ddrg/super_eurlex huggingface dataset:
Values of thresholds under the directives on public procurement applicable from 1 January 2002

(2001/C 332/03)

(Text with EEA relevance)

1. The values of the thresholds applicable as of 1 January 2002 for public supplies contracts pursuant to Council Directive 93/36/EEC(1) and to the Agreement on Government Procurement (hereinafter referred to as the GPA), as concluded by the Council on behalf of the Community (Decision 94/800/EC(2) of 22 December 1994), are as follows:

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2. The values of the thresholds applicable as of 1 January 2002 for works contracts pursuant to Council Directive 93/37/EEC(3) and to the GPA, as concluded by the Council on behalf of the Community (Decision 94/800/EC), are as follows:

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3. The values of the thresholds applicable as of 1 January 2002 for public service contracts pursuant to Council Directive 92/50/EEC(4) and to the GPA, as concluded by the Council on behalf of the Community (Decision 94/800/EC), are as follows:

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4. The values of the thresholds applicable as of 1 January 2002 for supplies, service and for works contracts pursuant to Council Directive 93/38/EEC(5) and to the GPA, as concluded by the Council on behalf of the Community (Decision 94/800/EC), are as follows:

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5. For Member States participating in the euro the amounts of the thresholds in euro will apply directly.

6. The value of thresholds in national currencies will not change during the reference period.

(1) OJ L 199, 9.8.1993, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 336, 23.12.1994, p. 1.

(3) OJ L 199, 9.8.1993, p. 54.

(4) OJ L 209, 24.7.1992, p. 1.

(5) OJ L 199, 9.8.1993, p. 84.
18. 5. 90 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 122/1 
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(Information) 
COUNCIL 
NOTICE 
Establishment by the Council of common positions under the cooperation procedure provided 
for by Article 149 (2) of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community 
(90/C 122/01) 
The Council has established common positions on the following proposals: 
Proposal for a Council Directive on the frequency bands designated for the coordinated intro­
duction of pan-European land-based public radio paging in the Community. 
The text of these common positions may be obtained from the General Secretariat of the 
Council, 170 rue de la Loi, B-1048 Brussels, Office 12/53; tel. 234 76 21 — telefax (02) 
234 81 74. The reference number of this Official Journal and the serial number of the proposal 
concerned should be mentioned in any request.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 155/13

Corrigendum to Common Position (EC) No 3/2006 adopted by the Council on 8 December 2005 with a view to adopting Regulation (EC) No …/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of … on nutrition and health claims made on foods

( Official Journal of the European Union C 80E of 4 April 2006 )

On page 57, in the Annex titled ‘Nutrition claims and conditions applying to them’:

for:

‘LOW SUGAR A claim that a food is low in sugar, and any claim likely to have the same meaning for the consumer, may only be made where the product contains no more than 5g of sugar per 100g for solids or 2,5g of sugar per 100ml for liquids. SUGAR-FREE A claim that a food is sugar-free, and any claim likely to have the same meaning for the consumer, may only be made where the product contains no more than 0,5g of sugar per 100g or 100ml. WITH NO ADDED SUGAR’,

read:
5.

On 21 April 2016, the Chair of the Committee on International Trade Committee (INTA) of the European Parliament addressed a letter to the President of the Permanent Representatives Committee, stating that, if the Council adopts its position at first reading in accordance with the abovementioned compromise, he would recommend to the Plenary that the Council’s position be accepted without amendment, subject to legal-linguistic verification, at Parliament’s second reading.
11.

With regard to changes to the Commission proposal, the Council builds on amendments suggested by the Parliament with respect to the ‘fishing footprint’ (amendments 43 to 55) and with respect to designating areas where vulnerable marine ecosystems (VMEs) occur or are likely to occur (amendments 42 and 56). The Commission's proposal to phase out bottom trawling in deep-sea fishing, which the Parliament had not accepted as such (see amendment 62), was replaced in the Council's position, based on a convergence of the three differing views, by a package of provisions (no bottom trawling below 800 metres in EU waters and in areas of EU waters identified for the protection of deep water VMEs; strict conditions for exploratory fishing outside of established fished areas (‘footprint’), with related sanctions in case of non-compliance; reinforced observer coverage, and reporting requirements concerning species indicating the probability of VMEs; and a detailed assessment of the Regulation's impact after 4 years).
14.

Of particular concern for the three institutions were provisions added as a result of the CFP reform such as 'reflagging'. This Regulation should ensure that fishing vessels that had left the Union fishing fleet, were subsequently reflagged by a third country, and then returned to the Union fishing fleet later on, had not been involved in IUU fishing or fished under the flag of an IUU non-cooperating country. The Council maintained that a vessel is not eligible for authorisation when it had continued to fish in the third country's fishing fleet after that third country was listed as allowing non-sustainable fishing or as a non-cooperating country in fighting IUU fishing pursuant to Article 33 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008, but not where the third country was only identified as a non-cooperating country in fighting IUU fishing. However, in order to cater for the Parliament's concerns, the Council agreed that a vessel should also not be eligible for authorisation when it continued to fish in the third country's fishing fleet after six weeks from the decision identifying that third country as a non-cooperating country in fighting IUU fishing, except where the Council has decided not to list that third country as such (Article 6(2)(d) of the Council's position).
12.

The main elements of the compromise reached with the European Parliament are outlined below: — the nature of this mechanism in relationship to the protection of the Union budget has been clarified and reinforced, — the conditions for the adoption of the measures have been better specified, — the protection of the final recipients and beneficiaries has been increased, — a specific role for the European Parliament has been defined, — the scope of the measures has been extended to ensure that the conditionality mechanism would apply to resources allocated through Next Generation EU and when the Union budget is implemented through loans and other instruments guaranteed by the Union budget, — the efficiency of the procedures for adopting or lifting measures has been improved, — the adoption and lifting of measures by means of implementing decision of the Council acting at qualified majority on the basis of a Commission proposal has been established, — a new reporting clause after three years has been introduced.
13.

The agreement focuses on: — a balance between the procedural provisions and the very limited size of the programme. In particular, the work programme is adopted by means of implementing acts (Article 10) and the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts supplementing the Regulation to develop the provisions for a monitoring and evaluation framework, as well as amending the Annex to review and complement the indicators where necessary for the purposes of evaluation (Article 12); — maximum co-financing rates for grants set at 75 % of eligible costs, which, in exceptional and duly justified cases, can be increased to a maximum of 90 % of eligible costs (Article 8); — the exchange of information targeted at best practices in preventing counterfeiting and fraud relating to the euro (Article 6) included among the actions eligible for financial support; — a commitment from the Commission to, when preparing the work programmes, take into account existing and planned European Central Bank (ECB) and Europol activities against euro counterfeiting and fraud (Article 4); — the word ‘independent’ is introduced into Article 13, which provides for the carrying out of an independent interim evaluation; — the ECB is added to the list of institutions to be provided with annual information on the results of the Pericles IV programme (Article 12); — provisions on the retroactive application of the Regulation from 1 January 2021 to allow continuity of activities funded by the programme (Articles 16 and 17); — a set of key indicators for the evaluation of the Pericles IV programme, as well as a reference to the fact that the data collection on the key performance indicators will be undertaken by the Commission and/or the beneficiaries of the programme (Annex).
24.

The starting point is that the eligibility of expenditure is linked to the signature of the financing agreement by the relevant third country, partner country or OCT. Interreg programme authorities may be mirrored by comparable authorities in third countries, partner countries or OCTs. Procurement for beneficiaries will follow the rules for external procurement as provided in the Financial Regulation. Other than national co-financing rate will be set when support comes from an external financing instrument of the Union or in the case of transfer of an additional contribution from a third country, partner country or OCT.
13.

The main elements of the compromise reached with the European Parliament are outlined below: — the duration of the Instrument and of the Integrated Border Management Fund from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027 has been agreed, — the financial envelope for the implementation of the Instrument for the period 2021 – 2027 will amount to EUR 1 006 407 000 in current prices, — the objectives of the Instrument have been specified and further elaborated, — the actions and the costs eligible for funding have been further developed, — the Instrument will be implemented by work programmes adopted by implementing acts, — the criteria and modalities concerning the preparation of the work programmes have been further clarified, — the reporting requirements have been strengthened, — the scope of the interim evaluation has been specified further, — a new clause regarding the reporting obligation and extension in respect of the delegation of power has been introduced, — the retroactive application of the Regulation has been agreed.
11.

The main elements of the compromise reached with the European Parliament are, among others: — the EMFAF is structured in a way that the priorities are close to the objectives of the CFP and that there are one or more specific objectives identified for each one of the priorities; — where applicable, the needs of small-scale coastal fishing are taken into account in the programming; — the indicators to be used by Member States for monitoring and evaluation purposes are included in an Annex to the Regulation and cannot be amended or supplemented by the Commission; — the promotion of sustainable aquaculture is one of the specific objectives of the EMFAF; — operations that increase fishing capacity are in principle ineligible for funding, although subject to some derogations very well framed and under strict conditions; — investments in the fleet (e.g. replacement and modernisation of engines), and temporary and permanent cessation of fishing activities are eligible for funding under very strict conditions; — support is possible for cases of exceptional events generating a significant disruption of markets; — there is a single maximum co-financing rate of 70 % per specific objective with the exception of the promotion of a level-playing field for fishery and aquaculture products from the outermost regions, for which the maximum co-financing rate is of 100 %.
22.

Moreover, the compromise that was struck includes a closed list of conditions to be fulfilled by Member States in order to qualify for suspension and a clearer description of the core elements that the national legislation should include. It also omits the additional option contained in the Commission’s proposal that would have allowed for a suspension based on momentum towards progress (rather than a specific percentage already achieved). In addition, a provision was inserted into the review article requiring the Commission to consider the possible need to revise the conditions of the suspension clause in its 2030 report. In addition, Member States making use of the suspension clause will also be required to report not only on whether and how they have fulfilled the applicable conditions, but also on whether they are making further progress towards a more balanced representation of both sexes, which is in line with their broader obligation to report on their progress in general. The compromise also stipulates that Member States apply the Directive and the Commission reports on this application.
ASSENT No 12/73 given by the Council pursuant to Article 56 (2) (a) of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community to enable the Commission to grant a maximum loan of FF 8 million to the Société de Panneaux de Particules du Morvan, Neuilly (France)

In a letter dated 26 October 1973, the Commission, pursuant to Article 56 (2) (a) of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, requested the assent of the Council to enable it to grant a maximum loan of FF 8 million (approximately 1 744 million units of account EMA), or its exchange value, to the Société de Panneaux de Particules du Morvan, Neuilly, to assist in setting up a plant for manufacturing panels formed from wood particles at La Machine, commune of Champvert (Nièvre).

At its 271st meeting, held on 17 December 1973, the Council gave its assent as requested by the Commission.

For the Council

The President

I. NØRGAARD
ASSENT No 23/75 given by the Council, pursuant to Article 56 (2) (a) of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, to enable the Commission to grant reconversion loans to Johns-Manville de France S.A.

The loan to be granted to Johns-Manville de France S.A. amounts to FF 5 000 000 (± 0 779 million u.a.) partly at a reduced rate of interest and is intended to facilitate the construction of two fibre-glass production units and a glass furnace at Carling (Lorraine).

The Commission had requested these assents by letters of 16 and 24 July 1975 respectively.

At its 365th meeting held on 29 October 1975, the Council gave the abovementioned assents.

For the Council

The President

G. MARCORA
ASSENT No 4/75 given by the Council, pursuant to Article 55 (2) (c) of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, to enable the Commission to grant, for five technical research programmes in the field of the preparation and combustion of coal and the beneficiation of spoils, aid amounting to 1 232 000 units of account from the levies provided for in Article 50 of that Treaty and to allocate 37 000 units of account from those levies to cover the cost of the dissemination of information and other costs

In a letter dated 27 November 1974, the Commission of the European Communities requested the assent of the Council pursuant to Article 55 (2) (c) of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community to the allocation of funds derived from the levies provided for in Article 50 of that Treaty to the following five technical research programmes:

- extraction of fine particles from new coal;

- automation and computer control of coal preparation plants;

- beneficiation of spoils;

- utilization of spoils in civil engineering;

- study of the formation of nitrous oxides in the combustion of pulverized coal.

At its 323rd meeting held on 13 January 1975, the Council gave its assent as requested by the Commission.

For the Council

The President

G. FITZGERALD
ASSENT No 6/76 given by the Council, pursuant to Article 55 (2) (c) of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, to enable the Commission to grant, in favour of four research programmes on mining techniques, 9 062 778 units of account from the levies provided for in Article 50 of that Treaty and to allocate 271 883 units of account from these levies in order to cover expenditure on the dissemination of information and ancillary costs

In a letter dated 3 December 1975, the Commission of the European Communities requested the assent of the Council, under Article 55 (2) (c) of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, regarding the advisability of allotting funds derived from the levies provided for in Article 50 of that Treaty to the following four technical research programmes:

- roadway drivage techniques,

- firedamp, ground pressure, supports,

- coal winning techniques,

- outbye operations underground.

At its 381st meeting held on 9 February 1976, the Council gave its assent as requested by the Commission.

For the Council

The President

G. THORN
ASSENT No 22/78 given by the Council, pursuant to Article 56 (2) (a) of the ECSC Treaty to enable the Commission to grant the following conversion loans: 3.6 million EUA (approximately FF 20 million) to the Banque populaire de Lorraine, France, as a global loan to help with the founding and extension of small and medium sized businesses in Lorraine

The Commission had requested these assents in communications sent to the Council under cover of letters dated 15 and 23 November 1978 respectively.

The Council gave the assents in question at its 558th meeting, held on 18 and 19 December 1978.

For the Council

The President

H.-D. GENSCHER
ASSENT No 13/78 given by the Council, pursuant to Article 66 (3) of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, to a draft Commission Decision amending Decision No 25/67 of 22 June 1967 laying down in implementation of Article 66 (3) of the Treaty establishing the Coal and Steel Community a Regulation concerning exemption from prior authorization

On 10 March 1977, the Commission of the European Communities requested the Council of the European Communities to give the necessary assent pursuant to Article 66 (3) of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, to a draft Commission Decision amending Decision No 25/67 of 22 June 1967 laying down in implementation of Article 66 (3) of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community a Regulation concerning exemption from prior authorization.

At its 527th meeting held on 18 July 1978, the Council gave the assent requested by the Commission.

For the Council

The President

M. LAHNSTEIN
ASSENT No 32/79 given by the Council, pursuant to the first paragraph of Article 95 of the European Coal and Steel Community Treaty, on a draft Commission Decision amending Decision 73/287/ECSC concerning coking coal and coke for the iron and steel industry in the Community

In a letter dated 13 December 1979 the Commission requested, pursuant to the first paragraph of Article 95 of the ECSC Treaty, the unanimous assent of the Council on a draft Decision amending Decision 73/287/ECSC concerning coking coal and coke for the iron and steel industry in the Community.

The Council, at its 618th meeting held on 18 December 1979, gave the assent requested by the Commission.

For the Council

The President

B. LENIHAN
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COUNCIL ASSENTS Nos 20 to 22/79

given by the Council pursuant to Article 56 ( 2a ) of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community to enable the Commission to grant the following conversion loans :

_ FF 150 million ( more or less 25 * 65 million EUA ) to the Société francaise de mécanique to facilitate the extension of a foundry , the creation of a factory and assembly plant for Diesel engines , and on-site extension of production capacity for a two-litre engine , at Douvrin ( Pas-de-Calais ) _ Nord / Pas-de-Calais

_ FF 30 million ( more or less 5 * 4 million EUA ) as a global loan to the Société lorraine de développement et d'expansion ( Lordex ) , France , for the purpose of setting up and expanding small and medium-size undertakings in Lorraine

_ Pound 2 * 35 million ( more or less 3 * 796 million EUA ) to Daniel Doncaster and Sons Ltd , United Kingdom , to help with modernizing and enlarging a factory making rings and forgings for the aero engine and gas turbine industries in Blaenavon , Gwent , South Wales

The Commission requested these assents in communications forwarded to the Council under cover of letters dated 26 September and 7 November 1979 respectively .

The Council gave the assents in question at its 611th meeting held on 3 December 1979 .

For the Council

The President

B . LENIHAN
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ASSENT No 17/79

given by the Council pursuant to Article 56 ( 2 ) ( a ) of the European Coal and Steel Community Treaty to enable the Commission to grant the following reconversion loans :

_ Pound 14.5 million ( about 22 * 367 million EUA ) for Carreras Rothmans Limited , United Kingdom , to facilitate the construction of a new cigarette factory at Spennymoor , Co . Durham , northern region , United Kingdom .

The Commission had requested these assents in communications forwarded to the Council by letters dated 1 and 5 October 1979 respectively .

The Council gave the assents in question at its 604th meeting on 29 October 1979 .

For the Council

The President

B . LENIHAN
ASSENT No 40/80 given by the Council pursuant to Article 56 (2) (a) of the European Coal and Steel Community Treaty to enable the Commission to grant the following conversion loan: 7.3 MEUA (approximately 20 million Fl) in the form of an overall loan to theNationale Investeringsbank, Netherlands to help with projects in connection withsmall and medium-sized undertakings which create new activities in the Herstruktureringsgebiedin the Dutch province of Limburg

The Commission requested these assents in documents forwarded to the Council in a letter dated 21 October 1980.

The Council granted the assents in question at its 674th meeting on 4 December 1980.

For the Council

The President

J. BARTHEL
ASSENT No 14/80 given by the Council pursuant to Article 56 (2) (a) of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community to enable the Commission to grant conversion loan for reabsorbing into productive employment former ECSC workers in the following companies: Banco di Napoli (Italy)

The Commission requested these assents in its communications forwarded by letters on 9 April and 7 May 1980 respectively.

The Council gave the assents at its 647th meeting on 24 June 1980.

For the Council

The President

S. FORMICA
ASSENT No 10/80 given by the Council, pursuant to Article 56 (2) (a) of the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, to enable the Commission to grant conversion loan to the following companies to ensure the productive employment of former ECSC workers: General Motors Luxembourg Operations SA (Luxembourg)

In letters dated 24 April 1980, the Commission accordingly requested the assent of the Council.

At its 642nd meeting held on 9 June 1980, the Council gave its assent in all three cases as requested by the Commission.

For the Council

The President

F. FOSCHI
ASSENT No 23/80 pursuant to Article 56 (2) (a) of the European Coal and Steel Community Treaty to enable the Commission to grant conversion loan, intended to help extend undertakings with a view to the creation of productive employment for former European Coal and Steel Community workers, to the following companies RHM Foods Ltd (United Kingdom)

The Commission had requested these Assents in communications forwarded to the Council on 26 June 1980.

The Council gave its assent to the requests concerned at its 654th meeting on 22 July 1980.

For the Council

The President

G. THORN