do-me/EUR-LEX huggingface dataset:
2003/624/CFSP: Council Decision 2003/624/CFSP of 15 July 2003 concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Estonia on the participation of the Republic of Estonia in the European Union-led Forces (EUF) in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Date: 2003-07-15
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Estonia, North Macedonia, agreement (EU), military cooperation

L 216/60

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

28.8.2003

(Acts adopted pursuant to Title V of the Treaty on European Union)

COUNCIL DECISION 2003/624/CFSP

of 15 July 2003

concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of
Estonia on the participation of the Republic of Estonia in the European Union-led Forces (EUF) in
the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in parti-
cular Article 24 thereof,

Having regard to the recommendation from the Presidency,

Whereas:

Article 1

The Agreement between the European Union and the Republic
of Estonia on the participation of the Republic of Estonia in the
European Union-led Forces (EUF)
in the Former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia is hereby approved on behalf of the
European Union.

The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.

On 27 January 2003, the Council adopted Joint Action
2003/92/CFSP on the European Union Military Opera-
tion in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
(FYROM) (1).

Article 2

The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate
the person empowered to sign the Agreement in order to bind
the European Union.

Article 8 of that Joint Action provides that the detailed
arrangements regarding the participation of third States
shall be the subject of an agreement in conformity with
Article 24 of the Treaty.

Following the Council Decision of 18 March 2003
authorising the Secretary-General/High Representative to
open negotiations, the Secretary-General/High Represen-
tative negotiated an agreement with the Republic of
Estonia on the participation of the Republic of Estonia
in the European Union-led Forces (EUF) in the Former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

This Decision shall take effect on the day of its adoption.

Article 3

Article 4

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

Done at Brussels, 15 July 2003.

For the Council

The President

G. TREMONTI

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

The Agreement should be approved,

(1) OJ L 34, 11.2.2003, p. 26.
Council Recommendation of 15 July 2003 on the appointment of the President of the European Central Bank
Date: 2003-07-15
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: European Central Bank, appointment of staff, president of an institution

19.7.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 181/45

COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION

of 15 July 2003

on the appointment of the President of the European Central Bank

(2003/518/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 112(2)(b) and
Article 122(4) thereof, and to Articles 11.2 and 43.3 of the Protocol on the Statute of the European System
of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank,

HEREBY RECOMMENDS:

that Mr Jean-Claude Trichet be appointed President of the European Central Bank for a term of office of
eight years with effect from 1 November 2003.

This recommendation shall be submitted for decision to the Heads of State or Government of the Member
States which have adopted the euro, after consulting the European Parliament and the Governing Council
of the European Central Bank.

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

Done at Brussels, 15 July 2003.

For the Council

The President

G. TREMONTI
Euro exchange rates
Date: 2003-07-15
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: euro, exchange rate

15.7.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 164/1

I

(Information)

COMMISSION

Euro exchange rates (1)

14 July 2003

(2003/C 164/01)

1 euro =

USD

JPY

DKK

GBP

SEK

CHF

ISK

NOK

BGN

CYP

CZK

EEK

HUF

LTL

Currency

US dollar

Japanese yen

Danish krone

Pound sterling

Swedish krona

Swiss franc

Iceland króna

Norwegian krone

Bulgarian lev

Cyprus pound

Czech koruna

Estonian kroon

Hungarian forint

Lithuanian litas

Exchange
rate

1,1299

132,93

7,4325

0,695

9,1323

1,5514

87,27

8,322

1,9462

LVL

MTL

PLN

ROL

SIT

SKK

TRL

AUD

CAD

Currency

Latvian lats

Maltese lira

Polish zloty

Romanian leu

Slovenian tolar

Slovak koruna

Turkish lira

Australian dollar

Canadian dollar

0,58748

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

31,826

NZD

New Zealand dollar

15,6466

SGD

Singapore dollar

Exchange
rate

0,6436

0,4265

4,4485

36 957

234,435

41,64

1 568 000

1,7116

1,5577

8,814

1,9142

1,983

260,79

KRW

South Korean won

1 329,1

3,4524

ZAR

South African rand

8,5925

___________
(1) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.
Final report of the Hearing Officer in case COMP/C2/37.398 — UEFA Champions League (pursuant to Article 15 of Commission Decision (2001/462/EC, ECSC) of 23 May 2001 on the terms of reference of Hearing Officers in certain competition proceedings (OJ L 162, 19.6.2001, p. 21)) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2003-07-15
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: broadcasting, commercial law, competition law, exclusive distribution agreement, report, sports body, trade event

8.11.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 269/29

Final report of the Hearing Officer in case COMP/C2/37.398 — UEFA Champions League

(pursuant to Article 15 of Commission Decision (2001/462/EC, ECSC) of 23 May 2001 on the terms of
reference of Hearing Officers in certain competition proceedings (OJ L 162, 19.6.2001, p. 21))

(2003/C 269/08)

(Text with EEA relevance)

The draft decision in this case gives rise to the following observations on the right to be heard:

On 19 February 1999 UEFA (Union des Associations Européennes de Football) notified to the Commission
its Regulation concerning the joint selling of the commercial rights to the UEFA Champions League.

On 19 July 2001 a statement of objections was sent to UEFA. UEFA responded on 16 November 2001
following an extension of the deadline to reply. No oral hearing took place in this case. A non-confidential
version of the statement of objections was sent to a number of interested third parties in this case. Their
observations in non confidential form were sent to UEFA.

Following discussions with the relevant Commission service, UEFA notified a new joint selling arrangement
to the Commission on 13 May 2002.

On 17 August 2002 the Commission published a notice pursuant to Article 19(3) of Regulation 17/62
setting out the main elements of the new arrangement, stating its intention to take a favourable view on
this arrangement and inviting comments. Comments were received from a number of third parties as well
as the German National Competition Authority. Further modifications were subsequently made to the
agreement.

On 5 May 2003 the Commission informed UEFA of its intention to attach a condition to the proposed
exemption decision, attaching the condition proposed, and inviting UEFA to comment. UEFA responded
on 15 May 2003.

In the light of the above I conclude that the rights to be heard in this case have been respected.

Brussels, 15 July 2003.

Karen WILLIAMS
2003/539/EC: Council Decision of 15 July 2003 authorising the Portuguese Republic to extend until 9 April 2004 the Agreement on mutual fishery relations with the Republic of South Africa
Date: 2003-07-15
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Portugal, South Africa, fishing agreement, renewal of an agreement

24.7.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 185/25

COUNCIL DECISION

of 15 July 2003

authorising the Portuguese Republic to extend until 9 April 2004 the Agreement on mutual fishery
relations with the Republic of South Africa

(2003/539/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal,
and in particular Article 354(3) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

The Agreement on mutual fishery relations between the
Government of the Portuguese Republic and the Govern-
ment of the Republic of South Africa, signed on 9 April
1979, entered into force on that day for an initial period
of 10 years. The Agreement remains in force for an
indeterminate period if it is not denounced by the giving
of 12 months' notice.

Article 354(2) of the Act of Accession lays down that
the rights and obligations resulting from the fisheries
agreements concluded by the Portuguese Republic with
third countries shall not be affected during the period
for which the provisions of such agreements are provi-
sionally maintained.

Pursuant to Article 354(3) of the said Act, the Council is
to adopt, before the expiry of the fisheries agreements
concluded by the Portuguese Republic with third coun-
tries, decisions appropriate for
the continuation of
fishing activities resulting therefrom, including the possi-

bility of prolonging for periods not exceeding one year.
The abovementioned Agreement has been extended until
9 April 2003 (1).

(4)

It appears appropriate to authorise the Portuguese
Republic to renew the Agreement in question until 9
April 2004,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Portuguese Republic is hereby authorised to extend until 9
April 2004 the Agreement on mutual fishery relations with the
Republic of South Africa which entered into force on 9 April
1979.

This Decision is addressed to the Portuguese Republic.

Article 2

Done at Brussels, 15 July 2003.

For the Council

The President

G. TREMONTI

(1) OJ L 116, 3.5.2002, p. 32.
2003/538/EC: Council Decision of 15 July 2003 authorising the Kingdom of Spain to extend until 7 March 2004 the Agreement on mutual fishery relations with the Republic of South Africa
Date: 2003-07-15
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: South Africa, Spain, fishing agreement, renewal of an agreement

L 185/24

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

24.7.2003

II

(Acts whose publication is not obligatory)

COUNCIL

COUNCIL DECISION

of 15 July 2003

authorising the Kingdom of Spain to extend until 7 March 2004 the Agreement on mutual fishery
relations with the Republic of South Africa

(2003/538/EC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal,
and in particular Article 167(3) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

The Agreement on mutual fishery relations between the
Government of the Kingdom of Spain and the Govern-
ment of the Republic of South Africa, signed on 14
August 1979, entered into force on 8 March 1982 for
an initial period of 10 years. The Agreement remains in
force for an indeterminate period if it is not denounced
by the giving of 12 months' notice.

Article 167(2) of the Act of Accession lays down that
the rights and obligations resulting from the fisheries
agreements concluded by the Kingdom of Spain with
third countries shall not be affected during the period
for which the provisions of such agreements are provi-
sionally maintained.

Pursuant to Article 167(3) of the said Act, the Council is
to adopt, before the expiry of the fisheries agreements
concluded by the Kingdom of Spain with third countries,
decisions appropriate for the continuation of
fishing
activities resulting therefrom, including the possibility of

prolonging for periods not exceeding one year. The
abovementioned Agreement has been extended until 7
March 2003 (1).

(4)

The Kingdom of Spain should be authorised to renew
the said Agreement until 7 March 2004,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Kingdom of Spain is hereby authorised to extend until 7
March 2004 the Agreement on mutual fishery relations with
the Republic of South Africa which entered into force on 8
March 1982.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Kingdom of Spain.

Done at Brussels, 15 July 2003.

For the Council

The President

G. TREMONTI

(1) OJ L 116, 3.5.2002, p. 31.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1256/2003 of 15 July 2003 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
Date: 2003-07-15
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: citrus fruit, fruit vegetable, import price, pip fruit, stone fruit

16.7.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 177/1

I

(Acts whose publication is obligatory)

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1256/2003

of 15 July 2003

establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and
vegetables

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

(2)

In compliance with the above criteria,
the standard
import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the
Annex to this Regulation,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 of
21 December 1994 on detailed rules for the application of the
import arrangements
last
amended by Regulation (EC) No 1947/2002 (2), and in parti-
cular Article 4(1) thereof,

fruit and vegetables (1), as

for

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Whereas:

(1)

Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down, pursuant to the
outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade nego-
tiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the
standard values for imports from third countries,
in
respect of the products and periods stipulated in the
Annex thereto.

The standard import values referred to in Article 4 of Regula-
tion (EC) No 3223/94 shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex
hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 16 July 2003.

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

Done at Brussels, 15 July 2003.

For the Commission

J. M. SILVA RODRÍGUEZ

Agriculture Director-General

(1) OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 66.
(2) OJ L 299, 1.11.2002, p. 17.

L 177/2

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

16.7.2003

to the Commission Regulation of 15 July 2003 establishing the standard import values for determining the
entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

ANNEX

CN code

0702 00 00

0707 00 05

0709 90 70

0805 50 10

0808 10 20, 0808 10 50, 0808 10 90

0808 20 50

0809 10 00

0809 20 95

0809 40 05

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

(EUR/100 kg)

052
096
999

052
999

052
999

388
524
528
999

064
388
400
508
512
524
528
720
800
804
999

388
512
528
999

052
064
066
094
999

052
060
061
400
999

064
624
999

48,9
46,1
47,5

73,3
73,3

83,4
83,4

56,1
69,7
46,9
57,6

113,5
79,8
102,2
74,2
62,6
28,7
70,6
136,3
189,7
102,6
96,0

101,4
86,7
78,9
89,0

194,1
135,5
118,0
130,8
144,6

257,2
115,5
279,8
287,2
234,9

135,3
138,3
136,8

(1) Country nomenclature as fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2020/2001 (OJ L 273, 16.10.2001, p. 6). Code ‘999’ stands for

‘of other origin’.