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COUNCIL DECISION

of 4 October 1999

concerning the conclusion of the Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the Kingdom of Cambodia

(1999/677/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 133 and 181 in conjunction with the first sentence of Article 300(2) and the first subparagraph of Article 300(3) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(1),

(1) Whereas, under Article 177 of the Treaty, Community policy in the sphere of development cooperation should foster the sustainable economic and social development of the developing countries, their smooth and gradual integration into the world economy and the alleviation of poverty in these countries;

(2) Whereas the Community should approve, in pursuit of its objectives in the sphere of external relations, the Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the Kingdom of Cambodia,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the Kingdom of Cambodia is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The President of the Council shall give the notification provided for in Article 21 of the Agreement(2).

Article 3

The Commission, assisted by representatives of the Member States, shall represent the Community in the Joint Committee provided in Article 14 of the Agreement.

Article 4

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Done at Luxembourg, 4 October 1999.

For the Council

The President

K. HÄKÄMIES

(1) OJ C 219, 30.7.1999, p. 189.

(2) The date of entry into force of the Agreement will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities by the General Secretariat of the Council.
COUNCIL DECISION

of 8 November 1999

implementing Council Common Position 1999/722/CFSP concerning EU support for the implementation of the Lusaka ceasefire agreement and the peace process in the Democratic Republic of Congo

(1999/723/CFSP)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Common Position 1999/722/CFSP concerning EU support for the implementation of the Lusaka ceasefire agreement and the peace process in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and in particular Article 3, in conjunction with Article 23(2) of the Treaty on European Union.

Whereas:

(1) in accordance with Article 3 of Common Position 1999/722/CFSP the Union intends to support the Joint Military Commission (JMC) set up in the Lusaka ceasefire agreement to allow it to fulfil its tasks as specified in its Rules of Procedure;

(2) The European Union intends therefore to offer financial support and technical assistance to non-military aspects of the JMC activities,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

1. The European Union shall contribute towards operational, non-military expenditure to enable the Joint Military Commission to deploy its observers in the Democratic Republic of Congo during a six month period and fulfil its tasks as specified in its Rules of Procedure.

2. The funds shall be channelled through the organisation for African Unity (OAU) and be covered by a separate agreement with the OAU with appropriate provisions for disbursement, accounting and auditing.

Article 2

1. The financial reference amount for the purposes referred to in Article 1 shall be EUR 1200000.

2. The expenditure financed by the amount stipulated in paragraph 1 shall be managed in accordance with the procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the European Union.

Article 3

This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

It shall expire on 8 May 2000.

Article 4

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal.

Done at Brussels, 8 November 1999.

For the Council

The President

S. NIINISTÖ
COMMISSION DECISION

of 5 November 1999

amending Decision 97/217/EC establishing groups of third countries which are able to use the veterinary certification for imports of wild game meat, farmed game meat and rabbit meat from third countries

(notified under document number C(1999) 3584)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(1999/758/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 92/118/EEC of 17 December 1992 laying down animal health and public health requirements governing trade in and imports into the Community of products not subject to the said requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to in Annex A(I) to Directive 89/662/EEC and, as regards pathogens, to Directive 90/425/EEC(1), as last amended by Directive 97/79/EC(2), and in particular Article 10(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Decision 97/217/EC(3), as last amended by Decision 98/648/EC(4), lays down groups of third countries, or parts thereof, which are able to use the veterinary certification for imports of wild game meat, farmed game meat and rabbit meat from third countries;

(2) following the information available by the European Community, it appears that New Caledonia is covered by sufficiently well-structured and organised veterinary services;

(3) the responsible veterinary authorities of New Caledonia have confirmed that the country has during the last 24 months been free from foot-and-mouth disease;

(4) no vaccinations have been carried out against this disease during the past 12 months;

(5) the responsible veterinary of New Caledonia have undertaken to notify the Commission and the Member States, by telex or fax, within 24 hours of confirmation of the occurence of the abovementioned disease or of the adoption of vaccination against it;

(6) imports of farmed cloven-hoofed game meat, excepting swine, from New Caledonia can be authorised;

(7) it is therefore necessary to amend Decision 97/217/EC;

(8) the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Annex to Commission Decision 97/217/EC is replaced by the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Members States.

Done at Brussels, 5 November 1999.

For the Commission

David BYRNE

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 49.

(2) OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 31.

(3) OJ L 88, 3.4.1997, p. 201.

(4) OJ L 308, 18.11.1998, p. 42.

ANNEX

Groups of third countries which are able to utilise the veterinary certification as laid down in Decisions 97/218/EC, 97/219/EC and 97/220/EC

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COUNCIL DECISION

of 29 November 1999

authorising the French Republic to apply or to continue to apply reductions in, or exemptions from excise duties on certain mineral oils used for specific purposes, in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC

(1999/804/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 92/81/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the harmonisation of the structures of excise duties on mineral oils(1), and in particular Article 8(4),

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1) Under Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC, the Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, may authorise any Member State to introduce exemptions from, or reductions in, excise duties on mineral oils on grounds of specific policy considerations;

(2) The French authorities have notified the Commission that they wish to apply a differentiated rate of excise duty from 1 January 2000 to premium-grade unleaded petrol containing a potassium-based additive to improve resistance to valve burn-out (or any other additive of equivalent effect);

(3) The other Member States have been informed thereof;

(4) The Commission and all the Member States consider that the application of differentiated rate of excise duty to premium-grade unleaded petrol containing additives is justified on environmental policy grounds and that it will not give rise to distortions of competition or hinder the operation of the internal market;

(5) The Commission regularly reviews reductions and exemptions to check that they are compatible with the operation of the internal market or with Community policy on protection of the environment;

(6) The French Republic has requested authorisation to apply a differentiated rate of excise duty to premium-grade unleaded petrol containing additives from 1 January 2000; the Council is to review its application on the basis of a report from the Commission no later than 31 December 2002, when the authorisation granted by this Decision expires,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In accordance with Article 8(4) of Directive 92/81/EEC and without prejudice to the obligations laid down in Council Directive 92/82/EEC of 19 October 1992 on the approximation of the rates of excise duties on mineral oils(2), and in particular the minimum rates laid down in Articles 3 and 4 thereof, the French Republic is hereby authorised to apply a differentiated rate of excise duty from 1 January 2000 to premium-grade unleaded petrol containing a potassium-based additive to improve resistance to valve burn-out (or any other additive of equivalent effect) until 31 December 2002.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the French Republic.

Done at Brussels, 29 November 1999.

For the Council

The President

S. NIINISTÖ

(1) JO L316, 31.10.1992, p. 12 Directive as last amended by Directive 94/74/EC (OJL 365, 31.12.1994, p. 46)

(2) OJ L 316, 31.10.1992, p. 19.
COUNCIL DECISION

of 21 December 1999

on the provisional application of the Agreement between the European Community and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on trade in textile products

(1999/875/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133(2) thereof, in conjunction with Article 300(2), first sentence thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The Commission has negotiated on behalf of the European Community an Agreement on trade in textile products with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia;

(2) This Agreement should be applied on a provisional basis from 1 January 2000 pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion, subject to reciprocal provisional application by the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

The Agreement between the European Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on trade in textile products shall be applied on a provisional basis from 1 January 2000 pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion, subject to reciprocal provisional application by the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia(1).

The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.

Done at Brussels, 21 December 1999.

For the Council

The President

T. HALONEN

(1) The date from which the agreement will apply on a provisional basis will be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities, C series.
COUNCIL DECISION

of 2 December 1999

amending the Council Act of 3 December 1998 laying down the staff regulations applicable to Europol employees, with regard to the establishment of remuneration, pensions and other financial entitlements in euro

(1999/C 364/02)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Convention on the establishment of a European Police Office (Europol Convention)(1), and in particular Article 30(3) thereof,

Having regard to the opinion of the Management Board of Europol,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament(2),

Whereas:

(1) On 31 December 1998 the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 2866/98 on the conversion rates between the euro and the currencies of the Member States adopting the euro(3);

(2) It is desirable that all amounts mentioned in the Council Act of 3 December 1998 laying down the staff regulations applicable to Europol employees(4) be expressed in euro,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

1. In the Council Act of 3 December 1998, the terms "Dutch guilders" and "NLG" shall be replaced by the term "euro" and "EUR" respectively and amounts expressed in Dutch guilders and NLG shall be replaced by their equivalent in euro units at the conversion rate laid down by the Council.

2. Subsequent to the Council Decision of 2 December 1999 adjusting the remuneration and allowances applicable to Europol employees(5), the Director of Europol shall effect the conversion into euro units of the different financial entitlements referred to in the Staff Regulations on the basis of Council Regulation (EC) No 1103/97 of 17 June 1997 on certain provisions relating to the introduction of the euro(6) and Regulation (EC) No 2866/98.

3. The values established in accordance with paragraph 2 shall be published in Official Journal of the European Communities.

Article 2

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its adoption by the Council.

Done at Brussels, 2 December 1999.

For the Council

The President

K. HÄKÄMIES

(1) OJ C 316, 27.11.1995, p. 2.

(2) Opinion delivered on 6 October 1999 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

(3) OJ L 359, 31.12.1998, p. 1.

(4) OJ C 26, 30.1.1999, p. 23.

(5) See p. 1 of this Official Journal.

(6) OJ L 162, 19.6.1997, p. 1.
Decision electing the nominee Commission

(b) B5-0064/1999

Wednesday 15 September1999

The European Parliament,

- having regard to Article 214(2), third subparagraph, of the EC Treaty, Article 10(2), third subparagraph, of the ECSC Treaty and Article 127(2), third subparagraph, of the Euratom Treaty,

- having regard to Rules 32(2) and 33(4) of its Rules of Procedure,

- having regard to the nomination by the governments of the Member States, on 24 March 1999, of Mr Romano Prodi as Commission President,

- having regard to the decision of 19 July 1999 of the representatives of the governments of the Member States, by common accord with the nominee for Commission President, nominating persons whom they intend to appoint as Members of the Commission (C5-0050/1999),

- having regard to the statement by Mr Prodi, the nominee for Commission President, of 21 July 1999 on the occasion of the presentation of the nominee Commissioners,

- having regard to the hearings of the nominee Commissioners by the competent committees of Parliament,

- having regard to the discussions which took place on 7 September 1999 between the Conference of Political Group Chairmen and Mr Prodi, the nominee for Commission President,

- having regard to the programme of the nominee Commission submitted on 14 September 1999 by the nominee for Commission President,

1. Confirms its approval of the appointment of Mr Romano Prodi as Commission President for the remainder of the term of office which expires on 22 January 2000;

2. Approves the appointment of the Commission for the remainder of the term of office which expires on 22 January 2000;

3. Approves the appointment of Mr Romano Prodi as Commission President for the term of office running from 23 January 2000 to 22 January 2005;

4. Approves the appointment of the Commission for the term of office running from 23 January 2000 to 22 January 2005;

5. Instructs its President to forward this decision to the governments of the Member States.

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 10 September 1999

amending Commission Decision 94/360/EC concerning the reduced frequency of physical checks of consignments of certain products to be imported from third countries, under Council Directive 97/78/EC

(notified under document number C(1999) 2784)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(1999/609/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 1999/201/EC on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Government of Canada on sanitary measures to protect public and animal health in respect of trade in live animals and animal products(1), and in particular Article 3 thereof,

Having regard to Council Directive 97/78/EC laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries(2), and in particular Article 10(3) thereof,

(1) Whereas in accordance with Article 3 of Council Decision 1999/201/EC, it is important in the matter of the frequencies of veterinary checks at the external frontiers of the Community, to take the measures necessary to apply the agreement concluded between the European Community and the Government of Canada;

(2) Whereas Article 10 paragraph 3 of Directive 97/78/EC specifically envisages that the reductions in frequencies of checks resulting from the conclusion of a veterinary equivalence agreement must be enacted in Community legislation;

(3) Whereas under these conditions it is appropriate to modify Annex II to Commission Decision 94/360/EC of May 20 1994 on the reduced frequency of physical checks on consignments of certain products to be imported from third countries, under Council Directive 90/675/EEC(3), as last amended by Commission Decision 1999/302/EC(4), in order to take account of the requirements of Article 11 and of Annex VIII of the veterinary agreement between the European Community and the Government of Canada;

(4) Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following indent is added to Annex II to Decision 94/360/EC:

"- In the case of Canada, the frequencies provided for in Article 11 and Annex VIII of Council Decision 1999/201/EC of 14 December 1998 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Government of Canada on sanitary measures to protect public and animal health in respect of trade in live animals and animal products(5)."

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to Member States.

Done at Brussels, 10 September 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 71, 18.3.1999, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 9.

(3) OJ L 158, 25.6.1994, p. 41.

(4) OJ L 117, 5.5.1999, p. 58.

(5) OJ L 71, 18.3.1999, p. 1.
COMMISSION DECISION

of 7 October 1999

amending Decision 92/452/EEC establishing lists of embryo collection teams and embryo production teams approved in third countries for export of bovine embryos to the Community

(notified under document number C(1999) 3108)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(1999/685/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 89/556/EEC of 25 September 1989 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in and imports from third countries of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species(1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 8 thereof;

Whereas:

(1) Commission Decision 92/452/EEC(2), as last amended by Decision 1999/204/EC(3), establishes a list of embryo collection teams and embryo production teams approved in third countries for the export of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species to the Community.

(2) The competent veterinary services of Argentina have forwarded to the Commission a list of approved embryo collection teams and guarantees regarding the compliance of those teams with the requirements specified in Article 8 of Directive 89/556/EEC have been received by the Commission. It is therefore necessary to add this list to the list of approved teams in the Annex to Decision 92/452/EEC.

(3) The competent veterinary services of Australia, Canada and United States of America have forwarded requests for amendments to the lists of teams officially approved in their territories for the export of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species to the Community. It is therefore necessary to amend the list of approved teams. Guarantees regarding compliance with the requirements specified in Article 8 of Directive 89/556/EEC have been received by the Commission.

(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

A list concerning Argentina is added to the Annex to Decision 92/452/EEC according to the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

The lists concerning Australia and Canada in the Annex to Decision 92/452/EEC are replaced according to the Annex to this Decision.

Article 3

In the Annex to Decision 92/452/EEC, in the list concerning the United States of America, in the line concerning the embryo collection team registered under the number 92WI051:

- In column 7 "premium genetic services" is replaced by "ABS global".

- In column 8, "Lee Mathews" is replaced by "Dr Lori Nagel".

Article 4

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 7 October 1999.

For the Commission

David BYRNE

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 302, 19.10.1989, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 250, 29.8.1992, p. 40.

(3) OJ L 70, 17.3.1999, p. 26.

ANEXO/BILAG/ANHANG/ΠΑΡΑΡΤΗΜΑ/ANNEX/ANNEXE/ALLEGATO/BIJLAGE/ANEXO/LIITE/BILAGA

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COUNCIL DECISION

of 11 May 1999

on appointing a member of a board of appeal of the office for harmonisation in the internal market (trade marks and designs)

(1999/C 146/01)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 40/94 of 20 December 1993 on the Community trade mark(1), and in particular Articles 120 and 131 thereof,

Having regard to the candidature presented by the Administrative Board of the Office for Harmonisation in the internal market (trade marks and designs) on 14 April 1999,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Mr Walter Peeters, born in Turnhout (Belgium) on 14 July 1944, is hereby appointed a member of a bord of appeal of the office for harmonisation in the internal market (trade marks and designs) for a period of five years.

Article 2

The date on which the five-year period referred to in Article 1 will commence shall be determined by the Administrative Board of the Office for Harmonisation in the internal market (trade marks and designs).

Done at Brussels, 11 May 1999.

For the Council

The President

L. SCHOMERUS

(1) OJ L 11, 14.1.1994, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 3288/94 (OJ L 349, 31.12.1994, p. 83).