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Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on the Community position within the EC-Cyprus Association Council regarding the draft Decision amending Association Council Decision No 1/73 setting up the Association Committee

(presented by the Commission)

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

The Association Committee provided for in the EC-Cyprus Association Agreement (OJ L 133 of 21.05.1973, Article 14(3)) has been in existence since 1973.

The role of the Committee is to help the Association Council carry out its tasks. This involves ongoing cooperation, which is necessary if the Association Agreement is to function properly.

The Committee has met four times.

Given the need for more effective implementation of the Association Agreement, the practices applied within the framework of the Association Agreement now need to be brought into line with the provisions of the Europe Agreements concluded with the Central and Eastern European candidate countries. Under these agreements, the Association Committees are chaired by the European Commission, which also provides the secretariat.

It is therefore proposed that the Association Council Decision be amended accordingly.

Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on the Community position within the EC-Cyprus Association Council regarding the draft Decision amending Association Council Decision No 1/73 setting up the Association Committee

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 300(2) thereof,

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

[1] OJ C of , p. .

Whereas:

(1) The Association Council set up an Association Committee pursuant to Article 14(3) of the EC-Cyprus Association Agreement. [2]

[2] OJ L 133, 21.5.1973, p. 4.

(2) The Chairmanship and the secretariat should be provided by the European Community in line with the practice established for the other candidate countries and the relevant Association Council Decision should be amended,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

The position to be adopted by the Community within the Association Council set up by the EC-Cyprus Association Agreement concluded between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Cyprus, of the other part, regarding the draft Decision amending Council Association Decision No 1/73 setting up the Association Committee, is expressed in the attached draft Association Council Decision.

Done at Brussels,

For the Council

The President

ANNEX

Draft EC-CYPRUS ASSOCIATION COUNCIL DECISION amending Association Council Decision No 1/73 setting up the Association Committee

THE EC-CYPRUS ASSOCIATION COUNCIL,

Having regard to the Association Agreement, and in particular Article 14(3) thereof,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

A new paragraph is inserted after Article 14(3) of the rules of procedure attached to Association Council Decision No 1/73 (Article 2) setting up the Association Committee, as follows:

"However, the European Commission shall chair the Committee and provide the secretariat on behalf of the European Economic Community."

Done at Brussels,

For the Association Council

The President

The Secretaries
52002PC0371

Proposal for a Council Regulation on the safeguard measures provided for in the ACP-EU Partnership Agreement(COM(2002) 371 final — 2002/0140(ACC))



Official Journal C 262 E , 29/10/2002 P. 0396 - 0397
Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION repealing Regulation (EC) No 1705/98 regarding the interruption of certain economic relations with Angola in connection with the activities of the "União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola" (UNITA)

(presented by the Commission)

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

(1) On 9 December 2002 the United Nations Security Council, acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, decided in its Resolution 1448(2002) that measures imposed by paragraph 19 of Resolution 864 (1993), paragraph 4(c) and (d) of Resolution 1127(1997) and paragraph 11 and 12 of Resolution 1173 (1998) shall cease to have effect from that date.

(2) Therefore Council Regulation (EC) No 1705/98 as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 689/2002 concerning the interruption of certain economic relations with Angola in order to induce the "União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola" (UNITA) to fulfil its obligations in the peace process, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 2229/97, should be repealed.

Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION repealing Regulation (EC) No 1705/98 regarding the interruption of certain economic relations with Angola in connection with the activities of the "União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola" (UNITA)

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 2002/991/CFSP of 19 December 2002 [1],

[1] OJ L 348, 21.12.2002, p. 1

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

[2] OJ C , , p.

Whereas:

(1) On 9 December 2002, the United Nations Security Council, acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, decided in its Resolution 1448(2002) that measures imposed by paragraph 19 of Resolution 864(1993), paragraph 4(c) and (d) of Resolution 1127(1997) and paragraphs 11 and 12 of Resolution 1173 (1998) should cease to have effect from that date.

(2) Therefore Council Regulation (EC) No 1705/98 of 28 July 1998 concerning the interruption of certain economic relations with Angola in order to induce the "União Nacional para a Independência Total de Angola" (UNITA) to fulfil its obligations in the peace process, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 2229/97 [3], as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 689/2002 [4], should be repealed,

[3] OJ L 215, 1.8.1998, p.1

[4] OJ L 106, 23.04.2002, p.8

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Regulation (EC) No 1705/98 is repealed.

Article 2

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

It shall apply from 20 December 2002.

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

Done at Brussels,

For the Council

The President
COMMISSION OPINION on the draft Council Decision on a revision of the Statutes of the Economic and Financial Committee

In accordance with Article 209 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, the Council shall, after receiving an Opinion of the Commission, determine the rules governing the Committees. The Council requested the Opinion of the Commission, in a letter dated 23 April 2003, on a revision of the Statutes of the Economic and Financial Committee (EFC), which are currently set in the Council Decision of 31 December 1998 (1999/8/EC).

The proposed revision aims at accommodating the forthcoming enlargement of the European Union to 25 Member States. In order to continue working efficiently, the draft Council Decision proposes that the EFC will work in two formations: a restricted one, where only members from national administrations, the Commission and the ECB participate, and the full one where all members, including the members from national central banks, will take part.

For that purpose, it is being proposed to introduce a new article and to modify two articles. Specifically:

- Article 4 of the proposal (new Article) establishes the 2 formations;

- Article 5 of the proposal (corresponding to Article 4 of the current Statutes) clarifies that national central banks members cannot claim to attend all discussions on questions on which the Council may subsequently take a decision;

- Article 10 of the proposal (corresponding to Article 9 of the current Statutes) has been modified to increase the minimal number of members needed for calling a meeting, from 2 to 4.

The Commission considers that the proposed revision of the Statutes is appropriate. This change recognises that members from national administrations have particular responsibilities on matters where the Council takes decisions. However, the expertise and analytical insight of the central bankers will still be used when appropriate. The revision has no impact on the role of the Commission in the Committee.

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that:

- Article 2, 2nd indent of the proposal should be amended to reflect the current Treaty numbering. Accordingly, the reference to Article 151 should be replaced by a reference to Article 207 EC.

- Article 5 of the proposal could be made clearer by saying: "However, when advice or an opinion is given on questions on which the Council may subsequently take a decision, members from national central banks, when they are present, the ECB and the Commission may participate fully in the discussion but shall not participate in a vote."
Brussels, 14.12.2004

COM(2004)805 final

2004/0273(ACC)

.

Proposal for a

COUNCIL DECISION

on a Community position within the EU-Mexico Joint Council concerning a corrigendum to Decision 3/2004 of the EU-Mexico Joint Council of 29 July 2004

.

(presented by the Commission)

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

The EU-Mexico Joint Council Decision 3/2004 includes two Community tariff quotas that take into account traditional trade between Mexico and the New Member States following the recent EU enlargement. The introduction of the specific calendar provisions for the entry into force of those quotas as agreed during the negotiations was at the moment of drafting this Decision unfortunately omitted. Thus a corrigendum is necessary.

2004/0273(ACC)

Proposal for a

COUNCIL DECISION

on a Community position within the EU-Mex ico Joint Council concerning a corrigendum to Decision 3/2004 of the EU-Mexico Joint Council of 29 July 2004

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 thereof,

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

Whereas:

It is necessary to introduce a corrigendum with regard to the introduction of the specific agreed calendar for the entry into force of the two Community tariff quotas included in the Decision 3/2004 of the EU-Mexico Joint Council.

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

To adopt, as the Community position within the EU Mexico Joint Council, the annexed draft Decision.

Done at Brussels,

For the Council

The President

ANNEX

Draft DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN UNION-MEXICO JOINT COUNCIL

No…/2004

of [date]

introducing a corrigendum in Decision 3/2004 of the EU-Mexico Joint Council

THE JOINT COUNCIL,

Having regard to the Economic Partnership, Political Coordination and Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and its Member States, on the one part, and the United Mexican States, on the other part, signed in Brussels on 8 December 1997 and in particular Article 47.

Having regard to Decision 3/2004 of 29 July 2004 and in particular Article 1, paragraph 1 and 2.

Whereas:

It is necessary to introduce a corrigendum with regard to the entry into force of the two Community tariff quotas included in Decision 3/2004.

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

This mention shall be inserted below the tariff quotas included in Annex I and II of Decision 3/2004: “This quota will be open from 1 May 2004 to 31 December 2004 and from 1 January to 31 December of each calendar year thereafter, for as long as the quota remains applicable”.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on an exchange of written notifications certifying the completion of the necessary legal procedures. The date of entry into force shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and of the United Mexican States.

Done at ,

For the Joint Council

+++++ TABLE +++++

[1] OJ C […], […], p. […].
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Brussels, 22.6.2009

COM(2009) 305final

2007/0099/COD

COMMISSION OPINION pursuant to Article 251(2), third subparagraph, point (c) of the EC Treaty on the European Parliament's amendments to the Council Common Position regarding the proposal for a

REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on common rules for access to the international road haulage market (recast)

AMENDING THE PROPOSAL OF THE COMMISSION by virtue of Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty

COMMISSION OPINIONpursuant to Article 251(2), third subparagraph, point (c) of the EC Treatyon the European Parliament's amendmentsto the Council Common Position regarding theproposal for a

REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on common rules for access to the international road haulage market (recast)

1. Introduction

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

2. Background

Date on which the proposal was sent to the European Parliament and to the Council: (document COM(2007) 265 final – 2007/0099/COD): | 23 May 2007 |

Date of the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee: | 12 March 2008 |

Date of the opinion of the European Parliament, first reading: | 21 May 2008 |

Date of transmission of the amended proposal: | 13 June 2008 |

Date of adoption of the common position: | 9 January 2009 |

Date of the opinion of the European Parliament, second reading | 23 April 2009 |

3. Aim of the proposal

The proposal adopted by the Commission on 23 May 2007 establishes common rules for access to the international road haulage market. The proposal replaces two Regulations on access to the market for road hauliers and a Council Directive exempting certain transport from authorisation. It aims, inter alia , to improve the enforcement of the rules on cabotage by defining it more clearly.

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

After several months of negotiations under the Czech Presidency, Parliament and the Council agreed on a compromise at second reading, in particular concerning the definition of cabotage. The Commission can accept the compromise amendment adopted by the European Parliament after the second reading to confirm this agreement.

5. Conclusion

By virtue of Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty, the Commission will amend its proposal in accordance with the above.
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Brussels, 8.7.2009

COM(2009) 365 final

Proposal for a

COUNCIL DECISION

Amending Council decision of 20 January 2009 providing Community medium term financial assistance for Latvia

Proposal for a

COUNCIL DECISION

Amending Council decision of 20 January 2009 providing Community medium term financial assistance for Latvia

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

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 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 2009/289/EC, the Council decided to grant mutual assistance to Latvia. By Decision 2009/290/EC, the Council decided to provide medium term financial assistance for Latvia.

(2) The scope and intensity of the financial crisis affecting Latvia calls for a revision of the economic policy conditions foreseen for the disbursement of the instalments of the Community financial assistance with a view to taking into account the fiscal effects entailed by the significant reduction of the GDP.

(3) Council Decision 2009/290/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Council Decision 2009/290/ EC is hereby amended as follows:

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

"Implementation of 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 Latvia adopted under the excessive deficit procedure".

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

"An implementation of the budget for 2009 and an adoption of the budget for 2010 with sustainable measures consistent with the consolidation path."

Article 2

This decision is addressed to the Republic of Latvia.

Article 3

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

Done at Brussels,

For the Council,

The President
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Brussels, 22.10.2009

COM(2009)564 final

Proposal for a

COUNCIL REGULATION

amending Annexes A and C to Regulation (EC) No 1346/2000 on insolvency proceedings

Proposal for a

COUNCIL REGULATION

amending Annexes A and C to Regulation (EC) No 1346/2000 on insolvency proceedings

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1346/2000 of 29 May 2000 on insolvency proceedings ([1]), and in particular Article 45 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission ,

Whereas:

(1) Annexes A and C to Regulation (EC) No 1346/2000 list the designations given in the national legislation of the Member States to the insolvency proceedings referred to in Article 2(a) of that Regulation and the liquidators referred to in Article 2(b) of that Regulation respectively.

(2) On 2 March 2009 Belgium notified the Commission, pursuant to Article 45 of Regulation (EC) No 1346/2000, of amendments to the lists set out in Annexes A and C to that Regulation.

(3) The United Kingdom and Ireland are bound by Regulation (EC) No 1346/2000, and, by virtue of Article 45 of that Regulation, are therefore taking part in the adoption and application of this Regulation.

(4) In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the Protocol on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Denmark does not take part in the adoption of this Regulation and is not bound by it or subject to its application.

(5) Regulation (EC) No 1346/2000 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Regulation (EC) No 1346/2000 is amended as follows:

1. In Annex A, the designations of insolvency proceedings relating to Belgium are replaced by the following:

" BELGIË/BELGIQUE

- Het faillissement / La faillite

- Degerechtelijke reorganisatie/ La réorganisation judiciaire

- De collectieve schuldenregeling / Le règlement collectif de dettes

- De vrijwillige vereffening / La liquidation volontaire

- De gerechtelijke vereffening / La liquidation judiciaire

- De voorlopige ontneming van beheer, bepaald in artikel 8 van de faillissementswet / Le dessaisissement provisoire, visé à l’article 8 de la loi sur les faillites"

2. In Annex C, the designations of liquidators relating to Belgium are replaced by the following:

" BELGIË/BELGIQUE

- De curator / Le curateur

- De gedelegeerd rechter / Le juge-délégué

- De schuldbemiddelaar / Le médiateur de dettes

- De vereffenaar / Le liquidateur

- De voorlopige bewindvoerder / L’administrateur provisoire"

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the 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 in accordance with the Treaty establishing the European Community.

Done at Brussels,

For the Council

The President

[1] OJ L 160, 30.6.2000, p 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) n° 788/2008 (OJ L 213, 8.8.2008, p. 1).
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Brussels, 14.4.2010

COM(2010)146 final

2010/0081 (NLE)

Proposal for a

COUNCIL REGULATION

concerning the allocation of the fishing opportunities under the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and Solomon Islands

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

On the basis of the mandate given to the Commission by the Council, the Community and Solomon Islands have negotiated and initialled, on 26 September 2009, a Fisheries Partnership Agreement which provides EU fishermen with fishing opportunities in Solomon Islands fishing zone for the period 9 October 2009 – 8 October 2012. This Partnership Agreement has been provided to the Council for approval.

In accordance with the Treaty the method for allocating the fishing opportunities among the Member States should also be defined.

The Commission proposes that the Council adopt this Regulation.

2010/0081 (NLE)

Proposal for a

COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) No …/…

of […]

concerning the allocation of the fishing opportunities under the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and Solomon Islands

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43(3) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

1. A new Fisheries Partnership Agreement was initialled on 26 September 2009 and sent for the approval by the Council.

2. The method for allocating the fishing opportunities among the Member States should be defined.

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

1. The fishing opportunities set out in the Protocol of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and Solomon Islands shall be allocated among the Member States as follows:

- Freezer tuna seiners: | Spain: France: | 75% of fishing possibilities available 25% of fishing possibilities available |

2. If applications for fishing authorisations from the Member States referred to in paragraph 1 do not cover all the fishing opportunities set by the Protocol, the Commission may consider applications for fishing authorisations from any other Member State.

3. Without prejudice to the provisions of the Agreement and the Protocol, Council Regulation (EC) No 1006/2008 of 29 September 2008 concerning authorisations for fishing activities of Community fishing vessels outside Community waters and the access of third country vessels to Community waters shall apply[1].

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the first 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

[1] OJ L 286, 29.10.2008, p. 33.