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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 79/3

COUNCIL DECISION

of 9 March 2011

concerning the renewal of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and Ukraine

(2011/182/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 186, in conjunction with point (v) of Article 218(6)(a), thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decision 2003/96/EC of 6 February 2003 (1), the Council approved the conclusion of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and Ukraine.

(2) Article 12(b) of the Agreement provided that the Agreement would be concluded for an initial period ending on 31 December 2002 and would be renewable by common agreement between the Parties for additional periods of 5 years.

(3) By a Decision of 22 September 2003 (2) which entered into force on 8 November 2004, the Council approved the renewal of the Agreement for a further period of 5 years.

(4) At the third meeting of the EU-Ukraine Sub-Committee No 7, held on 26 and 27 November 2008 in Kyiv, both Parties confirmed their interest in a renewal of the abovementioned Agreement for a further 5 years.

(5) The material content of the renewed Agreement is identical with the material content of the Agreement which expired on 7 November 2009.

(6) As a consequence of the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon on 1 December 2009, the European Union has replaced and succeeded the European Community.

(7) The renewal of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and Ukraine should be approved on behalf of the Union,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The renewal of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Community and Ukraine, for an additional period of 5 years, is hereby approved on behalf of the Union.

Article 2

The President of the Council shall, acting on behalf of the Union and in accordance with Article 12 of the Agreement, give notification to the Government of Ukraine that the Union has completed its internal procedures necessary for the entry into force of the renewed Agreement (3) and make the following notification to Ukraine:

‘As a consequence of the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon on 1 December 2009, the European Union has replaced and succeeded the European Community and from that date exercises all rights and assumes all obligations of the European Community. Therefore, references to “the European Community” in the text of the Agreement are, where appropriate, to be read as “the European Union”.’

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 9 March 2011. For the Council The President CSÉFALVAY Z.

(1) OJ L 36, 12.2.2003, p. 31.

(2) OJ L 267, 17.10.2003, p. 24.

(3) The date of entry into force of the Agreement 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 L 103/113

COUNCIL DECISION

of 14 April 2011

appointing one Spanish member of the Committee of the Regions

(2011/245/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 Spanish 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) One member’s seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr José MONTILLA AGUILERA,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

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

— Mr Artur MAS GAVARRÓ, Presidente de la Generalitat de Catalunya,

Article 2

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

Done at Luxembourg, 14 April 2011. For the Council The President FAZEKAS S.

(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 97/46

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION 2011/230/CFSP

of 8 April 2011

implementing Decision 2010/656/CFSP renewing the restrictive measures against Côte d’Ivoire

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Council Decision 2010/656/CFSP of 29 October 2010 renewing the restrictive measures against Côte d’Ivoire (1), and in particular Article 6(2) thereof, in conjunction with Article 31(2) of the Treaty on European Union,

Whereas:

(1) On 29 October 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/656/CFSP.

(2) In view of the developments in Côte d’Ivoire, the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures set out in Annex II to Decision 2010/656/CFSP should be amended,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The entities listed in the Annex to this Decision shall be deleted from the list set out in Annex II to Decision 2010/656/CFSP.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 8 April 2011. For the Council The President MARTONYI J.

(1) OJ L 285, 30.10.2010, p. 28.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 118/8

COUNCIL DECISION

of 2 May 2011

appointing one Bulgarian member of the European Economic and Social Committee

(2011/268/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 Bulgarian 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 Jeliazko CHRISTOV,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Mr Ivan KOKALOV, Vice-President of КНСБ (CITUB, Confederation of Independent Trade Unions of Bulgaria), is hereby appointed as a member of the European Economic and Social Committee for the remainder of the current term of office, which is until 20 September 2015.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 2 May 2011. For the Council The President MARTONYI J.

(1) OJ L 251, 25.9.2010, p. 8.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 142/63

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION EU BAM RAFAH/1/2011

of 27 May 2011

extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Border Assistance Mission at the Rafah Crossing Point

(2011/316/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 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) (1), and in particular Article 10(1) thereof,

Whereas:

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

(2) On 11 November 2008, upon a proposal by the Secretary General/High Representative, the PSC appointed by Decision EU BAM Rafah/1/2008 (2) Mr Alain FAUGERAS as Head of Mission of EU BAM Rafah.

(3) On 13 May 2011, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy proposed to the PSC that it extend the mandate of Mr Alain FAUGERAS as Head of Mission of EU BAM Rafah until 31 December 2011,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The mandate of Mr Alain FAUGERAS as Head of Mission of the European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point is hereby extended from 25 May 2011 until 31 December 2011.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 27 May 2011. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson O. SKOOG

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

(2) OJ L 306, 15.11.2008, p. 99.
2.

The following Articles are inserted: ‘Article 3a 1. The sale, supply, transfer or export of arms and related material of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment and spare parts for the aforementioned, as well as equipment which might be used for internal repression, to Belarus by nationals of Member States or from the territories of Member States or using their flag vessels or aircraft, shall be prohibited whether originating or not in their territories. 2. It shall be prohibited to: (a) provide, directly or indirectly, technical assistance, brokering services or other services related to the items referred to in paragraph 1 or related to the provision, manufacture, maintenance and use of such items, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in, or for use in, Belarus; (b) provide, directly or indirectly, financing or financial assistance related to the items referred to in paragraph 1, including in particular grants, loans and export credit insurance, for any sale, supply, transfer or export of such items, or for the provision of related technical assistance, brokering services or other services to any natural or legal person, entity or body in, or for use in, Belarus; (c) participate, knowingly and intentionally, in activities, the object or effect of which is to circumvent the prohibitions referred to in points (a) or (b). Article 3b 1. Article 3a shall not apply to the: (a) sale, supply, transfer or export of non-lethal military equipment or of equipment which might be used for internal repression, intended solely for humanitarian or protective use, or for institution building programmes of the United Nations (UN) and the Union, or for EU and UN crisis management operations; (b) sale, supply, transfer or export of non-combat vehicles which have been manufactured or fitted with materials to provide ballistic protection, intended solely for protective use of personnel of the Union and its Member States in Belarus; (c) provision of technical assistance, brokering services and other services related to such equipment or to such programmes and operations; (d) provision of financing and financial assistance related to such equipment or to such programmes and operations, on condition that such exports and assistance have been approved in advance by the relevant competent authority. 2. Article 3a shall not apply to protective clothing, including flak jackets and military helmets, temporarily exported to Belarus 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.’.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 168/11

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION 2011/376/CFSP

of 27 June 2011

implementing Decision 2010/656/CFSP renewing the restrictive measures against Côte d'Ivoire

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Council Decision 2010/656/CFSP of 29 October 2010 renewing the restrictive measures against Côte d'Ivoire (1), and in particular Article 6(2) thereof, in conjunction with Article 31(2) of the Treaty on European Union,

Whereas:

(1) On 29 October 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/656/CFSP.

(2) In view of the developments in Côte d'Ivoire, the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures set out in Annex II to Decision 2010/656/CFSP should be amended,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The entities listed in the Annex to this Decision shall be deleted from the list set out in Annex II to Decision 2010/656/CFSP.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 27 June 2011. For the Council The President MARTONYI J.

(1) OJ L 285, 30.10.2010, p. 28.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 208/3

COUNCIL DECISION

of 12 July 2011

appointing a member of the Governing Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for Hungary

2011/C 208/02

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75 of 26 May 1975 on the creation of a European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (1), and in particular Article 6 thereof,

Having regard to the lists of candidates submitted to the Council by the Governments of the Member States and by the employees’ and employers’ organisations,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decisions of 22 November 2010 (2) and 7 March 2011 (3), the Council appointed the members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the period from 1 December 2010 to 30 November 2013, with the exception of certain members and alternate members.

(2) The Government of Hungary has submitted a nomination for one post to be filled,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following is hereby appointed member of the Governing Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the period ending on 30 November 2013:

GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES

Country Members Alternates Hungary Mr Péter CSÁNYI

Article 2

The Council will appoint the members and alternate members who have not yet been nominated at a later date.

Article 3

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

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

(1) OJ L 139, 30.5.1975, p. 1.

(2) OJ C 322, 27.11.2010, p. 8.

(3) OJ C 83, 17.3.2011, p. 4.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 176/50

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION

of 1 July 2011

repealing Decision 2006/241/EC concerning certain protective measures with regard to certain products of animal origin, excluding fishery products, originating in Madagascar

(notified under document C(2011) 4642)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2011/395/EU)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (1), and in particular Article 22(6) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Decision 2006/241/EC of 24 March 2006 concerning certain protective measures with regard to certain products of animal origin, excluding fishery products, originating in Madagascar (2) provides that Member States are to prohibit imports of products of animal origin, excluding fishery products, snails and guano originating in Madagascar.

(2) Several Union legal acts govern imports of products of animal origin, such as Council Directive 2002/99/EC of 16 December 2002 laying down the animal health rules governing the production, processing, distribution and introduction of products of animal origin for human consumption (3) and Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 laying down health rules as regards animal by-products and derived products not intended for human consumption and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 (Animal by-products Regulation) (4).

(3) The current Union legislation on imports of animal origin ensures that only products of animal origin compliant with that legislation may be imported into the Union from Madagascar.

(4) Accordingly, Decision 2006/241/EC is no longer necessary and should be repealed.

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision 2006/241/EC is repealed.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 1 July 2011. For the Commission John DALLI Member of the Commission

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

(2) OJ L 88, 25.3.2006, p. 63.

(3) OJ L 18, 23.1.2003, p. 11.

(4) OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 203/2

COUNCIL DECISION

of 18 July 2011

concerning the conclusion of consultations with the Republic of Guinea-Bissau under Article 96 of the Partnership Agreement between the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part

(2011/492/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to the Partnership Agreement between the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States of the other part, signed in Cotonou on 23 June 2000 (1) and revised at Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on 22 June 2010 (2) (the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement), and in particular Article 96 thereof,

Having regard to the internal agreement on measures to be taken and procedures to be followed for the implementation of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement (3), and in particular Article 3 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

In conjunction with the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

(1) The essential elements referred to in Article 9 of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement have been violated.

(2) On 29 March 2011, pursuant to Article 96 of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement, consultations started with Guinea-Bissau in the presence of representatives of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States, including the African Union, Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) and the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) during which representatives of the Guinea-Bissau government presented satisfactory proposals and undertakings.

(3) Consequently, the consultations opened under Article 96 of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement should be closed and appropriate measures adopted for the performance of these undertakings,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Consultations with Guinea-Bissau under Article 96 of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement are hereby concluded.

Article 2

The measures set out in the annexed letter are hereby adopted as appropriate measures under Article 96(2)(c) of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement.

Article 3

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

It shall expire on 19 July 2012.

It shall be reviewed regularly at least once every six months, preferably in the light of joint monitoring missions by the European External Action Service and the Commission.

Done at Brussels, 18 July 2011. For the Council The President C. ASHTON

(1) OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 3.

(2) OJ L 287, 4.11.2010, p. 3.

(3) OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 376.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 195/72

COUNCIL DECISION 2011/473/CFSP

of 25 July 2011

amending Decision 2010/279/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL AFGHANISTAN)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 30 May 2007 the Council adopted Joint Action 2007/369/CFSP (1) establishing the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL AFGHANISTAN).

(2) On 18 May 2010 the Council adopted Decision 2010/279/CFSP (2) that extended EUPOL AFGHANISTAN until 31 May 2013. Pursuant to Decision 2011/298/CSFP amending Decision 2010/279/CSFP (3), the financial reference amount of EUR 54 600 000 covers the period until 31 July 2011.

(3) Article 13(2) of Decision 2010/279/CFSP provides that the financial reference amount for the subsequent periods shall be decided by the Council.

(4) Decision 2010/279/CFSP should therefore be amended to include a financial reference amount for the period from 1 August 2011 to 31 July 2012,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following subparagraph is hereby added to Article 13(1) of Decision 2010/279/CFSP:

‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPOL AFGHANISTAN for the period from 1 August 2011 to 31 July 2012 shall be EUR 60 500 000.’.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 25 July 2011. For the Council The President M. DOWGIELEWICZ

(1) OJ L 139, 31.5.2007, p. 33.

(2) OJ L 123, 19.5.2010, p. 4.

(3) OJ L 136, 24.5.2011, p. 64.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 218/20

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION 2011/515/CFSP

of 23 August 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,

Having regard to Council Decision 2011/273/CFSP of 9 May 2011 concerning restrictive measures against Syria (1), and in particular Article 5(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 9 May 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/273/CFSP.

(2) In view of the gravity of the situation in Syria, additional persons and entities should be included in the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures set out in the Annex to Decision 2011/273/CFSP,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

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

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 23 August 2011. For the Council The President M. DOWGIELEWICZ

(1) OJ L 121, 10.5.2011, p. 11.