FINAL ADOPTION

of Amending Budget No 1 of the European Union for the financial year 2007

(2007/280/EC, Euratom)

THE PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 272(4), penultimate subparagraph, thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 177 thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (1), and in particular Articles 37 and 38 thereof,

Having regard to the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2007, as finally adopted on 14 December 2006 (2),

Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (3),

Having regard to the Preliminary draft amending Budget No 1/2007 of the European Union for the financial year 2007, which the Commission presented on 20 December 2006,

Having regard to the Draft amending Budget No 1/2007, which the Council established on 30 January 2007,

Having regard to Rule 69 of and Annex IV to the Rules of Procedure of the European Parliament,

Having regard to the resolution adopted by the European Parliament on 1 February 2007,

The procedure laid down in Article 272 of the Treaty establishing the European Community and Article 177 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community having thus been completed,

DECLARES:

Sole Article

Amending Budget No 1 of the European Union for the financial year 2007 has been finally adopted.

(1) OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1995/2006 (OJ L 390, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

(2) OJ L 77, 16.3.2007, p. 1.

(3) OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1.

— Title 6: Contributions and refunds in connection with Community agreements and programmes

— Title 6: Contributions and refunds in connection with Community agreements and programmes

FINAL ADOPTION OF AMENDING BUDGET No 1 OF THE EUROPEAN UNION FOR THE 2007 FINANCIAL YEAR

B. GENERAL STATEMENT OF REVENUE BY BUDGET HEADING

REVENUE

TITLE 6

CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS AND PROGRAMMES

Title Chapter Heading Budget 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount 6 0 CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES p.m. p.m. 6 1 REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE p.m. p.m. 6 2 REVENUE FROM SERVICES RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT p.m. p.m. 6 3 CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER SPECIFIC AGREEMENTS p.m. p.m. p.m. 6 5 FINANCIAL CORRECTIONS p.m. p.m. 6 6 OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS 10 000 000 10 000 000 6 7 REVENUE CONCERNING EAGF AND EAFRD p.m. p.m. 6 8 TEMPORARY RESTRUCTURING AMOUNTS p.m. p.m. Title 6 — Total 10 000 000 p.m. 10 000 000

CHAPTER 6 3 —

CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER SPECIFIC AGREEMENTS

Title Chapter Article Item Heading Budget 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount 6 3 CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER SPECIFIC AGREEMENTS 6 3 0 Contributions by the European Free Trade Association Member States under the Cooperation Agreement on the European Economic Area — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. Article 6 3 0 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. 6 3 1 Contributions in connection with the Schengen acquis 6 3 1 1 Contributions to administrative costs resulting from the agreement concluded with Iceland and Norway — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 6 3 1 2 Contributions for the development of large-scale information systems under the agreement concluded with Iceland, Norway and Switzerland — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 6 3 1 3 Other contributions in connection with the Schengen acquis (Iceland, Norway and Switzerland)– Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. Article 6 3 1 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. 6 3 2 Contributions to common administrative support expenditure of de European Development Fund — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. Article 6 3 2 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. Chapter 6 3 — Total p.m. p.m. p.m.

6 3 2

Contributions to common administrative support expenditure of de European Development Fund — Assigned revenue

Budget 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount p.m. p.m.

Remarks

New Article

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue from the European Development Fund (EDF) contributing to the cost of support measures will be used to provide additional appropriations under Article 21 01 04 10 of the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’.

Legal basis

Reference acts

Internal Agreement for the 9th EDF.

TITLE 8

BORROWING-AND-LENDING OPERATIONS

Title Chapter Heading Budget 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount 8 0 REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING-AND-LENDING OPERATIONS IN THE MEMBER STATES p.m. p.m. 8 1 LOANS GRANTED BY THE COMMISSION 25 284 905 25 284 905 8 2 REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING-AND-LENDING OPERATIONS FOR NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES p.m. p.m. 8 3 REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR LOANS GRANTED BY FINANCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS IN NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES p.m. p.m. 8 5 REVENUE FROM CONTRIBUTIONS BY GUARANTEE BODIES p.m. p.m. Title 8 — Total 25 284 905 25 284 905

CHAPTER 8 5 —

REVENUE FROM CONTRIBUTIONS BY GUARANTEE BODIES

Title Chapter Article Item Heading Budget 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount 8 5 REVENUE FROM CONTRIBUTIONS BY GUARANTEE BODIES 8 5 0 Dividends paid by the European Investment Fund p.m. p.m. Article 8 5 0 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. Chapter 8 5 — Total p.m. p.m.

8 5 0

Dividends paid by the European Investment Fund

Budget 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This article is intended to receive any dividends paid by the European Investment Fund in respect of this contribution.

From 2007 on, and in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations under item 01 04 09 01 of the statement of expenditure in section III ‘Commission’.

Legal basis

Council Decision 94/375/EC of 6 June 1994 on Community membership of the European Investment Fund (OJ L 173, 7.7.1994, p. 12).

Council Decision ……… on the Community participation in the capital increase of the European Investment Fund (OJ ………).

Reference acts

Proposal for a Council Decision of ……… on the Community participation in the capital increase of the European Investment Fund (COM(2006) 0621).

C. STAFF

Section III — Commission

Commission

Administration

Category and grade 2006 2007 Permanent posts Of which permanent posts in the Supply Agency Temporary posts Permanent posts Of which permanent posts in the Supply Agency Temporary posts AD 16 30 — — 30 — — AD 15 219 (1) — 22 221 (1) — 22 AD 14 573 (2) (3) 2 (4) 32 564 (2) (3) 2 (4) 32 AD 13 199 — — 299 — — AD 12 2 213 (5) (6) 3 54 2 282 (5) (6) 3 54 AD 11 1 921 (5) (6) 1 62 1 919 (5) (6) 1 62 AD 10 902 2 11 587 2 11 AD 9 738 — — 1 175 — — AD 8 1 022 — 2 612 — 2 AD 7 301 — — 430 — — AD 6 268 — — 337 — — AD 5 1 104 — — 1 631 — — Total grade AD 9 490 8 183 10 087 8 183 AST 11 60 — — 98 — — AST 10 505 1 20 377 1 20 AST 9 143 — — 271 — — AST 8 634 (7) 2 12 636 (7) 2 12 AST 7 918 1 28 812 1 28 AST 6 1 561 9 39 1 667 9 39 AST 5 1 554 1 42 1 252 1 42 AST 4 1 251 — 20 1 244 — 20 AST 3 1 180 2 9 1 585 2 9 AST 2 405 — 13 76 — 13 AST 1 504 — — 899 — — Total grade AST 8 715 16 183 8 917 16 183 Grand total 18 205 (8) 24 366 19 004 (8) 24 366 Total staff 18 571 19 370





Research and technological development — Joint Research Centre

Category and grade 2006 2007 Permanent posts Temporary posts Permanent posts Temporary posts AD 16 2 (9) — 2 (9) — AD 15 10 — 10 — AD 14 36 — 36 — AD 13 9 — 9 — AD 12 166 — 224 — AD 11 178 — 215 — AD 10 174 — 137 — AD 9 18 — 30 — AD 8 81 — 61 — AD 7 36 — 10 — AD 6 81 — 114 — AD 5 64 — 20 — Total grade AD 855 — 868 — AST 11 9 — 14 — AST 10 69 — 69 — AST 9 22 — 46 — AST 8 106 — 108 — AST 7 124 — 135 — AST 6 268 — 239 — AST 5 114 — 120 — AST 4 171 — 124 — AST 3 99 — 151 — AST 2 77 — 35 — AST 1 30 — 48 — Total grade AST 1 089 — 1 089 — Grand total 1 944 — 1 957 — Total staff 1 944 1 957





Research and technological development — Indirect action

Category and grade 2006 2007 Permanent posts Temporary posts Permanent posts Temporary posts AD 16 1 — 1 — AD 15 19 (10) — 19 (10) — AD 14 74 (11) — 64 (11) — AD 13 24 — 33 — AD 12 318 — 332 — AD 11 247 — 238 — AD 10 172 — 143 — AD 9 20 — 39 — AD 8 86 — 65 — AD 7 16 — 14 — AD 6 25 — 78 — AD 5 49 — 48 — Total grade AD 1 051 — 1 074 — AST 11 4 — 5 — AST 10 42 — 33 — AST 9 7 — 21 — AST 8 57 — 72 — AST 7 77 — 89 — AST 6 142 — 130 — AST 5 127 — 106 — AST 4 122 — 132 — AST 3 133 — 135 — AST 2 61 — 39 — AST 1 25 — 35 — Total grade AST 797 — 797 — Grand total 1 848 — 1 871 — Total staff 1 848 1 871





European Joint Undertaking ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor)

Category and grade 2006 2007 Permanent posts Temporary posts Permanent posts Temporary posts AD 16 — — — — AD 15 — — — — AD 14 — — 2 1 AD 13 — — — — AD 12 — — 7 2 AD 11 — — 10 3 AD 10 — — 14 4 AD 9 — — 8 3 AD 8 — — 8 12 AD 7 — — 2 10 AD 6 — — — 11 AD 5 — — — 8 Total grade AD — — 51 54 AST 11 — — — — AST 10 — — 1 — AST 9 — — — — AST 8 — — 1 — AST 7 — — — 2 AST 6 — — 1 4 AST 5 — — 1 5 AST 4 — — 1 9 AST 3 — — 2 11 AST 2 — — 1 — AST 1 — — 1 — Total grade AST — — 9 31 Grand total — — 60 85 Total staff — 145

SECTION III

COMMISSION

REVENUE

TITLE 6

CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS AND PROGRAMMES

Title Chapter Heading Budget 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount 6 0 CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES p.m. p.m. 6 1 REPAYMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE p.m. p.m. 6 2 REVENUE FROM SERVICES RENDERED AGAINST PAYMENT p.m. p.m. 6 3 CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER SPECIFIC AGREEMENTS p.m. p.m. p.m. 6 5 FINANCIAL CORRECTIONS p.m. p.m. 6 6 OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND REFUNDS 10 000 000 10 000 000 6 7 REVENUE CONCERNING EAGF AND EAFRD p.m. p.m. 6 8 TEMPORARY RESTRUCTURING AMOUNTS p.m. p.m. Title 6 — Total 10 000 000 p.m. 10 000 000

CHAPTER 6 3 —

CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER SPECIFIC AGREEMENTS

Title Chapter Article Item Heading Budget 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount 6 3 CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER SPECIFIC AGREEMENTS 6 3 0 Contributions by the European Free Trade Association Member States under the Cooperation Agreement on the European Economic Area — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. Article 6 3 0 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. 6 3 1 Contributions in connection with the Schengen acquis 6 3 1 2 Contributions for the development of large-scale information systems under the agreement concluded with Iceland, Norway and Switzerland — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. 6 3 1 3 Other contributions in connection with the Schengen acquis (Iceland, Norway and Switzerland) — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. Article 6 3 1 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. 6 3 2 Contributions to common administrative support expenditure of de European Development Fund — Assigned revenue p.m. p.m. Article 6 3 2 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. Chapter 6 3 — Total p.m. p.m. p.m.

6 3 2

Contributions to common administrative support expenditure of de European Development Fund — Assigned revenue

Budget 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount p.m. p.m.

Remarks

New Article

In accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue from the European Development Fund (EDF) contributing to the cost of support measures will be used to provide additional appropriations under Article 21 01 04 10 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

Reference acts

Internal Agreement for the 9th EDF.

TITLE 8

BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS

Title Chapter Heading Budget 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount 8 0 REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS IN THE MEMBER STATES p.m. p.m. 8 1 LOANS GRANTED BY THE COMMISSION 25 284 905 25 284 905 8 2 REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR BORROWING AND LENDING OPERATIONS FOR NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES p.m. p.m. 8 3 REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY GUARANTEE FOR LOANS GRANTED BY FINANCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS IN NON-MEMBER COUNTRIES p.m. p.m. 8 5 REVENUE FROM CONTRIBUTIONS BY GUARANTEE BODIES p.m. p.m. Title 8 — Total 25 284 905 25 284 905

CHAPTER 8 5 —

REVENUE FROM CONTRIBUTIONS BY GUARANTEE BODIES

Title Chapter Article Item Heading Budget 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount 8 5 REVENUE FROM CONTRIBUTIONS BY GUARANTEE BODIES 8 5 0 Dividends paid by the European Investment Fund p.m. p.m. Article 8 5 0 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. Chapter 8 5 — Total p.m. p.m.

8 5 0

Dividends paid by the European Investment Fund

Budget 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount p.m. p.m.

Remarks

This article is intended to receive any dividends paid by the European Investment Fund in respect of this contribution.

From 2007 on, and, in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, any revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations under item 01 04 09 01 of the statement of expenditure in this section.

Legal basis

Council Decision 94/375/EC of 6 June 1994 on Community membership of the European Investment Fund (OJ L 173, 7.7.1994, p. 12).

Council Decision ……… on the Community participation in the capital increase of the European Investment Fund (OJ ………).

Reference acts

Proposal for a Council Decision of ……… on the Community participation in the capital increase of the European Investment Fund (COM (2006)0621).

EXPENDITURE

Title Heading Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 01 ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS 469 708 312 484 538 812 469 708 312 484 538 812 02 ENTERPRISE 520 241 674 564 030 674 520 241 674 564 030 674 03 COMPETITION 71 717 018 72 317 018 71 717 018 72 317 018 04 EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS 11 425 444 475 11 656 373 696 8 424 824 –32 481 677 11 433 869 299 11 623 892 019 05 AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 52 440 612 622 52 415 384 068 52 440 612 622 52 415 384 068 06 ENERGY AND TRANSPORT 980 952 518 1 184 430 518 980 952 518 1 184 430 518 07 ENVIRONMENT 352 106 231 327 936 231 352 106 231 327 936 231 08 RESEARCH 3 564 658 302 2 693 253 302 3 564 658 302 2 693 253 302 09 INFORMATION SOCIETY AND MEDIA 1 433 549 466 1 174 019 466 1 433 549 466 1 174 019 466 10 DIRECT RESEARCH 348 472 000 358 603 000 348 472 000 358 603 000 11 FISHERIES AND MARITIME AFFAIRS 891 221 601 1 159 371 478 0 0 891 221 601 1 159 371 478 12 INTERNAL MARKET 56 267 176 57 767 176 56 267 176 57 767 176 13 REGIONAL POLICY 34 679 282 894 27 128 984 977 –56 004 195 19 728 469 34 623 278 699 27 148 713 446 14 TAXATION AND CUSTOMS UNION 109 879 730 113 934 808 109 879 730 113 934 808 15 EDUCATION AND CULTURE 1 221 270 895 1 156 966 336 1 221 270 895 1 156 966 336 16 COMMUNICATION 201 031 110 192 303 110 201 031 110 192 303 110 17 HEALTH AND CONSUMER PROTECTION 532 384 275 275 456 486 0 0 532 384 275 275 456 486 18 AREA OF FREEDOM, SECURITY AND JUSTICE 612 218 065 478 093 065 612 218 065 478 093 065 19 EXTERNAL RELATIONS 3 378 109 381 2 942 432 302 47 579 371 12 753 208 3 425 688 752 2 955 185 510 20 TRADE 71 484 245 68 384 245 71 484 245 68 384 245 21 DEVELOPMENT AND RELATIONS WITH AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC (ACP) STATES 1 216 498 330 1 148 711 330 0 0 1 216 498 330 1 148 711 330 22 ENLARGEMENT 1 051 549 473 1 804 649 473 0 1 051 549 473 1 804 649 473 23 HUMANITARIAN AID 749 652 036 749 652 036 749 652 036 749 652 036 24 FIGHT AGAINST FRAUD 57 792 000 62 157 000 57 792 000 62 157 000 25 COMMISSION’S POLICY COORDINATION AND LEGAL ADVICE 168 763 269 168 663 269 168 763 269 168 663 269 26 COMMISSION'S ADMINISTRATION 920 314 057 920 314 057 920 314 057 920 314 057 27 BUDGET 518 734 702 518 734 702 p.m. p.m. 518 734 702 518 734 702 28 AUDIT 9 188 452 9 188 452 9 188 452 9 188 452 29 STATISTICS 121 323 762 118 723 762 121 323 762 118 723 762 30 PENSIONS 997 490 000 997 490 000 997 490 000 997 490 000 31 LANGUAGE SERVICES 358 990 525 358 990 525 358 990 525 358 990 525 40 RESERVES 4 442 999 763 1 558 173 373 4 442 999 763 1 558 173 373 Expenditure D — Total 123 973 908 359 112 920 028 747 0 0 123 973 908 359 112 920 028 747

TITLE XX

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE ALLOCATED TO POLICY AREAS

CHAPTER XX 01 —

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE ALLOCATED TO POLICY AREAS

Classification by type

Title Chapter Article Item Subitem Heading FF Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount XX 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE ALLOCATED TO POLICY AREAS XX 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment in policy areas XX 01 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment working with the institution XX 01 01 01 01 Remuneration and allowances 5 1 576 030 000 1 576 030 000 XX 01 01 01 02 Expenses and allowances related to recruitment, transfers and termination of service 5 23 101 000 23 101 000 XX 01 01 01 03 Adjustments to remuneration 5 16 513 000 16 513 000 Item XX 01 01 01 — Subtotal 1 615 644 000 1 615 644 000 XX 01 01 02 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of Commission delegations XX 01 01 02 01 Remuneration and allowances 5 141 930 000 141 930 000 XX 01 01 02 02 Expenses and allowances related to recruitment, transfers and termination of service 5 14 829 000 14 829 000 XX 01 01 02 03 Appropriations to cover any adjustments to remuneration 5 1 493 000 1 493 000 Item XX 01 01 02 — Subtotal 158 252 000 158 252 000 Article XX 01 01 — Subtotal 1 773 896 000 1 773 896 000 XX 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure XX 01 02 01 External staff working with the institution XX 01 02 01 01 Auxiliary and contract staff 5 60 630 000 60 630 000 XX 01 02 01 02 Agency staff and technical and administrative assistance in support of different activities 5 25 200 000 25 200 000 XX 01 02 01 03 National and international civil servants and private-sector staff temporarily assigned to the institution 5 37 400 000 37 400 000 Item XX 01 02 01 — Subtotal 123 230 000 123 230 000 XX 01 02 02 External staff of Commission delegations XX 01 02 02 01 Remuneration of other staff 5 47 233 199 (12) 47 233 199 (12) XX 01 02 02 02 Training of young experts and detached national experts 5 4 670 703 (13) 4 670 703 (13) XX 01 02 02 03 Expenses of other staff and payment for other services 5 2 452 596 (14) 2 452 596 (14) Item XX 01 02 02 — Subtotal 54 356 498 54 356 498 XX 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of the institution XX 01 02 11 01 Mission and entertainment expenses 5 61 600 000 61 600 000 XX 01 02 11 02 Conference and meeting costs 5 34 500 000 34 500 000 XX 01 02 11 03 Meetings of committees 5 26 700 000 (15) 26 700 000 (15) XX 01 02 11 04 Studies and consultations 5 15 000 000 15 000 000 XX 01 02 11 05 Development of management and information systems 5 25 500 000 25 500 000 XX 01 02 11 06 Further training and management training 5 15 500 000 15 500 000 Item XX 01 02 11 — Subtotal 178 800 000 178 800 000 XX 01 02 12 Other management expenditure of Commission delegations XX 01 02 12 01 Missions, conferences and entertainment expenses 5 14 501 000 14 501 000 XX 01 02 12 02 Further training of officials 5 1 000 000 1 000 000 Item XX 01 02 12 — Subtotal 15 501 000 15 501 000 Article XX 01 02 — Subtotal 371 887 498 371 887 498 XX 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment and services, buildings of Commission delegations XX 01 03 01 Expenditure related to equipment and services of the Commission XX 01 03 01 03 Equipment and furniture 5 79 457 000 79 457 000 XX 01 03 01 04 Services and other operating expenditure 5 42 299 000 42 299 000 Item XX 01 03 01 — Subtotal 121 756 000 121 756 000 XX 01 03 02 Buildings and related expenditure of Commission delegations XX 01 03 02 01 Acquisition, renting and related expenditure 5 90 499 726 (16) 90 499 726 (16) XX 01 03 02 02 Equipment, furniture, supplies and services 5 35 367 314 (17) 35 367 314 (17) Item XX 01 03 02 — Subtotal 125 867 040 125 867 040 Article XX 01 03 — Subtotal 247 623 040 247 623 040 XX 01 05 Expenditure related to staff in active employment for indirect research XX 01 05 01 Remuneration and allowances related to staff in active employment for indirect research 1.1 177 853 000 177 853 000 Item XX 01 05 01 — Subtotal 177 853 000 177 853 000 XX 01 05 02 External staff for indirect research 1.1 61 869 000 61 869 000 Item XX 01 05 02 — Subtotal 61 869 000 61 869 000 XX 01 05 03 Other management expenditure for indirect research 1.1 79 567 000 79 567 000 Item XX 01 05 03 — Subtotal 79 567 000 79 567 000 Article XX 01 05 — Subtotal 319 289 000 319 289 000 Chapter XX 01 — Total 2 712 695 538 2 712 695 538

XX 01 02

External staff and other management expenditure

XX 01 02 01

External staff working with the institution

Classification by type

Item Subitem Heading FF Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount XX 01 02 01 External staff working with the institution XX 01 02 01 01 Auxiliary and contract staff 5 60 630 000 60 630 000 XX 01 02 01 02 Agency staff and technical and administrative assistance in support of different activities 5 25 200 000 25 200 000 XX 01 02 01 03 National and international civil servants and private-sector staff temporarily assigned to the institution 5 37 400 000 37 400 000 Item XX 01 02 01 — Subtotal 123 230 000 123 230 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure incurred within the Community territory:

— the remuneration of auxiliary and contract staff (within the meaning of the Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities), employer’s contributions to social security schemes for auxiliary staff and the contribution to social welfare for contract staff and the impact of weightings applicable to the remunerations of such staff,

— a sum to cover the remuneration of auxiliary and contract staff acting as guides to handicapped persons,

— the employment of agency staff, particularly clerical staff and shorthand typists,

— expenditure on staff included in service contracts for technical and administrative work and the supply of intellectual services, and expenditure on buildings and equipment and operating costs relating to this type of staff,

— the cost of national civil servants or other experts on secondment or temporary assignment to the Commission or called for short consultations, particularly to draft legislation on harmonisation in various areas; exchanges are also organised to allow uniform application of Community legislation by the Member States,

— the cost of any adjustments to remuneration approved by the Council during the financial year.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Revenue from contributions from the EFTA States to the Community’s general costs under Articles 76 and 82 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area gives rise to the opening of supplementary appropriations to be entered in the budget headings concerned, in accordance with the Financial Regulation. The amount of such revenue is estimated at EUR 477 384.

Any revenue from the contribution of the Swiss Confederation participating in Community programmes, entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the opening of additional appropriations, pursuant to Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 272 861.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities.

Rules governing designation and remuneration and other financial conditions adopted by the Commission.

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), as amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1995/2006 (OJ L 390, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

XX 01 02 11

Other management expenditure of the institution

Classification by type

Item Subitem Heading FF Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount XX 01 02 11 Other management expenditure of the institution XX 01 02 11 01 Mission and entertainment expenses 5 61 600 000 61 600 000 XX 01 02 11 02 Conference and meeting costs 5 34 500 000 34 500 000 XX 01 02 11 03 Meetings of committees 5 26 700 000 (18) 26 700 000 (18) XX 01 02 11 04 Studies and consultations 5 15 000 000 15 000 000 XX 01 02 11 05 Development of management and information systems 5 25 500 000 25 500 000 XX 01 02 11 06 Further training and management training 5 15 500 000 15 500 000 Item XX 01 02 11 — Subtotal 178 800 000 178 800 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following decentralised operating expenditure:

— travel expenses, including ancillary costs relating to tickets and reservations, daily subsistence allowances and additional or exceptional expenditure incurred in connection with missions by Commission staff covered by the Staff Regulations and by national or international experts or officials seconded to Commission departments (refunds of mission expenses paid for the account of other Community institutions or bodies and for third parties will constitute assigned expenditure),

— reimbursement of the costs incurred by persons officially representing the Commission (reimbursement is not possible for expenses incurred in the performance of representation duties vis-à-vis staff of the Commission or other institutions of the European Communities),

— reimbursement of the costs incurred for the functioning of the expert groups established or convened by the Commission: travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts participating in study groups and working parties, and the cost of organising such meetings where they are not covered by the existing infrastructure in the headquarters of the institutions or external offices (experts are reimbursed on the basis of decisions made by the Commission),

— travel, subsistence and incidental expenses of experts participating in committees set up by the Treaty and by regulations (Council or Council and European Parliament), and the cost of organising such meetings where they are not covered by the existing infrastructure (in the headquarters of the institutions or external offices) (experts are reimbursed on the basis of decisions made by the Commission),

— the cost of refreshments and food served on special occasions during internal meetings,

— expenditure relating to conferences, congresses and meetings organised by the Commission in support of its various policies, and expenditure for running a network for financial control organisations and bodies, including an annual meeting between such organisations and the members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Budgetary Control, as requested in the European Parliament’s 2004 discharge resolution (OJ L 340, 6.12.2006, p. 5),

— expenditure relating to conferences, seminars, meetings, training courses and practical in-house training for officials of the Member States who manage or monitor operations financed by the Community funds or operations to collect revenue that constitutes Community own resources or cooperate in the Community statistics system, and expenditure of the same type for officials from the countries of central and eastern Europe managing or monitoring operations financed under Community programmes,

— expenditure on training non-member country officials who carry out management or control duties with a direct bearing on protecting the Community's financial interest,

— the cost of the Commission's participation in conferences, congresses and meetings,

— conference enrolment fees, excluding training expenses,

— subscriptions to trade and scientific associations,

— expenditure on specialised studies and consultations contracted out to highly qualified experts (individuals or firms) if the Commission does not have suitable staff available to carry out such studies,

— the purchase of studies already carried out or subscriptions with specialist research institutions,

— expenditure on general training designed to improve the skills of the staff and the performance and efficiency of the Commission: — fees for experts employed to identify training needs, design, develop and hold courses and evaluate and monitor results, — fees for consultants in various fields, in particular organisational methods, management, strategy, quality assurance and personnel management, — expenditure incurred in designing, holding and evaluating the training organised by the Commission in the form of courses, seminars and conferences (course instructors/speakers and their travel and subsistence expenses, and teaching materials), — the cost of attending external training and of joining the relevant professional organisations, — expenditure related to the practical aspects of organising such courses and the use of premises and transport and the cost of food and accommodation for the participants of residential courses, — training expenditure related to publications and information, associated Internet sites and the purchase of teaching equipment, subscriptions and licences for distance teaching, books, press and multimedia products, — financing teaching aids,

— the following expenditure on information and management systems: — the development and maintenance under contract of management and information systems, — the acquisition of complete (turnkey) information and management systems in the field of administrative management (staff, budget, finance, accounts, etc.), — studies, documentation and training linked to those systems and project management, — the acquisition of skills and expertise in the area of information technology for all departments: quality, security, technology, development methodology, information-technology management, etc., — technical support for those systems, and the technical work needed to ensure that they operate satisfactorily.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations being made available in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Revenue from contributions from the EFTA States to the Community’s general costs under Articles 76 and 82 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area gives rise to the opening of supplementary appropriations to be entered in the budget headings concerned, in accordance with the Financial Regulation. The amount of such revenue is estimated at EUR 1 057 000.

Any revenue from the contribution of the Swiss Confederation participating in Community programmes, entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the opening of additional appropriations, pursuant to Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 1 190 000.

The appropriation has been placed in the reserve, pending the full implementation of Council Decision 2006/512/EC of 17 July 2006 amending Decision 1999/468/EC laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (OJ L 200, 22.7.2006, p. 11).

The following studies should be financed:

— an annual report on child labour in the European Union;

— a study on the impact of job relocation;

— studies on the impact of new technologies in the workplace and on occupational illnesses, such as, for example, the impact of repetitive movements when performing a task;

— a study on the benefits of removing the barriers to trade and investment between the EU and US, taking into account the recent OECD study in this area;

— a study on the impact of the single currency on movements in prices of essential goods and bank fees and commission;

— a study on the feasibility of and obstacles to the creation of a federal police force for the European Union;

— a feasibility study on qualified market access/qualified external protection; the European Parliament has already adopted this approach on a number of occasions. The main idea underlying it is that social and ecological standards should be applied as parameters for granting or denying access to European markets and for charging different duties and agricultural levies according to the standards established. These levies/duties will be channelled to a fund for rural development in developing countries and benefit the products for which standards need to be improved;

— a study on the compilation and updating of basic data on European populations; this study should seek to answer the following questions: What population movements are there in the Union? Who moves, why, and from where to where? Who settles on a long-term basis in a partner country? Are third-country nationals mobile within the Union, or do they remain in the first host country? How many mixed marriages and mixed births are there, and what categories of persons are most commonly affected? Are these European citizens registered on electoral rolls in the host country? Do they apply to the courts or the ombudsman if they have difficulties in asserting their rights as European citizens? What has become of traditionally nomadic peoples since new members have joined the Union?

— a study on food safety and quality; the study should cover inter alia the cost to business stemming from the introduction of labelling, the impact on the consumption of Community products both within and outside the European Union, any changes in consumer perception of Community products in terms of food safety and quality, the initiative's value for money, possible promotional measures, and whether products labelled as being of Community origin can maintain their national or regional identity;

— a study to identify the best strategy for combating avian influenza in the European Union, in order to reduce the risk of its propagation and transmission to humans; the study should cover inter alia the resources that the European Union can bring to bear in the event of a pandemic and proposals as to how to enhance those resources, the risk of an animal and human pandemic, detailed guidelines for measures to be taken by Member States to minimise the risk of propagation, improving coordination at Community and international levels, enhancing the financial resources to be brought to bear in the event of an outbreak of the disease either within or outside the European Union, the best means of eradicating and preventing the disease, and improving monitoring of the disease and ways to prevent a catastrophic situation from arising in the Member States;

— a study on desertification; the study should cover inter alia the economic and social repercussions for European regions affected by desertification, with an appraisal of the current and likely future implications, particularly for the sectors most at risk, such as farming and tourism, environmental impact, solutions and strategies for combating desertification, identification of the means of combating desertification that the EU should have at its disposal, and techniques and instruments for the recovery and use of water resources;

— a study on new means of providing European farmers with support when a disaster occurs.

Legal basis

Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities.

XX 01 03

Expenditure related to equipment and services, buildings of Commission delegations

XX 01 03 01

Expenditure related to equipment and services of the Commission

Classification by type

Item Subitem Heading FF Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount XX 01 03 01 Expenditure related to equipment and services of the Commission XX 01 03 01 03 Equipment and furniture 5 79 457 000 79 457 000 XX 01 03 01 04 Services and other operating expenditure 5 42 299 000 42 299 000 Item XX 01 03 01 — Subtotal 121 756 000 121 756 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following expenditure incurred within the Community territory:

— the purchase, hire, maintenance and repair of furniture, and in particular: — the purchase of office furniture and specialised furniture, including ergonomic furniture, shelving for archives, etc., — the replacement of worn-out and broken furniture, — supplies of special equipment for libraries (card indexes, shelving, catalogue units, etc.), — fittings specific to canteens and restaurants, — the hire of furniture, — furniture maintenance and repair costs (before contracts for an amount in excess of EUR 300 000 are renewed or concluded, and with a view to rationalising expenditure, the Commission must consult the other institutions with regard to the conditions (price, currency chosen, indexing, duration, other clauses) obtained by each of them for a similar contract),

— expenditure on working equipment, and in particular: — purchase of uniforms for floor messengers and drivers, — purchase and cleaning of working clothes for workshop staff and staff required to do work for which protection is necessary against bad or cold weather, abnormal wear and dirt, — purchase or reimbursement of the cost of any equipment which might be necessary pursuant to Council Directives 89/391/EEC and 90/270/EEC,

— other operating expenditure, such as: — expenditure on equipping buildings with telecommunications, notably purchase, hire, installation and maintenance of telephone switchboards and distributors, audio, videoconferencing, interphone and mobile phone systems, and expenditure on data networks (equipment and maintenance) and associated services (management, support, documentation, installation and removal), — the purchase, hire or leasing of computers, terminals, mini-computers, peripherals, connection devices and the necessary software, — the purchase, hire or leasing of equipment relating to the presentation of information in printed form, e.g. printers, fax machines, photocopiers, scanners and microcopiers, — the purchase, hire or leasing of typewriters, word processors or any other electronic office equipment, — installation, configuration, maintenance, studies, documentation and supplies related to this equipment, — financing the development and use of the Europa site on the Internet: Europa is the joint server for all the European institutions and enables all citizens of Europe, wherever they live, to obtain full online information on the aims of the European Union, the structure of its institutions, current policies and those to be implemented. It is also intended to provide a letter box so that citizens can communicate with the various institutions. At an appropriate time, the departments concerned will send the European Parliament a report on the activity of the Europa site, including interinstitutional pages and the development of the letter box and the assistance it provides to members of the European Parliament in their communications with the general public (factual information), — expenditure on the operation of restaurants, cafeterias and canteens, in particular the costs of maintaining equipment and purchasing various supplies, expenditure on current conversions and the renewal of equipment, and substantial expenditure on conversion and renewal which should be clearly distinguished from current conversions, repairs and renewal of equipment and supplies, — expenditure on the creation and development of the Commission’s intranet site (Intracomm) and publication of the weekly Commission en direct, — the cost of subscriptions and access to electronic information services and external databases and the acquisition of electronic media (CD-ROMs etc.), — the training and support required for accessing this information, — subscription charges and the cost of cable or radio communications (land and mobile telephones, telex, telegraph, television, teleconferencing and videoconferencing), expenditure on data-transmission networks, telematic services, etc., and the purchase of directories, — the cost of interbuilding telephone and computer links and international transmission lines between sites of Community offices, — technical and logistic support, training and other activities of general interest related to computer equipment and software, general computer training, subscriptions to technical documentation whether on paper or in electronic form, etc., external operating staff, office services, subscriptions to international organisations, etc., studies on safety and quality assurance relating to computer equipment and software, — expenditure on the Computer Centre: — the purchase, hire or leasing of computers, peripherals and software for the Computer Centre, and the costs of back-up facilities, — maintenance, support, studies, documentation, training and supplies related to this equipment and outside operating personnel, — the development and maintenance, under contract, of the necessary software for the operation of the Computer Centre.

Appropriations to cover the equivalent expenditure in respect of research are entered under various items in Article 01 05 of the titles concerned.

This appropriation covers expenditure incurred within the territory of the Community, excluding offices in the Community (for which expenditure is entered in Item 16 01 03 03).

Revenue from contributions from the EFTA States to the Community’s general costs under Articles 76 and 82 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area gives rise to the opening of supplementary appropriations to be entered in the budget headings concerned, in accordance with the Financial Regulation. The amount of such revenue is estimated at EUR 190 000.

Any revenue from the contribution of the Swiss Confederation participating in Community programmes, entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the opening of additional appropriations, pursuant to Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

The amount of assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(e) to (j) of the Financial Regulation is estimated at EUR 3 398 000.

Legal basis

Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1).

Council Directive 90/270/EEC of 29 May 1990 on the minimum safety and health requirements for work with display-screen equipment (fifth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (OJ L 156, 21.6.1990, p. 14).

Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1), as amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1995/2006 (OJ L 390, 30.12.2006, p. 1).

TITLE 01

ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

Overall objectives

Action in this policy area aims to ensure the smooth functioning of Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) both inside and outside the European Union, by advancing economic policy coordination, conducting economic surveillance and providing the Commission and other Community institutions with high-quality policy assessment and advice on economic and financial questions. This entails monitoring economic developments in the Union and in third countries, cooperating with international organisations and following international financial issues. Operational activities include the implementation of EU investment financing programmes on behalf of other Commission departments, in close cooperation with the EIB, EIF and EBRD and financial market operations (borrowing and lending, treasury management and management of the Guarantee Fund as well as macro-financial assistance to third countries).

The main objective for 2007 is to strengthen economic governance in the Union aimed at raising the contribution of public finances and other economic policies to growth and employment in line with the Lisbon Strategy, in addition to securing the core budgetary objectives of sound and stable public finances, by implementing the revised Stability and Growth Pact. Integration of the new Member States in EMU will continue in 2007, in the expectation that some of them will participate in the exchange rate mechanism (ERM II) and, subsequently, in the euro zone. Furthermore, the full integration of Bulgaria and Romania into the Community economic policy coordination framework is to be further corroborated after their accession in 2007. Also, in 2007, new financial instruments will be implemented, notably for TEN-transport and RTD projects and SMEs, in order to support the Lisbon Strategy and the European Initiative for Growth.

Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 01 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS POLICY AREA 55 629 801 55 629 801 55 629 801 55 629 801 01 02 ECONOMIC AND MONETARY UNION 13 715 000 12 515 000 13 715 000 12 515 000 01 03 INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS 58 201 000 81 731 500 58 201 000 81 731 500 01 04 FINANCIAL OPERATIONS AND INSTRUMENTS 342 162 511 334 662 511 342 162 511 334 662 511 Title 01 — Total 469 708 312 484 538 812 469 708 312 484 538 812

CHAPTER 01 04 —

FINANCIAL OPERATIONS AND INSTRUMENTS

Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 01 04 FINANCIAL OPERATIONS AND INSTRUMENTS 01 04 01 European Community guarantees for lending operations 01 04 01 01 European Community guarantee for Community loans raised for balance-of-payments support 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 01 04 01 02 Guarantee for Euratom loans raised 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 01 04 01 04 European Community guarantee for Community loans raised for macro-financial assistance to third countries 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 01 04 01 05 Guarantee for Euratom borrowings to improve the degree of efficiency and safety of nuclear power stations in the countries of central and eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 01 04 01 06 European Community guarantee for European Investment Bank loans to third countries 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 01 04 01 13 Reserve for loans and loan guarantees to and in non-member countries 4 200 000 000 200 000 000 200 000 000 200 000 000 01 04 01 14 Payments to the Guarantee Fund in respect of new operations 4 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 01 04 01 — Subtotal 200 000 000 200 000 000 200 000 000 200 000 000 01 04 02 Annual funding of interest subsidies on special loans to Greece following the February and March 1981, September 1986 and 1999 earthquakes 1.1 — — — — Article 01 04 02 — Subtotal — — — — 01 04 03 Annual funding of interest subsidies on special loans to Portugal following the cyclone in Madeira in October 1993 1.1 62 511 62 511 62 511 62 511 Article 01 04 03 — Subtotal 62 511 62 511 62 511 62 511 01 04 04 Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme — Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme 1.1 142 100 000 70 000 000 142 100 000 70 000 000 Article 01 04 04 — Subtotal 142 100 000 70 000 000 142 100 000 70 000 000 01 04 05 Completion of programme for enterprises: improvement of the financial environment for SMEs 1.1 p.m. 64 000 000 p.m. 64 000 000 Article 01 04 05 — Subtotal p.m. 64 000 000 p.m. 64 000 000 01 04 06 Completion of the Employment initiative (1998 to 2000) 1.1 p.m. 600 000 p.m. 600 000 Article 01 04 06 — Subtotal p.m. 600 000 p.m. 600 000 01 04 07 Participation in risk-capital funds for trans-European networks 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 01 04 07 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 01 04 09 European Investment Fund 01 04 09 01 European Investment Fund — Provision of paid-up shares of subscribed capital 1.1 p.m. (19) p.m. (19) p.m. (19) p.m. (19) 01 04 09 02 European Investment Fund — Callable portion of subscribed capital 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 01 04 09 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 01 04 10 Nuclear safety 1.1 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 01 04 10 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Chapter 01 04 — Total 342 162 511 334 662 511 342 162 511 334 662 511

01 04 09

European Investment Fund

01 04 09 01

European Investment Fund — Provision of paid-up shares of subscribed capital

Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments p.m. (20) p.m. (20) p.m. (20) p.m. (20)

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the financing of the provision of paid-up shares of the capital subscribed by the European Community.

The European Investment Fund (EIF) was created in 1994. Its founder members are the European Community, represented by the European Commission, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and a number of financial institutions. The Community membership to the EIF is determined by Council Decision 94/375/EC.

The EIF is expected to exhaust its own resources by mid-2007 and will be unable to continue its own resources operations. Therefore, it has proposed to its Board of Directors to increase the subscribed capital up to 50 % in nominal terms.

Article 3 of Council Decision 94/375/EC specifies that the position of the Community on a possible capital increase in the capital of the EIF and on its participation in that increase shall be decided unanimously by the Council, acting on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the European Parliament. The Commission has submitted a proposal for a Council Decision on Community participation in the capital increase of the EIF, which could possibly be adopted by the Council early 2007. Consequently, the purpose of the proposal for a Council Decision is to approve Community participation in the 50 % increase in the nominal capital of EIF. It will be proposed to maintain the level of the Community participation at 30 % by 2010.

The intention is to increase the total subscribed share capital from EUR 2 billion to EUR 3 billion and, maintaining the current paid-in ratio of 20 %, the paid-in capital from EUR 400 million to EUR 600 million. The capital increase of the EIF was endorsed within the framework of EIB Group's contribution to growth and jobs which was welcomed by the Ecofin of 14 March 2006 and European Council of 23 and 24 March 2006.

Community participation in the capital increase will take place in four tranches starting in 2007.

Any revenue from dividends paid by the European Investment Fund, entered in article 8 5 0 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations to be entered in this item, in accordance with article 18 of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Council Decision 94/375/EC of 6 June 1994 on Community membership of the European Investment Fund (OJ L 173, 7.7.1994, p. 12) and the forthcoming Council Decision on the capital increase of the EIF and the Community participation in it. This decision will possibly be adopted in the course of 2007 (proposal COM(2006) 621 final).

TITLE 04

EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS

Overall objectives

The employment and social affairs policy area covers activities which contribute to the development of a modern, innovative and sustainable European social model with more and better jobs in an inclusive society based on equal opportunities.

Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 04 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS POLICY AREA 96 919 743 96 919 743 96 919 743 96 919 743 04 02 EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND 11 074 953 732 11 359 232 953 8 424 824 –32 481 677 11 083 378 556 11 326 751 276 04 03 WORKING IN EUROPE — SOCIAL DIALOGUE AND MOBILITY 68 430 000 55 880 000 68 430 000 55 880 000 04 04 EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL SOLIDARITY AND GENDER EQUALITY 120 364 000 108 764 000 120 364 000 108 764 000 04 05 EUROPEAN GLOBALISATION ADJUSTMENT FUND (EGF) p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 04 06 INSTRUMENT FOR PREACCESSION (IPA) — HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT 64 777 000 35 577 000 64 777 000 35 577 000 04 49 EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION — — — — Title 04 — Total 11 425 444 475 11 656 373 696 8 424 824 –32 481 677 11 433 869 299 11 623 892 019

CHAPTER 04 02 —

EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND

Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 04 02 EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND 04 02 01 Completion of European Social Fund (ESF) — Objective 1 (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. 5 111 382 311 p.m. 5 111 382 311 Article 04 02 01 — Subtotal p.m. 5 111 382 311 p.m. 5 111 382 311 04 02 02 Completion of Special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. 32 000 000 p.m. 32 000 000 Article 04 02 02 — Subtotal p.m. 32 000 000 p.m. 32 000 000 04 02 03 Completion of European Social Fund (ESF) — Objective 1 (prior to 2000) 1.2 p.m. 10 000 000 p.m. 10 000 000 Article 04 02 03 — Subtotal p.m. 10 000 000 p.m. 10 000 000 04 02 04 Completion of European Social Fund (ESF) — Objective 2 (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. 317 214 086 p.m. 317 214 086 Article 04 02 04 — Subtotal p.m. 317 214 086 p.m. 317 214 086 04 02 05 Completion of European Social Fund (ESF) — Objective 2 (prior to 2000) 1.2 p.m. 9 000 000 p.m. 9 000 000 Article 04 02 05 — Subtotal p.m. 9 000 000 p.m. 9 000 000 04 02 06 Completion of European Social Fund (ESF) — Objective 3 (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. 3 676 061 004 p.m. 3 676 061 004 Article 04 02 06 — Subtotal p.m. 3 676 061 004 p.m. 3 676 061 004 04 02 07 Completion of European Social Fund (ESF) — Objective 3 (prior to 2000) 1.2 p.m. 6 000 000 p.m. 6 000 000 Article 04 02 07 — Subtotal p.m. 6 000 000 p.m. 6 000 000 04 02 08 Completion of EQUAL (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. 606 350 733 p.m. 606 350 733 Article 04 02 08 — Subtotal p.m. 606 350 733 p.m. 606 350 733 04 02 09 Completion of previous Community initiative programmes (prior to 2000) 1.2 p.m. 6 000 000 p.m. 6 000 000 Article 04 02 09 — Subtotal p.m. 6 000 000 p.m. 6 000 000 04 02 10 Completion of European Social Fund (ESF) — Technical assistance and innovative measures (2000 to 2006) 1.2 p.m. 25 000 000 p.m. 25 000 000 Article 04 02 10 — Subtotal p.m. 25 000 000 p.m. 25 000 000 04 02 11 Completion of European Social Fund (ESF) — Technical assistance and innovative measures (prior to 2000) 1.2 p.m. 1 000 000 p.m. 1 000 000 Article 04 02 11 — Subtotal p.m. 1 000 000 p.m. 1 000 000 04 02 17 European Social Fund (ESF) — Convergence 1.2 7 416 797 011 1 092 393 287 –13 325 804 –2 503 602 7 403 471 207 1 089 889 685 Article 04 02 17 — Subtotal 7 416 797 011 1 092 393 287 –13 325 804 –2 503 602 7 403 471 207 1 089 889 685 04 02 18 European Social Fund (ESF) — PEACE 1.2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 04 02 18 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 04 02 19 European Social Fund (ESF) — Regional competitiveness and employment 1.2 3 648 156 721 461 831 532 21 826 866 –29 939 956 3 669 983 587 431 891 576 Article 04 02 19 — Subtotal 3 648 156 721 461 831 532 21 826 866 –29 939 956 3 669 983 587 431 891 576 04 02 20 European Social Fund (ESF) — Operational technical assistance (2007 to 2013) 1.2 10 000 000 5 000 000 –76 238 –38 119 9 923 762 4 961 881 Article 04 02 20 — Subtotal 10 000 000 5 000 000 –76 238 –38 119 9 923 762 4 961 881 Chapter 04 02 — Total 11 074 953 732 11 359 232 953 8 424 824 –32 481 677 11 083 378 556 11 326 751 276

Remarks

Article 39 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 provides for financial corrections for which any revenue is entered in Item 6 5 0 0 of the statement of revenue. This revenue may be used to provide additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation in specific cases where they are required to cover the risk of corrections adopted earlier being cancelled or reduced.

Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 provides for financial corrections for the period 2007 to 2013.

Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 lays down the conditions for the repayment of payments on account which does not have the effect of reducing the contribution from the Structural Funds to the operation concerned. Any revenue arising from the repayment of payments on account entered in Item 6 1 5 7 of the statement of revenue will be used to provide additional appropriations in accordance with Articles 18 and 157 of the Financial Regulation, as amended.

Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 lays down the conditions for reimbursement of pre-financing for the period 2007 to 2013.

The special programme for peace and reconciliation is continued, in accordance with the decisions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999, to provide EUR 500 million for the new period of validity of the programme. Additionality is to be fully observed. The Commission is to submit an annual report to the European Parliament on this measure.

Measures to combat fraud are funded under Article 24 02 01.

Legal basis

Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 158, 159 and 161 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1).

Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Social Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 12).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1989/2006 (OJ L 411, 30.12.2006, p. 6).

Reference acts

Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999.

Conclusions of the Brussels European Council of 16 and 17 December 2005.

04 02 17

European Social Fund (ESF) — Convergence

Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 7 416 797 011 1 092 393 287 –13 325 804 –2 503 602 7 403 471 207 1 089 889 685

Remarks

The action taken by the Community pursuant to Article 158 of the Treaty shall be designed to strengthen the economic and social cohesion of the enlarged Community in order to promote the harmonious, balanced and sustainable development of the Community. This action shall be taken with the aid of the Funds, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and other existing financial instruments. It shall be aimed at reducing the economic, social and territorial disparities which have arisen particularly in countries and regions whose development is lagging behind, at the speeding-up of economic and social restructuring, and at the ageing of the population.

The action taken under the Funds shall incorporate, at national and regional level, the Community’s priorities in favour of sustainable development by strengthening growth, competitiveness and employment, and social inclusion, as well as protecting and improving the quality of the environment.

The ‘Convergence’ objective shall be aimed at speeding up the convergence of the least-developed Member States and regions by improving conditions for growth and employment through increasing and improving the quality of investment in physical and human capital, the development of innovation and of the knowledge society, the adaptability to economic and social changes, the protection and improvement of the environment as well as administrative efficiency. This objective shall constitute the priority of the Funds.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Social Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 12).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1989/2006 (OJ L 411, 30.12.2006, p. 6).

04 02 19

European Social Fund (ESF) — Regional competitiveness and employment

Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 3 648 156 721 461 831 532 21 826 866 –29 939 956 3 669 983 587 431 891 576

Remarks

The action taken by the Community pursuant to Article 158 of the Treaty shall be designed to strengthen the economic and social cohesion of the enlarged Community in order to promote the harmonious, balanced and sustainable development of the Community. This action shall be taken with the aid of the Funds, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and other existing financial instruments. It shall be aimed at reducing the economic, social and territorial disparities which have arisen particularly in countries and regions whose development is lagging behind, at the speeding-up of economic and social restructuring, and at the ageing of the population.

The action taken under the Funds shall incorporate, at national and regional level, the Community’s priorities in favour of sustainable development by strengthening growth, competitiveness and employment, social inclusion, as well as protecting and improving the quality of the environment.

The ‘Regional competitiveness and employment’ objective shall, outside the least-developed regions, be aimed at strengthening regions’ competitiveness and attractiveness as well as employment by anticipating economic and social changes, including those linked to the opening of trade, through increasing and improving the quality of investment in human capital, innovation and the promotion of the knowledge society, entrepreneurship, the protection and improvement of the environment, and the improvement of accessibility, the adaptability of workers and businesses as well as the development of inclusive job markets.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Social Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 12).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1989/2006 (OJ L 411, 30.12.2006, p. 6).

04 02 20

European Social Fund (ESF) — Operational technical assistance (2007 to 2013)

Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 10 000 000 5 000 000 –76 238 –38 119 9 923 762 4 961 881

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the technical assistance as provided for in Articles 45 and 46 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006.

Technical assistance covers preparatory, monitoring, evaluation, supervision and management measures required for implementation of the ESF. The appropriation may, in particular, be used to meet:

— support expenditure (representation expenses, training, meetings, missions),

— information and publishing expenditure,

— expenditure on information technology and telecommunications,

— contracts for the provision of services, evaluation studies (including the ex post evaluation for the 2000 to 2006 period) and studies,

— grants.

Legal basis

Regulation (EC) No 1081/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the European Social Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1784/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 12).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (OJ L 210, 31.7.2006, p. 25), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1989/2006 (OJ L 411, 30.12.2006, p. 6).

CHAPTER 04 04 —

EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL SOLIDARITY AND GENDER EQUALITY

Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 04 04 EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL SOLIDARITY AND GENDER EQUALITY 04 04 01 Progress 04 04 01 01 Employment 1.1 17 000 000 6 800 000 17 000 000 6 800 000 04 04 01 02 Social protection and inclusion 1.1 22 900 000 8 500 000 22 900 000 8 500 000 04 04 01 03 Working conditions 1.1 10 100 000 3 750 000 10 100 000 3 750 000 04 04 01 04 Anti-discrimination and diversity 1.1 19 550 000 7 500 000 19 550 000 7 500 000 04 04 01 05 Gender equality 1.1 7 200 000 2 750 000 7 200 000 2 750 000 04 04 01 06 Support for implementation 1.1 1 150 000 500 000 1 150 000 500 000 Article 04 04 01 — Subtotal 77 900 000 29 800 000 77 900 000 29 800 000 04 04 02 Gender Institute 04 04 02 01 Gender Institute — Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2 1.1 p.m. (21) p.m. (21) p.m. (21) p.m. (21) 04 04 02 02 Gender Institute — Subsidy under Title 3 1.1 p.m. (22) p.m. (22) p.m. (22) p.m. (22) Article 04 04 02 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 04 04 03 European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions 04 04 03 01 European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions — Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2 1.1 12 138 000 (23) 12 138 000 (23) 12 138 000 (23) 12 138 000 (23) 04 04 03 02 European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions — Subsidy under Title 3 1.1 7 242 000 (24) 7 242 000 (24) 7 242 000 (24) 7 242 000 (24) Article 04 04 03 — Subtotal 19 380 000 19 380 000 19 380 000 19 380 000 04 04 04 European Agency for Safety and Health at Work 04 04 04 02 European Agency for Safety and Health at Work — Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2 1.1 6 018 000 (25) 6 018 000 (25) 6 018 000 (25) 6 018 000 (25) 04 04 04 03 European Agency for Safety and Health at Work — Subsidy under Title 3 1.1 7 446 000 (26) 7 446 000 (26) 7 446 000 (26) 7 446 000 (26) Article 04 04 04 — Subtotal 13 464 000 13 464 000 13 464 000 13 464 000 04 04 05 Pilot project on mainstreaming of disability actions: follow-up initiative to the European Year of People with Disabilities 1.1 p.m. 2 000 000 p.m. 2 000 000 Article 04 04 05 — Subtotal p.m. 2 000 000 p.m. 2 000 000 04 04 06 European Year on Equal Opportunities for All in 2007 1.1 9 000 000 8 500 000 9 000 000 8 500 000 Article 04 04 06 — Subtotal 9 000 000 8 500 000 9 000 000 8 500 000 04 04 07 Completion of previous programmes 1.1 p.m. 35 000 000 p.m. 35 000 000 Article 04 04 07 — Subtotal p.m. 35 000 000 p.m. 35 000 000 04 04 08 Preparatory measures for a local commitment for employment 1.1 — — — — Article 04 04 08 — Subtotal — — — — 04 04 09 Support for the running costs of the Platform of European Social Non-governmental Organisations 3.2 620 000 620 000 620 000 620 000 Article 04 04 09 — Subtotal 620 000 620 000 620 000 620 000 Chapter 04 04 — Total 120 364 000 108 764 000 120 364 000 108 764 000

04 04 09

Support for the running costs of the Platform of European Social Non-governmental Organisations

Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 620 000 620 000 620 000 620 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the running costs of the Platform of European Social Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs).

The Social Platform will facilitate participatory democracy in the European Union by promoting the consistent involvement of social NGOs within a structured civil dialogue with the EU institutions. It will also provide added value to the EU social policy-making process and strengthen civil society within new Member States.

Legal basis

Decision No 1904/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 establishing for the period 2007 to 2013 the programme ‘Europe for Citizens’ to promote active European Citizenship (OJ L 378, 27.12.2006, p. 32).

TITLE 07

ENVIRONMENT

Overall objectives

European Union environment policy pursues the following objectives:

— To ensure a high level of environmental protection, taking into account the diversity of situations in the various regions of the Community.

— To contribute to a high level of quality of life and social well-being for citizens by aiming to secure an environment where the level of pollution does not give rise to harmful effects on human health and the environment and by encouraging sustainable development.

— To promote measures at international level to deal with regional or worldwide environmental problems and to cooperate with third countries and with the competent international organisations in pursuit of relevant environmental aims.

— To promote and support the integration of environmental protection requirements into the definition and implementation of other Community policies and activities, in particular with a view to promoting sustainable development.

Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 07 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF ENVIRONMENT POLICY AREA 76 437 231 76 437 231 76 437 231 76 437 231 07 02 GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS 2 500 000 8 950 000 2 500 000 8 950 000 07 03 IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND LEGISLATION 258 309 000 217 859 000 258 309 000 217 859 000 07 04 RAPID RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS INSTRUMENT FOR MAJOR EMERGENCIES 14 860 000 19 140 000 14 860 000 19 140 000 07 05 NEW POLICY INITIATIVES BASED ON THE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT ACTION PROGRAMME p.m. 5 400 000 p.m. 5 400 000 07 49 EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION — 150 000 — 150 000 Title 07 — Total 352 106 231 327 936 231 352 106 231 327 936 231

CHAPTER 07 03 —

IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND LEGISLATION

Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 07 03 IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND LEGISLATION 07 03 01 Completion of protection of forests 2 p.m. 14 650 000 p.m. 14 650 000 Article 07 03 01 — Subtotal p.m. 14 650 000 p.m. 14 650 000 07 03 02 Completion of Community action programme promoting non-governmental organisations primarily active in the field of environmental protection 2 p.m. 3 500 000 p.m. 3 500 000 Article 07 03 02 — Subtotal p.m. 3 500 000 p.m. 3 500 000 07 03 03 Completion of LIFE III (Financial Instrument for the Environment — 2000 to 2006) — Projects on Community territory — Part I (nature protection) 2 p.m. 30 350 000 p.m. 30 350 000 Article 07 03 03 — Subtotal p.m. 30 350 000 p.m. 30 350 000 07 03 04 Completion of LIFE III (Financial Instrument for the Environment — 2000 to 2006) — Projects on Community territory — Part II (environmental protection) 2 p.m. 27 700 000 p.m. 27 700 000 Article 07 03 04 — Subtotal p.m. 27 700 000 p.m. 27 700 000 07 03 05 Completion of the Financial Instruments LIFE I (1991 to 1995) and LIFE II (1996 to 1999) — Projects on Community territory — Part I (nature protection) and Part II (environmental protection) 2 p.m. 370 000 p.m. 370 000 Article 07 03 05 — Subtotal p.m. 370 000 p.m. 370 000 07 03 06 Completion of awareness-raising and other general actions based on the Community action programmes in the field of the environment 2 p.m. 9 000 000 p.m. 9 000 000 Article 07 03 06 — Subtotal p.m. 9 000 000 p.m. 9 000 000 07 03 07 LIFE+ (Financial Instrument for the Environment — 2007 to 2013) 2 226 620 000 100 000 000 226 620 000 100 000 000 Article 07 03 07 — Subtotal 226 620 000 100 000 000 226 620 000 100 000 000 07 03 08 Completion of the Community framework for cooperation to promote sustainable urban development 2 p.m. 1 500 000 p.m. 1 500 000 Article 07 03 08 — Subtotal p.m. 1 500 000 p.m. 1 500 000 07 03 09 Subsidy for the European Environment Agency 07 03 09 01 Subsidy for the European Environment Agency — Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2 2 16 983 000 (27) 16 983 000 (27) 16 983 000 (27) 16 983 000 (27) 07 03 09 02 Subsidy for the European Environment Agency — Subsidy under Title 3 2 10 706 000 (28) 10 706 000 (28) 10 706 000 (28) 10 706 000 (28) Article 07 03 09 — Subtotal 27 689 000 27 689 000 27 689 000 27 689 000 07 03 10 Natura 2000 preparatory action 2 1 000 000 1 600 000 1 000 000 1 600 000 Article 07 03 10 — Subtotal 1 000 000 1 600 000 1 000 000 1 600 000 07 03 11 Pilot project — forest protection and conservation 2 3 000 000 1 500 000 3 000 000 1 500 000 Article 07 03 11 — Subtotal 3 000 000 1 500 000 3 000 000 1 500 000 Chapter 07 03 — Total 258 309 000 217 859 000 258 309 000 217 859 000

07 03 09

Subsidy for the European Environment Agency

07 03 09 01

Subsidy for the European Environment Agency — Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2

Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 16 983 000 (29) 16 983 000 (29) 16 983 000 (29) 16 983 000 (29)

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the Agency’s staff and administrative expenditure (Titles 1 and 2).

The Commission, if requested by the Agency, undertakes to notify the budgetary authority of transfers made between operating and administrative appropriations.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the Swiss Confederation's contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1210/90 of 7 May 1990 on the establishment of the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network (OJ L 120, 11.5.1990, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1641/2003 (OJ L 245, 29.9.2003, p. 1).

07 03 09 02

Subsidy for the European Environment Agency — Subsidy under Title 3

Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 10 706 000 (30) 10 706 000 (30) 10 706 000 (30) 10 706 000 (30)

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover a subsidy to the European Environment Agency in Copenhagen. The mission of the Agency is to provide the Community and the Member States with objective, reliable and comparable information on the environment at European level, thus enabling them to take the requisite measures to protect the environment, to assess the results of such measures and to inform the public.

The key challenges of the Agency are to:

— further develop and maintain Eionet (the European environment information observation network),

— build the European Reference Centre for Environmental Information,

— develop an integrated monitoring-to-reporting process,

— identify emerging issues of environmental importance,

— directly support the framing and development of environmental policies,

— support the implementation and evaluation of environmental policies, including assessment of effectiveness and progress with integration of environment into sectoral policies,

— support the environment chapter on the enlargement process: increasing geographical coverage and cooperation in Europe.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the Swiss Confederation's contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation.

The amounts repaid in accordance with Article 16 of the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation constitute assigned revenue (Article 18(1)(f) of the Financial Regulation) to be charged to Item 6 6 0 0 of the general statement of revenue.

The estimate of revenue and expenditure for the financial year is as follows:

Revenue: — Title 1 ‘European subsidy’ 28 950 000 — Title 2 ‘Miscellaneous revenue’ 4 826 000 Total 33 776 000 Expenditure: — Title 1 ‘Staff’ 17 090 000 — Title 2 ‘Administrative expenditure’ 3 643 000 — Title 3 ‘Operating expenditure’ 13 043 000 Total 33 776 000

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1210/90 of 7 May 1990 on the establishment of the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network (OJ L 120, 11.5.1990, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1641/2003 (OJ L 245, 29.9.2003, p. 1).

TITLE 09

INFORMATION SOCIETY AND MEDIA

Overall objectives

The main objectives of this policy area derive directly from the i2010 strategic initiative which is strongly focused on the main axes of the renewed Lisbon strategy.

As far as the i2010 Electronic communications policy and network security activity is concerned, the important objectives are as follows: to conclude the review of the eCommunications regulatory framework, to promote an effective EU radio spectrum policy and to support the safe use of the Internet, the prevention of information security problems and Internet governance.

In the context of the i2010 Content and services activity, the new Competitiveness and innovation programme aims at ensuring the best use and wider uptake of ICTs by European citizens, businesses and governments and at boosting competitiveness and innovation. The objective of the eContent plus programme is to make digital content in Europe more accessible, usable and exploitable. The preparatory action eDemocracy is aimed at the creation of an Internet-based system for better legislation and for increased public participation involving parliaments.

As far as actions related to the research and development activities in the Information society and media policy area are concerned, information and communication technologies (ICTs) will aim at stepping up the European research and innovation effort in ICT and improving its impact on the competitiveness of all industrial sectors as well as on growth and jobs.

The development of e-infrastructures (Capacities research infrastructures) will provide persistent, cross discipline services to the research communities based upon complex processes designed to bring the power of distributed ICT based resources to virtual communities

In relation to the i2010 Audiovisual policy and media programme activity, the objective is to support the adoption of the directive on audio-visual media services and propose further measures to enhance the potential of Europe’s creative sector and content industries by creating synergies between ICTs and European media and audiovisual content.

Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 09 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF INFORMATION SOCIETY AND MEDIA POLICY AREA 129 443 466 129 443 466 129 443 466 129 443 466 09 02 I2010 — ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS POLICY AND NETWORK SECURITY 22 496 000 20 956 000 22 496 000 20 956 000 09 03 I2010 — CONTENT AND SERVICES 108 385 000 89 470 000 108 385 000 89 470 000 09 04 I2010 — COOPERATION — INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICTS) 1 035 463 000 818 000 000 1 035 463 000 818 000 000 09 05 CAPACITIES — RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURES 61 750 000 30 000 000 61 750 000 30 000 000 09 06 I2010 — AUDIOVISUAL POLICY AND MEDIA PROGRAMME 76 012 000 86 150 000 76 012 000 86 150 000 09 49 EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION — — — — Title 09 — Total 1 433 549 466 1 174 019 466 1 433 549 466 1 174 019 466

CHAPTER 09 01 —

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF ‘INFORMATION SOCIETY AND MEDIA’ POLICY AREA

Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount 09 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF INFORMATION SOCIETY AND MEDIA POLICY AREA 09 01 01 Expenditure related to staff in active employment of Information society and media policy area 5 32 168 343 32 168 343 Article 09 01 01 — Subtotal 32 168 343 32 168 343 09 01 02 External staff and other management expenditure in support of Information society and media policy area 09 01 02 01 External staff 5 2 136 200 2 136 200 09 01 02 11 Other management expenditure 5 2 701 695 (31) 2 701 695 (31) Article 09 01 02 — Subtotal 4 837 895 4 837 895 09 01 03 Expenditure related to equipment and services of Information society and media policy area 5 2 424 228 2 424 228 Article 09 01 03 — Subtotal 2 424 228 2 424 228 09 01 04 Support expenditure for operations of Information society and media policy area 09 01 04 01 Definition and implementation of Community policy in the field of electronic communication — Expenditure on administrative management 1.1 1 080 000 1 080 000 09 01 04 02 eContent plus — Promotion of European digital content — Expenditure on administrative management 1.1 630 000 630 000 09 01 04 03 Competitiveness and Innovation (CIP) — ICT policy support programme — Expenditure on administrative management 1.1 900 000 900 000 09 01 04 04 Safer Internet plus — promoting safer use of the Internet and new online technologies — Expenditure on administrative management 1.1 230 000 230 000 09 01 04 05 Media 2007 — Support programme for the European audiovisual sector — Expenditure on administrative management 3.2 1 000 000 1 000 000 09 01 04 06 Other measures in the audiovisual sector and media — Expenditure on administrative management 3.2 100 000 100 000 09 01 04 30 Executive Agency for Education, Audiovisual and Culture — Subsidy for programmes of Heading 3b 3.2 9 073 000 9 073 000 Article 09 01 04 — Subtotal 13 013 000 13 013 000 09 01 05 Support expenditure for research activities of Information society and media policy area 09 01 05 01 Expenditure related to research staff 1.1 49 100 000 49 100 000 09 01 05 02 External staff for research 1.1 13 300 000 13 300 000 09 01 05 03 Other management expenditure for research 1.1 14 600 000 14 600 000 Article 09 01 05 — Subtotal 77 000 000 77 000 000 Chapter 09 01 — Total 129 443 466 129 443 466

09 01 04

Support expenditure for operations of ‘Information society and media’ policy area

09 01 04 05

Media 2007 — Support programme for the European audiovisual sector — Expenditure on administrative management

Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount 1 000 000 1 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover an expenditure on studies, meetings of experts, information and publications directly linked to the achievement of the objective of the programme or measures coming under this item, plus any other expenditure on technical and administrative assistance not involving public authority tasks outsourced by the Commission under ad hoc service contracts.

To the appropriations entered in this item must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation under Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution of the candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered under Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the opening of additional appropriations, according to the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, pursuant to Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from the contribution of the Swiss Confederation participating in Community programmes, entered under Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue, may be used for additional expenditure, applying the same ratio as between the amount authorised for expenditure on administrative management and the total appropriations entered for the programme, pursuant to Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

See Article 09 06 01.

CHAPTER 09 06 —

I2010 — AUDIOVISUAL POLICY AND MEDIA PROGRAMME

Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 09 06 I2010 — AUDIOVISUAL POLICY AND MEDIA PROGRAMME 09 06 01 Media 2007 — Support programme for the European audiovisual sector 3.2 74 862 000 23 000 000 74 862 000 23 000 000 Article 09 06 01 — Subtotal 74 862 000 23 000 000 74 862 000 23 000 000 09 06 02 Completion of previous Media programmes 3.2 — 62 000 000 — 62 000 000 Article 09 06 02 — Subtotal — 62 000 000 — 62 000 000 09 06 03 Other measures in the audiovisual sector and media 3.2 1 150 000 1 150 000 1 150 000 1 150 000 Article 09 06 03 — Subtotal 1 150 000 1 150 000 1 150 000 1 150 000 09 06 04 Growth and the audiovisual sector: preparatory actions to an i2i audiovisual initiative 3.2 — p.m. — p.m. Article 09 06 04 — Subtotal — p.m. — p.m. Chapter 09 06 — Total 76 012 000 86 150 000 76 012 000 86 150 000

09 06 01

Media 2007 — Support programme for the European audiovisual sector

Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 74 862 000 23 000 000 74 862 000 23 000 000

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the following measures:

— Support for the pre-production phase: — Favour the acquisition of skills and qualifications for audiovisual professionals in the fields of scriptwriting, management and new technologies. For example: support the mobility of trainers; scholarships for professionals from the new Member States; — Support the development of audiovisual works, in respect of the creative (scripts) as well as economical aspects (production strategies, distribution and promotion). For example: support the development of individual projects or catalogues of projects; support intended to facilitate access to financing by SMEs.

— Support for the post-production phase: — Support the transnational distribution of European works, to improve the circulation of non-national European works. For example: support cinema and video distribution of non-national European films; automatic and selective support for distributors of non-national European films, support for promotion kits, support to digitisation; — Improve the promotion of European works. For example: ensuring access by professionals to European and international markets; ensuring access by the audience to works reflecting European cultural diversity.

— Support innovation and enable the programme to adapt to technological changes. Action: support pilot projects, notably in respect of digital technologies.

— Support a network of information offices (Media desks) throughout Europe.

— Support for the European Audiovisual Observatory.

To the appropriations entered in this article must be added the contributions from the EFTA States pursuant to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, and in particular Article 82 thereof and Protocol 32 thereto. By way of information, these amounts derive from contributions from the EFTA States entered against Article 6 3 0 of the statement of revenue, which constitute assigned revenue in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation; they give rise to the provision of corresponding appropriations and to implementation according to Annex V to this part of the statement of expenditure of this section, which forms an integral part of the general budget.

Any revenue from the contribution from candidate countries for participation in the Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 3 1 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1)(d) of the Financial Regulation.

Any revenue from Swiss Confederation contribution to participation in Community programmes, entered in Item 6 0 3 3 of the statement of revenue, may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Article 18(1) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis

Decision No 1718/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 November 2006 concerning the implementation of a programme of support for the European audiovisual sector (MEDIA 2007) (OJ L 327, 24.11.2006, p. 12).

TITLE 11

FISHERIES AND MARITIME AFFAIRS

Overall objectives

This policy area includes all the activities covered by the common fisheries policy (CFP) which comes under the exclusive competence of the Community. It concerns all fisheries activities as well as the processing and marketing of these products.

It also ensures that the relevant provisions of Community law are rightly applied in the fisheries sector.

The policy area covers five operational activities: specific measures in support of the CFP and maritime affairs (including conservation of fisheries resources, control and dialogue with the fisheries sector), relations and agreements with third countries and international organisations, common organisation of the fisheries market, fisheries research and structural measures for fisheries through the European Fisheries Fund (EFF).

Sixty per cent of appropriations is devoted to the EFF. However, the EFF operations are mainly implemented by the Member States as a part of shared management.

Title Chapter Heading Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 11 01 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE OF FISHERIES AND MARITIME AFFAIRS POLICY AREA 37 585 280 37 585 280 37 585 280 37 585 280 11 02 FISHERIES MARKETS 15 500 000 15 500 000 15 500 000 15 500 000 11 03 INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES AND LAW OF THE SEA 156 321 500 156 321 500 156 321 500 156 321 500 11 04 GOVERNANCE OF THE COMMON FISHERIES POLICY 5 776 500 5 776 500 5 776 500 5 776 500 11 05 FISHERIES RESEARCH p.m. 15 400 000 p.m. 15 400 000 11 06 EUROPEAN FISHERIES FUND (EFF) 570 922 321 837 672 198 0 0 570 922 321 837 672 198 11 07 CONSERVATION, MANAGEMENT AND EXPLOITATION OF LIVING AQUATIC RESOURCES 49 000 000 45 000 000 49 000 000 45 000 000 11 08 CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE COMMON FISHERIES POLICY 56 116 000 46 116 000 56 116 000 46 116 000 11 49 EXPENDITURE ON ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMMES COMMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMER FINANCIAL REGULATION — p.m. — p.m. Title 11 — Total 891 221 601 1 159 371 478 0 0 891 221 601 1 159 371 478

CHAPTER 11 06 —

EUROPEAN FISHERIES FUND (EFF)

Title Chapter Article Item Heading FF Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 11 06 EUROPEAN FISHERIES FUND (EFF) 11 06 01 Completion of the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) — Objective 1 (2000 to 2006) 2 p.m. 421 937 091 p.m. 421 937 091 Article 11 06 01 — Subtotal p.m. 421 937 091 p.m. 421 937 091 11 06 02 Completion of the special programme for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland (2000 to 2006) 2 p.m. 499 414 p.m. 499 414 Article 11 06 02 — Subtotal p.m. 499 414 p.m. 499 414 11 06 03 Completion of earlier programmes — Former Objectives 1 and 6 (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 11 06 03 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 11 06 04 Completion of the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) — Outside Objective 1 areas (2000 to 2006) 2 p.m. 110 189 061 p.m. 110 189 061 Article 11 06 04 — Subtotal p.m. 110 189 061 p.m. 110 189 061 11 06 05 Completion of earlier programmes — Former Objective 5a (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 11 06 05 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 11 06 06 Completion of earlier programmes — Former Community initiatives (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 11 06 06 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 11 06 07 Completion of the Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG) — Operational technical assistance and innovative measures (2000 to 2006) 2 p.m. 860 000 p.m. 860 000 Article 11 06 07 — Subtotal p.m. 860 000 p.m. 860 000 11 06 08 Completion of earlier programmes — Former operational technical assistance and innovative measures (prior to 2000) 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 11 06 08 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 11 06 09 Specific measure aiming to promote the conversion of vessels and of fishermen that were, up to 1999, dependent on the Fishing Agreement with Morocco 2 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Article 11 06 09 — Subtotal p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 11 06 11 European Fisheries Fund (EFF) — Operational technical assistance 2 3 971 698 2 780 200 3 971 698 2 780 200 Article 11 06 11 — Subtotal 3 971 698 2 780 200 3 971 698 2 780 200 11 06 12 European Fisheries Fund (EFF) — Convergence objective 2 425 567 209 227 823 592 – 226 573 – 109 660 425 340 636 227 713 932 Article 11 06 12 — Subtotal 425 567 209 227 823 592 – 226 573 – 109 660 425 340 636 227 713 932 11 06 13 European Fisheries Fund (EFF) — Outside convergence objective 2 141 383 414 73 582 840 226 573 109 660 141 609 987 73 692 500 Article 11 06 13 — Subtotal 141 383 414 73 582 840 226 573 109 660 141 609 987 73 692 500 Chapter 11 06 — Total 570 922 321 837 672 198 0 0 570 922 321 837 672 198

Remarks

Article 39 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 provides for financial corrections, any revenue from which is entered in Item 6 5 0 0 of the statement of revenue. That revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations, in accordance with Article 18 of the Financial Regulation, in specific instances where they are necessary to cover risks of cancellation or of reductions in corrections previously decided upon.

Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 determines the conditions for repayment of an advance without having the effect of reducing the contribution from the Structural Funds towards the assistance concerned. Any revenue from the repayment of advances, which is entered in Item 6 1 5 7 of the statement of revenue, will give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with Articles 18 and 157 of the Financial Regulation.

Measures to combat fraud are funded under Article 24 02 01.

Legal basis

Treaty establishing the European Community, in particular Articles 158, 159 and 161 thereof.

Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds (OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1).

Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1).

Reference acts

Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999.

11 06 12

European Fisheries Fund (EFF) — Convergence objective

Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 425 567 209 227 823 592 – 226 573 – 109 660 425 340 636 227 713 932

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover the operational programmes of the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) convergence objective for the programming period 2007 to 2013.

Particular importance will be attached to the economic diversification of regions affected by a reduction in fishing activity, to the adjustment of fleet capacity and to fleet renewal, without involving an increase in fishing efforts, as well as to the sustainable development of the fishing zones.

Actions financed under this article should take into account the need to maintain a stable and enduring balance between the capacity of the fishing fleets and the resources available, and the need to promote a safety culture within fishing.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the financing of actions to improve fishing gear selectivity.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1).

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European Fisheries Fund (EFF) — Outside convergence objective

Appropriations 2007 Amending budget No 1 New amount Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments 141 383 414 73 582 840 226 573 109 660 141 609 987 73 692 500

Remarks

This appropriation is intended to cover EFF measures without convergence objectives as regards commitments relating to the programming period 2007 to 2013.

Particular importance will be attached to the economic diversification of regions affected by a reduction in fishing activity and to fleet renewal, without involving an increase in fishing efforts, as well as to the sustainable development of the fishing zones.

Actions financed under this article should take into account the need to promote a safety culture within fishing.

This appropriation is also intended to cover the financing of actions to improve fishing gear selectivity.

Legal basis

Council Regulation (EC) No 1198/2006 of 27 July 2006 on the European Fisheries Fund (OJ L 223, 15.8.2006, p. 1).

TITLE 13

REGIONAL POLICY

Overall objectives

The objective of this policy is to strengthen economic and social cohesion by reducing disparities between levels of regional development in the European Unio