ddrg/super_eurlex huggingface dataset:
3.

Member States are encouraged to include the following actions, as part of the strategic research agenda and of the implementation plan: (a) identifying and exchanging information on relevant national programmes and research activities; (b) reinforcing joint foresight exercise and technology assessment capacities, especially regarding the impact of global change on cultural heritage assets and the preventive and conservation responses; (c) exchanging information, resources, best practices, methodologies and guidelines; (d) identifying areas or research activities that would benefit from coordination or joint calls for proposals or pooling of resources; (e) defining the modalities for research to be undertaken jointly in the areas referred to in point (d); (f) considering the changing needs of visitors and consumers when defining the objectives for cultural heritage research programmes; (g) sharing, where appropriate, existing research infrastructures or developing new facilities such as coordinated databanks or the development of models for studying deterioration processes; (h) encouraging better collaboration between public and private sectors, as well as open innovation between different research activities and business sectors related to cultural heritage; including tourism, sustainable maintenance and construction or reconstruction of sites, buildings or landscapes and related business services; (i) exporting and diffusing knowledge, innovation and interdisciplinary methodological approaches; (j) creating networks between centres dedicated to cultural heritage research.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 150/8

COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION

of 17 May 2011

on the appointment of the President of the European Central Bank

(2011/336/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 Mario DRAGHI as President of the European Central Bank for a term of office of 8 years with effect from 1 November 2011.
36.

A statement of recognition should be renewed on request of the examiner and should be issued under the same conditions as an initial statement of recognition. The competent authority may establish a simplified procedure where the conditions for previous recognition have stayed unchanged. In any case examiners applying for renewal should submit records of the competence they have received during the previous period of validity and of examination activities performed during the last 2 years. Where the previous period of validity was shortened to less than 2 years in accordance with point 33, records of the whole period should be submitted respectively.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 255/13

COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION

of 15 February 2011

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 2009

(2011/645/EU)

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 2009, and the Annual Report of the Court of Auditors on the activities funded by the eighth, ninth and tenth European Development Funds (EDFs) (5), concerning the financial year 2009, 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 2009 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 2009.

Done at Brussels, 15 February 2011. For the Council The President MATOLCSY Gy.

(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 303, 9.11.2010, p. 243.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 55/33

COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION

of 21 February 2012

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 2010

(2012/128/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) and amended by the Agreement signed in Luxembourg on 25 June 2005 (2),

Having regard to the Internal Agreement between Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, on the Financing and Administration of Community Aid under the Financial Protocol to the Partnership Agreement between the African, Caribbean and Pacific States and the European Community and its Member States signed in Cotonou (Benin) on 23 June 2000 and the allocation of financial assistance for the Overseas Countries and Territories to which Part Four of the EC Treaty applies (3) (the ‘Internal Agreement’), setting up, amongst others, the ninth European Development Fund (ninth EDF), and in particular Article 32(3) thereof,

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 2010 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 2010, together with the Commission’s replies contained in that Annual Report,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 32(3) of the 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 2010 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 2010.

Done at Brussels, 21 February 2012. For the Council The President M. VESTAGER

(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 326, 10.11.2011, p. 251.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 183/35

Corrigendum to Council Recommendation of 21 June 2013 with a view to bringing an end to the situation of an excessive government deficit in Malta

( Official Journal of the European Union C 180 of 26 June 2013 )

2013/C 183/17

The publication of Council Recommendation 2013/C 180/01 is to be considered null and void.
(9)

The objective of the budgetary strategy outlined in the 2014 Convergence Programme is to bring down the headline deficit from 2,9 % of GDP in 2014 to 1,9 % by the end of the programme period. This is to be achieved with a strongly back‐loaded consolidation path, while the deficit targets have been significantly revised upwards compared to the previous Convergence Programme. The Convergence Programme confirms the medium‐term objective of ‐ 1,7 % of GDP, which reflects the objectives of the Stability and Growth Pact. However, on the basis of the recalculated structural balance, the medium‐term objective is not expected to be attained by the end of the programme period. The (recalculated) structural balance is expected to deteriorate by 1,5 percentage points in 2014, thereby significantly deviating from the medium‐term objective, and is set to stabilise in 2015, implying a shortfall of 0,5 % of GDP from the required improvement towards the medium‐term objective. The expenditure benchmark shows a significant deviation in both 2014 and 2015. The (recalculated) structural balance is expected to deteriorate further in both 2016 and 2017. Overall, a significant deviation from the adjustment path towards the medium‐term objective is expected as of 2014. The Convergence Programme projects a gradual but continuous decrease in government debt from 79 % of GDP in 2013 to around 75 % of GDP in 2017. The macroeconomic scenario underpinning the budgetary projections in the Convergence Programme is broadly plausible for 2014‐2016, with GDP projected to grow by 2,3 % and 2,5 % in 2014 and 2015 respectively, against 2,3 % and 2,1 % according to the Commission services 2014 spring forecast. However, the Convergence Programme is too optimistic for 2017. Risks to the budgetary targets are broadly balanced in 2014, but there are increasing risks that the deficit may turn out higher than targeted as from 2015. Particular risks stem from the fact that the planned reduction in the expenditure ratio is foreseen to be achieved by instituting across‐the‐board nominal freezes or restraining increases below the inflation rate for most of the discretionary spending items. The Commission services 2014 spring forecast projects a headline deficit for 2014 and 2015 identical to the targets of the Convergence Programme. With a projected structural deficit of 2,2 % of GDP in 2014 and 2,3 % in 2015, the Commission forecast confirms the risk of significant deviation from the medium‐term objective as from 2014. Moreover, the Commission forecast also points to non‐compliance with the debt reduction benchmark in 2014 and 2015. In 2014, the projected deterioration of the structural balance (‐ 1,4 % of GDP) is larger than what is allowed to comply with the debt rule (‐ 0,5 % of GDP). Based on its assessment of the Convergence Programme and the Commission forecast, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1466/97, the Council is of the opinion that there is a need for additional structural consolidation efforts in view of the risks of significant deviation from the medium‐term objective as well as of non‐compliance with the debt rule as from 2014.
(9)

The objective of the budgetary strategy outlined in the 2014 Convergence Programme is to achieve the medium‐term objective of a structural deficit of 1 % of GDP in 2015, which reflects the requirement of the Stability and Growth Pact, and to remain at it thereafter. Romania is benefitting in 2014 from the possibility of a temporary deviation from the adjustment path towards the medium‐term objective allowed for jointly financed projects. The temporary deviation has to be compensated for in the following year. The Convergence Programme plans a stabilisation of the (recalculated) structural balance in 2014 and an improvement of 0,8 % of GDP in 2015. Expenditure is forecast to grow at a pace consistent with the expenditure benchmark in both 2014 and 2015. The debt to GDP ratio is forecast to reach 40 % in 2015, and to decrease in 2016‐2017. Overall, the budgetary strategy outlined in the Convergence Programme is in line with the requirements of the Stability and Growth Pact. The macroeconomic scenario underpinning the budgetary projections is plausible. It is broadly in line with the Commission services 2014 spring forecast. However the potential GDP estimate underlying the Convergence Programme is slightly higher, mainly on account of a more optimistic labour market outlook. There are downside risks to the 2014 budgetary plans related to expenditure control and lower‐than‐envisaged tax collection. Moreover, for 2015 and beyond, the measures underpinning the proposed fiscal path are not yet specified. According to the Commission forecast, despite a small deterioration in the structural balance in 2014, Romania is compliant with the Stability and Growth Pact requirements in 2014, taking into account the temporary deviation allowed for jointly financed projects. For 2015, there is a risk of a significant deviation from the required structural adjustment, taking into account the necessary compensation for the temporary deviation allowed for jointly financed projects). Moreover, Romania is forecast to deviate from the expenditure benchmark in 2015. Based on its assessment of the Convergence Programme and the Commission forecast, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1466/97, the Council is of the opinion that the Convergence Programme presents risks of a significant deviation from the requirements of the preventive arm in 2015.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 289/3

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 (ninth EDF) for the financial year 2012

2014/C 289/02

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) and amended by the Agreement signed in Luxembourg on 25 June 2005 (2),

Having regard to the Internal Agreement between Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, on the Financing and Administration of Community Aid under the Financial Protocol to the Partnership Agreement between the African, Caribbean and Pacific States and the European Community and its Member States signed in Cotonou (Benin) on 23 June 2000 and the allocation of financial assistance for the Overseas Countries and Territories to which Part Four of the EC Treaty applies (3) (the ‘Internal Agreement’), setting up, amongst others, the ninth European Development Fund (ninth EDF), and in particular Article 32(3) thereof,

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 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 32(3) of the 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 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 ninth EDF for the financial year 2012.

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

(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 331, 14.11.2013, p. 261.
6.

In order to fulfil pigs' essential needs enrichments material should meet all the characteristics listed in paragraphs 4 and 5. To that end, enrichments materials should be categorised as: (a) optimal materials— materials possessing all the characteristics listed in paragraphs 4 and 5 and therefore such materials can be used alone; (b) suboptimal materials— materials possessing most of the characteristics listed in paragraphs 4 and 5 and therefore such materials should be used in combination with other materials; (c) materials of marginal interest— materials providing distraction for pigs which should not be considered as fulfilling their essential needs and therefore optimal or suboptimal materials should also be provided.
(13)

The final plan should build on and expand in the interactions between different policies and measures across the Energy Union dimensions, which are already presented for, energy efficiency, renewable energy and the sectors not covered by the EU emissions trading system. The draft plan also acknowledges the importance of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures to energy security, which should be further developed in the final plan. Similarly, the final plan needs to consider the role of the internal market dimension and the research, innovation and competitiveness dimensions in underpinning the efforts planned for the other Energy Union dimensions. The consideration of the synergies between LULUCF sector and the Effort Sharing Regulation as well as the impact on the LULUCF sector of increased use of biomass for energy are also important parts of the final plan.
Official Journal of the European Union

Corrigendum to Council Recommendation of 15 June 2020 assessing the progress made by the participating Member States to fulfil commitments undertaken in the framework of permanent structured cooperation (PESCO)

( Official Journal of the European Union C 204, 18 June 2020 )

(2020/C 208/09)

On the cover page and on page 1, in the title, and on page 7, in the signature:

for:

‘15 June 2020’,

read:

‘17 June 2020’.

On page 1:

for:

‘(2020/C /)’,

read:
(9)

Fiscal structural reforms remain crucial for improving fiscal sustainability, strengthening growth potential and allowing for effective counter-cyclical fiscal policies in the event of a downturn. Well-functioning national fiscal frameworks, together with regular and thorough spending reviews and effective and transparent public procurement can strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of public expenditure and improve the credibility and quality of fiscal policies. Improving the composition of national budgets, on both the revenue and expenditure sides, including shifting resources towards public investment in the context of well-designed investment strategies and developing green budgeting tools, would increase the growth impact of public budgets, raise productivity and begin meeting the urgent long-term challenges of the transition towards green and digital economies. Simplifying and modernising tax systems and addressing tax fraud, evasion, and avoidance, namely through measures against aggressive tax planning, taking account of the on-going discussions at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Inclusive Framework on the remaining base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) issues, are essential to making tax systems more efficient and fairer. The ease with which mobile resources can move within the euro area is one of the foundations of the internal market but also increases the scope for tax competition. Coordination among Member States is therefore essential as regards addressing profit-shifting and harmful tax practices and avoiding an overall race to the bottom in terms of corporate taxation. Working towards an agreement for a common consolidated corporate tax base as well as an agreement on the OECD Inclusive Framework on the remaining BEPS issues to review profit allocation among countries and ensure minimum effective taxation could be instrumental in that endeavour. The tax burden in the euro area is relatively high and skewed towards labour, with property or environmental taxes representing a very small share of tax revenues. The property and environmental taxes, however, can be less detrimental to growth and labour supply and demand. An increased use of environmental taxes can contribute to sustainable growth by incentivising ‘greener’ behaviour by consumers and producers. Taxation would need to take better into account the climate dimension and address emissions and carbon leakage more consistently. Promoting worldwide coordinated action would further increase the effectiveness of those measures. Therefore, in order to help transitioning towards a green economy, fostering the design of budgetary policies conducive to environmental commitments and a review of Council Directive 2003/96/EC (4) will be proposed, as well as a World Trade Organization (WTO)-compliant carbon border adjustment mechanism, if needed to avoid carbon leakage.
Corrigendum to Council Recommendation of 5 April 2022 on building bridges for effective European higher education cooperation

( Official Journal of the European Union C 160 of 13 April 2022 )

(2022/C 333/14)

On page 7:

for:

‘They are invited to inform the Commission by [insert date 12 months after adoption by Council] of the corresponding measures to be taken at the appropriate level to support the objectives of this Recommendation as essential steps towards achieving the European Education Area by 2025.’,

read:
26.3.73 OfficialJournaloftheEuropeanCommunities NoL77/35
COMMISSION OPINION
of5January1973
addressedtotheGovernmentoftheFrenchRepublicwithrespecttotheArticleinthe
draftFinanceLaw1973concerningthespecialtaxoncertainroadvehicles
(73/25/EEC)
taxwithrespecttothetypesofvehicleinquestion
istobephasedoveralongerperiod,andmore
particularlythatthedateonwhichtheincrease
becomesoperativeistobepostponedfrom1January
1974to1January1977.Theydonotaffectthe
purportandbasicprinciplesofthespecialtaxon
certainroadvehiclesasinstitutedbyLawNo67-114
of21December1967andamendedbyArticle16
oftheFinanceLaw1968.Concerningtheseinstru­
mentstheCommission madeitsviewsknowninthe
Recommendation of16November1967(2)and
Opinionof2December1970(3)whichitaddressed
totheFrenchGovernment .
3.SubjecttothepointsmadebytheCommission
onthesetwopreviousoccasions,whichstillhold
good,theintendedprovisionsdonotcallfor
comment .
4.TheCommission isinformingtheotherMember
StatesofthisOpinion.InaccordancewithArticle1oftheCouncilDecision
of21March1962institutingaprocedureforprior
examinationandconsultationinrespectofcertain
laws,regulationsandadministrative provisionscon­
cerningtransportproposedinMemberStates(*),the
FrenchGovernment inaletterof29November1972
fromtheOfficeofitsPermanentRepresentative to
theEuropeanCommunitiestransmittedtotheCom­
missionthetextoftheArticleinthedraftFinance
Law1973concerningthespecialtaxoncertainroad
vehicles.
TheletterfromtheOfficeofthePermanent
Representative reachedtheCommissionon6De­
cember1972.TheFrenchGovernment alsocom­
municatedthedrafttexttotheotherMemberStates.
PursuanttoArticle2,oftheCouncilDecisionthe
CommissionherebydeliversthefollowingOpinion.
1.TheArticleinquestioninthedraftFinanceLaw
1973amendstheprovisionofArticle16oftheFinance
Law1968institutingaspecialtaxoncertainroad
vehicles,asamendedbyArticle25oftheFinance
Law1971,bymakingnewarrangements astothe
phasingoftheincreaseintheratesofthetaxoncer­
taintwo-axlevehiclesforthecarriageofgoodsby
roadwherethepermissibletotalladenweightof
thevehicleisover18-5tons.
2.TheCommission notesthattheintended
provisionsaretotheeffectthattheincreaseintheDoneatBrussels,5January1973.
FortheCommission
ThePresident
S.L.MANSHOLT
HOJNo23,3.4.1962,p.720/62.(2)OJNo293,2.12.1967,p.7.
(3)OJNoL274,18.12.1970,p.27.