# Eiropas Savienības C 281/2017

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| Izdevums latviešu valodā | Informācija un paziņojumi | 60. gadagājums2017. gada 25. augusts |

ISSN 1977-0952

Eiropas Savienības

Oficiālais Vēstnesis

C 281

Izdevums latviešu valodā

Informācija un paziņojumi

60. gadagājums2017. gada 25. augusts

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| 2017/C 281/01 | Iebildumu necelšana pret paziņoto koncentrāciju (Lieta M.8401 – J&J/Actelion) (
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Eiropas Komisija

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Iebildumu necelšana pret paziņoto koncentrāciju (Lieta M.8401 – J&J/Actelion) (
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| 2017/C 281/02 | Euro maiņas kurss | 2 |
| 2017/C 281/03 | Komisijas Lēmums (2017. gada 22. augusts), ar ko aizstāj REFIT platformas ieinteresēto personu grupas divus locekļus | 3 |
| | Eiropas politisko partiju un Eiropas politisko fondu iestāde |
| 2017/C 281/04 | Eiropas politisko partiju un Eiropas politisko fondu iestādes Lēmums (2017. gada 12. jūlijs) reģistrēt Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies | 5 |

IV   Paziņojumi

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Eiropas Komisija

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Euro maiņas kurss

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Komisijas Lēmums (2017. gada 22. augusts), ar ko aizstāj REFIT platformas ieinteresēto personu grupas divus locekļus

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Eiropas politisko partiju un Eiropas politisko fondu iestāde

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Eiropas politisko partiju un Eiropas politisko fondu iestādes Lēmums (2017. gada 12. jūlijs) reģistrēt Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies

Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies

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| | V   Atzinumi |
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| | CITI TIESĪBU AKTI |
| | Eiropas Komisija |
| 2017/C 281/05 | Paziņojums Shane Dominic Crawford ievērībai, kura vārds ar Komisijas Regulu (ES) 2017/1500 tika pievienots sarakstam, kas minēts 2., 3. un 7. pantā Padomes Regulā (EK) Nr. 881/2002, ar kuru paredz īpašus ierobežojošus pasākumus, kas vērsti pret konkrētām personām un organizācijām, kuras saistītas ar organizācijām ISIL (Da'esh) un Al-Qaida | 15 |

V   Atzinumi

CITI TIESĪBU AKTI

Eiropas Komisija

2017/C 281/05

Paziņojums Shane Dominic Crawford ievērībai, kura vārds ar Komisijas Regulu (ES) 2017/1500 tika pievienots sarakstam, kas minēts 2., 3. un 7. pantā Padomes Regulā (EK) Nr. 881/2002, ar kuru paredz īpašus ierobežojošus pasākumus, kas vērsti pret konkrētām personām un organizācijām, kuras saistītas ar organizācijām ISIL (Da'esh) un Al-Qaida

Shane Dominic Crawford

ISIL

Da'esh

Al-Qaida

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II Informācija

EIROPAS SAVIENĪBAS IESTĀŽU UN STRUKTŪRU SNIEGTI PAZIŅOJUMI

Eiropas Komisija

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Iebildumu necelšana pret paziņoto koncentrāciju

(Lieta M.8401 – J&J/Actelion)

(Dokuments attiecas uz EEZ)

(2017/C 281/01)

Komisija 2017. gada 9. jūnijā nolēma neiebilst pret iepriekš minēto paziņoto koncentrāciju un atzīt to par saderīgu ar iekšējo tirgu. Šis lēmums pamatots ar Padomes Regulas (EK) Nr. 139/2004 (1) 6. panta 1. punkta b) apakšpunktu kopā ar 6. panta 2. punktu. Pilns lēmuma teksts ir pieejams tikai angļu valodā, un to publicēs pēc tam, kad no teksta būs izņemta visa komercnoslēpumus saturošā informācija. Lēmums būs pieejams:

| — | Komisijas konkurences tīmekļa vietnes uzņēmumu apvienošanās sadaļā (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). Šajā tīmekļa vietnē ir pieejamas dažādas individuālo apvienošanās lēmumu meklēšanas iespējas, tostarp meklēšana pēc sabiedrības nosaukuma, lietas numura, datuma un nozaru kodiem, |
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Komisijas konkurences tīmekļa vietnes uzņēmumu apvienošanās sadaļā (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). Šajā tīmekļa vietnē ir pieejamas dažādas individuālo apvienošanās lēmumu meklēšanas iespējas, tostarp meklēšana pēc sabiedrības nosaukuma, lietas numura, datuma un nozaru kodiem,

| — | elektroniskā veidā EUR-Lex tīmekļa vietnē (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=lv) ar dokumenta numuru 32017M8401. EUR-Lex piedāvā tiešsaistes piekļuvi Eiropas Savienības tiesību aktiem. |
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elektroniskā veidā EUR-Lex tīmekļa vietnē (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=lv) ar dokumenta numuru 32017M8401. EUR-Lex piedāvā tiešsaistes piekļuvi Eiropas Savienības tiesību aktiem.

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(1)  OV L 24, 29.1.2004., 1. lpp.

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IV Paziņojumi

EIROPAS SAVIENĪBAS IESTĀŽU UN STRUKTŪRU SNIEGTI PAZIŅOJUMI

Eiropas Komisija

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Euro maiņas kurss (1)

2017. gada 24. augusts

(2017/C 281/02)

1 euro =

| | Valūta | Maiņas kurss |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | ASV dolārs | 1,1806 |
| JPY | Japānas jena | 129,06 |
| DKK | Dānijas krona | 7,4379 |
| GBP | Lielbritānijas mārciņa | 0,92000 |
| SEK | Zviedrijas krona | 9,5118 |
| CHF | Šveices franks | 1,1375 |
| ISK | Islandes krona | |
| NOK | Norvēģijas krona | 9,2585 |
| BGN | Bulgārijas leva | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Čehijas krona | 26,098 |
| HUF | Ungārijas forints | 304,17 |
| PLN | Polijas zlots | 4,2754 |
| RON | Rumānijas leja | 4,5830 |
| TRY | Turcijas lira | 4,1081 |
| AUD | Austrālijas dolārs | 1,4951 |
| CAD | Kanādas dolārs | 1,4784 |
| HKD | Hongkongas dolārs | 9,2386 |
| NZD | Jaunzēlandes dolārs | 1,6354 |
| SGD | Singapūras dolārs | 1,6070 |
| KRW | Dienvidkorejas vona | 1 331,39 |
| ZAR | Dienvidāfrikas rands | 15,5936 |
| CNY | Ķīnas juaņa renminbi | 7,8646 |
| HRK | Horvātijas kuna | 7,4140 |
| IDR | Indonēzijas rūpija | 15 749,20 |
| MYR | Malaizijas ringits | 5,0524 |
| PHP | Filipīnu peso | 60,305 |
| RUB | Krievijas rublis | 69,8033 |
| THB | Taizemes bāts | 39,361 |
| BRL | Brazīlijas reāls | 3,7113 |
| MXN | Meksikas peso | 20,8501 |
| INR | Indijas rūpija | 75,5965 |

Valūta

Maiņas kurss

USD

ASV dolārs

1,1806

JPY

Japānas jena

129,06

DKK

Dānijas krona

7,4379

GBP

Lielbritānijas mārciņa

0,92000

SEK

Zviedrijas krona

9,5118

CHF

Šveices franks

1,1375

ISK

Islandes krona

NOK

Norvēģijas krona

9,2585

BGN

Bulgārijas leva

1,9558

CZK

Čehijas krona

26,098

HUF

Ungārijas forints

304,17

PLN

Polijas zlots

4,2754

RON

Rumānijas leja

4,5830

TRY

Turcijas lira

4,1081

AUD

Austrālijas dolārs

1,4951

CAD

Kanādas dolārs

1,4784

HKD

Hongkongas dolārs

9,2386

NZD

Jaunzēlandes dolārs

1,6354

SGD

Singapūras dolārs

1,6070

KRW

Dienvidkorejas vona

1 331,39

ZAR

Dienvidāfrikas rands

15,5936

CNY

Ķīnas juaņa renminbi

7,8646

HRK

Horvātijas kuna

7,4140

IDR

Indonēzijas rūpija

15 749,20

MYR

Malaizijas ringits

5,0524

PHP

Filipīnu peso

60,305

RUB

Krievijas rublis

69,8033

THB

Taizemes bāts

39,361

BRL

Brazīlijas reāls

3,7113

MXN

Meksikas peso

20,8501

INR

Indijas rūpija

75,5965

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(1)  Datu avots: atsauces maiņas kursu publicējusi ECB.

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KOMISIJAS LĒMUMS

(2017. gada 22. augusts),

ar ko aizstāj REFIT platformas ieinteresēto personu grupas divus locekļus

(2017/C 281/03)

EIROPAS KOMISIJA,

ņemot vērā Līgumu par Eiropas Savienības darbību,

ņemot vērā Komisijas 2015. gada 19. maija Lēmumu C(2015) 3261, ar ko izveido REFIT platformu, un jo īpaši tā 4. pantu,

tā kā:

| (1) | Komisijas Lēmuma C(2015) 3261 final, ar ko izveido REFIT platformu (“platforma”), 4. pantā paredzēts, ka platformu veidos “valdību pārstāvju grupa” un “ieinteresēto personu grupa” un ka “ieinteresēto personu grupā” ir ne vairāk kā 20 eksperti, no kuriem divi pārstāv Eiropas Ekonomikas un sociālo lietu komiteju un Reģionu komiteju, savukārt pārējie – uzņēmējdarbības jomu, ieskaitot MVU, kā arī sociālos partnerus un pilsoniskās sabiedrības organizācijas, kam ir tieša pieredze Savienības tiesību aktu piemērošanā. Ekspertus, kas darbojas ieinteresēto personu grupā, ieceļ privātpersonas statusā vai kā personas, kuras pārstāv vairāku ieinteresēto personu kopējās intereses. |
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(1)

Komisijas Lēmuma C(2015) 3261 final, ar ko izveido REFIT platformu (“platforma”), 4. pantā paredzēts, ka platformu veidos “valdību pārstāvju grupa” un “ieinteresēto personu grupa” un ka “ieinteresēto personu grupā” ir ne vairāk kā 20 eksperti, no kuriem divi pārstāv Eiropas Ekonomikas un sociālo lietu komiteju un Reģionu komiteju, savukārt pārējie – uzņēmējdarbības jomu, ieskaitot MVU, kā arī sociālos partnerus un pilsoniskās sabiedrības organizācijas, kam ir tieša pieredze Savienības tiesību aktu piemērošanā. Ekspertus, kas darbojas ieinteresēto personu grupā, ieceļ privātpersonas statusā vai kā personas, kuras pārstāv vairāku ieinteresēto personu kopējās intereses.

| (2) | Lēmuma 4. panta 4. punktā paredzēts, ka Komisija pēc Komisijas priekšsēdētāja pirmā vietnieka priekšlikuma ieceļ ieinteresēto personu grupas locekļus, kas tiek atlasīti no pretendentiem, kuriem ir tieša pieredze Savienības tiesību aktu piemērošanā un kuri ir atsaukušies uzaicinājumam iesniegt pieteikumus. Ar iecelšanu pēc iespējas nodrošina dažādo nozaru, interešu un Savienības reģionu, kā arī dzimumu līdzsvarotu pārstāvību. Lēmuma 4. panta 5. punktā paredzēts, ka grupas locekļus ieceļ līdz 2019. gada 31. oktobrim. Saskaņā ar lēmuma 4. panta 6. punktu locekļus, kuri atkāpjas, var aizstāt uz atlikušo pilnvaru termiņu. |
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(2)

Lēmuma 4. panta 4. punktā paredzēts, ka Komisija pēc Komisijas priekšsēdētāja pirmā vietnieka priekšlikuma ieceļ ieinteresēto personu grupas locekļus, kas tiek atlasīti no pretendentiem, kuriem ir tieša pieredze Savienības tiesību aktu piemērošanā un kuri ir atsaukušies uzaicinājumam iesniegt pieteikumus. Ar iecelšanu pēc iespējas nodrošina dažādo nozaru, interešu un Savienības reģionu, kā arī dzimumu līdzsvarotu pārstāvību. Lēmuma 4. panta 5. punktā paredzēts, ka grupas locekļus ieceļ līdz 2019. gada 31. oktobrim. Saskaņā ar lēmuma 4. panta 6. punktu locekļus, kuri atkāpjas, var aizstāt uz atlikušo pilnvaru termiņu.

| (3) | Komisijas 2015. gada 16. decembra Lēmumā C(2015) 9063 final par REFIT platformas ieinteresēto personu grupas locekļu iecelšanu paredzēts – ja kāds ieinteresēto personu grupas loceklis zaudē locekļa statusu platformas pilnvaru termiņa laikā, tad priekšsēdētāja pirmais vietnieks var izvirzīt aizstājēju no sākotnējā to kandidātu saraksta, kuri atsaucās uzaicinājumam izteikt ieinteresētību kļūt par ieinteresēto personu grupas locekli. |
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(3)

Komisijas 2015. gada 16. decembra Lēmumā C(2015) 9063 final par REFIT platformas ieinteresēto personu grupas locekļu iecelšanu paredzēts – ja kāds ieinteresēto personu grupas loceklis zaudē locekļa statusu platformas pilnvaru termiņa laikā, tad priekšsēdētāja pirmais vietnieks var izvirzīt aizstājēju no sākotnējā to kandidātu saraksta, kuri atsaucās uzaicinājumam izteikt ieinteresētību kļūt par ieinteresēto personu grupas locekli.

| (4) | Pēc tam, kad 2017. gada 5 aprīlī un 8. jūnijā atkāpās ieinteresēto personu grupas locekļi Jean Naslin un Magda Stoczkiewicz, Komisijas priekšsēdētāja pirmais vietnieks izvirzīja Jan Oravec un Cécile Toubeau, kuri uz atlikušo pilnvaru termiņu aizstātu Jean Naslin un Magda Stoczkiewicz, |
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(4)

Pēc tam, kad 2017. gada 5 aprīlī un 8. jūnijā atkāpās ieinteresēto personu grupas locekļi Jean Naslin un Magda Stoczkiewicz, Komisijas priekšsēdētāja pirmais vietnieks izvirzīja Jan Oravec un Cécile Toubeau, kuri uz atlikušo pilnvaru termiņu aizstātu Jean Naslin un Magda Stoczkiewicz,

IR NOLĒMUSI ŠĀDI.

Vienīgais pants

Jan Oravec un Cécile Toubeau līdz 2019. gada 31. oktobrim ir iecelti par REFIT platformas ieinteresēto personu grupas locekļiem.

Komisijas Lēmuma C(2015) 9063 pielikumā ierakstu par Jean Naslin un Magda Stoczkiewicz atbilstoši šā lēmuma pielikumam aizstāj ar ierakstu par Jan Oravec un Cécile Toubeau.

Briselē, 2017. gada 22. augustā

Komisijas vārdā –

Komisijas loceklis

Christos STYLIANIDES

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PIELIKUMS

| Vārds, uzvārds | Valstspiederība | Pārstāv ieinteresēto personu kopējās intereses konkrētā politikas jomā | Pašreizējais darba devējs |
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| Cécile Toubeau | Beļģijas un Apvienotās Karalistes | JĀ | Eiropas Transporta un vides federācija (T&E) |
| Jan Oravec | Slovākijas | JĀ | Slovākijas Uzņēmēju apvienība |

Vārds, uzvārds

Valstspiederība

Pārstāv ieinteresēto personu kopējās intereses konkrētā politikas jomā

Pašreizējais darba devējs

Cécile Toubeau

Beļģijas un Apvienotās Karalistes

JĀ

Eiropas Transporta un vides federācija (T&E)

Jan Oravec

Slovākijas

JĀ

Slovākijas Uzņēmēju apvienība

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Eiropas politisko partiju un Eiropas politisko fondu iestādes Lēmums

(2017. gada 12. jūlijs)

reģistrēt Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies

(Autentisks ir tikai teksts angļu valodā)

(2017/C 281/04)

EIROPAS POLITISKO PARTIJU UN EIROPAS POLITISKO FONDU IESTĀDE,

ņemot vērā Līgumu par Eiropas Savienības darbību,

ņemot vērā Eiropas Parlamenta un Padomes 2014. gada 22. oktobra Regulu (ES, Euratom) Nr. 1141/2014 par Eiropas politisko partiju un Eiropas politisko fondu statusu un finansēšanu (1) un jo īpaši tās 9. pantu,

ņemot vērā pieteikumu, kas saņemts no Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies,

tā kā:

| (1) | Eiropas politisko partiju un Eiropas politisko fondu iestāde (“Iestāde”) 2017. gada 12. jūnijā saņēma no Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies (“pieteikuma iesniedzējs”) pieteikumu reģistrēt to kā Eiropas politisko fondu saskaņā ar Regulas (ES, Euratom) Nr. 1141/2014 8. panta 1. punktu un 2017. gada 27. jūnijā – daļēji pārstrādātu pieteikumu; |
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(1)

Eiropas politisko partiju un Eiropas politisko fondu iestāde (“Iestāde”) 2017. gada 12. jūnijā saņēma no Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies (“pieteikuma iesniedzējs”) pieteikumu reģistrēt to kā Eiropas politisko fondu saskaņā ar Regulas (ES, Euratom) Nr. 1141/2014 8. panta 1. punktu un 2017. gada 27. jūnijā – daļēji pārstrādātu pieteikumu;

| (2) | pieteikuma iesniedzējs ir iesniedzis dokumentus, kas apliecina, ka tas atbilst Regulas (ES, Euratom) Nr. 1141/2014 3. pantā paredzētajiem nosacījumiem, deklarāciju minētās regulas pielikumā norādītajā formā un pieteikuma iesniedzēja statūtus, kuros ir noteikumi, kas prasīti minētas regulas 5. pantā; |
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(2)

pieteikuma iesniedzējs ir iesniedzis dokumentus, kas apliecina, ka tas atbilst Regulas (ES, Euratom) Nr. 1141/2014 3. pantā paredzētajiem nosacījumiem, deklarāciju minētās regulas pielikumā norādītajā formā un pieteikuma iesniedzēja statūtus, kuros ir noteikumi, kas prasīti minētas regulas 5. pantā;

| (3) | pieteikumam saskaņā ar Regulas (ES, Euratom) Nr. 1141/2014 15. panta 2. punktu ir pievienots arī notāra Kim Lagae paziņojums, kurā ir apliecināts, ka pieteikuma iesniedzēja mītne ir Beļģijā un ka tā statūti atbilst dalībvalsts tiesību aktu attiecīgajiem noteikumiem; |
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(3)

pieteikumam saskaņā ar Regulas (ES, Euratom) Nr. 1141/2014 15. panta 2. punktu ir pievienots arī notāra Kim Lagae paziņojums, kurā ir apliecināts, ka pieteikuma iesniedzēja mītne ir Beļģijā un ka tā statūti atbilst dalībvalsts tiesību aktu attiecīgajiem noteikumiem;

| (4) | pieteikuma iesniedzējs ir iesniedzis papildu dokumentus saskaņā ar Komisijas Deleģētās regulas (ES, Euratom) 2015/2401 (2) 1. un 2. pantu; |
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(4)

pieteikuma iesniedzējs ir iesniedzis papildu dokumentus saskaņā ar Komisijas Deleģētās regulas (ES, Euratom) 2015/2401 (2) 1. un 2. pantu;

| (5) | saskaņā ar Regulas (ES, Euratom) Nr. 1141/2014 9. pantu Iestāde ir izskatījusi pieteikumu un iesniegtos apliecinošos dokumentus un uzskata, ka pieteikuma iesniedzējs atbilst minētās regulas 3. pantā paredzētajiem reģistrācijas nosacījumiem un ka statūtos ir noteikumi, kas prasīti minētās regulas 5. pantā, |
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saskaņā ar Regulas (ES, Euratom) Nr. 1141/2014 9. pantu Iestāde ir izskatījusi pieteikumu un iesniegtos apliecinošos dokumentus un uzskata, ka pieteikuma iesniedzējs atbilst minētās regulas 3. pantā paredzētajiem reģistrācijas nosacījumiem un ka statūtos ir noteikumi, kas prasīti minētās regulas 5. pantā,

IR PIEŅĒMUSI ŠO LĒMUMU.

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Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies tiek reģistrēts kā Eiropas politiskais fonds.

Tā iegūst juridiskas personas statusu dienā, kad šo lēmumu publicē Eiropas Savienības Oficiālajā Vēstnesī.

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Šis lēmums stājas spēkā tā paziņošanas dienā.

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Šis lēmums ir adresēts:

| Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies |
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| Rue du Commerce 20/Handelsstraat 20 |
| 1000 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies

Rue du Commerce 20/Handelsstraat 20

1000 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

Briselē, 2017. gada 12. jūlijā

Eiropas politisko partiju un Eiropas politisko fondu iestādes vārdā –

direktors

M. ADAM

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(1)  OV L 317, 4.11.2014., 1. lpp.

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(2)  Komisijas 2015. gada 2. oktobra Deleģētā regula (ES, Euratom) 2015/2401 par Eiropas politisko partiju un fondu reģistra saturu un darbību (OV L 333, 19.12.2015., 50. lpp.).

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PIELIKUMS

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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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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Eiropas Komisija

| 25.8.2017 | LV | Eiropas Savienības Oficiālais Vēstnesis | C 281/15 |
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25.8.2017

LV

Eiropas Savienības Oficiālais Vēstnesis

C 281/15

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Paziņojums Shane Dominic Crawford ievērībai, kura vārds ar Komisijas Regulu (ES) 2017/1500 tika pievienots sarakstam, kas minēts 2., 3. un 7. pantā Padomes Regulā (EK) Nr. 881/2002, ar kuru paredz īpašus ierobežojošus pasākumus, kas vērsti pret konkrētām personām un organizācijām, kuras saistītas ar organizācijām ISIL (Da'esh) un Al-Qaida

(2017/C 281/05)

| 1. | Padomes Lēmumā (KĀDP) 2016/1693 (1) Savienība tiek aicināta iesaldēt līdzekļus un saimnieciskos resursus, kas attiecas uz organizāciju ISIL (Da'esh) un Al-Qaida locekļiem un citām privātpersonām, grupām, uzņēmumiem un vienībām, kuras saistītas ar tiem un kuras minētas sarakstā, kas sastādīts atbilstīgi ANO DP Rezolūcijām 1267(1999) un 1333(2000) un kas regulāri jāatjaunina ANO komitejai, kura izveidota saskaņā ar ANO DP Rezolūciju 1267(1999).
  ANO komitejas izveidotais saraksts ietver:






  — | ISIL (Da'esh) un Al Qaida, |
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1.

Padomes Lēmumā (KĀDP) 2016/1693 (1) Savienība tiek aicināta iesaldēt līdzekļus un saimnieciskos resursus, kas attiecas uz organizāciju ISIL (Da'esh) un Al-Qaida locekļiem un citām privātpersonām, grupām, uzņēmumiem un vienībām, kuras saistītas ar tiem un kuras minētas sarakstā, kas sastādīts atbilstīgi ANO DP Rezolūcijām 1267(1999) un 1333(2000) un kas regulāri jāatjaunina ANO komitejai, kura izveidota saskaņā ar ANO DP Rezolūciju 1267(1999).

ANO komitejas izveidotais saraksts ietver:

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ISIL (Da'esh) un Al Qaida,

| — | fiziskās vai juridiskās personas, vienības, struktūras un grupas, kas saistītas ar ISIL (Da'esh) un Al-Qaida, un |
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fiziskās vai juridiskās personas, vienības, struktūras un grupas, kas saistītas ar ISIL (Da'esh) un Al-Qaida, un

| — | juridiskās personas, vienības un struktūras, kas jebkurai no šīm saistītajām personām, vienībām, struktūrām un grupām pieder vai ko tās kontrolē vai citādi atbalsta. |
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juridiskās personas, vienības un struktūras, kas jebkurai no šīm saistītajām personām, vienībām, struktūrām un grupām pieder vai ko tās kontrolē vai citādi atbalsta.

Akti vai darbības, kas norāda, ka privātpersona, grupa, uzņēmums vai vienība ir “saistīta ar”ISIL (Da'esh) un Al-Qaida, var būt:

| a) | dalība tādu aktu vai darbību finansēšanā, plānošanā, veicināšanā, gatavošanā vai izdarīšanā, ko veic Al-Qaida, ISIL (Da'esh) vai jebkura to šūna, filiāle, atšķēlusies grupa vai atvasinājums vai ko veic saistībā ar tiem, to vārdā, to uzdevumā vai to atbalstam; |
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dalība tādu aktu vai darbību finansēšanā, plānošanā, veicināšanā, gatavošanā vai izdarīšanā, ko veic Al-Qaida, ISIL (Da'esh) vai jebkura to šūna, filiāle, atšķēlusies grupa vai atvasinājums vai ko veic saistībā ar tiem, to vārdā, to uzdevumā vai to atbalstam;

| b) | ieroču un saistītu materiālu piegāde, pārdošana vai nodošana jebkurai no tām; |
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ieroču un saistītu materiālu piegāde, pārdošana vai nodošana jebkurai no tām;

| c) | vervēšana to uzdevumā; vai |
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vervēšana to uzdevumā; vai

| d) | citāds atbalsts to aktiem vai darbībām. |
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citāds atbalsts to aktiem vai darbībām.

| 2. | ANO Drošības padome 2017. gada 18. augustā apstiprināja, ka ISIL (Da'esh) un Al-Qaida Sankciju komitejas sarakstam tiek pievienots ieraksts par Shane Dominic Crawford.

  Shane Dominic Crawford jebkurā laikā var iesniegt ANO ombudam pieprasījumu, pievienojot tam apstiprinošus dokumentus, par tā lēmuma pārskatīšanu, ar kuru viņš ir iekļauts minētajā ANO sarakstā. Pieprasījums jānosūta uz šādu adresi:






  United Nations – Office of the Ombudsperson |
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| Room TB-08041D |
| New York, NY 10017 |
| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| Tālr. 1 2129632671 |
| Fakss +1 2129631300/3778 |
| E-pasts: ombudsperson@un.org |

2.

ANO Drošības padome 2017. gada 18. augustā apstiprināja, ka ISIL (Da'esh) un Al-Qaida Sankciju komitejas sarakstam tiek pievienots ieraksts par Shane Dominic Crawford.

Shane Dominic Crawford jebkurā laikā var iesniegt ANO ombudam pieprasījumu, pievienojot tam apstiprinošus dokumentus, par tā lēmuma pārskatīšanu, ar kuru viņš ir iekļauts minētajā ANO sarakstā. Pieprasījums jānosūta uz šādu adresi:

United Nations – Office of the Ombudsperson

Room TB-08041D

New York, NY 10017

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Tālr. 1 2129632671

Fakss +1 2129631300/3778

E-pasts: ombudsperson@un.org

Sīkāka informācija ir pieejama tīmekļa vietnē https://www.un.org/sc/suborg/en/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list/procedures-for-delisting

| 3. | Papildus 2. punktā minētajam ANO lēmumam Komisija pieņēma Regulu (ES) 2017/1500 (2), ar ko groza I pielikumu Padomes 2002. gada 27. maija Regulai (EK) Nr. 881/2002, ar kuru paredz īpašus ierobežojošus pasākumus, kas vērsti pret konkrētām personām un organizācijām, kuras saistītas ar organizācijām ISIL (Da'esh) un Al-Qaida
   (3). Ar grozījumiem, kas izdarīti saskaņā ar Regulas (EK) Nr. 881/2002 7. panta 1. punkta a) apakšpunktu un 7.a panta 1. punktu, minētās regulas I pielikumā (“I pielikums”) iekļautajam sarakstam pievieno Shane Dominic Crawford vārdu.
  Privātpersonām un organizācijām, kas pievienotas sarakstam I pielikumā, piemēro šādus Regulā (EK) Nr. 881/2002 noteiktos pasākumus:






  1) | visu attiecīgo privātpersonu un organizāciju īpašumā, valdījumā vai turējumā esošo līdzekļu un saimniecisko resursu iesaldēšana un aizliegums (visiem) tieši vai netieši darīt attiecīgajām personām un organizācijām vai to interesēs pieejamus līdzekļus un saimnieciskos resursus (2. un 2.a pants); un |
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3.

Papildus 2. punktā minētajam ANO lēmumam Komisija pieņēma Regulu (ES) 2017/1500 (2), ar ko groza I pielikumu Padomes 2002. gada 27. maija Regulai (EK) Nr. 881/2002, ar kuru paredz īpašus ierobežojošus pasākumus, kas vērsti pret konkrētām personām un organizācijām, kuras saistītas ar organizācijām ISIL (Da'esh) un Al-Qaida
   (3). Ar grozījumiem, kas izdarīti saskaņā ar Regulas (EK) Nr. 881/2002 7. panta 1. punkta a) apakšpunktu un 7.a panta 1. punktu, minētās regulas I pielikumā (“I pielikums”) iekļautajam sarakstam pievieno Shane Dominic Crawford vārdu.

Privātpersonām un organizācijām, kas pievienotas sarakstam I pielikumā, piemēro šādus Regulā (EK) Nr. 881/2002 noteiktos pasākumus:

1)

visu attiecīgo privātpersonu un organizāciju īpašumā, valdījumā vai turējumā esošo līdzekļu un saimniecisko resursu iesaldēšana un aizliegums (visiem) tieši vai netieši darīt attiecīgajām personām un organizācijām vai to interesēs pieejamus līdzekļus un saimnieciskos resursus (2. un 2.a pants); un

| 2) | aizliegums tieši vai netieši piešķirt, pārdot, piegādāt vai nodot attiecīgajām privātpersonām un organizācijām tehniskas konsultācijas, palīdzību vai apmācības, kas saistītas ar militārām darbībām (3. pants). |
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aizliegums tieši vai netieši piešķirt, pārdot, piegādāt vai nodot attiecīgajām privātpersonām un organizācijām tehniskas konsultācijas, palīdzību vai apmācības, kas saistītas ar militārām darbībām (3. pants).

| 4. | Regulas (EK) Nr. 881/2002 7.a pantā ir paredzēta pārskatīšanas procedūra, ja sarakstā iekļautās personas vai organizācijas ir iesniegušas piezīmes par iekļaušanas sarakstā pamatojumu. Privātpersonas un organizācijas, kas iekļautas I pielikumā ar Regulu (ES) 2017/1500, var pieprasīt Komisijai pamatot viņu iekļaušanu šajā sarakstā. Pieprasījums jānosūta uz šādu adresi:






  European Commission |
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| “Restrictive measures” |
| Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200 |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

4.

Regulas (EK) Nr. 881/2002 7.a pantā ir paredzēta pārskatīšanas procedūra, ja sarakstā iekļautās personas vai organizācijas ir iesniegušas piezīmes par iekļaušanas sarakstā pamatojumu. Privātpersonas un organizācijas, kas iekļautas I pielikumā ar Regulu (ES) 2017/1500, var pieprasīt Komisijai pamatot viņu iekļaušanu šajā sarakstā. Pieprasījums jānosūta uz šādu adresi:

European Commission

“Restrictive measures”

Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

| 5. | Attiecīgo privātpersonu un organizāciju uzmanība tiek vērsta arī uz iespēju apstrīdēt Regulu (ES) 2017/1500 Eiropas Savienības Vispārējā tiesā saskaņā ar nosacījumiem, kas paredzēti Līguma par Eiropas Savienības darbību 263. panta ceturtajā un sestajā daļā. |
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5.

Attiecīgo privātpersonu un organizāciju uzmanība tiek vērsta arī uz iespēju apstrīdēt Regulu (ES) 2017/1500 Eiropas Savienības Vispārējā tiesā saskaņā ar nosacījumiem, kas paredzēti Līguma par Eiropas Savienības darbību 263. panta ceturtajā un sestajā daļā.

| 6. | Regulas I pielikumā iekļauto privātpersonu un organizāciju uzmanība tiek vērsta uz iespēju iesniegt pieteikumu attiecīgo dalībvalstu kompetentajās iestādēs, kas norādītas Regulas (EK) Nr. 881/2002 II pielikumā, lai saskaņā ar minētās regulas 2.a pantu saņemtu atļauju izmantot iesaldētos līdzekļus un saimnieciskos resursus svarīgām vajadzībām vai konkrētiem maksājumiem. |
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6.

Regulas I pielikumā iekļauto privātpersonu un organizāciju uzmanība tiek vērsta uz iespēju iesniegt pieteikumu attiecīgo dalībvalstu kompetentajās iestādēs, kas norādītas Regulas (EK) Nr. 881/2002 II pielikumā, lai saskaņā ar minētās regulas 2.a pantu saņemtu atļauju izmantot iesaldētos līdzekļus un saimnieciskos resursus svarīgām vajadzībām vai konkrētiem maksājumiem.

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(1)  OV L 255, 21.9.2016., 25. lpp.

(2)  OV L 219, 25.8.2017., 5. lpp.

(3)  OV L 139, 29.5.2002., 9. lpp.

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