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EN Official Journal of the European Union C 200/56

DECISION OF THE BUREAU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

of 16 June 2014

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

(2014/C 200/02)

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 8 and 23 of the Rules of Procedure of the European Parliament,

Whereas:

(1) In accordance with Article 69(2) of the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (2) (‘the Implementing Measures’), the maximum monthly amount defrayable in respect of parliamentary assistance is to be index-linked in line with adjustments to the remuneration of officials and other servants of the European Union.

(2) Regulation (EU) No 423/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3), which entered into force on 1 May 2014, states that the adjustment of remuneration and pensions of officials and other servants of the European Union in respect of 2011 and 2012 is 0 % and 0,8 %, respectively. Furthermore, as part of the political compromise on the reform of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union and of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the Union, it was decided to freeze remuneration and pensions for the years 2013 and 2014,

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 21 379 with effect from 1 July 2012.’.

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 2012.

(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) Regulation (EU) No 423/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 adjusting with effect from 1 July 2012 the remuneration and pensions of officials and other servants of the European Union and the correction coefficients applied thereto (OJ L 129, 30.4.2014, p. 12).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 217/38

COUNCIL DECISION 2014/484/CFSP

of 22 July 2014

amending Common Position 2003/495/CFSP on Iraq

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 7 July 2003, the Council adopted Common Position 2003/495/CFSP (1) to implement United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1483 (2003).

(2) Clarity is needed concerning certain provisions of Common Position 2003/495/CFSP,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In Common Position 2003/495/CFSP, the following Article is inserted:

‘Article 2a No funds or economic resources shall be made available, directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of the persons and entities referred to in Article 2(b). Exemptions may be made for funds and economic resources which are: (a) necessary to satisfy basic needs of the persons referred to in Article 2(b), and their dependent family members, including payments for foodstuffs, rent or mortgage, medicines and medical treatment, taxes, insurance premiums, and public utility charges; (b) intended exclusively for payment of reasonable professional fees and reimbursement of incurred expenses associated with the provision of legal services; (c) intended exclusively for payment of fees or service charges for routine holding or maintenance of frozen funds and economic resources; or (d) necessary for extraordinary expenses, provided that the relevant competent authority has notified the grounds on which it considers that a specific authorisation should be granted to the competent authorities of the other Member States and to the Commission at least two weeks prior to the authorisation.’

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, 22 July 2014. For the Council The President C. ASHTON

(1) Council Common Position 2003/495/CFSP of 7 July 2003 on Iraq and repealing Common Positions 96/741/CFSP and 2002/599/CFSP (OJ L 169, 8.7.2003, p. 72).
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 295/1

COUNCIL DECISION

of 2 September 2014

adopting the Council's position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015

(2014/C 295/01)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 314(3) thereof, in conjunction with the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community and in particular Article 106a thereof,

Whereas:

1. on 25 June 2014, the Commission submitted a proposal containing the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015 (1),

2. the Council examined the Commission proposal with a view to defining a position consistent, on the revenue side, with Council Decision 2007/436/EC, Euratom of 7 June 2007 on the system of the European Communities' own resources (2), and, on the expenditure side, with Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 of 2 December 2013 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014‐2020 (3),

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

The Council's position on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015 was adopted by the Council on 2 September 2014.

The full text can be accessed for consultation or downloading on the Council's website: http://www.consilium.europa.eu/

Done at Brussels, on 2 September 2014. For the Council The President S. GOZI

(1) COM(2014) 300 final.

(2) OJ L 163, 23.6.2007, p. 17.

(3) OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 884.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 233/29

COUNCIL DECISION

of 30 July 2014

appointing a Belgian member of the Committee of the Regions

(2014/520/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to the proposal of the Belgian Government,

Whereas:

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

(2) A member's seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Karl-Heinz LAMBERTZ,

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 2015:

— Mr Karl-Heinz LAMBERTZ, Präsident des Parlamentes der Deutschsprachigen Gemeinschaft Belgiens.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 30 July 2014. For the Council The President S. GOZI

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

(2) OJ L 12, 19.1.2010, p. 11.
(4)

Article 9 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 9 Financial arrangements 1. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mission for the period from 1 October 2010 to 30 September 2011 shall be EUR 12 600 000. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mission for the period from 1 October 2011 to 30 September 2012 shall be EUR 13 600 000. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mission for the period from 1 October 2012 to 30 September 2013 shall be EUR 11 000 000. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mission for the period from 1 October 2013 to 30 September 2014 shall be EUR 8 455 000. The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mission for the period from 1 October 2014 to 30 June 2015 shall be EUR 4 600 000. 2. All expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the rules and procedures applicable to the general budget of the Union. Participation of natural and legal persons in the award of procurement contracts by EUSEC RD Congo shall be open without limitations. Moreover, no rule of origin for the goods purchased by EUSEC RD Congo shall apply. Subject to the Commission's approval, the mission may conclude technical arrangements with Member States, the host State, participating third States and other international actors regarding the provision of equipment, services and premises to EUSEC RD Congo. 3. EUSEC RD Congo shall be responsible for the implementation of the mission's budget. For this purpose, EUSEC RD Congo shall sign an agreement with the Commission. 4. Without prejudice to the provisions on the status of EUSEC RD Congo and its personnel, EUSEC RD Congo shall be responsible for any claims and obligations arising from the implementation of the mandate starting from 1 October 2013, with the exception of any claims relating to serious misconduct by the Head of Mission, for which the Head of Mission shall bear the responsibility. 5. The implementation of the financial arrangements shall be without prejudice to the chain of command as provided for in Articles 5 and 7 and the operational requirements of EUSEC RD Congo, including compatibility of equipment and interoperability of its teams. 6. Expenditure shall be eligible as from the date of entry into force of this Decision.’ ;
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 293/34

COUNCIL DECISION 2014/700/CFSP

of 8 October 2014

amending Decision 2013/183/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 2013/183/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (1), and in particular Article 19 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 22 April 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/183/CFSP.

(2) On 28 July 2014, the Sanctions Committee established pursuant to United Nations Security Council Resolution 1718 (2006) concerning the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (the ‘Sanctions Committee’), approved the addition of a new entity to its consolidated list of individuals and entities subject to restrictive measures.

(3) On 30 July 2014, the Sanctions Committee updated the list of individuals and entities subject to restrictive measures.

(4) In accordance with Article 22(1) of Decision 2013/183/CFSP, the list set out in Annex I to that Decision should therefore be amended accordingly.

(5) Furthermore, in the light of the reported decease of one listed individual, Annex II to Decision 2013/183/CFSP should also be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annexes I and II to Decision 2013/183/CFSP are amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

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

Done at Luxembourg, 8 October 2014. For the Council The President M. LUPI

(1) OJ L 111, 23.4.2013, p. 52.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 284/47

COUNCIL DECISION

of 25 September 2014

appointing a Bulgarian alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

(2014/682/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to the proposal of the BulgarianGovernment,

Whereas:

(1) On 22 December 2009 and on 18 January 2010, the Council adopted Decisions 2009/1014/EU (1) and 2010/29/EU (2) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2010 to 25 January 2015. On 10 July 2012, by Council Decision 2012/403/EU (3) Ms Kornelia MARINOVA was appointed as alternate member until 25 January 2015.

(2) An alternate member's seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Ms Kornelia MARINOVA,

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 2015:

— Ms Madlena BOYADZHIEVA, Chair of the Municipal Council of the Municipality of Teteven.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 25 September 2014. For the Council The President F. GUIDI

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

(2) OJ L 12, 19.1.2010, p. 11.

(3) Council Decision 2012/403/EU of 10 July 2012 appointing six Bulgarian members and eight Bulgarian alternate members of the Committee of the Regions(OJ L 188, 18.7.2012, p. 16).
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 381/4

COMMISSION DECISION

of 22 October 2014

appointing the member of the European Consumer Consultative Group for Belgium and the alternate member of the European Consumer Consultative Group for the United Kingdom

2014/C 381/05

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Commission Decision 2009/705/EC of 14 September 2009 setting up a European Consumer Consultative Group (1), and in particular Articles 4 and 5 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Members and alternates were appointed by Commission Decision of 18 July 2013 for a three-year period;

(2) Members and alternates shall if necessary be replaced for the remainder of the three-year period in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 4. Notwithstanding Article 4(2), if only one member or one alternate representing national consumer organisations is to be replaced, the national bodies or authorities shall propose two new candidates of whom the Commission shall appoint one in accordance with Article 4(3);

(3) It is necessary to appoint a full member representing consumer organisations from Belgium and an alternate member representing consumer organisations from the United Kingdom for the remainder of the three-year term of office, on the basis of the proposals put forward by national authorities from Belgium and the United Kingdom,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

The following persons are appointed member or alternate of the European Consumer Consultative Group for the remainder of the term of office of its current members and alternates:

Member of the ECCG for Belgium Alternate Member of the ECCG for the United Kingdom Joost VANDENBROUCKE Aodhan O’DONNELL

Done at Brussels, 22 October 2014. For the Commission On behalf of the President, Paola TESTORI COGGI Director-General for Health and Consumers

(1) OJ L 244, 16.9.2009, p. 21.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 387/1

COUNCIL DECISION

of 28 October 2014

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

(2014/C 387/01)

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 Estonian government,

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 Estonia on the Governing Board of the Centre in the category of Government representatives as a result of the resignation of Mr Kalle TOOM.

(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 2015,

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:

GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES:

ESTONIA Ms Rita SIILIVASK

Done at Luxembourg, 28 October 2014. For the Council The President G. L. GALLETTI

(1) OJ L 39, 13.2.1975, p. 1.

(2) OJ C 228, 31.7.2012, p. 3.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 343/43

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION

of 26 November 2014

amending Decision 90/179/Euratom, EEC authorizing the Federal Republic of Germany to use statistics for years earlier than the last year but one and not to take into account certain categories of transactions or to use certain approximate estimates for the calculation of the VAT own resources base

(notified under document C(2014) 8931)

(Only the German text is authentic)

(2014/849/EU, Euratom)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89 of 29 May 1989 on the definitive uniform arrangements for the collection of own resources accruing from value added tax (1), and in particular the second indent of Article 6(3) thereof,

After consulting the Advisory Committee on Own Resources,

Whereas:

(1) Under Article 284 of Council Directive 2006/112/EC (2), Germany may continue to give graduated tax relief if it had exercised the option under Article 14 of Council Directive 67/228/EEC (3); those transactions must be taken into account for the determination of the VAT own resources base.

(2) In its letter of 29 April 2014 (4), Germany requested to remove the authorisation related to graduated tax relief because it no longer gives graduated tax relief to small enterprises.

(3) It is therefore appropriate to amend Commission Decision 90/179/Euratom, EEC (5) accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In the first paragraph of Article 3 of Decision 90/179/Euratom/EEC the words ‘to calculate the tax not collected because of the graduated tax relief granted under Article 24(2) of the Sixth Directive and’ are deleted.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.

Done at Brussels, 26 November 2014. For the Commission Kristalina GEORGIEVA Vice-President

(1) OJ L 155, 7.6.1989, p. 9.

(2) Council Directive 2006/112/EC of 28 November 2006 on the common system of value added tax (OJ L 347, 11.12.2006, p. 1).

(3) Second Council Directive 67/228/EEC of 11 April 1967 on the harmonisation of legislation of Member States concerning turnover taxes — Structure and procedures for application of the common system of value added tax (OJ 71, 14.4.1967, p. 1303/67).

(4) Ares(2014)1340946.

(5) Commission Decision 90/179/Euratom, EEC of 23 March 1990 authorizing the Federal Republic of Germany to use statistics for years earlier than the last year but one and not to take into account certain categories of transactions or to use certain approximate estimates for the calculation of the VAT own resources base (OJ L 99, 19.4.1990, p. 28).
3.

Instructs its President to forward this Decision and the resolution that forms an integral part of it to the European Council, the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice of the European Union, the Court of Auditors, the European Ombudsman, the European Data Protection Supervisor and the European External Action Service, and to arrange for their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (L series).
(5)

Article 4 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 4 1. The direct or indirect sale, supply, transfer or export of certain equipment suited to the following categories of exploration and production projects in Russia, including its Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf, by nationals of Member States, or from the territories of Member States, or using vessels or aircraft under the jurisdiction of Member States, shall be subject to prior authorisation by the competent authority of the exporting Member State: (a) oil exploration and production in waters deeper than 150 metres; (b) oil exploration and production in the offshore area north of the Arctic Circle; (c) projects that have the potential to produce oil from resources located in shale formations by way of hydraulic fracturing; it does not apply to exploration and production through shale formations to locate or extract oil from non-shale reservoirs. The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this paragraph. 2. The provision of: (a) technical assistance or other services related to the equipment referred to in paragraph 1; (b) financing or financial assistance for any sale, supply, transfer or export of the equipment referred to in paragraph 1 or for the provision of related technical assistance or training; shall also be subject to prior authorisation by the competent authority of the exporting Member State. 3. The competent authorities of the Member States shall not grant any authorisation for any sale, supply, transfer or export of the equipment or the provision of the services, as referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, if they determine that the sale, supply, transfer or export concerned or the provision of the service concerned is destined for one of the categories of exploration and production referred to in paragraph 1. 4. Paragraph 3 shall be without prejudice to the execution of contracts concluded before 1 August 2014 or ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts. 5. An authorisation may be granted where the sale, supply, transfer or export of the items or the provision of the services, as referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, is necessary for the urgent prevention or mitigation of an event likely to have a serious and significant impact on human health and safety or the environment. In duly justified cases of emergency, the sale, supply, transfer or export or the provision of services, as referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, may proceed without prior authorisation, provided that the exporter notifies the competent authority within five working days after the sale, supply, transfer or export or the provision of services has taken place, providing detail about the relevant justification for the sale, supply, transfer or export or the provision of services without prior authorisation.’ .
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 344/22

COUNCIL DECISION 2014/855/CFSP

of 28 November 2014

amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 2014/145/CFSP of 17 March 2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine (1), and in particular Article 3(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 17 March 2014, the Council adopted Decision 2014/145/CFSP.

(2) In view of the continued gravity of the situation on the ground in Ukraine, the Council considers that additional persons and entities should be added to the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures as set out in the Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP.

(3) The Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The persons and entities listed in the Annex to this Decision shall be added to the list set out in the Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP.

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, 28 November 2014. For the Council The President S. GOZI

(1) OJ L 78, 17.3.2014, p. 16.