ddrg/super_eurlex huggingface dataset:
(2)

Article 2 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 2 Mission Statement 1. In order to improve the maturity and sustainability of the reform process of the Congolese National Police (PNC), EUPOL RD Congo shall assist the Congolese authorities in the implementation of the Police Action Plan, covering the priorities of the Police Reform process for the period 2010-12, and building on the guidelines of the Strategic Framework. The mission will contribute to local and international efforts for the reinforcement of PNC capabilities, which are also needed in view of the security of the forthcoming elections. EUPOL RD Congo shall focus on concrete activities and projects to underpin its action at the strategic level of the reform process, on capacity building and on enhancement of the interaction between the PNC and the wider criminal justice system with a view to better supporting the fight against sexual violence and impunity. EUPOL RD Congo shall work in close coordination and cooperation with other Union, international and bilateral donors, with a view to avoiding duplication of efforts. 2. The particular objectives of the Mission shall be: (a) to support the PNC and Ministry of Interior and Security (MIS) in the finalisation of the concepts of the Police Reform and its implementation, through operational advice, as a basic pillar of the mandate of the Mission; (b) to enhance the operational capacity of the Congolese National Police through mentoring, monitoring and advising as well as training activities, as a basic pillar of the mandate of the Mission; (c) to support the fight against impunity in the fields of human rights and sexual violence, and to reinforce the interaction of the Police and the Judiciary, as a cross-cutting horizontal component of the mandate, influencing all activities of the Mission. 3. The Mission shall have a Project Cell for identifying and implementing projects. The Mission shall advise the Member States and third States and shall coordinate and facilitate, under their responsibility, the implementation of their projects in fields which are of interest to the Mission and in furtherance of its objectives.’;
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 269/29

COUNCIL DECISION

of 10 October 2011

appointing a Portuguese member of the European Economic and Social Committee

(2011/680/EU)

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 proposal of the Portuguese Government,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) On 13 September 2010 the Council adopted Decision 2010/570/EU, Euratom appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2010 to 20 September 2015 (1).

(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 Manuel CAVALEIRO BRANDÃO,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Mr Gonçalo da GAMA LOBO XAVIER, Confederação da Indústria Portuguesa (CIP) 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 2015.

Article 2

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

Done at Luxembourg, 10 October 2011. For the Council The President A. KRASZEWSKI

(1) OJ L 251, 25.9.2010, p. 8.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 296/55

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION 2011/736/CFSP

of 14 November 2011

implementing Decision 2011/273/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 9 May 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/273/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria (1).

(2) On 23 October 2011, the European Council stated that the EU would impose further measures against the Syrian regime as long as the repression of the civilian population continued.

(3) In view of the gravity of the situation in Syria, the Council considers it necessary to impose additional restrictive measures.

(4) Additional persons should be included in the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures as set out in Annex I to Decision 2011/273/CFSP.

(5) Decision 2011/273/CFSP should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The persons listed in the Annex to this Decision shall be added to the list set out in Annex I to Decision 2011/273/CFSP.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 14 November 2011. For the Council The President C. ASHTON

(1) OJ L 121, 10.5.2011, p. 11.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 324/32

COUNCIL DECISION

of 1 December 2011

appointing a Swedish member and a Swedish alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

(2011/812/EU)

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 Swedish Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 22 December 2009 and on 18 January 2010, the Council adopted Decisions 2009/1014/EU (1) and 2010/29/EU (2) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2010 to 25 January 2015.

(2) A member’s seat has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Kent JOHANSSON.

(3) An alternate member’s seat will become vacant following the appointment of Ms Ewa-May KARLSSON as a member of the Committee of the Regions,

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 2015:

(a) as member: — Ms Ewa-May KARLSSON, Ledamot i kommunfullmäktige, Vindelns kommun; and

(b) as alternate member: — Ms Carola GUNNARSSON, Ledamot i kommunfullmäktige, Sala kommun.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 1 December 2011. For the Council The President W. KOSINIAK-KAMYSZ

(1) OJ L 348, 29.12.2009, p. 22.

(2) OJ L 12, 19.1.2010, p. 11.
(8)

The Commission recalls that protective clothing for fencers must comply with the BHSR set out in Section 3.1.1 of Annex II to Directive 89/686/EEC relating to protection against penetrating objects. This requirement is supported by the specifications of clauses 4.6 to 4.8 of the relevant harmonised standard EN 13567 and by the specifications for penetration testing set out in clause 5.10 of the standard. The Commission also recalls that protective clothing for fencers is subject to the conformity assessment procedure set out in Article 10 of Directive 89/686/EEC (EC type-examination by a Notified Body). The Commission notes that Ente Certificazione Macchine is a Notified Body (identification number 1282) for Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery (2) and not for the PPE Directive. Consequently, that Body does not have the right to carry out the EC type-examination procedure for PPE. Reference by Ente Certificazione Macchine to the identification number attributed by the Commission on a ‘conformity certificate’ for PPE is therefore misleading.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 97/47

COMMISSION DECISION

of 11 April 2011

granting derogations to certain Member States with respect to the transmission of statistics pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1338/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on Community statistics on public health and health and safety at work, as regards statistics on accidents at work

(notified under document C(2011) 2403)

(Only the German, Greek, English, French, Latvian and Dutch texts are authentic)

(2011/231/EU)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1338/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on Community statistics on public health and health and safety at work (1), and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,

Having regard to the requests made by the Kingdom of Belgium, the Federal Republic of Germany, Ireland, the Hellenic Republic, the French Republic, the Republic of Latvia, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland,

Whereas:

(1) In accordance with Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1338/2008, it applies to the production of statistics on accidents at work as defined in Annex IV.

(2) Article 9(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1338/2008 provides, if necessary, for derogations and transition periods for Member States, both to be based upon objective grounds.

(3) It emerges from the information provided to the Commission that the requests for derogations made by Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Greece, France, Latvia, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom result from the need for major adaptations to national administrative and statistical systems in order to comply in full with Regulation (EC) No 1338/2008.

(4) Such derogations should therefore be granted as requested to those Member States.

(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the European Statistical System Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Derogations as set out in the Annex are granted to the Member States listed therein.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Federal Republic of Germany, Ireland, the Hellenic Republic, the French Republic, the Republic of Latvia, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Done at Brussels, 11 April 2011. For the Commission Olli REHN Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 70.
(5)

Spain evaluated the additional data submitted by the applicant and prepared an additional report. It communicated that report to the European Food Safety Authority (hereinafter ‘the Authority’) and to the Commission on 6 October 2009. The Authority communicated the additional report to the other Member States and the applicant for comments and forwarded the comments it had received to the Commission. In accordance with Article 20(1) of Regulation (EC) No 33/2008 and at the request of the Commission, the Authority presented its conclusion on dicloran to the Commission on 21 July 2010 (6). The draft assessment report, the additional report and the conclusion of the Authority were reviewed by the Member States and the Commission within the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and the Animal Health and finalised on 5 May 2011 in the format of the Commission review report for dicloran.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 188/1

COUNCIL DECISION

of 12 July 2011

on the conclusion of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe

(2011/420/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43, in conjunction with Article 218(6)(a), thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,

Whereas:

(1) On 23 July 2007, the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 894/2007 on the conclusion of a Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe and the European Community (1) (the ‘Agreement’). A Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Agreement (2) (the ‘former Protocol’) was attached thereto. That former Protocol expired on 31 May 2010.

(2) The Union therefore negotiated a new Protocol (the ‘Protocol’) setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Fisheries Partnership Agreement with the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, providing Union vessels with fishing opportunities in the waters over which the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe has sovereignty or jurisdiction in respect of fisheries.

(3) As a result of those negotiations, the new Protocol was initialled on 15 July 2010.

(4) In accordance with Council Decision 2011/296/EU of 24 February 2011 (3), the Protocol was signed and has been applied provisionally.

(5) The Protocol should be concluded,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe (the ‘Protocol’) is hereby approved on behalf of the Union (4).

Article 2

The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to give, on behalf of the Union, the notification provided for in Article 14 of the Protocol, in order to bind the Union (5).

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 12 July 2011. For the Council The President J. VINCENT-ROSTOWSKI

(1) OJ L 205, 7.8.2007, p. 35.

(2) OJ L 205, 7.8.2007, p. 40.

(3) OJ L 136, 24.5.2011, p. 4.

(4) The Protocol and the Decision on its signing have been published in the Official Journal.

(5) The date of entry into force of the Protocol will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union by the General Secretariat of the Council.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 262/6

DECISION No S8

of 15 June 2011

concerning the granting of prostheses, major appliances and other substantial benefits in kind provided for in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 on the coordination of social security systems

(Text of relevance to the EEA and to the EC/Switzerland Agreement)

2011/C 262/06

THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION FOR THE COORDINATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEMS,

Having regard to Article 72(a) of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the coordination of social security systems (1), under which the Administrative Commission is responsible for dealing with all administrative questions or questions of interpretation arising from the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 and Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 (2),

Having regard to Article 33(2) of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004,

Acting in accordance with the conditions laid down in the second subparagraph of Article 71(2) of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004,

Whereas:

(1) Article 33(1) of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 constitutes a safeguard clause to be applied during a time period immediately following the moment of the change of the applicable legislation with regard to the person concerned.

(2) The said Article applies when a person could loose his/her entitlement to sickness benefits in kind which are tailored to his/her specific personal needs and are in the course of being provided or have been granted but yet not provided, due to a change in applicable legislation.

(3) Such a loss could be considered as disproportionate, taking into account the character of the benefit and the medical situation of the person concerned,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The prostheses, major appliances, and other substantial benefits in kind that are referred to in Article 33(1) of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 shall constitute benefits which:

— are tailored to specific personal needs, and

— are in the course of being provided, or have been granted but yet not provided, and

— are defined or/and treated as such by the Member State under whose legislation the insured person was insured before he/she became insured under the legislation of another Member State.

A non-exhaustive list indicating the benefits, which when fulfilling the criteria determined above shall be treated as such, is contained in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union. It shall apply from the date of its publication.

The Chair of the Administrative Commission Éva GELLÉRNÉ LUKÁCS

(1) OJ L 166, 30.4.2004, p. 1. Corrected by OJ L 200, 7.6.2004, p. 1.

(2) Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 on the coordination of social security systems, OJ L 284, 30.10.2009, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 263/16

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION EUJUST LEX-IRAQ/2/2011

of 30 September 2011

concerning the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union Integrated Rule of Law Mission for Iraq, EUJUST LEX-Iraq

(2011/659/CFSP)

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 2010/330/CFSP of 14 June 2010 on the European Union Integrated Rule of Law Mission for Iraq, EUJUST LEX-Iraq (1), and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Decision 2010/330/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 political control and strategic direction of the European Union Integrated Rule of Law Mission for Iraq (EUJUST LEX-Iraq), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

(2) The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has proposed the appointment of Brigadier General László HUSZÁR as Head of Mission of EUJUST LEX-Iraq as from 1 October 2011,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Brigadier General László HUSZÁR is hereby appointed as Head of Mission of EUJUST LEX-Iraq as from 1 October 2011.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 30 September 2011. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson O. SKOOG

(1) OJ L 149, 15.6.2010, p. 12.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 271/49

COMMISSION DECISION

of 14 October 2011

on the request by the United Kingdom to accept Directive 2011/36/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2002/629/JHA

(notified under document C(2011) 7228)

(Only the English text is authentic)

(2011/692/EU)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 331(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) The European Parliament and the Council adopted on 5 April 2011 Directive 2011/36/EU on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2002/629/JHA (1).

(2) Pursuant to Articles 1 and 2 of the Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the United Kingdom did not take part in the adoption of the Directive and is not bound by it or subject to its application.

(3) In accordance with Article 4 of the said Protocol, the United Kingdom notified the Commission by letter of 14 July 2011 of its intention to accept the Directive,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Directive 2011/36/EU shall apply to the United Kingdom.

Article 2

Directive 2011/36/EU shall come into force for the United Kingdom from the date of notification of this Decision.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Done at Brussels, 14 October 2011. For the Commission Cecilia MALMSTRÖM Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 101, 15.4.2011, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 320/32

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION ATALANTA/4/2011

of 2 December 2011

on the appointment of an EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (Atalanta)

(2011/792/CFSP)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

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

Having regard to Council Joint Action 2008/851/CFSP of 10 November 2008 on a European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (1) (Atalanta), and in particular Article 6 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 6(1) of Joint Action 2008/851/CFSP, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to take decisions on the appointment of the EU Force Commander.

(2) On 5 July 2011, the PSC adopted Decision Atalanta/3/2011 (2) appointing Rear Admiral Thomas JUGEL as EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast.

(3) The EU Operation Commander has recommended the appointment of Captain Jorge MANSO as the new EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast.

(4) The EU Military Committee supports that recommendation.

(5) In accordance with Article 5 of the 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

Captain Jorge MANSO is hereby appointed EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on 6 December 2011.

Done at Brussels, 2 December 2011. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson O. SKOOG

(1) OJ L 301, 12.11.2008, p. 33.

(2) OJ L 177, 6.7.2011, p. 26.