# Official Journal C 396/2012

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  doi:10.3000/1977091X.C_2012.396.eng |
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| Official Journal
  of the European Union | C 396 |
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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5521 December 2012 |

ISSN 1977-091X

doi:10.3000/1977091X.C_2012.396.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 396

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5521 December 2012

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2012/C 396/01 | Communication from the Commission — Notification of evidence of formal qualifications — Directive 2005/36/EC on recognition of professional qualifications (Annex V) (
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Contents

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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2012/C 396/01

Communication from the Commission — Notification of evidence of formal qualifications — Directive 2005/36/EC on recognition of professional qualifications (Annex V) (
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | Council |
| 2012/C 396/02 | Council conclusions — Healthy Ageing across the Lifecycle | 8 |
| 2012/C 396/03 | Council conclusions on organ donation and transplantation | 12 |
| 2012/C 396/04 | Notice for the attention of the persons to which restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2010/788/CFSP, as implemented by Council Implementing Decision 2012/811/CFSP, apply | 15 |
| | European Commission |
| 2012/C 396/05 | Euro exchange rates | 16 |
| 2012/C 396/06 | Commission Decision of 19 December 2012 amending the Decision of 30 July 2010 as regards its applicability and the composition of the High Level Forum for a Better Functioning Food Supply Chain | 17 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

Council

2012/C 396/02

Council conclusions — Healthy Ageing across the Lifecycle

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2012/C 396/03

Council conclusions on organ donation and transplantation

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2012/C 396/04

Notice for the attention of the persons to which restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2010/788/CFSP, as implemented by Council Implementing Decision 2012/811/CFSP, apply

15

European Commission

2012/C 396/05

Euro exchange rates

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2012/C 396/06

Commission Decision of 19 December 2012 amending the Decision of 30 July 2010 as regards its applicability and the composition of the High Level Forum for a Better Functioning Food Supply Chain

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | Council |
| 2012/C 396/07 | Open call — European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) | 18 |
| | European Commission |
| 2012/C 396/08 | Calls for proposals under the work programme for 2012 of the Information and Communication Technologies Policy Support Programme as part of the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007 to 2013) | 20 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2012/C 396/09 | Communication of the Commission published pursuant to Article 27(4) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 in Case COMP/39.595 — Continental/United/Lufthansa/Air Canada (notified under document C(2012) 9787)
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| | OTHER ACTS |
| | European Commission |
| 2012/C 396/10 | Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 24 |
| 2012/C 396/11 | Notice for the attention of the persons and entities added to the list referred to in Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against persons acting in violation of the arms embargo with regard to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, by virtue of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1251/2012 | 28 |

V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Council

2012/C 396/07

Open call — European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST)

18

European Commission

2012/C 396/08

Calls for proposals under the work programme for 2012 of the Information and Communication Technologies Policy Support Programme as part of the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007 to 2013)

20

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2012/C 396/09

Communication of the Commission published pursuant to Article 27(4) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 in Case COMP/39.595 — Continental/United/Lufthansa/Air Canada (notified under document C(2012) 9787)
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(notified under document C(2012) 9787)

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OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2012/C 396/10

Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

24

2012/C 396/11

Notice for the attention of the persons and entities added to the list referred to in Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against persons acting in violation of the arms embargo with regard to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, by virtue of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1251/2012

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| | Corrigenda |
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| 2012/C 396/12 | Corrigendum to Commission Decision of 13 December 2012 amending Decision 2007/134/EC establishing the European Research Council (OJ C 385, 14.12.2012) | 30 |

Corrigenda

2012/C 396/12

Corrigendum to Commission Decision of 13 December 2012 amending Decision 2007/134/EC establishing the European Research Council (OJ C 385, 14.12.2012)

(OJ C 385, 14.12.2012)

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 21.12.2012 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 396/1 |
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Communication from the Commission — Notification of evidence of formal qualifications — Directive 2005/36/EC on recognition of professional qualifications (Annex V)

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2012/C 396/01

Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications, as amended by Council Directive 2006/100/EC of 20 November 2006 adapting certain Directives in the field of freedom of movement of persons, by reason of the accession of Bulgaria and Romania, particularly Article 21(7) thereof, foresees that Member States shall notify the Commission of the legislative, regulatory and administrative provisions they adopt with regard to the issuing of evidence of formal qualifications in the fields covered by Chapter III of the Directive and that the Commission shall publish an appropriate communication in the Official Journal of the European Union, indicating the titles adopted by the Member States for evidence of formal qualifications and, where appropriate, the body which issues the evidence of formal qualifications concerned, the certificate which accompanies it and, where appropriate, the corresponding professional title referred to in Annex V, points 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.3, 5.1.4, 5.2.2, 5.3.2, 5.3.3, 5.4.2, 5.5.2, 5.6.2 and 5.7.1 respectively, and the applicable reference date or reference academic year (1).

Since several Member States have notified new titles or changes to the ones listed, the Commission publishes the present communication in accordance with Article 21(7) of Directive 2005/36/EC (2).

1.   Veterinary surgeon

Poland has notified the following changes to title of veterinary surgeon (Annex V, point 5.4.2 of Directive 2005/36/EC):

| Country | Evidence of formal qualifications | Body awarding the evidence of qualifications | Certificate accompanying the evidence of qualifications | Reference date |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Polska | Dyplom lekarza weterynarii | Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie | | 1 May 2004 |
| Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy we Wrocławiu |
| Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy w Lublinie |
| Uniwersytet Warmińsko-Mazurski w Olsztynie |

Country

Evidence of formal qualifications

Body awarding the evidence of qualifications

Certificate accompanying the evidence of qualifications

Reference date

Polska

Dyplom lekarza weterynarii

Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie

1 May 2004

Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy we Wrocławiu

Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy w Lublinie

Uniwersytet Warmińsko-Mazurski w Olsztynie

2.   Architect

| 1. | Hungary has notified the following additional title of architect (Annex V, point 5.7.1 of Directive 2005/36/EC):









  Country | Evidence of formal qualifications | Body awarding the evidence of qualifications | Certificate accompanying the evidence of qualifications | Reference academic year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Magyarország | Okleveles építészmérnök | Pécsi Tudományegyetem — Pollack Mihály Műszaki Kar | A területi illetékes építészkamara hatósági bizonyítványa a szakmagyakorlási jogosultságról | 2007/2008 |

1.

Hungary has notified the following additional title of architect (Annex V, point 5.7.1 of Directive 2005/36/EC):

Country

Evidence of formal qualifications

Body awarding the evidence of qualifications

Certificate accompanying the evidence of qualifications

Reference academic year

Magyarország

Okleveles építészmérnök

Pécsi Tudományegyetem — Pollack Mihály Műszaki Kar

A területi illetékes építészkamara hatósági bizonyítványa a szakmagyakorlási jogosultságról

2007/2008

| 2. | Italy has notified the following additional title of architect (Annex V, point 5.7.1 of Directive 2005/36/EC):









  Country | Evidence of formal qualifications | Body awarding the evidence of qualifications | Certificate accompanying the evidence of qualifications | Reference academic year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Italia | Laurea Magistrale in Ingegneria edile/architettura | Università degli Studi di Padova | Esame di Stato | 2008/2009 |

2.

Italy has notified the following additional title of architect (Annex V, point 5.7.1 of Directive 2005/36/EC):

Country

Evidence of formal qualifications

Body awarding the evidence of qualifications

Certificate accompanying the evidence of qualifications

Reference academic year

Italia

Laurea Magistrale in Ingegneria edile/architettura

Università degli Studi di Padova

Esame di Stato

2008/2009

| 3. | Poland has notified the following additional title of architect (Annex V, point 5.7.1 of Directive 2005/36/EC):









  Country | Evidence of formal qualifications | Body awarding the evidence of qualifications | Certificate accompanying the evidence of qualifications | Reference academic year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Polska | magister inżynier architekt | Politechnika Wrocławska | Zaświadczenie o członkostwie w jednej z okręgowych izb architektów/Zaświadczenie Krajowej Rady Izby Architektów RP potwierdzające posiadane kwalifikacje do wykonywania zawodu architekta zgodnych z wymaganiami wynikającymi z przepisów prawa Unii Europejskiej osoby nie będącej członkiem Izby. | 2007/2008 |

3.

Poland has notified the following additional title of architect (Annex V, point 5.7.1 of Directive 2005/36/EC):

Country

Evidence of formal qualifications

Body awarding the evidence of qualifications

Certificate accompanying the evidence of qualifications

Reference academic year

Polska

magister inżynier architekt

Politechnika Wrocławska

Zaświadczenie o członkostwie w jednej z okręgowych izb architektów/Zaświadczenie Krajowej Rady Izby Architektów RP potwierdzające posiadane kwalifikacje do wykonywania zawodu architekta zgodnych z wymaganiami wynikającymi z przepisów prawa Unii Europejskiej osoby nie będącej członkiem Izby.

2007/2008

| 4. | Austria has notified the following additional title of architect (Annex V, point 5.7.1 of Directive 2005/36/EC):









  Country | Evidence of formal qualifications | Body awarding the evidence of qualifications | Certificate accompanying the evidence of qualifications | Reference academic year |
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| Österreich | Bachelor der Architektur | Universität für künstlerische und industrielle Gestaltung Linz | Bescheinigung des Bundesministers für Wirtschaft, Jugend und Familie über die Eintragung in die Architektenkammer/Bescheinigung einer Bezirksverwaltungsbehörde über die Ausbildung oder Befähigung, die zur Ausübung des Baumeistergewerbes (Berechtigung für Hochbauplanung) berechtigt | 2006/2007 |
| Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien | 2008/2009 |

4.

Austria has notified the following additional title of architect (Annex V, point 5.7.1 of Directive 2005/36/EC):

Country

Evidence of formal qualifications

Body awarding the evidence of qualifications

Certificate accompanying the evidence of qualifications

Reference academic year

Österreich

Bachelor der Architektur

Universität für künstlerische und industrielle Gestaltung Linz

Bescheinigung des Bundesministers für Wirtschaft, Jugend und Familie über die Eintragung in die Architektenkammer/Bescheinigung einer Bezirksverwaltungsbehörde über die Ausbildung oder Befähigung, die zur Ausübung des Baumeistergewerbes (Berechtigung für Hochbauplanung) berechtigt

2006/2007

Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien

2008/2009

| 5. | The United Kingdom has notified the following changes to the titles of architect (Annex V, point 5.7.1, to Directive 2005/36/EC):









  Country | Evidence of formal qualifications | Body awarding the evidence of qualifications | Certificate accompanying the evidence of qualifications | Reference academic year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| United Kingdom | 1. | Diplomas in architecture |

5.

The United Kingdom has notified the following changes to the titles of architect (Annex V, point 5.7.1, to Directive 2005/36/EC):

Country

Evidence of formal qualifications

Body awarding the evidence of qualifications

Certificate accompanying the evidence of qualifications

Reference academic year

United Kingdom

1.

Diplomas in architecture

| 1. — | Universities |
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1. —

Universities

An Architects Registration Board Part 3 Certificate of Architectural Education

1988/1989

| — | Colleges of Art |
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Colleges of Art

| — | Schools of Art |
| --- | --- |

—

Schools of Art

| — | Cardiff University |
| --- | --- |

—

Cardiff University

2006/2007

| — | University College for the Creative Arts |
| --- | --- |

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University College for the Creative Arts

2008/2009

| — | Birmingham City University |
| --- | --- |

—

Birmingham City University

| 2. | Degrees in architecture |
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2.

Degrees in architecture

| 2. | Universities |
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2.

Universities

1988/1989

| 3. | Final examination |
| --- | --- |

3.

Final examination

| 3. | Architectural Association |
| --- | --- |

3.

Architectural Association

| 4. | Examination in architecture |
| --- | --- |

4.

Examination in architecture

| 4. | Royal College of Art |
| --- | --- |

4.

Royal College of Art

| 5. | Examination Part II |
| --- | --- |

5.

Examination Part II

| 5. | Royal Institute of British Architects |
| --- | --- |

5.

Royal Institute of British Architects

| 6. | Master of Architecture |
| --- | --- |

6.

Master of Architecture

| 6. — | University of Liverpool |
| --- | --- |

6. —

University of Liverpool

2006/2007

| — | Cardiff University |
| --- | --- |

—

Cardiff University

2006/2007

| — | University of Plymouth |
| --- | --- |

—

University of Plymouth

2007/2008

| — | Queens University, Belfast |
| --- | --- |

—

Queens University, Belfast

2009/2010

| — | Northumbria University |
| --- | --- |

—

Northumbria University

2009/2010

| — | University of Brighton |
| --- | --- |

—

University of Brighton

2010/2011

| — | Birmingham City University |
| --- | --- |

—

Birmingham City University

2010/2011

| — | Leeds Metropolitan University |
| --- | --- |

—

Leeds Metropolitan University

2011/2012

| — | University of Newcastle upon Tyne |
| --- | --- |

—

University of Newcastle upon Tyne

2011/2012

| — | University of Lincoln |
| --- | --- |

—

University of Lincoln

2011/2012

| — | University of Huddersfield |
| --- | --- |

—

University of Huddersfield

2012/2013

| 7. | Graduate Diploma in Architecture |
| --- | --- |

7.

Graduate Diploma in Architecture

| 7. | University College London |
| --- | --- |

7.

University College London

2006/2007

| 8. | Professional Diploma in Architecture |
| --- | --- |

8.

Professional Diploma in Architecture

| 8. | University of East London |
| --- | --- |

8.

University of East London

2007/2008

| 9. | Graduate Diploma in Architecture/MArch Architecture |
| --- | --- |

9.

Graduate Diploma in Architecture/MArch Architecture

| 9. | University College London |
| --- | --- |

9.

University College London

2008/2009

| 10. | Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture |
| --- | --- |

10.

Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture

| 10. — | Leeds Metropolitan University |
| --- | --- |

10. —

Leeds Metropolitan University

2007/2008

| — | University of Edinburgh |
| --- | --- |

—

University of Edinburgh

2008/2009

| 11. | MArch Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2) |
| --- | --- |

11.

MArch Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2)

| 11. — | University College London |
| --- | --- |

11. —

University College London

2011/2012

| — | De Montfort University |
| --- | --- |

—

De Montfort University

| 12. | Master of Architecture (MArch) |
| --- | --- |

12.

Master of Architecture (MArch)

| 12. | Liverpool John Moores University |
| --- | --- |

12.

Liverpool John Moores University

2011/2012

| 13. | Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture and Architectural Conservation |
| --- | --- |

13.

Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture and Architectural Conservation

| 13. | University of Edinburgh |
| --- | --- |

13.

University of Edinburgh

2008/2009

| 14. | Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture and Urban Design |
| --- | --- |

14.

Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture and Urban Design

| 14. | University of Edinburgh |
| --- | --- |

14.

University of Edinburgh

2008/2009

| 15. | Mphil in Environmental Design in Architecture (Option B) |
| --- | --- |

15.

Mphil in Environmental Design in Architecture (Option B)

| 15. | University of Cambridge |
| --- | --- |

15.

University of Cambridge

2009/2010

| 16. | Professional Diploma in Architecture: Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies |
| --- | --- |

16.

Professional Diploma in Architecture: Advanced Environmental and Energy Studies

| 16. | University of East London/Centre for Alternative Technology |
| --- | --- |

16.

University of East London/Centre for Alternative Technology

2008/2009

| 17. | MArchD in Applied Design in Architecture |
| --- | --- |

17.

MArchD in Applied Design in Architecture

| 15. | Oxford Brookes University |
| --- | --- |

15.

Oxford Brookes University

2011/2012

| 18. | M'Arch |
| --- | --- |

18.

M'Arch

| 16. | University of Portsmouth |
| --- | --- |

16.

University of Portsmouth

2011/2012

| 6. | Spain has notified the following changes to the titles of architect (Annex V, point 5.7.1, to Directive 2005/36/EC):









  Country | Evidence of formal qualifications | Body awarding the evidence of qualifications | Certificate accompanying the evidence of qualifications | Reference academic year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| España | Título oficial de arquitecto | Rectores de las universidades enumeradas a continuación: | | 1988/1990 |
| — | Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña, Escuelas Técnicas Superiores de Arquitectura de Barcelona o del Vallès; |

6.

Spain has notified the following changes to the titles of architect (Annex V, point 5.7.1, to Directive 2005/36/EC):

Country

Evidence of formal qualifications

Body awarding the evidence of qualifications

Certificate accompanying the evidence of qualifications

Reference academic year

España

Título oficial de arquitecto

Rectores de las universidades enumeradas a continuación:

1988/1990

—

Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña, Escuelas Técnicas Superiores de Arquitectura de Barcelona o del Vallès;

| — | Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid; |
| --- | --- |

—

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Madrid;

| — | Universidad Politécnica de Las Palmas, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Las Palmas; |
| --- | --- |

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Universidad Politécnica de Las Palmas, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Las Palmas;

| — | Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Valencia; |
| --- | --- |

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Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Valencia;

| — | Universidad de Sevilla, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Sevilla; |
| --- | --- |

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Universidad de Sevilla, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Sevilla;

| — | Universidad de Valladolid, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Valladolid; |
| --- | --- |

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Universidad de Valladolid, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Valladolid;

| — | Universidad del País Vasco, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de San Sebastián; |
| --- | --- |

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Universidad del País Vasco, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de San Sebastián;

| — | Universidad de Navarra, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Pamplona; |
| --- | --- |

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Universidad de Navarra, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Pamplona;

| — | Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de La Coruña; |
| --- | --- |

—

Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de La Coruña;

| — | Universidad de A Coruña; |
| --- | --- |

—

Universidad de A Coruña;

1991/1992

| — | Universidad de Alcalá de Henares, Escuela Politécnica de Alcalá de Henares; |
| --- | --- |

—

Universidad de Alcalá de Henares, Escuela Politécnica de Alcalá de Henares;

1999/2000

| — | Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio, Centro Politécnico Superior de Villanueva de la Cañada; |
| --- | --- |

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Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio, Centro Politécnico Superior de Villanueva de la Cañada;

1999/2000

| — | Universidad de Alicante, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Alicante; |
| --- | --- |

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Universidad de Alicante, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Alicante;

1997/1998

| — | Universidad Europea de Madrid; |
| --- | --- |

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Universidad Europea de Madrid;

1998/1999

| — | Universidad Internacional de Cataluña, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura; |
| --- | --- |

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Universidad Internacional de Cataluña, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura;

1999/2000

| — | Universidad Ramón Llull, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de La Salle; |
| --- | --- |

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Universidad Ramón Llull, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de La Salle;

1998/1999

| — | Universidad S.E.K. de Segovia, Centro de Estudios Integrados de Arquitectura de Segovia; |
| --- | --- |

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Universidad S.E.K. de Segovia, Centro de Estudios Integrados de Arquitectura de Segovia;

1999/2000

| — | IE Universidad. Escuela Técnica Superior de Estudios Integrados de Arquitectura; |
| --- | --- |

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IE Universidad. Escuela Técnica Superior de Estudios Integrados de Arquitectura;

2009/2010

| — | Universidad de Granada, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Granada. |
| --- | --- |

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Universidad de Granada, Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Granada.

1994/1995

| — | Universidad San Pablo CEU |
| --- | --- |

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Universidad San Pablo CEU

2001/2002

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(1)  The reference academic year applies to titles of architect. Article 21.5 of Directive 2005/36/EC states: ‘Evidence of formal qualifications as an architect referred to in Annex V, point 5.7.1, which is subject to automatic recognition (...) proves completion of a course of training which began not earlier than during the academic reference year referred to in that Annex’. For all the other professional titles listed in Annex V, the reference date is the date from which the minimum training requirements defined in the Directive for the given profession are to be applied in the Member State in question.

(2)  A consolidated version of Annex V to Directive 2005/36/EC can be found at: http://ec.europa.eu/internal_market/qualifications/

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

Council

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Council conclusions — Healthy Ageing across the Lifecycle

2012/C 396/02

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

RECALLS:

| 1. | Article 168 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which states that a high level of human health protection shall be ensured in the definition and implementation of all Union policies and activities. Union action which shall complement national policies shall be directed towards improving public health, preventing illness and disease, and obviating sources of danger to physical and mental health. The Union and Member States shall foster cooperation with third countries and the competent international organisations in the sphere of public health; |
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1.

Article 168 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which states that a high level of human health protection shall be ensured in the definition and implementation of all Union policies and activities. Union action which shall complement national policies shall be directed towards improving public health, preventing illness and disease, and obviating sources of danger to physical and mental health. The Union and Member States shall foster cooperation with third countries and the competent international organisations in the sphere of public health;

| 2. | The Council Conclusions on Health in all Policies (HiAP) (30 November and 1 December 2006) (1); Healthy and Dignified Ageing (30 November 2009); Equity and health in all policies: Solidarity in Health (8 June 2010); Innovative approaches for chronic diseases in public health and healthcare systems (7 December 2010); Preparatory work for the pilot European Innovation Partnership ‘Active and Healthy Ageing’ (9 March 2011); Closing health gaps within the EU through concerted actions to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors (1 and 2 December 2011) (2); |
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2.

The Council Conclusions on Health in all Policies (HiAP) (30 November and 1 December 2006) (1); Healthy and Dignified Ageing (30 November 2009); Equity and health in all policies: Solidarity in Health (8 June 2010); Innovative approaches for chronic diseases in public health and healthcare systems (7 December 2010); Preparatory work for the pilot European Innovation Partnership ‘Active and Healthy Ageing’ (9 March 2011); Closing health gaps within the EU through concerted actions to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors (1 and 2 December 2011) (2);

| 3. | The Resolution of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe (3): Strategy and action plan on healthy ageing in Europe, 2012-2020; |
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3.

The Resolution of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe (3): Strategy and action plan on healthy ageing in Europe, 2012-2020;

| 4. | The Commission Communication dealing with the impact of an ageing population in the EU (2009 ageing report); Europe 2020: A strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth (5 March 2010); Taking forward the Strategic Implementation Plan of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (29 February 2012); |
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4.

The Commission Communication dealing with the impact of an ageing population in the EU (2009 ageing report); Europe 2020: A strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth (5 March 2010); Taking forward the Strategic Implementation Plan of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (29 February 2012);

| 5. | The objectives of EU 2020 Strategy for sustainable, smart and inclusive growth; |
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5.

The objectives of EU 2020 Strategy for sustainable, smart and inclusive growth;

| 6. | The report from the European Cooperation Project Healthy Ageing: Healthy Ageing — A challenge for Europe (2007); |
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6.

The report from the European Cooperation Project Healthy Ageing: Healthy Ageing — A challenge for Europe (2007);

| 7. | The Commission White Paper Together for health: a strategic approach for the EU 2008-2013, stressing the need to promote good health throughout a person’s lifecycle in an ageing Europe; |
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7.

The Commission White Paper Together for health: a strategic approach for the EU 2008-2013, stressing the need to promote good health throughout a person’s lifecycle in an ageing Europe;

| 8. | The opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on The impact of population ageing on health and welfare systems (15 July 2010); of the Committee of the Regions on Active Ageing: Innovation-Smart Health-Better life (27 July 2012); |
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8.

The opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on The impact of population ageing on health and welfare systems (15 July 2010); of the Committee of the Regions on Active Ageing: Innovation-Smart Health-Better life (27 July 2012);

| 9. | The Council declaration of the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations (2012): The Way Forward. |
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9.

The Council declaration of the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations (2012): The Way Forward.

ACKNOWLEDGES:

| 10. | That healthy ageing is a continuous process across the lifecycle. It is essential to support citizens in this approach through multidisciplinary action in health promotion, disease prevention and in health and social care. This includes work across society and policy areas, involving public authorities and according to MS priorities, stakeholders at all levels, including health professionals and patients, social partners and civil society, the media and economic actors; |
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10.

That healthy ageing is a continuous process across the lifecycle. It is essential to support citizens in this approach through multidisciplinary action in health promotion, disease prevention and in health and social care. This includes work across society and policy areas, involving public authorities and according to MS priorities, stakeholders at all levels, including health professionals and patients, social partners and civil society, the media and economic actors;

| 11. | That innovative approaches in health promotion and disease prevention could help elderly people to remain independent longer and improve their quality of life. |
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11.

That innovative approaches in health promotion and disease prevention could help elderly people to remain independent longer and improve their quality of life.

UNDERLINES:

| 12. | Good health among working age people contributes to higher productivity and other benefits for citizens and society to meet the goals of EU 2020 Strategy for Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive growth; |
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12.

Good health among working age people contributes to higher productivity and other benefits for citizens and society to meet the goals of EU 2020 Strategy for Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive growth;

| 13. | The need, with the current economic crisis and the demographic changes, to rethink the structure of services for a more efficient and sustainable healthcare sector fostering a more age-friendly society. |
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13.

The need, with the current economic crisis and the demographic changes, to rethink the structure of services for a more efficient and sustainable healthcare sector fostering a more age-friendly society.

WELCOMES:

| 14. | The outcomes of the High Level Conference on Healthy Ageing across the Lifecycle organised by the Cyprus Presidency on 5-6 September 2012, which showcased work in the area of healthy ageing providing evidence that healthy ageing is closely related to the implementation of effective health promotion and disease prevention programmes, starting from the early years of life and continuing throughout the lifecycle; |
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14.

The outcomes of the High Level Conference on Healthy Ageing across the Lifecycle organised by the Cyprus Presidency on 5-6 September 2012, which showcased work in the area of healthy ageing providing evidence that healthy ageing is closely related to the implementation of effective health promotion and disease prevention programmes, starting from the early years of life and continuing throughout the lifecycle;

| 15. | The promotion of health-enhancing physical activity within the framework of the European Union Work Plan for Sport for 2011-2014 (4) and the principles on the contribution of physical activity to active ageing developed in this context; |
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15.

The promotion of health-enhancing physical activity within the framework of the European Union Work Plan for Sport for 2011-2014 (4) and the principles on the contribution of physical activity to active ageing developed in this context;

| 16. | The initiative of the European Commission for the launching and implementing the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) on Active and Healthy Ageing and expects the evaluation of this pilot initiative in 2013; |
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16.

The initiative of the European Commission for the launching and implementing the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) on Active and Healthy Ageing and expects the evaluation of this pilot initiative in 2013;

| 17. | The EU strategies on health determinants and common risk factors including a new EU strategy to support Member States to reduce alcohol related harm; |
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17.

The EU strategies on health determinants and common risk factors including a new EU strategy to support Member States to reduce alcohol related harm;

| 18. | The Council declaration of the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations (2012): The Way Forward as a booster for future years’ action; |
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18.

The Council declaration of the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations (2012): The Way Forward as a booster for future years’ action;

| 19. | The work towards optimizing the response to the challenges of chronic diseases, building upon the Reflection process launched by the Member States and the Commission (5). |
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19.

The work towards optimizing the response to the challenges of chronic diseases, building upon the Reflection process launched by the Member States and the Commission (5).

RECOGNISES:

| 20. | The importance of health promotion, disease prevention and early diagnosis programmes from the early stages of life and throughout the lifecycle; |
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20.

The importance of health promotion, disease prevention and early diagnosis programmes from the early stages of life and throughout the lifecycle;

| 21. | The far-reaching burden of morbidity and disabilities caused by chronic diseases such as, cancer, respiratory diseases, cardiovascular and neurovascular diseases, diabetes and mental illnesses, musculoskeletal disorders and problems related to hearing and visual impairment in the population; |
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21.

The far-reaching burden of morbidity and disabilities caused by chronic diseases such as, cancer, respiratory diseases, cardiovascular and neurovascular diseases, diabetes and mental illnesses, musculoskeletal disorders and problems related to hearing and visual impairment in the population;

| 22. | That better management of long-term health conditions can help people stay active and independent in older age; |
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22.

That better management of long-term health conditions can help people stay active and independent in older age;

| 23. | That, the public administrations and if appropriate, with the participation of civil society have a crucial role in improving the conditions in relation to healthy ageing; |
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23.

That, the public administrations and if appropriate, with the participation of civil society have a crucial role in improving the conditions in relation to healthy ageing;

| 24. | That economic, social and environmental conditions as well as lifestyles are amongst the determinants of health and addressing them through inter-sectoral action remains one of the important challenges for achieving active and healthy ageing for all. |
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24.

That economic, social and environmental conditions as well as lifestyles are amongst the determinants of health and addressing them through inter-sectoral action remains one of the important challenges for achieving active and healthy ageing for all.

INVITES THE MEMBER STATES:

| 25. | To make the issue of healthy ageing across the lifecycle, one of their priorities for the coming years, with a social and equity approach; |
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25.

To make the issue of healthy ageing across the lifecycle, one of their priorities for the coming years, with a social and equity approach;

| 26. | To adopt an approach that shifts the focus towards health promotion, disease prevention early diagnosis and better condition management from the early years of life and throughout the lifecycle, as a strategy to improve quality of life and reduce the burden of chronic diseases, frailty and disability, through:






  (a) | the fostering of the implementation of health promotion and disease prevention programmes for the development of a healthy lifestyle in childhood and adolescence and throughout life; |
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26.

To adopt an approach that shifts the focus towards health promotion, disease prevention early diagnosis and better condition management from the early years of life and throughout the lifecycle, as a strategy to improve quality of life and reduce the burden of chronic diseases, frailty and disability, through:

(a)

the fostering of the implementation of health promotion and disease prevention programmes for the development of a healthy lifestyle in childhood and adolescence and throughout life;

| (b) | the promotion of early detection/disease diagnosis through evidence based, cost effective, affordable, equitable and easily accessible programmes and tools, including screening where appropriate; |
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(b)

the promotion of early detection/disease diagnosis through evidence based, cost effective, affordable, equitable and easily accessible programmes and tools, including screening where appropriate;

| (c) | the better management of long-term health conditions in the community, so that people can stay active and independent for as long as possible; |
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(c)

the better management of long-term health conditions in the community, so that people can stay active and independent for as long as possible;

| (d) | the promotion of policies and actions that sustain the health of working age people, leading to a healthy workforce, as a prerequisite for productivity and growth; |
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(d)

the promotion of policies and actions that sustain the health of working age people, leading to a healthy workforce, as a prerequisite for productivity and growth;

| (e) | the promotion of age friendly and healthy environments that encourage and support active engagement of elderly people; |
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(e)

the promotion of age friendly and healthy environments that encourage and support active engagement of elderly people;

| (f) | the development of personalised assistance to dependent elderly people; |
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(f)

the development of personalised assistance to dependent elderly people;

| 27. | To enhance and strengthen coordination and collaboration between all relevant stakeholders and among Member States, promoting intersectoral action, including the civil society, taking into account the health in all policies principle; |
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27.

To enhance and strengthen coordination and collaboration between all relevant stakeholders and among Member States, promoting intersectoral action, including the civil society, taking into account the health in all policies principle;

| 28. | To make use of innovative approaches in health promotion and disease prevention, that promote the active involvement of individuals, families and community; |
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28.

To make use of innovative approaches in health promotion and disease prevention, that promote the active involvement of individuals, families and community;

| 29. | To support the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) on Active and Healthy Ageing by an adhoc involvement of Member States in the implementation of the Partnership's specific actions and in the delivery of robust outcomes, and in advocating and communicating the added value of the Partnership to their regional and local authorities considering the results of the evaluation planned for 2013; |
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29.

To support the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) on Active and Healthy Ageing by an adhoc involvement of Member States in the implementation of the Partnership's specific actions and in the delivery of robust outcomes, and in advocating and communicating the added value of the Partnership to their regional and local authorities considering the results of the evaluation planned for 2013;

| 30. | To make effective use of the EU funding, (e.g. structural funds/CSF 2014-2020, FP7/Horizon 2020, CIP) to support priorities on Active and Healthy Ageing; |
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30.

To make effective use of the EU funding, (e.g. structural funds/CSF 2014-2020, FP7/Horizon 2020, CIP) to support priorities on Active and Healthy Ageing;

| 31. | To support cities and municipalities in their initiative to promote age friendly and healthy environments and to develop networks to implement common guidelines; |
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31.

To support cities and municipalities in their initiative to promote age friendly and healthy environments and to develop networks to implement common guidelines;

| 32. | To improve communication in health promotion, disease prevention early diagnosis and better condition management through innovative approaches to awareness-raising activities (e.g. responsible use of social media). |
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32.

To improve communication in health promotion, disease prevention early diagnosis and better condition management through innovative approaches to awareness-raising activities (e.g. responsible use of social media).

INVITES THE COMMISSION:

| 33. | To support future actions and initiatives addressing health determinants and risk factors, as well as promoting healthy ageing throughout the lifecycle, at EU, Regional, National and Local level, while respecting the competences of the Member States; |
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33.

To support future actions and initiatives addressing health determinants and risk factors, as well as promoting healthy ageing throughout the lifecycle, at EU, Regional, National and Local level, while respecting the competences of the Member States;

| 34. | To contribute to the development of policies towards health promoting activities for making healthy choices and living healthy lives; |
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34.

To contribute to the development of policies towards health promoting activities for making healthy choices and living healthy lives;

| 35. | To support better use by the Member States of the EU Physical Activity Guidelines, welcomed in the Presidency conclusions of the EU Sport Ministers meeting informally in November 2008 (6); |
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35.

To support better use by the Member States of the EU Physical Activity Guidelines, welcomed in the Presidency conclusions of the EU Sport Ministers meeting informally in November 2008 (6);

| 36. | To support Member States voluntary cooperation in view of further developing both general preventive measures as well as selective preventive measures for target group specific needs; |
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36.

To support Member States voluntary cooperation in view of further developing both general preventive measures as well as selective preventive measures for target group specific needs;

| 37. | To assist Member States, and specifically regions in more effective use of structural funds and other EU funding instruments for priorities related to healthy ageing. |
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37.

To assist Member States, and specifically regions in more effective use of structural funds and other EU funding instruments for priorities related to healthy ageing.

| 38. | To properly evaluate the EIP pilot on Active and Healthy Ageing, to allow the participation of interested Member States in the governance of the EIP and to inform Member States of the way the Commission takes into account recommendations of the EIP when implementing EU programmes. |
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38.

To properly evaluate the EIP pilot on Active and Healthy Ageing, to allow the participation of interested Member States in the governance of the EIP and to inform Member States of the way the Commission takes into account recommendations of the EIP when implementing EU programmes.

INVITES THE MEMBER STATES AND THE COMMISSION:

| 39. | To promote strategies for combating risk factors, such as tobacco use, alcohol related harm, illicit drugs, unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity as well as environmental factors, leading to increased incidence of non-communicable chronic diseases, such as cancer, respiratory diseases, cardiovascular and neurovascular diseases, diabetes, mental illnesses and musculoskeletal disorders; |
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39.

To promote strategies for combating risk factors, such as tobacco use, alcohol related harm, illicit drugs, unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity as well as environmental factors, leading to increased incidence of non-communicable chronic diseases, such as cancer, respiratory diseases, cardiovascular and neurovascular diseases, diabetes, mental illnesses and musculoskeletal disorders;

| 40. | To support the identification and dissemination of good practice approaches to address chronic diseases and their risk factors, including patient empowerment; |
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40.

To support the identification and dissemination of good practice approaches to address chronic diseases and their risk factors, including patient empowerment;

| 41. | To consider how to strengthen cooperation and improve good practice sharing at European level for promoting healthy ageing lifecycle approach, using innovative tools; |
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41.

To consider how to strengthen cooperation and improve good practice sharing at European level for promoting healthy ageing lifecycle approach, using innovative tools;

| 42. | To continue the implementation of the Health Strategy (7) and its objective of the fostering of good health in an ageing Europe while applying a cross-sectoral approach, involving the social and health sectors, with the support of the Working Party on Public Health at Senior Level and in cooperation with the Social Protection Committee; |
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42.

To continue the implementation of the Health Strategy (7) and its objective of the fostering of good health in an ageing Europe while applying a cross-sectoral approach, involving the social and health sectors, with the support of the Working Party on Public Health at Senior Level and in cooperation with the Social Protection Committee;

| 43. | To continue and strengthen work aimed at better understanding the links between early life events and healthy ageing using inter alia longitudinal studies; |
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43.

To continue and strengthen work aimed at better understanding the links between early life events and healthy ageing using inter alia longitudinal studies;

| 44. | To support, as appropriate, within the framework of the European Health Information System data collection and sharing of data and information on chronic disease incidence, prevalence, risk factors and outcomes, such as healthy life years (HLY) as well as on health promotion policies and actions including information systems within the EU countries, taking into account existing mechanisms and work on-going within the European Statistical System and other relevant stakeholders (such as WHO, WHO Euro and OECD); |
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44.

To support, as appropriate, within the framework of the European Health Information System data collection and sharing of data and information on chronic disease incidence, prevalence, risk factors and outcomes, such as healthy life years (HLY) as well as on health promotion policies and actions including information systems within the EU countries, taking into account existing mechanisms and work on-going within the European Statistical System and other relevant stakeholders (such as WHO, WHO Euro and OECD);

| 45. | To promote the EIP on Active and Healthy Ageing as a relevant multistakeholder collaborative platform built upon consensus and agreement of stakeholders — from public and private sector, NGOs and academia, at EU, national, regional and local levels — committed to delivering on their agreed objectives and goals, according to the results of the evaluation for 2013; |
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45.

To promote the EIP on Active and Healthy Ageing as a relevant multistakeholder collaborative platform built upon consensus and agreement of stakeholders — from public and private sector, NGOs and academia, at EU, national, regional and local levels — committed to delivering on their agreed objectives and goals, according to the results of the evaluation for 2013;

| 46. | To cooperate with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and in particular with its Regional Office, in order to achieve complementarity in healthy ageing activities. |
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46.

To cooperate with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and in particular with its Regional Office, in order to achieve complementarity in healthy ageing activities.

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(1)  http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/lsa/126524.pdf

(2)  OJ C 359, 9.12.2011, p. 5. Council conclusions on closing health gaps within the EU through concerted action to promote healthy lifestyle behaviours.

(3)  EUR/RC62/R6.

(4)  OJ C 162, 1.6.2011, p. 1.

(5)  http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_Data/docs/pressdata/en/lsa/118282.pdf

(6)  http://ec.europa.eu/sport/library/documents/c1/eu-physical-activity-guidelines-2008_en.pdf

(7)  http://ec.europa.eu/health/strategy/policy/index_en.htm

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| 21.12.2012 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 396/12 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

C 396/12

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Council conclusions on organ donation and transplantation

2012/C 396/03

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

RECALLS:

| — | The Communication from the Commission ‘Action Plan on Organ Donation and Transplantation (2009-2015): Strengthened Cooperation between Member States’ (1), which identified 10 priority actions to help Member States address the three main challenges in the field of organ donation and transplantation, namely: (1) increasing organ availability, (2) enhancing efficiency and accessibility of transplant systems and (3) improving quality and safety. |
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The Communication from the Commission ‘Action Plan on Organ Donation and Transplantation (2009-2015): Strengthened Cooperation between Member States’ (1), which identified 10 priority actions to help Member States address the three main challenges in the field of organ donation and transplantation, namely: (1) increasing organ availability, (2) enhancing efficiency and accessibility of transplant systems and (3) improving quality and safety.

I.   INCREASING ORGAN AVAILABILITY

1.   WELCOMES:

| — | The development of national programmes to improve performance across the different steps of the deceased donation process (from donor identification and maintenance to procurement and transport). |
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The development of national programmes to improve performance across the different steps of the deceased donation process (from donor identification and maintenance to procurement and transport).

| — | The development of a European manual for living donation practices, for kidney and liver transplants. |
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The development of a European manual for living donation practices, for kidney and liver transplants.

| — | The dissemination of best practices, e.g. through the European manual for setting up and maintaining systems for transplant donor coordination for deceased donation. |
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The dissemination of best practices, e.g. through the European manual for setting up and maintaining systems for transplant donor coordination for deceased donation.

| — | The planned development of a comprehensive overview of national donor consent systems, as well as the efforts carried out to integrate the participation of intensive care professionals in the deceased donation process. |
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The planned development of a comprehensive overview of national donor consent systems, as well as the efforts carried out to integrate the participation of intensive care professionals in the deceased donation process.

| — | The role of professional societies, such as the European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT) and its section, the European Transplant Coordinators Organisation and the European Donation Committee (ETCO-EDC). |
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The role of professional societies, such as the European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT) and its section, the European Transplant Coordinators Organisation and the European Donation Committee (ETCO-EDC).

| — | The efforts undertaken by the Member States in further development of living donation programmes while ensuring a comprehensive protection of the living donor, as discussed at the informal meeting of Ministers of Health on 10-11 July 2012. |
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The efforts undertaken by the Member States in further development of living donation programmes while ensuring a comprehensive protection of the living donor, as discussed at the informal meeting of Ministers of Health on 10-11 July 2012.

| — | The organisation of national awareness campaigns and European initiatives, such as the European Organ Donation Days and the Journalists Workshops on Organ Donation and Transplantation organised respectively by the Council of Europe and the European Commission. |
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The organisation of national awareness campaigns and European initiatives, such as the European Organ Donation Days and the Journalists Workshops on Organ Donation and Transplantation organised respectively by the Council of Europe and the European Commission.

| — | The development of best practices and training programmes at national and European level supported by the EU Programme of action in the field of health. |
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The development of best practices and training programmes at national and European level supported by the EU Programme of action in the field of health.

2.   RECALLS:

| — | The importance of encouraging people to commit to becoming organ donors after death. |
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The importance of encouraging people to commit to becoming organ donors after death.

| — | The importance to prioritise donation of organs from deceased donors. |
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The importance to prioritise donation of organs from deceased donors.

| — | The improved quality of life for patients and high cost-effectiveness of kidney transplants compared to dialyses treatments for end-stage renal disease, as analysed for example by authorities in the United Kingdom (Department of Health 2009) or in France (Haute Autorité de Santé, 2010). |
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The improved quality of life for patients and high cost-effectiveness of kidney transplants compared to dialyses treatments for end-stage renal disease, as analysed for example by authorities in the United Kingdom (Department of Health 2009) or in France (Haute Autorité de Santé, 2010).

| — | The lack of medical alternatives for patients in need of life-saving transplants of other organs. |
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The lack of medical alternatives for patients in need of life-saving transplants of other organs.

| — | That although this is a matter of national competence, there is a need for each Member State to clearly define and organise donor consent systems and to manage waiting lists in a transparent way at national level. |
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That although this is a matter of national competence, there is a need for each Member State to clearly define and organise donor consent systems and to manage waiting lists in a transparent way at national level.

| — | The requirement on the Member States to protect living donors against potential risks, physical and financial disadvantages related to the donation process, as well as to ensure voluntary and unpaid donation as laid down in Directive 2010/53/EU. |
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The requirement on the Member States to protect living donors against potential risks, physical and financial disadvantages related to the donation process, as well as to ensure voluntary and unpaid donation as laid down in Directive 2010/53/EU.

| — | The importance of transparent and comprehensive communication to strengthen public trust in the value of transplant systems based on deceased organ donation as well as on living donations. |
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The importance of transparent and comprehensive communication to strengthen public trust in the value of transplant systems based on deceased organ donation as well as on living donations.

| — | The need to emphasise the responsibility of intensive care and emergency care professionals and to place donation as part of the decisions to be made in the end of life care. |
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The need to emphasise the responsibility of intensive care and emergency care professionals and to place donation as part of the decisions to be made in the end of life care.

| — | That removal of organs from a living person for transplantation purposes must be carefully scrutinized, case by case, taking in account relevant criteria, in particular the principle that the human body should not be used for financial gain. |
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That removal of organs from a living person for transplantation purposes must be carefully scrutinized, case by case, taking in account relevant criteria, in particular the principle that the human body should not be used for financial gain.

3.   INVITES THE MEMBER STATES:

| 1. | To continue sharing expertise on all key aspects of organ donation and transplantation programmes in order to allow for mutual learning and an increase in the number of available organs. |
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1.

To continue sharing expertise on all key aspects of organ donation and transplantation programmes in order to allow for mutual learning and an increase in the number of available organs.

| 2. | To provide for continuous training of professionals involved in deceased organ donation and transplantation, including both donor transplant coordinators and staff from intensive and emergency care units. |
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2.

To provide for continuous training of professionals involved in deceased organ donation and transplantation, including both donor transplant coordinators and staff from intensive and emergency care units.

| 3. | To share information on their national donor consent systems. |
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3.

To share information on their national donor consent systems.

| 4. | To set up comprehensive mechanisms to protect living donors, including the creation of follow-up registers or records, in line with the requirements of Directive 2010/53/EU. |
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4.

To set up comprehensive mechanisms to protect living donors, including the creation of follow-up registers or records, in line with the requirements of Directive 2010/53/EU.

| 5. | To create transparent and official mechanisms for reimbursing living donors for the costs incurred and, if applicable, for compensating the loss of income in direct relation to the living donation procedure. |
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5.

To create transparent and official mechanisms for reimbursing living donors for the costs incurred and, if applicable, for compensating the loss of income in direct relation to the living donation procedure.

| 6. | To improve awareness amongst patients and their families on the different transplant options, including deceased and living donor transplantation as well as other alternative replacement therapies. To improve information on donation and transplantation in general and to engage healthcare professionals in providing appropriate information on organ donation. |
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6.

To improve awareness amongst patients and their families on the different transplant options, including deceased and living donor transplantation as well as other alternative replacement therapies. To improve information on donation and transplantation in general and to engage healthcare professionals in providing appropriate information on organ donation.

| 7. | To exchange information on their communication strategies, and to proactively communicate to the general public, including the use of social media. |
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7.

To exchange information on their communication strategies, and to proactively communicate to the general public, including the use of social media.

| 8. | To develop and improve, as appropriate, programmes for cooperation with intensive care and emergency care professionals, jointly with national and international professional associations, in order to optimize the identification of potential donors and the realisation of the deceased donation process. |
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8.

To develop and improve, as appropriate, programmes for cooperation with intensive care and emergency care professionals, jointly with national and international professional associations, in order to optimize the identification of potential donors and the realisation of the deceased donation process.

II.   ENHANCING EFFICIENCY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF TRANSPLANT SYSTEMS

4.   WELCOMES:

| — | The establishment and implementation of bilateral or multilateral agreements between Member States to exchange organs and patients that respect the principle of self sufficiency in transplantation, as specified in the Madrid Resolution (2). |
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The establishment and implementation of bilateral or multilateral agreements between Member States to exchange organs and patients that respect the principle of self sufficiency in transplantation, as specified in the Madrid Resolution (2).

| — | The setting up of cooperation agreements between national transplant organisations such as the South Transplant Alliance. |
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The setting up of cooperation agreements between national transplant organisations such as the South Transplant Alliance.

| — | The sharing of expertise on transplant systems between Member States' competent authorities and with European organ exchange organisations, in particular Eurotransplant and Scandiatransplant. |
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The sharing of expertise on transplant systems between Member States' competent authorities and with European organ exchange organisations, in particular Eurotransplant and Scandiatransplant.

5.   RECALLS:

| — | The significant opportunity that exists to treat more patients and to use an increasing number of available organs effectively within the Member States through the conclusion and implementation of bilateral or multilateral agreements between Member States. |
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The significant opportunity that exists to treat more patients and to use an increasing number of available organs effectively within the Member States through the conclusion and implementation of bilateral or multilateral agreements between Member States.

| — | The need for sufficient administrative capacity within the set-up of national authorities in accordance with Directive 2010/53/EU. |
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The need for sufficient administrative capacity within the set-up of national authorities in accordance with Directive 2010/53/EU.

| — | That organ trafficking violates fundamental human rights such as those of human dignity and integrity, and has a negative impact on public trust and potential donors willingness to donate organs. |
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That organ trafficking violates fundamental human rights such as those of human dignity and integrity, and has a negative impact on public trust and potential donors willingness to donate organs.

| — | That limited knowledge and research of some scientific and organisational aspects of organ transplantation and the lack of the necessary expertise in some areas limit the further development of transplant activities within the EU. |
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That limited knowledge and research of some scientific and organisational aspects of organ transplantation and the lack of the necessary expertise in some areas limit the further development of transplant activities within the EU.

6.   INVITES THE MEMBER STATES:

| 1. | To engage actively in twinning agreements whenever they have less than 10 deceased donors per million inhabitants or when there is a lack of specific transplantation programmes within their borders. |
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1.

To engage actively in twinning agreements whenever they have less than 10 deceased donors per million inhabitants or when there is a lack of specific transplantation programmes within their borders.

| 2. | To use community instruments to build up national transplant capacities, where appropriate. |
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2.

To use community instruments to build up national transplant capacities, where appropriate.

| 3. | To continue sharing information on the set-up and funding of transplant activities and their oversight. |
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3.

To continue sharing information on the set-up and funding of transplant activities and their oversight.

| 4. | To engage in operational cross-border exchange of organs, including through the participation in a Joint Action dedicated to cross-border exchange agreements starting in 2013. |
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4.

To engage in operational cross-border exchange of organs, including through the participation in a Joint Action dedicated to cross-border exchange agreements starting in 2013.

| 5. | To support national and international collaboration, as appropriate, between transplantation authorities and police and customs services in order to detect and prevent organ trafficking. |
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5.

To support national and international collaboration, as appropriate, between transplantation authorities and police and customs services in order to detect and prevent organ trafficking.

7.   INVITES THE EUROPEAN COMISSION:

| 1. | To include organ transplantation within the scope of EU initiatives against trafficking of human beings (3) in line with recommendations of the World Health Organisation and the Council of Europe. |
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1.

To include organ transplantation within the scope of EU initiatives against trafficking of human beings (3) in line with recommendations of the World Health Organisation and the Council of Europe.

| 2. | To address research on technical and organisational aspects of transplantation within the European Research Programme Horizon 2020. |
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2.

To address research on technical and organisational aspects of transplantation within the European Research Programme Horizon 2020.

III.   IMPROVING QUALITY AND SAFETY

8.   RECALLS:

| — | That Directive 2010/53/EU sets up minimum standards of quality and safety of human organs intended for transplantation. |
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That Directive 2010/53/EU sets up minimum standards of quality and safety of human organs intended for transplantation.

| — | The need to improve knowledge on health outcomes in transplanted patients in order to further optimize transplant activities taking into account the scarcity of organs. |
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—

The need to improve knowledge on health outcomes in transplanted patients in order to further optimize transplant activities taking into account the scarcity of organs.

9.   INVITES THE MEMBER STATES:

| 1. | To share Member States' national procedures for authorisation of procurement organisations and transplantation centres. |
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1.

To share Member States' national procedures for authorisation of procurement organisations and transplantation centres.

| 2. | To share expertise on the transplantation of organs from expanded criteria donors (for example older donors) in order to increase the number of available organs, while setting the quality and safety limits of such practice. |
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2.

To share expertise on the transplantation of organs from expanded criteria donors (for example older donors) in order to increase the number of available organs, while setting the quality and safety limits of such practice.

| 3. | To engage in collecting and sharing knowledge about quality and safety and in setting up standardised patient follow-up registers or records, based on models commonly developed and agreed upon. |
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3.

To engage in collecting and sharing knowledge about quality and safety and in setting up standardised patient follow-up registers or records, based on models commonly developed and agreed upon.

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(1)  16545/08 (COM(2008) 819 final).

(2)  The Madrid Resolution on Organ Donation and Transplantation. National responsibilities in meeting the needs of patients, guided by the WHO principles. Transplantation 2011; 91 (11S): S29- S31.

(3)  Directive 2011/36/EU on Preventing and Combating Trafficking in Human Beings and Protecting its Victims (OJ L 101, 15.4.2011, p. 1).

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Notice for the attention of the persons to which restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2010/788/CFSP, as implemented by Council Implementing Decision 2012/811/CFSP, apply

2012/C 396/04

COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

The following information is brought to the attention of the persons that appear in the Annex to Council Decision 2010/788/CFSP, as implemented by Council Implementing Decision 2012/811/CFSP (1).

The United Nations Security Council has designated the persons that should be included in the list of persons and entities subject to the measures imposed by paragraphs 13 and 15 of Resolution 1596 (2005), as renewed by paragraph 3 of resolution 1952 (2010).

The persons and entities concerned may submit at any time a request to the UN Committee established pursuant to paragraph 8 of UNSCR 1533 (2004), together with any supporting documentation, for the decisions to include them in the UN list to be reconsidered. Such request should be sent to the following address:

| United Nations — Focal point for delisting |
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| Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch |
| Room S-3055 E |
| New York, NY 10017 |
| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |

United Nations — Focal point for delisting

Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch

Room S-3055 E

New York, NY 10017

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

See for more information at: http://www.un.org/sc/committees/751/comguide.shtml

Further to the UN decision, the Council of the European Union has determined that the persons that appear in the above-mentioned Annex should be included in the list of persons and entities which are subject to the restrictive measures provided for in Decision 2010/788/CFSP as implemented by Decision 2012/811/CFSP. The grounds for designation of the persons concerned appear in the relevant entries in Annex to the Decision.

The attention of the persons concerned is drawn to the possibility of making an application to the competent authorities of the relevant Member State(s) as indicated in the web-sites in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005, in order to obtain an authorisation to use frozen funds for basic needs or specific payments (cf. Article 3 of the Regulation).

The persons concerned may submit a request to the Council, together with supporting documentation, that the decision to include them on the above-mentioned lists should be reconsidered, to the address provided below.

| Council of the European Union |
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| DG C Coordination Unit |
| General Secretariat |
| Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175 |
| 1048 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

Council of the European Union

DG C Coordination Unit

General Secretariat

Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175

1048 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

The attention of the persons concerned is also drawn to the possibility of challenging the Council's decision before the General Court of the European Union, in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 275, 2nd paragraph, and Article 263, 4th and 6th paragraphs, of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

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(1)  OJ L 352, 21.12.2012, p. 50.

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European Commission

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Euro exchange rates (1)

20 December 2012

2012/C 396/05

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,3246 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 111,52 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4612 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,81460 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 8,6349 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,2079 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,3645 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,228 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 286,13 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6963 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,0730 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,4743 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,3670 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,2632 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,3106 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,2657 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,5882 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,6148 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 423,62 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 11,2790 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 8,2554 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,5333 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 12 786,61 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,0473 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 54,424 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 40,6570 |
| THB | Thai baht | 40,559 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,7308 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 16,9287 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 72,6740 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,3246

JPY

Japanese yen

111,52

DKK

Danish krone

7,4612

GBP

Pound sterling

0,81460

SEK

Swedish krona

8,6349

CHF

Swiss franc

1,2079

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,3645

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,228

HUF

Hungarian forint

286,13

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6963

PLN

Polish zloty

4,0730

RON

Romanian leu

4,4743

TRY

Turkish lira

2,3670

AUD

Australian dollar

1,2632

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,3106

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,2657

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,5882

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,6148

KRW

South Korean won

1 423,62

ZAR

South African rand

11,2790

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

8,2554

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,5333

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

12 786,61

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,0473

PHP

Philippine peso

54,424

RUB

Russian rouble

40,6570

THB

Thai baht

40,559

BRL

Brazilian real

2,7308

MXN

Mexican peso

16,9287

INR

Indian rupee

72,6740

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

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 19 December 2012

amending the Decision of 30 July 2010 as regards its applicability and the composition of the High Level Forum for a Better Functioning Food Supply Chain

2012/C 396/06

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Decision of 30 July 2010 establishing the High Level Forum for a Better Functioning Food Supply Chain (1) is applicable until 31 December 2012. |
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(1)

Commission Decision of 30 July 2010 establishing the High Level Forum for a Better Functioning Food Supply Chain (1) is applicable until 31 December 2012.

| (2) | The Forum has contributed to competitiveness in the EU agro-food value chain by following the implementation of the recommendations of the High Level Group on the Competitiveness of the Agro-Food Industry and of the initiatives proposed by the Commission in its Communication ‘A Better Functioning Food Supply Chain in Europe’ (2). The Forum has recommended further focussed actions to be carried out. These initiatives need to be followed up. The work of the High Level Forum for a Better Functioning Food Supply Chain should therefore continue after 31 December 2012. |
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(2)

The Forum has contributed to competitiveness in the EU agro-food value chain by following the implementation of the recommendations of the High Level Group on the Competitiveness of the Agro-Food Industry and of the initiatives proposed by the Commission in its Communication ‘A Better Functioning Food Supply Chain in Europe’ (2). The Forum has recommended further focussed actions to be carried out. These initiatives need to be followed up. The work of the High Level Forum for a Better Functioning Food Supply Chain should therefore continue after 31 December 2012.

| (3) | The membership of the Forum should be extended to national authorities from all Member States to facilitate exchanges of good practice and to enlarge the Forum's outreach. The representation of private organisations should be reviewed on the basis of a public call for application to ensure a balanced representation of stakeholders, |
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(3)

The membership of the Forum should be extended to national authorities from all Member States to facilitate exchanges of good practice and to enlarge the Forum's outreach. The representation of private organisations should be reviewed on the basis of a public call for application to ensure a balanced representation of stakeholders,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Sole Article

The Decision of 30 July 2010 is amended as follows:

| 1. | Article 4 is amended as follows:






  (a) | Paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
  ‘1.   The Forum shall be composed of not more than 50 members.’ |
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1.

Article 4 is amended as follows:

(a)

Paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

‘1.   The Forum shall be composed of not more than 50 members.’

| (b) | Paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:
  ‘3.   Member States' authorities shall nominate their representative in the preparatory group referred to in Article 5(2).
  The other members shall be appointed by the Director General of the Directorate-General for Enterprise and Industry from organisations with competence in the areas referred to in Article 2 and Article 3 and who have responded to the call for applications. Those organisations shall nominate their representatives in the Forum and in the preparatory group referred to in Article 5(2).
  The Commission may refuse a representative nominated by an organisation if it considers, on the basis of justified grounds specified when the group was set up or in the rules of procedures of the group, that the nomination is not appropriate. In such cases, the organisation concerned shall be asked to appoint another representative.’ |
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(b)

Paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:

‘3.   Member States' authorities shall nominate their representative in the preparatory group referred to in Article 5(2).

The other members shall be appointed by the Director General of the Directorate-General for Enterprise and Industry from organisations with competence in the areas referred to in Article 2 and Article 3 and who have responded to the call for applications. Those organisations shall nominate their representatives in the Forum and in the preparatory group referred to in Article 5(2).

The Commission may refuse a representative nominated by an organisation if it considers, on the basis of justified grounds specified when the group was set up or in the rules of procedures of the group, that the nomination is not appropriate. In such cases, the organisation concerned shall be asked to appoint another representative.’

| 2. | Article 7 is replaced by the following:
  ‘Article 7
  Applicability
  This Decision shall apply until 31 December 2014.’ |
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2.

Article 7 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 7

Applicability

This Decision shall apply until 31 December 2014.’

Done at Brussels, 19 December 2012.

For the Commission

Antonio TAJANI

Vice-President

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(1)  OJ C 210, 3.8.2010, p. 4.

1

(2)  COM(2009) 591 of 28.10.2009.

2

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Council

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OPEN CALL

European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST)

2012/C 396/07

COST brings together researchers and experts in different countries working on specific topics. COST does NOT fund research itself, but supports networking activities such as meetings, conferences, short-term scientific exchanges and outreach activities. Currently around 250 scientific networks (Actions) are supported.

COST invites proposals for Actions contributing to the scientific, technological, economic, cultural or societal development of Europe. Proposals playing a precursor role for other European programmes and/or initiated by early-stage researchers are especially welcome.

Developing stronger links amongst European researchers is crucial to building the European Research Area (ERA). COST stimulates new, innovative, interdisciplinary and broad research networks in Europe. COST activities are carried out by research teams to strengthen the foundations for building scientific excellence in Europe.

COST is organised in nine broad Domains (Biomedicine and Molecular Biosciences; Chemistry and Molecular Sciences and Technologies; Earth System Science and Environmental Management; Food and Agriculture; Forests, their Products and Services; Individuals, Societies, Cultures and Health; Information and Communication Technologies; Materials, Physics and Nanosciences; Transport and Urban Development). The intended coverage of each domain is explained at http://www.cost.eu

Applicants are invited to locate their topic within one domain. However, inter-disciplinary proposals not fitting readily into a single domain should be submitted as Trans-Domain proposals (TDP) and will be evaluated separately.

Proposals should include researchers from a minimum of five COST countries. Financial support for an Action of 19 participating countries is in the range of EUR 130 000 p.a., normally for four years, subject to available budget.

Proposals will be assessed in two stages (except for the TDP— see below). Preliminary proposals (maximum 1 500 words/3 pages), submitted using the on-line template at http://www.cost.eu/opencall should provide a brief overview of the proposal and its intended impact. Proposals not conforming to the eligibility criteria of COST (e.g. requesting research funding) will be excluded. Eligible proposals will be assessed by the relevant Domain Committees in accordance with the published criteria at http://www.cost.eu Applicants of selected preliminary proposals will be invited to submit a full proposal. Full proposals will be peer reviewed according to the assessment criteria at http://www.cost.eu/opencall The decision will normally be taken within six months of the collection date and the Actions should expect to start within three months thereafter.

The collection date for preliminary proposals is 29 March 2013, 17:00 Brussels time. Around 20 % will be invited to submit a full proposal for final selection of approximately 40 new Actions, subject to available budget. Full proposals will be invited by 30 May 2013 for submission by 26 July 2013.

Proposals submitted under TDP follow a specific pilot evaluation procedure, requiring submission of one single proposal. This proposal will be remotely evaluated in two steps, followed by TDP Panel hearings. Additional details can be found at http://www.cost.eu/domains_actions/TDP The collection date for TDP is 14 June 2013, 17:00 Brussels time. Decisions on Action approval are expected in November 2013.

The next collection date is envisaged for 27 September 2013, including the specific collection of TDP according to the pilot procedure.

Proposers may wish to contact their national COST Coordinator (CNC) for information and guidance — see http://www.cost.eu/cnc

Proposals must be submitted on-line to the COST Office website.

COST receives financial support for its coordinating activities from the EU RTD framework programme. The COST Office, set up by the European Science Foundation (ESF), acting as the implementing agent for COST, provides and manages the administrative, scientific and technical secretariat for COST, its Domain Committees and its Actions.

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Calls for proposals under the work programme for 2012 of the Information and Communication Technologies Policy Support Programme as part of the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007 to 2013)

2012/C 396/08

Notice is hereby given of the launch of the call for proposals under the work programme for 2012 of the Information and Communication Technologies Policy Support Programme (ICT PSP) as part of the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (2007 to 2013).

Proposals are invited for the following call: CIP-ICT PSP-2013-7.

Call documentation including content, deadline and budget is given in the call texts which are published on the ICT PSP website:

http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/call_CIP?callIdentifier=CIP-ICT-PSP-2013-7

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

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Communication of the Commission published pursuant to Article 27(4) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 in Case COMP/39.595 — Continental/United/Lufthansa/Air Canada

(notified under document C(2012) 9787)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2012/C 396/09

1.   INTRODUCTION

| 1. | According to Article 9 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 of 16 December 2002 on the implementation of the rules on competition laid down in Articles 81 and 82 of the Treaty (1), the Commission may decide — in cases where it intends to adopt a decision requiring that an infringement is brought to an end and the parties concerned offer commitments to meet the concerns expressed to them by the Commission in its preliminary assessment — to make those commitments binding on the undertakings. Such a decision may be adopted for a specified period and shall conclude that there are no longer grounds for action by the Commission. According to Article 27(4) of the same Regulation, the Commission shall publish a concise summary of the case and the main content of the commitments. Interested parties may submit their observations within the time limit fixed by the Commission. |
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1.

According to Article 9 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 of 16 December 2002 on the implementation of the rules on competition laid down in Articles 81 and 82 of the Treaty (1), the Commission may decide — in cases where it intends to adopt a decision requiring that an infringement is brought to an end and the parties concerned offer commitments to meet the concerns expressed to them by the Commission in its preliminary assessment — to make those commitments binding on the undertakings. Such a decision may be adopted for a specified period and shall conclude that there are no longer grounds for action by the Commission. According to Article 27(4) of the same Regulation, the Commission shall publish a concise summary of the case and the main content of the commitments. Interested parties may submit their observations within the time limit fixed by the Commission.

2.   SUMMARY OF THE CASE

| 2. | On 19 June 2008, Air Canada (‘AC’), United Airlines (‘UA’), Continental Airlines (‘CO’) and Lufthansa (‘LH’), jointly ‘the parties’, announced their intention to conclude an agreement to form a joint venture covering all their passenger air transport services on transatlantic markets (‘A++ Agreement’). Within the joint venture, AC, UA, CO and LH cooperate on key parameters of competition such as pricing, capacity, schedules and marketing. On 25 July 2008, the Commission opened an ex officio investigation of the cooperation between the parties in A++ Agreement. |
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2.

On 19 June 2008, Air Canada (‘AC’), United Airlines (‘UA’), Continental Airlines (‘CO’) and Lufthansa (‘LH’), jointly ‘the parties’, announced their intention to conclude an agreement to form a joint venture covering all their passenger air transport services on transatlantic markets (‘A++ Agreement’). Within the joint venture, AC, UA, CO and LH cooperate on key parameters of competition such as pricing, capacity, schedules and marketing. On 25 July 2008, the Commission opened an ex officio investigation of the cooperation between the parties in A++ Agreement.

| 3. | On 10 October 2012, the Commission adopted a preliminary assessment within the meaning of Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1/2003, taking the provisional view that the A++ Joint Venture Agreement between the parties is likely to infringe Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. |
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3.

On 10 October 2012, the Commission adopted a preliminary assessment within the meaning of Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1/2003, taking the provisional view that the A++ Joint Venture Agreement between the parties is likely to infringe Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

| 4. | The Commission considered that in the absence of their cooperation, LH and CO would be actual non-stop competitors on the Frankfurt-New York route, operating their own non-stop flights independently as they did before the implementation of the A++ Agreement. |
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4.

The Commission considered that in the absence of their cooperation, LH and CO would be actual non-stop competitors on the Frankfurt-New York route, operating their own non-stop flights independently as they did before the implementation of the A++ Agreement.

| 5. | In the preliminary assessment, the Commission expressed concerns that the cooperation between AC, UA, CO and LH in A++ Agreement would be likely to restrict competition by object on the Frankfurt-New York route with regard to premium passengers. |
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5.

In the preliminary assessment, the Commission expressed concerns that the cooperation between AC, UA, CO and LH in A++ Agreement would be likely to restrict competition by object on the Frankfurt-New York route with regard to premium passengers.

| 6. | Considering the parties' combined market position on the Frankfurt-New York route and the closeness of competition between LH and CO, the cooperation would be also likely to produce appreciable anti-competitive effects for premium passengers. The Commission took into consideration the fact that customers on the Frankfurt-New York route are relatively price inelastic and largely deprived of significant buyer power. |
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6.

Considering the parties' combined market position on the Frankfurt-New York route and the closeness of competition between LH and CO, the cooperation would be also likely to produce appreciable anti-competitive effects for premium passengers. The Commission took into consideration the fact that customers on the Frankfurt-New York route are relatively price inelastic and largely deprived of significant buyer power.

| 7. | The Commission further provisionally concluded that the competition that had existed before the cooperation between LH and CO was eliminated. This competition is unlikely to be replaced by competition from the existing competitors or potential new entrants due to substantial barriers to expansion and entry. These barriers to expansion and entry include slot constraints, hub advantages at both Frankfurt airport and New York JFK and Newark Liberty airports, as well as the frequency advantage of the parties. |
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7.

The Commission further provisionally concluded that the competition that had existed before the cooperation between LH and CO was eliminated. This competition is unlikely to be replaced by competition from the existing competitors or potential new entrants due to substantial barriers to expansion and entry. These barriers to expansion and entry include slot constraints, hub advantages at both Frankfurt airport and New York JFK and Newark Liberty airports, as well as the frequency advantage of the parties.

| 8. | Slot constraints are currently present at New York JFK and Newark Liberty airports and are likely to be present in the medium and long run at Frankfurt airport. Due to the hub advantages at Frankfurt and New York airports, the parties are likely to benefit more from economies of scale, brand name recognition, power of their frequent flyer programme (FFP), access to feed traffic and ability to attract corporate contracts than their actual or potential competitors without such hub advantage. Thanks to a higher number of frequencies operated on the Frankfurt-New York route, the parties are likely to have a higher quality of service than their actual or potential competitors, for which the customers are likely to agree to pay higher prices. |
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8.

Slot constraints are currently present at New York JFK and Newark Liberty airports and are likely to be present in the medium and long run at Frankfurt airport. Due to the hub advantages at Frankfurt and New York airports, the parties are likely to benefit more from economies of scale, brand name recognition, power of their frequent flyer programme (FFP), access to feed traffic and ability to attract corporate contracts than their actual or potential competitors without such hub advantage. Thanks to a higher number of frequencies operated on the Frankfurt-New York route, the parties are likely to have a higher quality of service than their actual or potential competitors, for which the customers are likely to agree to pay higher prices.

3.   MAIN CONTENT OF THE OFFERED COMMITMENTS

| 9. | The parties subject to the proceedings have offered commitments pursuant to Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1/2003, to meet the Commission’s competition concerns. The parties emphasised that this should not be interpreted as an acknowledgement that they have infringed the EU competition rules or that the A++ Agreement is incompatible with Article 101 of the TFEU. |
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9.

The parties subject to the proceedings have offered commitments pursuant to Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 1/2003, to meet the Commission’s competition concerns. The parties emphasised that this should not be interpreted as an acknowledgement that they have infringed the EU competition rules or that the A++ Agreement is incompatible with Article 101 of the TFEU.

| 10. | The commitments are briefly summarised below and published in full in English on the website of the Directorate-General for Competition at:
  http://ec.europa.eu/competition/index_en.html |
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10.

The commitments are briefly summarised below and published in full in English on the website of the Directorate-General for Competition at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/index_en.html

| 11. | The parties offer on the Frankfurt-New York route:






  (a) | to make arrival and departure slot pairs available at Frankfurt airport and/or New York JFK/Newark Liberty airports — at the competitor's choice — to allow to operate up to seven additional frequencies weekly (and up to 21 weekly frequencies should existing third party services on the route be withdrawn). The offer is subject to a number of conditions, including that the competitor has exhausted all reasonable efforts to obtain the necessary slots through the general slot allocation process. The parties also do not have to release more than one slot at New York JFK airport; |
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11.

The parties offer on the Frankfurt-New York route:

(a)

to make arrival and departure slot pairs available at Frankfurt airport and/or New York JFK/Newark Liberty airports — at the competitor's choice — to allow to operate up to seven additional frequencies weekly (and up to 21 weekly frequencies should existing third party services on the route be withdrawn). The offer is subject to a number of conditions, including that the competitor has exhausted all reasonable efforts to obtain the necessary slots through the general slot allocation process. The parties also do not have to release more than one slot at New York JFK airport;

| (b) | to enter into fare combinability agreements with competitors for premium passengers. Eligible competitors are all competitors which operate or have started to operate new or increased non-stop services on the Frankfurt-New York route, and do not operate a hub/focus-city airport at both ends of the route; |
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(b)

to enter into fare combinability agreements with competitors for premium passengers. Eligible competitors are all competitors which operate or have started to operate new or increased non-stop services on the Frankfurt-New York route, and do not operate a hub/focus-city airport at both ends of the route;

| (c) | to enter into special prorate agreements for traffic with a true origin and a true destination in Europe/Israel or North America/the Caribbean/Central America, provided that part of the journey involves the Frankfurt-New York route. Eligible competitors are all competitors which have started to operate new or increased non-stop services on the Frankfurt-New York route, and alone or in combination with their alliance partners do not operate a hub/focus-city airport at both ends of the Frankfurt-New York route; |
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(c)

to enter into special prorate agreements for traffic with a true origin and a true destination in Europe/Israel or North America/the Caribbean/Central America, provided that part of the journey involves the Frankfurt-New York route. Eligible competitors are all competitors which have started to operate new or increased non-stop services on the Frankfurt-New York route, and alone or in combination with their alliance partners do not operate a hub/focus-city airport at both ends of the Frankfurt-New York route;

| (d) | to open their frequent flyer programmes to a competitor which commences or increases services on the route, if such competitor does not have a comparable programme of its own and does not participate in any of the parties’ FFPs. |
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to open their frequent flyer programmes to a competitor which commences or increases services on the route, if such competitor does not have a comparable programme of its own and does not participate in any of the parties’ FFPs.

| 12. | The parties offer to give responsibility to a trustee to monitor the application of the commitments. In case of disagreement between a new entrant and the parties on the commitments, the parties offer a dispute resolution process where an arbitral tribunal will ultimately decide on the matter. |
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12.

The parties offer to give responsibility to a trustee to monitor the application of the commitments. In case of disagreement between a new entrant and the parties on the commitments, the parties offer a dispute resolution process where an arbitral tribunal will ultimately decide on the matter.

4.   INVITATION TO MAKE COMMENTS

| 13. | Subject to market testing, the Commission intends to adopt a decision under Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 declaring binding the commitments summarised above and published on the Internet, on the website of the Directorate-General for Competition. |
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13.

Subject to market testing, the Commission intends to adopt a decision under Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1/2003 declaring binding the commitments summarised above and published on the Internet, on the website of the Directorate-General for Competition.

| 14. | In accordance with Article 27(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1/2003, the Commission invites interested third parties to submit their observations on the proposed commitments. These observations must reach the Commission not later than one month following the date of this publication. Interested third parties are also asked to submit a non-confidential version of their comments, in which any information they claim to be business secrets and other confidential information should be deleted and replaced as required by a non-confidential summary or by the words ‘business secrets’ or ‘confidential’. |
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14.

In accordance with Article 27(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1/2003, the Commission invites interested third parties to submit their observations on the proposed commitments. These observations must reach the Commission not later than one month following the date of this publication. Interested third parties are also asked to submit a non-confidential version of their comments, in which any information they claim to be business secrets and other confidential information should be deleted and replaced as required by a non-confidential summary or by the words ‘business secrets’ or ‘confidential’.

| 15. | Answers and comments should preferably be reasoned and should set out the relevant facts. If you identify a problem with any part of the proposed commitments, the Commission would also invite you to suggest a possible solution. |
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15.

Answers and comments should preferably be reasoned and should set out the relevant facts. If you identify a problem with any part of the proposed commitments, the Commission would also invite you to suggest a possible solution.

| 16. | Observations can be sent to the Commission under reference number COMP/39.595 — Continental/United/Lufthansa/Air Canada either by e-mail (COMP-GREFFE-ANTITRUST@ec.europa.eu), by fax (+32 22950128) or by post, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Antitrust Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
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16.

Observations can be sent to the Commission under reference number COMP/39.595 — Continental/United/Lufthansa/Air Canada either by e-mail (COMP-GREFFE-ANTITRUST@ec.europa.eu), by fax (+32 22950128) or by post, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Antitrust Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 1, 4.1.2003, p. 1. With effect from 1 December 2009, Articles 81 and 82 of the EC Treaty have become Articles 101 and, respectively, 102 of the TFEU. The two sets of provisions are in substance identical. For the purposes of this notice, references to Articles 101 and 102 of the TFEU should be understood as references to Articles 81 and 82 of the EC Treaty when applicable.

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Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

2012/C 396/10

This publication confers the right to object to the application pursuant to Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 (1). Statements of objection must reach the Commission within six months of the date of this publication.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

‘ΜΕΣΣΑΡΑ’ (MESSARA)

EC No: EL-PDO-0005-0973-14.02.2012

PGI ( ) PDO ( X )

1.   Name:

‘Μεσσαρά’ (Messara)

2.   Member State or Third Country:

Greece

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff:

3.1.   Type of product:

| Class 1.5. | Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) |
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Class 1.5.

Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.)

3.2.   Description of product to which the name in (1) applies:

Extra virgin olive oil obtained by mechanical processes from olives (Olea europea L.) 100 % of the Koroneiki variety. Messara extra virgin olive oil has the following physical-chemical and organoleptic characteristics on bottling:

| | Physical-chemical characteristics:






  — | acidity (percentage by weight of oleic acid): ≤ 0,6 |
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Physical-chemical characteristics:

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acidity (percentage by weight of oleic acid): ≤ 0,6

| — | Κ232: ≤ 1,80 |
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Κ232: ≤ 1,80

| — | Κ270: ≤ 0,13 |
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Κ270: ≤ 0,13

| — | peroxides (meq O2/kg): ≤ 8,5 |
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peroxides (meq O2/kg): ≤ 8,5

| — | waxes: ≤ 130 mg/kg |
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waxes: ≤ 130 mg/kg

| — | oleic acid: 75-83 % |
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oleic acid: 75-83 %

| — | total unsaturated fatty acids: ≥ 84 % |
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total unsaturated fatty acids: ≥ 84 %

| — | ratio of oleic acid to linoleic acid: ≥ 10 |
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ratio of oleic acid to linoleic acid: ≥ 10

| — | campesterol: ≥ 3,8 % ≤ 4 % of total sterols |
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campesterol: ≥ 3,8 % ≤ 4 % of total sterols

| — | stigmasterol: ≥ 1,5 % of total sterols |
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stigmasterol: ≥ 1,5 % of total sterols

| — | stigmastadienes: ≤ 0,05 ppm |
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stigmastadienes: ≤ 0,05 ppm

| — | r ECN42: ≤ 0,1 |
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r ECN42: ≤ 0,1

| — | polyphenols: ≥ 100 mg/kg olive oil |
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polyphenols: ≥ 100 mg/kg olive oil

| — | halogenated solvents: trace |
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halogenated solvents: trace

| | Organoleptic characteristics:






  — | Colour: bright green, becoming green-yellow as it matures |
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Organoleptic characteristics:

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Colour: bright green, becoming green-yellow as it matures

| — | Median defect Md = 0 |
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Median defect Md = 0

| — | Median fruitiness Mf > 4,0. |
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Median fruitiness Mf > 4,0.

| — | fruitiness: 4,0-5,0 |
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fruitiness: 4,0-5,0

| — | pungency: 3,5-4,0 |
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pungency: 3,5-4,0

| — | bitterness: 3,0-3,5 |
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bitterness: 3,0-3,5

3.3.   Raw materials (for processed products only):

The raw material used to produce Messara olive oil is olives of the Koroneiki variety (100 %).

3.4.   Feed (for products of animal origin only):

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3.5.   Specific steps in production that must take place in the identified geographical area:

The production, transport, cleaning and processing of the olives as well as the grading of the olive oil must be carried out in the identified geographical area of production.

3.6.   Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc.:

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3.7.   Specific rules concerning labelling:

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4.   Concise definition of the geographical area:

The oil is produced in the Messara region, south-southwest of the Heraklion prefecture, south of the Psiloriti Mountain, north of the Kofina Mountain and stretches to the coast of the Libyan Sea. To the east it extends as far as the geographical boundaries of the municipal unit of Asterousia and to the west it reaches the Messara bay at the boundaries of the Heraklion prefecture. Under the Kallikratis administration plan, it includes the whole of the municipality of Faistos, part of the municipality of Gortina (the whole of the municipal units of Rouva, Gortina and Kofina) and part of the municipality of Arhanes–Asterousia (the whole of the municipal unit of Asterousia).

5.   Link with the geographical area:

5.1.   Specificity of the geographical area:

The specific geographical features of this southernmost area of the European continent where olives are cultivated are unusual and create a particular microclimate for the development of olive cultivation, which is not found in any other region of Crete or of Greece.

Soil

The area is a hilly plain, with an average altitude of 150 m. The soil is of average composition and is characterised as loamy. It is chalky with 30-50 % CaCO3 content and has average to low organic matter content (0,8-1,2 %). The pH is neutral to slightly alkaline.

Climate

The climate is hot and dry, there are no frosts. The coldest month is January, with temperatures between 6,7 and 15,7 °C (average 11,2 °C), while the hottest month is July, with temperatures between 20,3 and 33,1 °C (average 28,5 °C). The highest average maximum temperature is recorded in July with 34 °C and the lowest average minimum temperature is recorded in January with 6 °C. Heatwaves are a regular occurrence during the summer months, with temperatures rising higher than 40 °C, and they are sometimes accompanied by exceptionally hot dry winds from Africa. There are significant variations in temperature during the day and high levels of sunlight, with more than 150 days of sunshine per year. The average monthly relative humidity ranges from 46,8 % (July) to 74 % (January). During the winter months, the average rainfall is around 100 mm, and there is hardly any rainfall in the summer months. The average yearly rainfall is 534,9 mm. Consequently, cultivation of the Koroneiki variety for the production of the olive oil in question is considered the most appropriate, given that this variety can flourish to its maximum potential within the identified area, with its low altitude and lack of frost.

5.2.   Specificity of the product:

Medium, fruity olive aroma, with a harmonious and balanced fruity, pungent and bitter taste combination.

Messara olive oil has a low acidity value, which does not exceed 0,6. Its particularly low absorption indices (Κ232 ≤ 1,80 and Κ270 ≤ 0,13) and variation in the absorption coefficient (≤ – 0,001) indicate the product’s freshness, while its low peroxide value (≤ 8,5) is directly related to its high tolerance for storage.

Its campesterol content is particularly high, exceeding 3,8 % of the total sterols, although it does not exceed the 4 % limit. This is a distinctive feature due to the particularly hot and dry conditions in the area.

5.3.   Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product (for PDO) or a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product (for PGI):

The combination of chalky soil which is relatively poor in organic matter and the olives’ high exposure to sunlight contributes to the increased concentration of aromatic constituents. The sufficient exposure of the hilly areas to sunlight is due to the relief of the ground, where slopes level out into plains.

Additionally, the variety’s early production means that the fruits’ growth and ripening periods coincide with the longest exposure to sunlight, which increases the olive oil’s aromatic constituents. Specifically, the variety’s early flowering/setting and by extension early ripening, is supported by the prevailing climatic conditions of the periods in question. The cool weather and low relative humidity (around 60 %) which prevail in the last 20 days of April (around 18 °C) is conducive to flowering and aids the flowers' pollination. Temperatures remain around 22 °C in the period immediately following this, allowing the fruit to set satisfactorily. It should be noted that early flowering and setting are decisive factors in the fruit’s growth and ripening periods coinciding with the region’s good weather, given that overcast days are limited to the winter months. This fact, combined with the relief of the ground which allows the olive groves maximum exposure to sunlight, and appropriate handling by producers and processors during the cultivation, harvesting and processing of the olives results in the production of this special extra virgin olive oil.

In addition, the particularly hot and dry climate of the area limits the effects of olive fly, resulting in a high quality product with low acidity.

The very high temperatures often registered in the summer months result in the olive oil having a naturally high campesterol content, which is a characteristic of the region. Specifically, the campesterol levels are particularly high due to the prolonged high temperatures registered in Messara during the summer months (which sometimes exceed 40 °C) and the water stress exhibited by the trees. The high content of nutritionally valuable unsaturated fatty acids is also due to this climatic peculiarity.

Olive cultivation is inextricably linked to the history and culture of Crete. The first verified presence of olives on the island dates from the Middle Neolithic period (5400-4400 BC), and production of olive oil from the fruit began during the same period. During the Proto Minoan period (2800-2300 BC), entire forests of olive trees and wild olive trees grew, including the Kapetaniana forest in the Messara plain. The cultivation of olive trees and their products was closely linked to nutrition, the economy, worship and culture. It is worth noting the link between the olive tree and olive products and religious rituals. Artefacts from the Minoan period which we still have today, such as oval/pear-shaped stone presses with a surrounding channel and outflow found at Faistos and Kommos, bear witness to the existence of olives from that period.

Messara olive oil has won two prizes due to its fine quality. In the context of the second Olive Oil and Olive Festival which was organised in Athens from 9 to 11 May 2008 by the European Regional Development Network (EDPA), the competing olive oil from the Messara plain, made 100 % from the Koroneiki variety and represented by the Union of Agricultural Cooperatives (EAS) of Messara, was awarded a silver medal by the judges for its quality features. Also, in the context of the fourth Olive Oil and Olive Festival which was held in Athens from 12 to 14 March 2010, in the second Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition, the competing olive oil from Messara, represented by the EAS of Messara, won the bronze award for taste.

Reference to publication of the specification:

(Article 5(7) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

http://www.minagric.gr/images/stories/docs/agrotis/POP-PGE/prodiagrafes_elaioladou_Messara.pdf

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(1)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.

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Notice for the attention of the persons and entities added to the list referred to in Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against persons acting in violation of the arms embargo with regard to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, by virtue of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1251/2012

2012/C 396/11

| 1. | Common Position 2008/369/CFSP (1) calls upon the Union to freeze the funds and economic resources of natural or legal persons, entities or bodies acting in violation of the arms embargo with regard to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as referred to in the list drawn up pursuant to UNSR 1533(2004), 1596(2005), 1807(2008) and 1857(2008) to be updated regularly by the UN Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1533(2004).
  The list drawn up by this UN Committee comprises:






  — | persons or entities acting in violation of the arms embargo and related measures as referred to in Article 1, |
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1.

Common Position 2008/369/CFSP (1) calls upon the Union to freeze the funds and economic resources of natural or legal persons, entities or bodies acting in violation of the arms embargo with regard to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as referred to in the list drawn up pursuant to UNSR 1533(2004), 1596(2005), 1807(2008) and 1857(2008) to be updated regularly by the UN Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1533(2004).

The list drawn up by this UN Committee comprises:

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persons or entities acting in violation of the arms embargo and related measures as referred to in Article 1,

| — | political and military leaders of foreign armed groups operating in the DRC who impede the disarmament and the voluntary repatriation or resettlement of combatants belonging to those groups, |
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political and military leaders of foreign armed groups operating in the DRC who impede the disarmament and the voluntary repatriation or resettlement of combatants belonging to those groups,

| — | political and military leaders of Congolese militias receiving support from outside the DRC, who impede the participation of their combatants in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes, |
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political and military leaders of Congolese militias receiving support from outside the DRC, who impede the participation of their combatants in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes,

| — | political and military leaders operating in the DRC and recruiting or using children in armed conflicts in violation of applicable international law, |
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political and military leaders operating in the DRC and recruiting or using children in armed conflicts in violation of applicable international law,

| — | individuals operating in the DRC and committing serious violations of international law involving the targeting of children or women in situations of armed conflict, including killing and maiming, sexual violence, abduction and forced displacement, |
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individuals operating in the DRC and committing serious violations of international law involving the targeting of children or women in situations of armed conflict, including killing and maiming, sexual violence, abduction and forced displacement,

| — | individuals obstructing the access to or the distribution of humanitarian assistance in the eastern part of the DRC, |
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individuals obstructing the access to or the distribution of humanitarian assistance in the eastern part of the DRC,

| — | individuals or entities supporting the illegal armed groups in the eastern part of the DRC through illicit trade of natural resources. |
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individuals or entities supporting the illegal armed groups in the eastern part of the DRC through illicit trade of natural resources.

| 2. | The UN Sanctions Committee decided on 12 November 2012 to add one natural person and on 30 November 2012 to add two natural persons on the relevant list. The natural persons concerned may submit at any time a request to the UN Committee, together with any supporting documentation, for the decision to include them in the UN list referred to above, to be reconsidered. Such request should be sent to the following address:





  United Nations — Focal point for delisting |
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| Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch |
| Room S-3055 E |
| New York, NY 10017 |
| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |

2.

The UN Sanctions Committee decided on 12 November 2012 to add one natural person and on 30 November 2012 to add two natural persons on the relevant list. The natural persons concerned may submit at any time a request to the UN Committee, together with any supporting documentation, for the decision to include them in the UN list referred to above, to be reconsidered. Such request should be sent to the following address:

United Nations — Focal point for delisting

Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch

Room S-3055 E

New York, NY 10017

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

See for information at: http://www.un.org/sc/committees/dfp.shtml

| 3. | Further to the UN decisions referred to at point 2, the Commission has adopted Regulation (EU) No 1251/2012 (2), which amends Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against persons acting in violation of the arms embargo with regard to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (3).
  Therefore, the following measures of Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 apply to the natural persons concerned:






  (a) | the freezing of funds and economic resources belonging to them, or owned or held by them, and prohibition to make funds and economic resources available to them or for their benefit, whether directly or indirectly (Article 2); and |
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3.

Further to the UN decisions referred to at point 2, the Commission has adopted Regulation (EU) No 1251/2012 (2), which amends Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against persons acting in violation of the arms embargo with regard to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (3).

Therefore, the following measures of Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 apply to the natural persons concerned:

(a)

the freezing of funds and economic resources belonging to them, or owned or held by them, and prohibition to make funds and economic resources available to them or for their benefit, whether directly or indirectly (Article 2); and

| (b) | the prohibition to participate, knowingly and intentionally, in activities the object or effect of which is, directly or indirectly, to circumvent the measures referred to at point (a) above. |
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(b)

the prohibition to participate, knowingly and intentionally, in activities the object or effect of which is, directly or indirectly, to circumvent the measures referred to at point (a) above.

| 4. | The natural persons added to Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005, by means of Regulation (EU) No 1251/2012, and further to the UN decisions of 12 and 30 November 2012, may make their views on their listing known to the Commission. This communication should be sent to:





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

4.

The natural persons added to Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005, by means of Regulation (EU) No 1251/2012, and further to the UN decisions of 12 and 30 November 2012, may make their views on their listing known to the Commission. This communication should be sent to:

European Commission

‘Restrictive measures’

Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

| 5. | The attention of the natural persons concerned is also drawn to the possibility of challenging Regulation (EU) No 1251/2012 before the General Court of the EU, in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 263, paragraphs 4 and 6, of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. |
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5.

The attention of the natural persons concerned is also drawn to the possibility of challenging Regulation (EU) No 1251/2012 before the General Court of the EU, in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 263, paragraphs 4 and 6, of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

| 6. | Personal data of the natural persons concerned by the listings of Regulation (EU) No 1251/2012 will be handled in accordance with the rules of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (4). Any request, e.g. for further information or in order to exercise the rights under Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 (e.g. access or rectification of personal data), should be sent to the Commission, under the same address mentioned under point 4 above. |
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6.

Personal data of the natural persons concerned by the listings of Regulation (EU) No 1251/2012 will be handled in accordance with the rules of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (4). Any request, e.g. for further information or in order to exercise the rights under Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 (e.g. access or rectification of personal data), should be sent to the Commission, under the same address mentioned under point 4 above.

| 7. | For good order, the attention of the natural persons listed in Annex I is drawn to the possibility of making an application to the competent authorities of the relevant Member State(s), as listed in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005, in order to obtain an authorisation to use frozen funds and economic resources for basic expenses or specific payments in accordance with Article 3 of that Regulation. |
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For good order, the attention of the natural persons listed in Annex I is drawn to the possibility of making an application to the competent authorities of the relevant Member State(s), as listed in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005, in order to obtain an authorisation to use frozen funds and economic resources for basic expenses or specific payments in accordance with Article 3 of that Regulation.

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(1)  OJ L 127, 15.5.2008, p. 84.

(2)  OJ L 352, 21.12.2012, p. 42.

(3)  OJ L 193, 23.7.2005, p. 1.

(4)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.

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Corrigendum to Commission Decision of 13 December 2012 amending Decision 2007/134/EC establishing the European Research Council

(
  Official Journal of the European Union C 385 of 14 December 2012
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2012/C 396/12

Commission Decision of 13 December 2012 amending Decision 2007/134/EC establishing the European Research Council should read as follows:

COMMISSION DECISION

of 13 December 2012

amending Decision 2007/134/EC establishing the European Research Council

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Decision 1982/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) (1), and in particular Aricles 2 and 3 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 2006/972/EC of 19 December 2006 concerning the specific programme “Ideas” implementing the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013) of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2), and in particular Article 4(2) and (3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | By Decision 2007/134/EC of 2 February 2007 establishing the European Research Council (3), the Commission established the European Research Council (hereinafter referred to as “the ERC”) as the means for implementing the specific programme “Ideas”. The ERC consists of an independent Scientific Council supported by a dedicated implementation structure and is established until 31 December 2013. |
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(1)

By Decision 2007/134/EC of 2 February 2007 establishing the European Research Council (3), the Commission established the European Research Council (hereinafter referred to as “the ERC”) as the means for implementing the specific programme “Ideas”. The ERC consists of an independent Scientific Council supported by a dedicated implementation structure and is established until 31 December 2013.

| (2) | The Scientific Council consists of scientists, engineers and scholars of the highest repute, appointed by the Commission, and acting in their personal capacity, independent of any outside influence. It is composed of 22 members and acts according to the mandate provided for it in Article 3 of Decision 2007/134/EC. |
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(2)

The Scientific Council consists of scientists, engineers and scholars of the highest repute, appointed by the Commission, and acting in their personal capacity, independent of any outside influence. It is composed of 22 members and acts according to the mandate provided for it in Article 3 of Decision 2007/134/EC.

| (3) | By Decision 2009/357/EC of 27 April 2009 amending Decision 2007/134/EC establishing the European Research Council (4), the Commission replaced three members following their resignation. By Decision 2011/12/EU of 12 January 2011 amending Decision 2007/134/EC establishing the European Research Council (5), the Commission replaced seven members after their end of term of office. |
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(3)

By Decision 2009/357/EC of 27 April 2009 amending Decision 2007/134/EC establishing the European Research Council (4), the Commission replaced three members following their resignation. By Decision 2011/12/EU of 12 January 2011 amending Decision 2007/134/EC establishing the European Research Council (5), the Commission replaced seven members after their end of term of office.

| (4) | The mandate of 10 of the members of the Scientific Council expires on 1 February and 26 April 2013 and there is a need for the staged renewal of the Scientific Council membership. |
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(4)

The mandate of 10 of the members of the Scientific Council expires on 1 February and 26 April 2013 and there is a need for the staged renewal of the Scientific Council membership.

| (5) | The staged renewal of the Scientific Council should take place according to the provisions of Article 4(6) and (7) of Decision 2007/134/EC, which state, inter alia, that members shall be appointed for a term of four years, renewable once on a basis of a rotating system, which shall ensure the continuity of the work of the Scientific Council and that a member may be appointed for a period of less than the maximum term to allow a staged rotation of membership. |
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(5)

The staged renewal of the Scientific Council should take place according to the provisions of Article 4(6) and (7) of Decision 2007/134/EC, which state, inter alia, that members shall be appointed for a term of four years, renewable once on a basis of a rotating system, which shall ensure the continuity of the work of the Scientific Council and that a member may be appointed for a period of less than the maximum term to allow a staged rotation of membership.

| (6) | According to Article 4(4) of Decision 2007/134/EC, future members shall be appointed by the Commission based on the factors and criteria set out in Annex I to that Decision and following an independent and transparent procedure for their identification, agreed with the Scientific Council, including a consultation of the scientific community and a report to the European Parliament and the Council. For this purpose, a high level standing Identification Committee of independent experts was set up as an expert group with honoraria paid under the operational budget of the specific programme “Ideas”. The Committee made recommendations for the staged renewal of the Scientific Council membership that have been accepted. |
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(6)

According to Article 4(4) of Decision 2007/134/EC, future members shall be appointed by the Commission based on the factors and criteria set out in Annex I to that Decision and following an independent and transparent procedure for their identification, agreed with the Scientific Council, including a consultation of the scientific community and a report to the European Parliament and the Council. For this purpose, a high level standing Identification Committee of independent experts was set up as an expert group with honoraria paid under the operational budget of the specific programme “Ideas”. The Committee made recommendations for the staged renewal of the Scientific Council membership that have been accepted.

| (7) | According to Article 4(4) of Decision 2007/134/EC, the appointment of future members shall be published in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 (6). |
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(7)

According to Article 4(4) of Decision 2007/134/EC, the appointment of future members shall be published in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 (6).

| (8) | Decision 2007/134/EC should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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(8)

Decision 2007/134/EC should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Annex II of Decision 2007/134/EC is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 13 December 2012.

For the Commission

Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN

Member of the Commission

ANNEX

“ANNEX II

Members of the ERC Scientific Council

| Name and Institute | Start of term of office | End of term of office |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Athene DONALD, University of Cambridge | 2 February 2013 | 31 December 2013 |
| Nicholas CANNY, National University of Ireland, Galway | 13 January 2011 | 31 December 2013 |
| Sierd A.P.L. CLOETINGH, Utrecht University | 27 April 2013 | 31 December 2013 |
| Tomasz DIETL, Polish Academy of Sciences | 13 January 2011 | 31 December 2013 |
| Daniel DOLEV, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem | 13 January 2011 | 31 December 2013 |
| Carlos M. DUARTE, Instituto Mediterraneo de Estudios Avanzados, Espories (Islas Baleares) | 27 April 2013 | 31 December 2013 |
| Barbara ENSOLI, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Roma | 2 February 2013 | 31 December 2013 |
| Daniel ESTEVE, CEA Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette | 13 January 2011 | 31 December 2013 |
| Pavel EXNER, Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague | 13 January 2011 | 31 December 2013 |
| Éva KONDOROSI, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Szeged | 2 February 2013 | 31 December 2013 |
| Timothy HUNT, Cancer Research UK, South Mimms | 13 January 2011 | 31 December 2013 |
| Carl-Henrik HELDIN, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Uppsala | 13 January 2011 | 31 December 2013 |
| Klaus BOCK, Danish National Research Foundation, Copenhagen | 2 February 2013 | 31 December 2013 |
| Matthias KLEINER, German Research Foundation, Bonn | 2 February 2013 | 31 December 2013 |
| Nuria Sebastian GALLES, University of Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona | 27 April 2013 | 31 December 2013 |
| Helga NOWOTNY, WWTF Vienna Science and Technology Fund | 13 January 2011 | 31 December 2013 |
| Reinhard GENZEL - Max Planck Institute for Extra-terrestrial Physics, Garching | 2 February 2013 | 31 December 2013 |
| Alain PEYRAUBE, EHSS - Centre de recherches linguistiques sur Asie orientale, Paris | 13 January 2011 | 31 December 2013 |
| Reinhilde VEUGELERS, Catholic University of Leuven | 2 February 2013 | 31 December 2013 |
| Mart SAARMA, University of Helsinki | 13 January 2011 | 31 December 2013 |
| Anna TRAMONTANO, University of Rome - La Sapienza | 13 January 2011 | 31 December 2013 |
| Isabelle VERNOS, Centre de Regulació Genómica, Barcelona | 13 January 2011 | 31 December 2013” |

Name and Institute

Start of term of office

End of term of office

Athene DONALD, University of Cambridge

2 February 2013

31 December 2013

Nicholas CANNY, National University of Ireland, Galway

13 January 2011

31 December 2013

Sierd A.P.L. CLOETINGH, Utrecht University

27 April 2013

31 December 2013

Tomasz DIETL, Polish Academy of Sciences

13 January 2011

31 December 2013

Daniel DOLEV, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

13 January 2011

31 December 2013

Carlos M. DUARTE, Instituto Mediterraneo de Estudios Avanzados, Espories (Islas Baleares)

27 April 2013

31 December 2013

Barbara ENSOLI, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Roma

2 February 2013

31 December 2013

Daniel ESTEVE, CEA Saclay, Gif-sur-Yvette

13 January 2011

31 December 2013

Pavel EXNER, Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague

13 January 2011

31 December 2013

Éva KONDOROSI, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Szeged

2 February 2013

31 December 2013

Timothy HUNT, Cancer Research UK, South Mimms

13 January 2011

31 December 2013

Carl-Henrik HELDIN, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Uppsala

13 January 2011

31 December 2013

Klaus BOCK, Danish National Research Foundation, Copenhagen

2 February 2013

31 December 2013

Matthias KLEINER, German Research Foundation, Bonn

2 February 2013

31 December 2013

Nuria Sebastian GALLES, University of Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona

27 April 2013

31 December 2013

Helga NOWOTNY, WWTF Vienna Science and Technology Fund

13 January 2011

31 December 2013

Reinhard GENZEL - Max Planck Institute for Extra-terrestrial Physics, Garching

2 February 2013

31 December 2013

Alain PEYRAUBE, EHSS - Centre de recherches linguistiques sur Asie orientale, Paris

13 January 2011

31 December 2013

Reinhilde VEUGELERS, Catholic University of Leuven

2 February 2013

31 December 2013

Mart SAARMA, University of Helsinki

13 January 2011

31 December 2013

Anna TRAMONTANO, University of Rome - La Sapienza

13 January 2011

31 December 2013

Isabelle VERNOS, Centre de Regulació Genómica, Barcelona

13 January 2011

31 December 2013”

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(1)  OJ L 412, 30.12.2006, p. 1.

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(2)  OJ L 54, 22.2.2007, p. 81.

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(3)  OJ L 57, 24.2.2007, p. 14.

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(4)  OJ L 110, 1.5.2009, p. 37.

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(5)  OJ L 9, 13.1.2011, p. 5.

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(6)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.

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