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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1134/2008
of 14 November 2008
fixing the import duties in the cereals sector applicable from 16 November 2008
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 of 28 June 1996 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 in respect of import duties in the cereals sector (2), and in particular Article 2(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1)
Article 136(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 states that the import duty on products falling within CN codes 1001 10 00, 1001 90 91, ex 1001 90 99 (high quality common wheat), 1002, ex 1005 other than hybrid seed, and ex 1007 other than hybrids for sowing, is to be equal to the intervention price valid for such products on importation increased by 55 %, minus the cif import price applicable to the consignment in question. However, that duty may not exceed the rate of duty in the Common Customs Tariff.
(2)
Article 136(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 lays down that, for the purposes of calculating the import duty referred to in paragraph 1 of that Article, representative cif import prices are to be established on a regular basis for the products in question.
(3)
Under Article 2(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96, the price to be used for the calculation of the import duty on products of CN codes 1001 10 00, 1001 90 91, ex 1001 90 99 (high quality common wheat), 1002 00, 1005 10 90, 1005 90 00 and 1007 00 90 is the daily cif representative import price determined as specified in Article 4 of that Regulation.
(4)
Import duties should be fixed for the period from 16 November 2008 and should apply until new import duties are fixed and enter into force.
(5)
However, in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 608/2008 of 26 June 2008 temporarily suspending customs duties on imports of certain cereals for the 2008/2009 marketing year (3), the application of certain duties set by this Regulation is suspended,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
From 16 November 2008, the import duties in the cereals sector referred to in Article 136(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 shall be those fixed in Annex I to this Regulation on the basis of the information contained in Annex II.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on 16 November 2008.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 14 November 2008.
COUNCIL DECISION
of 30 January 2006
on the principles, priorities and conditions contained in the European Partnership with Bosnia and Herzegovina and repealing Decision 2004/515/EC
(2006/55/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 533/2004 of 22 March 2004 on the establishment of European Partnerships in the framework of the stabilisation and association process (1) and in particular to Article 2 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Whereas:
(1)
The Thessaloniki European Council of 19 and 20 June 2003 endorsed the introduction of the European Partnerships as a means to materialise the European perspective of the western Balkan countries within the framework of the stabilisation and association process.
(2)
Regulation (EC) No 533/2004 provides that the Council is to decide on the principles, priorities and conditions to be contained in the European Partnerships, as well as any subsequent adjustments.
(3)
The Council adopted on 14 June 2004 a first European Partnership with Bosnia and Herzegovina (2). It is appropriate to update this Partnership in order to identify renewed priorities for further work, on the basis of the findings of the 2005 Progress Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina's preparations for further integration with the European Union.
(4)
Regulation (EC) No 533/2004 stated that the follow-up to the European Partnerships will be ensured within the framework of the mechanisms established under the stabilisation and association process.
(5)
In order to prepare for further integration with the European Union, Bosnia and Herzegovina is expected to develop a plan with a timetable and specific measures to address the priorities of this European Partnership.
(6)
Decision 2004/515/EC should therefore be repealed,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
In accordance with Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 533/2004, the principles, priorities and conditions in the European Partnership with Bosnia and Herzegovina are set out in the Annex hereto, which forms an integral part of this Decision.
Article 2
The implementation of the European Partnership shall be examined through the framework of the mechanisms established under the stabilisation and association process, notably the annual Progress Reports presented by the Commission.
Article 3
Decision 2004/515/EC shall be repealed.
Article 4
This Decision shall take effect on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Done at Brussels, 30 January 2006.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 3634/91 of 13 December 1991 setting for 1992 the quantities of cheese originating in and coming from Switzerland that may be imported into Spain
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal,
Having regard to Council Decision 86/559/EEC of 15 September 1986 on the conclusion of the Agreements in the form of exchanges of letters between the European Economic Community and the Swiss Confederation concerning agriculture and fisheries (1), and in particular section (a) in exchange of letters No 3,
Whereas the abovementioned exchanges of letters of 14 July 1986 stipulate that from 1 January 1990 and until the end of the transitional period the quantity for importation into Spain of cheese originating in and coming from Switzerland is to be adapted annually in accordance with the rules applicable to imports into Spain from the Community as constituted on 31 December 1985;
Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3621/89 (2) withdrew certain milk products from the list of products subject to the supplementary trade mechanism from 1 January 1990; whereas in consequence and in accordance a Spanish import quantity of cheeses coming from Switzerland excluding Emmentaler falling within CN code 0406 90 13 and Gruyère falling within CN code ex 0406 90 15 should be set as provided for in the abovementioned exchange of letters; whereas for the remaining cheeses concerned the quantity set for 1991 should be increased by the same percentage as for cheese imports into Spain for 1992 from the Community as constituted on 31 December 1985;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The quantity of cheese originating in and coming from Switzerland (excluding Emmentaler falling within CN code 0406 90 13 and Gruyère falling within CN code ex 04 06 90 15, as referred to in exchange of letters No 3 of 14 July 1986 referring to the tariff concessions that the Community and Switzerland have granted each other in respect of cheese that may be imported into Spain is set for 1992 at 1 011 tonnes, including 273 tonnes for processed cheese.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1992. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 13 December 1991.
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COMMISSION DECISION
of 20 January 1984
repealing Decision 81/265/EEC on the duty-free importation of goods intended to be distributed or made available free of charge to victims of the earthquake which occurred in February 1981 in the Hellenic Republic
(Only the Greek text is authentic)
(84/54/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1410/74 of 4 June 1974 on the tariff treatment applicable to goods imported for free circulation in the event of disasters occurring in the territory of one or more Member States (1), and in particular Article 2 thereof,
Whereas, by Decision 81/265/EEC (2), the Commission authorized the Government of the Hellenic Republic to import duty-free goods intended to be distributed or made available free of charge to victims of the earthquake which occurred in February 1981 in the Hellenic Republic, and goods imported by the relief units to cover their own requirements during the period of their operations;
Whereas it is apparent from the communications sent to the Commission by the Government of the Hellenic Republic pursuant to Article 3 of Decision 81/265/EEC that since April 1982 that Government has no longer received any requests for the duty-free import of goods intended for victims of the earthquake; whereas, in these circumstances and after consultation of the Member States, it seems appropriate to repeal the said Decision,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Decision 81/265/EEC is hereby repealed.
Article 2
This Decision shall apply from 1 February 1984.
Article 3
This Decision is addressed to the Hellenic Republic.
Done at Brussels, 20 January 1984.
COUNCIL DECISION of 19 December 1997 authorising the Kingdom of the Netherlands to extend the application of a measure derogating from Article 21 of the Sixth Council Directive 77/388/EEC on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes (98/20/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to the Sixth Council Directive (77/388/EEC) of 17 May 1977 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes - Common system of value added tax: uniform basis of assessment (1), and in particular Article 27 thereof,
Having regard to the previous Decision 92/545/EEC (2),
Having regard to the Commission report on the application of Decision 92/545/EEC,
Having regard to the Commission proposal arising from that report,
Whereas, under Article 27(1) of Directive 77/388/EEC, the Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, may authorise any Member State to introduce or extend special measures derogating from that Directive in order to simplify the procedure for charging tax or to prevent certain types of tax evasion or avoidance;
Whereas, by letter registered at the Commission on 15 November 1996, the Kingdom of the Netherlands requested authorisation to extend the application of the derogation measure previously granted to it for a limited period by Decision 92/545/EEC;
Whereas the other Member States were informed on 21 April 1997 of the request from the Kingdom of the Netherlands;
Whereas the derogation involves collecting from the ready-to-wear clothing firm the VAT normally due from the subcontractor under Article 21(1)(a) of Directive 77/388/EEC;
Whereas the Commission report on the application of the derogation has shown that the derogation measure satisfies the conditions for the application of Article 27 of the said Directive;
Whereas the Commission adopted on 10 July 1996 a work programme and a timetable of proposal providing for gradual, step-by-step progress towards a common VAT system for the internal market;
Whereas, as the final package of proposals is scheduled for mid-1999, the authorisation is to be granted until 31 December 1999 so as to enable an assessment then to be made of the derogation measure's consistency with the overall approach of the new common system of VAT;
Whereas this derogation will not have an adverse impact on the Community's own resources accruing from VAT,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
By way of derogation from Article 21(1)(a) of Directive 77/388/EEC, the Kingdom of the Netherlands is hereby authorised to apply until 31 December 1999 in the ready-to-wear clothing industry a scheme for shifting the subcontractors obligation to pay over VAT to the tax authorities from the subcontractor to the clothing firm (the contractor).
Article 2
This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Done at Brussels, 19 December 1997.
COMMISSION DECISION
of 25 November 2005
concerning the accession of the European Atomic Energy Community to the Convention on Assistance in the case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency
(2005/845/Euratom)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community and in particular the second paragraph of Article 101 thereof,
Having regard to the Council Decision of 23 May 2005 approving the conclusion of the Convention on Assistance in the case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency,
Whereas:
(1)
Twenty-three Member States are contracting parties to the Convention on Assistance in the case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency.
(2)
The European Atomic Energy Community should accede to the Convention on Assistance in the case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
Accession to the Convention on Assistance in the case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency is hereby approved on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community.
The text of the Convention on Assistance in the case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency and the declaration by the European Atomic Energy Community according to the provisions of Article 14(5)(c) of that Convention are attached to this Decision.
Article 2
The instrument of accession shall be deposited with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, depositary of the Convention on Assistance in the case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency, as soon as possible after the adoption of this Decision in the form of a letter signed by the Head of Delegation of the European Commission to the International Organisations in Vienna.
Done at Brussels, 25 November 2005.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 384/2005
of 7 March 2005
adopting the programme of ad hoc modules, covering the years 2007 to 2009, for the labour force sample survey provided for by Council Regulation (EC) No 577/98
(Text with EEA relevance)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Communities,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 577/98 of 9 March 1998 on the organisation of a labour force sample survey in the Community (1) and in particular Article 4(2) thereof,
Whereas:
(1)
In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 577/98, it is necessary to specify the elements of the programme of ad hoc modules covering the years 2007 to 2009.
(2)
Council Decision 2002/177/EC of 18 February 2002 on guidelines for Member States’ employment policies for the year 2002 (2) states that specific statistical information is needed by the Member States and the Commission to develop appropriate policy measures in the domains of accidents at work and work-related health problems, the labour market situation of migrants and their descendants and entry of young people into the labour market. That information should therefore be included in the ad hoc modules for 2007 to 2009.
(3)
The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Statistical Programme Committee,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The programme of ad hoc modules for the labour force sample survey, covering the years 2007 to 2009, as set out in the Annex, is hereby adopted.
Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 7 March 2005.
COMMISSION DECISION
of 30 June 2009
establishing a template for National Renewable Energy Action Plans under Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council
(notified under document number C(2009) 5174)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2009/548/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing Directives 2001/77/EC and 2003/30/EC (1), and in particular Article 4(1) second subparagraph thereof,
Whereas:
(1)
Directive 2009/28/EC requires each Member State to adopt a national renewable energy action plan. These plans are to set out Member States’ national targets for the share of energy from renewable sources consumed in transport, electricity and heating and cooling in 2020, taking into account the effects of other policy measures relating to energy efficiency on final consumption of energy, and adequate measures to be taken to achieve those national overall targets, including cooperation between local, regional and national authorities, planned statistical transfers or joint projects, national policies to develop existing biomass resources and mobilise new biomass resources for different uses, and the measures to be taken to fulfil the requirements of Articles 13 to 19 of Directive 2009/28/EC.
(2)
In accordance with Directive 2009/28/EC, the Commission should adopt by 30 June 2009 a template for the national renewable energy action plans comprising the minimum requirements set out in Annex VI to that Directive,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The template for the national renewable energy action plans required by Article 4(1) of Directive 2009/28/EC as set out in the Annex to this Decision is adopted.
Article 2
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 30 June 2009.
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COMMISSION DECISION
of 9 April 1986
approving the modification to a programme relating to the pigmeat sector and related industries in Ireland pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77
(Only the English text is authentic)
(86/168/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 of 15 February 1977 on common measures to improve the conditions under which agricultural and fishery products are processed and marketed (1), as last modified by Regulation (EEC) No 1247/85 (2) and in particular Article 5 thereof,
Whereas on 30 April 1985 the Irish Government forwarded a modification to its programme relating to the pigmeat sector and related industries approved by Commission Decision 80/408/EEC (3) and on 18 October 1985 supplied additional information;
Whereas the said modification relates to the reorganization, modernization and re-equipment of pig slaughterhouses and processing plants in Ireland, with the aim of contributing to the improvement of the industry and to the development of new techniques, thereby providing breeders with a fair and stable income; whereas it therefore constitutes a programme within the meaning of Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77;
Whereas therefore projects concerning hygiene standards and the environment are eligible for Community aid; whereas on the other hand new or restructured pig slaughtering units must have a minimum throughput after completion of 200 000 pigs per annum and may be aided only if at the same time a certain amount of non-rationalized capacity is closed down and the average rate of slaughtering three years after completion of the project is at least 60 % of the technical capacity calculated on a basis of 1 800 hours of work per annum;
Whereas projects for the installation of cold store facilities may only be aided if the cold store is linked to processing or marketing facilities;
Whereas the modification contains sufficient details required under Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 showing that the objectives laid down in Article 1 of the said Regulation can be achieved in respect of the pigmeat sector in Ireland; whereas the schedule for implementation of the modification does not exceed the time limit laid down in Article 3 (1) (g) of the Regulation;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Structure,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The modification of the programme relating to the pigmeat sector and related industries forwarded by the Irish Government pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 on 30 April 1985 and supplemented on 18 October 1985 is hereby approved subject to the restrictions set out in the recitals above.
Article 2
This Decision is adressed to Ireland.
Done at Brussels, 9 April 1986.
Council Decision
of 6 February 2003
concerning the conclusion of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and Ukraine
(2003/96/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 170, in conjunction with Article 300(2), first sentence of the first subparagraph, and Article 300(3), first subparagraph, thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission(1),
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(2),
Whereas:
(1) A Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States of the one part, and Ukraine of the other part(3), was signed on 16 June 1994 and has entered into force on 1 March 1998.
(2) A European Council Common Strategy (1999/877/CFSP) on Ukraine(4) was adopted on 11 December 1999 at the Helsinki European Council.
(3) The European Community and Ukraine are pursuing specific RTD programmes in areas of common interest. On the basis of past experience, both sides have expressed a desire to establish a deeper and broader framework for the conduct of collaboration in science and technology. This cooperation agreement in the field of science and technology forms part of the global cooperation between the European Community and Ukraine.
(4) By its Decision of 8 October 2001, the Council authorised the Commission to negotiate on behalf of the European Community an Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and Ukraine. The negotiations, conducted in line with the negotiating directives, resulted in the attached Agreement and its two annexes.
(5) The Agreement was signed on 4 July 2002 in Copenhagen.
(6) The Agreement should be approved,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
The Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and Ukraine is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.
The text of the Agreement and its two Annexes is attached to this Decision.
Article 2
The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Community, give the notification provided for in Article 12 of the Agreement.
Done at Brussels, 6 February 2003.