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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 369/1

COUNCIL DECISION

of 15 December 2014

on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Protocol between the European Union and the Republic of Cape Verde setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cape Verde

(2014/948/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43 in conjunction with Article 218(5) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) On 19 December 2006, by adopting Regulation (EC) No 2027/2006 (1) the Council approved the conclusion of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cape Verde (the ‘Agreement’).

(2) The Protocol agreed between the European Union and the Republic of Cape Verde setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the two parties (2) expired on 31 August 2014.

(3) The Council authorised the Commission to negotiate with the Republic of Cape Verde a new protocol (the ‘Protocol’) granting Union vessels fishing opportunities in the fishing zone in which the Republic of Cape Verde exercises sovereignty or jurisdiction in fishing matters.

(4) On completion of the negotiations, the Protocol was initialled on 28 August 2014.

(5) To ensure that Union vessels can continue their fishing activities, the Protocol should be applied on a provisional basis from the date of its signature, in accordance with Article 15 thereof.

(6) The Protocol should be signed and applied on a provisional basis, pending the completion of the procedures for its conclusion,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The signature of the Protocol between the European Union and the Republic of Cape Verde setting out fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cape Verde is hereby authorised, subject to its conclusion.

The text of the Protocol is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

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

Article 3

The Protocol shall be applied provisionally, in accordance with Article 15 thereof, from the date of its signature, pending the completion of the procedures necessary for its conclusion.

Article 4

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

Done at Brussels, 15 December 2014. For the Council The President M. MARTINA

(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 2027/2006 of 19 December 2006 on the conclusion of the Fisheries partnership agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cape Verde (OJ L 414, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

(2) OJ L 181, 9.7.2011, p. 2.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 312/26

Corrigendum to Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/2009 of 10 November 2015 on the launch of automated data exchange with regard to dactyloscopic data in Poland

( Official Journal of the European Union L 294 of 11 November 2015 )

On p. 70, third citation:

for:

‘Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament’,

read:

‘Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1), …

Former footnote 2 is now footnote 3.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 362/21

Corrigendum to Council Decision of 30 October 2015 renewing the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

( Official Journal of the European Union C 358 of 30 October 2015 )

(2015/C 362/14)

On cover page and on page 1:

for:

‘Council Decision of 30 October 2015 renewing the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training’,

read:

‘Council Decision of 22 October 2015 renewing the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training’;

on page 1:

for:

‘Done at Luxembourg, 30 October 2015’,

read:
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 29/14

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2015/173

of 3 February 2015

on the appointment of the EU Mission Commander for the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of Somali security forces (EUTM Somalia) and repealing Decision EUTM Somalia/1/2013 (EUTM Somalia/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 2010/96/CFSP of 15 February 2010 on a European Union military mission to contribute to the training of Somali security forces (1), and in particular Article 5 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 5(1) of Decision 2010/96/CFSP, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC), in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty on European Union, to take the relevant decisions concerning the political control and strategic direction of EUTM Somalia, including the decisions on the appointment of the EU Mission Commander.

(2) On 17 December 2013, the PSC adopted Decision EUTM Somalia/1/2013 (2) appointing Brigadier General Massimo MINGIARDI as EU Mission Commander for EUTM Somalia.

(3) On 18 December 2014, Italy proposed the appointment of Brigadier General Antonio MAGGI as the new EU Mission Commander for EUTM Somalia to succeed Brigadier General Massimo MINGIARDI.

(4) On 8 January 2015 the EU Military Committee recommended that the PSC appoint Brigadier General Antonio MAGGI as EU Mission Commander for EUTM Somalia to succeed Brigadier General Massimo MINGIARDI.

(5) Decision EUTM Somalia/1/2013 should be repealed.

(6) In accordance with Article 5 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and the implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications. Consequently, Denmark is not participating in the adoption of this Decision and is neither bound by it nor subject to its application,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Brigadier General Antonio MAGGI is hereby appointed EU Mission Commander for the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of Somali security forces (EUTM Somalia) as from 8 March 2015.

Article 2

Decision EUTM Somalia/1/2013 is hereby repealed.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on 8 March 2015.

Done at Brussels, 3 February 2015. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson W. STEVENS

(1) OJ L 44, 19.2.2010, p. 16.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision EUTM Somalia/1/2013 of 17 December 2013 on the appointment of an EU Mission Commander for the European Union military mission to contribute to the training of Somali security forces (EUTM Somalia) (OJ L 346, 20.12.2013, p. 53).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 72/7

DECISION (EU) 2015/437 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

of 17 December 2014

on the mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund

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 4(3) 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 has created a European Union Solidarity Fund (the ‘Fund’) to show solidarity with the population of regions struck by disasters.

(2) Article 10 of Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 (3) allows the mobilisation of the Fund within the annual ceiling of EUR 500 million (2011 prices).

(3) Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 contains the provisions whereby the Fund may be mobilised.

(4) Serbia has submitted an application to mobilise the Fund, concerning floods.

(5) Croatia has submitted an application to mobilise the Fund, concerning floods.

(6) Bulgaria has submitted an application to mobilise the Fund, concerning floods,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2014, the European Union Solidarity Fund shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 79 726 440 in commitment appropriations.

For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015, the European Union Solidarity Fund shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 79 726 440 in payment appropriations

Article 2

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

Done at Strasbourg, 17 December 2014. For the European Parliament The President M. SCHULZ For the Council The President B. DELLA VEDOVA

(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).
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 165/2

COUNCIL DECISION

of 11 May 2015

appointing and replacing members of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

(2015/C 165/03)

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 (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,

Having regard to the nomination submitted to the Council by the Commission in the category of Employees' representatives,

Whereas:

(1) By its Decision of 16 July 2012 (2), 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 2012 to 17 September 2015.

(2) A member's seat is available for Germany on the Governing Board of the Centre in the category of Employees' representatives,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

The following person is hereby appointed as a member of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the remainder of the term of office, which runs until 17 September 2015:

REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYEES' ORGANISATIONS:

GERMANY Mr Mario PATUZZI

Done at Brussels, 11 May 2015. For the Council The President J. DŪKLAVS

(1) OJ L 39, 13.2.1975, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2051/2004 (OJ L 355, 1.12.2004, p. 1).

(2) OJ C 228, 31.7.2012, p. 3.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 147/21

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2015/901

of 11 June 2015

amending Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (1) (EULEX KOSOVO)

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 4 February 2008, the Council adopted Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP (2).

(2) On 12 June 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/349/CFSP (3) which amended Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP and extended it until 14 June 2016.

(3) On 29 September 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/685/CFSP (4) amending Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP, providing a financial reference amount for the period from 15 October 2014 until 14 June 2015.

(4) Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP should be amended to provide a new financial reference amount intended to cover the period from 15 June 2015 until 14 June 2016.

(5) EULEX Kosovo will be conducted in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union's external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty.

(6) Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The final subparagraph of Article 16(1) of Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP is replaced by the following:

‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure of EULEX KOSOVO from 15 June 2015 until 14 June 2016 shall be EUR 77 000 000.’

Article 2

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

Done at Luxembourg, 11 June 2015. For the Council The President A. MATĪSS

(1) This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 (1999) and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.

(2) Council Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP of 4 February 2008 on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO (OJ L 42, 16.2.2008, p. 92).

(3) Council Decision 2014/349/CFSP of 12 June 2014 amending Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO (OJ L 174, 13.6.2014, p. 42).

(4) Council Decision 2014/685/CFSP of 29 September 2014 amending Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO (OJ L 284, 30.9.2014, p. 51).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 156/24

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2015/958

of 17 June 2015

on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED) (EUNAVFOR MED/1/2015)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

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

Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/778 of 18 May 2015 on a European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED) (1), and in particular Article 6 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 6(1) of Decision (CFSP) 2015/778, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee to take decisions on the appointment of the EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED.

(2) The EU Operation Commander has recommended the appointment of Rear Admiral Andrea GUEGLIO as the EU Force Commander for EUNAVFOR MED.

(3) The EU Military Committee supports that recommendation.

(4) In accordance with Article 5 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and the implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Rear Admiral Andrea GUEGLIO is hereby appointed EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED).

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 17 June 2015. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson W. STEVENS

(1) OJ L 122, 19.5.2015, p. 31.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 196/14

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/1209

of 20 July 2015

appointing a member of the Court of Auditors

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 286(5) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal by the Kingdom of Denmark,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament,

Whereas:

(1) On 24 January 2012, the Council adopted Decision 2012/60/EU (1), appointing seven members of the Court of Auditors until 28 February 2018.

(2) On 1 February 2015, a seat became vacant following the death of Mr Henrik OTBO.

(3) A new member should therefore be appointed to serve for the remainder of Mr OTBO's term of office,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Ms Bettina Michelle JAKOBSEN is hereby appointed member of the Court of Auditors for the period from 1 September 2015 to 28 February 2018.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 20 July 2015. For the Council The President F. MOGHERINI

(1) Council Decision 2012/60/EU of 24 January 2012 appointing seven members of the Court of Auditors (OJ L 30, 2.2.2012, p. 18).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 209/5

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2015/1356

of 4 August 2015

amending Decision 2007/453/EC as regards the BSE status of Cyprus, the Czech Republic, France, Liechtenstein and Switzerland

(notified under document C(2015) 5379)

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2001 laying down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (1), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 5(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 provides that Member States, third countries or regions thereof (‘countries or regions’) are to be classified according to their bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) status into one of three categories: negligible BSE risk, controlled BSE risk and undetermined BSE risk.

(2) The Annex to Commission Decision 2007/453/EC (2) lists countries or regions according to their BSE status.

(3) The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) plays a leading role in the categorisation of countries or regions according to their BSE risk. The list in the Annex to Decision 2007/453/EC takes account of Resolution No 18 — Recognition of the Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Risk Status of Member Countries — adopted by the OIE in May 2014 (3).

(4) In May 2015, the OIE adopted Resolution No 21 — Recognition of the Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Risk Status of Member Countries (4). In addition to the Member States and European Free Trade Association countries already listed in the Annex to Decision 2007/453/EC, that Resolution recognised Cyprus, the Czech Republic, France, Liechtenstein and Switzerland as having a negligible BSE risk.

(5) The list of countries in the Annex to Decision 2007/453/EC should therefore be amended to be brought in line with the Resolution No 21 adopted by the OIE in May 2015.

(6) Decision 2007/453/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

(7) 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

The Annex to Decision 2007/453/EC is replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 4 August 2015. For the Commission Vytenis ANDRIUKAITIS Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 147, 31.5.2001, p. 1.

(2) Commission Decision 2007/453/EC of 29 June 2007 establishing the BSE status of Member States or third countries or regions thereof according to their BSE risk (OJ L 172, 30.6.2007, p. 84).

(3) http://www.oie.int/fileadmin/Home/eng/Animal_Health_in_the_World/docs/pdf/2014_A_RESO-18_BSE.pdf

(4) http://www.oie.int/fileadmin/Home/eng/Animal_Health_in_the_World/docs/pdf/2015_A_RESO_R21_BSE.pdf
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 245/10

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/1573

of 18 September 2015

appointing four Dutch members and five Dutch 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 Dutch 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) Four members' seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Mr R.E. (Ralph) DE VRIES, Mr A. (Bert) GIJSBERTS, Mrs W.H. (Hester) MAIJ and Mr B.S. (Bote) WILPSTRA.

(3) Four alternate members' seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Mr H. (Henk) BRINK, Mr J.H.J. (Hans) KONST, Mrs E.M. (Elvira) SWEET, and Mrs Dr J.M.E. (Annemieke) TRAAG.

(4) An alternate member's seat would become vacant following the appointment of Mr T.J.S.M. BOVENS as member of the Committee of the Regions,

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:

— Mr J.A. (John) JORRITSMA, Commissaris van de Koning in Fryslân

— Mr Th.J.F.M. (Theo) BOVENS, Commissaris van de Koning in Limburg

— Mr M.A. (Michiel) SCHEFFER, Gedeputeerde in Gelderland

— Mr C.J. (Cees) LOGGEN, Gedeputeerde in Noord-Holland

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:

— Mrs N. (Nienke) HOMAN, Gedeputeerde in Groningen

— Mr A. (Ard) VAN DER TUUK, Gedeputeerde in Drenthe

— Mr D.J.E. (Erik) LIEVERS, Gedeputeerde in Overijssel

— Mrs A.M.A. (Mariëtte) PENNARTS-POUW, Gedeputeerde in Utrecht

— Mr M.A. (Michiel) RIJSBERMAN, Gedeputeerde in Flevoland

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels, 18 September 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 L 236/7

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2015/1509

of 4 September 2015

appointing an Italian 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 Italian 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) An alternate member's seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Clodovaldo RUFFATO,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

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

— Mr Eros BREGA, Consigliere della Regione Umbria

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 4 September 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.