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Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION repealing Regulation (EC) No 3274/93 preventing the supply of certain goods and services to Libya

(presented by the Commission)

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

(1) On 12 September 2003 the United Nations Security Council, acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, decided in its Resolution 1506 (2003) that measures imposed by paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 of its Resolution 748 (1992), and paragraphs 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of its Resolution 883 (1993) shall be lifted from that date.

(2) The measures imposed by paragraphs 4 and 5 of Resolution 748 (1992) and by paragraphs 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Resolution 883 (1993) were implemented in the European Community by means of Council Regulation (EC) No 3274/93 of 29 November 1993 preventing the supply of certain goods and services to Libya.

(3) Therefore Council Regulation (EC) No 3274/93 of 29 November 1993 preventing the supply of certain goods and services to Libya, as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 836/1999 of 20 April 1999 suspending the application of Regulation (EC) No 3274/93 preventing the supply of certain goods and services to Libya, should be repealed.

Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION repealing Regulation (EC) No 3274/93 preventing the supply of certain goods and services to Libya

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 60 and 301 thereof,

Having regard to Council Common Position 2003/.../CFSP of xxx September 2003 [1],

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

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission [2],

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

Whereas:

(1) On 12 September 2003 the United Nations Security Council, acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, decided in its Resolution 1506 (2003) that measures imposed by paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 of its Resolution 748 (1992), and paragraphs 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of its Resolution 883 (1993) shall be lifted from that date.

(2) The measures imposed by paragraphs 4 and 5 of Resolution 748 (1992) and by paragraphs 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Resolution 883 (1993) were implemented in the Community by means of Council Regulation (EC) No 3274/93 of 29 November 1993 preventing the supply of certain goods and services to Libya [3]. The application of Regulation (EC) No 3274/93 was suspended by Regulation (EC) No 836/99 of 20 April 1999 [4].

[3] OJ L 295, 30.11.1993, p. 1.

[4] OJ L 106, 23.4.1999, p. 1.

(3) Regulation (EC) No 3274/93 should therefore be repealed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Council Regulation (EC) No 3274/93 is repealed.

Article 2

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

It shall apply from 12 September 2003.

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

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 DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on a multi-annual programme (2003-2005) for the monitoring of eEurope, dissemination of good practices and the improvement of network and information security (MODINIS) AMENDING THE PROPOSAL OF THE COMMISSION pursuant to Article 250 (2) of the EC Treaty

1. Introduction

Article 251(2), third subparagraph, point (c) of the EC Treaty provides that the Commission is to deliver an opinion on the amendment proposed by the European Parliament at second reading. The Commission sets out its opinion below on the 1 amendment proposed by Parliament.

2. Background

Transmission of the Proposals to the Council and the European Parliament (COM(2002) 425 final - 2002/0187(COD) in accordance with article 157 3 of the Treaty: // 26 July 2002

Date of the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee: // 24 October 2002

Date of the opinion of the Committee of the Regions // 12 February 2003

Date of the opinion of the European Parliament, first reading: // 12 February 2003

Following the opinion of the European Parliament and pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty, the Commission amended its proposal. Date of transmission of the amended proposal: // 7 April 2003

Date of adoption of the unanimous common position by the Council. // 26 May 2003

The Commission delivered a favourable opinion on the Common position of the Council except for the budget of the programme. // 28 May 2003

3. Purpose of the proposal

The proposal on the MODINIS programme aims to create a legal basis for the continuation of monitoring activities of the eEurope 2005 Action Plan and dissemination of best practices. Furthermore the draft Decision allows to launch preparatory actions for the establishment of the Network and Information Security Agency.

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

On 25 September 2003 the European Parliament adopted one amendment to the Council's common position on the MODINIS programme. The amendment was based on a compromise agreed between Council and Parliament. The Commission can accept the European Parliament amendment as it facilitates the second reading agreement and allows an earlier start to the implementation of the MODINIS programme.

Amendment 1 (article 4, second paragraph) changing the financial framework for the implementation of the programme from "EUR 20millions" to "EUR 21millions".

5. Conclusion

Pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty, the Commission amends its proposal as set out above.
Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION amending Regulation (EC) No 88/98 as regards the extension of the trawling ban to Polish waters

(presented by the Commission)

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

Council Regulation (EC) No 88/98 of 18 December 1997 lays down certain technical measures for the conservation of fishery resources in waters of the Baltic Sea, the Belts and the Sound. An Amendment of the Regulation is required following the accession of Poland to the European Union.

The International Baltic Sea Fisheries Commission (IBSFC) has since 1991 established a trawling ban on the Oderbank Plateau in order to protect spawning turbot and other juvenile flatfish. The trawling ban was implemented for the waters of the Community of 15 Member States in Council Regulation (EC) No 88/98 of 18 December 1997 laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of fishery resources in waters of the Baltic Sea, the Belts and the Sound [1]. Since the accession of Poland to the European Union the Regulation also applies to Polish waters, the trawling ban area must be extended to cover also the part of the Oderbank Plateau that lies within Polish waters.

[1] OJ L 9, 15.1.1998, p. 1.

The Council is requested to adopt this proposal as soon as possible.

Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION amending Regulation (EC) No 88/98 as regards the extension of the trawling ban to Polish waters

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Having regard to the Act of Accession for 2003 [2], in particular Article 57(2) thereof,

[2] OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 1.

Whereas:

(1) The International Baltic Sea Fishery Commission adopted a recommendation on 21 September 1991 to ban the fishing with trawls on the Oderbank Plateau. This recommendation has been implemented in Community law by Article 8(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 88/98 of 18 December 1997 laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of fishery resources in waters of the Baltic Sea, the Belts and the Sound [3].

[3] OJ L 9, 15.1.1998, p. 1.

(2) In the light of the accession of Poland to the European Union the geographical area in which the trawling ban applies should be extended to Polish waters.

(3) Regulation (EC) No 88/98 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

In Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 88/98, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:

"3. It shall be prohibited throughout the year, to fish with any trawl, Danish seine and similar net in the geographical area bounded by a line joining the following coordinates:

54? 23' N, 14? 35' E

54? 21' N, 14? 40' E

54? 17' N, 14? 33' E

54? 07' N, 14? 25' E

54? 10' N, 14? 21' E

54? 14' N, 14? 25' E

54? 17' N, 14? 17' E

54? 24' N, 14? 11' E

54? 27' N, 14? 25' E

54? 23' N, 14? 35' E"

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of 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
[pic] | COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES |

Brussels, 5.7.2005

COM(2005) 309 final

2003/0128 (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

DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL AMENDING COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 74/408/EEC RELATING TO THE SEATS, THEIR ANCHORAGES AND THE HEAD RESTRAINTS OF MOTOR VEHICLES

AMENDING THE PROPOSAL FROM THE COMMISSIONpursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty

2003/0128 (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

DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL AMENDING COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 74/408/EEC RELATING TO THE SEATS, THEIR ANCHORAGES AND THE HEAD RESTRAINTS OF MOTOR VEHICLES

1. INTRODUCTION

Article 251(2), third subparagraph, point (c) of the EC Treaty provides that the Commission shall deliver an opinion on the amendments proposed by the European Parliament at second reading. The Commission's opinion regarding the two amendments proposed by the European Parliament is set out below.

2. Background

Date on which the proposal was sent to the European Parliament and the Council COM(2003)361 final– 2003/00128(COD) – C5-0283/2003: | 20 June 2003 |

Date of the European Parliament's opinion at first reading: | 17 December 2003 |

Date of adoption by the Council of the common position: | 24 January 2005 (unanimity) |

Date of the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee: | 10 December 2003 |

Date of the European Parliament's opinion at second reading: | 26 May 2005 |

3. PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSAL

This proposal is one of three Directives concerning the installation of safety belts in all commercial vehicles, with the exception of city buses. It supplements the adoption of Directive 2003/20/EC extending the compulsory use of safety belts to all vehicles.

Owing to technical reasons linked to the construction method for commercial vehicles, Directive 74/408/EEC relating to seats and head restraints must be amended. In order for safety belts to offer users a high level of protection, it is important to ensure that the seats are sufficiently resistant and capable of absorbing impact energy. The proposal inlcudes a ban, in the interests of user safety, on the lateral positioning of seats.

4. Commission opinion on the amendments proposed by the European Parliament

At the plenary session of 26 May 2005, the European Parliament rejected amendments 1 to 4 and adopted amendments 5 and 6. The aim of these amendments is to authorise the installation of side-facing seats in certain types of coach for a period of five years.

The Commission accepts the amendments adopted by the European Parliament.

5. Conclusion

Under Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty, the Commission amends its proposal in accordance with the above.
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Brussels, 14.8.2006

COM(2006) 457 final

Proposal for a

COUNCIL REGULATION

amending Regulation (EEC) No 1907/90, as regards the derogation on egg washing

(presented by the Commission)

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1907/90 on certain marketing standards for eggs lays down the criteria for the derogation enabling packing centres to continue to wash eggs until 31 December 2006.

In the framework of simplification of the agricultural legislation, a new Council Regulation replacing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1907/90 was adopted by the Council on 19 June 2006 and enters into force on 1 July 2007. Pending the application of the new Council Regulation on marketing standards for eggs, the temporary derogation for egg washing foreseen until 31 December 2006 in Regulation (EEC) No 1907/90 should be extended until 1 July 2007.

Proposal for a

COUNCIL REGULATION

amending Regulation (EEC) No 1907/90, as regards the derogation on egg washing

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2771/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in eggs[1], and in particular Article 2(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1) Article 6(4) of Council Regulation No 1907/90 of 26 June 1990 on certain marketing standards for eggs[2] lays down the criteria for the derogation enabling packing centres to continue to wash eggs until 31 December 2006.

(2) Such derogation has so far been granted to nine packing centres in Sweden and one in the Netherlands. Pending the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1028/2006 of 19 June 2006 on marketing standards for eggs[3] on 1 July 2007, the transitional period for egg washing should be extended until that date.

(3) Regulation (EEC) No 1907/90 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

In the first subparagraph of Article 6(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 1907/90, the date “31 December 2006” is replaced by the date “30 June 2007”.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of 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[pic][pic][pic][pic][pic][pic][pic][pic][pic]

[1] OJ L 282, 1.11.1975, p. 49. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 679/2006. (OJ L 119, 4.5.2006, p. 1).

[2] OJ L 173, 6.7.1990, p. 5. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1039/2005 (OJ L 172, 5.7.2005, p. 1).

[3] OJ L 186, 7.7.2006, p. 1.
[pic] | COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES |

Brussels, 15.12.2006

COM(2006) 842 final

2003/0256 (COD)

OPINION OF THE COMMISSION pursuant to Article 251 (2) third sub-paragraph, point (c) of the EC Treaty, on the European Parliament’s amendments to the Council’s Common Position regarding the proposals for a

REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restrictions of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC of the European Parliament and the Council and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC

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

2003/0256 (COD)

OPINION OF THE COMMISSIONpursuant to Article 251 (2) third sub-paragraph, point (c) of the EC Treaty, on the European Parliament’s amendments to the Council’s Common Position regarding the proposals for a

REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restrictions of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC of the European Parliament and the Council and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC

1. Background

PROCEDURE

The proposal COM(2003) 644(01) final and COM(2003) 644(02) final[1] were transmitted to the European Parliament and the Council on 3 November 2003 in accordance with the co-decision procedure pursuant to Article 95 of the EC Treaty.

The European Economic and Social Committee gave its opinion on 1 April 2004[2].

The Committee of Regions gave an opinion on 24 February 2005[3].

The European Parliament gave its opinion at the first reading on 17 November 2005 .

Following the opinion of the European Parliament and pursuant to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty, the Council adopted a Common Position on 27 June 2006. The Commission’s Communication on the Common Position COM(2006) 375 was adopted on 12 July 2006.

The European Parliament adopted its position at the second reading on 13 December 2006.

OBJECTIVE OF THE COMMISSION PROPOSAL

The purpose of the Regulation is to ensure a high level of protection of human health and the environment as well as the free circulation of substances on the internal market while enhancing competitiveness and innovation.

2. Commission comments

2.1. General

On 13 December 2006, the European Parliament adopted a compromise package which had been agreed with the Council in view of reaching a second reading agreement.

The Commission accepts in full Amendment 191 which constitutes the compromise package.

2.2 Amended Proposal

Pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty, the Commission amends its proposal as set out above.

[1] OJ C 96, 21.04.2004, p.24.

[2] OJ C 112, 30.04.2004, p.92

[3] OJ C 164, 05.07.2005, p.78.
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Brussels, 10.1.2008

COM(2008) 5 final

2005/0211 (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

DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing a Framework for Community Action in the field of Marine Environmental Policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive)

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

2005/0211 (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

DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing a Framework for Community Action in the field of Marine Environmental Policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive)

(Text with EEA relevance)

1. BACKGROUND

Procedure

- On 24 October 2005 the Commission submitted a proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council[1] establishing a Framework for Community Action in the field of Marine Environmental Policy (Marine Strategy Directive) for adoption by co-decision procedure as laid down in Article 251 of the EC Treaty.

- The European Economic and Social Committee delivered its Opinion on 20 April 2006.

- The Committee of the Regions delivered its Opinion on 26 April 2006.

- The European Parliament adopted its position on first reading on 14 November 2006.

- The Council adopted its Common Position on 23 July 2007.

- The European Parliament adopted its position on second reading on 11 December 2007.

This is an empty Line.

Objective of the Commission proposal

The main objective of the proposal is to establish a framework for the protection and preservation of the marine environment, the prevention of its deterioration and, where practicable, the restoration of that environment in areas where it has been adversely affected. This would be done through development and implementation, by Member States, of marine strategies with the aim of achieving or maintaining good environmental status.

2. COMMISSION COMMENTS

2.1 General

At its plenary session of 11 December 2007, the European Parliament adopted 54 amendments, out of the 117 amendments that were tabled.

The 54 amendments adopted by the Parliament were all part of a compromise package agreed with the Council. The Commission can accept all of the amendments in full.

2. 2 Amended proposal

Pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty, the Commission amends its proposal as set out above.

[1] COM(2005)505 final (2005/0211 (COD))
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Brussels, 8.2.2010

COM(2010)50 final

2010/0034 (NLE)

Proposal for a

COUNCIL DECISION

Amending Decision 2009/459/EC of 6 May 2009 providing Community medium-term financial assistance for Romania

2010/0034 (NLE)

Proposal for a

COUNCIL DECISION

Amending Decision 2009/459/EC of 6 May 2009 providing Community medium-term financial assistance for Romania

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 332/2002 of 18 February 2002 establishing a facility providing medium term financial assistance for Member States balance of payments ([1]) and in particular Article 5, second subparagraph, in conjunction with Article 8 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission made after consulting the Economic and Financial Committee (EFC),

Whereas:

(1) By Decision 2009/458/EC ([2]), the Council decided to grant mutual assistance to Romania. By Decision 2009/459/EC ([3]), the Council decided to provide medium-term financial assistance for Romania.

(2) The scope and intensity of the economic recession affecting Romania calls for a revision of the economic policy conditions foreseen for the disbursement of the instalments of the financial assistance with a view to taking into account the impact of the larger than expected contraction of real GDP.

(3) Council Decision 2009/459/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Council Decision 2009/459/ EC is hereby amended as follows:

1. In Article 3(5), point (a) shall be replaced by the following:

"Implementing a clearly-set medium-term fiscal program so as to bring the general government deficit below the Treaty reference value of 3% of GDP with a timeframe and consolidation path consistent with the Council recommendations to Romania adopted under the excessive deficit procedure".

2. In Article 3(5), point (b) shall be replaced by the following:

"Adopting and implementing annual budgets for 2010 and beyond, consistent with the consolidation path."

Article 2

This decision is addressed to Romania.

Article 3

This decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union .

Done at Brussels,

For the Council,

The President

([1]) OJ L 53, 23.2.2002, p. 1.

([2]) OJ L 150, 13.6.2009, p. 6

([3]) OJ L 150, 13.6.2009, p. 8