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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 95/13

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2016/553

of 5 April 2016

appointing five members and four alternate members, proposed by the Republic of France 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 French 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) Five members' seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Ms Claudette BRUNET-LECHENAULT, Mr Jean-Louis DESTANS, Mr Pierre HUGON, Ms Anne-Marie KEISER and Mr Pierre MAILLE.

(3) Three alternate members' seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Mr Pierre BERTRAND, Ms Mireille LACOMBE and Mr Jean-Louis TOURENNE.

(4) An alternate member's seat has become vacant following the appointment of Mr André VIOLA as a member of the Committee of the Regions,

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: — M. Jean-Paul POURQUIER, Conseiller départemental de la Lozère, — Mme Nathalie SARRABEZOLLES, Présidente du Conseil départemental du Finistère, — Mme Martine VASSAL, Présidente du Conseil départemental des Bouches-du-Rhône, — M. Jean-Noël VERFAILLIE, Conseiller départemental du Nord, — M. André VIOLA, Président du Conseil départemental de l'Aude;

(b) as alternate members: — Mme Claudette BRUNET-LECHENAULT, Conseillère départementale de Saône-et Loire, — M. Christian GILLET, Président du Conseil départemental de Maine-et Loire, — Mme Nathalie MARAJO-GUTHMULLER, Conseillère départementale du Bas-Rhin, — M. Claude WALLENDORFF, Vice-Président du Conseil départemental des Ardennes.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 5 April 2016. For the Council The President A.G. KOENDERS

(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 106/23

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2016/627

of 21 April 2016

amending Decision 2013/184/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Myanmar/Burma

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 22 April 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/184/CFSP (1) concerning restrictive measures against Myanmar/Burma.

(2) On 28 April 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/666 (2) renewing the restrictive measures until 30 April 2016.

(3) On the basis of a review of Decision 2013/184/CFSP, the restrictive measures should be renewed until 30 April 2017.

(4) Decision 2013/184/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Article 3 of Decision 2013/184/CFSP is replaced by the following:

‘Article 3 This Decision shall apply until 30 April 2017. 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, 21 April 2016. For the Council The President G.A. VAN DER STEUR

(1) Council Decision 2013/184/CFSP of 22 April 2013 concerning restrictive measures against Myanmar/Burma and repealing Decision 2010/232/CFSP (OJ L 111, 23.4.2013, p. 75).

(2) Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/666 of 28 April 2015 amending Decision 2013/184/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Myanmar/Burma (OJ L 110, 29.4.2015, p. 14).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 161/37

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2016/980

of 14 June 2016

appointing five members and six alternate members proposed by the Republic of Bulgaria 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 Bulgarian 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) Five members' seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Mr Vladimir KISSIOV, Mr Krassimir KOSTOV, Mr Madzhid MANDADZHA, Mr Krasimir MIREV and Ms Detelina NIKOLOVA.

(3) Five alternate members' seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Mr Stanislav BLAGOV, Mr Nikolay IVANOV, Ms Dimitranka KAMENOVA, Ms Anastasiya MLADENOVA and Mr Emil NAIDENOV.

(4) An alternate member's seat has become vacant following the appointment of Ms Malina Edreva AUDOIN as a member of the Committee of the Regions,

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 Malina Edreva AUDOIN, Councillor, Sofia Municipal Council, — Mr Rumen Iliev GUNINSKI, Mayor of Pravets Municipality, — Ms Diana Dimitrova OVCHAROVA, Mayor of Ivaylovgrad Municipality, — Mr Stefan Nikolov RADEV, Mayor of Sliven Municipality, — Mr Nikolay Jordanov ZAYCHEV, Mayor of Peshtera Municipality; and

(b) as alternate members: — Ms Lyubka Veselinova ALEKSANDROVA, Mayor of Levski Municipality, — Mr Georgi Aleksandrov CHAKAROV, Mayor of Polski Trambesh Municipality, — Mr Dobromir Stoykov DOBREV, Mayor of Gorna Oryahovitsa Municipality, — Mr Emil Stanev KABAIVANOV, Mayor of Karlovo Municipality, — Ms Korneliya Dobreva MARINOVA, Mayor of Lovech Municipality, — Mr Georg Leonidov SPARTANSKI, Mayor of Pleven Municipality.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 14 June 2016. For the Council The President A.G. KOENDERS

(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 153/38

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2016/917

of 9 June 2016

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

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 15 October 2010, the United Nations Security Council adopted United Nations Security Council Resolution (‘UNSCR’) 1946 (2010) which renewed the measures imposed against Côte d'Ivoire.

(2) On 29 October 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/656/CFSP (1) renewing the restrictive measures against Côte d'Ivoire.

(3) On 28 April 2016, the United Nations Security Council adopted UNSCR 2283 (2016), terminating, with immediate effect, all UN sanctions against Côte d'Ivoire.

(4) In the light of UNSCR 2283 (2016) as well as recent developments in Côte d'Ivoire, the Council has decided to lift also the entirety of the Union's own, additional restrictive measures against that country.

(5) Decision 2010/656/CFSP should therefore be repealed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision 2010/656/CFSP is repealed.

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, 9 June 2016. For the Council The President G.A. VAN DER STEUR

(1) Council Decision 2010/656/CFSP of 29 October 2010 renewing the restrictive measures against Côte d'Ivoire (OJ L 285, 30.10.2010, p. 28).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 179/31

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2016/1079

of 23 June 2016

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 EUNAVFOR MED/1/2015 (EUNAVFOR MED/2/2016)

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 EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA (‘EU Force Commander’).

(2) On 17 June 2015, the PSC adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/958 (2) appointing Rear Admiral Andrea GUEGLIO as EU Force Commander.

(3) The EU Operation Commander has recommended the appointment of Rear Admiral Giuseppe BERUTTI BERGOTTO as the new EU Force Commander to succeed Rear Admiral Andrea GUEGLIO as from 27 June 2016.

(4) The EU Military Committee supports that recommendation.

(5) Decision (CFSP) 2015/958 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 Giuseppe BERUTTI BERGOTTO is hereby appointed EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED operation SOPHIA) as from 27 June 2016.

Article 2

Decision (CFSP) 2015/958 is hereby repealed with effect from 27 June 2016.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on 27 June 2016.

Done at Brussels, 23 June 2016. 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) 2015/958 of 17 June 2015 on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED) (EUNAVFOR MED/1/2015) (OJ L 156, 20.6.2015, p. 24).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 208/45

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2016/1317

of 28 July 2016

appointing a member, proposed by the Kingdom of Belgium, 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 Belgian 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) A member's seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the mandate on the basis of which Mr Hicham IMANE (Député wallon) was proposed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

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

— Mr Hicham IMANE, Conseiller communal de la Ville de Charleroi (change of mandate).

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 28 July 2016. For the Council The President M. LAJČÁK

(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 C 271/2

COUNCIL DECISION

of 12 July 2016

renewing the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

(2016/C 271/02)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of 10 February 1975 establishing the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, and in particular Article 4 thereof (1),

Having regard to the nomination submitted by the Greek government,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decisions of 14 July 2015 (2) and of 14 September 2015 (3), the Council appointed the members of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the period from 18 September 2015 to 17 September 2018.

(2) A member’s seat is available for Greece on the Governing Board of the Centre in the category of Government representatives as a result of the resignation of Mr Dimitrios CHASAPIS.

(3) The members of the Governing Board of the aforementioned Centre should be appointed for the remainder of the current term of office, which expires on 17 September 2018,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following person is hereby appointed member of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the remainder of its term of office, which runs until 17 September 2018:

GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES:

GREECE Mr Pafsanias PAPAGEORGIOU

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 12 July 2016. For the Council The President P. KAŽIMÍR

(1) OJ L 39, 13.2.1975, p. 1.

(2) OJ C 232, 16.7.2015, p. 2.

(3) OJ C 305, 16.9.2015, p. 2.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 348/10

COUNCIL DECISION

of 20 September 2016

renewing the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

(2016/C 348/06)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of 10 February 1975 establishing the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, and in particular Article 4 thereof (1),

Having regard to the nomination submitted by the Luxembourg government,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decisions of 14 July 2015 (2) and of 14 September 2015 (3), the Council appointed the members of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the period from 18 September 2015 to 17 September 2018.

(2) A member’s seat is available for Luxembourg on the Governing Board of the Centre in the category of Government representatives as a result of the resignation of Mr Antonio DE CAROLIS.

(3) The members of the Governing Board of the aforementioned Centre should be appointed for the remainder of the current term of office, which expires on 17 September 2018.

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following person is hereby appointed member of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the remainder of its term of office, which runs until 17 September 2018:

GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES:

LUXEMBOURG Mr Gil BELLING

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 20 September 2016. For the Council The President I. KORČOK

(1) OJ L 39, 13.2.1975, p. 1.

(2) OJ C 232, 16.7.2015, p. 2.

(3) OJ C 305, 16.9.2015, p. 2.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 336/1

COUNCIL DECISION

of 12 September 2016

adopting the Council's position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2017

(2016/C 336/01)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 314(3) thereof, in conjunction with the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community and in particular Article 106a thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 18 July 2016, the Commission submitted a proposal containing the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2017 (1).

(2) The Council examined the Commission proposal with a view to defining a position consistent, on the revenue side, with Council Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom of 7 June 2007 on the system of the European Communities' own resources (2), and, on the expenditure side, with Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 of 2 December 2013 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020 (3),

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

The Council's position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2017 was adopted by the Council on 12 September 2016.

The full text can be accessed for consultation or downloading on the Council's website: http://www.consilium.europa.eu/

Done at Brussels, 12 September 2016. For the Council The President M. LAJČÁK

(1) COM(2016) 300 final.

(2) OJ L 163, 23.6.2007, p. 17.

(3) OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 884.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 264/36

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2016/1747

of 29 September 2016

implementing Decision 2014/932/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen

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 2014/932/CFSP of 18 December 2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation of Yemen (1), and in particular Article 3 thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 18 December 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/932/CFSP.

(2) On 26 August 2016, the United Nations Security Council Committee, established pursuant to paragraph 19 of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2140 (2014), updated the information relating to two persons subject to restrictive measures.

(3) The Annex to Decision 2014/932/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Annex to Decision 2014/932/CFSP 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, 29 September 2016. For the Council The President P. ŽIGA

(1) OJ L 365, 19.12.2014, p. 147.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 295/78

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2016/1908

of 28 October 2016

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 2017. 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 2017. 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 Brussels, 28 October 2016. For the Council The President M. LAJČÁK

(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).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 280/27

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2016/1836

of 10 October 2016

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. On 13 May 2016, by Council Decision (EU) 2016/814 (4), Ms Elisabeth VITOUCH was replaced by Ms Muna DUZDAR as an alternate member.

(2) An alternate member's seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Ms Muna DUZDAR,

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 Peter FLORIANSCHÜTZ, Abgeordneter zum Wiener Landtag und Mitglied des Gemeinderats der Stadt Wien.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 10 October 2016. For the Council The President G. MATEČNÁ

(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).

(4) Council Decision (EU) 2016/814 of 13 May 2016 appointing an alternate member, proposed by the Republic of Austria, of the Committee of the Regions (OJ L 133, 24.5.2016, p. 8).