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Joint declaration of the European Community and its Member States and the Republic of Croatia on political dialogue

(2001/C 320/01)

On the occasion of the signature of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Croatia, of the other part(1), the European Community and its Member States and the Republic of Croatia (hereinafter referred to as "the Parties") express their resolution to reinforce and intensify their mutual relations in the political fields.

Accordingly, the Parties agree to establish a regular political dialogue which will accompany and consolidate their rapprochement, support the political and economic changes underway in the Republic of Croatia, and contribute to strengthening their existing links and establish new forms of cooperation, in particular taking into account Croatia's status as a potential candidate for European Union membership.

The political dialogue, based on shared values and aspirations, will aim at:

1. reinforcing democratic principles and institutions as well as respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to national minorities;

2. promoting regional cooperation, development of good neighbourly relations and fulfilment of obligations under international law;

3. facilitating the integration of the Republic of Croatia to the fullest possible extent into the political and economic mainstream of Europe based on its individual merits and achievements;

4. increasing convergence of positions between the Parties on international issues, and on those matters likely to have substantial effects on the Parties, including cooperation in the fight against terrorism and other areas in the field of justice and home affairs;

5. enabling each Party to consider the position and interests of the other party in their respective decision making process;

6. enhancing security and stability in the whole of Europe and, in particular, in South-Eastern Europe, through cooperation in the areas covered by the Common Foreign and Security Policy of the European Union.

The political dialogue between the Parties will take place through regular consultations, informal contacts and exchange of information as appropriate, in particular in the following formats:

1. high-level meetings between representatives of the Republic of Croatia on the one hand, and representatives of the European Union, in the Troika format, on the other;

2. providing mutual information on foreign policy decisions taking full advantage of diplomatic channels, including contacts at the bilateral level in third countries as well as within multilateral forums such as the United Nations, OSCE, Council of Europe and other international organisations;

3. contacts at Parliamentary level;

4. any other means which would contribute to consolidating, and developing dialogue between the Parties,

5. where appropriate, political dialogue may be organised as a multilateral and/or regional dialogue.

(1) Signed at Luxembourg on 29 October 2001.
Declaration by the Community on the attendance of Lithuanian representatives at committee meetings

In order to ensure a better understanding of the practical aspects of the application of the acquis communautaire, the Community declares that the Republic of Lithuania is invited, under the following conditions, to the meetings of the committees established or referred to under the Community law on machinery, lifts, personal protective equipment, electromagnetic compatibility, electrical safety and simple pressure vessels.

This participation shall be limited to meetings or parts thereof during which the application of the acquis is discussed; it shall not entail attendance at meetings intended to prepare and issue opinions on implementation or management powers delegated to the Commission by the Council.

This invitation may be extended, on a case-by-case basis, to groups of experts convened by the Commission.
Conclusion of the Memorandum of Understanding with Estonia on its participation in the
Community programme Customs 2002
(2002/C 240/06)
On 6 September 2002 the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission, on behalf
of the European Community, and the Government of Estonia on its participation in the Communityprogramme Customs 2002 was signed.
The full text in English of the Memorandum of Understanding can be found on the following web page:http://europa.eu.int/comm/enlargement/pas/ocp/ocp_index.htm
Prior notification of a concentration
(Case COMP/M.2949 — Finmeccanica/Telespazio)
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(2002/C 240/07)
(Text with EEA relevance)
1. On 27 September 2002 the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant
to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No
1310/97 (2), by which the Italian undertaking Finmeccanica SpA acquires, within the meaning of
Article 3(1)(b) of the Regulation, control of the whole of the undertaking Telespazio SpA by way ofpurchase of shares.
2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:— Finmeccanica: design and manufacture of aircraft, helicopters, satellites, missile systems, radar, power
generation plants, trains, information technology services,
— Telespazio: design, implementation and operation of space systems, supply of satellite-based telecom-
munication services, development of high value added multimedia services and solutions, supply ofproducts, applications and services for environmental monitoring, land management planning, riskmanagement and scientific research, infomobility and remote monitoring.
3. On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified concentration could fall within
the scope of Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuantto the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations underRegulation (EEC) No 4064/89 (
3), it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under
the procedure set out in the notice.
4. The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the
proposed operation.
Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication.
Observations can be sent by fax (No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under referenceCOMP/M.2949 — Finmeccanica/Telespazio, to:
European Commission,
Directorate-Generalfor Competition,Directorate B — Merger Task Force,J-70,B-1049 Brussels.
(1) OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 1; corrigendum: OJ L 257, 21.9.1990, p. 13.
(2) OJ L 180, 9.7.1997, p. 1; corrigendum: OJ L 40, 13.2.1998, p. 17.
(3) OJ C 217, 29.7.2000, p. 32.EN C 240/4 OfficialJournalof the European Communities 5.10.2002
Declaration by the Community on the attendance of Slovenian representatives at committee meetings

In order to ensure a better understanding of the practical aspects of the application of the acquis communautaire, the Community declares that the Republic of Slovenia is invited, under the following conditions, to the meetings of the committees established or referred to under the Community law on electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, machinery and gas appliances.

This participation shall be limited to meetings or parts thereof during which the application of the acquis is discussed; it shall not entail attendance at meetings intended to prepare and issue opinions on implementation or management powers delegated to the Commission by the Council.

This invitation may be extended, on a case-by-case basis, to groups of experts convened by the Commission.
Conclusion of Memorandum of Understanding with Romania on its participation in the sixth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) and in the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)

(2003/C 64/11)

On 29 October 2002, the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission, on behalf of the European Community, and the Government of Romania on its participation in the sixth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) and in the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006) has been signed.

The full text in English of the Memorandum of Understanding can be found on the following web page:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/ enlargement/pas/ocp/ocp_index.htm
Conclusion of Memorandum of Understanding with the Czech Republic on its participation in the sixth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) and in the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006)

(2003/C 64/12)

On 29 October 2002, the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission, on behalf of the European Community, and the Government of the Czech Republic on its participation in the sixth framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) and in the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006) has been signed.

The full text in English of the Memorandum of Understanding can be found on the following web page:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/ enlargement/pas/ocp/ocp_index.htm
Conclusion of Memorandum of Understanding with Slovakia on its participation in the programme of Community action in the field of public health (2003-2008)

(2003/C 205/13)

On 29 January 2003 the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission, on behalf of the European Community, and the Government of Slovakia on its participation in the programme of Community action in the field of public health (2003-2008) has been signed.

The full text in English of the Memorandum of Understanding can be found on the following web page:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/ enlargement/pas/ocp/ocp_index.htm
Information relating to the entry into force of the Protocol adjusting the trade aspects of the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Poland, of the other part, to take account of the outcome of negotiations between the Parties on new mutual agricultural concessions

The Protocol adjusting the trade aspects of the Europe Agreement with the Republic of Poland, to take account of the outcome of negotiations between the Parties on new mutual agricultural concessions, which the Council decided to conclude on 27 March 2003, entered into force on 1 April 2003, since notification of the accomplishment of the procedures specified in Article 4 of that Protocol was completed on 31 March 2003.
Conclusion of the Memorandum of Understanding with Hungary on its participation in the Customs 2007 Community programme

(2003/C 221/11)

On 15 May 2003 the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission, on behalf of the European Community, and the Government of Hungary on its participation in the Customs 2007 Community programme was signed.

The full text in English of the Memorandum of Understanding can be found on the following web page:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/ enlargement/pas/ocp/index.htm
Conclusion of Memorandum of Understanding with Slovenia on its participation in the programme of Community action in the field of public health (2003-2008)

(2003/C 205/14)

On 13 December 2002 the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission, on behalf of the European Community, and the Government of Slovenia on its participation in the programme of Community action in the field of public health (2003-2008) has been signed.

The full text in English of the Memorandum of Understanding can be found on the following web page:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/ enlargement/pas/ocp/ocp_index.htm
Conclusion of Memorandum of Understanding with the Czech Republic on its participation in the programme of Community action in the field of public health (2003 to 2008)

(2003/C 277/04)

On 27 October 2003 the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission on behalf of the European Community and the Government of the Czech Republic on its participation in the programme of Community action in the field of public health (2003 to 2008) has been signed.

The full text in English of the Memorandum of Understanding can be found on the following web page: http://europa.eu.int/comm/ enlargement/pas/ocp/ocp_index.htm
Conclusion of the Memorandum of Understanding with Cyprus on its participation in the Fiscalis 2003-2007 Community programme

(2003/C 241/09)

On 18 June 2003 the Memorandum of Understanding between the European Commission, on behalf of the European Community, and the Government of Cyprus on its participation in the Fiscalis 2003-2007 Community programme was signed.

The full text in English of the Memorandum of Understanding can be found on the following web page:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/ enlargement/pas/ocp/index.htm
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 258/17

Information concerning the entry into force of the Agreement between the European Community and the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation

The Agreement between the European Community and the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation, which the Council decided to conclude on 29 April 2004 (1), entered into force on 1 June 2004, notification of the completion of the procedures referred to in Article 20 of the Agreement having been accomplished on 30 March 2004.

(1) OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 97.
Information on the entry into force of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Kingdom of Morocco concerning reciprocal liberalisation measures and the replacement of Protocols 1 and 3 to the EC-Morocco Association Agreement

The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters, which was signed by the Community on 23 December 2003 and by the Moroccan side on 30 December 2003, entered into force on 30 December 2003. The provisions of the Agreement apply from 1 January 2004, with the exception of Articles 2, 4 and 5 of Protocol 1, which apply from 1 October 2003. The Agreement was published in Official Journal of the European Union L 345 of 31 December 2003, page 117.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 84/21

Information relating to the entry into force of the Agreement establishing an association between the European Community and its Member States and the Republic of Chile

The Agreement establishing an association between the European Community and its Member States and the Republic of Chile (1) entered into force on 1 March 2005, the procedures provided for in Article 198 of the Agreement having been completed on 28 February 2005.

(1) OJ L 352, 30.12.2002, p. 3 and OJ L 332, 19.12.2003, p. 64.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 322/3

Information concerning the extension of the International Sugar Agreement, 1992

(2005/C 322/02)

The International Sugar Organisation agreed unanimously, under the provisions of the International Sugar Agreement, 1992 (1), to extend the convention for two years until 31 December 2007.

(1) OJ L 379, 23.12.1992, p. 15 (Council Decision 92/580/EEC).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 208/19

Information concerning the date of entry into force of the Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Albania, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Albania on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Albania in Community programmes

The Protocol to the Stabilisation and association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Albania, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Albania on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Albania in Community programmes (1), signed in Brussels on 22 November 2004, entered into force on 11 July 2005, in accordance with Article 10 of the Agreement.

(1) OJ L 192, 22.7.2005, p. 78.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 149/30

Information relating to the entry into force of the Agreement on the participation of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic in the European Economic Area and four related Agreements (1)

All the Parties having completed the procedures necessary for the entry into force of the:

— Agreement on the participation of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic in the European Economic Area,

— Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Kingdom of Norway concerning certain agricultural products,

— Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the European Community on a Norwegian Financial Mechanism for the period 2004 to 2009,

— Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway consequent on the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union,

— Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Republic of Iceland consequent on the accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic to the European Union,

signed in Luxembourg on 14 October 2003, these Agreements have therefore entered into force, with reference to their Articles 6, 7, 9, 4 and 4 respectively, on 6 December 2005.

(1) OJ L 130, 29.4.2004.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 90/48

Information relating to the entry into force of the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation concerning the participation of Switzerland in the European Environment Agency and the European Environment Information and Observation Network (1)

The procedures necessary for the entry into force of the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation concerning the participation of Switzerland in the European Environment Agency and the European Environment Information and Observation Network, signed in Luxembourg on 26 October 2004, having been completed on 27 February 2006, this Agreement will enter into force, in conformity with its Article 20, on 1 April 2006.

(1) See page 37 of this Official Journal.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 270/66

Information relating to the entry into force of Decision No 1/2006 of the EU-Tunisia Association Council of 28 July 2006 amending Protocol 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement, concerning the definition of the concept of originating products and methods of administrative cooperation (1)

Decision No 1/2006 of the EU-Tunisia Association Council of 28 July 2006 amending Protocol 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement, concerning the definition of the concept of originating products and methods of administrative cooperation, is applicable from 1 August 2006.

(1) OJ L 260, 21.9.2006, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 176/110

Information of the entry into force of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Chile concerning amendments to the Agreement on Trade in Spirit Drinks and Aromatised Drinks annexed to the Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part

The Republic of Chile has notified its approval of the adoption of the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Chile concerning amendments to the Agreement on Trade in Spirit Drinks and Aromatised Drinks annexed to the Agreement establishing an Association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part.

This Agreement therefore enters into force on 24 April 2006 (1).

(1) OJ L 54, 24.2.2006, p. 29.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 41/21

Notice concerning the entry into force of the Protocol amending the Convention on the establishment of a European Police Office

Notice concerning the entry into force of the Protocol amending the Convention on the establishment of a European Police Office (Europol Convention) and the Protocol on the privileges and immunities of Europol, the members of its organs, the deputy directors and the employees of Europol.

Further to the deposit of all instruments of ratification and pursuant to Article 3(3) thereof, the Protocol amending the Convention on the establishment of a European Police Office signed in Brussels on 28 November 2002 (1), will enter into force on 29 March 2007.

(1) OJ C 312, 16.12.2002, p. 2.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 115/28

Information on the date of entry into force of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Federated States of Micronesia (1)

On 20 September 2006 and 26 February 2007 respectively, the European Community and the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia notified each other that the procedures necessary for entry into force of the Agreement had been completed.

The Agreement accordingly entered into force on 26 February 2007, in accordance with Article 16 thereof.

(1) OJ L 151, 6.6.2006, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 24/53

Information relating to the entry into force of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Moldova on the facilitation of the issuance of visas

The Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Moldova on the facilitation of the issuance of visas entered into force on 1 January 2008, the procedure provided for in Article 15 of the Agreement having been completed on 20 November 2007.