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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 94/45

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2017/667

of 6 April 2017

amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 of 27 May 2016 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and repealing Decision 2013/183/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 33(2) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 27 May 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/849.

(2) In view of the continued proliferation activities carried out by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (‘the DPRK’), four persons should be added to the list of persons and entities responsible for the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes or persons or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction set out in Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849.

(3) Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 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, 6 April 2017. For the Council The President L. GRECH

(1) OJ L 141, 28.5.2016, p. 79.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 146/145

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2017/975

of 8 June 2017

implementing Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

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) 2016/849 of 27 May 2016 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and repealing Decision 2013/183/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 33(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 27 May 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/849.

(2) On 1 June 2017, the United Nations Security Council Committee established pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1718 (2006) amended entries for four persons subject to restrictive measures.

(3) On 2 June 2017, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2356 (2017) which added 14 persons and 4 entities to the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures.

(4) Annex I to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annex I to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 is hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 8 June 2017. For the Council The President L. GRECH

(1) OJ L 141, 28.5.2016, p. 79.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 139/78

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2017/919

of 29 May 2017

amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/1942 on the specifications of the European Investment Project Portal

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2015/1017 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 June 2015 on the European Fund for Strategic Investments, the European Investment Advisory Hub and the European Investment Project Portal and amending Regulations (EU) No 1291/2013 and (EU) No 1316/2013 — the European Fund for Strategic Investments (1), and in particular Article 15(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Regulation (EU) 2015/1017 entrusts the Commission with the responsibility to create, with the support of the European Investment Bank (EIB), a European Investment Project Portal (EIPP). The EIPP is a publicly available web portal of investment projects which acts as a platform to promote projects to potential investors worldwide.

(2) The specifications of the EIPP have been set out in Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/1942 (2).

(3) Experience gained in managing the EIPP indicates that certain provisions should be amended, especially to attract more projects from smaller project promoters, SMEs and mid-caps, in line with the objective of the European Union to support the SMEs and entrepreneurship. Therefore the minimum project cost should be lowered from EUR 5 million to EUR 1 million.

(4) To increase the attractiveness of the EIPP and to alleviate the charge supported by project promoters in a non-discriminatory manner and thus to give the EIPP an impetus for a higher number of published projects, the application processing fee should not be charged to any project promoters. The project screening set out in Section 3 of the Annex to Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/1942 should remain in place to ensure the publication of quality projects on the EIPP,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/1942 is amended as follows:

(1) In Article 2, point (a) is replaced by the following: ‘(a) the project (or the programme consisting of smaller projects) shall have a minimum total project cost of EUR 1 000 000;’;

(2) Article 3 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 3 No application processing fee shall be charged.’;

(3) Section 4 of the Annex is deleted.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 29 May 2017. For the Commission The President Jean-Claude JUNCKER

(1) OJ L 169, 1.7.2015, p. 1.

(2) Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/1942 of 4 November 2016 on the specifications of the European Investment Project Portal and repealing Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/1214 (OJ L 299, 5.11.2016, p. 86).
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 230/25

COMMISSION DECISION

of 14 July 2017

on the members of the advisory group on the food chain and animal and plant health established by Decision 2004/613/EC

(2017/C 230/05)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Commission Decision 2004/613/EC of 6 August 2004 (1) concerning the creation of an advisory group on the food chain and animal and plant health, and in particular Article 3 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) An advisory group on the food chain and animal and plant health has been established by Decision 2004/613/EC with effect from 25 August 2004. This group is consulted by the Commission on its programme of work on food and feed safety, food and feed labelling and presentation, human nutrition in relation to food legislation, animal health and welfare, and plant health and also on any measures which the Commission has to take or propose in these fields.

(2) Pursuant to Article 3(3) of Decision 2004/613/EC, the Commission shall select representative European bodies which most effectively meet the criteria referred to in Article 3(1) of that Decision and who have responded to the call for applications.

(3) The Commission originally selected 36 members of the advisory group. The list of original members was published in the Official Journal of the European Union in 2005 (2).

(4) The membership of the advisory group was extended by Decision 2011/242/EU (3).

(5) The Commission has now revised the membership of the advisory group, in particular to take into account the requirements set up by the revised horizontal rules for Commission Expert Groups (4). Following a call for applications, 45 members have been selected.

(6) All members of the advisory group have equal status,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Commission appoints as members of the advisory group on the food chain and animal and plant health the stakeholder bodies listed in the Annex.

Article 2

Appointment

Members shall be appointed for 5 years. Their term of office may be renewed.

Article 3

Repeal

Decision 2011/242/EU is repealed.

Article 4

Applicability

This Decision is applicable as of the date of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 14 July 2017. For the Commission Vytenis ANDRIUKAITIS Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 275, 25.8.2004, p. 17.

(2) OJ C 97, 21.4.2005, p. 2.

(3) OJ L 101, 15.4.2011, p. 126.

(4) Commission Decision C(2016) 3301 final.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 185/47

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2017/1336

of 11 July 2017

appointing two members and an alternate member, proposed by the Federal Republic of Germany, 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 German 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.

(2) Two members' seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Ms Uta-Maria KUDER and Mr Detlef MÜLLER.

(3) An alternate member's seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Andreas TEXTER,

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: — Ms Katy HOFFMEISTER, Justizministerin des Landes Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, — Mr Tilo GUNDLACK, Mitglied des Landtages Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and

(b) as an alternate member: — Mr Jochen SCHULTE, Mitglied des Landtages Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 11 July 2017. For the Council The President T. TÕNISTE

(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 208/36

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2017/1458

of 10 August 2017

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 2 August 2017, the United Nations Security Council Committee established pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1970 (2011) approved the addition of one vessel to 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 hereby 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, 10 August 2017. For the Council The President M. MAASIKAS

(1) OJ L 206, 1.8.2015, p. 34.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 233/4

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2017/1534

of 31 August 2017

on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2017/681 (EUNAVFOR MED/2/2017)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

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

Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 of 18 May 2015 on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) (1), and in particular Article 6 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 6(1) of Decision (CFSP) 2015/778, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to take decisions on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA (‘EU Force Commander’).

(2) On 29 March 2017, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/681 (2), appointing Rear Admiral (LH) Andrea ROMANI as EU Force Commander.

(3) The EU Operation Commander has recommended the appointment of Rear Admiral (LH) Javier MORENO SUSANNA to succeed Rear Admiral (LH) Andrea ROMANI as the new EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA as from 1 September 2017.

(4) On 23 June 2017, the EU Military Committee supported that recommendation.

(5) Decision (CFSP) 2017/681 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

Rear Admiral (LH) Javier MORENO SUSANNA is hereby appointed as EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) as from 1 September 2017.

Article 2

Decision (CFSP) 2017/681 is hereby repealed.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on 1 September 2017.

Done at Brussels, 31 August 2017. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson W. STEVENS

(1) OJ L 122, 19.5.2015, p. 31.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2017/681 of 29 March 2017 on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2016/1079 (EUNAVFOR MED/1/2017) (OJ L 98, 11.4.2017, p. 18).
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 279/3

COMMISSION DECISION

of 22 August 2017

on public holidays for 2019 for the institutions of the European Union

(2017/C 279/03)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union (CEOS), laid down by Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68 (1), and in particular Article 61 thereof and Articles 16 and 91 of the CEOS,

Having regard to the joint rules establishing the list of public holidays of officials of the European Communities, and in particular Article 1(3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) The list of public holidays in 2019 for staff in Brussels and Luxembourg should be adopted pursuant to Article 61 of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union and Articles 16 and 91 of the CEOS.

(2) In 2019, Easter Sunday falls on 21 April.

(3) In 2019, 24 December falls on a Tuesday.

(4) On 7 June 2017, the Heads of Administration were consulted for their opinion on the list of public holidays for 2019,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The public holidays for 2019 for the institutions of the European Union shall be established for Brussels and Luxembourg.

1 January Tuesday, New Year's Day 2 January Wednesday, the day following New Year's Day 18 April Maundy Thursday 19 April Good Friday 22 April Easter Monday 1 May Wednesday, Labour Day 9 May Thursday, Anniversary of the Schuman Declaration 30 May Thursday, Ascension Day 31 May Friday, the day following Ascension Day 10 June Whit Monday 15 August Thursday, Assumption 1 November Friday, All Saints' Day 24 December to 31 December Tuesday Tuesday 6 end-of-year days

Article 2

Work will resume as normal on Friday 3 January 2020.

Article 3

Without prejudice to the entire final schedule of public holidays for 2020, Wednesday 1 January and Thursday 2 January 2020 will be holidays.

Done at Brussels, 22 August 2017. For the Commission Günther H. OETTINGER Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 339/3

COUNCIL DECISION

of 9 October 2017

appointing an alternate member of the Governing Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for France

(2017/C 339/04)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75 of the Council 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 nominations for appointment submitted to the Council by the Governments of the Member States and by the employees’ and employers’ organisations,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decision of 28 November 2016 (2), 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 ending on 30 November 2019.

(2) The employees’ organisation ETUC has submitted one nomination for a post to be filled,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following person is hereby appointed as alternate member of the Governing Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for France:

I. REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYEES’ ORGANISATIONS

Country Member Alternate member France Mr Romain LASSERRE

Article 2

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

Article 3

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

Done at Luxembourg, 9 October 2017. For the Council The President S. KIISLER

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

(2) Council Decision of 28 November 2016 appointing the members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (OJ C 447, 1.12.2016, p. 2).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 250/58

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2017/1764

of 25 September 2017

appointing an alternate member, proposed by the Republic of Austria, 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 Austrian 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) An alternate member's seat has become vacant following the appointment of Mr Hannes WENINGER as a member of the Committee of the Regions,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

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

— Mr Markus LINHART, Bürgermeister und Gemeinderat von Bregenz.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 25 September 2017. For the Council The President M. MAASIKAS

(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 273/11

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2017/1935

of 23 October 2017

amending Decision 2010/573/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

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

Whereas:

(1) On 27 September 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/573/CFSP (1).

(2) On the basis of a review of Decision 2010/573/CFSP, the restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova should be extended until 31 October 2018. The Council will carry out a review of the situation with regard to the restrictive measures after six months.

(3) Decision 2010/573/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Article 4(2) of Decision 2010/573/CFSP is hereby replaced by the following:

‘2. This Decision shall apply until 31 October 2018. It shall be kept under constant review. It shall be renewed or amended, as appropriate, if the Council deems that its objectives have not been met.’.

Article 2

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

Done at Luxembourg, 23 October 2017. For the Council The President K. IVA

(1) Council Decision 2010/573/CFSP of 27 September 2010 concerning restrictive measures against the leadership of the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova (OJ L 253, 28.9.2010, p. 54).