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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 125/24

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2016/716

of 11 May 2016

repealing Implementing Decision 2012/733/EU implementing Regulation (EU) No 492/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the clearance of vacancies and applications for employment and the re-establishment of EURES

(notified under document C(2016) 2772)

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 492/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2011 on freedom of movement for workers within the Union (1), and in particular Article 38 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Regulation (EU) 2016/589 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) replaces the regulatory framework on EURES as set out in Chapter II of Regulation (EU) No 492/2011.

(2) Commission Implementing Decision 2012/733/EU (3) lays down detailed rules on the functioning of the European Network of Employment Services (‘EURES Network’, in particular as regards the clearance of vacancies and applications for employment.

(3) Regulation (EU) 2016/589 lays down new rules on the clearance of vacancies and applications for employment and re-establishes the EURES network by integrating all the aspects covered by Implementing Decision 2012/733/EU.

(4) Implementing Decision 2012/733/EU should therefore, for reasons of legal certainty and clarity, be repealed at the latest at the date that Regulation (EU) 2016/589 enters into force,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Implementing Decision 2012/733/EU is repealed with effect from 12 May 2016, the date of entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2016/589.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 11 May 2016. For the Commission Marianne THYSSEN Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 141, 27.5.2011, p. 1.

(2) Regulation (EU) 2016/589 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 April 2016 on a European network of employment services (EURES), workers' access to mobility services and the further integration of labour markets, and amending Regulations (EU) No 492/2011 and (EU) No 1296/2013 (OJ L 107, 22.4.2016, p. 1).

(3) Commission Implementing Decision 2012/733/EU of 26 November 2012 implementing Regulation (EU) No 492/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the clearance of vacancies and applications for employment and the re-establishment of EURES (OJ L 328, 28.11.2012, p. 21).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 108/33

COUNCIL DECISION (EU, Euratom) 2016/641

of 21 April 2016

appointing a member, proposed by the Federal Republic of Germany, of the European Economic and Social Committee

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 302 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 106a thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of the German Government,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) On 18 September 2015 and 1 October 2015, the Council adopted Decisions (EU, Euratom) 2015/1600 (1) and 2015/1790 (2) appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2015 to 20 September 2020.

(2) A member's seat on the European Economic and Social Committee has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Egbert BIERMANN,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Herr Dr Norbert KLUGE, Leiter der Abteilung Mitbestimmungsförderung der Hans-Böckler-Stiftung, is hereby appointed as a member of the European Economic and Social Committee for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 20 September 2020.

Article 2

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

Done at Luxembourg, 21 April 2016. For the Council The President G.A. VAN DER STEUR

(1) Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/1600 of 18 September 2015 appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2015 to 20 September 2020 (OJ L 248, 24.9.2015, p. 53).

(2) Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/1790 of 1 October 2015 appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2015 to 20 September 2020 (OJ L 260, 7.10.2015, p. 23).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 145/48

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2016/878

of 30 May 2016

appointing a member, proposed by Malta of the Committee of the Regions

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 305 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of the Maltese Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 26 January 2015, 5 February 2015 and 23 June 2015, the Council adopted Decisions (EU) 2015/116 (1), (EU) 2015/190 (2) and (EU) 2015/994 (3) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020.

(2) A member's seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the mandate on the basis of which Mr Samuel AZZOPARDI (Mayor of Rabat, Gozo) was proposed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following is hereby appointed as a member of the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2020:

— Dr Samuel AZZOPARDI, Councillor, Rabat Citta Victoria, Local Council, Gozo (change of mandate).

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 30 May 2016. For the Council The President J. VAN RIJN

(1) Council Decision (EU) 2015/116 of 26 January 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 20, 27.1.2015, p. 42).

(2) Council Decision (EU) 2015/190 of 5 February 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 31, 7.2.2015, p. 25).

(3) Council Decision (EU) 2015/994 of 23 June 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 159, 25.6.2015, p. 70).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 133/11

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2016/816

of 23 May 2016

implementing Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 31(2) thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 of 31 July 2015 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya and repealing Decision 2011/137/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 12(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 31 July 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333.

(2) On 12 May 2016, the United Nations Security Council Committee established pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1970 (2011) deleted the entry for one vessel from the list of vessels subject to restrictive measures.

(3) Annex V to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annex V to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 23 May 2016. For the Council The President F. MOGHERINI

(1) OJ L 206, 1.8.2015, p. 34.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 223/7

COUNCIL DECISION

of 16 June 2016

appointing seven members of the Management Board of the European Food Safety Authority

(2016/C 223/08)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (1), and in particular Article 25(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) It is vital to ensure the independence, high scientific quality, transparency and efficiency of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). It is also indispensable to ensure the cooperation of EFSA with Member States.

(2) The term of office for seven members of the Management Board of EFSA will expire on 30 June 2016.

(3) The list of candidates submitted by the Commission has been examined with a view to appointing seven new members of the Management Board of EFSA on the basis of the documentation provided by the Commission and in the light of the views expressed by the European Parliament. The aim is to secure the highest standard of competence, a broad range of relevant expertise, e.g. in management and public administration, and the broadest possible geographical distribution within the Union.

(4) Article 25 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 requires that four of the members of the Management Board of EFSA have a background in organisations representing consumers and other interests in the food chain. Of the seven members whose terms expire on 30 June 2016, one of them has such a background. This member should therefore be replaced by a member having the same background,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following persons are hereby appointed as members of the Management Board of the European Food Safety Authority for the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2020:

— Aivars BĒRZIŅŠ,

— Zita ČEPONYTĖ (*),

— Didier HOUSSIN,

— Jaana HUSU-KALLIO,

— Giuseppe RUOCCO,

— Andrej SIMONČIČ,

— Michael WINTER.

Article 2

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

Done at Luxembourg, 16 June 2016. For the Council The President L. F. ASSCHER

(1) OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1.

(*) Background in organisations representing consumers.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 155/25

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2016/939

of 8 June 2016

on the appointment of the EU Mission Commander for the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2015/2298 (EUTM Mali/1/2016)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

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

Having regard to Council Decision 2013/34/CFSP of 17 January 2013 on a European Union military mission to contribute to the training of Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali) (1), and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 5(1) of Decision 2013/34/CFSP, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC), in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty on European Union, to take the relevant decisions concerning the political control and strategic direction of EUTM Mali, including the decisions to appoint the subsequent EU Mission Commanders.

(2) On 26 November 2015, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/2298 (2) appointing Brigadier General Werner ALBL as EU Mission Commander for EUTM Mali.

(3) Belgium has recommended the appointment of Brigadier General Eric HARVENT as the new EU Mission Commander for EUTM Mali to succeed Brigadier General Werner ALBL as from 3 July 2016.

(4) On 7 April 2016, the EU Military Committee supported the recommendation.

(5) Decision (CFSP) 2015/2298 should therefore be repealed.

(6) In accordance with Article 5 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and the implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Brigadier General Eric HARVENT is hereby appointed EU Mission Commander for the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali) as from 3 July 2016.

Article 2

Decision (CFSP) 2015/2298 is hereby repealed.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on 3 July 2016.

Done at Brussels, 8 June 2016. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson W. STEVENS

(1) OJ L 14, 18.1.2013, p. 19.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2015/2298 of 26 November 2015 on the appointment of the EU Mission Commander for the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2015/955 (EUTM Mali/3/2015) (OJ L 324, 10.12.2015, p. 13).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 183/64

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2016/1107

of 7 July 2016

amending Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP on establishing a European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28, Article 42(4) and Article 43(2) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 25 November 2005, the Council adopted Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP (1).

(2) On 2 July 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/1065 (2) amending Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP and extending it until 30 June 2016.

(3) Following the Interim Strategic Review of EU BAM Rafah, the Mission should be extended for a further period of 12 months, until 30 June 2017.

(4) Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly.

(5) EU BAM Rafah will be conducted in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union's external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP is amended as follows:

(1) in Article 13(1), the following subparagraph is added: ‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EU BAM Rafah for the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 shall be EUR 1 545 000.’;

(2) in Article 16, the second paragraph is replaced by the following: ‘It shall expire on 30 June 2017.’.

Article 2

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

It shall apply from 1 July 2016.

Done at Brussels, 7 July 2016. For the Council The President M. LAJČÁK

(1) Council Joint Action 2005/889/CFSP of 25 November 2005 on establishing a European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EU BAM Rafah) (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).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 197/1

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2016/1193

of 12 July 2016

extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (EUPOL COPPS/1/2016)

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 Decision 2013/354/CFSP of 3 July 2013 on the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (1), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 9(1) of Decision 2013/354/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance with the third paragraph of Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising political control and strategic direction of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

(2) On 17 February 2015, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/381 (2), appointing Mr Rodolphe MAUGET as Head of Mission of EUPOL COPPS from 16 February 2015 to 30 June 2015.

(3) On 7 July 2015, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/1129 (3), extending the mandate of Mr Rodolphe MAUGET as Head of Mission of EUPOL COPPS from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016.

(4) On 7 July 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/1108 (4), extending the mandate of EUPOL COPPS from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017.

(5) The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has proposed the extension of the mandate of Mr Rodolphe MAUGET as Head of Mission of EUPOL COPPS from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The mandate of Mr Rodolphe MAUGET as Head of Mission of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) is hereby extended until 30 June 2017.

Article 2

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

It shall apply from 1 July 2016.

Done at Brussels, 12 July 2016. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson W. STEVENS

(1) OJ L 185, 4.7.2013, p. 12.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2015/381 of 17 February 2015 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (EUPOL COPPS/1/2015) (OJ L 64, 7.3.2015, p. 37).

(3) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2015/1129 of 7 July 2015 extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (EUPOL COPPS/2/2015) (OJ L 184, 11.7.2015, p. 17).

(4) Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1108 of 7 July 2016 amending Decision 2013/354/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission for the Palestinian Territories (EUPOL COPPS) (OJ L 183, 8.7.2016, p. 65).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 258/15

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2016/1716

of 20 September 2016

appointing two members and two alternate members, proposed by the Kingdom of Spain of the Committee of the Regions

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 305 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of the Spanish Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 26 January 2015, 5 February 2015 and 23 June 2015, the Council adopted Decisions (EU) 2015/116 (1), (EU) 2015/190 (2) and (EU) 2015/994 (3) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020.

(2) Two members' seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Mr Alberto FABRA PART and Ms Nuria MARÍN MARTÍNEZ.

(3) Two alternate members' seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the terms of office Mr Francisco Javier LEÓN DE LA RIVA and Mr Fernando MARTÍNEZ-MAILLO TORIBIO,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following are hereby appointed to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2020:

(a) as members: — D. Juan ESPADAS CEJAS, Alcalde de Sevilla, — D. Antonio ROMÁN JASANADA, Alcalde de Guadalajara, and

(b) as alternate members: — D. Pedro Luis SANZ CARLAVILLA, Alcalde de Meco, — D. David PÉREZ GARCÍA, Alcalde de Alcorcón.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 20 September 2016. For the Council The President I. KORČOK

(1) Council Decision (EU) 2015/116 of 26 January 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 20, 27.1.2015, p. 42).

(2) Council Decision (EU) 2015/190 of 5 February 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 31, 7.2.2015, p. 25).

(3) Council Decision (EU) 2015/994 of 23 June 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 159, 25.6.2015, p. 70).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 249/37

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2016/1670

of 12 September 2016

appointing a member and two alternate members, proposed by the Italian Republic of the Committee of the Regions

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 305 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of the Italian Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 26 January 2015, 5 February 2015 and 23 June 2015, the Council adopted Decisions (EU) 2015/116 (1), 2015/190 (2) and 2015/994 (3) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020. On 16 December 2015, by Council Decision (EU) 2015/2361 (4), Mr Antonio DECARO was replaced by Mr Andrea BALLARÈ as an alternate member.

(2) A member's seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the mandate on the basis of which Mr Piero FASSINO (Sindaco del Comune di Torino) was proposed.

(3) An alternate member's seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the mandate on the basis of which Mr Andrea BALLARÈ (Sindaco di Novara) was proposed.

(4) An alternate member's seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Ms Francesca BALZANI,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following are hereby appointed to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2020:

(a) as a member: — Sig. Piero FASSINO, (Consigliere del Comune di Torino (TO)) (change of mandate), and

(b) as alternate members: — Sig. Andrea BALLARÈ, (Consigliere del Comune di Novara (NO)) (change of mandate), — Sig. Guido MILANA, (Consigliere del Comune di Olevano Romano (RM)).

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 12 September 2016. For the Council The President M. LAJČÁK

(1) Council Decision (EU) 2015/116 of 26 January 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 20, 27.1.2015, p. 42).

(2) Council Decision (EU) 2015/190 of 5 February 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 31, 7.2.2015, p. 25).

(3) Council Decision (EU) 2015/994 of 23 June 2015 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2015 to 25 January 2020 (OJ L 159, 25.6.2015, p. 70).

(4) Council Decision (EU) 2015/2361 of 16 December 2015 appointing an Italian member and an Italian alternate member of the Committee of the Regions (OJ L 331, 17.12.2015, p. 29).