# Il-Ġurnal Uffiċjali C 281/2017

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| Edizzjoni bil-Malti | Informazzjoni u Avviżi | Volum 6025 ta' Awwissu 2017 |

ISSN 1977-0987

Il-Ġurnal Uffiċjali

tal-Unjoni Ewropea

C 281

Edizzjoni bil-Malti

Informazzjoni u Avviżi

Volum 6025 ta' Awwissu 2017

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| | Il-Kummissjoni Ewropea |
| 2017/C 281/01 | Ebda oppożizzjoni għal konċentrazzjoni notifikata (Il-Każ M.8401 — J&J/Actelion) (
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KOMUNIKAZZJONIJIET MINN ISTITUZZJONIJIET, KORPI, UFFIĊĊJI U AĠENZIJI TAL-UNJONI EWROPEA

Il-Kummissjoni Ewropea

2017/C 281/01

Ebda oppożizzjoni għal konċentrazzjoni notifikata (Il-Każ M.8401 — J&J/Actelion) (
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| | INFORMAZZJONI MINN ISTITUZZJONIJIET, KORPI, UFFIĊĊJI U AĠENZIJI TAL-UNJONI EWROPEA |
| | Il-Kummissjoni Ewropea |
| 2017/C 281/02 | Rata tal-kambju tal-euro | 2 |
| 2017/C 281/03 | Deċiżjoni tal-Kummissjoni tat-22 ta’ Awwissu 2017 li tissostitwixxi żewġ membri tal-Grupp tal-Partijiet Interessati tal-Pjattaforma REFIT | 3 |
| | Awtorità għall-Partiti Politiċi Ewropej u l-Fondazzjonijiet Politiċi Ewropej |
| 2017/C 281/04 | Deċiżjoni tal-Awtorità għall-partiti politiċi Ewropej u l-fondazzjonijiet politiċi Ewropej tat-12 ta’ Lulju 2017 li tirreġistra l-Wilfred Martens Centre for European Studies | 5 |

IV   Informazzjoni

INFORMAZZJONI MINN ISTITUZZJONIJIET, KORPI, UFFIĊĊJI U AĠENZIJI TAL-UNJONI EWROPEA

Il-Kummissjoni Ewropea

2017/C 281/02

Rata tal-kambju tal-euro

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Deċiżjoni tal-Kummissjoni tat-22 ta’ Awwissu 2017 li tissostitwixxi żewġ membri tal-Grupp tal-Partijiet Interessati tal-Pjattaforma REFIT

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Awtorità għall-Partiti Politiċi Ewropej u l-Fondazzjonijiet Politiċi Ewropej

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Deċiżjoni tal-Awtorità għall-partiti politiċi Ewropej u l-fondazzjonijiet politiċi Ewropej tat-12 ta’ Lulju 2017 li tirreġistra l-Wilfred Martens Centre for European Studies

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| 2017/C 281/05 | Notifika għall-attenzjoni ta’ Shane Dominic Crawford li ismu żdied mal-lista msemmija fl-Artikoli 2, 3, u 7 tar-Regolament tal-Kunsill (KE) Nru 881/2002 li jimponi ċerti miżuri speċifiċi restrittivi diretti kontra ċerti persuni u entitajiet assoċjati mal-ISIL (Da'esh) u mal-organizzazzjoni Al-Qaida, bis-saħħa tar-Regolament tal-Kummissjoni (UE) 2017/1500 | 15 |

V   Avviżi

ATTI OĦRAJN

Il-Kummissjoni Ewropea

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Notifika għall-attenzjoni ta’ Shane Dominic Crawford li ismu żdied mal-lista msemmija fl-Artikoli 2, 3, u 7 tar-Regolament tal-Kunsill (KE) Nru 881/2002 li jimponi ċerti miżuri speċifiċi restrittivi diretti kontra ċerti persuni u entitajiet assoċjati mal-ISIL (Da'esh) u mal-organizzazzjoni Al-Qaida, bis-saħħa tar-Regolament tal-Kummissjoni (UE) 2017/1500

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II Komunikazzjonijiet

KOMUNIKAZZJONIJIET MINN ISTITUZZJONIJIET, KORPI, UFFIĊĊJI U AĠENZIJI TAL-UNJONI EWROPEA

Il-Kummissjoni Ewropea

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Ebda oppożizzjoni għal konċentrazzjoni notifikata

(Il-Każ M.8401 — J&J/Actelion)

(Test b'rilevanza għaż-ŻEE)

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Fid-9 ta’ Ġunju 2017, il-Kummissjoni ddeċidiet li ma topponix il-konċentrazzjoni notifikata msemmija hawn fuq u li tiddikjaraha kompatibbli mas-suq intern. Din id-deċiżjoni hi bbażata fuq l-Artikolu 6(1)(b) flimkien mal-Artikolu 6(2) tar-Regolament tal-Kunsill (KE) Nru 139/2004 (1). It-test sħiħ tad-deċiżjoni hu disponibbli biss bl-Ingliż u ser isir pubbliku wara li jitneħħa kwalunkwe sigriet tan-negozju li jista’ jkun fih. Dan it-test jinstab:

| — | fit-taqsima tal-amalgamazzjoni tal-websajt tal-Kummissjoni dwar il-Kompetizzjoni (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). Din il-websajt tipprovdi diversi faċilitajiet li jgħinu sabiex jinstabu d-deċiżjonijiet individwali ta’ amalgamazzjoni, inklużi l-kumpanija, in-numru tal-każ, id-data u l-indiċi settorjali, |
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fit-taqsima tal-amalgamazzjoni tal-websajt tal-Kummissjoni dwar il-Kompetizzjoni (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). Din il-websajt tipprovdi diversi faċilitajiet li jgħinu sabiex jinstabu d-deċiżjonijiet individwali ta’ amalgamazzjoni, inklużi l-kumpanija, in-numru tal-każ, id-data u l-indiċi settorjali,

| — | f’forma elettronika fil-websajt EUR-Lex (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=mt) fid-dokument li jġib in-numru 32017M8401. Il-EUR-Lex hu l-aċċess fuq l-internet għal-liġi Ewropea. |
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f’forma elettronika fil-websajt EUR-Lex (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=mt) fid-dokument li jġib in-numru 32017M8401. Il-EUR-Lex hu l-aċċess fuq l-internet għal-liġi Ewropea.

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(1)  ĠU L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

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IV Informazzjoni

INFORMAZZJONI MINN ISTITUZZJONIJIET, KORPI, UFFIĊĊJI U AĠENZIJI TAL-UNJONI EWROPEA

Il-Kummissjoni Ewropea

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Rata tal-kambju tal-euro (1)

L-24 ta’ Awwissu 2017

(2017/C 281/02)

1 euro =

| | Munita | Rata tal-kambju |
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| USD | Dollaru Amerikan | 1,1806 |
| JPY | Yen Ġappuniż | 129,06 |
| DKK | Krona Daniża | 7,4379 |
| GBP | Lira Sterlina | 0,92000 |
| SEK | Krona Żvediża | 9,5118 |
| CHF | Frank Żvizzeru | 1,1375 |
| ISK | Krona Iżlandiża | |
| NOK | Krona Norveġiża | 9,2585 |
| BGN | Lev Bulgaru | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Krona Ċeka | 26,098 |
| HUF | Forint Ungeriż | 304,17 |
| PLN | Zloty Pollakk | 4,2754 |
| RON | Leu Rumen | 4,5830 |
| TRY | Lira Turka | 4,1081 |
| AUD | Dollaru Awstraljan | 1,4951 |
| CAD | Dollaru Kanadiż | 1,4784 |
| HKD | Dollaru ta' Hong Kong | 9,2386 |
| NZD | Dollaru tan-New Zealand | 1,6354 |
| SGD | Dollaru tas-Singapor | 1,6070 |
| KRW | Won tal-Korea t'Isfel | 1 331,39 |
| ZAR | Rand ta' l-Afrika t'Isfel | 15,5936 |
| CNY | Yuan ren-min-bi Ċiniż | 7,8646 |
| HRK | Kuna Kroata | 7,4140 |
| IDR | Rupiah Indoneżjan | 15 749,20 |
| MYR | Ringgit Malażjan | 5,0524 |
| PHP | Peso Filippin | 60,305 |
| RUB | Rouble Russu | 69,8033 |
| THB | Baht Tajlandiż | 39,361 |
| BRL | Real Brażiljan | 3,7113 |
| MXN | Peso Messikan | 20,8501 |
| INR | Rupi Indjan | 75,5965 |

Munita

Rata tal-kambju

USD

Dollaru Amerikan

1,1806

JPY

Yen Ġappuniż

129,06

DKK

Krona Daniża

7,4379

GBP

Lira Sterlina

0,92000

SEK

Krona Żvediża

9,5118

CHF

Frank Żvizzeru

1,1375

ISK

Krona Iżlandiża

NOK

Krona Norveġiża

9,2585

BGN

Lev Bulgaru

1,9558

CZK

Krona Ċeka

26,098

HUF

Forint Ungeriż

304,17

PLN

Zloty Pollakk

4,2754

RON

Leu Rumen

4,5830

TRY

Lira Turka

4,1081

AUD

Dollaru Awstraljan

1,4951

CAD

Dollaru Kanadiż

1,4784

HKD

Dollaru ta' Hong Kong

9,2386

NZD

Dollaru tan-New Zealand

1,6354

SGD

Dollaru tas-Singapor

1,6070

KRW

Won tal-Korea t'Isfel

1 331,39

ZAR

Rand ta' l-Afrika t'Isfel

15,5936

CNY

Yuan ren-min-bi Ċiniż

7,8646

HRK

Kuna Kroata

7,4140

IDR

Rupiah Indoneżjan

15 749,20

MYR

Ringgit Malażjan

5,0524

PHP

Peso Filippin

60,305

RUB

Rouble Russu

69,8033

THB

Baht Tajlandiż

39,361

BRL

Real Brażiljan

3,7113

MXN

Peso Messikan

20,8501

INR

Rupi Indjan

75,5965

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(1)  Sors: rata tal-kambju ta' referenza ppubblikata mill-Bank Ċentrali Ewropew.

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DEĊIŻJONI TAL-KUMMISSJONI

tat-22 ta’ Awwissu 2017

li tissostitwixxi żewġ membri tal-Grupp tal-Partijiet Interessati tal-Pjattaforma REFIT

(2017/C 281/03)

IL-KUMMISSJONI EWROPEA,

Wara li kkunsidrat it-Trattat dwar il-Funzjonament tal-Unjoni Ewropea,

Wara li kkunsidrat id-Deċiżjoni tal-Kummissjoni C(2015) 3261 tad-19 ta’ Mejju 2015 li tistabbilixxi l-Pjattaforma REFIT, u b’mod partikolari l-Artikolu 4 tagħha,

Billi:

| (1) | Id-Deċiżjoni tal-Kummissjoni C(2015) 3261 final li tistabbilixxi l-Pjattaforma REFIT (minn issa ’l quddiem “il-Pjattaforma”) tipprevedi fl-Artikolu 4 tagħha li l-Pjattaforma se tkun magħmula minn “Grupp tal-Gvern” u “Grupp tal-Partijiet Interessati” u li l-Grupp tal-Partijiet Interessati għandu jikkonsisti minn mhux aktar minn 20 espert, tnejn minnhom li jirrappreżentaw lill-Kumitat Ekonomiku u Soċjali Ewropew u lill-Kumitat tar-Reġjuni u l-bqija minn negozju, inkluż mill-SMEs, u mis-sħab soċjali u organizzazzjonijiet tas-soċjetà ċivili li għandhom esperjenza diretta fl-applikazzjoni tal-leġiżlazzjoni tal-Unjoni. L-esperti fil-grupp tal-partijiet interessati għandhom jinħatru fil-kapaċità personali tagħhom jew biex jirrappreżentaw interess komuni kondiviż minn numru ta’ partijiet interessati. |
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(1)

Id-Deċiżjoni tal-Kummissjoni C(2015) 3261 final li tistabbilixxi l-Pjattaforma REFIT (minn issa ’l quddiem “il-Pjattaforma”) tipprevedi fl-Artikolu 4 tagħha li l-Pjattaforma se tkun magħmula minn “Grupp tal-Gvern” u “Grupp tal-Partijiet Interessati” u li l-Grupp tal-Partijiet Interessati għandu jikkonsisti minn mhux aktar minn 20 espert, tnejn minnhom li jirrappreżentaw lill-Kumitat Ekonomiku u Soċjali Ewropew u lill-Kumitat tar-Reġjuni u l-bqija minn negozju, inkluż mill-SMEs, u mis-sħab soċjali u organizzazzjonijiet tas-soċjetà ċivili li għandhom esperjenza diretta fl-applikazzjoni tal-leġiżlazzjoni tal-Unjoni. L-esperti fil-grupp tal-partijiet interessati għandhom jinħatru fil-kapaċità personali tagħhom jew biex jirrappreżentaw interess komuni kondiviż minn numru ta’ partijiet interessati.

| (2) | Din id-Deċiżjoni, fl-Artikolu 4.4, tistipula li l-Kummissjoni, fuq proposta tal-Ewwel Viċi President tal-Kummissjoni, għandha taħtar il-membri tal-Grupp tal-Partijiet interessati magħżula minn applikanti li għandhom esperjenza diretta fl-applikazzjoni tal-leġiżlazzjoni tal-Unjoni, li jkunu wieġbu għas-sejħa għall-applikazzjonijiet. Il-ħatriet għandhom jiżguraw, sa fejn possibbli, rappreżentazzjoni bilanċjata tad-diversi setturi, interessi u reġjuni tal-Unjoni u tal-ġeneri. L-Artikolu 4.5 tad-Deċiżjoni jistipula li l-Membri għandhom jinħatru sal-31 ta’ Ottubru 2019. Skont l-Artikolu 4.6 tad-Deċiżjoni, il-Membri li jirriżenjaw jistgħu jiġu sostitwiti għall-bqija tal-mandat tagħhom. |
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(2)

Din id-Deċiżjoni, fl-Artikolu 4.4, tistipula li l-Kummissjoni, fuq proposta tal-Ewwel Viċi President tal-Kummissjoni, għandha taħtar il-membri tal-Grupp tal-Partijiet interessati magħżula minn applikanti li għandhom esperjenza diretta fl-applikazzjoni tal-leġiżlazzjoni tal-Unjoni, li jkunu wieġbu għas-sejħa għall-applikazzjonijiet. Il-ħatriet għandhom jiżguraw, sa fejn possibbli, rappreżentazzjoni bilanċjata tad-diversi setturi, interessi u reġjuni tal-Unjoni u tal-ġeneri. L-Artikolu 4.5 tad-Deċiżjoni jistipula li l-Membri għandhom jinħatru sal-31 ta’ Ottubru 2019. Skont l-Artikolu 4.6 tad-Deċiżjoni, il-Membri li jirriżenjaw jistgħu jiġu sostitwiti għall-bqija tal-mandat tagħhom.

| (3) | Id-Deċiżjoni tal-Kummissjoni C(2015) 9063 tas-16 ta’ Diċembru 2015 li taħtar lill-Membri tal-Grupp tal-Partijiet Interessati tal-Pjattaforma REFIT tistipula li jekk xi Membru tal-Grupp tal-Partijiet Interessati jieqaf milli jkun Membru matul il-mandat tal-Pjattaforma, l-Ewwel Viċi President jista’ jinnomina sostitut minn lista inizjali ta’ kandidati li wieġbu għas-sejħa għal espressjonijiet ta’ interess biex isir Membru tal-Grupp tal-Partijiet Interessati. |
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(3)

Id-Deċiżjoni tal-Kummissjoni C(2015) 9063 tas-16 ta’ Diċembru 2015 li taħtar lill-Membri tal-Grupp tal-Partijiet Interessati tal-Pjattaforma REFIT tistipula li jekk xi Membru tal-Grupp tal-Partijiet Interessati jieqaf milli jkun Membru matul il-mandat tal-Pjattaforma, l-Ewwel Viċi President jista’ jinnomina sostitut minn lista inizjali ta’ kandidati li wieġbu għas-sejħa għal espressjonijiet ta’ interess biex isir Membru tal-Grupp tal-Partijiet Interessati.

| (4) | Wara r-riżenja tas-Sur Jean Naslin u s-Sa Magda Stoczkiewicz bħala Membri Interessati fil-5 ta’ April 2017 u fit-8 ta’ Ġunju 2017, l-Ewwel Viċi President tal-Kummissjoni ppropona l-kandidatura tas-Sur Jan Oravec u s-Sinjura Cécile Toubeau biex jissostitwixxi lis-Sur Jean Naslin u s-Sa Magda Stoczkiewicz għall-bqija tat-terminu tal-kariga tagħhom, |
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(4)

Wara r-riżenja tas-Sur Jean Naslin u s-Sa Magda Stoczkiewicz bħala Membri Interessati fil-5 ta’ April 2017 u fit-8 ta’ Ġunju 2017, l-Ewwel Viċi President tal-Kummissjoni ppropona l-kandidatura tas-Sur Jan Oravec u s-Sinjura Cécile Toubeau biex jissostitwixxi lis-Sur Jean Naslin u s-Sa Magda Stoczkiewicz għall-bqija tat-terminu tal-kariga tagħhom,

IDDEĊIEDIET KIF ĠEJ:

Artikolu Uniku

Is-Sur Jan Oravec u s-Sinjura Cécile Toubeau huma nominati bħala Membri tal-Grupp tal-Partijiet Interessati tal-Pjattaforma REFIT sal-31 ta’ Ottubru 2019.

Fl-Anness tad-Deċiżjoni tal-Kummissjoni C(2015) 9063, ir-referenza għas-Sur Jean Naslin u s-Sinjura Magda Stoczkiewicz huma sostitwiti mir-referenza għas-Sur Oravec u s-Sinjura Toubeau kif stipulat fl-Anness għad-deċiżjoni preżenti.

Magħmul fi Brussell, it-22 ta’ Awwissu 2017.

Għall-Kummissjoni

Christos STYLIANIDES

Membru tal-Kummissjoni

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ANNESS

| Isem | Nazzjonalità | Ir-rappreżentanza ta’ interess komuni kondiviż mill-partijiet interessati f’qasam ta’ politika partikolari | Impjegatur attwali |
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| Is-Sinjura Cécile Toubeau | Belġjan u Brittaniku | IVA | Il-Federazzjoni Ewropea għat-Trasport u l-Ambjent (T&E) |
| Is-Sur Jan Oravec | Slovakk | IVA | L-Assoċjazzjoni tal-Intraprendituri tas-Slovakkja |

Isem

Nazzjonalità

Ir-rappreżentanza ta’ interess komuni kondiviż mill-partijiet interessati f’qasam ta’ politika partikolari

Impjegatur attwali

Is-Sinjura Cécile Toubeau

Belġjan u Brittaniku

IVA

Il-Federazzjoni Ewropea għat-Trasport u l-Ambjent (T&E)

Is-Sur Jan Oravec

Slovakk

IVA

L-Assoċjazzjoni tal-Intraprendituri tas-Slovakkja

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Awtorità għall-Partiti Politiċi Ewropej u l-Fondazzjonijiet Politiċi Ewropej

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Deċiżjoni tal-Awtorità għall-partiti politiċi Ewropej u l-fondazzjonijiet politiċi Ewropej

tat-12 ta’ Lulju 2017

li tirreġistra l-Wilfred Martens Centre for European Studies

(It-test Ingliż biss huwa awtentiku)

(2017/C 281/04)

L-AWTORITÀ GĦALL-PARTITI POLITIĊI EWROPEJ U L-FONDAZZJONIJIET POLITIĊI EWROPEJ,

Wara li kkunsidrat it-Trattat dwar il-Funzjonament tal-Unjoni Ewropea,

Wara li kkunsidrat ir-Regolament (UE, Euratom) Nru 1141/2014 tal-Parlament Ewropew u tal-Kunsill tat-22 ta’ Ottubru 2014 dwar l-istatut u l-finanzjament tal-partiti politiċi Ewropej u l-fondazzjonijiet politiċi Ewropej (1), b’mod partikolari l-Artikolu 9 tiegħu,

Wara li kkunsidrat l-applikazzjoni mill-Wilfred Martens Centre for European Studies (iċ-Ċentru Wifred Martens għall-Istudji Ewropej),

Billi:

| (1) | L-Awtorità għall-partiti politiċi Ewropej u l-fondazzjonijiet politiċi Ewropej (“l-Awtorità”) irċeviet applikazzjoni għar-reġistrazzjoni bħala partit politiku Ewropew skont l-Artikolu 8(1) tar-Regolament (UE, Euratom) Nru 1141/2014 mill-Wilfred Martens Centre for European Studies (“l-applikant”) fit-12 ta’ Ġunju 2017 u verżjoni riveduta ta’ parti minn dik l-applikazzjoni fl-27 ta’ Ġunju 2017, |
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(1)

L-Awtorità għall-partiti politiċi Ewropej u l-fondazzjonijiet politiċi Ewropej (“l-Awtorità”) irċeviet applikazzjoni għar-reġistrazzjoni bħala partit politiku Ewropew skont l-Artikolu 8(1) tar-Regolament (UE, Euratom) Nru 1141/2014 mill-Wilfred Martens Centre for European Studies (“l-applikant”) fit-12 ta’ Ġunju 2017 u verżjoni riveduta ta’ parti minn dik l-applikazzjoni fl-27 ta’ Ġunju 2017,

| (2) | L-applikant ippreżenta dokumenti li juru li jissodisfa l-kundizzjonijiet stabbiliti fl-Artikolu 3 tar-Regolament (UE, Euratom) Nru 1141/2014, id-dikjarazzjoni fil-forma stabbilita fl-Anness għal dak ir-Regolament, u l-istatuti tal-applikant, li fihom id-dispożizzjonijiet rikjesti mill-Artikolu 5 ta’ dak ir-Regolament, |
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(2)

L-applikant ippreżenta dokumenti li juru li jissodisfa l-kundizzjonijiet stabbiliti fl-Artikolu 3 tar-Regolament (UE, Euratom) Nru 1141/2014, id-dikjarazzjoni fil-forma stabbilita fl-Anness għal dak ir-Regolament, u l-istatuti tal-applikant, li fihom id-dispożizzjonijiet rikjesti mill-Artikolu 5 ta’ dak ir-Regolament,

| (3) | L-applikazzjoni hija mirfuda wkoll minn dikjarazzjoni min-nutar Kim Legae, skont l-Artikolu 15(2) tar-Regolament (UE, Euratom) Nru 1141/2014, li tiċċertifika li l-applikant għandu s-sede tiegħu fil-Belġju u li l-istatuti tiegħu huma konformi mad-dispożizzjonijiet rilevanti tal-liġi nazzjonali, |
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L-applikazzjoni hija mirfuda wkoll minn dikjarazzjoni min-nutar Kim Legae, skont l-Artikolu 15(2) tar-Regolament (UE, Euratom) Nru 1141/2014, li tiċċertifika li l-applikant għandu s-sede tiegħu fil-Belġju u li l-istatuti tiegħu huma konformi mad-dispożizzjonijiet rilevanti tal-liġi nazzjonali,

| (4) | L-applikant ippreżenta dokumenti addizzjonali bi qbil mal-Artikoli 1 u 2 tar-Regolament ta’ Delega tal-Kummissjoni (UE, Euratom) 2015/2401 (2), |
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(4)

L-applikant ippreżenta dokumenti addizzjonali bi qbil mal-Artikoli 1 u 2 tar-Regolament ta’ Delega tal-Kummissjoni (UE, Euratom) 2015/2401 (2),

| (5) | Skont l-Artikolu 9 tar-Regolament (UE, Euratom) Nru 1141/2014, l-Awtorità eżaminat l-applikazzjoni u d-dokumentazzjoni ta’ sostenn imressqa, u tqis li l-applikant jissodisfa l-kundizzjonijiet għar-reġistrazzjoni stabbiliti fl-Artikolu 3 ta’ dak ir-Regolament u li l-istatuti fihom id-dispożizzjonijiet rikjesti mill-Artikolu 5 ta’ dak ir-Regolament, |
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(5)

Skont l-Artikolu 9 tar-Regolament (UE, Euratom) Nru 1141/2014, l-Awtorità eżaminat l-applikazzjoni u d-dokumentazzjoni ta’ sostenn imressqa, u tqis li l-applikant jissodisfa l-kundizzjonijiet għar-reġistrazzjoni stabbiliti fl-Artikolu 3 ta’ dak ir-Regolament u li l-istatuti fihom id-dispożizzjonijiet rikjesti mill-Artikolu 5 ta’ dak ir-Regolament,

ADOTTAT DIN ID-DEĊIŻJONI:

Artikolu 1

Il-Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies huwa b’dan irreġistrat bħala fondazzjoni politika Ewropea.

Għandu jakkwista l-personalità ġuridika Ewropea fid-data tal-pubblikazzjoni ta’ din id-Deċiżjoni f’Il-Ġurnal Uffiċjali tal-Unjoni Ewropea.

Artikolu 2

Din id-Deċiżjoni għandha ssir effettiva fil-jum tan-notifika tagħha.

Artikolu 3

Din id-Deċiżjoni hija indirizzata lill-

| 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

Magħmul fi Brussell, it-12 ta’ Lulju 2017.

F’isem l-Awtorità għall-partiti politiċi Ewrope u l-fondazzjonijiet politiċi Ewropej

Id-Direttur

M. ADAM

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(1)  ĠU L 317, 4.11.2014, p. 1.

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(2)  Ir-Regolament ta’ Delega tal-Kummissjoni (UE, Euratom) 2015/2401 tat-2 ta’ Ottubru 2015 dwar il-kontenut u t-tħaddim ta’ reġistru tal-partiti u l-fondazzjonijiet politiċi Ewropej (ĠU L 333, 19.12.2015, p. 50).

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ANNESS

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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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;

| — | 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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b)

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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Notifika għall-attenzjoni ta’ Shane Dominic Crawford li ismu żdied mal-lista msemmija fl-Artikoli 2, 3, u 7 tar-Regolament tal-Kunsill (KE) Nru 881/2002 li jimponi ċerti miżuri speċifiċi restrittivi diretti kontra ċerti persuni u entitajiet assoċjati mal-ISIL (Da'esh) u mal-organizzazzjoni Al-Qaida, bis-saħħa tar-Regolament tal-Kummissjoni (UE) 2017/1500

(2017/C 281/05)

| 1. | Id-Deċiżjoni tal-Kunsill (PESK) 2016/1693 (1) titlob lill-Unjoni biex tiffriża l-fondi u r-riżorsi ekonomiċi tal-membri tal-organizzazzjoni ta' ISIL (Da'esh) u Al-Qaida u ta' individwi, gruppi, impriżi u entitajiet oħrajn assoċjati magħhom, imsemmijin fil-lista mħejjija skont l-UNSCR 1267(1999) u 1333(2000) li għandha tiġi aġġornata b'mod regolari mill-Kumitat tan-NU stabbilit skont l-UNSCR 1267(1999).
  Il-lista mħejjija minn dan il-Kumitat tan-NU tinkludi:






  — | ISIL (Da'esh) u Al Qaida; |
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1.

Id-Deċiżjoni tal-Kunsill (PESK) 2016/1693 (1) titlob lill-Unjoni biex tiffriża l-fondi u r-riżorsi ekonomiċi tal-membri tal-organizzazzjoni ta' ISIL (Da'esh) u Al-Qaida u ta' individwi, gruppi, impriżi u entitajiet oħrajn assoċjati magħhom, imsemmijin fil-lista mħejjija skont l-UNSCR 1267(1999) u 1333(2000) li għandha tiġi aġġornata b'mod regolari mill-Kumitat tan-NU stabbilit skont l-UNSCR 1267(1999).

Il-lista mħejjija minn dan il-Kumitat tan-NU tinkludi:

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ISIL (Da'esh) u Al Qaida;

| — | persuni fiżiċi jew ġuridiċi, entitajiet, korpi u gruppi assoċjati ma' ISIL (Da'esh) u Al Qaida; kif ukoll |
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persuni fiżiċi jew ġuridiċi, entitajiet, korpi u gruppi assoċjati ma' ISIL (Da'esh) u Al Qaida; kif ukoll

| — | persuni ġuridiċi, entitajiet u korpi li huma proprjetà ta’ kull waħda minn dawn il-persuni, entitajiet, korpi u gruppi jew huma kkontrollati minnhom, jew b’xi mod iservu ta’ appoġġ għalihom. |
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persuni ġuridiċi, entitajiet u korpi li huma proprjetà ta’ kull waħda minn dawn il-persuni, entitajiet, korpi u gruppi jew huma kkontrollati minnhom, jew b’xi mod iservu ta’ appoġġ għalihom.

Atti jew attivitajiet li jindikaw li individwu, grupp, impriża, jew entità huma “assoċjati ma’” ISIL (Da'esh) u Al Qaida, jinkludu:

| (a) | il-parteċipazzjoni fl-iffinanzjar, l-ippjanar, l-iffaċilitar, it-tħejjija jew it-twettiq ta’ atti jew attivitajiet li jsiru minn, flimkien ma’, taħt isem, f’isem jew b’appoġġ għal ISIL (Da'esh) u Al-Qaida jew minn kull ċellola, grupp affiljat, grupp żgħir li jinqata’ minnha jew derivat tagħha; |
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(a)

il-parteċipazzjoni fl-iffinanzjar, l-ippjanar, l-iffaċilitar, it-tħejjija jew it-twettiq ta’ atti jew attivitajiet li jsiru minn, flimkien ma’, taħt isem, f’isem jew b’appoġġ għal ISIL (Da'esh) u Al-Qaida jew minn kull ċellola, grupp affiljat, grupp żgħir li jinqata’ minnha jew derivat tagħha;

| (b) | il-forniment, il-bejgħ jew it-trasferiment ta’ armi u materjal relatat lil xi ħadd minnhom; |
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(b)

il-forniment, il-bejgħ jew it-trasferiment ta’ armi u materjal relatat lil xi ħadd minnhom;

| (c) | ir-reklutaġġ għal kull wieħed minnhom; jew |
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(c)

ir-reklutaġġ għal kull wieħed minnhom; jew

| (d) | xi forma oħra ta’ appoġġ għall-atti jew l-attivitajiet ta’ xi wieħed minnhom. |
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(d)

xi forma oħra ta’ appoġġ għall-atti jew l-attivitajiet ta’ xi wieħed minnhom.

| 2. | Il-Kumitat tal-Kunsill tas-Sigurtà tan-NU fit-18 ta’ Awwissu 2017 approva ż-żieda tal-entrata ta’ Shane Dominic Crawford mal-lista tal-Kumitat tas-Sanzjonijiet tal-ISIL (Da'esh) u tal-Al-Qaida.
  Shane Dominic Crawford jista’ f'kull mument jissottometti talba lill-Ombudsman tan-NU, flimkien ma' kwalunkwe dokumentazzjoni ta' sostenn, sabiex terġa' tiġi kkunsidrata d-deċiżjoni li jiġu inklużi fil-lista tan-NU msemmija hawn fuq. Dawn it-talbiet għandhom jintbagħtu fl-indirizz li ġej:





  United Nations - Office of the Ombudsperson |
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| Room TB-08041D |
| New York, NY 10017 |
| L-Istati Uniti tal-Amerika |
| Tel: +1 2129632671 |
| Faks: +1 2129631300/3778 |
| Posta elettronika: ombudsperson@un.org |

2.

Il-Kumitat tal-Kunsill tas-Sigurtà tan-NU fit-18 ta’ Awwissu 2017 approva ż-żieda tal-entrata ta’ Shane Dominic Crawford mal-lista tal-Kumitat tas-Sanzjonijiet tal-ISIL (Da'esh) u tal-Al-Qaida.

Shane Dominic Crawford jista’ f'kull mument jissottometti talba lill-Ombudsman tan-NU, flimkien ma' kwalunkwe dokumentazzjoni ta' sostenn, sabiex terġa' tiġi kkunsidrata d-deċiżjoni li jiġu inklużi fil-lista tan-NU msemmija hawn fuq. Dawn it-talbiet għandhom jintbagħtu fl-indirizz li ġej:

United Nations - Office of the Ombudsperson

Room TB-08041D

New York, NY 10017

L-Istati Uniti tal-Amerika

Tel: +1 2129632671

Faks: +1 2129631300/3778

Posta elettronika: ombudsperson@un.org

Għal aktar informazzjoni mur fuq https://www.un.org/sc/suborg/en/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list/procedures-for-delisting.

| 3. | Minbarra d-deċiżjoni tan-NU msemmija fil-paragrafu 2, il-Kummissjoni adottat ir-Regolament (UE) 2017/1500, (2) li jemenda l-Anness I tar-Regolament tal-Kunsill (KE) Nru 881/2002 tas-27 ta' Mejju 2002 li jimponi ċerti miżuri speċifiċi restrittivi diretti kontra ċerti persuni u entitajiet assoċjati mal-ISIL (Da'esh) u mal-organizzazzjoni Al Qaida (3). L-emenda, li saret skont l-Artikolu 7(1)(a) u 7a(1) tar-Regolment (KE) Nru 881/2002, iżżid l-isem ta’ Shane Dominic Crawford mal-lista fl-Anness I ta’ dak ir-Regolament (“Anness I”).
  Il-miżuri li ġejjin tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 881/2002 japplikaw għall-individwi u l-entitajiet li jinsabu fl-Anness I:






  (1) | l-iffriżar tal-fondi u tar-riżorsi ekonomiċi kollha li jappartjenu lill-individwi u l-entitajiet ikkonċernati, jew li huma proprjetà tagħhom jew miżmuma minnhom, u l-projbizzjoni (fuq kulħadd) milli jagħmel disponibbli fondi u riżorsi ekonomiċi lill-individwi u l-entitajiet ikkonċernati jew għall-benefiċċju tagħhom, kemm direttament kif ukoll indirettament (l-Artikoli 2 u 2a); kif ukoll |
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3.

Minbarra d-deċiżjoni tan-NU msemmija fil-paragrafu 2, il-Kummissjoni adottat ir-Regolament (UE) 2017/1500, (2) li jemenda l-Anness I tar-Regolament tal-Kunsill (KE) Nru 881/2002 tas-27 ta' Mejju 2002 li jimponi ċerti miżuri speċifiċi restrittivi diretti kontra ċerti persuni u entitajiet assoċjati mal-ISIL (Da'esh) u mal-organizzazzjoni Al Qaida (3). L-emenda, li saret skont l-Artikolu 7(1)(a) u 7a(1) tar-Regolment (KE) Nru 881/2002, iżżid l-isem ta’ Shane Dominic Crawford mal-lista fl-Anness I ta’ dak ir-Regolament (“Anness I”).

Il-miżuri li ġejjin tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 881/2002 japplikaw għall-individwi u l-entitajiet li jinsabu fl-Anness I:

(1)

l-iffriżar tal-fondi u tar-riżorsi ekonomiċi kollha li jappartjenu lill-individwi u l-entitajiet ikkonċernati, jew li huma proprjetà tagħhom jew miżmuma minnhom, u l-projbizzjoni (fuq kulħadd) milli jagħmel disponibbli fondi u riżorsi ekonomiċi lill-individwi u l-entitajiet ikkonċernati jew għall-benefiċċju tagħhom, kemm direttament kif ukoll indirettament (l-Artikoli 2 u 2a); kif ukoll

| (2) | il-projbizzjoni tal-għoti, il-bejgħ, il-forniment jew it-trasferiment ta’ pariri tekniċi, assistenza jew taħriġ relatati ma’ attivitajiet militari lil kull individwu jew entità kkonċernata, kemm direttament kif ukoll indirettament (l-Artikolu 3). |
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(2)

il-projbizzjoni tal-għoti, il-bejgħ, il-forniment jew it-trasferiment ta’ pariri tekniċi, assistenza jew taħriġ relatati ma’ attivitajiet militari lil kull individwu jew entità kkonċernata, kemm direttament kif ukoll indirettament (l-Artikolu 3).

| 4. | L-Artikolu 7a tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 881/2002 jipprovdi għal proċess ta’ rieżami meta jiġu ppreżentati l-osservazzjonijiet dwar ir-raġunijiet għall-inklużjoni fil-lista minn dawk li jkunu elenkati. L-individwi u l-entitajiet miżjudin fl-Anness I permezz tar-Regolament (UE) 2017/1500 jistgħu jagħmlu talba lill-Kummissjoni biex isiru jafu r-raġunijiet għall-inklużjoni tagħhom fil-lista. Din it-talba għandha tintbagħat lil:





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

4.

L-Artikolu 7a tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 881/2002 jipprovdi għal proċess ta’ rieżami meta jiġu ppreżentati l-osservazzjonijiet dwar ir-raġunijiet għall-inklużjoni fil-lista minn dawk li jkunu elenkati. L-individwi u l-entitajiet miżjudin fl-Anness I permezz tar-Regolament (UE) 2017/1500 jistgħu jagħmlu talba lill-Kummissjoni biex isiru jafu r-raġunijiet għall-inklużjoni tagħhom fil-lista. Din it-talba għandha tintbagħat lil:

European Comission

“Restrictive measures”

Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

| 5. | Qed tinġibed ukoll l-attenzjoni tal-individwi u tal-entitajiet ikkonċernati għall-possibbiltà li jikkontestaw ir-Regolament (UE) 2017/1500 quddiem il-Qorti Ġenerali tal-Unjoni Ewropea, f'konformità mal-kundizzjonijiet stipulati fir-raba' u fis-sitt paragrafi tal-Artikolu 263 tat-Trattat dwar il-Funzjonament tal-Unjoni Ewropea. |
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5.

Qed tinġibed ukoll l-attenzjoni tal-individwi u tal-entitajiet ikkonċernati għall-possibbiltà li jikkontestaw ir-Regolament (UE) 2017/1500 quddiem il-Qorti Ġenerali tal-Unjoni Ewropea, f'konformità mal-kundizzjonijiet stipulati fir-raba' u fis-sitt paragrafi tal-Artikolu 263 tat-Trattat dwar il-Funzjonament tal-Unjoni Ewropea.

| 6. | Għall-korrettezza, qed tinġibed l-attenzjoni tal-individwi u l-entitajiet inklużi fl-Anness I għall-possibbiltà li jressqu applikazzjoni quddiem l-awtoritajiet kompetenti fl-Istat(i) Membru/Membri rilevanti, kif elenkati fl-Anness II tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 881/2002, sabiex jiksbu awtorizzazzjoni biex jużaw fondi u riżorsi ekonomiċi ffriżati għal bżonnijiet essenzjali jew għal pagamenti speċifiċi skont l-Artikolu 2a ta' dan ir-Regolament. |
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6.

Għall-korrettezza, qed tinġibed l-attenzjoni tal-individwi u l-entitajiet inklużi fl-Anness I għall-possibbiltà li jressqu applikazzjoni quddiem l-awtoritajiet kompetenti fl-Istat(i) Membru/Membri rilevanti, kif elenkati fl-Anness II tar-Regolament (KE) Nru 881/2002, sabiex jiksbu awtorizzazzjoni biex jużaw fondi u riżorsi ekonomiċi ffriżati għal bżonnijiet essenzjali jew għal pagamenti speċifiċi skont l-Artikolu 2a ta' dan ir-Regolament.

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(1)  ĠU L 255, 21.9.2016, p. 25.

(2)  ĠU L 219, 25.8.2017, p. 5.

(3)  ĠU L 139, 29.5.2002, p. 9.

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