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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 202/24

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION EUCAP SAHEL NIGER/1/2013

of 23 July 2013

extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP SAHEL Niger)

(2013/401/CFSP)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

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

Having regard to Council Decision 2012/392/CFSP of 16 July 2012 on the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP SAHEL Niger) (1),

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 9(1) of Decision 2012/392/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising political control and strategic direction of the European Union CSDP mission in Niger (EUCAP SAHEL Niger), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

(2) On 17 July 2012, the PSC adopted Decision EUCAP SAHEL Niger/1/2012 (2), appointing General Francisco ESPINOSA NAVAS as Head of Mission of EUCAP SAHEL Niger from 17 July 2012 to 16 July 2013.

(3) On 9 July 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/368/CFSP (3), extending the period covered by the financial reference amount of EUCAP SAHEL Niger until 31 October 2013.

(4) On 12 July 2013, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign affairs and Security Policy proposed the extension of the mandate of General Francisco ESPINOSA NAVAS as Head of Mission of EUCAP SAHEL Niger from 17 July 2013 to 31 October 2013,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The mandate of General Francisco ESPINOSA NAVAS as Head of Mission of EUCAP SAHEL Niger is hereby extended until 31 October 2013.

Article 2

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

It shall apply from 17 July 2013.

Done at Brussels, 23 July 2013. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson W. STEVENS

(1) OJ L 187, 17.7.2012, p. 48.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision EUCAP SAHEL Niger/1/2012 of 17 July 2012 on the appointment of the Head of Mission of the European Union CSDP Mission in Niger (EUCAP SAHEL Niger) (OJ L 200, 27.7.2012, p. 17).

(3) Council Decision 2013/368/CFSP of 9 July 2013 amending Decision 2012/392/CFSP on the European Union CSDP Mission in Niger (EUCAP Sahel Niger) (OJ L 189, 10.7.2013, p. 13).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 194/6

COUNCIL DECISION

of 15 July 2013

extending the period of application of the appropriate measures in Decision 2011/492/EU concerning Guinea-Bissau and amending that Decision

(2013/385/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

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

Having regard to the Internal Agreement between the representatives of the governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, on measures to be taken and procedures to be followed for the implementation of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement (3), and in particular Article 3 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) By Council Decision 2011/492/EU (4), consultations with the Republic of Guinea-Bissau under Article 96 of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement were concluded and appropriate measures, as specified in the Annex to that Decision, were taken.

(2) By Council Decision 2012/387/EU (5), Decision 2011/492/EU was extended by 12 months, until 19 July 2013.

(3) The essential elements cited in Article 9 of the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement continue to be violated and the current conditions in Guinea-Bissau do not ensure respect for human rights, democratic principles and the rule of law.

(4) Decision 2011/492/EU should therefore be amended to extend further the period of application of the appropriate measures,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Article 3 of Decision 2011/492/EU is replaced by the following:

‘Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall expire on 19 July 2014. It shall be reviewed regularly, at least once every six months, preferably in the light of joint monitoring missions carried out by the European External Action Service and the Commission.’

Article 2

The letter in the Annex to this Decision shall be communicated to the authorities of Guinea-Bissau.

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 15 July 2013. For the Council The President V. JUKNA

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

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

(3) OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 376.

(4) Council Decision 2011/492/EU of 18 July 2011 concerning the conclusion of consultations with the Republic of Guinea-Bissau under Article 96 of the Partnership Agreement between the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part (OJ L 203, 6.8.2011, p. 2).

(5) OJ L 387, 17.7.2012, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 255/18

COUNCIL DECISION

of 23 September 2013

appointing three Czech members and two Czech alternate members of the Committee of the Regions

(2013/474/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 305 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of the Czech Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 22 December 2009 and on 18 January 2010, the Council adopted Decisions 2009/1014/EU (1) and 2010/29/EU (2) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2010 to 25 January 2015.

(2) Three members’ seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Mr Stanislav EICHLER, Mr Jaroslav PALAS and Ms Jana VAŇHOVÁ. Two alternate members’ seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Mr Radko MARTÍNEK and Mr Martin TESAŘÍK,

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 2015:

a) as members: — Ms Jana VAŇHOVÁ, Náměstkyně hejtmana Ústeckého kraje — Mr Martin PŮTA, Hejtman Libereckého kraje — Mr Miroslav NOVÁK, Hejtman Moravskoslezského kraje and

b) as alternate members: — Dr Martin NETOLICKÝ, Ph.D., Hejtman Pardubického kraje — Mr Jiří ROZBOŘIL, Hejtman Olomouckého kraje.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 23 September 2013. For the Council The President V. JUKNA

(1) OJ L 348, 29.12.2009, p. 22.

(2) OJ L 12, 19.1.2010, p. 11.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 316/45

COUNCIL DECISION

of 19 November 2013

appointing an Austrian alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

(2013/684/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 305 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Austrian Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 22 December 2009 and 18 January 2010, the Council adopted Decisions 2009/1014/EU (1) and 2010/29/EU (2) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2010 to 25 January 2015.

(2) An alternate member’s seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Ms Gabriele BURGSTALLER,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

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

— Ms Brigitta PALLAUF, Landtagspräsidentin Salzburger Landtag.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 19 November 2013. For the Council The President L. LINKEVIČIUS

(1) OJ L 348, 29.12.2009, p. 22.

(2) OJ L 12, 19.1.2010, p. 11.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 312/47

COUNCIL DECISION

of 15 November 2013

appointing a German member and a German alternate membe of the Committee of the Regions

(2013/670/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 305 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of the German Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 22 December 2009 and on 18 January 2010, the Council adopted Decisions 2009/1014/EU (1) and 2010/29/EU (2) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2010 to 25 January 2015.

(2) A member’s seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Ms Martina KROGMANN.

(3) An alternate member’s seat has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Wilhelm HOGREFE,

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 2015:

a) as member: — Ms Birgit HONÉ, Staatssekretärin and

b) as alternate member: — Mr Sven AMBROSY, Landrat des Kreises Friesland.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 15 November 2013. For the Council The President R. ŠADŽIUS

(1) OJ L 348, 29.12.2009, p. 22.

(2) OJ L 12, 19.1.2010, p. 11.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 358/3

COUNCIL DECISION

of 2 December 2013

appointing the members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work for Croatia, Hungary, Portugal and the United Kingdom

2013/C 358/04

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Council Decision of 22 July 2003 setting up an Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work (1), and in particular Article 3 thereof,

Having regard to the lists of nominations for appointment submitted to the Council by the Governments of the Member States,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decision of 22 April 2013 (2), the Council appointed the members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work for the period from 22 April 2013 to 28 February 2016, with the exception of certain members.

(2) The Governments of Croatia, Hungary, Portugal and the United Kingdom have submitted nominations for a number of posts to be filled,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following are hereby appointed members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work for the period ending on 28 February 2016:

I. GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES

Country Member Alternate Croatia Mr Zdravko MURATTI Ms Inga ŽIC Mr Ilija TADIĆ Portugal Mr António SANTOS





II. TRADE UNION REPRESENTATIVES

Country Member Alternate Hungary Mr Károly GYÖRGY Mr Szilárd SOMLAI





III. EMPLOYERS' REPRESENTATIVES

Country Member Alternate Croatia Ms Admira RIBIČIĊ Mr Nenad SEIFERT Ms Milica JOVANOVIĆ United Kingdom Ms Hannah MURPHY

Article 2

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

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 2 December 2013. For the Council The President E. GUSTAS

(1) OJ C 218, 13.9.2003, p. 1.

(2) OJ C 120, 26.4.2013, p. 7.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 355/90

COUNCIL DECISION

of 16 December 2013

appointing three Belgian members of the Committee of the Regions

(2013/810/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 305 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of the Belgian Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 22 December 2009 and on 18 January 2010, the Council adopted Decisions 2009/1014/EU and 2010/29/EU appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2010 to 25 January 2015 (1).

(2) Three members' seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Mr Xavier DESGAIN, Mr Jean-François ISTASSE and Mr Michel LEBRUN.

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

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

— Mr Xavier DESGAIN, Conseiller communal à Charleroi

— Mr Jean-François ISTASSE, Conseiller communal à Verviers

— Mr Michel LEBRUN, Conseiller communal à Viroinval.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 16 December 2013. For the Council The President V. JUKNA

(1) OJ L 348, 29.12.2009, p. 22 and OJ L 12, 19.1.2010, p. 11.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 3/1

COUNCIL DECISION

of 17 December 2012

on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Armenia on the facilitation of the issuance of visas

(2013/2/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular point (a) of Article 77(2), in conjunction with Article 218(5), thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The Joint Declaration of the Prague Eastern Partnership Summit of 7 May 2009 stated the political support towards visa liberalisation and the intention to take gradual steps towards the visa free travel for their citizens in due course.

(2) On 19 December 2011, the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations with the Republic of Armenia on an Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Armenia on the facilitation of the issuance of visas (‘the Agreement’). The negotiations were successfully concluded by the initialling of the Agreement on 18 October 2012.

(3) The Agreement should be signed on behalf of the Union, subject to its conclusion.

(4) This Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in which the United Kingdom does not take part, in accordance with Council Decision 2000/365/EC of 29 May 2000 concerning the request of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis (1); the United Kingdom is therefore not taking part in its adoption and is not bound by it or subject to its application.

(5) This Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in which Ireland does not take part, in accordance with Council Decision 2002/192/EC of 28 February 2002 concerning Ireland’s request to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis (2); Ireland is therefore not taking part in its adoption and is not bound by it or subject to its application.

(6) In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the 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 is not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The signing, on behalf of the Union, the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Armenia on the facilitation of the issuance of visas is hereby authorised, subject to the conclusion of the said Agreement (3).

Article 2

The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Union.

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 17 December 2012. For the Council The President S. ALETRARIS

(1) OJ L 131, 1.6.2000, p. 43.

(2) OJ L 64, 7.3.2002, p. 20.

(3) The text of the Agreement will be published together with the decision on its conclusion.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 82/58

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION

of 20 March 2013

fixing the amount resulting from the application of voluntary adjustment in the United Kingdom for the calendar year 2013

(notified under document C(2013) 1577)

(Only the English text is authentic)

(2013/146/EU)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 of 19 January 2009 establishing common rules for direct support schemes for farmers under the common agricultural policy and establishing certain support schemes for farmers, amending Regulations (EC) No 1290/2005, (EC) No 247/2006, (EC) No 378/2007 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003 (1), and in particular Article 10c(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Article 10b(1) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 provides that any Member State having applied Article 1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 378/2007 (2) in respect of calendar year 2012 may apply a reduction (hereinafter referred to as ‘voluntary adjustment’) to all amounts of direct payments to be granted in its territory in respect of calendar year 2013. Voluntary adjustment shall be applied in addition to the adjustment of direct payments provided for in Article 10a of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.

(2) Article 10b(5) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 provides that the Member States decide on, and communicate to the Commission the rate of voluntary adjustment for the whole territory and, where applicable, for each region and the total amount to be reduced under voluntary adjustment for the whole territory and, where applicable, for each region.

(3) The United Kingdom has fixed the following regionally applicable rates for the voluntary adjustment in accordance with Article 10b(2) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009 and communicated them to the Commission: Region Amount of direct payments to be granted to a farmer (in EUR) Voluntary adjustment rate England Less than 5 000 14 % 5 000 and higher but less than 300 000 9 % 300 000 and higher 5 % Wales Less than 5 000 6,5 % 5 000 and higher but less than 300 000 1,5 % 300 000 and higher 0 % Scotland Less than 5 000 9 % 5 000 and higher but less than 300 000 4 % 300 000 and higher 0 %

(4) The United Kingdom has communicated to the Commission the total amount to be reduced under voluntary adjustment in calendar year 2013, respecting the maximum set in Article 10b(3) and pursuant to Article 10b(5)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 73/2009.

(5) It is therefore necessary to fix the amount resulting from the application of voluntary adjustment in the United Kingdom,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The total amount resulting from voluntary adjustment in the United Kingdom in calendar year 2013 is EUR 296,3 million.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Done at Brussels, 20 March 2013. For the Commission Dacian CIOLOȘ Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 30, 31.1.2009, p. 16.

(2) OJ L 95, 5.4.2007, p. 1.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 102/19

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION

of 9 April 2013

correcting the Dutch version of Annex IV to Council Directive 2000/29/EC on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community

(notified under document C(2013) 1962)

(2013/176/EU)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Directive 2000/29/EC of 8 May 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (1), and in particular point (d) of the second paragraph of Article 14 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) The Dutch language version of Directive 2000/29/EC as amended by Commission Directive 2002/36/EC (2) contains an error. In point 32.1 of Section I of Part A of Annex IV, the words ‘met uitzondering van Europese en mediterrane landen’ have been wrongly inserted and must therefore be deleted. The other language versions are not affected.

(2) Directive 2000/29/EC should therefore be corrected accordingly.

(3) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plant Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Concerns only the Dutch language version.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 9 April 2013. For the Commission Androulla VASSILIOU Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 169, 10.7.2000, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 116, 3.5.2002, p. 16.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 154/5

COUNCIL DECISION

of 13 May 2013

on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Russian Federation on drug precursors

(2013/263/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 207(4) in conjunction with Article 218(5) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The European Union and the Russian Federation should strengthen their cooperation to prevent diversion of drug precursors from the legal trade, in order to counter the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

(2) On 23 March 2009, the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations with the Russian Federation for an Agreement between the European Union and the Russian Federation on drug precursors (the ‘Agreement’). The negotiations were conducted by the Commission within the framework of the negotiating directives adopted by the Council and were successfully concluded.

(3) The Agreement should ensure full respect of fundamental rights, in particular a high level of protection for the processing and transfer of personal data between its Parties.

(4) The Agreement should be signed on behalf of the European Union, subject to the conclusion of the said Agreement,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The signing of the Agreement between the European Union and the Russian Federation on drug precursors (the ‘Agreement’) is hereby authorised on behalf of the Union, subject to the conclusion of the said Agreement (1).

Article 2

The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Union.

Article 3

The Commission, assisted by representatives of the Member States, shall represent the Union on the Joint Follow-up Expert Group set up under Article 9 of the Agreement.

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

Done at Brussels, 13 May 2013. For the Council The President S. COVENEY

(1) The text of the Agreement will be published together with the decision on its conclusion.