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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 50/55

DECISION (EU) 2017/343 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

of 14 December 2016

on the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide for the payment of advances in the general budget of the Union for 2017

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 of 11 November 2002 establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund (1), and in particular Article 4a(4) thereof,

Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (2), and in particular point 11 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) The European Union Solidarity Fund (the ‘Fund’) aims to enable the Union to respond in a rapid, efficient and flexible manner to emergency situations in order to show solidarity with the population of regions struck by natural disasters.

(2) The Fund is not to exceed a maximum amount of EUR 500 000 000 (2011 prices), as laid down in Article 10 of Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 (3).

(3) Article 4a(4) of Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 provides that, where necessary in order to ensure the timely availability of budgetary resources, the Fund may be mobilised in an amount of up to EUR 50 000 000 for the payment of advances, entering the corresponding appropriations into the general budget of the Union.

(4) To ensure the timely availability of sufficient budgetary resources in the general budget of the Union for 2017, the Fund should be mobilised in the amount of EUR 50 000 000 for the payment of advances.

(5) In order to minimise the time taken to mobilise the Fund, this Decision should apply from 1 January 2017,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

For the general budget of the Union for the financial year 2017, the European Union Solidarity Fund shall be mobilised to provide the amount of EUR 50 000 000 in commitment and payment appropriations for the payment of advances.

Article 2

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

It shall apply from 1 January 2017.

Done at Strasbourg, 14 December 2016. For the European Parliament The President M. SCHULZ For the Council The President I. KORČOK

(1) OJ L 311, 14.11.2002, p. 3.

(2) OJ C 373, 20.12.2013, p. 1.

(3) Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 of 2 December 2013 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 884).
Corrigendum to Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/1109 of 1 August 2018 renewing the authorisation for the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified maize 59122 (DAS-59122-7) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council

( Official Journal of the European Union L 203 of 10 August 2018 )

On the cover and on page 7:

for:

‘Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/1109 of 1 August 2018 renewing the authorisation for the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified maize 59122 (DAS-59122-7) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council’,

read:

‘Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/1109 of 3 August 2018 renewing the authorisation for the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified maize 59122 (DAS-59122-7) pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council’;

on page 10:

for:

‘Done at Brussels, 1 August 2018.’,

read:
Official Journal of the European Union

Corrigendum to Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1612 of 25 October 2018 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi

( Official Journal of the European Union L 268 of 26 October 2018 )

On page 50, in the table, under the heading ‘Name’:

for:

‘Mathias/Joseph NIYONZIMA’,

read:
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 6/48

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2018/36

of 10 January 2018

implementing Decision 2012/285/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies threatening the peace, security or stability of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau

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 2012/285/CFSP of 31 May 2012 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies threatening the peace, security or stability of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau and repealing Decision 2012/237/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 3(1) and (2) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 31 May 2012, the Council adopted Decision 2012/285/CFSP.

(2) On 20 December 2017, the United Nations Security Council Committee established pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2048 (2012) deleted one person from the list of persons subject to restrictive measures.

(3) Annex I to Decision 2012/285/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly and that person should also be deleted from Annex III to Decision 2012/285/CFSP,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annexes I and III to Decision 2012/285/CFSP are 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, 10 January 2018. For the Council The President E. KRALEVA

(1) OJ L 142, 1.6.2012, p. 36.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 25/38

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2018/141

of 29 January 2018

amending Decision 2011/72/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Tunisia

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 31 January 2011 the Council adopted Decision 2011/72/CFSP (1).

(2) The restrictive measures set out in Decision 2011/72/CFSP apply until 31 January 2018. On the basis of a review of that Decision, the restrictive measures should be extended until 31 January 2019. The entry for one person should be amended.

(3) Decision 2011/72/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision 2011/72/CFSP is amended as follows:

(1) Article 5 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 5 This Decision shall apply until 31 January 2019. It shall be kept under constant review. It may be renewed or amended, as appropriate, if the Council deems that its objectives have not been met.’;

(2) the Annex is 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 January 2018. For the Council The President R. PORODZANOV

(1) Council Decision 2011/72/CFSP of 31 January 2011 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Tunisia (OJ L 28, 2.2.2011, p. 62).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 19/11

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2018/110

of 22 January 2018

appointing an alternate member, proposed by the Portuguese Republic, 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 Portuguese 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 15 June 2015, by Council Decision (EU) 2015/947 (4), Mr João CUNHA E SILVA was replaced by Mr Mário Sérgio Quaresma GONÇALVES MARQUES 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 Mr Mário Sérgio Quaresma GONÇALVES MARQUES,

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:

— Ms Paula Cristina DE ARAÚJO DIAS CABAÇO DA SILVA, Secretária Regional do Turismo e Cultura da Região Autónoma da Madeira.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 22 January 2018. For the Council The President F. MOGHERINI

(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) 2015/947 of 15 June 2015 appointing two Portuguese members and one Portuguese alternate member of the Committee of the Regions (OJ L 154, 19.6.2015, p. 14).
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 64/5

COUNCIL DECISION

of 15 February 2018

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

(2018/C 64/04)

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 Italian 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 Italy on the Governing Board of the Centre in the category of Government representatives as a result of the resignation of Ms Marinella COLUCCI.

(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:

ITALY Mr Ugo MENZIANI

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 15 February 2018. For the Council The President K. VALCHEV

(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 L 38/23

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2018/203

of 9 February 2018

implementing Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya

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 (CFSP) 2015/1333 of 31 July 2015 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya, and repealing Decision 2011/137/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 12(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 31 July 2015, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333.

(2) On 2 February 2018, the United Nations Security Council Committee established pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1970 (2011) amended the listing of a vessel subject to restrictive measures.

(3) Annex V to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annex V to Decision (CFSP) 2015/1333 is 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, 9 February 2018. For the Council The President E. ZAHARIEVA

(1) OJ L 206, 1.8.2015, p. 34.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 79/24

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2018/473

of 19 March 2018

appointing a member, proposed by the Federal Republic of Germany, 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 German 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 term of office of Hans-Josef VOGEL,

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:

— Dr Eckhard RUTHEMEYER, Bürgermeister der Stadt Soest.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 19 March 2018. For the Council The President R. PORODZANOV

(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 75/25

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2018/417

of 16 March 2018

implementing Decision 2010/231/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Somalia

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 2010/231/CFSP of 26 April 2010 concerning restrictive measures against Somalia and repealing Common Position 2009/138/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 7 thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 26 April 2010 the Council adopted Decision 2010/231/CFSP.

(2) On 8 March 2018 the United Nations Security Council (‘UNSC’) Committee established pursuant to UNSC Resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009) added two persons to the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures.

(3) Annex I to Decision 2010/231/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annex I to Decision 2010/231/CFSP is 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, 16 March 2018. For the Council The President E. ZAHARIEVA

(1) OJ L 105, 27.4.2010, p. 17.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 81/20

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2018/489

of 21 March 2018

amending Decision (EU) 2017/675 on measures to prevent the introduction into the Union of the foot-and-mouth disease virus from Algeria and Tunisia

(notified under document C(2018) 1604)

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC (1), and in particular Article 18(6) thereof,

Having regard to Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (2), and in particular Article 22(6) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Directive 91/496/EEC lays down the principles of veterinary checks on animals entering the Union from third countries. Directive 97/78/EC lays down the principles of veterinary checks on products entering the Union from third countries. Both those Directives also provide for measures which can be adopted by the Commission, if a disease liable to present a serious threat to animal or public health manifests itself or spreads in the territory of a third country.

(2) Following notification from Algeria and Tunisia of outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease in those countries, protection measures were adopted at Union level by Commission Implementing Decisions (EU) 2017/675 (3) and (EU) 2017/887 (4).

(3) Decision (EU) 2017/675 applies until 30 April 2018.

(4) As the foot-and-mouth disease situation in Algeria and Tunisia still remains uncertain and a significant number of consignments of live bovine animals is exported from Member States to those countries, it is appropriate to prolong the measures in place.

(5) The measures provided for by this Decision should apply for a period of time which allows a full evaluation of the evolution of the foot-and-mouth disease in the affected areas.

(6) 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

Article 5 of Decision (EU) 2017/675 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 5 This Decision shall apply until 30 June 2019.’

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 21 March 2018. For the Commission Vytenis ANDRIUKAITIS Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 56.

(2) OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 9.

(3) Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2017/675 of 7 April 2017 on measures to prevent the introduction into the Union of the foot-and-mouth disease virus from Algeria (OJ L 97, 8.4.2017, p. 31).

(4) Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2017/887 of 22 May 2017 on measures to prevent the introduction into the Union of the foot-and-mouth disease virus from Tunisia and amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2017/675 (OJ L 135, 24.5.2017, p. 25).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 108/28

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2018/654

of 26 April 2018

amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/1869 on the European Union Advisory Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq (EUAM Iraq)

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 16 October 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/1869 (1) on the European Union Advisory Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq (EUAM Iraq).

(2) To cover the Mission's need for security services until the end of its current mandate, the financial reference amount should be revised, and Decision (CFSP) 2017/1869 should be amended accordingly.

(3) EUAM Iraq is being conducted in a context which may deteriorate and which could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union's external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Amendment of Decision (CFSP) 2017/1869

In Article 14 of Decision (CFSP) 2017/1869, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

‘1. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUAM Iraq from 16 October 2017 to 17 October 2018 shall be EUR 17 300 000. The financial reference amount for any subsequent period shall be decided by the Council.’.

Article 2

Entry into force

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

Done at Brussels, 26 April 2018. For the Council The President E. ZAHARIEVA

(1) Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/1869 of 16 October 2017 on the European Union Advisory Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq (EUAM Iraq) (OJ L 266, 17.10.2017, p. 12).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 99/11

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2018/591

of 16 April 2018

appointing a member, proposed by the Federal Republic of Germany, 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 German 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 4 March 2016, by Council Decision (EU) 2016/333 (4), Ms Dagmar MÜHLENFIELD was replaced by Mr Joachim WOLBERGS as a member.

(2) A member's seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Joachim WOLBERGS,

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:

— Dr Peter KURZ, Oberbürgermeister der Stadt Mannheim.

Article 2

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

Done at Luxembourg, 16 April 2018. For the Council The President R. PORODZANOV

(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) 2016/333 of 4 March 2016 appointing a member, proposed by the Federal Republic of Germany, of the Committee of the Regions (OJ L 62, 9.3.2016, p. 16).