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COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 2081/86

of 2 July 1986

re-establishing the levying of customs duties on twine, cordage, rapes and cables, of synthetic textile fibres, plaited or not, products of category 90 (code 40.0900), originating in South Korea, to which the preferential tariff arrangements set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3600/85 apply

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3600/85 of 17 December 1985 applying generalized tariff preferences for 1986 in respect of textile products originating in developing countries (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,

Whereas Article 2 of that Regulation provides that preferential tariff treatment shall be accorded, for each category of products subjected to individual ceilings not allocated among the Member States, within the limits of the quantities specified in column 7 of Annex I or II thereto, in respect of certain or each of the countries or territories of origin referred to in column 5 of those Annexes; whereas Article 3 of that Regulation provides that the levying of customs duties may be re-established at any time in respect of imports of the products in question once the relevant individual ceilings have been reached at Community level;

Whereas, in respect of twine, cordage, ropes and cables, of synthetic textile fibres, plaited or not, products of category 90 (code 40.0900), the relevant ceiling amounts to 12,5 tonnes; whereas, on 27 June 1986, imports of the products in question into the Community, originating in South Korea, a country covered by preferential tariff arrangements, reached and were charged against that ceiling;

Whereas it is appropriate to re-establish the levying of customs duties for the products in question with regard to South Korea,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

As from 6 July 1986, the levying of customs duties suspended pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3600/85 shall be re-established in respect of the following products, imported into the Community and originating in South Korea:

1.2.3.4.5 // // // // // // Code // Category // CCT heading No // NIMEXE code // Description // // // // // // // (1) // (2) // (3) // (4) // // // // // // 40.0900 // 90 // ex 59.04 // // Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, plaited or not: // // // // 59.04-11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21 // Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, of synthetic textile fibres, plaited or not // // // // //

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 2 July 1986.

For the Commission

COCKFIELD

Vice-President

(1) OJ No L 352, 30. 12. 1985, p. 107.
COMMON POSITION

of 12 June 1995

defined by the Council on the basis of Article J.2 of the Treaty on European Union on the suspension of certain restrictions on trade with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro)

(95/213/CFSP)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article J.2 thereof,

Having regard to Resolution 992 (1995) adopted by the United Nations Security Council on 11 May 1995,

HAS DEFINED THE FOLLOWING COMMON POSITION:

Article 1

In accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 992 (1995) of 11 May 1995 certain restrictions on trade with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) will be suspended.

Article 2

This common position shall be published in the Official Journal.

Done at Luxembourg, 12 June 1995.

For the Council

The President

H. de CHARETTE
COMMON POSITION of 3 June 1996 defined by the Council on the basis of Article J.2 of the Treaty on European Union, extending Common Position 95/544/CFSP on Nigeria (96/361/CFSP)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article J.2 thereof,

HAS DEFINED THE FOLLOWING COMMON POSITION:

1. In the light of the considerations in paragraph 3 thereof, Common Position 95/544/CFSP of 4 December 1995 defined by the Council on the basis of Article J.2 of the Treaty on European Union, on Nigeria (1) is hereby extended until 4 December 1996.

2. This common position shall be published in the Official Journal.

Done at Luxembourg, 3 June 1996.

For the Council

The President

C. A. CIAMPI

(1) OJ No L 309, 21. 12. 1995, p. 1.
COMMON POSITION of 25 June 1996 defined by the Council on the basis of Article J.2 of the Treaty on European Union, concerning East Timor (96/407/CFSP)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article J.2 thereof,

HAS DEFINED THE FOLLOWING COMMON POSITION:

Article 1

The European Union, referring to its previous declarations on the situation in East Timor, intends to pursue the following aims:

1. to contribute to the achievement by dialogue of a fair, comprehensive and internationally acceptable solution to the question of East Timor, which fully respects the interests and legitimate aspirations of the Timorese people, in accordance with international law;

2. to improve the situation in East Timor regarding respect for human rights in the territory.

Article 2

To pursue the aims referred to Article 1, the European Union:

1. supports the initiatives undertaken in the United Nations framework which may contribute to resolving this question;

2. supports in particular the current talks under the aegis of the United Nations Secretary-General with the aim of achieving the solution referred to in point 1 of Article 1, effective progress towards which continues to be hampered by serious obstacles;

3. encourages the continuation of intra-Timor meetings in the context of this process of dialogue under the auspices of the United Nations;

4. calls upon the Indonesian Government to adopt effective measures leading to a significant improvement in the human rights situation in East Timor, in particular by implementing fully the relevant decisions adopted in this connection by the United Nations Commission on Human Rights;

5. supports all appropriate action with the objective of generally strengthening respect for human rights in East Timor and substantially improving the situation of its people, by means of the resources available to the European Union and aid for action by NGOs.

Article 3

The Council will be responsible for the follow-up concerning this common position.

Article 4

This common position shall apply from the date of its adoption.

Article 5

This common position shall be published in the Official Journal.

Done at Luxembourg, 25 June 1996.

For the Council

The President

M. PINTO
Corrigendum to Joint Action 98/375/CFSP of 8 June 1998 adopted by the Council on the basis of Article J.3 of the Treaty on European Union concerning the nomination of an EU Special Representative for the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY) (Official Journal of the European Communities L 165 of 10 June 1998)

On page 2, Article 3(1), second and third lines:

for: '. . . ECU 1 million shall . . .`,

read: '. . . ECU 900 000 shall . . .`.
COUNCIL JOINT ACTION

of 19 July 1999

in relation to the holding of a meeting of Heads of State and Government in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, concerning the Stability Pact for South-Eastern Europe

(1999/480/CFSP)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 14 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Following the adoption of Common Position 1999/345/CFSP of 17 May 1999 concerning a Stability Pact for South-Eastern Europe(1), the Union has been determined to move this process forward, to the benefit of the region and all others concerned;

(2) A Stability Pact for South-Eastern Europe was adopted by Foreign Ministers in Cologne on 10 June 1999;

(3) In order to enhance stability, prosperity and cooperation between countries in the region, the Union deems it important to send a strong political signal to the people in the region;

(4) Such a signal could be constitued by a high-level political meeting on the Stability Pact to be organised in the region,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

1. In order to facilitate the promotion of stability in the region of South-Eastern Europe, the European Union will contribute to the financial and logistical support for the holding of a meeting of Heads of State and Government concerning the Stability Pact for South-Eastern Europe to be held in Sarajevo and chaired by the Presidency of the European Union.

2. Financial support shall cover costs of organising, staging and hosting the conference, with the exception of expenses for travel and accommodation incurred by the participants.

Article 2

The financial reference amount for the implementation of Article 1 shall be EUR 1250000.

Article 3

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

It shall apply until 30 September 1999.

Article 4

This Joint Action shall be published in the Official Journal.

Done at Brussels, 19 July 1999.

For the Council

The President

T. HALONEN

(1) OJ L 133, 28.5.1999, p. 1.
31999E0722R(01)

Corrigendum to Official Journal of the European Communities L 286 of 9 November 1999



Official Journal L 288 , 11/11/1999 P. 0027 - 0027
Council Joint Action

of 22 May 2000

extending the validity and application of Joint Action 96/250/CFSP in relation to the nomination of a Special Envoy for the African Great Lakes Region

(2000/347/CFSP)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and, in particular, Articles 14 and 18(5) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Joint Action 96/250/CFSP of 25 March 1996 adopted by the Council on the basis of Article J.3 of the Treaty on European Union, in relation to the nomination of a Special Envoy for the African Great Lakes Region(1), as last extended by Decision 1999/423/CFSP(2), expires on 31 July 2000.

(2) Taking into account the on-going revision of the status of the EU Special Representatives, it is appropriate to extend the validity of Joint Action 96/250/CFSP until 31 December 2000 in order to allow its recasting in the light of the agreed changes.

(3) On the basis of the review of Joint Action 96/250/CFSP, application thereof should be extended,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

The validity of Joint Action 96/250/CFSP shall be extended until 31 December 2000.

Article 2

1. The financial reference amount intended to cover the costs related to the mission of the Special Representative for the African Great Lakes Region shall be EUR 595000.

2. The amount specified in paragraph 1 shall be allocated to finance the infrastructure and current expenditure of the Special Representative, including his salary and that of his support staff not covered by secondment. Member States and EU institutions may propose the secondment of staff to work with the Special Representative. The remuneration of staff who might be so seconded shall be covered respectively by the Member State or EU institution concerned.

3. The Council notes that the Presidency, Commission and/or Member States, as appropriate, will provide logistical support in the region.

4. The privileges, immunities and further guarantees necessary for the completion and smooth functioning of the mission of the Special Representative and the members of his staff shall be defined with the parties. Member States and the Commission shall grant all necessary support to such effect.

Article 3

The EU Special Representative shall be guided by, and report under the authority of, the Presidency, assisted by the Secretary-General of the Council exercising the function of High Representative, to the Council on a regular basis and as the need arises. The Commission shall be fully associated therewith.

Article 4

This Joint Action shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply as from 1 August 2000.

Article 5

This Joint Action shall be published in the Official Journal.

Done at Brussels, 22 May 2000.

For the Council

The President

J. Gama

(1) OJ L 87, 4.4.1996, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 163, 29.6.1999, p. 85.
Council Common Position

of 9 October 2000

concerning the extension of Common Position 96/635/CFSP on Burma/Myanmar

(2000/601/CFSP)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 15 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Common Position 96/635/CFSP of 28 October 1996 on Burma/Myanmar(1), as last extended and amended by Common Position 2000/346/CFSP of 26 April 2000(2), expires on 29 October 2000.

(2) In the light of point 6 of Common Position 96/635/CFSP, that Common Position should be further extended,

HAS ADOPTED THIS COMMON POSITION:

Article 1

Common Position 96/635/CFSP is hereby extended until 29 April 2001.

Article 2

This Common Position shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

Article 3

This Common Position shall be published in the Official Journal.

Done at Luxembourg, 9 October 2000.

For the Council

The President

H. Védrine

(1) OJ L 287, 8.11.1996, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 122, 24.5.2000, p. 1.
Council Joint Action

of 27 May 2002

extending the mandate of the Special Representative of the European Union for Afghanistan

(2002/403/CFSP)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 14 and Article 18(5) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 10 December 2001, the Council adopted Joint Action 2001/875/CFSP concerning the appointment of the Special Representative of the European Union for Afghanistan(1), which expires on 10 June 2002.

(2) On 13 May 2002, the Council agreed in particular on the principle of the extension of the function of the EU Special Representative for Afghanistan.

(3) Klaus Klaiber has requested that his mission be terminated on 30 June 2002.

(4) In accordance with the guidelines on appointing procedure and administrative arrangements of EU Special Representatives adopted by the Council on 30 March 2000, Member States and the Commission's delegations can provide, on request from their own resources, appropriate and reasonable support to the mission of the Special Representative,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

Joint Action 2001/875/CFSP is hereby extended until 30 June 2002.

Article 2

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

Article 3

This Joint Action shall be published in the Official Journal.

Done at Brussels, 27 May 2002.

For the Council

The President

M. Arias Cañete

(1) OJ L 326, 11.12.2001, p. 1.
Council Common Position

of 21 January 2002

repealing Common Position 2001/56/CFSP on Afghanistan

(2002/42/CFSP)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the European Union, and in particular Article 15 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) In its conclusions of 10 December 2001, the Council welcomed the signing in Bonn on 5 December 2001 of the Agreement laying down the provisional arrangements applicable in Afghanistan pending the reestablishment of permanent government institutions. It reaffirmed the pledge given by the Community and its Member States to play a significant role in the international effort under the auspices of the United Nations to contribute to reconstructing Afghanistan's society and economy.

(2) On 20 December 2001 the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1386(2001) concerning the establishment for six months of an International Security Assistance Force to assist the Afghan Interim Authority in the maintenance of security in Kabul and its surrounding areas.

(3) On 20 and 21 December 2001 in Brussels the European Union co-chaired the meeting of the Steering Group of donors for assisting the reconstruction of Afghanistan.

(4) Given the development of the situation in Afghanistan, Common Position 2001/56/CFSP on Afghanistan(1) should be repealed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS COMMON POSITION:

Article 1

Common Position 2001/56/CFSP is hereby repealed.

Article 2

This Common Position shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

Article 3

This Common Position shall be published in the Official Journal.

Done at Brussels, 21 January 2002.

For the Council

The President

M. Arias Cañete

(1) OJ L 21, 23.1.2001, p. 1.
Corrigendum to Council Joint Action 2003/449/CFSP of 16 June 2003 extending the mandate of the Special Representative of the European Union to act as a Special Coordinator of the Stability Pact for South-Eastern Europe

(Official Journal of the European Union L 150 of 18 June 2003)

On page 74, Articles of the Joint Action The following Article shall be inserted:

Article 1a

1. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mission of the Special Representative shall be EUR 743000.

2. The amount specified in paragraph 1 shall be allocated to financing the operational expenditure of the Central Office of the Stability Pact for South-Eastern Europe in Brussels over the period in question.

3. The expenditure financed by the amount stipulated in paragraph 1 shall be managed in accordance with the European Community procedures and rules applicable to the budget with the exception that any pre-financing shall not remain the property of the Community.

4. The management of operational expenditure shall be subject to a contract between the Special Representative and the Commission.
Council Joint Action 2003/447/CFSP

of 16 June 2003

extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the African Great Lakes Region

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 14, Article 18(5) and Article 23(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Council Joint Action 2002/962/CFSP of 10 December 2002 amending and extending the mandate of the Special Representative of the European Union for the African Great Lakes Region(1) applies until 30 June 2003.

(2) On the basis of a review of that Joint Action, the mandate of the Special Representative should be extended.

(3) On 30 March 2000 the Council adopted guidelines on the appointing procedure and administrative arrangements for European Union Special Representatives (EUSRs),

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

The mandate of Mr Aldo AJELLO as the European Union Special Representative for the African Great Lakes Region as set out in Joint Action 2002/962/CFSP is hereby extended until 31 December 2003.

Article 2

This Joint Action shall enter into force on 1 July 2003.

Article 3

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

Done at Luxembourg, 16 June 2003.

For the Council

The President

G. Papandreou

(1) OJ L 334, 11.12.2002, p. 5.
Council Joint Action 2003/141/CFSP

of 27 February 2003

amending Joint Action 2002/210/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 14 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 11 March 2002, the Council adopted Joint Action 2002/210/CFSP on the European Union Police Mission(1), laying down a multiannual schedule to finance it.

(2) For technical reasons it proved impossible to finalise an invitation to tender for certain equipment needed for the Mission's start-up within the prescribed time limits. Because the financing agreement referred to in Article 166(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities(2) restricted eligibility of expenditure to 2002, these appropriations can no longer be used in 2003.

(3) The expenditure relating to this invitation to tender must therefore be charged to the Community budget for 2003.

(4) Joint Action 2002/210/CFSP should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

Article 9(1) and (2) of Joint Action 2002/210/CFSP shall be replaced by the following:

"1. The costs for the implementation of this Joint Action shall be:

(a) EUR 14 million for start-up costs (including equipment and the Planning Team) for 2002, to be financed out of the Community budget;

(b) EUR 1,7 million for start-up costs (including equipment) for 2003, to be financed out of the Community budget;

(c) up to EUR 38 million for yearly running costs for the years 2003 to 2005, divided up as follows:

(i) up to EUR 17 million for per diem depending on the daily rate set and EUR 1 million for travel costs, which pursuant to Article 5(2) shall be charged on a costs 'lie where they fall' basis;

(ii) the remainder of EUR 20 million (EUR 11 million for operational running costs, EUR 4 million for local staff, EUR 5 million for international civilian staff) to be financed in common out of the Community budget.

The final budget for the years 2003 to 2005 shall be decided by the Council on an annual basis.

2. Should financing of the costs referred to in paragraph 1(c)(ii) on the basis of the Community budget not be sufficient, the Council shall decide, in accordance with the provisions of the Treaty on European Union, how to cover any remaining gap, which shall consist of common costs.".

Article 2

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

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 27 February 2003.

For the Council

The President

M. Chrisochoïdis

(1) OJ L 70, 13.3.2002, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.
Council Joint Action 2003/537/CFSP

of 21 July 2003

appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Middle East peace process and amending Joint Action 2002/965/CFSP

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Articles 14, 18(5) and 23(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Council Joint Action 2002/965/CFSP of 10 December 2002 amending and extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Middle East peace process(1) was extended by Council Joint Action 2003/445/CFSP(2) until 31 December 2003.

(2) Joint Action 2003/445/CFSP provides that the Council should appoint a new EU Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process following the resignation of Mr Miguel-Angel MORATINOS.

(3) On 14 July 2003, the Council decided to appoint Ambassador Marc OTTE as the new EU Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process.

(4) Joint Action 2002/965/CFSP should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS JOINT ACTION:

Article 1

Mr Marc OTTE is hereby appointed European Union Special Representative for the Middle East peace process.

Article 2

Article 1 of Joint Action 2002/965/CFSP and Article 2 of Joint Action 2003/445/CFSP are hereby deleted.

Article 3

This Joint Action shall enter into force on 14 July 2003.

It shall apply until 31 December 2003.

Article 4

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

Done at Brussels, 21 July 2003.

For the Council

The President

F. Frattini

(1) OJ L 334, 11.12.2002, p. 11.

(2) OJ L 150, 18.6.2003, p. 70.