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Council Decision (EU) 2023/1081 of 15 May 2023 authorising the opening of negotiations with Japan for an Agreement on the general principles for the participation of Japan in Union programmes and on the association of Japan to Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027)
Date: 2023-05-15
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: EU programme, European Commission, Framework Programme for Research and Development, Japan, innovation, negotiation of an agreement (EU), powers of the institutions (EU), research and development








L_2023144EN.01005801.xml










5.6.2023   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


L 144/58








            COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2023/1081
of 15 May 2023
         
authorising the opening of negotiations with Japan for an Agreement on the general principles for the participation of Japan in Union programmes and on the association of Japan to Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027)


THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 186 and 212, in conjunction with Article 218(3) and (4) thereof,


Having regard to the recommendation from the European Commission,

Whereas:







(1)


Japan fulfils the criteria in point (d) of Article 16(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/695 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1).












(2)


Negotiations should be opened with a view to concluding an agreement with Japan on the general principles for the participation of Japan in Union programmes and on the association of Japan to Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027),





HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:



Article 1
The Commission is hereby authorised to open negotiations with Japan, on behalf of the Union, for an agreement on the general principles for the participation of Japan in Union programmes and on the association of Japan to Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027).


Article 2
The negotiating directives are set out in the addendum to this Decision.


Article 3
The negotiations shall be conducted in consultation with the Asia-Oceania Working Party, for matters related to the general conditions for the participation of Japan in any Union programmes, and with the Working Party on Research, for matters related to the specific conditions for the participation of Japan in the Horizon Europe Programme.


Article 4
This Decision is addressed to the Commission.




Done at Brussels, 15 May 2023.


For the Council


The President

J. FORSSMED
            





(1)  Regulation (EU) 2021/695 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 establishing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, laying down its rules for participation and dissemination, and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1290/2013 and (EU) No 1291/2013 (OJ L 170, 12.5.2021, p. 1).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/979 of 15 May 2023 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (‘Nueces de Nerpio’ (PDO))
Date: 2023-05-15
Institutions: Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission
Subjects: Castile-La Mancha, Region of Murcia, Spain, designation of origin, dried product, labelling, nut, product designation








L_2023134EN.01002701.xml










22.5.2023   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


L 134/27








            COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2023/979
of 15 May 2023
         
entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (‘Nueces de Nerpio’ (PDO))


THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,


Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(2) thereof,

Whereas:







(1)


Pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, Spain’s application to register the name ‘Nueces de Nerpio’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).












(2)


As no statement of opposition under Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 has been received by the Commission, the name ‘Nueces de Nerpio’ should therefore be entered in the register,





HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:



Article 1
The name ‘Nueces de Nerpio’ (PDO) is hereby entered in the register.
The name specified in the first paragraph denotes a product in Class 1.6. Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed, as listed in Annex XI to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014 (3).


Article 2
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth 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, 15 May 2023.


For the Commission,


On behalf of the President,

Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI
            

Member of the Commission






(1)  
            OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.

(2)  
            OJ C 41, 3.2.2023, p. 28.

(3)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014 of 13 June 2014 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (OJ L 179, 19.6.2014, p. 36).
Council Decision of 15 May 2023 appointing members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for France, Croatia, Poland and Slovenia 2023/C 180/03
Date: 2023-05-15
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Croatia, European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, France, Poland, Slovenia, appointment of members, decision-making body (EU)




C_2023180EN.01001001.xml










23.5.2023   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 180/10






COUNCIL DECISION
of 15 May 2023
appointing members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for France, Croatia, Poland and Slovenia
(2023/C 180/03)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/126 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 January 2019 establishing the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 2062/94 (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
Having regard to the lists of candidates submitted to the Council by the Governments of the Member States and by the employees’ and the employers’ organisations,
Having regard to the lists of members and alternate members of the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work,
Whereas:






(1)


By its Decision of 28 March 2023 (2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of EU-OSHA for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2027.










(2)


The employees’ organisation ETUC and the employers’ organisation Business Europe have submitted further proposals for several posts to be filled for France, Croatia, Poland and Slovenia,




HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1
The following are hereby appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of EU-OSHA for the period ending on 31 March 2027:






II.


REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYEES’ ORGANISATIONS







Member State


Members


Alternate members




France


 


Ms Edwina LAMOUREUX




Croatia


Ms Ivana ŠEPAK-ROBIĆ


Ms Katarina RUMORA




Slovenia


Ms Lučka BÖHM


Ms Martina VUK














III.


REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYERS’ ORGANISATIONS







Member State


Members


Alternate members




Poland


Mr Rafał HRYNYK


Ms Edyta DEFAŃSKA-CZUJKO










Article 2
The Council shall appoint the members and alternate members not yet nominated at a later date.


Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.


Done at Brussels, 15 May 2023.


For the Council


The President

J. FORSSMED




(1)  OJ L 30, 31.1.2019, p. 58.

(2)  Council Decision of 28 March 2023 appointing the members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) (OJ C 116, 31.3.2023, p. 19).
Euro exchange rates (Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.) 12 May 2023 2023/C 172/04
Date: 2023-05-15
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: euro, exchange rate, money








C_2023172EN.01002001.xml










15.5.2023   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 172/20






Euro exchange rates (1)

12 May 2023
(2023/C 172/04)

1 euro =











 


Currency


Exchange rate




USD


US dollar


1,0892 




JPY


Japanese yen


147,02 




DKK


Danish krone


7,4484 




GBP


Pound sterling


0,87020 




SEK


Swedish krona


11,2425 




CHF


Swiss franc


0,9744 




ISK


Iceland króna


150,30 




NOK


Norwegian krone


11,6310 




BGN


Bulgarian lev


1,9558 




CZK


Czech koruna


23,606 




HUF


Hungarian forint


370,98 




PLN


Polish zloty


4,5343 




RON


Romanian leu


4,9318 




TRY


Turkish lira


21,3588 




AUD


Australian dollar


1,6310 




CAD


Canadian dollar


1,4702 




HKD


Hong Kong dollar


8,5425 




NZD


New Zealand dollar


1,7503 




SGD


Singapore dollar


1,4534 




KRW


South Korean won


1 455,02 




ZAR


South African rand


20,9430 




CNY


Chinese yuan renminbi


7,5722 




IDR


Indonesian rupiah


16 130,23 




MYR


Malaysian ringgit


4,8785 




PHP


Philippine peso


60,804 




RUB


Russian rouble


 




THB


Thai baht


37,022 




BRL


Brazilian real


5,3844 




MXN


Mexican peso


19,2067 




INR


Indian rupee


89,5200 






(1)  Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.
Case C-69/22: Order of the President of the Sixth Chamber of the Court of 15 May 2023 — European Commission v Romania
Date: 2023-05-15
Institutions: Court of Justice
Subjects: air quality, atmospheric pollutant, infringement of EU law, pollution control, reduction of gas emissions








C_2023321EN.01005003.xml










11.9.2023   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 321/50






Order of the President of the Sixth Chamber of the Court of 15 May 2023 — European Commission v Romania
(Case C-69/22) (1)

(2023/C 321/54)
Language of the case: Romanian
The President of the Sixth Chamber has ordered that the case be removed from the register.


(1)  
            OJ C 171, 25.4.2022
Case T-255/23: Action brought on 15 May 2023 — Escobar v EUIPO (Pablo Escobar)
Date: 2023-05-15
Institutions: General Court
Subjects: EU trade mark, advertising, beverage, clothing, financial services, foodstuff, miscellaneous industries, registered trade mark, rights of the defence, trade-mark law








C_2023252EN.01005501.xml










17.7.2023   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 252/55






Action brought on 15 May 2023 — Escobar v EUIPO (Pablo Escobar)
(Case T-255/23)
(2023/C 252/67)
Language of the case: English

Parties


Applicant: Escobar Inc. (Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, United States) (represented by: D. Slopek, lawyer)

Defendant: European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)

Details of the proceedings before EUIPO


Trade mark at issue: Application for European Union word mark Pablo Escobar — Application for registration No 18 568 583

Contested decision: Decision of the Fifth Board of Appeal of EUIPO of 21 February 2023 in Case R 1364/2022-5

Form of order sought

The applicant claims that the Court should:






—


annul the contested decision;










—


order EUIPO to pay the costs.





Pleas in law







—


Infringement of Article 7(1)(f) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 of the European Parliament and of the Council;










—


Infringement of Article 94(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 of the European Parliament and of the Council;










—


Violation of presumption of innocence.
Council Decision of 15 May 2023 appointing members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) for Germany and Ireland 2023/C 180/02
Date: 2023-05-15
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Cedefop, Germany, Ireland, appointment of members, decision-making body (EU)




C_2023180EN.01000801.xml










23.5.2023   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 180/8






COUNCIL DECISION
of 15 May 2023
appointing members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) for Germany and Ireland
(2023/C 180/02)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/128 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 January 2019 establishing a European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 (1), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
Having regard to the lists of candidates for appointment submitted to the Council by the Governments of the Member States and by the employees’ and the employers’ organisations,
Whereas:






(1)


By its Decision of 28 March 2023 (2), the Council appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of Cedefop for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2027.










(2)


The Governments of Germany and Ireland and the employees’ organisation ETUC have designated further candidates for several posts to be filled,




HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1
The following persons shall be appointed members and alternate members of the Management Board of Cedefop for the period ending on 31 March 2027:






I.


GOVERMENT REPRESENTATIVES







Member State


Members


Alternate members




Germany


Mr Peter THIELE


 




Ireland


Mr Alan McGRATH


Mr Justin SINNOTT














II.


REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYEES’ ORGANISATIONS







Member State


Members


Alternate members




Ireland


Mr Frank VAUGHAN


Mr Eoin GRIFFIN










Article 2
The Council shall appoint the members and alternate members not yet nominated at a later date.


Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.


Done at Brussels, 15 May 2023.


For the Council


The President

J. FORSSMED




(1)  OJ L 30, 31.1.2019, p. 90.

(2)  Council Decision of 28 March 2023 appointing members and alternate members of the Management Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) (OJ C 116, 31.3.2023, p. 15).
Case T-260/23: Action brought on 15 May 2023 — Volvo Personvagnar v EUIPO (Shape of headlights)
Date: 2023-05-15
Institutions: General Court
Subjects: EU trade mark, lighting equipment, motor vehicle industry, registered trade mark, signalling device, trade-mark law








C_2023296EN.01003301.xml










21.8.2023   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 296/33






Action brought on 15 May 2023 — Volvo Personvagnar v EUIPO (Shape of headlights)
(Case T-260/23)
(2023/C 296/37)
Language of the case: Swedish

Parties


Applicant: Volvo Personvagnar AB (Gothenburg, Sweden) (represented by: H.-A. Odh and E. Esaiasson, lawyers)

Defendant: European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)

Details of the proceedings before EUIPO


Trade mark at issue: Application for an EU three-dimensional mark (Shape of headlights) — Application for registration No 18 560 591

Contested decision: Decision of the Fifth Board of Appeal of EUIPO of 9 March 2023 in Case R 1129/2022-5

Form of order sought

The applicant claims that the Court should:






—


annul the contested decision under Article 72 EUTMR and alter the decision in order to approve the applicant’s application for registration of EU trade mark No 18 560 591;










—


order the defendant, on the basis of Article 134 of the Rules of Procedure of the General Court, to pay the applicant’s costs in both the proceedings before the Court and before the European Union Intellectual Property Office;










—


treat the following evidence as confidential:
Annex A.1 — Statement by expert Aina Nilsson Ström and annex (CV)
Annex A.3 — Confirmation of a licence between Volvo Cars and Polestar.





Plea in law







—


Infringement of Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 2017/1001 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Council Decision (EU) 2023/1093 of 15 May 2023 authorising the opening of negotiations with the Republic of Korea for an Agreement on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Korea in Union programmes and on the association of the Republic of Korea to Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027)
Date: 2023-05-15
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: EU programme, European Commission, Framework Programme for Research and Development, South Korea, innovation, negotiation of an agreement (EU), powers of the institutions (EU), research and development








L_2023146EN.01001801.xml










6.6.2023   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


L 146/18








            COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2023/1093
of 15 May 2023
         
authorising the opening of negotiations with the Republic of Korea for an Agreement on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Korea in Union programmes and on the association of the Republic of Korea to Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027)


THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 186 and 212, in conjunction with Article 218(3) and (4) thereof,


Having regard to the recommendation from the European Commission,

Whereas:







(1)


The Republic of Korea (‘Korea’) fulfils the criteria in point (d) of Article 16(1) of Regulation (EU) 2021/695 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1).












(2)


Negotiations should be opened with a view to concluding an agreement with Korea on the general principles for the participation of Korea in Union programmes and on the association of Korea to Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027),





HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:



Article 1
The Commission is hereby authorised to open negotiations with the Republic of Korea (‘Korea’), on behalf of the Union, for an agreement on the general principles for the participation of Korea in Union programmes and on the association of Korea to Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027).


Article 2
The negotiating directives are set out in the addendum to this Decision.


Article 3
The negotiations shall be conducted in consultation with the Asia-Oceania Working Party, for matters related to the general conditions for the participation of Korea in any Union programmes, and with the Working Party on Research, for matters related to the specific conditions for the participation of Korea in the Horizon Europe Programme.


Article 4
This Decision is addressed to the Commission.




Done at Brussels, 15 May 2023.


For the Council


The President

J. FORSSMED
            





(1)  Regulation (EU) 2021/695 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 establishing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, laying down its rules for participation and dissemination, and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1290/2013 and (EU) No 1291/2013 (OJ L 170, 12.5.2021, p. 1).
Council Decision (EU) 2023/982 of 15 May 2023 appointing an alternate member, proposed by the Republic of Finland, of the Committee of the Regions
Date: 2023-05-15
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: Finland, appointment of members, member of the Committee of the Regions








L_2023134EN.01003901.xml










22.5.2023   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


L 134/39








            COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2023/982
of 15 May 2023
         
appointing an alternate member, proposed by the Republic of Finland, of the Committee of the Regions


THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 305 thereof,


Having regard to Council Decision (EU) 2019/852 of 21 May 2019 determining the composition of the Committee of the Regions (1),


Having regard to the proposal of the Finnish Government,

Whereas:







(1)


Pursuant to Article 300(3) of the Treaty, the Committee of the Regions is to consist of representatives of regional and local bodies who either hold a regional or local authority electoral mandate or are politically accountable to an elected assembly.












(2)


On 3 February 2020, the Council adopted Decision (EU) 2020/144 (2), appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2020 to 25 January 2025.












(3)


An alternate member’s seat on the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the end of the national mandate on the basis of which Ms Annette BERGBO was proposed for appointment.












(4)


The Finnish Government has proposed Mr Jesper JOSEFSSON, representative of a regional body who holds a regional authority electoral mandate, Lagtingsledamot, Ålands lagting (Member of Parliament, Parliament of Åland), as an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2025,





HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:



Article 1
Mr Jesper JOSEFSSON, representative of a regional body who holds an electoral mandate, Lagtingsledamot, Ålands lagting (Member of Parliament, Parliament of Åland), is hereby appointed as an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 25 January 2025.


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




Done at Brussels, 15 May 2023.


For the Council


The President

J. FORSSMED
            





(1)  
            OJ L 139, 27.5.2019, p. 13.

(2)  Council Decision (EU) 2020/144 of 3 February 2020 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2020 to 25 January 2025 (OJ L 32, 4.2.2020, p. 16).