# Official Journal C 241/2021

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 6421 June 2021 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 241

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 6421 June 2021

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| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2021/C 241/01 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.10203 — PSA/Felbermayr/PSA Breakbulk/Coil Terminal) (
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| 2021/C 241/02 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.10275 — SMFL/Yanmar/Yanmar Credit) (
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Contents

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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2021/C 241/01

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.10203 — PSA/Felbermayr/PSA Breakbulk/Coil Terminal) (
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  )

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2021/C 241/02

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.10275 — SMFL/Yanmar/Yanmar Credit) (
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2

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| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | Council |
| 2021/C 241/03 | Conclusions of the Council and of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council on strengthening the multilevel governance when promoting the participation of young people in decision-making processes | 3 |
| 2021/C 241/04 | Council conclusions on data technologies to improve Better Regulation | 13 |
| | European Commission |
| 2021/C 241/05 | Euro exchange rates — 18 June 2021 | 16 |
| 2021/C 241/06 | Commission notice on current State aid recovery interest rates and reference/discount rates applicable as from 1 July 2021
  (Published in accordance with Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 of 21 April 2004) | 17 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

Council

2021/C 241/03

Conclusions of the Council and of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council on strengthening the multilevel governance when promoting the participation of young people in decision-making processes

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2021/C 241/04

Council conclusions on data technologies to improve Better Regulation

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European Commission

2021/C 241/05

Euro exchange rates — 18 June 2021

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2021/C 241/06

Commission notice on current State aid recovery interest rates and reference/discount rates applicable as from 1 July 2021
  (Published in accordance with Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 of 21 April 2004)

(Published in accordance with Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 of 21 April 2004

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2021/C 241/07 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10264 — SoftBank/Altor Fund Manager/Iyuno) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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| 2021/C 241/08 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10250 — Accor/Keys/Hotel Portfolio) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2021/C 241/07

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10264 — SoftBank/Altor Fund Manager/Iyuno) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  )

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2021/C 241/08

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10250 — Accor/Keys/Hotel Portfolio) – Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.10203 — PSA/Felbermayr/PSA Breakbulk/Coil Terminal)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 241/01)

On 11 June 2021, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

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

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32021M10203. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32021M10203. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

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

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.10275 — SMFL/Yanmar/Yanmar Credit)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 241/02)

On 11 June 2021, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

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

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32021M10275. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32021M10275. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

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

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

Council

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Conclusions of the Council and of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council on strengthening the multilevel governance when promoting the participation of young people in decision-making processes

(2021/C 241/03)

THE COUNCIL AND THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES MEETING WITHIN THE COUNCIL

RECALLING THAT:

| 1. | Article 165 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provides for European Union action aimed at encouraging the participation of young people in democratic life in Europe. |
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| 2. | Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union states that ‘the Union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities’. Article 10(3) recognises every citizen’s right to participate in the democratic life of the European Union. |
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| 3. | Articles 11 and 12 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union state that everyone has the right to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association. Article 24 declares that children may express their views freely and stipulates that such views are to be taken into consideration on matters which concern them in accordance with their age and maturity. |
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| 4. | The Council Resolution on a framework for European cooperation in the youth field: The European Union Youth Strategy 2019-2027 (1) refers to the importance of supporting social and civic engagement and aims to ensure that all young people have the necessary resources to take part in society. The Resolution also recognises participation (2) and the global, European, national, regional and local dimensions (3). |
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| 5. | The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (4) identifies young people as active agents of sustainable development; the United Nations World Programme of Action for Youth (5) calls for full and effective participation of young people in the life of society. |
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| 6. | The Council of Europe’s European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life (6) stresses the need to reinforce the access of young people to the full enjoyment of their rights and liberties, particularly those related to participation. |
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| 7. | The Council conclusions on fostering democratic awareness and democratic engagement among young people in Europe (7) recognise that all young people should be enabled to participate meaningfully in decisions on all matters concerning them. They have the right to freedom of expression, access to information, and to be protected from discrimination. |
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| 8. | The Council conclusions on the role of young people in building a secure, cohesive and harmonious society in Europe (8) state that young people are innovators and agents of change and that their contributions should be actively supported, solicited and regarded as essential in building a peaceful society and supporting democratic governance. |
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| 9. | The Council Resolution on encouraging political participation of young people in democratic life in Europe (9) and the Council Resolution on encouraging new and effective forms of participation of all young people in democratic life in Europe (10) strengthen the overall youth dimension and highlight the importance of promoting active and responsible participation of young people in the development of policies that affect young people’s lives. |
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| 10. | The 2019 flash Eurobarometer survey on young people (11) indicates that young people are very active in democratic life, and that levels of participation are increasing, with three quarters of young respondents having been engaged in some form of organised movement. |
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| 11. | The study on the landscape of youth representation in the EU (12) suggests that the EU youth sector is growing, and that traditional youth structures such as NGOs and networks continue to play a key role; it also identifies a need for more diverse and flexible spaces for participation. |
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RECOGNISING THAT:

| 12. | Although significant progress has been made, young people still have fewer opportunities to participate, are underrepresented in decision-making processes and face multiple challenges that have been accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The main challenges (13) amplified amongst young people in vulnerable positions include a higher risk of unemployment, labour precariousness, poverty, exclusion, marginalisation, discrimination and inequality, insufficient investment in skills development, and impacts on their mental health. |
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| 13. | Young people’s growing vulnerability is linked to unequal access to inclusive formal education and training, non-formal and informal learning and opportunities, over-representation in non-standard work and insufficient access to social protection, which have a structural effect on young people’s lives, emancipation and transition to autonomy, in particular in terms of access to housing, fair living conditions, health care and decent jobs. |
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| 14. | There is an urgent need for young people to be provided with quality citizenship education fostering democratic values and empowered with information and media literacy skills in order for them to be able to understand the political and societal contexts, recognise the threats of disinformation, polarisation and propaganda as well as to be fully and freely informed to make relevant choices and decisions. |
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| 15. | The European Council’s new Strategic Agenda 2019-2024 (14) and the 2021 Commission Work Programme (15) recognise the role of young people in building a climate-neutral, green, fair, digital and social Europe, promoting sustainable consumption and production patterns, and implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. |
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| 16. | Non-formal and informal learning play a key role, for example in civic matters and participation; are embedded in the European Youth Work Agenda (16); and aim to strengthen and develop cooperation between the various actors involved in youth work in multiple areas, in line with the ‘Bonn Process’ and the implementation of a strategic framework for youth work development (17). |
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CONSIDER THAT:

| 17. | Young people make essential contributions to the further development of society. Decisions made today affect both their present and future lives. Young people are affected by issues that are cross-sectoral and relate to the whole political agenda, and therefore their engagement and involvement in finding responses to societal, environmental, digital, economic, cultural and political challenges are essential in order to foster the democratic principle of representation. This should enable young people to take charge of their own lives, learn, have a voice in building resilient, cohesive, inclusive, climate-neutral, prosperous, fair and sustainable societies, and contribute to Europe’s recovery in the context of major crisis situations, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to the digital and green transitions. |
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| 18. | For an effective approach to multilevel governance (18) in the field of youth, and in particular the participation of young people, it is important to support the establishment and development of youth representation at all levels (19), recognise young people’s right to self-organise and participate and enable them to do so. Recognition of and support for youth organisations and structures, ensuring an enabling environment at all levels, is indispensable for effective, meaningful and sustainable participation of young people in decision-making processes. |
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| 19. | The European Union Youth Strategy 2019-2027 (20) refers to youth participation in democratic life, supports social and civic engagement and aims to ensure that all young people have the necessary resources to take part in society, emphasising the realisation of young people’s vision and goals for Europe through the mobilisation of EU-level policy instruments as well as actions at national, regional and local level by all stakeholders. |
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| 20. | The 11 European Youth Goals (21) focus on the vision of young people for Europe, identify cross-sectoral areas that affect young people’s lives, and reflect priorities that are important to them, including youth participation itself in European Youth Goal #9, ‘Space and participation for all’. |
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| 21. | Youth participation is about exercising rights and having opportunities, equal access, support and responsibility to participate and influence decisions, and to be systematically engaged in actions and activities that help to strengthen a society based on EU values. |
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| 22. | Youth participation is also about preventing the shrinking of spaces for civil society, which has a substantial impact on decision-making processes and creates additional challenges for young people, youth organisations and structures, and youth workers. |
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| 23. | The EU Youth Dialogue (22) has been instrumental over the last 10 years in fostering youth participation at all levels, through the involvement of youth councils, national working groups and other youth stakeholders, while promoting structural dialogue with relevant decision-makers. Youth civil society stakeholders, in particular the European Youth Forum, international non-governmental youth organisations and national youth councils, have made a valuable contribution to the representation of young people in decision-making processes at EU level, inter alia through the European Union Youth Conferences. |
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| 24. | Youth policy governance differs across EU Member States, given their different political, cultural, historical, societal and geographical contexts. They have different frameworks (e.g. the legal framework for youth policy development, the role of elected bodies / legislative structures, or the topics covered by youth policies), as well as different models of implementation (e.g. horizontal, vertical or cross-sectoral coordination, implementation powers at different levels of public administration) (23). |
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| 25. | Young people, expressing themselves in a wide and diverse range of formats and geographical contexts, constitute the foundation on which youth representation and participation is based. These formats include organisations and non-formal groups, from urban environments to rural and remote areas (24), youth work structures, youth councils and youth organisations at all levels, as well as young individuals who are not part of existing structures or organisations. |
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EMPHASISE THAT:

| 26. | It is essential that all young people have equal opportunities for participation, involvement and empowerment in relevant decision-making processes at all levels. Such participation is important not only for the quality of youth policies, but also for all other transversal policies affecting young people. It is about the personal, social, cultural and intellectual development of young people and their transition to adulthood (25). |
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| 27. | Youth participation generates a sense of belonging, citizenship and solidarity, and makes policy processes more transparent and accountable towards young people. At the same time, youth participation empowers young people and helps them to develop self-confidence and a sense of initiative, ownership and responsibility, thus enabling them to acquire and develop experience and relevant skills for their democratic and professional lives, in areas such as critical thinking, communication, negotiation and team spirit. |
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| 28. | Mainstreaming multilevel governance when promoting young people’s participation in decision-making processes fosters inclusive and resilient societies, strengthens social, civic and territorial cohesion, and enhances links between European and local level policies through concrete initiatives such as the European Youth Capital and the Erasmus+ Youth in Action project ‘Europe goes local’ (26). At the same time, it empowers young people by creating opportunities for them to put into practice and improve the knowledge, skills, competences and attitudes they need to fully participate in diverse societies and to be prepared for future challenges. |
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| 29. | The digital transformation of our democracies (27) brings with it the need to explore and promote innovative and alternative forms of participation such as digital democracy tools, whilst recognising the challenges of participation in the digital space and the limited access of some young people to the internet or digital technologies, or their lack of the skills and knowledge needed to use them. Therefore, there is a need to provide access and tailor-made solutions to support youth participation in democratic life through digital means and engage young people in an inclusive way. |
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| 30. | Policies that create more opportunities for young people and enable their full participation in society must be further supported. In this context, the role of youth work, non-formal and informal learning and effective dialogue with all young people must be enhanced, in the framework of a cross-sectoral approach to fields such as social policy, employment, education, digitalisation, health care, housing, culture and the environment. |
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| 31. | For the effective participation of young people (28) in society, some key aspects have to be considered, for example: mapping youth policy governance; bench-learning (29) on youth policy mechanisms at all levels; training public officials on youth participation issues; and identifying the role and responsibilities of young people in policy design, development, implementation and evaluation. |
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TAKE NOTE OF:

| 32. | The ideas and opinions of young people shared at the EU Youth Conference in March 2021, where young people outlined a number of initiatives that provide valuable inspiration for action to decision-makers, youth organisations and young people themselves, in order to promote democracy among young people at local, regional, national and European level. These ideas and opinions concern:






  — | setting up mechanisms at the relevant levels to consult young people on national, regional and local policy issues; |
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setting up mechanisms at the relevant levels to consult young people on national, regional and local policy issues;

| — | organising non-formal learning and advocacy training for young people, including for those with fewer opportunities; |
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organising non-formal learning and advocacy training for young people, including for those with fewer opportunities;

| — | lowering the voting age and rights to 16 years, coupled with citizenship education, in order to encourage and empower young people to actively participate in elections; |
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lowering the voting age and rights to 16 years, coupled with citizenship education, in order to encourage and empower young people to actively participate in elections;

| — | identifying and promoting the use of public spaces available to young people, as well as streamlining that information; |
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identifying and promoting the use of public spaces available to young people, as well as streamlining that information;

| — | co-developing and adopting EU guidelines and quality labels in order to ensure access for all young people to youth-friendly, safe and inclusive digital spaces; |
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co-developing and adopting EU guidelines and quality labels in order to ensure access for all young people to youth-friendly, safe and inclusive digital spaces;

| — | creating platforms for assisting bottom-up, youth-led initiatives and youth organisations at local and regional level; |
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creating platforms for assisting bottom-up, youth-led initiatives and youth organisations at local and regional level;

| — | expanding the school curriculum and diversifying the stakeholders through the inclusion of non-governmental organisations in order to foster the development of creative thinking, active citizenship and practice of decision-making through non-formal education. |
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expanding the school curriculum and diversifying the stakeholders through the inclusion of non-governmental organisations in order to foster the development of creative thinking, active citizenship and practice of decision-making through non-formal education.

INVITE THE MEMBER STATES, IN LINE WITH THE SUBSIDIARITY PRINCIPLE AND AT THE APPROPRIATE LEVELS, TO:

| 33. | Empower all young people through education and training, youth-oriented information, feedback, non-formal and informal learning, youth work and other practices that contribute to informed and critical participation in multilevel decision-making processes. |
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| 34. | Adequately promote and support the setting up or improvement of sustainable multilevel governance structures, in order to facilitate youth participation in decision-making processes as well as in agenda setting, while encouraging a variety of non-formal participatory solutions. This requires recognition of, support for and full involvement of youth organisations, youth workers, young professionals, youth leaders (30), schools, teachers, coaches, trainers and other relevant stakeholders. Specific efforts should be made to reach and empower young individuals not engaged in formal structures and organisations. |
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| 35. | Promote and support, especially in disadvantaged neighbourhoods and rural and remote areas, accessible physical, digital and hybrid solutions that facilitate the effective participation and engagement of all young people in decision-making processes at all levels, in a multi-sectoral manner, in order to provide them with open and safe spaces, as well as opportunities for personal, social, cultural and professional development. |
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| 36. | Provide equal and fair opportunities, supporting all forms of youth participation and engagement at all levels. This approach applies to all matters affecting young people, for example housing, education and decent jobs, sustainable development, climate change, human rights, intergenerational equity and solidarity, gender equality, capacity building and the impact of digitalisation, in line with the commitment to ‘leave no one behind’ (31). |
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| 37. | Where appropriate, establish or maintain synergies and cooperation between youth-related policy sectors and programmes, in particular between youth work education and training and youth researchers, in order to foster critical thinking, provide comprehensive information about decision-making processes at all levels and increase young people’s understanding, commitment and effective and meaningful participation. |
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INVITE THE MEMBER STATES AND THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AREAS OF COMPETENCE AND AT THE APPROPRIATE LEVELS, WITH DUE REGARD FOR THE PRINCIPLE OF SUBSIDIARITY, TO:

| 38. | Mainstream and support active and sustainable structures for youth participation in the development of policies for and with young people at all levels and in all fields, while providing them with access to reliable data, evidence, and accountable and regularly reviewed decision-making processes, building on participation processes such as the EU Youth Dialogue and other arrangements in the various policy areas that aim to foster young people’s participation. |
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| 39. | Support the further development and review of approaches aimed at increasing youth participation in decision-making processes at all levels. This can build on existing concepts and mechanisms, as well as on the work of the Council of Europe, the Member States and civil society organisations in this field. These approaches should involve young people, youth workers, youth organisations (including local youth councils), practitioners, youth policy researchers and policy-makers, at all levels and from all relevant sectors. |
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| 40. | Take full advantage of relevant EU programmes (inter alia Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps) to promote and support knowledge, exchange of practices, and mutual learning activities, as well as the design, development, implementation and evaluation of mechanisms of youth participation based on a multilevel governance approach. |
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| 41. | Where relevant, make effective use of the EU youth policy dashboard (32) and take into account as appropriate the impact assessments that, inter alia, compare the scope of youth participation in decision-making processes and the regional and local features in terms of demography, well-being, democratic engagement and sustainable development. |
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| 42. | Keep fostering the EU Youth Dialogue and the national working groups put in place in Member States and, where appropriate, reserving a key role for the national youth councils, in order to take advantage of this framework in other consultative processes, such as those related to the Conference on the Future of Europe and the New European Bauhaus initiative. |
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INVITE THE COMMISSION TO:

| 43. | Organise a peer-learning activity in the field of youth with the objective of exchanging knowledge and experience on how to promote the effective participation of young people in decision-making processes at all levels and in all policy areas, thus creating a common understanding of the concept of multilevel governance. |
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| 44. | Contribute to knowledge and capacity building on youth participation in decision-making processes at multiple levels, including where possible through Youth Wiki, youth research networks and cooperation with international organisations such as the Council of Europe, the United Nations and the OECD and other relevant bodies. |
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| 45. | Where appropriate, use the European Youth Portal to engage with young people through online dialogues and consultations. |
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INVITE ALL ACTORS INVOLVED IN EUROPEAN COOPERATION ACTIVITIES IN THE YOUTH FIELD TO STRIVE TO:

| 46. | Establish transparent procedures that enable young people to be directly involved in decision-making processes, whether individually, in the case of youth leaders, or through youth organisations, youth workers, teachers, researchers, journalists or other youth-related structures or non-formal groups. This participation should address all questions that impact young people’s lives, on a cross-sectoral basis, while promoting synergies and cooperation in joint decision-making processes, shared responsibilities and implementation of solutions. |
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| 47. | Widen the scope and range of opportunities for stakeholders in formal education and informal and non-formal learning to act together to increase youth participation in decision-making processes and to support various forms of ‘learning to participate’ from an early age, as this increases the possibilities for lifelong participation (33). |
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(1)  OJ C 456, 18.12.2018, p. 1.

(2)  ‘Recognising that all young people are a resource to society, all policies and activities concerning young people should uphold young people’s right to participate in the development, implementation and follow-up of policies affecting them by means of meaningful participation of young people and youth organisations. In this context, policies should be built in recognition of the changes brought about by digital communication affecting democratic and civic participation.’

(3)  ‘In order to ensure sustainable impact on young people, it is important that EU youth policy be implemented with the interlinkages with regional and local levels in mind and that activities are conducted to support youth policies at grass-roots level. At the same time, young people’s voices should be taken into account whenever global issues are addressed.’

(4)  https://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/RES/70/1&Lang=E

(5)  https://www.un.org/development/desa/youth/world-programme-of-action-for-youth.html

(6)  1992, Revised European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life, 2003 and 2015

(7)  OJ C 415, 1.12.2020, p. 16

(8)  OJ C 195, 7.6.2018, p. 13.

(9)  OJ C 417, 15.12.2015, p. 10.

(10)  OJ C 169, 9.6.2011, p. 1.

(11)  Flash Eurobarometer 478: How do we build a stronger, more united Europe? The views of young people, https://data.europa.eu/euodp/fr/data/dataset/S2224_478_ENG

(12)  Study on the landscape of youth representation in the EU, 2019, https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/57e87ca0-900d-11ea-812f-01aa75ed71a1/language-en/format-PDF/source-search

(13)  Partnership between the EU and the CoE in the field of youth, ‘Towards a better understanding of the impact of Covid-19 on the youth sector’, https://pjp-eu.coe.int/documents/42128013/72351197/Summary+13+Oct+2020.pdf/c8808ff7-25be-f7f9-3504-b2a189a64bd0 ; European Parliament, ‘COVID-19: MEPs ask to prevent lasting damage on youth and on sport’ (January 2021) https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20210122IPR96224/covid-19-meps-ask-to-prevent-lasting-damage-on-youth-and-on-sport; OECD Policy Responses to Coronavirus (COVID-19), ‘Youth and COVID-19: Response, recovery and resilience’ (June 2020), https://www.oecd.org/coronavirus/policy-responses/youth-and-covid-19-response-recovery-and-resilience-c40e61c6/; ILO, Youth employment, https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/youth-employment/lang--en/index.htm.

(14)  https://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/39914/a-new-strategic-agenda-2019-2024.pdfhttps://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/39914/a-new-strategic-agenda-2019-2024.pdf

(15)  https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/2021-commission-work-programme-key-documents_en

(16)  Resolution on the Framework for establishing a European Youth Work Agenda (2020/C415/01), https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv%3AOJ.C_.2020.415.01.0001.01.ENG&toc=OJ%3AC%3A2020%3A415%3ATOC

(17)  The 3rd European Youth Work Convention, Final Declaration

https://www.eywc2020.eu/downloads/doctrine/WebforumVeranstaltungenWebsiteBundle:Media-file-54/EN_3rd%20EYWC_final%20Declaration.pdf

(18)  See definition in the Annex.

(19)  See definition in the Annex.

(20)  OJ C 456, 18.12.2018, p. 1

(21)  EUYS, Annex 3, ibid.

(22)  OJ C 189, 5.6.2019, p. 1

(23)  ‘Insights into youth policy governance’, Youth Partnership, 2018,

https://pjp-eu.coe.int/documents/42128013/47261953/122018-Insights_web.pdf/99400a12-31e8-76e2-f062-95abec820808

(24)  OJ C 193, 9.6.2020, p. 3.

(25)  The Lisboa+21 Final Declaration

(26)  https://www.europegoeslocal.eu/about/

(27)  Communication from the Commission on the European democracy action plan,

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=COM%3A2020%3A790%3AFIN&qid=1607079662423

(28)  ‘Insights into youth policy governance’, Youth Partnership, 2018,

https://pjp-eu.coe.int/documents/42128013/47261953/122018-Insights_web.pdf/99400a12-31e8-76e2-f062-95abec820808

(29)  See definition in the Annex.

(30)  For the purpose of these conclusions, youth leaders also include young people who assume leadership roles without being part of a formal organisation or structure.

(31)  UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

(32)  As developed by the expert group established in 2019, in the context of the EU Youth Strategy (2019-2027) and its Work Plan 2019-2021.

(33)  Council Recommendation on key competences for lifelong learning (OJ C 189, 4.6.2018, p. 1)

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ANNEX

Definitions

For the purpose of these conclusions:

‘Multilevel governance’ refers to decision-making structures and processes, in formal and non-formal settings, that exist at different territorial levels (from local to regional, national and European), with participation of young people and/or youth organisations, where decisions are taken in accordance with the arrangement between all actors, both horizontally and/or vertically, based on the principle of subsidiarity, with the aim that decisions are taken and policies are implemented at the most appropriate institutional and territorial levels.

‘All levels’ refers to local, regional, national, European and global levels, as appropriate.

‘Bench-learning’ is a process whereby an organisation can compare its performance with that of other organisations. The goal is to learn from the strengths of other organisations and what they do well, seek inspiration for the organisation’s own work and also learn from mistakes. It is an active and continuous process and not just a comparison of indicators, facts and measures.

References

In adopting these conclusions, the Council and the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council take note of the following:

| — | Conclusions of the Council and of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council on fostering democratic awareness and democratic engagement among young people in Europe (OJ C 415, 1.12.2020, p. 16)
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Conclusions of the Council and of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council on fostering democratic awareness and democratic engagement among young people in Europe (OJ C 415, 1.12.2020, p. 16)

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv%3AOJ.C_.2020.415.01.0016.01.ENG&toc=OJ%3AC%3A2020%3A415%3ATOC

| — | Resolution of the Council and of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council on the Framework for establishing a European Youth Work Agenda (OJ C 415, 1.12.2020, p. 1)
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Resolution of the Council and of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council on the Framework for establishing a European Youth Work Agenda (OJ C 415, 1.12.2020, p. 1)

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv%3AOJ.C_.2020.415.01.0001.01.ENG&toc=OJ%3AC%3A2020%3A415%3ATOC

| — | Conclusions of the Council and of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council on raising opportunities for young people in rural and remote areas (OJ C 193, 9.6.2020, p. 3)
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Conclusions of the Council and of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council on raising opportunities for young people in rural and remote areas (OJ C 193, 9.6.2020, p. 3)

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A52020XG0609%2801%29&qid=1609185718999

| — | Resolution of the Council and of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council establishing guidelines on the governance of the EU Youth Dialogue (OJ C 189, 5.6.2019, p. 1)
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Resolution of the Council and of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council establishing guidelines on the governance of the EU Youth Dialogue (OJ C 189, 5.6.2019, p. 1)

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv%3AOJ.C_.2019.189.01.0001.01.ENG&toc=OJ%3AC%3A2019%3A189%3AFULL

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Council conclusions on the role of young people in building a secure, cohesive and harmonious society in Europe (OJ C 195, 7.6.2018, p. 13)

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| — | Resolution of the Council of the European Union and the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council on a framework for European cooperation in the youth field: The European Union Youth Strategy 2019-2027 (OJ C 456, 18.12.2018, p. 1)
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Resolution of the Council of the European Union and the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council on a framework for European cooperation in the youth field: The European Union Youth Strategy 2019-2027 (OJ C 456, 18.12.2018, p. 1)

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?qid=1601482182235&uri=CELEX:42018Y1218(01)

| — | Council Resolution on encouraging political participation of young people in democratic life in Europe (OJ C 417, 15.12.2015, p. 10)
  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A42015Y1215%2802%29&qid=1609181989853 |
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Council Resolution on encouraging political participation of young people in democratic life in Europe (OJ C 417, 15.12.2015, p. 10)

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A42015Y1215%2802%29&qid=1609181989853

| — | Council Recommendation on key competences for lifelong learning (OJ C 189, 4.6.2018, p. 1)
  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv%3AOJ.C_.2018.189.01.0001.01.ENG |
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Council Recommendation on key competences for lifelong learning (OJ C 189, 4.6.2018, p. 1)

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv%3AOJ.C_.2018.189.01.0001.01.ENG

| — | Council Recommendation on the validation of non-formal and informal learning (OJ C 398, 22.12.2012, p. 1)
  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32012H1222(01)&from=EN |
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Council Recommendation on the validation of non-formal and informal learning (OJ C 398, 22.12.2012, p. 1)

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32012H1222(01)&from=EN

| — | Resolution of the Council and of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, on encouraging new and effective forms of participation of all young people in democratic life in Europe (OJ C 169, 9.6.2011, p. 1)
  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A42011Y0609%2801%29 |
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Resolution of the Council and of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, on encouraging new and effective forms of participation of all young people in democratic life in Europe (OJ C 169, 9.6.2011, p. 1)

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A42011Y0609%2801%29

| — | A New Strategic Agenda 2019-2024, European Council
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A New Strategic Agenda 2019-2024, European Council

https://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/39914/a-new-strategic-agenda-2019-2024.pdf

| — | Commission Work Programme 2021
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Commission Work Programme 2021

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| — | Eurofound (2020), Living, working and COVID-19, COVID-19 series,
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Eurofound (2020), Living, working and COVID-19, COVID-19 series,

https://www.eurofound.europa.eu/sites/default/files/ef_publication/field_ef_document/ef20059en.pdf

| — | COM(2020) 790 final - Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the European democracy action plan
  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=COM%3A2020%3A790%3AFIN&qid=1607079662423 |
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COM(2020) 790 final - Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the European democracy action plan

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=COM%3A2020%3A790%3AFIN&qid=1607079662423

| — | 3rd European Youth Work Convention, Final Declaration
  https://www.eywc2020.eu/downloads/doctrine/WebforumVeranstaltungenWebsiteBundle:Media-file-54/3rdEYWC_finaldeclaration.pdf |
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3rd European Youth Work Convention, Final Declaration

https://www.eywc2020.eu/downloads/doctrine/WebforumVeranstaltungenWebsiteBundle:Media-file-54/3rdEYWC_finaldeclaration.pdf

| — | The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
  UNGA Resolution A/RES/70/1, adopted on 25 September 2015
  https://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/RES/70/1&Lang=E |
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The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

UNGA Resolution A/RES/70/1, adopted on 25 September 2015

https://www.un.org/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/RES/70/1&Lang=E

| — | The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child of 20 November 1989
  https://treaties.un.org/pages/ViewDetails.aspx?src=IND&mtdsg_no=IV-11&chapter=4&lang=enhttps://ec.europa.eu/anti-trafficking/sites/default/files/un_convention_on_the_rights_of_the_child_1.pdf |
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The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child of 20 November 1989

https://treaties.un.org/pages/ViewDetails.aspx?src=IND&mtdsg_no=IV-11&chapter=4&lang=enhttps://ec.europa.eu/anti-trafficking/sites/default/files/un_convention_on_the_rights_of_the_child_1.pdf

| — | The United Nations World Programme of Action for Youth
  https://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unyin/documents/wpay2010.pdf |
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The United Nations World Programme of Action for Youth

https://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unyin/documents/wpay2010.pdf

| — | Revised European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life, ‘Have Your Say!’, Council of Europe
  https://rm.coe.int/1680702379 |
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Revised European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life, ‘Have Your Say!’, Council of Europe

https://rm.coe.int/1680702379

| — | Revised European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life, Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, Council of Europe
  https://rm.coe.int/168071b4d6 |
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Revised European Charter on the Participation of Young People in Local and Regional Life, Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, Council of Europe

https://rm.coe.int/168071b4d6

| — | Council of Europe, Recommendation CM/Rec(2012)2 of the Committee of Ministers to member States on the participation of children and young people under the age of 18
  https://rm.coe.int/168046c478 |
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Council of Europe, Recommendation CM/Rec(2012)2 of the Committee of Ministers to member States on the participation of children and young people under the age of 18

https://rm.coe.int/168046c478

| — | ‘Youth Participation in Democratic Life’, EACEA, 2013
  https://www.lse.ac.uk/business-and-consultancy/consulting/assets/documents/youth-participation-in-democratic-life.pdf |
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‘Youth Participation in Democratic Life’, EACEA, 2013

https://www.lse.ac.uk/business-and-consultancy/consulting/assets/documents/youth-participation-in-democratic-life.pdf

| — | COM(2018) 269 final - SWD(2018) 168 final - Results of the open method of coordination in the youth field 2010-2018, accompanying the document Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Engaging, Connecting and Empowering young people: a new EU Youth Strategy
  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A52018SC0168 |
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COM(2018) 269 final - SWD(2018) 168 final - Results of the open method of coordination in the youth field 2010-2018, accompanying the document Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, Engaging, Connecting and Empowering young people: a new EU Youth Strategy

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A52018SC0168

| — | ‘Insights into youth policy governance’, Youth Partnership, 2018
  https://pjp-eu.coe.int/documents/42128013/47261953/122018-Insights_web.pdf/99400a12-31e8-76e2-f062-95abec820808 |
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‘Insights into youth policy governance’, Youth Partnership, 2018

https://pjp-eu.coe.int/documents/42128013/47261953/122018-Insights_web.pdf/99400a12-31e8-76e2-f062-95abec820808

| — | ‘New and innovative forms of youth participation in decision-making processes’, Council of Europe, October 2017
  https://rm.coe.int/new-and-innovative-forms-of-youth-participation-in-decision-making-pro/1680759e6a |
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‘New and innovative forms of youth participation in decision-making processes’, Council of Europe, October 2017

https://rm.coe.int/new-and-innovative-forms-of-youth-participation-in-decision-making-pro/1680759e6a

| — | Analytical paper on Youth Participation, ‘Young people political participation in Europe: What do we mean by participation?’, Youth Partnership
  https://pjp-eu.coe.int/documents/42128013/47261980/What+is+youth+participation.pdf/223f7d06-c766-41ea-b03c-38565efa971a |
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Analytical paper on Youth Participation, ‘Young people political participation in Europe: What do we mean by participation?’, Youth Partnership

https://pjp-eu.coe.int/documents/42128013/47261980/What+is+youth+participation.pdf/223f7d06-c766-41ea-b03c-38565efa971a

| — | Partnership between the EU and the CoE in the field of youth, 2020
  https://pjp-eu.coe.int/en/web/youth-partnership
  https://pjp-eu.coe.int/en/web/youth-partnership/covid-19
  https://pjp-eu.coe.int/en/web/youth-partnership/latest-update-and-analysis |
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Partnership between the EU and the CoE in the field of youth, 2020

https://pjp-eu.coe.int/en/web/youth-partnership

https://pjp-eu.coe.int/en/web/youth-partnership/covid-19

https://pjp-eu.coe.int/en/web/youth-partnership/latest-update-and-analysis

| — | European Parliament, ‘COVID-19: MEPs ask to prevent lasting damage on youth and on sport’ (27 January 2021)
  https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20210122IPR96224/covid-19-meps-ask-to-prevent-lasting-damage-on-youth-and-on-sport |
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European Parliament, ‘COVID-19: MEPs ask to prevent lasting damage on youth and on sport’ (27 January 2021)

https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20210122IPR96224/covid-19-meps-ask-to-prevent-lasting-damage-on-youth-and-on-sport

| — | OECD Policy Responses to Coronavirus (COVID-19), ‘Youth and COVID-19: Response, recovery and resilience’ (11 June 2020)
  https://www.oecd.org/coronavirus/policy-responses/youth-and-covid-19-response-recovery-and-resilience-c40e61c6/#endnotea0z6 |
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OECD Policy Responses to Coronavirus (COVID-19), ‘Youth and COVID-19: Response, recovery and resilience’ (11 June 2020)

https://www.oecd.org/coronavirus/policy-responses/youth-and-covid-19-response-recovery-and-resilience-c40e61c6/#endnotea0z6

| — | ILO, Youth employment
  https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/youth-employment/lang--en/index.htm |
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ILO, Youth employment

https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/youth-employment/lang--en/index.htm

| — | ‘Seven key findings from the Youth Governance Survey’, OECD
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‘Seven key findings from the Youth Governance Survey’, OECD

http://www.oecd.org/mena/governance/seven-key-findings-from-the-youth-governance-survey.pdf

| — | Lisboa+21 Declaration on Youth Policies and Programmes, 2019
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Lisboa+21 Declaration on Youth Policies and Programmes, 2019

https://www.lisboa21.gov.pt/en/content/declaracao/declaration.html

| — | New European Bauhaus initiative
  https://europa.eu/new-european-bauhaus/index_en |
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New European Bauhaus initiative

https://europa.eu/new-european-bauhaus/index_en

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 241/13

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Council conclusions on data technologies

to improve ‘Better Regulation’

(2021/C 241/04)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

1.

ACKNOWLEDGES that recovering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is an economic and social challenge facing the EU, and REITERATES that, to respond to that challenge, the EU regulatory framework needs to be as competitive, effective, efficient, coherent, predictable, innovation-friendly, future-proof, sustainable and resilient as possible (1).

2.

RECOGNISES that Better Regulation must be high on the agenda and take a global and overarching approach in order to contribute to growth, competitiveness, social well-being and, among others, to the Union’s green and digital transition and the proper functioning of the Single Market.

3.

REITERATES that Better Regulation is one of the key drivers of sustainable and inclusive economic growth, fostering competitiveness and innovation, enabling digitalisation and job creation, and increasing transparency and public support for EU legislation; in this respect, REFERS TO the Council conclusions of December 2014 (2), May 2016 (3), November 2018 (4), November 2019 (5) and February and November 2020 (6); RECALLS the joint responsibility of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission in delivering high-quality Union legislation, as recognised by these three institutions in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making (7).

4.

ACKNOWLEDGES that the EU and its Member States are faced with constant and sometimes disruptive environmental, technological and societal changes, and that EU legislation and the supporting procedures must be able to adapt to these changes and be prepared for new challenges.

5.

UNDERLINES that data technologies may contribute to more effective, more efficient, less time-consuming and more robust impact assessments, evaluations and foresight, in support of high-quality, adaptive and less burdensome legislation.

6.

NOTES the Commission Communication ‘Better Regulation: taking stock and sustaining our commitment’ of April 2019 (8), which states that ‘Better Regulation tools are applied in an ever-changing world where policy challenges and priorities constantly evolve. (...) In this increasingly complex world, it is ever more important to understand cross-sectoral impacts and to identify the opportunities for synergies to develop and implement the appropriate policy answers across the full policy cycle, from evaluation to implementation’ (9); in addition, TAKES NOTE OF the Commission Communication ‘Artificial Intelligence for Europe’ of April 2018 (10), ‘A European Strategy for Data’ of February 2020 (11), the ‘White Paper on Artificial Intelligence’ of February 2020 (12), the Council Conclusions ‘Shaping Europe’s Digital Future’ of June 2020 (13), as well as the proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act) (14) of April 2021.

Future-proof and resilient legislation

Future-proof and resilient legislation

| 7. | SUPPORTS the Commission’s continued commitment to delivering effective, efficient, future-proof and technology-neutral legislation in line with Better Regulation principles, with the aim of promoting the competitiveness and resilience of the EU economy, social well-being and the functioning of the Single Market, strengthening the EU’s position as a leader in the green and digital, transitions and respecting the European Union’s values and the capacity of future generations to develop. |
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7.

SUPPORTS the Commission’s continued commitment to delivering effective, efficient, future-proof and technology-neutral legislation in line with Better Regulation principles, with the aim of promoting the competitiveness and resilience of the EU economy, social well-being and the functioning of the Single Market, strengthening the EU’s position as a leader in the green and digital, transitions and respecting the European Union’s values and the capacity of future generations to develop.

| 8. | CALLS ON the Commission to enhance its efforts to engage public and stakeholders, in particular micro- and small and medium-sized enterprises in application of the ‘Think Small First’ principle, in the decision-making process to ensure that EU legislation is clear, provides the expected benefits and does not create unnecessary burdens, while also being future-proof and innovation-friendly; NOTES that digital tools may be of help in the collection and analysis of stakeholders’ contributions. |
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8.

CALLS ON the Commission to enhance its efforts to engage public and stakeholders, in particular micro- and small and medium-sized enterprises in application of the ‘Think Small First’ principle, in the decision-making process to ensure that EU legislation is clear, provides the expected benefits and does not create unnecessary burdens, while also being future-proof and innovation-friendly; NOTES that digital tools may be of help in the collection and analysis of stakeholders’ contributions.

Evidence-based decision-making

Evidence-based decision-making

| 9. | HIGHLIGHTS that a robust, evidence-based decision-making process is a key requirement for anticipating the potential and risks of emerging technologies and for responding to climate change. |
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9.

HIGHLIGHTS that a robust, evidence-based decision-making process is a key requirement for anticipating the potential and risks of emerging technologies and for responding to climate change.

| 10. | NOTES the need for reliable and high-quality data, gathered over time by the Commission in cooperation with Member States, for impact assessments, evaluations and foresight at EU level; INVITES the Commission to improve its ability to regularly update and to maximise the openness and (re)use of existing data relevant for a sound, evidence-based decision-making process. |
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10.

NOTES the need for reliable and high-quality data, gathered over time by the Commission in cooperation with Member States, for impact assessments, evaluations and foresight at EU level; INVITES the Commission to improve its ability to regularly update and to maximise the openness and (re)use of existing data relevant for a sound, evidence-based decision-making process.

Data technologies supporting Better Regulation

Data technologies supporting Better Regulation

| 11. | INVITES the Commission and Member States to use data technologies to support the legislative process, in particular the qualitative and quantitative aspects of impact assessments, enforcement and compliance, contributing to the identification of burden-reduction potential in new and existing EU legislation, and supporting the formulation of more technologically neutral, targeted, future-proof and high-quality legislation. |
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11.

INVITES the Commission and Member States to use data technologies to support the legislative process, in particular the qualitative and quantitative aspects of impact assessments, enforcement and compliance, contributing to the identification of burden-reduction potential in new and existing EU legislation, and supporting the formulation of more technologically neutral, targeted, future-proof and high-quality legislation.

| 12. | ACKNOWLEDGES that data technologies could help improve risk assessment (15) and make regulation more responsive to a fast-changing world, as well as better targeted to the needs, perceptions and expectations of citizens, administrations and businesses. |
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12.

ACKNOWLEDGES that data technologies could help improve risk assessment (15

| 13. | INVITES the Commission and Member States to pursue a human-centred approach based on EU values and fundamental rights when using data technologies, such as artificial intelligence, in order to ensure as much as possible the use of high-quality data sources and methods; to articulate and enforce ethical standards with due respect for core principles, ensuring citizens’ security and meeting their legitimate expectations; and to manage the risks associated with data protection, privacy and integrity, to ensure non-discrimination and human dignity. |
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13.

INVITES the Commission and Member States to pursue a human-centred approach based on EU values and fundamental rights when using data technologies, such as artificial intelligence, in order to ensure as much as possible the use of high-quality data sources and methods; to articulate and enforce ethical standards with due respect for core principles, ensuring citizens’ security and meeting their legitimate expectations; and to manage the risks associated with data protection, privacy and integrity, to ensure non-discrimination and human dignity.

| 14. | HIGHLIGHTS the importance of collaboration at EU, national and regional levels in applying data technologies to improve the EU policy cycle, including the implementation phase, contributing to the European Union’s efforts to position itself as a world leader in a data-driven economy. |
| --- | --- |

14.

HIGHLIGHTS the importance of collaboration at EU, national and regional levels in applying data technologies to improve the EU policy cycle, including the implementation phase, contributing to the European Union’s efforts to position itself as a world leader in a data-driven economy.

| 15. | CALLS FOR the creation of common European data spaces, as referred to in the Commission Communication ‘A European Strategy for Data’ of February 2020 (16), which should be simple and built on interoperable tools to ensure rapid and efficient deployment, allowing, if possible and where appropriate, data to be pooled and shared by Member States to improve the use of better regulation tools, while providing robust security and data protection in accordance with EU law. |
| --- | --- |

15.

CALLS FOR the creation of common European data spaces, as referred to in the Commission Communication ‘A European Strategy for Data’ of February 2020 (16

| 16. | HIGHLIGHTS that public sector information should be publicly available whenever possible and appropriate, to foster transparency and the reuse of data in accordance with the Open Data Directive (17) and the General Data Protection Regulation (18), especially to improve impact assessments, evaluations and foresight at EU level. |
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16.

HIGHLIGHTS that public sector information should be publicly available whenever possible and appropriate, to foster transparency and the reuse of data in accordance with the Open Data Directive (17

18

| 17. | CALLS FOR a common effort to enhance Europe’s resilience, and to deliver better policies and a more future-proof, innovation-friendly, predictable, consistent and efficient regulatory framework that is able to achieve concrete results, notably in the post-COVID-19 economic and social recovery. |
| --- | --- |

17.

CALLS FOR a common effort to enhance Europe’s resilience, and to deliver better policies and a more future-proof, innovation-friendly, predictable, consistent and efficient regulatory framework that is able to achieve concrete results, notably in the post-COVID-19 economic and social recovery.

| 18. | CALLS ON the Commission to include the use of data technologies in its Better Regulation Toolbox to support law-making steps, from impact assessments to the activities under the Regulatory Fitness Programme (REFIT). |
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18.

CALLS ON the Commission to include the use of data technologies in its Better Regulation Toolbox to support law-making steps, from impact assessments to the activities under the Regulatory Fitness Programme (REFIT).

| 19. | INVITES the Commission and Member States to come together at EU level to consider how to promote the use of data technologies in support of data-driven, digital-by-default and high-quality legislation, taking due account of the overall Better Regulation framework. |
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19.

INVITES the Commission and Member States to come together at EU level to consider how to promote the use of data technologies in support of data-driven, digital-by-default and high-quality legislation, taking due account of the overall Better Regulation framework.

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(2)  16000/14

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(3)  95/80/16

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(4)  14137/18

4

(5)  14656/19

5

(6)  6232/20 and 13026/20

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(7)  Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making (recital 2).

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(8)  8648/19 + ADD 1

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(9)  Page 4, first paragraph

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(10)  8507/18 + ADD 1

10

(11)  6250/20

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(12)  6266/20

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(13)  8711/20

13

(14)  ST 8115/21 + ADD 1 - 5

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(15)  Better Regulation Toolbox, tool #15

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(16)  6250/20

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(17)  Directive (EU) 2019/1024 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on open data and the re-use of public sector information (OJ L 172, 26.6.2019, p. 56).

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(18)  Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1).

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European Commission

| 21.6.2021 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 241/16 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

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Euro exchange rates (1)

18 June 2021

(2021/C 241/05)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,1898 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 131,12 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4364 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,85785 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 10,2330 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,0941 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 146,40 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 10,2868 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,519 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 355,41 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,5492 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,9249 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 10,3459 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,5832 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4721 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 9,2379 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,7069 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,5978 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 347,13 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 16,8223 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 7,6619 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,4985 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 17 174,78 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,9246 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 57,616 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 86,0172 |
| THB | Thai baht | 37,419 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 5,9575 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 24,3373 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 88,0297 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,1898

JPY

Japanese yen

131,12

DKK

Danish krone

7,4364

GBP

Pound sterling

0,85785

SEK

Swedish krona

10,2330

CHF

Swiss franc

1,0941

ISK

Iceland króna

146,40

NOK

Norwegian krone

10,2868

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,519

HUF

Hungarian forint

355,41

PLN

Polish zloty

4,5492

RON

Romanian leu

4,9249

TRY

Turkish lira

10,3459

AUD

Australian dollar

1,5832

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4721

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

9,2379

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,7069

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,5978

KRW

South Korean won

1 347,13

ZAR

South African rand

16,8223

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

7,6619

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,4985

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

17 174,78

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,9246

PHP

Philippine peso

57,616

RUB

Russian rouble

86,0172

THB

Thai baht

37,419

BRL

Brazilian real

5,9575

MXN

Mexican peso

24,3373

INR

Indian rupee

88,0297

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

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| 21.6.2021 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 241/17 |
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21.6.2021

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 241/17

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Commission notice on current State aid recovery interest rates and reference/discount rates applicable as from 1 July 2021

(Published in accordance with Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 of 21 April 2004 (1))

(2021/C 241/06)

Base rates calculated in accordance with the Communication from the Commission on the revision of the method for setting the reference and discount rates (OJ C 14, 19.1.2008, p. 6.). Depending on the use of the reference rate, the appropriate margins have still to be added as defined in this communication. For the discount rate this means that a margin of 100 basispoints has to be added. The Commission Regulation (EC) No 271/2008 of 30 January 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 foresees that, unless otherwise provided for in a specific decision, the recovery rate will also be calculated by adding 100 basispoints to the base rate.

Modified rates are indicated in bold.

Previous table published in OJ C 201, 28.5.2021, p. 10.

| From | To | AT | BE | BG | CY | CZ | DE | DK | EE | EL | ES | FI | FR | HR | HU | IE | IT | LT | LU | LV | MT | NL | PL | PT | RO | SE | SI | SK | UK |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1.7.2021 | ... | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,00 | -0,45 | 0,60 | -0,45 | 0,04 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,22 | 0,93 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,15 | -0,45 | 1,75 | 0,01 | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,15 |
| 1.6.2021 | 30.6.2021 | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,00 | -0,45 | 0,50 | -0,45 | 0,04 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,22 | 0,80 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,15 | -0,45 | 1,75 | 0,01 | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,15 |
| 1.5.2021 | 31.5.2021 | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,00 | -0,45 | 0,50 | -0,45 | 0,04 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,22 | 0,80 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,15 | -0,45 | 1,75 | 0,01 | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,11 |
| 1.4.2021 | 30.4.2021 | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,00 | -0,45 | 0,50 | -0,45 | 0,04 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,22 | 0,80 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,15 | -0,45 | 1,75 | -0,02 | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,11 |
| 1.3.2021 | 31.3.2021 | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,00 | -0,45 | 0,44 | -0,45 | 0,04 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,22 | 0,80 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,15 | -0,45 | 2,07 | -0,02 | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,11 |
| 1.2.2021 | 28.2.2021 | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,00 | -0,45 | 0,44 | -0,45 | 0,05 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,22 | 0,80 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,19 | -0,45 | 2,07 | -0,02 | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,12 |
| 1.1.2021 | 31.1.2021 | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,00 | -0,45 | 0,44 | -0,45 | 0,06 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,22 | 0,80 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,23 | -0,45 | 2,07 | 0,00 | -0,45 | -0,45 | 0,15 |

From

To

AT

BE

BG

CY

CZ

DE

DK

EE

EL

ES

FI

FR

HR

HU

IE

IT

LT

LU

LV

MT

NL

PL

PT

RO

SE

SI

SK

UK

1.7.2021

...

-0,45

-0,45

0,00

-0,45

0,60

-0,45

0,04

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

0,22

0,93

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

0,15

-0,45

1,75

0,01

-0,45

-0,45

0,15

1.6.2021

30.6.2021

-0,45

-0,45

0,00

-0,45

0,50

-0,45

0,04

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

0,22

0,80

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

0,15

-0,45

1,75

0,01

-0,45

-0,45

0,15

1.5.2021

31.5.2021

-0,45

-0,45

0,00

-0,45

0,50

-0,45

0,04

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

0,22

0,80

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

0,15

-0,45

1,75

0,01

-0,45

-0,45

0,11

1.4.2021

30.4.2021

-0,45

-0,45

0,00

-0,45

0,50

-0,45

0,04

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

0,22

0,80

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

0,15

-0,45

1,75

-0,02

-0,45

-0,45

0,11

1.3.2021

31.3.2021

-0,45

-0,45

0,00

-0,45

0,44

-0,45

0,04

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

0,22

0,80

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

0,15

-0,45

2,07

-0,02

-0,45

-0,45

0,11

1.2.2021

28.2.2021

-0,45

-0,45

0,00

-0,45

0,44

-0,45

0,05

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

0,22

0,80

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

0,19

-0,45

2,07

-0,02

-0,45

-0,45

0,12

1.1.2021

31.1.2021

-0,45

-0,45

0,00

-0,45

0,44

-0,45

0,06

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

0,22

0,80

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

-0,45

0,23

-0,45

2,07

0,00

-0,45

-0,45

0,15

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(1)  OJ L 140, 30.4.2004, p. 1.

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

| 21.6.2021 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 241/18 |
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21.6.2021

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 241/18

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.10264 — SoftBank/Altor Fund Manager/Iyuno)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 241/07)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | SoftBank Group (‘SoftBank’, Japan), |
| --- | --- |

—

SoftBank Group (‘SoftBank’, Japan),

| — | Altor Fund Manager AB (‘Altor Fund Manager’, Sweden), |
| --- | --- |

—

Altor Fund Manager AB (‘Altor Fund Manager’, Sweden),

| — | Iyuno Sweden Holding I AB (‘Iyuno’, Sweden). |
| --- | --- |

—

Iyuno Sweden Holding I AB (‘Iyuno’, Sweden).

SoftBank and Altor Fund Manager acquire joint control over Iyuno, currently solely controlled by Altor Fund Manager, within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.

| — | for SoftBank: SoftBank is the parent company of a global portfolio of subsidiaries and affiliates involved in advanced telecommunications, internet services, Internet of Things, robotics and clean energy technology providers, |
| --- | --- |

—

for SoftBank: SoftBank is the parent company of a global portfolio of subsidiaries and affiliates involved in advanced telecommunications, internet services, Internet of Things, robotics and clean energy technology providers,

| — | for Altor Fund Manager: Altor Fund Manager is the fund manager of a group of private equity funds, including Altor Fund IV which is the Altor fund having made the investment in Iyuno. Altor Fund IV is a private equity fund which focuses on investments in the mid-market segment of the Nordic region, |
| --- | --- |

—

for Altor Fund Manager: Altor Fund Manager is the fund manager of a group of private equity funds, including Altor Fund IV which is the Altor fund having made the investment in Iyuno. Altor Fund IV is a private equity fund which focuses on investments in the mid-market segment of the Nordic region,

| — | for Iyuno: a global entertainment technology and media localization company. Iyuno provides dubbing, subtitling and media engineering services in over 100 languages to the media and entertainment industry. The company operates a network of recording studios worldwide, consisting of 67 fully owned local facilities, spanning across 34 countries in Europe, Asia and the Americas. |
| --- | --- |

—

for Iyuno: a global entertainment technology and media localization company. Iyuno provides dubbing, subtitling and media engineering services in over 100 languages to the media and entertainment industry. The company operates a network of recording studios worldwide, consisting of 67 fully owned local facilities, spanning across 34 countries in Europe, Asia and the Americas.

3.

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

4.

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

M.10264 — SoftBank/Altor Fund Manager/Iyuno

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

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

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

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

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

1

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

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 241/20

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.10250 — Accor/Keys/Hotel Portfolio)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2021/C 241/08)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Keys REIM (‘Keys’, France), ultimately controlled by the BPCE group (‘BPCE’, France), |
| --- | --- |

—

Keys REIM (‘Keys’, France), ultimately controlled by the BPCE group (‘BPCE’, France),

| — | Accor SA (‘Accor’, France), |
| --- | --- |

—

Accor SA (‘Accor’, France),

| — | Hotel Portfolio (France). |
| --- | --- |

—

Hotel Portfolio (France).

Keys, through a newly created joint venture (LeaseCo, France) and Accor, through a newly created joint venture (ManCo, France) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the Hotel Portfolio.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture and by way of contract.

2.

| — | for Keys: an asset management company specialised in the acquisition and management of real estate assets, ultimately controlled by the French banking group BPCE. The assets managed by Keys are mainly located in France, |
| --- | --- |

—

for Keys: an asset management company specialised in the acquisition and management of real estate assets, ultimately controlled by the French banking group BPCE. The assets managed by Keys are mainly located in France,

| — | for Accor: a hotel group whose shares are listed on NYSE Euronext Paris. Accor is mainly active in the hotel sector as a hotel manager and franchisor in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, North and Central America and South America. Accor also marginally runs a casino business, |
| --- | --- |

—

for Accor: a hotel group whose shares are listed on NYSE Euronext Paris. Accor is mainly active in the hotel sector as a hotel manager and franchisor in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, North and Central America and South America. Accor also marginally runs a casino business,

| — | for Hotel Portfolio: consists of 17 trading hotels and 6 pipeline hotels, mostly of the upper midscale and upscale comfort categories, located in Austria (Vienna), Denmark (Copenhagen), Germany (Berlin, Cologne, Duesseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich), France (Bordeaux, Hossegor, Lyon, Marseille, Paris), Italy (Florence) and Switzerland. |
| --- | --- |

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for Hotel Portfolio: consists of 17 trading hotels and 6 pipeline hotels, mostly of the upper midscale and upscale comfort categories, located in Austria (Vienna), Denmark (Copenhagen), Germany (Berlin, Cologne, Duesseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich), France (Bordeaux, Hossegor, Lyon, Marseille, Paris), Italy (Florence) and Switzerland.

3.

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

4.

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

M.10250 — Accor/Keys/Hotel Portfolio

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

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

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

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

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

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