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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 189/39

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2015/1175

of 15 July 2015

amending Decision 2006/473/EC as regards the recognition of the magisterial district of Gordonia in South Africa as being free from Guignardia citricarpa Kiely (all strains pathogenic to Citrus)

(notified under document C(2015) 4749)

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 16.4 of Section I of Part A of Annex IV thereto,

Whereas:

(1) By Commission Decision 2006/473/EC (2), certain magisterial districts of the province of Northern Cape of South Africa are recognised as being free from Guignardia citricarpa Kiely (all strains pathogenic to Citrus).

(2) On the basis of the information submitted by South Africa as regards the magisterial district of Gordonia, in the Northern Cape province, and the absence of interceptions of Guignardia citricarpa Kiely (all strains pathogenic to Citrus) on citrus fruit originating in that area, it appears that the magisterial district of Gordonia is free from that harmful organism. Therefore, it is appropriate to recognise it as being free from Guignardia citricarpa Kiely (all strains pathogenic to Citrus).

(3) Decision 2006/473/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Point (a) of Article 3(2) of Decision 2006/473/EC is replaced by the following:

‘(a) South Africa: Western Cape; Northern Cape: magisterial districts of Gordonia, Hartswater and Warrenton;’.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 15 July 2015. For the Commission Vytenis ANDRIUKAITIS Member of the Commission

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

(2) Commission Decision 2006/473/EC of 5 July 2006 recognising certain third countries and certain areas of third countries as being free from Xanthomonas campestris (all strains pathogenic to Citrus), Cercospora angolensis Carv. et Mendes and Guignardia citricarpa Kiely (all strains pathogenic to Citrus) (OJ L 187, 8.7.2006, p. 35).
(2)

Article 13a is replaced by the following: ‘Article 13a Project cell 1. EUCAP Sahel Niger shall have a Project Cell for identifying and implementing projects which are consistent with the mission's objectives and facilitate the mandate's delivery. EUCAP Sahel Niger shall, as appropriate, facilitate and provide advice on projects, implemented by Member States and third States, under their responsibility in areas related to EUCAP Sahel Niger and in support of its objectives. 2. Subject to paragraph 3, EUCAP Sahel Niger shall be authorised to seek recourse to financial contributions from the EU and Member States or third States to implement projects identified as supplementing in a consistent manner EUCAP Sahel Niger's other actions, if the projects are: (a) provided for in the financial statement relating to this Decision; or (b) integrated during the mandate by means of an amendment to the financial statement requested by the Head of Mission. Once the Commission or those States have formally proposed that their financial contribution be managed by EUCAP Sahel Niger, EUCAP Sahel Niger shall conclude an arrangement with the Commission or those States, covering in particular the specific procedures for dealing with any complaint from third parties concerning damage caused as a result of acts or omissions by EUCAP Sahel Niger in the use of the funds provided by those States. Under no circumstances may the contributing Member States hold the Union or the HR liable for acts or omissions by EUCAP Sahel Niger in the use of the funds provided by those States. 3. Financial contributions from the EU or third States to the Project Cell shall be subject to acceptance by the PSC.’.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 196/23

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2015/1214

of 22 July 2015

creating the European Investment Project Portal and setting out its technical specifications

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

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

Whereas:

(1) Regulation (EU) 2015/1017 entrusts the Commission with the responsibility to create, with the support of the European Investment Bank (EIB), a European Investment Project Portal.

(2) The technical specifications of the European Investment Project Portal should be set out,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The European Investment Project Portal (EIPP) is created.

Its technical specifications, as set out in the Annex, are adopted.

Article 2

The inclusion of projects in the EIPP shall comply with the following admission criteria:

(a) the project (or the programme consisting of smaller projects) shall have a minimum size of EUR 10 000 000 in terms of required investments;

(b) the project shall fall within one of the sectors listed in Article 9(2) of Regulation (EU) 2015/1017;

(c) the promoter shall be a legal entity established in a Member State;

(d) the project shall be compatible with Union law and the law of the relevant Member State;

(e) the project implementation shall be expected to start within three years from the submission to the EIPP.

Article 3

A project application processing fee of up to EUR 250 per project shall be charged to private project promoters.

Public sector project promoters shall be exempt from this fee.

The fee revenue shall give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 21(4) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) and Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) 2015/1017.

Article 4

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

Done at Brussels, 22 July 2015. For the Commission The President Jean-Claude JUNCKER

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

(2) Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 259/25

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2015/1782

of 5 October 2015

repealing Common Position 2004/487/CFSP concerning further restrictive measures in relation to Liberia and amending Common Position 2008/109/CFSP concerning restrictive measures imposed against Liberia

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 of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

(1) On 29 April 2004, the Council adopted Common Position 2004/487/CFSP (1) providing for certain financial measures.

(2) On 12 February 2008, the Council adopted Common Position 2008/109/CFSP (2) providing for travel restrictions and an arms embargo.

(3) On 9 December 2014, the United Nations Security Council adopted UNSCR 2188 (2014) with regard to Liberia, extending the measures on travel and the arms embargo for a period of nine months.

(4) On 2 September 2015 the United Nations Security Council adopted UNSCR 2237 (2015) with regard to Liberia, terminating the travel and financial measures set out in paragraph 4 of UNSCR 1521 (2003) and paragraph 1 of UNSCR 1532 (2004) and renewing the arms embargo with regard to all non-governmental entities and individuals operating in the territory of Liberia until 2 June 2016.

(5) Common Position 2008/109/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly and Common Position 2004/487/CFSP should be repealed.

(6) Further action by the Union is needed in order to implement certain measures,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Article 3 of Common Position 2008/109/CFSP is hereby deleted.

Article 2

Article 4 of Common Position 2008/109/CFSP shall be renumbered Article 3.

Article 5 of Common Position 2008/109/CFSP shall be renumbered Article 4.

Article 3

Common Position 2004/487/CFSP is hereby repealed.

Article 4

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, 5 October 2015. For the Council The President N. SCHMIT

(1) Council Common Position 2004/487/CFSP of 29 April 2004 concerning further restrictive measures in relation to Liberia (OJ L 162, 30.4.2004, p. 116).

(2) Council Common Position 2008/109/CFSP of 12 February 2008 concerning restrictive measures against Liberia (OJ L 38, 13.2.2008, p. 26).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 280/26

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/1915

of 9 October 2015

appointing two Spanish members and three Spanish alternate members 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 proposals of the Spanish Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 26 January, on 5 February and on 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) Two members' seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr José Ramón BAUZÁ DÍAZ and Ms Cristina MAZAS PÉREZ-OLEAGA,

(3) Three alternate members' seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the term of office of Ms María DE DIEGO DURÁNTEZ, Mr Esteban MAS PORTELL and Ms Inmaculada VALENCIA BAYÓN,

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 2020:

— Da. Francina ARMENGOL I SOCIAS, Presidenta del Gobierno de las Islas Baleares

— Da. Rosa EVA DÍAZ TEZANOS, Vicepresidenta y Consejera de Universidades e Investigación, Medio Ambiente y Politica Social de la Comunidad de Cantabria

Article 2

The following are hereby appointed as alternate members to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2020:

— Da. María DE DIEGO DURÁNTEZ, Viceconsejera de Ordenación del Territorio y Relaciones Institucionales de la Comunidad de Castilla y León

— D. Marc PONS I PONS, Consejero de Presidencia del Gobierno de la Islas Baleares

— D. Juan José SOTA VERDIÓN, Consejero de Economía, Hacienda y Empleo de Cantabria.

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 9 October 2015. For the Council The President J. ASSELBORN

(1) OJ L 20, 27.1.2015, p. 42.

(2) OJ L 31, 7.2.2015, p. 25.

(3) OJ L 159, 25.6.2015, p. 70.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 297/8

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/2029

of 10 November 2015

appointing one Maltese member and two Maltese alternate members 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 Maltese Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 26 January, on 5 February and on 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 term of office of Mr Peter BONELLO.

(3) An alternate member's seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the mandate on the basis of which Mr Frederick CUTAJAR (Mayor of Santa Lucija) was proposed.

(4) An alternate member's seat would become vacant following the appointment of Mr Anthony MIFSUD as member of the Committee of the Regions,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

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

— Mr Anthony MIFSUD, Councillor, Imtarfa Local Council.

Article 2

The following are hereby appointed as alternate members to the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2020:

— Mr Frederick CUTAJAR, Deputy Mayor, Santa Lucija Local Council,

— Mrs Graziella GALEA, Mayor, Saint Paul's Bay Local Council.

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 10 November 2015. For the Council The President P. GRAMEGNA

(1) OJ L 20, 27.1.2015, p. 42.

(2) OJ L 31, 7.2.2015, p. 25.

(3) OJ L 159, 25.6.2015, p. 70.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 313/40

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2015/2200

of 13 November 2015

extending the mandate of the Head of Mission of the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia) (EUMM Georgia/1/2015)

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 2010/452/CFSP of 12 August 2010 on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia (1), and in particular Article 10(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Decision 2010/452/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance with the third paragraph of Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions concerning the political control and strategic direction of the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia), including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

(2) On 16 December 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/915/CFSP (2), extending the mandate of EUMM Georgia from 15 December 2014 to 14 December 2016.

(3) On 19 December 2014, the PSC adopted Decision EUMM Georgia/1/2014 (3), appointing Mr Kęstutis JANKAUSKAS as Head of Mission of EUMM Georgia from 15 December 2014 to 14 December 2015.

(4) The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy has proposed to extend the mandate of Mr Kęstutis JANKAUSKAS as Head of Mission of EUMM Georgia from 15 December 2015 to 14 December 2016,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The mandate of Mr Kęstutis JANKAUSKAS as Head of Mission of EUMM Georgia is hereby extended until 14 December 2016.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 13 November 2015. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson W. STEVENS

(1) OJ L 213, 13.8.2010, p. 43.

(2) Council Decision 2014/915/CFSP of 16 December 2014 amending Decision 2010/452/CFSP on the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia, EUMM Georgia (OJ L 360, 17.12.2014, p. 56).

(3) Political and Security Committee Decision EUMM Georgia/1/2014 of 19 December 2014 on the appointment of the Head of the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM Georgia) (OJ L 369, 24.12.2014, p. 78).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 318/38

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2015/2249

of 3 December 2015

amending Decision 2014/486/CFSP on the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28, Article 42(4) and Article 43(2) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 22 July 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/486/CFSP (1) on the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine).

(2) On 17 November 2014, by means of Decision 2014/800/CFSP (2), the Council decided to launch EUAM Ukraine on 1 December 2014 and to amend Decision 2014/486/CFSP in order to provide EUAM Ukraine with a financial reference amount for the period until 30 November 2015.

(3) Decision 2014/486/CFSP should be amended to provide for a financial reference amount for the period from 1 December 2015 to 30 November 2016.

(4) Furthermore, Decision 2014/486/CFSP should be amended to extend the mandate of EUAM Ukraine by one year,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision 2014/486/CFSP is hereby amended as follows:

(1) In Article 14(1), the following subparagraph is added: ‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUAM Ukraine for the period from 1 December 2015 to 30 November 2016 shall be EUR 14 400 000.’.

(2) In Article 19, the second paragraph is replaced by the following: ‘It shall apply until 30 November 2017.’.

Article 2

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

It shall apply from 1 December 2015.

Done at Brussels, 3 December 2015. For the Council The President F. BRAZ

(1) Council Decision 2014/486/CFSP of 22 July 2014 on the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) (OJ L 217, 23.7.2014, p. 42).

(2) Council Decision 2014/800/CFSP of 17 November 2014 launching the European Union Advisory Mission for Civilian Security Sector Reform Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) and amending Decision 2014/486/CFSP (OJ L 331, 18.11.2014, p. 24).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 331/28

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/2360

of 16 December 2015

appointing a Greek member and a Greek alternate member 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 Greek Government,

Whereas:

(1) On 26 January, on 5 February and on 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) On 10 December 2015, 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 Dimitrios KALOGEROPOULOS (politically accountable to the Municipal Council of Maroussi) was proposed.

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

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 member: — Mr Dimitrios KALOGEROPOULOS, Politically accountable to the Municipal Council of Palaio Faliro (change of mandate); and

(b) as alternate member: — Mr Georgios PATOULIS, Mayor of Maroussi,

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 16 December 2015. For the Council The President C. DIESCHBOURG

(1) OJ L 20, 27.1.2015, p. 42.

(2) OJ L 31, 7.2.2015, p. 25.

(3) OJ L 159, 25.6.2015, p. 70.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 435/6

DECISION OF THE BUREAU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

of 14 December 2015

amending the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament

(2015/C 435/03)

THE BUREAU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 223(2) thereof,

having regard to the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (1),

having regard to Rules 10 and 25 of Parliament’s Rules of Procedure,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 69(2) of the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (2) (‘the Implementing Measures’), the maximum amount of parliamentary assistance costs defrayable in respect of the personal staff referred to in Article 33(4) of those measures is, where appropriate, index-linked annually on the basis of data established pursuant to Article 65 of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union laid down by Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68 (3).

(2) In that connection, the Commission has fixed the adjustment rate for 2015 at 2,4 %. Accordingly, the maximum monthly amount defrayable for parliamentary assistance expenses should be increased to EUR 21 892 with effect from 1 July 2015. In the light of the Bureau decision of 26 October 2015 (4), that amount should be increased to EUR 23 392 with effect from 1 January 2016,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In Article 33 of the Implementing Measures, paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:

‘4. The maximum monthly amount defrayable in respect of all the personal staff referred to in Article 34 shall be EUR 21 892 for the period from 1 July 2015 to 31 December 2015. With effect from 1 January 2016, that amount shall be EUR 23 392.’

Article 2

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

2. This Decision shall apply from 1 July 2015.

(1) Decision 2005/684/EC, Euratom of the European Parliament of 28 September 2005 adopting the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (OJ L 262, 7.10.2005, p. 1).

(2) Decision of the Bureau of the European Parliament of 19 May and 9 July 2008 concerning implementing measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (OJ C 159, 13.7.2009, p. 1).

(3) OJ L 56, 4.3.1968, p. 1.

(4) Decision of the Bureau of the European Parliament of 26 October 2015 amending the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (OJ C 397, 28.11.2015, p. 2).