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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 165/18

COUNCIL DECISION

of 12 May 2014

on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union and its Member States, 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, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union

(2014/320/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 217, in conjunction with Article 218(6)(a)(i) and the second subparagraph of Article 218(8) thereof,

Having regard to the Act of Accession of Croatia, and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 6(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,

Whereas:

(1) In accordance with Council Decision 2014/316/EU (1), 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, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union (‘the Protocol’), has been signed, subject to its conclusion.

(2) The conclusion of the Protocol is subject to a separate procedure as regards matters falling within the competence of the European Atomic Energy Community.

(3) The Protocol should be approved,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

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, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union is hereby approved on behalf of the Union and its Member States (2).

Article 2

The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to deposit, on behalf of the Union and its Member States, the instrument of approval provided for in Article 9(2) of the Protocol.

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 12 May 2014. For the Council The President C. ASHTON

(1) See page 3 of this Official Journal.

(2) The text of the Protocol has been published together with the decision on its signature (see page 19 of this Official Journal).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 175/26

COUNCIL DECISION

of 21 May 2014

designating the European Capital of Culture for the year 2018 in the Netherlands

(2014/352/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Decision No 1622/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing a Community action for the European Capital of Culture event for the years 2007 to 2019 (1), and in particular to Article 9(3) thereof,

Having regard to the recommendation from the European Commission,

Having regard to the selection panel's report of September 2013 regarding the selection process of the European Capital of Culture in the Netherlands,

Whereas:

Considering that the criteria referred to in Article 4 of Decision No 1622/2006/EC are entirely fulfilled,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Leeuwarden is designated as ‘European Capital of Culture 2018’ in the Netherlands.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 21 May 2014. For the Council The President A. KYRIAZIS

(1) OJ L 304, 3.11.2006, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 276/1

COUNCIL DECISION

of 18 February 2014

on the signing, on behalf of the European Union and its Member States, and provisional application of the Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union

(2014/665/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 217, in conjunction with Article 218(5) and the second subparagraph of Article 218(8) thereof,

Having regard to the Act of Accession of Croatia, and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 6(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) On 24 September 2012, the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations, on behalf of the Union and its Member States and the Republic of Croatia, with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in order to conclude a Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union (‘the Protocol’).

(2) Those negotiations were successfully completed and the Protocol was approved by the Government of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, through an Exchange of Letters on 25 October 2013.

(3) The Protocol should be signed on behalf of the Union and its Member States, subject to its conclusion at a later date.

(4) The conclusion of the Protocol is subject to a separate procedure as regards matters falling within the competence of the European Atomic Energy Community.

(5) In view of Croatia's accession to the Union on 1 July 2013, the Protocol should be applied on a provisional basis from that date, pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The signing on behalf of the Union and its Member States of the Protocol to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part, to take account of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union is hereby authorised, subject to the conclusion of the said Protocol.

The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Protocol on behalf of the Union and its Member States.

Article 3

The Protocol shall be applied on a provisional basis, in accordance with its Article 13(2), as from 1 July 2013, pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion.

Article 4

This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.
(1)

Article 2 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 2 1. Article 1 shall not apply to: (a) the supply, sale or transfer of non-lethal military equipment or of equipment which might be used for internal repression, intended solely for humanitarian or protective use; (b) the provision of technical assistance, training or other assistance, including personnel, related to such equipment; (c) the provision of financial assistance related to such equipment. 2. Article 1 shall not apply to: (a) the supply, sale or transfer of arms and related materiel; (b) the provision of technical assistance, training or other assistance, including personnel, related to such equipment; (c) the provision of financial assistance related to such equipment, as approved in advance by the Committee established pursuant to paragraph 24 of UNSCR 1970 (2011) (“the Committee”). 3. Article 1 shall not apply to the supply, sale or transfer of small arms, light weapons and related materiel, temporarily exported to Libya for the sole use of United Nations (UN) personnel, representatives of the media and humanitarian and development workers and associated personnel, notified to the Committee in advance and in the absence of a negative decision by the Committee within five working days of such a notification. 4. Article 1 shall not apply to the supply, sale or transfer of non-lethal military equipment intended solely for security or disarmament assistance to the Libyan government, as well as the provision of related technical assistance, training or financial assistance. 5. Article 1 shall not apply to the supply, sale or transfer of protective clothing, including flak jackets and military helmets, temporarily exported to Libya by UN personnel, personnel of the Union or its Member States, representatives of the media and humanitarian and development workers and associated personnel for their personal use only. 6. Article 1 shall not apply to the supply, sale or transfer of non-lethal military equipment intended solely for humanitarian or protective use, and related technical assistance or training.’ ;
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 334/1

COUNCIL DECISION 2014/821/CFSP

of 4 November 2014

concerning the signing and conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and Ukraine on the status of the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 37 thereof, in conjunction with Article 218(5) and (6) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

(1) On 22 July 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/486/CFSP (1).

(2) On the same day, the Council adopted the Decision authorising the opening of negotiations with Ukraine in order to conclude an Agreement between the European Union and Ukraine on the status of the European Union Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) mission in Ukraine.

(3) An agreement on the status of European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) (‘the Agreement’) has been negotiated between the Union and Ukraine.

(4) The Agreement should be approved,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Agreement between the European Union and Ukraine on the status of the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) is hereby approved on behalf of the Union.

The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind the Union.

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 4 November 2014. For the Council The President S. GOZI

(1) Council Decision 2014/486/CFSP of 22 July 2014 on the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) (OJ L 217, 23.7.2014, p. 42).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 329/1

COUNCIL DECISION

of 10 November 2014

on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union and its Member States, of the Additional Protocol to the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Korea, of the other part, to take account of the accession of Croatia to the European Union

(2014/789/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 91, Articles 100(2) and 167(3) and Article 207, in conjunction with point (a)(v) of the second subparagraph of Article 218(6), thereof,

Having regard to the Act of Accession of Croatia, and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 6(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,

Whereas:

(1) In accordance with Council Decision 2014/257/EU (1), the Additional Protocol to the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Korea, of the other part, to take account of the accession of Croatia to the European Union (‘the Additional Protocol’) was signed, and has been applied provisionally as from 1 July 2013, pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion.

(2) The Additional Protocol should be approved,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Additional Protocol to the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Korea, of the other part, to take account of the accession of Croatia to the European Union is hereby approved on behalf of the Union and its Member States (2).

Article 2

The President of the Council shall designate the person(s) empowered to proceed, on behalf of the Union and its Member States, to give the notification referred to in Article 9 of the Additional Protocol regarding completion of the internal procedures for the entry into force.

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 10 November 2014. For the Council The President M. MARTINA

(1) OJ L 140, 14.5.2014, p. 1.

(2) The text of the Additional Protocol will be published together with the decision on its signature.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 5/17

DECISION (EU) 2015/32 OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK

of 29 December 2014

concerning derogations that may be granted under Regulation (EU) No 1073/2013 concerning statistics on the assets and liabilities of investment funds (ECB/2013/38)

(recast)

(ECB/2014/62)

THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1073/2013 of the European Central Bank of 18 October 2013 concerning statistics on the assets and liabilities of investment funds (ECB/2013/38) (1), and in particular Article 8(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1073/2013 (ECB/2013/38) provides that derogations from statistical reporting requirements may be granted to investment funds (IFs) that are subject to national accounting rules which allow the valuation of their assets less frequently than quarterly. It further provides that the IF categories to which the national central banks (NCBs) have the discretion to grant derogations are to be decided by the Governing Council.

(2) Since Decision ECB/2009/4 (2) needs to be substantially amended, it should be recast in the interests of clarity,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Derogations

The IF categories in respect of which the NCBs have the discretion to grant derogations pursuant to Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1073/2013 (ECB/2013/38) are laid down in the Annex to this Decision. The Governing Council shall review these categories at least every three years.

Article 2

Repeal

1. Decision ECB/2009/4 is repealed.

2. References to the repealed Decision shall be construed as references to this Decision.

Article 3

Taking effect

This Decision shall take effect on the day of its notification to the addressees.

Article 4

Addressees

This Decision is addressed to the NCBs of the Member States whose currency is the euro.

Done at Frankfurt am Main, 29 December 2014. The President of the ECB Mario DRAGHI

(1) OJ L 297, 7.11.2013, p. 73.

(2) Decision ECB/2009/4 of 6 March 2009 concerning derogations that may be granted under Regulation (EC) No 958/2007 concerning statistics on the assets and liabilities of investment funds (ECB/2007/8) (OJ L 72, 18.3.2009, p. 21).
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2015/143

of 29 January 2015

amending Decision 2014/119/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 2014/119/CFSP of 5 March 2014 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine (1),

Whereas:

(1) On 5 March 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/119/CFSP.

(2) The designation criteria for the freezing of funds targeting persons responsible for the misappropriation of Ukrainian State funds should be clarified.

(3) Decision 2014/119/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 Article 1(1) of Decision 2014/119/CFSP is replaced by the following: ‘1. All funds and economic resources belonging to, owned, held or controlled by persons having been identified as responsible for the misappropriation of Ukrainian State funds and persons responsible for human rights violations in Ukraine, and natural or legal persons, entities or bodies associated with them, as listed in the Annex, shall be frozen. For the purpose of this Decision, persons identified as responsible for the misappropriation of Ukrainian State funds include persons subject to investigation by the Ukrainian authorities: (a) for the misappropriation of Ukrainian public funds or assets, or being an accomplice thereto; or (b) for the abuse of office as a public office-holder in order to procure an unjustified advantage for him- or herself or for a third party, and thereby causing a loss to Ukrainian public funds or assets, or being an accomplice thereto.’

Article 2 This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 29 January 2015. For the Council The President F. MOGHERINI

(1) OJ L 66, 6.3.2014, p. 26.
Official Journal of the European Union

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2015/277

of 19 February 2015

amending Decision 2011/101/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Zimbabwe

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and in particular Article 29 thereof,

Whereas:

The Council has carried out a review of Decision 2011/101/CFSP, taking into account political developments in Zimbabwe.

The restrictive measures should be renewed until 20 February 2016.

The application of the travel ban and asset freeze should be maintained for two persons and one entity set out in Annex I to Decision 2011/101/CFSP. The suspension of the travel ban and asset freeze for persons and entities as listed in Annex II to that Decision should also be renewed. The names of five deceased persons should be removed from Annex I and II to that Decision.

Decision 2011/101/CFSP should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Article 10 of Decision 2011/101/CFSP is replaced by the following:

‘Article 10

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

2. This Decision shall apply until 20 February 2016.

3. The measures referred to in Articles 4(1), 5(1) and 5(2), in so far as they apply to persons and entities listed in Annex II, shall be suspended until 20 February 2016.

The suspension shall be reviewed every three months.

4. This Decision shall be kept under constant review and shall be extended, or amended as appropriate, if the Council deems that its objectives have not been met.’
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 161/7

COMMISSION DECISION

of 13 May 2015

on appointing members of the Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products to represent patients’ organisations

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2015/C 161/05)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 141/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1999 on orphan medicinal products (1), and in particular Article 4(3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Article 4(3) of the Regulation (EC) No 141/2000 requires that the Commission appoints representatives of patients' organisations for a mandate of three years.

(2) The term of office of the three members representing patients' organisations expires on 30 June 2015.

(3) The members of the Committee should be appointed for a period of three years starting 1 July 2015.

(4) Where a member appointed by this decision is no longer capable of contributing efficiently to the work of the Committee, or resigns, the Commission may replace this member from the reserve list, for the duration of the member's mandate,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following are hereby appointed members of the Committee for a term of three years, from 1 July 2015:

— Lesley GREENE,

— Pauline EVERS,

— Mario RICCIARDI.

Article 2

The following are hereby placed on a reserve list by order of merit:

— Julián Isla GÓMEZ,

— Loris Angelo BRUNETTA,

— Baiba ZIEMELE.

Done at Brussels, 13 May 2015. For the Commission, On behalf of the President, Vytenis ANDRIUKAITIS Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 18, 22.1.2000, p. 1.
‘7. Residual substances that may be present in the final product

(a) Formaldehyde Applicability: All products.

Free formaldehyde shall not be intentionally added to the final product. The final product shall be tested in order to determine its free formaldehyde content. The sampling requirements for testing shall reflect the product range. The following sum total limit value shall apply: The following derogations are made from the requirement set out in the first paragraph: (i) Where preservatives that are formaldehyde donors are required as an in-can preservative to protect a specific type of paint or varnish and where the formaldehyde donor is used in the place of isothiazolinone preservatives. (ii) Where polymer dispersions (binders) provide, through residual levels of formaldehyde, the function of formaldehyde donors instead of in-can preservatives. In both points (i) and (ii) the sum total shall not exceed the following limit value:
(1)

Article 13a is replaced by the following: ‘Article 13a It shall be prohibited to import, export, transfer or provide related brokering services for cultural property and other items of archaeological, historical, cultural, rare scientific and religious importance which have been illegally removed from Syria, or where reasonable suspicion exists that they have been illegally removed from Syria, on or after 15 March 2011. The prohibition shall not apply if it is shown that the cultural items are being safely returned to their legitimate owners in Syria. The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this Article.’ .
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 184/16

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2015/1128

of 7 July 2015

on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah) (EU BAM Rafah/1/2015)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular the third paragraph of Article 38 thereof,

Having regard to Council Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP of 12 December 2005 on establishing a European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point, EU BAM Rafah (1), and in particular Article 10(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 10(1) of Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee is authorised, in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising political control and strategic direction of the European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

(2) On 29 May 2015, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed the appointment of Ms Natalina CEA as Head of Mission of EU BAM Rafah from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016.

(3) Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1065 (2) extended the duration of EU BAM Rafah until 30 June 2016,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Ms Natalina CEA is hereby appointed as Head of Mission of EU BAM Rafah for the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016.

Article 2

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

It shall apply from 1 July 2015.

Done at Brussels, 7 July 2015. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson W. STEVENS

(1) OJ L 327, 14.12.2005, p. 28.

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1065 of 2 July 2015 amending Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP on establishing a European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah) (OJ L 174, 3.7.2015, p. 23).