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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 192/52

EUROPEAN COUNCIL DECISION

of 27 June 2014

proposing to the European Parliament a candidate for President of the European Commission

(2014/414/EU)

THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 17(7) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Article 17(7) of the Treaty on European Union provides that, taking into account the elections to the European Parliament and after having held the appropriate consultations, the European Council proposes to the European Parliament a candidate for President of the European Commission.

(2) The elections to the European Parliament were held between 22 and 25 May 2014, in accordance with Council Decision 2013/299/EU, Euratom (1).

(3) In accordance with Declaration No 11 annexed to the Final Act of the Intergovernmental Conference which adopted the Treaty of Lisbon, representatives of the European Parliament and of the European Council conducted the necessary consultations.

(4) Therefore a candidate should be proposed to the European Parliament for President of the European Commission,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Mr Jean-Claude JUNCKER is hereby proposed to the European Parliament as candidate for President of the European Commission.

Article 2

This Decision shall be forwarded to the European Parliament.

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 27 June 2014. For the European Council The President H. VAN ROMPUY

(1) Council Decision 2013/299/EU, Euratom of 14 June 2013 fixing the period for the eighth election of representatives to the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage (OJ L 169, 21.6.2013, p. 69).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 214/28

COUNCIL DECISION 2014/475/CFSP

of 18 July 2014

amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 17 March 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/145/CFSP (1).

(2) In view of the gravity of the situation in Ukraine, the conditions for freezing of funds and economic resources should be expanded to target legal persons, entities or bodies materially or financially supporting actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

(3) Further action by the Union is needed in order to implement these measures.

(4) Decision 2014/145/CFSP should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Article 2(1) of Decision 2014/145/CFSP is replaced by the following:

‘1. All funds and economic resources belonging to, or owned, held or controlled by: — natural persons responsible for, actively supporting or implementing, actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, or stability or security in Ukraine, or which obstruct the work of international organisations in Ukraine, and natural or legal persons, entities or bodies associated with them; — legal persons, entities or bodies supporting, materially or financially, actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine; or — legal persons, entities or bodies in Crimea or Sevastopol whose ownership has been transferred contrary to Ukrainian law, or legal persons, entities or bodies which have benefited from such a transfer, as listed in the Annex, shall be frozen.’.

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, 18 July 2014. For the Council The President S. GOZI

(1) Council Decision 2014/145/CFSP of 17 March 2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine (OJ L 78, 17.3.2014, p.16).
(1)

Articles 1 and 2 are replaced by the following: ‘Article 1 The sale, supply, transfer or export of arms and related lethal materiel, as well as equipment which might be used for internal repression, to Côte d'Ivoire by nationals of Member States or from the territories of Member States or using the flag vessels or aircraft of Member States, shall be prohibited, regardless of whether such arms, related materiel and equipment originate in the territories of the Member States. Article 2 1. Article 1 shall not apply to: (a) supplies intended solely for the support of or use by the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) and the French forces who support them, and supplies transiting through Côte d'Ivoire intended for the support of or use by United Nations Peacekeeping operations; (b) the following, as notified in advance to the Committee established by paragraph 14 of UNSCR 1572 (2004) (“Sanctions Committee”): (i) supplies temporarily exported to Côte d'Ivoire to the forces of a State which is taking action, in accordance with international law, solely and directly to facilitate the evacuation of its nationals and those for whom it has consular responsibility in Côte d'Ivoire; (ii) supplies of arms and related lethal materiel to the Ivorian security forces, intended solely for the support of, or use in, the Ivorian process of security sector reform, with the exception of those arms and related lethal materiel as set out in Annex III to this Decision, which must be approved in advance by the Sanctions Committee; (c) supplies of non-lethal equipment capable of being used for internal repression and which is intended solely to enable the Ivorian security forces to use only appropriate and proportionate force while maintaining public order; (d) supplies of equipment capable of being used for internal repression to the Ivorian security forces, intended solely for support of, or use in, the Ivorian process of security sector reform. 2. Primary responsibility for notification or requests for approval to the Sanctions Committee, in advance of the shipment of any supplies of arms and related lethal materiel to the Ivorian security forces as referred to in point (b)(ii) of paragraph 1, rests with the Government of Côte d'Ivoire. In the alternative, a Member State delivering assistance may make this notification or approval request after informing the Government of Côte d'Ivoire of its intention to do so.’;
(8)

Article 13 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 13 Financial arrangements 1. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUCAP NESTOR from 16 July 2012 to 15 November 2013 shall be EUR 22 880 000. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUCAP NESTOR for the period from 16 November 2013 to 15 October 2014 shall be EUR 11 950 000. 2. All expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the rules and procedures applicable to the general budget of the Union. Nationals of third States and host country nationals shall be allowed to tender for contracts. Subject to the Commission's approval, the EUCAP NESTOR may conclude technical arrangements with Member States, the host State, participating third States and other international actors regarding the provision of equipment, services and premises to EUCAP NESTOR. 3. EUCAP NESTOR shall be responsible for the implementation of its budget. For this purpose, EUCAP NESTOR shall sign an agreement with the Commission. 4. Without prejudice to the existing provisions on the status of EUCAP NESTOR and its personnel, EUCAP NESTOR shall be responsible for any claims and obligations arising from the implementation of the mandate starting from 16 July 2014, with the exception of any claims relating to serious misconduct by the Head of Mission, for which the Head of Mission shall bear responsibility. 5. The implementation of the financial arrangements shall be without prejudice to the chain of command as provided for in Articles 4, 5 and 6 and the operational requirements of EUCAP NESTOR, including compatibility of equipment and interoperability of its teams. 6. Expenditure shall be eligible as of 16 July 2012.’.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 267/5

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION EUCAP SAHEL NIGER/3/2014

of 24 July 2014

extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger)

(2014/643/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 the Council Decision 2012/392/CFSP of 16 July 2012 on the European Union CSDP mission in Niger, (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (1), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 9(1) of Decision 2012/392/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) 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 EUCAP Sahel Niger mission, including, in particular, the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

(2) On 6 May 2014, the PSC adopted Decision EUCAP Sahel Niger/2/2014 (2), appointing Mr Filip DE CEUNINCK as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Niger from 6 May 2014 to 15 July 2014.

(3) On 22 July 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/482/CFSP (3), extending the mandate of EUCAP Sahel Niger from 16 July 2014 to 15 July 2016.

(4) The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has proposed to extend the mandate of Mr Filip DE CEUNINCK as Head of Mission of EUCAP Sahel Niger from 16 July 2014 to 15 July 2015,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The mandate of Mr Filip DE CEUNINCK as Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) is hereby extended until 15 July 2015.

Article 2

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

It shall apply from 16 July 2014.

Done at Brussels, 24 July 2014. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson W. STEVENS

(1) OJ L 187, 17.7.2012, p. 48.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision EUCAP Sahel Niger/2/2014 of 6 May 2014 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP Mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (OJ L 136, 09.5.2014, p. 26).

(3) Council Decision 2014/482/CFSP of 22 July 2014 amending Decision 2012/392/CFSP on the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (OJ L 217, 23.7.2014, p. 31).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 233/32

COUNCIL DECISION

of 30 July 2014

appointing a Danish member and two Danish alternate members of the Committee of the Regions

(2014/522/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 DanishGovernment,

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. On 3 June 2010, by Council Decision 2010/312/EU (3), Ms Bente LAURIDSEN was appointed as alternate member until 25 January 2015. On 11 February 2014, by Council Decision 2014/79/EU (4), Mr Bent HANSEN was appointed as member and Mr Carl HOLST was appointed as alternate member until 25 January 2015.

(2) A member's seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Bent HANSEN.

(3) Two alternate members' seats have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Mr Carl HOLST and Ms Bente LAURIDSEN.

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: — Mr Jess V. LAURSEN, Chairman of North Denmark Region and

b) as alternate members: — Ms Jane STRANGE NIELSEN, Regional Councillor in Region Zealand — Mr Henrik QVIST, Regional Councillor in Central Denmark Region.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 30 July 2014. For the Council The President S. GOZI

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

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

(3) OJ L 140, 8.6.2010, p. 27.

(4) OJ L 44, 14.2.2014, p. 48.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 268/10

COUNCIL DECISION

of 8 September 2014

appointing an Austrian member of the Committee of the Regions

(2014/652/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 Austrian 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 Erwin MOHR.

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following is hereby appointed as member to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2015:

— Mr Hanspeter WAGNER, Bürgermeister der Gemeinde Breitenwang.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 8 September 2014. For the Council The President S. GOZI

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

(2) OJ L 12, 19.1.2010, p. 11.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 284/48

COUNCIL DECISION

of 25 September 2014

appointing a United Kingdom member of the Committee of the Regions

(2014/683/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 United KingdomGovernment,

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. On 11 March 2014, by Council Decision 2014/C 74/01 (3), Mr Andrew LEWER was appointed member until 25 January 2015.

(2) A member's seat has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Andrew LEWER,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following is hereby appointed as member to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2015:

— Ms Ann STRIBLEY, Councillor.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 25 September 2014. For the Council The President F. GUIDI

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

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

(3) Council Decision of 11 March 2014 appointing four United Kingdom members of the Committee of the Regions (OJ C 74, 13.3.2014, p. 1).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 308/104

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION

of 28 March 2014

amending Decision 98/536/EC as regards the list of national reference laboratories

(notified under document C(2014) 1920)

(2014/745/EU)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Directive 96/23/EC of 29 April 1996 on measures to monitor certain substances and residues thereof in live animals and animal products and repealing Directives 85/358/EEC and 86/469/EEC and Decision 89/187/EEC and 91/664/EEC (1), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 14(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Directive 96/23/EC lays down measures to monitor the substances and groups of residues listed in Annex I thereto.

(2) In accordance with Article 14(1) of Directive 96/23/EC, each Member State has to designate at least one national reference laboratory, which is to be responsible for certain tasks that are laid down in that Directive. The same Article also provides that a list of such designated laboratories is to be drawn up by the Commission.

(3) The list of national reference laboratories for the detection of residues is currently set out in the Annex to Commission Decision 98/536/EC (2).

(4) Certain Member States have designated additional national reference laboratories or have replaced the designated laboratories with other laboratories. In addition, the contact coordinates and the groups of residues monitored by certain laboratories currently listed in the Annex to Decision 98/536/EC have changed. In the interest of clarity and consistency of Union law, it is therefore appropriate to update the list of national reference laboratories set out in the Annex to that Decision.

(5) Decision 98/536/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The annex to Decision 98/536/EC is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 28 March 2014. For the Commission Tonio BORG Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 125, 23.5.1996, p. 10.

(2) Commission Decision 98/536/EC of 3 September 1998 establishing the list of national reference laboratories for the detection of residues (OJ L 251, 11.9.1998, p. 39).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 300/49

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION EUTM MALI/3/2014

оf 9 October 2014

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 EUTM MALI/1/2014

(2014/719/CFSP)

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 18 March 2014, the PSC adopted Decision EUTM MALI/1/2014 (2) appointing Brigadier General Marc RUDKIEWICZ as EU Mission Commander for EUTM Mali.

(3) On 26 September 2014, Spain proposed the appointment of Brigadier General Alfonso GARCÍA-VAQUERO PRADAL as the new EU Mission Commander for EUTM Mali to succeed Brigadier General Marc RUDKIEWICZ.

(4) On 30 September 2014, the EU Military Committee recommended that the PSC appoint Brigadier General Alfonso GARCÍA-VAQUERO PRADAL as EU Mission Commander for EUTM Mali to succeed Brigadier General Marc RUDKIEWICZ.

(5) Decision EUTM MALI/1/2014 should 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 Alfonso GARCÍA-VAQUERO PRADAL 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 24 October 2014.

Article 2

Decision EUTM MALI/1/2014 is hereby repealed.

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 9 October 2014. 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 EUTM MALI/1/2014 of 18 March 2014 on the appointment of an EU Mission Commander for the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of the Malian Armed Forces (EUTM Mali) (OJ L 95, 29.3.2014, p. 30).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 330/46

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION

of 7 November 2014

authorising the Republic of Latvia to apply a measure derogating from Article 287 of Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax

(2014/796/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Council Directive 2006/112/EC of 28 November 2006 on the common system of value added tax (1) (the VAT Directive), and in particular Article 395(1) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) By letter registered with the Secretariat-General of the Commission on 1 July 2014, Latvia requested authorisation for a measure derogating from Article 287(10) of the VAT Directive in order to exempt certain taxable persons whose annual turnover is no higher than EUR 50 000 (‘the measure’). The measure would release those taxable persons from certain or all of the obligations in relation to value added tax (VAT) referred to in Chapters 2 to 6 of Title XI of the VAT Directive. Such measure had already been granted to Latvia by Council Implementing Decision 2010/584/EU (2) which expired on 31 December 2013.

(2) By letter dated 7 August 2014, the Commission informed the other Member States of the request made by Latvia. By letter dated 11 August 2014, the Commission notified Latvia that it had all the information necessary to consider the request.

(3) A special scheme for small enterprises is already available to Member States under Title XII of the VAT Directive. The measure derogates from Title XII of the VAT Directive only in so far as the taxable person's annual turnover threshold for the special scheme is higher than that allowed for Latvia under Article 287(10) of the VAT Directive, which is EUR 17 200.

(4) A higher threshold for the special scheme is a simplification measure as it may significantly reduce the VAT obligations of the smallest businesses, whilst that special scheme is optional for taxable persons and allows businesses to opt for the normal VAT arrangements.

(5) From information provided by Latvia, the derogation will only have a negligible impact on the overall amount of tax revenue collected at the final stage of consumption.

(6) The derogation has no impact on the Union's own resources accruing from VAT,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

By way of derogation from Article 287(10) of Directive 2006/112/EC, the Republic of Latvia is authorised to exempt from VAT taxable persons whose annual turnover is no higher than EUR 50 000.

Article 2

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

It shall apply until 31 December 2017.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Latvia.

Done at Brussels, 7 November 2014. For the Council The President P. C. PADOAN

(1) OJ L 347, 11.12.2006, p. 1.

(2) Council Implementing Decision 2010/584/EU of 27 September 2010 authorising the Republic of Latvia to apply a measure derogating from Article 287 of Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax (OJ L 256, 30.9.2010, p. 29).