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EUROPEAN COMMISSION Brussels, 22.1.2021 COM(2021) 30 final 2020/371(BUD) DRAFT AMENDING BUDGET No 1

TO THE GENERAL BUDGET 2021 Brexit Adjustment Reserve



Having regard to: –the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 314 thereof, in conjunction with the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 106a thereof, –Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (…), and in particular Article 44 thereof, –the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2021, as adopted on 18 December 2020, The European Commission hereby presents to the European Parliament and to the Council Draft Amending Budget No 1 to the 2021 budget. CHANGES TO THE STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE BY SECTION The changes to the general statement of revenue and to the individual section III are available on EUR-Lex ( https://eur-lex.europa.eu/budget/www/index-en.htm ). Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Establishment of the Brexit Adjustment Reserve 3. Financing 4. Summary table by MFF heading EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 1. Introduction The adoption of the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Brexit Adjustment Reserve (the Reserve) on 25 December 2020 provides for the establishment of a Reserve within the thematic special instruments outside of the EU budget ceilings of the multiannual financial framework ‘to counter unforeseen and adverse consequences in Member States and sectors that are worst affected’ by the adverse consequences of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the Union, mitigating thus its impact on the economic, social and territorial cohesion. The purpose of Draft Amending Budget (DAB) No 1 for the year 2021 is to enter in the Union annual budget 2021 EUR 4 244 832 000 in current prices (EUR 4 000 000 000 in 2018 prices), both in commitment and in payment appropriations, to meet the pre-financing needs resulting from the implementation of the Brexit Adjustment Reserve in 2021. The maximum resources for the implementation of the Reserve amount to EUR 5 000 000 000 in 2018 prices (EUR 5 370 994 000 in current prices)
·As part of the Soil Health law, and in the context of an impact assessment, assess requirements for the sustainable use of soil so that its capacity to deliver ecosystem services is not hampered, including the option of setting legal requirements. ·Prepare, in consultation with Member States and stakeholders, a set of ‘sustainable soil management’ practices, including regenerative farming in line with agro-ecological principles, adapted to the wide variability of soil ecosystems and types, and identify unsustainable soil management practices. ·Provide assistance to Member States to put in place through national funds the ‘TEST YOUR SOIL FOR FREE’. ·Create with the Member States a network of excellence of practitioners, and an inclusive network of SSM ambassadors, including on regenerative and organic agriculture, connecting stakeholders beyond academia and agricultural actors. For this they will build on the work of Living Labs and Lighthouses of the Mission ’A Soil Deal for Europe’ (see Section 5.3). ·In the context of the CAP and in close cooperation with the Member States, continue the dissemination of successful sustainable soil and nutrient management solutions, including through the national rural networks of the rural development programme, farm advisory services and AKIS, and the European Innovation Partnership for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability (EIP-AGRI). ·Promote SSM through voluntary commitments between actors in the food system under the EU Code of Conduct on Responsible Food Businesses and Marketing practices. ·Value outstanding achievements and innovative initiatives on sustainable soil management by strengthening cooperation with the farming community such as though the European Land Owners Soil Award. ·Continue to support the Global Soil Partnership in promoting sustainable soil management worldwide. ·Propose by 2023 a legislative framework for an EU sustainable food system, as indicated in the Farm to Fork Strategy. ·Duly include in their programmes under EU cohesion policy the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of soil, making full use of the EU guidance on integrating ecosystems and their services into decision-making . ·Ensure the CAP’s strong contribution to maintaining and enhancing soil health, in line with the CAP Strategic Plans analysis and needs assessment. This is to be achieved, among others, by adopting ambitious CAP strategic plans containing sufficient interventions under the green architecture, following the Commission’s CAP recommendations. The Commission will continue providing necessary guidance and assess the contribution and consistency of these plans towards the Green Deal targets. ·Set up at the appropriate level the ‘TEST YOUR SOIL FOR FREE’ initiative.
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

(1) On 23 March 2012, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 which repealed and replaced Regulation (EU) No 961/2010.

(2) That Regulation provides for, inter alia, the freezing of all funds and economic resources belonging to, owned, held or controlled by the persons, entities and bodies listed in Annexes VIII and IX to the Regulation.

(3) An amendment to point (e) of paragraph 2 of Article 23 is necessary in order to clarify the criteria to include persons, entities and bodies in Annex IX.

(4) The High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the European Commission propose to amend Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 accordingly.

2012/0203 (NLE)

Joint Proposal for a

COUNCIL REGULATION

amending Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 concerning restrictive measures against Iran

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 215 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 2010/413/CFSP of 26 July 2010 concerning resrictive measures against Iran and repealing Common Position 2007/140/CFSP [1],

Having regard to the joint proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 267/2012[2] of 23 March 2012 gives effect to the measures provided for in Decision 2010/413/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Iran. That Regulation provides for, inter alia, the freezing of all funds and economic resources belonging to, owned, held or controlled by the persons, entities and bodies listed in Annexes VIII and IX to the Regulation.

(2) An amendment to point (e) of paragraph 2 of Article 23 is necessary in order to clarify the criteria to include persons, entities and bodies in Annex IX to that Regulation.

(3) This measure falls within the scope of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and regulatory action at the level of the Union is therefore necessary in order to implement it, in particular with a view to ensuring its uniform application by economic operators in all Member States.

(4) Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 is amended as follows:

(1) In Article 23, point (e) of paragraph 2, is replaced by the following:

“(e) being a legal person, entity or body owned or controlled by the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), or a natural or legal person, entity or body acting on their behalf.”

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.

Done at Brussels,

For the Council

The President

[1] OJ L 195, 27.7.2010. p. 39.

[2] OJ L 88, 24.3.2012, p. 1.
amending Regulation (EU) No 204/2011 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya

This document replaces JOIN(2015)27 final of 1.7.2015 Downgraded on 7.4.2022 Concerns all language versions The text shall read as follows:

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

(1)On 2 March 2011 the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 204/2011 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya to give effect to the measures provided for in Decision 2011/137/CFSP of 28 February 2011.

(2)Council Decision (CFSP) XXX/2015 completed a review of the persons and entities listed in Annexes II and IV to Decision 2011/137/CFSP. By that Decision the restrictive measures imposed by Decision 2011/137/CFSP as amended are also consolidated into a new legal instrument. Regulation 204/2011 is being amended to take into account the relevant elements of Decision (CFSP) XXX/2015.

(3)Further action by the Union is needed in order to implement this amendment.

(4)The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the Europan Commission should therefore propose to amend Regulation (EC) No 204/2011 accordingly.

2015/0143 (NLE)

Joint Proposal for a

COUNCIL REGULATION

amending Regulation (EU) No 204/2011 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 215 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 2011/137/CFSP of 28 February 2011 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya,

Having regard to the joint proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1)Council Regulation (EU) No 204/2011 gives effect to certain measures provided for in Decision 2011/137/CFSP.

(2)Council Decision (CFSP) XXX/2015 completed a review of the persons and entities listed in Annexes II and IV to Decision 2011/137/CFSP. By that Decision the restrictive measures imposed by Decision 2011/137/CFSP as amended are also consolidated into a new legal instrument. A technical amendment is needed to Regulation 204/2011 to align it with Decision (CFSP) XXX/2015.

(3)This amendment falls within the scope of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and regulatory action at the level of the Union is necessary in order to implement it, in particular with a view to ensuring their uniform application by economic operators in all Member States.

(4)Regulation (EU) No 204/2011 should therefore be amended accordingly,
amending Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus and the involvement of Belarus in the Russian aggression against Ukraine

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

(1)On 18 May 2006, the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 765/2006.

(2)Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 gives effect to the measures provided for in Decision 2012/642/CFSP.

(3)Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/XXX expands the list of entities subject to restrictions with regard to authorizations for the sale, supply, transfer or export of dual-use goods and technology and goods and technology which might contribute to Belarus’s military and technological enhancement, or to the development of its defence and security sector. Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/XXX also expands the list of Belarusian credit institutions and their Belarusian subsidiaries subject to restrictive measures with regard to the provision of specialised financial messaging services.

(4)In order to ensure the correct implementation of the measures set out in Regulation (EC) No 765/2006, it is necessary to make certain amendments to the text.

2022/0148 (NLE)

Joint Proposal for a

COUNCIL REGULATION

amending Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus and the involvement of Belarus in the Russian aggression against Ukraine

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 215 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 2012/642/CFSP of 15 October 2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus and the involvement of Belarus in the Russian aggression against Ukraine,

Having regard to the joint proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and of the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1)On 18 May 2006, the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 765/2006.

(2)Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 gives effect to the measures provided for in Decision 2012/642/CFSP.

(3)Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/XXX expands the scope of the sanctions to further implement the conclusions of the European Council of 24 March 2022 following the involvement of Belarus in the unacceptable and illegal Russian military aggression against Ukraine, which under international law qualifies as an act of aggression.

(4)In view of the gravity of the situation, it appears necessary to take additional measures. Consequently, Decision (CFSP) 2022/xxxx expands the list of entities subject to restrictions with regard to authorizations for the sale, supply, transfer or export of dual-use goods and technology and goods and technology which might contribute to Belarus’s military and technological enhancement, or to the development of its defence and security sector. Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/XXX also expands the list of Belarusian credit institutions and their Belarusian subsidiaries subject to restrictive measures with regard to the provision of specialised financial messaging services.

(5)Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 should therefore be amended accordingly,
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 adopted by the Council for the purposes of adopting a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 64/432/EEC on health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine

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 adopted by the Council for the purposes of adopting a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 64/432/EEC on health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine

1. BACKGROUND

- Date of submission of the proposal to the European Parliament and the Council (COM(1998)81 - 1998/0052 (COD)): 19.2.1998.

- Date of European Parliament opinion on first reading: 16.6.1998 and 16.9.1999 (confirmation under the codecision procedure).

- Date of submission of amended proposal to the Council: Parliament approved the proposal without amendment.

- Date of political agreement and formal adoption of the common position by the Council (by qualified majority/unanimity): 24.1.2000 - by qualified majority.

- (Where applicable) date of opinion of Economic and Social Committee and Committee of the Regions: ESC: OJ C 235, 27.7.1998, p 59.

2. PURPOSE OF THE COMMISSION'S PROPOSAL

To make the Commission responsible for adopting implementing rules to ensure, inter alia, that the computerised national databases are operative.

3. COMMENTS ON THE COMMON POSITION

3.1 General remarks on the common position

The delegation of powers to the Commission relates only to the databases for pigs. Also, the Council provides for them to be set up in stages (three stages over three years).

3.2 European Parliament amendments on first reading:

Parliament approved the proposal without amendment.

3.3. The new provisions introduced by the Council and the Commission's position on them:

The Council provides for the pig databases to be set up in stages (three stages over three years). The Commission accepts this compromise solution proposed by the Presidency.

4. CONCLUSIONS/GENERAL OBSERVATIONS

The Commission supports the common position.

The required implementing rules will provide a framework for introducing the computerised pig databases. The timetable as planned takes account of technical requirements and does not call the principle of the Directive into question.
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 a proposal for a European Parliament and Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the front underrun protection of motor vehicles and amending Council Directive 70/156/EEC

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 a proposal for a European Parliament and Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the front underrun protection of motor vehicles and amending Council Directive 70/156/EEC

1. BACKGROUND

- Date of transmission of the proposal to the EP and the Council (COM(1999)32 final - 1999/0007 COD): 10.02.1999

- Date of the opinion of the European Parliament on first reading: 27.10.1999

- Date of the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee: 26.05.1999

- Date of adoption of the common position: 27.03.2000

2. AIM OF THE COMMISSION PROPOSAL

The intention of this proposal is to help reduce the number of persons killed or seriously injured in road accidents by introducing new standards for front underrun protection on heavy goods vehicles.

The proposal applies to new types of vehicles approved after a given date and defines a test procedure which will represent a typical frontal collision between a car and a heavy goods vehicle in a realistic manner. The proposal includes the technical specifications drawn up by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).

3. COMMENTS ON THE COMMON POSITION

3.1 Brief general comments on the common position

In its common position the Council has not made any changes of substance to the Commission's initial proposal. The technical part (contained in an annex) simply contains a reference to Regulation No 93 of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE, the text of which is not included in the directive).

3.2 Action taken on the European Parliament's amendments on first reading: No amendment.

3.3 Commission position on new provisions introduced by the Council: The Commission considers that its proposal has not been altered in substance.

4. CONCLUSIONS

The Commission endorses the common position. The safety concerns are such that this Directive should be adopted as soon as possible.
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 Regulation on the distribution of permits for heavy goods vehicles travelling in Switzerland

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament concerning the common position of the Council on 08.12.2000 on the adoption of an "Amended Proposal for a European Parliament and Council Regulation on the distribution of permits for heavy goods vehicles travelling in Switzerland" (COM(2000)117 final) 1999/0022/COD).

The Common Position and in particular the amendments to Annex I and II are based on the results of a traffic survey that has been carried out on behalf of the Commission. On the basis of the method proposed by the Commission, slightly adapted to take account of the specific geographic position of certain Member States, Council adopted a common position on the distribution of the permits for heavy goods vehicles travelling in Switzerland.

The Commission welcomes and accepts the Common position adopted and invites the European Parliament to conclude its second reading on the Amended Proposal forthwith so as to allow these permits to be used by Community hauliers from 1 January 2001.
Draft STATEMENT OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE concerning the EEA Agreement - Annex II, Chapter XIV - regarding the review clauses in the field of fertilisers - Draft common statement of the Community

(presented by the Commission)

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

1. The EFTA States of the EEA have always had the right to limit the access of fertilisers containing cadmium to their markets. Austria, Finland and Sweden retained that right when they joined the EU.

2. The Joint Committee adopted at its 62nd meeting on 26 March 1999 a Joint Declaration of the same content, except for the dates.

3. The substance of the proposed Joint Declaration corresponds to the internal arrangement of the Community concerning the three above-mentioned Member States.

4. Article 1(3)(a) of Council Regulation (EC) No 2894/94 concerning the arrangements for implementing the EEA Agreement envisages that the Council establish the Community position in questions of this type.

5. The Council is requested to approve the attached draft Joint Declaration for adoption by the EEA Joint Committee. The Commission would hope to be able to put forward the position of the Community in the EEA Joint Committee in November 2002.

EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE

Joint statement concerning the EEA Agreement - Annex II, Chapter XIV - regarding the review clauses in the field of fertilisers

Point 1: Council Directive 76/116/EEC of 18 December 1975 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to fertilisers (OJ L 24, 30.1.1976, p. 21)

The adaptation text to this Directive permits the EFTA States to limit access to their markets according to the requirements of their legislation existing at the date of entry into force of the EEA Agreement concerning cadmium in fertilisers. The Contracting Parties jointly reviewed the situation in 2001.

On the basis of the review the Contracting Parties have agreed on a prolongation of the aforementioned situation. A new joint review shall take place in 2005.
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Brussels, 22.5.2006

SEC(2006) 621

COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT

Annexes to the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION HALTING THE LOSS OF BIODIVERSITY BY 2010 — AND BEYOND Sustaining ecosystem services for human well–being {COM(2006)216 final} TECHNICAL ANNEX

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