# Journal officiel C 281/2017

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| Édition de langue française | Communications et informations | 60e année25 août 2017 |

ISSN 1977-0936

Journal officiel

de l'Union européenne

C 281

Édition de langue française

Communications et informations

60e année25 août 2017

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| Numéro d'information | Sommaire | page |
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| | COMMUNICATIONS PROVENANT DES INSTITUTIONS, ORGANES ET ORGANISMES DE L'UNION EUROPÉENNE |
| | Commission européenne |
| 2017/C 281/01 | Non-opposition à une concentration notifiée (Affaire M.8401 — J&J/Actelion) (
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Numéro d'information

Sommaire

page

II   Communications

COMMUNICATIONS PROVENANT DES INSTITUTIONS, ORGANES ET ORGANISMES DE L'UNION EUROPÉENNE

Commission européenne

2017/C 281/01

Non-opposition à une concentration notifiée (Affaire M.8401 — J&J/Actelion) (
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  )

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| | INFORMATIONS PROVENANT DES INSTITUTIONS, ORGANES ET ORGANISMES DE L'UNION EUROPÉENNE |
| | Commission européenne |
| 2017/C 281/02 | Taux de change de l'euro | 2 |
| 2017/C 281/03 | Décision de la Commission du 22 août 2017 en vue du remplacement de deux membres du groupe de réflexion des parties intéressées de la plateforme REFIT | 3 |
| | Autorité pour les partis politiques européens et les fondations politiques européennes |
| 2017/C 281/04 | Décision de l’Autorité pour les partis politiques européens et les fondations politiques européennes du 12 juillet 2017 portant enregistrement du Centre d’études européennes Wilfried Martens | 5 |

IV   Informations

INFORMATIONS PROVENANT DES INSTITUTIONS, ORGANES ET ORGANISMES DE L'UNION EUROPÉENNE

Commission européenne

2017/C 281/02

Taux de change de l'euro

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2017/C 281/03

Décision de la Commission du 22 août 2017 en vue du remplacement de deux membres du groupe de réflexion des parties intéressées de la plateforme REFIT

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Autorité pour les partis politiques européens et les fondations politiques européennes

2017/C 281/04

Décision de l’Autorité pour les partis politiques européens et les fondations politiques européennes du 12 juillet 2017 portant enregistrement du Centre d’études européennes Wilfried Martens

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| 2017/C 281/05 | Avis à l’attention de Shane Dominic Crawford, dont le nom a été ajouté à la liste visée aux articles 2, 3 et 7 du règlement (CE) no 881/2002 du Conseil instituant certaines mesures restrictives spécifiques à l’encontre de certaines personnes et entités liées aux organisations EIIL (Daech) et Al-Qaida en vertu du règlement (UE) 2017/1500 | 15 |

V   Avis

AUTRES ACTES

Commission européenne

2017/C 281/05

Avis à l’attention de Shane Dominic Crawford, dont le nom a été ajouté à la liste visée aux articles 2, 3 et 7 du règlement (CE) no 881/2002 du Conseil instituant certaines mesures restrictives spécifiques à l’encontre de certaines personnes et entités liées aux organisations EIIL (Daech) et Al-Qaida en vertu du règlement (UE) 2017/1500

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(1)   Texte présentant de l'intérêt pour l'EEE.

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II Communications

COMMUNICATIONS PROVENANT DES INSTITUTIONS, ORGANES ET ORGANISMES DE L'UNION EUROPÉENNE

Commission européenne

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25.8.2017

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Non-opposition à une concentration notifiée

(Affaire M.8401 — J&J/Actelion)

(Texte présentant de l'intérêt pour l'EEE)

(2017/C 281/01)

Le 9 juin 2017, la Commission a décidé de ne pas s’opposer à la concentration notifiée susmentionnée et de la déclarer compatible avec le marché intérieur. Cette décision se fonde sur l’article 6, paragraphe 1, point b), en liaison avec l’article 6, paragraphe 2), du règlement (CE) no 139/2004 du Conseil (1). Le texte intégral de la décision n’est disponible qu’en anglais et sera rendu public après suppression des secrets d’affaires qu’il pourrait contenir. Il pourra être consulté:

| — | dans la section consacrée aux concentrations, sur le site internet de la DG Concurrence de la Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). Ce site permet de rechercher des décisions concernant des opérations de concentration à partir du nom de l’entreprise, du numéro de l’affaire, de la date ou du secteur d’activité, |
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dans la section consacrée aux concentrations, sur le site internet de la DG Concurrence de la Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). Ce site permet de rechercher des décisions concernant des opérations de concentration à partir du nom de l’entreprise, du numéro de l’affaire, de la date ou du secteur d’activité,

| — | sur le site internet EUR-Lex (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=fr), qui offre un accès en ligne au droit de l’Union européenne, sous le numéro de document 32017M8401. |
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sur le site internet EUR-Lex (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=fr), qui offre un accès en ligne au droit de l’Union européenne, sous le numéro de document 32017M8401.

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(1)  JO L 24 du 29.1.2004, p. 1.

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IV Informations

INFORMATIONS PROVENANT DES INSTITUTIONS, ORGANES ET ORGANISMES DE L'UNION EUROPÉENNE

Commission européenne

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Taux de change de l'euro (1)

24 août 2017

(2017/C 281/02)

1 euro =

| | Monnaie | Taux de change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | dollar des États-Unis | 1,1806 |
| JPY | yen japonais | 129,06 |
| DKK | couronne danoise | 7,4379 |
| GBP | livre sterling | 0,92000 |
| SEK | couronne suédoise | 9,5118 |
| CHF | franc suisse | 1,1375 |
| ISK | couronne islandaise | |
| NOK | couronne norvégienne | 9,2585 |
| BGN | lev bulgare | 1,9558 |
| CZK | couronne tchèque | 26,098 |
| HUF | forint hongrois | 304,17 |
| PLN | zloty polonais | 4,2754 |
| RON | leu roumain | 4,5830 |
| TRY | livre turque | 4,1081 |
| AUD | dollar australien | 1,4951 |
| CAD | dollar canadien | 1,4784 |
| HKD | dollar de Hong Kong | 9,2386 |
| NZD | dollar néo-zélandais | 1,6354 |
| SGD | dollar de Singapour | 1,6070 |
| KRW | won sud-coréen | 1 331,39 |
| ZAR | rand sud-africain | 15,5936 |
| CNY | yuan ren-min-bi chinois | 7,8646 |
| HRK | kuna croate | 7,4140 |
| IDR | rupiah indonésienne | 15 749,20 |
| MYR | ringgit malais | 5,0524 |
| PHP | peso philippin | 60,305 |
| RUB | rouble russe | 69,8033 |
| THB | baht thaïlandais | 39,361 |
| BRL | real brésilien | 3,7113 |
| MXN | peso mexicain | 20,8501 |
| INR | roupie indienne | 75,5965 |

Monnaie

Taux de change

USD

dollar des États-Unis

1,1806

JPY

yen japonais

129,06

DKK

couronne danoise

7,4379

GBP

livre sterling

0,92000

SEK

couronne suédoise

9,5118

CHF

franc suisse

1,1375

ISK

couronne islandaise

NOK

couronne norvégienne

9,2585

BGN

lev bulgare

1,9558

CZK

couronne tchèque

26,098

HUF

forint hongrois

304,17

PLN

zloty polonais

4,2754

RON

leu roumain

4,5830

TRY

livre turque

4,1081

AUD

dollar australien

1,4951

CAD

dollar canadien

1,4784

HKD

dollar de Hong Kong

9,2386

NZD

dollar néo-zélandais

1,6354

SGD

dollar de Singapour

1,6070

KRW

won sud-coréen

1 331,39

ZAR

rand sud-africain

15,5936

CNY

yuan ren-min-bi chinois

7,8646

HRK

kuna croate

7,4140

IDR

rupiah indonésienne

15 749,20

MYR

ringgit malais

5,0524

PHP

peso philippin

60,305

RUB

rouble russe

69,8033

THB

baht thaïlandais

39,361

BRL

real brésilien

3,7113

MXN

peso mexicain

20,8501

INR

roupie indienne

75,5965

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(1)  Source: taux de change de référence publié par la Banque centrale européenne.

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Journal officiel de l'Union européenne

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DÉCISION DE LA COMMISSION

du 22 août 2017

en vue du remplacement de deux membres du groupe de réflexion des parties intéressées de la plateforme REFIT

(2017/C 281/03)

LA COMMISSION EUROPÉENNE,

vu le traité sur le fonctionnement de l’Union européenne,

vu la décision C(2015) 3261 de la Commission du 19 mai 2015 instituant la plateforme REFIT, et notamment son article 4,

considérant ce qui suit:

| (1) | La décision C(2015) 3261 final de la Commission instituant la plateforme REFIT (ci-après la «plateforme») prévoit, à son article 4, que la plateforme est composée d’un «groupe de réflexion des États membres» et d’un «groupe de réflexion des parties intéressées» et que le groupe de réflexion des parties intéressées est composé d’un maximum de 20 experts, deux d’entre eux représentant le Comité économique et social européen et le Comité des régions et les autres émanant des entreprises (y compris des PME) et des partenaires sociaux ainsi que d’organisations de la société civile ayant une expérience directe en matière d’application de la législation de l’Union. Les experts du groupe de réflexion des parties intéressées sont désignés à titre personnel ou pour représenter un intérêt commun à diverses parties intéressées. |
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La décision C(2015) 3261 final de la Commission instituant la plateforme REFIT (ci-après la «plateforme») prévoit, à son article 4, que la plateforme est composée d’un «groupe de réflexion des États membres» et d’un «groupe de réflexion des parties intéressées» et que le groupe de réflexion des parties intéressées est composé d’un maximum de 20 experts, deux d’entre eux représentant le Comité économique et social européen et le Comité des régions et les autres émanant des entreprises (y compris des PME) et des partenaires sociaux ainsi que d’organisations de la société civile ayant une expérience directe en matière d’application de la législation de l’Union. Les experts du groupe de réflexion des parties intéressées sont désignés à titre personnel ou pour représenter un intérêt commun à diverses parties intéressées.

| (2) | La décision prévoit à l’article 4, paragraphe 4, que la Commission, sur proposition de son premier vice-président, nomme les membres du groupe de réflexion des parties intéressées parmi des candidats ayant une expérience directe de l’application de la législation de l’Union et ayant répondu à l’appel à candidatures. Les nominations assurent, dans toute la mesure du possible, une représentation équilibrée des différents secteurs, intérêts et régions de l’Union, ainsi que l’équilibre entre les hommes et les femmes. L’article 4, paragraphe 5, de la décision dispose que les membres sont nommés jusqu’au 31 octobre 2019. Conformément à l’article 4, paragraphe 6, de la décision, les membres qui présentent leur démission peuvent être remplacés pour la durée restante de leur mandat. |
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La décision prévoit à l’article 4, paragraphe 4, que la Commission, sur proposition de son premier vice-président, nomme les membres du groupe de réflexion des parties intéressées parmi des candidats ayant une expérience directe de l’application de la législation de l’Union et ayant répondu à l’appel à candidatures. Les nominations assurent, dans toute la mesure du possible, une représentation équilibrée des différents secteurs, intérêts et régions de l’Union, ainsi que l’équilibre entre les hommes et les femmes. L’article 4, paragraphe 5, de la décision dispose que les membres sont nommés jusqu’au 31 octobre 2019. Conformément à l’article 4, paragraphe 6, de la décision, les membres qui présentent leur démission peuvent être remplacés pour la durée restante de leur mandat.

| (3) | La décision C(2015) 9063 de la Commission du 16 décembre 2015 portant nomination des membres du groupe de réflexion des parties intéressées de la plateforme REFIT dispose que si l’un des membres du groupe de réflexion des parties intéressées cesse ses fonctions au cours du mandat de la plateforme, le premier vice-président peut désigner un remplaçant choisi dans la liste initiale des candidats ayant répondu à l’appel à manifestation d’intérêt à devenir membre du groupe de réflexion des parties intéressées. |
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(3)

La décision C(2015) 9063 de la Commission du 16 décembre 2015 portant nomination des membres du groupe de réflexion des parties intéressées de la plateforme REFIT dispose que si l’un des membres du groupe de réflexion des parties intéressées cesse ses fonctions au cours du mandat de la plateforme, le premier vice-président peut désigner un remplaçant choisi dans la liste initiale des candidats ayant répondu à l’appel à manifestation d’intérêt à devenir membre du groupe de réflexion des parties intéressées.

| (4) | À la suite de la démission de M. Jean Naslin et de Mme Magda Stoczkiewicz en tant que membres du groupe de réflexion des parties intéressées au 5 avril 2017 et au 8 juin 2017, le premier vice-président de la Commission a nommé M. Jan Oravec et Mme Cécile Toubeau en remplacement de M. Jean Naslin et de Mme Magda Stoczkiewicz pour la durée restante de leur mandat, |
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À la suite de la démission de M. Jean Naslin et de Mme Magda Stoczkiewicz en tant que membres du groupe de réflexion des parties intéressées au 5 avril 2017 et au 8 juin 2017, le premier vice-président de la Commission a nommé M. Jan Oravec et Mme Cécile Toubeau en remplacement de M. Jean Naslin et de Mme Magda Stoczkiewicz pour la durée restante de leur mandat,

DÉCIDE:

Article unique

M. Jan Oravec et Mme Cécile Toubeau sont nommés membres du groupe de réflexion des parties intéressées de la plateforme REFIT jusqu’au 31 octobre 2019.

Dans l’annexe de la décision C(2015) 9063 de la Commission, les références à M. Jean Naslin et à Mme Magda Stoczkiewicz sont remplacées par les références à M. Oravec et à Mme Toubeau exposées dans l’annexe de la présente décision.

Fait à Bruxelles, le 22 août 2017.

Par la Commission

Christos STYLIANIDES

Membre de la Commission

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ANNEXE

| Nom | Nationalité | Représente un intérêt commun à plusieurs parties intéressées dans un domaine d’action précis | Employeur actuel |
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| Mme Cécile Toubeau | Belge et britannique | Oui | Fédération européenne pour le transport et l’environnement (T&E) |
| M. Jan Oravec | Slovaque | Oui | Association des entrepreneurs de Slovaquie |

Nom

Nationalité

Représente un intérêt commun à plusieurs parties intéressées dans un domaine d’action précis

Employeur actuel

Mme Cécile Toubeau

Belge et britannique

Oui

Fédération européenne pour le transport et l’environnement (T&E)

M. Jan Oravec

Slovaque

Oui

Association des entrepreneurs de Slovaquie

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Autorité pour les partis politiques européens et les fondations politiques européennes

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Décision de l’Autorité pour les partis politiques européens et les fondations politiques européennes

du 12 juillet 2017

portant enregistrement du Centre d’études européennes Wilfried Martens

(Le texte en langue anglaise est le seul faisant foi)

(2017/C 281/04)

L’AUTORITÉ POUR LES PARTIS POLITIQUES EUROPÉENS ET LES FONDATIONS POLITIQUES EUROPÉENNES,

vu le traité sur le fonctionnement de l’Union européenne,

vu le règlement (UE, Euratom) no 1141/2014 du Parlement européen et du Conseil du 22 octobre 2014 relatif au statut et au financement des partis politiques européens et des fondations politiques européennes (1), et notamment son article 9,

vu la demande soumise par le Centre d’études européennes Wilfried Martens,

considérant ce qui suit:

| (1) | L’Autorité pour les partis politiques européens et les fondations politiques européennes (ci-après l’«Autorité») a reçu, le 12 juin 2017, une demande d’enregistrement en tant que fondation politique européenne, au titre de l’article 8, paragraphe 1, du règlement (UE, Euratom) no 1141/2014, de la part du Centre d’études européennes Wilfried Martens (ci-après le «demandeur»), ainsi qu’une version partiellement révisée de cette demande le 27 juin 2017. |
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(1)

L’Autorité pour les partis politiques européens et les fondations politiques européennes (ci-après l’«Autorité») a reçu, le 12 juin 2017, une demande d’enregistrement en tant que fondation politique européenne, au titre de l’article 8, paragraphe 1, du règlement (UE, Euratom) no 1141/2014, de la part du Centre d’études européennes Wilfried Martens (ci-après le «demandeur»), ainsi qu’une version partiellement révisée de cette demande le 27 juin 2017.

| (2) | Le demandeur a soumis des documents qui attestent qu’il satisfait aux conditions fixées à l’article 3 du règlement précité, la déclaration sur la base du modèle figurant à l’annexe audit règlement ainsi que ses statuts, qui contiennent les dispositions requises par l’article 5 du même règlement. |
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(2)

Le demandeur a soumis des documents qui attestent qu’il satisfait aux conditions fixées à l’article 3 du règlement précité, la déclaration sur la base du modèle figurant à l’annexe audit règlement ainsi que ses statuts, qui contiennent les dispositions requises par l’article 5 du même règlement.

| (3) | La demande est étayée par une déclaration de maître Kim Lagae, notaire, en vertu de l’article 15, paragraphe 2, du règlement (UE, Euratom) no 1141/2014, qui certifie que le demandeur a son siège en Belgique et que ses statuts sont conformes aux dispositions correspondantes du droit national. |
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(3)

La demande est étayée par une déclaration de maître Kim Lagae, notaire, en vertu de l’article 15, paragraphe 2, du règlement (UE, Euratom) no 1141/2014, qui certifie que le demandeur a son siège en Belgique et que ses statuts sont conformes aux dispositions correspondantes du droit national.

| (4) | Le demandeur a présenté les autres documents visés aux articles 1er et 2 du règlement délégué (UE, Euratom) 2015/2401 de la Commission (2). |
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(4)

Le demandeur a présenté les autres documents visés aux articles 1er et 2 du règlement délégué (UE, Euratom) 2015/2401 de la Commission (2).

| (5) | En vertu de l’article 9 du règlement (UE, Euratom) no 1141/2014, l’Autorité a examiné la demande et les pièces justificatives qui l’accompagnent et estime que le demandeur satisfait aux conditions d’enregistrement fixées à l’article 3 dudit règlement et que ses statuts contiennent les dispositions requises par l’article 5 de ce règlement, |
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(5)

En vertu de l’article 9 du règlement (UE, Euratom) no 1141/2014, l’Autorité a examiné la demande et les pièces justificatives qui l’accompagnent et estime que le demandeur satisfait aux conditions d’enregistrement fixées à l’article 3 dudit règlement et que ses statuts contiennent les dispositions requises par l’article 5 de ce règlement,

A ADOPTÉ LA PRÉSENTE DÉCISION:

Article premier

Le Centre d’études européennes Wilfried Martens est enregistré en tant que fondation politique européenne par la présente décision.

Il acquerra la personnalité juridique à la date de la publication de la présente décision au Journal officiel de l’Union européenne.

Article 2

La présente décision prend effet le jour de sa notification.

Article 3

Le destinataire de la présente décision est le

| Centre d’études européennes Wilfried Martens |
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| Rue du Commerce 20 |
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| BELGIQUE |

Centre d’études européennes Wilfried Martens

Rue du Commerce 20

1000 Bruxelles

BELGIQUE

Fait à Bruxelles, le 12 juillet 2017.

Pour l’Autorité pour les partis politiques européens et les fondations politiques européennes

Le directeur

M. ADAM

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(1)  JO L 317 du 4.11.2014, p. 1.

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(2)  Règlement délégué (UE, Euratom) 2015/2401 de la Commission du 2 octobre 2015 relatif au contenu et au fonctionnement du registre des partis politiques européens et des fondations politiques européennes (JO L 333 du 19.12.2015, p. 50).

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ANNEXE

By-laws of the European political foundation

‘Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies’

Adopted by General Assembly 25 April 2017

On 13 September 2007, the following individuals, representing the interests of the European People's Party (EPP), an international non-profit association, with registered office at Rue du Commerce 10, 1000 Brussels, and registered with the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises under number 0881.780.973 and its member-parties:

| — | Wilfried Martens, lawyer, domiciled in 1050 Ixelles (Brussels), place Marie-José 14/10, Born in Sleidinge on 19.04.1936; |
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Wilfried Martens, lawyer, domiciled in 1050 Ixelles (Brussels), place Marie-José 14/10, Born in Sleidinge on 19.04.1936;

| — | Antonio López-Istúriz White, lawyer, domiciled in Ronda de la Sacedilla 13.1 BAJO B, 28221 Madrid, Spain, Born in Pamplona on 1.04.1970; |
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Antonio López-Istúriz White, lawyer, domiciled in Ronda de la Sacedilla 13.1 BAJO B, 28221 Madrid, Spain, Born in Pamplona on 1.04.1970;

and the following organizations which are national political foundations/think-tanks linked to EPP member-parties:

| — | Constantinos Karamanlis Institute for Democracy, scientific non-profit company, 10, Vas.Sofias Ave., 10674 Athens, represented by Skilas, Pantelis, Head of the international cooperation department; |
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Constantinos Karamanlis Institute for Democracy, scientific non-profit company, 10, Vas.Sofias Ave., 10674 Athens, represented by Skilas, Pantelis, Head of the international cooperation department;

| — | Fundación para el análisis y los estudios sociales, foundation, calle Juan Bravo nro 3-C, 7th floor, Madrid, represented by Magaz van Nes, Juan Alejandro, Lawyer; |
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Fundación para el análisis y los estudios sociales, foundation, calle Juan Bravo nro 3-C, 7th floor, Madrid, represented by Magaz van Nes, Juan Alejandro, Lawyer;

| — | Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung e.v., registered association, Lazarettstrasse 33, D-80636 München represented by Luther, Susanne, Head of the Office for Foreign Relations; |
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Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung e.v., registered association, Lazarettstrasse 33, D-80636 München represented by Luther, Susanne, Head of the Office for Foreign Relations;

| — | Jarl Hjalmarson Stiftelsen, foundation, Stora Nyagatan 30, Old Town, Stockholm, Box 2080, SE-103 12 Stockholm, Sweden, represented by Gustavsson, EVA, Managing Director; |
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Jarl Hjalmarson Stiftelsen, foundation, Stora Nyagatan 30, Old Town, Stockholm, Box 2080, SE-103 12 Stockholm, Sweden, represented by Gustavsson, EVA, Managing Director;

| — | Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V., registered association, Rathausallee 12, D-53757 Sankt Augustin, Germany represented by Weilemann, Peter, Director; |
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Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V., registered association, Rathausallee 12, D-53757 Sankt Augustin, Germany represented by Weilemann, Peter, Director;

| — | Politische Akademie der ÖVP, registered association, Tivoligasse 73, 1120 Vienna, represented by Kroiher, Erik, Head of the International Office of Political Academy and International Secretary of ÖVP; |
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Politische Akademie der ÖVP, registered association, Tivoligasse 73, 1120 Vienna, represented by Kroiher, Erik, Head of the International Office of Political Academy and International Secretary of ÖVP;

| — | Stichting Wetenschappelijk Instituut voor het CDA, foundation, Buitenom 18, 2512 XA Den Haag/The Hague, The Netherlands, represented by Van Asselt Evert-Jan, Deputy Director; |
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Stichting Wetenschappelijk Instituut voor het CDA, foundation, Buitenom 18, 2512 XA Den Haag/The Hague, The Netherlands, represented by Van Asselt Evert-Jan, Deputy Director;

| — | Szövetség A Polgári Magyarországért Alapítvány, foundation, 1062 Budapest, Lendvay utca 28, Hungary, represented by Balog, Zoltán, Chairman of the executive board. |
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Szövetség A Polgári Magyarországért Alapítvány, foundation, 1062 Budapest, Lendvay utca 28, Hungary, represented by Balog, Zoltán, Chairman of the executive board.

have agreed to incorporate a Belgian non-profit organization (‘Association sans but lucratif/Vereniging zonder winstoogmerk’) pursuant to the Belgian law of 27 June 1921 on non-profit associations, foundations and European political parties and foundations. In 2017, this non-profit association was converted into a European political foundation, of which the By-laws are as follows:

TITLE I – NAME, REGISTERED OFFICE, PURPOSE, DURATION

Article 1. Name and logo

The name of the non-profit association is: ‘Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies’, abbreviated as ‘WMCES’, referred to here below as the ‘Centre’.

The logo of the association is defined in Annex 1 to the statutes.

Article 2. Registered office

| 2.1. | The registered office of the Centre is located at 1000 Brussels, Rue du Commerce, 10, in the judicial district (‘arrondissement judiciaire/gerechtelijk arrondissement’) of Brussels. |
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2.1.

The registered office of the Centre is located at 1000 Brussels, Rue du Commerce, 10, in the judicial district (‘arrondissement judiciaire/gerechtelijk arrondissement’) of Brussels.

| 2.2. | The registered office can be transferred to any other place in Belgium by a decision of the General Assembly complying with the linguistic legislation in Belgium. |
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2.2.

The registered office can be transferred to any other place in Belgium by a decision of the General Assembly complying with the linguistic legislation in Belgium.

| 2.3. | By decision of the General Assembly, the Centre has the right to re-register its office in any other Member State of the European Union. |
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2.3.

By decision of the General Assembly, the Centre has the right to re-register its office in any other Member State of the European Union.

Article 3. Object and Purpose

| 3.1. | The Centre shall constitute the official think-tank of the European People's Party (EPP) and shall, in particular, serve as a common European framework for national foundations/think-tanks recognized by EPP member-parties.
  In this respect, the main activities of the Centre, as a European political foundation, shall amongst others be to:






  — | monitor, analyse and contribute to the debate of the policy priorities of the European Union; |
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3.1.

The Centre shall constitute the official think-tank of the European People's Party (EPP) and shall, in particular, serve as a common European framework for national foundations/think-tanks recognized by EPP member-parties.

In this respect, the main activities of the Centre, as a European political foundation, shall amongst others be to:

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monitor, analyse and contribute to the debate of the policy priorities of the European Union;

| — | organize and support seminars, training, conferences and publications on important European themes; |
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organize and support seminars, training, conferences and publications on important European themes;

| — | collaborate with high-profile academics, journalists, experts and opinion-makers, as well as with independent centres and institutes; |
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collaborate with high-profile academics, journalists, experts and opinion-makers, as well as with independent centres and institutes;

| — | use all possible means to disseminate the results of its activities. |
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use all possible means to disseminate the results of its activities.

| 3.2. | The Centre will realize these objectives in close cooperation with its members. It can undertake any action directly or indirectly related to the above-mentioned purposes or to facilitate the development or achievement thereof. |
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3.2.

The Centre will realize these objectives in close cooperation with its members. It can undertake any action directly or indirectly related to the above-mentioned purposes or to facilitate the development or achievement thereof.

| 3.3. | The Centre is affiliated to the EPP and will operate as its sole European political foundation in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1141/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the statute and funding of European political parties and European political foundations. |
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3.3.

The Centre is affiliated to the EPP and will operate as its sole European political foundation in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1141/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the statute and funding of European political parties and European political foundations.

| 3.4. | For matters not covered by the aforementioned European Regulation, the Centre shall be governed by the provisions of Title IIIquater of the Law of 27 June 1921 on non-profit associations, foundations and European political parties and foundations. |
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3.4.

For matters not covered by the aforementioned European Regulation, the Centre shall be governed by the provisions of Title IIIquater of the Law of 27 June 1921 on non-profit associations, foundations and European political parties and foundations.

| 3.5. | The Centre does not pursue profit goals. |
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3.5.

The Centre does not pursue profit goals.

Article 4. Duration

The Centre has an unlimited duration and can only be dissolved by judicial decision or a decision of the General Assembly pursuant to Article 28.

TITLE II – MEMBERSHIP

Article 5. Minimum Number of Members

| 5.1. | The Centre has at least three ordinary members. The number of ordinary members is limited to hundred (100). Additionally, the Centre can accept supporting members as non-voting members. All members have to be committed to support the objectives and aims of the Centre. |
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5.1.

The Centre has at least three ordinary members. The number of ordinary members is limited to hundred (100). Additionally, the Centre can accept supporting members as non-voting members. All members have to be committed to support the objectives and aims of the Centre.

| 5.2. | An ordinary members' registry is kept updated at the registered office of the Centre and a copy thereof is filed with the Clerk's office of the Commercial Court. The ordinary members are entitled to consult the member's registry at the registered office of the Centre. |
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5.2.

An ordinary members' registry is kept updated at the registered office of the Centre and a copy thereof is filed with the Clerk's office of the Commercial Court. The ordinary members are entitled to consult the member's registry at the registered office of the Centre.

Article 6. Admission of Members

| 6.1. | Ordinary members of the Centre are individuals and political foundations/think-tanks. Every ordinary member has the right to vote. The maximum number of ordinary members representing political foundations/think tanks is fifty (50). The maximum number of ordinary members representing individuals is fifty (50). |
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6.1.

Ordinary members of the Centre are individuals and political foundations/think-tanks. Every ordinary member has the right to vote. The maximum number of ordinary members representing political foundations/think tanks is fifty (50). The maximum number of ordinary members representing individuals is fifty (50).

| 6.2. | Individuals are accepted as ordinary members by a simple majority vote in the General Assembly, after recommendation of the EPP Presidency to the Executive Board. The EPP Presidency must submit to the Executive Board a written proposal, at least 14 days prior to a General Assembly meeting. Individuals have a mandate of three years. The EPP Presidency will be requested to review WMCES Individual Memberships every 3 years and present its recommendations for Individual Members, to be accepted by the General Assembly. |
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6.2.

Individuals are accepted as ordinary members by a simple majority vote in the General Assembly, after recommendation of the EPP Presidency to the Executive Board. The EPP Presidency must submit to the Executive Board a written proposal, at least 14 days prior to a General Assembly meeting. Individuals have a mandate of three years. The EPP Presidency will be requested to review WMCES Individual Memberships every 3 years and present its recommendations for Individual Members, to be accepted by the General Assembly.

| 6.3. | In order for a political foundation/think-tank to be an ordinary member of the Centre, it must be recognized by its respective EPP member-party (Ordinary Member Party, Associated Member Party or Observer Member Party) and be engaged in promoting political information and debate and facilitating EU integration, for instance, by:






  — | observing, analysing and contributing to the debate on public policy issues at national or at European level; |
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6.3.

In order for a political foundation/think-tank to be an ordinary member of the Centre, it must be recognized by its respective EPP member-party (Ordinary Member Party, Associated Member Party or Observer Member Party) and be engaged in promoting political information and debate and facilitating EU integration, for instance, by:

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observing, analysing and contributing to the debate on public policy issues at national or at European level;

| — | supporting seminars, training, conferences, publications or studies on such issues; |
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supporting seminars, training, conferences, publications or studies on such issues;

| — | serving as framework for national experts, politicians and academics to work together at national or at European level. |
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serving as framework for national experts, politicians and academics to work together at national or at European level.

A political foundation/think-tank must have staff, demonstrate regular activity and issue regular financial reports.

| 6.4. | In order to consider a new political foundation/think-tank for membership, an application must be submitted to the Executive Board. The application must be accompanied by a letter of recognition from an EPP member-party, signed by the President or Secretary-General of the respective EPP member-party confirming that: (1) the applicant is considered as the official political foundation/think-tank of the respective EPP member-party, and (2) the political foundation/think-tank fulfils the criteria of Article 6.3. Only one endorsement of a foundation/think-tank per EPP member-party shall be accepted. |
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6.4.

In order to consider a new political foundation/think-tank for membership, an application must be submitted to the Executive Board. The application must be accompanied by a letter of recognition from an EPP member-party, signed by the President or Secretary-General of the respective EPP member-party confirming that: (1) the applicant is considered as the official political foundation/think-tank of the respective EPP member-party, and (2) the political foundation/think-tank fulfils the criteria of Article 6.3. Only one endorsement of a foundation/think-tank per EPP member-party shall be accepted.

| 6.5. | The General Assembly, after considering the recommendations of the Executive Board on membership applications of political foundations/think-tanks, approves their admission as ordinary members by a simple majority of the votes cast. |
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6.5.

The General Assembly, after considering the recommendations of the Executive Board on membership applications of political foundations/think-tanks, approves their admission as ordinary members by a simple majority of the votes cast.

| 6.6. | The Executive Board can recommend to the General Assembly the acceptance of supporting members. Supporting members can be individuals representing academic institutions or other relevant organizations. Supporting members do not have the right to vote. The supporting members have the right to participate in the meetings of the General Assembly as observers. |
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6.6.

The Executive Board can recommend to the General Assembly the acceptance of supporting members. Supporting members can be individuals representing academic institutions or other relevant organizations. Supporting members do not have the right to vote. The supporting members have the right to participate in the meetings of the General Assembly as observers.

| 6.7. | Apart from the rights and obligations that are specified in these By-laws and in the relevant provisions of the Belgian law, members do not have any additional obligations towards the Centre. |
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6.7.

Apart from the rights and obligations that are specified in these By-laws and in the relevant provisions of the Belgian law, members do not have any additional obligations towards the Centre.

Article 7. Resignation and Exclusion of Members

| 7.1. | The membership in the Centre is terminated:






  — | With a statement of resignation sent to the Centre by registered letter, which shall enter into force 14 days after its reception; |
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7.1.

The membership in the Centre is terminated:

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With a statement of resignation sent to the Centre by registered letter, which shall enter into force 14 days after its reception;

| — | With the death of an individual member; |
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With the death of an individual member;

| — | With exclusion; |
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With exclusion;

| — | With the dissolution of the member-foundation/think-tank of the Centre; |
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With the dissolution of the member-foundation/think-tank of the Centre;

| — | With the dissolution of the Centre. |
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With the dissolution of the Centre.

| 7.2. | The exclusion of members from the Centre can be proposed to the General Assembly by the Executive Board if there is sufficient evidence that the member in question has violated the by-laws of the Centre or if a member does not participate in 2 consecutive meetings of the General Assembly or, in the case of an individual member, if the EPP Presidency withdraw its support. The Executive Board notifies to the member its proposal to the General Assembly to exclude it. The member will automatically be suspended between the date of such notification and the date of the General Assembly. The exclusion of a member requires a vote with a special majority of 2/3 of the votes cast by the General Assembly. |
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7.2.

The exclusion of members from the Centre can be proposed to the General Assembly by the Executive Board if there is sufficient evidence that the member in question has violated the by-laws of the Centre or if a member does not participate in 2 consecutive meetings of the General Assembly or, in the case of an individual member, if the EPP Presidency withdraw its support. The Executive Board notifies to the member its proposal to the General Assembly to exclude it. The member will automatically be suspended between the date of such notification and the date of the General Assembly. The exclusion of a member requires a vote with a special majority of 2/3 of the votes cast by the General Assembly.

Article 8. Partner Members

Upon recommendation of the Executive Board, the General Assembly can accept applications of a political foundation/think-tank or similar organisation to become a Partner Member. Political foundations/think-tanks or organisations can only be accepted as a Partner Member provided they are engaged in the activities as mentioned in article 6.3. A Partner Member has the right to submit a cooperation common project proposals to the Executive Board provided this project relates to activities as described in article 6.3. The Executive Board decides at its own discretion whether or not to accept the common project proposals. Partner Members do not have any other rights than the rights mentioned in this article 8. The membership of a Partner Member can be terminated by the General Assembly, upon recommendation of the Executive Board, in particular when the cooperation between the Centre and a Partner Member has concluded.

TITLE III – ORGANS

SUBTITLE I — GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 9. Statutory and Non-Statutory Organs

| 9.1. | The Statutory organs of the Centre are the ‘General Assembly’, and the ‘Executive Board’. |
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9.1.

The Statutory organs of the Centre are the ‘General Assembly’, and the ‘Executive Board’.

| 9.2. | The Non-Statutory organs are the ‘Honorary Board’ and the ‘Academic Council’. |
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9.2.

The Non-Statutory organs are the ‘Honorary Board’ and the ‘Academic Council’.

SUBTITLE II — GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Article 10. Composition

| 10.1. | The General Assembly is composed by all the ordinary members of the Centre. Every new ordinary member has the right to vote (one vote per member). The President of the Centre can invite guests as observers at the General Assembly meeting.
  The members of the Honorary Board and Academic Council have the right to be present at the meetings of the General Assembly without the right to vote. |
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10.1.

The General Assembly is composed by all the ordinary members of the Centre. Every new ordinary member has the right to vote (one vote per member). The President of the Centre can invite guests as observers at the General Assembly meeting.

The members of the Honorary Board and Academic Council have the right to be present at the meetings of the General Assembly without the right to vote.

| 10.2. | The General Assembly is chaired by the President or in his absence and in agreement with the Executive Board, the most senior member of the Executive Board. |
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10.2.

The General Assembly is chaired by the President or in his absence and in agreement with the Executive Board, the most senior member of the Executive Board.

| 10.3. | An ordinary member can grant a proxy to another ordinary member to attend the General Assembly on its behalf under the following conditions:






  (i) | individual ordinary members can only grant such proxy to another individual ordinary member; |
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10.3.

An ordinary member can grant a proxy to another ordinary member to attend the General Assembly on its behalf under the following conditions:

(i)

individual ordinary members can only grant such proxy to another individual ordinary member;

| (ii) | political foundation/think-tank ordinary members can only grant such proxy to another political foundation/think-tank ordinary member; |
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(ii)

political foundation/think-tank ordinary members can only grant such proxy to another political foundation/think-tank ordinary member;

| (iii) | any ordinary member can only represent [one] other ordinary member at the General Assembly. |
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any ordinary member can only represent [one] other ordinary member at the General Assembly.

In order to be valid, the original executed proxy should be sent to the President not later than 14 days before the meeting of the General Assembly.

Article 11. Competences

The competences of the General Assembly are:

| — | amendment of the By-laws of the Centre; |
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amendment of the By-laws of the Centre;

| — | admission (upon recommendation of the Executive Board) and exclusion of members of the Centre; |
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admission (upon recommendation of the Executive Board) and exclusion of members of the Centre;

| — | appointment and dismissal of the members of the Executive Board; |
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appointment and dismissal of the members of the Executive Board;

| — | appointment and dismissal of the statutory auditor, if any, and determination of its remuneration if the mandate is remunerated; |
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appointment and dismissal of the statutory auditor, if any, and determination of its remuneration if the mandate is remunerated;

| — | grant of discharge to the members of the Executive Board and to the statutory auditor, if any; |
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grant of discharge to the members of the Executive Board and to the statutory auditor, if any;

| — | approval of the budget and the annual accounts; |
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approval of the budget and the annual accounts;

| — | approval of the annual program; |
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approval of the annual program;

| — | dissolution of the Centre; |
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dissolution of the Centre;

Article 12. Meetings

| 12.1. | The General Assembly meets at least once a year at an ordinary meeting and is convened by the Executive Board or upon request of at least 1/5 of the ordinary members. In any case, an ordinary General Assembly meeting shall be held at latest on 31 May of each year, in order to deliberate on the approval of the annual accounts of the preceding accounting year and on the discharge of the members of the Executive Board and the statutory auditor, if any, as well as on the budget for the next accounting year. |
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12.1.

The General Assembly meets at least once a year at an ordinary meeting and is convened by the Executive Board or upon request of at least 1/5 of the ordinary members. In any case, an ordinary General Assembly meeting shall be held at latest on 31 May of each year, in order to deliberate on the approval of the annual accounts of the preceding accounting year and on the discharge of the members of the Executive Board and the statutory auditor, if any, as well as on the budget for the next accounting year.

| 12.2. | Ordinary members are convened in writing (by mail and/or email), at least 28 days in advance. The convocation letter shall include date, time and location of the General Assembly meeting, as well as the agenda thereof. Each agenda item proposal, signed by 1/20 of the ordinary members, shall be added to the agenda. Such a proposal has to be sent to the Executive Board at least 14 days prior to the date of the General Assembly meeting. |
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12.2.

Ordinary members are convened in writing (by mail and/or email), at least 28 days in advance. The convocation letter shall include date, time and location of the General Assembly meeting, as well as the agenda thereof. Each agenda item proposal, signed by 1/20 of the ordinary members, shall be added to the agenda. Such a proposal has to be sent to the Executive Board at least 14 days prior to the date of the General Assembly meeting.

Article 13. Decisions

| 13.1. | Each ordinary member is entitled to one vote |
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13.1.

Each ordinary member is entitled to one vote

| 13.2. | Unless otherwise stated in the By-laws or in the relevant provisions of the Belgian Law, General Assembly decisions are validly taken by a simple majority of the votes cast. |
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13.2.

Unless otherwise stated in the By-laws or in the relevant provisions of the Belgian Law, General Assembly decisions are validly taken by a simple majority of the votes cast.

| 13.3. | For amending By-laws 2/3 majority is needed of the votes cast, of 2/3 members of the Centre being present in the vote. |
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13.3.

For amending By-laws 2/3 majority is needed of the votes cast, of 2/3 members of the Centre being present in the vote.

| 13.4. | In the event of a tie vote, the vote of the President shall be decisive. |
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13.4.

In the event of a tie vote, the vote of the President shall be decisive.

Article 14. Minutes

| 14.1. | Minutes of the General Assembly shall be signed by the President and by the ordinary members wishing to do so. |
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14.1.

Minutes of the General Assembly shall be signed by the President and by the ordinary members wishing to do so.

| 14.2. | The minutes shall be recorded in a special register to be kept at the registered office of the Centre. |
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14.2.

The minutes shall be recorded in a special register to be kept at the registered office of the Centre.

| 14.3. | Copies or extracts of the minutes to be produced in court or elsewhere shall be signed by two members of the Executive Board. |
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14.3.

Copies or extracts of the minutes to be produced in court or elsewhere shall be signed by two members of the Executive Board.

SUBTITLE III – EXECUTIVE BOARD

Article 15. Composition

| 15.1. | The Executive Board of the Centre is composed by a total maximum of eight members — including President and Secretary-Treasurer — and is elected by the General Assembly. |
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15.1.

The Executive Board of the Centre is composed by a total maximum of eight members — including President and Secretary-Treasurer — and is elected by the General Assembly.

| 15.2. | The members of the Executive Board are elected by the General Assembly as follows:






  — | following the recommendation of the EPP Presidency, elect maximum four physical persons, as members of the Executive Board. |
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15.2.

The members of the Executive Board are elected by the General Assembly as follows:

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following the recommendation of the EPP Presidency, elect maximum four physical persons, as members of the Executive Board.

| — | additionally, elect maximum four physical persons proposed by one or more political foundation/think-tank member/members, as members of the Executive Board. |
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additionally, elect maximum four physical persons proposed by one or more political foundation/think-tank member/members, as members of the Executive Board.

The normal duration of the term of the Executive Board members, President and Secretary Treasurer is 3 years. All physical persons elected as members of the Executive Board will become ordinary members of the Centre.

| 15.3. | The Executive Director and the Policy Director have a standing invitation to attend the meetings of the Executive Board without the right to vote. |
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15.3.

The Executive Director and the Policy Director have a standing invitation to attend the meetings of the Executive Board without the right to vote.

| 15.4. | If a member of the Executive Board fails to attend 3 consecutive meetings, the Executive Board may recommend to the General Assembly the replacement of this member with the election of a new member, in accordance and in the spirit of the provisions of Article 15.2. |
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15.4.

If a member of the Executive Board fails to attend 3 consecutive meetings, the Executive Board may recommend to the General Assembly the replacement of this member with the election of a new member, in accordance and in the spirit of the provisions of Article 15.2.

| 15.5. | A vote on the termination of the term of an Executive Board member will take place in the General Assembly if:






  a) | the political foundation/think tank member on whose proposal the Executive Board member was appointed is excluded following the stipulation of the article 7.2; |
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15.5.

A vote on the termination of the term of an Executive Board member will take place in the General Assembly if:

a)

the political foundation/think tank member on whose proposal the Executive Board member was appointed is excluded following the stipulation of the article 7.2;

| b) | the political foundation/think tank member on whose proposal the Executive Board member was appointed withdraws its support to the member in question; |
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the political foundation/think tank member on whose proposal the Executive Board member was appointed withdraws its support to the member in question;

| c) | the EPP Presidency decides to withdraw its support to one of the members of the Executive Board appointed on its proposal. |
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c)

the EPP Presidency decides to withdraw its support to one of the members of the Executive Board appointed on its proposal.

| 15.6. | If a member of the Executive Board resigns or is dismissed, a new member may be elected by the General Assembly following the article 15. The new Executive Board member will complete the term of the previous Executive Board member. |
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15.6.

If a member of the Executive Board resigns or is dismissed, a new member may be elected by the General Assembly following the article 15. The new Executive Board member will complete the term of the previous Executive Board member.

Article 16. Competences

The Executive Board manages the Centre and has all the competences which are not attributed to the General Assembly, including:

| — | ensuring the implementation of the decisions taken by the General Assembly; |
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ensuring the implementation of the decisions taken by the General Assembly;

| — | ensuring the general management of the Centre; |
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ensuring the general management of the Centre;

| — | drafting the annual program; |
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drafting the annual program;

| — | preparing the annual accounts and the budget; |
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preparing the annual accounts and the budget;

| — | monitoring the work of the Executive Director, the Policy Director and staff; |
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monitoring the work of the Executive Director, the Policy Director and staff;

| — | the legal representation of the Centre; |
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the legal representation of the Centre;

| — | the appointment of external auditors, e.g. accountants; |
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the appointment of external auditors, e.g. accountants;

| — | the proposal of admission and exclusion of the members of the General Assembly; |
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the proposal of admission and exclusion of the members of the General Assembly;

| — | the supervision and control of the activities and the assets of the Centre. |
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the supervision and control of the activities and the assets of the Centre.

Article 17. Meetings

| 17.1. | The Executive Board has to convene at least twice a year. The President shall announce meetings of the Executive Board no later than 28 days prior to such meeting. |
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17.1.

The Executive Board has to convene at least twice a year. The President shall announce meetings of the Executive Board no later than 28 days prior to such meeting.

| 17.2. | In addition, meetings of the Executive Board shall be convened if at least two members make a written request. This request must addressed to the President. |
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17.2.

In addition, meetings of the Executive Board shall be convened if at least two members make a written request. This request must addressed to the President.

| 17.3. | Members of the Executive Board shall be convened by invitation (mail or email), at least 14 days in advance. The invitation shall include the date, time and location of the Board meeting, as well as the agenda thereof. |
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17.3.

Members of the Executive Board shall be convened by invitation (mail or email), at least 14 days in advance. The invitation shall include the date, time and location of the Board meeting, as well as the agenda thereof.

| 17.4. | Every member of the Executive Board has one vote each. The decisions of the Executive Board are taken by simple majority. In the event of a tie vote, the vote of the President is decisive. The Executive Board cannot validly deliberate unless the majority of the members are present. There shall be no voting by proxy. |
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17.4.

Every member of the Executive Board has one vote each. The decisions of the Executive Board are taken by simple majority. In the event of a tie vote, the vote of the President is decisive. The Executive Board cannot validly deliberate unless the majority of the members are present. There shall be no voting by proxy.

Article 18. Minutes

| 18.1. | Minutes of the Executive Board shall be signed by the President and the members of the Executive Board who wish to do so. |
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18.1.

Minutes of the Executive Board shall be signed by the President and the members of the Executive Board who wish to do so.

| 18.2. | The minutes shall be recorded in a special register to be kept at the registered office of the Centre. |
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18.2.

The minutes shall be recorded in a special register to be kept at the registered office of the Centre.

SUBTITLE IV — PRESIDENT, SECRETARY-TREASURER

Article 19. President

The President is elected by the General Assembly following the recommendation of the EPP Presidency. The President chairs the Executive Board.

Article 20. Secretary-Treasurer

The Secretary-Treasurer is elected by the General Assembly following the recommendation of the EPP Presidency. The Secretary-Treasurer oversees the administrative and financial management of the Centre.

SUBTITLE V – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, POLICY DIRECTOR

Article 21. Executive Director

The Executive Director is elected by the General Assembly for a three-year term which can be renewed, following the recommendation of the EPP Presidency. The General Assembly can dismiss the Executive Director at any time. The Executive Director is responsible for the daily management and the implementation of the activities of the Centre and accordingly, reports to the Executive Board. The Executive Board can delegate specific responsibilities and competences to the Executive Director.

The Executive Director and the Policy Director have the right to be present at the meetings of the General Assembly without the right to vote except when the Executive Director or the Policy Director are members of the General Assembly.

Article 22. Policy Director

The Policy Director is elected by the General Assembly, upon the proposal of the EPP Presidency, for a renewable three-year term. The General Assembly can dismiss the Policy Director at any time. The Policy Director is responsible for planning and developing the Centre's policy agenda and heading the Centre's research work. The Policy Director reports to the Executive Board. The Executive Board will delegate the necessary powers to the Policy Director in order for the Policy Director to be able to perform his tasks. Within the delegation of powers by the Executive Board, the Policy Director performs his/her tasks under the authority of the Executive Director.

SUBTITLE VI – NON-STATUTORY ORGANS

Article 23. Honorary Board

For the purpose of enhancing the profile of the Centre, the Executive Board can nominate high-profile personalities as members of the Honorary Board.

Article 24. Academic Council

For the purpose of enhancing the academic scope of the Centre and oversee the scientific standards of the research and studies, the Executive Board can nominate esteemed academics and researchers as members of the Academic Council.

SUBTITLE VII – REPRESENTATION

Article 25. Representation

The Centre is validly represented — including but not limited to in administrative financial and legal matters — by the President or the Secretary-Treasurer, acting solely or alternatively, two members of the Executive Board acting jointly. With regard to the daily management, the Centre is validly represented — including but not limited to in administrative financial and legal matters — by the Executive Director acting solely.

TITLE IV – FINANCES

Article 26. Finances

The activities and projects of the Centre shall be financed by subventions as specified in the budget of the European Union, fundraising activities and voluntary contributions. Members are not obliged to submit financial contributions.

Article 27. Accounting year and annual accounts

| 27.1. | The accounting year of the Centre begins on the first of January and ends on the thirty-first of December of each year. |
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27.1.

The accounting year of the Centre begins on the first of January and ends on the thirty-first of December of each year.

| 27.2. | Should the Centre meet at least two of the three criteria set out in Article 17 §3 of the Law of 27 June 1921 on non-profit associations, foundations and European political parties and foundations then the General Assembly must appoint a statutory auditor and determine its/his/her remuneration, if any. |
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27.2.

Should the Centre meet at least two of the three criteria set out in Article 17 §3 of the Law of 27 June 1921 on non-profit associations, foundations and European political parties and foundations then the General Assembly must appoint a statutory auditor and determine its/his/her remuneration, if any.

TITLE V – DISSOLUTION

Article 28. Dissolution

| 28.1. | Any proposal for the dissolution of the Centre shall be addressed by registered letter to the ordinary members so that they receive it at least two months prior to the meeting of the General Assembly when the proposal for a decision is submitted for a vote. |
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28.1.

Any proposal for the dissolution of the Centre shall be addressed by registered letter to the ordinary members so that they receive it at least two months prior to the meeting of the General Assembly when the proposal for a decision is submitted for a vote.

| 28.2. | The Centre can be dissolved by a decision taken by a four fifths majority of the votes cast in the General Assembly where two thirds of the ordinary members are present or represented. Should this last quorum not be met at the first meeting, then a second meeting will be convened at the latest 30 days after the first meeting which will be allowed to deliberate regardless of the number of ordinary members present or represented. |
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28.2.

The Centre can be dissolved by a decision taken by a four fifths majority of the votes cast in the General Assembly where two thirds of the ordinary members are present or represented. Should this last quorum not be met at the first meeting, then a second meeting will be convened at the latest 30 days after the first meeting which will be allowed to deliberate regardless of the number of ordinary members present or represented.

| 28.3. | The General Assembly or the liquidators will decide on the allocation of the net assets of the Centre. |
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28.3.

The General Assembly or the liquidators will decide on the allocation of the net assets of the Centre.

TITLE VI – INTERNAL REGULATIONS

Article 29. Internal Regulations

Internal regulations of the Centre shall be adopted and, if applicable amended, by the General Assembly upon proposal of the Executive Board. Internal Regulations regulate issues of internal order not mentioned in these By-laws. Also, the way of functioning of the non-statutory organs will be further detailed.

TITLE VII – FINAL PROVISION

Article 30. Final Provision

Matters not expressly referred to in these By-laws are subject to the provisions of the Law of 27 June 1921 on non-profit associations, foundations and European political parties and European political foundations.

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| 25.8.2017 | FR | Journal officiel de l'Union européenne | C 281/15 |
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25.8.2017

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Journal officiel de l'Union européenne

C 281/15

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Avis à l’attention de Shane Dominic Crawford, dont le nom a été ajouté à la liste visée aux articles 2, 3 et 7 du règlement (CE) no 881/2002 du Conseil instituant certaines mesures restrictives spécifiques à l’encontre de certaines personnes et entités liées aux organisations EIIL (Daech) et Al-Qaida en vertu du règlement (UE) 2017/1500

(2017/C 281/05)

| 1. | La décision (PESC) 2016/1693 du Conseil (1) invite l’Union à ordonner le gel des fonds et des ressources économiques des membres des organisations EIIL (Daech) et Al-Qaida, ainsi que des personnes, groupes, entreprises et entités qui y sont liés, figurant sur la liste qui a été établie conformément aux résolutions 1267 (1999) et 1333 (2000) du Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies et qui doit être régulièrement mise à jour par le comité créé en application de la résolution 1267 (1999) du Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies.
  Figurent sur la liste établie par le comité des Nations unies:






  — | l’EIIL (Daech) et Al-Qaida, |
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1.

La décision (PESC) 2016/1693 du Conseil (1) invite l’Union à ordonner le gel des fonds et des ressources économiques des membres des organisations EIIL (Daech) et Al-Qaida, ainsi que des personnes, groupes, entreprises et entités qui y sont liés, figurant sur la liste qui a été établie conformément aux résolutions 1267 (1999) et 1333 (2000) du Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies et qui doit être régulièrement mise à jour par le comité créé en application de la résolution 1267 (1999) du Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies.

Figurent sur la liste établie par le comité des Nations unies:

—

l’EIIL (Daech) et Al-Qaida,

| — | les personnes physiques et morales, entités, organismes et groupes liés à l’EIIL (Daech) et à Al-Qaida, et |
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les personnes physiques et morales, entités, organismes et groupes liés à l’EIIL (Daech) et à Al-Qaida, et

| — | les personnes morales, entités et organismes appartenant à, contrôlés par ou soutenant de toute autre façon ces personnes, entités, organismes et groupes. |
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—

les personnes morales, entités et organismes appartenant à, contrôlés par ou soutenant de toute autre façon ces personnes, entités, organismes et groupes.

Les actes ou activités indiquant qu’une personne, un groupe, une entreprise ou une entité est «lié(e)» à l’EIIL (Daech) et à Al-Qaida englobent:

| a) | le fait de concourir à financer, organiser, faciliter, préparer ou exécuter des actes ou activités de l’EIIL (Daech) et d’Al-Qaida ou de toute cellule, filiale, émanation ou tout groupe dissident de ceux-ci, en association avec ceux-ci ou sous le nom, pour le compte ou à l’appui de ceux-ci; |
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a)

le fait de concourir à financer, organiser, faciliter, préparer ou exécuter des actes ou activités de l’EIIL (Daech) et d’Al-Qaida ou de toute cellule, filiale, émanation ou tout groupe dissident de ceux-ci, en association avec ceux-ci ou sous le nom, pour le compte ou à l’appui de ceux-ci;

| b) | le fait de fournir, de vendre ou de transférer des armements et matériels connexes à ceux-ci; |
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b)

le fait de fournir, de vendre ou de transférer des armements et matériels connexes à ceux-ci;

| c) | le fait de recruter pour le compte de ceux-ci; |
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c)

le fait de recruter pour le compte de ceux-ci;

| d) | le fait de soutenir, de toute autre manière, des actes commis par ceux-ci ou des activités auxquelles ils se livrent. |
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d)

le fait de soutenir, de toute autre manière, des actes commis par ceux-ci ou des activités auxquelles ils se livrent.

| 2. | Le comité du Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies a approuvé, le 18 août 2017, l’ajout de Shane Dominic Crawford à la liste du comité des sanctions contre l’EIIL (Daech) et Al-Qaida.
  Shane Dominic Crawford peut adresser à tout moment au médiateur des Nations unies une demande de réexamen de la décision par laquelle il a été inclus dans cette liste, en y joignant toute pièce justificative utile. Cette demande doit être envoyée à l’adresse suivante:





  United Nations — Office of the Ombudsperson |
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| Room TB-08041D |
| New York, NY 10017 |
| ÉTATS-UNIS D’AMÉRIQUE |
| Tél. +1 2129632671 |
| Fax +1 2129631300/3778 |
| Courriel: ombudsperson@un.org |

2.

Le comité du Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies a approuvé, le 18 août 2017, l’ajout de Shane Dominic Crawford à la liste du comité des sanctions contre l’EIIL (Daech) et Al-Qaida.

Shane Dominic Crawford peut adresser à tout moment au médiateur des Nations unies une demande de réexamen de la décision par laquelle il a été inclus dans cette liste, en y joignant toute pièce justificative utile. Cette demande doit être envoyée à l’adresse suivante:

United Nations — Office of the Ombudsperson

Room TB-08041D

New York, NY 10017

ÉTATS-UNIS D’AMÉRIQUE

Tél. +1 2129632671

Fax +1 2129631300/3778

Courriel: ombudsperson@un.org

Pour de plus amples informations, voir https://www.un.org/sc/suborg/en/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list/procedures-for-delisting

| 3. | À la suite de la décision des Nations unies visée au point 2, la Commission a adopté le règlement (UE) 2017/1500 (2), qui modifie l’annexe I du règlement (CE) no 881/2002 du Conseil du 27 mai 2002 instituant certaines mesures restrictives spécifiques à l’encontre de certaines personnes et entités liées aux organisations EIIL (Daech) et Al-Qaida (3). La modification, effectuée conformément à l’article 7, paragraphe 1, point a), et à l’article 7 bis, paragraphe 1, du règlement (CE) no 881/2002, porte sur l’ajout de Shane Dominic Crawford à la liste figurant à l’annexe I dudit règlement (l’«annexe I»).
  Les mesures ci-après, prévues par le règlement (CE) no 881/2002, s’appliquent aux personnes et aux entités figurant à l’annexe I:






  1) | le gel de tous les fonds et ressources économiques appartenant aux personnes et entités concernées, ainsi que de ceux qu’elles possèdent ou détiennent, et l’interdiction (pour tout un chacun) de mettre ces fonds et ressources économiques, directement ou indirectement, à leur disposition ou de les utiliser à leur bénéfice (articles 2 et 2 bis); et |
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3.

À la suite de la décision des Nations unies visée au point 2, la Commission a adopté le règlement (UE) 2017/1500 (2), qui modifie l’annexe I du règlement (CE) no 881/2002 du Conseil du 27 mai 2002 instituant certaines mesures restrictives spécifiques à l’encontre de certaines personnes et entités liées aux organisations EIIL (Daech) et Al-Qaida (3). La modification, effectuée conformément à l’article 7, paragraphe 1, point a), et à l’article 7 bis, paragraphe 1, du règlement (CE) no 881/2002, porte sur l’ajout de Shane Dominic Crawford à la liste figurant à l’annexe I dudit règlement (l’«annexe I»).

Les mesures ci-après, prévues par le règlement (CE) no 881/2002, s’appliquent aux personnes et aux entités figurant à l’annexe I:

1)

le gel de tous les fonds et ressources économiques appartenant aux personnes et entités concernées, ainsi que de ceux qu’elles possèdent ou détiennent, et l’interdiction (pour tout un chacun) de mettre ces fonds et ressources économiques, directement ou indirectement, à leur disposition ou de les utiliser à leur bénéfice (articles 2 et 2 bis); et

| 2) | l’interdiction d’offrir, de vendre, de fournir ou de transférer, directement ou indirectement, à toute personne ou entité concernée, des conseils techniques, une aide ou une formation en rapport avec des activités militaires (article 3). |
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2)

l’interdiction d’offrir, de vendre, de fournir ou de transférer, directement ou indirectement, à toute personne ou entité concernée, des conseils techniques, une aide ou une formation en rapport avec des activités militaires (article 3).

| 4. | L’article 7 bis du règlement (CE) no 881/2002 prévoit un processus de réexamen lorsque les personnes, entités, organismes ou groupes inscrits sur la liste formulent des observations à propos des raisons de cette inscription. Les personnes et entités ajoutées à l’annexe I par le règlement (UE) 2017/1500 peuvent demander à la Commission de leur communiquer les raisons de cette inscription. Cette demande doit être envoyée à l’adresse suivante:





  Commission européenne |
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| «Mesures restrictives» |
| Rue de la Loi 200 |
| 1049 Bruxelles |
| BELGIQUE |

4.

L’article 7 bis du règlement (CE) no 881/2002 prévoit un processus de réexamen lorsque les personnes, entités, organismes ou groupes inscrits sur la liste formulent des observations à propos des raisons de cette inscription. Les personnes et entités ajoutées à l’annexe I par le règlement (UE) 2017/1500 peuvent demander à la Commission de leur communiquer les raisons de cette inscription. Cette demande doit être envoyée à l’adresse suivante:

Commission européenne

«Mesures restrictives»

Rue de la Loi 200

1049 Bruxelles

BELGIQUE

| 5. | L’attention des personnes et entités concernées est également attirée sur le fait qu’il est possible de contester le règlement (UE) 2017/1500 devant le Tribunal de l’Union européenne, dans les conditions prévues à l’article 263, quatrième et sixième alinéas, du traité sur le fonctionnement de l’Union européenne. |
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5.

L’attention des personnes et entités concernées est également attirée sur le fait qu’il est possible de contester le règlement (UE) 2017/1500 devant le Tribunal de l’Union européenne, dans les conditions prévues à l’article 263, quatrième et sixième alinéas, du traité sur le fonctionnement de l’Union européenne.

| 6. | À des fins de bonne administration, l’attention des personnes et entités figurant à l’annexe I du règlement (CE) no 881/2002 est attirée sur le fait qu’il est possible de présenter aux autorités compétentes de l’État membre concerné (ou des États membres concernés), énumérées à l’annexe II du règlement, une demande visant à obtenir l’autorisation d’utiliser les fonds et ressources économiques gelés pour couvrir des besoins essentiels ou procéder à certains paiements conformément à l’article 2 bis dudit règlement. |
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6.

À des fins de bonne administration, l’attention des personnes et entités figurant à l’annexe I du règlement (CE) no 881/2002 est attirée sur le fait qu’il est possible de présenter aux autorités compétentes de l’État membre concerné (ou des États membres concernés), énumérées à l’annexe II du règlement, une demande visant à obtenir l’autorisation d’utiliser les fonds et ressources économiques gelés pour couvrir des besoins essentiels ou procéder à certains paiements conformément à l’article 2 bis dudit règlement.

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(1)  JO L 255 du 21.9.2016, p. 25.

(2)  JO L 219 du 25.8.2017, p. 5.

(3)  JO L 139 du 29.5.2002, p. 9.

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