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EN Official Journal of the European Union C 137/2

COUNCIL DECISION

of 11 April 2016

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

(2016/C 137/02)

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 Austrian government,

Having regard to the nominee submitted to the Council by the Commission as regards the Employers’ representatives,

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 Austria on the Governing Board of the Centre in the category of Government representatives as a result of the resignation of Mr Reinhard NÖBAUER.

(3) A member’s seat on the Governing Board of the Centre in the category of representatives of Employers’ organisations has become vacant for Cyprus as a result of the resignation of Mr Michael PILIKOS.

(4) 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 people are hereby appointed members 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:

AUSTRIA Mr Eduard STAUDECKER

REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYERS’ ORGANISATIONS:

CYPRUS Mr Michael ANTONIOU

Article 2

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

Done at Luxembourg, 11 April 2016. For the Council The President M.H.P. VAN DAM

(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 97/10

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2016/571

of 11 April 2016

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 Ms Martina MÜNCH,

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:

— Frau Barbara HACKENSCHMIDT, Mitglied des Landtags Brandenburg.

Article 2

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

Done at Luxembourg, 11 April 2016. For the Council The President M.H.P. VAN DAM

(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 C 197/2

COUNCIL DECISION

of 26 May 2016

appointing four members of the Management Board of the European Medicines Agency

(2016/C 197/02)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 laying down Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a European Medicines Agency (1), and in particular Article 65(1) and (4) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) On 27 January 2016, the Commission, acting in accordance with Article 65(1) of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004, presented a list of candidates, representatives of patients' organisations, doctors' organisations and veterinarians' organisations, to be appointed to the Management Board of the European Medicines Agency.

(2) The European Parliament considered that list of candidates and submitted its views thereon to the Council on 21 April 2016,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following are hereby appointed members of the Management Board of the European Medicines Agency for a 3-year period from 15 June 2016:

PATIENTS' ORGANISATIONS DOCTORS' ORGANISATIONS VETERINARIANS' ORGANISATIONS Mr Yann LE CAM Ms Ilaria PASSARANI Mr Wolf-Dieter LUDWIG Ms Nancy DE BRIYNE

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 26 May 2016. For the Council The President H.G.J. KAMP

(1) OJ L 136, 30.4.2004, p. 1.
(a)

in paragraph 1, the following subparagraphs are added: ‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure of EULEX Kosovo from 15 June 2016 until 14 June 2017 shall be EUR 63 600 000. Out of the amount referred to in the ninth subparagraph, EUR 34 500 000 shall cover the expenditure of EULEX Kosovo for the implementation of its mandate in Kosovo from 15 June until 14 December 2016, and EUR 29 100 000 shall cover the support to the relocated judicial proceedings within a Member State from 15 June 2016 to 14 June 2017. The latter amount shall also retroactively cover expenditure arising from the support to the relocated judicial proceedings as of 1 April 2016. The Commission shall sign a grant agreement with a registrar acting on behalf of a registry in charge of the administration of the relocated judicial proceedings for that amount. The rules on grants provided for in Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (**) shall apply to this grant agreement. The financial reference amount for the subsequent period for EULEX Kosovo shall be decided by the Council. (**) 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 198/46

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2016/1205

of 18 July 2016

appointing two alternate members, proposed by the Kingdom of the Netherlands 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 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 13 July 2015, by Council Decision (EU) 2015/1140 (4), Mr N.A. (André) VAN DE NADORT was replaced by Mr H.J.J. (Henri) LENFERINK as an alternate member. On 18 September 2015, by Council Decision (EU) 2015/1573 (5), Mr J.H.J. (Hans) KONST was replaced by Mr A. (Ard) VAN DER TUUK as an alternate member.

(2) Two alternate members' seats on the Committee of the Regions have become vacant following the end of the terms of office of Mr H.J.J. (Henri) LENFERINK and Mr A. (Ard) VAN DER TUUK,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

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

— Mr B.R. (Bouke) ARENDS, Wethouder van de gemeente Emmen,

— Mr T. (Tjisse) STELPSTRA, Gedeputeerde van de provincie Drenthe.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 18 July 2016. For the Council The President G. MATEČNÁ

(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) 2015/1140 of 13 July 2015 appointing two Dutch members and two Dutch alternate members of the Committee of the Regions (OJ L 185, 14.7.2015, p. 17).

(5) Council Decision (EU) 2015/1573 of 18 September 2015 appointing four Dutch members and five Dutch alternate members of the Committee of the Regions (OJ L 245, 22.9.2015, p. 10).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 193/108

COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2016/1173

of 18 July 2016

amending Decision 2010/788/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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 20 December 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/788/CFSP. (1)

(2) On 23 June 2016, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2293 (2016) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). That Resolution provides for certain amendments to the exemptions to the arms embargo as well as to the criteria for designation with regard to restrictions on travel and the freezing of funds, as imposed by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1807 (2008).

(3) Further Union action is needed in order to implement those amendments,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision 2010/788/CFSP is amended as follows:

(1) Article 2(1) is amended as follows: (a) point (c) is replaced by the following: ‘(c) the supply, sale or transfer of non-lethal military equipment intended solely for humanitarian or protective use, or the provision of technical assistance and training, related to such non-lethal equipment, as notified in advance to the Sanctions Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1533 (2004) (Sanctions Committee)’; (b) the following point is added: ‘(e) Other sales and/or supply of arms and related materiel, or provision of assistance or personnel, as approved in advance by the Sanctions Committee.’;

(2) Article 3 is amended as follows: (a) point (e) is replaced by the following: ‘(e) being involved in planning, directing, or committing acts in the DRC that constitute human rights violations or abuses or violations of international humanitarian law, as applicable, including those acts involving the targeting of civilians, including killing and maiming, rape and other sexual violence, abduction, forced displacement, and attacks on schools and hospitals;’; (b) point (g) is replaced by the following: ‘(g) supporting individuals or entities, including armed groups or criminal networks, involved in destabilizing activities in the DRC through the illicit exploitation or trade of natural resources, including gold or wildlife as well as wildlife products;’.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 18 July 2016. For the Council The President F. MOGHERINI

(1) Council Decision 2010/788/CFSP of 20 December 2010 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic Republic of the Congo and repealing Common Position 2008/369/CFSP (OJ L 336, 21.12.2010, p. 30).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 256/6

COUNCIL DECISION (EU, Euratom) 2016/1697

of 16 September 2016

appointing a member, proposed by the Republic of Finland, of the European Economic and Social Committee

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 302 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 106a thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of the Finnish Government,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) On 18 September 2015 and 1 October 2015, the Council adopted Decisions (EU, Euratom) 2015/1600 (1) and 2015/1790 (2) appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2015 to 20 September 2020.

(2) A member's seat on the European Economic and Social Committee has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Ms Marianne MUONA,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Ms Tiina VALLANDER, Senior Advisor on International Affairs, Finnish Confederation for Professionals SITK, is hereby appointed as a member of the European Economic and Social Committee for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 20 September 2020.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 16 September 2016. For the Council The President M. LAJČÁK

(1) Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/1600 of 18 September 2015 appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2015 to 20 September 2020 (OJ L 248, 24.9.2015, p. 53).

(2) Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2015/1790 of 1 October 2015 appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2015 to 20 September 2020 (OJ L 260, 7.10.2015, p. 23).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 278/44

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2016/1816

of 7 October 2016

appointing a member, proposed by the Kingdom of the Netherlands 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 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 18 September 2015, by Council Decision (EU) 2015/1573 (4), Mr R.E. (Ralph) DE VRIES was replaced by Mr J.A. (John) JORRITSMA 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 J.A. (John) JORRITSMA,

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:

— Mr K. (Klaas) KIELSTRA, Gedeputeerde in de provincie Fryslân.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 7 October 2016. For the Council The President M. LAJČÁK

(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) 2015/1573 of 18 September 2015 appointing four Dutch members and five Dutch alternate members of the Committee of the Regions (OJ L 245, 22.9.2015, p. 10).
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 405/4

COMMISSION DECISION

of 27 October 2016

to replace a member of the REFIT Platform Stakeholder group

(2016/C 405/04)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Commission Decision C(2015) 3261 final of 19 May 2015 establishing the REFIT Platform, and in particular Article 4 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Decision C(2015) 3261 final establishing the REFIT Platform (hereinafter ‘the Platform’) provides in Article 4 that the Platform will comprise a ‘Government group’ and a ‘Stakeholder group’ and that the members of the Stakeholder group shall consist of up to 20 experts, two of them representing the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions and the rest from business, including from SMEs, and from social partners and civil society organisations having direct experience in the application of Union legislation. The experts in the stakeholder group shall be appointed in their personal capacity or to represent a common interest shared by a number of stakeholders.

(2) The Decision provides in Article 4.4 that the Commission, on a proposal from the First Vice-President of the Commission, shall appoint members of the Stakeholder group selected from applicants having direct experience in the application of Union legislation, who have responded to the call for applications. The appointments shall ensure, to the extent possible, a balanced representation of the various sectors, interests and regions of the Union and gender. Article 4.5 of the Decision provides that Members shall be appointed until 31 October 2019. Pursuant to Article 4.6 of the Decision, Members who resign may be replaced for the reminder of their term of office.

(3) Commission Decision C(2015) 9063 final of 16 December 2015 appointing the Members of the Stakeholder group of the REFIT Platform (1) provides that, should any Member of the Stakeholder group cease to be a Member during the term of office of the Platform, the First Vice-President may nominate a replacement from the initial list of candidates who responded to the call for expressions of interest to become Member of the Stakeholder group.

(4) Following the resignation of Mr Linas Lasiauskas as Member of the Stakeholder group as of 23 June 2016, the First-Vice President of the Commission has nominated Mr Paolo Falcioni to replace Mr Lasiauskas for the rest of his term of office,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Mr Paolo Falcioni is appointed Member of the Stakeholder group of the REFIT Platform until 31 October 2019 (see Annex to this Decision).

Done at Brussels, 27 October 2016. For the Commission Frans TIMMERMANS First Vice-President

(1) OJ C 425, 18.12.2015, p. 8.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 293/36

COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2016/1897

of 27 October 2016

implementing Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria

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 2013/255/CFSP of 31 May 2013 concerning restrictive measures against Syria (1) and in particular Article 30(1) thereof,

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

Whereas:

(1) On 31 May 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/255/CFSP.

(2) In view of the gravity of the situation in Syria, 10 persons should be added to the list of natural and legal persons, entities or bodies subject to restrictive measures in Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP.

(3) Decision 2013/255/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP is 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 Brussels, 27 October 2016. For the Council The President M. LAJČÁK

(1) OJ L 147, 1.6.2013, p. 14.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 342/32

COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2016/2267

of 6 December 2016

amending Decision 1999/70/EC concerning the external auditors of the national central banks, as regards the external auditors of Banc Ceannais na hÉireann/the Central Bank of Ireland

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Protocol No 4 on the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 27.1 thereof,

Having regard to the Recommendation of the European Central Bank of 28 October 2016 to the Council of the European Union on the external auditors of the Central Bank of Ireland (ECB/2016/29) (1),

Whereas:

(1) The accounts of the European Central Bank (ECB) and of the national central banks of the Member States whose currency is the euro are to be audited by independent external auditors recommended by the Governing Council of the ECB and approved by the Council.

(2) The mandate of the external auditors of Banc Ceannais na hÉireann/the Central Bank of Ireland expired after the audit for the financial year 2015. It is therefore necessary to appoint external auditors as from the financial year 2016.

(3) Banc Ceannais na hÉireann/the Central Bank of Ireland has selected Mazars as its external auditors for the financial years 2016 to 2020.

(4) The Governing Council of the ECB has recommended that Mazars should be appointed as the external auditors of Banc Ceannais na hÉireann/the Central Bank of Ireland for the financial years 2016 to 2020.

(5) Following the recommendation of the Governing Council of the ECB, Council Decision 1999/70/EC (2) should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In Article 1 of Decision 1999/70/EC, paragraph 5 is replaced by the following:

‘5. Mazars are hereby approved as the external auditors of Banc Ceannais na hÉireann/the Central Bank of Ireland for the financial years 2016 to 2020.’.

Article 2

This Decision shall take effect on the date of its notification.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the ECB.

Done at Brussels, 6 December 2016. For the Council The President P. KAŽIMÍR

(1) OJ C 413, 10.11.2016, p. 1.

(2) Council Decision 1999/70/EC of 25 January 1999 concerning the external auditors of the national central banks (OJ L 22, 29.1.1999, p. 69).