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Council Decision (EU) 2018/270 of 15 February 2018 amending Decision 1999/70/EC concerning the external auditors of the national central banks, as regards the external auditors of the Central Bank of Cyprus
Date: 2018-02-15
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Cyprus, European System of Central Banks, accountant, auditing, central bank, euro area




L_2018051EN.01001401.xml










23.2.2018   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


L 51/14








            COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2018/270
of 15 February 2018
         
amending Decision 1999/70/EC concerning the external auditors of the national central banks, as regards the external auditors of the Central Bank of Cyprus


THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Protocol No 4 on the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 27.1 thereof,


Having regard to the Recommendation of the European Central Bank of 19 December 2017 to the Council of the European Union on the external auditors of the Central Bank of Cyprus (ECB/2017/43) (1),

Whereas:







(1)


The accounts of the European Central Bank (ECB) and of the national central banks of the Member States whose currency is the euro are to be audited by independent external auditors recommended by the Governing Council of the ECB and approved by the Council of the European Union.












(2)


The mandate of the Central Bank of Cyprus's current external auditors, KPMG Limited, ends after the audit for the financial year 2017. It is therefore necessary to appoint external auditors for the Central Bank of Cyprus for the financial years 2018 to 2022.












(3)


The Central Bank of Cyprus has selected PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited as its external auditors for the financial years 2018 to 2022.












(4)


The Governing Council of the ECB has recommended that PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited be appointed as the external auditors of the Central Bank of Cyprus for the financial years 2018 to 2022.












(5)


Following the recommendation of the Governing Council of the ECB, Council Decision 1999/70/EC (2) should be amended accordingly,





HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:



Article 1
In Article 1 of Decision 1999/70/EC, paragraph 14 is replaced by the following:


‘14.   PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited is hereby approved as the external auditors of the Central Bank of Cyprus for the financial years 2018 to 2022.’.




Article 2
This Decision shall take effect on the date of its notification.


Article 3
This Decision is addressed to the European Central Bank.




Done at Brussels, 15 February 2018.


For the Council


The President

K. VALCHEV
            





(1)  
            OJ C 2, 5.1.2018, p. 1.

(2)  Council Decision 1999/70/EC of 25 January 1999 concerning the external auditors of the national central banks (OJ L 22, 29.1.1999, p. 69).
Council Decision of 15 February 2018 renewing the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training
Date: 2018-02-15
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Cedefop, Luxembourg, appointment of members, board of directors








C_2018064EN.01000201.xml










20.2.2018   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 64/2





COUNCIL DECISION
of 15 February 2018
renewing the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training
(2018/C 64/02)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of 10 February 1975 establishing the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, and in particular Article 4 thereof (1),
Having regard to the nomination submitted by the Luxembourg Government,
Whereas:






(1)


By its Decisions of 14 July 2015 (2) and of 14 September 2015 (3), the Council appointed the members of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the period from 18 September 2015 to 17 September 2018.










(2)


A member’s seat is available for Luxembourg on the Governing Board of the Centre in the category of Government representatives as a result of the resignation of Mr Antonio DE CAROLIS.










(3)


The members of the Governing Board of the aforementioned Centre should be appointed for the remainder of the current term of office, which expires on 17 September 2018,




HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
The following person is hereby appointed member of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the remainder of its term of office, which runs until 17 September 2018:
GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES:






LUXEMBOURG


Mr Jean-Marie WIRTGEN




Article 2
This Decision shall be published, for information, in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 15 February 2018.


For the Council


The President

K. VALCHEV




(1)  OJ L 39, 13.2.1975, p. 1.

(2)  OJ C 232, 16.7.2015, p. 2.

(3)  OJ C 305, 16.9.2015, p. 2.
Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8795 — Brookfield/Schoeller Industries/Schoeller Allibert) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (Text with EEA relevance. )
Date: 2018-02-15
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: distributive trades, economic concentration, intellectual property, investment company, merger control, packaging product, plastics, real property, renewable energy








C_2018057EN.01000501.xml










15.2.2018   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 57/5





Prior notification of a concentration
(Case M.8795 — Brookfield/Schoeller Industries/Schoeller Allibert)
Candidate case for simplified procedure
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2018/C 57/06)






1.


On 8 February 2018, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1).
This notification concerns the following undertakings:






—


Brookfield (Canada),










—


Schoeller Industries (Netherlands),










—


Schoeller Allibert (Germany) belonging to Rema Investments (Netherlands).




Brookfield and Schoeller Industries acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) and 3(4) of the Merger Regulation joint control of Schoeller Allibert.
The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.










2.


The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
—   for undertaking Brookfield: asset manager whose portfolio is focused on property, renewable power, infrastructure and private equity,
—   for undertaking Schoeller Industries: returnable packaging solutions, supply chain systems and intellectual property services,
—   for undertaking Schoeller Allibert: manufacturing and sale of returnable plastic packaging for material handling.










3.


On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.
Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.










4.


The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:
M.8795 — Brookfield/Schoeller Industries/Schoeller Allibert
Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:





Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu




Fax +32 22964301




Postal address:




European Commission




Directorate-General for Competition




Merger Registry




1049 Bruxelles/Brussel




BELGIQUE/BELGIË










(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.
Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8733 — Lone Star/Stark) (Text with EEA relevance. )
Date: 2018-02-15
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: building materials, economic concentration, investment company, merger control, real property, retail trade








C_2018057EN.01000701.xml










15.2.2018   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 57/7





Prior notification of a concentration
(Case M.8733 — Lone Star/Stark)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2018/C 57/07)






1.


On 7 February 2018, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1).
This notification concerns the following undertakings:






—


Lone Star (US), through its indirect subsidiary LSF10 Wolverine Investments S.C.A.,










—


Stark Group A/S (‘Stark’, Denmark).




Lone Star acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of Stark. The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.










2.


The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
—   for Lone Star: private equity investments in real estate, equity, credit and other financial assets around the world,
—   for Stark: retail distribution of building materials to both professional and DIY customers through business units in Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway.










3.


On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.










4.


The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:
M.8733 — Lone Star/Stark
Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:





Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu




Fax +32 22964301




Postal address:




European Commission




Directorate-General for Competition




Merger Registry




1049 Bruxelles/Brussel




BELGIQUE/BELGIË










(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).
Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/226 of 15 February 2018 amending Decision 2012/389/CFSP on the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia)
Date: 2018-02-15
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Somalia, common security and defence policy, maritime safety, piracy








L_2018043EN.01001501.xml










16.2.2018   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


L 43/15








            COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2018/226
of 15 February 2018
         
amending Decision 2012/389/CFSP on the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia)


THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28, Article 42(4) and Article 43(2) thereof,


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

Whereas:







(1)


On 16 July 2012, the Council adopted Decision 2012/389/CFSP (1) on the European Union Mission on Regional Maritime Capacity Building in the Horn of Africa (EUCAP NESTOR).












(2)


On 12 December 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/2240 (2) amending Decision 2012/389/CFSP. The name of the mission was changed to EUCAP Somalia, its mandate was extended until 31 December 2018 and the period covered by the intended financial reference amount was extended until 28 February 2017.












(3)


On 27 February 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/349 (3) amending Decision 2012/389/CFSP and providing for a financial reference amount for the period from 1 March 2017 to 28 February 2018.












(4)


Decision 2012/389/CFSP should be amended to provide for a financial reference amount for the period from 1 March 2018 to 31 December 2018,





HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:



Article 1
In Article 13(1) of Decision 2012/389/CFSP, the following subparagraph is added:

‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUCAP Somalia for the period from 1 March 2018 to 31 December 2018 shall be EUR 27 335 900.’.



Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.




Done at Brussels, 15 February 2018.


For the Council


The President

K. VALCHEV
            





(1)  Council Decision 2012/389/CFSP of 16 July 2012 on the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) (OJ L 187, 17.7.2012, p. 40).

(2)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/2240 of 12 December 2016 amending Decision 2012/389/CFSP on the European Union Mission on Regional Maritime Capacity Building in the Horn of Africa (EUCAP NESTOR) (OJ L 337, 13.12.2016, p. 18).

(3)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/349 of 27 February 2017 amending Decision 2012/389/CFSP on the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) (OJ L 50, 28.2.2017, p. 80).
Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) (Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006) (Text with EEA relevance. )
Date: 2018-02-15
Institutions: Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, European Commission
Subjects: chemical process, chemical product, health control, health risk, market approval, marketing standard, solvent








C_2018057EN.01000401.xml










15.2.2018   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 57/4





Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

(Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
 (1)
)

(Text with EEA relevance)
(2018/C 57/05)

Decisions granting an authorisation













Reference of the decision (2)



Date of decision


Substance name


Holder of the authorisation


Authorisation number


Authorised use


Date of expiry of review period


Reasons for the decision




C(2017) 7928


1 December 2017


Trichloroethylene
EC No 201-167-4
CAS No 79-01-6


Microporous GmbH, Gewerbestraße 8, 9181 Feistritz im Rosental, Austria


REACH/17/23/0


Use of trichloroethylene as degreasing solvent in the manufacture of polyethylene separators for lead-acid batteries.


21 April 2023


In accordance with Article 60(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the socioeconomic benefits outweigh the risk to human health and the environment arising from the use of the substance and there are no suitable alternative substances or technologies in terms of their technical and economic feasibility.






(1)  OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1.

(2)  The decision is available on the European Commission website at: http://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/chemicals/reach/about/index_en.htm
Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/225 of 15 February 2018 amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/346 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights
Date: 2018-02-15
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: appointment of members, diplomatic representation, human rights








L_2018043EN.01001401.xml










16.2.2018   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


L 43/14








            COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2018/225
of 15 February 2018
         
amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/346 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights


THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 33 and Article 31(2) thereof,


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

Whereas:







(1)


On 25 July 2012 the Council adopted Decision 2012/440/CFSP (1) appointing Mr Stavros LAMBRINIDIS as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for Human Rights.












(2)


On 27 February 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CSFP) 2017/346 (2), extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights. The EUSR's mandate is to expire on 28 February 2019.












(3)


Decision (CFSP) 2017/346 provided the EUSR with the financial reference amount covering the period from 1 March 2017 to 28 February 2018. A new financial reference amount for the period from 1 March 2018 to 28 February 2019 should be established.












(4)


Decision (CFSP) 2017/346 should therefore be amended accordingly,





HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:



Article 1
In Article 5(1) of Decision (CFSP) 2017/346, the following subparagraph is added:

‘The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the EUSR's mandate for the period from 1 March 2018 to 28 February 2019 shall be EUR 894 178’.



Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption. It shall apply from 1 March 2018.




Done at Brussels, 15 February 2018.


For the Council


The President

K. VALCHEV
            





(1)  Council Decision 2012/440/CFSP of 25 July 2012 appointing the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights (OJ L 200, 27.7.2012, p. 21).

(2)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/346 of 27 February 2017 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights (OJ L 50, 28.2.2017, p. 66).
Council Decision of 15 February 2018 renewing the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training
Date: 2018-02-15
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Cedefop, Denmark, appointment of members, board of directors








C_2018064EN.01000401.xml










20.2.2018   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 64/4





COUNCIL DECISION
of 15 February 2018
renewing the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training
(2018/C 64/03)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of 10 February 1975 establishing the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, and in particular Article 4 thereof (1),
Having regard to the nominee submitted to the Council by the Commission as regards the Employers' representatives,
Whereas:






(1)


By its Decisions of 14 July 2015 (2) and of 14 September 2015 (3), the Council appointed the members of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the period from 18 September 2015 to 17 September 2018.










(2)


A member's seat on the Governing Board of the Centre in the category of representatives of Employers' organisations has become vacant for Denmark as a result of the resignation of Mr Henrik Bach MORTENSEN.










(3)


The members of the Governing Board of the aforementioned Centre should be appointed for the remainder of the current term of office, which expires on 17 September 2018,




HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
The following person is hereby appointed member of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the remainder of its term of office, which runs until 17 September 2018:
REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYERS' ORGANISATIONS:






DENMARK


Mr Alex HOOSHIAR




Article 2
This Decision shall be published, for information, in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 15 February 2018.


For the Council


The President

K. VALCHEV




(1)  OJ L 39, 13.2.1975, p. 1.

(2)  OJ C 232, 16.7.2015, p. 2.

(3)  OJ C 305, 16.9.2015, p. 2.
Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/224 of 15 February 2018 amending Decision 2011/101/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Zimbabwe
Date: 2018-02-15
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Zimbabwe, economic sanctions, international sanctions, legal person, natural person, trade restriction




L_2018043EN.01001201.xml










16.2.2018   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


L 43/12








            COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2018/224
of 15 February 2018
         
amending Decision 2011/101/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Zimbabwe


THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,


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

Whereas:







(1)


On 15 February 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/101/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Zimbabwe (1).












(2)


The Council has carried out a review of Decision 2011/101/CFSP, taking into account political developments in Zimbabwe. Considering the number and significance of the uncertainties characterising the current transition following the change in leadership in December 2017, the Council takes the view that restrictive measures should remain in place until the situation becomes clearer.












(3)


The restrictive measures against Zimbabwe should therefore be extended until 20 February 2019. The Council should keep the restrictive measures under constant review in the light of political and security developments in Zimbabwe.












(4)


The restrictive measures should be maintained for the seven persons and the one entity listed in Annex I to Decision 2011/101/CFSP. The suspension of the restrictive measures should be renewed for the five persons listed in Annex II to Decision 2011/101/CFSP.












(5)


Decision 2011/101/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,





HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:



Article 1
Article 10 of Decision 2011/101/CFSP is replaced by the following:


‘Article 10

1.   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.


2.   This Decision shall apply until 20 February 2019.


3.   The measures referred to in Article 4(1) and Article 5(1) and (2), in so far as they apply to persons listed in Annex II, shall be suspended until 20 February 2019.


4.   This Decision shall be kept under constant review and shall be renewed, or amended as appropriate, if the Council deems that its objectives have not been met.’.





Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.




Done at Brussels, 15 February 2018.


For the Council


The President

K. VALCHEV
            





(1)  Council Decision 2011/101/CFSP of 15 February 2011 concerning restrictive measures against Zimbabwe (OJ L 42, 16.2.2011, p. 6).