# Europeiska unionens C 281/2017

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| Europeiska unionens
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| Svensk utgåva | Meddelanden och upplysningar | 60 årgången25 augusti 2017 |

ISSN 1977-1061

Europeiska unionens

officiella tidning

C 281

Svensk utgåva

Meddelanden och upplysningar

60 årgången25 augusti 2017

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| Informationsnummer | Innehållsförteckning | Sida |
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| | II   Meddelanden |
| | MEDDELANDEN FRÅN EUROPEISKA UNIONENS INSTITUTIONER, BYRÅER OCH ORGAN |
| | Europeiska kommissionen |
| 2017/C 281/01 | Beslut om att inte göra invändningar mot en anmäld koncentration (Ärende M.8401 – J&J/Actelion) (
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Informationsnummer

Innehållsförteckning

Sida

II   Meddelanden

MEDDELANDEN FRÅN EUROPEISKA UNIONENS INSTITUTIONER, BYRÅER OCH ORGAN

Europeiska kommissionen

2017/C 281/01

Beslut om att inte göra invändningar mot en anmäld koncentration (Ärende M.8401 – J&J/Actelion) (
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| | IV   Upplysningar |
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| | UPPLYSNINGAR FRÅN EUROPEISKA UNIONENS INSTITUTIONER, BYRÅER OCH ORGAN |
| | Europeiska kommissionen |
| 2017/C 281/02 | Eurons växelkurs | 2 |
| 2017/C 281/03 | Kommissionens beslut av den 22 augusti 2017 om ersättande av två medlemmar i Refit-plattformens intressentgrupp | 3 |
| | Myndigheten för europeiska politiska partier och europeiska politiska stiftelser |
| 2017/C 281/04 | Beslut av Myndigheten för europeiska politiska partier och europeiska politiska stiftelser av den 12 juli 2017 om registrering av Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies | 5 |

IV   Upplysningar

UPPLYSNINGAR FRÅN EUROPEISKA UNIONENS INSTITUTIONER, BYRÅER OCH ORGAN

Europeiska kommissionen

2017/C 281/02

Eurons växelkurs

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2017/C 281/03

Kommissionens beslut av den 22 augusti 2017 om ersättande av två medlemmar i Refit-plattformens intressentgrupp

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Myndigheten för europeiska politiska partier och europeiska politiska stiftelser

2017/C 281/04

Beslut av Myndigheten för europeiska politiska partier och europeiska politiska stiftelser av den 12 juli 2017 om registrering av Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies

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| | V   Yttranden |
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| | ÖVRIGA AKTER |
| | Europeiska kommissionen |
| 2017/C 281/05 | Meddelande till Shane Dominic Crawford som genom kommissionens förordning (EU) 2017/1500 lagts till i den förteckning som avses i artiklarna 2, 3 och 7 i rådets förordning (EG) nr 881/2002 om införande av vissa särskilda restriktiva åtgärder mot vissa med organisationerna Isil (Daish) och al-Qaida associerade personer och enheter | 15 |

V   Yttranden

ÖVRIGA AKTER

Europeiska kommissionen

2017/C 281/05

Meddelande till Shane Dominic Crawford som genom kommissionens förordning (EU) 2017/1500 lagts till i den förteckning som avses i artiklarna 2, 3 och 7 i rådets förordning (EG) nr 881/2002 om införande av vissa särskilda restriktiva åtgärder mot vissa med organisationerna Isil (Daish) och al-Qaida associerade personer och enheter

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II Meddelanden

MEDDELANDEN FRÅN EUROPEISKA UNIONENS INSTITUTIONER, BYRÅER OCH ORGAN

Europeiska kommissionen

| 25.8.2017 | SV | Europeiska unionens officiella tidning | C 281/1 |
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25.8.2017

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Europeiska unionens officiella tidning

C 281/1

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Beslut om att inte göra invändningar mot en anmäld koncentration

(Ärende M.8401 – J&J/Actelion)

(Text av betydelse för EES)

(2017/C 281/01)

Kommissionen beslutade den 9 juni 2017 att inte göra invändningar mot den anmälda koncentrationen ovan och att förklara den förenlig med den inre marknaden. Beslutet grundar sig på artikel 6.1 b jämförd med artikel 6.2 i rådets förordning (EG) nr 139/2004 (1). Beslutet i sin helhet finns bara på engelska och kommer att offentliggöras efter det att eventuella affärshemligheter har tagits bort. Det kommer att finnas

| — | under rubriken koncentrationer på kommissionens webbplats för konkurrens (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). Denna webbplats gör det möjligt att hitta enskilda beslut i koncentrationsärenden, uppgifter om företag, ärendenummer, datum och sektorer, |
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under rubriken koncentrationer på kommissionens webbplats för konkurrens (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). Denna webbplats gör det möjligt att hitta enskilda beslut i koncentrationsärenden, uppgifter om företag, ärendenummer, datum och sektorer,

| — | i elektronisk form på webbplatsen EUR-Lex (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=sv) under Celexnummer 32017M8401. EUR-Lex ger tillgång till unionslagstiftningen via internet. |
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i elektronisk form på webbplatsen EUR-Lex (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=sv) under Celexnummer 32017M8401. EUR-Lex ger tillgång till unionslagstiftningen via internet.

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(1)  EUT L 24, 29.1.2004, s. 1.

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IV Upplysningar

UPPLYSNINGAR FRÅN EUROPEISKA UNIONENS INSTITUTIONER, BYRÅER OCH ORGAN

Europeiska kommissionen

| 25.8.2017 | SV | Europeiska unionens officiella tidning | C 281/2 |
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25.8.2017

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Europeiska unionens officiella tidning

C 281/2

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Eurons växelkurs (1)

24 augusti 2017

(2017/C 281/02)

1 euro =

| | Valuta | Kurs |
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| USD | US-dollar | 1,1806 |
| JPY | japansk yen | 129,06 |
| DKK | dansk krona | 7,4379 |
| GBP | pund sterling | 0,92000 |
| SEK | svensk krona | 9,5118 |
| CHF | schweizisk franc | 1,1375 |
| ISK | isländsk krona | |
| NOK | norsk krona | 9,2585 |
| BGN | bulgarisk lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | tjeckisk koruna | 26,098 |
| HUF | ungersk forint | 304,17 |
| PLN | polsk zloty | 4,2754 |
| RON | rumänsk leu | 4,5830 |
| TRY | turkisk lira | 4,1081 |
| AUD | australisk dollar | 1,4951 |
| CAD | kanadensisk dollar | 1,4784 |
| HKD | Hongkongdollar | 9,2386 |
| NZD | nyzeeländsk dollar | 1,6354 |
| SGD | singaporiansk dollar | 1,6070 |
| KRW | sydkoreansk won | 1 331,39 |
| ZAR | sydafrikansk rand | 15,5936 |
| CNY | kinesisk yuan renminbi | 7,8646 |
| HRK | kroatisk kuna | 7,4140 |
| IDR | indonesisk rupiah | 15 749,20 |
| MYR | malaysisk ringgit | 5,0524 |
| PHP | filippinsk peso | 60,305 |
| RUB | rysk rubel | 69,8033 |
| THB | thailändsk baht | 39,361 |
| BRL | brasiliansk real | 3,7113 |
| MXN | mexikansk peso | 20,8501 |
| INR | indisk rupie | 75,5965 |

Valuta

Kurs

USD

US-dollar

1,1806

JPY

japansk yen

129,06

DKK

dansk krona

7,4379

GBP

pund sterling

0,92000

SEK

svensk krona

9,5118

CHF

schweizisk franc

1,1375

ISK

isländsk krona

NOK

norsk krona

9,2585

BGN

bulgarisk lev

1,9558

CZK

tjeckisk koruna

26,098

HUF

ungersk forint

304,17

PLN

polsk zloty

4,2754

RON

rumänsk leu

4,5830

TRY

turkisk lira

4,1081

AUD

australisk dollar

1,4951

CAD

kanadensisk dollar

1,4784

HKD

Hongkongdollar

9,2386

NZD

nyzeeländsk dollar

1,6354

SGD

singaporiansk dollar

1,6070

KRW

sydkoreansk won

1 331,39

ZAR

sydafrikansk rand

15,5936

CNY

kinesisk yuan renminbi

7,8646

HRK

kroatisk kuna

7,4140

IDR

indonesisk rupiah

15 749,20

MYR

malaysisk ringgit

5,0524

PHP

filippinsk peso

60,305

RUB

rysk rubel

69,8033

THB

thailändsk baht

39,361

BRL

brasiliansk real

3,7113

MXN

mexikansk peso

20,8501

INR

indisk rupie

75,5965

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(1)  Källa: Referensväxelkurs offentliggjord av Europeiska centralbanken.

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| 25.8.2017 | SV | Europeiska unionens officiella tidning | C 281/3 |
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25.8.2017

SV

Europeiska unionens officiella tidning

C 281/3

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KOMMISSIONENS BESLUT

av den 22 augusti 2017

om ersättande av två medlemmar i Refit-plattformens intressentgrupp

(2017/C 281/03)

EUROPEISKA KOMMISSIONEN HAR BESLUTAT FÖLJANDE

med beaktande av fördraget om Europeiska unionens funktionssätt,

med beaktande av Commission Decision C(2015) 3261 of 19 May 2015 establishing the REFIT Platform (ej översatt till svenska), särskilt artikel 4, och

av följande skäl:

| (1) | I kommissionens beslut C(2015) 3261 final genom vilket Refit-plattformen inrättas föreskrivs i artikel 4 att plattformen ska bestå av en grupp med företrädare för medlemsstaterna och en intressentgrupp bestående av högst 20 experter med direkt erfarenhet av unionslagstiftningens tillämpning, varav två från Europeiska ekonomiska och sociala kommittén och Regionkommittén och de övriga från näringslivet, inklusive små och medelstora företag, från arbetsmarknadens parter och från det civila samhället. Experterna i intressentgruppen ska antingen ha personliga mandat eller företräda ett gemensamt intresse som delas av flera intressenter. |
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(1)

I kommissionens beslut C(2015) 3261 final genom vilket Refit-plattformen inrättas föreskrivs i artikel 4 att plattformen ska bestå av en grupp med företrädare för medlemsstaterna och en intressentgrupp bestående av högst 20 experter med direkt erfarenhet av unionslagstiftningens tillämpning, varav två från Europeiska ekonomiska och sociala kommittén och Regionkommittén och de övriga från näringslivet, inklusive små och medelstora företag, från arbetsmarknadens parter och från det civila samhället. Experterna i intressentgruppen ska antingen ha personliga mandat eller företräda ett gemensamt intresse som delas av flera intressenter.

| (2) | I artikel 4.4 i beslutet anges att kommissionen på förslag av kommissionens förste vice ordförande ska utnämna medlemmarna i intressentgruppen bland de sökande som har lämnat in en intresseanmälan i samband med ansökningsomgången och har direkt erfarenhet av unionslagstiftningens tillämpning. Vid utnämningarna ska man i möjligaste mån säkerställa en jämn representation från de olika sektorerna, intressena och regionerna samt en jämn könsfördelning. I artikel 4.5 i beslutet föreskrivs att utnämningarna ska gälla till och med den 31 oktober 2019. Enligt artikel 4.6 i beslutet kan medlemmar som avgår ersättas för återstoden av mandatperioden. |
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I artikel 4.4 i beslutet anges att kommissionen på förslag av kommissionens förste vice ordförande ska utnämna medlemmarna i intressentgruppen bland de sökande som har lämnat in en intresseanmälan i samband med ansökningsomgången och har direkt erfarenhet av unionslagstiftningens tillämpning. Vid utnämningarna ska man i möjligaste mån säkerställa en jämn representation från de olika sektorerna, intressena och regionerna samt en jämn könsfördelning. I artikel 4.5 i beslutet föreskrivs att utnämningarna ska gälla till och med den 31 oktober 2019. Enligt artikel 4.6 i beslutet kan medlemmar som avgår ersättas för återstoden av mandatperioden.

| (3) | I kommissionens beslut C(2015) 9063 av den 16 december 2015 om utnämning av medlemmar till Refit-plattformens intressentgrupp anges att om en medlem i intressentgruppen upphör att vara medlem under plattformens mandattid får förste vice ordföranden utse en ersättare från den ursprungliga förteckningen över kandidater som lämnat in en intresseanmälan för medlemskap i intressentgruppen. |
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(3)

I kommissionens beslut C(2015) 9063 av den 16 december 2015 om utnämning av medlemmar till Refit-plattformens intressentgrupp anges att om en medlem i intressentgruppen upphör att vara medlem under plattformens mandattid får förste vice ordföranden utse en ersättare från den ursprungliga förteckningen över kandidater som lämnat in en intresseanmälan för medlemskap i intressentgruppen.

| (4) | Till följd av Jean Naslins och Magda Stoczkiewiczs avgång som medlemar i intressentgruppen den 5 april 2017 respektive 8 juni 2017 har kommissionens förste vice ordförande utsett Jan Oravec och Cécile Toubeau att ersätta Jean Naslin och Magda Stoczkiewicz under resten av mandatperioden. |
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Till följd av Jean Naslins och Magda Stoczkiewiczs avgång som medlemar i intressentgruppen den 5 april 2017 respektive 8 juni 2017 har kommissionens förste vice ordförande utsett Jan Oravec och Cécile Toubeau att ersätta Jean Naslin och Magda Stoczkiewicz under resten av mandatperioden.

HÄRIGENOM FÖRESKRIVS FÖLJANDE.

Enda artikel

Jan Oravec och Cécile Toubeau utnämns till medlemmar i Refit-plattformens intressentgrupp till och med den 31 oktober 2019.

I bilagan till kommissionens beslut C(2015) 9063 ska Jean Naslin och Magda Stoczkiewicz. ersättas med Jan Oravec och Cécile Toubeau enligt bilagan till det här beslutet.

Utfärdat i Bryssel den 22 augusti 2017.

På kommissionens vägnar

Christos STYLIANIDES

Ledamot av kommissionen

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BILAGA

| Namn | Nationalitet | Företräder ett gemensamt intresse som delas av intressenter inom ett visst politikområde | Nuvarande arbetsgivare |
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| Cécile Toubeau | Belgisk och brittisk | JA | European Federation for Transport and Environment (T&E) |
| Jan Oravec | Slovakisk | JA | The Entrepreneurs Association of Slovakia |

Namn

Nationalitet

Företräder ett gemensamt intresse som delas av intressenter inom ett visst politikområde

Nuvarande arbetsgivare

Cécile Toubeau

Belgisk och brittisk

JA

European Federation for Transport and Environment (T&E)

Jan Oravec

Slovakisk

JA

The Entrepreneurs Association of Slovakia

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Myndigheten för europeiska politiska partier och europeiska politiska stiftelser

| 25.8.2017 | SV | Europeiska unionens officiella tidning | C 281/5 |
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25.8.2017

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Europeiska unionens officiella tidning

C 281/5

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Beslut av Myndigheten för europeiska politiska partier och europeiska politiska stiftelser

av den 12 juli 2017

om registrering av Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies

(Endast den engelska texten är giltig)

(2017/C 281/04)

MYNDIGHETEN FÖR EUROPEISKA POLITISKA PARTIER OCH EUROPEISKA POLITISKA STIFTELSER FATTAR DETTA BESLUT

med beaktande av fördraget om Europeiska unionens funktionssätt,

med beaktande av Europaparlamentets och rådets förordning (EU, Euratom) nr 1141/2014 av den 22 oktober 2014 om stadgar för och finansiering av europeiska politiska partier och europeiska politiska stiftelser (1), särskilt artikel 9,

med beaktande av ansökan från Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies,

och av följande skäl:

| (1) | Myndigheten för europeiska politiska partier och europeiska politiska stiftelser (nedan kallad myndigheten) mottog den 12 juni 2017 en ansökan från Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies (nedan kallad sökanden) om registrering som europeisk politisk stiftelse i enlighet med artikel 8.1 i förordning (EU, Euratom) nr 1141/2014 och den 27 juni 2017 en reviderad version av en del av denna ansökan. |
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(1)

Myndigheten för europeiska politiska partier och europeiska politiska stiftelser (nedan kallad myndigheten) mottog den 12 juni 2017 en ansökan från Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies (nedan kallad sökanden) om registrering som europeisk politisk stiftelse i enlighet med artikel 8.1 i förordning (EU, Euratom) nr 1141/2014 och den 27 juni 2017 en reviderad version av en del av denna ansökan.

| (2) | Sökanden har lämnat in handlingar som styrker att sökanden uppfyller villkoren i artikel 3 i förordning (EU, Euratom) nr 1141/2014, förklaringen i det formulär som anges i bilagan till förordningen samt sökandens stadgar, som innehåller de bestämmelser som krävs enligt artikel 5 i förordningen. |
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(2)

Sökanden har lämnat in handlingar som styrker att sökanden uppfyller villkoren i artikel 3 i förordning (EU, Euratom) nr 1141/2014, förklaringen i det formulär som anges i bilagan till förordningen samt sökandens stadgar, som innehåller de bestämmelser som krävs enligt artikel 5 i förordningen.

| (3) | Ansökan underbyggs vidare av ett meddelande från notarie Kim Lagae i enlighet med artikel 15.2 i förordning (EU, Euratom) nr 1141/2014, i vilket intygas att sökanden har sitt säte i Belgien och att sökandens stadgar är förenliga med tillämpliga bestämmelser i nationell lagstiftning. |
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(3)

Ansökan underbyggs vidare av ett meddelande från notarie Kim Lagae i enlighet med artikel 15.2 i förordning (EU, Euratom) nr 1141/2014, i vilket intygas att sökanden har sitt säte i Belgien och att sökandens stadgar är förenliga med tillämpliga bestämmelser i nationell lagstiftning.

| (4) | Sökanden har också lämnat in handlingar i enlighet med artiklarna 1 och 2 i kommissionens delegerade förordning (EU, Euratom) 2015/2401 (2). |
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(4)

Sökanden har också lämnat in handlingar i enlighet med artiklarna 1 och 2 i kommissionens delegerade förordning (EU, Euratom) 2015/2401 (2).

| (5) | Myndigheten har prövat ansökan och de styrkande handlingarna i enlighet med artikel 9 i förordning (EU, Euratom) nr 1141/2014 och anser att sökanden uppfyller villkoren för registrering enligt artikel 3 i förordningen och att stadgarna innehåller de bestämmelser som krävs i artikel 5 i förordningen. |
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(5)

Myndigheten har prövat ansökan och de styrkande handlingarna i enlighet med artikel 9 i förordning (EU, Euratom) nr 1141/2014 och anser att sökanden uppfyller villkoren för registrering enligt artikel 3 i förordningen och att stadgarna innehåller de bestämmelser som krävs i artikel 5 i förordningen.

HÄRIGENOM FÖRESKRIVS FÖLJANDE.

Artikel 1

Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies registreras härmed som europeisk politisk stiftelse.

Den ska få ställning som europeisk juridisk person från och med den dag då detta beslut offentliggörs i Europeiska unionens officiella tidning.

Artikel 2

Detta beslut får verkan samma dag som det delges.

Artikel 3

Detta beslut riktar sig till

| Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies |
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| Rue du Commerce 20/Handelsstraat 20 |
| 1000 Bryssel |
| BELGIEN |

Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies

Rue du Commerce 20/Handelsstraat 20

1000 Bryssel

BELGIEN

Utfärdat i Bryssel den 12 juli 2017.

För Myndigheten för europeiska politiska partier och europeiska politiska stiftelser

M. ADAM

Direktör

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(1)  EUT L 317, 4.11.2014, s. 1.

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(2)  Kommissionens delegerade förordning (EU, Euratom) 2015/2401 av den 2 oktober 2015 om innehåll och funktionssätt för registret över europeiska politiska partier och stiftelser (EUT L 333, 19.12.2015, s. 50).

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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:

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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;

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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:

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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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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.

Annex 1

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V Yttranden

ÖVRIGA AKTER

Europeiska kommissionen

| 25.8.2017 | SV | Europeiska unionens officiella tidning | C 281/15 |
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25.8.2017

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Europeiska unionens officiella tidning

C 281/15

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Meddelande till Shane Dominic Crawford som genom kommissionens förordning (EU) 2017/1500 lagts till i den förteckning som avses i artiklarna 2, 3 och 7 i rådets förordning (EG) nr 881/2002 om införande av vissa särskilda restriktiva åtgärder mot vissa med organisationerna Isil (Daish) och al-Qaida associerade personer och enheter

(2017/C 281/05)

| 1. | Genom rådets beslut (Gusp) 2016/1693 (1) uppmanas unionen att frysa penningmedel och ekonomiska resurser som tillhör medlemmar av organisationerna Isil (Daish) och al-Qaida och andra personer, grupper, företag och enheter som är associerade med dem, enligt den förteckning som upprättats i enlighet med FN:s säkerhetsråds resolutioner 1267(1999) och 1333(2000) och som ska uppdateras regelbundet av den FN-kommitté som inrättats genom FN:s säkerhetsråds resolution 1267(1999).
  Den förteckning som upprättats av FN-kommittén omfattar






  — | Isil (Daish) och al-Qaida, |
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1.

Genom rådets beslut (Gusp) 2016/1693 (1) uppmanas unionen att frysa penningmedel och ekonomiska resurser som tillhör medlemmar av organisationerna Isil (Daish) och al-Qaida och andra personer, grupper, företag och enheter som är associerade med dem, enligt den förteckning som upprättats i enlighet med FN:s säkerhetsråds resolutioner 1267(1999) och 1333(2000) och som ska uppdateras regelbundet av den FN-kommitté som inrättats genom FN:s säkerhetsråds resolution 1267(1999).

Den förteckning som upprättats av FN-kommittén omfattar

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Isil (Daish) och al-Qaida,

| — | fysiska eller juridiska personer, enheter, organ och grupper som är associerade med Isil (Daish) och al-Qaida, och |
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fysiska eller juridiska personer, enheter, organ och grupper som är associerade med Isil (Daish) och al-Qaida, och

| — | juridiska personer, enheter och organ som ägs eller kontrolleras av, eller som på annat sätt stöder, någon av dessa associerade personer, enheter, organ och grupper. |
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juridiska personer, enheter och organ som ägs eller kontrolleras av, eller som på annat sätt stöder, någon av dessa associerade personer, enheter, organ och grupper.

Sådana handlingar eller sådan verksamhet som anger att en person, en grupp, ett företag eller en enhet är ”associerad med” Isil (Daish) och al-Qaida omfattar

| a) | deltagande i finansiering, planering, underlättande, förberedande eller genomförande av handlingar eller verksamhet som företas av, tillsammans med, i namnet av, på vägnar av eller till stöd för Isil (Daish) och al-Qaida alternativt celler, filialer, utbrytargrupper eller avknoppningar till dessa organisationer, |
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a)

deltagande i finansiering, planering, underlättande, förberedande eller genomförande av handlingar eller verksamhet som företas av, tillsammans med, i namnet av, på vägnar av eller till stöd för Isil (Daish) och al-Qaida alternativt celler, filialer, utbrytargrupper eller avknoppningar till dessa organisationer,

| b) | tillhandahållande, försäljning eller överförande av vapen och därtill hörande materiel till någon av dessa, |
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b)

tillhandahållande, försäljning eller överförande av vapen och därtill hörande materiel till någon av dessa,

| c) | rekrytering till någon av dessa, eller |
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c)

rekrytering till någon av dessa, eller

| d) | annat stöd till deras handlingar eller verksamhet. |
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d)

annat stöd till deras handlingar eller verksamhet.

| 2. | FN:s säkerhetsråd godkände den 18 augusti 2017 tillägget av Shane Dominic Crawford i den förteckning som upprättats av sanktionskommittén för Isil (Daish) och al-Qaida.
  Shane Dominic Crawford får när som helst lämna in en begäran till FN:s ombudsperson, tillsammans med styrkande handlingar, om att beslutet att föra upp honom på FN:s förteckning omprövas. En sådan begäran ska sändas till följande adress:





  United Nations – Office of the Ombudsperson |
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| Room TB-08041D |
| New York, NY 10017 |
| FÖRENTA STATERNA |
| Tfn: +1 2129632671 |
| Fax: +1 2129631300/3778 |
| E-post: ombudsperson@un.org |

2.

FN:s säkerhetsråd godkände den 18 augusti 2017 tillägget av Shane Dominic Crawford i den förteckning som upprättats av sanktionskommittén för Isil (Daish) och al-Qaida.

Shane Dominic Crawford får när som helst lämna in en begäran till FN:s ombudsperson, tillsammans med styrkande handlingar, om att beslutet att föra upp honom på FN:s förteckning omprövas. En sådan begäran ska sändas till följande adress:

United Nations – Office of the Ombudsperson

Room TB-08041D

New York, NY 10017

FÖRENTA STATERNA

Tfn: +1 2129632671

Fax: +1 2129631300/3778

E-post: ombudsperson@un.org

För ytterligare information, se https://www.un.org/sc/suborg/en/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list/procedures-for-delisting

| 3. | Som en följd av det FN-beslut som avses i punkt 2 har kommissionen antagit förordning (EU) 2017/1500 (2), som ändrar bilaga I till rådets förordning (EG) nr 881/2002 av den 27 maj 2002 om införande av vissa särskilda restriktiva åtgärder mot vissa med organisationerna Isil (Daish) och al-Qaida associerade personer och enheter (3). Genom ändringen, som görs med stöd av artiklarna 7.1 a och 7a.1 i förordning (EG) nr 881/2002, läggs Shane Dominic Crawford till i förteckningen i bilaga I till förordningen (nedan kallad bilaga I).
  De personer och enheter som läggs till i bilaga I omfattas av följande åtgärder enligt förordning (EG) nr 881/2002:






  1. | Frysning av alla penningmedel och ekonomiska resurser som tillhör eller ägs eller innehas av de berörda personerna och enheterna samt förbud (för alla) mot att direkt eller indirekt göra penningmedel och ekonomiska resurser tillgängliga för, eller till förmån för, de berörda personerna och enheterna (artiklarna 2 och 2a). |
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3.

Som en följd av det FN-beslut som avses i punkt 2 har kommissionen antagit förordning (EU) 2017/1500 (2), som ändrar bilaga I till rådets förordning (EG) nr 881/2002 av den 27 maj 2002 om införande av vissa särskilda restriktiva åtgärder mot vissa med organisationerna Isil (Daish) och al-Qaida associerade personer och enheter (3). Genom ändringen, som görs med stöd av artiklarna 7.1 a och 7a.1 i förordning (EG) nr 881/2002, läggs Shane Dominic Crawford till i förteckningen i bilaga I till förordningen (nedan kallad bilaga I).

De personer och enheter som läggs till i bilaga I omfattas av följande åtgärder enligt förordning (EG) nr 881/2002:

1.

Frysning av alla penningmedel och ekonomiska resurser som tillhör eller ägs eller innehas av de berörda personerna och enheterna samt förbud (för alla) mot att direkt eller indirekt göra penningmedel och ekonomiska resurser tillgängliga för, eller till förmån för, de berörda personerna och enheterna (artiklarna 2 och 2a).

| 2. | Förbud mot att direkt eller indirekt bevilja, sälja, tillhandahålla eller överföra teknisk rådgivning, tekniskt stöd eller teknisk utbildning som rör militär verksamhet till de berörda personerna och enheterna (artikel 3). |
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2.

Förbud mot att direkt eller indirekt bevilja, sälja, tillhandahålla eller överföra teknisk rådgivning, tekniskt stöd eller teknisk utbildning som rör militär verksamhet till de berörda personerna och enheterna (artikel 3).

| 4. | I artikel 7a i förordning (EG) nr 881/2002 föreskrivs ett förfarande för omprövning om någon som uppförts på förteckningen lägger fram synpunkter på skälen till att vederbörande förts upp på förteckningen. De personer och enheter som genom förordning (EU) 2017/1500 läggs till i bilaga I får begära information från kommissionen om skälen till att de förts upp på förteckningen. En sådan begäran ska ställas till följande adress:





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

4.

I artikel 7a i förordning (EG) nr 881/2002 föreskrivs ett förfarande för omprövning om någon som uppförts på förteckningen lägger fram synpunkter på skälen till att vederbörande förts upp på förteckningen. De personer och enheter som genom förordning (EU) 2017/1500 läggs till i bilaga I får begära information från kommissionen om skälen till att de förts upp på förteckningen. En sådan begäran ska ställas till följande adress:

European Commission

”Restrictive measures”

Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIEN

| 5. | De berörda personerna och enheterna uppmärksammas också på möjligheten att väcka talan mot förordning (EU) 2017/1500 vid Europeiska unionens tribunal enligt villkoren i artikel 263 fjärde och sjätte styckena i fördraget om Europeiska unionens funktionssätt. |
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5.

De berörda personerna och enheterna uppmärksammas också på möjligheten att väcka talan mot förordning (EU) 2017/1500 vid Europeiska unionens tribunal enligt villkoren i artikel 263 fjärde och sjätte styckena i fördraget om Europeiska unionens funktionssätt.

| 6. | De personer och enheter som lagts till i bilaga I uppmärksammas på möjligheten att vända sig till de behöriga myndigheterna i medlemsstaten/medlemsstaterna i fråga, enligt förteckningen i bilaga II till förordning (EG) nr 881/2002, med en ansökan om tillstånd att få använda frysta penningmedel och ekonomiska resurser för grundläggande behov eller särskilda betalningar i enlighet med artikel 2a i den förordningen. |
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6.

De personer och enheter som lagts till i bilaga I uppmärksammas på möjligheten att vända sig till de behöriga myndigheterna i medlemsstaten/medlemsstaterna i fråga, enligt förteckningen i bilaga II till förordning (EG) nr 881/2002, med en ansökan om tillstånd att få använda frysta penningmedel och ekonomiska resurser för grundläggande behov eller särskilda betalningar i enlighet med artikel 2a i den förordningen.

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(1)  EUT L 255, 21.9.2016, s. 25.

(2)  EUT L 219, 25.8.2017, s. 5.

(3)  EGT L 139, 29.5.2002, s. 9.

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