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COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
Brussels, 16.04.1999
COM(1999) 184 final
Proposalfora
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC)
suspending the application ofRegulation No 3274/93 preventing the supply of
certain goods andservices to Libya
(presented bythe Commission)
2EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM
On 27 August 1998 the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1192
(1998). Paragraph 8 of this Resolution opens the possibility for a suspension of the
economic and financialsanctions against Libya, after the Secretary-Generalof the UN
has reported to the Security Council that the two accused of the bombing of Pan Am
flight 103 have arrived in the Netherlands for the purpose of their trial before a
Scottishcourt sitting intheNetherlands.
On 5 April 1999 the Secretary-General of the UN informed the UN Security Council
that the two accused arrived in the Netherlands in conformity with Resolution 1192
(1998). Therefore, the sanctions against Libya can now be suspended. Consequently,
the Council of the European Union should suspend the application of Council
Regulation (EC) No 3274/93 preventing the supply of certain goods and services to
Libya.
The present proposal of the Commission for a Council Regulation envisages this
suspensionofthe applicationofRegulationNo 3274/93.
3Proposalfora
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC)
suspending the application ofRegulation No 3274/93 preventing the supply of
certain goods andservices to Libya
THE COUNCIL OFTHE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular
Article 228a thereof,
Having regard to Common Position 99/…/CFSP of … 1999 defined by the Council
onthe basis ofArticle J.2 ofthe Treatyon European Union concerning the suspension
of the economic and financial sanctions against Libya taken on the basis of UN
SecurityCouncilResolutions 748 (1992) and 883 (1993),
Having regard tothe proposalofthe EuropeanCommission,
(1) Whereas the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 3274/93 of 29 November
1993 preventing the supplyofcertaingoods and services to Libya;
(2) Whereas the United Nations Security Council has decided in its Resolution
1192 (1998) to suspend the measures set forth in its Resolutions 748 (1992)
and 883 (1993) immediately after the UN Secretary-General has reported to
the Council that the two accused of the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 have
arrived in the Netherlands for the purpose of their trial before a Scottish court
sitting intheNetherlands;
(3) Whereas the UN Secretary-General has so reportedon5 April1999,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1
The applicationofRegulation(EC) No 3274/93is herebysuspended.
4Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official
Journal of the European Communities .
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member
States.
Done at Brussels,
For the Council
The President
Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION amending Regulation (EC) No 54/1999 allocating, for 1999, Community catch quotas in Greenland waters

(presented by the Commission)

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

Pursuant to Article 1 paragraph 2 of the Third Protocol [1], the Community is entitled to 70% of the Greenland share of the capelin. This provision has to be seen against the background that the capelin stock in the waters off Eastern Greenland is managed jointly by Greenland, Iceland and Norway. This year's tripartite consultations have led to an agreement, by way of which the relevant TAC was set at 1,285,000 tonnes for 1999. Under the Third Protocol, the ensuing Community catch quota in Greenland waters will be 98,945 tonnes and, after deduction of the quantities granted to the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Norway, the net quota available to Member States will be 48,945 tonnes.

[1] OJ L 351, 31.12.1994, p. 1.

Council Regulation (EC) No 54/1999 [2] established the corresponding Community catch quota at 109,340 tonnes on the basis of a TAC of 1,420,000.

[2] OJ L 13, 18.1.1999, p. 81.

The objective of this proposal is to implement the measures resulting from the variation of the underlying TAC.

Proposal for a

COUNCIL REGULATION

amending Regulation (EC) No 54/1999 allocating, for 1999, Community catch quotas in Greenland waters

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3760/92 of 20 December 1992 establishing a Community system for fisheries and aquaculture [3] and in particular Article 8(4) thereof,

[3] OJ L 389, 31.12.1992, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1181/98 (OJ L 164, 9.6.1998, p. 1).

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas

(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 54/1999 [4] established, for 1999, the Community catch quota for capelin in Greenland waters on the basis of the TAC for 1998/99;

[4] OJ L 13, 18.1.1999, p. 81.

(2) a revision of the relevant TAC in the meantime has resulted in a change in the share available to the Community;

(3) Regulation (EC) No 54/1999 has to be amended accordingly;

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION

Article 1

In Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 54/1999, the entry referring to capelin is amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels,

For the Council

The President

ANNEX

Allocation of Community catch quotas in Greenland waters for 1999

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Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on the Community position within the EC-Mexico Joint Council on the implementation of Articles 3, 4, 5, 6 and 12 of the Interim Agreement

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular to Articles 47 (2), last sentence, 55 and 133, in conjunction with the first subparagraph of Article 300 (3) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission [4],

[4] OJ C

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament [5],

[5] OJ C

Whereas:

(1) The Interim Agreement on trade and trade related matters between the European Community and the United Mexican States entered into force on 1st July 1998.

(2) Article 3 of the Interim Agreement provides that the Joint Council shall decide on the arrangements and timetable for a progressive and reciprocal liberalisation of trade in goods.

(3) Article 4 of the Interim Agreement provides that the Joint Council shall decide on the appropriate arrangements and timetable for the gradual and mutual opening of agreed government procurement markets on a reciprocal basis.

(4) Article 5 (1) of the Interim Agreement provides that the Joint Council shall establish mechanisms of co-operation and co-ordination among their authorities with responsibility for the implementation of competition rules.

(5) Article 6 (2) of the Interim Agreement provides that the Joint Council shall decide on a consultation mechanism with a view to reaching mutually satisfactory solutions in the event of difficulties in the protection of intellectual property.

(6) Article 12 of that Agreement provides that the Joint Council shall decide on the establishment of a specific trade or trade related dispute settlement procedure compatible with the relevant WTO provisions in this field.

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The position to be taken by the Community within the Joint Council established by the Interim Agreement on trade and trade related matters between the European Community and the United Mexican States on the implementation of Articles 3, 4, 5, 6 and 12 of that Agreement is that set out in the attached draft decision of the Joint Council.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels,

For the Council

The President
Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION extending Decision 91/482/CEE on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Community

(presented by the Commission)

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

The current Decision on the association of the OCT with the EC expires on 29 February 2000.

Preparatory work on a new Council Decision was started at the beginning of 1999 (including Commission communication COM (1999) 163 final of 20 May 1999).

However, the Commission will not be able to adopt its proposal in time for the Council to adopt its Decision before 1 March 2000.

In order to avoid a legal lacuna incompatible with Article 187 of the Treaty, the Commission therefore proposes extending the Association Decision currently in force for a maximum of one year.

Proposal for a

COUNCIL DECISION

extending Decision 91/482/CEE on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Community

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 187 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1) Pending the entry into force of a new Council Decision on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Community, the applicable provisions under Decision 91/482/EEC, [1] as last amended by Decision 97/803/EC, [2] should be extended until the entry into force of the new Decision, but not beyond 28 February 2001,

[1] OJ L 263, 19.9.1991, p. 1

[2] OJ L 329, 29.11.1997, p. 50

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Article 240(1) of Decision 91/482/EEC is hereby replaced by the following: "This Decision shall apply until 28 February 2001".

Article 2

This Decision shall take effect on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

It shall apply from 29 February 2000.

Done at Brussels,

For the Council

The President
OPINION OF THE COMMISSION pursuant to Article 251 (2), third subparagraph, point (c) of the EC Treaty, on the European Parliament's amendments to the Council's common position regarding the proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on conditions for access to the network for cross-border exchanges in electricity. AMENDING THE PROPOSAL OF THE COMMISSION pursuant to Article 250 (2) of the EC Treaty

2001/0078 (COD)

OPINION OF THE COMMISSION pursuant to Article 251 (2), third subparagraph, point (c) of the EC Treaty, on the European Parliament's amendments to the Council's common position regarding the proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on conditions for access to the network for cross-border exchanges in electricity.

1. Introduction

Article 251(2), third subparagraph, point (c) of the EC Treaty provides that the Commission is to deliver an opinion on the amendments proposed by the European Parliament at second reading. The Commission sets out its opinion below on the 4 amendments proposed by Parliament.

2. Background

The Commission adopted its proposal of the draft Regulation on 13 March 2001, as part of the internal energy market package, consisting of the Regulation and a revised electricity and gas directive.

The European Parliament adopted its first reading on 13 March 2002 and the Commission adopted its modified proposal on 7 June 2002. The Council adopted its common position on 3 February 2003 unanimously, which the Commission supported.

The 4 amendments voted by the European Parliament are part of a compromise package of amendments on the three texts of the internal market package. The package was accepted in its totality in the plenary vote by the EP on 4 June 2003. The Council on 16 June adopted by unanimity all 4 amendments voted by Parliament.

3. Purpose of the proposal

The objective of the proposal is to promote cross-border trade in electricity, which is currently which is currently still underdeveloped when compared to other sectors of the economy, through the provision of basic rules on network access for cross-border transactions.

4. Opinion of the Commission on the amendments by the European Parliament

The Commission can accept all 4 amendments since they provide helpful clarification to the text and leave its substance basically intact.

5. Conclusion

The Commission accepts the amendments voted by Parliament on 4 June 2003 and approved by Council on 16 June 2003.
Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION setting aid rates in the seeds sector for the 2004/05 marketing year

(presented by the Commission)

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

The purpose of this proposal for a Council Regulation is to set the aid rates in the seeds sector for the 2004/05 marketing year.

The proposal relates to a single marketing year as a transitional measure before the entry into force of the CMO reform for seeds.

2003/0212 (CNS)

Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION setting aid rates in the seeds sector for the 2004/05 marketing year

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 37 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission [1],

[1] OJ C ..., ..., p. ...

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament [2],

[2] OJ C ..., ..., p. ...

Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee [3],

[3] OJ C ..., ..., p. ...

Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions [4],

[4] OJ C ..., ..., p. ...

Whereas:

(1) Article 3 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2358/71 of 26 October 1971 on the common organisation of the market in seeds [5] has been abolished with effect from the 2005/06 marketing year by Regulation (EC) No .../... (horizontal Regulation) as part of the reform of the common agricultural policy, which also covers the seeds sector. Accordingly, by derogation from Article 3(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2358/71 any production aid for seeds should be set solely for the 2004/05 marketing year.

[5] OJ L 246, 5.11.1971, p. 1. Regulation last amended by Regulation (EC) No 154/2002 (OJ L 25, 29.1.2002, p. 18).

(2) Since the situation on the European Union market and its probable development are not such as to ensure producers a fair income production aid should be granted for the marketing year in question.

(3) Article 3(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2358/71 requires the aid rates to reflect (a) the need to ensure a balance between the volume of production required in the Community and the amount that can be marketed, and (b) prices for these products on third-country markets.

(4) Application of those criteria gives the aid rates for the 2004/05 marketing year set out in the Annex hereto,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

By derogation from Article 3(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2358/71, aid rates in the seeds sector for the 2004/05 marketing year shall be as specified in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

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

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels,

For the Council

The President

ANNEX

2004/05 MARKETING YEAR Aid rates applicable in the Community

(EUR/100 kg)

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52004PC0148(01)

Proposal for a Council Directive adapting Directives 1999/45/EC, 2002/83/EC, 2003/37/EC and 2003/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directives 77/388/EEC, 91/414/EEC, 96/26/EC, 2003/48/EC and 2003/49/EC, in the fields of free movement of goods, freedom to provide services, agriculture, transport policy and taxation, by reason of the accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia /* COM/2004/0148 final */
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Brussels, 5.12.2007

COM(2007) 786 final

Proposal for a

DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

on the Mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument

(presented by the Commission)

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

The Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006[1] allows for the mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument to allow the financing of clearly identified expenditure which could not be financed within the limits of the ceilings available for one or more headings of the multiannual financial framework.

For budget 2008, additional expenditure, beyond the ceilings of sub-heading 1a and heading 4 is required. It is therefore proposed to mobilise the Flexibility Instrument in accordance with point 27 of the Interinsitutional Agreement.

The amounts to be mobilised are as follows:

- EUR 200 million towards the financing of the European GNSS programmes (EGNOS-GALILEO);

- EUR 70 million for the Common Foreign and Security Policy.

Proposal for a

DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

on the Mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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[2], and in particular point 27 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission[3],

Whereas:

At the conciliation meeting on 23 November 2007 the two arms of the budgetary authority agreed to mobilise the Flexibility Instrument to complement the financing in the 2008 budget of:

- the European GNSS programmes (EGNOS-GALILEO) for an amount of EUR 200 million;

- the Common Foreign and Security Policy for an amount of EUR 70 million.

HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2008 (hereinafter “the 2008 budget”), the flexibility instrument shall be used to provide the sum of EUR 270 million in commitment appropriations.

These amounts shall be used to complement the financing of:

- the European GNSS programmes (EGNOS-GALILEO) for an amount of EUR 200 million, under article 06 02 10 Galileo Programme in Sub-Heading 1a;

- the Common Foreign and Security Policy for an amount of EUR 70 million, under chapter 19 03 in Heading 4.

Article 2

This decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union at the same time as the 2008 budget.

Done at Brussels,

For the European Parliament For the Council

The President The President

[1] OJ C 139, 14.06.2006, p. 1

[2] OJ C 139, 14.06.2006, p. 1.

[3] OJ […]
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Brussels, 13.12.2007

COM(2007) 820 final

2005/0032 (COD)

COMMISSION OPINION in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 251(2) point c) of the EC Treaty on the European Parliament's amendments to the Council

common position on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common framework for business registers for statistical purposes and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 2186/93

AMENDING THE PROPOSAL OF THE COMMISSION pursuant to Article 250 (2) of the EC Treaty

2005/0032 (COD)

COMMISSION OPINION in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 251(2) point c) of the EC Treaty on the European Parliament's amendments to the Council

common position on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common framework for business registers for statistical purposes and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 2186/93

1. BACKGROUND

- Proposal submitted to the European Parliament and to the Council (COM(2005)112 –– 2005/0032 (COD)) on 5 April 2005

- Opinion of the European Parliament (first reading) (PE A6-0194/2006) on 1 June 2006

- Adoption of the common position by the Council on 21 May 2007

- Opinion of the European Parliament (second reading) (P6_TA-PROV(2007)0479 – A6-0353/2007) on 25 October 2007

2. PURPOSE OF THE COMMISSION PROPOSAL

The objective of the proposal is to update the existing Regulation on statistical business registers in order to account of new requirements, in particular:

- globalisation of the economy has created the need to collect information on enterprise groups;

- the integration of activities of the different sectors has called for a full coverage of the whole economy;

- the Single Market requires improved statistical comparability, which notably depends on the availability of harmonised sources for the population of businesses operating in the EU.

3. COMMISSION’S OPINION ON THE AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY PARLIAMENT

3.1. Summary of the Commission's position

The Parliament adopted two amendments. The Commission can accept both as they stand; the amendments are legal clarifications that do not change the substance.

4. Conclusion

The Commission accepts all the amendments adopted by the Parliament.
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Brussels, 7.11.2008

COM(2008) 730 final

COMMISSION OPINION

on the request from the United Kingdom to accept Regulation (EC) No 593/2008 of the European Parliament and the Council of 17 June 2008 on the law applicable to contractual obligations (Rome I)

COMMISSION OPINION

on the request from the United Kingdom to accept Regulation (EC) No 593/2008 of the European Parliament and the Council of 17 June 2008 on the law applicable to contractual obligations (Rome I)

1. INTRODUCTION

1. On 17 June 2008, the European Parliament and the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 593/2008 on the law applicable to contractual obligations (Rome I) (hereafter referred to as Regulation 593/2008)[1]. Pursuant to Article 1 of the Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland, the United Kingdom did not participate in the adoption of the said Regulation.

2. However, by virtue of Article 4 of the said Protocol, the United Kingdom "may at any time after the adoption of a measure by the Council pursuant to Title IV of the Treaty establishing the European Community notify its intention to the Council and to the Commission that it wishes to accept that measure. In that case, the procedure provided for in Article 11(3) of the Treaty establishing the European Community shall apply mutatis mutandis ."

3. By letter of 24 July 2008, received by the Commission on 30 July 2008, the United Kingdom notified the Commission that it wishes to accept Regulation 593/2008.

4. In accordance with Article 11A of the Treaty establishing the European Community regarding enhanced cooperation, which also applies mutatis mutandi , the following procedure applies: "Any Member State that wishes to participate in enhanced cooperation established in accordance with Article 11 shall notify its intention to the Council and the Commission, which shall give an opinion to the Council within three months of the date of receipt of that notification. Within four months of the date of receipt of that notification, the Commission shall take a decision on it, and on such specific arrangements as it may deem necessary."

5. In accordance with the terms of the said Article, the Commission gives the following opinion to the Council.

2. OPINION

The Commission welcomes the request from the United Kingdom to accept Regulation 593/2008 which is a central element of the Community acquis in the area of civil justice. It therefore gives a positive opinion on the said participation.

The Regulation should enter into force for the United Kingdom on the day of the notification to the United Kingdom of the Commission's decision on its request. As in the case of the other Member States, it should apply from 17 December 2009, except for Article 26 which should apply from 17 June 2009.

[1] OJ L 177 of 4 July 2008, p. 6.