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DRAFT General Budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015 - General Introduction - General statement of revenue - General statement of revenue and expenditure by section /* COM/2014/0300 final - 2014/ () */
1.Foreword

In accordance with Article 7(3) of the 11th EDF Internal Agreement and Article 21(2) of the Council Regulation (EU) 2015/323 on the financial regulation applicable to the 11th European Development Fund (hereinafter referred to as "11th EDF Financial Regulation"), the Commission presents in this document estimates of commitments, payments and contributions for the period 2015 to 2017, taking into account the forecasts of the European Investment Bank (EIB).

This document sets out the financial implementation of the EDFs (8th to 11th) for 2014 and the forecasts of implementation for 2015 till 2017. In addition, this document draws a non-binding estimation, for the EDF contributions, from the Member States, for the years 2018 and 2019.

The Member States contribute funds directly to the European Investment Bank for the instruments which it manages under the 9th, 10th, and 11th EDFs (the Investment Facility and interest-rate subsidies).

2.Introduction

The Commission and the EIB have updated their commitment and payment forecasts for 2015, 2016 and 2017 for each of the ACP countries and the OCTs. The payment forecasts in particular have been compiled with the aim of helping the Member States to assess as accurately as possible the amounts they need to earmark in their national budgets while ensuring that sufficient financial resources are available for the EDF to avoid liquidity problems.

In accordance with Article 7 of the 11th EDF Internal Agreement and Article 21(5) of the 11th EDF Financial Regulation, the estimates provided in this document have been updated.

The graph below shows the general trend in gross commitments and payments since 1999, including projections for 2015, 2016 and 2017 (Commission and EIB cumulated amounts).





Gross commitments and payments: trend 1999-2017 (Million EUROS)

NB: figures from implementation of the European Development Funds at 31 December 2014 (commitments, payments and financial situation) and forecasts for 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Attachments 1, 2 and 3 show respectively the actual commitments, payments and financial situation compared with previous forecasts.

Attachments 4, 5 and 6 show respectively the Member States contributions for 2015 and 2016 per instalment and a global view on contributions for the period 2016-2019 per year, per Member State.

3.Financial forecasts for 2015 - 2017

The following table provides an update of the commitments, the payments and of the contributions, based on the Commission's latest forecasts.

Forecasts 2015-2017 (*) 2015 2016 2017 Commitments Commission 4 947 4 663 4 963 EIB 830 850 900 Total 5 777 5 513 5 863 Payments Commission 3 152 3 550 3 900 EIB 300 410 460 Total 3 452 3 960 4 360 Contributions Commission 3 200 3 450 3 950 EIB 200 150 200 Total 3 400 3 600 4 150

* gross amounts, i.e. no decommitments or recoveries/reflows have been deducted. This approach is in line with that used for the general budget of the EU.

4.Non-binding Estimation of contribution for 2018 - 2019
on the exercise of the power to adopt delegated acts conferred on the Commission under Regulation (EC) No 1165/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 concerning livestock and meat statistics and repealing Council Directives 93/23/EEC, 93/24/EEC and 93/25/EEC

REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL

1.Background

Regulation (EC) No 1165/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning livestock and meat statistics was adopted on 19 November 2008. It was amended by Regulation (EU) No 1350/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 amending certain legislative acts in the field of agricultural and fishery statistics to align implementing powers with the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 1165/2008 confers powers to adopt delegated acts on the Commission. Article 18 of Regulation (EC) No 1165/2008 states that the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts concerning amendments to Annexes I, II, IV and V. These annexes provide the definitions and categories for statistics on livestock and slaughtering, and for meat production forecasts.

According to Article 19(2) of that Regulation, the power to adopt delegated acts is conferred for a period of five years at a time from 10 January 2014. This power is to be tacitly extended for periods of five years unless the European Parliament or the Council object.

The Commission is obliged to draw up a report on the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. This report fulfils this obligation.

2.Commission exercise of delegated powers under Regulation (EC) No 1165/2008

The Commission has not yet exercised the power to adopt delegated acts conferred on it by Regulation (EC) No 1165/2008.

There have been no changes to the definitions set out in Annexes I, II, IV and V of Regulation (EC) No 1165/2008 during the period in question. The changes in the technological and economic conditions were so minor that no amendment to the list of categories or adaptation of national and European statistical processes was necessary.

3.Conclusions

The Commission has not yet exercised the power to adopt delegated acts conferred on it by Regulation (EC) No 1165/2008.

The Commission considers that it should continue to have these powers as in the future it may need to adopt a delegated act to modify the points mentioned in Article 18 of the Regulation to meet the needs of data users in the context of the future common agricultural policy.
- General Introduction - General statement of revenue - Statement of revenue and expenditure by section

DRAFT General Budget of the European Union for the financial year 2019

DOCUMENTS

DRAFT General Budget

of the European Union

for the financial year 2019

— General introduction

— General statement of revenue

— Statement of revenue and expenditure by section:

— Section 1: European Parliament

— Section 2: European Council and Council

— Section 3: European Commission

— Section 4: Court of Justice of the European Union

— Section 5: Court of Auditors

— Section 6: European Economic and Social Committee

— Section 7: Committee of the Regions

— Section 8: European Ombudsman

— Section 9: European Data Protection Supervisor

— Section 10: European External Action Service
on the adoption of a decision identifying the strategic objectives of the Union to be pursued through the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy 2020-2024

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

1.External action by the Union shall pursue the objectives set out in Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union as regards democracy, the rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms.

2.To that end, the Commission and the High Representative propose to the Council to recommend to the European Council the adoption of a European Council Decision identifying the strategic interests and objectives of the Union pursuant to Article 22 (1) of the Treaty on European Union through the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy 2020-2024. This decision shall be without prejudice to the distribution of competences and the decision-making procedures under the Treaties. It shall in particular not affect the qualified majority voting where it currently applies.

3.The Action Plan identifies the objectives to be pursued and the concrete measures that should be taken to implement the Action Plan. The adoption of a Decision by the European Council would provide the framework to enable the identification of concrete proposals for actions or positions to be taken by the Union in the implementation of its objectives on Human Rights and Democracy and facilitate the identification of the means to be dedicated to those objectives by the Union and the Member States.





Joint Proposal for a

RECOMMENDATION OF THE COUNCIL TO THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL

on the adoption of a decision identifying the strategic objectives of the Union to be pursued through the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy 2020-2024

The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security, for the area of common foreign and security policy, and the Commission, for other areas of external action, propose to the Council to recommend to the European Council the adoption of a Decision according to Article 22 (1) of the Treaty on European Union.

It is proposed that the Council recommends to the European Council the adoption of the draft European Council Decision annexed to this proposal
COMMISSION OPINION on the European Parliament resolution of 17 November 2000 on the Ombudsman

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 195.4 thereof,

Having regard to the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities 1,] [2] and in particular Articles 19 and 22 thereof,

[1]

[2] OJ L 356, 31.12.1977, p 1.

Having regard to European Parliament Decision No 94/262/ECSC, EC, Euratom of 9 March 1994 on the regulations and general conditions governing the performance of the Ombudsman's duties [3],

[3] OJ L 113, 4.5.1994, p 1.

(1) whereas at the conciliation meeting with the Council on 26 and 27 November 1999 on the draft budget for 2000 agreement was reached on the request from the European Parliament to increase the Ombudsman's independence by allocating to him a specific section within the European Communities' budget;

(2) whereas the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities, and in particular Articles 7(3), 12, 14, 15(4), 19(1), 20(3), 22(2) and 26, were amended accordingly by Council Regulation (EC, ECSC, Euratom) No 2673/1999 of 13 December 1999, [4]

[4] OJ L 326, 18.12.1999, p 1.

IS OF THE OPINION:

that Articles 12 and 16 of European Parliament Decision 94/262/ECSC, EC, Euratom of 9 March 1994 on the regulations and general conditions governing the performance of the Ombudsman's duties be repealed in accordance with the terms of the European Parliament Resolution of 17 November 2000.

Done at Brussels,

For the Commission

[...]

Member of the Commission
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 251 (2) of the EC Treaty concerning the common position of the Council on the adoption of a European Parliament and Council Directive amending for the twenty-fifth time Council Directive 76/769/EEC relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations (substances classified as carcinogens, mutagens or substances toxic to reproduction - c/m/r)

2002/0040 (COD)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 251 (2) of the EC Treaty concerning the common position of the Council on the adoption of a European Parliament and Council Directive amending for the twenty-fifth time Council Directive 76/769/EEC relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations (substances classified as carcinogens, mutagens or substances toxic to reproduction - c/m/r)

1. State of Procedure

- The above mentioned proposal [COM(2002) 70 final] was adopted by the Commission on 12th February 2002 and then transmitted to the Council and European Parliament.

- The European Parliament approved the proposal with amendments in the first reading on 11th June 2002.

- The Commission rejected the European Parliament's amendments.

- The European Economic and Social Committee gave its Opinion on 29th May 2002.

- The Council adopted its Common Position on 21 January 2003.

2. Objective of the Directive

The Proposal, which is based on Article 95 of the Treaty, has the following two objectives:

- to preserve the Internal Market by introducing harmonised provisions with regard to the marketing and use of substances classified as carcinogens, mutagens or substances toxic to reproduction (c/m/r);

- to provide a high level of protection of health and the environment by restricting the marketing and use of c/m/r substances and preparations containing these.

3. Comments on the Common Position

The Common Position corresponds with the Commission's proposal and the Council rejects the five amendments adopted by The European Parliament as the Commission has done.

4. Conclusion

The Commission supports the Common Position, adopted by the Council unanimously, which corresponds with its Proposal.
[pic] | COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES |

Brussels, 11.9.2007

SEC(2007) 1139

COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT Accompanying document to the

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL on Public-Private Dialogue in Security Research and Innovation Summary of the Impact Assessment

{COM(2007) 511 final}{SEC(2007) 1138}

SUMMARY

This Communication announces, inter alia , the setting-up of a platform for the development of Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) in the area of EU security research, the soon-to-be established European Security Research and Innovation Forum (ESRIF).

This board would bring together, on a voluntary basis, the demand and supply sides of technologies and solutions, the relevant EU Institutions and the Member States to prepare a Joint Security Research Agenda which should in turn become the reference document for security research programming, at both European and national / regional levels.

There were various options for political steps: (1) no policy change; (2) a forum for Public-Private Dialogue as in the original Communication planned by JLS in the 2006 CLWP and (3) to establish a forum for Public-Private Dialogue in the area of Security Research and Innovation: sub-option 3b (creating the ESRIF forum without a Commission Decision) is preferred over 3a (creating it via a Commission Decision). It is felt that ESRIF should not be set up via a Commission Decision so as to preserve its independent advisory nature vis-à-vis the Commission.

An independent ESRIF will enhance the co-ownership of the Joint Security Research Agenda. There is also added value in taking in the opinions of the various stakeholders (regional, national, European and industrial) on an equal footing. One of the tests of a successful outcome will be the extent to which all stakeholders accept the Joint Security Research Agenda as a basis for their own funding decisions. It is therefore mainly a question of proportionality and subsidiarity to opt for a non-Commission-created ESRIF.

If the ESRIF is created, a second Communication, accompanied by a more substantial Impact Assessment, will – so the planning goes – be delivered in the second half of 2008, reacting to the outcome so far of the forum’s work.
EN    EN EN 
 
EN    EN  COMMISSION OF THE E UROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
Brussels, 17.11.2008 
SEC(2008) 2811 final 
  
COMMISSION OPINION 
under the second paragraph of Article 245 of the EC Treaty and  
the second paragraph of Article 160 of the EAEC Treaty 
regarding the request to amend the Rules of Procedure of the Court of First Instance of 
the European Communities as regards the lang uage arrangements applicable to appeals 
against decisions of the European Union Ci vil Service Tribunal, submitted by the 
Tribunal, in accordance with 
Article 64 of the Statute of the Court of Justice 
 
EN 2   EN COMMISSION OPINION 
under the second paragraph of Article 245 of the EC Treaty and  
the second paragraph of Article 160 of the EAEC Treaty 
regarding the request to amend the Rules of Procedure of the Court of First Instance of 
the European Communities as regards the lang uage arrangements applicable to appeals 
against decisions of the European Union Ci vil Service Tribunal, submitted by the 
Tribunal, in accordance with 
Article 64 of the Statute of the Court of Justice 
The purpose of the amendment requested  by the Court of First Instance1 is to clarify the 
language arrangements applicable to appeals before the Court of First Instance against 
decisions of the Civil Service Tribunal. 
In substance, this amendment provides that th e procedural language will be the language of 
the Civil Service Tribunal decisi on against which the appeal is being lodged. The amendment 
is purely technical in nature and does not require any comment on the part of the Commission. 
The Commission therefore agrees to the text  proposed by the Court of First Instance. 
Done at Brussels,  
 For the Commission 
  
                                                 
1 See letter of 7 October 2008 from the Council of the EU, ref. SGS8/12681, to which is attached the 
request from the Court of First Instance, doc. 13301/08.
EN    EN EN 
 
EN    EN  EUROPEAN COMMISSION 
Brussels, 23.7.2010 
SEC(2010)938 final 
  
COMMISSION OPINION 
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL 
COMMITTEE FOR THE PERIOD EXTENDING TO 20-9-2015 
 
Communication of Mr Šef čovič 
 
EN 2   EN COMMISSION OPINION 
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL 
COMMITTEE FOR THE PERIOD EXTENDING TO 20-9-2015 
 
Communication of Mr Šef čovič 
According to article 302, second paragraph, of the Treaty on the Functio ning of the European 
Union, the members of the Committee are appoi nted by the Council, which consults the 
Commission. On 22 June 2010, the Council reque sted the Commissi on’s opinion on the 
nomination of members of the EESC from 4 Me mber States (FR, MT, FIN, LUX) – see 
annex. 
The Commission hereby decides to give a positive answer on the proposed appointment.
The EU Cohesion policy provides for important investment possibilities to implement energy policy objectives in Portugal which will be complemented by national public and private co-financing, aiming at optimal leverage. It also ensures integrated territorial solutions to challenges by supporting capacity building, technical assistance and territorial cooperation. Internal energy market: Over 2014-2020, EU Cohesion Policy will invest some EUR 6 million in energy storage pilot-projects and natural gas supply stations to urban collective public transport vehicles. Around EUR 120 million is also planned for investments in smart electricity distribution grids in Portugal. These investments are expected to contribute to around 1 200 000 additional users connected to smart grids. Energy efficiency: Over 2014-2020, EU Cohesion Policy will invest some EUR 817 million in energy efficiency improvement for public and residential buildings and productive processes in enterprises in Portugal. A further estimated EUR 1 317 million will be invested in supporting the move towards an energy-efficient, decarbonised transport sector. These investments are expected to contribute to around 28 000 households with improved energy consumption classification and a decrease of around 830 463 000 kWh per year of primary energy consumption in public buildings, as well as to around 260 km of reconstructed or upgraded railway lines. Decarbonisation: Overall, the EU Cohesion Policy investments in Portugal over 2014-2020 are expected to contribute to an estimated annual decrease of GHG of around 215 000 tonnes of CO2eq. Over 2014-2020, EU Cohesion Policy will invest some EUR 159 million in renewable energy in Portugal. This funding will be complemented by national public and private co-financing, aiming at optimal leverage. These investments are expected to contribute to around 80 MW of additional capacity of renewable energy production. Research, innovation and competitiveness: Over 2014-2020, EU Cohesion Policy will invest significantly in R&I and in SME competitiveness in Portugal. This will be based on the national strategy as well as regional strategies for smart specialisation. For Portugal, the strategies include a focus on innovative technologies for the production of renewable energy, more efficient industrial processes in terms of use of energy and promoting R&I applications for low-carbon urban mobility. At this stage, at least EUR 383 million is foreseen for investments in R&I and adoption of low-carbon technologies in Portugal, but this might increase further in line with the evolving content of the smart specialisation strategy.
The EU Cohesion policy provides for important investment possibilities to implement energy policy objectives in Lithuania which will be complemented by national public and private co-financing, aiming at optimal leverage. It also ensures integrated territorial solutions to challenges by supporting capacity building and territorial cooperation, including the Baltic Sea Region macro-regional strategy in which Lithuania takes part. Internal Energy Market: Over 2014-2020, EU Cohesion Policy will invest some EUR 154 million in smart transmission systems, as well as some EUR 21 million in smart electricity distribution grids in Lithuania. These investments are expected to contribute to around 10 000 additional users connected to smart grids. Energy efficiency: Over 2014-2020, EU Cohesion Policy will invest some EUR 540 million in energy efficiency improvements in public and residential buildings and in enterprises, as well as in high-efficiency cogeneration and district heating in Lithuania. A further estimated EUR 626 million will be invested in supporting the move towards an energy-efficient, decarbonised transport sector. These investments are expected to contribute to around 30 000 households with improved energy consumption classification and a decrease of around 60 000 000 kWh per year of decreased primary energy consumption of public buildings, as well as to around 70 km of reconstructed or upgraded railway lines, and 20 km of new or improved inland waterways. Decarbonisation: Overall, the EU Cohesion Policy investments in Lithuania over 2014-2020 are expected to contribute to an estimated annual decrease of GHG of around 680 000 tonnes of CO2eq. Over 2014-2020, EU Cohesion Policy will invest some EUR 330 million in renewable energy in Lithuania. These investments are expected to contribute to around 760 MW of additional capacity of renewable energy production. Research, Innovation and Competitiveness: Over 2014-2020, EU Cohesion Policy will invest significantly in R&I and in SME competitiveness in Lithuania. This will be based on the national strategy for smart specialisation. For Lithuania, the Strategy includes a focus on energy and a sustainable environment priorities, namely (1) smart systems for energy efficiency, diagnostic, monitoring, metering and management of generators, grids and customers, (2) energy and fuel production using biomass/waste and waste treatment, storage and disposal, (3) technology for the development and use of smart low-energy buildings – digital construction and (4) solar energy equipment and technologies for its use for the production of electricity, heat and cooling. At this stage, at least EUR 103 million is foreseen for investments in R&I and adoption of low-carbon technologies in Lithuania, but this might increase further in line with the evolving content of the smart specialisation strategy.