# Official Journal C 218/6 Se

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 486 September 2005 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 218

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 486 September 2005

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | I   Information |
| | Commission |
| 2005/C 218/1 | Euro exchange rates | 1 |
| 2005/C 218/2 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3864 — FIMAG/Züblin) (
  1
  ) | 2 |
| 2005/C 218/3 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3951 — Nomura/Kamps Food Retail Investments/Nordsee) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 3 |
| 2005/C 218/4 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3950 — AP Moller-Maersk/Kerr-McGee (North Sea Business)) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 4 |
| 2005/C 218/5 | COM documents other than legislative proposals adopted by the Commission | 5 |
| | European Data Protection Supervisor |
| 2005/C 218/6 | Opinion of the European Data Protection Supervisor on the Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of an agreement between the European Community and the Government of Canada on the processing of Advance Passenger Information (API)/Passenger Name Record (PNR) data (COM(2005) 200 final) | 6 |

Notice No

Contents

page

I   Information

Commission

2005/C 218/1

Euro exchange rates

1

2005/C 218/2

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3864 — FIMAG/Züblin) (
  1
  )

1

2

2005/C 218/3

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3951 — Nomura/Kamps Food Retail Investments/Nordsee) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

3

2005/C 218/4

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.3950 — AP Moller-Maersk/Kerr-McGee (North Sea Business)) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

4

2005/C 218/5

COM documents other than legislative proposals adopted by the Commission

5

European Data Protection Supervisor

2005/C 218/6

Opinion of the European Data Protection Supervisor on the Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of an agreement between the European Community and the Government of Canada on the processing of Advance Passenger Information (API)/Passenger Name Record (PNR) data (COM(2005) 200 final)

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| | II   Preparatory Acts |
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| | Commission |
| 2005/C 218/7 | Legislative proposals adopted by the Commission | 11 |

II   Preparatory Acts

Commission

2005/C 218/7

Legislative proposals adopted by the Commission

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Euro exchange rates (1)

5 September 2005

(2005/C 218/01)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,2538 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 136,69 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4560 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,67855 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,2940 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,5429 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 76,99 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,8250 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9559 |
| CYP | Cyprus pound | 0,5729 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 29,058 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 243,75 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6962 |
| MTL | Maltese lira | 0,4293 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,9368 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,5036 |
| SIT | Slovenian tolar | 239,49 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 38,229 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,6728 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6329 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4868 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 9,7386 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,7660 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,0980 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 282,26 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 7,8310 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,1452 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,4478 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 12 914,14 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,713 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 70,470 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 35,3040 |
| THB | Thai baht | 51,335 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,2538

JPY

Japanese yen

136,69

DKK

Danish krone

7,4560

GBP

Pound sterling

0,67855

SEK

Swedish krona

9,2940

CHF

Swiss franc

1,5429

ISK

Iceland króna

76,99

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,8250

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9559

CYP

Cyprus pound

0,5729

CZK

Czech koruna

29,058

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

243,75

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6962

MTL

Maltese lira

0,4293

PLN

Polish zloty

3,9368

RON

Romanian leu

3,5036

SIT

Slovenian tolar

239,49

SKK

Slovak koruna

38,229

TRY

Turkish lira

1,6728

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6329

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4868

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

9,7386

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,7660

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,0980

KRW

South Korean won

1 282,26

ZAR

South African rand

7,8310

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,1452

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,4478

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

12 914,14

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,713

PHP

Philippine peso

70,470

RUB

Russian rouble

35,3040

THB

Thai baht

51,335

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Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.3864 — FIMAG/Züblin)

(2005/C 218/02)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 26 August 2005, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking FIMAG Finanz Industrie Management AG (‘FIMAG’, Austria), controlled by Dr. Hans Peter Haselsteiner, acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the undertaking Ed. Züblin AG (‘Züblin’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares. |
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On 26 August 2005, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking FIMAG Finanz Industrie Management AG (‘FIMAG’, Austria), controlled by Dr. Hans Peter Haselsteiner, acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the undertaking Ed. Züblin AG (‘Züblin’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | for FIMAG: construction and civil engineering and construction related services particularly through Bauholding Strabag SE, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for FIMAG: construction and civil engineering and construction related services particularly through Bauholding Strabag SE,

| — | for Züblin: building construction and civil engineering, construction related services. |
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for Züblin: building construction and civil engineering, construction related services.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.3864 — FIMAG/Züblin, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Brussels |

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.3864 — FIMAG/Züblin, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Brussels

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

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.3951 — Nomura/Kamps Food Retail Investments/Nordsee)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2005/C 218/03)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 29 August 2005, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Nomura International plc (‘Nomura’, UK) belonging to the Nomura Group (Japan), Mr Heiner Kamps (‘Mr. Kamps’) and TML-Invest S.à r.l. (‘TML’, Switzerland) belonging to the Müller Group (Germany), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of Nordsee GmbH (‘Nordsee’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares. Mr. Kamps and TML will acquire control over Nordsee through the vehicle company Kamps Food Retail Investments S.A. (Luxembourg). |
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1.

On 29 August 2005, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Nomura International plc (‘Nomura’, UK) belonging to the Nomura Group (Japan), Mr Heiner Kamps (‘Mr. Kamps’) and TML-Invest S.à r.l. (‘TML’, Switzerland) belonging to the Müller Group (Germany), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of Nordsee GmbH (‘Nordsee’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares. Mr. Kamps and TML will acquire control over Nordsee through the vehicle company Kamps Food Retail Investments S.A. (Luxembourg).

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | for Nomura: international investment banking, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Nomura: international investment banking,

| — | for Mr. Kamps: private investor, |
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for Mr. Kamps: private investor,

| — | for TML: holding company of the Müller Group, group mainly active in the fresh dairy products and fruit preparations sector, |
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for TML: holding company of the Müller Group, group mainly active in the fresh dairy products and fruit preparations sector,

| — | for Nordsee: operation of quick service restaurants, seafood retail outlets and seafood wholesale business. |
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for Nordsee: operation of quick service restaurants, seafood retail outlets and seafood wholesale business.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under 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. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under 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. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.3951 — Nomura/Kamps Food Retail Investments/Nordsee, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Brussels |

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.3951 — Nomura/Kamps Food Retail Investments/Nordsee, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Brussels

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

(2)  OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.3950 — AP Moller-Maersk/Kerr-McGee (North Sea Business))

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2005/C 218/04)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 30 August 2005, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking AP Moller-Maersk A/S (‘APMM’, Denmark) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of Kerr-McGee (G.B.) Limited (UK) and Kerr-McGee Norway AS (Norway), (jointly referred to as ‘Target’), by way of purchase of shares. |
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On 30 August 2005, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking AP Moller-Maersk A/S (‘APMM’, Denmark) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation control of the whole of Kerr-McGee (G.B.) Limited (UK) and Kerr-McGee Norway AS (Norway), (jointly referred to as ‘Target’), by way of purchase of shares.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | for APMM: shipping activities, drilling rigs, oil and gas exploration and production, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for APMM: shipping activities, drilling rigs, oil and gas exploration and production,

| — | for Target: oil and gas exploration and production. |
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for Target: oil and gas exploration and production.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under 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. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under 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. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.3950 — AP Moller-Maersk/Kerr-McGee (North Sea Business), to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Brussels |

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.3950 — AP Moller-Maersk/Kerr-McGee (North Sea Business), to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Brussels

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

(2)  OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.

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COM documents other than legislative proposals adopted by the Commission

(2005/C 218/05)

| Document | Part | Date | Title |
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| COM(2004) 544 | | 9.8.2004 | Communication from the Commission: Protecting the Communities' financial interests — Fight against fraud — Action Plan for 2004-2005 |
| COM(2004) 777 | | 13.12.2004 | Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament: The Energy Dialogue between the European Union and the Russian Federation between 2000 and 2004 |
| COM(2004) 832 | | 22.12.2004 | Communication of the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament Towards a European Governance Strategy for Fiscal Statistics |

Document

Part

Date

Title

COM(2004) 544

9.8.2004

Communication from the Commission: Protecting the Communities' financial interests — Fight against fraud — Action Plan for 2004-2005

COM(2004) 777

13.12.2004

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament: The Energy Dialogue between the European Union and the Russian Federation between 2000 and 2004

COM(2004) 832

22.12.2004

Communication of the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament Towards a European Governance Strategy for Fiscal Statistics

These texts are available on EUR-Lex: http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex/

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European Data Protection Supervisor

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Opinion of the European Data Protection Supervisor on the Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion of an agreement between the European Community and the Government of Canada on the processing of Advance Passenger Information (API)/Passenger Name Record (PNR) data (COM(2005) 200 final)

(2005/C 218/06)

THE EUROPEAN DATA PROTECTION SUPERVISOR,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular it's Article 286,

Having regard to the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and in particular its Article 8,

Having regard to Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data, and in particular it's Article 41,

Having regard to the request for an opinion in accordance with Article 28(2) of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 received on 26 May 2005 from the Commission,

HAS ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING OPINION:

1.   Introduction

| 1. | The EDPS welcomes that he is consulted on the basis of Article 28(2) of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001. This confirms the viewpoint of the EDPS as laid down in his policy paper of 18 March 2005 (‘The EDPS as an advisor to the Community Institutions on proposals for legislation and related documents’) that the advisory task extends to the conclusion of agreements between the EC and third countries and/or international organisations with regard to the processing of personal data. |
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The EDPS welcomes that he is consulted on the basis of Article 28(2) of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001. This confirms the viewpoint of the EDPS as laid down in his policy paper of 18 March 2005 (‘The EDPS as an advisor to the Community Institutions on proposals for legislation and related documents’) that the advisory task extends to the conclusion of agreements between the EC and third countries and/or international organisations with regard to the processing of personal data.

| 2. | In view of the mandatory character of Article 28(2) of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001, the present opinion should be mentioned in the preamble of the Council decision. |
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In view of the mandatory character of Article 28(2) of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001, the present opinion should be mentioned in the preamble of the Council decision.

| 3. | According to its recitals, the agreement at stake, between the European Community and Canada, has regard to a Commission decision, pursuant to Article 25(6) of Directive 95/46/EC, whereby the relevant Canadian competent authority is considered as providing an adequate level of protection for API/PNR data (‘The Commission decision’). In the view of the EDPS, the Commission decision should have been sent for consultation as well, being part of the joint legal package. |
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According to its recitals, the agreement at stake, between the European Community and Canada, has regard to a Commission decision, pursuant to Article 25(6) of Directive 95/46/EC, whereby the relevant Canadian competent authority is considered as providing an adequate level of protection for API/PNR data (‘The Commission decision’). In the view of the EDPS, the Commission decision should have been sent for consultation as well, being part of the joint legal package.

| 4. | This proposal is the second in a row, after the agreement of 17 May 2004 (1) between the European Community and the United States of America, of which the legality was contested by the Parliament under Article 230 of the EC-Treaty. In his intervention before the Court of Justice, the EDPS supported the conclusions of the Parliament to annul the agreement. |
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4.

This proposal is the second in a row, after the agreement of 17 May 2004 (1) between the European Community and the United States of America, of which the legality was contested by the Parliament under Article 230 of the EC-Treaty. In his intervention before the Court of Justice, the EDPS supported the conclusions of the Parliament to annul the agreement.

2.   The essence of the agreement

| 5. | This proposal for an agreement is of a similar nature to the agreement with the United States of America. It is linked to a decision of the Commission, pursuant to Article 25(6) of Directive 95/46/EC, the objective is to improve public security and the air carrier is obliged to transfer data to a third country. |
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5.

This proposal for an agreement is of a similar nature to the agreement with the United States of America. It is linked to a decision of the Commission, pursuant to Article 25(6) of Directive 95/46/EC, the objective is to improve public security and the air carrier is obliged to transfer data to a third country.

| 6. | In substance however, there are major differences, as has been noted in two opinions of the Article 29-Data Protection Working Party (2). The EDPS emphasises four essential differences that will play a role throughout this opinion. In the first place, the proposal foresees a ‘push’-system (and not a ‘pull’-system) which has as a consequence that the airlines in the European Community can control the transfer of the data to the Canadian authorities. In the second place, the commitments taken by the Canadian authorities are binding (Article 2(1) of the agreement), which contributes to a more balanced proposal, compared to the agreement with the United States of America. In the third place, the list of PNR-data to be transferred is more limited and does not comprise ‘open categories’ of passenger data that could reveal sensitive information. Finally, the agreement profits from a much more developed legislative system of data protection, that offers protection to the data subject including supervision by an independent Data Commissioner. However, the Canadian legislation does not give a full protection to citizens of the European Union. The commitments taken by the Canadian authorities aim to find a solution for those citizens. |
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6.

In substance however, there are major differences, as has been noted in two opinions of the Article 29-Data Protection Working Party (2). The EDPS emphasises four essential differences that will play a role throughout this opinion. In the first place, the proposal foresees a ‘push’-system (and not a ‘pull’-system) which has as a consequence that the airlines in the European Community can control the transfer of the data to the Canadian authorities. In the second place, the commitments taken by the Canadian authorities are binding (Article 2(1) of the agreement), which contributes to a more balanced proposal, compared to the agreement with the United States of America. In the third place, the list of PNR-data to be transferred is more limited and does not comprise ‘open categories’ of passenger data that could reveal sensitive information. Finally, the agreement profits from a much more developed legislative system of data protection, that offers protection to the data subject including supervision by an independent Data Commissioner. However, the Canadian legislation does not give a full protection to citizens of the European Union. The commitments taken by the Canadian authorities aim to find a solution for those citizens.

3.   The implications on Directive 95/46/EC

| 7. | In the system of Directive 95/46/EC, the transfer of data to a third country falls within the definition of processing of personal data (according to Article 2(b) of the Directive, ‘any operation or set of operations which is performed upon personal data’) and, as a consequence, Chapter II of the Directive (‘General rules on the lawfulness of the processing of personal data’) applies to the transfer. The meaning of Article 25 of the Directive in this context is to provide for an extra safeguard in case of transfer to a third country since, as from the moment of the transfer, the data are no longer within the jurisdiction of a Member State. |
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7.

In the system of Directive 95/46/EC, the transfer of data to a third country falls within the definition of processing of personal data (according to Article 2(b) of the Directive, ‘any operation or set of operations which is performed upon personal data’) and, as a consequence, Chapter II of the Directive (‘General rules on the lawfulness of the processing of personal data’) applies to the transfer. The meaning of Article 25 of the Directive in this context is to provide for an extra safeguard in case of transfer to a third country since, as from the moment of the transfer, the data are no longer within the jurisdiction of a Member State.

| 8. | The proposal for an agreement with Canada, read in combination with the Commission decision, obliges the airlines to transfer data to Canada. It has to be established whether this obligation prevents them to fulfil the obligations imposed on them by the national legislation implementing Directive 95/46/EC, in particular Chapter II, and by doing so influences the effectiveness of the directive. |
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8.

The proposal for an agreement with Canada, read in combination with the Commission decision, obliges the airlines to transfer data to Canada. It has to be established whether this obligation prevents them to fulfil the obligations imposed on them by the national legislation implementing Directive 95/46/EC, in particular Chapter II, and by doing so influences the effectiveness of the directive.

| 9. | Article 5 of the proposal obliges European air carriers to process API/PNR data contained in their automated reservation systems and departure control systems as required by competent Canadian authorities pursuant to Canadian law. The proposal does not stipulate that Community law, and more specifically the rules on processing of personal data as foreseen in Chapter II of Directive 95/46/EC, apply. In the absence of such a provision, the air carriers may be obliged to process data, even if this processing would not be in full agreement with Chapter II of Directive 95/46/EC. They are only obliged to act in conformity with the substantial provisions of Canadian law. |
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9.

Article 5 of the proposal obliges European air carriers to process API/PNR data contained in their automated reservation systems and departure control systems as required by competent Canadian authorities pursuant to Canadian law. The proposal does not stipulate that Community law, and more specifically the rules on processing of personal data as foreseen in Chapter II of Directive 95/46/EC, apply. In the absence of such a provision, the air carriers may be obliged to process data, even if this processing would not be in full agreement with Chapter II of Directive 95/46/EC. They are only obliged to act in conformity with the substantial provisions of Canadian law.

| 10. | Although, as has been said before and will be explained further on in this opinion, there exists in Canada a developed legislative system of data protection and there is no reason whatsoever to state that the Canadian legislation on data protection seriously harms the interests of the data subject within the European Community, there is no more reason to assume that the Canadian legislation fully complies with all the provisions of Chapter II of Directive 95/46/EC. Such an assumption can not be deduced from the agreement, nor from the explanatory memorandum. In addition the assumption is not conceivable since the Canadian authorities are not bound by any (future) interpretation of the directive given by the Court of Justice, nor can it be assured that ulterior changes of Canadian law (or new interpretations by the Canadian judiciary) comply with Community law. |
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10.

Although, as has been said before and will be explained further on in this opinion, there exists in Canada a developed legislative system of data protection and there is no reason whatsoever to state that the Canadian legislation on data protection seriously harms the interests of the data subject within the European Community, there is no more reason to assume that the Canadian legislation fully complies with all the provisions of Chapter II of Directive 95/46/EC. Such an assumption can not be deduced from the agreement, nor from the explanatory memorandum. In addition the assumption is not conceivable since the Canadian authorities are not bound by any (future) interpretation of the directive given by the Court of Justice, nor can it be assured that ulterior changes of Canadian law (or new interpretations by the Canadian judiciary) comply with Community law.

| 11. | On the basis of this analysis, the EDPS concludes that the agreement entails an amendment of Directive 95/46/EC. For this reason, and independently of possible, substantial harm to the data subject, the assent of the European Parliament should be obtained, according to Article 300(3) of the EC-Treaty. |
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11.

On the basis of this analysis, the EDPS concludes that the agreement entails an amendment of Directive 95/46/EC. For this reason, and independently of possible, substantial harm to the data subject, the assent of the European Parliament should be obtained, according to Article 300(3) of the EC-Treaty.

| 12. | In this respect, the EDPS considers that, in general, institutional questions fall outside of the scope of his mission. However, in this case the EDPS expresses his point of view on such a question, since the non respect of the prerogatives of the Parliament leads to an amendment of the Directive and, by doing so, influences the level of data protection within the territory of the European Community. |
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12.

In this respect, the EDPS considers that, in general, institutional questions fall outside of the scope of his mission. However, in this case the EDPS expresses his point of view on such a question, since the non respect of the prerogatives of the Parliament leads to an amendment of the Directive and, by doing so, influences the level of data protection within the territory of the European Community.

| 13. | Alternatively, the agreement could be amended to assure that the processing of API/PNR-data by European airlines has to comply with Directive 95/46/EC. By adding a provision in that sense, the agreement would no longer entail an amendment of the directive. |
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13.

Alternatively, the agreement could be amended to assure that the processing of API/PNR-data by European airlines has to comply with Directive 95/46/EC. By adding a provision in that sense, the agreement would no longer entail an amendment of the directive.

4.   On the substance of the agreement with Canada

4.1   Approval of the main elements of the proposal

| 14. | Notwithstanding the procedural requirements for the adoption of the proposal, the EDPS has examined whether the proposed agreement in substance sufficiently protects the data subject, in particular his fundamental rights as meant in Article 6 of the EU-Treaty. |
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14.

Notwithstanding the procedural requirements for the adoption of the proposal, the EDPS has examined whether the proposed agreement in substance sufficiently protects the data subject, in particular his fundamental rights as meant in Article 6 of the EU-Treaty.

| 15. | The EDPS notes the major differences of the proposal, compared to the agreement with the United States of America (see point 6, hereinabove). As a result, the shortcomings of the latter agreement do, on three major points, not apply to the present proposal, at least not to the same extent. |
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15.

The EDPS notes the major differences of the proposal, compared to the agreement with the United States of America (see point 6, hereinabove). As a result, the shortcomings of the latter agreement do, on three major points, not apply to the present proposal, at least not to the same extent.

| 16. | The EDPS furthermore notes that the Article 29-Data Protection Working Party, in its opinion of 19 January 2005, has approved of the main elements of the (proposed) Commission decision on the adequate level of protection offered by the Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA). In its evaluation, the commitments by the CBSA (the annex of the Commission decision) play an important role. The EDPS subscribes to the findings of the Article 29-Data Protection Working Party, also taking into account that the independent Privacy Commissioner of Canada approves of the limitations to the access to API/PNR-data for governmental and law enforcement purposes (3). |
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16.

The EDPS furthermore notes that the Article 29-Data Protection Working Party, in its opinion of 19 January 2005, has approved of the main elements of the (proposed) Commission decision on the adequate level of protection offered by the Canadian Border Service Agency (CBSA). In its evaluation, the commitments by the CBSA (the annex of the Commission decision) play an important role. The EDPS subscribes to the findings of the Article 29-Data Protection Working Party, also taking into account that the independent Privacy Commissioner of Canada approves of the limitations to the access to API/PNR-data for governmental and law enforcement purposes (3).

| 17. | To the EDPS it is highly important that the system of pushing API and PNR-data enables the European airline to control the processing and the transfer of the data. These activities fall thus within the jurisdiction of the Member States and Community law applies. |
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17.

To the EDPS it is highly important that the system of pushing API and PNR-data enables the European airline to control the processing and the transfer of the data. These activities fall thus within the jurisdiction of the Member States and Community law applies.

| 18. | It is equally important that Article 2 of the proposal explicitly states that the Parties to the agreement have agreed that the API/PNR will be processed as outlined in the commitments. The commitments, as annexed to the Commission decision, are thus binding. |
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18.

It is equally important that Article 2 of the proposal explicitly states that the Parties to the agreement have agreed that the API/PNR will be processed as outlined in the commitments. The commitments, as annexed to the Commission decision, are thus binding.

| 19. | Finally, the EDPS emphasises the importance of the establishment of a Joint Committee that inter alia shall organise Joint Reviews. This allows the monitoring of the implementation of the legal instruments. This is all the more important since the legal instruments are new and since experiences with the implementation of these types of legal instruments are lacking. |
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19.

Finally, the EDPS emphasises the importance of the establishment of a Joint Committee that inter alia shall organise Joint Reviews. This allows the monitoring of the implementation of the legal instruments. This is all the more important since the legal instruments are new and since experiences with the implementation of these types of legal instruments are lacking.

| 20. | In this context and in the light of the analysis foreseen in Par. 4.2 of the policy paper mentioned in point 1, the EDPS approves of the main elements of the proposal and limits his comments to some specific points, in particular:






  — | the number and nature of API/PNR-data, to be transferred; |
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20.

In this context and in the light of the analysis foreseen in Par. 4.2 of the policy paper mentioned in point 1, the EDPS approves of the main elements of the proposal and limits his comments to some specific points, in particular:

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the number and nature of API/PNR-data, to be transferred;

| — | the purpose of the processing, which is not limited to the fight against terrorism, but also relates to any other serious transnational crime; |
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the purpose of the processing, which is not limited to the fight against terrorism, but also relates to any other serious transnational crime;

| — | Article 3 of the Agreement on access, correction and notation. |
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Article 3 of the Agreement on access, correction and notation.

4.2   Number and nature of API/PNR-data

| 21. | Annex II to the proposal does not contain sensitive data as meant in Article 8 of Directive 95/46/EC, nor does it contain ‘open categories’ of passenger data that could, depending on the way these categories are completed on a form, reveal such sensitive data (such as dietary requirements revealing religious belief or medical data). |
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21.

Annex II to the proposal does not contain sensitive data as meant in Article 8 of Directive 95/46/EC, nor does it contain ‘open categories’ of passenger data that could, depending on the way these categories are completed on a form, reveal such sensitive data (such as dietary requirements revealing religious belief or medical data).

| 22. | However, the list of PNR Data Elements to be collected (Annex II of the proposal) comprises data that could be relevant to the protection of fundamental rights of the passenger, in particular his privacy. The EDPS mentions category 10 (frequent flyer information), that could reveal facts about the behaviour of the passenger (although, not all the frequent flyer information is included) and category 23 (any collected APIS-information), which contains not only the name but also other information on the passport of the passenger. |
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22.

However, the list of PNR Data Elements to be collected (Annex II of the proposal) comprises data that could be relevant to the protection of fundamental rights of the passenger, in particular his privacy. The EDPS mentions category 10 (frequent flyer information), that could reveal facts about the behaviour of the passenger (although, not all the frequent flyer information is included) and category 23 (any collected APIS-information), which contains not only the name but also other information on the passport of the passenger.

| 23. | The EDPS is not convinced that the insertion of these categories is necessary and proportional and suggests reconsidering the need to insert these categories in the Annex to the agreement. However, the fact that these categories are put on the list of data is in itself not serious enough to require renegotiating the agreement and should in the opinion of the EDPS not lead to an annulment of the agreement. |
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23.

The EDPS is not convinced that the insertion of these categories is necessary and proportional and suggests reconsidering the need to insert these categories in the Annex to the agreement. However, the fact that these categories are put on the list of data is in itself not serious enough to require renegotiating the agreement and should in the opinion of the EDPS not lead to an annulment of the agreement.

4.3   The purpose of the processing

| 24. | As we have previously seen in legal instruments that require the processing of personal data in view of the fight against terrorism, the legislator has not limited the purpose of the processing to terrorism as such, but extended the purposes that allow processing to other serious crimes or, in some cases, even to law enforcement in general. |
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24.

As we have previously seen in legal instruments that require the processing of personal data in view of the fight against terrorism, the legislator has not limited the purpose of the processing to terrorism as such, but extended the purposes that allow processing to other serious crimes or, in some cases, even to law enforcement in general.

| 25. | The present proposal mentions the combat of other serious crimes that are transnational in nature, including organised crime. According to the Commitments by the CBSA (section 12) the information could only be shared with other Canadian government departments for the same purposes. The information will only be shared with authorities of third countries for these purposes and in so far as an adequacy finding under Article 25 of Directive 95/46/EC applies, in the third country concerned. This purpose limitation does in itself not violate the provisions of the directive, nor its underlying principles. |
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25.

The present proposal mentions the combat of other serious crimes that are transnational in nature, including organised crime. According to the Commitments by the CBSA (section 12) the information could only be shared with other Canadian government departments for the same purposes. The information will only be shared with authorities of third countries for these purposes and in so far as an adequacy finding under Article 25 of Directive 95/46/EC applies, in the third country concerned. This purpose limitation does in itself not violate the provisions of the directive, nor its underlying principles.

4.4   Protection of the data subject

| 26. | The agreement contains explicit provisions aimed to protect the interest of the data subject. The EDPS emphasises explicitly Article 3 of the agreement on access, correction and notation. Following this provision, the data subject residing within the territory of the European Union can exercise the rights of access, correction and notation under the same circumstances as Canadian residents. |
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26.

The agreement contains explicit provisions aimed to protect the interest of the data subject. The EDPS emphasises explicitly Article 3 of the agreement on access, correction and notation. Following this provision, the data subject residing within the territory of the European Union can exercise the rights of access, correction and notation under the same circumstances as Canadian residents.

| 27. | Allowing these rights does, in itself, not provide the necessary protection to the data subject. It must be assured that the rights can effectively be exercised. |
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27.

Allowing these rights does, in itself, not provide the necessary protection to the data subject. It must be assured that the rights can effectively be exercised.

| 28. | The scope and the substance of these rights are determined by Canadian law. In order to provide the necessary protection to the European data subject, the relevant legislation must be accessible to the individual concerned and its consequences for him must also be foreseeable. In order to fulfil this obligation, the Article 29-Data Protection Working Party suggested the inclusion of the relevant Canadian regulatory framework as an annex to the Commission decision. |
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28.

The scope and the substance of these rights are determined by Canadian law. In order to provide the necessary protection to the European data subject, the relevant legislation must be accessible to the individual concerned and its consequences for him must also be foreseeable. In order to fulfil this obligation, the Article 29-Data Protection Working Party suggested the inclusion of the relevant Canadian regulatory framework as an annex to the Commission decision.

| 29. | This suggestion has not been followed, but the Commission decision and the commitments by the CBSA give an explanation of the relevant legal framework. The relevant sections of the commitments enable the air passengers to take note of their rights. |
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29.

This suggestion has not been followed, but the Commission decision and the commitments by the CBSA give an explanation of the relevant legal framework. The relevant sections of the commitments enable the air passengers to take note of their rights.

| 30. | The EDPS notes that it is not only important that the air passenger residing in the European Community have access to the texts of the legal instruments, but equally important that they have an effective access to legal remedies. |
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30.

The EDPS notes that it is not only important that the air passenger residing in the European Community have access to the texts of the legal instruments, but equally important that they have an effective access to legal remedies.

| 31. | In this respect, the EDPS endorses the procedure mentioned in Section 31 of the commitments. According to this procedure, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada may address complaints referred to it by the Data Protection Authorities of the Member States on behalf of residents of the European Union. According to the EDPS such as procedure might in practice even be more effective than a formal ius standi of European residents before Canadian Courts. |
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31.

In this respect, the EDPS endorses the procedure mentioned in Section 31 of the commitments. According to this procedure, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada may address complaints referred to it by the Data Protection Authorities of the Member States on behalf of residents of the European Union. According to the EDPS such as procedure might in practice even be more effective than a formal ius standi of European residents before Canadian Courts.

5.   Conclusions

| 32. | The EDPS concludes as follows:






  — | The present opinion should be mentioned in the preamble of the Council decision. |
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32.

The EDPS concludes as follows:

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The present opinion should be mentioned in the preamble of the Council decision.

| — | He should have been consulted on the Commission decision, pursuant to Article 25(6) of Directive 95/46/EC, whereby the Canadian Border Service Agency is considered as providing an adequate level of protection for API/PNR data. |
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He should have been consulted on the Commission decision, pursuant to Article 25(6) of Directive 95/46/EC, whereby the Canadian Border Service Agency is considered as providing an adequate level of protection for API/PNR data.

| — | According to Article 300(3) of the EC-Treaty, the assent of the European Parliament should be obtained. |
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According to Article 300(3) of the EC-Treaty, the assent of the European Parliament should be obtained.

| — | Alternatively, the agreement could be amended to assure that the processing of API/PNR-data by European airlines has to comply with Directive 95/46/EC. |
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Alternatively, the agreement could be amended to assure that the processing of API/PNR-data by European airlines has to comply with Directive 95/46/EC.

| — | The EDPS approves to the main elements of the proposed agreement. |
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The EDPS approves to the main elements of the proposed agreement.

Done at Brussels, 15 June 2005.

Peter HUSTINX

European Data Protection Supervisor

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(1)  Case C-317/04, pending before the Court.

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(2)  This is an independent advisory group, composed of representatives of the data protection authorities of the Member States, the EDPS and the Commission, which was set up by Directive 95/46/EC. The EDPS refers to Opinion 3/2004 on the level of protection ensured in Canada for the transmission of Passenger Name Records and Advanced Passenger Information from airlines (11 February 2004) and Opinion 1/2005 on the level of protection ensured in Canada for the transmission of Passenger Name Record and Advance Passenger Information from airlines (19 January 2005).

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(3)  See the Commissioner's Statement of 9 April 2003 (http://www.privcom.gc.ca/keyIssues/ki-qc/mc-ki-api_e.asp).

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II Preparatory Acts

Commission

| 6.9.2005 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 218/11 |
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6.9.2005

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 218/11

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Legislative proposals adopted by the Commission

(2005/C 218/07)

| Document | Part | Date | Title |
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| COM(2004) 341 | | 30.4.2004 | Proposal for a Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of minors and human dignity and the right of reply in relation to the competitiveness of the European audiovisual and information services industry |
| COM(2004) 372 | | 12.5.2004 | Proposal for a Council decision on the signing of a Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Croatia, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia, and the Slovak Republic to the European Union |
| COM(2004) 426 | | 15.6.2004 | Proposal for a Council decision on a community position in the Association Council on the implementation of Article 84 of the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part |
| COM(2004) 444 | | 25.6.2004 | Proposal for a Council common position on the negotiations in the Council of Europe relating to the 1990 Convention on Laundering, Search, Seizure and Confiscation of the Proceeds from Crime |

Document

Part

Date

Title

COM(2004) 341

30.4.2004

Proposal for a Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of minors and human dignity and the right of reply in relation to the competitiveness of the European audiovisual and information services industry

COM(2004) 372

12.5.2004

Proposal for a Council decision on the signing of a Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Croatia, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia, and the Slovak Republic to the European Union

COM(2004) 426

15.6.2004

Proposal for a Council decision on a community position in the Association Council on the implementation of Article 84 of the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part

COM(2004) 444

25.6.2004

Proposal for a Council common position on the negotiations in the Council of Europe relating to the 1990 Convention on Laundering, Search, Seizure and Confiscation of the Proceeds from Crime

These texts are available on EUR-Lex: http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/lex/

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