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Communication from the Commission to the Council Amendment to the action programme to promote milk consumption in the Community and expand the markets for milk and milk products; 1997/98 milk year (97/C 294/04)

Whereas some Member States, because of the holiday period, have not had time to take the measures necessary to set up procedures for the action programme to promote milk consumption in the Community and expand the markets for milk and milk products (1997/98 milk year), the Commission has decided to amend the deadlines laid down in Title VII (Procedure for considering and selecting applications) of Commission communication to the Council No 97/C 235/6 on the action programme to promote milk consumption in the Community and expand the markets for milk and milk products (1997/98 milk year) (1).

In Title VII (Procedure for considering and selecting applications):

- in paragraph 1:

the date '30 September 1997` is replaced by '31 October 1997`.

- in paragraph 2:

the date '31 October 1997` is replaced by '30 November 1997`.

(1) OJ C 235, 2. 8. 1997, p. 6.
NEW LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES COM(1998) 609 final (98/C 366/02)

The measures set out below for the Commission's 1999 work programme correspond to the new legislative proposals which it plans to present. These are all new measures: adaptations or amendments of existing legislation are not included. Proposals already programmed in previous years do not appear here.

ADMINISTRATION AND BUDGET

1. Proposal to recast the Financial Regulation

AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES

2. Proposal for a regulation on the reform of the common organisation of the cotton market

3. Proposal for a regulation on the reform of the common organisation of the market in fishery and aquaculture products

COMPETITION

4. Proposal for the amendment of the first regulation implementing Articles 85 and 86

5. Proposal for regulation on exemptions (vertical restraints)

6. Proposal for regulation on exemptions (small businesses)

7. Proposal for regulation on exemptions (training)

ECONOMY AND FINANCE

8. Proposal for instrument on protecting the euro against counterfeiting

EMPLOYMENT/SOCIAL AFFAIRS

9. Proposal for decision on job-creating measures

10. Legislative proposals for action against discrimination

11. Proposal for decision on incentive measures for social inclusion

12. Proposal for decision on a Community action programme in the field of health

ENVIRONMENT

13. Proposals for directives on the environmental specifications for heavy vehicles, motorcycles and fuels

JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS

14. Legislative proposals on the application of the new provisions of the Treaty of Amsterdam on the fields of immigration, asylum, crossing of external frontiers and judicial cooperation

INTERNAL MARKET

15. Proposal for amendment of the money-laundering directive

16. Proposal for a directive on venture capital funds

17. Proposal for a directive on the movement of third-country nationals in connection with the provision of services

18. Proposal for a regulation to create a Community patent

19. Proposal for a directive on the harmonisation of criteria for patentability of computer programs

20. Proposal for a directive on the tax treatment of the supplementary pensions rights of employed and self-employed people moving within the EC

21. Proposal for a directive on determining a single place of VAT taxation

INSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS

22. Proposal for a regulation on access to Parliament, Council and Commission documents

EXTERNAL RELATIONS

23. Proposal for a regulation on anti-personnel mines

24. Proposal for a regulation on the reconstruction of former Yugoslavia

TRANSPORT

25. Legislative proposals on the conditions of access to markets in port services

26. Proposal for a directive on the loading and unloading of bulk carriers in ports
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL AND THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT The External Service

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL AND THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

The External Service

In the evolution of the External Service, a number of matters have arisen which require a decision of the Commission:

1. Bosnia and Herzegovina

The representation of the Commission in Sarajevo was given the name of Representation Office to reflect the uncertainty of the situation when it was created. Given that the Dayton accords have worked well so far and in view of the reinforcements which have taken place, as well as the broadening of tasks under deconcentration, it is now appropriate to give it the name of Delegation. This change of name involves no other modification to the role or status of the Commission's mission.

The Commission is also represented in Mostar and Banja Luka as sub-offices of the Sarajevo Representation Office. Both Mostar and Banja Luka will be made Places of Employment to enable the provisions of Annex X of the Staff regulations to be applied specifically to those locations.

2. Croatia and FYROM

At present, the Commission is represented in Croatia by a Special Envoy and in FYROM by a Resident Envoy. The importance of the relations with both countries makes it desirable to put the Commission's representations in them on the same footing as those in other third countries. Both representations will be given the name of Delegation.

3. Indonesia

Political considerations led the Commission to call its mission to Indonesia at the time of its opening a Representation. Positive recent developments concerning namely, the status of East Timor and progress towards democracy have changed the situation with respect to the relations with that country. This is reflected in the conclusions of the General Affairs Council of 15/11/99 where the Council calls for further progress and closer ties and welcomes the Commission's intention to present a Communication on EU-Indonesia relations. As a first sign of support for these changes, the Representation in Indonesia will be given the name of Delegation.

During the course of next year the Commission intends to communicate to the Council and the Parliament a far ranging review of the Commission's External Service.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION concerning the conclusion of an Agreement for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy between the European Atomic Energy Community (EURATOM) and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine

(presented by the Commission)

Since the independence of Ukraine in 1991 nuclear issues have been high on the agenda in the relationship between the EU and Ukraine. Significant progress has been achieved in specific matters related to nuclear safety, in particular the closing down of the Chernobyl NPP, and Ukraine gradually rid itself of its nuclear weapon inheritance and joined the Non-Proliferation Treaty as non-nuclear weapon state.

The precarious energy situation in Ukraine, due to a heavy dependence on oil and gas imports and inefficient coalmining have left the country vulnerable to energy supply disruptions. Nuclear energy is thus a key industry for the country as reflects its important share in Ukraine's electricity supply.

Having adressed more urgent matters in the past, it is now time for a general agreement on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy which will provide a framework for a strengthened co-operation between the EU and Ukraine in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy to the benefit of both parties in this area of mutual interest. The areas of co-operation include nuclear safety, controlled nuclear fusion, nuclear research and development, trade in nuclear materials and the prevention of illicit trafficking of nuclear material. In this context, on 13 November 2002, two research agreements on nuclear safety and controlled nuclear fusion have entered into force, for which the present legal text constitutes a framework.

The legal basis of the relationship between the EU and Ukraine is the Partnership and Co-operation Agreement. The specific legal basis of the Agreement for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy between the European Atomic Energy Community (EURATOM) and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is article 62 of the the Partnership and Co-operation Agreement.

On 30 April 1999, the Council adopted a decision directing the Commission to negotiate an agreement for co-operation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy between the European Atomic Energy Community (EURATOM) and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine pursuant to the second paragraph of Article 101 of the Euratom Treaty.

The negotiations between the Commission and the Ukrainian authorities were completed without running into any particular difficulties and the resulting text complies with the negotiating directives the Council issued to the Commission.

The Commission calls on the Council to adopt the annexed proposal approving the conclusion of the agreement.
Brussels, 21.12.2004

COM(2004) 819 final

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL AND THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE

concerning the Guidelines of a non-binding nature for implementing certain provisions of Directive 98/24/EC of the Council on the protection of the health and safety of workers form the risks rel ated to chemical agents at work

{SEC(2004) 1594}

Article 12 (2) of Directive 98/24/EC[1] provides that the Commission shall draw up practical guidelines of a non-binding nature, to assist Member States, in pursuance of the Directive, in drawing up their national policies and to facilitate compliance with their regulations on the protection of the health and safety of workers, in particular as regards the topics referred to in Articles 3, 4, 5 and 6 and Annex II, section 1.

To discharge this duty, the Commission has produced guidelines which covers the following topics:

- Analytical methods for the measurement of the indicative occupational exposure limit values (IOELVs) of the chemical substances included in the Annex of the Commission Directive 2000/39/EC[2] establishing a first list of IOELVs in implementation of Directive 98/24/EC.

- Identification, assessment and control of risks arising from the presence of hazardous chemical agents (HCAs) in the workplace.

- General principles for preventing risks related to HCAs and specific prevention and protection measures for controlling these risks.

- Medical surveillance and biological monitoring of workers exposed to lead and its ionic compounds.

In producing these guidelines the Commission was assisted by the Advisory Committee on Safety, Hygiene and Health Protection at Work, which delivered a favourable opinion on 28 June 2004.

The Advisory Committee considers that the Guidelines deal adequately with the fundamental issues as expressed in the provisions of Directive 98/24/EC mentioned above.

It also believes that they will be a useful reference document for Member States to be used as tool for developing their own guidance in particular for small and medium-size enterprises.

The Commission in accordance with Article 12 (2) of Directive 98/24/EC, asks the Member States to take account as far as possible of these guidelines in drawing up their national policies for the protection of the health and safety of workers and to ensure that it is distributed as widely as possible in interested circles.

[1] O.J. L 131, 5.5.1998

[2] O.J. L 142, 16.6.2000
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Brussels, 14.9.2006

COM(2006)504 final

REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL

Antidumping proceeding concerning imports of recordable digital versatile discs (DVD+/-R) originating in the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan

REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL

Antidumping proceeding concerning imports of recordable digital versatile discs (DVD+/-R) originating in the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan

This report is made pursuant to Article 9.2 of Council regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (OJ L 56, 6.3.1996, p. 1).

Article 9 of this Regulation stipulates the following:

"Termination without measures; imposition of definitive duties

1. Where the complaint is withdrawn, the proceeding may be terminated unless such termination would not be in the Community interest.

2. Where, after consultation, protective measures are unnecessary and there is no objection raised within the Advisory Committee, the investigation or proceeding shall be terminated. In all other cases, the Commission shall submit to the Council forthwith a report on the results of the consultation, together with a proposal that the proceeding be terminated . The proceeding shall be deemed terminated if, within one month, the Council, acting by a qualified majority, has not decided otherwise". (emphasis added) .

After consultations on the proposal to terminate the proceeding, objections were raised in the Advisory Committee. The proposal to terminate the case and the details of the consultation are set out in the annexes.

Annexes :

3. Summary of the opinions provided during and after the meeting of the Advisory Committee (transmitted only in English on a confidential (EU restricted) basis).

4. Draft Commission Decision setting the reasons for terminating the proceeding in question (transmitted in all languages).
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Brussels, 14.11.2006

COM(2006) 681 final

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL

on the rate of contribution to the pension scheme of officials and other servants of the European Communities {SEC(2006)1441}

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL

on the rate of contribution to the pension scheme of officials and other servants of the European Communities

Pursuant to Article 83a of the Staff Regulations, each year the Commission shall present to the Council an updated version of the actuarial assessment of the pension scheme, in accordance with Article 1(2) of Annex XII. Where it is shown that there is a gap of at least 0.25 points between the rate of contribution currently applied and the rate required to maintain actuarial balance, the Council shall consider whether the rate should be adapted.

Eurostat has carried out a study of the scheme in accordance with Article 13 of Annex XII to the Staff Regulations which sets the rate of contribution required to maintain actuarial balance at 10.4%. Rate of contribution in force is 10.25. Therefore the gap is of 0.15 and is below the threshold indicated in the Article 83a.

Accordingly, the Commission will not present, for this year, a proposal adjusting the rate of contribution to the pension scheme of officials and other servants of the European Communities.
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Brussels, 6.11.2007

COM(2007) 684 final

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL

on the rate of contribution to the pension scheme of officials and other servants of the European Communities {SEC(2007) 1466}

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL

on the rate of contribution to the pension scheme of officials and other servants of the European Communities

Pursuant to Article 83a of the Staff Regulations, each year the Commission shall present to the Council an updated version of the actuarial assessment of the pension scheme, in accordance with Article 1(2) of Annex XII. Where it is shown that there is a gap of at least 0.25 points between the rate of contribution currently applied and the rate required to maintain actuarial balance, the Council shall consider whether the rate should be adapted.

Eurostat has carried out a study of the scheme in accordance with Article 13 of Annex XII to the Staff Regulations which sets the rate of contribution required to maintain actuarial balance at 10.3%. Rate of contribution in force is 10.25. Therefore, the gap is of 0.05 and is below the threshold indicated in the Article 83a.

Accordingly, the Commission will not present, for this year, a proposal adjusting the rate of contribution to the pension scheme of officials and other servants of the European Communities.
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Brussels, 7.5.2008

COM(2008) 239 final

REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL AND THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

on the development of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) Progress Report July – December 2007 [SEC(2008) 552]

1. INTRODUCTION

This progress report describes the work carried out by the Commission in the second semester of 2007 on the development of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II).It is presented to the Council and the European Parliament in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 2424/2001 of 6 December 2001 on the development of the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II).

2. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS DURING THE PERIOD UNDER REVIEW

3. Network Installation and Testing:

The SIS II project includes the provision of a wide area communications network, meeting the requirements of availability, security, geographical coverage and level of service, to all the national and central systems to communicate. All Member States have had their main sites and the vast majority of back – up sites connected to the s-Testa network since November 2007.

4. Central SIS II:

The System Solution Tests (SST) have been conducted to verify that the central SIS II on the central sites is compliant with the technical specification.

5. Preparations for Migration and Integration:

In 2006 a migration plan was prepared in co operation with Member States' experts, for the move from SIS1+ to SIS II. With the completion of the SISone4All project, the number of Member States increased, as did the complexity of managing the migration. A Migration Working Group has been established within the framework of the SIS II Committee and is mandated to make concrete proposals for a global and coherent strategy and high-level plan for the timely preparation and execution of migration from SIS 1+ to SIS II, including risk analysis and a contingency plan.

6. CONCLUSIONS

The Central SIS II has completed the first phase of tests which is testing without Member State participation. Member States have commenced testing their national systems. Despite initial difficulties, which have negatively impacted the planning margins built into the overall project schedule, there is now a stable network between Member States and the two sites hosting the Central SIS II. However, the project has encountered some set-backs in the past six months; the negative opinion of the SIS II regulatory Committee on the draft Commission Decision on tests, the concerns relating to migration and the duration of the global tests. It will depend on the outcome of ongoing discussions on these issues to which extent the overall planning will be impacted.
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Brussels, 15.4.2009

COM(2009) 177 final

PRELIMINARY DRAFT AMENDING BUDGET N° 5 TO THE GENERAL BUDGET 2009

STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE BY SECTION Section III - Commission

PRELIMINARY DRAFT AMENDING BUDGET N° 5 TO THE GENERAL BUDGET 2009

STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE BY SECTION Section III - Commission

Having regard to:

- the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 272 thereof,

- the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 177 thereof,

- the 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 Article 37 thereof,

The European Commission hereby presents to the budgetary authority the Preliminary Draft Amending Budget No 5 to the 2009 budget.

CHANGES TO THE GENERAL STATEMENT OF REVENUE

The changes to the general statement of revenue are forwarded separately via the SEI-BUD system. An English version of the changes to the general statement of revenue is attached for information as a budgetary annex.

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

The present Preliminary Draft Amending Budget No 5/2009 is intended to budget the surplus resulting from the implementation of the budget year 2008. As provided for in the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities[2], under Article 15 § 3, it is the only subject of this PDAB and it has to be submitted within 15 days following the submission of the provisional accounts, which took place on 31 March 2009.

1. The implementation of the budget year 2008 shows a surplus of EUR 1 796 151 821 (not including contributions from EFTA-EEA), which is therefore entered as revenue in the 2009 budget.

The registering of the surplus can be analysed as follows:

2008 | EFTA-EEA | European Communities | Total |

Revenue for the financial year | 199 139 557,00 | 121 385 242 727,55 | 121 584 382 284,55 |

Payments against current year appropriations | -183 598 206,59 | -115 366 374 174,96 | -115 549 972 381,55 |

Payment appropriations carried over to year N+1 | 0,00 | -3 912 336 487,46 | -3 912 336 487,46 |

EFTA appropriations carried over from year N-1 | -2 324 641,86 | 0,00 | -2 324 641,86 |

Cancellation of unused appropriations carried over from year N-1 | 564 626,36 | 187 331 191,58 | 187 895 817,94 |

Exchange differences for the year | 0,00 | -497 711 435,90 | -497 711 435,90 |

Budget outturn 2008 | 13 781 334,91 | 1 796 151 820,81 | 1 809 933 155,72 |

2. The budgeting of the surplus will diminish accordingly the global contribution of the Member States to the financing of the EU Budget. This global decrease by Member State will also be influenced by the updated own resources forecast (TOR, VAT and GNI) including the updated amount of the UK correction. In June, the Commission will present, in a separate Preliminary Draft Amending Budget, updated forecasts, which are expected to change further the amounts of the contributions by country.

[1] OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

[2] OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p.1.