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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 60/57

Corrigendum to Guideline (EU) 2016/2249 of the European Central Bank of 3 November 2016 on the legal framework for accounting and financial reporting in the European System of Central Banks (ECB/2016/34)

( Official Journal of the European Union L 347 of 20 December 2016 )

On page 43, Article 13:

for:

‘2. In derogation from Article 3(b) and Articles 9(4), 15(1) and 17(2), the following alternative treatment may be applied to the valuation of synthetic instruments:’,

read:
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 95/49

GUIDELINE (EU) 2018/572 OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK

of 7 February 2018

amending Guideline ECB/2014/31 on additional temporary measures relating to Eurosystem refinancing operations and eligibility of collateral (ECB/2018/5)

THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular the first indent of Article 127(2) thereof,

Having regard to the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank, and in particular the first indent of Article 3.1, and Articles 5.1, 12.1, 14.3 and 18.2 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) has decided that commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBSs) should be made ineligible as collateral under the Eurosystem collateral framework as the risks and complexity of CMBSs are substantially different, both in terms of underlying assets and structural features, from other asset-backed securities accepted by the Eurosystem as collateral.

(2) Therefore, Guideline ECB/2014/31 (1) should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS GUIDELINE:

Article 1

Amendment

In Article 3(1)(a) of Guideline ECB/2014/31, point (iii) is deleted.

Article 2

Taking effect

1. This Guideline shall take effect on the day of its notification to the national central banks of the Member States whose currency is the euro.

2. The national central banks of the Member States whose currency is the euro shall take the necessary measures to comply with this Guideline and apply them from 16 April 2018. They shall notify the ECB of the texts and means relating to those measures by 16 March 2018 at the latest.

Article 3

Addressees

This Guideline is addressed to all Eurosystem central banks.

Done at Frankfurt am Main, 7 February 2018. For the Governing Council of the ECB The President of the ECB Mario DRAGHI

(1) Guideline ECB/2014/31 of 9 July 2014 on additional temporary measures relating to Eurosystem refinancing operations and eligibility of collateral and amending Guideline ECB/2007/9 (OJ L 240, 13.8.2014, p. 28).
Official Journal of the European Union

GUIDELINE (EU) 2020/428 OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK

of 5 March 2020

repealing Guideline ECB/2012/16 on the Data Exchange for Cash Services (ECB/2020/12)

THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and in particular Article 128(1) and (2) thereof,

Having regard to the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank, and in particular Article 16 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Data Exchange for Cash Services (DECS) is an interface established by Guideline ECB/2012/16 (1) to maximise efficiency in and further harmonise cash transactions between national central banks of Member States whose currency is the euro (NCBs) and their clients in the euro area. As cash services currently offered by NCBs vary to a significant extent, DECS ensures the interchangeability of data for cross-border cash transactions and bulk transfers of euro banknotes between NCBs that use different cash management systems.

(2) DECS was introduced by most NCBs between 2012 and 2015.

(3) Since its introduction, DECS has not been used in relation to cash transactions between NCBs and their clients in the euro area, but that function nevertheless requires regular maintenance by the NCBs, which must be paid for out of public funds. DECS should therefore no longer be used to communicate data on cash transactions between NCBs and their clients in the euro area.

(4) Messages concerning bulk transfers should continue to be exchanged between NCBs and internal arrangements should be made for that purpose.

(5) Guideline ECB/2012/16 should therefore be repealed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS GUIDELINE:

Article 1 Repeal of Guideline ECB/2012/16 Guideline ECB/2012/16 is repealed with effect from 1 April 2020.

Article 2 Taking effect This Guideline shall take effect on the day of its notification to the national central banks of the Member States whose currency is the euro.

Article 3 Addressees This Guideline is addressed to the national central banks of the Member States whose currency is the euro.

Done at Frankfurt am Main, 5 March 2020. For the Governing Council of the ECB The President of the ECB Christine LAGARDE

(1) Guideline ECB/2012/16 of 20 July 2012 on the Data Exchange for Cash Services (OJ L 245, 11.9.2012, p. 3).
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION of 17 July 1974 requesting the Member States, with the exception of the Italian Republic, to take special measures in respect of VAT on consumer sales of beef and veal (74/390/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 155 thereof;

Whereas large stocks of beef and veal have been built up in the Community as the result of intervention buying on the market ; whereas the situation is likely to deteriorate during the coming months, as animals are removed from pasture;

Whereas, in view of the price-elasticity of demand for beef and veal, an adequate means of increasing consumption would be to introduce a measure reducing consumer prices;

Whereas, under the Second Council Directive of 11 April 1967 (1) on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning turnover taxes the Member States remain free to introduce reduced rates inasmuch as these meet the conditions laid down in Article 9 (2) of the said Directive;

Whereas the objectives set out above could be achieved if the Member States make use of this freedom in respect of the sale of beef and veal at the final marketing stage ; whereas, in view of the measures taken in Italy in order to restore the general economic situation of that country, it is not advisable to provide for similar fiscal measures in that Member State;

RECOMMENDS THAT THE MEMBER STATES, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITALY:

1. Apply, in the manner specified in Article 9 (2) of the Council Directive of 11 April 1967 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States on turnover taxes, reduced rates of value added tax in respect of supplies of beef and veal (subheadings 02.01 A II a) and 02.06 C I a) of the Common Customs Tariff) by taxable persons to non-taxable persons.

2. Take the necessary steps to ensure that the effect of measures taken pursuant to paragraph 1 is reflected in full in consumer prices.

3. Inform consumers by appropriate means, of the measures taken by them pursuant to this recommendation and of the consequences thereof.

4. Notify the Commission of the measures taken by them pursuant to this recommendation.

Done at Brussels, 17 July 1974.

For the Commission

The President

François-Xavier ORTOLI (1)OJ No 71.14.4.1967, p. 1303/67.
COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION of 4 May 1976 on the rational use, through better driving habits, of energy consumed by road vehicles (76/494/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to the draft from the Commission,

Whereas, in its resolution of 17 September 1974 concerning a new energy policy strategy for the Community (1), the Council accepted as an objective the "reduction of the rate of growth of internal consumption by measures for using energy rationally and economically without jeopardizing social and economic growth objectives";

Whereas, in its resolution of 17 December 1974 on a Community action programme on the rational utilization of energy (2), the Council noted that, in its communication to the Council entitled "Rational utilization of energy", the Commission had drawn up a Community action programme in this field;

Whereas tangible results must be obtained as soon as possible in the rational use of energy consumed by road vehicles ; whereas a keener awareness among drivers of economical driving, the choice of a more economical vehicle and proper maintenance will enable these objectives to be rapidly attained;

Whereas measures to reduce the amount of fuel consumed by road vehicles must be made attractive and financially acceptable to users;

Whereas the measures recommended are likely to produce sufficiently large savings in energy to make the required investment economically worthwhile,

HEREBY RECOMMENDS TO THE MEMBER STATES:

1. that motor-vehicle manufacturers be asked to include more practical information on fuel-saving in drivers' handbooks and to present this information in a way that will catch the attention of vehicle owners and arouse their interest;

2. that encouragement be given to the fitting of private vehicles with equipment informing drivers of the most economical way to drive. Two methods are suggested: - indicating on the speedometer or revolution counter the most economical speed range for each gear,

- fitting a monitoring device, such as a vacuum gauge on the intake, to inform the driver of his performance (good, average, poor);

3. that road vehicle users be requested to ensure that ignition timings and carburettor settings are correct;

4. that, with this aim in view, motor-vehicle manufacturers be requested to include in drivers' handbooks clear recommendations to owners to have their vehicles overhauled and adjusted regularly;

5. that every type of vehicle on the market undergo a standard fuel consumption test over a range of speeds, the procedure for which must be defined at Community level, and that the results of this test be included in the maintenance (1)OJ No C 153, 9.7.1975, p. 1. (2)OJ No C 153, 9.7.1975, p. 5.

instruction manual and brought to the attention of prospective buyers;

6. that the fitting of radial-ply tyres on all vehicles, including heavy goods vehicles, be encouraged.

Done at Brussels, 4 May 1976.

For the Council

The President

G. THORN
COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION of 21 December 1978 on the ratification of the 1978 International Convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers (79/114/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 84 (2) thereof,

Whereas, at its meeting on 7 and 8 April 1978 in Copenhagen, the European Council declared that the Community should make the prevention and combating of marine pollution, particularly from hydrocarbons, a major objective;

Whereas, at its meeting on 6 and 7 July 1978 in Bremen, the European Council deemed it necessary, taking into account the proposals of individual Member States and the Commission, to take further measures to increase the safety of maritime traffic;

Whereas an International Convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers was adopted in London in July 1978;

Whereas, in the interests of shipping safety and the prevention of pollution, this Convention should enter into force as soon as possible ; whereas the early ratification of the Convention by the Member States would constitute a major contribution to the achievement of that objective,

HEREBY RECOMMENDS: - that the Member States sign the 1978 International Convention on standards of training, certification and watchkeeping for seafarers by 1 April 1979 and ratify it as soon as possible and not later than 31 December 1980;

- that the Member States inform the Secretary-General of the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization that they have signed and ratified the Convention in accordance with this recommendation.

Done at Brussels, 21 December 1978.

For the Council

The President

Otto Graf LAMBSDORFF
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COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION

of 10 April 1984

concerning the discharge to be given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the operations of the European Development Fund (1975) (Fourth EDF) for the financial year 1982

(84/221/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN

COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 206b thereof,

Having regard to the ACP-EEC Convention of Lomé, signed on 28 February 1975,

Having regard to Council Decision 76/568/EEC of 29 June 1976 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Economic Community (1),

Having regard to the Internal Agreement on the financing and administration of Community aid (2), signed on 11 July 1975, and in particular Article 31 (3) thereof,

Having regard to the Financial Regulation of 27 July 1976 applicable to the Fourth European Development Fund (3), and in particular Articles 64 to 67 thereof,

Having examined the revenue and expenditure account and the balance sheet relating to the operations of the European Development Fund (1975) (Fourth EDF) as at 31 December 1982 and the Court of Auditors' report relating to the financial year 1982 together with the Commission's replies (4),

Whereas, pursuant to Article 31 of the Internal Agreement, the discharge for the management of the European Development Fund (1975) (Fourth EDF) must be given to the Commission according to the procedure provided for in Article 206 of the Treaty;

Whereas the overall implementation by the Commission of the operations of the European Development Fund (1975) (Fourth EDF) during the financial year 1982 has been satisfactory,

RECOMMENDS:

that the European Parliament give the Commission a discharge in respect of the implementation of the operations of the European Development Fund (1975) (Fourth EDF) for the financial year 1982.

Done at Luxembourg, 10 April 1984.

For the Council

The President

C. CHEYSSON

(1) OJ No L 176, 1. 7. 1976, p. 8.

(2) OJ No L 25, 30. 1. 1976, p. 168.

(3) OJ No L 229, 20. 8. 1976, p. 9.

(4) OJ No C 357, 31. 12. 1983, pp. 131, 159 and 233.
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COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION

of 10 March 1986

concerning the discharge to be given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the operations of the European Development Fund (1975) (Fourth EDF) for the financial year 1984

(86/92/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 206b thereof,

Having regard to the ACP-EEC Convention of Lomé, signed on 28 February 1975,

Having regard to Council Decision 75/568/EEC of 29 June 1976 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Economic Community (1),

Having regard to the Internal Agreement on the financing and administration of Community aid (1), signed on 11 July 1975, and in particular Article 31 (3) thereof,

Having regard to the Financial Regulation of 27 July 1976 applicable to the Fourth European Development Fund (2) and in particular Articles 64 to 67 thereof,

Having examined the revenue and expenditure account and the balance sheet relating to the operations of the European Development Fund (1975) (Fourth EDF) as at 31 December 1984 and the Court of Auditors' report relating to the financial year 1984 together with the Commission's replies (3).

Whereas, pursuant to Article 31 (3) of the Internal Agreement the discharge for the management of the European Development Fund (1975) (Fourth EDF must be given to the Commission according to the procedure provided for in Article 206 of the Treaty;

Whereas the overall implementation by the Commission of the operations of the European Development Fund (1975) (Fourth EDF) during the financial year 1984 has been satisfactory.

RECOMMENDS

that the European Parliament give the Commission a discharge in respect of the implementation of the operations of the European Development Fund (1975) (Fourth EDF) for the financial year 1984.

Done at Brussels, 10 March 1986.

For the Council

The President

H. RUDING

(1) OJ No L 176, 1. 7. 1976, p. 8.

(1) OJ No L 25, 30. 1. 1976, p. 168.

(2) OJ No L 229, 20. 8. 1975, p. 9.

(3) OJ No C 326, 16. 12. 1985, p. 107 and 208.
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COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION

of 10 December 1987

on the involvement and improvement of consumer participation in standardization

(88/41/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Whereas one of the aims of the Community is the improvement of the living conditions of its citizens including the protection of health, safety and consumer interests;

Whereas the Council Resolution of 14 April 1975 on a preliminary programme of the European Economic Community for a consumer protection and information policy (1) recognized the right to protection of health and safety as one of the five basic rights for consumers; whereas this programme as well as the second programme (2) defined the principles for priority action at Community level, particularly concerning the protection of health and safety of consumers through consultation between consumers and producers/distributors;

Having regard to the new impetus for consumer protection policy (3),

Having regard to the Council Regulation of 7 May 1985 on a new approach to technical harmonization and standards (4),

Having regard to the conclusions of the European Forum of consumers and standardization, held in Brussels on the 4 and 5 June 1987,

Whereas, in its communication on consumer involvement on standardization, the Commission proposed to take action to reach agreement with CEN/Cenelec on a new way of working and to prepare a priority programme of standardization for consumer products in the interests of consumers,

RECOMMENDS TO THE MEMBER STATES:

1. That they associate themselves with Commission action aimed at:

(a) persuading national and European standards organizations to:

- provide for active participation of consumers, as well as all other interested parties (such as mawnufacturers, users, traders, and trade unions), in their activity,

- assure the selection of consumer representatives nominated by consumer interests to serve as members of the delegations of national standards bodies in chosen technical committees of CEN/Cenelec;

(b) encouraging consumer representatives to fix clear priorities at European level for standardization aimed at greater consumer protection.

2. To provide basic funding to enable consumers to play an effective role in European standardization without loss of earnings.

Done at Brussels, 10 December 1987.

For the Commission

Grigoris VARFIS

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ No C 92, 25. 4. 1975, p. 1.

(2) OJ No C 133, 3. 6. 1981, p. 1.

(3) COM (85) 314 final, 23. 7. 1985.

(4) OJ No C 136, 4. 6. 1985, p. 1.
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COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION

21 December 1988

concerning nationals of Member States who hold a diploma conferred in a third State

(89/49/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Approving Council Directive 89/48/EEC of 21 December 1988 on a general system for the recognition of higher-education diplomas awarded on completion of professional education and training of at least three years' duration (1);

Noting that this Directive refers only to diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications awarded in Member States to nationals of Member States;

Anxious, however, to take account of the special position of nationals of Member States who hold diplomas, certificates or other evidence of formal qualifications awarded in third States and who are thus in a position comparable to one of those described in Article 3 of the Directive,

HEREBY RECOMMENDS:

that the Governments of the Member States should allow the persons referred to above to take up and pursue regulated professions within the Community by recognizing these diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications in their territories.

Done at Brussels, 21 December 1988.

For the Council

The President

V. PAPANDREOU

(1) See page 16 of this Official Journal.
COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION of 16 March 1992 concerning the discharge to be given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the operations of the European Development Fund (1984) (Sixth EDF) for the financial year 1990 (92/173/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 206b thereof,

Having regard to the Third ACP-EEC Convention, signed at Lomé on 8 December 1984,

Having regard to Council Decision 86/283/EEC of 30 June 1986 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Economic Community (1),

Having regard to the Internal Agreement on the financing and administration of Community aid (2), signed in Brussels on 19 February 1985, as amended by Decision 86/281/EEC (3), and in particular Article 29 (3) thereof,

Having regard to the Financial Regulation of 11 November 1986 applicable to the Sixth European Development Fund (4), and in particular Articles 66 to 73 thereof,

Having examined the revenue and expenditure account and the balance sheet relating to the operations of the European Development Fund (1984) (Sixth EDF) as at 31 December 1989 and the Court of Auditors' report relating to the financial year 1990 together with the Commission's replies (5),

Whereas, pursuant to Article 29 (3) of the Internal Agreement, the discharge for the management of the European Development Fund (1984) (Sixth EDF) must be given to the Commission by the European Parliament on a recommendation from the Council;

Whereas the overall implementation by the Commission of the operations of the European Development Fund (1984) (Sixth EDF) during the financial year 1990 has been satisfactory,

HEREBY RECOMMENDS that the European Parliament give the Commission a discharge in respect of the implementation of the operations of the European Development Fund (1984) (Sixth EDF) for the financial year 1990.

Done at Brussels, 16 March 1992.

For the Council

The President

Jorge BRAGA DE MACEDO

(1) OJ No L 175, 1. 7. 1986, p. 1.

(2) OJ No L 86, 31. 3. 1986, p. 210.

(3) OJ No L 178, 2. 7. 1986, p. 13.

(4) OJ No L 325, 20. 11. 1986, p. 42.

(5) OJ No C 324, 13. 12. 1991, pp. 194 to 209 and 305 to 316.