 6.6, 1.8, 31.10, 26.12, 27.12 |
| Ελλάδα | 1.1, 6.1, 7.3, 25.3, 22.4, 25.4, 1.5, 13.6, 15.8, 28.10, 25.12, 26.12 |
| España | 21.4, 22.4, 25.4, 9.5, 2.6, 3.6, 13.6, 21.7, 1.11, 26.12, 27.12, 28.12, 29.12, 30.12 |
| France | 1.1, 25.4, 1.5, 2.6, 13.6, 14.7, 21.7, 15.8, 1.11, 11.11, 25.12 |
| Italia | 1.1, 22.4, 25.4, 1.5, 2.6, 13.6, 21.7, 15.8, 1.11, 25.12, 26.12 |
| Κύπρος/Kıbrıs | 1.1, 25.3, 22.4, 25.4, 1.5, 9.5, 2.6, 3.6, 13.6, 21.7, 15.8, 1.10, 1.11, 23.12, 26.12 |
| Latvija | 1.1, 22.4, 24.4, 25.4. 1.5, 4.5, 8.5, 12.6, 23.6, 24.6, 18.11, 24.12, 25.12, 26.12, 31.12 |
| Lietuva | 1.1, 16.2, 11.3, 24.4, 25.4, 1.5, 5.6, 24.6, 6.7, 15.8, 1.11, 25.12, 26.12 |
| Luxembourg | 25.4, 2.6, 13.6, 23.6, 15.8, 1.11, 26.12 |
| Magyarország | 1.1, 15.3, 24.4, 25.4, 1.5, 12.6, 13.6, 20.8, 23.10, 1.11, 25.12, 26.12 |
| Malta | 1.1, 10.2, 19.3, 31.3, 22.4, 1.5, 7.6, 29.6, 15.8, 8.9, 21.9, 8.12, 13.12, 25.12 |
| Nederland | 1.1, 25.4, 30.4, 5.5, 2.6, 13.6, 25.12, 26.12 |
| Österreich | 1.1, 6.1, 25.4, 1.5, 2.6, 13.6, 23.6, 15.8, 26.10, 1.11, 8.12, 25.12, 26.12 |
| Polska | 1.1, 6.1, 24.4, 25.4, 1.5, 3.5, 12.6, 23.6, 15.8, 1.11, 11.11, 25.12, 26.12 |
| Portugal | 1.1, 22.4, 24.4, 25.4, 1.5, 10.6, 23.6, 15.8, 5.10, 1.11, 1.12, 8.12, 25.12 |
| România | 1.1, 2.1, 24.4, 25.4, 1.5, 12.6, 13.6, 15.8, 1.12, 25.12, 26.12 |
| Slovenija | 1.1, 2.1, 8.2, 24.4, 25.4, 27.4, 1.5, 2.5, 12.6, 25.6, 15.8, 31.10, 1.11, 25.12, 26.12 |
| Slovensko | 1.1, 6.1, 22.4, 25.4, 1.5, 8.5, 5.7, 29.8, 1.9, 15.9, 1.11, 17.11, 24.12, 25.12, 26.12 |
| Suomi/Finland | 1.1, 6.1, 22.4, 24.4, 25.4, 1.5, 2.6, 12.6, 25.6, 5.11, 6.12, 25.12, 26.12 |
| Sverige | 1.1, 6.1, 22.4, 24.4, 25.4, 1.5, 2.6, 6.6, 12.6, 25.6, 5.11, 25.12, 26.12 |
| United Kingdom | Wales and England: 3.1, 22.4, 25.4, 29.4, 2.5, 30.5, 29.8, 26.12, 27.12, 28.12
  Northern Ireland: 3.1, 17.3, 22.4, 25.4, 29.4, 2.5, 30.5, 12.7, 29.8, 26.12, 27.12, 28.12
  Scotland: 3.1, 4.1, 22.4, 29.4, 2.5, 30.5, 1.8, 30.11, 26.12, 27.12, 28.12 |

Belgique/België

1.1, 24.4, 25.4, 1.5, 2.6, 3.6, 12.6, 13.6, 21.7, 22.7, 15.8, 31.10, 1.11, 2.11, 11.11, 15.11, 25.12, 26.12, 27.12, 28.12, 29.12, 30.12, 31.12

България

1.1, 3.3, 22.4, 23.4, 24.4, 25.4, 1.5, 6.5, 24.5, 6.9, 22.9, 1.11, 24.12, 25.12, 26.12

Česká republika

1.1, 25.4, 1.5, 8.5, 5.7, 6.7, 28.9, 28.10, 17.11, 24.12, 25.12, 26.12

Danmark

1.1, 21.4, 22.4, 24.4, 25.4, 20.5, 2.6, 12.6, 13.6, 25.12, 26.12

Deutschland

1.1, 22.4, 25.4, 1.5, 2.6, 13.6, 3.10, 25.12, 26.12

Eesti

1.1, 24.2, 22.4, 1.5, 12.6, 23.6, 24.6, 20.8, 24.12, 25.12, 26.12

Éire/Ireland

3.1, 17.3, 22.4, 25.4, 2.5, 6.6, 1.8, 31.10, 26.12, 27.12

Ελλάδα

1.1, 6.1, 7.3, 25.3, 22.4, 25.4, 1.5, 13.6, 15.8, 28.10, 25.12, 26.12

España

21.4, 22.4, 25.4, 9.5, 2.6, 3.6, 13.6, 21.7, 1.11, 26.12, 27.12, 28.12, 29.12, 30.12

France

1.1, 25.4, 1.5, 2.6, 13.6, 14.7, 21.7, 15.8, 1.11, 11.11, 25.12

Italia

1.1, 22.4, 25.4, 1.5, 2.6, 13.6, 21.7, 15.8, 1.11, 25.12, 26.12

Κύπρος/Kıbrıs

1.1, 25.3, 22.4, 25.4, 1.5, 9.5, 2.6, 3.6, 13.6, 21.7, 15.8, 1.10, 1.11, 23.12, 26.12

Latvija

1.1, 22.4, 24.4, 25.4. 1.5, 4.5, 8.5, 12.6, 23.6, 24.6, 18.11, 24.12, 25.12, 26.12, 31.12

Lietuva

1.1, 16.2, 11.3, 24.4, 25.4, 1.5, 5.6, 24.6, 6.7, 15.8, 1.11, 25.12, 26.12

Luxembourg

25.4, 2.6, 13.6, 23.6, 15.8, 1.11, 26.12

Magyarország

1.1, 15.3, 24.4, 25.4, 1.5, 12.6, 13.6, 20.8, 23.10, 1.11, 25.12, 26.12

Malta

1.1, 10.2, 19.3, 31.3, 22.4, 1.5, 7.6, 29.6, 15.8, 8.9, 21.9, 8.12, 13.12, 25.12

Nederland

1.1, 25.4, 30.4, 5.5, 2.6, 13.6, 25.12, 26.12

Österreich

1.1, 6.1, 25.4, 1.5, 2.6, 13.6, 23.6, 15.8, 26.10, 1.11, 8.12, 25.12, 26.12

Polska

1.1, 6.1, 24.4, 25.4, 1.5, 3.5, 12.6, 23.6, 15.8, 1.11, 11.11, 25.12, 26.12

Portugal

1.1, 22.4, 24.4, 25.4, 1.5, 10.6, 23.6, 15.8, 5.10, 1.11, 1.12, 8.12, 25.12

România

1.1, 2.1, 24.4, 25.4, 1.5, 12.6, 13.6, 15.8, 1.12, 25.12, 26.12

Slovenija

1.1, 2.1, 8.2, 24.4, 25.4, 27.4, 1.5, 2.5, 12.6, 25.6, 15.8, 31.10, 1.11, 25.12, 26.12

Slovensko

1.1, 6.1, 22.4, 25.4, 1.5, 8.5, 5.7, 29.8, 1.9, 15.9, 1.11, 17.11, 24.12, 25.12, 26.12

Suomi/Finland

1.1, 6.1, 22.4, 24.4, 25.4, 1.5, 2.6, 12.6, 25.6, 5.11, 6.12, 25.12, 26.12

Sverige

1.1, 6.1, 22.4, 24.4, 25.4, 1.5, 2.6, 6.6, 12.6, 25.6, 5.11, 25.12, 26.12

United Kingdom

Wales and England: 3.1, 22.4, 25.4, 29.4, 2.5, 30.5, 29.8, 26.12, 27.12, 28.12

Northern Ireland: 3.1, 17.3, 22.4, 25.4, 29.4, 2.5, 30.5, 12.7, 29.8, 26.12, 27.12, 28.12

Scotland: 3.1, 4.1, 22.4, 29.4, 2.5, 30.5, 1.8, 30.11, 26.12, 27.12, 28.12

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