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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 47/58

COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION

of 14 February 2006

on the appointment of a member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank

(2006/108/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 112(2)(b) and 122(4) thereof, and to Articles 11.2 and 43.3 of the Protocol on the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank,

Whereas:

The term of office of Mr Otmar ISSING expires on 31 May 2006. A member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank must be appointed,

HEREBY RECOMMENDS THAT:

Mr Jürgen STARK be appointed a member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank for a term of office of eight years with effect from 1 June 2006.

This Recommendation shall be submitted for a decision to the Heads of State or Government of the Member States of the European Community whose currency is the euro, after consulting the European Parliament and the Governing Council of the European Central Bank.

This Recommendation shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 103/4

COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION

of 19 March 2007

concerning the discharge to be given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the operations of the European Development Fund (Ninth EDF) for the financial year 2005

(2007/C 103/04)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement, signed in Cotonou on 23 June 2000 (1) and amended in Luxembourg (Grand Duchy of Luxembourg) on 25 June 2005 (2),

Having regard to the Internal Agreement on the financing and administration of Community aid under the Financial Protocol to ACP-EC Partnership Agreement (3) setting up, amongst others, the Ninth European Development Fund (Ninth EDF), and in particular Article 32(3) of that Agreement,

Having regard to the Financial Regulation of 27 March 2003 applicable to the 9th European Development Fund (4), and in particular Articles 96 to 103 thereof,

Having examined the revenue and expenditure account and the balance sheet relating to the operations of the Ninth EDF as at 31 December 2005 and the Court of Auditors' report concerning the financial year 2005 together with the Commission's replies (5),

Whereas

(1) Pursuant to Article 32(3) of the said Internal Agreement, the discharge for the financial management of the Ninth EDF is to be given to the Commission by the European Parliament on the recommendation of the Council.

(2) The overall implementation by the Commission of the operations of the Ninth EDF during the financial year 2005 has been satisfactory,

HEREBY RECOMMENDS that the European Parliament give the Commission a discharge in respect of the implementation of the operations of the Ninth EDF for the financial year 2005.

Done at Brussels, on 19 March 2007. For the Council The President H. SEEHOFER

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

(2) OJ L 287, 28.10.2005, p. 4.

(3) OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 355.

(4) OJ L 83, 1.4.2003, p. 1.

(5) OJ C 263, 31.10.2006, p. 205.
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In order to increase enforcement capacity, Member States should take the following actions: (a) adopting national action plans for coordination of enforcement; these should have clearly defined objectives and time frames, and should be harmonised and reviewed on a regular basis; (b) ensuring that all relevant enforcement agencies have adequate financial and personnel resources for the enforcement of Regulation (EC) No 338/97 and that they have access to specialized equipment and relevant expertise; (c) ensuring that penalties for infringements of Regulation (EC) No 338/97 act as a deterrent against wildlife trade crime, in accordance with settled case law of the Court of Justice, are consistent as to their application and, in particular, that they take into account inter alia the market value of the specimens, the conservation value of the species involved in the offence and the costs incurred; (d) for the purpose of point (c), carrying out training or awareness raising activities for enforcement agencies, prosecution services and the judiciary; (e) ensuring that all relevant enforcement agencies have access to adequate training on Regulation (EC) No 338/97 and on identification of species; (f) ensuring the provision of adequate information to the public and stakeholders with a view, in particular, to raising awareness about the negative impacts of illegal wildlife trade; (g) in addition to the checks at border-crossing points required under Regulation (EC) No 338/97, ensuring in-country enforcement, in particular through regular checks on traders and holders such as pet shops, breeders and nurseries; (h) using risk and intelligence assessments systematically in order to ensure thorough checks at border-crossing points as well as in-country; (i) ensuring that facilities are available for the temporary care of seized or confiscated live specimens and mechanisms are in place for their long-term re-homing, where necessary.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 40/36

COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION

of 10 February 2009

concerning the discharge to be given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the operations of the European Development Fund (Eighth EDF) for the financial year 2007

(2009/113/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to the Fourth ACP-EEC Convention, signed at Lomé on 15 December 1989 (1) and amended by the Agreement signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (2),

Having regard to the Internal Agreement between the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, on the financing and administration of the Community aid under the Second Financial Protocol to the Fourth ACP-EC Convention (3), hereinafter referred to as the Internal Agreement, setting up, amongst others, the Eighth European Development Fund (Eighth EDF), and in particular Article 33(3) thereof,

Having regard to the Financial Regulation 98/430/EC of 16 June 1998 applicable to development finance cooperation under the Fourth ACP-EC Convention (4), and in particular Articles 66 to 74 thereof,

Having examined the revenue and expenditure account and the balance sheet relating to the operations of the Eighth EDF as at 31 December 2007, and the Court of Auditors’ report concerning the financial year 2007 together with the Commission's replies (5),

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 33(3) of the Internal Agreement, the discharge for the financial management of the Eighth EDF is to be given to the Commission by the European Parliament on the recommendation of the Council.

(2) The overall implementation by the Commission of the operations of the Eighth EDF during the financial year 2007 has been satisfactory,

HEREBY RECOMMENDS that the European Parliament give the Commission a discharge in respect of the implementation of the operations of the Eighth EDF for the financial year 2007.

Done at Brussels, 10 February 2009. For the Council The President M. KALOUSEK

(1) OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 3.

(2) OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 3.

(3) OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 108.

(4) OJ L 191, 7.7.1998, p. 53.

(5) OJ C 286, 10.11.2008, p. 273.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 52/1

COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION

of 16 February 2010

on the appointment of the Vice-President of the European Central Bank

2010/C 52/01

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 283(2) and 139(2)(h) thereof, and having regard to Articles 11.2 and 42.3 of the Protocol on the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank,

HEREBY RECOMMENDS TO THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL:

To appoint Mr Vítor CONSTÂNCIO as Vice-President of the European Central Bank for a term of office of eight years with effect from 1 June 2010.
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Member States that, prior to the adoption of this Recommendation, have granted in the frequency bands or sub-bands made available for operation of MCV systems, exclusive individual rights of use for the provision of land-based mobile electronic communications networks and/or services extending to their territorial seas should, on the occasion of the first review, modification, extension or renewal of such exclusive rights of use, based on either EU or national law, where appropriate, change such rights of use in order to allow for the operation of MCV systems in their territorial seas. Pending such first review, modification, extension or renewal, the Member States concerned should promote the provision of MCV services in their territorial seas on the basis of spectrum trading, spectrum sharing or any other comparable arrangements with the land-based mobile operators enjoying the relevant exclusive rights.
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Based on the assessment of the updated stability programme pursuant to Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1466/97, the Council is of the opinion that the macroeconomic scenario underpinning the budgetary projections is plausible, and too favourable towards the end of the stability programme period. The main goal of the medium-term budgetary strategy, presented in the latest update of the stability programme, is to gradually reduce the general government deficit from 4,6 % of GDP in 2010 to 2,4 % of GDP in 2014, chiefly by expenditure restraint. There are mainly downside risks to these targets due to the fact that the measures to underpin the consolidation path at the subnational level are unspecified and the fact that savings from some of the measures adopted at the federal level will not materialise, e.g. gains from the anti-tax-fraud campaign, the predicted impact of which seems to be highly speculative. On the other hand, a positive risk factor is the multi-annual expenditure framework introduced for the federal government in 2009, which seems to have contributed to enhancing predictability of the budgetary process in the medium term, albeit only at the federal level. The stability programme stipulates that the debt-to-GDP ratio will grow from 72,3 % in 2010 to 75,5 % in 2013 before declining to 75,1 % in 2014. However, there are some risks attached to this projection, which relate to the growing debt of state-owned companies classified outside the government sector and potential further burden stemming from support measures to the banking sector. At the same time, however, the debt ratio might turn out lower, as it is probable that the banks which received the public support during the crisis will pay it back ahead of the schedule that is assumed in the stability programme.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 265/29

COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION

of 4 October 2011

on the appointment of a member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank

(2011/669/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 283(2) thereof,

Having regard to the Protocol on the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank, and in particular Article 11.2 thereof,

HEREBY RECOMMENDS TO THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL:

To appoint Mr Jörg ASMUSSEN as member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank for a term of office of 8 years.
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Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (4) and Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 July 2002 concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (Directive on privacy and electronic communications) (5) generally require that the privacy and data protection rights of individuals should be fully respected and adequate technical and organisational security measures should be implemented for that purpose. However, it allows the use of location data by emergency services without the consent of the user concerned. In particular, Member States should ensure that there are transparent procedures governing the way in which a provider of a public telecommunications network and/or service may override the absence of consent by a user to the processing of location data, on a per-line basis for organisations that deal with emergency calls and are recognised as such by a Member State.
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At its meeting of 26 May 2010, the Competitiveness Council recognised ‘Healthy and Productive Seas and Oceans’ as an area where joint programming would provide a major added value to the current, fragmented efforts of Member States in the field of research (8). It therefore adopted conclusions recognising the need to launch a joint programming initiative on the subject and inviting the Commission to contribute to its preparation. The Council also reaffirmed that joint programming is a process led by Member States, with the Commission acting as a facilitator. The analysis of national research activities outlined in the staff working document confirms that there is a need for better coordination to increase effectiveness and impact of research as well as to avoid duplication through the development of a common strategic research agenda.
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Based on the assessment of the Convergence Programme pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1466/97, the Council is of the opinion that the macroeconomic scenario underpinning the budgetary projections in that Programme is plausible. The scenario projecting GDP growth at 1,2 and 1,5 % in 2012 and 2013 is broadly in line with the Commission services 2012 spring forecast of 1,1 and 1,4 %. Accordingly, the government deficits are slightly smaller in the Convergence Programme (4,0 and 1,8 % of GDP in 2012 and 2013 respectively, compared with 4,1 and 2,0 % of GDP in the Commission services 2012 spring forecast). The objective of the budgetary strategy outlined in the Convergence Programme is to correct the excessive deficit by 2013 and to achieve the medium-term budgetary objective (MTO) of a structural deficit of no more than 0,5 % of GDP. The Government’s objective is also to reach at least a structurally balanced budget in 2020. The Convergence Programme thereby confirms the previous MTO, which adequately reflects the requirements of the Stability and Growth Pact. The planned headline deficit in 2013 is consistent with a timely correction of the excessive government deficit and, based on the (recalculated) structural budget balance (5), the planned fiscal effort in 2013 complies with the Council recommendation issued under the excessive deficit procedure in July 2010. Net discretionary measures, as presented in the Convergence Programme, are estimated to yield a consolidation broadly in line with the recommendation issued under the excessive deficit procedure. The consolidation path has become more back-loaded than previously planned and a sizeable effort is needed in 2013 to ensure the required structural adjustment. Risks of falling short of the 3 % of GDP Treaty reference value in 2013 are limited; the Commission services 2012 spring forecast sees the government deficit at 2,0 % of GDP. Denmark is expected to reach its MTO in 2013. However, based on the (recalculated) structural budget balance, this is not the case from 2013 onwards, and the estimated budgetary improvement in the structural budget balance falls short of the 0,5 % of GDP required by the Stability and Growth Pact. At the same time, the growth rate of government expenditure, taking into account discretionary revenue measures, is expected to be in line with the expenditure benchmark of the Stability and Growth Pact. Part of the budget deficits will be financed by reducing the Government’s account with Denmark’s Nationalbank. Denmark’s gross public debt is projected to fall from 46,5 % of GDP in 2011 to 42,1 % in 2015, well below 60 % of GDP.
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ensure that all young people under the age of 25 years receive a good-quality offer of employment, continued education, an apprenticeship or a traineeship within a period of four months of becoming unemployed or leaving formal education. When designing such a Youth Guarantee scheme, Member States should consider overarching issues such as the fact that young people are not a homogeneous group facing similar social environments, as well as principles of mutual obligation and the need to address the risk of cycles of inactivity. The starting point for delivering the Youth Guarantee to a young person should be the registration with an employment service, and for those NEETs who are not registered with an employment service, Member States should define a corresponding starting point to deliver the Youth Guarantee within the same four-month time-frame. Youth Guarantee schemes should be based on the following guidelines, in accordance with national, regional and local circumstances and paying attention to the gender and diversity of the young people who are being targeted:
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Based on the assessment of the Stability Programme pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1466/97, the Council is of the opinion that Slovakia has reduced the general government deficit from 7,7 % of GDP in 2010 to 4,3 % of GDP in 2012 due to a substantial consolidation effort and, based on current expectations, is on track to correct the excessive deficit. The macroeconomic scenario underpinning the budgetary projections in the Stability Programme is plausible. Compared to the Commission forecasts, the authorities assume similar growth rates of GDP with a slightly different composition. The objective of the budgetary strategy outlined in the Stability Programme is to achieve a fiscal position that ensures long-term sustainability of public finances. To achieve this, the Government confirms the objective of reducing the headline deficit below the 3 % of GDP reference value in 2013, in line with the Council recommendation under the excessive deficit procedure (EDP). The adjusted average annual fiscal effort in 2010-2013 amounts to 1,4 % of GDP, well above the required effort of 1 % of GDP recommended by the Council. A large part of the expenditure savings in 2013 is expected from the local governments and other general government units over which the central government does not have a direct influence. Achieving the target may therefore be at risk, also in light of expenditure overruns recorded in the past. The Stability Programme confirms the previous medium-term objective (MTO) of – 0,5 % to be achieved by 2018. The MTO is in line with the requirements of the Stability and Growth Pact. For the years following the expected date of correction of the excessive deficit the projected improvement in the (recalculated) structural budget balance is appropriate in 2014 and 2015 (0,6 percentage points and 0,7 percentage points of GDP respectively) but it would be insufficient in 2016 (0,3 percentage points of GDP). Slovakia is expected to comply with the expenditure benchmark of the Stability and Growth Pact. According to the Stability Programme, the government debt is expected to remain below the 60 % of GDP reference value until 2016. The Commission services 2013 spring forecast projects an increase in the debt ratio to 54,6 % of GDP in 2013 and 56,7 % of GDP in 2014. In order to ensure the sizeable reduction in the headline deficit since 2011, the authorities have also relied on reductions in investment financed from the general government budget, which may not be sustainable or desirable in a medium to long-run perspective, as well as on one-off measures. Looking ahead, the on-going consolidation and convergence process will need to safeguard expenditure on growth-enhancing categories, such as education, innovation and transport infrastructure.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 289/1

COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION

of 18 February 2014

concerning the discharge to be given to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the operations of the European Development Fund (eighth EDF) for the financial year 2012

2014/C 289/01

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to the fourth ACP-EEC Convention, signed at Lomé on 15 December 1989 (1) and amended by the Agreement signed in Mauritius on 4 November 1995 (2),

Having regard to the Internal Agreement between the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, on the financing and administration of the Community aid under the Second Financial Protocol to the fourth ACP-EC Convention (3) (the ‘Internal Agreement’) setting up, amongst others, the eighth European Development Fund (eighth EDF), and in particular Article 33(3) thereof,

Having regard to the Financial Regulation of 16 June 1998 applicable to development finance cooperation under the fourth ACP-EC Convention (4), and in particular Articles 66 to 74 thereof,

Having examined the revenue and expenditure account and the balance sheet relating to the operations of the eighth EDF as at 31 December 2012, and the Annual Report of the Court of Auditors on the activities funded by the 8th, 9th and 10th European Development Funds (EDFs) (5), concerning the financial year 2012, together with the Commission’s replies contained in that Annual Report,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 33(3) of the Internal Agreement, the discharge for the financial management of the eighth EDF is to be given to the Commission by the European Parliament on the recommendation of the Council.

(2) The overall implementation by the Commission of the operations of the eighth EDF during the financial year 2012 has been satisfactory,

HEREBY RECOMMENDS that the European Parliament give the Commission a discharge in respect of the implementation of the operations of the eighth EDF for the financial year 2012.

Done at Brussels, 18 February 2014. For the Council The President G. STOURNARAS

(1) OJ L 229, 17.8.1991, p. 3.

(2) OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 3.

(3) OJ L 156, 29.5.1998, p. 108.

(4) OJ L 191, 7.7.1998, p. 53.

(5) OJ C 331, 14.11.2013, p. 261.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 242/52

Corrigendum to Commission Recommendation of 28 June 2016 on the monitoring of the presence of nickel in feed

( Official Journal of the European Union C 235 of 29 June 2016 )

(2016/C 242/11)

The publication of Commission Recommendation 2016/C 235/01 is to be considered null and void.
Official Journal of the European Union

Corrigendum to Council Recommendation of 10 October 2019 on the appointment of a member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank

( Official Journal of the European Union C 351 of 17 October 2019 )

(2019/C 358/11)

On page 1, place and date of adoption:

for:

‘Done at Brussels, 10 October 2019.’,

read:
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While the policies and measures described in the draft plan seem largely coherent across dimensions, Cyprus should further develop its assessment of interlinkages between policies and measures in the final plan. Cyprus should also provide more information on the synergies between the decarbonisation, energy security and internal market dimensions as well as the energy efficiency first principle. The analysis could include quantitative estimates and should also cover possible negative interactions between policies and measures and how Cyprus intends to address those. An assessment of policy interactions and cross-cutting impacts could also be useful for single policies and measures or groups of policies and measures with a wide-ranging impact on Cyprus' energy system and beyond. This includes policies related to the full implementation of a competitive electricity market, the introduction of natural gas, or the interconnection of Cyprus' isolated electricity system. The objectives under the research, innovation and competitiveness dimension need to underpin the efforts planned for the other Energy Union dimensions.